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TEL AVIV, Israel, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Circles is launching a new service offering free, anonymous, voice-only support rooms. The newest feature within the Circles support platform now invites people to connect around the common issues they face in their lives – anonymously, and for free. People going through similar life challenges or events drop into voice-only support rooms around those specific topics in a safe space, to give and get support whenever they need it, guided by a peer with that same lived experience.
The new free feature, named Voices, has been operating in beta phase for the last few weeks on the Circles support app, already hosting weekly voice-only support rooms, with the majority of users revisiting the platform on a weekly basis. A portion of Circles' recent $16.5M Series A funding is dedicated to expanding this new feature on the Circles platform.
Circles is the leading platform for anyone dealing with a life challenge to find group support, available on the App Store and Google Play, where up to 10 people experiencing similar life challenges are matched into groups and meet weekly via video chat to give and receive emotional support, guided by trained, vetted mental health professionals. Until now, Circles offering was subscription-based, supporting thousands of paying members across the country with hundreds of groups. Following Circles' success, it is launching Voices, the platform's newest, cost-free offering which lowers the barrier even further to anyone who could use support but finds that 1:1 therapy isn't a feasible or effective solution.
Voices' partners were handpicked to guide the first VoiceRooms, focusing on individuals who were already sharing their story to help others.
"People feel better after talking to someone going through similar experiences. I saw this when my mother was sick with cancer, and I felt this myself after she passed. We've proved this with the Circles platform, and now, we want to make it available to everyone," says Irad Eichler, Co-Founder and CEO of Circles. "Today, we're launching our new Voices feature with 100 initial partners across over 30 topics, so that anyone who feels alone and like no one understands them, can jump on and find someone who does, all day, everyday."
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ROCHESTER, N.Y., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME) ("VerifyMe," "we," "our," or the "Company"), together with its subsidiary PeriShip Global LLC ("PeriShip"), provides brand owners time and temperature sensitive logistics, authentication, supply chain monitoring, and data-rich consumer engagement features using unique smartphone readable codes on their products, announced today that it and its co-sponsor have elected to not extend the period for G3 VRM Acquisition Corp (NASDAQ: GGGVU), a special purpose acquisition company (the "SPAC") to consummate a business combination, and that VerifyMe has initiated a new share repurchase program.
VerifyMe, together with the co-sponsor of the SPAC, has made the decision not to extend the period for the SPAC to consummate a business combination and accordingly the SPAC is expected to dissolve and liquidate in accordance with its charter. As a result of the current market conditions, our Board of Directors determined that it was not in the best interests of the Company to allocate additional financial capital at this time for the SPAC to consummate a business combination and instead will focus on our core business and recent acquisition of PeriShip. The audited financial statements of PeriShip for the years ended December 31, 2021, and 2020, which we recently filed, show income before provision for income tax of $3.1 million for the year ended 2021.
On June 30, 2022, our Board of Directors also approved a new $1.5 million share repurchase program to repurchase shares of the Company's common stock commencing July 1, 2022, for a period of 12 months, which we believe will provide a good return of equity and a benefit to our shareholders. This new repurchase program replaces our existing share repurchase program that was due to expire in August 2022 and is now terminated. The timing and amount of any shares repurchased under the new repurchase program will be determined by the Company's board and management based on its evaluation of market conditions and other factors. The repurchase program does not obligate the Company to purchase any particular number of shares and may be suspended or discontinued at any time.
Patrick White, Chief Executive Officer stated, "As we navigate this challenging economic environment, and have now completed a strategic acquisition, we have made the decision to align our resources accordingly. We believe the financial results of the acquisition show we are on the right path to grow and enhance our shareholder value."
VerifyMe, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRME), is a technology solutions provider specializing in products to connect brands with consumers and, through our wholly owned subsidiary, PeriShip Global, LLC, providing brands with high-touch, end-to-end logistics management for their products. We provide logistics management from a sophisticated IT platform with proprietary databases, package and flight-tracking software, weather, and flight status monitoring systems, as well as dynamic dashboards with real-time visibility into shipment transit and last-mile events. In addition, VerifyMe technologies give brand owners the ability to gather business intelligence while engaging directly with their consumers. VerifyMe technologies also provide brand protection and supply chain functions such as counterfeit prevention, authentication, serialization, and track and trace features for labels, packaging and products. For additional information, please visit: https://www.verifyme.com .
This release contains forward-looking statements regarding revenue opportunities, recurring revenue, commercialization efforts, acquisitions, purchases of shares of our common stock by us, our sales pipeline and opportunities, and the use of our technologies, in new applications. The words "believe," "may," "anticipate," "intend," "should," "plan," "could," "potential," "opportunity," "will," "expect" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify forward-looking statements. We have based these forward-looking statements largely on our current expectations and projections about future events and financial trends that we believe may affect our financial condition, results of operations, business strategy and financial needs. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ from those in the forward-looking statements include the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, intellectual property litigation, the successful development of our sales and marketing capabilities, our ability to launch new products, the successful integration of our acquisitions, our ability to retain key management personnel, our ability to work with partners in selling our technologies to businesses, production difficulties, our inability to enter into contracts and arrangements with future partners, issues which may affect the reluctance of large companies to change their purchasing of products, acceptance of our technologies and the efficiency of our authenticators in the field. These risk factors and uncertainties include those more fully described in VerifyMe's Annual Report and Quarterly Reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including under the heading entitled "Risk Factors." Should one or more of these risks or uncertainties materialize, or should any of our underlying assumptions prove incorrect, actual results may vary materially from those currently anticipated. Any forward-looking statement made by us herein speaks only as of the date on which it is made. Factors or events that could cause our actual results to differ may emerge from time to time, and it is not possible for us to predict all of them. We undertake no obligation to publicly update any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future developments or otherwise, except as may be required by law.
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Senators put gun reform bill on the fast track as they move toward a final vote
A bipartisan group of Senators negotiated the gun reform bill that supporters hope will pass by the end of this weekend.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - The U.S. Senate is on the verge of passing a bipartisan gun reform bill as soon as this weekend.
On Thursday, senators decided to end debate on the “Bipartisan Safer Communities Act” and move it to the full floor for a vote. The lengthy bill seeks to address gun violence by increasing funding for school safety and police, expanding background checks, and adding mental health resources. It would funnel funding towards ‘red flag’ laws which allow officials to seize weapons from people deemed dangerous to themselves or others. It would also close the so-called ‘boyfriend loophole’ in an attempt to stop domestic abusers from buying guns.
Lawmakers admit some people will think the gun reform bill goes too far, while others will think it doesn’t go far enough in tackling gun violence.
“Even on a contentious issue like guns we have found a way to do something. Too much for some. Too little for others. But, it is so much more significant than the pathetic you know kind of seeing these tragedies and then politicians offering thoughts and prayers and no actions,” said Sen. Mark Warner (D-Va.).
Right now, a third of Republicans support the legislation. Majority Leader Mitch McConnell said the bill hits a “sweet spot”
“The American people do not have to choose between safer schools and the Constitution. And neither does the U.S. Senate,” he said. He later added, “the legislation before us would make our communities and schools safer without laying one finger on the Second Amendment for law-abiding citizens. Its key provisions are hugely popular with the American people.”
Both McConnell and Democrats referred to the measures in the bill as ‘common sense.’ McConnell noted as well that “under this bill, if a teenager has been convicted of a crime or adjudicated to be mentally ill, even before their 18th birthday, that important information will show up in a firearms background check until they are 21. This strengthens the existing background check system without expanding it.”
A bipartisan group of 20 senators drafted the proposed legislation following the deadly school shooting in Uvalde, Texas in May. Despite some Republican support, other GOP lawmakers expressed concern over how the bill was drafted. Sen. Rick Scott (R-Fla.) remarked how he believes the process was not transparent.
“I went through this with the Parkland School shooting and after that, what I did was I had a very transparent process where we went through I brought people together, mental health counselors, educators, law enforcement to come up with legislation This is not been a transparent process. This has not gone through any committees. It was a group of people, a small group of people that came up with a bill. And then within an hour after we got to see it for the first time, we were expected to vote on it,” Scott said.
The proposed legislation on gun reform does not include a ban on assault weapons because Democrats say they did not have the votes. If the bill passes the Senate, it must return to the House for a final vote before President Biden can sign it into law.
Copyright 2022 Gray DC. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/24/senators-put-gun-reform-bill-fast-track-they-move-toward-final-vote/ | 2022-06-24T00:46:56Z |
The U.S. Air Force and DRL will showcase their mutual commitment to "Innovate, Accelerate, and Thrive" through new cutting-edge content, immersive gaming and pilot spotlights from Military Appreciation Month through the 2022-23 DRL Algorand World Championship Season
WASHINGTON and NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States Air Force and the Drone Racing League, the world's premier, professional drone racing property, today announced a renewal and expansion of their partnership, supporting the Air Force's 75th Anniversary theme to "Innovate, Accelerate, and Thrive." The partnership is designed to accelerate the skills of drone pilots around the world and recruit the next generation of innovators into the U.S. Air Force. This year, the league will launch new programming during Military Appreciation Month, leading into the U.S. Air Force's 75th anniversary in September, coinciding with their 2022-23 DRL Algorand World Championship Season.
The U.S. Air Force and DRL share a culture of innovation, centered around technological advancements. With 60% of DRL's fans viewing brands and organizations that partner with DRL as "more innovative" and "on-trend," the U.S. Air Force will continue to educate and recruit the league's Gen Z tech-obsessed, Tech-setter fans as Airmen. Recently named one of FastCompany's Most Innovative Sports Companies in the world, DRL transcends sports through disruptive technology, a boundary-pushing ethos, and a new era of athletes that compete across IRL, esports and the metaverse.
"For the past 75 years, the spirit of innovation has driven the U.S. Air Force and enabled our Airmen to Fly, Fight and Win. As we celebrate our historic milestone, we are proud to expand our partnership with the Drone Racing League, a sport that shares our passion around technology, speed and precision, and inspires their young fans to aim high," said Lt. Col. Jason Wyche, chief of the national events branch at Air Force Recruiting Service.
Adding to their co-branded broadcast integrations, digital series aimed to teach aspiring FPV (First Person View) drone pilots how to fly, and U.S. Air Force Boneyard maps and drone skins in the DRL SIM, a true-to-life drone racing video game, the U.S. Air Force and DRL will unveil new cutting edge content, immersive gaming, course gate, and pilot spotlights throughout the 2022-23 DRL Algorand World Championship Season.
"As the nation pays tribute to military members this month, we are thrilled to extend our partnership with the U.S. Air Force as they celebrate their 75th Anniversary. We have a young, global fanbase that follows the U.S. Air Force and loves to discover new career opportunities within technology, innovation and aviation through our sport. We're excited to take our partnership to the next level, and empower the next generation of pilots to serve our country," said DRL President Rachel Jacobson.
Leading into Armed Forces Day this Saturday, May 21, DRL will honor Cathyrine "Lilo" Armandie, Lt Col of the U.S. Air Force, as part of their #WomenTakingOff series that highlights women leaders in tech, sports and aviation. The league will also host a Military Appreciation Month Tournament on their Drone Racing Arcade mobile game on iOS and Android, offering the top 75 Leaderboard Winners special prizes to commemorate the U.S. Air Force's 75 years of being a separate service from their roots as the Army Air Corps.
Tomorrow, DRL will announce their annual DRL SIM Tryouts, the only player-to-pilot esports tournament that transforms DRL SIM gamers into professional DRL Pilots overnight.
The mission of the U.S. Air Force is to fly, fight and win - airpower anytime, anywhere. For 2022, the Air Force Recruiting Service is hiring over 26,000 new Airmen. An emphasis is on recruiting people with no prior military service into one of over 130 enlisted career opportunities. The Air Force recruits to retain, so we recruit the best and brightest candidates possible, then provide them with tough, highly technical training that gives them the right skills to sustain the combat capability of America's Air Force. For more information about Air Force benefits and opportunities, go to www.airforce.com.
The Drone Racing League (DRL) is the world's premier, professional drone racing property. The best drone pilots in the world fly in the league and millions of fans watch them race on NBC and Twitter. With groundbreaking technology and immersive competition, DRL is creating a new era of sports, bringing drone racing IRL, in virtual simulation and in the metaverse.
Founded by Nicholas Horbaczewski in 2015, DRL is a privately held company headquartered in NYC. For more information, visit www.drl.io. To join the conversation, follow DRL on Twitter @DroneRaceLeague and Instagram, TikTok and Facebook @thedroneracingleague.
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EL CAJON, Calif., Sept 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neighborhood National Bank (NNB) announced today that the Office of the Comptroller of the Currency (OCC) has terminated the Consent Order in place since March 24, 2016 related to deficiencies in NNB's Bank Secrecy Act/Anti-Money Laundering (BSA/AML) compliance program.
CEO Scott Andrews commented that he was "extremely proud of the work done by the team at Neighborhood to bring the Bank's BSA/AML program into full compliance." Mr. Andrews continued, stating "while working to repair the Bank's compliance program during the early stages of the pandemic, Neighborhood provided nearly $80 million in PPP loans at an average loan size of less than $100,000 continuing our commitment to serving small businesses most severely impacted during the pandemic. Today, we are growing our customer base and serving clients throughout San Diego County and southern California with state of the art treasury management and digital banking products, an experienced SBA Lending team, and we continue to enjoy strong support from our shareholder base, adding over $4 million in new capital to our parent company, Neighborhood Bancorp, in the first six months of 2022."
Chairman Stephen Taylor noted that "achieving a satisfactory BSA/AML compliance program leading to termination of the Consent Order has been the primary objective of the Board and I am grateful to the Neighborhood board members for their hard work and dedication to achieving this goal." Mr. Taylor continued, stating "he looks forward to working with CEO Scott Andrews and the entire management team on the next phase of Neighborhood's long history of serving small-to-medium sized businesses in San Diego County and achieving sustained growth and profitability in the years ahead."
Neighborhood National Bank, the first nationally chartered Community Development Financial Institution, is a full-service, business-focused community bank providing financial services to small-to-medium sized businesses, professionals, non-profit organizations, investors and individuals throughout San Diego County, focusing on low-to-moderate income communities and underserved markets in South and East San Diego County. The Bank operates a full-service branch in El Cajon. Additional information may be found at the Bank's website at www.mynnb.com.
Information contained herein may contain certain forward-looking statements that are based on management's current expectations regarding economic, legislative, and regulatory issues that may impact the Bank's ability to be approved and open in the future. Forward-looking statements can be identified by the fact that they do not relate strictly to historical or current facts. The Bank undertakes no obligation to release publicly the result of any revisions to these forward-looking statements that may be made to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this press release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Scott R. Andrews
President & CEO, Neighborhood National Bank
sandrews@mynnb.com
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The Salado and Lake Belton girls golf teams were the class of District 19-4A, with the Lady Eagles earlier this spring claiming gold for a second consecutive season and Lady Broncos silver in the league tournament.
They also were two of Class 4A Region III’s best, and they’re state bound next week with zero seniors between the two squads.
Youth movement indeed, and perhaps a sign of much more to come in the future.
“It’s exciting to know that they are all coming back but it’s also encouraging because they enjoy being on the course and enjoy working hard to improve their game,” said Salado head coach Scott Ringo, whose Lady Eagles also repeated as Region III champions April 19.
When the UIL 4A state tournament at Legends Golf Course in Kingsland gets underway Monday, it’ll be the sixth consecutive championship appearance for the Lady Eagles (a streak that was put on pause in 2020 when there was no tournament because of the pandemic), and the Lady Broncos’ debut in the finale as they add to the quickly growing list of the school’s postseason achievements.
“Now people know who we are,” Lake Belton junior Tiffany Lange said.
This year’s Salado group includes juniors Cooper Meyer and Lydia Burleson, sophomore Reese Rich and freshmen Elliot Self and Madeline Rakowitz.
Burleson was fourth and Meyer fifth at the regional event in Huntsville, where the Lady Eagles nabbed the team crown by 10 shots.
“They all enjoy one another, number one, whether it’s at practice or just hanging out. They all get along really well,” Ringo said. “It was a big goal of ours to retain the district and regional titles.”
The Lady Eagles were pressed and motivated to be their best in both instances — for a second year in a row — by the Lady Broncos, who’ve embraced the process of turning themselves into a formidable contender at the 4A level before a jump to 5A in the fall, and broke through the regional barrier as a team this season after placing fourth and one position shy in 2021.
Boosted by the second-place regional showing of Lange and a top-10 performance from fellow 11th-grader Shelby Pusey, Lake Belton held off Bellville for third place by seven strokes last month in Huntsville to book the girls program’s first full-fledged trip to state.
“The second day, it was difficult for everybody. So, getting the results, it was a good feeling,” Pusey said.
That could be an understatement. While Lake Belton — a school that opened just two short years ago — has had representatives at the state level in other girls sports, no team had advanced to a season’s final competition.
Lange, who qualified for the state tournament as an individual last year, is happy to have some company this time around.
“I have someone to talk to,” Lange joked earlier this week. “They get to experience what it’s like. I think the only thing I’ve told them is to just have fun. Everyone was worried about going to state, because they were like, ‘It’s such a big deal.’ But, I was like, ‘Guys, just have fun. It’s OK.’”
Joining Lange and Pusey on a course in Kingsland that they described as an open layout with plenty of sand traps to avoid will be sophomores Shelby Chaney and Clara Brunner, and freshman Katherine Moore, who went from playing competitively for the first time in September to contributing to this memorable state run.
“They work hard. They try hard. They have really great attitudes. If they are having a bad day, they are able to put a shot behind them and move on — for the most part,” Lake Belton head coach Kelli Widmer said with a smile as her players let out a chuckle, too. “Sometimes it takes some cheerleading to get them to where they need to be but they have fun.
“What I’ve told them all along is I want them to give me their best and have fun, because I want them to love the game for the rest of their lives.”
Lake Belton’s five players will tee off on No. 10 between 8:10 a.m. and 8:50 a.m. Monday, while Salado’s contingent will head onto the course between those same times, starting on No. 1.
“This experience they are going to get, I can’t teach that. It’s something to build upon for next year and the next year and the next year,” Widmer said.
Also in the 4A field is Lampasas’ Shaylee Wolfe.
Cameron Yoe’s Brinley Patterson will vie for a 3A medal at Jimmy Clay Golf Course in Austin. | https://www.tdtnews.com/sports/article_0243110e-d190-11ec-905b-1370fca74486.html | 2022-05-12T03:06:26Z |
Account-based leader rolls out foundational platform enhancements across identification, self-service, and cross-channel orchestration
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Account-based marketing platform RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, today announced a series of product innovations and enhancements—including Account List Builder, Pixel Assistant, and Site Traffic Revealer—the latest in increasing momentum as the account-based marketing (ABM) platform high-growth companies rely on for accurate reach at scale and precise targeting to accelerate revenue.
RollWorks built the industry's most robust, multi-source account-based data foundation. While many offerings leverage demand-side partners, RollWorks offers one of the only end-to-end, entirely native B2B DSPs in the market. With its advanced machine learning that empowers organizations to reap efficiencies without sacrificing conversion, RollWorks helps B2B businesses efficiently and accurately reach their target audiences that matter most. Additionally, RollWorks has expansive and deep supply partnerships with companies like Google™, MoPub™, OpenX™, The Trade Desk™, and Xandr™, to enable B2B customers to reach target audiences wherever they are.
"Modern B2B advertising is about harnessing precision at scale. RollWorks gives B2B organizations market-leading advertising performance that can move the needle in accelerating and optimizing conversion at any stage in the sales funnel," said Randi Barshacki, CMO of Rollworks. "We have tremendous pride in being able to help our customers eradicate irrelevant ad spend and focus investment by reaching the exact B2B buying audiences they need for their business."
The wildly successful RollWorks Site Visitor API helps B2B marketers better understand all of their website traffic to create a more tailored experience for accounts visiting and to analyze trends over time. It enables account-level identification, including firmographic and RollWorks account-level details of site visitors in real-time for more engaging, account-centric visitor experiences.
Building on momentum and industry demand, RollWorks has renamed Site Visitor API to RollWorks Site Traffic Revealer - a name that broadly captures the function of the API while clearly focusing on RollWorks' powerful and popular deanonymization capability.
In June, RollWorks announced significant enhancements to Site Traffic Revealer that further advance the integration of account-level insight into web content personalization. The company built upon its foundation, shoring up product infrastructure for the third-party cookieless future with the addition of LiveRamp RampID, a cookieless, people-based identifier that identifies individuals across devices and environments to its identifier roster. Through the use of multiple identifiers, RollWorks gives B2B marketers more accurate and precise targeting.
The new RollWorks Pixel Assistant is a tool to validate an organization's Pixel integration, visualize website audiences, and tag conversion pages, which help drive better campaign performance. A self-serve, wizard-style extension of the platform that sits on top of a customer's website, the assistant allows organizations to check pixel health and configure their set up to ensure their websites are optimized for success - all without a consultation.
To learn more about RollWorks Pixel Assistant, watch this short demo.
In order to support marketing and sales cross-channel orchestration across marketing automation, sales automation, gifting, and more, RollWorks released enhancements to its Account List building experience that build flexible and niche audiences using multi-dimensional intent and engagement data that RollWorks provides. These enhancements enable customers to build audiences based on intent topics - for example, accounts demonstrating intent for topic A and topic B - as well as 6 additional data sources:
- Account News: news related to an account's financial performance, organization structure and changes, and product launches
- Website Activity: account-level page views, unique visitors, URLs visited, and conversions
- Advertising Activity: impressions and clicks
- Salesforce Activity: any activity logged in Salesforce, including activities like email sends, email opens, phone calls, and more
- HubSpot Engagement: any engagement logged in HubSpot, including engagements like email sends, email opens, phone calls, and more
- Marketo Activity: any activity logged in Marketo including activities like email sends, email opens, phone calls, and more
"Our consistent cadence of product innovation demonstrates our team's commitment to bring new capabilities to market that arm marketing and sales teams with more intelligence and enable them to effectively execute and measure account-based advertising," said Justin Cooperman, SVP of Product at RollWorks.
RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, offers ambitious B2B companies an account-based platform to align their marketing and sales teams and confidently grow revenue. Powered by proprietary data and machine learning, RollWorks' solutions address the needs of organizations large and small — from those with best-in-class ABM programs to those just beginning their exploration. By empowering teams to identify their target accounts and key buyers, reach those accounts across multiple channels, and measure program effectiveness in their system-of-record, RollWorks is an indispensable platform for marketers and sellers who believe that an account-based approach is just good business. To learn more visit www.rollworks.com.
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Which lip stains are best?
Lip stains, those sheer longwear alternatives to lipstick, have been around for a while. But they recently came into their own for an unexpected reason: face masks. As any lipstick-wearing person can attest, putting on lipstick and then a mask can ruin your mask. Lip stains, on the other hand, provide the color of a lipstick with none of the smudge. Their easy low-maintenance application helps you put some color on your lips with a minimum of fuss.
If you’re looking for a longwear lip stain that makes your lips look great, Ulta Weightless Water Lip Stain is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a lip stain
Whether you want to wear lip stain on its own or pair it with lipstick
Lip stain, as the name suggests, creates a long-term “stain” on your lips, a wash of color that doesn’t come off like lipstick does as you drink or eat. For this reason, you can pair it with lipstick to create a base that makes lipstick appear to last longer. If you want to use lip stain this way, be sure to buy a well-matched lipstick, so that as your lipstick fades the stain looks natural under it. If you want to wear lip stain on its own, there’s no need to color-match it.
Your skin tone
As with any other lip color, the choice of color should be matched to your skin tone. Cooler skin tones look great in pinks and other cool colors, while warmer tones look great in warm reds and corals.
The condition of your lips
Because lip stains are basically an enhancement of your natural lips and are sheer, you’ll want to apply them only on well-exfoliated lips with no dead skin flakes or chapped spots. Take some time to gently scrub away any dry skin and apply lip balm the night before you apply a lip stain. A lip mask can also be a great idea.
Your preferred method of application
Lip stains come with a variety of applicators, such as a roll-on — a marker-like applicator you can use to draw it onto your lips — or a traditional sponge tip. Roll-ons can be fun and easy to control, while sponge tips and markers make precision application easier.
What to look for in a quality lip stain
Moisturizing ingredients
Just because lip stains aren’t overtly moisturizing (as lip glosses tend to be), that doesn’t mean they don’t contain hydrating ingredients. Look on the label for items such as squalene, coconut oil or apricot kernel oil.
Matte or shiny
While lip stains are never fully shiny (or else they would be lip gloss), there is some variation among them. Some go on shiny and fade to a tint over several hours. Others go on matte and stay that way. If you prefer a shiny look, you can can pair your lip stain with a clear gloss. The stain provides long-lasting color, while the gloss gives you that pouty shine.
Versatility
Some lip stains are formulated for use on other parts of your face, like cheeks and brow bones. If you want to travel light and carry fewer products, choose a lip stain that multitasks. Be aware, though, that just as it lasts for a long time on your lips, it will do the same on other parts of your face — so be careful about applying it smoothly and evenly.
How much you can expect to spend on lip stains
Lip stains range from $15-$20. Since lip stains are a relatively recent trend, there aren’t a lot of drugstore options at the moment. Expect that to change as word of their ease of use spreads and their popularity grows.
Lip stain FAQ
Do I need to use a different technique for applying lip stain vs. lipstick or gloss?
A. One key difference between lip stain and other lip products you may have worn in the past is that lip stain dries much more quickly. That means you have to work fast and be precise. The good news is that since it’s sheer, it’s easy to go over any spots you missed to even out your lines. Once it dries, it’s one even wash of color that lasts all day.
What’s the difference between lip stain and lip tint?
A. Both operate from a similar idea: color that lasts all day. Lip stains are more pigmented, and thus more noticeable. Lip tints are sheerer and closer to mimicking lips’ natural colors. While lip stains come in natural shades, they are also available in vivid reds, plums and browns.
What’s the best lip stain to buy?
Top lip stain
Ulta Weightless Water Lip Stain
What you need to know: This full-coverage, smooth lip stain from a premium department-store brand offers moisture and deep color.
What you’ll love: This show-stopping color is gorgeous, just the right balance between the brown and red that make up maroon.
What you should consider: You may need to reapply more frequently than you’d expect for a lipstick this pigmented.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty
Top lip stain for the money
ColourPop Sonic Blooms Glossy Lip Stain
What you need to know: If you’re not sure whether lip stains are for you, this low-cost option is a great way to try one out.
What you’ll love: This cruelty-free color goes on shiny and stays glossier than the average lip stain, for all-day color with some sheen.
What you should consider: Many of the shades in this line are bright colors, some with pink undertones, so swatch them on your skin at the store before deciding if you like the look.
Where to buy: Sold by Ulta Beauty
Worth checking out
Yves Saint Laurent Tatouage Couture Liquid Matte Lip Stain
What you need to know: This upscale brand delivers intense color that lasts.
What you’ll love: Made in an array of stunning shades, this goes on smooth with a unique applicator that makes controlling the lip stain a breeze.
What you should consider: It has a strong aroma most consider pleasant, but if you’re sensitive to smells, test it before deciding.
Where to buy: Sold by Sephora
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NEW YORK, Sept 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in NIO Inc. ("NIO" or the "Company") (NYSE: NIO) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of NIO investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 1, 2021 and July 11, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
NIO investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) NIO pulled forward revenue by selling batteries to a related party, which owned the batteries and managed users' subscriptions; (2) through the related party, NIO also recognized enormous depreciation savings; (3) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's revenue and net loss were overstated; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in NIO during the relevant time frame, you have until October 24, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Leading Content Experience Platform honored with 11 Comparably awards in the last two years, including repeats of Best Company Outlook and Best CEOs for Women
SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contentstack, the Content Experience Platform (CXP) category leader, today announced it received six awards in the 2022 Comparably Awards Program, building on its five wins from last year. The company also received an overall culture score of 89/100, or A+, revealing that Contentstack employees are very satisfied with their work experience. The winners were selected based on 3,464 ratings from 116 participants, and the culture score incorporates employee feedback on the team, CEO rating, meetings, and more.
Comparably named Contenstack founder and CEO Neha Sampat the fifth best CEO for Diversity and the sixth best CEO for women for small and mid-size companies this year. The company's 11 wins over the last two years include:
- Best CEOs for Women 2022, 2021
- Best Company Outlook 2022, 2021
- Best Career Growth 2022
- Best Leadership Teams 2022
- Best CEOs for Diversity 2022
- Best Sales Team 2022
- Best CEO 2021
- Best Company Compensation 2021
- Best Places to Work in the Bay Area 2021
"This is the kind of recognition that lights me up," said Sampat. "When people feel happy, seen, and supported, they can do the best work of their careers. We work hard to create this environment for our tribe, and I'm humbled that our employees acknowledge it. We will only strive to improve in the years ahead."
Comparably celebrates the companies and leaders deemed the most exceptional by their employees across 16 categories each year. The awards program evaluates employee feedback in nearly 20 core culture metrics, from leadership and work environment, to compensation and outlook. Four different awards are released each quarter, culminating in the biggest awards given at the end of the year: Best Places to Work, Best CEOs, Best Companies for Women, and Best Companies for Diversity. To see the full list of winners and learn more about the Comparably Best Places to Work Awards, visit www.comparably.com/awards.
To learn more about Contentstack and its Content Experience Platform offering, visit www.contentstack.com.
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Contentstack™ – the Content Experience Platform (CXP) category leader – empowers marketers and developers to deliver composable digital experiences at the speed of their imagination. Companies such as Chase, Express, Holiday Inn, Icelandair, Mattel, McDonald's, Mitsubishi, Riot Games and Shell trust Contentstack to power their most critical content experiences with uncompromising scale and dependability. Famous for its Care without Compromise™, Contentstack has achieved the industry's highest customer satisfaction rating. Contentstack is also a founder of the MACH Alliance, setting the industry agenda for open and composable technology that is Microservices-based, API-first, Cloud-native SaaS, and Headless. Learn more at http://www.contentstack.com.
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RICHMOND, Va., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- George C. Freeman, III, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer of Universal Corporation (NYSE:UVV), announced today that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly dividend of seventy-nine cents ($0.79) per share on the common shares of the Company, payable November 7, 2022, to common shareholders of record at the close of business on October 10, 2022.
Universal Corporation (NYSE: UVV), headquartered in Richmond, Virginia, is a global business-to-business agri-products supplier to consumer product manufacturers, operating in over 30 countries on five continents. We strive to be the supplier of choice for our customers by leveraging our farmer base, our commitment to a sustainable supply chain, and our ability to provide high-quality, customized, traceable, value-added agri-products essential for our customers' requirements. We find innovative solutions to serve our customers and have been meeting their agri-product needs for more than 100 years. Our principal focus since our founding in 1918 has been tobacco, and we are the leading global leaf tobacco supplier. Through our plant-based ingredients platform, we provide a variety of value-added manufacturing processes to produce high-quality, specialty vegetable- and fruit-based ingredients as well as botanical extracts and flavorings for the food and beverage end markets. For more information, visit www.universalcorp.com.
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Dental practices can use the tools as a guide to make their work more environmentally sustainable and by tracking progress they can achieve recognition awards for their efforts.
GENEVA, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FDI World Dental Federation (FDI) today launched a Toolkit for Sustainable Dentistry, to help dental practices understand what actions they can take to ensure their work is environmentally sustainable. By providing dentists and dental teams with the tools and strategies to implement greener practices, as well as track progress, FDI hopes to contribute to reducing the environmental impact of the profession in a tangible way.
The toolkit was developed further to the release of a Consensus Statement on Environmentally Sustainable Oral Healthcare, earlier this year, which outlines the challenges and solutions to improving sustainability in dentistry. It also recognizes that the oral healthcare sector has a responsibility to provide environmentally sustainable care without compromising patient welfare.
"Dentists and dental teams can play an active role in reducing the environmental impact of dentistry, while safeguarding optimal patient care. This online Toolkit for Sustainable Dentistry is a step towards helping dental practices adopt measures to reduce their carbon footprint." said Prof. Ihsane Ben Yahya, FDI President. She continued "I hope that our work today will have a positive impact on our future generations so that they can enjoy a healthy life and planet."
The toolkit was developed as part of FDI's Sustainability in Dentistry project, and consists of an interactive platform that guides users to drive their activities towards more sustainable practices by providing them with practical solutions. Dentists and their teams can undertake different sets of challenges and subsequently earn bronze, silver, or gold recognition awards for their practice. The interactive challenges will give dental teams the tools to raise awareness, implement changes and become more environmentally sustainable. Dental organizations and practices, all around the world, are encouraged to register and make eco-friendly choices as a team to showcase their commitment to our planet.
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About FDI World Dental Federation
FDI World Dental Federation serves as the principal representative body for over one million dentists worldwide. Its membership includes some 200 national dental associations and specialist groups in over 130 countries. FDI has the vision of leading the world to optimal oral health. https://www.fdiworlddental.org/; facebook.com/FDIWorldDentalFederation; twitter.com/FDIWorldDental; https://www.linkedin.com/company/fdiworlddentalfederation
About the Sustainability in Dentistry project
FDI's Sustainability in Dentistry project was established to motivate and inspire commitment to reduce the collective CO2 footprint of dentistry, targeting practitioners, patients, and the supply chain itself. The project will produce a suite of tools and resources for dental practices and patients to be more environmentally sustainable. The Consensus Statement was developed through multi-stakeholder collaboration and has resulted in the development of the Online Toolkit for Sustainable Dentistry to help dental practices reduce their environmental impact. Also being developed is a Pledge for Sustainable Dentistry, which will provide guidelines and objectives for achieving a sustainable procurement and supply procedure. Co-signatories across the supply chain are encouraged to sign the pledge.
The project is supported by our founding partners: Colgate, HALEON, Dentsply Sirona, Procter & Gamble and TePe. www.fdiworlddental.org/sustainability-dentistry
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Congress is considering taking back some of the money it authorized last year for a small business aid program in order to pay for new Covid-19 vaccines, testing and therapeutics.
The Biden administration asked Congress to provide more money weeks ago, warning that funds are needed to continue fighting Covid-19. But lawmakers have disagreed on how to pay for the request. Senate Republicans have insisted any new funding be fully offset by repurposing money from Covid-19 relief legislation that Congress previously passed.
A bipartisan deal reached in the Senate earlier this month would fully offset the $10 billion legislation by reallocating a variety of Covid-19 relief funds that were previously authorized by Congress but have not yet been spent.
A majority of those unspent funds were left over from programs that have already expired. But the deal also proposes taking about $2 billion from a $10 billion small business program that hasn’t disbursed any funds yet.
“There’s a big difference between funds that have not been used and funds that have yet to be deployed,” said Katie Kramer, vice president of the Council of Development Finance Agencies, a national association dedicated to supporting economic development.
The program in question, known as the State Small Business Credit Initiative, provides money to states to help create small business financing programs. It’s a long-term aid program that is meant to help small businesses have access to capital as the economy rebounds, instead of providing emergency grants and loans like other Covid-19 aid programs.
Funding cut threat puts state plans on hold
After months of planning how best to use the money, the threat of the cut is putting states’ plans on ice.
Like many states, Oregon was ready to launch several small business financing programs as soon as it receives the money from the Treasury Department. If the funds are cut, it could mean big delays.
“The frustrating thing for us is that we’ve been engaging with communities for months, letting them know these resources are coming,” said John Saris, finance manager at Business Oregon, the state’s economic development agency.
He was expecting Oregon to receive more than $83 million, enough to potentially reach 1,000 businesses. But if Congress rescinds some of the money, the state could see a reduction by as much as $20 million, leaving it with resources to help just 700 small businesses.
“With these cuts, we will have to totally revamp our plans. Some programs might go away completely — that’s how dire this is,” Saris said.
The State Small Business Credit Initiative allows states to create a variety of financing programs for small businesses and startups emerging from the pandemic, including venture capital programs and loan guarantees to lenders, for example.
Governments are required to match some of the federal funds with private capital, and Treasury expects that the programs should generate small business lending and investment of at least 10 times the federal contribution amount.
That means that a $2 billion cut in federal funding from the State Small Business Credit Initiative could result in more than a $20 billion reduction in private investment for small businesses, according to the Council of Development Finance Agencies.
States are still waiting for the money
The State Small Business Credit Initiative was originally created in 2010 to help small businesses recover from the Great Recession. The American Rescue Plan Act, which was signed into law by President Joe Biden in March 2021, reauthorized the program and provided $10 billion in new funding.
States were required to submit applications to Treasury in February and tribal governments have until May 11. But no applications have been approved yet and none of the money has been disbursed by Treasury.
A Treasury official told CNN that the agency’s rollout of the State Small Business Credit Initiative “has been consistent with the statute and included outreach, input, and engagement with states, tribes, lenders, small businesses and experts, as well as technical assistance to ensure programs are set up to deploy these funds effectively.”
The official noted that Congress created some new elements for the program that weren’t included in 2010, including the addition of allocations for tribal governments and socially and economically disadvantaged business owners, along with a new technical assistance program.
Bill remains in limbo
After weeks of negotiation on the Covid-19 relief bill, lawmakers left for a two-week recess without voting on the bill. The latest hurdle came as Republicans demanded a vote on an immigration amendment to restore Title 42, a pandemic-era rule that allowed immigrants to be returned immediately to their home countries citing a public health emergency.
The bill calls for repurposing several buckets of previously approved Covid-19 relief funds to pay for the new health spending, in addition to the money it would take back from the State Small Business Credit Initiative.
The bill would use nearly $2 billion left over from the Shuttered Venues Operators Grant program, which gave money to live music venues, theaters and museums that were forced to shut their doors for some period of time due to the pandemic. The program stopped taking applications in August. It awarded more than $14 billion in grants.
The bill would also repurpose about $900 million that is remaining for the Covid-19 Economic Injury Disaster Loan advance program, which allowed some small businesses to receive up to $15,000 that did not need to be paid back. The program would be left with enough money to accommodate pending loan modifications and the recently announced six-month deferment on loan payments, according to a summary of the bill provided by Senate Democrats.
More than $2.3 billion would come from the Aviation Manufacturing Jobs Protection Program, which provided funding to businesses to cover up to half of their payroll costs for certain categories of employees for up to six months. In return, those businesses were required to make several commitments, including to not involuntarily furlough or lay off employees within that group during the same six-month period.
The bill would also use remaining unspent money in the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, totaling $500 million. That program provided funds to colleges so that they could give emergency financial aid grants to students whose lives were disrupted by the pandemic. Another $1.6 billion of unspent funds that were previously given to the US Department of Agriculture would also be repurposed.
Congress could take up the new Covid-19 relief legislation next week after lawmakers return from recess. Spokespeople for Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and Republican Sen. Mitt Romney of Utah, who was negotiating the funding deal for Republicans, did not return emails from CNN requesting comment for this story.
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Steelers finish on-the-fly offensive retool with draft picks
By WILL GRAVES
AP Sports Writer
PITTSBURGH (AP) — Retooling the Pittsburgh Steelers’ offense is nearly complete after the NFL draft. The Steelers used five of their seven players on skill position players. Their haul included quarterback Kenny Pickett and wide receivers George Pickens and Calvin Austin III. Pittsburgh also drafted running back/tight end Connor Heyward, the younger brother of All-Pro defensive lineman Cam Heyward. The Steelers will have one of the youngest offenses in the league in 2022, with every projected started age 28 or younger. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/30/steelers-finish-on-the-fly-offensive-retool-with-draft-picks/ | 2022-05-01T04:52:48Z |
HO CHI MINH CITY, Vietnam, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Game Garden and Playground have collaborated to launch the Guardian Hunters project, after the success of the Creature Hunters, which was released in July, drew a lot of attention and achieved good results. As previously announced, a game of defense against an onslaught of various creatures is in the works for release later this year. Similar to Creature Hunters, this version will be a P2E game, called Guardian Hunters.
The Creature Hunters community is rapidly expanding
Creature Hunters is a simple game in which players move and match blocks to create as many combos as possible and defeat Creatures, allowing them to be rewarded for their efforts and earn profits. The game is constantly improving its features in order to increase user engagement, represent the true value of effort and game profit, and provide users with a high level of pleasure.
Many events have attracted hundreds of thousands of participants
The Creature Hunters community currently has over 300,000 active members. The massive prize pool is the most appealing aspect of Creature Hunters events. Participants have the opportunity to win substantial awards.
Creature Hunters has hosted several well-attended fan events, demonstrating the game's popularity. There was also a lot of interest in new robots, animals, and music. The Creature Hunters theme music is available on Spotify, YouTube, and Apple Music.
Over 200,000 people attended the NFT Music Airdrop event in July. This event had 10,000 participants who had to complete tasks in order to win NFT Music. Following this, the game will evolve into online idol robots where you can meet and engage in a variety of related activities such as music and games. This must be great news for Hunter's community.
What are the Guardian Hunters' expectations?
Guardian Hunters game is a defense game that blocks enemies from coming by summoning robots with unique abilities that differ from the earth, water, fire, wind, etc. It is expected to be able to redesign existing robots and creatures in SD versions to provide more appealing user experiences.
Users can use a variety of tactics by combining different characteristics and skills. PVP and cooperative modes will be supported, and users will receive numerous rewards such as attendance rewards, daily rewards, and quest rewards.
There is no doubt that the gaming industry is growing. The rise of Play-to-Earn will lead to a transformation in gaming trends, which will almost certainly revolutionize existing large projects. So, Guardian Hunters is promised to become the market leader in the NFT defense game market. More information about Guardian Hunters will be announced soon. You can check out Creature Hunter's official channels for the most recent news and updates.
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Scientists have analyzed the full genetic blueprints of more than 18,000 cancer samples, finding new patterns of mutations that could help doctors provide better, more personalized treatment.
Their study, published Thursday in the journal Science, isn’t the first to do such comprehensive “whole genome” analyses of cancer samples. But no one has ever done so many.
“This is the largest cohort in the world. It is extraordinary,” said Serena Nik-Zainal of the University of Cambridge, who was part of the team.
Just over 12,200 surgical specimens came from patients recruited from the U.K. National Health Service as part of a project to study whole genomes from people with common cancers and rare diseases. The rest came from existing cancer data sets.
Researchers were able to analyze such a large number because of the same improvements in genetic sequencing technology that recently allowed scientists to finally finish decoding the entire human genome – more capable, accurate machines.
“We can really begin to tease out the underpinnings of the erosive sort of forces that go to sort of generate cancer,” said Andrew Futreal, a genomic medicine expert at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston who was not involved in the study.
Cancer is a disease of the genome, or full set of instructions for running cells, that occurs when changes in a person’s DNA cause cells to grow and divide uncontrollably. In 2020, there were about 19 million new cancer cases worldwide.
For the study, researchers looked at 19 different types – breast, colorectal, prostate, brain and others – and identified 58 new clues to the causes of cancer called “mutational signatures” that contribute to the development of the disease. They also confirmed 51 of more than 70 previously reported mutation patterns, Nik-Zainal said.
Some arise because of problems within a person’s cells; others are sparked by environmental exposures such as ultraviolet radiation, tobacco smoke or chemicals.
Knowing more of them “helps us to understand each person’s cancer more precisely,” which can help guide treatment, Nik-Zainal said.
Genetic sequencing is already being woven into cancer care as part of the growing trend of personalized medicine, or care based on a patient’s genes and specific disease. Now doctors will have much more information to draw from when they look at individual cancers.
To help doctors use this information, researchers developed a computer algorithm that will allow them to find common mutation patterns and seek out rare ones. Based on a particular pattern, Nik-Zainal said a doctor may suggest a certain course of action, such as getting immunotherapy.
Futreal said the data can also show doctors what tends to happen over time when a patient develops a cancer with a certain mutation pattern — helping them intervene earlier and hopefully stop the developing disease in its tracks.
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Cherry harvest season is wrapping up; claim the last of fresh cherries to preserve for year-round use
YAKIMA, Wash., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fresh Northwest-grown sweet cherries are still available in produce aisles nationwide, but only for a limited time. As this year's later-than-usual cherry growing season wraps up, consumers are invited to visit their local grocers for fresh sweet cherries to savor as a grab-and-go snack or lunchbox favorite and to preserve the nutrient-packed fruit for year-round enjoyment.
"What began as a late cherry harvest resulted in having Northwest sweet cherries available to enjoy further into the summer than usual," said B.J. Thurlby, president of the Northwest Cherry Growers. "We hope cherry lovers will take advantage of the late harvest to stock up. By following some simple preservation tips, they can enjoy sweet cherries and their health benefits — ranging from heart disease and diabetes prevention to reducing gout attacks — all the way until next season."
Northwest cherries are a delicious superfruit that are sweet, juicy and dense with nutrients that support better health. From keeping pain at bay with anti-inflammatory properties to helping reduce stress and improve sleep, sweet cherries offer many health benefits. They are a favorite when eaten fresh, and although synonymous with summer, this healthy go-to snack may be available for the back-to-school season this year.
This year's extra-long and extra-late harvest makes cherries a fun and easy lunch box treat sure to please the pickiest of eaters. Sweet and crunchy, fresh cherries are also a low glycemic index fruit, which means that blood sugar levels won't spike. Fresh cherries are easy to portion with no clusters to snip, plus they're loaded with fiber to help round out a meal. It helps to keep cherries near the ice pack, but they'll be fine for a few hours in the lunch bag
Sweet cherries are also easy to preserve in order to enjoy their many health benefits during the off-season:
- Freeze: Rinse cherries under cool water, dry and remove stems. Pitting them is your choice. Place on a baking sheet in a single layer and into the freezer overnight. In the morning, tip the cherries into a freezer bag or container for storage in the freezer.
- Dry: Similar to the freezing process, cherries must be washed and dried; they should also be pitted. Cut the cherries and put them on a baking sheet, cut side up. Bake them in an oven or dehydrator at 165°F for 3 hours and then reduce to 135°F for 16 to 24 hours.
- Can: Cherries can also be made into jellies and jams which can last up to a year, when prepared and canned properly. For recipes and canning instructions, visit https://nwcherries.com/recipes.
Northwest-grown cherries are harvested by more than 2,000 growers across Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Montana, who together produce almost all of the cherries found in stores from mid-June through early September. More information about Northwest cherries — including recipes, canning ideas, health tips and more — is available by following the Northwest Cherry Growers on Facebook, Instagram, Pinterest and Twitter, and at nwcherries.com. More information about the health benefits of sweet cherries is at nwcherries.com/sweethealth.
About Northwest Cherry Growers
Founded in 1947, the Northwest Cherry Growers is a growers' organization funded solely by self-imposed fruit assessments used to increase awareness and consumption of regionally grown stone fruits. The organization is dedicated to the promotion, education, market development and research of cherries from Washington, Oregon, Idaho, Utah and Montana orchards.
Contact: Kristin Heilman-Long, kristin.heilman-long@finnpartners.com
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- For the first time in the North American market, Mazda offers the Rhodium White exterior premium paint option for the 2023 CX-5
- Mazda's i-Activ AWD remains standard on all Mazda CX-5 models, enhancing performance on a variety of surfaces
- 2023 CX-5 goes on sale with a starting MSRP1 of $26,700 and will arrive at dealerships this fall
IRVINE, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mazda North American Operations announces pricing and packaging for the 2023 CX-5 – the brand's best-selling vehicle in the U.S. For 2023, the CX-5 is available with an all-new Rhodium White exterior premium paint color, complimenting Mazda's Kodo design. As with all of Mazda's SUVs, all 2023 CX-5 models will retain standard i-Activ all-wheel drive in the U.S. when they arrive in dealerships nationwide this fall.
Offered for the first time in the U.S. market, the new Rhodium White premium paint option is a unique color born from Mazda's exclusive Takuminuri painting technology, following Soul Red Crystal and Machine Gray Metallic. Rhodium White is a pure white inspired by Japanese aesthetics finding beauty in simplicity. The paint's fine grain accentuates the shadows on the surface of the vehicle complimenting the CX-5's sculpted body lines. Mazda believes that color is a critical part of vehicle design. It accentuates the vehicle's dynamic and delicate expression while complimenting the Kodo - Soul of Motion – design theme, something Mazda takes great pride in offering its customers.
The critically acclaimed CX-5 has received numerous top industry and safety awards including the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS) TOP SAFETY PICK+. In fact, the CX-5 was the first vehicle to earn a Good rating in IIHS's new, tougher side impact test. To that end, all the engineering and safety features that contributed to these awards have been carried over to the 2023 model year as standard features. These include Mazda Radar Cruise Control with Stop and Go, Smart Brake Support, Advanced Smart City Brake Support, Blind Spot Monitoring, Rear Cross-Traffic Alert, and Lane Departure Warning with Lane Keep Assist. These features allow CX-5 drivers to feel confident and comfortable, from the city streets to the open highway.
The 2023 Mazda CX-5 will be available in eight packages. Each providing customers with a well-equipped vehicle with an impressive list of standard technology and safety features designed to meet their needs while providing the brand's renowned driving dynamics.
CX-5 2.5 S
The CX-5 2.5 S features Mazda's Skyactiv-G 2.5-liter, four-cylinder naturally aspirated engine with cylinder deactivation. This efficient powertrain delivers up to 187 horsepower and 186 lb-ft of torque with either regular 87 octane or premium 93 octane fuel and is paired with a quick-shifting six-speed automatic transmission with manual mode and sport mode. All CX-5 models will continue to be equipped with G-Vectoring Control Plus and the i-Activ AWD system as standard. This system continuously monitors weight distribution and shifts power to the appropriate wheels, providing drivers with near instant power delivery.
Drawing inspiration from our Kodo design philosophy, the CX-5 stands out in the city even at a standstill. The front bumper features a signature wing which extends outward from the front grill with a unique three-dimensional texture. The rear of the vehicle is complemented by sport inspired dual tailpipes that mesh seamlessly with the rear bumper for a premium look. The headlights and taillights each feature a pair of horizontally spaced, rectangular LED lights that are sure to draw the eye.
The CX-5 continues to be well-appointed at the standard level to help ensure the driver and its occupants have a driving experience that exceeds their expectations. Every CX-5 model includes complimentary Mazda Connected Services for three years, providing the ability to monitor and control the state of the CX-5 remotely by logging into the MyMazda app and includes in-car Wi-Fi hotspot for three-months or 2GB trial, whichever comes first2. The 10.25" full-color center display features the latest Mazda Connect infotainment system that can be controlled with the multi-function commander knob and is integrated with Apple CarPlay and Android Auto. Other standard features include push button start, remote keyless entry system, leather-wrapped shifter and steering wheel with mounted audio, Bluetooth, and cruise control buttons, dual front USB inputs, four-speaker sound system, black cloth seats with six-way manual adjustable driver's seat and four-way manual adjustable passenger seat, electronic parking brake, rearview camera, climate control, power door locks, and power windows with one-touch automatic up/down.
Additional features include automatic on/off LED headlights with High Beam Control, rear roof spoiler, roof-mounted shark fin antenna, and automatic rain-sensing windshield wipers.
CX-5 2.5 S SELECT
Moving up to the CX-5 2.5 S Select package adds more conveniences for the owner such as auto-leveling headlights, rear privacy glass, dual-zone automatic climate control, black or silk beige leatherette seats, and Mazda Advanced Keyless Entry. The front seats are upgraded with three-level heating, while the driver's seat has six-way power adjustability, and the passenger has six-way manual adjustability. All occupants will enjoy the six-speaker sound system with rear passengers benefiting from rear air conditioning vents, rear seat center armrest, and two easily accessible USB ports.
CX-5 2.5 S PREFERRED
The CX-5 2.5 S Preferred package adds a power moonroof and inside are black or silk beige leather seats with both driver and passenger power adjustability in eight-way and six-way, respectively. The driver's seat also includes two-position memory. Auto-dimming rearview mirrors with Homelink is also added to this package.
CX-5 2.5 S CARBON EDITION
The 2023 CX-5 2.5 S Carbon Edition continues to offer exclusive styling with Polymetal Gray exterior paint color and an option between black leather with red stitching or red leather interior. Carbon Edition also features black metallic 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels with matching gloss black side mirrors and front signature wing. The leather-wrapped steering wheel and shifter has red stitching that is complemented with gloss black instrument panel and door trim styling.
CX-5 2.5 S PREMIUM
For the CX-5 2.5 S Premium package, Mazda Intelligent Drive Select (Mi-Drive) is added. Mi-Drive enables drivers to select the most appropriate drive mode with a simple switch, offering greater control over the driving experience in a wide variety of conditions. The CX-5 features Normal, Off-Road, and Sport Modes.
This model also adds LED daytime running lights and combination taillights along with black metallic finish with machine cut 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels, Adaptive Front-lighting System, dual heated door mirrors, a seven-inch LCD multi-information meter display and paddle shifters.
CX-5 2.5 S PREMIUM PLUS
The CX-5 2.5 S Premium Plus package adds full-color windshield-projected Active Driving Display with available Traffic Sign Recognition with the optional Mazda Navigation System accessory installed, ventilated front seats, heated steering wheel, three-level heated rear seats, windshield wiper de-icer, and automatic power-folding door mirrors.
Building off the CX-5 2.5 S Premium package, this model also adds a Bose 10-speaker premium audio system with SiriusXM satellite radio complete with a three-month trial. Additionally, this package includes a power rear liftgate with programable height adjustment based on customer needs.
CX-5 2.5 TURBO
The CX-5 2.5 Turbo provides performance-minded customers with a powerful, sporty crossover option. The Skyactiv-G 2.5 Turbo engine delivers 256 horsepower and 320 lb-ft of torque with premium 93 octane fuel. On regular, 87 octane fuel, the engine will provide 227 horsepower and 310 lb-ft of torque, enough to put a smile on any enthusiast's face.
The exterior features sleek finishes throughout to support an athletic look with a gloss black front grille, signature wing, door mirrors, lower bumper, wheel arches, and rocker molding. Completing the theme are black metallic finish 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels. The interior features black or parchment leather seats that feature red accents and stitching on the instrument panel, door trim, leather-wrapped steering wheel, and shifter that supports a sporty atmosphere through the cabin. All CX-5 Turbo models include a wireless phone charger.
CX-5 2.5 TURBO SIGNATURE
Elevating to the CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature perfectly blends premium style and sporty performance. The cladding on the exterior of this model adopts the same unified color scheme as the rest of the body and is contrasted by bright silver finish 19-inch aluminum alloy wheels with matching front grille and signature wing.
The interior is appointed with premium quality materials such as Caturra Brown Nappa leather and genuine woodgrain. The bright silver finish is also found throughout, which is highlighted by LED interior lighting and ambient foot illumination. The black headliner and unique steering wheel are among other sophisticated styling found in the cabin of the CX-5 2.5 Turbo Signature. The Mazda Navigation System is installed in this model, allowing the Active Driving Display to include Traffic Sign Recognition. Owners can also benefit from the complementary three-year SiriusXM Traffic & Travel Link subscription that provides current information for traffic, weather, sports scores, fuel prices, and nearby parking, which are all very useful features to use in the city.
Finally, this model is fully equipped with Mazda's latest i-Activsense safety features which add the 360° View Monitor with front and rear parking sensors, Rear Smart City Brake Support, Traffic Jam Assist, and Driver Attention Alert.
MSRP3 FOR THE 2023 MAZDA CX-5 IS AS FOLLOWS:
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2 Mazda Connect 4G LTE Wi-Fi powered by AT&T is available during 3-month/2GB trial period (whichever comes first); monthly subscription.
3 MSRP does not include $1,275 for destination and handling ($1,320 in Alaska), taxes, title or additional fees. Dealers set actual sale prices.
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CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blueprint Medicines Corporation (NASDAQ: BPMC), a precision therapy company focused on genomically defined cancers, rare diseases and cancer immunotherapy, today announced that, effective August 1, 2022, the Compensation Committee of Blueprint Medicines' Board of Directors granted non-qualified stock options to purchase an aggregate of 29,359 shares of its common stock and an aggregate of 14,675 restricted stock units (RSUs) to fourteen new employees under Blueprint Medicines' 2020 Inducement Plan.
The 2020 Inducement Plan is used exclusively for the grant of equity awards to individuals who were not previously an employee or non-employee director of Blueprint Medicines, as an inducement material to such individual's entering into employment with Blueprint Medicines, pursuant to Rule 5635(c)(4) of the NASDAQ Listing Rules.
The options have an exercise price of $50.60 per share, which is equal to the closing price of Blueprint Medicines' common stock on August 1, 2022. Each option will vest as to 25% of the shares underlying such option on the first anniversary of the grant date and as to an additional 1/48th of the shares underlying the option monthly thereafter, in each case, subject to each such employee's continued employment on each vesting date. Each RSU will vest as to 25% of the shares underlying the RSU award on the first anniversary of the grant date and as to an additional 25% of the shares underlying the RSU award annually thereafter, subject to each such employee's continued employment on each vesting date. The options and RSUs are subject to the terms and conditions of Blueprint Medicines' 2020 Inducement Plan, and the terms and conditions of the stock option and RSU agreement covering the grant.
About Blueprint Medicines
Blueprint Medicines is a global precision therapy company that invents life-changing therapies for people with cancer and blood disorders. Applying an approach that is both precise and agile, we create medicines that selectively target genetic drivers, with the goal of staying one step ahead across stages of disease. Since 2011, we have leveraged our research platform, including expertise in molecular targeting and world-class drug design capabilities, to rapidly and reproducibly translate our scientific innovation into a broad pipeline of important approved and investigational precision therapies aimed at addressing difficult-to-treat cancers and blood disorders. Today, we are delivering our approved medicines to patients in the United States, Europe, and in other geographies ourselves or through our partners. In addition, we are globally advancing multiple programs for systemic mastocytosis, lung cancer, breast cancer, and other genomically defined cancers, and cancer immunotherapy. For more information, visit www.BlueprintMedicines.com and follow us on Twitter (@BlueprintMeds) and LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Digital Turbine, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of APPS during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: February 26, 2021 to May 31, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's recent acquisitions, AdColony and Fyber, act as agents in certain of their respective product lines; (2) as a result, revenues for those product lines must be reported net of license fees and revenue share, rather than on a gross basis; (3) the Company's internal control over financial reporting as to revenue recognition was deficient; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's net revenues was overstated throughout fiscal 2022; 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.
DEADLINE: August 5, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/digital-turbine-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=30471&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of APPS during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is August 5, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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VATICAN CITY (AP) — Pope Francis’ trip to Canada to apologize for the horrors of church-run Indigenous residential schools marks a radical rethink of the Catholic Church’s missionary legacy, spurred on by the first pope from the Americas and the discovery of hundreds of probable graves at the school sites.
Francis has said his weeklong visit, which begins Sunday, is a “penitential pilgrimage” to beg forgiveness on Canadian soil for the “evil” done to Native peoples by Catholic missionaries. It follows his April 1 apology in the Vatican for the generations of trauma Indigenous peoples suffered as a result of a church-enforced policy to eliminate their culture and assimilate them into Canadian, Christian society.
Francis’ tone of personal repentance has signaled a notable shift for the papacy, which has long acknowledged abuses in the residential schools and strongly asserted the rights and dignity of Indigenous peoples. But past popes have also, in the same breath, hailed the sacrifice and holiness of the European Catholic missionaries who brought Christianity to the Americas — something Francis, too, has done but isn’t expected to emphasize during this trip.
Cardinal Michael Czerny, a Canadian Jesuit who is a top papal adviser at the Vatican, recalled that early on in his papacy, Francis asserted that no single culture can claim a hold on Christianity, and that the church cannot demand that people on other continents imitate the European way of expressing the faith.
“If this conviction had been accepted by everyone involved in the centuries after the ‘discovery’ of the Americas, much suffering would have been avoided, great developments would have occurred and the Americas would be all-around better,” he told The Associated Press in an email.
The trip won’t be easy for the 85-year-old Francis or residential school survivors and their families. Francis can no longer walk without assistance and will be using a wheelchair and cane because of painful strained knee ligaments. Trauma experts are being deployed at all events to provide mental health assistance for school survivors, given the likelihood of triggering situations.
“It is an understatement to say there are mixed emotions,” said Chief Desmond Bull of the Louis Bull Tribe, one of the First Nations that are part of the Maskwacis territory where Francis will deliver his first sweeping apology on Monday near the site of a former residential school.
The Canadian government has admitted that physical and sexual abuse were rampant in the state-funded, Christian schools that operated from the 19th century to the 1970s. Some 150,000 Indigenous children were taken from their families and forced to attend in an effort to isolate them from the influence of their homes, Native languages and cultures.
The legacy of that abuse and isolation from family has been cited by Indigenous leaders as a root cause of the epidemic rates of alcohol and drug addiction on Canadian reservations.
“For survivors from coast to coast, this is an opportunity — the first and maybe the last — to perhaps find some closure for themselves and their families,” said Grand Chief Georg Arcand Jr. of the Confederacy of Treaty Six in Maskwacis.
“This will be a difficult process but a necessary one,” he said.
Unlike with most papal trips, the diplomatic protocols of a state visit are taking a back seat to personal encounters with First Nations, Metis and Inuit survivors. Francis doesn’t even meet formally with Prime Minister Justin Trudeau until midway through, in Quebec City.
Francis is also ending the trip in unusual style, stopping in Iqaluit, Nunavut — the farthest north he’s ever traveled — to bring his apology to the Inuit community before flying back to Rome.
As recently as 2018, Francis had refused to personally apologize for residential school abuses, even after Canada’s Truth and Reconciliation Commission in 2015 documented institutional blame and specifically recommended a papal apology to be delivered on Canadian soil.
Trudeau traveled to the Vatican in 2017 to appeal to Francis to apologize, but the pontiff felt “he could not personally respond” to the call, Canadian bishops said at the time.
What changed? The first pope from the Americas, who has long defended the rights of Indigenous peoples, had already apologized in Bolivia in 2015 for colonial-era crimes against Native peoples in the region.
In 2019, Francis — an Argentine Jesuit — hosted a big Vatican conference on the Amazon highlighting that injustices Native peoples suffered during colonial times were still continuing, with their lands and resources exploited by corporate interests.
Then in 2021, the remains of around 200 children were found at the site of what was once Canada’s largest Indigenous residential school, in Kamloops, British Columbia. More probable graves followed outside other former residential schools.
“It was only when our children were beginning to be found in mass graves, garnering international attention, that light was brought to this painful period in our history,” said Bull, the Louis Bull Tribe chief.
After the discovery, Francis finally agreed to meet with Indigenous delegations this past spring and promised to come to their lands to apologize in person.
“Obviously there are wounds that remained open and require a response,” Vatican spokesman Matteo Bruni said, when asked about the evolution of the papal response.
One of those wounds concerns the papal influences in the so-called Doctrine of Discovery, the 19th-century international legal concept that is often understood as legitimizing European colonial seizure of land and resources from Native peoples.
For decades, Indigenous peoples have demanded the Holy See formally rescind the 15th century papal bulls, or decrees, that gave European kingdoms the religious backing to claim lands their explorers “discovered” for the sake of spreading the Christian faith.
Church officials have long rejected those concepts, insisted the decrees merely sought to ensure European expansion would be peaceful, and said they had been surpassed by subsequent church teachings strongly affirming the dignity and rights of Indigenous peoples.
But the matter is still raw for Michelle Schenandoah, a member of the Oneida Nation Wolf Clan, who was the last person to address the pope when the First Nations delegation met with him March 31.
Wearing a cradle board on her back to represent the children whose lives were lost in residential schools, she told him the Doctrine of Discovery had “led to the continual taking of our babies.”
“It deprived us of our dignity, our freedom, and led to the exploitation of our Mother Earth,” she said. She begged Francis to “release the world from its place of enslavement” caused by the decrees.
Asked about the calls, Bruni said there was an articulated “reflection” under way in the Holy See but he didn’t think anything would be announced during the trip.
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The SaaS Awards recognize the value AutoRABIT provides to financial companies
SAN FRANCISCO, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AutoRABIT, the only complete DevSecOps platform for Salesforce developers, has been shortlisted in the 2022 SaaS Awards program in the category Best SaaS Product for Financial Services.
AutoRABIT continues to solidify itself as a leader in Salesforce DevSecOps by proving its value to companies in the financial industry. As the only complete Salesforce DevSecOps platform, AutoRABIT is being recognized for providing the security and control financial businesses need to protect sensitive data and remain compliant with data security regulations.
Now in its seventh year of celebrating software innovation, the SaaS Awards program accepts entries worldwide, including the US, Canada, Australasia, EMEA and UK.
"Innovative technologies have always driven industry, and having disrupted the software business, SaaS continues to mature as a key driver for sustained improvement," said James Williams, head of operations for the SaaS Awards.
AutoRABIT's demonstrated ability to save companies time and money while also supporting strict data security requirements has offered great value to financial companies. The AutoRABIT platform exists outside of the Salesforce platform, enabling the strongest levels of control including the ability to host a client's environment on-premises or in a private cloud.
"AutoRABIT has proven itself essential to companies in the financial industry for optimizing their release process while remaining compliant with strict regulatory guidelines," said Eric Pearson, Product Manager of Security & Compliance at AutoRABIT.
Automated tooling like CodeScan by AutoRABIT—a static code analysis solution that provides total visibility into code health—and Automated Release Management—a CI/CD solution to increase speed to market—enable those in the financial industry to remain competitive in an evolving market while remaining secure.
AutoRABIT Vault Data Backup & Recovery offers complete snapshots of Salesforce data and metadata along with encryption, pseudonymization, and anonymization of protected information. These and other functionalities assist with GDPR, CCPA, and SOX compliance.
SaaS Awards finalists will be announced on Tuesday, August 23, 2022, with the ultimate category winners announced on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
AutoRABIT was founded in 2015 to help developers regain control of their development cycles, increase deployment velocity, and deliver value within their organizations through a continuous delivery model. Today, AutoRABIT's suite of release management tools is the most comprehensive and secure in the market, and its customers are realizing the benefits of faster and more secure deployment in their Salesforce environments. Learn more at www.autorabit.com.
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Verrica Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Verrica" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: VRCA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Verrica investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 28, 2021 and May 24, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
VRCA investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) there were manufacturing deficiencies at the facility where Verrica's contract manufacturer produced a bulk solution for the Company's lead product candidate, VP-102; (2) these deficiencies were not remediated when Verrica resubmitted its New Drug Application for VP-12 for molluscum; (3) the foregoing presented significant risks to Verrica obtaining regulatory approval of VP-102 for molluscum; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Verrica during the relevant time frame, you have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Employee Surveys Reveal A Deep Connection To The ClearChoice Mission, Belief In The Company Direction, and A Strong Benefits Package
GREENWOOD VILLAGE, Colo., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Workplace culture has never been more front-and-center than it is today, particularly as job changes are at record highs. Early this year, ClearChoice Management Services, the administrative support team and innovation center that serves the nation-wide ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers® network, put its company culture to the test by entering the annual The Denver Post Top Workplaces contest to learn firsthand where the company was performing well and where it could improve. Today, ClearChoice is honored to share that the company was selected as one of the Top 150 Workplaces in Colorado. As a result of that employee feedback, ClearChoice surpassed more than 4,600 companies across the region who entered to win this prestigious designation.
According to a 2019 Glassdoor study, 89 percent of adults believe it is important for an employer to have a clear mission and purpose, and 79 percent would consider a company's mission before applying for a job. The ClearChoice network is anchored by its distinct mission to deliver patient-centric, best-in-class solutions and techniques that can help improve the lives of those suffering from acute oral disease. Beyond restoring teeth, ClearChoice providers help people get their lives back by reclaiming their health, smile and confidence. Established in Colorado in 2005, the Greenwood Village-based organization now supports a national network with over 75 locations that are optimized to serve the estimated 37 million Americans with missing or failing teeth. One of the top themes revealed through The Denver Post survey was how much ClearChoice employees feel a deep connection to this mission. Additionally, survey respondents noted confidence in the direction the company is headed as well as an appreciation for the strong benefits package offered.
At the heart of ClearChoice is also a commitment to dental health innovation, another key driver of employee engagement and satisfaction. Through innovative technology and partnerships with the top vendors and suppliers in the industry, ClearChoice employees are rewarded with ample opportunities to test and lead advancements in the field of implant dentistry through areas like the National Dental Lab where technicians are involved with the latest methods of digital design. Advanced patient scanning equipment eliminates the need for traditional oral impressions and lends itself to superior digital design capabilities, which are then brought to life via sophisticated 3D printing technology. The result leads to a better service experience and more accurate prosthesis for the patient.
"Participating in The Denver Post's Top 150 Workplaces program has led us to some great insights into how we are doing as a company and offers a valuable tool for us to better understand the employee experience," said Melissa Duncan, Vice President of Human Resources at ClearChoice. "Winning this award serves as an incredible reminder that our people are our most valuable asset. Doctors in the ClearChoice network are only able to deliver hope and best-in-class solutions to their patients because of the dedicated, passionate teams who choose to work with us every day."
While ClearChoice humbly acknowledges the many ways it is positively serving employees, the company also has significant plans to introduce more benefits and employee development programs, including new Paid Parental Leave and more regular leadership and development training for ClearChoice employees. These benefits will begin to roll out June 1 for all eligible team members.
The ClearChoice Network is a national leader in comprehensive dental implant restoration and advanced oral treatments. To learn more about employment opportunities with ClearChoice, please visit https://www.clearchoice.com/careers/.
About ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®
Since 2005, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers have helped restore hope and confidence in more than 125,000 patients across the United States through advanced oral treatments that can lead to better overall health and quality of life. Equipped with innovative technology, including 3D CBCT Scan technology and a full-service, on-site lab, each ClearChoice Dental Implant Center is owned and operated by a licensed and experienced dental expert, providing comprehensive dental implant treatment services in advanced, all-in-one treatment facilities.
The ClearChoice Network provides the opportunity for national collaboration among doctors on procedures, protocols, and clinical experience. Each ClearChoice Dental Implant Center has a business affiliation with ClearChoice Management Services, LLC which, subject to and in compliance with applicable state and federal regulations, provides comprehensive non-clinical support services to each center. ClearChoice is supported by TAG – The Aspen GroupSM. For more information, visit clearchoice.com, and follow us on LinkedIn.
ABOUT TAG - THE ASPEN GROUPSM
TAG was built on the simple idea of bringing better health care to more people. TAG and the independent health care practices it supports operate more than 1,100 locations in 45 states through its four health care support companies: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care®, and Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM. Combined, the companies serve more than 30,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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Continues rapid global growth serving enterprises seeking to revitalize their websites and applications with a cloud-first approach
AUSTIN, Texas, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contentstack, the Content Experience Platform (CXP) category leader, today announced the hire of Jerry Nott as APAC Regional Director. Nott's hire is the first of many in Australia as Contentstack increases its investment in the region to better serve local customers and maintain the company's nearly 99% customer retention rate. Contentstack currently supports 30+ brands across APAC, with the majority in Australia, including Baby Bunting, Pepperstone Group, and Koorong.
Nott previously served as Regional Director at Uniform and Sales Leader at Optimizely, educating and helping customers implement progressive MACH – or Microservices-based, API-first, Cloud-native SaaS, and Headless solutions – technologies. He brings more than two decades of experience, including companies such as Salesforce and Sitecore, and will be reporting to Ramon Weterings, Vice-President of EMEA and APAC.
"The chance to assist local customers looking to leverage the most innovative CMS in the market is a privilege," said Nott. "The cloud model, enterprise features, and unparalleled customer support make Contentstack the catalyst for game-changing digital transformations."
Contentstack will soon expand its Australian presence with sales, marketing, and customer service roles. The continued investment will ensure that Contentstack's pioneering Care without Compromise™ program works seamlessly in the region. Through Care without Compromise, Contentstack and its Catalysts partners cooperate, communicate, and cross-train support staff to deliver joint solutions to customers.
"APAC's leading enterprise organizations are adopting MACH principles to modernize and accelerate the way they do business at MACH speed," said Weterings. "To help these frontrunners achieve their ambitious goals and to further educate the market, we are doubling down on our local presence and will continue to build the team under Jerry's excellent and renowned leadership."
Companies can learn more about MACH and its benefits at the first MACH Alliance event in Sydney on July 29. The event is tailored for enterprise businesses looking to future-proof their brands and will provide support to make MACH easy.
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Contentstack™ – the Content Experience Platform (CXP) category leader – empowers marketers and developers to deliver composable digital experiences at the speed of their imagination. Companies such as Chase, Express, Holiday Inn, Icelandair, Mattel, McDonald's, Mitsubishi, Riot Games, Sephora and Shell trust Contentstack to power their most critical content experiences with uncompromising scale and dependability. Famous for its Care without Compromise™, Contentstack has achieved the industry's highest customer satisfaction rating. Contentstack is also a founder of the MACH Alliance, setting the industry agenda for open and composable technology that is Microservices-based, API-first, Cloud-native SaaS, and Headless. Learn more at http://www.contentstack.com.
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KPI 360 combines multiple data sources into a single intuitive, visual dashboard so manufacturers can get actionable operating insights at all levels of a plant
WOBURN, Mass., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SymphonyAI Industrial announced today the launch of KPI 360, an AI-driven solution that uses real-time data monitoring and prediction to help manufacturing companies view different operational data sources through a single, complete industrial intelligence dashboard that sets up in hours.
Backed by SymphonyAI's Eureka industrial AI platform, KPI 360 lets any type of user quickly set up monitoring for strategic KPIs through a visual, no-code builder interface. Leveraging SymphonyAI Industrial's proprietary domain knowledge engine, KPI 360 comes with pre-built KPIs for industrial assets and applications. The KPI 360 solution allows manufacturers to pull from data sources directly or through an application programming interface (API) such as Maximo, OSIsoft, SAP, and Siemens. These unique features make it easy to set up without a large project and maintain and expand over time without the need for any software expertise.
"KPI 360 is our first self-service product," said Dominic Gallello, CEO of SymphonyAI Industrial. "This approach enables our customers to set up everything from data pipelines to data visualization and allows everyone in a company to get a clear view of all business operations from the shop floor to the top floor. Flexibility and extensibility are built into KPI 360, so our customers can choose the visualization of their choice, link it to one or more KPIs, configure interactions with the visualizations, and change the visual appearance without writing a single line of code."
SymphonyAI Industrial, a SymphonyAI vertical, is an innovator in industrial insight, accelerating autonomous plant operations. The industry-leading Eureka AI/IoT platform and industrial optimization solutions connect tens of thousands of assets and workflows in manufacturing plants globally and process billions of data points daily, pushing new plateaus in operational intelligence.
- Digital manufacturing composable enterprise MOM/MES solutions can be operational in 90 days to connect devices, processes, people, and systems with harmonizing plant automation and control.
- Plant performance applications span asset predictive maintenance and process health and optimization, maintaining high availability of equipment, extending the life of capital assets, and reducing process variability.
- Connected worker solutions mobilize people to handle even their most complex processes with human-driven procedure and instruction support, using a combination of glasses, smartphones, tablets, and PCs.
SymphonyAI Industrial solutions provide high value to users by driving variability out of processes and optimizing operations for throughput, yield, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI company for digital transformation across the most important and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial services, manufacturing, media, and IT service management. SymphonyAI businesses have many leading enterprises as clients in each of these industries. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI has grown rapidly, approaching 2,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals. SymphonyAI is an SAIGroup company, backed by a $1 billion commitment from successful entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Romesh Wadhwani.
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The expansion of executive leadership team to support company's ambitious growth plans
CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TheMathCompany, Illinois-headquartered leading global data analytics and engineering firm, has appointed Peeyush Dubey as its Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer to lead planning and execution of strategy, marketing, and communications functions. This move strengthens the company's executive leadership team and its aspirations of enhancing brand awareness across the globe, particularly in North America, Europe, and India. This is a new position for TheMathCompany, which is one of the fastest growing analytics organizations.
Peeyush joins TheMathCompany from Larsen & Toubro Infotech (LTI) where he was the EVP and Chief Marketing Officer. He brings with him vast experience of scaling these functions effectively and leading global teams at large enterprises. Besides LTI, Peeyush has worked across continents with firms like Infosys, Mindtree, iGate (now Capgemini) and IDS Next.
Anuj Krishna, Co-Founder and Chief Product Officer of TheMathCompany, said, "Peeyush joins us at a very important point in our growth journey. As we celebrate our sixth anniversary, we are growing exponentially and getting recognized as a key player in the data science and data engineering domains. Peeyush's extensive experience and insights will help us further realize our vision of becoming the world's largest problem solver."
Peeyush Dubey, Chief Marketing & Strategy Officer, TheMathCompany, said, "TheMathCompany fulfills the unmet need of global enterprises to bring together the domains of Math, engineering, and design. In a short span, the company has built a solid reputation as a leading firm in data analytics and engineering space. I'm excited to be part of this outstanding team as we translate real customer needs into data-driven innovations."
A seasoned professional, Peeyush will focus on navigating the brand evolution and accelerating growth by leveraging his experience with enabling sales, delivery, and customer success teams to exceed their goals. Peeyush is listed among the top CMOs in India and has received several recognitions globally.
Based in Illinois, TheMathCompany was founded in 2016 by Sayandeb Banerjee, Aditya Kumbakonam and Anuj Krishna. The company has more than 50 Fortune 500 companies as clients across industry verticals like consumer-packaged goods, retail, pharma, automotive, technology, and manufacturing industries in the US, UK and EU. Its proprietary flagship platform Co.dx helps businesses solve problems through low code, custom artificial intelligence applications. With a team comprising scientists, data engineers, visualization experts as well as analysts and consultants, TheMathCompany goes beyond what traditional consultancies, pure-play service providers, and information technology services providers offer in terms of data insights to solve specific problems for companies.
Earlier this year, TheMathCompany raised USD 50 million in a funding round led by Brighton Park Capital.
About TheMathCompany:
TheMathCompany is a global data analytics and engineering firm that partners with Fortune 500 and equivalent organizations to enhance their analytics capabilities, using IP-led assets, talent, and processes to deliver accelerated and human-centric solutions. TheMathCompany has been recognized as one of the fastest-growing data analytics and engineering firms in the world and has been featured among global high-growth firms by Nikkei-FT-Statista's Growth Champions list. Other recognitions include being ranked as the fastest-growing company in Inc.5000, 2022 list, Great Place to Work® Certified™, India, July 2022-23, Honorary mention under D&A specific service providers in 2022 Gartner® Magic Quadrant™ for Data and Analytics Service Providers Report, and the Everest Group's PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2021. Providing a holistic range of services across data engineering, science, and unique project delivery, the company is disrupting the analytics industry. For more information about TheMathCompany, please visit www.themathcompany.com.
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- TheMathCompany welcomes Sean Dwyer as Chief Growth Officer- https://themathcompany.com/news/themathcompany-welcomes-sean-dwyer-as-chief-growth-officer
- TheMathCompany Announces $50 Million Investment from Brighton Park Capital- https://themathcompany.com/news/themathcompany-announces-50-million-investment-from-brighton-park-capital
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Former President Donald Trump’s persistent flirtation with another White House run is doing little to discourage other potential Republican candidates from stepping up their activity in Iowa, the state that will formally launch the 2024 nomination process.
Former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo quietly finished his fifth trip to Iowa last week, and former U.N. Ambassador Nikki Haley is making plans for a statewide trip this summer. Former Vice President Mike Pence, meanwhile, is expected to visit the heart of conservative western Iowa this weekend.
Pence’s trip is particularly notable since he spent the better part of four years in lockstep with Trump. It provides further evidence that Pence, whose life was threatened by Trump supporters during the violent Jan. 6 insurrection at the U.S. Capitol, is considering his political future without regard to the former president’s plans.
Pence and his wife, Karen, will make their plans based on “where they are being called to serve, not on what anyone else is doing, including Trump,” said senior Pence adviser Marc Short.
From his Mar-a-Lago resort in Florida, Trump is closely watching the developments in Iowa and working with operatives in the state to ensure that he would dominate the caucuses if he decided to run again. But some Republicans warn that Trump doesn’t have the state locked down.
His status as a former president who remains deeply popular with the GOP base “doesn’t mean someone else with the right message couldn’t appeal to them in a way that really cuts into Trump’s support,” said David Kochel, a veteran Iowa Republican campaign strategist.
Pence, in particular, seems prepared to dig in to the state, especially the sprawling swath of northern and western Iowa where Christian conservatives have lifted the past three GOP caucus winners. Making his third trip to Iowa since the 2020 election, Pence plans to campaign on Saturday with Rep. Randy Feenstra in the Republican-heavy 4th Congressional District and cap the day with a speech to the county GOP meeting in Ames.
Last month, he outlined a policy agenda for 2022 candidates, noting “elections are about the future.” The comment could foreshadow a confrontation with Trump, who continues to falsely insist that widespread voter fraud cost him a second term in 2020.
Federal and state election officials and Trump’s own attorney general have said there is no credible evidence the election was tainted. The former president’s allegations of fraud were also roundly rejected by courts, including by judges Trump appointed.
Still, Trump has criticized Pence for not stopping the certification of the Electoral College vote totalsthat made Democrat Joe Biden the winner. Vice presidents play only a ceremonial role in the counting of Electoral College votes. Any attempt to interfere in the count would have represented an extraordinary violation of the law and an assault on the democratic process, sparking a constitutional crisis.
Only this year did Pence publicly renounce Trump’s claims, saying in February the former president was “wrong” to insist that he had the power to unilaterally overturn the results of the 2020 election. He further distanced himself from Trump after Russia invaded Ukraine. Pence said, “There is no room in this party for apologists” for Russian leader Vladimir Putin, whom Trump has praised.
The former president has become more critical of Putin as the war in Ukraine has intensified.
The GOP’s full court press in Iowa won’t likely begin until after the November midterm elections. But the party has already committed to maintaining the state’s status as home to the first nominating contest. That’s in contrast to Democrats, who are taking the boldest steps in a generation to revise their calendar and potentially concentrate power in states that are more racially diverse.
Pompeo, who wrapped up a two-day trip in western Iowa last week, has been a regular visitor, appearing at local, county and state GOP meetings across the state. But it’s Arkansas Sen. Tom Cotton who owns the early lead for Iowa visits at six, with a seventh planned for July.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz, the 2016 Iowa GOP caucus winner, has also visited, and endorsed candidates for Congress.
Despite the activity, it’s unclear that anyone visiting the state is gaining much traction among Iowa GOP activists at this early stage. During recent interviews with a dozen county Republican activists, GOP consultants and donors, much of the focus was on Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, who has yet to visit the state. The closest he’s come is as a guest of Nebraska Gov. Pete Ricketts’ at a September fundraiser south of Omaha.
“There are a number of people that are interesting and have done work that’s been noticed, especially Ron DeSantis,” said former Republican county chair Gwen Ecklund, of Crawford County in conservative western Iowa.
DeSantis, governor of the nation’s third most-populous state, has recently become a rallying voice in the country’s cultural battles, particularly related to LGBTQ issues. He has refused to recognize the transgender swimmer who won the NCAA women’s freestyle championship. He signed a bill last month forbidding instruction on sexual orientation or gender identity for early elementary school students, a measure opponents have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” law.
He’s in an increasingly heated battle with Disney, whose executives have criticized the anti-LGBTQ measures. On Friday, he signed a bill to dissolve Walt Disney World’s private government, a move that could have huge tax implications for the entertainment giant.
Influential Republican donors, such as retired insurance executive Cam Sutton of suburban Des Moines, describe DeSantis as similar to Trump on policy, “but without the tweets.”
Sutton was among a contingent of wealthy Iowa Republicans who traveled to New Jersey in 2011 in hopes of recruiting then-Gov. Chris Christie to run in 2012. Sutton and others remain in touch with Christie and would not be surprised if he runs, as he did in 2016.
Still, Trump remains overwhelmingly popular among Iowa Republicans. According to The Des Moines Register’s Iowa Poll in October, 91% of Iowa Republicans said they have a favorable view of him.
That same month, during Trump’s most recent appearance in Iowa, he drew tens of thousands to the Iowa State Fairgrounds, where he endorsed Iowa Republican Sen. Chuck Grassley, who is seeking an eighth term.
Iowa staff working for his super PAC recently met at the former president’s Florida home to discuss his Iowa plans for the year, mindful of the attention others would be receiving.
“Oh, I know there are some who can’t wait for him to run again,” said Crawford County’s Ecklund. “But others are sitting back and starting to pay attention to others.” | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/iowa-gop-open-to-non-trump-prospects-as-2024-gets-underway/ | 2022-04-22T21:51:19Z |
NEW YORK, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Verrica Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRCA).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Verrica between May 28, 2021 and May 24, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 5, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Verrica Pharmaceuticals, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were manufacturing deficiencies at the facility where Verrica's contract manufacturer produced a bulk solution for the Company's lead product candidate, VP-102; (2) these deficiencies were not remediated when Verrica resubmitted its New Drug Application for VP-12 for molluscum; (3) the foregoing presented significant risks to Verrica obtaining regulatory approval of VP-102 for molluscum; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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(NEXSTAR) – For over a decade, Prime members have been able to store files on Amazon Drive for free, but next year that service is going away, Amazon announced.
The announcement comes just months after the retail and streaming behemoth raised the cost of Prime membership from $119 to $139.
Drive officially goes away on Dec. 31, 2023, so Amazon can focus time and resources on Amazon Photos, according to an update from the company.
Amazon plans to pull the Drive app from iOS and Androids app stores on Oct. 31, 2022, and, on Jan. 31, 2023, Amazon will no longer allow any file uploads.
While files will be accessible only up to Dec. 31, 2023, users’ photos and videos have already been automatically saved to Amazon Photos, where they can be accessed after Drive no longer exists, according to the update.
Amazon outlined the following steps for downloading your files before the deprecation date:
- Open browser and navigate to amazon.com/clouddrive here.
- If prompted, login using your Amazon account.
- Review and select the folders and/or files to save. Following your selection, click the download icon from the top navigation that appears in blue. Repeat this process for all files and folders you would like to save.
Anyone with a paid Amazon Drive account can manage their subscription here. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/amazon-is-shutting-down-drive-what-you-should-know-about-your-files/ | 2022-08-03T02:25:33Z |
NEW ORLEANS, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until July 1, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Riskified Ltd. (the "Company") (NYSE: RSKD), if they purchased or acquired the Company's Class A common stock in or traceable to the Company's July 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
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Riskified and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information in its IPO Registration Statement, violating federal securities laws.
The alleged false and misleading statements and omissions include, but are not limited to, that: (i) as the Company expanded its user base, the quality of the Company's machine learning platform had deteriorated (rather than improved as represented in the Registration Statement); (ii) the Company had expanded its customer base into industries with relatively high rates of fraud – including partnerships with cryptocurrency and remittance business – in which the Company had limited experience, and that this expansion had negatively impacted the effectiveness of the Company's machine learning platform; (iii) the Company suffered from materially higher chargebacks and cost of revenue and depressed gross profits and gross profit margins during its third fiscal quarter of 2021; and (iv) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's representations in its Registration Statement were materially false and misleading, and lacked a factual basis.
The case is Thomas v. Riskified Ltd., et al., No. 22-cv-03545.
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COLLEGE PARK, Md. , June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Maryland's Robert H. Smith School of Business is accepting registrations for the next cohort of its Blockchain Business Imperative.
The six-week synchronous online certificate program starts again July 11, 2022, as it focuses on blockchain technology and its potential economic impact across industries.
The program, which launched in January 2022, is designed to help leaders identify how blockchain technology can enable them to innovate and drive growth in their businesses.
"Participants may already be familiar with applications of blockchain technology like cryptocurrencies and non-fungible tokens (NFTs), which rely on peer-to-peer networks," says Maryland Smith's Tej Anand, program director and clinical professor of information systems. "But the potential of blockchain technology far exceeds its current usage."
The Blockchain Business Imperative further is designed to help participants understand how to conduct business with blockchain technology to the benefit of customers and partners and avoid creating large-scale inequities, Anand adds. "There are no prerequisites for the program, so participants can appreciate the accessibility and applicability of the course material."
Over its six weeks the program covers:
- Economic inefficiencies that blockchain will impact
- An overview of foundational blockchain technologies
- A conceptual understanding of blockchain
- Implementation details for Bitcoin, Ethereum and Hyperledger
- Exploration of various blockchain business applications including NFTs, DeFi, CBDC
- Potential opportunities and challenges stemming from blockchain
BBI participants will also have an opportunity to put theory into practice by applying for Maryland Smith's Blockchain Accelerator. The accelerator, a 60-day program, assists companies in creating a prototype and a business case for their blockchain based solution. The accelerator provides business and technical mentorship and access to the FounderTrac virtual accelerator platform.
"The enterprise applications of blockchain will usher in a new era of competitive landscape and it is very important that businesses are cognizant of the potential of blockchain -- it will be the era of Web3. The program is a must for business students and leaders," says P.K. Kannan, associate dean of strategic initiatives and Dean's Chair in Marketing Science.
Echoing Kannan, first-cohort participant and Acting Division Chief for U.S. Citizenship and Immigration Services Carl Prosack says, "The depth of the subject matter, excellent cohort members, and the readiness of the Smith team to discuss business problems and applications, while explaining how current (and future) blockchain technologies could help provide value, truly made this a beneficial course for my professional development."
Participants completing the Blockchain Business Imperative receive a UMD professional digital certificate and 3.3 continuing education credits, as well as a Credly digital badge.
Registration for the program is available with discounts for current UMD-College Park students, UMD system school alumni, BIG10 Conference school alumni, organizations with multiple registrations, and active military and veterans.
For more information, register for an upcoming information session.
The Robert H. Smith School of Business is an internationally recognized leader in management education and research. One of 12 colleges and schools at the University of Maryland, College Park, the Smith School offers undergraduate, full-time and flex MBA, executive MBA, online MBA, business master's, PhD and executive education programs, as well as outreach services to the corporate community. The school offers its degree, custom and certification programs in learning locations in North America and Asia.
Contact: Greg Muraski at gmuraski@umd.edu.
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White House to extend student loan pause through August
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration plans to freeze federal student loan payments through Aug. 31, extending a moratorium that has allowed millions of Americans to postpone payments during the coronavirus pandemic, according to an administration official familiar with the White House’s decision-making.
Student loan payments were scheduled to resume May 1 after being halted since early in the pandemic. But following calls from Democrats in Congress, the White House plans to give borrowers additional time to prepare for payments.
The action applies to more than 43 million Americans who owe a combined $1.6 trillion in student debt held by the federal government, according to the latest data from the Education Department. That includes more than 7 million borrowers who have defaulted on student loans, meaning they are at least 270 days late on payments.
Borrowers will not be asked to make payments until after Aug. 31, and interest rates are expected to remain at 0% during that period.
The extension was first reported Tuesday by Bloomberg.
Democrats on education panels in the House and Senate recently urged President Joe Biden to extend the moratorium through the end of the year, citing continued economic upheaval.
Sen. Patty Murray said more time is needed to help Americans prepare for repayment and to rethink the government’s existing system for repaying student debt.
“It is ruining lives and holding people back,” she said in a statement last month. “Borrowers are struggling with rising costs, struggling to get their feet back under them after public health and economic crises, and struggling with a broken student loan system — and all this is felt especially hard by borrowers of color.”
Murray called on the Biden administration to lift all borrowers out of default to provide a “fresh start” following the pandemic.
The decision is being made amid rising concern that large numbers of Americans would quickly fall behind if payments restarted in May.
In March, the St. Louis Federal Reserve Bank warned that resuming loan payments could place a heavy burden on borrowers who faced financial hardship during the pandemic. It said the impact would be hardest on Black families, who are more likely to rely on student loans to pay for college.
“Serious delinquency rates for student debt could snap back from historic lows to their previous highs in which 10% or more of the debt was past due,” the bank said.
The Trump administration initially gave Americans the option to suspend loan payments in March 2020, and Congress made it automatic soon after. The pause was extended twice by the Trump administration and twice more under Biden.
It remains in question whether Biden will pursue widespread debt forgiveness to reduce the nation’s student debt. Some Democrats in Congress have pressed Biden to use executive action to cancel $50,000 for all student loan borrowers, saying it would jumpstart the economy and help Black Americans who on average face higher levels of student debt.
Last year, Biden asked the Education and Justice departments to review the legality of widespread debt cancellation, but no decision has been announced. Biden previously said he supports canceling up to $10,000, but he argued it should be done through congressional action.
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Binkley reported from Boston.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nektar Therapeutics (Nasdaq: NKTR) today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Cash and investments in marketable securities at June 30, 2022, were approximately $628.2 million as compared to $798.8 million at December 31, 2021, which is expected to support operations into 2025.
"Over the last several months, we developed and began implementing a new strategic plan that prioritizes specific investment into the most promising biologic therapeutic candidates in the pipeline, NKTR-358, NKTR-255, and key research programs," said Howard W. Robin, President and CEO of Nektar. "With our partner, Eli Lilly, NKTR-358 is advancing, and we will be presenting in September data from a Phase 1b study in atopic dermatitis patients and in the first half of 2023 data from a Phase 2 study in lupus patients. Our plan provides Nektar with the opportunity to create significant value for our shareholders and to focus our internal development efforts on the potential of NKTR-255, our wholly owned IL-15 program, in combination with cell therapies and other mechanisms in both liquid and solid tumor settings. Importantly, we also have the required capital to fund our pipeline to reach potential value-inflection points for each program."
Summary of Financial Results
Revenue, which primarily includes non-cash royalty revenue, in the second quarter of 2022 was $21.6 million as compared to $28.3 million in the second quarter of 2021. Revenue for the first half of 2022 was $46.4 million as compared to $52.0 million in the first half of 2021. Total operating costs and expenses in the second quarter of 2022 were $174.4 million as compared to $138.5 million in the second quarter of 2021. Total operating costs and expenses in the first half of 2022 were $315.8 million as compared to $271.6 million in the first half of 2021. Operating costs and expenses for both the second quarter and first half of 2022 include $57.3 million in non-cash impairment charges and $27.8 million in severance expense relating to the wind down of the bempegaldesleukin program.
R&D expense in the second quarter of 2022 was $42.7 million as compared to $101.3 million for the second quarter of 2021. For the first half of 2022, R&D expense was $150.0 million as compared to $196.9 million in the first half of 2021. R&D expense decreased for both the second quarter and first half of 2022 due to the wind down of the bempegaldesleukin program.
G&A expense was $20.5 million in the second quarter of 2022 and $29.6 million in the second quarter of 2021. For the first half of 2022, G&A expense was $47.9 million as compared to $61.2 million in the first half of 2021. G&A expense decreased for both the second quarter and first half of 2022 due to the wind down of the bempegaldesleukin program.
We recorded $106.0 million in restructuring, impairment and other costs of terminated program in the second quarter of 2022, related to the wind down of the bempegaldesleukin program. This includes the $57.3 million in non-cash lease and equipment impairment charges, $27.8 million in severance expense and $21.0 million primarily for clinical trial and related employee compensation costs for the bempegaldesleukin program.
Net loss for the second quarter of 2022 was $159.1 million or $0.85 basic and diluted loss per share as compared to a net loss of $125.5 million or $0.69 basic and diluted loss per share in the second quarter of 2021. Net loss in the first half of 2022 was $249.5 million or $1.34 basic and diluted loss per share as compared to a net loss of $248.5 million or $1.37 basic and diluted loss per share in the first half of 2021.
Second Quarter 2022 and Recent Business Highlights:
- In May 2022, the interim assessment committee (IAC) reviewed interim efficacy and safety data from the ongoing Phase 2 double blinded, placebo-controlled study of NKTR-358 in 280 patients with systemic lupus erythematosus and recommended that the Phase 2 study continue to completion without modification. The study, which is being conducted by Eli Lilly in partnership with Nektar, will continue as planned and no further unblinding of study data will occur. The IAC review included unblinded interim data from approximately 60% of patients who completed the 24-week treatment period.
- In July 2022, Nektar announced the promotion of Jillian B. Thomsen to Senior Vice President (SVP) & Chief Financial Officer. Ms. Thomsen has served as SVP, Finance & Chief Accounting Officer of Nektar since 2008, and is a key member of our Executive Committee.
Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
Nektar management will host a conference call to review the results beginning at 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time/2:00 p.m. Pacific Time, Thursday, August 4, 2022.
This press release and a live audio-only Webcast of the conference call can be accessed through a link that is posted on the home page and Investors section of the Nektar website: https://ir.nektar.com/. The web broadcast of the conference call will be available for replay through September 4, 2022.
To access the conference call, follow these instructions:
Dial: (833) 634-2591 (U.S); (412) 317-6040 (international)
In the event that any non-GAAP financial measure is discussed on the conference call that is not described in this press release, or explained on the conference call, related information will be made available on the Investors section of the Nektar website as soon as practical after the conclusion of the conference call.
About Nektar Therapeutics
Nektar Therapeutics is a biopharmaceutical company with a robust, wholly owned R&D pipeline of investigational medicines in oncology, immunology, and inflammatory diseases as well as a portfolio of approved partnered medicines. Nektar is headquartered in San Francisco, California, with additional operations in Huntsville, Alabama. Further information about the company and its drug development programs and capabilities may be found online at http://www.nektar.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A powerful underground tremor and methane gas discharge hit a second coal mine Saturday in southern Poland, forcing dozens of workers to flee the mine and leaving authorities unable to contact 10 other miners still missing, officials said.
The accident at 3:40 a.m. Saturday at the Borynia-Zofiowka mine occurred 900 meters (2,950 feet) underground. It was the second colliery accident in just four days in the coal mining region around the town of Jastrzebie-Zdroj, near the Czech border.
Repeated methane blasts since Wednesday at the nearby Pniowek mine have killed five miners, left seven miners and rescue workers missing and injured dozens of others. The search for those missing at Pniowek was suspended Friday after new blasts late Thursday injured seven rescue workers, some seriously.
Both mines are operated by the Jastrzebska Spolka Weglowa, or JSW, company.
The company said 52 workers were in the area of the tremor Saturday at the Borynia-Zofiowka mine and 42 of them were able to leave the shaft on their own without injuries. A rescue operation was launched for the 10 missing miners.
By late Saturday afternoon, rescue workers were 600 meters (yards) from the site of the tremor and advancing slowly toward where the missing were expected to be, the JSW company said. But it added that high levels of methane in the area could pose a danger and required caution from the rescue team.
Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki said on Twitter that this was “devastating news again” from the mining region and said his prayers are with the missing and their relatives.
Poland relies on its own coal and coal imports for almost 70% of its energy needs, drawing criticism from the European Union and environmental groups who are concerned about CO2 emissions and meeting climate change goals. Most Polish coal mines are in the southern Silesia region.
The Polish government has been scaling down the use of coal and recently announced it would end coal imports from Russia by May, part of Poland’s drive to reduce its dependence on Russian energy in response to Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine.
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The leading learning and event technology provider enables real-time virtual attendee experiences with Warpwire Live
FOREST HILL, Md., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadmium announced today that they have launched Warpwire Live, a live streaming product designed to promote real-time attendee experiences at virtual and hybrid events.
The product launch marks the latest addition to Cadmium's all-in-one learning and event platform. Other recent launches include lead retrieval, online registration, and Conference365—an online learning platform that enables content-driven organizations to host, distribute, and monetize conference recordings year-round.
Built to improve revenue streams and lower operational costs, the Cadmium platform helps more than 1,000 non-profits and associations deliver their content, meetings, and events as one continuous experience.
"Live streaming has become an essential way to maximize the impact of in-person events," said Michelle Wyatt, President of Cadmium. "With Warpwire Live, meeting planners have a simple, secure, and streamlined way to reach a broader audience than ever before."
Warpwire Live offers several advantages for meeting planners coordinating virtual and hybrid events:
- Highly accurate, machine-generated closed captions with human support ensure accessible attendee experiences.
- Ultra-low latency is available to facilitate real-time interaction between virtual attendees and on-site event content.
- Proactive health monitoring provides real-time reports on the strength and stability of the live stream, empowering A/V support teams to resolve any issues in a timely manner.
- A streamlined interface enables streams to go live in just a matter of seconds.
Other noteworthy features of the technology include detailed metrics and analytics, a global view for monitoring all live and upcoming streams, an interactive geography map, automatic fallback to universal streaming technologies, and more.
As the live event industry continues to evolve, Warpwire Live will facilitate seamless and engaging attendee experiences.
Cadmium simplifies the production of live, hybrid and virtual events and maximizes the value of online learning with a single, flexible platform designed to capture the chemistry of people, ideas and knowledge. The company's software products are trusted by more than 1000 content-driven organizations worldwide to generate revenue, drive customer retention, and lower operational costs for their events and education initiatives. For more information, visit https://gocadmium.com
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Jessie Reyes | Cadmium
jessie.reyes@gocadmium.com
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SANTA ANA, Calif., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Allied Universal®, the leading security and facility services company, is continuing its global expansion with the acquisition of three companies located in New York, the Netherlands and Denmark.
The largest of the three companies, International Protective Service Agency, is headquartered in New York, NY, and provides comprehensive security and event services for clients located throughout New York and New Jersey. IPSA founder and owner Jerry Heying, as well as its 350 employees, will be joining the Allied Universal team this year.
"I'm excited to welcome the IPSA employees to the Allied Universal team. With a shared focus on customer service and integrated security solutions, I look forward to a seamless transition," said Allied Universal Global Chairman and CEO Steve Jones.
Heying added: "We are excited to become a part of the world's top security provider. Through this action, we will be able to provide our clients with enhanced service offerings, and our employees will have access to additional career opportunities thanks to Allied Universal's promote-from-within culture."
The other two companies are located in Europe and will bring expanded density and scale to existing patrol and response divisions of Allied Universal's international business, G4S.
CQB Beveiliging B.V. (CQB) provides patrol and response services to customers in the Netherlands. This will strengthen G4S Netherlands' business in Eindhoven in the southwest part the country.
Kronjyllands Vagtservice A/S (KRV) is a local patrol and response business that will enhance existing services to customers in Denmark.
"Allied Universal is the global leader in security services with a long and successful track record of organic and inorganic growth in North America and now internationally. These strategic acquisitions expand our global footprint and allow us to continue providing value to the customers and communities we serve throughout the world." Jones said.
During the first half of 2022, Allied Universal announced seven acquisitions – three in North America and four internationally. In 2021, Allied Universal acquired 10 companies, including G4S. These acquisitions are consistent with Allied Universal's growth strategy and growing international presence.
Allied Universal®, a leading security and facility services company, provides proactive security services and cutting-edge smart technology to deliver tailored, integrated security solutions that allow clients to focus on their core business. Our 2021 acquisition of G4S expanded our footprint and infrastructure on a global and local level. Through a global workforce of approximately 800,000 people, we leverage best practices in communities all over the world. With revenues of approximately $20 billion world-wide and operations in 90 countries, we have the resources to deploy efficient processes and systems to help deliver our promise locally: keeping people safe so our communities can thrive. We believe there is no greater purpose than serving and safeguarding customers, communities, and people in today's world. Allied Universal is There for you®. For more information, please visit www.aus.com.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - PlantX Life Inc. (CSE: VEGA) (Frankfurt: WNT1) (OTCQB: PLTXF) ("PlantX" or the "Company"), the digital face of the plant-based community, operating a one-stop shop for plant-based products, today announced a new collaboration with Future Farm, a plant-based food innovator and lifestyle brand that provides delicious, clean and natural products, at its Venice Beach Vegan Popup by XMarket location.
- Two new sandwiches invented by Future Farm's Chef Dennis Samala were added to the regular menu: Chicago Style Future Sausage & Pepper Hoagie Roll and Barbacoa Future Beef Street Torta.
- Future Farm products, including meatballs, burgers, and sausage, all made from top-quality, fairly-grown, non-GMO ingredients, are prominently featured throughout the Venice Beach store.
- Vegan Popup by XMarket Venice Beach will host weekly events, including monthly pizza nights featuring Future Farms products, and
- Venice Beach Vegan Popup by XMarket retail store was decorated with a high-impact outdoor mural, acting as a billboard for Future Farm.
"We absolutely love Future Farm products and we know our customers will too," said PlantX CEO, Lorne Rapkin. "Customers can drive by our store and try out these new and exciting menu items. Additionally, delivery is available through Door Dash and Uber Eats. On September 14, we will co-host an event with Artronika, Future Farm and Pizza 108, featuring pizzas using Future Farm products for the first time ever. Additionally, we will be promoting the Future Farm brand in all our stores, including Canada. We expect to provide Future Farm with premium placement and sampling events throughout the next three months at several PlantX locations, extending the collaboration beyond Southern California."
Added Clare Premo Perez, North American Marketing Director at Future Foods, "We're excited to partner with PlantX on our journey to change the way the world eats. The PlantX triple threat of retail, e-comm and delivery will help Angelenos get their Future Farm fix whenever the mood strikes. We look forward to continuing to partner throughout the fall via activations and events that will bring the Future Farm brand to life."
This new partnership builds upon the success of the two-month Dream Pops promotion during the summer.
"We had so much fun with our partners at Dream Pops, and the pop-up event was perfect for the unusually hot summer months," added Rapkin. "We hope to work with them again in the near future and we look to build upon the success of our live promotion events with Future Farm."
As the digital face of the plant-based community, PlantX's platform is a one-stop shop for plant-based products. With its fast-growing category verticals, the Company offers customers across North America more than 5,000 plant-based products. In addition to offering delivery service for meals and indoor plants, the Company currently has plans underway to expand its product lines to include a juice and coffee company. The Company uses its digital platform to build a community of likeminded consumers and, most importantly, to provide education. Its successful enterprise is being built and fortified on partnerships with the top nutritionists, chefs, and brands. The Company's digital presence works to eliminate the barriers to entry for anyone interested in living a plant-based lifestyle and thriving in a longer, healthier, and happier life.
Future Farm — also known as Fazenda Futuro, the Portuguese translation — is the first and leading Latin American food company specializing in plant-based, animal-free meat that exists to democratize plant-based foods for the good of the planet and wellbeing of future generations. Since launching in Brazil in 2019, the brand has grown quickly and is now sold in 30 countries, ranging from Sweden to Chile to the U.S.
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By its nature, forward-looking information is subject to inherent risks and uncertainties that may be general or specific and which give rise to the possibility that expectations, forecasts, predictions, projections or conclusions will not prove to be accurate, that assumptions may not be correct, and that objectives, strategic goals and priorities will not be achieved. A variety of factors, including known and unknown risks, many of which are beyond our control, could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information in this press release including, without limitation: receiving sufficient demand for the Offering; the Company's ability to comply with all applicable governmental regulations including all applicable food safety laws and regulations; impacts to the business and operations of the Company due to the COVID-19 epidemic; the conflict in eastern Europe; having a limited operating history; the ability of the Company to access capital to meet future financing needs; the Company's reliance on management and key personnel; competition; changes in consumer trends; foreign currency fluctuations; and general economic, market or business conditions.
Additional risk factors can also be found in the Company's continuous disclosure documents, which have been filed on SEDAR and can be accessed at www.sedar.com. Readers are cautioned to consider these and other factors, uncertainties and potential events carefully and not to put undue reliance on forward-looking information. The forward-looking information contained herein is made as of the date of this press release and is based on the beliefs, estimates, expectations and opinions of management on the date such forward-looking information is made. The Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, estimates or opinions, future events or results or otherwise or to explain any material difference between subsequent actual events and such forward-looking information, except as required by applicable law.
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Hundreds of Sri Lankans on Tuesday rallied against a government crackdown and the use of emergency laws against peaceful protesters demanding answers to the country’s worst economic crisis.
Protesters led by religious and trade union leaders marched to the Independence Square in Colombo and made several demands to the government including the withdrawal of emergency laws, an end to the arrests of peaceful protesters, the immediate dissolution of Parliament and relief for those burdened by the hardship and shortages of basic supplies.
Four months of street protests culminated last month when former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa fled to Singapore and resigned after demonstrators stormed his official home and occupied several key government buildings. His brother Mahinda Rajapaksa resigned as prime minister in May and four other family members had quit as ministers before him.
Protesters accuse the Rajapaksa family of plunging the country into the crisis through mismanagement and corruption.
The former prime minister, Ranil Wickremesinghe, was elected by Parliament to complete Rajapaksa’s five-year term until 2024, but many of the protesters are unhappy with him and say he was backed by lawmakers who are still loyal to the Rajapaksas to protect the former ruling family from being held accountable.
Several groups had initially called a major rally to force Wickremesinghe out of office but a lack of support forced them to hold smaller protests. They called for a temporary government, the dissolution of Parliament and fresh elections.
Since his election, Wickremesinghe has authorized the military and police to violently dismantle protest camps and arrest those they identified to have trespassed the presidential palace and other state buildings.
Wickremesinghe on Tuesday visited the army headquarters and thanked soldiers who protected Parliament when protesters tried to enter last month.
“If we had lost Parliament, it would have created a big problem … we would have lost the governance system that we know,” Wickremesinghe said, adding that now it was up to lawmakers to win over the confidence of the people. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/sri-lankans-rally-against-crackdown-on-protesters/ | 2022-08-10T18:04:08Z |
Braves lose power at supposedly haunted Milwaukee hotel
By RICH ROVITO
Associated Press
MILWAUKEE (AP) — The Atlanta Braves woke up to an extended power outage at their hotel in downtown Milwaukee on Monday that also left some without running water. Some players were unable to shower at the Pfister Hotel, which is already infamous among ballplayers for allegedly being haunted. Bryce Harper, Michael Young and Pablo Sandoval are among players who have claimed encounters with ghosts at the 129-year-old hotel. The Braves on Monday were more concerned with light switches than angry spirits. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/16/braves-lose-power-at-supposedly-haunted-milwaukee-hotel/ | 2022-05-17T01:51:33Z |
ROSEBUD — Services for Willie Mae Fulton, 96, of Temple will be 11 a.m. Saturday at Cook-Gerngross-Green-Patterson Funeral Home in Rosebud with the Rev. Don Fulton officiating.
Burial will be in Powers Chapel Cemetery.
Mrs. Fulton died Tuesday, May 17, at a Temple hospital.
She was born April 5, 1926, in Pleasant Grove to Arthur and Mary Dach Schedule. She married Lanis Fulton in 1950. She was a nurse’s aide.
She was preceded in death by her husband.
Survivors include three sons, Frankie Fulton and Paul Fulton, both of Temple, and Kenneth Fulton of Belton; a brother, Robert Schedule of Robinson; four sisters, Rose Lollar of La Marque, LaVerne Withers of Temple, Frances Raye McIntosh of Pearland and Faye Brantley of Cedar Springs; seven grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Friday at the funeral home. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_2a8e1450-d6ff-11ec-a42d-f76f6bdf7ec9.html | 2022-05-19T07:53:48Z |
A Pennsylvania man pleaded guilty on Monday to attacking police officers and an Associated Press photographer during the Jan. 6, 2021 riot on the U.S. Capitol.
In a deal with prosecutors, Alan Byerly, 55, admitted to wielding a stun gun while confronting officers who were trying to protect the Capitol from the angry mob. He also admitted to assaulting AP photographer John Minchillo, who was documenting the chaos and violence outside the building where lawmakers were meeting to certify President Joe Biden’s election victory.
In exchange for pleading guilty to two charges stemming from the attacks, prosecutors agreed to drop several other charges Byerly was facing, including civil disorder. An attorney for Byerly declined to comment Monday.
Federal guidelines recommend a sentence between about three and four years behind bars, U.S. District Judge Randolph Moss said. Byerly, of Fleetwood, is scheduled to be sentenced in October.
Byerly, who was arrested last year, is among three people who have been charged with assaulting Minchillo, who was wearing a helmet-style gas mask when he was pushed, pulled and punched by a group of men outside the Capitol. The assault was captured on video by a colleague.
Byerly was seen on camera standing behind a group of people who pulled Minchillo backward down a set of stairs leading up to the western front of the Capitol building, according to charging documents.
At the bottom of the stairs, Byerly and three other people grabbed the photographer and pushed, shoved and dragged him, authorities say. Byerly grabbed Minchillo with both hands and pushed him backwards before continuing to push and drag him away from the stairs, prosecutors say.
Minchillo found himself backed up against a stone wall by the attackers. Authorities say another man, Benjamen Scott Burlew of Miami, Oklahoma, lunged toward the photographer and shoved him over the wall, causing Minchillo to land on his back. Burlew was arrested last August and is scheduled to go to trial in October.
A third man charged in the assault was arrested in May. Rodney Milstreed is accused of grabbing Minchillo by his backpack and pulling him backward down the stairs and then shoving him. In a Facebook post a few days later, Milstreed said attacking the photographer was “worth it,” adding “Hit him with everything god give. The crowd cheered,” according to the court papers.
Authorities say shortly after assaulting Minchillo, Byerly approached police officers standing behind a row of bike racks who were trying to hold back the pro-Trump mob. Byerly approached the officers while holding up a stun gun and activated the weapon, but police were able to knock it out of his hand, prosecutors say.
Byerly continued to charge at the officers, striking and pushing them, and grabbed one officer’s baton, authorities said. Officers were eventually able to restrain Byerly, but he got away with the help of another rioter, according to charging documents.
Byerly is among more than 300 people who have pleaded guilty so far to federal crimes stemming from the riot. More than 840 people have been charged with crimes ranging from low-level misdemeanors to serious felony charges such as seditious conspiracy. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/man-admits-to-jan-6-attacks-on-police-ap-photographer/ | 2022-07-26T10:54:51Z |
These products can give you a bronze glow without spending a second in the sun
Who doesn’t love having a healthy, sun-kissed glow in summer? But laying out in the sun and soaking in its ultraviolet rays can wreak havoc on your skin, putting you at risk for skin cancer, dark spots, fine lines and wrinkles.
However, just because you don’t want to expose yourself to the sun doesn’t mean you can’t get a fabulous tan. With the right self-tanner, you can have a lovely bronze glow that looks natural without going on too orange or streaky.
If you’re on the hunt for a natural-looking formula that’s easy to apply, check out these top-rated self-tanners that deliver the perfect tan without any sun required.
What is self-tanner?
Self-tanners are creams, lotions, foams, wipes or sprays that contain dihydroxyacetone. This coloring agent reacts with the amino acids in your skin to give it a tan color. But unlike a tan caused by the sun’s UV rays, DHA only affects the outer layer of the skin, so it doesn’t do any damage.
How to apply self-tanner
The trick to an even, streak-free tan with self-tanner is to start with smooth, healthy skin. If you have rough, dry patches, the self-tanner can collect in these spots, causing splotches where the faux tan is darker than the rest of your body.
Start by exfoliating your skin with a body scrub or other exfoliator to remove any dry, dead skin that might mess up your tan. Be especially thorough when scrubbing areas like your elbows, knees and ankles, where the skin tends to be thickest. Allow your skin to dry for 15 to 20 minutes before applying the self-tanner.
When you’re ready to apply the tanning product, work in sections such as your legs, torso and arms. Apply your self-tanner in thin layers, massaging it in circular motions to smooth it on as evenly as possible. In areas with thick skin like your elbows and knees, you may want to wipe the self-tanner a bit with a damp towel after applying it. That dilutes it, so it doesn’t look splotchy.
Make sure to wash your hands with soap and water after applying the self-tanner to each area of your body to prevent you from having orange hands. You should also wait at least 10 to 15 minutes after application to get dressed, so you don’t stain your clothing.
Best self-tanner
Under $20
St. Moriz Professional Fast Tanning Mousse
This tinted self-tanning mousse lets you see exactly where you apply the formula and provides an instant glow. You can rinse off the foam after an hour for a light tan, two hours for a medium tan and three hours for a deep tan. It contains vitamin E and olive milk to hydrate and protects the skin, too. Sold by Ulta
SOL by Jergens Water Mousse Sunless Tanning
Derived from natural sugars, this water-based self-tanner provides a long-lasting, natural-looking tan that lasts for days. It doesn’t contain any dyes and is available in medium and deep shades. It even has a pleasant passion fruit scent. Sold by Amazon
Alba Botanica Sunless Tanner Lotion
This affordable self-tanner is ideal for anyone on a budget. It applies evenly without any streaking and absorbs quickly to provide a rich, natural-looking tan. The formula is vegetarian and cruelty-free, too. Sold by Amazon
b.tan Tanned AF 1 Hour Self Tan Mousse
If you want the darkest tan possible, this self-tanning mousse can get the job done. You can rinse it off in as little as an hour, but leaving it on for four hours provides the deepest bronze. The formula is also 100% vegan and doesn’t have a strong odor. Sold by Ulta and Amazon
For $20-$30
Beauty by Earth Self-Tanner Tanning Lotion
Formulated with natural ingredients like shea butter, aloe vera and botanical extracts, this self-tanner not only tans your skin but also helps hydrate and nourish it. It develops into a natural golden-brown shade and allows for streak-free application. The formula is cruelty-free, too. Sold by Amazon
James Read Tan H20 Tan Face Mist
This lightweight facial spray gives the skin a natural sun-kissed glow. It contains pure rose water, vitamins and minerals that hydrate, nourish and provide anti-aging benefits. It also dries quickly and allows you to control how deep the color is because the tan builds slowly. Sold by Amazon and Skinstore
These convenient self-tanning wipes provide a mess-free application for your arms and legs. They’re perfect for travel and touch-ups on the go. The tan also develops in just two to four hours and lasts for up to a week. Sold by Amazon
Available in three shade options, this hydrating self-tanning foam contains aloe vera and coconut to help hydrate and soothe the skin. It provides an even, streak-free tan that develops over six to eight hours. It works best for those with an olive complexion or who prefer a deep tan. Sold by Ulta
Australian Glow One Hour Express Self Tan Mousse
If you want a rich, deep tan, this self-tanning mousse can provide the perfect color in just an hour. It contains natural ingredients that are good for your skin, including aloe vera, green tea extract, goji berries and plum. It never goes on streaky or orange, either. Sold by Ulta
$30 and above
Isle of Paradise Self-Tanning Oil Mist
This self-tanning spray contains hyaluronic acid, glycerin, squalene, sea kelp and other natural ingredients that help moisturize the skin for up to 24 hours. The specially designed mister provides a natural, even spray and lets you apply the tanner to your entire body in less than two minutes. Sold by Sephora and Kohl’s
Coco & Eve Sunny Honey Bali Bronzing Self Tanner Mousse
With a quick-drying formula, this self-tanner takes just a minute to set. It has a lightweight mousse texture that applies smoothly to minimize streaks. You don’t need much to achieve a full body tan, either, so each bottle has enough for 10 to 20 applications. Sold by Amazon and Ulta
St. Tropez Self Tan Classic Bronzing Mousse
This lightweight self-tanning mousse provides a long-lasting tan with even coverage. It comes with an applicator mitt to ensure it goes on smoothly and dries quickly without any sticky residue. It also offers effective hydration. Sold by Amazon, Sephora and Ulta
Tan-Luxe The Creme Gradual Self-Tanning Face Moisturizer
This option features a combination of amino acids and antioxidants to give your face a healthy glow and help nourish and treat your skin. It can soften dark spots and fine lines and help plump the skin, too. It’s suitable for daily use and allows you to build a gradual tan. Sold by Sephora and Ulta
Isle of Paradise Self Tanning Glow Drops
These custom self-tan drops work for the face and body because you can mix them into your favorite skincare or body care products. You can also control the depth of your tan depending on how many drops you add. You can choose from a light, medium or dark formula, too. Sold by Sephora and Kohl’s
Coola Organic Sunless Tan Express Sculpting Mousse
This organic self-tanner contains DHA naturally derived from sugar beets and provides a tan within a few hours. The formula is lightweight, so it absorbs quickly without streaking. It has a natural pina colada scent, too. Sold by Ulta and Sephora
St. Tropez Self Tan Purity Vitamins Bronzing Water Body Mist
This lightweight, easy-to-use self-tanning spray is 100% vegan and contains a natural tanning agent that fades evenly. It provides a natural golden tan that develops within just four to eight hours. The formula contains natural ingredients that are even safe for sensitive skin. Sold by Sephora and Ulta
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New Michael Jackson album expected to drop this fall
(CNN) – Michael Jackson fans will be thrilled to learn a new album with new music is coming out this fall in honor of the 40th anniversary of Jackson’s classic “Thriller” album – the biggest selling album of all time.
Sony Music and the estate of Michael Jackson announced the release of “Thriller 40.”
The anniversary edition will include a double CD set.
The first CD will have original album hits like “Beat It,” “Thriller” and “Billie Jean.” The second CD will include some of Jackson’s never-released tracks.
The new album is due out on November 18.
Walmart will be selling an exclusive version of the original “Thriller” album with an alternate 40th anniversary cover.
Target will sell an exclusive version of the original album with a commemorative “Thriller 40″ vinyl slip mat.
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- Represents Next Step in Firm's Aggressive Growth Plans
- Draws Top Regional and National Talent
- Leverages Miami's Status as Magnet for Business and Capital Formation
- Augments Client Service Capabilities Across the Americas and Beyond
MIAMI, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winston & Strawn LLP announced the firm's largest expansion in five years with the opening of a new office in Miami. The office will open with six partners (including litigators and transactional lawyers), all joining from prestigious law firms operating in South Florida. It is expected that additional partners will arrive soon after.
As the firm expands the Miami office over the next several months, it will focus on serving some of the area's strongest and fastest-growing sectors, including complex commercial litigation, mergers and acquisitions, financial services, cryptocurrency and blockchain, real estate, energy and infrastructure, bankruptcy, and Latin America.
"Miami has attracted significant pools of capital from public and private businesses as well as from high net worth families and individuals," said Winston Chairman Tom Fitzgerald. "It is a dynamic financial hub, an epicenter of business activity spanning numerous industries, and a critical nexus point for banking and international trade with Latin America and other parts of the world. After careful study of various cities' legal and business markets, we made a thoughtful, deliberate decision to establish our newest office in Miami."
Tom continued: "Winston has been investing in and expanding its Latin America & Caribbean practice over the years, most recently with an office in São Paulo, Brazil. Our new office in Miami positions the firm for continued success at the intersection of capital and commerce involving both North and South America."
"This prestigious group of partners will be a focal point for collaboration across the firm. They will help us build new avenues for corporate transactional services in this fast-growing business destination," said Winston Vice Chair Michael Elkin. "As importantly, Winston's expansion into Miami speaks to our heritage as a litigation powerhouse. Litigation in the Southern District of Florida has increased in the past few years, driven by a significant uptick in product liability and class action matters. The litigators in the Miami office are well positioned to address this need and to drive positive results for our clients in collaboration with our broader litigation team."
The office will be led by Enrique J. Martin, who joins from Jones Day. Rick's arrival comes shortly after renowned litigator Chris Pace, also formerly of Jones Day, came to Winston as a partner. Rick brings nearly 30 years of experience to his role, having represented clients in the United States, Europe, and Latin America on domestic and cross-border M&A, private equity, joint venture, restructuring, securities, and capital-raising transactions.
"Miami's unique position as a magnet for capital from across the globe makes it a vibrant forum for complex transactional and litigation work," said Rick. "Winston has an outstanding reputation in both areas. I am proud to be one of the initial partners of Winston in Miami, and I look forward to contributing to the office's rapid growth and success."
"As supply chain issues continue to drive the need for cross-border trade with Latin America, we are seeing a corresponding need for clarity on a wide range of matters related to regulation, litigation, and capital flows," said Talbert Navia, co-chair of Winston's Latin America practice. "Miami represents the ideal location from which to address these and other business challenges on behalf of clients across the Americas."
"Miami is a focal point for business in both hemispheres," said São Paulo Managing Partner Rodrigo Carvalho. "The office will only enhance our longstanding ability to assist diverse clients in establishing operations—or acquiring companies—in the United States and Latin America. Our Miami presence, combined with our office in Brazil, further demonstrates Winston's commitment to the region."
The initial group of partners joining Winston & Strawn's Miami office are:
- David A. Coulson, Complex Commercial Litigation (joined from Greenberg Traurig, LLP)
- Enrique J. Martin (Office Managing Partner), Mergers & Acquisitions/Private Equity (joined from Jones Day)
- Gustavo J. Membiela, Complex Commercial Litigation (joined from Hunton Andrews Kurth)
- Kimberly A. Prior (Co-Chair, Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology Group), Financial Services; Crypto/Blockchain (joined from Shutts & Bowen LLP)
- Richard P. Puttré (Chair, Projects – Latin America), Global Project Finance & Infrastructure (joined from Hogan Lovells)
- Daniel Stabile (Co-Chair, Digital Assets and Blockchain Technology Group), Financial Services; Crypto/Blockchain (joined from Shutts & Bowen LLP)
The firm will operate in the heart of Miami's Financial District in the Southeast Financial Center at 200 South Biscayne Boulevard. The office will later move into permanent space at 830 Brickell Avenue, a state-of-the-art, LEED Gold-certified office building.
Winston & Strawn LLP is an international law firm with 16 offices in North America, South America, Asia, and Europe. More information about the firm is available at www.winston.com.
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New details released about reported animal abuse and fire investigation at local farm
BONNEVILLE COUNTY, Idaho (KIFI) - On Thursday, Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputies received a report of possible animal abuse at a farm located on Kathleen St. north of Idaho Falls operated by the Zamora family.
The nature of the reported activity indicated concerns over the welfare of livestock animals, conditions and the slaughter and sale of those animals.
On Friday, deputies and Idaho Department of Agriculture investigators served a search warrant at the farm in question.
During that time, personnel with the Idaho Department of Agriculture began evaluation and inspection of animals located on the farm to determine any violations of law or conditions that would require seizure of animals. Under Idaho Statute (Title 25-3501A), before any enforcement action or seizure of production animals – i.e. farm animals or livestock, an inspection by investigators from the Idaho Department of Agriculture must be completed.
In the early morning hours of Sunday, deputies responded with the Idaho Falls Fire Department to a fire at the Zamora farm. Crews battled the fire for several hours, which destroyed haystacks, animal feed, a tractor and an RV. Deputies are continuing to investigate the cause of the fire, and no further information is available at this time.
On Wednesday, a Bonneville County Sheriff’s deputy was called to assist the previous owner of several sheep, sold approximately one month prior to the Zamora farm. Due to the investigation into the activities at the farm, the reporting parties were concerned about the sheep and wanted the sheriff’s office to assist in getting them back.
Because the reporting party was no longer the owner of the sheep, the deputy advised the animals could not forcefully be removed from the Zamora farm as they were now their property. A short while later, the deputy responded back to the farm after a report from the Zamora family that the reporting parties were there and would not leave. At the request of the Zamora family, the deputy advised the reporting parties they did not wish to speak to them and wanted them to leave the property, which they did.
The investigation into the activities at the Zamora farm continue and results of the evaluation and inspection by the Idaho Department of Agriculture are pending. In the event results of the inspection recommend enforcement action or seizure of production animals at the Zamora farm, the Bonneville County Sheriff’s Office will assist in facilitating that action as outlined by Idaho law. | https://localnews8.com/news/crime-tracker/2022/05/26/new-details-released-about-reported-animal-abuse-and-fire-investigation-at-local-farm/ | 2022-05-27T02:20:30Z |
CHINO HILLS, Calif. , May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recently, the world-renowned digital art innovation brand XPPen, has launched 3 animation special student bundles—which is available in US and CA—for students in college, cooperated with the famous animation software Inc.—Toon Boom Animation.
3 drawing displays of XPPen are included in this launch encompassing Artist 12 pro, Artist 22, Artist Pro 16TP, accompanied by the one-year subscription of Storyboard Pro and Harmony from Toon Boom Animation, for the majority of school students in North America, which is also the embodiment of XPPen's support for enthusiasts and students of new generation.
Animation creation has always attracted countless young people and students to join. The win-win collaboration between the two professional pilots in digital painting industry is directed to provide more support for animation enthusiasts and young professional users in their pursuits of animation creation and learning, especially for the Gen Z artistic creators and student group.
It's not only the brand philosophy of XPPen to empower every creator to pursue and fulfill the artistic dreams, but also the common consensus of both sides. The association this time turns on an innovative software and hardware cooperation pattern while bringing up more efficient user product experience to animation enthusiasts and professional CG artists around the world, as well as enabling the passionate digital drawing and CG creators to freely create and express themselves, and ultimately transfer their dreams into reality.
"As a global market brand, North America has always been one of the most important market areas for XPPen. We will provide more powerful support and better services for consumers there, particularly for the student group in college when they are in the process of animation learning. And we are very glad to reach this cooperation with Toon Boom under the efforts of both sides. Furthermore, XPPen has just accomplished its online rebranding on Apr. 15th, the new definition of brand value will also be more centered, to respect and attach more importance to the preferences of the younger generation who pursues digital art creation dreams with enthusiasm." stated North America Sales Director of XPPen.
Originated from 2005, XPPen is already one of three top digital drawing brands under HANVON UGEE, integrated with digital drawing products, content and service as a globally notable digital brand of digital art innovation.
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With ongoing global labor shortages, Fountain's latest integration with WhatsApp offers enterprises new opportunities to enhance the candidate experience to achieve hiring goals
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fountain, the world's leading all-in-one applicant tracking system for high volume hiring, today announced the launch of a series of platform updates designed to enhance the applicant experience, including a WhatsApp messaging integration.
Applicants seeking hourly work apply to 4-5 jobs per day on average, with 85-90% of applications submitted via mobile device. In a world where application flows can be notoriously clunky, enabling a smart, fast, and seamless mobile-first experience is the difference between hiring talent quickly and falling behind. As the world's largest communication platform, the Fountain WhatsApp integration makes it easier for applicants to apply with MMS from anywhere in the world.
"Since our early days, Fountain has always pushed the frontiers of leveraging software-enabled customization and automation to drive unparalleled hiring outcomes for customers and applicants alike," said Sean Behr, CEO of Fountain. "Creating a positive and engaging candidate experience is paramount to winning the talent race, and we are investing in creating simple and fast experiences and meeting applicants directly on their mobile devices to help them find work faster."
The most common pain point that applicants face when looking for work is waiting. In some cases, candidates can go for extended periods of time without any response. For applicants who are looking for work or have pressing financial needs, this can be especially painful. Fountain's investment in the applicant experience helps employers reduce time-to-hire and cost-to-hire, and drive engagement and conversion by identifying areas of drop-off through robust analytic reports. Additionally, a simplified workflow editor redesign will enable recruiters to build a hiring process that is easier for applicants to complete quickly.
"Quickening the pace of the applicant journey is key to winning the speed-to-hire talent competition that's going on right now," said Adrienne Gemperle, Chief People Officer at sweetgreen. "We have one chance to make an amazing, brand-building first impression. When you're actively managing high-volume hiring of hourly field roles, ensuring we create a 5-star team member experience from the moment they apply is a competitive advantage."
For more information, visit fountain.com.
Fountain is the market leader in high volume hiring because its solutions enable customers to get ahead of their hiring goals. Fountain's all-in-one platform enables companies to find qualified candidates and move them from application to onboarding quicker, reducing time to hire from weeks to days—or even hours. By simplifying the screening, interviewing and hiring experience, Fountain's solutions keep applicants happy while ensuring organizations have pipelines full of hourly talent that are ready to work. Hundreds of customers use Fountain's solutions to hire over 3 million workers annually in more than 75 countries. Learn more on Fountain's website or connect via Twitter, LinkedIn, or the Fountain blog.
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MILPITAS, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The KLA Corporation (NASDAQ: KLAC) board of directors today declared a quarterly cash dividend of $1.30 per share on its common stock, payable on Sept. 1, 2022, to KLA shareholders of record as of the close of business on Aug. 15, 2022.
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KLA Corporation ("KLA") develops industry-leading equipment and services that enable innovation throughout the electronics industry. We provide advanced process control and process-enabling solutions for manufacturing wafers and reticles, integrated circuits, packaging, printed circuit boards and flat panel displays. In close collaboration with leading customers across the globe, our expert teams of physicists, engineers, data scientists and problem-solvers design solutions that move the world forward. Investors and others should note that KLA announces material financial information including SEC filings, press releases, public earnings calls and conference webcasts using an investor relations website (ir.kla.com). Additional information may be found at: www.kla.com (KLAC-F).
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France: EU fraud agency investigating candidate Le Pen
By ANGELA CHARLTON
Associated Press
PARIS (AP) — Paris prosecutors are studying a report by the EU fraud agency accusing French far-right presidential candidate Marine Le Pen of misusing public funds while serving in the European Parliament. The report also names other members of her nationalist party, which seeks to diminish the EU’s powers. The report was disclosed by French investigative news site Mediapart days before Le Pen faces incumbent Emmanuel Macron in a runoff election Sunday that could determine Europe’s future direction. The party’s lawyer says Le Pen denies wrongdoing. Macron, a pro-EU centrist, leads Le Pen in polls ahead of Sunday’s vote. But the race is tighter than when he beat her in the 2017 runoff. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/18/france-eu-fraud-agency-investigating-candidate-le-pen/ | 2022-04-18T15:12:11Z |
4-year-old expected to be okay after drowning scare in Venice
Published: Sep. 15, 2022 at 3:41 PM EDT|Updated: 28 minutes ago
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - A 4-year-old was airlifted from a Venice hotel after a near-drowning in the hotel’s pool, authorities said.
First responders from Venice Police and Venice Fire Rescue were dispatched to the Ramada on the U.S. 41 Bypass after a child was found unresponsive in the pool.
Witnesses said an off-duty nurse was at the hotel and performed life-saving actions. City officials tell ABC7 that the child is expected to be okay and the flight was precautionary.
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BEIJING, Sept. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On the afternoon of September 15 local time, Chinese President Xi Jinping held a bilateral meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin in Samarkand, Uzbekistan, to exchange views on China-Russia relations and international and regional issues of shared interest. It has become a conventional practice for Chinese and Russian heads of state to have bilateral talks on the sidelines of the summits of the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). It is not only crucial for the stable development of bilateral relations that the two countries' heads of state to have regular in-person and in-depth exchanges of views, but it's also very beneficial for regional peace and stability.
The atmosphere of the meeting was as positive and friendly as usual. President Xi noted that since the beginning of this year, China and Russia have maintained effective strategic communication, and that China will work with Russia to extend strong mutual support on issues concerning each other's core interests, and deepen practical cooperation in trade, agriculture, connectivity and other areas. President Putin said that the world is undergoing multiple changes, yet the only thing that remains unchanged is the friendship and mutual trust between Russia and China, and the Russia-China comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination is as stable as mountains. As uncertainty significantly increases in today's international landscape, the China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era has always been on course and has not lost momentum.
China and Russia are each other's largest neighbors, permanent members of the UN Security Council, and emerging powers. They also share a long border of more than 4,000 kilometers. The China-Russia comprehensive strategic partnership of coordination for a new era, which is based on the principles of "non-alliance, non-confrontation and non-targeting of any third party," has been subject to interference and provocation.
Both China and Russia are countries with strong strategic determination and autonomy. Moreover, bilateral relations have a strong internal driving force. They have not and will not change their initial intentions and course due to drastic changes in the international pattern or outside pressure. They will always maintain their own logic and rhythm. In particular, the heads of state of China and Russia maintain close contacts and strategic communication in various ways, always leading the ties between the two countries in the right direction of development. The independent and autonomous value of China-Russia relations is both a summary of historical experience and innovation in international relations.
As President Xi pointed out, China will work with Russia to fulfill their responsibilities as major countries and play a leading role in injecting stability into a world of change.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a way to keep a boat cover taut so rainwater rolls off the sides," said an inventor, from Stafford, Va., "so I invented the CANVAS SUPPORT STAND. My design would prevent the boat tarp from sagging, collecting water and causing unwanted damage."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective way to drain water from a recreational boat covering. In doing so, it ensures that the tarp remains taut. As a result, it increases convenience and it prevents rainwater from collecting and puddling upon the boat tarp. The invention features a simple design that is easy to use so it is ideal for the owners of recreational boats. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Richmond sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-RKH-310, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Two Leavenworth residents charged with murder in 2019 missing man case
Published: Sep. 16, 2022 at 4:56 PM CDT|Updated: 47 minutes ago
LEAVENWORTH, Kan. (KCTV) - Leavenworth County Attorney Todd Thompson is charging two Leavenworth residents with first-degree murder.
Joshua Adam Brown, 39, and Patricia Janette Perkins, 36, are being charged with first-degree murder in the death of Travis Anthony Doughty.
Perkins was booked into the Leavenworth County Jail on Thursday afternoon on a $750,000 bond. She appeared in court on Friday.
Thompson confirmed Brown is in federal custody on an unrelated charge.
Doughty had been reported missing in 2019.
This is a developing story. KCTV5 will update it with details as they follow.
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Swiatek beats Gauff 6-1, 6-3 for 2nd French Open title
PARIS (AP) — Iga Swiatek is unbeaten since February and sure looks unbeatable at the moment, now a two-time champion at the French Open.
Coco Gauff, appearing in her first Grand Slam final at just 18, never stood much of a chance, like most opponents against Swiatek lately.
The top-ranked Swiatek beat Gauff 6-1, 6-3 in the final at Roland Garros on Saturday, adding to her 2020 trophy there and stretching her winning streak to 35 matches.
Swiatek’s unbeaten run equals one by Venus Williams in 2000 as the longest this century.
Swiatek has now won her past six tournaments and is 42-3 this season.
She has emerged as a dominant figure in tennis, with 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena Williams out of action for nearly a year and three-time major champ Ash Barty announcing in March she would retire at age 25 and relinquish the No. 1 ranking.
That allowed Swiatek to move up to the top of the WTA, and she’s shown she is a deserving resident there. Her last loss came in February to 2017 Roland Garros champion Jelena Ostapenko.
Swiatek has a game that works on all surfaces, but her greatest triumphs so far have come on red clay.
On the warmest day of the tournament, the temperature was 82 degrees Fahrenheit, and while the forecast predicted thunderstorms, there were just a few puffs of white in the blue sky above Court Philippe Chartrier at the outset.
Gauff did not get off to the best of starts, a little bit of early jitters that would be understandable coming from any player in a debut on this stage.
The player on the other side of the net certainly had a lot to do with the way things went.
Swiatek broke serve right from the get-go, with plenty of help from Gauff, who put a forehand into the net, double-faulted — eliciting some sighs of “Awwwww” from a supportive crowd — dumped a forehand into the net, and pushed another forehand long.
When Gauff’s work-in-progress forehand betrayed her again, she got broken again to trail 3-0 after just 15 minutes of action. Soon enough, the score was 4-0 in Swiatek’s favor.
Not in all cases, of course, but often, the spectators at Roland Garros tend to offer their support to underdogs and to whichever player is trailing in a particular match. Both of which applied to Gauff. So there was a surfeit of shouts of “Allez, Coco!” There were repeated cries of her chant-ready, two-syllable first name. And one fan yelled out “Coco, you can do it!”
When Gauff got on the board by holding to 4-1, the applause and roar were suitable for the capture of a set, not simply one game.
As things appeared to be getting away from her, Gauff slapped her thigh or covered her eyes, shook her head or looked up toward her parents in the stands.
What she never did was waver or concede anything.
Gauff began the second set by breaking Swiatek for the only time, and then holding to go up 2-0. Might this now be a much closer contest? Might Gauff push Swiatek to a third set?
No. Swiatek quickly recalibrated and reasserted herself, breaking back for 2-all as Gauff’s propensity for miscues returned.
Swiatek is not just winning, but winning easily, already amassing 16 sets taken by a 6-0 score in 2022 — and it’s only early June.
The only Polish player to win a Grand Slam singles trophy, Swiatek does it with a mix of a topspin-laden heavy forehand — just like someone she admires greatly, 13-time French Open champion Rafael Nadal, who will face Casper Ruud in the men’s final Sunday — and an all-court game, filled with variety and an appreciation of setting up moves ahead of time during a point. Much like a chess player, which she is.
Swiatek’s got other attributes, too, such as strong footwork that allows her to play defense when required.
Also key to Swiatek’s presence, and swiftly burgeoning aura, is her calmness on court. She has traveled on tour with a sports psychologist, who was in Swiatek’s guest box on Saturday, and works on various elements of her professional and personal lives.
That includes an emphasis on maintaining focus and setting priorities, such as the determination that she is still too new at this whole business of attempting to win Grand Slam titles that she decided it was best not to attend the Champions League soccer final in Paris last weekend, something Nadal did do.
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From paint to portable grills, Lowe's now offering nearly 30,000 items for delivery straight to your door – in as fast as an hour via Instacart
MOORESVILLE, N.C. and SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the seasons change and homeowners gear up to begin tackling fall projects to get their homes ready for guests, Lowe's is making it easier for everyone to enjoy the holidays. Lowe's and Instacart today announced that same-day delivery is now available from more than 1,700 Lowe's stores nationwide.
Nearly 30,000 items can be ordered for delivery in as fast as an hour, freeing up customers to spend more time sprucing up, decorating and making holiday memories this fall. Lowe's is one of the first retailers on the Instacart App to roll out same-day and scheduled delivery for large items, up to 3x3x5 feet and 60 pounds. Without ever having to leave the yard, customers can order small Halloween inflatables, fire pit essentials and even small portable grills to be delivered from the store to their door.
Customers can also purchase those just-right holiday gifts such as smart home products, hand tools and electronics, along with fall accessories like pillows, blankets and outdoor string lights, all available for delivery in as fast as an hour from their local store.
"Lowe's knows how much this time of year means to our customers. Whether they are rounding out their Halloween decorating or getting started on holiday prep and gifting, we're able to offer more products, more convenience and more value for customers as we continue to improve the shopping experience in-store and online," said Mike Shady, Lowe's senior vice president of online. "We're excited to open up this new fulfillment offering across the U.S. for customers to shop for all of their project needs."
Lowe's piloted same-day delivery via Instacart in select markets in February and is Instacart's leading national home improvement partner. Lowe's now offers same-day delivery from stores across all 50 states and Washington D.C. In addition to the expanded assortment of household and home and garden essentials, from grass seed to garden hoses, Lowe's is one of the only retailers today that sells non-mixed paint on the Instacart App, offering non-tinted paint and assorted paint supplies for customers.
"As the seasons change, we know customers are thinking about how to get their homes ready for fall," said Chris Rogers, chief business officer at Instacart. "We're excited to offer Lowe's wide variety of home improvement essentials for delivery across the country so customers can get exactly what they need, seamlessly. Connecting customers to their favorite retailers is at the core of what we do, and we're proud to help Lowe's expand their e-commerce offering to serve their customers in a new way."
To begin shopping from Lowe's for same-day delivery via Instacart, customers can visit www.instacart.com/lowes-home-improvement or select the Lowe's storefront on the Instacart App. For all orders, an Instacart shopper will pick and deliver items within the customer's chosen delivery timeframe. Customers can follow along and live chat with their shopper in real time as needed.
About Lowe's
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 20 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
About Instacart
Instacart, the leading grocery technology company in North America, works with grocers and retailers to transform how people shop. The company partners with more than 900 national, regional, and local retail brands to facilitate online shopping, delivery and pickup services from more than 75,000 stores across more than 13,000 cities in North America on the Instacart Marketplace. Instacart makes it possible for millions of busy people and families to get the groceries they need from the retailers they love, and for more than 600,000 Instacart shoppers to earn by picking, packing and delivering orders for customers on their own flexible schedule. The Instacart Platform offers retailers a suite of enterprise-grade technology products and services to power their e-commerce experiences, fulfill orders, digitize brick-and-mortar stores, provide advertising services, and glean insights. With Instacart Ads, thousands of CPG brands – from category leaders to emerging brands – partner with the company to connect directly with consumers online, right at the point of purchase. For more information, visit www.instacart.com/company, and to start shopping, visit www.instacart.com. For anyone interested in becoming an Instacart shopper, visit https://shoppers.instacart.com/.
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NEW YORK, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Cognyte Software Ltd. ("Cognyte" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CGNT). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Cognyte and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On June 28, 2022, Cognyte issued a press release announcing its financial results for the Company's first fiscal quarter of 2022. Among other items, Cognyte reported revenue of $86.7 million, missing consensus estimates by $25.9 million. Cognyte said that its results were "impacted by slow pipeline conversion and supply chain" and said that the Company was "unable to give guidance" at that time.
On this news, Cognyte's stock price fell $1.84 per share, or 29.66% percent, to close at $4.58 on June 28, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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VILNIUS, Lithuania, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The GiniMachine team releases a ready-to-use version of the platform on the official website.
What is GiniMachine?
GiniMachine is an intuitive no-code platform for scoring, predictive analytics, and risk management powered by AI/ML on one side and users' historical data on the other side.
The use cases include credit and collection scoring, customer churn prediction, the discovery of cross-sell and up-sell opportunities, employee turnover predictions, and a lot more.
GiniMachine automates and speeds up data-centric decision-making. It builds predictive models along with drawing and structuring the most impactful insights from the datasets in a few seconds.
Social and economic impact
The system provides social and economic value as well: the implementation of GiniMachine positively impacts financial inclusion in countries with unbanked populations. Lack of credit history is no more a problem because GiniMachine can work with alternative borrowers' data, maximize inclusion, and minimize risks.
How it works
The system utilizes datasets with information about existing customers, employees, or processes and historical outcomes for each record. For example, borrowers appeared to be reliable or unreliable, employees - retained or left, purchases - completed or abandoned.
Dataset analysis allows AI/ML to create predictive models with a high Gini index. Every model comes with a report, where users can check which record attributes were important for AI and how the decisions will be made.
In this one-minute video you can see the whole process:
https://youtu.be/Wb00vWv8l_8
Additional features
The system includes the profit forecast functionality, a detailed attribute importance report for market insights, and model monitoring diagrams to ensure the high predictive power of the models in the long run.
GiniMachine can be either provided on a SaaS basis or can be deployed on the client's servers. In both cases, the company demonstrates extra care of security issues, and businesses remain the owners of their data.
Free trial
GiniMachine comes with a free 30-day trial upon registration at ginimachine.com.
Contacts:
Website: https://ginimachine.com/
Email: invite@ginimachine.com
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OG&E gives away 50 fans with Love County Senior Program
MARIETTA, Okla. (KXII) - As temperatures heat up across Texoma OG&E is lending a hand to senior citizens in Love County.
For the first time this year temperatures are expected to reach over 100 degrees in some parts of Texoma over the weekend.
OG&E is partnered with the Love County Senior Program to make sure that senior citizens are staying cool.
“In Love County we’ve got quite a few seniors that are needing extra help and are over 60 and they don’t have a whole lot of income coming in so we’re trying to service those people,” said the senior programs executive director Mary Jones.
The Love County Senior Program serves around 150 senior citizens with several programs including monthly commodity days.
“They get a box of food with all kinds of staple stuff in there and any time we have extras we have it out on a table where they can also pick what they want,” said Jones.
But Friday featured an extra item up for grabs.
OG&E was on site giving away 50 fans to low income seniors who were pre-selected by the senior program.
“The reason we donate the fans is to give back to our community,” said community affairs manager Richard Delano. “It helps with the summer heat with our customers and its just one way show appreciation to our customers.”
Those who received the fans were selected based on age and income to ensure that they go to the people that need them most.
“It helps me out a lot because I’m just drawing social security and its not much I can tell you that,” said one of the fan recipients Marilyn Andrews. “I’m just barely making it on social security.”
Donations from OG&E, Dollar General, and the Regional Food Bank of Oklahoma have helped grow the senior program but their goal is to get even bigger.
“I want to see our seniors get the most help that they can get,” said Jones. “I want to see the program succeed and do better if we can possibly do better.”
To get involved with the Love County Senior Program call Jones at 580-276-9410.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Safehold Inc. (NYSE: SAFE)'s merger with iStar Inc. If you are a Safehold shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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MVB Financial Corp. (NASDAQ: MVBF)'s merger with Integrated Financial Holdings, Inc. ("IFH"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, IFH shareholders will receive 1.21 shares of MVB Financial common stock for each share of IFH common stock. If you are a MVB Financial shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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Halper Sadeh LLP may seek increased consideration for shareholders, additional disclosures and information concerning the proposed transaction, or other relief and benefits on behalf of shareholders.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact the firm free of charge to discuss their legal rights and options. Please call Daniel Sadeh or Zachary Halper at (212) 763-0060 or email sadeh@halpersadeh.com or zhalper@halpersadeh.com.
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NEW ORLEANS, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until September 6, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Outset Medical, Inc. ("Outset" or the "Company") (NasdaqGS: OM), if they purchased the Company's shares between September 15, 2020 and June 13, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Northern District of California.
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Outset investors should visit us at https://claimsfiler.com/cases/nasdaq-om/ or call toll-free (844) 367-9658. Lawyers at Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC are available to discuss your legal options.
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CareDx and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
Outset and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On May 5, 2022, the Company disclosed negative results for 1Q2022, which, among other things, analysts attributed to the untested nature of Tablo, its flagship product which is a dialysis machine that purifies tap water and then artificially purifies and removes toxins from the blood of patients suffering from kidney failure. On this news, shares of Outset fell more than 40% over the three trading days that followed, from a closing price of $39.94 per share on May 4, 2022, to a closing price of $23.06 per share on May 9, 2022.
Then, on June 13, 2022, the Company disclosed a hold on all shipments of Tablo for home use by the FDA until proper regulatory clearance was received. The Company subsequently disclosed that the "ship hold" had been in place for weeks before investors were informed and that as a result of the hold, the Company was "suspending our prior full-year and long-term guidance.". On this news, shares of Outset fell another 33%, from a closing price of $20.41 per share on June 13, 2022, to a closing price of $13.46 per share on June 14, 2022.
The case is Plymouth County Retirement Association v. Outset Medical, Inc., 22-cv-04016.
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USDA scattering rabies vaccines for wildlife in 13 states
NEW ORLEANS (AP) — The U.S. Department of Agriculture has begun scattering millions of packets of oral rabies vaccine from helicopters and planes over 13 states from Maine to Alabama.
The major aim is to keep raccoons from spreading their strain of the deadly virus to states where it hasn’t been found or isn’t widespread, said field trial coordinator Jordona Kirby.
The USDA is also continuing tests of a vaccine approved in Canada to immunize skunks as well as raccoons, said Kirby of Wildlife Services, which is part of the agriculture department’s Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service.
Rabies is spread through an infected animal’s saliva, usually through bites. However, saliva that gets into the eyes, nose or mouth can also infect someone, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
Thirteen people in South Carolina were considered potentially exposed in March because they had bottle-fed or given medicine to a sick calf that turned out to have rabies, said Dr. Michael Neault, the state veterinarian.
Globally, the virus kills 60,000 people a year, most bitten by dogs, the World Health Organization states.
That’s about the same number that get shots to prevent rabies in the U.S. after being bitten or scratched by an infected or possibly infected animal, according to the CDC.
State and local pet vaccination laws mean the virus is mostly spread by wildlife in the U.S.
The national rabies control program started in 1997 in Texas, where coyotes were spreading the canine variant of the virus, Kirby said.
She said vaccine drops eliminated that variant in 2004. Three years later, the CDC declared the nation free of canine rabies.
That doesn’t mean unvaccinated pets are safe. Canine rabies is among more than 20 variants — seven found in terrestrial mammals and more than 13 in species of bats, said rabies control program coordinator Richard Chipman.
A bite from an animal infected with any variant can make any other mammal sick. Scratches occasionally do so, since animals lick their paws.
A three-year program in Arizona and New Mexico eliminated a bat rabies strain in foxes, Kirby said. And Texas, with help from USDA, dropped 1.1 million baits along the Mexican border in January to keep coyotes from bringing the canine variant back.
Raccoons are the main rabies reservoir in 18 states along and near the East Coast and skunks in 21 others, according to data from 2020, the latest year available.
Bats made up 31% of the nearly 4,500 animals found with rabies in 2020. But since nearly all of the 40-plus bat species found in the U.S. eat insects and the rest drink nectar or eat fruit, oral vaccines would be much trickier.
Some scientists have speculated that bats could be vaccinated during hibernation, perhaps with a fine mist or with a gel that could be transferred from bat to bat, Chipman said. Early research is testing the idea in vampire bats, which live in Mexico and Central and South America and might spread such a vaccine within a colony by grooming each other.
Rabid wildlife isn’t just a rural problem. A rabid fox on Capitol Hill was caught less than 24 hours after the first report in April. By then, about a half-dozen people had reported bites or nips to U.S. Capitol Police, but others may have gone to other agencies, a Capitol Police spokesperson said by email.
Raccoon rabies campaigns started in August in parts of northern Maine, western Pennsylvania, West Virginia and southwestern Virginia. The 348,000 Raboral V-RG baits in Maine and 535,000 in the three other states are being dropped from planes in rural areas and from vehicles in urban and suburban areas.
In all, about 3.75 million packets — coated with a fishmeal attractant or encased in 1-inch (2.5-centimeter) fish meal cubes — will be distributed in nine states, ending when 1.1 million are dropped in Alabama in October.
The vaccine has been found safe for more than 60 kinds of animals including domestic dogs and cats. Eating a large number of vaccine packets might give dogs an upset stomach but wouldn’t cause any permanent problem, APHIS says.
About 3.5 million doses of the experimental vaccine Onrab are being distributed in parts of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Tennessee — which also are getting the approved vaccine — plus four other states.
Onrab comes in blister packs with green, marshmallow-flavored coating. Wildlife Services hopes it may be approved next year in spite of lingering pandemic-related delays.
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Jury duty phone scam reported in Manatee County
BRADENTON, Fla. (WWSB) - If you get a call from someone saying you’ve missed jury duty and you need to pay a fine -- hang up, the clerk of the Manatee County Court says.
Clerk Angelina Colonneso is warning residents her office has gotten reports of a phone scam being run in the area.
The scammer calls and says you missed jury duty and now must pay a fine with prepaid gift cards that they must send to the clerk’s office.
“The Clerk & Comptroller’s office will never initiate contact with a resident unprompted,” a news release from the clerk’s office says.
A summons for jury duty summons always comes by mail, not by phone or email, officials say.
The Florida Attorney General’s office also advises citizens to never give personal or financial information over the phone to a stranger, especially if the caller acts aggressively. Anyone asking for payments to be made through a gift card is a scammer.
Also be wary of caller ID, as this can be spoofed, making a phone call look like it is coming from a real source, the news release says.
If you have any questions about a jury duty summons or service, contact the Manatee County Clerk’s office at 941-748-7407.
Sarasota County residents with questions should call 941-861-8000.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) – New surveillance footage shows the man accused of abducting and murdering Eliza Fletcher, whose body police identified Tuesday, cleaning out his car hours after the Memphis school teacher disappeared.
The video shows Cleotha Abston arriving at the Longview Garden apartments where his brother lives around 7:57 a.m. Friday morning, more than three hours after Fletcher was forced into an SUV while she was jogging near the University of Memphis.
He sits in the vehicle for a while and then goes to the trunk. It’s hard to see exactly what he is doing but he runs to his brother’s apartment unit shortly after.
A few minutes later, he comes back outside and spends more than an hour at the passenger side of the SUV.
According to court documents, a witness said Abston was in a strange mood and vigorously cleaned the interior of his car with carpet cleaner and washed his clothes in the house’s sink.
The video comes after Memphis Police confirmed Tuesday that Fletcher was found dead behind a home in South Memphis Monday night. The body was found during a search in South Memphis near where police said Abston was seen cleaning out his vehicle.
U.S. Marshals arrested Abston, 38, on Saturday after police detected his DNA on a pair of sandals found near to where Fletcher was last seen, according to an arrest affidavit.
Abston was released from prison in 2020 after serving 20 years for a previous kidnapping. On Tuesday morning, he made his first court appearance on charges of kidnapping, tampering with evidence, theft, identity theft, and fraudulent use of a credit card.
Several of Fletcher’s relatives were in the courtroom along with more than 20 media members as Abston was issued a $510,000 bond. Abston said he could not afford bond and he could not afford a lawyer. General Sessions Judge Louis Montesi appointed a public defender to represent Abston.
Court records showed Abston also has been charged with first-degree murder. He is scheduled to appear in court again Wednesday.
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A last-minute way to reduce your 2021 taxes right up until Tax Day
By Jeanne Sahadi, CNN Business
Last year may be history. But there may still be one thing you can do this week to reduce your 2021 tax bill (or bolster your refund), all while fattening your retirement savings.
You have until Monday, April 18 — the official federal tax-filing deadline — to make a 2021 IRA contribution of up to $6,000 ($7,000 if you’re 50 or older).
If you put that money into a traditional IRA, your contribution may be fully or partially deductible, regardless of whether you itemize deductions on your federal tax return.
A deduction for IRA contributions reduces your adjustable gross income, and therefore reduces your tax bill. If your AGI is $50,000, for example, a $5,000 deductible IRA contribution reduces it to $45,000.
Limits on how much of a deduction you may take
You can take a deduction for your full contribution if neither you nor your spouse are covered by a tax-advantaged retirement plan at work.
But if your employer does provide a 401(k), for example, the amount of your IRA contribution that you are allowed to deduct will depend on your income.
To be eligible for the full deduction your modified adjusted gross income must be $66,000 or less (or $105,000 or less if married filing jointly).
You will only get a partial deduction, however, if your modified AGI was over $66,000 but below $76,000 (or over $105,000 but below $125,000 for married joint filers).
Above those income levels, you may not deduct any of your traditional IRA contribution.
By contrast, contributions to a Roth IRA are never deductible under any circumstances, but can be withdrawn in retirement tax-free.
If your adjusted gross income is less than $66,000 and you make an IRA contribution — either to a traditional IRA or to a Roth IRA, you also may be eligible for a Saver’s Credit. That credit would reduce your tax bill or increase your refund dollar for dollar.
Tax break or not, however, if you didn’t save much for retirement during the calendar year, and are financially able to do so now, it’s worth making that move by April 18.
If you do make an IRA contribution of any kind, make sure to tell the financial institution where your account is housed to designate it as a 2021 contribution. That institution will send both you and the IRS Form 5498 confirming your contribution by the end of May. So be sure to keep that document with your other 2021 tax records, said Misty Erickson, tax content specialist at the National Association of Tax Professionals.
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‘Guard cat’ credited with preventing would-be robbery
BELDEN, Miss. (AP) - A Mississippi man said his pet cat helped prevent a robbery at his home, and he credits the calico with possibly saving his life.
Bandit, a 20-pound (9.1-kilogram) cat, lives with her retired owner Fred Everitt in the Tupelo suburb of Belden. When at least two people tried to break into their shared home last week, the cat did everything she could to alert Everitt of the danger, he told the Northeast Mississippi Daily Journal.
“You hear of guard dogs,” said Everitt, 68. “This is a guard cat.”
The attempted robbery occurred sometime between 2:30 and 3 a.m. on July 25, Everitt said. He was first awoken by Bandit’s meows in the kitchen. Then, she raced into the bedroom, jumped onto the bed and began pulling the comforter off of him and clawing at his arms. Everitt knew something was wrong.
“She had never done that before,” Everitt said. “I went, ‘What in the world is wrong with you?’”
Everitt got up to investigate and saw two young men outside his back door. One had a handgun, and the other was using a crowbar to try and pry the door open, he said.
Everitt said by the time he retrieved a handgun and returned to the kitchen, the would-be intruders had already fled. Everitt told the newspaper that he did not call the police.
He said the situation could have been different without Bandit.
“It did not turn into a confrontational situation, thank goodness,” Everitt said. “But I think it’s only because of the cat.”
Everitt adopted Bandit from the Tupelo-Lee Humane Society four years ago.
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BENSALEM, Pa., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Law Offices of Howard G. Smith announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. ("FHS" or the "Company") (NYSE: FHS).
Class Period: March 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 11, 2021
Investors suffering losses on their FHS investments are encouraged to contact the Law Offices of Howard G. Smith to discuss their legal rights in this class action at 888-638-4847 or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that the new rules, regulations, and policies to be implemented by the Chinese government following the Two Sessions parliamentary meetings were far more severe than represented to investors and posed a material adverse threat to First High-School Education and its business; (2) that contemplated Chinese regulations and rules regarding private education were leading to a slowdown of government approval to open new educational facilities which would have a negative effect on First High-School Education's enrollment and growth; and (3) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Howard G. Smith, Esquire, of Law Offices of Howard G. Smith, 3070 Bristol Pike, Suite 112, Bensalem, Pennsylvania 19020, by telephone at (215) 638-4847, toll-free at (888) 638-4847, or by email to howardsmith@howardsmithlaw.com, or visit our website at www.howardsmithlaw.com.
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BOTA Postgame with Coach Whitson
Published: Aug. 27, 2022 at 12:19 AM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - Denison head coach Brent Whitson talks after claiming the Battle of the Ax for a tenth straight season following their 28-21 victory over the Sherman Bearcats.
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Captured by notable photographer and videographer Cam Kirk, Lids gave creative reigns to the Atlanta-based talent featured in the campaign
Lids continues to highlight its expansive product assortment, including its ongoing investment in team jerseys
INDIANAPOLIS, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, leading sports retailer Lids unveiled its new advertising campaign – "Make Them Look" – spotlighting emerging Black talent through a collaborative creative lens.
With this campaign, Lids is leaning into its decades-long basketball roots by highlighting five emerging Atlanta-based creators – stylist and designer Charlie Chuck, sneaker enthusiast Kayla G., digital content creator Kaylyn, digital content creator Ranen Turner, and creative director and stylist Zoe Dupree – who personify Lids at the intersection of sports and streetwear. Each creator was given the freedom to design their own looks and stylistic design for their portion of the campaign.
To bring this campaign to life, Lids partnered with notable photographer and videographer, Cam Kirk. As the founder of Cam Kirk Studios and Collective Gallery, the first ever record label-style company for photographers, Kirk has turned his passion into a creative community that continuously creates opportunities for others, including paving a way forward for underrepresented communities. He's photographed and produced work for some of hip-hop's biggest artists, including Megan Thee Stallion, Cardi B, 2 Chainz, Gucci Mane, and more. Kirk brought his signature collaborative style to working with the featured talent of this campaign on the creative conception and ultimate execution to ensure new and existing Lids consumers can see themselves represented.
"Working with Lids on this campaign was an amazing experience," said Kirk. "We got to photograph a true street wear story using real street wear fans. I was always a big jersey collector growing up, so it was extra special for me to now shoot a campaign for some of my favorite sports jerseys! I also love working on campaigns and with brands that allow me to bring my own authentic style to set and this shoot I was able to do exactly that."
This campaign, created by award winning advertising agency Chemistry, will be featured across hundreds of Lids retail stores throughout the U.S. and through its corresponding digital platforms. In addition to highlighting the creators' social handles within the campaign to draw even more attention to them, Lids will also feature the five creators in a docuseries produced with Kirk across the company's social media channels this summer.
"Our team at Lids is honored to work with such a talented group of rising creators who are leaving a unique mark within their communities and beyond," said Michael Curmi, VP of Marketing at Lids. "Beyond this campaign, we will continue to elevate the voices, style, and creative input of our community year-round so that our consumers are always see themselves when shopping at Lids."
The campaign also highlights Lids' vast assortment of new and existing NBA team jerseys found across their thousands of retail stores across the U.S. and internationally. This includes a reimagined Toronto Raptors jersey, combining elements of historical reference points to create something brand new. The new jersey is now available in Lids stores, including its Locker Room concept stores, throughout the country as well as online at Lids.com starting. Beyond the NBA, Lids also sells jerseys and apparel across the NFL, MLB, NHL, and more.
Lids is committed to making a positive impact in the communities that it serves and recognizing the legacy of those who have left an impression in the sports and lifestyle space. Earlier this year, Lids launched the "They Gave Us Game" initiative, which honors three historic Black sports institutions – The Negro Leagues Museum, Black Fives, and Harlem Globetrotters – through a first-ever year-round retail partnership.
As part of the initiative, a portion of the proceeds from the collections goes toward the Lids Foundation. In June, the Lids Foundation announced a $50,000 donation, stemming from the They Gave Us Game proceeds, going toward the opening of one-of-a-kind, generational project within the new Mace's Lane Community Center in Dorchester County, Maryland that is designed to honor the history of the African American educational experience in Cambridge.
About Lids
Lids Sports Group is the largest licensed sports retailer in North America, selling fan and fashion-oriented headwear and apparel across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico through almost 1,200 retail locations. Indianapolis-based Lids Sports Group carries officially licensed and branded gear aimed at empowering customers to represent their unique and individual style, team, passion and fun. Lids Sports Group operates stores under the Lids, Locker Room by Lids, Fanzz, Yankees Clubhouse Shops, Dodgers Clubhouse, Cardinals Clubhouse, and numerous other nameplates. Lids also has locations within select Macy's department stores nationwide. To find a retail location near you visit blog.lids.com or join the #LidsLoyal on Instagram (@lids), Facebook (@lids), Twitter (@lids), or LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for BBBY, HLBZ, MYOV, BP, and AVYA.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — John Fetterman, Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor and a top Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate, is recovering from a stroke he said was caused by a heart condition called atrial fibrillation.
Fetterman said in a statement Sunday that doctors believe he’s on his way to making “a full recovery.”
A look at what happened, the diagnosis, the future of Fetterman’s campaign and what can cause A-fib.
WHAT HAPPENED?
It was on Friday morning when Fetterman’s campaign first canceled an event. The campaign’s communications director, Joe Calvello, told scores of people waiting to see Fetterman at Millersville University that he hadn’t been feeling well that morning and had to cancel.
The campaign canceled more events Friday and through the weekend, saying nothing about his condition or whereabouts. They revealed Sunday afternoon that he had suffered a stroke and was hospitalized.
In a 16-second video released by the campaign with the statement, Fetterman and his wife, Gisele, appear together, with Fetterman seated and speaking clearly.
“As you can see, we hit a little bump on the campaign trail,” she begins.
WILL THIS AFFECT HIS CANDIDACY?
Fetterman, 52, maintains that his candidacy will continue, that he’s feeling much better and that he’s expected to make a full recovery.
However, it’s not clear when he will get out of the hospital in Lancaster or whether he will attend the primary night event that his campaign had scheduled in Pittsburgh on Tuesday.
Fetterman suffered the stroke in the busy sprint in the last days of the primary campaign, when he had a full schedule of travel and public events around the state.
While campaigns can slow down a bit in the weeks after a primary, the campaign did not say whether this will affect Fetterman’s schedule or what sort of doctors’ visits or medication will be required in the future.
Fetterman said the campaign itself “isn’t slowing down one bit.”
Nothing else changes. Fetterman remains in the race and on the ballot along with the three other Democratic candidates.
WHAT’S THE DIAGNOSIS?
Fetterman said in the statement that he had a stroke that was caused by a clot from his heart being in “an A-fib rhythm for too long.” The doctors quickly and completely removed the clot, reversing the stroke, Fetterman said.
Blood can pool inside a pocket of the heart, allowing clots to form. Clots then can break off, get stuck and cut off blood, often in the brain, which receives substantial blood flow.
Fetterman did not say by what method the doctors removed the clot. His campaign said his exact treatment regimen is still being worked out, but will include rest in the short term and a healthier diet.
Dr. Donald Lloyd-Jones, a cardiologist and chair of the Department of Preventive Medicine at Northwestern University, said clots can be removed with “clot-busting” drugs or, more commonly, by extracting the clot “mechanically” by inserting a catheter through a big artery in the groin.
The longer a clot blocks an artery, the more brain cells can die, so it is critically important to recognize the symptoms of a stroke, said Lloyd-Jones, who is president of the American Heart Association and the American Stroke Association
People who develop A-fib are almost always put on a blood-thinning medication for the rest of their life to help prevent the stroke-causing blood clots that untreated A-fib can create, Dr. Lloyd-Jones said.
WHAT IS A-FIB?
A-fib — or atrial fibrillation — occurs when the heart’s top chambers, called the atria, get out of sync with the bottom chambers’ pumping action. It’s a type of irregular heartbeat that’s potentially serious but treatable.
In that abnormal rhythm, the upper chambers beat so fast that they can’t contract like they normally do. As a result, they don’t move blood effectively, so the blood can stagnate in the upper chambers and form a clot, Lloyd-Jones said.
Sometimes patients feel a flutter or a racing heart but many times they’re not aware of an episode. Sometimes the heart gets back into rhythm on its own. Other patients get an electric shock to get back into rhythm.
A-fib causes 130,000 deaths and 750,000 hospitalizations a year in the U.S. Between 2% and 3% of adults in the U.S. in Fetterman’s age range have had a stroke, and a substantial number of those are caused by atrial fibrillation, Lloyd-Jones said.
HOW DO DOCTORS CHECK FOR IT?
A-fib is most common in older adults, and other risks include high blood pressure, sleep apnea or a family history of arrhythmias. Obesity is also a significant risk factor, as is being taller, Lloyd-Jones said.
Fetterman is 6-foot-8, has been open about his push to lose weight in the past. He weighed in at over 400 pounds before losing nearly 150 pounds in 2018.
Routine screening isn’t recommended for people without symptoms. Studies haven’t yet proved that early detection from screening would prevent enough strokes to outweigh risks from unnecessary testing or overtreatment.
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Across categories, most of the U.S. Department of Transportation's FY22 RAISE grants accounted for the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians, demonstrating exceptional demand for trail, walking and biking infrastructure that connects people to jobs, schools, shopping and transit
WASHINGTON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rails-to-Trails Conservancy (RTC), the nation's largest trails and active transportation advocacy organization, is encouraged by the number of FY22 RAISE grants—the competitive, multimodal Rebuilding American Infrastructure with Sustainability and Equity program administered by the U.S. Department of Transportation—that include bicycle and pedestrian infrastructure.
According to the organization, the volume of awards that account for the needs of bicyclists and pedestrians illustrates incredible demand for connected trails and active transportation infrastructure that make it safe and convenient for people to get to everyday destinations like jobs, schools, shopping and transit.
"The FY22 RAISE grants underscore the urgency that all communities—rural, suburban and urban—are feeling to provide safe and connected active transportation infrastructure that gets people where they need to go whether or not they have a car. Most grants accounted for the needs of bicyclist and pedestrians, which shows how much demand exists for this infrastructure nationwide," said Kevin Mills, RTC's vice president of policy.
Nationwide, RTC's partners have shared over $7 billion in plans for projects that connect trail and active transportation infrastructure. According to RTC, fulfilling these plans would be transformative, with the potential to equitably deliver economic, health, safety, mobility and climate benefits. To realize these benefits, communities need sizeable grants—like those that RAISE can provide—to close gaps between existing sidewalks, bike lanes and multiuse trails to create seamless connections between where they live and the places they go every day.
Trails, and other walking and biking infrastructure, are eligible for funding through many programs under the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act—otherwise known as the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law—and are expected to be eligible for additional funding through the Inflation Reduction Act if it passes the House later this week. While these programs deliver significant investment for trails, walking and biking under certain circumstances, many communities will not take advantage without reliable funding focused on active transportation. The far-reaching demand for trails and other walking and biking infrastructure calls for programs that exclusively fund active transportation to ensure consistent progress in creating safe and convenient routes to daily destinations in communities nationwide.
"With these grants, US DOT has demonstrated its understanding that trails, walking and biking are fundamental to transformative and equitable community design that improves our quality of life. Looking ahead, it's increasingly evident the need for sustained investment in connected active transportation infrastructure as well as the importance of focused programs to fund these projects like we have for air, rail and roads. Greater investment in grants for trails, walking and biking could deliver safe, equitable mobility to more Americans," said Mills.
RTC advocates for transformative policy changes that increase funding for active transportation and create accountability for progress on climate, equity and safety. Learn more about RTC's policy priorities and resources to support communities seeking public funding for active transportation infrastructure at railstotrails.org/trailstransform.
Rails-to-Trails Conservancy is the nation's largest trails organization—with a grassroots community more than 1 million strong—dedicated to building a nation connected by trails, reimagining public spaces to create safe ways for everyone to walk, bike and be active outdoors. Connect with RTC at railstotrails.org and @railstotrails on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
CONTACT: Brandi Horton, brandi@railstotrails.org, 202.974.5155
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MARIUPOL, Ukraine — Officials in the embattled Ukrainian city of Mariupol say a new mass grave has been identified north of the city.
Mayor Vadym Boychenko said authorities are trying to estimate the number of victims in the grave about 10 kilometers (about 6 miles) north of Mariupol.
Satellite photos released over the past several days have shown what appear to be images of other mass graves.
Mariupol has been decimated by fierce fighting over the past two months. The capture of the city would deprive Ukraine of a vital port and allow Moscow to establish a land corridor to the Crimean Peninsula, which it seized from Ukraine in 2014.
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KEY DEVELOPMENTS IN THE RUSSIA-UKRAINE WAR:
— US promises new aidto Ukraine in fight against Russia
— To Europe’s relief, France’s Macron winsbut far-right gains
— Russian officer: Missile to carry several hypersonic weapons
— Follow all AP stories on Russia’s war on Ukraine at https://apnews.com/hub/russia-ukraine
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ZAGREB, Croatia — Moscow is accusing Croatia of having an anti-Russian policy for failing to provide “humanitarian” passage for 24 Russian diplomats and embassy staff who were expelled from the country over the war in Ukraine.
Russian Foreign Ministry Spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said Monday that the government of Croatia is “systematically destroying bilateral relations,” according to the Russian TASS news agency.
“The inhumane, cynical attitude towards our fellow countrymen won’t go without an answer,” she added.
Croatia has followed several other European Union states in expelling Russian diplomats for the bloody Russian invasion of Ukraine.
Croatian Prime Minister Andrej Plenkovic said on Monday that Zakharova’s claims are Russian propaganda and that the expelled Russians already left the country, probably via neighboring Serbia. He added that Russia “attacked Ukraine, which is our friendly country, killed women and children and we responded to it like most other countries.”
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UNITED NATIONS — The U.N. says Secretary-General Antonio Guterres and Turkey’s President Recep Tayyip Erdogan are stressing the urgent need for “effective access through humanitarian corridors” to evacuate Ukrainian civilians and deliver humanitarian aid to communities impacted by the war.
Guterres met Erdogan on Monday in Ankara and expressed support for Turkey’s ongoing diplomatic efforts to end the war, U.N. spokesman Stephane Dujarric said, adding that they “agreed to stay in contact to follow up on ongoing initiatives.”
The U.N. chief and the Turkish president “reaffirmed that their common objective is to end to the war as soon as possible and to create conditions to end the suffering of civilians,” Dujarric said.
During the meeting, Erdogan also said Turkey would continue to work closely with the U.N. to end the humanitarian crisis in Ukraine and to help in the evacuation of civilians, .
Guterres is scheduled to travel to Moscow to meet Russian President Vladimir Putin on Tuesday and will then head to Kyiv to meet Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy on Thursday. The Ukrainian leader has criticized the secretary-general for visiting Moscow before going to Kyiv.
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LONDON — The British government says it believes 15,000 Russian troops have been killed in Ukraine since Moscow launched its invasion two months ago.
Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said 25% of the Russian combat units sent to Ukraine “have been rendered not combat effective,” and Russia had lost more than 2,000 armored vehicles and more than 60 helicopters and fighter planes.
Russia has acknowledged 1,351 military casualties.
Wallace said Russia had failed in most of its military objectives so far. He told British lawmakers that “we anticipate this next phase of the invasion will be an attempt by Russia to occupy further the Donbas in order to connect it via Mariupol” to Russian-controlled Crimea. He said international aid and weapons are crucial to help Ukraine withstand the anticipated onslaught.
Wallace said Britain had sent more than 5,000 antitank missiles, as well as air-defense systems and anti-air missiles, and would soon send “a small number” of Stormer armored vehicles equipped with missile launchers.
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STOCKHOLM — Two newspapers – one Swedish, the other one Finnish – are reporting that the governments of Sweden and Finland have agreed to submit NATO applications at the same time and that it will happen in the middle of next month.
The Finnish newspaper Iltalehti said that the Swedish government has expressed a wish to Finland that they apply together in the week ending May 22, and Swedish government sources confirmed the information to Sweden’s Expressen tabloid.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine has led to growing support in Sweden and Finland, a Russian neighbor, for joining NATO.
Though not members, both Nordic countries closely cooperate with NATO, allowing, among other things, the alliance’s troops to exercise on their soil. Helsinki and Stockholm have also substantially intensified their bilateral defense cooperation in the past years.
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WASHINGTON — The U.S. State Department says it has approved the sale of $165 million in legacy Warsaw Pact ammunition and other non-standard ammunition to Ukraine to help in its defense against Russia.
The Defense Security Cooperation Agency approved the potential sale and has provided the legally required notification to Congress. Lawmakers can block weapons sales but are unlikely to do so because of strong support for Ukraine following the Feb. 24 invasion.
“This proposed sale will support the foreign policy goals and national security objectives of the United States by improving the security of a partner country that is a force for political stability and economic progress in Europe,” the State Department said in announcing the potential sale Monday.
The sale came at the request of Ukraine’s government and includes rounds for mortars, automatic grenade launchers and howitzers.
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Russia is expelling 40 German diplomats in response to Germany expelling the same number of Russian diplomats earlier this month.
The Russian Foreign Ministry said Monday that it had summoned German ambassador Géza Andreas von Geyr for a “strong protest at the clearly unfriendly decision” to expel the Russian diplomatic staff.
The ministry said von Geyr was told that 40 members of staff at German diplomatic missions in Russia would be officially declared unwelcome in Russia.
Germany announced the expulsion of 40 Russian diplomats on Apr. 4 following mounting evidence of civilian killings and mass graves in Bucha, near the Ukrainian capital Kyiv.
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COPENHAGEN, Denmark — Environmental campaigners have used kayaks and a dinghy to stop a Russian oil tanker from unloading its cargo south of Norway’s capital, saying Norwegian companies “are financing Russia’s warfare”.
Greenpeace says its members chained themselves to the Hong Kong-registered Ust Luga, leased by Russian oil company Novatek, as it arrived at its destination, an Esso’s terminal near Toensberg.
The tanker with 95,000 tonnes of fuel had left St. Petersburg.
Esso spokeswoman Anne Fougner told Norwegian newspaper Dagbladet that the oil had been bought before Russia invaded Ukraine. She added that Esso Norway “does not have other contracts for the purchase of products from Russia.”
Several other activists were stopped by police before they could take part in the action, Norwegian news agency NTB reported.
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands — The International Criminal Court’s prosecution office is joining a joint investigation team set up by Ukraine, Lithuania and Poland to probe atrocities committed during the war in Ukraine.
The ICC’s Prosecutor Karim Khan signed an agreement Monday to participate in the multinational effort that aims to facilitate investigations and cooperation.
Eurojust, the European Union’s judicial cooperation agency, says the agreement sends “a clear message that all efforts will be undertaken to effectively gather evidence on core international crimes committed in Ukraine and bring those responsible to justice.”
Khan said last month he was opening an investigation in Ukraine and has sent investigators there and visited crime scenes himself.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian authorities say at least five people have been killed by Russian strikes on the central Vynnytsia region.
The Vynnytsia regional prosecutors said another 18 people were wounded in Monday’s Russian missile strikes on the towns of Zhmerynka and Koziatyn.
Vinnytsia regional Governor Serhiy Borzov said earlier that the Russian missiles targeted “critical infrastructure,” but didn’t elaborate.
The Vynnytsia region is fully controlled by Ukraine and is far behind the front lines.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine has said the United Nations should step in to oversee an evacuation route for civilians from the besieged steel mill in Mariupol which is Ukrainian troops’ last stronghold in the port city.
Deputy Prime Minister Iryna Vereshchuk said on the Telegram messaging app that a Russian announcement of a “humanitarian corridor” out of the Azovstal plant to operate later Monday was not agreed to by Ukraine. Vereshchuk added that Ukraine does not consider the route safe for that reason and said Russia had breached agreements on similar evacuation routes before.
Ukrainian officials have said that up to 1,000 civilians have sheltered at the sprawling steel plant.
U.N. Secretary General Antonio Guterres is scheduled to visit Russia and Ukraine this week. Vereshchuk called on Guterres to be the “initiator and guarantor” of a humanitarian route out of Azovstal and for U.N. and International Committee of the Red Cross personnel to accompany any evacuees.
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MOSCOW — Russia’s Energy Ministry says a massive fire at an oil depot in western Russia will not cause fuel shortages.
The ministry said in a statement that Monday’s fire inflicted damage to a depot containing diesel fuel in Bryansk, and authorities are dealing with the consequences of the blaze.
The ministry said fuel supplies to consumers haven’t been interrupted and noted that the region has enough diesel fuel for 15 days.
The Emergencies Ministry said earlier that a huge blaze erupted overnight at the depot owned by Transneft-Druzhba, a subsidiary of the Russian state-controlled company Transneft, which operates the western-bound Druzhba (Friendship) pipeline carrying crude to Europe. It wasn’t immediately clear what caused the blaze, and whether it could affect deliveries to Europe.
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MOSCOW — Russian President Vladimir Putin has accused the U.S. and its allies of trying to “split Russian society.”
Speaking Monday at a meeting with top officials at the Prosecutor General’s office, Putin said Russia has come under “unprecedented Western sanctions” amid its military action in Ukraine.
He charged that the U.S, and its allies have sought to “split the Russian society and to destroy Russia from within,” adding that their plans have failed.
Putin urged Russian prosecutors to act more quickly to block unsanctioned demonstrations organized from abroad. He also noted that they should focus on exposing “open provocations” against the Russian military allegedly involving international media and social platforms.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukraine’s President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has hailed talks with U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken and U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin as “encouraging” and “effective.”
Speaking in Monday’s video address, he said the U.S. is offering “powerful” support to his country. Zelenskyy added that they agreed “on further steps to strengthen the armed forces of Ukraine and meet all the priority needs of our army.” He noted that ramping up sanctions against Moscow also was on the meeting’s agenda.
Blinken and Austin said the United States had approved a $165 million sale of ammunition for Ukraine’s war effort, along with more than $300 million in foreign military financing.
Zelenskyy noted that Ukraine would expect the United States to lead other allies in offering a set of security guarantees in the future.
The Ukrainian president also denounced Russia for launching strikes on Orthodox Easter Sunday, describing them “deliberate destruction of life in Ukraine.”
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MOSCOW — The Russian military says it will open a humanitarian corridor for civilians to evacuate from the besieged steel plant in Mariupol.
The Russian Defense Ministry said a humanitarian corridor will open at 2 p.m (1100 GMT) Monday for all civilians to leave the Azovstal plant in Mariupol. It said Russian troops will cease fire to allow civilians to safely exit the plant.
The mammoth steel plant, which has a sprawling maze of underground channels. has remained the last bulwark of Ukrainian resistance in the strategic Sea of Azov port city.
Ukrainian officials have said that up to 1,000 civilians have sheltered there. They have repeatedly urged Russia to offer them a safe exit.
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MOSCOW — Russian authorities say a fire has engulfed an oil storage facility in western Russia.
The Emergencies Ministry said a huge blaze at the depot in the city of Bryansk erupted early Monday. Its cause wasn’t immediately clear.
The oil depot is owned by Transneft-Druzhba, a subsidiary of the Russian state-controlled company Transneft that operates the western-bound Druzhba (Friendship) pipeline carrying crude oil to Europe. It wasn’t clear if the depot was part of the pipeline infrastructure and whether the blaze could affect the deliveries.
Russian news reported that another oil storage facility in Bryansk also caught fire early Monday, and that the cause wasn’t immediately known.
Bryansk is located about 100 kilometers (60 miles) north of the border with Ukraine, where Moscow has waged a military campaign for two months. Last month, two Ukrainian helicopter gunships hit an oil reservoir in Russia’s Belgorod region that borders Ukraine, causing a fire.
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KYIV, Ukraine — Ukrainian officials say the Russian military has unleashed a series of strikes on the country’s railways.
Lviv region Governor Maksym Kozytskyy said a Russian missile hit a railway facility in Krasne, about 40 kilometers (25 miles) east of Lviv, early Monday, sparking a fire.
Oleksandr Kamyshin, the head of the state-run Ukrainian Railways, said a total of five rail facilities in central and western Ukraine have been hit by the Russian strikes. He said the attacks have delayed at least passenger 16 trains.
There was no immediate information about the damage from the strikes.
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NEAR THE POLISH-UKRAINIAN BORDER — U.S. Secretary of State Antony Blinken says Russia is failing in its war aims after invading Ukraine on Feb. 24.
Following meetings Sunday in Kyiv with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy, along with U.S. Defense Secretary Lloyd Austin, Blinken told reporters in Poland on Monday that, with Russia having pulled back its troops from around Kyiv and the north of Ukraine to focus on the eastern Donbas region, “When it comes to Russia’s war aims, Russia is failing, Ukraine is succeeding.”
In footage of the meeting later released by the Ukrainian presidency, Blinken praised the “extraordinary courage and leadership and success that you’ve had in pushing back this horrific Russian aggression.”
“We got used to seeing you on video around the world, but it’s great, it’s good to see you in person,” Blinken said with a smile.
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FORT WORTH (KDAF) — June 5 is National Veggie Burger Day and if you’re an avid vegetarian, vegan or you just want to try a vegetarian option, today’s the day to go get a veggie burger.
If we have convinced you to ‘treat yo self’ to a veggie burger, then here is a list of some of the best places to get one in Fort Worth, courtesy Foursquare:
- Dutch’s Hamburgers
- Pacific Table
- MOOYAH Burgers, Fries & Shakes
- Old Neighborhood Grill
- Rodeo Goat
- Fly Saucer Draught Emporium
- Tommy’s Hamburger Grill
- Blue Cherry
- Swiss Pastry Shop
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Apyx Medical Corporation ("Apyx") (NASDAQ: APYX) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between May 12, 2021 and March 11, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Apyx, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Apyx includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) a significant number of Apyx's Advanced Energy products were used for off-label indications; (2) such off-label uses led to an increase in the number of medical device reports filed by Apyx reporting serious adverse events; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to incur regulatory scrutiny; (4) as a result of the foregoing, the Company's financial results would be adversely impacted; 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.
DEADLINE: August 5, 2022
Aggrieved Apyx investors only have until August 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Denver Grand Opening to take place on Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m. MDT.
NEWARK, Calif., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lucid Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: LCID), setting new standards with the longest range, fastest charging electric car on the market, today announced the official opening of its first Studio location in Denver, CO at the Cherry Creek Shopping Center. This Studio opening marks 27 Studio and service center locations open in North America. The Lucid Studio in Cherry Creek will be open to the public starting on Saturday, June 18.
"The state of Colorado's ambitious plans to support the acceleration of widespread electrification closely align with our mission to inspire the adoption of electric vehicles," said Zak Edson, Lucid's Vice President of Sales and Service. "The new Lucid Studio in Cherry Creek will provide excellent exposure to the Lucid Air in an area quickly growing in electric vehicle sales."
Every Lucid Studio offers a digitally oriented luxury experience tailored to each customer's preferences, whether they visit in-person, make inquiries entirely online, or combine the two. Lucid Studios allow customers to experience the brand and obtain information about its products in locations that underscore the company's unique design aesthetic. Visitors who explore a Lucid Studio will get a vision of how the company draws inspiration from the beauty, innovation, and diversity of its home state of California. In addition, Lucid Studios augment the physical experience of seeing and touching a Lucid Air with an elevated digital experience. Using a 4K VR configurator, Lucid's Virtual Reality Experience combines the physical and virtual worlds to showcase seamless personalization of everything from interior finishes and materials to exterior color.
For those customers who aren't able to visit a Lucid Studio, there is Lucid Studio Live, a private virtual tour that lets customers browse and build their dream car with the guidance of a Lucid team member. Each one-to-one appointment allows plenty of time for questions and offers an incredible 360° look at Lucid Air. Customers can see everything from views inside the cabin, into the trunk and frunk, to outside and even above the vehicle—all set in their choice of iconic California backdrops. From there, customers can save a favorite design configuration to their Lucid account if they wish.
Additional locations will continue to open as Lucid expands its presence in North America and globally. Customers can visit during normal business hours or can book a personal appointment by contacting the Lucid team at lucidmotors.com/contact. They can always start exploring the Lucid Air through the "Design Yours" Configurator.
Lucid's mission is to inspire the adoption of sustainable energy by creating advanced technologies and the most captivating luxury electric vehicles centered around the human experience. The company's first car, Lucid Air, is a state-of-the-art luxury sedan with a California-inspired design that features luxurious full-size interior space in a mid-size exterior footprint. Underpinned by race-proven battery technology and proprietary powertrains developed entirely in-house, Lucid Air was named the 2022 MotorTrend Car of the Year®. The Lucid Air Grand Touring features an official EPA estimated 516 miles of range or 1,050 horsepower. Customer deliveries of Lucid Air, which is produced at Lucid's new factory in Casa Grande, Arizona, are underway.
This communication contains trademarks, service marks, trade names and copyrights of Lucid Group, Inc. and its subsidiaries and other companies, which are the property of their respective owners.
This communication includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target," "continue," "could," "may," "might," "possible," "potential," "predict" or other similar expressions that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding plans and expectations regarding the new Lucid Studio in Cherry Creek, expectations regarding studio experience, including in-person and virtual customer experiences, plans regarding future openings of new Studios and Service Centers, including planned locations, and the promise of Lucid's technology. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified in this communication, and on the current expectations of Lucid's management. These forward-looking statements are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from these forward-looking statements. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of Lucid. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including those factors discussed under the heading "Risk Factors" in Part II, Item 1A of Lucid's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022, as well as other documents Lucid has filed or will file with the Securities and Exchange Commission. If any of these risks materialize or Lucid's assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that Lucid presently does not know or that Lucid currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect Lucid's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this communication. Lucid anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause Lucid's assessments to change. However, while Lucid may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, Lucid specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing Lucid's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this communication. Accordingly, undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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Microsoft technology empowers scalability for consumer products leader
CINCINNATI and REDMOND, Wash., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Wednesday, The Procter & Gamble Company (NYSE: PG) (P&G) and Microsoft Corp. announced a new multiyear collaboration that will leverage the Microsoft Cloud to help create the future of digital manufacturing at P&G.
The two companies will co-innovate to accelerate and expand P&G's digital manufacturing platform and leverage the Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) to bring products to consumers faster, increase customer satisfaction and improve productivity to reduce costs.
"Together with Microsoft, P&G intends to make manufacturing smarter by enabling scalable predictive quality, predictive maintenance, controlled release, touchless operations and manufacturing sustainability optimization — which has not been done at this scale in the manufacturing space to date," said P&G CIO Vittorio Cretella. "At P&G, data and technology are at the heart of our business strategy and are helping create superior consumer experiences. This first-of-its-kind co-innovation agreement will digitize and integrate data to increase quality, efficiency and sustainable use of resources to help deliver those superior experiences."
With Microsoft Azure as the foundation, the new collaboration marks the first time that P&G can digitize and integrate data from more than 100 manufacturing sites around the world and enhance its AI, machine learning and edge computing services for real-time visibility. This will enable P&G employees to analyze production data and leverage artificial intelligence to immediately make decisions that drive improvement and exponential impact. Accessing this level of data, at scale, is rare within the consumer goods industry.
P&G selected Microsoft as its preferred cloud provider to build the future of digital manufacturing based on a four-year history of successfully working together on data and AI. The new collaborative effort will:
- Allow for better utilization of data, AI capabilities and digital twins technology.
- Optimize manufacturing environmental sustainability efforts.
- Increase workforce efficiency and productivity.
"We are excited to help P&G accelerate its digital manufacturing platform using Microsoft Azure, AI and IIoT to accommodate volatility in the consumer products industry with innovative, agile solutions that can easily scale based on market conditions," said Judson Althoff, Microsoft's chief commercial officer. "Our partnership will further P&G's growth and business transformation through digital technology that seamlessly connects people, assets, workflow and business processes that promote resiliency."
Empowering technicians and advancing operations with IIoT
P&G is already innovating and using Azure IoT Hub and IoT Edge to help manufacturing technicians analyze insights with greater speed and efficiency, creating improvements in the production of its baby care and paper products with pilot projects happening in Egypt, India, Japan and the United States.
Diapers and data: Quality control and process improvements
P&G is making advancements in its diaper manufacturing process to reduce manufacturing downtime, minimize scrap and lower maintenance expenses by automatically detecting and resolving the largest causes of line stops and rework using machine learning. The production of diapers involves assembling many layers of material at high speed with great precision to ensure optimal absorbency, superior leak protection and outstanding comfort. The new IIoT platform uses machine telemetry and high-speed analytics to continuously monitor production lines to provide early detection and prevention of potential issues in the material flow. This improves cycle time, reduces rework losses and ensures quality, while simultaneously improving operator productivity.
Pioneering paper towels
In a pilot with Microsoft, P&G can now better predict finished paper towel sheet lengths, improving the ability to deliver the right amount of product to the consumer. With the new IIoT platform, P&G can collect data from sensors on the manufacturing line and use technologies like advanced algorithms, machine learning and predictive analytics so it can improve manufacturing efficiencies.
Increasing sustainability and predicting equipment failure
To optimize manufacturing sustainability, P&G will use Microsoft's machine learning and data storage platforms to improve energy utilization across its paper machines in Family Care. With the efficiency and speed of cloud computing, P&G teams can analyze large volumes of holistic data sets and pinpoint energy efficiency and machine maintenance opportunities across the manufacturing process. The Azure platform will allow P&G to easily integrate event summary data — such as production runs, downtime, changeovers and more — along with historical data.
Co-innovation with a new Digital Enablement Office and incubator
To accelerate technology integration and support pilot programs, Microsoft and P&G have co-created a Digital Enablement Office (DEO) staffed by experts from both organizations. They will jointly deploy the Azure platform, and the DEO also intends to serve as an incubator to create high-priority business scenarios in the areas of product manufacturing and packaging processes that can be implemented across P&G.
About Procter & Gamble
P&G serves consumers around the world with one of the strongest portfolios of trusted, quality, leadership brands, including Always®, Ambi Pur®, Ariel®, Bounty®, Charmin®, Crest®, Dawn®, Downy®, Fairy®, Febreze®, Gain®, Gillette®, Head & Shoulders®, Lenor®, Olay®, Oral-B®, Pampers®, Pantene®, SK-II®, Tide®, Vicks®, and Whisper®. The P&G community includes operations in approximately 70 countries worldwide. Please visit http://www.pg.com for the latest news and information about P&G and its brands. For other P&G news, visit us at www.pg.com/new.
About Microsoft
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.
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MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arlington Asset Investment Corp. (NYSE: AAIC) (the "Company") announced today that the Company will release results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 after the market closes on Tuesday, August 9, 2022 and will hold a conference call for investors at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 to discuss the results.
Investors wishing to listen to the earnings call at 10:00 A.M. Eastern Time on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, may do so via the Internet at: http://www.arlingtonasset.com/index.php?s=19
Replays of the earnings call will be available for 60 days via webcast at the Internet address provided above, beginning two hours after the call ends.
The Company currently invests primarily in mortgage-related and other assets and has elected to be taxed as a REIT. The Company is headquartered in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area. For more information, please visit www.arlingtonasset.com.
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WASHINGTON, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Paralyzed Veterans of America National President Charles Brown issues statement today in reaction to the Department of Transportation's release of its "Airline Passengers with Disabilities Bill of Rights." The document outlines ten fundamental rights of air travelers with disabilities and the obligations of airlines (to include their employees and contractors) under the Air Carrier Access Act.
"PVA fiercely advocated for this Bill of Rights and played an instrumental role in not only the conceptual development of these protections but also in the crafting of the actual rights themselves. One such sticking point was the right of passengers with disabilities to be treated with dignity and respect – which PVA has firmly insisted on since its inception more than 75 years ago."
Brown continued, "While the Bill of Rights does not expand airlines' legal obligation or establish new requirements under the law, it DOES empower and educate passengers with disabilities of their rights and holds airlines more accountable for their actions. We see this Bill of Rights as a big step forward and a monumental victory towards legitimizing the challenges and potential dangers passengers with disabilities face when they travel by air. No longer do we have to sit on the sidelines hoping to be seen and heard; this document asserts our rights and gives us something to depend on."
On Oct. 5, 2018, then President Donald Trump enacted the Federal Aviation Administration Reauthorization Act of 2018, mandating the creation of a Bill of Rights for passengers with disabilities and an advisory committee to advise the Secretary of Transportation on the air travel needs of these passengers. PVA was selected to serve on this committee and in this role was able to advise the department on the development of the Bill of Rights. Among some of the protections outlined in the Bill of Rights include requirements by airlines to provide prompt, timely assistance from properly trained airline personnel and to better train personnel to be aware of the needs of passengers with disabilities.
"Safe air travel is a fundamental civil right," added Brown. "We applaud DOT for listening to us and giving us a seat at the table to talk about this important issue. It is encouraging to see the results of all the time, energy, and effort we devoted in making this Bill of Rights a living, breathing document. We look forward to continuing to work together with DOT and other stakeholders to one day make air travel completely accessible for everyone. We will not rest until that is our reality."
DOT's Bill of Rights comes on the heels of PVA's recent air travel campaign, which educates the public about the dangers of air travel for people with disabilities. As part of the campaign, PVA is encouraging everyone to join their fight to improve air travel by signing a PVAction Force petition.
About Paralyzed Veterans of America
Paralyzed Veterans of America is a 501(c)(3) non-profit and the only congressionally chartered veterans service organization dedicated solely for the benefit and representation of veterans with spinal cord injury or diseases. The organization ensures veterans receive the benefits earned through service to our nation; monitors their care in VA spinal cord injury units; and funds research and education in the search for a cure and improved care for individuals with paralysis.
As a life-long partner and advocate for veterans and all people with disabilities, PVA also develops training and career services, works to ensure accessibility in public buildings and spaces, and provides health and rehabilitation opportunities through sports and recreation. With more than 70 offices and 33 chapters, Paralyzed Veterans of America serves veterans, their families, and their caregivers in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico. Learn more at PVA.org.
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AUGUSTA, Ga. (AP) — The harsh cold and relentless wind. The lead late Saturday afternoon at the Masters. All the elements were there for Scottie Scheffler to start feeling the pressure of trying to win his first major at Augusta National.
Scheffler never looked worried until the final hole, and then only briefly.
His lead at four shots, his confidence level high, Scheffler’s wild drive to the left of the 18th fairway into the trees didn’t bother him nearly as much as the sight of the spotter poking around in the leaves in a desperate search for the golf ball.
“We saw the guy with the flag that always finds the balls kind of panicking,” Scheffler said. “I was like, ‘Oh, crap. Wonder what’s going on there?’ Fortunately, they found the ball. And then all I was trying to do was figure out how I was going to get it on the green.”
Like everything else this week, Scheffler figured it out.
He took a one-shot penalty, dropped it onto pine straw and then ripped a 3-iron from 240 yards that hit the green and rolled just over the back, leaving him two putts for a bogey that felt much better.
Scheffler had a 1-under 71 — one of only nine scores under par in the third round — that gave him a three-shot lead over Cameron Smith going into Sunday.
Scheffler spent all day fending off the cold wind by slipping on a vest over his layers of clothing after every shot on every hole. Maybe his next wardrobe change will be a green jacket.
Smith had the low round at 68, the only player to break 70, and gave himself another shot at winning the Masters in his first start since his victory in The Players Championship. He was a runner-up to Dustin Johnson at Augusta two years ago.
“ Should be a great fight tomorrow,” Scheffler said. “Obviously Cam is a tremendous player, and he’s got a fantastic short game, and he’s coming off a huge win at The Players. Both of us are in good form, so I’m definitely looking forward to the challenge of playing with him tomorrow.”
Sungjae Im (71), also a Masters runner-up in 2020, was the only other player within five shots.
Tiger Woods wanted to find a way to get into red numbers and wound up with his worst score ever at the Masters, a 78 that will be remembered for his first four-putt at Augusta National. He also had four three-putts and was 16 shots behind.
“You’d think I’d have figured it out somewhere along the line, but it just didn’t happen,” he said.
On such a cold day — the wind chill was in the upper 40s most of the day — perhaps this was a warmup for what Scheffler can expect on Sunday at Augusta National, typically the greatest theater of the majors, especially for those seeking their first major.
The last player who failed to hold a lead of three shots or more going into the final round was 21-year-old Rory McIlroy in 2011.
Scheffler looked as thought he might turn this into a runaway when he made his fourth birdie of the round on the par-5 eighth and expanded his lead to six shots.
But then a shot from the front bunker on the par-3 12th went over the green. He bounced back with a birdie only to come up well short of the monstrous mound guarding the back right pin on the 14th for bogey, and three-putting the par-5 15th for another bogey.
Even after his best shot of the round, a wedge from 160 yards that rode the right-to-left wind and settled 4 feet away for birdie on the 17th, he ran into trouble off the tee and managed to limit the damage.
“You hate bogeying the last hole, but the way I bogeyed it, it for sure felt like a par,” he said.
Scheffler was at 9-under 207.
Sunday will be the first time since a final pairing at a major featured players from the top 10 in the world since the 2015 PGA Championship with Jason Day and Jordan Spieth.
Scheffler and Smith might be the two hottest players in golf, too.
Scheffler has won three of his last five tournaments, all against some of the strongest fields of the year, a run that has elevated the 25-year-old from Dallas to No. 1 in the world.
Smith began the year by taking down the former No. 1 player, Jon Rahm, with a record score to par at Kapalua. His latest feat was to win the next best thing to a major, The Players Championship, last month.
“It just means I can get it done, I guess, when I’m up against the best guys in the world. It’s a good feeling to have. It’s earned. It’s not given to you,” Smith said. “So I’m going to have to go out there tomorrow and play really good golf again, probably similar to today. Hopefully, everything just falls into place.”
Woods finished as Scheffler was still comfortably ahead, and the five-time Masters champion feels as though he has seen this before. Players hit peak form all the time, and it’s especially sweet when that run is in the spring with the Masters on the calendar.
Woods won back-to-back ahead of his Masters victory in 2001. Jordan Spieth won and had a pair of runner-up finishes when he won his green jacket in 2015. Fred Couples won twice and was runner-up twice ahead of his 1992 victory at Augusta.
“We all wish we had that two, three-month window when we get hot, and hopefully majors fall somewhere along in that window. We take care of it in those windows,” Woods said. “Scottie seems to be in that window right now.”
Charl Schwartzel, who won the Masters in 2011, was trying to keep stride with Smith until he three-putted from about 8 feet for bogey on the 16th and dropped another shot on the 17th, slipping to a 73. He was at 2-under 214 along with Shane Lowry (73).
Justin Thomas (72) and Corey Conners (73) were the only other players under par.
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DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roadrunner, a nationwide less-than-truckload (LTL) carrier specializing in long-haul metro-to-metro shipping, has been recognized in Newsweek's inaugural list of America's Most Trustworthy Companies 2022.
"We have come a long way," said Roadrunner President Frank Hurst. "Trust is the pillar of any business, and we are proud that we are being recognized for the work we have done to rebuild it with our customers and business partners. These are the results a service-oriented culture produces."
Newsweek partnered with Statista to evaluate public companies with over $500 million in revenue through an extensive survey of approximately 50,000 residents and 110,000 evaluations. Four hundred companies were chosen on criteria including investor, customer and employee trust for a holistic approach.
"Our Roadrunner team has spent tremendous energy and effort for the past two years in building trust with our customers, our business partners and our employees," said Roadrunner Executive Chairman of the Board Chris Jamroz. "This starts with our culture of governance and internal controls. We prioritize safety and regulatory compliance, which is a core focus throughout our company. We are humbled to be recognized so quickly for these changes and we will continue to focus on delivering positive results."
About Roadrunner
Emerging as a service-first less-than-truckload (LTL) provider, Roadrunner transformed its operations through new leadership, a new network, and new technologies to provide its customers with exceptional LTL service. Specializing in long-haul, metro-to-metro shipping, Roadrunner has more direct routes between its 32 service centers than its traditional hub and spoke peers, allowing for better service and great value. (PINK: RRTS)
Please visit the following sites to learn more about Roadrunner and how you can join the freight revolution.
To learn more about shipping with Roadrunner: shiproadrunnerfreight.com
Explore careers in sales, operations, and technology at Roadrunner: shiproadrunnerfreight.com/careers/work-with-us
To drive for Roadrunner as an Independent Contractor (IC) including Lease-Purchase opportunities: https://run4roadrunner.com/
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Quantic Dream joins NetEase Games and will continue to bring high-quality AAA video game experiences to players worldwide.
HANGZHOU, China, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES, HKEX: 9999), one of China's leading internet and online game services providers, today announced that its games division, NetEase Games, has acquired Quantic Dream S.A., one of the premier independent video game developers in the world. Quantic Dream, led by David Cage and Guillaume de Fondaumière, will become NetEase Games' first studio in Europe, representing an important step in fulfilling NetEase's vision to support innovation and game development around the globe. Quantic Dream will continue to operate independently, focusing on creating and publishing its video games on all platforms, as well as supporting and publishing third-party developed titles, while at the same time leveraging NetEase's significant game development capabilities.
Quantic Dream is a multi-award-winning studio that was established 25 years ago in Paris, France. It is the creator of iconic games such as Heavy Rain™, Beyond: Two Souls™ and Detroit: Become Human™. The studio announced at The Game Awards 2021 that it is working in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games on the new action-adventure game, Star Wars Eclipse™.
"We are thrilled to embark on an exciting new stage of growth with Quantic Dream, bound by our shared vision, mutual trust and respect," said William Ding, CEO and Director of NetEase, Inc. "NetEase will continue to fulfil our promise to support Quantic Dream to realise its full potential. By combining the wild creativity and exceptional narrative focus of Quantic Dream with NetEase's powerful facilities, resources and execution capabilities, we believe there are infinite possibilities that could re-define the interactive entertainment experience we provide for players worldwide."
"Today marks an important milestone for our studio after a quarter century of complete independence," said Quantic Dream's founder, CEO and writer-director David Cage. "NetEase Games values our creative freedom and the drive and passion of our uniquely diverse team. We will now be able to accelerate the vision we share as a group, of creating landmark titles that touch people on an emotional level. We have highly differentiated games in the making and I truly believe that the best is yet to come from Quantic Dream. I am particularly proud that our employees, who were offered a significant share of our capital over the past years, will fully benefit from this acquisition. It is a testimony to our continued commitment to reward all those who have made Quantic Dream the successful studio it is today."
"NetEase Games first invested in Quantic Dream three years ago," said Guillaume de Fondaumière, Co-CEO and Head of Publishing for Quantic Dream. "Over this period, we had the opportunity to work closely together and saw first-hand how like-minded and complementary we are. NetEase Games' acquisition comes as a natural evolution in this process and creates a unique opportunity to boost Quantic Dream's growth by giving our production and publishing teams all the necessary means to excel."
Quantic Dream is a market leader in creating games with a strong narrative focus and nonlinear stories that reward players' choices. The studio, which develops its own proprietary technologies, is also known for its pioneering use of motion capture to bring actors' performances to life in ways never seen before in video games. NetEase originally acquired a minority stake in Quantic Dream S.A. in 2019.
About NetEase, Inc.
As a leading internet technology company based in China, NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX:9999, "NetEase") provides premium online services centered around content creation. With extensive offerings across its expanding gaming ecosystem, the Company develops and operates some of China's most popular and longest running mobile and PC games. Powered by industry-leading in-house R&D capabilities in China and globally, NetEase creates superior gaming experiences, inspires players, and passionately delivers value for its thriving community worldwide. By infusing play with culture and education with technology, NetEase transforms gaming into a meaningful vehicle to build a more entertaining and enlightened world.
Beyond games, NetEase service offerings include its majority-controlled subsidiaries Youdao (NYSE: DAO), China's leading technology-focused intelligent learning company, and Cloud Music (HKEX: 9899), China's leading online music content community, as well as Yanxuan, NetEase's private label consumer lifestyle brand.
NetEase's ESG initiatives are among the best in the global media and entertainment industry, earning it a distinction as one of the S&P Global Industry Movers and an "A" rating from MSCI. For more information, please visit: http://ir.netease.com/.
About NetEase Games
NetEase Games is the online games division of NetEase, Inc. (NASDAQ: NTES and HKEX: 9999), developing and operating some of the most popular mobile and PC games in markets including China and Japan. As one of the world's largest incubators of quality online game content, NetEase Games is dedicated to supporting the growth of innovative studios around the globe and growing an international presence along the way. To complement its self-developed games and world-class R&D capabilities, NetEase Games also partners with other industry leaders including Blizzard Entertainment, Mojang AB (a Microsoft subsidiary) and other global game developers to operate some of the most popular international online games in China. For more information, please visit neteasegames.com.
ABOUT QUANTIC DREAM
Quantic Dream is a Paris and Montreal-based video game studio created in 1997 by David Cage. The unique narrative experiences offered by Heavy Rain™, Beyond: Two Souls™, Detroit: Become Human™, have reached millions of players around the world and won more than 250 international awards. Quantic Dream is currently working on three new in-house projects, including Star Wars Eclipse™, developed in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games.
As an independent publisher since 2019, Quantic Dream also supports original creators with unique visions, which are brought to life with the help of Quantic Dream's expertise, means of production, funding, and access to the international market and players.
Quantic Dream unveiled Star Wars Eclipse™ in collaboration with Lucasfilm Games during The Game Awards™ 2021, a new action-adventure, multiple-character branching narrative AAA game set in the High Republic era of the iconic Star Wars™ galaxy, now early in development.
Heavy Rain™, Beyond: Two Souls™ and Detroit: Become Human™ ©Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe. Developed by Quantic Dream. Heavy Rain™ is a trademark of Quantic Dream. Beyond: Two Souls™ and Detroit: Become Human™ are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sony Interactive Entertainment Europe and are used under license. Quantic Dream and the Quantic Dream logo are trademarks of Quantic Dream. All other trademarks are the property of their respective owners. All rights reserved.
Lucasfilm, the Lucasfilm logo, STAR WARS and related properties are trademarks and/or copyrights, in the United States and other countries, of Lucasfilm Ltd. and/or its affiliates. © & ™ 2021 Lucasfilm Ltd. All rights reserved.
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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements are made under the "safe harbor" provisions of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "aim," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "may," "estimates," "potential," "continue," "ongoing," "goal," "targets," "guidance," "commits" and similar statements. Among other things, statements that are not historical facts, including statements about business plans and projections and statements about the launch of new games and their popularity among players in different markets, are or contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statement. All information contained in this announcement is as of the date of this announcement and are based on assumptions believed to be reasonable as of this date. You should not rely upon these forward-looking statements as predictions of future events. The parties do not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement, except as required under applicable law.
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NetEase, Inc.
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Media Enquiries:
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Li Ruohan
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NetEase Games
Zhou Zhaoxi
Tel:(+86) 20-85105163 ext.57169
neteasegamespr@global.netease.com
Quantic Dream
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The Seattle chapter of the National Audubon Society plans to remove "Audubon" from its name to address the racist and white supremacist actions and views of John James Audubon, the ornithologist the organization is named after.
Glenn Nelson, the Seattle chapter's community director, told CNN on Wednesday that part of why the local organization took action toward the name change is because the larger national organization has not explicitly acknowledged whether it plans to change its name.
"If you agree that the 'Audubon' name is harmful to people, then every second that you bear it is harming people, and we want to stop that in a way that we can control," Nelson said.
The National Audubon Society is the country's leading bird conservation organization.
Audubon's racism is well-documented and acknowledged, even by the National Audubon Society itself. He was a slave owner who opposed abolition and appropriated Black and Indigenous knowledge about bird species.
Last summer, the Seattle Audubon Society sent a letter to the National Audubon Society "to initiate...an inclusive and transparent process toward removing John James Audubon from our shared organizational namesake."
Claire Catania, the Seattle chapter's executive director, in a statement said the legacy of who Audubon really was, not an idealized version and conflicts with the organization's goals.
"Our members, volunteers, and staff are focused on a future where the perspectives and contributions of all people are valued -- especially those who have been systemically excluded," Catania said in the statement.
Within the broader bird conservation and ornithology community, there have also been efforts to rename birds named after historical figures with racist legacies. Last year, the Audubon Naturalist Society, a Washington, D.C. area-based environmental non-profit, said it would remove "Audubon" from its name with the intent of announcing a new name this October in an effort to "do better to address equity and racial justice."
Nelson said the Seattle chapter plans to hold a series of inclusive discussions with internal and external stakeholders about the group's name and mission with the hope of settling on a new name by the end of the year.
The name change is only a first step toward real organizational change and the group intends to focus more on environmental justice and urban conservation efforts, Nelson added. He said the name change is also important to welcome more communities of color into conservation spaces given that marginalized groups have historically been excluded from birdwatching and outdoor communities that are predominantly White, older and have a history of being elitist.
"We're blocking BIPOC communities from being involved in the conservation movement and BIPOC communities are the ones who experience the impact of environmental calamities first, and disproportionately," Nelson said. "We're essentially excluding them from their own rescue in a way."
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OTTAWA, Ontario (AP) — Paula Reto won the Canadian Pacific Women’s Open on Sunday for her first LPGA Tour victory, closing with a 4-under 67 for a one-stroke victory over Nelly Korda and Hye-Jin Choi.
“I’m really, really excited and just proud of myself for being able to stick through the shots and the routines,” Reto said. “Sometimes, I find that’s really hard to do, especially if you know you have only a few holes left.”
Reto finished at 19-under 265 at Ottawa Hunt and Golf Club. The 32-year-old South African opened with a course-record 62.
She’s the fourth South African winner on the LPGA Tour, following Sally Little, Lee-Anne Pace and Ashleigh Buhai — the British Women’s Open champion this year.
“I was trying not to watch the leaderboard,” said Reto, who played in the final group with Choi and Narin An. “I sort of knew where the girls in my group were, so I was just trying to make sure I stayed with them or maybe one or two ahead. That was the only thing I could control. You can’t do too much.”
Korda missed a chance to reclaim the No. 1 ranking, also shooting a 67.
“I think I had a decent shot at it,” Korda said. “I played good golf, and honestly, I’m just grateful that I am playing golf and I’m out here, and I’m enjoying every second of it.”
Choi, tied for the third-round lead with fellow South Korean rookie An, had a 69.
Three-time champion Lydia Ko had a 63 to finish fourth at 17 under.
An shot a 72 to tie for sixth at 15 under.
Alena Sharp was the top Canadian, shooting a 67 to tie for 17th at 10 under. Canadian star Brooke Henderson tied for 49th at 5 under after a 69 in front of a large gallery.
“It was amazing,” Henderson said about the fans . “I didn’t necessarily expect that because I was thinking, you know, they should go and see some really good golf happening. It’s amazing that they were out there the whole time, just so many people. I felt the love all week.”
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Biden invokes Defense Production Act to address infant formula shortage, among other actions
By Maegan Vazquez, CNN
President Joe Biden announced on Wednesday that his administration would be taking new actions to attempt to alleviate ongoing infant formula shortages in the United States, including invoking the Defense Production Act.
The President is invoking the act — which allows the government more control over industrial production during emergencies — to direct suppliers of formula ingredients to prioritize delivery to the manufacturers of formula.
Biden also announced the creation of Operation Fly Formula, which directs the Department of Health and Human Services and the Department of Agriculture to utilize the Defense Department’s commercial planes to import formula from abroad.
In a White House video announcing the actions, Biden said he has directed his team “to do everything possible to ensure there’s enough safe baby formula and that it’s quickly reaching families that need it the most. This is one of my top priorities.”
The Defense Department will use contracts with commercial cargo airlines, according to the White House, to transport foreign baby formula products that have met US Food and Drug Administration standards to the US.
“Bypassing regular air freighting routes,” the White House underscored, “will speed up the importation and distribution of formula and serve as an immediate support as manufacturers continue to ramp up production.”
Biden also wrote in a letter to Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and HHS Secretary Xavier Becerra on Wednesday that he was requesting they both “work expeditiously to identify any and all avenues to speed the importation of safe infant formula into the United States and onto store shelves.”
“I further request that over the next week you work with the Department of Defense to utilize contracted aircraft to accelerate the arrival of infant formula into the United States that meets our Government’s health and safety standards. This will ensure that we are using every available tool to get American families swift access to the infant formula they need,” he continued.
The Biden administration has faced growing questions and criticism for a national formula shortage that has anxious and angry parents hopping from store to store in search of baby food.
Wednesday’s announcement follows other steps the administration has taken over the last week to address concerns about a months-long formula shortage, which has worsened as a result of supply chain issues and the extended closure of a major formula plant in Michigan.
The FDA has reached an agreement with Abbott Nutrition to reopen that plant. The agreement lays out steps the manufacturer must take to restart production at its manufacturing plant in Sturgis, Michigan. Once Abbott has completed the to-do list to the FDA’s satisfaction, the company says it would take two weeks to resume production of baby formula at the facility.
A White House official also told CNN earlier Wednesday that the Biden administration is working directly with infant formula manufacturer Reckitt and retailers, including Target, to provide logistical support as it works to help alleviate a nationwide formula shortage.
Reckitt, which manufactures Enfamil brand formula, has been working to boosts its domestic production — efforts that have been aided by the White House since Biden spoke with the leaders of Reckitt and Gerber, and retailers Target and Walmart, last week. Officials have been in “close communication” with the four major US manufacturers of infant formula — Reckitt, Abbott, Nestle/Gerber and Perrigo — as well as major retailers this week following the conversations with Biden.
The administration also established a website, HHS.gov/formula, to provide resources to families in need. But when a CNN reporter tested out some of those options, the exercise resulted in apologetic customer service representatives, one hold time that lasted well over an hour and serious challenges in finding baby formula through some of the main suggestions listed on the new HHS website.
Last week, the administration also announced limited efforts to import more formula from overseas, urge states to allow government nutritional assistance recipients more flexibility in the varieties of infant formula they can buy and crack down on price gouging by manufacturers.
Wednesday’s announcement comes a day before FDA Commissioner Dr. Robert Califf is scheduled to appear before Congress, where he will testify before the House Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittee on the FDA’s 2023 budget as well as oversight of infant formula.
This story has been updated with additional reporting.
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NEW YORK, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1 million doctors are allowed to perform injectables and fillers in the United States, but only 3% are qualified to be an ExpertInjector. Unfortunately, many people don't realize that virtually any physician can purchase and administer injectables, whether they're properly trained or not.
According to The Aesthetic Society's recent statistics, more than 5 million facial injections were performed in the last year. In today's booming, aesthetic-focused climate it's as critical as ever for consumers to have access to the proper tools to vet their injectors and confirm their qualifications and training long before a syringe ever enters the picture.
Social media influence and confusion surrounding which injector qualifications matter most is why The Aesthetic Society, together with its media partner NewBeauty, has relaunched an exciting platform dedicated to educating consumers on the do's and don'ts of cosmetic procedures. ExpertInjector.org serves as the ultimate "Know Before You Go" guide for patients considering injectables and encourages them seek board-certified physicians from the Core Four specialties—plastic surgeons, facial plastic surgeons, oculoplastic surgeons or dermatologists—as they have received the proper training and are most qualified to perform injectable procedures.
Whether it be for a wrinkle relaxing forehead treatment, lip enhancing injections, or volume-boosting filler, the best option is a skilled physician familiar with facial anatomy and trained in the art of facial rejuvenation and reshaping. Those who qualify as expert injectors only administer products that are FDA-approved for aesthetic use to ensure the safest outcomes.
The ExpertInjector platform also informs users of common red flags to look out for when choosing a qualified injector. Ignoring these warning signs can drastically increase their chances of experiencing mediocre or even devastating results. Some common signs to look out for include: the injector not showing the injectable product packaging that contains the actual product; a lack of options to choose from; no informed-consent process; a lack of pre-procedure education relating to side effects, adverse reactions or possible complications; no post-treatment instructions given; and many more problematic indications.
For more information or to find a doctor in your area who meets the proper criteria for an expert injector, visit ExpertInjector.org.
The mission of the ExpertInjector program is to promote the importance of finding a properly trained board-certified doctor who practices in scope and continues to follow strict injector guidelines. This vital program strives to illuminate the dangers present in the injectable market and to educate and empower consumers to take care of their bodies with the best products, services and care available.
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Advancing the speed and accuracy of aerial methane sensing
HOUSTON , June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Flogistix, LP and Commaris today announce that the companies are exploring combining their strengths and jointly addressing various energy market needs in aerial data acquisition and delivery.
The Commaris SEEKER is an innovative, electric, fixed-wing/VTOL hybrid aircraft designed explicitly for autonomous commercial aerial applications. The SEEKER has a long-endurance capability with more than three hours of flight time without a battery change, saving time and reducing costs while supporting multiple payload configurations at a top speed of up to 75 mph. The UAV employs an advanced, fully composite airframe with a wingspan of 15 feet and a payload lifting capability of up to 10 pounds. Its modular design is easy to assemble and disassemble in the field in under three minutes.
Well known in the area of production optimization and methane capture, Flogisitx's latest offering is our AirMethane program which is designed to identify fugitive methane leaks via a drone equipped with the most technologically advanced detection systems. Utilizing OGI camera, sniffer, and laser detection capabilities, our drones are able to pinpoint leaks with precise accuracy allowing for immediate resolution. All inspection reports and videos are available online via Flux, our performance dashboard, allowing for timely regulatory reporting and compliance auditing.
"Utilizing our methane detection methods is not new to the industry," said Mims Talton, CEO of Flogistix. "However, mounting these detection devices on a drone lifts our service to the next level. Our leak detection solutions are the most accurate and efficient methods to inspect well pads, pipeline right of ways, compressor stations, and other oil and gas locations. Not only can this method save time, but it is also the safest and most accurate aerial detection available."
"We are very excited to explore energy sector solutions in collaboration with Flogistix," said Kevin Colburn, President of Commaris. "Our UAV is designed to perform a wide variety of commercial inspection operations. Combining it with sensors we are integrating into the platform plus Flogistix's sector experience, operational acumen, and proven data delivery capabilities, will position both companies to jointly provide value in the rapidly growing field of aerial data collection and delivery."
Commaris has the SEEKER on display at the Energy & Drone Robotics Summit through June 22 at The Woodlands Waterway Marriott in Houston, TX. Representatives are available for questions at booth #401.
A leader in production optimization and atmospheric solutions, Flogistix specializes in well-head compression, vapor recovery applications, and methane detection. Headquartered in Oklahoma City, Flogistix operates in nearly every major U.S. shale play and basin and provides service through 14 regional field offices and warehouses located in 7 states. For more information, please visit www.flogistix.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 large 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 is a member of the Geely Technology Group. For more information on Commaris, please visit www.Commaris.com.
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Cenero's best-in-class AV collaboration offerings bolster Ricoh's outsourced digital workplace services capabilities to improve digital dexterity and business agility for customers across the globe
EXTON, Pa., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh USA, Inc. today announced the acquisition of Cenero, LLC, a service-focused audio visual technology, unified communications, and IT solutions provider.
Headquartered in Malvern, Pa., Cenero offers a range of flexible solutions that improve communication, drive productivity, and empower collaboration. Their suite of solutions includes systems design and delivery, as well as managed services that complement Ricoh's portfolio of remote and hybrid business services.
"This strategic investment in Cenero will create new value for our customers, expanding our global integrated digital services portfolio with hybrid workplace solutions that enable secure, effective, and collaborative meeting experiences for on-premises and remote employees alike," said Carsten Bruhn, President and CEO, Ricoh North America. "Cenero has redefined the unified communications experience, and their industry-leading audio visual services will contribute to Ricoh's on-going quest to solve the next great challenge for business leaders: delivering valuable results from high-performing hybrid teams who work in fluid workspaces."
"Our suite of unified communications and Constant Connect managed services fits in perfectly with Ricoh's portfolio of digital workplace solutions," said Chris Henry, CEO, Cenero. "We have the opportunity to reimagine workspaces with consideration to wellbeing, productivity, and performance and bring forward integrated offerings aligned to the needs of our customers spanning industries not limited to key focus areas in healthcare, financial services, and insurance. We are looking forward to combining forces to bring businesses the strategic collaboration solutions they need in today's ever-changing environments."
Bruhn continued, "Hybrid work is the new standard for global enterprises. We recognize organizations need flexible options and effective technology to build an engaging digital workplace that fosters business agility and innovation aligned with their business strategies. Together with Cenero, we remain focused on meeting customers' needs easily and securely while also maintaining flexibility to ensure we meet new, changing requirements driven by the market."
This acquisition will help Ricoh support its customers with their growing number of offices, meeting rooms, and learning spaces that are quickly being modified to support hybrid working and learning models. According to recent reports, the number of video conferencing devices, including room-based endpoints, USB room devices, and personal video communication devices, will grow 500% by 2025.
Cenero will operate as Cenero, a Ricoh Company, with the current management team and employees reporting to Ricoh North America.
| About Ricoh |
Ricoh is empowering digital workplaces using innovative technologies and services, thus enabling individuals to work smarter.
With cultivated knowledge and organizational capabilities nurtured over its 85-years history, Ricoh is a leading provider of document management solutions, IT services, communications services, commercial and industrial printing, digital cameras, and industrial systems.
Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh Group has major operations throughout the world and its products and services now reach customers in approximately 200 countries and regions. In the financial year ended March 2021, Ricoh Group had worldwide sales of 1,682 billion yen (approx. 15.1 billion USD).
For further information, please visit www.ricoh.com.
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CHICAGO, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University (North Park) is now offering a Bachelor of Arts in Supply Chain Management (SCM) with a curriculum focused on solving real operational and logistics challenges impacting the global supply chain. With rapid shifts in consumer demand leading to panic buying and shortages, a SCM degree prepares graduates to pursue much needed positions as supply chain managers, professionals, and logisticians.
The Bureau of Labor Statistics predicts employment of Supply Chain logisticians to grow 30% between 2020 to 2030 and operations research analysts as much as 27%. Students learn value-driven supply chain management and analytical methods ready to apply to real operational challenges facing our world today; current and transfer students benefit from a seamless pathway towards earning their BA in SCM alongside an integrated skills-based approach.
Growing industries like pharmaceutical and healthcare are investing in achieving new heights of efficiency and productivity -- and North Park is preparing students with these in-demand skills and competencies. "At North Park, our students will receive not only a high-quality education, but also graduate with the very applicable skills directly reflecting the industry and current job market demands; the hope is to put into practice what they learned in the classroom today at their job tomorrow," said Dr. Trevor James, North Park School of Professional Studies Associate Dean and Director of Business programs.
The SCM curriculum merges project management, finance, technology, and logistics, guiding students through simulated applications and exploring business cases focusing on ethics, marketing, leadership, and strategy. New students and transfer students from associate degree institutions like College of Lake County and other community colleges can take advantage of fully online classes to accommodate busy schedules.
Graduates will be ready to launch their careers, acquiring SCM foundational knowledge in:
- Components, terminology, techniques, global challenges
- Competitiveness, ethics, sustainability
- Purchasing, operations, logistics, materials management
- Technology
- Quality control, product development, procurement
- Strategic and tactical global issues
North Park accepts up to 90 semester hours from two-year and four-year institutions in addition to requiring 12 hours of transferable college-level coursework with a 2.00/4.00 cumulative GPA. The application is free and admissions counselors are available to guide applicants through the process.
ABOUT NORTH PARK UNIVERSITY
North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of HUMBL, LLC (OTC: HMBL) and/or the Company's unregistered digital asset (sold as BLOCKS Exchange Traded Index ("ETXs") on various cryptocurrency exchanges) between November 1, 2020 and May 19, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important July 19, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Humbl securities and/or the Company's ETXs during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Humbl class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6398 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 19, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants violated provisions of the Exchange Act by making false and misleading statements concerning the Company's growth prospects, technological advancements, international partnerships, and financial benefits for Humbl common stock and digital asset investors, as well as using selectively timed announcements to keep Humbl stock price high so that Company insiders could sell off their holdings into artificially created volume. The complaint also alleges that defendants violated provisions of the Securities Act by selling its unregistered securities (BLOCK ETX digital assets) to investors.
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Members Bring Deep, Global Healthcare Experience and Access
ROCKVILLE, Md., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inteleos, a non-profit global healthcare certification organization, today announced the launch of the Inteleos Foundation with the mission of improving patient safety around the world. The Inteleos Foundation was established to assure patients have access to quality healthcare from providers with validated knowledge, skills, abilities, and certifications wherever they live. Among the initiatives being pursued by the Inteleos Foundation are global healthcare improvements, scholarships to increase access to healthcare education and training, expanding access to critical care for underserved populations, and workplace safety for healthcare professionals.
"With the Inteleos Foundation, we are looking to accelerate the mission-driven work of making ultrasound certification a global focus, especially as the technology becomes more portable, affordable, convenient, accurate, and ubiquitous across many clinical practices," said Dr. Thomas Shipp, chairman, Board of Directors, Inteleos Foundation. "We want to encourage other groups with similar missions, goals and dreams to join us in cultivating a healthier and happier world."
The Inteleos Foundation is supporting the Ultrasound Proficiency Grand Challenge (UPGC), aimed at giving midwives in resource-limited areas access to education, training, and certification in the proficient use of ultrasound. The UPGC's stated goal is to have every user of medical ultrasound around the world be proficient and certified, ensuring patient safety and increasing equity in healthcare by 2030. The program supports the United Nations Sustainable Development Goal #3: To ensure healthy lives and promote well-being for all at all ages.
The Inteleos Foundation is a 501(C)(3) organization. Members include:
- Thomas Shipp, Chair
- Christine McEntee, Vice Chair
- JoAnn Grainger, Treasurer
- Mary Jo Assi, Director
- Rose Matricciani, Director
- Clarke Porter, Director
- Paul Wagner, Director
- Dale Cyr BA, CAE, Executive Director (and Inteleos CEO)
Providing increased access to education and training is a critical component of increasing equity in healthcare and enhancing patient safety. The Inteleos Foundation has recently provided scholarships to point-of-care ultrasound (POCUS) practitioners from Botswana and Palestine-Gaza to Malawi, Myanmar, and Nigeria to attend the POCUS World Global virtual conference and bring the knowledge learned back to their communities.
About Inteleos
Inteleos™ is a non-profit certification organization that delivers rigorous assessments and cultivates a global community of professionals dedicated to the highest standards in healthcare and patient safety. Inteleos is the overarching governance and management organization for the American Registry for Diagnostic Medical Sonography® (ARDMS®) the Alliance for Physician Certification & Advancement™ (APCA™) and the Point-of-Care Ultrasound Certification Academy™ which together represents over 117,000 certified medical professionals throughout the world. The Inteleos Foundation represents the philanthropic efforts for the organization.
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It's a testament to Magic Johnson, the man, that basketball only accounts for about half of "They Call Me Magic," a four-part Apple TV+ docuseries devoted to his life, including the rich chapters that followed his NBA stardom. Think of it as a more satisfying companion to HBO's "Winning Time," or more focused alternative to ESPN's comprehensive Bulls chronicle "The Last Dance."
For basketball fans, those first two parts are certainly a heady dive into Earvin Johnson Jr.'s dazzling talent and incandescent personality, which earned him his nickname at an early age, with journalist Michael Wilbon drawing a distinction between Earvin, the guy, and Magic, "a character that played basketball."
Johnson's high-school heroics, national championship at Michigan State and NBA title as a rookie are all well documented, which might explain why director Rick Famuyiwa gives them their due but doesn't necessarily dwell on them. In his extensive interviews, Johnson admits to having been angry when Larry Bird won rookie of the year, while fellow Lakers recall their skepticism over Johnson's closeness to Lakers owner Jerry Buss.
"We were all wondering if Earvin was a player or management," teammate Kareem Abdul-Jabbar notes, after marveling that Johnson's no-look passes "made it seem like he was clairvoyant."
As the documentary notes, Johnson's golden aura was tested at times, from his failures against the Boston Celtics earning him the unwanted nickname "Tragic" to boos raining down on him after he was stamped with having triggered the firing of then-Lakers coach Paul Westhead.
Still, the real heart of "They Call Me Magic" comes in the third and fourth hours, the first extensively documenting Johnson's HIV diagnosis, catapulting viewers back not only to how devastating that moment felt but Johnson's role in shifting the way that AIDS was perceived.
"We all thought it was a death sentence," coach Pat Riley says, while James Worthy remembers as he and his Laker teammates heard the news, "We just sat there, numb."
The final portion covers Johnson's success as a businessman, championing development and investment in Black neighborhoods; and his life as a husband and father, as well as other detours, like his ill-advised latenight hosting stint "The Magic Hour," which Jimmy Kimmel calls "one of the worst television shows in history."
"They Call Me Magic" never ventures too far from basketball, including Johnson's experience with "The Dream Team" during the Olympics and his occasional comeback attempts, but it makes clear that the game that made him famous doesn't entirely define him.
The docuseries also feels like a tonic, frankly, compared to the cheeky, cynical tone of "Winning Time," and a fitting extension of other documentaries devoted to those glory years for the NBA, such as "Celtics/Lakers: Best of Enemies," which more extensively detailed the extent to which that rivalry, and Johnson and Larry Bird in particular, were pivotal in reviving the league's fortunes.
As for the inevitable questions about the pantheon of NBA greats, Riley admits to a certain bias in pronouncing Johnson the best ever, while Bird says simply, "It doesn't matter who's better, we'll be linked together for the rest of our lives."
Abdul-Jabbar and former Laker star-coach-general manager Jerry West recently expressed their displeasure with "Winning Time," and Johnson made clear he wasn't thrilled about it either. This Apple production provides a Magic-approved view of the world, with an upcoming docuseries about the Lakers -- the L.A. franchise's version of "The Last Dance" -- coming from Hulu.
Even those who are familiar with Johnson's career will likely find new wrinkles and anecdotes here thanks to the broad reach of the interviews. And besides, what basketball fan couldn't use an assist when it comes to putting more Magic in their lives?
"They Call Me Magic" premieres April 22 on Apple TV+. (Disclosure: My wife works for a unit of Apple.)
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9 wounded in shooting outside Cincinnati bar, police say
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) - Police in Cincinnati are investigating a shooting that left nine people injured Sunday morning.
The shooting happened around 2:00 am outside of Mr. Pitiful’s bar at 13th and Main Streets, WXIX reported.
Lt. Col. Mike John says the victims were taken to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center and none were in critical condition.
He says an officer fired one shot at the suspect as that person fled the scene, but it’s unknown whether the shooter was wounded.
John says there was a large police presence in the area due to the crowds that have been on Main Street for the last month or so.
Witnesses and anyone with video of the shooting are asked to contact authorities.
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Company Engages Top-Tier Contract Research Organization
SAN DIEGO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regen BioPharma, Inc. (OTC PINK: RGBP) and (OTC PINK: RGBPP) announced today initiation of a series of phased experiments to begin the process of moving its CAR-T cell de-differentiation approach through pre-clinical validation. CAR-T cells are T cells (the lymphoid cells of the body that kill tumors) isolated from a cancer patient that have been modified by expressing a chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) which is specific for the patient's tumor.
While CAR-T cells are effective at treating certain lymphomas and leukemias, solid tumors such as liver, breast and colon remain resistant to CAR-T therapies for several reasons. One reason is "T cell exhaustion", a term that means the T cells that are initially recruited to the tumor to kill it end up losing their effectiveness. The company believes that NR2F6, a checkpoint that puts the brakes on T cell activity, is a key player in the T Cell exhaustion phenomenon. Inhibiting NR2F6 is expected to prevent these T cells from becoming dysfunctional.
The Company has engaged the contract research organization, ProMab Biotechnologies, Inc. of Richmond, California, to embark on a series of experiments using the Company's proprietary shRNA NR2F6-inhibiting technology to validate this approach.
"We are extremely excited to be using our cutting-edge genetic approach to create long-lasting CAR-T cells," says David Koos, Chairman and CEO of the Company. "By partnering with a well-qualified organization such as ProMab Biotechnologies, Inc., we expect to quickly move this program forward to the clinic."
About Regen BioPharma Inc.:
Regen BioPharma, Inc. is a publicly traded biotechnology company (PINK: RGBP) and (PINK: RGBPP). The Company is focused on the immunology and immunotherapy space. The Company is focused on rapidly advancing novel technologies through pre-clinical and Phase I/ II clinical trials. Currently, the Company is focused on mRNA and small molecule therapies for treating cancer and autoimmune disorders. Additional information on Regen BioPharma is available at http://www.regenbiopharmainc.com.
Disclaimer: This news announcement may contain forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are inherently subject to risks and uncertainties, some of which cannot be predicted or quantified. Future events and actual results could differ materially from those set forth in, contemplated by, or underlying the forward-looking statements. The risks and uncertainties to which forward looking statements are subject include, but are not limited to, the effect of government regulation, competition and other material risks.
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MELBOURNE, Fla., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 14th and 15th, 2022, Eve Holding, Inc. ("Eve" or "the Company") (NYSE: EVEX; EVEXW) brought together representatives from its customers and partners to debate important aspects of the Urban Air Mobility ("UAM") environment, including operations, services and support, aircraft performance, Urban Air Traffic Management ("UATM"), cabin design and passenger journey.
The event took place in Lisbon, Portugal, where more than 20 participants from over 10 countries gathered to help shape our shared approach to urban air mobility. Eve's broad spectrum of customers joined the event, including fixed-wing and rotorcraft operators, rideshare platforms and lessors, all with the objective of co-creating the future of UAM.
"We have been passionately working on our vision for the future of UAM. Eve's first advisory board is the epitome of our human-centric design mindset valued by our customers and significantly contributed by them. Interactions like this throughout the development of our solutions are essential to creating the right products and services for the market needs," said Flavia Ciaccia, Vice President of User Experience of Eve.
Companies such as Republic Airways, Halo Aviation, Blade, Falko, Fahari Aviation (a subsidiary of Kenya Airways), Bristow Group, Helisul Aviação, Flapper, Helipass, Widerøe Zero, Falcon Aviation, Avantto and others joined multiple collaborative workshops and presentations where votes and feedback were captured to incorporate insights into the development processes.
Andre Stein, Co-CEO of Eve, said: "It was incredibly constructive spending those couple of days with our customers and partners who could collaborate with insights on our UAM solutions based on their experience within their respective fields. All the feedback gathered will contribute to the evolution and maturity of our programs, including the eVTOL, services & support and UATM software. The result was extraordinary, reinforcing that we are on the right path with our collaborative approach toward the future of urban air mobility."
Included in this event was the unveiling of Eve's cabin mock-up, the most advanced yet, allowing the Advisory Board's participants to share their operational knowledge and advocate on behalf of their end customers. The mock-up will be also featured in the next Farnborough International Airshow.
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Eve is dedicated to accelerating the Urban Air Mobility ecosystem. Benefitting from a start-up mindset, backed by Embraer S.A.'s more than 50-year history of aerospace expertise, and with a singular focus, Eve is taking a holistic approach to progressing the UAM ecosystem, with an advanced eVTOL project, a comprehensive global services and support network and a unique air traffic management solution. Since May 10, 2022, Eve is listed on the New York Stock Exchange where its shares of common stock and public warrants trade under the tickers "EVEX" and "EVEXW". For more information, please visit www.eveairmobility.com.
Avantto is the number one fractional ownership provider for both fixed and rotary wing in Latin America. It is also the largest Embraer operator for private aviation in the region. Performing several daily helicopters flights over metro areas such as São Paulo and Rio de Janeiro, Avantto is ready to take a leading position in the new electrified urban air mobility industry. For more information, visit www.avantto.com.br.
Bristow Group Inc. is the leading global provider of innovative and sustainable vertical flight solutions. Bristow primarily provides aviation services to a broad base of major integrated, national and independent offshore energy companies. Bristow provides commercial search and rescue (SAR) services in several countries and public sector SAR services in the United Kingdom (U.K.) on behalf of the Maritime & Coastguard Agency (MCA). Additionally, the Company offers ad hoc helicopter and fixed wing transportation services.
Bristow currently has customers in Australia, Brazil, Canada, Chile, the Dutch Caribbean, Guyana, India, Mexico, the Netherlands, Nigeria, Norway, Spain, Suriname, Trinidad, the U.K. and the U.S. To learn more, visit our website at www.bristowgroup.com.
Fahari Aviation is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Kenya Airways PLC that will lead the application of Emerging Aviation technology in the region and continent. Fahari's initial focus will be the application of drone technology in training, operations, and traffic management with a view to growing into maintenance distribution and design, and production of drones.
Kenya Airways, a member of the Sky Team Alliance, is a leading African airline flying to 41 destinations worldwide, 34 of which are in Africa, and carries over four million passengers annually. In 2020 KQ was named Africa's Leading Airline by the World Travel Awards. It continues to modernize its fleet, with its 32 aircraft being some of the youngest in Africa. This includes its flagship B787 Dreamliner aircraft. The on-board service is renowned, and the lie-flat business class seat on the wide-body aircraft is consistently voted among the world's top 10. Kenya Airways takes pride in being at the forefront of connecting Africa to the World and the World to Africa through its hub at the new ultra-modern Terminal 1A at the Jomo Kenyatta International Airport in Nairobi.
Falko is ultimately wholly owned by Chorus Aviation Inc., one of the world's leading regional aviation groups with over 380 aircraft and approximately $4.6 billion in aircraft assets under management as of June 30, 2022. www.falko.com.
Helipass, the Paris-France headquarter platform for Tourism and Air Mobility is serving helicopter industry with more than 700 worldwide destinations and 136 companies engaged. Already 82,000 people have flown helicopters. The transition to eVTOL is the next challenge for a better world, quieter and zero-emission footprint. Helipass is developing new routes for airport to city service and preparing new flying experiences. Helipass has chosen Eve and the partnership aims to fly Eve's electric aircraft for a total of 50,000 flight hours per year. The company is committed as laureate with Choose Paris Region to offer electric air vehicle during Paris Olympic games 2024. www.helipass.com.
Founded in 1974, Republic Airways is one of the largest regional airlines in the U.S. Republic operates a fleet of more than 220 Embraer 170/175 aircraft and offers scheduled passenger service with daily flights to 100 cities in the U.S., Canada, the Caribbean and Central America. The airline provides fixed-fee flights operated under its codeshare partners' brands: American Eagle, Delta Connection and United Express. The airline employs about 6,000 aviation professionals. Learn more at www.rjet.com.
Certain statements in this press release include "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements may be identified by the use of words such as "estimate," "plan," "project," "forecast," "intend," "will," "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "seek," "target", "may", "intend", "predict", "should", "would", "predict", "potential", "seem", "future", "outlook" or other similar expressions (or negative versions of such words or expressions) that predict or indicate future events or trends or that are not statements of historical matters. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding the Company's expectations with respect to future performance and anticipated financial impacts of the business combination. These statements are based on various assumptions, whether or not identified herein, and on the current expectations of the Company's management and are not predictions of actual performance. These forward-looking statements are provided for illustrative purposes only and are not intended to serve as, and must not be relied on by any investor as, a guarantee, an assurance, a prediction or a definitive statement of fact or probability. Actual events and circumstances are difficult or impossible to predict and may differ from assumptions, and such differences may be material. Many actual events and circumstances are beyond the control of the Company.
These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, including: (i) changes in domestic and foreign business, market, financial, political and legal conditions; (ii) failure to realize the anticipated benefits of the business combination; (iii) risks relating to the uncertainty of the projected financial information with respect to the Company; (iv) the outcome of any legal proceedings that may be instituted against the Company following the completion of the business combination; (v) future global, regional or local economic and market conditions, including the growth and development of the urban air mobility market; (vi) the development, effects and enforcement of laws and regulations; (vii) the Company's ability to grow and manage future growth, maintain relationships with customers and suppliers and retain its key employees; (viii) the Company's ability to develop new products and solutions, bring them to market in a timely manner, and make enhancements to its platform; (ix) the Company's ability to successfully develop, obtain certification for and commercialize its aircraft, (x) the effects of competition on the Company's future business; (xi) the outcome of any potential litigation, government and regulatory proceedings, investigations and inquiries; (xi) the impact of the global COVID-19 pandemic and (xii) those factors discussed in the Company's Definitive Proxy Statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") on April 13, 2022 (the "Proxy Statement") under the heading "Risk Factors," and other documents of the Company filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. If any of these risks materialize or our assumptions prove incorrect, actual results could differ materially from the results implied by these forward-looking statements. There may be additional risks that the Company does not presently know or that the Company currently believes are immaterial that could also cause actual results to differ from those contained in the forward-looking statements. In addition, forward-looking statements reflect the Company's expectations, plans or forecasts of future events and views as of the date of this press release. The Company anticipates that subsequent events and developments will cause the Company's assessments to change. However, while the Company may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future, the Company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so. These forward-looking statements should not be relied upon as representing the Company's assessments as of any date subsequent to the date of this press release and undue reliance should not be placed upon the forward-looking statements.
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NEW YORK, April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- O'Dwyers, a leading public relations industry publication, has officially released its annual PR rankings, naming 5WPR's Professional Services PR division the ninth-largest in the U.S. with net fees of $5.7 million.
For over 50 years, O'Dwyer's has been ranking PR agencies based on their fees, which are verified by reviewing PR firm income statements.
"Our Professional Services team has grown alongside their clients, from startups to industry leaders," said 5WPR CEO, Matthew Caiola. "5W is proud of our ability to craft strategic and innovative campaigns across a range of industries within the practice. From real estate and brokerage agencies, to law firms, IPOs and the emerging SPAC industry, we know how to craft interesting narratives that capture attention and produce needle-moving results."
In addition to this ranking, 5WPR has also been named a top five New York City agency, as well as top ten nationally. 5W was also awarded top Public Relations Company by The Manifest, named to the 2021 Clutch 1000 list, and recognized with numerous industry accolades including the Grand Stevie Award for Most Honored Public Relations Agency in the 19th Annual American Business Awards®.
About 5WPR
5W Public Relations is a full-service PR agency in NYC known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas. With more than 250 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications and Reputation Management), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and Digital Marketing (Social Media, Influencer, Paid Media, SEO). 5W was awarded 2020 PR Agency of The Year and brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communication.
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Italy-Foreign growth strategy positions the Group among the top global players in terms of profitability, revenues at +49.2% compared to 2019, expansion between Asia, South and North America.
RIMINI, Italy, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A turnover of €267.2 million and an adjusted EBITDA which, in the ambitions of IEG - Italian Exhibition Group, will go from €13 million in 2022 to €69 million in 2027.
IEG's 2022/2027 Strategic Plan consists of a strong approach to development, with recovery as early as 2023/2024, based on a distinctly organisational spirit that aims to reach +49.2% compared to 2019.
According to Corrado Peraboni CEO of IEG, the congress and exhibition joint-stock company that operates in Rimini, Vicenza, Milan, Arezzo and Rome, as well as internationally – "The 2022-2027 Strategic Plan outlines the growth perspective with an Italy - Foreign strategy that aims to position the Group among the top global players in terms of profitability, generating value for all stakeholders, and also looks to accelerate internationalisation in high-potential, non-European markets". Dividends are expected to be distributed again as of 2024.
IEG has set itself the target of becoming the community catalyst for the industries it represents at its events. In this strategy, IEG's constant monitoring of the communities will occur through organised trade shows, the integrated use of regional and international events that accompany the main event held in Italy as well as through investments to make processes digital.
IEG, which oversees and develops events in China, Mexico, the United States and the United Arab Emirates, is looking to accelerate internationalisation in high-potential, non-European markets. The Group aspires to duplicate and create spin-offs of its top events in the most interesting areas for the various products. It has set up a new Group company in Brazil with the intention of organising at least five new events. International reinforcement will also generate new opportunities for domestic events.
In terms of conferences, IEG plans to focus on international events. For hosted events, the strategic guidelines of the Plan centre on customer portfolio loyalty.
The 2022-2027 Plan envisages investments of Euro 134.9 million divided between maintenance, expansion and acquisitions, the latter concerning Italy, Asia, North America and South America.
Italian Exhibition Group Press Contacts:
ress Office Manager: Marco Forcellini, marco.forcellini@iegexpo.it
International Press Office Coordinator: Silvia Giorgi, silvia.giorgi@iegexpo.it, P. +39-0541-744814
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New program meant to strengthen employee retention and boost hiring growth
SAINT PAUL, Minn., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- All Energy Solar, a solar installation leader in Minnesota, Wisconsin, and several other states, announced plans to roll out a company-wide discretionary profit-sharing program for every employee. The initiative lets workers more actively participate in and reap the rewards of the profitability of the business. This program will assist with employee retention as well as attract green energy talent in a changing labor market.
This new employee benefit that shares All Energy Solar's success has been a goal for the founders of this local company since its inception. Now substantial growth and a tight labor market have spurred action to keep and gain momentum at a time when solar energy is as popular and important as it has ever been.
"What it takes to find and keep great workers has changed. We've been listening to what our employees have to say about why they like to work at All Energy Solar, but also asking them what could be improved," said Michael Allen, All Energy Solar's co-founder and chief executive officer. "At All Energy Solar, we're passionate about creating a cleaner, greener world, but also creating a company culture that feels engaged with sharing in its success."
This program will impact every employee at the company and will scale as profitability grows. A goal of about 10 percent of the company's annual profits will be invested in the employee profit-sharing pool to be distributed to workers. The first year for this contribution to the fund will count for 2022, with the first payments being dispersed in 2023.
"This is an exciting time for solar and we see it in the demand from those who want to make the switch. We don't want to turn them away simply from not having enough people to consult, design, install - all the vital roles that make solar possible," said Brian Allen, co-founder and president of All Energy Solar. "Clean energy jobs like those we offer are playing a critical role beyond our company and the local economy, we're at the forefront of improving energy independence and fighting climate change one project at a time."
Founded in 2009, All Energy Solar has expanded considerably over the past decade since it was established by two brothers born in Minnesota. Earlier this year, the company reported completing its 6,000th solar panel installation project and hiring its 200th employee.
Discover a variety of solar career opportunities: https://www.allenergysolar.com/careers/
Learn more about All Energy Solar: https://www.allenergysolar.com/our-company/
All Energy Solar provides a full-service solar energy integration experience for residential, commercial, agricultural, and government customers looking to make the transition to solar energy. With industry-leading certifications and full electrical and building licenses, All Energy Solar installs quality solar power systems at competitive prices and monitors and maintains the systems after installation. To learn more, visit www.allenergysolar.com.
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