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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After a successful year of growth in 2021, THIRDHOME's already expansive portfolio of offerings gained a massive expansion in 2022 in the form of 17 new partnerships within Q1 and Q2. The new partnerships enhance THIRDHOME's goal to offer an unprecedented range of luxury travel opportunities to its community of passionate travelers. Among the new partners are exclusive luxury homes and vacation rentals, villas of the highest caliber, award-winning travel and lifestyle brands, clubs, and, of course, trusted real estate developers.
Such partnerships allow members to carefully tailor their travel experiences to their personal needs and desires. With so many possibilities available, THIRDHOME is leading the pack in crossing traditional accommodation/category lines to offer modern travelers exactly what they need.
Since the company's founding in 2010, THIRDHOME has empowered members to turn unused time in their luxury second homes into unforgettable experiences around the world.
About THIRDHOME
THIRDHOME is the premier travel club for second homeowners who share a mindset for luxury and exploration. From jetsetters to retirees and everything in between, members can leverage unused time in their second home and earn travel credits that allow them to open the doors to a multitude of other members' private homes around the globe.
Today, the current Exchange features over 14,000 properties, across 100 countries, with an average value of $2.4 million. The Club has also expanded their business model to include luxury Rentals and one-of-a-kind travel Adventures.
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UK plans rules for some cryptocurrencies amid global effort
By KELVIN CHAN
AP Business Writer
LONDON (AP) — Britain has unveiled plans to regulate some cryptocurrencies as part of a broader plan to become a global hub for digital payments. It comes as authorities in the U.S. and Europe race to draw up rules for crypto. The British Treasury said Monday that it also would work with the Royal Mint to create a digital collectible known as an NFT. Cryptocurrencies have exploded in popularity, leaving officials worldwide scrambling to figure out how to regulate them amid fears that they could threaten financial stability and hurt consumers. The government plans to update laws to include a type of cryptocurrency called stablecoins to encourage issuers and service providers to operate and grow in the U.K. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/05/uk-plans-rules-for-some-cryptocurrencies-amid-global-effort/ | 2022-04-05T14:10:30Z |
It appears that Luke Skywalker wants you to fear the Joker. Mark Hamill, best known for his “Star Wars” role, took to Twitter this Independence Day weekend to mock pro-lifers who are willing to adopt the babies of women who choose adoption over abortion. He used a picture of the Joker, a villain whose voice Hamill provides in a television cartoon, to add to the overwrought climate of fear in the wake of the Supreme Court’s overturning Roe v. Wade. (For what it’s worth, the fictional Luke Skywalker and his sister, Leia, were both adopted.)
Speaking of celebrities, one news story reported that actress Debra Messing from “Will and Grace” had been on a White House call, “fed up” with Joe Biden for apparently not doing more to insist on the right to abortion. We can assume that Biden’s new executive order was meant to win back Grace.
Sen. Elizabeth Warren’s and New York Gov. Kathy Hochul’s rhetorical and legislative attacks on pregnancy resource centers miss the fact that there are life-giving options for women in unplanned pregnancies, which, yes, include adoption. Forced parenthood is not a thing, even with protections in the law for the innocent unborn. As Good Counsel maternity home founder Chris Bell, for one, frequently testifies, most women and girls who reach out for help during pregnancy think, at first, that they cannot be mothers. What they need is confidence, support and options. Instead of caricaturing the adoption option, how about considering that mediating institutions like churches and other faith-based entities can be some of the most hopeful and loving supports for the most vulnerable?
Back in May, Jo Luehmann, a former Christian pastor with a significant number of followers, tweeted: “I would rather get an abortion than have a brown child who ends up being adopted by white evangelicals. It is not a kindness to children of the global majority to give them to people who’ll traumatize them with self- and ancestral hatred. An abortion is an act of love.”
From Google searches, it is clear that she has encountered people who were hurt by people in Christian churches. We know this has happened. The wounds and crimes are real. But there is often little incentive for the telling of stories of people saved by Christian faith and people living the Beatitudes, serving their neighbor and the most vulnerable.
The book “No Way to Treat a Child: How the Foster Care System, Family Courts, and Racial Activists Are Wrecking Young Lives” by Naomi Schaefer Riley is important post-Roe summer reading. As the title suggests, the majority of the book talks about problems. Chapter 10, however, radiates hope, telling just some of the stories of people of faith who foster and adopt.
In another chapter, the author writes about a foster mother who, in her spare time, rocks babies in a neonatal intensive care unit because every child deserves love and comfort. The whole book should be required reading for everyone who cares to voice an opinion on matters conventionally considered “women’s issues.” Abortion, we are told, is necessary for freedom and even the health care of women. The truth is, we are talking about children and their welfare — their very lives.
Families and communities can, and do, rally around those who need help and hope and love. Riley reports on some of the organizations that connect churches with state and local agencies to recruit and train more foster families. They are part of the “More than Enough” initiative from the Christian Alliance for Orphans, which has as its goal getting at least one family in 10% of U.S. churches involved in foster care. The group figures that would mean a home for every child in foster care. And contrary to the caricatures, CAFO certainly doesn’t insist on every child in foster care becoming evangelical Christians.
These groups do the work of love that Jesus showed in the Gospels — the stuff of the Sermon on the Mount. And if all Christians took the Biblical injunctions to care for the orphan seriously, it would become second nature.
If we are going to take the opportunity of Dobbs to be a more loving country, we’re going to all have to learn more, do more and talk with one another more. Scare-mongering social media and politics aren’t the best venues for finding common ground.
Go to the peripheries, Pope Francis helpfully says. The peripheries are often the deeper conversations we don’t have with those closest to us. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/kathryn-jean-lopez-on-abortion-less-mockery-more-love-needed/article_512f8b56-012b-11ed-816c-e30bc092ab3c.html | 2022-07-11T22:48:24Z |
Startup EV brands Tesla, Lucid, Rivian, and Polestar have touted desirable products and a direct-sales business model that avoids dealership hassles. But they may not be connecting as well with prospective customers as traditional luxury brands, according to a recent study from consultancy Pied Piper.
In a ranking of 25 brands, Rivian came in last place, with Polestar and Lucid just ahead. Tesla was ranked 21st. Established luxury brands selling mostly gasoline-powered vehicles—Cadillac, Infiniti, and Mercedes-Benz—took the top three spots.
This is the first time for this annual study that it included Lucid, Polestar, and Rivian which, like Tesla, all eschew the standard franchised dealership model. While many car shoppers find the dealership experience aggravating, the study dinged these brands for not offering a consistent sales process from location to location (or, in the case of Rivian, phone interactions, as the company hadn’t opened any showrooms when the study was conducted).
Meanwhile, Tesla has failed to keep pace with its growing sales volumes, analysts claim. It scored above average in previous studies, but no longer offers adequate levels of customer support either in-person or online.
That’s bad news for Tesla, which is more often seen as a rival for luxury brands rather than mainstream brands based on pricing, demographics of its customers, and market share. Tesla price hikes have only underscored that the automaker competes mostly with luxury brands.
At the same time, EV buyers have long panned the dealer experience for EVs—and as we’ve underscored in the past, many dealers haven’t even wanted to sell EVs.
That appears to be changing with long waiting lists for some EVs, pricing surcharges, and other indications that dealers are no longer losing money on any extra time it might take to sell them—and thus, this study might help indicate, perhaps they’re willing to pay some extra effort to answer EV buyers’ questions. That in turn may suggest brewing trouble when less-established brands with digital-focused models run out of early adopters who already know the vehicles through and through.
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SHANGHAI, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dada Nexus Limited (Dada Group, NASDAQ: DADA), China's leading local on-demand delivery and retail platform, today announced its unaudited financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Financial highlights:
- Total net revenues first quarter were RMB2,025.3 million. Aligning the revenue of Dada Now last-mile delivery services to a comparable basis, revenue growth would have been 74% year over year.
- Net profit margin improved by about 30 percentage points year over year on a comparable basis.
- Total Gross Merchandise Volume ("GMV") of JDDJ for the twelve months ended March 31, 2022 was RMB49.1 billion, an increase of 74.4% year over year from RMB28.1 billion in the same period of 2021.
- Number of active consumers for the twelve months ended March 31, 2022 was 67.9 million, as compared with 46.1 million in the same period of 2021.
- Net revenues generated from JDDJ were RMB1,402.3 million, an increase of 80% year over year from 778.3 million in the same period of 2021.
Operation highlights:
- Since JD.com's increased investment in Dada Group was completed at the end of February, the omni-channel business cooperation between Dada Group and JD.com has further strengthened. In the first quarter, the GMV of Shop Now, or Xiaoshigou, the unified brand for all on-demand retail services operated by Dada Group within the JD ecosystem, increased by more than 3 times year over year. The geographical coverage of the Nearby, or Fujin tab on the JD.com mobile App, which is one of the major entry points of Shop Now, further expanded, gaining more exposure among JD users.
- Dada Group continued to empower retailers and brands via innovative digital tools, to help them accelerate digital transformation:
- Haibo, the omni-channel O2O operating system for retailers, continued to empower more merchants to carry out O2O operations across multiple channels efficiently. As of the end of March, the Haibo system had been deployed in more than 6,700 retail chain stores, including about 3,000 stores of around 50 top100 supermarket chains in China.
- To help improve brand partners' sales efficiency, Dada Group has recently launched the Earth Grid System, or Kunce, which visualizes brands' online inventory down to a 3 x 3 km grid level, helping brands to optimize point of sales coverage and gain regional sales share. As of now, more than 30 brands in food and beverage, grain and oil, mom-and-baby care products, and other categories have adopted the Kunce system.
- The digitized in-store picking service, Dada Picking, had been fully rolled out to Walmart stores nationwide by the end of March. Dada Picking's empowerment in helping address labor shortages and digitalize the picking process is highly valued by retailers. As a result, order volume maintained strong growth momentum. In the first quarter, the number of orders fulfilled by Dada Picking increased by more than 3 times year-over-year.
About Dada Group
Dada Group is a leading platform of local on-demand retail and delivery in China. It operates JDDJ, one of China's largest local on-demand retail platforms for retailers and brand owners, and Dada Now, a leading local on-demand delivery platform open to merchants and individual senders across various industries and product categories. The company's two platforms are inter-connected and mutually beneficial. The Dada Now platform enables improved delivery experience for participants on the JDDJ platform through its readily accessible fulfillment solutions and strong on-demand delivery infrastructure. Meanwhile, the vast volume of on-demand delivery orders from the JDDJ platform increases order volume and density for the Dada Now platform. In June 2020, Dada Group began trading on the Nasdaq Global Market, under the ticker symbol "DADA".
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Aggravated child sex crimes report filed against Manhattan man
Published: Jul. 14, 2022 at 12:44 PM CDT|Updated: 13 minutes ago
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley Co. officials are investigating after aggravated child sex crimes were reported.
The Riley Co. Police Department says around 4 p.m. on Wednesday, July 13, officers filed a report for aggravated indecent liberties with a child in Manhattan.
Officers said a 16-year-old female was listed as the victim after a 20-year-old male suspect she knew was listed as the suspect.
Due to the nature of the crime, RCPD said it will not release any more information.
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NEW YORK, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Synaptogenix, Inc. (Nasdaq: SNPX) ("Synaptogenix" or the "Company"), an emerging biopharmaceutical company developing regenerative therapeutics for neurodegenerative disorders, announced today that Dr. Daniel Alkon, the Company's President and Chief Scientific Officer, will have a presentation at the Cell Symposium conference in Sitges, Spain on Tuesday, May 17th. The title of the poster is "Bryostatin Enhances Synaptic Growth through Epigenetic Regulation of ApoE Alleles."
"We are excited to present at this event sponsored by Cell Press, one of the leading scientific publications in our space. Through direct regulation of the Alzheimer's disease ("AD") major risk genes (called ApoE), we may be able to extend Bryostatin's therapeutic benefits to a prevention, pre-dementia strategy. Synaptogenix is currently conducting a six-month, National Institutes of Health ("NIH") supported Phase 2 trial for advanced AD patients who have previously shown actual improvement over baseline with Bryostatin treatment." stated Dr. Daniel Alkon, President and Chief Scientific Officer.
Additional information can be found at the Cell Symposia website.
About Synaptogenix, Inc.
Synaptogenix is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that has historically worked to develop novel therapies for neurodegenerative diseases. Synaptogenix has conducted clinical and preclinical studies of its lead therapeutic candidate, Bryostatin-1, in AD. Preclinical studies have also demonstrated Bryostatin's regenerative mechanisms of action for the rare disease, Fragile X syndrome, and for other neurodegenerative disorders such as multiple sclerosis, stroke, and traumatic brain injury. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration has granted Orphan Drug Designation to Synaptogenix for Bryostatin-1 as a treatment for Fragile X syndrome. Bryostatin-1 has already undergone testing in more than 1,500 people in cancer studies, thus creating a large safety data base that will further inform clinical trial designs. Additional information about Synaptogenix, Inc. may be found on its website: www.synaptogen.com .
Forward-Looking Statements
Any statements contained in this press release that do not describe historical facts may constitute forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements include statements regarding the Phase 2 clinical trial of Bryostatin-1 and further studies, and continued development of use of Bryostatin-1 for AD and other cognitive diseases. Such forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties and other influences, many of which the Company has no control over. There can be no assurance that the clinical program for Bryostatin-1 will be successful in demonstrating safety and/or efficacy, that we will not encounter problems or delays in clinical development, or that Bryostatin-1 will ever receive regulatory approval or be successfully commercialized. Actual results and the timing of certain events and circumstances may differ materially from those described by the forward-looking statements as a result of these risks and uncertainties. Additional factors that may influence or cause actual results to differ materially from expected or desired results may include, without limitation, the Company's inability to obtain adequate financing, the significant length of time associated with drug development and related insufficient cash flows and resulting illiquidity, the Company's patent portfolio, the Company's inability to expand its business, significant government regulation of pharmaceuticals and the healthcare industry, lack of product diversification, availability of the Company's raw materials, existing or increased competition, stock volatility and illiquidity, and the Company's failure to implement its business plans or strategies. These and other factors are identified and described in more detail in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The Company does not undertake to update these forward-looking statements.
Contact information:
Investors and Media
800-811-5591
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Robert Weinstein
Chief Financial Officer
Synaptogenix, Inc.
rweinstein@synaptogen.com
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In 2021, EasyPark Group acquired PARK NOW Group, including the apps PARK NOW, ParkMobile, Park-line and RingGo. The acquisition has expanded EasyPark Group's footprint to both the US and UK. Now, ParkMobile, the leading provider of smart parking and mobility solutions in North America, is announcing a partnership with the City of Boston.
EasyPark Group, the global leader for smart parking and mobility solutions, is partnering with the City of Boston's Transportation Department to launch a new ParkBoston app, powered by ParkMobile. The ParkBoston app can be used in any location where ParkMobile is available across North America without the need for a different app. Current ParkMobile users can, in turn, use the app to pay for parking in Boston.
"We are on a mission to make mobility easier worldwide and the acquisition of PARK NOW Group was a huge step for us. It has taken EasyPark Group across the Atlantic and we are very happy to continue to improve the accessibility of digital parking services in North America. With half a million users in Massachusetts, the partnership with the City of Boston attests to the demand for innovative and convenient solutions that make every day driving life easier," says Cameron Clayton, CEO of EasyPark Group.
ParkMobile is widely available in North America, covering over 500 cities and 125 universities. With the launch of Boston, EasyPark Group expands its presence in the US and Massachusetts, where there are currently almost 500,000 users of the ParkMobile app. ParkBoston app users is now able to easily pay for parking right from their mobile device in over 7,000 spots across the city.
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louise.ekman@easypark.net / +46 70 5222 117
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Partnership will integrate cyber threat intelligence and risk management solutions into one of the leading markets in Latin America
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Resecurity, a U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence company, announced its partnership with ECOMIL SAS to expand Resecurity's AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and threat intelligence services to Colombia. Based in Bogotá, Colombia, ECOMIL SAS provides cybersecurity, IT management and networking solutions to enterprise and government customers in Colombia.
Colombia is rapidly transforming to a digital economy, where remote work has exploded 400% post pandemic. The transition to a digital economy has increased the threat of cyber-attacks, which increased 59% in the first half of 2020 alone. The uptick in cyber-attacks have increased the need for cyber security services in Colombia. To accelerate the adoption of AI-powered cybersecurity solutions, Resecurity is partnering with ECOMIL SAS to provide managed threat detection and response to Colombian organizations, along with tailored solutions oriented on needs of law enforcement, government agencies, aerospace and defense (A&D).
"We are thrilled to partner with ECOMIL and to join forces to deliver our solutions across all market verticals in Colombia" – said Gene Yoo, CEO of Resecurity, Inc.
"Partnership with Resecurity will positively impact on Colombian cybersecurity market, and will enable delivery of cutting-edge solutions to protect critical sectors of economy" – Edgar Ernesto Hernandez, CEO of Ecomil SAS.
Resecurity's innovative cybersecurity solutions allow organizations to automate the identification, assessment, and triage of possible cyber threats while staying ahead of cybercriminals using advanced tactics to attack organizations at scale. The AI-driven platform allows administrators to reduce potential blind spots and security gaps by quickly seeing in-depth analysis and specific artifacts obtained through the Dark Web, botnets activity, network intelligence, and high-quality threat intelligence.
Click here to learn more about Resecurity's cybersecurity solutions.
Reference:
https://www.trade.gov/market-intelligence/colombia-cybersecurity-outlook
Resecurity, Inc. (Los Angeles, California) is a cybersecurity company providing managed threat detection and response for Fortune 500. The company delivers a unified platform for endpoint protection, risk management, and cyber threat intelligence. Known for providing best-of-breed data-driven intelligence solutions, Resecurity's services and platforms focus on early-warning identification of data breaches and comprehensive protection against cybersecurity risks. Founded in 2016, it has been globally recognized as one of the world's most innovative cybersecurity companies with the sole mission of enabling organizations to combat cyber threats regardless of how sophisticated they are. Most recently, Resecurity was named as one of the Top 10 fastest-growing private cybersecurity companies in Los Angeles, California by Inc. Magazine. An official member of AFCEA, FS-ISAC, NDIA, SIA, Infragard, the American Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia (AmChamKSA) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico (AmChamMexico). To learn more about Resecurity, visit https://resecurity.com.
ECOMIL SAS is a leading technology services provider based in Bogotá, Colombia. ECOMIL provides Colombian organizations and companies with expertise in telecommunications, information security, network infrastructure, cloud solutions, and support/professional services with many years of experience in the market. https://www.ecomil.co.
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CAUGHT RED-HANDED: 2 juveniles caught stealing political signs from church
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - With primary elections less than a week away, the Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office has reminded residents and warned children that the theft of political signs is a crime.
The Sheriff’s Office says around 11 p.m. on Wednesday, July 27, deputies on patrol caught two juveniles red-handed attempting to steal a large “Vote Yes” political sign from the Topeka Reformed Presbyterian Church.
Deputies noted that 10 political signs were taken from the juveniles’ vehicle.
The Sheriff’s Office indicated that criminal charges for the minors will be forwarded to the Shawnee Co. District Attorney’s Office.
The Sheriff’s Office also told 13 NEWS that there have been various reports of sign thefts and vandalism throughout the county.
Sheriff Hill said he wanted to remind residents that stealing or damaging signs is a crime. He said officials continue to receive information about ongoing theft and damage reports for political signs.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/29/caught-red-handed-2-juveniles-caught-stealing-political-signs-church/ | 2022-07-29T20:49:35Z |
Jill Biden to meet Ukrainian refugees in Romania, Slovakia
WASHINGTON (AP) — Jill Biden will spend Mother’s Day meeting with Ukrainian mothers and children who fled for their lives after Russian President Vladimir Putin opened war against Ukraine, the White House announced late Sunday.
The May 8 meeting will take place in Slovakia, one of two eastern European countries the first lady plans to visit during a five-day trip that starts Thursday. She also will be stopping in Romania.
The trip will mark Biden’s latest show of solidarity with Ukraine.
Romania and Slovakia share borders with Ukraine, which has spent the past two months fighting off Russia’s military invasion. Romania and Slovakia also are NATO members.
Nearly 5.5 million Ukrainians, mostly women and children, have fled Ukraine since Russia invaded its smaller neighbor on Feb. 24, according to the U.N. High Commissioner for Refugees. Many have resettled in neighboring countries or relocated elsewhere in Europe.
Throughout the trip, Biden will also meet with U.S. service members, U.S. Embassy personnel, humanitarian aid workers and educators, the White House said.
After arriving in Romania on Friday, she is scheduled to meet with U.S. service members at Mihail Kogalniceau Air Base, a U.S. military installation near the Black Sea.
The schedule then takes her to the Romanian capital of Bucharest on Saturday to meet with government officials, U.S. Embassy staff, humanitarian aid workers and educators who are helping teach displaced Ukrainian children. The first lady will travel to Slovakia to meet with staff at the U.S. Embassy in Bratislava.
On May 8, Biden will travel to Kosice and Vysne Nemecke in Slovakia to meet with refugees, humanitarian aid workers and local Slovakians who are supporting Ukrainian families that have sought refuge in Slovakia.
She plans to meet with members of Slovakia’s government on May 9 before returning to the United States.
The trip will be the first lady’s second overseas by herself, following her journey to Tokyo last year for the opening of the delayed 2020 Olympic Games. The trip also will mark her latest gesture of solidarity with Ukraine.
Four days after Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine, Biden appeared at a White House event wearing a face mask embroidered with a sunflower, Ukraine’s national flower.
She also invited Ukraine’s ambassador to the United States, Oksana Markarova, to sit with her during President Joe Biden’s State of the Union address in March and had a sunflower sewn into the sleeve of the blue dress she wore for the occasion.
President Biden visited with Ukrainian refugees during a stop in Poland in March.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/02/jill-biden-meet-ukrainian-refugees-romania-slovakia/ | 2022-05-02T13:30:32Z |
PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --"I wanted to create an improved hand sanitizer system for any public area or commercial business," said an inventor, from Burlington, Ontario, Canada, "so I invented the R P SANITIZER. My design would eliminate the need for users to touch the unit in order to sanitize hands."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective touch-free hand sanitizer system for public locations. In doing so, it ensures that the proper amount of sanitizing solution is used. As a result, it helps to reduce the spread of germs and viruses and it provides added protection and peace of mind. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for businesses and commercial locations. Additionally, a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Toronto sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TRO-533, 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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NEW YORK, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Inotiv, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of NOTV 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.
CONTACT US HERE:
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CLASS PERIOD: September 21, 2021 to June 13, 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) Inotiv's acquisition, Envigo RMS, LL ("Envigo"), and Inotiv's Cumberland, Virginia facility (the "Cumberland Facility") engaged in widespread and flagrant violations of the Animal Welfare Act ("AWA"); (2) Envigo and Inotiv's Cumberland Facility continuously violated the AWA; (3) Envigo and Inotiv did not properly remedy issues with regards to animal welfare at the Cumberland Facility; (4) as a result, Inotiv was likely to face increased scrutiny and governmental action; (5) Inotiv would imminently shut down two facilities, including the Cumberland Facility; (6) Inotiv did not engage in proper due diligence; and (7) as a result, defendants' statements about its business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: August 22, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/inotiv-loss-submission-form/?id=30884&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of NOTV 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 22, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Noble to retire even if West Ham makes the Champions League
LONDON (AP) — West Ham great Mark Noble will stick to his decision to retire at the end of the season even if the team qualifies for the Champions League for the first time. Noble has played for West Ham since 2004. He announced in March last year that this season would be his last with the London club. The club captain has helped West Ham reach the semifinals of the Europa League and the winner of the competition qualifies automatically for the Champions League. Noble says that wouldn’t tempt him to delay his retirement for a year. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/27/noble-to-retire-even-if-west-ham-makes-the-champions-league/ | 2022-04-27T19:01:30Z |
The heat is on along with late day storms
Watching a couple of areas in the tropics
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - Typical summer pattern to continue through the weekend and beyond. Look for a good chance for late day storms each and every afternoon through Tuesday of next week. High pressure located to the east of Florida in the Atlantic will bring winds out of the SE which will collide with the west coast sea breeze everyday during the late afternoon and evening. Before the storms arrive look for sunny skies in the morning followed by partly cloudy skies in the afternoon.
Highs will be slightly above average in the low to mid 90s each day with a heat index in the range of 102-105° during the late afternoon. The rain chance will be 60 to 70% each late afternoon and evening. Some of the storms will drop some very heavy rain at times with dangerous lightning.
This pattern will be fairly consistent through early next week. Now we may see the storms develop a little closer to the Gulf as the SE winds pick up a bit by this weekend.
Things are starting to heat up in the tropics as we are watching several areas of concern. A disturbance just to the east of the windward Islands in the eastern Caribbean is not showing much developing and conditions will remain unfavorable for development for the next several days. Once it gets to the western Caribbean there is a chance for some further development. Another strong tropical wave is set to move off the African coast which has a 30% chance for developing in 5 days from now. None of these systems will have an impact on our weather over the next 7 days.
For boaters look for light winds out of the SE to start the day and then switch around to the SW as the sea breeze kicks in during the early afternoon. Winds will be 5 knots to start the day and only pick up to 5-10 knots by the afternoon. Seas will be less than 2 feet with a light chop on the bays and inland waters.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks rose in afternoon trading on Wall Street Wednesday as investors reviewed the latest round of corporate earnings and an upbeat report from Delta Air Lines that bodes well for the broader travel industry.
The S&P 500 rose 1% as of 3 p.m. Eastern. The Dow Jones Industrial Average rose 281 points, or 0.8%, to 34,499 and the Nasdaq rose 1.9%.
Travel-related companies were among the biggest gainers after Delta reported strong revenueduring its first quarter and solid bookings. The update is encouraging for the broader travel sector as airlines, cruise lines and hotels prepare for the summer vacation season.
Delta rose 6.3% and rival American Airlines jumped 9.8%. Southwest and United Airlines rose more than 5%. Cruise line operators Carnival and Royal Caribbean also had solid gains, along with Expedia Group.
Technology stocks also did much of the heavy lifting for the broader market. Pricey valuations for many of the bigger technology companies lend more weight to directing the broader market higher or lower.
Banks slipped following a disappointing earnings report from JPMorgan, which fell 3.4% after revealing a sharp drop in profits as it wrote down nearly $1.5 billion in assets due to higher inflation and the Russian-Ukrainian War.
Bond yields fell. The yield on the 10-year Treasury fell to 2.69% from 2.72%.
The gains for stocks follow three straight losses for the benchmark S&P 500 index brought on by persistent worries about inflation and the tough medicine the Federal Reserve is planning to use against it, higher interest rates.
The Labor Department reported that the surging cost of energy pushed wholesale prices up a record 11.2% last month from a year earlier — another sign that inflationary pressure is widespread in the U.S. economy. That report comes a day after the department reported that consumer prices remain at their highest levels in generations.
“In the near term there’s a lot of focus on what the inflection point looks like and there’s confidence now that we’re seeing a peak,” said Yung-Yu Ma, chief investment strategist at BMO Wealth Management.
Inflation, while seemingly peaking, will likely stick around for awhile as cost pressures filter their way through the markets over the next few quarters, he said.
The persistently rising inflation has prompted the Federal Reserve to tighten its monetary policy in order to temper the impact of inflation on businesses and consumers. The central bank has already announced a quarter-percentage point rate hike and is expected to continue raising rates through the year.
The Fed revealed in the minutes from its latest meeting that it’s prepared to hike short-term rates by half a percentage point, double the usual amount, at some upcoming meetings, something it hasn’t done since 2000.
“The Fed wants to get to neutral or something close to it as quickly as possible,” Ma said. “The Fed is still in a bit of shell-shock reaction mode.”
Lingering concerns about inflation and rising interest rates have been worsened by Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. The conflict has made for volatile energy prices as oil supplies already remain tight amid rising demand. U.S. crude oil prices rose 3.6% and are up roughly 40% for the year. That has driven up gasoline prices and added to inflation’s hit on people’s wallets. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/asian-shares-mostly-rise-on-interest-rate-inflation-hopes/ | 2022-04-13T19:44:57Z |
- Wemade and Blockdaemon team up to support the growth and development of the WEMIX3.0 ecosystem
- Blockdaemon joins the Wemix Node Councip Partnership (40 WONDERS)
- Under the agreement, Blockdaemon to provide node infrastructure for a strategic expansion of technical, advisory and security terms
SINGAPORE, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wemade, a pioneer in game development, has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with Blockdaemon, the leading global institutional-grade blockchain infrastructure company, to support the growth and development of the WEMIX3.0 ecosystem.
Blockdaemon became the 7th member of the Wemix Node Council Partnership (NCP), also known as the 40 WONDERS following Wemade, Klaytn, Naver Cloud (NC), Logtu Game, Kakao Games, and SK Square. Blockdaemon, as a core infrastructure platform, will become one of the key decision-makers in the WEMIX3.0 ecosystem and a driver for efficient decentralization of Wemade's own blockchain mainnet. The terms of the MOU allow for a strategic expansion of technical, advisory, and security terms.
Established in 2017, Blockdaemon's complete 'node stack' supports over 55 protocols, including 31 proof-of-stake protocols such as ETH 2.0, Polkadot, Tezos, Polygon/Matic, Cardano, and NFT API functionality from its Ubiquity API Suite, while providing additional services such as node infrastructure, staking, payments, and API access to on-chain data. With the recent announcement of their ISO 27001:2017 certification, the recognition of a gold-standard information security system, Blockdaemon continues to add to their robust 'security first' approach to enable companies to start, grow and scale their crypto offerings.
"WEMIX3.0 is currently partnering with many global companies and projects to join the node council partners, so we are very happy to welcome Blockdaemon and its world-class blockchain infrastructure specialists," said Henry Chang, CEO of Wemade. "With 100% fully-reserved stablecoin WEMIX$ and transparent node councils, we will expand to a more sustainable and open mainnet."
"We are thrilled to have partnered with Wemade in support of WEMIX3.0 and we look forward to helping the Wemade community further solidify and strengthen the WEMIX ecosystem, helping set them up for their long-term growth strategies," says Andrew Vranjes, Blockdaemon APAC GM and VP of Sales.
Wemade, founded in February 2000, is a gaming company based in South Korea. With its flagship game, The Legend of Mir 2, it has maintained its reputation and popularity to this day. Currently it's servicing games on an open blockchain gaming platform WEMIX and issuing its key currency, the WEMIX Token. Through WEMIX3.0, it plans to build a platform-driven, service-oriented mega-ecosystem where the mainnet, WEMIX PLAY, WEMIX DeFi Service and a DAO-based platform, NILE co-exist.
From July 1, Wemade has been undergoing tests to stabilize the WEMIX3.0 platform. It plans to launch the mainnet after multiple verifications of the testnet.
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BATON ROUGE, La., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Retailers Casualty Insurance Company® announced today that AM Best has reaffirmed its Financial Strength Rating of A- (Excellent).
The company has received an A- (Excellent) Financial Strength Rating from AM Best since 2006. The rating is based on an insurer's financial strength and the ability to meet its ongoing insurance policy and contract obligations.
"I am pleased that Retailers Casualty continues to produce strong financial results," states Frank Brame, chairman of the board of directors. "The company's financial strength speaks volumes about our claims management and underwriting practices."
"The quality of the products offered, paired with exceptional customer service, continue to make Retailers Casualty Insurance Company a strong workers' compensation insurance provider," adds Hank Chiles, senior vice president responsible for Summit's Southwest Region.
Retailers Casualty insures more than 2,300 businesses throughout Alabama, Arkansas, Louisiana, Mississippi, Oklahoma and Texas. The day-to-day operations are managed by Summit®, the people who know workers' comp®, a managing general agent with more than 40 years of experience in workers' compensation.
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Bed, Bath & Beyond releases store closure list
(Gray News) - Bed, Bath & Beyond has released an updated list of the stores it will close this year.
The document named more than 50 stores designated for closure so far this year. The list was included in the company’s news release on Thursday giving details about when its second quarter earning results will be released.
The national retailer announced at the end of last month it will close about 150 stores and lay off about 20% of its workers in an attempt to improve the company’s performance.
Bed, Bath & Beyond has been hurt by a slump in sales. It also faced challenges brought on during the COVID-19 pandemic, including the temporary closure of stores and supply-chain issues, the Associated Press reported.
As of May, it operated 955 stores, including 769 Bed Bath & Beyond stores, 135 buybuy Baby stores and 51 stores under the names Harmon, Harmon Face Values or Face Values. The retailer had about 32,000 employees in February.
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Grafine adds Pine Brook's former Head of Investor Relations to expand the majority women-operated firm's presence as a leading provider of innovative investment solutions
NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Grafine Partners, an alternative asset management firm that takes a creative approach to investing private capital, today announced the appointment of Grace Rhee Kim to its Business Development team as Managing Director. Ms. Kim, formerly Principal and Head of Investor Relations at Pine Brook, brings over 20 years' experience in private equity and connecting institutional investors to alternative asset managers.
"We're excited for Grace to be joining our firm," said Elizabeth Weymouth, Founder & Managing Partner of Grafine. "She brings a deep understanding of the private capital world through her work at creative, business building-focused firms throughout her career. We welcome her insights as we continue to grow and expand, further institutionalizing Grafine's offering and enhancing the client experience of our sophisticated investors."
Prior to Pine Brook, Ms. Kim was a Principal on the Fundraising and Investor Relations team at Arsenal Capital Partners. Earlier in her career, Ms. Kim held positions including Principal of Business Development at Providence Equity Partners, Managing Director in the Private Funds Group at Forbes Private Capital Group, and Managing Director at Guggenheim Partners. She also worked as a portfolio manager for the J.P. Morgan Private Equity Group. Ms. Kim earned an MBA from Columbia Business School and an BA in Economics from Columbia University.
"I'm very proud to be working with Elizabeth and the team at Grafine Partners, and to be a part of a firm focused on increasing alignment between investors and deal makers," said Ms. Kim. "Grafine has a differentiated approach to providing investment solutions, and I'm looking forward to connecting institutions to the alpha and unique deal flow this innovative model provides."
Grafine, founded by Ms. Weymouth in 2019, is an alternative investment management firm that has created a new model to meet the needs of sophisticated institutional investors seeking innovative approaches to investing private capital across sectors, geographies and capital structures. Grafine acts as a principal investor to build profitable and scalable investment businesses alongside talented industry investment partners. Providing the flexibility of a large family office model, Grafine has created a network of active institutional investors to bring capital closer to the deal.
About Grafine Partners
Grafine Partners, founded by Elizabeth Weymouth, is a majority women-led alternative investment management firm created to meet the needs of sophisticated institutional investors seeking innovative approaches to invest private capital with a focus on alignment of incentives. Grafine's differentiated focus allows it to source unique investment opportunities and execute on alpha-generating direct deals across a range of industry sectors, geographies, and capital structures that align with the evolving needs of its institutional investor network. Through a pioneering investment approach, Grafine acts as a principal investor to build profitable and scalable businesses alongside the next generation of talented industry investment managers and operating partners.
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The deal brings the myFitment companies' proven, leading technology in-house to help customers increase sales, satisfaction
SAN JOSE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY), a global commerce leader that connects millions of sellers and buyers around the world, and the myFitment group of companies ("myFitment"), a leader in delivering the tools and support to help online automotive and powersports parts and accessories sellers thrive, today announced that eBay has acquired myFitment. myFitment's technology and platform provides powerful, easy-to-use, and affordable solutions that help sellers drive sales and avoid costly returns.
This acquisition is an important step in growing eBay's key parts and accessories category and advancing its tech-led reimagination by bringing a valuable, tech-based tool in-house and ensuring continued benefits for eBay sellers and buyers. myFitment's tools help sellers by optimizing fitment data for their listings, ensuring customers order the right parts and accessories for their vehicle, reducing returns and increasing buyer satisfaction.
"eBay is home to more than half a billion parts and accessories globally, ranging from brand new replacement parts to the vintage and hard to find. As we look to elevate the user experience within this category, it is critical we provide innovative tools to help shoppers find the right parts at the right price," said Chris Prill, VP, eBay Motors. "The integration of myFitment's proven technology marks an important step in eBay's tech-led reimagination. Not only will we optimize the listing process for sellers, but we will offer an added layer of confidence for buyers by simplifying how they navigate inventory to find parts that fit their vehicle."
"We founded myFitment to help online parts and accessory sellers use technology to better connect with their customers, increase their sales, and grow their businesses," said Brian Williams, chief operating officer, myFitment. "eBay is one of the leading platforms in the world for people looking to start or grow their online business, and I can think of no better partner to help bring our technology to more of the vehicle and motorsport businesses and enthusiasts we have served for nearly ten years."
eBay has acquired the myFitment group of companies, which includes, among others, myFitment, LLC and Illumaware, LLC and the parties have signed and closed the deal as of August 23, 2022. Further details were not disclosed.
eBay Inc. (Nasdaq: EBAY) is a global commerce leader that connects people and builds communities to create economic opportunity for all. Our technology empowers millions of buyers and sellers in more than 190 markets around the world, providing everyone the opportunity to grow and thrive. Founded in 1995 in San Jose, California, eBay is one of the world's largest and most vibrant marketplaces for discovering great value and unique selection. In 2021, eBay enabled over $87 billion of gross merchandise volume. For more information about the company and its global portfolio of online brands, visit www.ebayinc.com.
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SHANGHAI and HONG KONG, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene" SEHK: 6996.HK), a leading innovative, commercial-stage global biopharmaceutical company dedicated to discovering, developing and commercializing first-in-class and/or best-in-class therapeutics in hematology and oncology, announces that the Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO), the most prominent medical society for oncology in China, has added multiple XPOVIO® (selinexor) regimens for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) and relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL) to its 2022 Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hematologic Malignancies and 2022 Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphomas (CSCO Guidelines).
The 2022 CSCO Guidelines incorporate a total of four selinexor combination therapy regimens for relapsed myeloma. In addition, the guidelines also recommend the use of selinexor for the treatment of patients with ≥ twice relapsed/progressed DLBCL. As the gold standard guiding Chinese oncologists in their clinical practice, the CSCO Guidelines are one of the most recognized and widely adopted set of practice guidelines in China.
Multiple Myeloma
Incorporation of selinexor into the CSCO guidelines for R/R MM referenced data from the STORM and STOMP trials.
Prof. Wenming Chen, at Beijing Chao-Yang Hospital of Capital Medical University, said, "The continued development of novel therapies is key to improving treatment outcomes for patients with MM. Selinexor, the world's first oral selective XPO1 inhibitor, was granted an approval in China last year, and multiple selinexor regimens have been incorporated into practice guidelines by a number of leading medical societies/organizations. The recent recommendations of selinexor by the updated CSCO Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Hematologic Malignancies indicates strong recognition of selinexor's safety and efficacy and is another validation of the robust clinical data supporting the wide clinical adoption of selinexor as a much-needed new treatment option. I hope more patients will soon benefit from this novel therapeutic."
Lymphoma
Incorporation of selinexor into the CSCO guidelines for R/R DLBCL referenced data from the SADAL trial, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) approval and the National Cancer Care Network's (NCCN) guideline recommendations for selinexor in patients with R/R DLBCL.
Prof. Weili Zhao, at Ruijin Hospital of Shanghai Jiaotong University School of Medicine, commented, "Primary and secondary drug resistance and intolerance to standard of care therapies in a large portion of DLBCL patients pose a major clinical challenge, limiting the treatment outcomes and survival benefit for patients and resulting in the urgent need for a novel therapy with a new mechanism of action. Selinexor, a small molecule targeted therapy utilizing an innovative mechanism, is approved in the U.S. for the treatment of MM and DLBCL and has received regulatory approvals in various indications in a growing number of countries around the world. This inclusion of selinexor in the CSCO 2022 Guidelines for the Diagnosis and Treatment of Lymphomas presents a new treatment strategy for patients with ≥ twice relapsed/progressed DLBCL, and an important tool for clinicians seeking to change the current standard practices in DLBCL."
About XPOVIO® (selinexor)
Selinexor is the first and only oral XPO1 inhibitor approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the treatment of relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (R/R MM) and relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (R/R DLBCL). By blocking the nuclear export protein XPO1, selinexor can promote the intranuclear accumulation and activation of tumor suppressor proteins and growth regulating proteins, and down-regulate the levels of multiple oncogenic proteins. Due to its novel mechanism of action, selinexor is being evaluated for use in multiple combination regimens to improve treatment efficacy.
Antengene secured approval of selinexor in China in December 2021 for R/R MM and plans to launch the product in the second quarter of 2022. Antengene has also secured approval for selinexor in South Korea for use in R/R MM and R/R DLBCL in July 2021, in Singapore for use in R/R MM and R/R DLBCL and in Australia for use in R/R MM in March 2022. Antengene is conducting 10 clinical studies in mainland China (3 are being jointly conducted by Antengene and Karyopharm Therapeutics Inc. [Nasdaq:KPTI]) for relapsed/refractory hematological malignancies and advanced solid tumors.
About Antengene
Antengene Corporation Limited ("Antengene", SEHK: 6996.HK) is a leading commercial-stage R&D-driven global biopharmaceutical company focused on innovative first-in-class/best-in-class therapeutic medicines for cancer and other life-threatening diseases. Driven by its vision of "Treating Patients Beyond Borders", Antengene aims to provide the most advanced anti-cancer drugs to patients in the Asia Pacific Region and around the world. Since initiating operations in 2017, Antengene has obtained 23 investigational new drug (IND) approvals in the US and in Asia, submitted 6 new drug applications (NDAs) in multiple Asia Pacific markets, with the NDA for selinexor/ATG-010/XPOVIO® in China, South Korea, Singapore and Australia approved. Leveraging partnerships as well as in-house drug discovery, Antengene has built a broad and expanding pipeline of 15 clinical and pre-clinical assets. Antengene has global rights on 10 programs and Asia Pacific rights, including the Greater China region, on 5 programs.
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FORTIFYING CLOUD APPLICATION TRANSFORMATION STRATEGIES
PALO ALTO, Calif., Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SEIDOR, a leader in business technology consulting – today announced the acquisition of digital transformation company Opentrends.
SEIDOR enhances its expertise in the adoption of new technologies, such as Artificial Intelligence (AI), the Internet of Things (IoT), Smart Cities and the Connected Car. Both companies are consolidating their commitment to innovation, design and digital product development, the main focus of Opentrends.
Opentrends has a high degree of specialization in the public sector and large multinational companies, in areas including banking, automotive, education, manufacturing and retail.
SEIDOR also expands its offering with Opentrends' digital agency, which operates as Failfast.design and specializes in user experience (UX), visual design (UI), creativity and digital content.
Opentrends management will lead the new business unit resulting from the operation dedicated to the development of advanced applications in the cloud, which will have a team of 500 professionals. The new unit's aggregate annual revenue exceeds 50 million dollars. In words of Josep Benito, CEO of SEIDOR, "the integration of the Opentrends management team and consultants in SEIDOR allows us to continue driving our growth in specialized areas, such as the development of cloud applications and digital transformation, offering customers the best technology services today, as well as strengthening our international capillarity, thanks to our direct presence in India and USA".
Xavier Buscallà, CEO of Opentrends Inc. and director of SEIDOR's new business unit, said that "our integration with SEIDOR realizes a prime opportunity to grow our business and provide higher value, with a focus on application architecture and the transformation of solutions in the cloud". "This merger gives recognition to our successful track record, and will also accelerate the professional development of both Opentrends and SEIDOR teams".
SEIDOR is a technology consulting firm offering a comprehensive portfolio of solutions and services in innovation, customer experience, ERP, analytics, employee experience, cloud, workplace and cybersecurity. With a turnover of 606 million euros and over 7,500 highly qualified professionals, SEIDOR has a direct presence in 41 countries in Europe, Latin America, USA, Middle East, Africa and Asia, serving more than 8,500 customers. The consulting firm is a partner of main technology leaders, including SAP, Microsoft, IBM, Adobe, Salesforce, Google, AWS and Cisco. www.SEIDOR.com
Opentrends, Inc. is a global digital transformation firm with a unique approach to designing software around users first and systems second. It has established a successful track record with many of the world's top companies and now holds full trust in its ability to design, develop and deploy complex software innovations and drive growth. Located in Palo Alto, Barcelona, Madrid, and Kerala, Opentrends provides custom software development, integration, and adoption of advanced technological solutions across sectors. www.opentrends.us
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The 'Whiskey of the West' remains true to its commitment to protect America's wide open spaces
KIRBY, Wyo. , June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wyoming Whiskey announces the release of its limited edition National Parks No. 2 straight bourbon whiskey in tandem with the brand's continuing partnership with Yellowstone Forever, the official nonprofit partner of Yellowstone National Park. The collaboration was born in celebration of Yellowstone National Park's 150th anniversary. The Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 2 bottle is the second collectible Limited Edition release in an annual National Park series which debuted in April 2021. It is now available in Yellowstone National Park and throughout Wyoming. It is also available in select U.S. markets and online from ReserveBar, Flaviar and Caskers.
The inaugural release of Wyoming Whiskey's National Parks series contributed over $120,000 to the National Park Foundation in 2021. Wyoming Whiskey continues on a steadfast mission to support our nation's sacred outdoor spaces with this year's initiative and has committed to donating $150,000 to Yellowstone Forever in the park's historic 150th year.
March 1, 2022, marked the 150th anniversary of the opening of Yellowstone National Park— the world's first national park. Yellowstone Forever supports Yellowstone National Park through three main initiatives: Wildlife Forever, Trails Forever, and Here Forever. Wildlife Forever focuses on conservation efforts encompassing all of the species that call the Park home. Trails Forever supports ongoing trail maintenance as well as new initiatives. Here Forever supports the Park on climate and environmental related projects to increase efficiency within the Park and reduce the overall environmental impact.
For every bottle sold of Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 2 (MSRP $69.99) from May 2022 until supplies last, Wyoming Whiskey will donate $5 up to a maximum donation of $150,000 based on distributor depletions to support Yellowstone Forever in preserving Yellowstone National Park for the next generation of wonderers, wanderers, and explorers.
"Wyoming Whiskey was born on the doorstep of Yellowstone and it has played a profound role in the development of our brand and the enrichment of our people," said David DeFazio, Co-Founder of Wyoming Whiskey. "Our partnership with Yellowstone Forever recognizes the importance of the Park and provides the perfect opportunity to support current and future conservation needs."
"Yellowstone Forever is proud to have Wyoming Whiskey on board as a partner in Yellowstone's future. Their commitment to preserving the world's first national park will help ensure that the next generation experiences a vibrant and thriving Yellowstone," said Lisa Diekmann, President & CEO of Yellowstone Forever.
The limited edition release is a straight bourbon whiskey made from 68-percent corn, 20-percent wheat, and 12-percent malted barley. Wyoming Whiskey National Parks No. 2 whiskey is bottled at 105 proof. All grains are grown In Wyoming and are non-GMO. The water used to produce Wyoming Whiskey is also sourced from a local limestone aquifer that has not seen the light of day in over 6,000 years. Tasting notes are as follows:
COLOR: Amber, Goldenrod, Toasted Maize
NOSE: Sandalwood, Cane Sugar, Orange Cream, Peach, Lemon Peel
PALATE: Marzipan Buttercream, Carrot Cake, Browned Spices, hints of Toffee and Salted Caramel
MOUTHFEEL: Ethereal, forward yet smooth with swelling dryness
FINISH: Zesty Orange/Lemon, Lingering oak, Black Pepper, Leather
This fall, Wyoming Whiskey will be launching a limited release Single Barrel to continue the celebration. This whiskey will be released in a limited edition run of 180 bottles. Stay tuned for more information on this official release in the coming months.
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5 sought-after recipes from this season of ‘Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy’
By Janelle Davis and Foren Clark, CNN
It’s hard to get enough of delicious Italian dishes.
Season two of “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy” has viewers salivating once again over food crafted by chefs across the country. Some home cooks have even tried to replicate those dishes at home.
Just in case your attempts haven’t quite measured up, CNN has gathered recipes from the chefs behind some of the most mouthwatering dishes from season two.
Here are five of the recipes many viewers may be eager to re-create at home.
The recipes are listed in US and metric measurements and have been adapted for home use by the restaurant or chef.
A pitch-black Venetian classic
Black Ink Risotto With Cuttlefish
(Risotto al Nero di Seppia)
Recipe courtesy of Giovanni “Gianni” Scappin
Venice is a magical, mysterious, romantic place — but let’s address the elephant in the room: It has a reputation for bad food.
Chef Giovanni “Gianni” Scappin, who was born and raised in the city, was excited to prove that stereotype wrong. To showcase the best of the City of Canals and its surrounding lagoon, he made the Venetian classic Black Ink Risotto With Cuttlefish.
Cuttlefish (seppia in Italian) is the cousin of the squid and the octopus. And the cuttlefish’s ink is a key ingredient.
“The precious ink is used to stain the risotto black, making the dish as theatrical as Venice itself,” Tucci explained.
This risotto dish is so great that some neighboring countries claim it as their invention. It’s impossible to know for sure who created the dish, but in the Venetian cookbook, the ink has been dry for a very long time.
RECIPE: Black Ink Risotto With Cuttlefish
The risotto Tucci called ‘a revelation’
Risotto With Grana Padano Cream, Beer Reduction and Coffee
(Risotto con Crema di Grana Padano, Riduzione di Birra e Caffè)
Recipe courtesy of Christian and Manuel Costardi
Piedmont, a region in northwest Italy, is all about risotto. And the beating heart of this food tradition is the city of Vercelli, where risottorie, restaurants specializing in risotto, are everywhere. One of the best places to try it in Italy’s rice capital, Christian & Manuel Ristorante, is tucked at the back of a 1960s tourist hotel called Hotel Cinzia.
The restaurant is run by two brothers who give this dish a modern twist. Christian and Manuel Costardi’s signature version is a risotto with Grana Padano cream, beer reduction and coffee. It’s supposed to taste like cappuccino or tiramisu, but risotto — all in one dish.
Inspired by Andy Warhol’s “Campbell’s Soup Cans,” the Costardi brothers playfully serve their specialty in individual metal cans.
The chef-owners’ unique risotto earned them a Michelin star.
“This is completely changing everything I thought about risotto,” Tucci said. “That’s a revelation. That’s a thousand things in one can. Wow!”
RECIPE: Risotto With Grana Padano Cream, Beer Reduction and Coffee
This fondue is so luscious, it requires a spoon
Fonduta Valdostana
(Valle d’Aosta Fondue)
Recipe courtesy of Lorella Tamone of Alpage Restaurant
The Swiss are famous for fondue, but their neighbors in Italy have their own take on this delectable, melted cheese dish. It’s called fonduta.
Instead of Emmentaler and Gruyère, the Italians in the region of Valle d’Aosta use just one cheese: fontina.
Fontina is a creamy semihard cheese with a mild, nutty flavor.
“Italian fontina cheese from cows fed on sweet grass, high on these mountains, makes the fondue so luscious that it doesn’t need the white wine they add in France or Switzerland,” Tucci said.
“Oh, my God, that is so good,” Tucci said while enjoying fonduta at Alpage Restaurant at the foot of the Matterhorn. “So delicious!”
Showcasing the famous black truffle
Assoluto di Bosco
(Essence of the Woods Pasta With Porcini and Truffle)
Recipe courtesy of Alice Caporicci of La Cucina
The Umbria region of central Italy is one of Italy’s main producers of highly sought-after black truffles, the earthy, aromatic fungi famous around the world. The traditional method of truffle hunting with dogs and lots of digging in mountainous terrain can be difficult to maintain.
Carlo Caporicci was able to take truffle hunting and turn it into truffle farming at his family estate, San Pietro a Pettine. Using a method that takes more than five years to complete, Caporicci can produce black truffles that he said are identical to their counterparts in the wild. His daughter, Alice Caporicci, incorporates her family’s produce into dishes at the estate’s restaurant, La Cucina.
The Essence of the Woods Pasta, also known as Assoluto di Bosco, combines the delicious flavors of beetroot, porcini mushrooms and black garlic to create a mouthwatering pasta sauce that complements but doesn’t upstage the star of the show — a whole lot of truffle.
“A fitting finale,” Tucci concluded as he enjoyed the dish, “in celebration of Carlo, Alice, the future of the truffle and possibly the future of Umbrian cuisine.”
Pan pizza from an Italian family-run pizzeria
Pizza al Padellino
(Cast-Iron Pan Pizza)
Recipe courtesy of Adriano and Alfredo Lazzeri of Il Cavaliere Restaurant
Most people think pan pizza and they think of mega American pizza chains, but one family-run Italian pizzeria has been baking this classic for more than 60 years.
When Adriano Lazzeri’s father opened up Il Cavaliere Restaurant in 1958, Pizza al Padellino (meaning “pizza in a little pan”) was a brand-new concept. The restaurant in Turin, Italy, catered to factory workers, who went wild for it.
The base is a traditional Tuscan crust, inspired by the region where Lazzeri’s father grew up.
“The pan pizza has a very long leavening, in fact the dough is prepared already in the morning, it is spread in the pan and with the tomato sauce, it is left to levitate for many hours. This is how, once cooked in the old wood-burning oven, a crunchy, digestible and very tasty pizza remains,” the restaurant’s website explains.
Each pan pizza is a small personal pizza. Each customer gets to load it with their own customized toppings. When Tucci visited the restaurant while filming season two of “Stanley Tucci: Searching for Italy,” he picked sausage as his topping. He also added anchovies, following Chef Lazzeri’s recommendation.
“Usually, I like very thin pizza, but this is delicious, very creamy,” Tucci said after trying the dish.
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Thursday forecast: Extreme heat returns
3 dangerously hot days
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The big weather story will be the extreme heat for all of northeast Kansas for 3 days before a cold front starts to impact the area on Sunday. This front has the potential to stall in or near the viewing area for much of next week leading to increasing rain chances and cooler but still potentially a wide range in temperatures.
Taking Action:
- After a brief cool down yesterday, the extreme heat returns for all of northeast Kansas for 3 days: Stay cool by limiting outdoor exposure and hydrating with plenty of water. Additional heat safety tips here.
- There are indications of low chances of overnight showers/storms tonight and tomorrow night mainly along HWY 36 however most of the rain will likely stay in Nebraska. The next best chance is still looking to be Sunday into Sunday night.
- A frontal boundary Sunday could bring a wide range in highs Sunday through Tuesday. Depending where the frontal boundary is positioned each could also determine storm chances so know these days are subject to change and will be fine-tuned throughout the weekend into next week.
While there may be several chances of rain, especially starting Sunday night and lasting into next week, a lot of the rain will mainly be at night. There also isn’t expected to be a lot of heavy rain: Overall the total rainfall for the next 8 days will likely only be in the 0.25″-0.75″ for most areas however as always there will be exceptions. A few spots may have rain impacting the daytime hours on Sunday and Monday but most spots will likely remain dry.
Today: Sunny. Highs 98-102. Winds S/SW 5-10 mph. Despite this being the ‘coolest’ day of this 3 day stretch it will be the most uncomfortable day due to the lack of wind however the humidity won’t be too high. Heat index may be 1-3 degrees above the temperature.
Tonight: Mostly Clear. Lows in the upper 60s to mid 70s. Winds S around 5 mph.
Tomorrow: Sunny. Highs 98-103. Winds S 5-15, gusts up to 20 mph. Heat indices may increase slightly however there remains uncertainty on how high the humidity will get.
Saturday will be the hottest day with the highest humidity but also coming with the strongest winds which will help. Highs 100-105, heat indices 105-110 with gusts up to 30 mph. Keep in mind this weekend will have lows in the mid 70s to low 80s both Friday night and Saturday night. While talking about the extreme heat during the day is obviously dangerous, warm lows can also be just as deadly if you’re not in a room with AC and your body isn’t able to cool down because of the warm nights. Please find a cool place at night so your body can recover.
Highs by Sunday could range anywhere from 80s near the Nebraska border but still in the triple digits near I-35. While the range of highs may not be that extreme early next week, there still may be a wide range in temperatures from north to south again depending on positioning of the front, cloud cover and possible rain.
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FOLCROFT, Pa., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Expediting is pleased to announce that it has officially acquired Crosstown, Inc. as part of the company's strategic growth plan to provide new and existing customers with nationwide coverage. The acquisition of Crosstown will further strengthen the company's network in the Tennessee Valley Region through their 27 years of demonstrated experience there.
Crosstown was founded in 1995 to provide on-demand and scheduled courier transportation services throughout Tennessee. In 1999, Crosstown became the premier delivery provider to the life sciences industry within their operating network. Over the last 27 years, Crosstown has grown significantly to expand its service to Columbia, SC and Indianapolis, IN.
President of Crosstown, Steve Seger, will continue to manage Crosstown day-to-day business and will be leading the integration and transition.
"This is a great opportunity for Crosstown and to join forces with American Expediting as the leading service provider for life sciences, final mile, and warehouse distribution was the natural next step," said Seger. "Our customers can now benefit from more service offerings and at a national level, which we couldn't offer before."
"Crosstown is a perfect fit for our commercial strategy as we continue to develop a robust first-and-final mile life science delivery network that complements our mission of saving lives one critical shipment at a time," said Bryan Campbell, Chief Commercial Officer of American Expediting.
The acquisition aims to continue American Expediting's expansion across the nation, providing its customers with strengthened networks, added value, and increased agility.
About American Expediting:
American Expediting provides expert and highly specialized services from cold-chain logistics to urgent same-day ground transport for its life science partners. Leading with confidence and precision, American Expediting is recognized as the premier North American provider of specialty transport, logistics, storage, and distribution solutions due to its hard-earned reputation for best-in-class and on-time performance.
More information about American Expediting is available online at www.americanexpediting.com
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NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Spero Therapeutics, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of SPRO 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: October 28, 2021 to May 2, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the data submitted in support of the New Drug Application ("NDA") for the Company's product candidate, Tebipenem HBr, were insufficient to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"); (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the FDA would approve the Tebipenem HBr NDA in its current form; (iii) the foregoing would necessitate a significant workforce reduction and restructuring of Spero's operations; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 25, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/spero-therapeutics-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=29518&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of SPRO 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 July 25, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Northern Spirit is Known for their Luxury RVs that are Loaded with Amenities
LEXINGTON, N.C., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The founders of Country Roads RV Center are proud to announce that they have been an authorized dealer for the Coachmen Northern Spirit line of RVs for 4 years.
To learn more about Country Roads RV Center, please visit https://www.crrvc.com/about-us/.
As a company spokesperson noted, since Country Roads RV Center opened its doors in 2008 the company has strived to offer only the highest quality, 5th wheels, travel trailers, and toy haulers.
Now, as one of the largest dealers in the state, Country Roads RV Center has grown to offer a full service and parts department. The family-owned and operated dealership strives to give their customers the most enjoyable experience possible.
"Our mission is to provide high-quality new and used RVs to our customers. At the same time, we understand that travel trailers, 5th wheels, and motorhomes are not created equally. Because of this, we do a thorough analysis of new product lines we carry prior to making the decision to place them in our inventory," the spokesperson noted, adding that after reviewing the Northern
Spirit makes and models, it was an easy decision to add these outstanding RVs to their lineup of products.
The Northern Spirit XTR 2549BHX is a roomy bunk plan with the "Max Bed Storage" under the master bed. Pack all the kid's stuff in one place. A plan that the entire family will love.
The Northern Spirit 1943RB remains an extremely popular couples plan with a deep slideout and theater seating for evening relaxation.
As one of the largest dealers in the state, Country Roads RV Center carries many different lines of 5th Wheels, Travel-Trailers, and Toy Haulers, as well as a full service and parts department. Family-owned and operated, they strive to give their customers the most enjoyable experience possible. For more information, please visit https://www.crrvc.com.
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SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The DecisionNext Price List feature gives users access to all their finished goods pricing and the raw material inputs that drive them.
DecisionNext has announced the release of their Price List module within their commodity analytics software, aimed at connecting the procurement and pricing functions at meat processing organizations.
The Price List module instantly shows expected gross margin for each pricing alternative and empowers users to build a historical log of all pricing details and the risk profiles associated with each price quote.
Michael Farrand, DecisionNext Food & Ag Lead remarked "DecisionNext's ability to bring proprietary analytics power to the protein industry, across the supply chain from procurement to sales, allows our customers to be on the leading edge of today's technology. Our new Price List feature is the latest in a growing stable of solutions DecisionNext brings to market which will help set the bar for the next generation of innovative industry leaders to be successful in any market condition."
Powered by machine learning algorithms, DecisionNext allows market experts to bring together the best of human and machine intelligence to improve market visibility and forecast accuracy through transparent, interactive software. By having the ability to not just forecast markets, but simulate outcomes, decision-makers can more effectively evaluate options in high value, high frequency decisions across sourcing, operations, and sales. Reference customers of DecisionNext include Sysco, Johnsonville, Topco, Teys, and other leading names in the food and agriculture space.
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DJI is expanding its family of drones with the just announced DJI Avata. The Avata, an FPV (first-person view) drone, works in tandem with the new DJI Goggles 2 and DJI Motion Controller to provide a completely immersive flight experience.
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B&H is pleased to introduce DJI is expanding its family of drones with the newly announced DJI Avata. The Avata, which is a new FPV (first-person view) drone, works in tandem with the all-new DJI Goggles 2 and DJI Motion Controller to provide a totally immersive flight experience.
DJI Avata Drone
https://www.bhphotovideo.com/c/product/1719563-REG/dji_cp_fp_00000062_01_avata_drone.html
Key Features
- Close-Up Filming Indoors or Outside
- Ultra-Wide 4K100p Stabilized Video
- Propeller Guards for Safe Flying
- Up to 6.2-Mile Video Transmission Range
- Downward Sensing Obstacle Avoidance
- Emergency Brake & RTH Safety Features
- Up to 18 Minutes of Flight Time
- 3 Speed Modes from 17.9 to 60.4 mph
Designed with built-in propeller guards are a safeguard―even if the Avata comes in contact with an object, it can bounce back, stay in the air, and can keep on flying. It's compact and lightweight and is great for flying with precision, even in tight indoor spaces.
The Avata is equipped with a 1/1.7-inch CMOS sensor and supports 4K ultra-wide angle recording with an f/2.8 aperture. Together with high-grade imaging performance, it delivers exceptional visuals that will keep you on the edge of your seat.
Avata also features downward binocular vision and ToF infrared sensing, for even greater safety. These sensors detect obstacles below and allow Avata to perform low-altitude or indoor flight.
The Avata features a super-wide 155° field of vision. On the software side of things, RockSteady 2.0 and HorizonSteady help reduce camera shake to ensure smooth video capture. The new design of the Avata optimizes power efficiency and allows for a flight time of up to 18 minutes.
A number of improvements have been made to the DJI Goggles 2, which are now smaller, lighter, and equipped with a Micro-OLED screen with 100 Hz refresh rate, which means you can experience outstanding clarity and visual fidelity as you navigate the sky.
The DJI Goggles 2 also feature diopter adjustment from +2.0 D to -8.0 D for optimized viewing and comfort. With a two-hour battery life and super-fast charging speeds, you can always be ready for immersive flight. The foldable antenna and lightweight design make them easy to store, comfortable to wear, and suitable for long-term use.
With the DJI Motion Controller, intuitive flight is in your hands. Squeeze the trigger and bolt forward or turn a corner with the swivel of your wrist. The controls are easy to use and provide a totally unique way to fly. It also features an Emergency Brake button that lets you stop on a dime, and support for RTH when the battery is low or the signal is interrupted.
You'll be able to order the Avata Drone right here at B&H as a stand-alone purchase or bundled with several accessories for a complete flight experience, beginning August 25. Will you be picking up an Avata to upgrade your current setup? Perhaps you're a new user wondering how this can fit into your workflow. Check out our product page for more details!
When you combine the Avata with the Goggles 2 and Motion Controller, flight becomes accessible to all. Experience the thrill of total immersion with unrivaled safety and control. Embrace your spontaneity and capture your surroundings with an immersive 4K ultra-wide angle.
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DJI Avata Drone First Look
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Visitors to the website can access a variety of educational videos and enlightening articles. The B&H YouTube Channel has an unmatched wealth of educational content. Our entertaining and informative videos feature product overviews from our in-house specialists. You can view the B&H Event Space presentations from many of the world's foremost experts and interviews with some of technology's most dynamic personalities. Tap into this exciting resource by subscribing to the B&H YouTube Channel here. In addition to videos, the B&H Explora blog presents new product announcements, gear reviews, helpful guides, and tech news written by product experts and industry professionals, as well as our award-winning podcasts.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Unilever PLC ("Unilever" or the "Company") (NYSE: UL) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Unilever investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Unilever American Depositary Receipts between September 2, 2020 and July 21, 2021, inclusive. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
UL 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: a) in July 2020, the board of Ben & Jerry's, one of Unilever's marquee brands, passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory" ; and b) this boycott decision risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Unilever during the relevant time frame, you have until August 15, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
CONTACT:
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Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
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VIDEO: Famed hotel that inspired ‘Dirty Dancing’ destroyed by fire
LIBERTY, N.Y. (Gray News) - The New York hotel that inspired the film “Dirty Dancing” has been destroyed in a fire.
According to the Liberty Fire Department, crews responded to the Grossinger’s Catskill Resort property around 7 p.m. on Tuesday.
Fire officials said the first units at the scene had to cut through a gate to access the roadway to get to the fire. The resort has been closed since 1986.
A drone video shared by Schwartz Brothers Media showed flames devouring the nearly four-story structure nestled in the woods. A firefighter could be seen on a tower ladder aiming water at the upper stories with emergency vehicles lining the roadway.
As the drone moves farther away, a massive column of smoke is shown towering over the area.
According to the department, the overgrowth and other barriers on the property hampered extinguishing efforts, which lasted about six hours.
After the firefighters extinguished the flames, Town of Liberty Code Enforcement requested the building be demolished. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by New York State Police and Sullivan County Bureau of Fire.
In “Dirty Dancing,” teenager Baby (Jennifer Grey) meets dance instructor Johnny Castle (Patrick Swayze) at a resort in the Catskills. A sequel to the 1987 film, also called “Dirty Dancing” and starring Jennifer Grey, is scheduled to release in 2024.
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HOLLAND — It was hot enough to pop corn Saturday in Texas, but Central Texans took the opportunity to gather for other corn-related activities during the 48th annual Holland Corn Festival.
“This is an annual festival to raise money for different organizations in town,” Jill Marwitz, chairman of the Holland Corn Festival, said.
She said many of Holland’s graduating classes also use the festival as a time to gather for their class reunions. The two-day event kicked off Friday night with a concert by Kenny Orts & No Chance. Saturday’s festivities began with a 5K run and parade, before getting into the real competitions.
“This afternoon we have corn eating, corn shucking, corn seed spitting, corn cob throwing, corn cob relay, corn cob bobbing — anything corn related,” Marwitz said.
J.J. Ping of Temple ate and shucked his way to back-to-back victories in the junior division category.
“It feels awesome,” Ping said. “I don’t know how, but I just go really fast.”
State Rep. Hugh Shine, R-Temple, judged the competitions and sent people back to the line if their corn cob wasn’t completely clean.
“I came for the festivities,” Killeen resident Ollie Daniels said, “but watching the kids compete in these events has been my favorite part.”
While adults and youths competed, the Central Texas Barbecue Association also was holding competitions between 74 teams. Carolyn Waugh, head judge of the CTBA, said each competitor had to make a corn dish, beans, chicken, ribs and brisket.
“We have some local teams from Holland, Texas, we have teams from all over Central Texas and Bell County,” Waugh said. “We have teams from Houston, we have state champions, we also have national champions out here. We have a mixture from all over the state of Texas.”
Festival-goers volunteered to judge the competitions, which included a variety of different styles of cooking.
“Everything is going really well,” Waugh added. “All the judges seem to be enjoying everything while they try to stay cool in this heat.”
Academy resident Chelsea Hershberger said this was her seventh or eighth time attending the annual festival. She said she enjoys bringing her children out for the carnival rides, while also enjoying the small-town atmosphere and the competitiveness it brings out in adults and children alike.
“I love it,” Hershberger said, “everybody being around each other and the small-town atmosphere.”
Marwitz said the event is always a success and this year’s event is no different.
“I like seeing everybody come together and have a good time — old friends and old family reconnecting,” she said. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_2203e554-ef7c-11ec-bebc-b7d77a703be6.html | 2022-06-19T08:11:47Z |
Giants bullpen offers deep, effective mix with no set closer
By JACK MAGRUDER
Associated Press
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz. (AP) — Coming off a franchise-record 107 wins and a division crown, the San Francisco Giants will open the season with a bullpen stocked with experienced, proven relievers but without a designated closer. And that’s just fine with manager Gabe Kapler. He says things have a way of working themselve out over the course of a season. Jake McGee, Tyler Rogers, Dominic Leone and Camilo Doval return to a bullpen that recorded 56 saves, tied with the Los Angeles Dodgers for the major league high. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/04/03/giants-bullpen-offers-deep-effective-mix-with-no-set-closer/ | 2022-04-03T22:15:09Z |
Patient-Focused Health Network, SaludVIP, Opens New Clinic in Four Corners, Providing First Class Primary Care to Spanish-Speaking Community
TAMPA, Fla., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SaludVIP, a patient-focused primary care network based in Florida, is excited to announce the opening of their new local clinic in Four Corners.
The new clinic is equipped with state-of-the-art technologies allowing patients to receive all the care and services they need under one roof.
"It is very rewarding being able to open the doors to a new revolutionary healthcare facility that will provide first-class primary care services to the Spanish-speaking Medicare Advantage community of Four Corners," Dr. Lidzoe Correa of SaludVIP said. "We're excited to meet our new patients and help guide them on their healthcare journey."
Despite the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic, SaludVIP has successfully and safely maintained a continuity of care to their patients with both preventive and routine care. In addition, they continue to demonstrate their ability to provide the highest quality of care even during the most challenging of times.
In efforts to make care accessible to all patients, SaludVIP helps to eliminate potential health care burdens by offering services including same-day appointments, transportation assistance to and from clinics, and virtual visits when needed.
SaludVIP uses a model that puts quality time spent between a doctor and patient at the forefront. They believe in quality, not quantity. Physicians at SaludVIP clinics see only 10 to 15 patients a day, allowing them to give more thorough diagnoses and treatments than possible in the traditional quick trip to the doctor. Patients are encouraged to see their physicians often where highly specialized care is tailored to them and their specific needs.
The new SaludVIP primary care clinic, located at 101 Divine Dr, Ste 1, Davenport, FL, is now accepting patients who receive Medicare Advantage plan benefits. Those interested can call 863-356-1077 or visit saludvip.com to learn more.
About SaludVIP
Serving growing Hispanic communities throughout Florida, SaludVIP is part of the larger health network brand VIPcare. Together they operate over 49 clinics that provide care to Medicare Advantage patients utilizing a high-touch population health management approach that prioritizes spending quality time with the physician. By focusing on a senior care model and increasing access to high-quality care, SaludVIP's model is at the forefront of the future of healthcare. SaludVIP patients are encouraged to see the doctor often instead of only when they are sick, contributing to their success towards patient outcomes.
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—Senior healthcare executive with three decades' global experience across large pharma and diverse start-up organizations in finance and business development—
WEST HILLS, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ImmPACT Bio USA, Inc. ("ImmPACT Bio"), a clinical-stage company developing transformative logic-gate-based chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies for treating cancer, today announced the appointment of Vikram Lamba, M.B.M. as chief financial officer (CFO) and head of business development. Mr. Lamba replaces Anat Nursella, who served as CFO at ImmPACT Bio since late 2020.
"Vikram is a senior finance executive with extensive global healthcare experience and a demonstrated track record across the industry spectrum covering both large pharma companies as well as diverse startup environments, and I am thrilled to welcome him to ImmPACT Bio as our chief financial officer," said Sumant Ramachandra, M.D., Ph.D., M.B.A., president and CEO, ImmPACT Bio. "His broad industry experience in strategic and operational financial areas, especially creating value and scale at start-up companies, combined with his depth of expertise in business development and M&A, will be of great benefit to ImmPACT Bio as we advance our pipeline of next-generation CAR T-cell therapies that harness the immune system and address key challenges for current cell therapies in cancer."
"On behalf of the entire ImmPACT Bio team, I want to sincerely thank Anat for her leadership during the transformative period of growth, including consummation of the merger with Kalthera and the Series B financing. Her expertise and commitment across broad areas have been invaluable, and we look forward to her continued partnership as the general manager of our Israel operations," added Dr. Ramachandra.
"It is exciting to join ImmPACT Bio at its current stage of successful product development and help scale-up and deliver the pipeline of next-generation CAR T-cell therapies," said Mr. Lamba. "In addition to generating excellent clinical data, ImmPACT Bio has assembled a world-class team and I look forward to being part of that team to deliver on our mission to bring curative therapies to patients living with cancer."
Mr. Lamba is a seasoned healthcare executive with deep and extensive global industry experience across numerous pharmaceutical and biotechnology organizations in the areas of management, M&A, finance, corporate development, and strategic alliances. He joins ImmPACT Bio from ChromaCode, Inc., where he was CFO. Previously, Mr. Lamba served in executive leadership positions at Civica, Inc., (CFO); Fortuna Fix (CFO and chief operating officer); Zosano Pharma Corporation (CEO and member of the board of directors); and Predictive Biosciences, Inc. (CFO and chief business officer). Before then, he was vice president (VP) of corporate development at Advanced Medical Optics, Inc. (acquired by Abbott), and was CFO and VP of finance at GeneOhm Sciences, Inc. (acquired by Becton Dickinson). He also has more than 16 years of global experience in various positions at Bayer AG, where he was a Division CFO, and Burmah Castrol PLC.
Mr. Lamba received an undergraduate degree in mechanical engineering from The University of Science and Technology in India and a master's degree in business management (MBM) from the Asian Institute of Management, where he spent his final year as an exchange student at The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania.
About ImmPACT Bio
ImmPACT Bio USA, Inc., is a clinical-stage company dedicated to the discovery of transformative chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapies for cancer patients who have exhausted their treatment options. The company's logic-gate-based CAR T-cell platforms address key biological challenges in treating cancer. ImmPACT Bio's technologies are specifically designed to prevent antigen escape, prevent 'on-target – off-tumor' toxicities, and overcome the immunosuppressive tumor microenvironment. The company's technology is based on the work of pioneering scientists Yvonne Chen, Ph.D., and Antoni Ribas, M.D., Ph.D., both from University of California, Los Angeles (UCLA), and Gideon Gross, Ph.D., from the MIGAL-Galilee Research Institute. For more information, visit www.immpact-bio.com.
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WASHINGTON, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Have you ever wondered how much your life is worth? Economists have. And depending on where you were born the results might disturb you. The life of an American is valued at anywhere between $7 million and $10 million, but the life of a Liberian is worth only around $65,000. This means that, according to economists, it is more beneficial to the world to save the life of one American than to save the lives of 100 Liberians.
This paradox and more are the subject of the new book on the value of a life from Carneades: Are All Lives Equal? Why Cost-Benefit Analysis Values Rich Lives More and How Philosophy Can Fix it. The book explores the economic reasoning that leads to this unsettling conclusion, investigates several previous failed responses from philosophers and economists, and offers a new solution that would make economic cost-benefit analysis both more just and more accurate.
The book explores the economic practices of cost-benefit analysis and the valuation of a statistical life through engaging anecdotes and dozens of stunning graphics. It clearly walks through the process that leads to a useful and important tool for assessing government policies valuing the lives and preferences of the rich more than the poor. Carneades clears away the technical jargon and explains these tools in an intuitive and accessible way.
Beyond merely explaining the economic rationale behind these tools, Carneades puts the economics literature in conversation with the centuries of philosophical tradition which argues that all lives are equal. With over 40 new thought experiments, the book makes these philosophical ideas relatable and grounded in reality. With a deep background in philosophy and development economics, Carneades is uniquely positioned to showcase these contradictions and provide a way forward that satisfies the needs of both fields of study.
The book threads the needle between these two acrimonious disciplines, appreciating that cost-benefit analysis is an important tool that should not be discarded, while acknowledging that any tool that values one wealthy life as equal to hundreds of poor lives life needs to be recalibrated. The book is available from Amazon for $29.99.
Carneades is a philosopher and international development practitioner with over a decade of experience in international development and public policy working with the Gates Foundation, the World Bank, and multiple U.S. Government development agencies. Carneades is also a YouTube Philosopher with a catalog of over 1,000 educational philosophy videos, 100,000 subscribers and 10,000,000 views.
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Guidehouse Digital focuses on mission critical projects; Empowering the digital employee
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guidehouse, a leading global provider of consulting services to public sector and commercial clients, has successfully completed the integration of its acquisition of Dovel Technologies ("Dovel") and launched Guidehouse Digital under the leadership of Paul Phaneuf. Guidehouse Digital focuses on mission critical projects that transform the market and support clients in solving their most complex challenges through digital innovations and transformations.
Guidehouse completed its acquisition of Dovel, a portfolio company of Macquarie Capital, in October 2021. Dovel added market leading domain expertise in Health, Human Services, and Public Safety at the intersection of science and technology. Extending this model across Guidehouse sectors focused on Financial Services, National Security, and Energy, Sustainability & Infrastructure will bring increased capability and capacity to those clients looking to apply advanced data analytics, artificial intelligence, and enterprise digital modernization to unlock the opportunity of bioinformatics, digital engineering, environmental modeling, and next generation anti-money laundering in both traditional and digital banking.
"With the completion of the Dovel integration, Guidehouse will further empower our clients through innovative technology and differentiated state-of-the-art solutions," said Scott McIntyre, Chief Executive Officer at Guidehouse. "This integration creates a powerful, technology-driven organization characterized by deep industry experience and technical capabilities, and is the foundation for Guidehouse Digital, which serves as a catalyst for Guidehouse as a next-generation consultancy."
Led by Paul Phaneuf, who has more than 31 years of experience serving both public and private sector clients with a broad array of consulting and IT expertise, Guidehouse Digital is also focused on empowering and improving the digital employee experience.
"With a people-first mentality and commitment to innovation, Guidehouse Digital is building a best-in-class experience for the digital employee," said Phaneuf. "We help clients understand how to leverage new and emerging technologies to innovate, transform business operations, and better serve customers while creating an exciting and rewarding employee experience, unlike any other in our industry."
With 13,000+ employees and subject matter experts, Guidehouse is a next generation consultancy that has the insights and expertise across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services. With agility and scale unseen in legacy consulting models, Guidehouse creates innovative solutions that help their clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success.
Guidehouse is a leading global provider of consulting services to the public sector and commercial markets, with broad capabilities in management, technology, and risk consulting. By combining our public and private sector expertise, we help clients address their most complex challenges and navigate significant regulatory pressures focusing on transformational change, business resiliency, and technology-driven innovation. Across a range of advisory, consulting, outsourcing, and digital services, we create scalable, innovative solutions that help our clients outwit complexity and position them for future growth and success. The company has more than 13,000 professionals in over 50 locations globally. Guidehouse is a Veritas Capital portfolio company, led by seasoned professionals with proven and diverse expertise in traditional and emerging technologies, markets, and agenda-setting issues driving national and global economies. For more information, please visit www.guidehouse.com.
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Applying to become a sworn officer is easier, faster and more accessible
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department (CMPD) has strategically revised its application process to make it easier and more accessible for those interested in joining the agency as sworn officers. CMPD's entry requirements are still among the most selective in the state of North Carolina, ensuring that only the most committed, community-minded and talented officers are hired. However, the application process is now more streamlined, takes less time to complete and utilizes technology to help applicants prepare. For more information on how to apply, visit 6 ways applying to become a sworn officer is now easier and faster than ever.
"Our strategic review of our application process started two years ago," explains CMPD Chief Johnny Jennings. "Great candidates who were enthusiastic about serving our community were having to wait months, which sent the message that we weren't excited about bringing them on board. Today, joining CMPD is faster and simpler, and our $7,500 hiring bonus is competitive."
CMPD made applying faster by:
- Consolidating 13 steps to six
- Shortening the candidate review period from an up to six-month wait, to as few as eight weeks in some cases
- Offering combined testing (Nelson Denny Reading Assessment and fitness-related Job Related Physical Ability Test, or JRPAT) into a single day where both tests are offered to candidates each month
CMPD has leveraged technology:
- Candidates can now opt in to text notifications throughout the application process
- Making it possible for out-of-town candidates to complete standardized testing online
- Listing needed documentation online to make it easier to find
- Posting a JRPAT workout tutorial online with step-by-step instructions
CMPD is keeping candidates connected by:
- Hosting workout sessions at the Police Academy twice a month
- Offering educational support to assist trainees with the academic portion of the Academy
Online applications are accepted 24/7/365 and processed on rolling deadlines to maximize Academy enrollment. For recruitment and application information, please visit www.JoinCMPD.com.
The Charlotte-Mecklenburg Police Department, www.cmpd.org and www.JoinCMPD.com, is a progressive, technology-driven, metropolitan department that believes strongly in the principles of crime management, community collaboration, professional accountability and employee wellness. The department employs more than 1,900 sworn officers, 500 civilian employees and 500 volunteers. If the public has information about a crime, anonymous tips can be provided to Crime Stoppers at 704-334-1600 or http://charlottecrimestoppers.com.
CONTACT: cmpdpio@cmpd.org
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3 features of a cash-out refinance that indicate you are making a wise move.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A popular option during a refinance is to borrow more than your mortgage balance and take the surplus in cash. You don't have to pay taxes or penalties on this cash, unlike when you withdraw from a retirement account, and the interest rate is bound to be lower than a typical credit card.
The average rate for a 15-year mortgage (fixed) just dipped to 4.45% according to Mortgage News Daily, almost a whole point lower than in spring. A rate 1% lower than your current rate opens the door for smart refinancing.
A smart cash-out refi has these three features:
If a new mortgage adds years of debt, then the cash didn't really come from your equity, at least not all of it. You'll be spending those extra years paying it back. A sign of a smart cash-out refi is your loan term stays the same. Therefore, if you refinance a 30-year mortgage at the 22-year mark, look into a new mortgage of 22 years.
Remember: A rate just 1% lower than your current rate can save you thousands. Get fast personalized quotes through Lendgo before rates rise.
The power of a lower interest rate combined with surging home values is that you can borrow enough to pay off the old mortgage, get cash, and keep your same payment. There will be closing costs for the new mortgage, but you still come out ahead. Where did the extra money come from? It came from your equity.
Since a refi takes time and paperwork and carries closing costs, you should have a wise plan for the cash. Home repairs are a good use because money from equity gets reinvested in the home.
Paying off credit cards (not just paying them down) is another good use. Then keep the balances low enough that you can pay them off every month. When you never float a balance, you never pay a dollar in interest.
Another smart use is college. Dumb uses include gambling, shopping sprees, and getting in on a "sure thing" in the stock market.
Explore all your refi options on the platform where lenders compete to win your loan: Lendgo.
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LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog President Jamie Court called on the California Assembly Select Committee on Gasoline Supply and Pricing to look to the recent extreme profit taking by California's consolidated oil refiners and consider the strongest possible responses, including taking back excess profits.
"Consolidation in the industry has allowed five oil refiners to control 96% of the gasoline produced in California," Court wrote to the Assembly committee. "When the opportunity arises to squeeze us, they can and do."
"The cause of the current gap between California gas prices and US prices is clear: extreme profit-taking by California's big oil refiners," Court continued. "The proof is in the profit reports from the first quarter of 2022. California oil refiners' margins – the difference between the crude they purchase and the gasoline they sell – are at historic highs based on the reports provided to investors. Second quarter profit reports due out the end of the month could be even more revealing."
"This committee can either accept that this is an unrestrained commodities market that will allow for extreme profit-taking by oil refiners or it can propose new restraints on that market," Court cautioned. "The high cost of gasoline affects every Californian. In order to address this issue, dramatic steps must be taken."
Read Court's full testimony: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2022-07/LtrAssemGasPricingTaskforce%207-22-22_0.pdf
Court noted one solution already pending in the California Assembly. Senate Bill 1322 (Allen) requires the oil refiners to report monthly their actual crude oil costs and actual refining margins (gross and net) to the CEC and for the CEC to publish information about the margins. The bill has passed the Senate and the Assembly Natural Resources Committee.
"To protect consumers, more information about California refiner operations needs to be made public so that market watchers and others are in a position to monitor and hold the market accountable," Court said. "SB 1322 is a small step
Consumer Watchdog also made the following recommendations for new laws.
Excess Profits Tax: A limit on excess profits needs to be set for California oil refiners. When their profits per gallon exceed a certain amount or are a certain percentage more than their profits from operations elsewhere in the country, those profits need to be taken back in the form of a tax on excess profits. In response to excess profits by Shell, the British government has instituted such an excessive profits tax.
New oversight: "History has shown the California Energy Commission is ill-equipped to watch this industry, let alone regulate it, which it doesn't have current authority to do in any case. We have allowed our biggest market, the one that drives inflation in all others, to go unregulated.
"California needs a new Gas Pricing Czar with the power to look at the oil refiners' books, be granted full subpoena power, and be able to obtain real-time information about profits, supply, costs, etc. We have just spent $9.5 billion in give-back to the public for the high price of gasoline. It's time to create new oversight to make sure we get the money back if we have been ripped off."
New price-gouging standard: "Price-gouging laws only apply after a state of emergency," Court noted. "They state that no price increase shall exceed a certain percentage unless justified by the cost. A new gasoline price-gouging law could be enacted to prohibit such similar price spikes at the pump if not justified by the cost regardless of the declaration of a state of emergency."
Collusion and updating anti-trust law: "When the Big Five refiners want to squeeze us, they can. Absent proof of a tacit agreement among them to do so, there is no anti-trust case against them. California needs to update its anti-trust laws to create a new standard for the type of tacit collusion that exists in the gasoline market.
"The refiners do share gas pricing information among themselves in the form of the Lundberg survey, a detailed, corner by corner gas station price survey that is not available to those outside of the industry. This allows the companies to know what its competitor is charging every gas station owner for gasoline. This type of information sharing among refiners should be considered a tacit agreement that constitutes an anti-trust violation under the law. In addition, refiners have shared storage facilities and terminals. When they know how much supply their competitors have and how much they are charging for that supply, they can collude. This shared information allows competitors to act as a cartel even if there is no smoky back room where they have agreed to a set price. This type of information sharing among companies should be severely restricted under penalty of anti-trust prosecution."
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "The conventional practice of changing fishing line is tedious, lengthy and a little challenging to do correctly," said an inventor from Dearborn Heights, Mich., "so I invented the REEL LINE CARTRIDGE SNAP-ON which will make fishing much faster for putting a new line reel line on and much more enjoyable. It will also save the time and effort associated with having to remove the line from the reel, which can be messy as well as a hassle having to find something to put the old line on."
The invention quickly loads fishing line onto a reel, eliminating having to tie the free end of a new supply of fishing line to an empty reel. This reduces the risk of the line becoming tangled or knotted during the loading process. Easy to use, convenient, and versatile, the REEL LINE CARTRIDGE SNAP-ON is ideal for fisherman who must frequently change lines, or for beginners who are learning what types of line should be used. It saves time and effort and could be offered with fishing lines of different test weights for different fishing applications.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-OSK-325, 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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WASHINGTON (AP) — Donald Trump’s closest campaign advisers, top government officials and even his family were dismantling his false claims of 2020 election fraud ahead of Jan. 6, but the defeated president seemed “detached from reality” and clinging to outlandish theories to stay in power, the committee investigating the Capitol attack was told Monday.
The panel — all appointed by House Speaker Nancy Pelosi in a break with precedent — laid out how Trump ignored his own campaign team’s data as one state after another flipped to Joe Biden. Instead, testimony said, Trump latched onto conspiracy theories, court cases and his own declarations of victory rather than having to admit defeat.
Trump’s unproven claim of election fraud escalated and transformed into marching orders that summoned supporters to Washington and then sent them to the Capitol on Jan. 6 to block Biden’s victory.
“He’s become detached from reality if he really believes this stuff,” testified former Attorney General William Barr in his interview with the committee.
He called the voting fraud claims “bogus” and “idiotic,” and resigned in the aftermath. “I didn’t want to be a part of it.”
The House 1/6 committee spent the morning hearing delving into Trump’s unproven claims of election fraud and the countless ways those around him tried to convince the defeated Republican president they were not true, and that he had simply lost the election.
The witnesses Monday, mostly all Republicans and many testifying in pre-recorded videos, described in blunt terms and sometimes exasperated details how Trump refused to take the advice of those closest to him, including his family members. As the people around him splintered into a “team normal” headed by former campaign manager Bill Stepien and others led by Trump confidant Rudy Giuliani, the president chose his sides.
On election night, Stepien said, Trump was “growing increasingly unhappy” and refusing to accept the “grim outlook.”
Son-in-law Jared Kushner tried to steer Trump away from attorney Giuliani and his far-flung theories of voter fraud that advisers believed were not true. The president would have none of it.
The back-and-forth intensified in the run-up to Jan. 6. Former Justice Department official Richard Donoghue recalled breaking down one claim after another — from a truckload of ballots in Pennsylvania to a missing suitcase of ballots in Georgia — and telling Trump “much of the info you’re getting is false.”
Still, Trump pressed on with his unproven claims even after dozens of court cases collapsed.
The panel also provided new information about how Trump’s fundraising machine collected some $250 million with his campaigns to “Stop the Steal” and others in the aftermath of the November election, mostly from small-dollar donations from Americans. One plea for cash went out 30 minutes before the Jan. 6, 2021, insurrection.
“Not only was there the big lie, there was the big ripoff,” Rep. Zoe Lofgren, D-Calif., said.
Chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., opened Monday’s hearing saying Trump “betrayed the trust of the American people” and “tried to remain in office when people had voted him out.”
As the hearings play out for the public, they are also being watched by one of the most important viewers, Attorney General Merrick Garland, who must decide whether his department can and should prosecute Trump. No sitting or former president has ever faced such an indictment.
“I am watching,” Garland said Monday at a press briefing at the Justice Department, even if he may not watch all the hearings live. “And I can assure you the Jan. 6 prosecutors are watching all of the hearings as well.”
Biden was getting updates but not watching “blow by blow,” White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre said.
Stepien was to be a key in-person witness Monday but abruptly backed out of appearing live because his wife went into labor. Stepien, who is still close to Trump, had been subpoenaed to appear. He is now a top campaign adviser to the Trump-endorsed House candidate, Harriet Hageman, who is challenging committee vice chair Rep. Liz Cheney in the Wyoming Republican primary.
The panel marched ahead after a morning scramble and delay, with witness after witness saying Trump latched on to and repeated false claims about the election although those closest told him the theories of stolen ballots or rigged voting machines were simply not true.
Stepien and senior adviser Jason Miller described how the festive mood at the White House on election night turned grim as Fox News announced Trump had lost the state of Arizona to Joe Biden, and aides worked to counsel Trump on what to do next.
But he ignored their advice, choosing to listen instead to Giuliani, who was described as inebriated by several witnesses. Giuliani issued a general denial on Monday, rejecting “all falsehoods” he said were being said about him.
Stepien said, “My belief, my recommendation was to say that votes were still being counted, it’s too early to tell, too early to call the race.”
But Trump “thought I was wrong. He told me so.”
Barr, who had testified in last week’s blockbuster hearing, said that Trump was “as mad as I’d ever seen him” when the attorney general later explained that the Justice Department would not take sides in the election.
Barr said when he would tell Trump “how crazy some of these allegations were, there was never, there was never an indication of interest in what the actual facts were.”
For the past year, the committee has been investigating the most violent attack on the Capitol since the War of 1812, which some believe posed a grave threat to democracy.
Monday’s hearing also featured live witnesses, including Chris Stirewalt, a former Fox News Channel political editor who declared on Election Night that Arizona was being won by Biden. Also appearing was the former U.S. attorney in Atlanta, BJay Pak, who abruptly resigned after Trump pressured Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperge to find enough votes overturn his defeat.
The panel heard from elections lawyer Benjamin Ginsberg, who discussed the norms of election campaign challenges, and former Philadelphia City Commissioner Al Schmidt, the only Republican on the city’s election board, who told the panel that regardless of how “fantastical” some of the claims that Trump and his team were making, the city officials investigated. He discussed facing threats after Trump criticized him in a tweet.
As he mulls another White House run, Trump insists the committee’s investigation is a “witch hunt.” Last week he said Jan. 6 “represented the greatest movement in the history of our country.”
Nine people died in the riot and its aftermath, including a Trump supporter shot and killed by Capitol police. More than 800 people have been arrested in the siege, and members of two extremist groups have been indicted on rare sedition charges over their roles leading the charge into the Capitol. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_72b64ada-eb96-11ec-8b4a-c3ba1e472576.html | 2022-06-14T05:51:03Z |
LONDON (AP) — Prince Harry and his wife Meghan on Friday made their first public appearance in Europe since they gave up formal royal roles and moved to the U.S. more than two years ago, greeting competitors at the Invictus Games.
The event came a day after the couple visited Queen Elizabeth IIat Windsor Castle, on their first joint visit to the U.K. since they moved to the U.S.
The couple’s office says they visited the 95-year-old queen, Harry’s grandmother, Thursday on their way to the Netherlands to attend the Invictus Games. Harry is a founder and patron of the international sports competition for wounded military personnel and veterans.
Harry and Meghan got an enthusiastic welcome from cheering competitors at the games site in a park in The Hague. The event opens Saturday and runs through April 22.
Harry and Meghan stepped down as senior working royals and moved to North America in 2020, citing the unbearable pressure of their roles and racist attitudes of the British media.
Since then Harry has made solo trips to the U.K. to attend the funeral of his grandfather, Prince Philip, in April 2021 and to unveil a statue of his late mother Princess Diana last July.
The couple, also known as the duke and duchess of Sussex, lost their taxpayer-funded police guard when they walked away, and Harry is suing the British government for refusing to let him pay for his own police security on his visits to the U.K. His lawyers say Harry wants to bring his children — Archie, who is almost 3, and 10-month-old Lilibet — to visit his home country but that it is too risky without police protection.
Harry and Meghan are expected to attend a reception in The Hague on Friday for the Invictus Games, which run from Saturday to April 22.
The visit to the queen came on Maundy Thursday, a day in the week before Easter that the queen for decades marked by distributing silver coins known as “Maundy money” to pensioners at a church service. This year the queen, who has been experiencing mobility issues in recent months and came down with COVID-19 in February, did not attend. She was represented by her eldest son, Prince Charles, and his wife Camilla.
The monarch also is expected to miss the royal family’s Easter Sunday church service. She has continued to perform royal duties, including virtual audiences with politicians and diplomats. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/prince-harry-meghan-make-surprise-visit-to-queen-at-windsor/ | 2022-04-16T00:55:55Z |
DUBAI, United Arab Emirates, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In April 2019, AEX Global launched AEX Earn. By April 2022, AEX Global has served safely millions of users for three years. It has accumulatively received more than 59 billion investments by over 13000 users and generated more than 259 million of profits in return.
As an old digital asset exchange established in east Asia in 2013, AEX always advocates safe investment and stable asset appreciation. This principle is fully integrated into the products under AEX's finance. Users can draw interest through staking or lending coins to increase their crypto holdings. DeFi Pool and Staking also help users gain profits. Besides, through ASwap based on AMM, users trade with the liquidity pool to grab rebates. When Dual Investment was launched, users can obtain Token/USDT as returns regardless of the market changes. Instalment can enable users to lock high-value assets such as BTC with a low down payment. It helps users to join investment when they are underfunded.
Fixed and Flexible Savings--convenient and accessible
Fixed savings and flexible savings are the most common methods of wealth management in the crypto industry. After comprehensively reviewing hundreds of exchanges, AEX Global ends up cooperating with the CC Crypto from Switzerland, and Sense from Singapore and built a 7-fold security system to protect users' assets. Several coins including stablecoins and dominant coins are available in the Fixed Savings. Users have multiple durations to choose, and can easily subscribe as they want. Users can choose to transfer their bonds for early redemption if necessary AEX's professional quantitative organizations can provide our users with higher profits than the traditional financial institutes and other digital assets exchanges in this industry can do, and at the same time assure the security and accessibility.
DeFi Pool--a safe and stable pool aggregator
Plenty of coins including SOL, TLM and ALICE are available in DeFi Pool. AEX will compare all DeFi programs and choose the safest and most profitable ones for users, keeping them out of the risks of complex on-chain mining and guaranteeing their principal.
As to the widely recognised non-stablecoin programs(such as COMP, CRV, YFV and SUSHI, etc.) examined by the smart contract, AEX Global provides competitive APR.DeFi Pool is the first to support the stake of some hot coins such as SOL and ALICE.
Without the need to manage private keys, acquire resources, make trades, or perform other complicated tasks required to participate in DeFi Pool. With a simple click, users can participate in DeFi Pool programs without any gas fees and earn high returns easily and safely with the help of AEX.
Staking--break all barriers to staking
Staking comes from the "stake" of "Proof of Stake", meaning the behaviour of the holders staking their coins to vote when the PoS consensus is forming. It is difficult to verify the content packed in each block and to vote for the information, for it requires an excellent computer device and 24-hour node connecting, which is not easy nor sustainable for massive cryptocurrency holders. The dominant POS public chains verify all nodes and holders and set a high thresholds for the nodes, but holders can participate in the verification process and directly obtain dividends via AEX Global.
Cryptos that involve Staking are gaining more popularity and attention, lots of projects are building their own staking system. AEX organized a management group for creating corresponding main nodes, and return the profits to users by interests so as to improve the utilization ratio of users' asstes and create more investment incomes. The yield, locking period and redemption time are up to the mainnet, but Staking on AEX Earn can spare users of complex operation and hardware requirement in building nodes and the process of verifying. Users can participate in staking with only one click and wait for the node production, which is the return interest. The yield will be calculated in a daily basis and the process is quite simple and quick for the users.
Four hot coins are available in Staking now: ATOM, DYDX, BTM, and YOYO.
Dual Investment--fearless in bull or bear market
Dual Investment is an innovative product launched by AEX Global recently, in which incomes will be settled in one of the two coins, maximizing the yields of USDT, BTC and ETH. Regardless of bull or bear market, users can enjoy high APR. The top digital assets exchanges in the world are successively launching the dual investment, to provide high APR for users. Because more exchanges launch the dual investment, the yield will fluctuate with market changes, but in most cases, AEX's Dual Investment is the most profitable among other exchanges.
The advantages of AEX Earn
AEX promises to guarantee users' principal. Despite the high risks of on-chain operation, even the extreme black swan incidents, AEX Global foundation will compensate for all losses.
AEX creates the highest yields in the industry. The return depends on the daily yields of the program, but even if the actual yield is lower than the promised return, AEX will plug the gap with its own funds.
AEX has been operating for more than 9 years. Providing users with easier and more profitable financial products is what AEX is striving for.
AEX Global now is building a tier-one, secure and reliable, professional and stable leading digital asset management brand with multiple products available to users around the globe. However, AEX will never satisfy. We keep searching and studying new coins with great potential, and new ways of assets increase, to deliver all users with a safe, complete, easy and diversified wealth management service.
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Halloween Favorites SNICKERS® TWIX® and M&M'S® Halloween Variants Now Available Nationwide
NEWARK, N.J., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This Halloween season, SNICKERS®, TWIX® and M&M'S® - proud members of the Mars family of brands - will release three ghoulishly fun products just in time for the spooky season: SNICKERS FUN SIZE® and TWIX FUN SIZE® Ghoulish Green Bars and M&M'S Mad Scientist Mix, allowing shoppers to treat themselves and others all season.
"As an authority on Halloween, Mars is committed to inspiring moments of everyday happiness for our fans - and that includes delivering our classic treats with a seasonal twist," said Tim LeBel, President of Sales and Chief Halloween Officer at Mars Wrigley. "From the candy dish to trick-or-treating, we have no doubt fans will delight in Mars' seasonal offerings as we look forward another fantastic Halloween season."
A fun twist on the classic SNICKERS and TWIX bars fans know and love, SNICKERS FUN SIZE Ghoulish Green Bars feature a Ghoulish Green nougat while the TWIX FUN SIZE Ghoulish Green Bars feature a Ghoulish Green cookie. Both items will be available in 9.79 oz bags.
Perfect for any Halloween candy dish, the M&M'S Mad Scientist Mix brings together three fan favorite flavors in one convenient bag, including Milk Chocolate, Peanut Butter and Peanut. M&M'S Mad Scientist Mix will be available in 8oz bags.
SNICKERS and TWIX FUN SIZE Ghoulish Green Bars and M&M'S Mad Scientist Mix will be available at retailers nationwide beginning in late August.
Mars, Incorporated is driven by the belief that the world we want tomorrow starts with how we do business today. As a global, family-owned business, Mars is transforming, innovating, and evolving to make a positive impact on the world. Across our diverse and expanding portfolio of quality confectionery, food, and pet care products and services, we employ 140,000+ dedicated Associates. With almost $45 billion in annual sales, we produce some of the world's best-loved brands including Ben's Original™, CESAR®, Cocoavia®, DOVE®, EXTRA®, KIND®, M&M'S®, SNICKERS®, PEDIGREE®, ROYAL CANIN®, and WHISKAS®. We are creating a better world for pets through our global network of pet hospitals and diagnostic services – including AniCura, BANFIELD™, BLUEPEARL™, Linnaeus and VCA™ – using cutting edge technology to develop breakthrough programs in genetic health screening and DNA testing. For more information about Mars, please visit www.mars.com. Join us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — The Polish government wants formal rules to regulate the terms under which Israeli schoolchildren pay Holocaust study visits to the country, including on the presence of armed Israeli guards, an official in Warsaw said Monday.
Deputy Foreign Minister Marcin Przydacz said the armed guards accompanying the youth groups, the visits’ focus on the Holocaust only and a lack of contact with Polish youth were giving young Israelis a “negative image” of Poland.
“There are also threads appearing (to suggest) that Poland is an anti-Semitic country and for that reason it’s dangerous here,” Przydacz told Radio RMF24.
He said a new intergovernmental agreement should state in what cases guards with loaded weapons can be present. Warsaw has been seeking such a deal for months, Przydacz said.
Poland would also like young Israelis to meet with their Polish peers and understand their approach to Polish-Jewish history that spans many centuries.
The annual educational trips by thousands of young Israelis were suspended during the pandemic and last week Israel said it was not resuming them because Poland’s right-wing government was trying to control the curriculum.
Przydacz said the reason they have not been resumed was “because we believe that (they) should be regulated by an agreement between Poland and Israel.”
Poland was the first country invaded and occupied by Nazi Germany in World War II. Members of Poland’s resistance and government-in-exile warned the world about the Nazis’ mass killing of Jews, and thousands of Poles risked their lives to help Jews — even though some Poles murdered or victimized their Jewish compatriots.
Nearly all of Poland’s roughly 3 million Jews were killed by the Germans and their collaborators during the Holocaust, and the Nazis built their major death camps in occupied Poland.
Young Israelis traditionally travel to Poland in the summer between 11th and 12th grade to tour former Nazi camps, learn about the Holocaust and remember the victims. The trip has long been considered a milestone in Israeli education and, prior to the pandemic, some 40,000 Israeli students participated each year. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/poland-wants-formal-rules-for-israeli-holocaust-study-trips/ | 2022-06-21T02:55:11Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of CytoDyn Inc. ("CytoDyn" or the "Company") (OTCMKTS: CYDY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether CytoDyn and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On August 6, 2022, CytoDyn disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission "that the Company's previously issued consolidated audited financial statements for (1) the fiscal year ended May 31, 2021, which were included in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed on July 30, 2021, and (2) the Company's previously issued unaudited interim consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarters ended November 30, 2020, February 28, 2021, August 31, 2021, November 30, 2021, and February 28, 2022, will be restated and, accordingly, that the foregoing financial statements should no longer be relied upon." CytoDyn stated that "[d]uring the preparation and audit of the annual financial statements as of and for the fiscal year ended May 31, 2022, the Company concluded that a material error was identified in how the Company was accounting for common stock issued to settle certain convertible note obligations dating back to fiscal year 2021. The Company had been accounting for these transactions in accordance with debt extinguishment accounting. However, although the contractual terms did not explicitly describe the transactions as induced conversions, the transactions should be accounted for as induced conversions rather than extinguishments of debt and are therefore subject to induced conversion accounting."
On this news, CytoDyn's stock price fell $0.23 per share, or 20.18%, to close at $0.91 per share on August 8, 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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VIDEO: Divers find prehistoric human skeleton in ancient cave
MEXICO CITY (AP) - A prehistoric human skeleton has been found in a cave system that was flooded at the end of the last ice age 8,000 years ago, according to a cave-diving archaeologist on Mexico’s Caribbean coast.
Archaeologist Octavio del Rio said he and fellow diver Peter Broger saw the shattered skull and skeleton partly covered by sediment in a cave near where the Mexican government plans to build a high-speed tourist train through the jungle.
Given the distance from the cave entrance, the skeleton couldn’t have gotten there without modern diving equipment, so it must be over 8,000 years old, Del Rio said, referring to the era when rising sea levels flooded the caves.
“There it is. We don’t know if the body was deposited there or if that was where this person died,” said Del Rio. He said that the skeleton was located about 8 meters (26 feet) underwater, about a half-kilometer (one-third of a mile) into the cave system.
Some of the oldest human remains in North America have been discovered in the sinkhole caves known as “cenotes” on the country’s Caribbean coast, and experts say some of those caves are threatened by the Mexican government’s Maya Train tourism project.
Del Rio, who has worked with the National Institute of Anthropology and History on projects in the past, said he had notified the institute of the discovery. The institute did not immediately respond to questions about whether it intended to explore the site.
But Del Rio said Tuesday that institute archaeologist Carmen Rojas told him that the site was registered and would be investigated by the institute’s Quintana Roo state branch Holocene Archaeology Project.
He stressed that the cave — whose location he did not reveal because of a fear the site could be looted or disturbed — was near where the government has cut down a swath of jungle to lay train tracks and could be collapsed, contaminated or closed off by the building project and subsequent development.
“There is a lot more study that has to be done in order to correctly interpret” the find, Del Rio said, noting that “dating, some kind of photographic studies and some collection” would be needed to determine exactly how old the skeleton is.
Del Rio has been exploring the region for three decades, and in 2002, he participated in the discovery and cataloging of remains known as The Woman of Naharon, who died around the same time, or perhaps earlier, than Naia — the nearly complete skeleton of a young woman who died around 13,000 years ago. It was discovered in a nearby cave system in 2007.
President Andrés Manuel López Obrador is racing to finish his Maya Train project in the remaining two years of his term over the objections of environmentalists, cave divers and archaeologists. They say his haste will allow little time to study the ancient remains.
Activists say the heavy, high-speed rail project will fragment the coastal jungle and will run often above the fragile limestone caves, which — because they’re flooded, twisty and often incredibly narrow — can take decades to explore.
Caves along part of the coast already have been damaged by construction above them, with cement pilings used to support the weight above.
The 950-mile (1,500-kilometer) Maya Train line is meant to run in a rough loop around the Yucatan Peninsula, connecting beach resorts and archaeological sites.
The most controversial stretch cuts a more than 68-mile (110-kilometer) swath through the jungle between the resorts of Cancun and Tulum.
Del Rio said the route through the jungle should be abandoned and the train should be built over the already-impacted coastal highway between Cancun and Tulum, as was originally planned.
López Obrador abandoned the highway route after hotel owners voiced objections, and cost and traffic interruptions became a concern.
“What we want is for them to change to route at this spot, because of the archaeological finds that have been made there, and their importance,” said Del Rio. “They should take the train away from there and put it where they said they were going to build before, on the highway ... an area that has already been affected, devastated.”
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BALTIMORE, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- T. Rowe Price, a global investment management firm and a leader in retirement services, announced today it has been ranked the highest in customer satisfaction according to the J.D. Power 2022 U.S. Self-Directed Investor Satisfaction Study.
The U.S. Self-Directed Investor Satisfaction Study measures self-directed investors' satisfaction with their investment firm based on performance in seven factors, of which T. Rowe Price ranked the highest in all seven factors. In order of importance, these factors include: trust, digital channels, the ability to manage wealth how and when wanted (convenience), products and services, value for fees, people, and problem resolution. T. Rowe Price scored 768 on a scale of 1,000, which is 60 points above the segment average.
"This is a meaningful recognition for T. Rowe Price and our associates given our passion for providing the best possible service to our clients," said Phil Korenman, head of Individual Investors at T. Rowe Price. "This survey evaluates the attributes most important to investors, confirming our client-centric model is being well received."
The study is based on responses from 4,888 investors who make all their investment decisions without the counsel of a full-service dedicated financial advisor and was fielded from November 2021 through January 2022. For more information, visit jdpower.com/awards.
ABOUT J.D. POWER
J.D. Power is a global leader in consumer insights, advisory services and data and analytics. A pioneer in the use of big data, artificial intelligence (ai) and algorithmic modeling capabilities to understand consumer behavior, J.D. Power has been delivering incisive industry intelligence on customer interactions with brands and products for more than 50 years. The world's leading businesses across major industries rely on J.D. Power to guide their customer-facing strategies.
J.D. Power has offices in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific. To learn more about the company's business offerings, visit JDPower.com/business. The J.D. Power auto shopping tool can be found at JDPower.com.
ABOUT T. ROWE PRICE
Founded in 1937, T. Rowe Price (NASDAQ-GS: TROW) is an independent global asset management company with $1.55 trillion in assets under management as of March 31, 2022. The firm is focused on delivering investment excellence and retirement services for institutional, intermediary, and individual investors. Our strategic investing approach, driven by independent thinking and guided by rigorous research, helps clients feel confident in pursuing financial goals. For more information, visit troweprice.com, Twitter, YouTube, LinkedIn, Instagram, or Facebook.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — The Los Angeles Dodgers got a hard-fought win in the first chapter of their rivalry series with the San Francisco Giants this season.
And everybody on both teams last year learned just how important every single victory can be when these two powerhouses tangle.
Chris Taylor had an early two-run single, Julio Urías pitched six scoreless innings of four-hit ball and the Dodgers hung on for a 3-1 victory over the Giants on Tuesday night.
Carlos Rodón tossed six innings of three-hit ball, but took his first loss for the Giants in the first of 19 much-anticipated meetings between the California archrivals this season.
“I’m expecting 18 more good games,” said Taylor, a key figure in this rivalry since 2017. “Every time we step on the field with them, it seems like it comes down to the last out. The crowd was awesome. It’s exciting playing in this rivalry.”
The games will have to be tremendously exciting to top last season’s series, which was among the best in the 133-season history of this bicoastal rivalry.
These clubs won a combined 213 games last season, with the 107-win Giants going 10-9 against LA — and ending the 106-win Dodgers’ eight-year reign in the NL West by that one victory.
Los Angeles then edged San Francisco in a thrilling five-game Division Series, but Dodgers manager Dave Roberts could tell his team was drained by that effort before its NLCS loss to Atlanta.
Hanser Alberto doubled and scored in the eighth inning for Los Angeles, which won for the third time in four games despite a hair-raising ninth. New closer Craig Kimbrel walked Wilmer Flores and gave up a two-out bunt single to Luis González before getting Luke Williams to ground into a forceout, earning his fifth save.
“It’s going to be a good matchup all year long,” Kimbrel said after his first taste of the rivalry. ”It’s not too many times you have two teams in one division that good and have that many wins.”
Urías (2-1) largely cruised through his start, but was pulled after just 65 pitches. The 2020 World Series star issued no walks after walking eight in his first four starts.
Rodón (3-1) allowed just three total runs in his first four starts for the Giants, but Los Angeles got him in trouble during a 27-pitch second inning in which the left-hander walked two and threw a wild pitch before Taylor’s single to right-center.
“Little wonky second inning there, walking two lefties that are guys I need to get,” Rodón said of Max Muncy and Cody Bellinger. “And Chris Taylor is a pretty good hitter.”
Rodón otherwise allowed only doubles by Taylor and Trea Turner in his six innings. Turner went 1 for 3 with that 112 mph drive in his first career matchup with Rodón, his buddy and former teammate at North Carolina State.
“After the two walks, he settled in nicely,” Giants manager Gabe Kapler said. “That’s one of the best lineups in baseball, if not the best. Carlos has been outstanding for us.”
San Francisco broke through in the seventh when Flores reached on third baseman Justin Turner’s terrible throw, advanced on a groundout and scored on pinch-hitter González’s sacrifice fly. Alex Vesia ended the rally by striking out Williams.
Los Angeles added a run in the eighth when Alberto doubled, advanced on Mookie Betts’ single and scored on José Álvarez’s wild pitch.
HONEYMOON OVER
Joc Pederson was heavily booed before he struck out as a pinch-hitter in his first visit to Dodger Stadium with the Giants. The longtime Dodgers outfielder got a warmer reception when he returned with the Cubs and Braves last season.
ALMOST INFAMOUS
Rodón was sharp, but also fortunate to get Will Smith and Muncy on warning-track flyouts that traveled a combined 694 feet. After Rodón left, Bellinger was retired on a 390-foot flyout to deep center field in the seventh.
The Dodgers are no strangers to near-misses in Chavez Ravine against the Giants: In Game 3 of last season’s NLDS, the Dodgers were baffled when Gavin Lux’s long fly to left got blown down by a stiff wind for the final out.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Giants: OF LaMonte Wade Jr. is “physically ready to come off the injured list,” Kapler said. The team is waiting until Wade’s knee is sturdy enough to play nine innings. He could be activated Wednesday. … OF Mike Yastrzemski could return from the COVID-19 list Wednesday.
UP NEXT
Roberts declined to reveal his starter for Wednesday’s game before the series opener, admitting to a little gamesmanship. LA will face former teammate Alex Wood (2-1, 4.19 ERA), who’s coming off his worst start of the season against Washington.
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Which disinfectant spray is best?
Keeping a tidy house is hard work, but areas like kitchens and bathrooms are the toughest to clean. Kitchens and bathrooms are breeding grounds for germs, so you need a potent disinfectant to clean them properly.
Disinfectant sprays are easy to use and an effective way to eliminate all kinds of bacteria. The best sprays, including the Microban Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray, are approved by the Environmental Protection Agency and provide long-lasting bacteria-killing effects.
What to know before you buy a disinfectant spray
Time
Most disinfectant sprays begin to work their magic within a few minutes after being applied on a surface, but the best ones take effect within 60 seconds. Some sprays work for up to 24 hours after application and are suitable for the dirtiest areas, such as bathrooms. However, some lose their efficacy in under an hour and are better for kitchens and bedrooms.
Surface
The most potent disinfectant sprays are meant to be used on hard, nonporous surfaces, such as toilets, bathtubs and sinks. However, some are multipurpose and can be used on soft surfaces, such as sofas, pillows and mattresses, to sanitize and deodorize them.
Hazardous
Because disinfectant sprays are designed to kill bacteria, viruses and fungi, you can imagine how many chemicals they contain. Many disinfectant chemicals can be harmful if inhaled or if they make direct contact with the skin. Sprays that contain such chemicals are naturally the most potent for sanitizing and cleaning purposes, but they’re not always the safest for yourself, children, pets or the environment.
What to look for in a quality disinfectant spray
Environmental Protection Agency approval
Products that are EPA-registered have essentially been reviewed to confirm the accuracy of that product’s primary claims and that it shouldn’t pose a threat to your health. Although it’s always a good idea to look for EPA-registered antimicrobial sprays, be aware that just because the EPA hasn’t approved a disinfectant spray doesn’t necessarily mean it’s hazardous.
Effect
No disinfectant product is perfect, so you’ll never see any spray claiming on the label that it can kill 100% of germs. Although it’s likely inaccurate, most claim that they can kill up to 99.9% of bacteria, which is as close as you’ll get to ridding your bathrooms and kitchen of germs.
In addition to killing bacteria and viruses, some sprays are also effective against mold and mildew, which can pose a health threat if they’re left untreated in your home. Moist areas like bathrooms are common areas for mold to form, so it’s good to use the proper disinfectant in such places.
Scent
If you suffer from allergies or a condition like asthma, steer clear of scented sprays. Many sprays have subtle fragrances that can be delightful if you don’t have any of those medical conditions. However, they can irritate those who do and those with sensitive noses. Additionally, if you spray too much of a scented spray, the scent may linger for hours. If the scent isn’t a pleasant one, you might not like how your house smells for a while.
How much you can expect to spend on disinfectant spray
Many disinfectant sprays are available in bundles of two or more bottles. However, you can expect to pay $4-$10 for one unit.
Disinfectant spray FAQ
Does EPA-registered mean the product is environment-friendly?
A. EPA registration is primarily concerned with short-term and long-term adverse effects on human health. Although environmental safety is a concern, the EPA avoids using terms like “environment-friendly” because there’s no way to determine or quantify the validity of such a claim.
Do disinfectant sprays kill viruses that cause illnesses like the common cold or flu?
A. Most are effective at killing 99.9% of bacteria and viruses. However, some aren’t as effective against viral germs, so it’s best to read the label carefully before buying to be aware of the product’s primary claims.
What’s the best disinfectant spray to buy?
Top disinfectant spray
Microban Sanitizing and Antibacterial Spray
What you need to know: This is a powerful surface cleaner with disinfectant properties that kill 99.9% of bacteria and work for up to 24 hours.
What you’ll love: It’s an EPA-approved cleaner that disinfects, kills bacteria and deodorizes with a pleasant citrus scent. Surfaces can be touched without reapplying since it creates a multi-layer protective shield that starts to work within 60 seconds.
What you should consider: It’s difficult to apply from more than a few feet away because it doesn’t spray like an aerosol mist and instead shoots out a foamy stream.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top disinfectant spray for the money
Lysol 12 Pack Disinfectant Spray
What you need to know: This bundle comes with 12 cans of disinfectant spray by an industry-leading brand.
What you’ll love: This spray kills 99.9% of germs, viruses, mold and mildew on hard surfaces. It also eliminates odor-causing bacteria and can be used on soft surfaces, such as couches and strollers, to sanitize them.
What you should consider: Although the crisp linen scent is subtle and pleasant, spraying to cover larger surfaces may irritate those with an acute sense of smell.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Zep 12 Pack Freshen Surface Disinfectant Spray
What you need to know: The brand isn’t as recognizable as others, but this spray flies under the radar as a customer favorite. It can be used on various surfaces and in all kinds of environments.
What you’ll love: This spray meets the standards of the Association of Official Agricultural Chemists for disinfectant products and effectively eliminates bacteria, viruses, fungi, mold and mildew. It is easy to use and has a delightful spring mist scent.
What you should consider: Some find the scent overbearing if too much spray is used in a smaller area.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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The Company's Total Investment Raised Now Tops $130 Million
CORALVILLE, Iowa, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Digital Diagnostics, a leading artificial intelligence diagnostic health care technology company, today announced that it has successfully closed a $75 million Series B funding round. This brings the company's total amount raised to more than $130 million. Global investment firm KKR led the round, with participation from new and existing investors, including Cedar Pine, Kinderhook, 8VC, Optum Ventures, OSF Ventures, Gundersen Health System, Edward - Elmhurst Health Venture Capital, and the University of Iowa. Digital Diagnostics will use the funding to accelerate its product roadmap, expand its distribution footprint, and invest in sales and marketing. Ali Satvat, Partner and Global Head of Health Care Strategic Growth at KKR and Stephen Weiss, Managing Director of Cedar Pine, have joined the company's board of directors.
Digital Diagnostics is paving the way for AI diagnosis to become a standard-of-care, democratizing health care and closing care gaps. The company's flagship product, IDx-DR, an autonomous AI diagnostic system designed to detect diabetic retinopathy (including diabetic macular edema) at the point-of-care, is the first FDA De Novo cleared autonomous AI in health care.
"Our Series B fundraise, supported by our accelerating commercial traction, is another validation point that autonomous AI in health care is now mainstream," said John Bertrand, co-founder and CEO of Digital Diagnostics. "We are proud to have KKR, Cedar Pine, Kinderhook, 8VC, Optum Ventures, OSF Ventures, Gundersen Health System, Edward - Elmhurst Health Venture Capital, and the University of Iowa, join us in our mission to make AI-enabled diagnostic technology available at scale. We are focused on innovating the way providers manage patient care by creating technology rooted in equity and widespread access, while positively impacting patient outcomes through our AI solutions."
"Digital Diagnostics' AI technology platform is paving the path as a standard of care in the health care industry. We're focused on meeting patients where they want to experience health care—from primary care and value-based care groups to retail brick and mortar locations," remarked Seth Rainford, co-founder, president, and COO of Digital Diagnostics. "This new investment will help drive the company's next stage of growth as we double down on our AI product pipeline, allowing for commercial scalability for designing and developing AI the right way."
Dr. Michael D. Abramoff, MD, PhD, founder and executive chairman, added, "This momentous milestone furthers the mission of AI in health care with many other AI companies adopting the ethical principles that Digital Diagnostics has championed to drive the industry forward into mainstream use. As we continue to build on the ethical principles established during the design, development, and validation of IDx-DR, we are guided by a mission to transform the quality, accessibility, equity, and affordability of health care while eliminating bias."
"Digital Diagnostics is improving patient outcomes and creating compelling efficiencies for health care systems through its pioneering autonomous AI technology," said Ali Satvat, Partner and Global Head of Health Care Strategic Growth at KKR. "We are impressed with what the company has achieved so far and are excited to support its continued growth and efforts to develop new and innovative solutions for patients, providers, clinicians, and health plans."
KKR is investing in Digital Diagnostics through its Health Care Strategic Growth strategy, which is focused on investing in high-growth health care-related companies to which KKR can be a unique strategic partner in helping reach scale.
"We are proud to partner with Digital Diagnostics in advancing technology to prevent one of the leading causes of blindness worldwide: untreated diabetic retinopathy," said Stephen Weiss, Managing Director of Cedar Pine.
Digital Diagnostics Inc. is a pioneering AI diagnostics company on a mission to transform the quality, accessibility, equity, and affordability of global health care through the application of technology in the medical diagnosis and treatment process. The company, originally founded by Michael Abramoff, MD, PhD, a neuroscientist, practicing fellowship-trained retina specialist, and computer engineer, is led in partnership with co-founders John Bertrand, CEO, and Seth Rainford, President and COO.
Digital Diagnostics is paving the way for autonomous and assistive AI diagnosis to become a new standard of care, contributing to democratizing health care and closing care gaps. The company works closely with patient advocacy groups, federal regulators, and other quality of care and ethics-focused stakeholders to enable the adoption of autonomous AI. For more information and the latest news follow: https://digitaldiagnostics.com/
KKR is a leading global investment firm that offers alternative asset management as well as capital markets and insurance solutions. KKR aims to generate attractive investment returns by following a patient and disciplined investment approach, employing world-class people, and supporting growth in its portfolio companies and communities. KKR sponsors investment funds that invest in private equity, credit and real assets and has strategic partners that manage hedge funds. KKR's insurance subsidiaries offer retirement, life, and reinsurance products under the management of Global Atlantic Financial Group. References to KKR's investments may include the activities of its sponsored funds and insurance subsidiaries. For additional information about KKR & Co. Inc. (NYSE: KKR), please visit KKR's website at http://www.kkr.com and on Twitter @KKR_Co.
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The first movie created about the founding days of Amazon.
MIAMI, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spanglish Media recently produced the upcoming movie "Bezos", a biopic following Jeff Bezos's founding days of Amazon and the first movie made about Amazon's early days. The movie is executive produced by Marcus Lemonis, star of the hit CNBC Series, The Profit, and tech entrepreneur, Alberto de la Cruz. Lemonis also plays the role of David Shaw, the hedge fund manager and boss of Jeff Bezos before he quit his job to launch Amazon. Jeff Bezos is played by Armando Gutierrez, the well-known producer and star of the hit movies The Little Mermaid, Walt Before Mickey, and Anastasia, among other notable titles. Jeff Bezos' conflicted first employee, Shel Kaphan, is played by Nick Friedman. Friedman is a known entrepreneur and Co-Founder of the $250M company College HUNKS Hauling Junk and is best known for various reality TV appearances, including the first episode of ABC'S Shark Tank and, most recently, Undercover Boss.
The film is based on the book, "Zero to Hero" the story of Jeff Bezos by Tashena Banks. The story follows Jeffrey Bezos, a 31-year-old hedge fund manager, who quits his job and borrows money from his dad to move himself and his wife Mackenzie across the country to launch his dream of creating the world's largest online book store. In a dilapidated garage and with two hard-working techies, Bezos struggles to find investors and finds himself challenged by the CEO of the largest retail bookstore, Barnes and Noble.
"This is the never-been-told story on screen of how Jeff Bezos and Amazon got its start, and its founder's relentless pursuit of excellence," said Lemonis. "As a lifelong investor and entrepreneur, I can identify with Bezos' journey and relentless pursuit of excellence to revolutionize commerce, and we look forward to sharing this movie with audiences worldwide."
"When I read the script, I had to make this movie," added Gutierrez. "After creating the biopic about Walt Disney, I felt compelled to continue creating movies about entrepreneurial stories that inspire and inform. Jeff Bezos is the richest man globally, so naturally, people are drawn to knowing the nitty-gritty behind his success. The humble beginnings of operating out of a garage to creating that first step of launching a website is a story that hasn't been told on-screen."
"This is truly a compelling time for entrepreneurship globally," added Friedman. "Our company College HUNKS started from humble beginnings with one truck, in which I was the first original employee. I look forward to bringing that raw experience to tell the story of Shel Kaplan, Amazon's first employee."
The movie has not yet signed with a streaming platform yet, but the producers are anticipating strong interest from digital platforms such as Netflix, Hulu, Disney+, among others. Other notable actors appearing in the movie include, Grammy-Award Winner Emilio Estefan (Husband of Gloria Estefan) as Bezos' Dad Miguel Bezos, Kevin Sorbo (Hercules: The Legendary Adventures) as Leonard Reggio the Bezos antagonist / CEO of Barnes and Noble, Jevon White (Thunder Force and Startup) as Nico Lovejoy the remaining original employee of Amazon, Alex Mitchell (An American Murder Mystery) as Bezos' wife Mackenzie, Sasha Andreev (Phasma Ex Machina) as Amazon's second employee Paul Davis, Eliana Ghen (7M followers on Tiktok) and a cameo from UFC Champion Jorge Masvidal.
About "Bezos"- The Movie: Written by Allison Burnett & RV Romero (Autumn in New York and Underworld Awakening) and Directed by Khoa Le (Walt Before Mickey), Executive Producers Armando Gutierrez, Alberto de la Cruz, Nick Friedman, and Marcus Lemonis, bring to life this entrepreneurial story of grit, resilience, and startup life.
About Marcus Lemonis
Marcus Lemonis is the CEO of Camping World, and founder of Marcus Entertainment. Along with being the host of various reality tv shows.
About Armando Gutierrez
Armando Gutierrez stars as Jeff Bezos, and is the producer of various movies including The Little Mermaid, Walt Before Mickey, and New York Christmas Wedding.
About Nick Friedman
Nick Friedman stars as Shel Kaphan. Friedman is a known entrepreneur and Co-Founder of the $250M company College HUNKS Hauling Junk and Moving. He has been in various reality TV appearances, including turning down an offer on the first episode of ABC'S Shark Tank and, most recently, Undercover Boss.
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Creating More Options in Insulated Workwear for the Cold Chain
DAHLONEGA, Ga., May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RefrigiWear, the largest supplier of insulated work apparel for the cold chain, today announced its acquisition of Samco Freezerwear Co ("Samco"). Founded in 1968, Samco is a leading provider of freezerwear, insulated industrial workwear, and other insulated industrial apparel and accessories for workers in the food-related cold chain.
"We are excited to welcome Samco to the RefrigiWear family. This acquisition will help us serve our customers with a broader range of choices," explains Ryan Silberman, CEO at RefrigiWear. "For us, it's all about the customer and gaining capabilities to serve the ever-changing and demanding environments they face in the cold chain.This acquisition is a strong statement of our continued support of the workers and companies that help bring food to our kitchen tables."
Both companies offer a selection of products that keep workers warm and safe in temperature-controlled distribution and production facilities,which can sometimes operate in temperatures well-below freezing. RefrigiWear and Samco will continue to operate under separate brand names with diverse product offerings for customers both small and large.
About RefrigiWear
RefrigiWear, Inc. is the leading manufacturer of insulated industrial work wear, accessories and personal protective equipment for use in sub-freezing temperatures, inclement weather and low-visibility environments. For over 68 years, RefrigiWear has supplied the most demanding industries and climates with insulated garments and accessories to keep people warm, safe and productive. RefrigiWear is located in Dahlonega, Georgia.
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Funding led by Calibrate Ventures and Foundry Group brings AI-powered software to physicians nationwide
LOS ANGELES, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Regard (formerly known as HealthTensor), a software company developing an artificial intelligence (AI) co-pilot for physicians to help diagnose medical conditions, today announced it has raised $15.3 million in Series A funding. The financing was led by Calibrate Ventures and Foundry Group, with participation from existing investors TenOneTen Ventures and Susa Ventures, as well as new investors Brook Byers of Byers Capital and Drew Houston. The investment will be used to help grow the Regard team to support more clients, reduce integration time, and expedite reach to new physicians and hospitals, faster.
The funding comes at a critical time for the healthcare industry, with nearly 50% of physicians reporting being burnt out this year. The COVID-19 pandemic exacerbated this issue, with 20% of the clinical workforce leaving the field from 2020 to 2021. Regard aims to help solve this problem by deploying its medical co-pilot. Designed to recognize approximately 50 of the most common medical conditions, the algorithm augments and automates patient medical records to ensure no condition is overlooked, thus saving physicians time with their note-writing process. Since its launch in 2020, Regard's technology has been used on over 30,000 patients and has diagnosed over 420,000 medical conditions that otherwise would have been missed by providers.
"This round of funding underscores Regard's mission to create technology that enriches and advances healthcare," said Eli Ben-Joseph, co-founder and CEO of Regard. "Healthcare technology today often makes a physician's job harder, not easier and takes time away from patient care. We created Regard as a solution to enhance physicians' workflows and enable them to focus on what matters most—providing the best available care and improving health outcomes. It's exciting to know we've created a software doctors actually love using and look forward to continuing this growth."
Regard's key differentiator is that it sits upstream of the patient visit, allowing physicians to easily access a patient's medical background in one, user-friendly interface. Partnered with Epic and Cerner, two of the nation's leading electronic medical record (EMR) providers, Regard's proprietary algorithms aggregate and then mine the entirety of a patient's medical history through their electronic health record (EHR). The aggregated data decreases room for error while optimizing the diagnostic and billing processes, resulting in overall improved quality of care and allowing for accurate hospital reimbursements.
Mark Laret, Regard's newest Board member and former CEO of UCSF Health says, "Regard addresses two critically important issues in healthcare: it improves the accuracy of clinical documentation, while simultaneously reducing the workload of physicians. I expect this software will become ubiquitous within the healthcare system because providers and hospitals both want and need it."
"We first invested in Regard in 2020 because we clearly saw the immense promise of its AI-driven technology to empower doctors to practice more patient-centered medicine, while saving time," said Jason Schoettler, managing partner at Calibrate Ventures and Regard Board member. "Regard's real magic is in the team. Co-founders Eli, Nate and Thomas have deep exposure to the medical and data science fields and they've assembled an incredible team of physicians, engineers, and company-builders laser-focused on one end goal: building the best AI software to help doctors improve patient care."
In addition to improving physician workflow, Regard also helps health systems and revenue cycle managers improve hospital finances through evidence-based documentation and accurate medical coding and billing.
Regard has a rapidly-growing waitlist of hospital systems eager to get access to its groundbreaking technology. To learn more, visit: www.withregard.com.
Regard improves healthcare by building AI software that empowers physicians to accurately diagnose patients. Working closely with physicians and health systems, Regard's product analyzes physicians' notes and lab results to ensure no condition is overlooked. The diagnoses, along with supporting documentation and billing information, are written back into the medical record. It is the only product on the market that saves physicians time, improves patient outcomes, and increases hospital revenue through automated diagnosis and documentation. Since launching in Fall 2020, Regard is now live in 13 hospitals and seven states. With dozens of hospitals lined up, Regard is carving a path to bring top-tier medicine to every physician and patient worldwide. For more information, visit www.withregard.com.
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MINNEAPOLIS, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Minneapolis-based technology vendor, Trafera, has committed to donating nearly half a million dollars worth of laptops into schools across the country. It's all in an effort to help schools make strides towards advancing modern teaching and learning, and they're calling it "Trafera Give Back '22"--the latest in the company's give back initiatives for education.
As part of Trafera Give Back '22, Trafera has pledged 100 laptops to 10 different schools, to be determined through various contests happening this summer. The buzz has already attracted the attention of other ed-tech manufacturers (including LocknCharge and Higher Ground Gear) who have hopped onboard to contribute to the prize pool.
Five schools have already been announced as winners from ISTE Live '22 (the nation's largest education technology conference). Teachers from Decatur City Schools (AL), Avonyelles Parish Schools (LA), DeKalb County Schools (GA), and Shenandoah County Public Schools (VA) applied and won by posting on social media tagging #TraferaGiveBack2022.
Winner, Faith Plunkett, posted, "I would use 100 laptops on our new STEM bus. It would not only impact our students, but parents and the community! What a difference having devices accessibly to all who want to learn [STEM] skills would be!" - a submission that won her students 100 laptops!
Six more schools will be chosen via a video essay competition running now through August 1. To apply, Trafera is encouraging teachers, principals, admins, technology staff, and other educators to submit a short video or written essay telling how they would use 100 laptops to transform teaching and learning at their school.
To learn more about Trafera Give Back '22, visit connect.trafera.com/traferagiveback for full contest details.
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Unveiled ahead of Groceryshop '22, consumer study underscores the importance of brand and retailer focus on the omnichannel shopper experience
JACKSONVILLE, Fla., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Acosta, a global integrated sales and marketing services leader, today previewed results of its Online Grocery Landscape Report, a new shopper insights study on the attitudes and preferences surrounding online grocery shopping habits. Conducted this summer through Acosta's proprietary Shopper Community, the research found that nearly 60% of those buying online groceries started in the past two years, and nearly one in five online grocery shoppers intend to do more of their shopping online in the next year.
The new study shows that consumer grocery shopping behavior continues to evolve alongside the ongoing acceleration of digital commerce and innovation in traditional retail. Acosta will share its findings at Groceryshop on Sept. 19-22 in Las Vegas.
"More than half of American households are buying groceries online at least occasionally, compelling the need for retailers to provide more personalized and enhanced experiences around value, convenience, and food discovery in order to increase their share of omnichannel shoppers," said John Carroll, Chief Growth Officer at Acosta. "Since most online grocery consumers shop the same retailers online and in-store, the brands and retailers that offer strong online and in-store shopping solutions are best positioned to win by nurturing even deeper consumer loyalty. And as wallets tighten due to inflation and shoppers do more pre-shop planning online, an omnichannel focus becomes even more critical."
Insights from Acosta's proprietary Shopper Community illustrate the new normal in the online grocery space along with evolving expectations and opportunities in the omnichannel marketplace.
- Consistent with levels observed in fall 2021, half of U.S. shoppers are at least occasionally purchasing grocery items online.
- More than half (57%) of online grocery shoppers say they stick with the retailers they shop in-store, thus providing omnichannel-focused retailers with a big advantage in building loyalty with consumers.
- A significant majority of online pickup shoppers (7 in 10) go into the store when picking up an order, mainly to grab a forgotten item or to pick out something personally. This shopping behavior presents an opportunity to re-engage the shopper in store.
- Top online grocery retailers are getting high marks for shopper satisfaction, but shoppers still desire better ease of finding deals, product availability, and reasonable delivery/pickup fees.
- Consumers are still experimenting and determining their preferred delivery fulfillment options, with only 57% using a single mode. Millennials are utilizing at-home delivery at nearly twice the rate of Baby Boomers.
- Nearly one-third of online grocery shoppers use subscriptions, with pet needs and coffee/tea at the top of the list.
- While 46% of shoppers utilize retailer websites to place orders, there is slow adoption to retailer apps with more than a quarter of respondents declaring that they currently do not use retailer apps.
- Digital coupons are embraced by 80% of online shoppers, with younger shoppers more likely to look for them while they shop.
- The balance between online and brick and mortar continues to evolve, with more online grocery shoppers preferring the in-store experience for discount opportunities and new product discovery.
Acosta conducted the research in June of 2022 through its proprietary Shopper Community with input from more than 750 U.S. online grocery shoppers across a range of age groups, behaviors, and preferences. A summary of the report's key findings is available on Acosta's website. An infographic detailing the report findings can be accessed here.
Groceryshop 2022 in Las Vegas is focused on the rise of eCommerce and the changing consumer behavior reshaping the industry. With a firm grasp on the consumer mindset from a CPG and retailer perspective, Acosta is a leading provider of market insight on omnichannel and digital commerce solutions.
The Acosta leadership team will be onsite at Groceryshop, Booth 247 in Mandalay Bay, to provide further details about the Online Grocery Landscape Report and the company's comprehensive omnichannel solutions and technologies that enable clients to succeed in the grocery space. Acosta's digital commerce solutions include e-commerce insights and analytics, e-account management and retailer.com strategy, demand generation and retail media, full-service Amazon growth, digital shelf monitoring and optimization, and content syndication and management services.
Acosta will be joined by 345, a cloud-based platform changing how retailers and brands manage their businesses, and OeP, an Acosta-owned company with an end-to-end suite of solutions for brands to maximize their business on Amazon. Attendees are invited to book time with Acosta at Groceryshop at this link.
Acosta's suite of progressive, commerce-centric solutions enables today's biggest brands, retailers, and foodservice providers to win in the modern marketplace. Since 1927, Acosta has developed trusted relationships and unmatched scale. In a complex and fast-evolving omnichannel world, Acosta's network of companies allows us to connect with shoppers wherever they are. Through data-backed growth strategies and exceptional customer experiences, we are connecting tomorrow's commerce today. https://www.acosta.com/
345's fully integrated platform is changing how retailers and brands manage their business and plan for the future with the smart integration of store planning, merchandising, sales, and marketing. https://www.345.global
With 20+ years of collective experience, OeP helps brands capitalize on Amazon's growth, using data-driven strategies executed by experts, enabled by technology, and aligned with Amazon's dynamic platform and KPIs. http://www.oepcompany.com
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QINGDAO, China, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TDH Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: PETZ) ("TDH" or the "Company"), a PRC-based company that specializes in the development, manufacturing and sales of pet food products in China and beyond, announced today that that on June 29, 2022, it received notification from The Nasdaq Stock Market LLC ("NASDAQ") confirming the Company has regained compliance with NASDAQ's minimum bid price requirement under Listing Rule 5550(a)(2). NASDAQ noted this matter is now closed.
About TDH Holdings, Inc.
Founded in April 2002, TDH Holdings, Inc. (the "Company") (NASDAQ: PETZ), is a developer, manufacturer, and distributer of a variety of pet food products under multiple brands that are sold in China, Asia, and Europe. More information about the Company can be found at www.tiandihui.com.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements as defined by the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements include statements concerning plans, objectives, goals, strategies, future events or performance, and underlying assumptions and other statements that are other than statements of historical facts. When the Company uses words such as "may," "will," "intend," "should," "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project," "estimate" or similar expressions that do not relate solely to historical matters, it is making forward-looking statements.. Forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve risks and uncertainties that may cause the actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations discussed in the forward-looking statements. These statements are subject to uncertainties and risks including, but not limited to, the following: the Company's goals and strategies; the Company's future business development; product and service demand and acceptance; changes in technology; economic conditions; the growth of the petfood industry in China and internationally; reputation and brand; the impact of competition and pricing; government regulations; fluctuations in general economic and business conditions in China and internationally and assumptions underlying or related to any of the foregoing and other risks contained in reports filed by the Company with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For these reasons, among others, investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance upon any forward-looking statements in this press release. Additional factors are discussed in the Company's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, which are available for review at www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof.
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Email: zhangfeng@tdhpet.com
Phone: +86 183-1102-1983
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BOSTON, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Just 10% of U.S. dioceses received scores above 60% in Voice of the Faithful's recently published 2022 report of lay involvement in Catholic Church governance. This is the first online review of diocesan finance councils' composition and compliance with Canon Law as represented on diocesan websites.
"With diocesan finance councils that adhere to the letter and spirit of Canon Law, Catholics can be more confident that diocesan finance councils exercise proper stewardship and oversight of the secular goods of the Church," said Joseph Finn, C.P.A., former VOTF treasurer and trustee and longtime advocate for lay role in Church governance.
However, "In our opinion," the report's authors concluded, "evidence of compliance with Canon Law by the diocesan finance councils is disappointingly low. The fact that only 18 dioceses achieved a passing grade obviously means there is room for improvement." To underscore the hope for improvement, the report notes that, during VOTF's related five-year history of producing its annual online diocesan financial transparency reviews, most dioceses have increased their scores.
Click here to read "Lay Involvement in Governance of the Church By and Through the Diocesan Finance Council: 2022 Report"
For this governance report, independent reviewers examined all 176 U.S. dioceses' websites to ascertain DFCs' level of compliance with Canon Law, regarding the duties, responsibilities, and authority of the DFC. Canon Law stipulates, for example, that DFC membership comprise individuals "competent" in finance, law, and real estate. Considering that clerical formation typically does not focus on these areas, the necessary competencies would be found with professionally educated and experienced lay men and women.
The governance report's reviewers graded dioceses' using a 10-question worksheet and seven of the questions referenced Canon Law directly:
- Is current information about DFC members posted on the website? (Canon 492)
- Are the terms of service for DFC members posted on the website? (Canon 492 and USCCB "Diocesan Financial Management: A Guide to Best Practices")
- What is the nature of DFC membership? (Canon 492 and USCCB DFM)
- Does the posted meeting information indicate that the bishop or his representative attends DFC meetings? (Canon 492)
- Is the DFC responsible for the preparation of the diocesan budget as to income and expenses for the coming year? (Canon 493)
- Does the DFC perform a diocesan financial review at the end of the year? (Canons 493 and 1287)
- Are acts of Extraordinary Administration defined on the diocesan website and does DFC approve their implementation? (Canon 1277)
"Based on our report's findings, we feel more strongly than ever that Diocesan Finance Councils, with appropriate lay involvement, can promote diocesan financial competence, increase financial transparency, and help prevent clergy abuse, and that a properly staffed and functioning DFC can provide a check on financial malfeasance, like that perpetrated within recent memory by the former bishop of the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, West Virginia," Finn said.
Such low scores support VOTF's contention that, had dioceses followed canon 1277 with regard to obtaining "consent" from their finance councils for "extraordinary" payments to clergy abuse survivors, the "scandal and sin and sickness of abuse of children would most probably not have persisted as long as it has," according to the report. Lay involvement would have benefited financial transparency, and bishops would have been able to avoid being criticized for covering up the scandal with secret payments to survivors.
The top five highest scoring dioceses in the report were: Memphis, Tennessee, 95%; Kansas City, Kansas, 92%; Scranton, Pennsylvania, 83%; Atlanta, Georgia, 80%; and Cheyenne, Wyoming, 80%. The two lowest scoring dioceses were Crookston, Minnesota, and Altoona-Johnstown, Pennsylvania, which each scored zero. Thirty dioceses scored 7% and 26% scored 10%.
With this governance report, VOTF now has three comprehensive reviews of all U.S. dioceses' websites that can give the faithful in each parish enough information to judge diocesan activities within the purview of the reports:
- "Measuring and Ranking Diocesan Online Financial Transparency: 2021 Report" (VOTF's fifth such annual report)
- "Measuring Abuse Prevention and Safe Environment Programs as Reported Online in Diocesan Policies and Practices: 2022 Report" (VOTF's first such report)
- "Measuring Lay Involvement in Governance of the Church by and through the Diocesan Finance Council: 2022 Report" (VOTF's first such report)
VOTF also maintains a webpage called "Financial Accountability" that contains links to resources to help Catholics understand diocesan and parish finances. Click here to view the page. One of the links on that page goes to "Financial Accountability – U.S. Dioceses," a website VOTF developed to provide information on demographics, overall finances, the content of financials and diocesan finance council information for all U.S. dioceses. Click here to access the website directly.
Voice of the Faithful's® mission is to provide a prayerful voice, attentive to the Spirit, through which the Faithful can actively participate in the governance and guidance of the Catholic Church. VOTF's goals are to support survivors of clergy sexual abuse, to support priests of integrity, and to shape structural change within the Catholic Church. More information is at www.votf.org.
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Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee meets Chinese premier
By ZEN SOO
Associated Press
HONG KONG (AP) — Hong Kong’s next leader John Lee on Monday received an official letter of appointment from Beijing, a month before he is due to take over the leadership reins of the semi-autonomous city. Lee received his letter of appointment during a ceremony with Chinese Premier Li Keqiang on Monday, during which Li congratulated him on his appointment as Hong Kong’s next chief executive. Li expressed full support for Lee as the city’s next leader, and urged Lee to develop the economy as well as improve the livelihoods of people. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/30/hong-kongs-next-leader-john-lee-meets-chinese-premier/ | 2022-05-30T10:00:55Z |
The interactive VRIFY 3D model visualizes and validates the Project's drilling results, resource potential, proposed pit, and project advancement from initial mining through closure in an immersive, interactive environment.
CHEYENNE, Wyo., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Gold Corp. ("U.S. Gold," the "Company," "we," "our" or "us") (NASDAQ: USAU) a gold exploration and development company, today reported that it has updated the 3D model of its CK Gold Project from VRIFY Technology Inc. ("VRIFY"). The 3D model provides a visualization of the geological model and validates the project's drilling results, resource potential, proposed pit, and project advancement from initial mining through closure in an immersive interactive format.
To view the interactive 3D model, please use the following link or visit the U.S. Gold website:
"Telling the story of the CK Gold Project will be greatly facilitated by this leading-edge technology," said U.S. Gold President & CEO George Bee. "We're happy to be partnering with VRIFY to help our stakeholders and shareholders better understand our structural and technical interpretations that translate into our inherent value proposition."
The following are highlights from the Company's S-K 1300 Preliminary Feasibility Study ("PFS") technical report, completed by Gustavson Associates, LLC:
- Mineral Resources – 1.58 million gold equivalent ("AuEq") ounces of Measured and Indicated (M+I) Resources (exclusive of mineral reserves)
- Mineral Reserves – 1.44 million AuEq ounces of Proven and Probable (P1 and P2) Reserves
- 10-year Mine Life at 20,000 short tons per day process rate
- Initial Capital: $221 million
- Robust Economics – 39.4% IRR before tax and 33.7% IRR after tax
- Upside Potential
- Permitting and Development
- Potential to submit mine permit in 2022 and receive approval in 2023
Primarily in support of the feasibility study presently underway, during the 2021 field season, 47 core, rotary and conventional holes were drilled at the CK Gold Project. The primary purpose of the drilling program is to supplement the geotechnical and hydrological information. The drilling affirmed the gold and copper grades estimated in the PFS model and extended mineralization to the south of and below the proposed ultimate pit.
VRIFY's technology communicates a company's value with presentation tools that simplify information and translate tough-to-digest data into compelling content. The platform allows companies to showcase project data with interactive 3D models, host global site visits of remote assets using virtual tours, and present content to any device, anytime, anywhere in the world. See for yourself at VRIFY.com.
The CK Gold Project is located 18 miles west of Cheyenne, Wyoming. On December 1, 2021, we released the results of our PFS and published our Technical Summary Report in accordance with the guidance under Subpart 1300 of Regulation S-K promulgated by the Securities and Exchange Commission. The PFS was prepared by Gustavson Associates, LLC with an effective date of November 15, 2021.
U.S. Gold Corp. is a publicly traded, U.S. focused gold exploration and development company. U.S. Gold Corp. has a portfolio of exploration properties. The CK Gold Project is located in Southeast Wyoming and has a Preliminary Feasibility Study technical report, which was completed by Gustavson Associates, LLC. Keystone and Maggie Creek are exploration properties on the Cortez and Carlin Trends in Nevada. The Challis Gold Project is located in Idaho. For more information about U.S. Gold Corp., please visit www.usgoldcorp.gold.
Certain statements in this press release and in the VRIFY 3d interactive model are forward-looking within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements may be identified by the use of forward-looking words such as "anticipate," "believe," "forecast," "estimated," "will," "potential," and "intend," among others. These statements include our estimates regarding the potential future open pit development of the CK Gold Project, our mineral reserve estimates, mine life, capital estimates, NPV and IRR estimates, potential financing terms from equipment suppliers and development capital sources, aggregate sales from mine waste rock and the estimated timing for finalization of the next phase of engineering and submission of our permit application. These forward-looking statements are based on U.S. Gold Corp.'s current expectations, and actual results could differ materially from such statements. There are a number of factors that could cause actual events to differ materially from those indicated by such forward-looking statements. These factors include, but are not limited to, risks arising from: market and other conditions, the prevailing market conditions for metal prices and mining industry cost inputs, environmental and regulatory risks, COVID-19 uncertainties, risks faced by junior companies generally engaged in exploration activities, whether U.S. Gold Corp. will be able to raise sufficient capital to develop the CK Gold Project and implement future exploration programs, the success or failure of future drilling programs, and other factors described in the Company's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K, Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and Current Reports on Form 8-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which can be reviewed at www.sec.gov. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations and assumptions about future events. While management considers these expectations and assumptions to be reasonable, they are inherently subject to significant business, economic, competitive, regulatory, and other risks, contingencies, and uncertainties, most of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond the Company's control. The Company undertakes no duty to correct or update any information contained herein.
For additional information, please contact:
U.S. Gold Corp. Investor Relations:
+1 800 557 4550
ir@usgoldcorp.gold
www.usgoldcorp.gold
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Study: Millennials are ahead of their parents in retirement savings
(CNN) - A new study from investment firm Charles Schwab shows the younger generation is already stashing cash away in their mid-20s.
The younger generation also has higher balances in their 401(k)s than Gen Xers did at the same age.
The study says younger people are saving more because they don’t expect to get pension plans.
In 1981, 84% of full-time workers at large companies had pensions; by 2020, that number dropped to 28%.
Researchers found that millennials are worse off in nearly all aspects of their financial well-being.
They graduated into the great recession, dealt with the COVID and a second recession. They’re also gearing up for what financial analysts predict will be another recession paired with high inflation levels.
But there is one thing millennials are focused on and that is cryptocurrency.
The study found that 25% of millennials plan to invest in digital currencies, compared with about 5% of baby boomers.
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Report: ’21-’22 school year saw most gun violence in a decade
(CNN) – A new report shows no school year in nearly a decade in the United States saw as much gunfire as last year.
Everytown for Gun Safety, a non-partisan group that advocates against gun violence, published the report.
It shows there were 193 instances of gunfire between Aug. 1, 2021, and May 31, 2022.
That’s more than double the total from the previous year. No other year going back to 2013-2014 ever had more than 75 incidents of gunfire.
The report said homicides, assaults, suicides and suicide attempts make up nearly 60% of all gun violence at schools.
The authors of the report found most school shootings are carried out by a student or former student at a school, and usually, the guns used come from the student’s home.
Because of this, the authors of the report say most shootings are preventable by keeping guns secured, locking school doors and gates and taking care of students in distress.
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City of Sarasota to close offices for Juneteenth Holiday
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - The City of Sarasota will close its administrative offices on Monday, June 20, in observance of the Juneteenth holiday.
Residential garbage, recycling and yard waste collection and commercial garbage collection schedules will be unaffected by the holiday.
Hours of operation at recreation and cultural arts facilities are as follows:
- Arlington Park and Aquatic Complex, 2650 Waldemere St., will be open from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
- Lido Pool, 400 Benjamin Franklin Drive, will be closed.
- Nature Trails at Bobby Jones Golf Club remain closed for the ongoing golf course renovation and restoration project.
- Payne Park Tennis Center, 2050 Adams Lane, will be open from 8 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
- Robert L. Taylor Community Complex, 1845 34th St., will be open from 6-10 a.m.
- Van Wezel Performing Arts Hall, 777 N. Tamiami Trail - The Box Office will be closed.
The City is also co-sponsoring the Newtown Juneteenth Celebration 2022 from 1-8 p.m. Saturday, June 18. The event will take place along Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Way between Osprey Avenue and Dixie Avenue and will include food trucks, vendors, a DJ, live music and family friendly activities.
“Juneteenth commemorates the end of slavery in the United States and offers a time for reflection on African American history and the ongoing struggle for freedom and equality,” said Vice Mayor Kyle Battie. “We’re proud to carry on the traditional Juneteenth observances with this special community event in the heart of Newtown, and we hope everyone can join us and help celebrate our shared history.”
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HONG KONG, April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNOOC Limited (the "Company", SEHK: 00883) announced today that Weizhou 12-8E oilfield development project has commenced production.
The Weizhou 12-8E oilfield development project is located in Beibu Gulf in the South China Sea, with average water depth of about 30 meters. In addition to fully utilizing the existing processing facilities of Weixinan oilfields, a total of 7 development wells are planned, including 6 oil production wells and 1 production water reinjection well. The project is expected to reach its average daily production of approximately 4,700 barrels of crude oil in 2022, with its peak production of approximately 10,000 barrels of crude oil per day.
The Company holds 51% interest of Weizhou 12-8E oilfield development project. The partners of this oilfield are Roc Oil (China) Company, Horizon Oil (Beibu) Limited and Oil Australia Pty Ltd.
Notes to Editors:
More information about the Company is available at http://www.cnoocltd.com.
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This press release includes forward looking information, including statements regarding the likely future developments in the business of the Company and its subsidiaries, such as expected future events, business prospects or financial results. The words "expect", "anticipate", "continue", "estimate", "objective", "ongoing", "may", "will", "project", "should", "believe", "plans", "intends" and similar expressions are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are based on assumptions and analyses made by the Company as of this date in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that the Company currently believes are appropriate under the circumstances. However, whether actual results and developments will meet the current expectations and predictions of the Company is uncertain. Actual results, performance and financial condition may differ materially from the Company's expectations, including but not limited to those associated with fluctuations in crude oil and natural gas prices, macro-political and economic factors, changes in the tax and fiscal regimes of the host countries in which we operate, the highly competitive nature of the oil and natural gas industry, environmental responsibility and compliance requirements, the Company's price forecast, the exploration and development activities, mergers, acquisitions and divestments activities, HSSE and insurance policies and changes in anti-corruption, anti-fraud, anti-money laundering and corporate governance laws.
Consequently, all of the forward-looking statements made in this press release are qualified by these cautionary statements. The Company cannot assure that the results or developments anticipated will be realised or, even if substantially realised, that they will have the expected effect on the Company, its business or operations.
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For further enquiries, please contact:
Mr. Su Yuchi
Media & Public Relations
CNOOC Limited
Tel: +86-10-8452-5897
Fax: +86-10-8452-1441
E-mail: mr@cnooc.com.cn
Mr. Bunny Lee
Porda Havas International Finance Communications Group
Tel: +852 3150 6707
Fax: +852 3150 6728
E-mail: cnooc.hk@pordahavas.com
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DALLAS (KDAF) — When trying to get your sweet pastry fix, finding the perfect bakery is super important and North Texas isn’t short of incredible options.
Whether you’re searching for cookies, bagels, donuts, croissants, muffins, or cakes… the list can go on and on, you want to be sure that you can find the top spots around town to get them at.
These are the best bakeries around Dallas, according to Tripadvisor:
- Emporium Pies
- Fluellen Cupcakes
- Sprinkles Dallas Cupcakes
- The Cake Bar at Trinity Groves
- Hypnotic Donuts
- The Village Baking Company
- La Madeline
- JOY Macarons
- La Duni Latin Kitchen & Baking Studio
- SusieCakes
- Corner Bakery Cafe
For more of the best bakeries in Dallas from Tripadvisor, click here! | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/food-and-drink/these-are-the-best-bakeries-in-dallas-according-to-tripadvisor/ | 2022-08-26T21:56:41Z |
Russian President Vladimir Putin said on Wednesday that Russia had not lost anything as a result of its ongoing military actions in Ukraine.
Speaking at an economic forum in the far eastern city of Vladivostok, Putin attempted to defend the costs of what he termed his country's "special military operation" in Ukraine, despite recent Western intelligence reports that indicate Russia is facing severe shortages of military personnel and equipment.
"We have lost nothing and are not going to lose anything. Our main gain is the strengthening of our sovereignty. We didn't start anything, in terms of military action, but are only trying to finish it," Putin told the audience.
In a statement Monday, British Defense Secretary Ben Wallace said more than 25,000 Russian soldiers are estimated to have died since the start of Putin's invasion in February this year.
Russia has paid an economic price for its aggression, too. A wave of punishing sanctions from Western nations targeting Russia's vital energy exports and its financial system has left the country grappling with recession, and potentially facing a prolonged period of stagnation.
Wednesday's Eastern Economic Forum, which focuses on building investment ties between Russia's eastern region and global investors, comes on the heels of an announcement from Russian energy giant Gazprom on Tuesday that it had signed an agreement to start switching payments for gas supplies to China to yuan and rubles instead of dollars, a development that was referenced by Putin in his address Wednesday.
The forum also saw China's number three leader, Li Zhanshu, a member of the Chinese Communist Party's Politburo Standing Committee and the country's top legislator, meet in person with Putin on Wednesday, in what was the most senior-level, face-to-face meeting between the two countries since Moscow's invasion of Ukraine. The two were pictured together at a forum plenary session.
Military junta leader General Min Aung Hlaing and Armenian Prime Minister Nikol Pashinyan also attended the forum, according to Russian state media.
Paving the way
The meeting between Li and Putin could pave the way for China's top leader Xi Jinping's face-to-face meeting with Putin in Uzbekistan next week.
Xi will meet Putin at the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) summit scheduled on September 15 and 16, Russia's envoy to Beijing Andrey Denisov told reporters on Wednesday, according to Russian state news agency Tass.
It would be the first in-person meeting between the two leaders, who have established a close relationship, since the Russian invasion of Ukraine earlier this year. It would also be the first overseas trip for Xi since the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.
Li arrived in Vladivostok on Wednesday to attend the forum, becoming the most senior Chinese official to leave China since the start of the pandemic, which has seen the country close borders and limit in-person diplomacy. The stop is part of a 10-day overseas tour, where Li will visit Russia, South Korea, Mongolia and Nepal from Wednesday, Chinese state media reported this week.
The diplomatic visit underlines the importance of the Russian relationship for China, even in the face of international blow back against Moscow after its unprovoked invasion of Ukraine earlier this year.
It also comes weeks before a critical five-yearly political meeting in Beijing, where Xi is expected to break with tradition and assume a third term in power, cementing his role as China's most powerful leader in decades.
Moscow and Beijing have emerged as closer partners in recent years as both face tensions with the West, with Xi and Putin declaring the two countries had a "no limit" partnership weeks before Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Beijing has since refused to condemn the aggression, instead repeatedly laying blame for the conflict on NATO and the United States.
The two countries have signaled that their partnership remains strong, with China's Foreign Ministry saying last month that the two sides agreed to "deepen practical cooperation" during a meeting between Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi and his Russian counterpart Sergey Lavrov on the sidelines of a regional gathering in Phnom Penh.
Ahead of his expected visit to Russia, Li made similar comments during a meeting last week with Russian Ambassador Denisov in Beijing. There Li, who is also chairman of China's Standing Committee of the National People's Congress, stressed the two nations were "headed toward the right direction under the strategic guidance of the two leaders, with firm mutual support and constant political trust," according to Chinese state media.
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Hires Industry Veteran to Lead Community Solar Customer Origination & Revenue Management Business
NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Energywell, LLC ("Energywell"), an energy technology company powering the sustainable energy transition, announces the launch of its community solar business offering customer origination and revenue management services to community solar developers and asset owners in the United States.
Through its Shift Community Solar and SolarStreet brands, Energywell will offer community solar products integrated with and alongside its innovative suite of renewable electricity products, which will be available in the Fall of 2022. Energywell will have a competitive advantage versus other players in the community solar customer origination and revenue management industry given its proprietary Proton™ technology platform, which enables a seamless digital experience for customers and a robust feature set built to service community solar developers and asset owners.
"The community solar market is set to experience rapid growth in the coming years as the U.S. Department of Energy announced a new National Community Solar Partnership target to power the equivalent of five million households by 2025," said Michael Fallquist, Director & Co-Chief Executive Officer of Energywell. "We view our entry into the community solar market as aligned with our mission to be a catalyst for the sustainable energy transition."
Energywell has hired Stephen Condon, a solar industry veteran with more than 14 years of experience, to grow its community solar business. Mr. Condon has a substantial track record in the community solar industry with over 250MW of community energy assets contracted across 7 states.
Project owners interested in learning more about Energywell customer origination and revenue management services can contact us at info@energywell.com or info@mysolarstreet.com.
Energywell is an energy technology company powering the sustainable energy transition. Energywell combines the financial strength of funds and accounts managed by Oaktree Capital Management, L.P. and capital and commodities expertise from Hartree Partners L.P. with proprietary technology and a seasoned team of energy industry veterans. For additional information, please visit Energywell's website at http://www.energywell.com.
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Michael Fallquist
Director & Co-Chief Executive Officer
917-975-3638
mike@energywell.com
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Avalara, Inc. (NYSE: AVLR)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Avalara, Inc. (NYSE: AVLR), in connection with the proposed acquisition of AVLR by Vista Equity Partners. Under the terms of the merger agreement, AVLR shareholders will receive $93.50 in cash for each share of AVLR common stock owned. If you own AVLR shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/avlr
CyberOptics Corporation (NASDAQ: CYBE)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of CyberOptics Corporation (NASDAQ: CYBE) in connection with the proposed acquisition of CYBE by Nordson Corporation. Under the terms of the merger agreement, CYBE shareholders will receive $54.00 in cash for each share of CYBE common stock owned. If you own CYBE shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/cybe
Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GBT)
Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Global Blood Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: GBT), in connection with the proposed acquisition of GBT by Pfizer Inc. Under the terms of the merger agreement, GBT shareholders will receive $68.50 in cash for each share of GBT common stock owned. If you own GBT shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/gbt
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Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of Professional Holding Corp. (NASDAQ: PFHD) in connection with the proposed acquisition of PFHD by Seacoast Banking Corporation of Florida ("Seacoast"). Under the terms of the merger agreement, PFHD shareholders will receive 0.8909 shares of Seacoast common stock for each PFHD share owned, representing implied per-share merger consideration of approximately $31.40 based upon Seacoast's August 12, 2022 closing price of $35.25. If you own PFHD shares and wish to discuss this investigation or your rights, please call us at one of the numbers listed above or visit our website: https://www.weisslaw.co/news-and-cases/pfhd
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KING OF PRUSSIA, Pa., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GeoBlue, the leader in high-tech, high-touch health insurance solutions for the globally mobile, announces the appointment of Diego Fernández as President and Chief Executive Officer, effective June 13, 2022.
Alan Krigstein, Chairman of the Board of Directors of GeoBlue said: "The board and I are excited to have Diego in place as GeoBlue's next CEO. From his time as interim CEO and as a board member, Diego knows and understands the company. Combined with his vast experience in the international healthcare industry and his relationships with both Bupa and our Blue Cross Blue Shield plan partners, he is the ideal fit to lead GeoBlue into the next chapter of its history."
In addition to serving on GeoBlue's board, Fernández had been with Bupa since 2011, where he served in a number of roles in Sales, Finance and as President and CEO of Bupa Global Latin America since 2019. As Bupa Global Latin America's CEO, Diego planned and executed a comprehensive market strategy to successfully ignite growth and profits. Prior to Bupa, Diego was Cigna International Taiwan's Chief Operating Officer and Cigna Healthcare Spain's COO/CFO and Director/Assistant Director for Latin America. After starting his career as a financial analyst with Credit Lyonnais, he was administrative director of Torcuato Di Tella University in Buenos Aires, Argentina.
Diego Fernández, President and CEO of GeoBlue said: "I am so excited to be coming back to GeoBlue as the President and CEO after spending the last few years as a member of its board. As we emerge from the COVID-19 pandemic, the market awareness and demand for our products are even greater. I'm confident that GeoBlue is poised to capitalize on this and continue to be the market leader for high-tech, high-touch health insurance solutions for the globally mobile. As GeoBlue marks its 25th anniversary in business, I am honored to lead the team into this next chapter of growth."
Fernández holds an MBA in Strategy and Finance from the University of Rochester, New York, and a bachelor's degree in Accounting from Universidad de Buenos Aires, Argentina.
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About GeoBlue
Owned and backed by 15 Blue Cross Blue Shield companies and Bupa Global, GeoBlue is the trade name for the international health insurance programs of Worldwide Insurance Services, an independent licensee of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield Association. Celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, GeoBlue's purpose is to simplify the international healthcare experience for the globally mobile. GeoBlue members have access to one of the largest care networks in the world, coupled with high-tech, high-touch services that enable them to fulfill their international aspirations. Whether it's executives doing business in Tokyo, students studying in Spain, or tourists traveling the world, the power of the Blue Cross and Blue Shield brand is always within reach. To learn more, visit about.geo-blue.com.
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BELTON — Services for Delmar Ezell Starnes, 88, of Belton will be 10 a.m. Thursday at Dossman Funeral Home in Belton.
Burial will be in Central Texas State Veterans Cemetery in Killeen.
Mr. Starnes died Wednesday, May 18.
He was born Feb. 22, 1934, in Barnhill, Ill., to Gussie Arthur and Mary Matherson Starns. He graduated from Rochelle Township High School. He attended the University of Illinois. He retired from the U.S. Air Force. He owned and operated United Rent-All.
Survivors include his wife, Claudia Sue Starnes; a daughter, Deborah Renee Bertolette; two sons, Steve Starnes and Darin Starnes; a stepdaughter, Killie Mendoza; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
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LAS VEGAS and RENO, Nev., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) ("Caesars") today announced the closing of the sale of the non-US assets of William Hill to 888 Holdings Plc. After the repayment of debt and other working capital adjustments, Caesars received net proceeds of $730 million. Caesars intends to use the net proceeds to reduce outstanding indebtedness.
Deutsche Bank and Linklaters LLP represented Caesars on the transaction.
Caesars Entertainment, Inc. (NASDAQ: CZR) is the largest casino-entertainment company in the US and one of the world's most diversified casino-entertainment providers. Since its beginning in Reno, NV, in 1937, Caesars Entertainment, Inc. has grown through development of new resorts, expansions and acquisitions. Caesars Entertainment, Inc.'s resorts operate primarily under the Caesars®, Harrah's®, Horseshoe®, and Eldorado® brand names. Caesars Entertainment, Inc. offers diversified gaming, entertainment and hospitality amenities, one-of-a-kind destinations, and a full suite of mobile and online gaming and sports betting experiences. All tied to its industry-leading Caesars Rewards loyalty program, the company focuses on building value with its guests through a unique combination of impeccable service, operational excellence and technology leadership. Caesars is committed to its employees, suppliers, communities and the environment through its PEOPLE PLANET PLAY framework. Know When To Stop Before You Start.® Gambling Problem? Call 1-800-522-4700. For more information, please visit. www.caesars.com/corporate.
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws. You can identify these statements by our use of the words "anticipates," "assumes," "believes," "estimates," "expects," "guidance," "intends," "plans," "projects," and similar expressions that do not relate to historical matters. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact, including statements regarding required regulatory approvals and expected timing of consummation of the proposed transaction. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond Caesars' control and could materially affect actual results, performance, or achievements. Although Caesars believes that in making such forward-looking statements its expectations are based upon reasonable assumptions, there is no assurance that the proposed transaction will be consummated, and such forward-looking statements may be influenced by factors that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected. Caesars cannot assure you that the assumptions upon which these statements are based will prove to have been correct. Risks and uncertainties regarding the forward-looking statements contained herein include, but are not limited to, the possibility that the proposed sale of the non-US assets of William Hill to 888 Holdings Plc does not close on the terms or in the time period disclosed in this press release or at all, including because required regulatory or required approvals of shareholders of 888 Holdings Plc are not received or other conditions are not satisfied on a timely basis or at all, and other risks that are detailed from time to time in Caesars' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Caesars does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise, except as may be required by applicable law.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Boomer Sooner means something a little different now to the state of Texas as Oklahoma University has just secured a transfer from an Allen native who arguably has one of the greatest names college football has ever seen.
Quarterback General Booty.
That’s right, transferring out of Tyler Junior College in East Texas, Booty will be bringing his talents to Norman. According to 247 Sports, he’s got football in his blood as his dad, Abram Booty is a former LSU wide receiver while his uncle, Josh Booty, was a quarterback for LSU and in the NFL.
In 12 games played at Tyler Junior College, Booty put up over 3,400 passing yards and 27 touchdowns. So, he’s not just a cool name, the young man can ball and who knows, maybe sometime soon he’ll be slinging it for the Sooners against the University of Texas and more on Saturdays. | https://cw33.com/sports/texas-native-and-greatest-name-in-college-football-is-headed-to-oklahoma-university/ | 2022-05-16T16:09:28Z |
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Missfresh Limited ("Missfresh" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MF) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Missfresh investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
MF 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) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Missfresh during the relevant time frame, you have until September 12, 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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BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A legal battle over abortion rights pitting one of the reddest states in the nation against the U.S. government has dozens of states and major medical associations seeking to weigh in.
Twenty states, Washington, D.C., the American College of Emergency Physicians, the American College of Obstetricians and Gynecologists, the American Academy of Pediatrics, and others are among those to have filed “friend of the court” briefs as of Wednesday, siding with the federal government’s claims that Idaho’s near-total abortion ban violates federal health care law.
“It will really place physicians in a lose-lose situation,” said Jeff Dubner, the deputy legal director for Democracy Forward, the legal team representing the coalition of medical associations.
Physicians who follow the federal law will be at risk of criminal prosecution and the loss of their medical license, said Dubner, and those who follow state law could damage patients’ health and place themselves and their hospitals at risk of federal fines or loss of funding.
The Idaho abortion ban makes performing nearly any abortion a felony, but allows physicians to defend themselves in court by showing that the procedure was necessary to save a patient’s life. The federal Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act requires Medicaid-funded hospitals to provide “stabilizing” treatment to patients experiencing medical emergencies, and the U.S. Department of Justice says that includes some abortions.
The Justice Department sued Idaho earlier this month in federal court and asked a judge to stop the abortion ban from taking effect.
Idaho’s neighbors in Oregon and Washington were among the states that joined to file another friend-of-the court brief, saying they fear the “spillover effect” the abortion ban could create as Idaho patients with ectopic pregnancies or other emergencies are sent to hospitals in Seattle or Portland for treatment.
States that are further away, like North Carolina, point out that their own pregnant residents could be at risk of death or harm if they happen to fall ill while visiting Idaho.
“Women’s lives are at risk because politicians are trying to take away their right to get the medical care they need,” said North Carolina Attorney General Josh Stein. “States are trying to ban abortions in all cases, including rape, incest and when the mother’s health is in danger. Denying women health care when their life or health is at risk violates federal law. I’m taking these actions to help North Carolinians who may need urgent care in other states as well as other women across our nation.”
Even if the federal government wins the case, it’s likely that most abortions will remain outlawed in Idaho, where three major abortion bans have been enacted in the last two years.
In court documents, the medical organizations argued that the ban’s “life of the mother” provision is too narrow to apply to real-life medical situations and fails to account for how quickly a pregnancy complication can turn deadly.
In the case of a pregnant patient with severe bleeding, “how many blood units does she have to lose? One? Two? Five?” the organizations wrote in court documents. “How fast does she have to be bleeding? Soaking through two pads an hour? Three? How low does her blood pressure need to be?”
Other professional organizations signing on to the friend-of-the-court brief include the American Medical Association, Society for Maternal-Fetal Medicine, National Medical Association, National Hispanic Medical Association, American Academy of Family Physicians and the American Public Health Association. The American Hospital Association and the Association of American Medical Colleges wrote a separate brief also supporting the Justice Department.
The states, meanwhile, pointed out in court documents that abortion bans in other states have already led to delays or denials of emergency medical care.
One patient traveled to Michigan after being denied care for an ectopic pregnancy in her home state because the fetus still had detectible cardiac activity — making an abortion potentially illegal under so-called heartbeat laws, according to the brief.
In Missouri, one hospital required special pharmacist approval to dispense medications needed to stop severe bleeding that occurred after patients gave birth, leading to delays in care. And a Wisconsin patient who was having a miscarriage was bleeding in the hospital for 10 days before the hospital would remove the fetal tissue because of confusion about the legality of the procedure, the states said.
California, New York, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New Mexico, North Carolina, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Washington state and Washington, D.C., all signed on to the friend-of-the court brief.
Attorneys representing the state of Idaho and the Idaho Legislature have argued that the U.S. Supreme Court’s decision overturning Roe v. Wade gave states the right to determine if or how abortions will be handled, and that the state law, dubbed the 622 Statute, doesn’t actually present any risk to patients or providers.
“The Government’s picture of a conflict between (Emergency Medical Treatment and Labor Act) and the 622 Statue is fabricated and false, without any foundation in fact,” attorney Daniel Bower wrote for the Legislature.
Treating an ectopic pregnancy is not actually an abortion, and so isn’t barred by the state’s ban, the Legislature contends. Abortions performed to save the life of the mother won’t be affected by the law, wrote Bower, and any other emergency abortions that might be affected are extremely rare.
When they do occur, the doctors won’t be prosecuted, Bower wrote in the brief.
“This State’s prosecuting attorneys, in the standard and ordinary exercise of their prosecutorial discretion, will not second-guess the judgments and decisions of the involved medical professionals,” Bower said.
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Hannah Schoenbaum contributed from Raleigh, North Carolina. Schoenbaum is a corps member for the Associated Press/Report for America Statehouse News Initiative. Report for America is a nonprofit national service program that places journalists in local newsrooms to report on undercovered issues. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/medical-groups-20-states-weigh-in-on-idaho-abortion-lawsuit/ | 2022-08-17T23:37:50Z |
- CFO Julie A. Sloat named president effective immediately, CEO effective Jan. 1
- Nicholas K. Akins will become executive chair Jan. 1
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Electric Power's (Nasdaq: AEP) Board of Directors has appointed Julie A. Sloat president and chief financial officer, effective immediately. She has been elected chief executive officer, effective Jan. 1, 2023. Sloat is AEP's 11th president and will become the seventh CEO in the company's 116-year history. She is currently executive vice president and CFO. The company expects to name a new CFO before Jan. 1.
Nicholas K. Akins, chairman, president and chief executive officer, is stepping down as president as part of AEP's executive succession plan and will end his term as CEO Dec. 31. He will become executive chair of the AEP Board and will remain an executive and officer of the company. He has been president and CEO since 2011 and chairman since 2014.
"Julie is an exceptional leader who has successfully led key strategic areas for the company," Akins said. "Her financial expertise and positive relationship with investors have been essential for the execution of our long-term strategy, enabling us to deliver strong earnings quarter after quarter while continuing to raise guidance and provide consistent dividend growth. Her deep understanding of our business and industry, including her experience leading AEP Ohio and our regulatory team, will be critical as we continue to invest in new energy resources and grid enhancements that improve service and reliability, support a clean energy future and provide value to our customers, communities and investors.
"Julie's engaging leadership style also will continue to enhance AEP's culture. She is committed to the success of our employees, customers and the communities we serve and is passionate about fostering positive, mutually beneficial relationships inside and outside the company," Akins said.
"Nick has transformed AEP during the 11 years that he has led the company. His focus on innovation, technology, and modernization of the grid and AEP's generation fleet is enabling clean, reliable and resilient energy to fuel growth in the communities that AEP serves. He also has built an open, collaborative culture that embraces diversity, equity and inclusion," said Sara Martinez Tucker, lead director of AEP's Board.
"AEP is fortunate that Nick has focused on developing a group of strong and capable leaders to ensure the company's continued success. Julie has demonstrated exemplary leadership skills at every stage of her career, and we are confident in her ability to lead this team. During her time as CFO, she has improved the financial performance of the company, and she also enhanced the performance and culture of AEP Ohio during the transition to competitive markets. The Board is confident that she is the right person to lead AEP during this dynamic time for the industry and the company," Tucker said.
"This is a time of tremendous change and opportunity for AEP as we invest in new energy technologies and infrastructure to provide clean and reliable energy to our 5.5 million customers," Sloat said. "I'm honored to have the opportunity to lead an amazing team of nearly 17,000 employees and have seen first-hand their commitment to the communities we serve and ensuring our customers can count on us every day to power their lives and businesses. It's an exciting time to be in this industry and build on the 116-year legacy of AEP."
Sloat, 53, has been executive vice president and chief financial officer for AEP since January 2021 with responsibility for accounting and tax, treasury and risk, corporate planning and budgeting and investor relations. She was previously senior vice president, Treasury and Risk and led all elements of the treasury function including the cultivation of banker, investor and rating agency relationships to support the capital needs of the company. She also was responsible for the comprehensive management of the corporation's risk including operational, market, credit, insurance, enterprise risk management and business continuity.
Sloat also served as president and chief operating officer for AEP Ohio, an AEP operating company serving approximately 1.5 million customers in Ohio, where she had responsibility for distribution operations, customer and regulatory relationships and the financial performance of one of AEP's largest regulated subsidiaries.
Sloat has held several additional key leadership positions since joining the company in 1999, including senior vice president and treasurer; vice president, Regulatory Case Management; vice president, Treasurer and Investor Relations; and vice president, Investor Relations, Strategic Initiatives and Economic Forecasting.
In addition to her AEP career, Sloat was vice president of Corporate Finance and Investor Relations at Tween Brands and a bank debt underwriter and buy side equity analyst at Bank One (JP Morgan). She also worked for M&T Mortgage, a subsidiary of M&T Bank Corp.
Sloat has a bachelor's degree in Business Administration with a double major in Finance and Economics and a Master of Business Administration from The Ohio State University. She completed the Nuclear Reactor Technology Program at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
Sloat serves on the board of directors for Evoqua Water Technologies Corp. and as the chair of the board of directors for the James Cancer Hospital Foundation. She also serves on the board of Ohio Valley Electric Corp. and Pelotonia.
American Electric Power, based in Columbus, Ohio, is powering a cleaner, brighter energy future for its customers and communities. AEP's approximately 16,700 employees operate and maintain the nation's largest electricity transmission system and more than 224,000 miles of distribution lines to safely deliver reliable and affordable power to 5.5 million regulated customers in 11 states. AEP also is one of the nation's largest electricity producers with approximately 31,000 megawatts of diverse generating capacity, including more than 7,100 megawatts of renewable energy. The company's plans include growing its renewable generation portfolio to approximately 50% of total capacity by 2030. AEP is on track to reach an 80% reduction in carbon dioxide emissions from 2000 levels by 2030 and has committed to achieving net zero by 2050. AEP is recognized consistently for its focus on sustainability, community engagement, and diversity, equity and inclusion. AEP's family of companies includes utilities AEP Ohio, AEP Texas, Appalachian Power (in Virginia and West Virginia), AEP Appalachian Power (in Tennessee), Indiana Michigan Power, Kentucky Power, Public Service Company of Oklahoma, and Southwestern Electric Power Company (in Arkansas, Louisiana, east Texas and the Texas Panhandle). AEP also owns AEP Energy, which provides innovative competitive energy solutions nationwide. For more information, visit aep.com.
This report made by American Electric Power and its Registrant Subsidiaries contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Although AEP and each of its Registrant Subsidiaries believe that their expectations are based on reasonable assumptions, any such statements may be influenced by factors that could cause actual outcomes and results to be materially different from those projected. Among the factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements are: changes in economic conditions, electric market demand and demographic patterns in AEP service territories; the impact of pandemics, including COVID-19, and any associated disruption of AEP's business operations due to impacts on economic or market conditions, costs of compliance with potential government regulations and employees' reactions to those regulations, electricity usage, supply chain issues, customers, service providers, vendors and suppliers; the economic impact of escalating global trade tensions including the conflict between Russia and Ukraine, and the adoption or expansion of economic sanctions or trade restrictions; inflationary or deflationary interest rate trends; volatility in the financial markets, particularly developments affecting the availability or cost of capital to finance new capital projects and refinance existing debt; the availability and cost of funds to finance working capital and capital needs, particularly if expected sources of capital, such as proceeds from the sale of assets or subsidiaries, do not materialize, and during periods when the time lag between incurring costs and recovery is long and the costs are material; decreased demand for electricity; weather conditions, including storms and drought conditions, and AEP's ability to recover significant storm restoration costs; the cost of fuel and its transportation, the creditworthiness and performance of fuel suppliers and transporters and the cost of storing and disposing of used fuel, including coal ash and spent nuclear fuel; the availability of fuel and necessary generation capacity and the performance of generation plants; AEP's ability to recover fuel and other energy costs through regulated or competitive electric rates; the ability to transition from fossil generation and the ability to build or acquire renewable generation, transmission lines and facilities (including the ability to obtain any necessary regulatory approvals and permits) when needed at acceptable prices and terms, including favorable tax treatment, and to recover those costs; new legislation, litigation and government regulation, including changes to tax laws and regulations, oversight of nuclear generation, energy commodity trading and new or heightened requirements for reduced emissions of sulfur, nitrogen, mercury, carbon, soot or particulate matter and other substances that could impact the continued operation, cost recovery, and/or profitability of AEP's generation plants and related assets; the risks associated with fuels used before, during and after the generation of electricity, including coal ash and nuclear fuel; timing and resolution of pending and future rate cases, negotiations and other regulatory decisions, including rate or other recovery of new investments in generation, distribution and transmission service and environmental compliance; resolution of litigation; AEP's ability to constrain operation and maintenance costs; prices and demand for power generated and sold at wholesale; changes in technology, particularly with respect to energy storage and new, developing, alternative or distributed sources of generation; AEP's ability to recover through rates any remaining unrecovered investment in generation units that may be retired before the end of their previously projected useful lives; volatility and changes in markets for coal and other energy-related commodities, particularly changes in the price of natural gas; changes in utility regulation and the allocation of costs within regional transmission organizations, including ERCOT, PJM and SPP; changes in the creditworthiness of the counterparties with contractual arrangements, including participants in the energy trading market; actions of rating agencies, including changes in the ratings of debt; the impact of volatility in the capital markets on the value of the investments held by AEP's pension, other postretirement benefit plans, captive insurance entity and nuclear decommissioning trust and the impact of such volatility on future funding requirements; accounting standards periodically issued by accounting standard-setting bodies; other risks and unforeseen events, including wars and military conflicts, the effects of terrorism (including increased security costs), embargoes, naturally occurring and human-caused fires, cyber security threats and other catastrophic events; and the ability to attract and retain the requisite work force and key personnel.
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Volkswagen, Darktrace, & Forrester to Speak at Parasoft Global Live Event on May 19: Software Testing & Compliance Summit
MONROVIA, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Parasoft, a global leader in automated software testing for over 30 years, today announced the Software Testing & Compliance Summit where manufacturing industry leaders will discuss how to solve modern software challenges to improve software quality, safety, and security through automated testing. Volkswagen, the featured keynote, will share how they implemented automated testing solutions into their CI environment at enterprise scale to ensure safety and security. Darktrace and Forrester join a panel of experts discussing strategies to reduce attack surface on software and innovative approaches to the future of secure software.
Register here to join Parasoft on Thursday, May 19, 2021 at 7 a.m. PT and 4 p.m. CEST at this virtual summit to discover proven strategies and best practices in software testing and compliance. Hear customers and partners share their stories from automotive, medical device, aerospace, and related industries.
Attendees will also learn about the latest test innovations and methods for ensuring safety and security in DevOps. The live event is an opportunity to connect with industry peers and get answers to your most pressing safety and security concerns from industry experts.
"Over the last couple of years, the acceleration of digital transformation has increased, moving DevOps from something that's nice to have to table stakes. If you're not automating the creation, testing, and deployment of your software, your competitors certainly are," said Arthur Hicken, event moderator and evangelist at Parasoft. "The industry leaders speaking at Parasoft's live virtual summit will discuss how their teams are evolving software delivery processes to ensure continuous quality, safety, and security of their software intensive systems."
Here's a preview of the summit sessions.
- Volkswagen will cover how to scale testing and overcome the challenges of integrating software into an enterprise infrastructure.
- A panel of experts from Darktrace, Forrester, and Parasoft will discuss the importance of software security and engineering in providing cyber resiliency to combat and withstand cyberattacks.
- Lattix will share how to deliver high-quality software at speed and satisfy functional safety compliance to standards like IEC 61508, ISO 26262, DO-178C, and more.
View the detailed agenda and register today.
About Parasoft
Parasoft helps organizations continuously deliver quality software with its market-proven, integrated suite of automated software testing tools. Supporting the embedded, enterprise, and IoT markets, Parasoft's technologies reduce the time, effort, and cost of delivering secure, reliable, and compliant software by integrating everything from deep code analysis and unit testing to web UI and API testing, plus service virtualization and complete code coverage, into the delivery pipeline. Bringing all this together, Parasoft's award winning reporting and analytics dashboard delivers a centralized view of quality enabling organizations to deliver with confidence and succeed in today's most strategic ecosystems and development initiatives — security, safety-critical, Agile, DevOps, and continuous testing.
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Finance ministers from multiple nations walked out of a closed-door G20 session in Washington on Wednesday when the Russian delegate began his prepared remarks, a show of protest against Moscow for its invasion of Ukraine.
US Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen participated in the walkout, as did European and other Western officials who were participating in the meeting.
Canada's finance minister Chrystia Freeland wrote on Twitter, "The world's democracies will not stand idly by in the face of continued Russian aggression and war crimes." She tweeted a photo of officials who left meeting, including Yellen, US Federal Reserve Chairman Jerome Powell and European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde.
Ahead of the meeting, US officials had said Yellen would not participate in certain sessions of the gathering that included Russia.
Ukrainian officials also spoke at the session as invited guests, and also walked out during Russia's presentation. Yellen and other officials attended the session during those remarks, but departed when Russian Finance Minister Anton Siluanov began speaking virtually.
A separate official said finance ministers had discussed plans to boycott Russia's participation ahead of time.
Yellen said earlier this month she had informed this year's G20 host, Indonesia, that she wouldn't participate in sessions that included Russia. The G20 finance ministers are gathered in Washington this week to coincide with the annual meetings of the World Bank and International Monetary Fund.
Ahead of Wednesday's walkout, Treasury officials made clear it would not be business as usual when it came to Yellen's interactions with Russian officials during this week's big gathering of global economic leaders.
While Yellen will attend some sessions of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Bank Governor meeting with Russian officials present, including the opening session, she will not be participating in all of them if the Russians are there, according to a senior US Treasury Official.
"President Biden's made clear and I certainly agree with him that it cannot be business as usual for Russia in any of the financial institutions," Yellen told the House Financial Services Committee. "He's asked that Russia be removed from the G20 and I've made clear to my colleagues in Indonesia that we will not be participating in a number of meetings if the Russians are there."
While President Biden has said Russia should no longer be in the G20, ejecting Moscow would require the support of all members. That is considered unlikely, as China has said it would not back kicking Russia out.
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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 Bakkt Holdings, Inc. f/k/a VPC Impact Acquisition Holdings ("Bakkt" or the "Company") (NYSE: BKKT).
Class Period: March 31, 2021 – November 19, 2021
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 20, 2022
Investors suffering losses on their Bakkt 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 that: (1) the Company had defective financial controls; (2) as a result, there were errors in the Company's financial statements related to the misclassification of certain shares issued prior to the Business Combination; (3) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements; (4) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of these issues; (5) the Company overstated its remediation of its defective financial controls; and (5) 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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IOWA CITY, Iowa, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- iotaMotion Inc., a leader in developing advanced surgical systems for cochlear implant surgery, announced today the appointment of Mike Lobinsky as its new President and Chief Executive Officer. Mike will lead the iotaMotion business as it ramps up commercialization efforts following the FDA market authorization for the iotaSOFT® insertion system in Q4, 2021.
Mike is an accomplished medical technology executive with more than 20 years of experience in the healthcare industry, spanning advanced capital equipment and precision surgical robotics. Prior to joining iotaMotion, he served as CEO of medical device developer EOS Imaging, which was acquired by ATEC Spine inc. in 2021. Mike has additionally served as U.S. Vice President – Robotics at Smith & Nephew PLC, which he joined through their 2016 acquisition of Blue Belt Technologies, a global innovator in handheld surgical robotics. He assembled and led Blue Belt Technologies' US Sales efforts from commercialization through acquisition. Mike built and managed high performing teams at Stryker, Brainlab, and BioMedix earlier in his career.
Eric Timko, Executive Chairman of the Board, said, "We are very excited to welcome Mike as President and CEO of iotaMotion. His track record and experience in medical devices, at every stage of a company's growth and including deep expertise in robotics, makes him an ideal fit to lead our team and grow our presence in the cochlear implant surgical market."
"I am delighted to join iotaMotion. We have an exciting first-to-market solution along with vast medical and technology expertise both in-house and through an impressive group of advisors and collaborators putting us in a position to become the standard bearer in CI robotics," said Mike Lobinsky. "Robotics systems are finding their way into operating rooms across the globe, across specialties. With iotaMotion's focus on miniaturizing surgical assisting technologies to work in cohesion with surgeons' expertise, we are poised to make a significant contribution to cochlear implant surgery."
Co-founder and former iotaMotion President and CEO Christopher Kaufmann, MD will continue to support the company's product portfolio and strategy as Chief Technology Officer and board member. "Building on our momentum in bringing the world's first robotic-assisted CI insertion system to market, Mike's industry and commercial leadership experience will be key in accelerating surgeon utilization of iotaSOFT. We are excited for this next chapter of iotaMotion as we continue to grow our team and expand CI access for surgeons and their patients."
To learn more about the iotaSOFT Insertion System for cochlear implantation visit https://www.iotamotion.com/iotasoft. Please refer to the labeling for a complete list of warnings, precautions and contraindications.
A privately held Iowa based company, with operations in Austin, Texas, iotaMotion is developing surgical robotic assistive technologies with the goal of advancing cochlear implant surgery beyond human capability. The company's solutions aim to standardize cochlear implant electrode insertion, and to provide unprecedented control in surgical care settings with the goal of expanding access to cochlear implant interventions for both surgeons and patients.
For more information, visit https://iotamotion.com or contact Wade Colburn at pr@iotamotion.com.
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‘Pay or surrender him’: Woman forced to give up puppy over $10,000 veterinary bill
PORTLAND, Maine (WGME) - A woman is pleading to get her puppy back after she was forced to surrender him due to a medical bill.
Rachel Mullen said her puppy, Jaxx, needed emergency surgery to save his life, but the bill came to $10,000, an amount that she couldn’t afford.
A couple of weeks before the emergency procedure, Mullen said her 4-month-old German shepherd got curious and ended up with a wooden skewer in his belly.
Mullen said her vet recommended the Maine Veterinary Medical Center, a 24-hour emergency clinic, and Jaxx was admitted.
“The last thing I did was gave him a hug and a kiss and told him to go get better,” she said.
The following day, Mullen said the veterinary clinic informed her that the surgery cost more than $10,000.
According to the clinic’s website, half payment is due upfront, with the rest due upon completion of its services.
“You can’t come up with tens of thousands of dollars unless you have very big pockets in six hours,” Mullen said.
After looking into financing options all day, Mullen said she only qualified for a small fraction of the cost.
“I was given the option to pay or surrender him,” Mullen said.
She said the clinic told her that Jaxx needed urgent surgery, so the workers didn’t give her 30 minutes to come in person. So, she surrendered ownership electronically.
“I signed the paper so they would help him,” Mullen said. “It was still close to $3,000 after that.”
Mullen said she then started a GoFundMe account to get some financial help. With the help of friends, family, and the dog’s breeder, she said they got the money by that evening.
“I called and said, ‘I have the money, and I want to try and get my dog back.’ He’s gone; he’s not here,” Mullen said.
The Maine resident said she currently doesn’t know where Jaxx is or how he’s doing.
“My kids cry and ask about him every day,” Mullen said.
A spokesperson from the clinic’s corporate owner, Rarebreed Veterinary Partners, said when a person surrenders a pet, it’s a legally binding contract.
The spokesperson also said the clinic works with shelters and rescues.
Patsy Murphy, with the Animal Refuge League of Greater Portland, calls this case unusual.
Murphy said the nonprofit gets calls from veterinarians in these situations and often has conversations about what the animal needs and the owner’s capacity to care for the pet.
“It’s a frequent conversation because of the financial impact families are experiencing now with the high cost of vet care,” she said.
Murphy said the nonprofit’s priority is to keep pets and owners together, but it was not contacted about this situation.
Meanwhile, Mullen said she isn’t giving up and has filed a police report and is bringing her concerns to the state’s board of veterinary medicine.
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Median Progression-Free Survival of 11.3 months in first-line gastric cancer patients treated with DKN-01 plus tislelizumab and CAPOX, exceeding benchmarks in the overall population and in DKK1 and PD-L1 subgroups
Median Overall Survival is not mature with only 44% of patients deceased as of the data cut
Enrollment ongoing in the study of DKN-01 plus Tecentriq® (atezolizumab) in second- or third-line oesophagogastric cancer patients, activity in DKK1-high patients consistent with prior studies with pembrolizumab or tislelizumab
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., Sept. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leap Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: LPTX), a biotechnology company focused on developing targeted and immuno-oncology therapeutics, today announced the Company will be presenting data in first-line patients with advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinoma (GEA) from the DisTinGuish study, a Phase 2a clinical trial evaluating Leap's anti-Dickkopf-1 (DKK1) antibody, DKN-01, in combination with tislelizumab, BeiGene's anti-PD-1 antibody, and chemotherapy, at the European Society for Medical Oncology (ESMO) Congress 2022 being held on September 9-12. Safety and early efficacy data will be presented from the WAKING study, a multicenter Phase 2 non-randomized trial evaluating DKN-01 plus Tecentriq® (atezolizumab), Roche's anti-PD-L1 antibody, in patients with advanced oesophagogastric adenocarcinoma (OGA).
"Data from the DisTinGuish study continue to demonstrate promising results with the combination of DKN-01 plus tislelizumab and standard chemotherapy as a first-line treatment in patients with advanced gastroesophageal adenocarcinomas," said Samuel Klempner, MD, Associate Professor at Harvard Medical School. "The mature median progression-free survival of 11.3 months compares favorably with recent benchmarks in this patient group. The outcomes in the aggressive DKK1-high and the less checkpoint-inhibitor sensitive PD-L1-low (CPS < 5) subgroups are notable and encouraging. As the last patient enrolled in early April 2021, the overall survival results are also on track to show an increase over current standards. Gastroesophageal cancer patients and physicians want new biomarker-directed therapies to improve the standard of care in first-line treatment, and we are enthusiastic about the upcoming randomized clinical trial involving this encouraging DKN-01 combination."
"Early results from the WAKING study show the promise of boosting anti-tumor activity by targeting the Wnt signaling pathway and DKK1-driven tumor microenvironment modulation with a DKN-01 plus atezolizumab combination therapy strategy in patients with advanced OGA," said Fiona Turkes, MD, Clinical Research Fellow at The Royal Marsden Hospital. "We look forward to continuing to enroll patients and studying the biological mechanisms of this unique chemotherapy-free combination therapy, especially in those patients whose tumors express high levels of DKK1."
- DKN-01 and tislelizumab plus CAPOX was well tolerated in first-line treatment for advanced GEA patients, with a safety profile consistent with previous reports
- Overall median progression-free-survival (PFS) of 11.3 months exceeds benchmark results in unselected patients and in all four important biomarker-directed subgroups
- Median overall survival (OS) is not mature with only 44% of patients deceased as of the data cut (June 30, 2022), with a median duration on study of 15.7 months and last patient enrolled in early April 2021
- High and durable overall response rate (ORR) in unselected and aggressive subgroups (DKK1-high and PD-L1-low) (mITT): 68% (1 CR, 14 PR) overall
- 100% (6/6) ORR in DKK1-high, PD-L1-low patients
- 75% (3/4) ORR in DKK1-high, PD-L1-high patients
- DKN-01 up to 600mg every 2 weeks in combination with atezolizumab was considered safe
- At time of data cut off (August 16, 2022), 18 patients were enrolled in the study
- Elevated baseline DKK1 expression (TPS > 20%) may be associated with clinical response
- Translational analyses and assessment of PD-L1 status are ongoing
- Safety
Title: DKN-01 and Tislelizumab + Chemotherapy as First-line (1L) Investigational Therapy in Advanced Gastroesophageal Adenocarcinoma (GEA): DisTinGuish Trial
First Author: Samuel J. Klempner, Harvard Medical School
Session Category: Poster Session
Session title: Oesophagogastric cancer
Date and time: Monday, September 12, 2022, at 12:00 CET
Poster Number: 1213
Title: Safety and efficacy of Wnt inhibition with a DKK1 inhibitor, DKN-01, in combination with atezolizumab in patients with advanced oesophagogastric adenocarcinoma (OGA): Phase IIa results of the WAKING trial
First Author: Fiona Turkes, The Royal Marsden NHS Foundation Trust
Session Category: Poster Session
Session title: Oesophagogastric cancer
Date and time: Monday, September 12, 2022, at 12:00 CET
Poster Number: 1253
The DisTinGuish study (NCT04363801) is a Phase 2a study of DKN-01 in combination with tislelizumab, an anti-PD-1 antibody, with or without chemotherapy as first-line or second-line therapy in patients with inoperable, locally advanced, G/GEJ adenocarcinoma. The study is being conducted in two parts in the United States and the Republic of Korea. Enrollment of Part A has been completed with 25 first-line HER2- G/GEJ cancer patients whose tumors express either high levels of DKK1 (DKK1-high) or low levels of DKK1 (DKK1-low). Part B of the study has completed enrollment patients with second-line DKK1-high G/GEJ cancer. Part C of the study will be a randomized controlled trial of DKN-01 in combination with tislelizumab and chemotherapy compared to tislelizumab and chemotherapy. Leap is conducting this combination study as part of an exclusive option and license agreement with BeiGene.
The WAKING study (NCT04166721) is a Phase IIa/b nonrandomized, open-label, multicenter study to be conducted concurrently in 2 Parts. Approximately 52 patients aged 18 years or older with inoperable, histologically confirmed locally advanced or metastatic G/GEJ adenocarcinoma with measurable disease (RECIST v1.1) requiring therapy will be enrolled in the study. Both parts are designed to evaluate safety, tolerability, and efficacy of the combination therapy of DKN-01 and atezolizumab in immunotherapy naïve, PD-L1 unselected G/GEJ adenocarcinoma patients. Treatment continues in repeating 14-day cycles until patient meets criteria for discontinuation or is no longer deriving clinical benefit. The WAKING study is being led by the Royal Marsden Hospital in the United Kingdom with financial support from Roche.
Leap Therapeutics (Nasdaq: LPTX) is focused on developing targeted and immuno-oncology therapeutics. Leap's most advanced clinical candidate, DKN-01, is a humanized monoclonal antibody targeting the Dickkopf-1 (DKK1) protein. DKN-01 is being developed in patients with esophagogastric, gynecologic, and colorectal cancers. Leap has entered into a strategic collaboration with BeiGene, Ltd. for the rights to develop DKN-01 in Asia (excluding Japan), Australia, and New Zealand. For more information about Leap Therapeutics, visit http://www.leaptx.com or view our public filings with the SEC that are available via EDGAR at http://www.sec.gov or via https://investors.leaptx.com/.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. These statements include Leap's expectations with respect to the development and advancement of DKN-01, including the initiation, timing and design of future studies, enrollment in clinical studies, potential for the receipt of future option exercise, milestone, or royalty payments from BeiGene, and other future expectations, plans and prospects. Although Leap believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from our expectations. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: that the initiation, conduct, and completion of clinical trials, laboratory operations, manufacturing campaigns, and other studies may be delayed, adversely affected, or impacted by COVID-19, global conflict or supply chain related issues; unstable global market and economic conditions; the accuracy of our estimates regarding expenses, future revenues, capital requirements and needs for financing; the outcome, cost, and timing of our product development activities and clinical trials; the uncertain clinical development process, including the risk that clinical trials may not have an effective design or generate positive results; our ability to obtain and maintain regulatory approval of our drug product candidates; the size and growth potential of the markets for our drug product candidates; our ability to continue obtaining and maintaining intellectual property protection for our drug product candidates; and other risks. Detailed information regarding factors that may cause actual results to differ materially is included in Leap Therapeutics' periodic filings with the SEC, including Leap's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, as filed with the SEC on March 11, 2022 and as may be updated by Leap's Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q and the other reports Leap files from time to time with the SEC. Any forward-looking statement contained in this release speaks only as of its date. Leap undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statement contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Douglas E. Onsi
President & Chief Executive Officer
Leap Therapeutics, Inc.
617-714-0360
donsi@leaptx.com
Matthew DeYoung
Investor Relations
Argot Partners
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leap@argotpartners.com
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STRATFORD, Conn., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The United States government and Sikorsky, a Lockheed Martin company (NYSE: LMT), signed a five-year contract for a baseline of 120 H-60M Black Hawk helicopters, with options to reach a total of 255 aircraft to be delivered to the U.S. Army and Foreign Military Sales (FMS) customers. Sikorsky continues to modernize and enhance the Black Hawk to meet the Army's challenging and evolving missions by continuously delivering aircraft thanks to a hot production line, mature well-established supply chain and digital factory.
The "Multi-Year X" contract for UH-60M Black Hawk and HH-60M MEDEVAC aircraft marks the 10th multiple-year contract for Sikorsky and the U.S. government for H-60 helicopters. With more than 2,100 H-60 variants in the U.S. Army's inventory, the Black Hawk continues to be the workhorse and backbone of U.S. Army Aviation. As the Army continues to develop its Future Vertical Lift (FVL) capabilities, they will continue to operate the H-60M for the next several decades and alongside the future fleet.
The contract value for expected deliveries is approximately $2.3 billion, with a potential value of up to $4.4 billion, should options for additional aircraft be fully exercised. Multi-Year X deliveries are scheduled to begin in July and continue through 2027.
"This Multi-Year agreement allows the Army to meet current and future capability needs through upgrades, remanufacturing, replacement, and technology insertions," said Col. Calvin Lane, the Utility Helicopters project manager. "The efficiencies of this contract make the best use of limited resources and result in direct savings to the Army and to taxpayers."
"Decades of Black Hawk production and enhancements, strong program execution and close partnership with the Army has kept the program thriving, and this contract is a testament to that success," said Nathalie Previte, vice president of Sikorsky's Army and Air Force programs. "Additionally, we continue to see strong international interest in the Black Hawk due to its versatility and proven record of providing unwavering support to the U.S. and nations around the globe."
"Sikorsky continues to invest in the Black Hawk platform – from sustainment to digital transformation and modernization – in order to provide our customers with the competitive edge they require," added Previte. "We have aligned our investments with the Army's technology roadmap, while leveraging Future Vertical Lift technologies to ensure the Black Hawk will be a key player in the Joint All Domain Operations environment and FVL ecosystem."
The H-60M Black Hawk, the premier multi-mission combat assault utility helicopter, provides additional payload and range, advanced digital avionics, active vibration control, improved producibility, enhanced handling qualities and situational awareness, and improved survivability.
For additional information, visit our website: https://www.lockheedmartin.com/blackhawk.
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products, and services.
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The new cutting-edge audio-visual entertainment venue will kick off its entertainment offerings with an exclusive performance from Grammy-winning group Maroon 5
WHEATLAND, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain is unveiling the newly finished HARD ROCK LIVE music and entertainment venue, which will officially open on June 3, 2022. To celebrate this momentous occasion, the grand opening party on Friday will feature an exclusive, sold-out performance from Grammy-winning and four-time platinum group, MAROON 5 – the first of many world-renowned artists to grace the stage of the cutting-edge audio-visual entertainment venue at Hard Rock Sacramento.
With a design approach focused on innovative staging, the latest technology and unrivaled guest amenities, HARD ROCK LIVE will serve as a flexible event center with the capability to host a multitude of programs including live shows, a variety of premier sporting events, galas and more. The venue features up to 2,500 seats or over 3,000 occupants for general admission, with no spectator further than 140-feet from the stage. In addition, the destination will offer a second-level mezzanine with VIP skyboxes and balcony seating, creating an intimate setting that will offer some of the most compelling experiences and sightlines in the market. Guests can also enjoy Hard Rock memorabilia cases displaying more than 40 iconic pieces, a photo booth, and a full-service bar.
"Live music and entertainment are fundamental attributes of the Hard Rock brand," says Mark Birtha, President of Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain. "We are so excited to be able to provide unmatched entertainment experiences from premier talent, in a venue unlike any other in the Sacramento region. The HARD ROCK LIVE at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain will become the place for live entertainment and will continue to provide world class amenities, entertainment, and support to the community."
HARD ROCK LIVE will additionally serve as a community resource in regional emergencies. Design of the building, overseen by leaders of the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of the Enterprise Rancheria, was purposeful to serve as an emergency shelter for up to 1,000 people, if needed.
"The Hard Rock's latest expansion shows the company's continuing commitment to the Yuba-Sutter community and gives visitors another reason to visit our area," says Gary Bradford, the Yuba County Supervisor whose district includes Hard Rock Sacramento. "We are very excited about the great entertainment options that will now be available at HARD ROCK LIVE!"
Prior to opening, HARD ROCK LIVE hosted a local community fundraiser concert featuring regional acts Tyler Rich and Temecula Road. The event raised over $50,000 which was donated to support local charities Yuba Sutter Colusa United Way, SayLove, and the Yuba Sutter K-9 Association.
"We have created an amazing destination property coupled with an unparalleled partnership with Hard Rock International. Our Tribal Council and Enterprise membership are committed to the long-term vision of growth and prosperity for all those involved," added Glenda Nelson, Tribal Chairwoman, Enterprise Rancheria of Estom Yumeka Maidu, owners of the Hard Rock Sacramento. "More than two million people visited the Hard Rock Sacramento last year. We are thrilled to complete our second phase of expansion in less than 3 years of operation, allowing us to expand all the ways we give back."
Friedmutter Design Group is the architect of record for HARD ROCK LIVE. Scéno Plus is the venue's theater and interior designer. HARD ROCK LIVE at Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain will mark the sixth project between Scéno Plus and the Hard Rock brand. Local contractor Moorefield Construction is overseeing the construction. Live Nation is the venue's partner for booking national touring talent.
Photo assets from the local community fundraiser concert can be found here. For more information about Hard Rock Live Sacramento please visit https://www.hardrockhotelsacramento.com/entertainment/hard-rock-live.
About Hard Rock LIVE at Hard Rock Hotel Casino
The HARD ROCK LIVE is a 2,500-seat state-of-the-art music and multi-event space situated in Yuba County, California, located 35 miles north of Sacramento. It can host live music as well as comedy, MMA and Boxing, as well as marketing, charity, and social events year-round. Live Nation, the world's leading live entertainment company, will be the exclusive talent booking agency for the venue.
About Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain
Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain features the latest in live music and entertainment, hospitality, world-class gaming, and exceptional cuisine. The property is Hard Rock's first Vegas-style casino in California and offers a hotel with multiple suite options, a large gaming facility with 1,600 slot machines and 60 table games, along with an outdoor pool and deck area, large meeting space and five unparalleled restaurants. HARD ROCK LIVE is a flexible event center with the capability to host a multitude of programs including live shows, premier sporting events, galas featuring up to 2,500 seats or over 3,500 occupants for general admission, with no spectator further than 140-feet from the stage. The property recently opened ROCKTANE GAS + SMOKE, a new Hard Rock branded state-of-the-art gas service station and drive through smoke shop, the first on the West Coast. The property includes signature brand amenities like the Sound of Your Stay® in-room music program, a Rock Shop®, Unity Store, and a Body Rock® fitness center. Additionally, the project marks a historic partnership between two Native American Tribes – The Seminole Tribe of Florida, owners of Hard Rock International, and Enterprise Rancheria. Owners of the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain property, the Estom Yumeka Maidu Tribe of the Enterprise Rancheria is a sovereign Native American Nation offering diverse tribal government services and programs that improve the quality of life for its some 1,000 tribal citizens and surrounding communities in Northern California. For more information on Hard Rock Hotel & Casino Sacramento at Fire Mountain visit www.hardrockhotelsacramento.com.
About Scéno Plus
Founded in 1985 by Patrick Bergé, an architect by training, and Lorraine Berthiaume, a graduate in dramatic arts, Scéno Plus is an internationally renowned family-run company based in Montréal specializing in the design of performance venues and buildings for cultural or recreational use. Since 2020, the two sons of the founders have taken over the company. Olivier Berthiaume-Bergé as President and CEO and Vincent Berthiaume-Bergé as Vice-President and COO. A duo allying Olivier's architectural creativity to Vincent's business sense, CPA, CMA by training. Scéno Plus offers an exclusive approach consisting of integrated services under one roof: architectural and interior design, theatre design, and integration of specialized technology and equipment. To learn more, visit www.scenoplus.com.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
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Which camera bags are best?
A good-quality camera bag is just as crucial as having the right equipment. You could have a complex camera, but if you don’t have a safe and secure way of storing it, you can’t take it on the road.
While all camera bags might look the same, there are plenty of differences that should influence your decision. The best camera bag for you might not be the biggest, heaviest or most padded. The key is to have enough space for your equipment while still being able to move around easily — and of course, keep your camera undamaged.
Size and comfort
Pack all your gear out and take a look at how much it is. That should give you a rough estimate of the bag size you’ll need. Depending on the number of batteries, additional lenses and flashes, you might need a bigger carrying case than you initially thought.
But the bigger the bag, the more cumbersome it will be. That is where comfort plays a huge role, and you should consider its impact. For heavy photography equipment that includes a drone, a roller case is the best option.
However, a well-padded backpack with sturdy zippers will get you more mileage if you only have basic gadgets. Where possible, try out the camera bag first, and imagine yourself carrying it fully laden for some time.
Customizable compartments
Having enough space in the camera bag for all your tools and gadgets is crucial, but the great thing about most carriers is the customizable compartments. A camera bag is essentially modular, as the internal compartment walls have Velcro on either end.
This lets you change the default configuration to make more space for one gadget or reduce the area for smaller ones. This has a two-fold purpose. First, it keeps your photography equipment snug. And second, it prevents them from banging against each other. For items that don’t quite fit in the primary section, a good quality bag has smaller pockets for loose parts.
Weatherproof
Any photographer knows that the weather can change in an instant. You are never guaranteed sunny skies. Just as your equipment needs to be ready at a moment’s notice, so too does your camera bag.
Look for a good quality bag that is water-resistant, can take a few knocks and can keep the dust and dirt out. It doesn’t need to be fully waterproof, but it should have enough resistance so that you can get out of the rain before soaking your gear.
Best camera bags
Lowepro Freeline Camera Backpack
This camera backpack has four external zippered pockets and a tripod holder by the shoulder straps. The internal compartment is customizable through three bendable walls and two dividers, letting you access your gear from the sides of the bag or when lying flat.
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USA Gear DSLR Camera Backpack Case with 15.6-inch Laptop Compartment
If you need a camera bag with quick access to all your gear, this is the perfect option. The primary compartment opens from the front and has padded dividers for additional protection. The top compartment is perfect for smaller items, and there is a tripod strap on the side.
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Amazon Basics Large DSLR Gadget Bag
A great grab-and-go shoulder bag, it is perfect for photographers who don’t need a lot of space. It has several padded dividers for customization, a slot for a tablet, three external pockets with zippers and a tripod strap on the front.
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Manfrotto MB MA2-BP-BFR Advanced 2 Befree Camera Backpack
This camera backpack has a top compartment to store smaller items, such as cables and batteries, and a slim, zippered pouch on the front for a laptop or tablet. The main compartment is accessed through the back and comes with five padded internal walls to change the configuration.
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This bag has a three-in-one design where your gear is stored in a separate camera pod that slots into the backpack’s main compartment. The lid has several slots for a laptop and tablet, and there is a tripod holder on the top. The camera pod has customizable walls and is easily accessed through an off-the-shoulder opening.
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Caden Camera Backpack for DSLR
If you need a classic camera bag with no added frills, this backpack is an excellent choice. The padded interior is customized through two large walls and two smaller dividers. The lid has a laptop slot and a zippered outer pocket, and the sides have a water bottle holder and a tripod strap.
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Lowepro LP37280 Whistler RL 400 AW II Rugged Camera Roller
This camera bag is perfect for unpredictable days. It features a smaller gear compartment that fits neatly into the larger roller bag. If you don’t need your camera equipment, you just remove that compartment and you have a sturdy travel bag for clothing. It has a water-resistant coating and two roller wheels.
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Amazon Basics Holster Camera Case for DSLR Cameras
For an easy carrying option, this shoulder bag has one main compartment large enough for a camera body and one lens. It has a zippered side pocket for smaller items and has no padding on the shoulder strap.
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Mosiso Hardshell Camera Bag with Tripod Holder and Laptop Compartment
This backpack has a waterproof hard shell lid that protects your gear from impacts. The main compartment is large enough to store several pieces of equipment and is customizable through two large walls and five smaller dividers. There is also a slot at the back for a laptop or tablet, and there are two zippered pockets in the lid.
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The 2023 Infiniti QX60 three-row SUV carries over mostly unchanged except for a $1,350 price hike, Infiniti disclosed Thursday. Redesigned for 2022, the brand’s bestseller now costs $50,395, including an $1,195 destination fee.
Infiniti also for 2023 is throwing in Premium Care, its complimentary scheduled maintenance plan which covers service items such as oil changes and tire rotations, in addition to its 4-year/60,000-mile basic warranty. Premium Care lasts for three years or for a mileage that varies by model; in the case of the QX60, it’s 30,000 miles.
A wireless smartphone charging pad is also standard on all four grades of the well-equipped crossover SUV. Every QX60 is powered by a 3.5-liter V-6 with a 9-speed automatic transmission driving the front wheels. All-wheel drive is available across the lineup—in most cases for an extra $2,000.
The base Pure model comes with 18-inch alloy wheels, a panoramic sunroof, heated front seats, a 12.3-inch touchscreen with wireless Apple CarPlay (Android Auto requires a cord), and the newly standard wireless smartphone charger. Standard safety features include emergency braking front and rear, blind-spot monitors, automatic high beams, and lane-departure warnings.
The Luxe grade costs $56,445, which is also a $1,350 increase. It sizes up to 20-inch wheels, a 12.3-inch digital instrument cluster, a surround-view camera system, metallic trim, and adaptive cruise control that can restart after a 30-second stop without driver intervention.
The $59,795 Sensory trim adds a leather-wrapped steering wheel, massaging front seats, heated rear seats, ash wood trim, a hands-free liftgate, and a Bose 17-speaker sound system.
Pricing gets wonky on the top Autograph trim. The $63,795 price is an increase of $1,250 over last year, but AWD costs $2,900 instead of $2,000—effectively giving the AWD version a $2,150 price hike. It has all the Infiniti’s finest, including a black roof, quilted semi-aniline leather upholstery, second-row captain’s chairs, and a 10.8-inch head-up display.
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Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Total Revenue of $303.7 million, up 53% Year-over-Year
Continued Strong Customer Growth with Over 37,000 Customers as of July 31, 2022
MongoDB Atlas Revenue up 73% Year-over-Year; 64% of Total Q2 Revenue
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MongoDB, Inc. (NASDAQ: MDB) today announced its financial results for the second quarter ended July 31, 2022.
"MongoDB delivered strong second quarter results, highlighted by 73% Atlas revenue growth and a record number of net additions of direct sales customers. We are seeing robust growth in new workloads being deployed on our platform, which is indicative of the critical role we play in enabling customers to build and run mission critical applications that transform their business," said Dev Ittycheria, President and Chief Executive Officer of MongoDB.
Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 Financial Highlights
- Revenue: Total revenue was $303.7 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2023, an increase of 53% year-over-year. Subscription revenue was $291.6 million, an increase of 52% year-over-year, and services revenue was $12.1 million, an increase of 64% year-over-year.
- Gross Profit: Gross profit was $215.4 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2023, representing a 71% gross margin compared to 69% in the year-ago period. Non-GAAP gross profit was $223.2 million, representing a 73% non-GAAP gross margin, compared to a non-GAAP gross margin of 72% in the year-ago period.
- Loss from Operations: Loss from operations was $114.8 million for the second quarter of fiscal 2023, compared to a loss of $72.5 million in the year-ago period. Non-GAAP loss from operations was $12.4 million, compared to a non-GAAP loss of $4.0 million in the year-ago period.
- Net Loss: Net loss was $118.9 million, or $1.74 per share, based on 68.3 million weighted-average shares outstanding, for the second quarter of fiscal 2023. This compares to a net loss of $77.1 million, or $1.22 per share, based on 63.4 million weighted-average shares outstanding, in the year-ago period. Non-GAAP net loss was $15.6 million or $0.23 per share. This compares to a non-GAAP net loss of $7.7 million or $0.12 per share in the year-ago period.
- Cash Flow: As of July 31, 2022, MongoDB had $1.8 billion in cash, cash equivalents, short-term investments and restricted cash. During the three months ended July 31, 2022, MongoDB used $44.7 million of cash from operations, used $2.6 million of cash in capital expenditures and used $1.3 million of cash in principal repayments of finance leases, leading to negative free cash flow of $48.6 million, compared to negative free cash flow of $22.7 million in the year-ago period.
A reconciliation of each Non-GAAP measure to the most directly comparable GAAP measure has been provided in the financial statement tables included at the end of this press release. An explanation of these measures is also included below under the heading "Non-GAAP Financial Measures."
Second Quarter Fiscal 2023 and Recent Business Highlights
- Held our annual, flagship event MongoDB World in person in New York City for the first time since 2019. MongoDB World brought together our enthusiastic and vibrant developer community and broke all records, with approximately 3,000 attendees, 35 sponsors, 290 speakers across more than 200 sessions, 235 Ask the Expert sessions, and nearly 100 Builder's Fest sessions.
- Released MongoDB 6.0 for general availability to further our ambitious developer data platform vision. MongoDB 6.0's new and enhanced abilities allow our customers to run a broad range of workloads and consolidate a disparate set of point solutions onto MongoDB. Queryable Encryption, an industry first, which enables users to run rich queries over encrypted data, received noteworthy attention.
- Continued to deepen and improve our collaboration with hyperscale cloud vendors through further product integration and alignment. MongoDB for Startups, now an exclusive offer in AWS Activate, helps early-stage companies get started with MongoDB. Additionally, MongoDB won the Google Cloud Technology Partner of the Year for Data Management and the partnership continues to grow with MongoDB Atlas now available across 29 Google Cloud regions.
Third Quarter and Full Year Fiscal 2023 Guidance
Based on information available to management as of today, August 31, 2022, MongoDB is issuing the following financial guidance for the third quarter and full year fiscal 2023.
The guidance provided above is forward-looking in nature. Actual results may differ materially. See the cautionary note regarding "Forward-Looking Statements" below. Fluctuations in MongoDB's operating results may be particularly pronounced in the current economic environment due to the current volatility in the global economy and the continuing uncertainty caused by the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic. The situation regarding both the volatility in the global economy and the COVID-19 pandemic remains uncertain and could change rapidly, and MongoDB will continue to evaluate the potential impact of both these factors on its business.
Reconciliation of non-GAAP income/loss from operations and non-GAAP net income/loss per share guidance to the most directly comparable GAAP measures is not available without unreasonable efforts on a forward-looking basis due to the high variability, complexity and low visibility with respect to the charges excluded from these non-GAAP measures; in particular, the measures and effects of stock-based compensation expense specific to equity compensation awards that are directly impacted by unpredictable fluctuations in MongoDB's stock price. MongoDB expects the variability of the above charges to have a significant, and potentially unpredictable, impact on its future GAAP financial results.
Conference Call Information
MongoDB will host a conference call today, August 31, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss its financial results and business outlook. A live webcast of the call will be available on the "Investor Relations" page of MongoDB's website at https://investors.mongodb.com. To access the call by phone, please go to this link (registration link), and you will be provided with dial in details. To avoid delays, we encourage participants to dial into the conference call fifteen minutes ahead of the scheduled start time. A replay of the webcast will also be available for a limited time at http://investors.mongodb.com.
About MongoDB
MongoDB is the developer data platform company empowering innovators to create, transform, and disrupt industries by unleashing the power of software and data. Headquartered in New York, MongoDB has more than 37,000 customers in over 100 countries. The MongoDB database platform has been downloaded over 300 million times and there have been more than 1.5 million registrations for MongoDB University courses.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes certain "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, or the Securities Act, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, including statements concerning MongoDB's financial guidance for the third fiscal quarter and full year fiscal 2023 and MongoDB's ability to capitalize on its market opportunity and deliver strong growth for the foreseeable future. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, plans, objectives, expectations and intentions and other statements contained in this press release that are not historical facts and statements identified by words such as "anticipate," "believe," "continue," "could," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "will," "would" or the negative or plural of these words or similar expressions or variations. These forward-looking statements reflect our current views about our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects, which are based on the information currently available to us and on assumptions we have made. Although we believe that our plans, intentions, expectations, strategies and prospects as reflected in or suggested by those forward-looking statements are reasonable, we can give no assurance that the plans, intentions, expectations or strategies will be attained or achieved. Furthermore, actual results may differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements and are subject to a variety of assumptions, uncertainties, risks and factors that are beyond our control including, without limitation: the impact that the precautions we have taken in our business relative to the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic may have on our business; the financial impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic on our customers and our potential customers; the effects of the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine on our business and future operating results; economic downturns and/or the effects of rising interest rates, inflation and volatility in the global economy and financial markets on our business and future operating results; our potential failure to meet publicly announced guidance or other expectations about our business and future operating results; our limited operating history; our history of losses; failure of our database platform to satisfy customer demands; the effects of increased competition; our investments in new products and our ability to introduce new features, services or enhancements; our ability to effectively expand our sales and marketing organization; our ability to continue to build and maintain credibility with the developer community; our ability to add new customers or increase sales to our existing customers; our ability to maintain, protect, enforce and enhance our intellectual property; the growth and expansion of the market for database products and our ability to penetrate that market; our ability to integrate acquired businesses and technologies successfully or achieve the expected benefits of such acquisitions; our ability to maintain the security of our software and adequately address privacy concerns; our ability to manage our growth effectively and successfully recruit and retain additional highly-qualified personnel; and the price volatility of our common stock. These and other risks and uncertainties are more fully described in our filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"), including under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended April 30, 2022, filed with the SEC on June 3, 2022. Additional information will be made available in our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended July 31, 2022, and other filings and reports that we may file from time to time with the SEC. Except as required by law, we undertake no duty or obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release as a result of new information, future events, changes in expectations or otherwise.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
This press release includes the following financial measures defined as non-GAAP financial measures by the SEC: non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP net loss, non-GAAP net loss per share and free cash flow. Non-GAAP gross profit and non-GAAP gross margin exclude expenses associated with stock-based compensation. Non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net loss per share exclude:
- expenses associated with stock-based compensation including employer payroll taxes upon the vesting and exercising of stock-based awards and expenses related to stock appreciation rights previously issued to our employees in China;
- amortization of intangible assets for the acquired technology and acquired customer relationships associated with prior acquisitions;
- amortization of time-based payments associated with prior acquisitions that were deemed to be post-combination compensation expense for U.S. GAAP purposes; and
- in the case of non-GAAP net loss and non-GAAP net loss per share, amortization of the debt issuance costs associated with our convertible senior notes and gains or losses on investments.
MongoDB uses these non-GAAP financial measures internally in analyzing its financial results and believes they are useful to investors, as a supplement to GAAP measures, in evaluating MongoDB's ongoing operational performance. MongoDB believes that the use of these non-GAAP financial measures provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing its financial results with other companies in MongoDB's industry, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors.
Free cash flow represents net cash used in operating activities, less capital expenditures, principal repayments of finance lease liabilities and capitalized software development costs, if any. MongoDB uses free cash flow to understand and evaluate its liquidity and to generate future operating plans. The exclusion of capital expenditures, principal repayments of finance lease liabilities and amounts capitalized for software development facilitates comparisons of MongoDB's liquidity on a period-to-period basis and excludes items that it does not consider to be indicative of its liquidity. MongoDB believes that free cash flow is a measure of liquidity that provides useful information to investors in understanding and evaluating the strength of its liquidity and future ability to generate cash that can be used for strategic opportunities or investing in its business in the same manner as MongoDB's management and board of directors.
Non-GAAP financial measures have limitations as an analytical tool and should not be considered in isolation from, or as a substitute for, financial information prepared in accordance with GAAP. In particular, other companies may report non-GAAP gross profit, non-GAAP gross margin, non-GAAP operating expenses, non-GAAP income (loss) from operations, non-GAAP net loss, non-GAAP net loss per share, free cash flow or similarly titled measures but calculate them differently, which reduces their usefulness as comparative measures. Investors are encouraged to review the reconciliation of these non-GAAP financial measures to their most directly comparable GAAP financial measures, as presented below. This earnings press release and any future releases containing such non-GAAP reconciliations can also be found on the Investor Relations page of MongoDB's website at https://investors.mongodb.com.
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Pandemic babies developmentally behind, study says
(CNN) - New evidence shows some babies born shortly before and during the pandemic may be developmentally behind.
According to studies from the JAMA Network, there is an uptick in delays like talking, walking and interacting.
Researchers and physicians say uneven access to health and childcare, and limited exposure to the outside world are factors.
Experts have long known that 85% of brain growth happens before the age of 5.
Now, many adult caretakers face unprecedented levels of stress that can impact a child’s development.
In a handful of small studies, children born during the pandemic have scored lower for motor skills and problem-solving.
Other studies show pandemic babies vocalize less than pre-pandemic babies because of increased screen time and mask wearing.
It could be years before researchers can adequately measure whether the pandemic has a long-term effect on early childhood development.
In many cases, the lagging skills are recoverable.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Adecco Group has named Caelia Chung as the 2022 CEO for One Month in the U.S. Now in its ninth year, the CEO for One Month Program develops and empowers future leaders through a life-changing, unparalleled career experience at the world's leading talent advisory and solutions company.
Chung is a rising sophomore at the University of Maryland, College Park, majoring in computer science and marketing. She currently serves as the Operations Chair for the university's prestigious Business, Society and Economy (BSE) Scholars Program and is a solo violinist and soccer player.
During the month of July, Chung will shadow the Adecco Group's U.S. senior leadership team, participating in strategic projects and key meetings, with a front-row seat to learn what it takes to run a multinational organization.
"I am simply humbled and honored to continue this journey with the Adecco Group," said Chung. "Through this exclusive experience, I am eager to learn more about myself, build my professional network and obtain vital leadership and business skills that will jumpstart my future career."
This year, over 24,000 applicants across the nation vied to become the 2022 U.S. CEO for One Month. As a part of the rigorous selection process, 10 candidates were chosen to participate in a two-day virtual leadership boot camp. Then, five outstanding candidates advanced to the final stage of the selection process – three days in New York City, where they participated in a range of activities that put their skills to the test and developed their leadership potential. The top five finalists included:
- Julia Bernhart (Smith College)
- Caelia Chung (University of Maryland, College Park)
- Brianna Martin (Warren Wilson College)
- Maxwell von Doepp (DePauw University)
- Priscilla Zhang (Northeastern University)
"This year's finalists showed incredible dedication, leadership potential and a growth mindset that will fuel them to succeed in their careers," said Joyce Russell, president of the Adecco Group U.S. Foundation, which powers the U.S. CEO for One Month Program. "After a highly competitive application process, we are thrilled to welcome Caelia to the Adecco Group as our 'CEO' and can't wait to work alongside her this summer. Not only will she ramp up her leadership skills and gain invaluable career connections, but she will have a seat at the table to provide a fresh perspective on our business."
Later this year, Chung will also have the chance to be one of 10 country finalists who will compete for the opportunity to become the Adecco Group's 2022 Global CEO for One Month.
For updates on Chung's U.S. CEO for One Month journey, follow @adeccogroupusfoundation and @ceofor1monthusa on Instagram. Learn more about the U.S. CEO for One Month Program here.
About the Adecco Group
The Adecco Group is the world's leading talent advisory and solutions company. We believe in making the future work for everyone, and every day enable more than 3.5 million careers. We skill, develop and hire talent in around 60 countries, enabling organizations to embrace the future of work. As a Fortune Global 500 company, we lead by example, creating shared value that fuels economies and builds better societies. Our culture of inclusivity, entrepreneurship and teamwork empowers our 38,000 employees. The Group is headquartered in Zurich, Switzerland (ISIN: CH0012138605) and listed on the SIX Swiss Exchange (ADEN).
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PHOENIX (AP) — Republican primary voters in Arizona and Kansas on Tuesday are deciding whether to elevate loyalists to former President Donald Trump who support his false claims that he won the 2020 election and send them to the general election.
The GOP primary elections for secretary of state are the latest this year to feature candidates who doubt the security of their states’ elections despite the lack of evidence of any problems widespread enough to change the results. Republican voters elsewhere have split on sending those candidates to the November ballot.
A secretary of state primary in Washington includes several Republican and unaffiliated candidates, including one who has made voter fraud claims without evidence. Washington state has a primary system in which the top two vote-getters make it to the general election regardless of party affiliation.
The Democratic candidates in all three states reject the premise of a stolen 2020 presidential election and warn that victories in November by any of those who promote conspiracies would endanger free and fair elections. In all three states, the secretary of state is the top election official.
In Arizona, a major battleground for president and the U.S. Senate, two of the four GOP candidates contend the election was stolen from Trump and plan to push major changes if they win the primary and the November general election.
They include state Rep. Mark Finchem, who attended Trump’s Jan. 6, 2021, rally that led to the attack on the U.S. Capitol. He tried this year to get the Republican-controlled Legislature to notify Congress that Arizona wanted to decertify Democrat Joe Biden’s election win.
The other Republican backing Trump’s claims also is a member of the Arizona House. Rep. Shawnna Bolick introduced a bill last year that would allow a simple majority of the Legislature to overturn presidential election results. Republicans control the Legislature in Arizona.
Two other Republican candidates are on Arizona’s ballot: state Sen. Michelle Ugenti-Rita, who acknowledges Biden’s victory but has worked for a decade to tighten election laws, and businessman Beau Lane, who is backed by GOP Gov. Doug Ducey.
Finchem is endorsed by Trump and said in a recent interview that worries about the effect of his potential victory on free and fair elections are unfounded. He said he will just enforce laws as written.
“I think it’s interesting that there are people, particularly Democrats out there, claiming, ’Oh, he’s going to ruin the system. He’s going to do this, he’s a threat to democracy,’” Finchem said. Still, he contends tens of thousands of fake ballots led to Biden’s win, a claim for which there is no credible evidence.
Two Democrats, House Minority Leader Reginald Bolding and former Maricopa County Recorder Adrian Fontes, are seeking their party’s nomination.
In Kansas, voters will choose between a GOP challenger who questions the 2020 presidential results and the incumbent Republican who believes the election was secure in his state.
Secretary of State Scott Schwab has defended the use of ballot drop boxes, which Trump and other Republicans say are prone to misuse, even though both Republican and Democratic secretaries of state across the country reported no significant problems with them. He has dismissed baseless theories about fraud, at least in Kansas elections.
Schwab faces Mike Brown, a former county commissioner in the Kansas City suburbs who has made doubts about the security of the state’s elections central to his campaign. He has promised to ban ballot drop boxes and said he will use the secretary of state’s office to pursue election fraud cases, rather than taking Schwab’s approach of working through prosecutors.
Kansas Democrat Jenna Repass is unopposed in her party’s primary.
Washington state’s top-two primary features the incumbent, Democratic Secretary of State Steve Hobbs. He was appointed by Gov. Jay Inslee last November and hopes to retain his seat for the remaining two years of former Republican Secretary of State Kim Wyman’s four-year term.
Hobbs faces several Republican and unaffiliated challengers, including Tamborine Borrelli, an “America First” candidate who was fined by the state Supreme Court earlier this summer for making meritless claims alleging widespread voter fraud.
Hobbs and Pierce County Auditor Julie Anderson, who is running as a nonpartisan and said she is the most experienced in running elections, have raised the most money. Republicans in the race include former state Sen. Mark Miloscia and current Sen. Keith Wagoner.
Under Washington’s primary system, the top two vote-getters advance to the general election in November, regardless of party. Results will likely take days to tally because it’s an all-mail election.
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Associated Press writers John Hanna in Topeka, Kansas, and Rachel La Corte in Olympia, Washington, contributed to this report.
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Department of Natural Resources to Receive $1 for Each Labatt Case Sold; Community Will Vote Online to Fund Improvements of Michigan's Trails and Waterways
BUFFALO, N.Y. , June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Labatt USA today announced that it will donate a portion of its summer sales of Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light to support cleanup efforts and improvements around boat launches, harbors and water trails throughout Michigan. From June 1 to August 31, 2022, Labatt USA will donate $1.00 per case from every 15-pack and 24-pack and $0.50 from every 16 oz pint, up to $15,000, of Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light purchased in the state of Michigan to the Michigan Department of Natural Resources.
"For nearly 15 years, Labatt has supported local nonprofit and community improvement projects in Michigan," said Scott Suppes, trade marketing manager, Labatt USA. "Our Labatt team is committed to bringing families and friends together while positively impacting the environment in local communities that we serve." The summer of 2022 is the 75th anniversary of the Michigan State Waterways Commission, which has been integral to providing safe, public access to Michigan's freshwaters since 1947. The Labatt donation will support boating-specific sustainability efforts throughout the state.
By visiting Michigan.gov/DNR/CelebrateBoating, people can vote to designate these funds to specific areas of need including:
- Community grants to support paddling improvements
- Improved water trail signage
- Aquatic invasive species removal
- On-the-go recycling at boating access sites
"Labatt has been a great partner in years past, and this is just another example of how the brand and the employees fully embrace the importance of clean and accessible public lands and waters," said Maia Turek, engagement and innovations specialist for the MDNR. "We are also excited to host Labatt staff during a river clean-up volunteer event and are humbled by the donation that will make a big impact for boaters, no matter how the votes are tallied."
About Labatt's Commitment to Michigan
From financially supporting state park clean-ups to providing meals to families in need, Labatt has a longstanding commitment across Michigan. In past years, Labatt has partnered with the Michigan Department of Natural Resources to launch the "Great State of Mine" campaign to support the upkeep of Michigan state parks, trails and waterways. The brand has teamed with the Detroit Red Wings to provide volunteer manpower and financial support to renovating ice hockey rinks. Labatt has also invested in the Grand Traverse Baykeeper's efforts to preserve the water quality of Grand Traverse Bay's watershed. And, in the wake of the lead crisis in Flint, Labatt invested in The Community Foundation of Greater Flint and local Michigan nonprofits along with partnering with area wholesalers to provide 77,000 meals to families in need.
Anyone interested in participating in or donating to Michigan's boating program can visit Michigan.gov/DNR/CelebrateBoating.
About FIFCO USA Triple Bottom Line Commitment
FIFCO USA, parent company of Labatt USA, is a triple bottom line company committed to impacting the community and environment. In partnership with its stakeholders, FIFCO USA seeks opportunities to create sustainable impact in the areas where we operate. The company focuses on promoting smart consumption; building strong communities; improving waterways, trails and parks, and workforce development. Additionally, FIFCO USA partners with grassroots, charitable organizations that create sustainable impact. Visit https://www.fifcousa.com/smart-consumption/ to learn more or to submit a program or project for consideration.
About Labatt USA
Proudly headquartered in Buffalo, New York, Labatt USA has imported Labatt Blue and Labatt Blue Light from Canada since 1951. Today, Labatt Blue is America's top-selling Canadian beer. With a clean, refreshing taste, good balance and slight hop aroma, Labatt Blue has become the premier Canadian pilsener in the Great Lakes region. First brewed in Canada in 1847, Labatt continues to carry on the tradition and heritage of the great outdoors.
Always enjoy responsibly.
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ATLANTA, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Smart Source is pleased to announce its acquisition of Suncoast Marketing, Inc. ("Suncoast") in Fort Lauderdale, Florida. Suncoast was founded in 1977 and is ranked as the #1 distributor in Florida and top 35 in the U.S. Suncoast has established this position by consistently "Delivering Bright Ideas" through a focus on superior customer service, utilization of national and international distribution channels, and continuous enhancement of evolving technologies.
Smart Source is a leading Brand Management Business Process Outsourcer ("BPO") and Technology provider headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia which sources printed and promotional products for both domestic and international customers. The Company has a successful reputation for integrating and growing existing customer relationships by leveraging its Brand Sourcing Technology to optimize customer pricing. As a result of this effort, and the success of our many customers, Smart Source has seen substantial growth and expansion in recent years. The acquisition of Suncoast will allow Smart Source to further increase market share and strengthen its existing South Florida operations. The acquisition also allows Suncoast to access the tools necessary to be a market leader and grow its business in an industry that continues to undergo change.
Suncoast is a privately-owned company located in Fort Lauderdale Florida. The company's ownership team including Bob Scala, Randy Eubanks and Norm Cantelm, determined that "the time was right to merge with a larger, stronger company which would allow for our continued growth. Our staff is excited for the change and challenges ahead. The Florida marketplace is vibrant, and the tools that come along with our merger will allow our reps to attack the market in new and exciting ways. One of our favorite quotes from Gus Stavros, a past ICON of this industry, is "The Act of Standing Still, is the Beginning of Decline". Our merger of talent and technology will allow for our mutual rapid growth and movement forward into the future."
Scott Rich, Senior Vice President of Sales, commented that "Smart Source's expanded platform of services and technology will be a significant benefit to all of Suncoast customers." In announcing the acquisition, Tom D'Agostino, Jr., Chief Executive Officer of Smart Source, stated "it is a pleasure to welcome Bob, Randy, Norm and the entire Suncoast team to the Smart Source family." And Sara Horn, Chief Operating Officer, is "excited about the efficiencies, account reporting and infrastructure that Smart Source can bring to both Suncoast's employees and clients as part of this combination."
All inquiries should be directed to:
Jack D. Huber
President
770.449.6300
Scott Rich
Senior Vice President of Sales
770.449.6300
About Smart Source
Smart Source is a premiere branded communications provider dedicated to delivering comprehensive BPO solutions. Based in Atlanta, Smart Source offers a full suite of solutions including creative services, document management and fulfillment management encompassing inventory management, kitting and distribution. The Company takes pride in delivering high quality products, providing industry expertise, streamlining processes and utilizing best-in-class technology to clients in a diverse array of industries including healthcare, finance, retail, hospitality and manufacturing.
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Innovative insurer and health equity pioneer works with MedArrive to provide vulnerable Medi-Cal members and their families access to in-home COVID-19 vaccinations
SACRAMENTO, Calif., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health Net, one of California's longest serving and most experienced Medi-Cal partners, is offering in-home COVID-19 vaccinations to its most vulnerable members and their families. This approach is critical because research shows that in-home medical appointments are an effective way to remove barriers to COVID-19 vaccination among Medicaid enrollees. This is just one of the latest efforts spearheaded by Health Net to care for people outside of a provider's office.
Eligible Health Net members in the Los Angeles, Sacramento, and Fresno regions who opt into the innovative program can schedule their home visit at their convenience. A licensed, trained EMT, or healthcare professional will administer the vaccine to them and any family member who wants to be vaccinated.
"Health Net is dedicated to meeting the healthcare needs of our members wherever they are, including at home. We recognize that many members face significant social, economic, and physical barriers to receiving life-saving therapeutics like the COVID-19 vaccines," said Dr. Pooja Mittal, Chief Health Equity Officer of Health Net. "To overcome these barriers, Health Net collaborates with trusted community and business partners to transform the health of our communities, one person at a time."
Health Net conducted outreach to tens of thousands of members who may not have yet received a vaccine to get the word out. The company's program is a collaboration with MedArrive, a mobile-integrated healthcare platform company. Working in close coordination with Health Net's Case Management team, MedArrive's field providers administer vaccines while also identifying other potential gaps in care.
"The partnership with Health Net is yet another example of our mission to improve people's lives by bringing more humanity to healthcare. Both of our organizations believe that every person deserves the right to live a happy and healthy life, and we couldn't be prouder of the progress we've made so far," said Dan Trigub, co-founder and CEO of MedArrive. "Engaging with the most at-risk people in our communities requires trust, cooperation, and passion, which is why our field providers are best positioned to connect with members. They know the communities they serve and are committed to helping their neighbors."
The MedArrive platform includes physician-led telehealth and home health services that are provided by its field provider network of thousands of highly trained and skilled paramedics, EMTs, and other healthcare professionals.
Health Net's in-home vaccination initiative is part of its larger effort to get Californians vaccinated against COVID-19. The insurer also sets up vaccination clinics throughout key markets it operates, including Los Angeles, Sacramento, St. Stanislaus, and Tulare Counties.
Click here to watch a MedArrive field provider conduct a home visit on behalf of Health Net. To learn more about Health Net's industry-leading efforts to drive health equity, visit BridgingtheDivideCA.com and follow Health Net on Facebook and Twitter.
Founded in California more than 40 years ago, Health Net believes every person deserves a safety net for their health, regardless of age, income, employment status or current state of health. That's why we provide health coverage for every stage of life and advance health equity with innovative approaches to care. Today, Health Net's 2,600 employees and 90,000 network providers serve three million members throughout California. We offer an array of health plans, including Medi-Cal, Medicare, and individual and family plans. We offer these health plans and other services through Health Net, LLC and its subsidiaries: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. These entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a Fortune 25 company. For more information, visit www.HealthNet.com.
MedArrive enables healthcare providers and payors to power care services into the home, leveraging a fully integrated care management platform that bridges the virtual care gap with physician-led telemedicine combined with its network of EMS professionals. MedArrive's holistic care model, network of field providers, and technology serves vulnerable populations in their homes, building patient self-advocacy, lowering total costs of care, and reconnecting the unengaged back to primary care. This unique approach gives patients access to trusted medical expertise by better utilizing an untapped workforce, ultimately ensuring continuity of care, better patient outcomes, and significant cost savings for patients and providers. MedArrive has more than 50,000 highly skilled EMS providers in its national network, and services span dozens of clinical use cases, including chronic condition management, transitional care, readmission prevention, urgent care, vaccinations, palliative care, and more. For more information, visit medarrive.com.
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MEDELLIN, Colombia, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Green Coffee Company (GCC), a Legacy Group portfolio company, is pleased to announce the acquisition of an additional 1,389 acres of coffee farmland, making GCC Colombia's new #1 largest coffee producer.
This purchase is GCC's second key acquisition during 2022 and solidifies the company's position as Colombia's new #1 largest coffee producer. The acquisition brings GCC's total landholdings to 6,372 acres, with a total coffee tree count of 7.2 million.
Located in Salgar, Colombia adjacent to the Green Coffee Company's current farms, this new acreage will allow the business to further benefit from economies of scale through lower cost of production, greater ease of farm management and optimization of existing infrastructure capacity. The company has grown exponentially since its inception less than five years ago to reach this #1 position, and has a goal of becoming the world's largest producer of arabica coffee within the next 2-3 years.
GCC is appropriately positioned to execute on its upcoming Series C equity funding round, which is expected to be formally announced in Q3 2022. Proceeds from the capital raise will be used to (a) further expand operations in Colombia, building on its dominant market position, and (b) build a U.S.-based coffee roasting operation to expand its value chain.
The investment offering will be open to accredited individual investors, institutional investors and coffee industry participants. If you would like to participate in GCC's upcoming Series C offering, please contact Legacy Group, the company's asset manager, at investor.relations@legacy-group.co, or visit their website at https://legacy-group.co/ for more information and to be added to our mailing list.
The Green Coffee Company is a consolidated coffee farming operation headquartered in the U.S. with operations based in Medellin, Colombia. The company's innovative business model allows for complete control of the supply chain: from cultivation, through processing, to direct trade with end-clients. GCC's holistic approach to the coffee sector and commitment to best environmental practices not only establishes the long-term profitability and sustainability of the business, but also improves the quality of the coffee produced on the farms.
Follow Legacy Group on Linkedin for communications related to the Green Coffee Company and other alternative investment opportunities: at https://www.linkedin.com/company/legacygroup/.
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DETROIT (AP) — An independent autopsy confirms that Patrick Lyoya was shot in the back of the head by a Michigan police officer while facedown on the ground, lawyers for the Black man’s family said Tuesday.
The finding by a former Detroit-area medical examiner matches what was seen last week on video released by the Grand Rapids police chief. The official autopsy report hasn’t been released to the public.
“There’s no question what killed this young man. … It was a powerful bullet,” said Dr. Werner Spitz, holding a skull at a news conference to show where the bullet entered the head.
Spitz said he believes the gun was pressed against Lyoya’s head when the officer fired.
Lyoya was killed after a traffic stop in western Michigan on April 4. He and the white officer physically struggled on the ground before the 26-year-old refugee from Congo was shot.
Lyoya wasn’t armed. The officer was on top of him and can be heard on video demanding that he take his hand off a police Taser.
“We can confirm that Patrick Lyoya was shot in the back of his head,” attorney Ben Crumpsaid. “That is now scientific evidence of this tragic killing and what his family believes was an execution.”
Crump, who has secured multimillion-dollar settlementsfor families of other Black men killed by police, said Lyoya could have lived until his early 80s — a “long and fruitful life.”
Lyoya’s death has outraged his family as well as many people who have watched video of the confrontation with an officer.
The officer, whose name hasn’t been released, is heard saying during a traffic stop that the license plate didn’t match the car. Lyoya declined to get back into the vehicle as ordered, and a short foot chase ensued.
State police will give their findings to the Kent County prosecutor for consideration of any charges.
Lyoya’s funeral is planned for Friday at Renaissance Church of God in Christ in Grand Rapids. The Rev. Al Sharpton’s National Action Network said it will help cover the cost. He will deliver a eulogy.
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Find the AP’s full coverage of the fatal police shooting of Patrick Lyoya: https://apnews.com/hub/patrick-lyoya | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/results-of-2nd-autopsy-to-be-given-in-patrick-lyoyas-death/ | 2022-04-19T16:20:59Z |
AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rollick, the leading relationship technology platform for the Marine, Powersports, and RV industries, today announced an integration with eBay Motors, a leading commerce destination that connects millions of buyers and sellers around the world. The integration gives Rollick dealers a new and efficient way to list powersports, RV, and boat inventory on the marketplace.
The two companies agreed to a long-term contract following a successful 6-month pilot program where tens of thousands of eBay Motors users connected with Rollick dealers to purchase a powersports vehicle, RV, or boat. In addition to inventory distribution and lead generation, eBay Motors and Rollick will incorporate unique digital retailing elements, such as the ability to apply for financing, view special offers, and estimate a trade-in value on dealer vehicle detail pages. Additionally, eBay Motors will drive traffic to these pages through on-site marketing to maximize the lead potential for Rollick dealers.
"This new partnership integration is another tangible way we are delivering value for our dealer customers," said Jason Nierman, Co-Founder and Chief Revenue Officer of Rollick. "eBay Motors has always been attractive to dealers as a customer acquisition source. Now, through a GoRollick subscription, dealers not only reach the customers of our valued affinity partners, but also get to unlock the marketing power of eBay Motors."
Since Rollick launched its GoRollick Marketplace in 2016, nearly 275,000 shoppers have connected with a Rollick dealer to start their buying journey. Rollick provides eBay Motors with the opportunity to offer recreation dealers a more efficient way to expose their brand and inventory on the site while also providing shoppers with special access to targeted offers from Rollick's OEM and lender partners such as E-Z-GO and Synchrony. With eBay Motors, Rollick now partners with one of the largest destinations on the web for consumers looking to buy and sell recreation vehicles.
For more, check out https://www.ebay.com/usr/gorollick.
Rollick connects manufacturers, dealers, and finance and insurance providers with in-market consumers in the Powersports, RV, and Marine industries to deliver a seamless customer journey. Rollick's OEM solutions include new customer acquisition, enterprise lead management, customer experience/loyalty, and marketing automation.In addition, the company has rapidly built its GoRollick.com outdoor recreational vehicle buying marketplace to include a nationwide network of dealers, over 100 manufacturers, and an affinity partner network with access to over 250 million high-quality customers including policyholders of major insurance providers, employees at more than 2,000 top U.S. companies, members of the military, veterans and first responders. For more information, visit Rollick.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of The Charles Schwab Corporation ("Charles Schwab" or the "Company") (NYSE: SCHW). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Charles Schwab Therapeutics and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On July 2, 2021, Charles Schwab disclosed in a filing with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") that the Company "has been responding to an investigation by the [SEC] arising from a compliance examination" and that "[t]he investigation largely concerns historic disclosures related to the Schwab Intelligent Portfolios® (SIP) digital advisory solution." Accordingly, Charles Schwab disclosed that "[g]iven the investigation's status, Schwab's second quarter 2021 financial results will include a liability and related non-deductible charge of $200 million."
On this news, Charles Schwab's stock price fell $2.03 per share, or 2.79%, to close at $70.77 per share on July 6, 2021, the next trading day.
Then, on June 13, 2022, the SEC announced that it "charged three Charles Schwab investment adviser subsidiaries" who "agreed to pay $187 million to harmed clients to settle the charges." The SEC charged Charles Schwab with misleading investors that used its robo-adviser product, Schwab Intelligent Portfolios. Instead of the touted "disciplined portfolio construction methodology" that sought "optimal return[s]", Charles Schwab's "own data showed that under most market conditions, the cash in the portfolios would cause clients to make less money even while taking on the same amount of risk."
On this news, Charles Schwab's stock price fell $1.98 per share, or 3.18%, to close at $60.24 per share on June 13, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris 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, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm 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.pomerantzlaw.com
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. ("Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc.") (NASDAQ: MULN) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between June 15, 2020 and April 6, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc., 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 Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Mullen overstates its ability and timeline regarding production; (2) Mullen overstates its deals with business partners, including Qiantu; (3) Mullen overstates its battery technology and capabilities; (4) Mullen overstates its ability to sell its branded products; (5) Net Element did not conduct proper due diligence into Mullen Technologies; (6) the Dragonfly K50, a luxury sports car, was not (solely) delayed due to the COVID-19 pandemic; and (7) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 5, 2022
Aggrieved Mullen Automotive, Inc. f/k/a Net Element, Inc. investors only have until July 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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Vincent Wong, Esq.
39 East Broadway
Suite 304
New York, NY 10002
Tel. 212.425.1140
E-Mail: vw@wongesq.com
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