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HAMILTON, ON and BOSTON, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fusion Pharmaceuticals Inc. (Nasdaq: FUSN), a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing next-generation radiopharmaceuticals as precision medicines, today announced updates on its Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating FPI-1434 as a monotherapy for the treatment of solid tumors expressing IGF-1R and its Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating FPI-1966 for the treatment of solid tumors expressing FGFR3. In the FPI-1434 trial, the Company now expects to report Phase 1 safety, pharmacokinetics, and imaging data, including any evidence of anti-tumor activity, and details on the dosing regimen, in the first half of 2023, rather than in the second half of 2022. Fusion is also updating guidance for FPI-1966 and expects to dose the first patient in this study in the second half of 2022, rather than in the second quarter of 2022.
"Fusion is pioneering the development of next-generation, alpha-emitting radiopharmaceuticals, and we are working to identify the most effective dosing regimen that maximizes the therapeutic window in new these treatment paradigms," said Fusion Chief Executive Officer John Valliant, Ph.D. "To this end, we are evaluating two potential dosing regimens in our FPI-1434. Initial data from a sub-study of the "cold antibody" dosing regimen, to be presented in full next week at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging (SNMMI) annual meeting, showed encouraging early results of the ability to maximize the therapeutic window and drive higher doses into the tumor. Following the protocol amendment to incorporate the cold antibody study arm, sites have been slow to initiate and, as a result, patient enrollment in this portion of the study is now lagging our prior forecasts, delaying the availability of the data from our original expectations. While our timelines are extended, we believe it is important to pursue optimization of this cold antibody dosing regimen and we look forward to presenting the full dataset in the first half of 2023.
Dr. Valliant continued: "We've experienced similar study site startup challenges in our Phase 1 trial of FPI-1966. As a result, we are updating guidance for timing of the first patient to be dosed, and now expect it to occur in the second half of this year. Delays are resulting from what we believe is a combination of staffing/resourcing shortages and administrative complications with various review boards for radiopharmaceuticals at the trial sites, and we have mitigation plans in place to address them. Importantly, our conviction in these programs and investigator enthusiasm remains strong, particularly given our pursuit of cancer types with high unmet medical need."
Overview of FPI-1434 Phase 1 Clinical Trial
- In the Phase 1 study, Fusion is exploring various dosing levels of FPI-1434 as well as two dosing regimens: one with FPI-1434 alone, and another in which a small dose of cold antibody (naked IGF-1R antibody without the isotope) is administered prior to each dose of FPI-1434.
- Data observed from a completed cold-antibody sub-study demonstrate the potential of pre-dosing cold antibody prior to FPI-1434 to increase the tumor to non-tumor distribution ratio of the radiopharmaceutical and thereby potentially improve the therapeutic window. As a result, Fusion initiated the dosing regimen evaluating pre-administration of cold antibody prior to FPI-1434 following a protocol amendment to the ongoing Phase 1 study of FPI-1434. Fusion expects to present more detailed data from the cold-antibody sub-study at the Society of Nuclear Medicine and Medical Imaging (SNMMI) 2022 Annual Meeting taking place in Vancouver, British Columbia from June 11-14, 2022.
- Given the protocol amendment to include the dosing regimen evaluating pre-administration of cold-antibody and the time required to generate sufficient data to be able to provide information on both dosing paradigms, as well as ongoing enrollment challenges relating to staffing and resourcing issues at trial sites, and additional review boards required at trial sites for novel alpha-emitting radiopharmaceuticals, Fusion now expects to report Phase 1 safety, pharmacokinetics, and imaging data, including any evidence of anti-tumor activity, and details on the dosing regimen, in the first half of 2023.
Overview of FPI-1966 Phase 1 Clinical Trial
- The Phase 1, non-randomized, open-label clinical trial of FPI-1966 in patients with solid tumors expressing FGFR3, intended to investigate safety, tolerability and pharmacokinetics and to establish the recommended Phase 2 dose, has been initiated.
- The first cohort in this study will comprise four sub-groups in which various doses of non-radiolabeled vofatamab (cold antibody) will be evaluated to assess the impact of pre-dosing on tumor uptake.
- As previously disclosed, Fusion experienced initial challenges with study site initiations and is further experiencing enrollment challenges similar to the FPI-1434 study, including study backlogs as COVID-19 headwinds ease, staffing shortages at trial sites, and additional review boards required at trial sites for novel alpha-emitting radiopharmaceuticals. As a result, Fusion now expects to dose the first patient in the FPI-1966 Phase 1 study in the second half of 2022. In addition, Fusion plans to provide updated guidance for preliminary pharmacokinetic, imaging and safety data from the first patient cohort once patient enrollment begins.
About FPI-1434
FPI-1434 is a radioimmunoconjugate designed to target and deliver alpha emitting medical isotopes to cancer cells expressing IGF-1R, a receptor that is overexpressed on many tumor types. FPI-1434 utilizes Fusion's Fast-Clear linker to connect a human monoclonal antibody that targets IGF-1R with actinium-225, a powerful alpha-emitting isotope with desirable half-life and decay chain properties.
About FPI-1966
FPI-1966 is a targeted alpha therapy designed to target and deliver an alpha emitting medical isotope, actinium-225, to cancer cells expressing FGFR3; a receptor that is overexpressed on several tumor types, including head and neck and bladder cancers. FPI-1966 utilizes Fusion's Fast-Clear™ linker to connect vofatamab, the human monoclonal antibody that targets FGFR3, with actinium-225. Vofatamab was previously evaluated as a therapeutic agent in a Phase 1b/2 trial and was reportedly well-tolerated.
About Fusion
Fusion Pharmaceuticals is a clinical-stage oncology company focused on developing next-generation radiopharmaceuticals as precision medicines. Fusion connects alpha particle emitting isotopes to various targeting molecules in order to selectively deliver the alpha emitting payloads to tumors. Fusion's lead program, FPI-1434 targeting insulin-like growth factor 1 receptor, is currently in a Phase 1 clinical trial. The pipeline includes FPI-1966, targeting the fibroblast growth factor receptor 3 (FGFR3), advancing to a Phase 1 study following the investigational new drug (IND) clearance; and FPI-2059, a small molecule targeting neurotensin receptor 1 (NTSR1). In addition to a robust proprietary pipeline, Fusion has a collaboration with AstraZeneca to jointly develop novel targeted alpha therapies (TATs) and combination programs between Fusion's TATs and AstraZeneca's DNA Damage Repair Inhibitors (DDRis) and immuno-oncology agents. Fusion has also entered into a collaboration with Merck to evaluate FPI-1434 in combination with Merck's KEYTRUDA® (pembrolizumab) in patients with solid tumors expressing IGF-1R. Fusion and Hamilton, Ontario-based McMaster University are building a current Good Manufacturing Practice (GMP) compliant radiopharmaceutical manufacturing facility designed to support manufacturing of the Company's growing pipeline of TATs. Fusion has an actinium supply agreement with the U.S. Department of Energy and a strategic partnership with TRIUMF, which provides preferential access to actinium supply.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements set forth in this press release constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, as amended. Forward-looking statements can be identified by terms such as "believes," "expects," "plans," "potential," "would" or similar expressions and the negative of those terms. Such forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties that could cause Fusion's research and clinical development programs, future results, performance or achievements to differ significantly from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, among others, the uncertainties inherent in the drug development process, including Fusions' programs' early stage of clinical development, the ability to move in-licensed targets forward in the clinic, the process of designing and conducting preclinical and clinical trials, the ability to enroll patients in clinical trials, the regulatory approval processes, the timing of regulatory filings, the challenges associated with manufacturing drug products generally and radiopharmaceuticals specifically, Fusion's ability to successfully establish, protect and defend its intellectual property, risks relating to business interruptions resulting from the coronavirus (COVID-19) disease outbreak or similar public health crises and other matters that could affect the sufficiency of existing cash to fund operations. Fusion undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to the business of the company in general, see Fusion's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the period ended March 31, 2022, which is available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and Fusion's website at www.fusionpharma.com.
Investors and others should note that Fusion communicates with its investors and the public using the Fusion website, www.fusionpharma.com, including, but not limited to, company disclosures, investor presentations, SEC filings, and press releases. The information that Fusion posts on this website could be deemed to be material information. As a result, Fusion encourages investors, media and others interested to review the information that Fusion posts there on a regular basis.
Contact:
Amanda Cray
Senior Director of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
(617) 967-0207
cray@fusionpharma.com
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Services for David Gomez Davis, 62, of Temple will be 5 p.m. Sunday at Young’s Daughters Funeral Home in Temple with Andy Sneed officiating.
Mr. Davis died Sunday, July 31, at a local hospital.
He was born Oct. 12, 1959, in Andrews to Idolino Davis and Camila Martinez Gomez Davis. He graduated from Temple High School. He was an entrepreneur and worked in construction. He also worked for 1 Truck N Under for 10 years.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Wooley.
Survivors include a son, Colton Davis of Belton; two stepsons, Darin Drummond and Brent Wooley; a daughter, Casey Davis of Llano; two stepdaughters, Amanda Botkin of Caldwell and Brandy Drummond Shafer of Temple; two brothers, Angel Davis of Copperas Cove and Henry Davis of Texas; two sisters, Paula Rodriguez of Temple and Norma Rodriguez of Belton; and two grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the family to help with the cost of funeral expenses. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_c1271b22-1508-11ed-8ebc-27eef7e3d3c7.html | 2022-08-06T08:18:35Z |
Services for Christian Blake Stewart, 29, of Austin will be 10 a.m. Saturday at Crawford-Bowers Funeral Home in Temple.
Mr. Stewart died Wednesday, April 27, in Austin.
He was born Oct. 7, 1992, in Fort Hood to Gina Stewart. He was a welder.
Survivors include his son, Dean Pearson of Belton; his mother, Gina Stewart of Temple; and a brother, Charlie Kabrich of Washington D.C. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_d32d458c-d6fe-11ec-af92-bf4438b8966c.html | 2022-05-19T07:54:17Z |
FAIRFIELD, Iowa, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cambridge announced today new organizational changes to support the firm's growth and the financial professionals it serves, continuing to adapt in the ever-changing wealth management industry landscape. As part of this new executive structure, Cambridge has created an Office of the CEO ("Office") along with realigning business functions into three areas of responsibilities across the firm — Innovation and Experience, Growth and Development, and Advocacy and Administration.
The announcement includes the promotion of three executive vice presidents to president for each of these divisions — Colleen Bell, President, Innovation and Experience; Jeff Vivacqua, President, Growth and Development; and Seth Miller, President, Advocacy & Administration.
The Office, led by Cambridge CEO Amy Webber and the three divisional presidents, will primarily be focused on strategic and operating management, financial success, and risk management for the firm at the highest levels. Webber was named CEO in 2017, succeeding Founder Eric Schwartz who continues to serve as executive chairman of the Board of Directors.
"As we continue to navigate an evolving landscape and prepare for the many opportunities ahead, it is important that we position Cambridge with a leadership structure that is strongly aligned with our key business functions," said Webber. "We are committed to continuing the growth and success Cambridge has experienced over the past 40 years, and look forward to serving our financial professionals and their clients across generations for years to come. We are fortunate to have experienced, dedicated leaders and I believe this new structure will be instrumental in fulfilling our purpose and future goals."
Each of the three newly appointed presidents are responsible for the following:
- Innovation and Experience (Bell) – Focusing on driving associate engagement and financial professional satisfaction, while advancing and discovering new ways to meet ongoing needs.
- Growth and Development (Vivacqua) – Building strategic opportunities centered on organic growth, acquisitions, recruiting, and relationship management, while enhancing and expanding the digital resources financial professionals need.
- Advocacy and Administration (Miller) – Creating an environment to help Cambridge associates and financial professionals succeed by managing internal polices and controls while influencing and navigating industry rules and laws that impact our business.
- About Cambridge
Cambridge is a financial solutions firm focused on serving independent financial professionals and their clients while preserving its internal control. Cambridge offers a broad range of choices for independent financial professionals regarding solutions for advice, growth, technology, and independence. Cambridge's national reach includes: Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc. – a large corporate RIA; and Cambridge Investment Research, Inc. – an independent broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, that is among the largest internally controlled independent broker-dealers in the country.
Contact: Jeff Wulf, Senior Vice President, Cambridge: jeff.wulf@cir2.com or 800-777-6080
Securities offered through Cambridge Investment Research, Inc., a broker-dealer, member FINRA/SIPC, and investment advisory services offered through Cambridge Investment Research Advisors, Inc., a Registered Investment Adviser. Both are wholly owned subsidiaries of Cambridge Investment Group, Inc.
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(NEXSTAR) – Amid recent reports of so-called “forever chemicals” found in drinking water, it’s not hard to imagine that some Americans might be hypersensitive when it comes to the taste of their tap water this summer.
If you do notice an odd taste, however, the reason might be more benign than you think.
Complaints of an “earthy” or “musty” taste or smell might just be the result of a regular summer phenomenon for many water systems, the accelerated growth of some algae compounds thanks to warmer weather.
“Specifically, it is metabolites from the algae that are producing the slightly off-putting smell and taste,” Wilmington, Delaware, officials said in a news release at the end of June. “The City said the water is safe to drink and there is no need to boil the water.”
Cyanobacteria, formerly referred to as blue-green algae, can create two compounds – geosmin and methylisoborneol (MIB) – that are responsible for the unpleasant odor and taste. City utilities treat drinking water to kill the bacteria that causes the compounds, but the harmless compounds may remain.
“While the taste and odor can be unpleasant, geosmin and MIB are not toxic or harmful,” the City of Sacramento’s website advises. “Chilling your water or adding lemon is known to help diminish the musty or earthy taste.”
Health officials warn, however, that cyanobacteria in the rivers, lakes and reservoirs that feed drinking water systems can be dangerous while untreated. Tampa, Florida officials warned residents Friday that the algae had been found locally and could potentially kill pets within minutes of exposure.
Conventional water treatment can generally remove cyanotoxins from the bacteria in the source waters, according to the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency, but such systems can “face challenges” during a severe bloom event.
If you have further questions about the quality of your tap water, the EPA has provided contact information for local health officials in all U.S. states and territories. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/tap-water-tasting-off-this-summer-this-may-be-why/ | 2022-07-09T13:45:51Z |
PITTSBURGH, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a unique and stylish cap that could help the wearer stand out," said an inventor, from Lawton, Okla., "so I invented the DAP CAP. My trend-setting design could make a statement."
The patent-pending invention provides an eye-catching covering for the head. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional baseball-style hats and caps. As a result, it could enhance style and it could spark attention and conversation. The invention features a novel design that is easy to wear so it is ideal for teenagers, athletes, entertainers and anyone who enjoys the hip hop culture. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
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-AVT-122, 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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SINGAPORE, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the first half of 2022, the "Metaverse" concept reached an unprecedented popularity peak marked by the release of the new NFT assets of BAYC. In just a few weeks, it has calmed down with the decline of the Web3 market, and numerous NFT projects are facing the pressure of roadmap progress and metaverse construction. However, metaverse games are not instant products; professional development, large-scale operation, and maintenance can be pretty challenging for most PFP projects. For DigiNation, metaverse game + NFT is a familiar combination, and they actually develop a platform to help those Web3 projects creating own metaverse.
DigiNation is a framework and portal for 3D metaverse games; projects and communities may develop various kinds of games based on it. And after the integration of the NFT contract, holders can enter these games with their own NFT to engage for social, game missions, and customized token economics.
Unlike other metaverse projects, the design and positioning of DigiNation are not just to create its own metaverse game but to support as a middle layer for metaverse games. In other words, DigiNation provides NFT projects and developers with a toolkit that allows them to create customized metaverses and interact with other metaverses in the same ecosystem. Starting from the underlying infrastructure, DigiNation can help new projects to land metaverse games in a short time without complicated development and maintenance of software and hardware.
DigiNation has recently made some updates in terms of products to meet market demands and announced the launch of new ecosystem products based on iOS and Android.
Ecosystem products based on iOS and Android
The primary focus of DigiNation is developing the mobile version and releasing ecosystem products based on iOS and Android in Q3.
Combined with the operational experience of the DigiNation team and the current game market situation, developing the mobile version is a vital expansion strategy. It can also significantly improve the actual game performance data of the project. At the same time, the market and operational experience from the team will be used in the traditional game field to actively introduce traditional game players in various regions into the DigiNation metaverse. Although there are still numerous glitches in the compatibility between the mobile version and crypto applications, DigiNation hopes to be able to blend a practical model with appropriate adjustments and strategies.
Previously, DigiNation has extended its integration strategy with existing crypto projects. Some collaborations have been reached but not all announced. Once the framework of the mobile version matures, several games in collaboration with different crypto projects and developers will be published. In addition, the framework of DigiNation supports token economics during game development and leaves the developers to decide whether and how to use it.
Expansion of the DigiNation account system
Games built with the framework will also connect to the DigiNation account system, including Web2 and Web3 accounts. Web2 accounts are the ones registered through traditional methods, e.g., Emails. Web3 accounts consist of native published DigiAvatars NFT and other integrated NFT through collaborations.
Players who enter the ecosystem with Web3 accounts enjoy significantly improved privileges and interests compared to Web2 players, such as higher weighting in each game economic system and even a global multiplier under the ecosystem.
Each integrated Web3 project is categorized with a coefficient based on the contribution to the ecosystem through collaboration with DigiNation. This coefficient will significantly affect the benefit of individual players from the project.
"Babel", the new flagship of DigiNation
After the Alpha Test, the next important launch of DigiNation will be a metaverse game based on the DigiNation framework, codenamed "Babel". This game will be cross-platform, supported with iOS, Android, and PC, and promoted to both Crypto and Non-Crypto game players.
"Babel" was developed by DigiNation in cooperation with an experienced game team in Singapore as the first customized metaverse game under the DigiNation framework. As a flagship, it will fully demonstrate the advantages and extensibility of the DigiNation framework and serve as a gateway for future customized metaverses. It is expected that Play 2 Earn will be enabled sometime after its launch and will support all NFT projects integrated with DigiNation to participate.
Conclusion
Undoubtedly, the metaverse's core assets are the user-generated content by players in the games. More players can only be attracted to the games when the content is rich.
What DigiNation builds is an aggregating game platform with highly modularized technical resources and common interested player groups. For communities with plans for metaverse games, the products and services brought by DigiNation can significantly accelerate the roadmap progress and enhance community cohesion.
As the crypto market slumped, confidence has been cracked down. And it is the right time to demand more high-quality and reliable products, that help to support and rebuild the market confidence. DigiNation, with its abundant experience and unique business model, is pioneering the edge of gamefi, and may eventually create a brand new metaverse concept with a widened horizon.
Media Contact: mkt@digination.io
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SHENZHEN, China, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Utmel has completed research into the trends and analysis of IC chips for the second half of 2022.
The "chip shortage" tide will come to an end, cherish the day of dividend.
Prediction of "chip shortage" problems will be fully solved in 2023. In the first half of 2022, various kinds of chip price news has been coming from the market and the institutions have been warned that "chip shortage" has appeared a big reversal.
Utmel, a professional electronics distributor of electronic components, provides data to users with the chip categories with falling prices in the first half of 2022 and their subsequent needs and price trends.
Driver IC
Prices are Reduced by 20% in the Third Quarter
Driver IC became a prime target for panel makers to bargain due to its high pricing and huge profits last year.
Driver IC prices has been steadily reduced since the beginning of the year, with a 10% to 15% drop in the second quarter.
The decrease in driver IC pricing is expected to reach more than 20% in the third quarter, according to Xie Qinyi, director of display research at Omdia, since wafer capacity has become less scarce and panel plants have reduced production, causing demand to plummet.
Driver IC was compelled to lower costs across the board as the current wave of panel demand weakened.
South Korea and the mainland drive IC factory, according to Xie Qinyi, can only follow up price reduction, but Taiwan's drive IC factory, which includes Novatek, Himax, FocalTech, Fitipower, Sitronix and Raydium, continues to lead the global drive IC market despite pressure in the panel factory.
Weighed on Prices of Passive Components
Prices of Consumer MLCC Should Fall to 30% in the Second Half of 2022
The price of raw materials for passive components soared as a result of the Russia-Ukraine war. However, the downstream inventory clearance sales were not as good as expected due to the impact of China's epidemic control on industrial demand, particularly for standard items, which were most affected. It was difficult to respond to costs under the depressed demand.
The industry was expected to have clearance sales and return to normal levels at the end of the second quarter for standard MLCC and resistor stocks in distributors and manufacturers. However, due to the outbreak containment in China and supply chain shutdown, inventory destocking took longer than expected and may not come to an end until the middle of the third quarter.
In the case of MLCCS, TrendForce's recent study reveals that consumer-regulated MLCC costs fell by an average of 5 to 10% from the first quarter of 2021 to the first quarter of 2022.
In the second quarter of this year, the price was reduced by 3 to 5% to encourage consumers to boost their desire to pull goods, and certain low order consumer regulation MLCC prices even reached the cost of materials. Based on the preceding MLCC supply and demand cycle, the supply and demand turning point frequently happens after a continuous increase in price and quantity or a decrease in price and quantity.
For example, the turning point of supply and quantity generally happens after a simultaneous increase in price and quantity from the second half of 2020 to 2021, when volume and price have been dropping concurrently for two consecutive quarters.
The report indicates that MLCC quote pressure will not abate in the second half of 2022, and the price is expected to decrease further, with an average reduction of 3-6%.
Vice versa, due to the client chip scarcity, industrial regulation niche MLCC price is assisted in reviving the cargo momentum and stabilizing the drop of 1% to 2%. However, the yearly quote rates for MLCC stay stable.
Analog IC
Price Surge will Come to an End
Analog IC giant TI informed a number of its client manufacturers that the PMIC-led analog IC pricing wave may terminate or potentially face downward pressure as a result of the third quarter chip capacity relief.
The analog IC market was hot last year, with a long-awaited 17-year price increase, particularly among general-purpose analog ICs, and the biggest share of power management chips in significantly short supply, making it the hottest category of the semiconductor industry.
However, with the rapid opening of new production capacity and the suspension of downstream demand, the analog IC price wave will end this year, and even the previous industry's most live power management chip is unable to continue the prosperity, indicating that the overall market situation is deteriorating sharply. Market reports claim that several recent analog chip suppliers have changed their attitude and are now willing to bargain on pricing.
News that Some TI chip prices in the last two months fell by up to 80%. The media has confirmed that some of TI's power management ICs are indeed experiencing price fluctuations in the spot market.
For example, Model TPS61021 general-purpose consumer power management, which price has fallen from a high of $ 45 last year to about $ 3 at present. For example, the price of the Model TPS61021 general-purpose consumer power management has fallen from a high of $ 45 last year to about $ 3 at present.
"The chip has past its peak time of scarcity, and the analog IC market's turning moment may arrive sooner than projected." According to the Utmel, the past issue of hard-to-find items will not reoccur, and the initial supply of chips has grown greatly. However, the number of inquiries from clients has decreased.
Destocking Urgently
MCU Distributors Compete for Customers by Price War
The industry reported in April that IC distributors were lowering the price of consumer MCUs to reduce excess inventory. It is worth noting that the decrease in consumer MCU prices was initiated by IC distributors rather than chip manufacturers.
IC dealers stocked up on consumer MCUS that may last three to four months when prices were higher. Due to the uncertainty in the demand outlook this year, they have recently taken action and started to reduce the prices of consumer MCUs. For example，in response to rivals' aggressive pricing strategies, MCU supplier Holtek instructed its distribution partners to make appropriate price adjustments.
GPU:The Price Falls Steadily
With the price of virtual currencies fluctuating, and the cryptocurrency Ether projected to change its operating mode after this summer, reducing demand for the GPUs needed to mine cryptocurrencies today, graphics card prices have loosened as well.
GPU prices trended downward as early as March of this year. PC GPU prices are still falling as of May.
Financial institution Baird downgraded GPU maker Nvidia to "neutral" following the recent drop in GPU prices.
Since 2022, Nvidia shares have fallen 31%, compared to about 37% for AMD shares, the GPU manufacturing leader.
The average selling price of GPUs has decreased, according to Susquehanna analyst Christopher Rowland, from around 77 percent over the manufacturer's suggested retail price to approximately 41 percent above.
Peak Season Shortage Expectations Fall Short
NAND Flash Price Reversal Possible
Witten and KIOXIA Japanese joint venture factory contamination in February, driving NAND Flash prices up. The market originally expected that with the sequence into the peak season, the industry may be short of goods in the third quarter. However, affected by the epidemic sealing the city, inflation, and other factors, the market has grown tense since May, and the pulling force has slowed. It is widely anticipated that third-quarter NAND Flash market circumstances would put downward pressure on prices.
After the news of pollution, Witten immediately sent a letter to customers to increase prices, Micron also indicated in the mid-February NAND spot, the contract price doubled up, the contract price rose 17-18%, and the spot price rose more than 25%. With the shortage roughly established, the second quarter price increases are expected to be stronger than previously expected.
However, since the second quarter, China has started sealing control due to the spread of the epidemic, coupled with inflation pushing up, the overall environment uncertainty has increased, and the industry's outlook for the second half of NAND Flash also turned conservative.
8299-TW believes that NAND Flash may face pressure in the third quarter, but is optimistic that the Christmas business opportunity will exist in the second half of the year after the uncertainties are removed.
The memory module industry also pointed out that downstream customers have continued to de-stocking since the first quarter of this year, and current customers still have a certain inventory level. Although the second half of the year coincides with the traditional peak season, there are many variables in the market, and the customers' attitude has become cautious and conservative since May. The NAND Flash price is estimated to turn down in the third quarter.
According to TrendForce, retail demand for NAND Flash wafer was weak in March, owing to a more conservative shipment outlook for other terminal products. As a result, suppliers are more willing to cut prices, and prices may begin to fall in May. In the second half of the year, NAND Flash gradually oversupplied, and NAND Flash wafer prices are expected to fall 5-10% in the third quarter.
SIMO-US is relatively optimistic about this, believing that the original manufacturers have recently been quite restrained in output, as a result of previous pollution accidents at the KIOXIA and Witten Japan plants, as well as other events that impacted supply. At the same time, data center demand is high, NAND Flash is not cheap, and market conditions are expected to improve in the second half of the year.
NOR Flash Market Conditions
Lower Densities Depreciation
NOR Flash prices diverged this quarter after rising for six consecutive quarters due to China lockdowns and environmental uncertainties. Unlike low capacity price declines, high capacity NOR Flash in the car, 5G, and other market demand, its price has remained stable, Taiwan factory Macronix, Winbone electricity operation has supported.
NOR Flash prices have been rising since the second half of 2020, as a result of increased demand, a shortage of foundry capacity, and crowding out new NOR capacity. Its price has increased for six consecutive quarters so far this year, the longest increase in history, due to a change in supply and demand structure.
Low capacity NOR, however, was affected by the impact of China lockdowns on consumer electronics demand and the uncertain environment, which led to an increase in client inventory levels, resulting in a price reduction of about 3% in the second quarter.
Demand for high-capacity 256M, 512M, 1Gb, and 2Gb NOR Flash continues to rise in Shanghai, and prices are relatively stable, driven by industrial applications such as servers, automotive, and 5G base stations.
Macronix continues to focus on high-capacity products, with revenue accounting for more than 50% of revenue in the first quarter of this year, reaching 52%. More than 80% of the company's NOR Flash products are in non-PC or consumer electronics applications. Benefiting from the continued strong demand for high-capacity/high-quality NOR Flash, the ASP of NOR Flash products remained stable in the first quarter and is expected to remain flat or increase in the second quarter.
In the past, Winbone electricity has mostly focused on low and medium capacity NOR Flash layouts. However, as the demand for high-capacity products continues to flourish, the proportion of high-capacity products has gradually increased over the past year. The gross margin will continue to improve as the product portfolio is adjusted.
High-capacity NOR Flash is still structurally in short supply this year, and the performance of its high-capacity products is increasing quickly.
DRAM:More Obvious in Late 2022
DRAM spot prices have been declining since April and will continue to trend lower in May and June, which will further drag down memory contract prices in the second quarter.
Spot prices for mainstream 8Gb DDR4 chips are said to have dropped 6-10% over the past month, while March saw a smaller, mid-single-digit drop. DDR3 prices have also fallen about 7% since April.
While DRAM chip makers are reining in their output growth, PC OEMs intend to take a wait-and-see approach amid increasing uncertainty on the demand side. In addition, PC OEMs are likely to regain bargaining power in late May to negotiate lower prices as demand uncertainty and COVID-19-related supply chain disruptions persist in China.
The declining performance of DRAM suppliers reflects the trend of a lower memory market and price. Nanya Technology (2408), for example, reported a 6% monthly revenue decline in May and a 3% quarterly revenue decline since the second quarter. Foreign investors assume Nanya's gross margin and operating profit margin to fall quarterly in the second quarter due to rising price pressure.
Credit Suisse Securities pointed out that with the overall economic uncertainty and the impact of the new pneumonia pandemic in 2021, electronic products such as TVs, set-top boxes, home applications, IoT wearable devices, and other demands are still low. As CXMT yield has improved and Winbone electricity's new plant wafer outcome increases before the end of the year, it will put supply in an upward trend and is expected to memory prices down to the second half of the year more obvious.
Utmel, as a result of ICS of investigation, pointed out that, instead of fighting alone, the efficient and orderly development of domestic industry should rely more on the coordination of the industrial chain. The more limited the resources, the more attention should be paid to the structural construction of the industry, following the industry's development trend and law.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Tesla proposed a three-for-one split of its stock on Friday, a move that will make a single share of the electric car maker more accessible to investors but not affect the company’s overall market value.
Tesla Inc. made the announcement in its annual proxy statement, which also said Oracle co-founder Larry Ellison will not be standing for re-election to the company’s board.
The company said in late March that was planning to split its stock for the second time in two years. At that time the shares were trading at over $1,000 each.
But Tesla’s stock has fallen about 39% since early April, shortly after its CEO Elon Musk started raising the idea of buying Twitter. Shares in the company headquartered in Austin, Texas, closed Friday at $696.69.
Share splits are used by companies when their stock price gets too high for retail investors to buy individual shares, or when a company wants more shares to exist in the marketplace to make the stock more liquid to trade.
In its statement, Tesla said it was trying to accomplish both of these goals: giving its employees greater quantities of shares as well as making the stock more accessible to retail investors.
Musk is planning on using his Tesla shares as collateral for buying Twitter, as well as potentially selling down his stake in the company to help with financing.
Tesla shareholders will vote on the share split at the company’s annual meeting on Aug. 4.
The company, meanwhile, said Ellison, a major Tesla investor and friend of Musk’s, will be stepping down from its board. Ellison was one of two independent members named to the board in late 2018 as part of a settlement with the Securities and Exchange Commission, which had demanded more oversight of Musk. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/tesla-proposes-a-3-for-1-stock-split-ellison-to-leave-board/ | 2022-06-11T20:47:22Z |
CINCINNATI, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brixey & Meyer Capital ("BMC") announced today it has acquired Unistrut Midwest from Mark and Dave Ellis. Unistrut Midwest is a value-added distributor, fabricator, and installer of a diverse range of products including but not limited to Unistrut branded metal framing products and accessories, Telespar, Food Grade Strut, Lockers, and Tate Access Floors. Unistrut Midwest is headquartered in Cincinnati, Ohio with a service center and fabrication facility and additional service centers in Toledo, Columbus, Wayne, Michigan, and Indianapolis, Indiana.
"Unistrut Midwest has created tremendous value for their customers through their prefabrication and assembly services while offering the largest variety of top-of-the-line metal framing products," said David Brixey, CEO of Brixey & Meyer Capital, "We are excited to provide the company and its employees the necessary resources to continue to grow with new and existing customers."
Mark and Dave Ellis, 2nd generations owners who have owned the company for over 26 years and have a combined 72 years of experience with Unistrut Midwest, will maintain roles and ownership in the company. "As we have experienced significant growth over the last several years, we felt it was time to bring in a partner that would help up take the business to the next level," said Dave Ellis, "BMC is a great fit for us with their experience, their midwestern values, and focus employees and culture."
Unistrut Midwest is the first acquisition of BMC's third fund, the BMC Growth Fund III. The BMC Growth Fund III is a $66.0 million fund launched in 2021 which invests in lower middle-market companies. Brixey & Meyer Capital currently manages a variety of investments across multiple industries and plans to add several additional investments to Fund III over the next several years. For information about all of BMC's investment criteria, click here.
Brixey & Meyer Capital ("BMC") is a lower middle market private investment firm located in Cincinnati, Ohio. Since its founding, BMC has closed eleven investments and raised over $124 million in committed capital to invest in lower middle-market ompanies. Brixey & Meyer Capital currently manages seven different platforms across a variety of industries. Follow Brixey & Meyer Capital on LinkedIn here.
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In 2020, something incredible happened in the dairy aisle: Velveeta started flying off the shelves.
Sales of the processed cheese product, which food snobs love to hate, have been in decline for years. Then the pandemic hit, and suddenly stressed-out, homebound people wanted Velveeta for their queso, fudge and extra-cheesy mac and cheese. The sudden interest in the brand presented a rare chance to reintroduce itself to new customers, and to those who hadn’t bought Velveeta in years.
“We recognized that as a great business opportunity,” said Kelsey Rice, senior brand communications manager for Velveeta.
Velveeta wanted to make a big swing, not just to boost sales but to establish itself as part of the culture. “We think Velveeta is an iconic brand, and it should be seen and viewed as such,” she said.
To change its image, Velveeta has had to change the way it talks about itself.
That means fewer commercials about affordable, meltable cheese, and more marketing stunts like cheese-scented nail polish and pricey Velveeta martinis.
A cheese star is born
Velveeta was born in 1918, according to the Smithsonian magazine. It was the brain child of a Swiss cheese maker named Emil Frey, who developed the product from cheese scraps while working for the Monroe Cheese Company in Monroe, New York. The Velveeta Cheese Company was incorporated in 1923, operating out of Monroe, and was purchased by Kraft in 1927, according to the piece.
Asked about the brand’s history, a representative pointed to a 2005 book published by Kraft, called “The Greatest Thing Since Sliced Cheese,” which states that Kraft introduced Velveeta in 1928, a year after funding research at Rutgers University about a processed cheese it was developing.
By the late 1920s, Kraft was calling Velveeta a hit.
“Never in the history of our business have we offered the trade a cheese product that has made such an immediate success as Velveeta,” said a 1929 ad aimed at retailers. “It seems to be a perfect product.”
Not only was Velveeta “delicious” and “healthful,” the ad continued, but it spread “like butter” and melted easily when cooked.
The brand’s marketing evolved with the times. An ad from the 1940s pointed to Velveeta as a smart war-time ingredient, offering a recipe for Velveeta Pudding with Spanish Sauce, “a hearty main dish that saves you ration points.”
A 1950s ad suggested to young mothers that “while you’re weight-watching, and also trying to get your needed supply of milk nutrients, make your desserts Velveeta and fresh fruit.”
By the 1970s, Velveeta was a global phenomenon. A 1976 New York Times article called Velveeta a “worldwide favorite,” adding that Kraft’s foreign sales grew 12% from 1974 to 1975, thanks in part to the product.
In the following decades, American consumption of processed cheese continued to increase. In 1996, it hit a peak of 8.75 pounds of consumption per capita, according to the USDA. Then things took a turn.
Not a food, but a product
Two decades ago, consumption started to fall. People worried about the health impacts of highly processed foods, and started eating more natural cheese.
To make matters worse for Velveeta, in 2002 the FDA sent a letter to Kraft warning that it could not use the term “pasteurized processed cheese spread” to describe Velveeta because it is made with milk protein concentrate. So Velveeta went from a cheese spread to a cheese product — today, the company still makes Velveeta with milk protein concentrate and calls it a pasteurized recipe cheese product.
As consumer attitudes changed, Velveeta began to evolve its advertising. Commercials showed Velveeta being used to create an easy side dish, like cheese dip suitable for a party, rather than dinner.
Even as it changed its marketing approach, Velveeta stuck with a few clear messages. The product is easy to deal with. It’s affordable — Walmart’s website shows a 32-ounce package of Velveeta on sale for about $6.50. And most importantly, it can melt.
Years after processed cheese came on the market, it still melts better than natural cheeses such as cheddar noted Chad Galer, vice president of food safety and product research at Dairy Management Inc., a dairy trade association. Processed cheese contain ingredients that allow it to melt into a type of gel when it heats up, he explained. When natural cheese heats up, oil seeps out, giving it that globby texture.
“We’re trying to make natural cheese melt like Velveeta,” Galer said. “But we haven’t unlocked that yet.”
That unique melting quality has been Velveeta’s advertising focus for most of its life, said Rice. Now, it’s trying something new.
Velveeta nail polish and martinis
In 2018, Velveeta sales fell about 4.5% to $1.1 billion from the year before, according to IRI. In 2019, sales fell again — by about 2.4%.
But, during the pandemic, Velveeta benefited from people’s interest in comfort foods and easy-to-cook meals. In 2020, Velveeta sales surged by nearly 24%.
To take advantage of that movement, the brand developed a new identity. In Rice’s words, “Velveeta exists to make outrageous pleasure a way of life.” The brand updated its logo and launched a new ad campaign, La Dolce Velveeta, to support the change.
Then came the stunts.
In June, Velveeta started selling a cheese-scented nail polish. More recently it unveiled the Veltini — a Velveeta martini made with cheese-infused vodka and sold at some restaurants, or online.
The nail polish got some good reviews. The Veltini... not so much.
One Washington Post writer who ordered the drink at a restaurant said it looked “like a deranged cheese monster, with olives as beady eyes and a dripping Velveeta cheese rim as a lopsided mouth.” The Today Show’s Hoda Kotb tried it on air, reluctantly, and was not a fan. “Yuck,” she said, “No, girl, no.” Her co-host, Jenna Bush Hager, said it wasn’t bad.
Bad reviews don’t really matter for Velveeta, which is often the butt of the joke.
“Overall, we’re really pleased with the way the world has received the Velveeta Veltini,” said Rice. The most important thing is to get people to think about Velveeta again.
When brands make splashy marketing moves, “people pay attention,” said Bob Samples, executive-in-residence at Western Michigan University, where he teaches students about food and consumer goods marketing. “They go to the store, they remember the name, they buy it.”
So far, Velveeta seems to be holding onto that pandemic boost. After dipping 1.1% in 2021, sales are up 3.2% through July of this year, according to IRI.
The way Samples sees it, Velveeta went from benefiting from pandemic trends to the high inflationary environment. Because Velveeta has a long shelf life, it may be more appealing now, as people try to avoid food waste to save money, he said.
Plus, new ad campaign or not, people know what they’re getting when they buy Velveeta.
“People know what to expect,” Samples said. There’s a “comfort feeling that goes with that.”
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CLAY COUNTY, Iowa (KCAU) – An Iowa woman found dead in a ditch outside her home died as the result of multiple dog bite injuries, authorities have confirmed.
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NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ClaimsFiler, a FREE shareholder information service, reminds investors that they have until October 17, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against MINISO Group Holding Limited (NYSE: MNSO), if they purchased or acquired the Company's securities pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's October 2020 initial public offering (the "IPO"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California.
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MINISO and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information in its IPO Registration Statement, violating federal securities laws.
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On this news, the price of MINISO's American Depositary Shares fell $1.08, or 14.98%, to close at $6.13, on unusually heavy trading volume.
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The President of Ineco, Sergio Vázquez Torrón, formalized at the Center for Advanced Aviation System Development (CAASD) of MITRE, a United States organization, the development of seminars that are going to be offered to the four best young aeronautical engineers of the public engineering company. Ineco has had a solid relationship with MITRE for close to two decades in tasks relating to research and development of new airspace design methodologies, implementation of advanced air traffic control concepts, and use and assessment of software tools utilized to evaluate air navigation. Both entities strengthened their relationship by signing an agreement in 2019 to work together in technical areas, knowledge transfer, and joint participation in projects of mutual interest at the international level.
As a part of the aerospace talent attraction and retention program (AYREA) that Ineco has been running since 2019, in which 109 interns have taken part, these seminars will include three or four days during the last quarter of the year, as a first phase in a process of selective training. Among other activities, there will be presentations by experts on MITRE's best practices and MITRE-owned tools such as TARGETS, an air traffic simulation model and route evaluator for terminal airspace design that is able to assess flyability of new terminal route designs, or ASIAS, a system to analyze air safety to identify potential air traffic incidents, using a massive database of recorded flight data covering nearly all aircraft flying across the United States. Visits to MITRE laboratories will also take place where flight cockpit simulators assess the impact, both operational and environmental, of new airspace designs, as well as the reaction of pilots regarding their workload.
During his visit, Vázquez Torrón has been able to review not only ongoing projects but also discuss technical trends and opportunities to expand joint programs.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — President Joe Biden tended to both business and security interests Sunday as he wrapped up a three-day trip to South Korea, first showcasing Hyundai’s pledge to invest at least $10 billion in the United States and later mingling with troops at a nearby military base.
Biden’s visit to Osan Air Base, where thousands of U.S. and South Korean service members monitor the rapidly evolving North Korean nuclear threat, was his final stop before he arrived in Tokyo later Sunday.
“You are the front line, right here in this room,” the president said in a command center with maps of the Korean Peninsula projected across screens on a wall.
It was a day that brought together two key messages that Biden is trying to project during his first trip to Asia as president.
At a time of high inflation and simmering dissatisfaction at home, Biden emphasized his global mission to strengthen the American economy by convincing foreign companies like Hyundai to launch new operations in the United States. And he wanted to demonstrate solidarity with nervous Asian allies who live in the shadow of North Korea’s nuclear weapons and grew skeptical of U.S. security commitments while President Donald Trump was in office.
Earlier Sunday, Biden brushed aside questions about any possible provocation by North Korea, such as testing a nuclear weapon or ballistic missile during his trip, saying, “We are prepared for anything North Korea does.”
Asked if he had a message for the country’s leader, Kim Jong Un, Biden offered a clipped response: “Hello. Period.”
It was another sharp departure from Trump, who once said he “fell in love” with Kim.
Biden’s first appearance of the day was alongside Hyundai chairman Eusiun Chung to highlight the company’s expanded investment in the United States, including $5.5 billion for an electric vehicle and battery factory in Georgia.
“Electric vehicles are good for our climate goals, but they’re also good for jobs,” Biden said. “And they’re good for business.”
Chung also said his company would spend another $5 billion on artificial intelligence for autonomous vehicles and other technologies.
The major U.S. investment by a South Korean company was a reflection of how the countries are leveraging their longstanding military ties into a broader economic partnership.
Earlier in his trip, Biden toured a computer chip plant run by Samsung, the Korean electronics giant that plans to build a $17 billion production facility in Texas.
Biden has made greater economic cooperation with South Korea a priority, saying on Saturday that “it will bring our two countries even closer together, cooperating even more closely than we already do, and help strengthen our supply chains, secure them against shocks and give our economies a competitive edge.”
The pandemic and Russia’s invasion of Ukraine in February has forced a deeper rethinking of national security and economic alliances. Coronavirus outbreaks led to shortages of computer chips, autos and other goods that the Biden administration says can ultimately be fixed by having more manufacturing domestically and with trusted allies.
Hyundai’s Georgia factory is expected to employ 8,100 workers and produce up to 300,000 vehicles annually, with plans for construction to begin early next year and production to start in 2025 near the unincorporated town of Ellabell.
But the Hyundai plant shows that there are also tradeoffs as Biden pursues his economic agenda.
The president has tried to link the production of electric vehicles to automakers with unionized workforces, and during his trip he called on Korean companies to hire union labor for their U.S. operations.
However, there has been no guarantee that the Hyundai Georgia plant’s workers will be unionized.
Georgia is a “right-to-work” state, meaning workers may not be required to join a union or make payments to a union as a condition of employment.
A Hyundai spokesperson did not respond to an email asking if the Georgia plant would be unionized. A senior Biden administration official, who briefed reporters on the condition of anonymity, said there was no contradiction between Biden encouraging investors to embrace union workforces while his administration does “whatever it can” to encourage investment and bring jobs to the U.S.
Biden passed on visiting the demilitarized zone on the North and South’s border, a regular stop for U.S. presidents when visiting Seoul. Biden had visited the DMZ as vice president and was more interested in seeing Osan Air Base, said White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
While on base, Biden chatted with the troops and their families at the bowling alley and indulged his passion for ice cream — twice over. First chocolate chip, then vanilla and chocolate.
Biden and Korean President Yoon Sook Yeol on Saturday announced they will consider expanded joint military exercises to deter the nuclear threat posed by North Korea.
The push toward deterrence by Biden and Yoon, who is less than two weeks into his presidency, marks a shift by the leaders from their predecessors. Trump had considered scrapping the exercises and expressed affection for North Korea’s Kim. And the last South Korean president, Moon Jae-in, remained committed to dialogue with Kim to the end of his term despite being repeatedly rebuffed by the North.
Yoon campaigned on a promise to strengthen the U.S.-South Korea relationship. He reiterated at a dinner on Saturday in Biden’s honor that it was his goal to move the relationship “beyond security” issues with North Korea, which have long dominated the relationship.
“I will try and design a new future vision of our alliances with you, Mr. President,” Yoon said.
During the Japan leg of Biden’s trip, he will meet with Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Monday and lay out his vision for negotiating a new trade agreement, the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework.
Soon after arriving in Tokyo on Sunday evening, Biden stopped by the U.S. chief of mission’s residence to take part in a room dedication for Norman Mineta, the late U.S. transportation secretary.
Mineta, a former Democratic congressman who served in the Cabinets of both George W. Bush and Bill Clinton, died earlier this month. He was the son of Japanese immigrants, and he and his family were among those held by the U.S. government in Japanese interment camps during World War II.
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- Vection Technologies is bringing its virtual worlds creation capabilities to Webex Meetings
- Webex-first solution will be previewed at Cisco Live! in Las Vegas June 12-16
LAS VEGAS, June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vection Technologies is collaborating with Webex by Cisco to make meetings' content immersive and bring products to life, revolutionizing traditional hybrid work tools.
In today's hybrid work world, companies and businesses want the ability to empower remote collaboration by making meetings more natural and intuitive than in real-life. The combination of Vection Technologies' virtual worlds creation capabilities and Webex by Cisco's collaboration tools, brings together the best of both worlds, making it possible to deliver next-generation immersive collaboration tools for the workforce of the future.
Webex's Embedded Apps Framework expands Webex meetings in the metaverse, through this first-of-its-kind integration. This means that users can now engage with meeting participants in a whole new way to bring content to life, in one-click inside of Webex.
Watch the teaser video here: https://youtu.be/g5B428myNVw
Webex by Cisco is a market leader in enterprise video conferencing and collaboration, solutions. Vection Technologies is a leading provider of 3D and virtual reality (VR) solutions for enterprises.
This Webex-first solution will be available for preview at Cisco Live! in Las Vegas from June 12 to 16, at booth CL10-K, inside the Collaboration Village.
Register now at: https://www.ciscolive.com/global.html?zid=pp
About Vection Technologies
Vection Technologies is a growing enterprise-focused company that helps businesses bridge the physical and digital worlds. We help organizations leverage their 3D data via powerful extended reality (XR) interfaces that foster collaboration and learning, grow sales and more.
Vection Technologies is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX) with ticker code VR1.
For more information, please visit: www.vection-technologies.com
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2 suspects, including teen, arrested in deadly drive-by
Published: Sep. 6, 2022 at 8:36 PM EDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
FORT WORTH, Texas (AP) — Police say two suspects, including a teen, have been arrested in connection with a drive-by shooting in Fort Worth last week that left a 17-year-old and a 5-year-old dead.
Fort Worth police announced Tuesday that 21-year-old Anthony Ray Bell-Johnson and a 16-year-old male juvenile had been charged with capital murder.
In a statement, police said the pair were arrested over the Labor Day weekend.
Killed in the Aug. 28 shooting were 5-year-old Rayshard Scott and his 17-year-old cousin, Jamarrien Monroe.
Police say a person or persons in a car driving by a far north Fort Worth house opened fire on the home.
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Which 11 Hum Nutrition products on Sephora are most popular?
Healing from the inside out starts with a balanced, healthy diet. When nutrients from food aren’t enough to repair the damage done by environmental and personal stress, a solid nutritional supplement can help.
Choosing a high-quality supplement means focusing on quality ingredients and nutritional support when you need it. Hum Nutrition offers both. Here are the 11 most popular Hum Nutrition products at Sephora.
What is Hum Nutrition?
Hum Nutrition features a line of products including skin care, vitamins and other supplements for mood and overall wellness. Hum’s founder believes that health is achieved by addressing imbalances in the body — not simply slathering on the latest prescription acne cream or popping a pill. Each line of products is developed with nutritionists for optimal, whole-body wellness.
What sets Hum Nutrition apart is their focus on personalizing solutions. This is not a one-size-fits-all approach to nutrition and skin care. Recognizing that everyone is different, Hum Nutrition makes it part of their mission to tailor their recommendations to each person’s specific needs.
Hum Nutrition features
Personalized supplement matching
A simple quiz connects you to personalized nutritional coaching and a wellness profile. These two tools help you select the best supplements and skin care for your body.
No binders or fillers
There are no added binders, starches, fillers, artificial colors or artificial flavors. Product contents are verified by independent lab-testing.
Gluten-free and non-GMO
Each product’s ingredients are sustainably sourced and non-GMO. Some products are also vegan and soy-free.
Recycled plastic packaging
All of Hum Nutrition’s supplement bottles are made of ocean-bound plastic. This prevents an estimated 6 million plastic water bottles from winding up in the world’s oceans. Hum Nutrition was a winner of a Marie Claire magazine sustainability award in 2021.
Lab-tested for purity
Hum Nutrition tests its products at all stages of production. This ensures that what’s on the label is what’s in the bottle.
Best Hum Nutrition products on Sephora
Private Party – Supports Vaginal & Urinary Tract Health
One daily capsule uses cranberry extract to support urinary tract health, maintain a healthy pH balance and limit yeast overgrowth. It also includes three probiotics to maintain vaginal health: lactobacillus acidophilus, lactobacillus rhamnosus and lactobacillus reuteri. These capsules are vegan and gluten-free.
Sold by Sephora
Here Comes The Sun Vitamin D Immune System Support Supplement
Vitamin D is an immune-boosting supplement that’s especially important in the winter months. These softgels are vegan and use vitamin D3, which is the most bioavailable form of vitamin D.
Sold by Sephora
Hair Sweet Hair – Hair Growth Vegan Gummies With Biotin and Folic Acid
These gluten-free gummies address thinning hair with a blend of vitamins and nutrients that include biotin, zinc, B12, PABA (to boost hair color), folic acid and Fo-Ti. Two gummies per day promote hair growth and health. This product is suitable for all hair types.
Sold by Sephora
Beauty zzZz – Sleep Support Supplement with Melatonin
For nearly instant results, these vegan, gluten-free melatonin sleep support capsules promote a deep, restful night of sleep. Combined with B6, this supplement begins to take effect in just 20 minutes.
Sold by Sephora
Skin Squad Pre + Probiotic Supplement For Acne-Prone Skin
This is a great choice for healing the skin from the inside out. This blend includes nine strains of pre- and probiotics for not only reduction of acne and blemishes but also for gut support that reduces general inflammation in the body. The capsules are vegan and gluten-free.
Sold by Sephora
Daily Cleanse Clear Skin and Body Detox Supplement
Detoxifying herbs such as beetroot, red clover, dandelion, Oregon grape root, milk thistle and green tea combine with powerful minerals and spirulina to remove bodily toxins that cause breakouts. This supplement (and all others) are free from artificial fillers, colors, flavors and binders and it’s vegan and gluten-free.
Sold by Sephora
Flatter Me Digestive Enzyme Supplement
Improving digestion means the body can better use nutrients from food while more efficiently eliminating toxins and waste products. This product utilizes a proprietary blend of 18 enzymes to improve digestion, reduce bloating and promote a flat stomach. It also optimizes the body’s utilization of protein and carbs to control cravings.
Sold by Sephora
Glow Sweet Glow – Skin Hydration Vegan Gummies with Hyaluronic Acid and Vitamin C + E
For skin that glows from within, this supplement increases hydration and produces a visibly fresh appearance. It contains vitamins C and E plus hyaluronic acid. Vitamins improve the skin’s protective barrier, while HA helps it to retain moisture. Together, these nutrients protect skin from sun damage and reduce the signs of aging, including fine lines and wrinkles.
Sold by Sephora
Mighty Night Overnight Renewal Supplement with Ceramides, CoQ10 And Ferulic Acid
Improve skin while you sleep with this powerful combination of ingredients that includes ceramides, CoQ10, ferulic acid, valerian root and passion flower. They support repair of skin and body cells overnight by eliminating free radicals and helping you get a better night’s sleep. This cellular repair reduces the appearance of fine lines and wrinkles.
Sold by Sephora
Killer Nails Hair And Nail Strength Supplement With Biotin
High-potency vegan biotin is the powerhouse ingredient in this softgel. Biotin increases cell growth and helps produce and metabolize protein. These actions improve the health of skin, hair and nails. This product is especially helpful in repairing weak, brittle nails and hair.
Sold by Sephora
Raw Beauty Skin And Energy Green Superfood Powder
One scoop of this powder includes adaptogens and probiotics that improve hydration, support proper gut functioning and boost energy. Adaptogens are powerful mood boosters that can also fight the damage caused by environmental stress. The mint chocolate flavor is delicious in a morning smoothie or afternoon pick-me-up shake. It’s soy-free.
Sold by Sephora
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Shot fired during fight at Palmetto High spring football game; no injuries reported
PALMETTO, Fla. (WWSB) - No one was injured Wednesday night when a scuffle at a spring football game at Palmetto High School ended with a single gunshot, police say.
Palmetto Police Chief Scott Tyler says at about 9:45 p.m., toward the end of the game between Palmetto and Tampa Jesuit High School, a fight between high school-aged persons broke out near the sideline.
As school personnel and police moved in to break up the fight, a single gunshot was heard. The teens scattered; police found a handgun on the ground, Tyler said.
No one was hurt.
No arrests have been made but police have identified a person of interest in the case. The investigation is ongoing.
Anyone with information about this incident is urged to contact the Palmetto Police Department at 941-723-4587. They may also contact the Manatee County Crime Stoppers at 1-866-634-TIPS (8477) or at manateecrimestoppers.com Persons providing information may remain anonymous and may be eligible for a reward.
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SYRACUSE, N.Y. (AP) — Two sisters-in-law have been released from the hospital after suffering critical injuries during a brutal attack near Glacier National Park in which two members of their family were shot and killed.
Christy Siau, 40, of the Syracuse, N.Y. area, was shot in the July 17 attack on Montana’s Blackfeet Indian Reservation and her 18-month-old daughter McKenzie and husband David were killed, according to authorities. Christina Siau, 30, of East Glacier Park, was stabbed before managing to kill the assailant.
The sisters-in-law were released from a Montana hospital Tuesday, the Siau family’s pastor, Dan Werthman, told the Syracuse Post-Standard.
Authorities say a Montana man, Derick Amos Madden, plowed into the family with his pickup truck as they were walking along a sidewalk in the small tourist town of East Glacier Park, then shot three of them with a shotgun. McKenzie was shot as her mother tried to run away with the toddler in her arms, according to Glacier County officials.
Madden ran out of ammunition and attacked Christina Siau with a knife but she fought back and killed him, authorities said.
Two other children of David and Christy Siau were present but not injured.
Authorities have not released a motive but said Madden, originally of Goldsby, Oklahoma, had mental health issues and a prior relationship with Christina Siau. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/survivors-in-attack-on-family-released-from-montana-hospital/ | 2022-07-29T02:46:18Z |
Three distinct organizations mark significant moment to continue 128-year history of safety science leadership
NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the UL enterprise revealed new brands for its three organizations — UL Research Institutes, UL Standards & Engagement and UL Solutions. The brands reflect and clarify the unique role that each organization plays in working for a safer world.
"Our expertise in safety science has enabled the advancement of the human experience, including safety at work and home, for more than 128 years," said James Shannon, board chairman, UL Research Institutes and UL Solutions. "While the brands signify a new era for each of our organizations, we share a history and the UL and Underwriters Laboratories names, which are synonymous with safety science leadership. Our brands may be evolving, but our commitment to working for a safer world is constant."
The UL enterprise confronts safety challenges head-on, turning questions and hypotheses into discoveries, and innovating to ensure that scientific knowledge is applied. The three organizations' capacity to create change is amplified by a distinctive network of researchers, engineers, technologists, government regulators, technical experts and business leaders to advance safety science.
Each of the three organizations — two nonprofit organizations and the commercial business — serves a distinct role in helping to advance safety science:
- The UL Research Institutes brand signals its focus on rigorous independent research into ongoing and emerging human safety risks. As threats evolve and their consequences become more severe, UL Research Institutes pursues scientific discovery to advance public safety — marshaling resources to scan for and assess emerging human safety risks in areas such as autonomous systems and artificial intelligence.
- The UL Standards & Engagement brand exemplifies its longstanding role as a critical facilitator of standards-related public-private partnerships around the world. UL Standards & Engagement translates data and safety science research into actionable, rigorous safety standards and drives safety advocacy campaigns focused on improving public safety.
- The UL Solutions brand represents its commitment to partnering with customers and stakeholders around the world to help solve safety, security and sustainability challenges. A global safety science leader, UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth.
While the logos for the organizations have been updated to reflect the new brands, the existing UL Certification Marks, which signal high-quality performance and independent third-party safety, security and sustainability certification, will remain unchanged.
About UL Research Institutes
UL Research Institutes is a nonprofit research organization dedicated to advancing the Underwriters Laboratories public safety mission through scientific discovery and application. With best-in-class experts, we are the world's premier safety science research organization. We conduct rigorous independent research, analyze safety data and explore at the edges of technology to be the first to uncover and act on emerging risks to human safety.
About UL Standards & Engagement
UL Standards & Engagement is a nonprofit standards development and advocacy organization that translates data from safety science into practical, action-oriented safety standards. We convene experts worldwide and serve as a vital resource for regulators and policymakers. As a part of our public outreach activities, we share knowledge, advance standards-related safety policy partnerships and advocate for standards and regulations that result in positive safety changes.
About UL Solutions
A global leader in applied safety science, UL Solutions transforms safety, security and sustainability challenges into opportunities for customers in more than 100 countries. UL Solutions delivers testing, inspection and certification services, together with software products and advisory offerings, that support our customers' product innovation and business growth. The UL Certification Marks serve as a recognized symbol of trust in our customers' products and reflect an unwavering commitment to advancing our safety mission. We help our customers innovate, launch new products and services, navigate global markets and complex supply chains and grow sustainably and responsibly into the future. Our science is your advantage.
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Chiefs’ Patrick Mahomes fine with other QBs earning big(ger) bucks
ST. JOSEPH, Mo. (AP) — Patrick Mahomes walked onto the practice field at Missouri Western State University on Sunday flanked by NFL rookies and longshots, many of whom dream of making in a year what the Chiefs quarterback will make by the end of the day.
Yet when the Chiefs open the season in Arizona on Sept. 11, Mahomes won’t even be the best-paid QB in the game.
Yes, Mahomes set the market when he signed a 10-year, $450 million contract in July 2020, but that astonishing deal has been surpassed — in average pay and guaranteed compensation — multiple times over the past couple of years. And the latest to join the club with a skyrocketing quarterback contract is the Cardinals’ Kyler Murray, whose 5-year, $230.5 million deal signed this week outpaces Mahomes in average pay by more than a million per year.
All of which is fine for Mahomes, whose inherent humility means he doesn’t mind seeing others get their due.
“You want the salaries to keep going up, your players getting more and more,” Mahomes said. “When I saw my deal, I knew I was going to be pretty set for life, regardless of what the market kind of patterns. But you just keep playing. I mean, money is one thing, but when you get a Super Bowl ring in your career, I mean, that’s the kind of thing you look back upon.”
Mahomes earned that ring with a victory over San Francisco on a warm Miami night in February 2020.
That’s something missing from the resume of Murray, who lost the only playoff game of his first three seasons in the league, along with just about everyone else whose contract rivals that of the Kansas City quarterback.
There’s the Bills’ Josh Allen, who signed a six-year deal worth more than $258 million last August and whose 3-3 playoff record includes a dramatic overtime loss to Kansas City last season. And the Browns’ Deshaun Watson, who is 1-2 in the playoffs, but who signed a five-year, $230 million deal that’s fully guaranteed in March. And Dak Prescott of the Cowboys, who signed a four-year, $160 million contract last year despite having never played for a conference title.
Mahomes has played for the last four of those, winning two with the two losses in nail-biter finishes.
“I think especially the quarterback position, because the next guy or the top guy or any of these top-tier quarterbacks, they make such a difference in NFL games, that (contracts) are going to get passed up,” Mahomes explained. “And I mean, if you look at guys that signed last year to this year, they got passed up.”
He expects the same to happen when the Chargers’ Justin Herbert and the Bengals’ Joe Burrow sign new deals.
Mahomes was quick to make a crucial point about his own deal, though: “I was going to make sure that I got paid, like I said, to take care of your family. But I want to have a great team around me as well. And whatever way that is, I’m going to make sure I have a great team around me for the rest of my career.”
The Chiefs spent lavishly last offseason, both in free agency and the draft, to rebuild an offensive line that failed to protect Mahomes against Tampa Bay in the Super Bowl. And while general manager Brett Veach has still been forced to make some tough financial decisions — like trading away Tyreek Hill rather than give the wide receiver a record-setting contract — he’s still been able to land players such as JuJu Smith-Schuster, Marquez Valdes-Scantling and Ronald Jones II to help out.
Mahomes understands the responsibility that comes with his hefty contract, too. That was evident this past offseason, when he invited wide receivers, running backs and tight ends to his home in Texas for some voluntary workouts.
“Patrick does a great job with his leadership ability,” Chiefs coach Andy Reid acknowledged this week. “He understands his strengths, he understands his weaknesses, and he’s willing to work on his weaknesses like a wild man. He attacks all those things, and he wants you to coach him and coach him hard.”
Regardless of what Mahomes’ bank account might say.
“I want the Chiefs to be at the top of the rankings. I want to do whatever I can to put us in those positions,” he said. “That all comes with how you play on the field. You can have these offseason lifts and everything like that, but when it comes down to it, it’s going to be who’s there in the middle of February holding up that trophy and getting that ring. So, I think whenever you have that motivation to be the best and to win as a team then everything else kind of handles itself.”
Notes: The Chiefs practice again Monday with rookies and quarterbacks before veterans report later in the day. The first full-squad workout is Wednesday. ... WR Cornell Powell was the star of Sunday’s workout with several impressive catches in traffic. ... LB Leo Chenal was back to work after leaving Saturday’s practice early due to heat exhaustion.
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Which calcium supplement is best?
Taking calcium for strong bones may be a no-brainer but not all calcium supplements are of equal value. Plus, your age is a factor in how much calcium you should take. Some supplements may also include added vitamins, such as vitamin D or magnesium, to improve absorption.
Calcium supplements not only help strengthen bones but also support your heart, muscles and nerves. For vegans and vegetarians, or for those who prefer organic supplements, Garden of Life MyKind Organics Plant Calcium is the top choice.
What to know before you buy a calcium supplement
Types of calcium
There are a few different types of calcium available in supplement form. All are in compound form. This means that the calcium is attached to other atoms. You’ll want to pay attention to what percentage of the compound contains actual calcium (called elemental calcium).
- Calcium carbonate contains 40% elemental calcium. This is the cheapest and one of the most common calcium compounds used in supplements. While it has a high concentration of calcium, it can cause stomach upset. The stomach has to produce more acid to absorb this type, which may cause gas, bloating and constipation.
- Calcium citrate contains 21% elemental calcium. It is another common and inexpensive calcium compound. While its percentage of pure calcium is lower than calcium carbonate, it is easier on the stomach.
- Calcium gluconate contains 9% elemental calcium. It is mostly used by physicians intravenously to treat conditions such as hypocalcemia and too much magnesium. It’s not as popular in supplement form because it contains such a low amount of elemental calcium.
- Calcium lactate contains 13% elemental calcium. It has good bioavailability but you’ll have to take more of it to match the amount of calcium in the other types. One of the benefits of calcium lactate is that you can take it on an empty stomach.
Form
The majority of calcium supplements come in pill form, either capsules, softgels or tablets. If you have trouble swallowing pills, you can also find calcium in liquid, chew or powder form.
Dosage
The recommended daily allowance (RDA) of calcium is 1,000 milligrams per day for adults ages 19-50. For women aged 51-70, 1,200 mg is the RDA while only 1,000 is the RDA for men in that age group. For all adults over 70, 1,200 mg a day is recommended. Pay attention to the serving size, which is the number of pills or scoops required to get the full dose of calcium.
Tolerability and precautions
Calcium supplements can cause constipation, especially calcium carbonate. You may need to try a few types to see what you can tolerate. Calcium citrate can be taken on an empty stomach and is recommended for people with low stomach acid, such as individuals aged over 50 or who are taking acid blockers.
Calcium supplements can interact with many different prescription medications (such as blood pressure medications and antibiotics) as well as supplements, so ask your health care provider before starting supplementation.
What to look for in a quality calcium supplement
Added minerals
Calcium can reduce the absorption of magnesium, zinc and iron. Select supplements contain added magnesium and/or zinc. If you take an iron supplement, take your calcium one at least two hours before or after the calcium supplement.
Added vitamins
To absorb calcium, your body needs vitamin D. If you’re not getting enough vitamin D through the sun or food, choose a calcium supplement with added D, or even better, D3. Select calcium supplements also contain added vitamin K2, which directs the calcium to its proper place.
Vegan/vegetarian
If you’re on a plant-based diet, be sure your supplement is labeled vegan. Algae calcium is a newer plant-based supplement that’s popular. The majority of supplements with added vitamin D are not vegan. Capsules that contain gelatin are not vegetarian.
How much you can expect to spend on a calcium supplement
Expect to pay between 5-25 cents per pill. Algae and plant-based forms of calcium cost between 16-68 cents per pill.
Calcium supplement FAQ
Should I take a calcium supplement derived from oyster shells or bone meal?
A. While these forms of calcium are advertised as being natural, we don’t recommend taking them due to their high concentrations of heavy metals, such as lead, which can be toxic.
What does bioavailability mean?
A. A supplement’s bioavailability means how much of the calcium (or other nutrients) are absorbed by the body. It’s measured by the proportion of the element that enters the bloodstream.
What’s the best calcium supplement to buy?
Top calcium supplement
Garden of Life MyKind Organics Plant Calcium
What you need to know: A top-of-the-line organic supplement, this plant-based calcium is sourced from real foods and doesn’t contain animal products.
What you’ll love: The tablets contain vegan vitamin D3, vitamin K and magnesium. It’s sourced from algae, fruits and vegetables — not from crushed stones like most calcium supplements. It’s certified organic and vegan.
What you should consider: To get the full dosage, you have to take this three times a day and the vegan tablets are pricey.
Where to buy: Sold by iHerb and Amazon
Top calcium supplement for the money
What you need to know: This low-cost calcium softgel is easy to swallow and contains vitamin D3.
What you’ll love: People report a decrease in muscle cramps after taking these regularly. The gelcaps are easy to swallow for most. They provide the right amount of calcium for older adults concerned with osteoporosis, and many report improvement in their bone density conditions.
What you should consider: Some reviewers complain that the serving size is two softgels a day for 1200 mg of calcium, instead of just one pill.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and iHerb
Worth checking out
New Chapter Calcium Supplement
What you need to know: This vegetarian calcium tablet is slim and offers slow release for better absorption.
What you’ll love: The tablets are small but include vitamin D3 and vitamin K2. Derived from Red Marine Algae, the calcium source naturally includes magnesium. People report improvement in bone density, if not a reversal of osteoporosis conditions, from taking this.
What you should consider: These plant-based tablets may cause nausea upon first taking them. They are also pricey.
Where to buy: Sold by iHerb and Amazon
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Each $1 given is multiplied by $9 to provide food, essentials for families across U.S., 8 countries worldwide
OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It has been estimated that 1 in 6 children in the U.S. lives in a food-insecure household, meaning that they don't always know how or when they will get their next meal. That's why Feed the Children, a leading nonprofit focused on alleviating childhood hunger, has designated September as Defeat Hunger Month and set a goal to raise $300,000 in 30 days. Each dollar multiplies nine times – providing $2.7 million in food and essentials to families around the world. For the organization, it's a time to raise awareness, rally support, take action and fight hunger head-on.
The World Health Organization has reported that, globally, nearly 1 in 3 people now lacks year-round access to adequate food—a sharp increase since the COVID-19 pandemic began. Lower-income families—those hit hardest by the turmoil of the last two years— are now confronting hardships like higher food and gas prices and sustained economic uncertainty.
For William, a father to three daughters, the pandemic had a lasting impact on his family – one they are still trying to recover from.
"When the pandemic hit, it affected us greatly because first my work hours got cut back and I was eventually laid off," he said. "That was really tough … we almost lost our house a couple times. We had to choose to either pay a bill or put food on the table. And sometimes you just have to make sure you put food on the table. If we even have to give up our car, our house, just as long as my kids are fed. That's the most important thing."
Through Feed the Children's community partner, Buffalo Dream Center, William and his family received food and household essentials.
"I definitely feel like it can happen to anybody, and it's been happening to a lot of people," William said.
Feed the Children, works 365 days a year to stamp out hunger and make a difference in the lives of children and families across the United States and in eight countries around the world. But the organization can't do it alone. They work with public and private partners to ensure everyone, everywhere, has access to the safe, healthy and nutritious food they need. By working with a vast network of community partners (like food pantries and soup kitchens), Feed the Children provides food and essentials, education initiatives, and disaster response to help children and their families achieve stable lives, while providing food and resources to help them today.
"Feed the Children helps provide things that people need on a daily basis, from toothpaste, to deodorant to food to just almost anything you can think of," said Cheryl Cash, a volunteer at L.O.V.E. Healing Waters in Arkansas. "We're on the front lines of helping to distribute items for Feed the Children to people in the community and in the areas that need that assistance. Feed the Children provides so many things that we can serve the community with."
Feed the Children has five distribution centers in the United States including Bethlehem, Penn., Elkhart, Ind., LaVergne, Tenn., Oklahoma City, Okla. and Chandler, Ariz. which serve as hubs to provide shelf-stable food and much-needed essentials to families across all 50 states and the District of Columbia.
In addition to their work in the U.S., Feed the Children also works in eight countries around the world serving families in El Salvador, Guatemala, Honduras, Kenya, Malawi, the Philippines, Tanzania and Uganda. There the nonprofit provides a child-focused community development approach which emphasizes four key programs including food and nutrition, health and water, education and livelihoods. The organization's efforts provide parents with the opportunity to gain the skills they need to raise well-nourished and thriving children.
"Children cannot thrive unless their basic needs are met," said Travis Arnold, president and CEO of Feed the Children. "A widespread issue like childhood hunger will only be solved when enough people work together. Support from our partners and the public is vital to our mission as we serve vulnerable communities in cities, towns and rural areas across the United States."
In the U.S. and around the world, Feed the Children distributed approximately 98.9 million pounds of food and essentials valued at more than $494.5 million in fiscal year 2021. Through our partnerships and programs, our outreach to children and their families benefited more than eight million people in the U.S. and more than two million internationally for a total of more than 10 million people globally.
For more information on how you can help raise $300K in 30 days and #DefeatHunger, visit feedthechildren.org. Thanks to the generous support of our partners, each gift given multiplies nine times to deliver food to families in the U.S. and around the world.
At Feed the Children, we feed hungry kids. We envision a world where no child goes to bed hungry. In the U.S. and internationally, we are dedicated to helping families and communities achieve stable lives and to reducing the need for help tomorrow, while providing food and resources to help them today. We distribute product donations from corporate donors to local community partners, we provide support for teachers and students, and we mobilize resources quickly to aid recovery efforts when natural disasters strike. Internationally, we manage child-focused community development programs in eight countries. We welcome partnerships because we know our work would not be possible without collaborative relationships.
Visit feedthechildren.org for more information.
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Biden: Killing of al-Qaida leader is long-sought ‘justice’
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden announced Monday that al-Qaida leader Ayman al-Zawahri was killed in a U.S. drone strike in Kabul, an operation he said delivered justice and hopefully “one more measure of closure” to families of the victims of the Sept. 11, 2001, attacks on the United States.
The president said in an evening address from the White House that U.S. intelligence officials tracked al-Zawahri to a home in downtown Kabul where he was hiding out with his family. The president approved the operation last week and it was carried out Sunday.
Al-Zawahri and the better-known Osama bin Laden plotted the 9/11 attacks that brought many ordinary Americans their first knowledge of al-Qaida. Bin Laden was killed in Pakistan on May 2, 2011, in operation carried out by U.S. Navy SEALs after a nearly decade-long hunt.
As for Al-Zawahri, Biden said, “He will never again, never again, allow Afghanistan to become a terrorist safe haven because he is gone and we’re going to make sure that nothing else happens.”
The strike was carried out by the CIA, according to five people familiar with the matter who spoke on the condition of anonymity. Neither Biden nor the White House detailed the CIA’s involvement in the strike.
Biden, however, paid tribute to the U.S. intelligence community in his remarks, noting that “thanks to their extraordinary persistence and skill” the operation was a success.
Al-Zawahri’s death eliminates the figure who more than anyone shaped al-Qaida, first as bin Laden’s deputy since 1998, then as his successor. Together, he and bin Laden turned the jihadi movement’s guns to target the United States, carrying out the deadliest attack ever on American soil — the Sept. 11 suicide hijackings.
The house Al-Zawahri was in when he was killed was owned by a top aide to senior Taliban leader Sirajuddin Haqqani, according to a senior intelligence official. The official also added that a CIA ground team and aerial reconnaissance conducted after the drone strike confirmed al-Zawahri’s death.
A senior administration official who briefed reporters on the operation on condition of anonymity said “zero” U.S. personnel were in Kabul.
Over the 20-year war in Afghanistan, the U.S. targeted and splintered al-Qaida, sending leaders into hiding. But America’s exit from Afghanistan last September gave the extremist group the opportunity to rebuild.
U.S. military officials, including Gen. Mark Milley, chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, have said al-Qaida was trying to reconstitute in Afghanistan, where it faced limited threats from the now-ruling Taliban. Military leaders have warned that the group still aspired to attack the U.S.
After his killing, the White House underscored that al-Zawahri had continued to be a dangerous figure. The senior administration official said al-Zawahri had continued to “provide strategic direction,” including urging attacks on the U.S., while in hiding. He had also prioritized to members of the terror network that the United States remained al-Qaida’s “primary enemy,” the official said.
The 2001 attacks on the World Trade Center and Pentagon made bin Laden America’s Enemy No. 1. But he likely could never have carried it out without his deputy. Bin Laden provided al-Qaida with charisma and money, but al-Zawahri brought tactics and organizational skills needed to forge militants into a network of cells in countries around the world.
U.S. intelligence officials have been aware for years of a network helping al-Zawahri dodge U.S. intelligence officials hunting for him, but didn’t have a bead on his possible location until recent months.
Earlier this year, U.S. officials learned that the terror leader’s wife, daughter and her children had relocated to a safe house in Kabul, according to the senior administration official who briefed reporters.
Officials eventually learned al-Zawahri was also at the Kabul safe house.
In early April, White House deputy national security adviser Jon Finer and Biden’s homeland security adviser Elizabeth D. Sherwood-Randall were briefed on this developing intelligence. Soon the intelligence was carried up to national security adviser Jake Sullivan.
Sullivan brought the information to Biden as U.S. intelligence officials built “a pattern of life through multiple independent sources of information to inform the operation,” the official said.
Senior Taliban figures were aware of al-Zawahri’s presence in Kabul, according to the official, who added the Taliban government was given no forewarning of the operation.
Inside the Biden administration, only a small group of officials at key agencies, as well as Vice President Kamala Harris, were brought into the process.
On July 1, Biden was briefed in the Situation Room about the planned operation, a briefing in which the president closely examined a model of the home Zawahri was hiding out in. He gave his final approval for the operation on Thursday. Al-Zawahri was standing on the balcony of his hideout when two Hellfire missiles were launched from an unmanned drone, killing him.
Al-Zawahri’s family was in another part of the house when the operation was carried out, and no one else was believed to have been killed in the operation, the official said.
“We make it clear again tonight: That no matter how long it takes, no matter where you hide, if you are a threat to our people, the United States will find you and take you out,” Biden said.
Al-Zawahri was hardly a household name like bin Laden, but he played an enormous role in the terror group’s operations.
The two terror leaders’ bond was forged in the late 1980s, when al-Zawahri reportedly treated the Saudi millionaire bin Laden in the caves of Afghanistan as Soviet bombardment shook the mountains around them.
Zawahri, on the FBI’s Most Wanted Terrorist list, had a $25 million bounty on his head for any information that could be used to kill or capture him.
Al-Zawhiri and bin Laden plotted the 9/11 attacks that brought many ordinary Americans their first knowledge of al-Qaida.
Photos from the time often showed the glasses-wearing, mild-looking Egyptian doctor sitting by the side of bin Laden. Al-Zawahiri had merged his group of Egyptian militants with bin Laden’s al-Qaida in the 1990s.
“The strong contingent of Egyptians applied organizational know-how, financial expertise, and military experience to wage a violent jihad against leaders whom the fighters considered to be un-Islamic and their patrons, especially the United States,” Steven A. Cook wrote for the Council on Foreign Relations last year.
When the 2001 U.S. invasion of Afghanistan demolished al-Qaida’s safe haven and scattered, killed and captured its members, al-Zawahri ensured al-Qaida’s survival. He rebuilt its leadership in the Afghan-Pakistan border region and installed allies as lieutenants in key positions.
He also reshaped the organization from a centralized planner of terror attacks into the head of a franchise chain. He led the assembling of a network of autonomous branches around the region, including in Iraq, Saudi Arabia, North Africa, Somalia, Yemen and Asia. Over the next decade, al-Qaida inspired or had a direct hand in attacks in all those areas as well as Europe, Pakistan and Turkey, including the 2004 train bombings in Madrid and the 2005 transit bombings in London.
More recently, the al-Qaida affiliate in Yemen proved itself capable of plotting attacks against U.S. soil with an attempted 2009 bombing of an American passenger jet and an attempted package bomb the following year.
But even before bin Laden’s death, al-Zawahri was struggling to maintain al-Qaida’s relevance in a changing Middle East.
He tried with little success to coopt the wave of uprisings that spread across the Arab world starting in 2011, urging Islamic hard-liners to take over in the nations where leaders had fallen. But while Islamists gained prominence in many places, they have stark ideological differences with al-Qaida and reject its agenda and leadership.
Nevertheless, al-Zawahri tried to pose as the Arab Spring’s leader. America “is facing an Islamic nation that is in revolt, having risen from its lethargy to a renaissance of jihad,” he said in a video eulogy to bin Laden, wearing a white robe and turban with an assault rifle leaning on a wall behind him.
Al-Zawahri was also a more divisive figure than his predecessor. Many militants described the soft-spoken bin Laden in adoring and almost spiritual terms.
In contrast, al-Zawahri was notoriously prickly and pedantic. He picked ideological fights with critics within the jihadi camp, wagging his finger scoldingly in his videos. Even some key figures in al-Qaida’s central leadership were put off, calling him overly controlling, secretive and divisive.
Some militants whose association with bin Laden predated al-Zawahri’s always saw him as an arrogant intruder.
“I have never taken orders from al-Zawahri,” Fazul Abdullah Mohammed, one of the network’s top figures in East Africa until his 2011 death, sneered in a memoir posted on line in 2009. “We don’t take orders from anyone but our historical leadership.”
There had been rumors of al-Zawahri’s death on and off for several years. But a video surfaced in April of the al-Qaida leader praising a Indian Muslim woman who had defied a ban on wearing a hijab, or headscarf. That footage was the first proof in months that he was still alive.
A statement from Afghanistan’s Taliban government confirmed the airstrike, but did not mention al-Zawahri or any other casualties.
It said the Taliban “strongly condemns this attack and calls it a clear violation of international principles and the Doha Agreement,” the 2020 U.S. pact with the Taliban that led to the withdrawal of American forces.
“Such actions are a repetition of the failed experiences of the past 20 years and are against the interests of the United States of America, Afghanistan, and the region,” the statement said.
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Lightspeed Payments for Golf features new hardware and seamless, integrated payments technology from booking to the pro shop and hospitality services
MONTREAL, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Lightspeed Commerce Inc. (NYSE: LSPD) (TSX: LSPD), the one-stop commerce platform for merchants around the world to simplify, scale, and create exceptional customer experiences, today announced the launch of Lightspeed Payments for Golf. This expansion advances Lightspeed's commitment to bring seamless, integrated payments to its customers globally across products and industries.
"Payment processing has historically been fragmented and costly for golf operators. Managing a business comes with a myriad of responsibilities, and operators see value in being able to consolidate where their services come from. Lightspeed provides a complementary set of tools and services that alleviate these pain points for modern golf courses and resorts," said David Hope, General Manager, Golf. "Lightspeed Payments will help our customers streamline their online and physical revenue centers under one integrated payments technology while offering built-in reporting and administrative tools right in their POS."
Lightspeed Payments is an easy-to-use integrated payment processing solution that empowers merchants with more insights about their business and customers while providing the ease and time savings of working with a single vendor across software with embedded payments. The continued expansion of Lightspeed's integrated payments solution is core to their strategy of simplifying the customer experience.
"This expansion equips our Golf merchants with the same caliber of payment technology available to major global enterprises from directly within their Lightspeed commerce platform. This gives them more data, resources, and most importantly, time back in their day to focus on their business and their passion," said General Manager, Payments Jona Georgiou.
- Frictionless, faster processing at competitive rates: Save on payment processing fees across an entire golf operation (online or in-store, tee time bookings, pro shop, or hospitality).
- Comprehensive reporting and robust analytics that interact directly with Lightspeed Golf: access accurate, easy-to-read reports faster with native reporting.
- Manage your business in one place: simplify your operations with a one-stop solution for payment processing and POS software to improve booking and check-in for staff and golfers.
- Receive free, personalized support from one provider.
- Reduce no-shows with the option to require pre-payment online.
- Enhanced payment security backed by a global network: EMV, tokenization, and end-to-end encryption. A single source for operational support with chargebacks, fraud, and customer queries. Flexibility with a range of localized payment options, as well as access to Lightspeed Capital for those who qualify.
For over 10 years, Fairways Golf Membership has prided itself in being Ohio's best value option for golfing. Offering accessibility for golfers at Mallard Creek, Pine Brook, Briarwood, and Hinckley Hills Golf Clubs, Fairways Golf Membership has a goal to grow the game of golf.
By signing up with Lightspeed, Fairways received a complete commerce solution that helps them operate their restaurant and pro shops all from a single provider. Additionally, with Lightspeed's transparent payments pricing, Fairways was able to significantly reduce processing costs. Neil McGrew, Director of Sales and Marketing, knew he needed a POS that could manage four busy golf courses from the restaurant to the pro shop. Not only did Lightspeed cost significantly less than their previous system, but it allowed Fairways to offer fast and contactless transactions at every facility. "Lightspeed Payments' new card readers are fast and easy to use—whether the card's inserted or using the tap to pay feature," said McGrew. "This is a benefit to help us run daily operations more efficiently to keep the experience enjoyable for all."
As commerce becomes increasingly digital and consumer-driven, integrated payments are a cornerstone that connects systems and software to keep a business running smoothly. This integration allows omnichannel merchants to process payments quickly online and off, and streamline their business operations all from a single commerce platform, with premium analytics, reporting, reconciliation, and resources to win chargeback disputes and recover lost sales at no added cost.
Visit Lightspeed's website to learn more about Lightspeed Payments.
Powering the businesses that are the backbone of the global economy, Lightspeed's one-stop commerce platform helps merchants innovate to simplify, scale, and provide exceptional customer experiences. Our cloud commerce solution transforms and unifies online and physical operations, multichannel sales, expansion to new locations, global payments, financial solutions, and connection to supplier networks.
Founded in Montréal, Canada in 2005, Lightspeed is dual-listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: LSPD) and Toronto Stock Exchange (TSX: LSPD). With teams across North America, Europe, and Asia Pacific, the company serves retail, hospitality, and golf businesses in over 100 countries.
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Guests will be Explorers on a Magical Journey as the Pharaoh Tutankhamun Descends into the Underworld to Defend the Sun against the Forces of Chaos, Bringing Light again upon Ancient Egypt
Presented Under the Auspices of Egyptian Council for Tourism Affairs
TORONTO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Having pioneered the concept of immersive art exhibitions in North America – including Immersive Van Gogh, Immersive Frida Kahlo and Immersive Monet & The Impressionists – Toronto-based Lighthouse Immersive, in partnership with UEG, IFFDA and under the auspices of the Egyptian Council for Tourism Affairs, is now turning its sights on the most famous of Egyptian rulers, the Pharaoh Tutankhamun in Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light. The exhibit is being launched to commemorate the 100th anniversary of archeologist Howard Carter's discovery of the tomb of the legendary "boy king" in November 1922.
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Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light uses stunning visuals to tell the story of the Amduat, an important ancient Egyptian funerary text, thought to be the oldest known illustrated story, that was depicted on the tombs of pharaohs. State-of-the-art video mapping and ground-breaking animation bring to life the story of King Tut's passage into the afterlife as he escorts the sun through the underworld each night to rise again victoriously each morning. Mexico City-based Cocolab created the fantastical animations integrating breathtaking images acquired by UEG and IFFDA through their 30-year history of presenting spectacular touring exhibitions including those honoring King Tut and ancient Egyptian civilization.
Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light is confirmed for six cities in 2022, with more to be announced soon:
- Denver | Beginning July 22
- Toronto | Beginning August 12
- Los Angeles | Beginning August 19
- Dallas | Beginning September 23
- Phoenix | Beginning September 30
- Chicago | Beginning October 14
Tickets, which start at $29.99, will go on sale on Friday, June 17 (Saturday, June 18 in Dallas) at 10 a.m. local time and are available at immersive-kingtut.com Ticket buyers can save 20% on VIP and premium tickets during the pre-sale beginning June 16, and initial on-sale period, subject to availability.
The new exhibit is presented under the auspices of the Egyptian Council for Tourism Affairs. "Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light highlights one of the most important elements of ancient Egyptian civilization, which is the journey of the deceased during the 12 hours of the night undertaken by the most famous kings of ancient Egypt, Tutankhamun" said Doctor Hazem Attiatalla, Egyptian Council for Tourism Affairs.
"For the first time we're moving beyond the men and women who have created some of the world's most prized treasures into a world where the world's most prized treasures were created to honor one man," said Svetlana Dvoretsky, producer of Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light. "Visitors to our Lighthouse ArtSpace venues will virtually move from room to room, experiencing ancient Egypt in a mesmerizing way that's befit for a king," added Producer Corey Ross.
Lighthouse Immersive is partnering with United Exhibits Group (UEG) and International Foundation for Fine and Decorative Arts (IFFDA) to bring this exhibition to its venues across North America.
"The foundational story and concept for Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light came from the very significant and popular ancient Egypt exhibition, Quest for Immortality, that premiered at the National Gallery of Art in Washington D.C. and then toured internationally for 15 years," said UEG founder Teit Ritzau. "The Quest for Immortality exhibition told the ancient Egyptian story of the Amduat as it was preserved in the tombs of the pharaohs of New Kingdom Egypt based on the exhibition's concept, developed by the world leading Egyptological expert Dr. Erik Hornung."
"For the Immersive show, the team preparing Immersive King Tut have adapted and built on the concept of Quest for Immortality," added Dr. Carolyn Routledge, Director, UEG ADM. "In doing so they are creating the first dramatic telling of one of the most important elements of ancient Egyptian culture and specifically for the young Tutankhamun: his voyage from the tomb to the underworld to join the exciting and perilous journey of the sun god in his boat through the 12 hours of the night to ensure the successful rising of the sun to this world in the morning and at the same time the rebirth of Tutankhamun in the afterlife."
Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light was designed by the acclaimed creative team at Cocolab in Mexico City. The project is headed by César Moheno-Pla, with original music by Edi Kistler and art direction by Renata Galindo.
"Audiences will experience a much more cinematic experience than other immersive shows," said Moheno-Pla. "We've developed ground-breaking animation techniques that will give the feeling of a true immersive experience; visitors will feel like they're walking the halls and exploring the tombs of ancient Egypt.
"Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light also features a strong narrative that goes beyond simply showcasing the grandeur of ancient Egypt. The story will help guests journey with King Tutankhamun as he faces nightly battles in the afterlife to emerge triumphant when morning comes," Moheno added.
Tutankhamun was an Egyptian pharaoh who ruled around 1332 – 1323 B.C. Taking the throne at about nine years of age, his short reign spurred the creation of some of the most important artworks in all of world history, and for many these mark the height of ancient Egypt's culture. The discovery of the treasures in his tomb in 1922 by acclaimed archeologist Howard Carter changed the world dramatically in its view of ancient Egypt, archaeological discovery, and sparked a global fascination with ancient Egypt that continues to this day. More than 5,000 artifacts were ultimately removed from the king's tomb and are preserved in Egypt's national collection.
"Immersive King Tut: Magic Journey to the Light will amaze the lovers of ancient Egyptian civilization," added Dr. Attiatalla. "On behalf of the Egyptian tourism industry, we have given our full support to this show to not only highlight the magnificence of ancient Egypt, but to attract more tourist traffic to Egypt."
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Eight winners were revealed at gala dinner during MACH ONE Conference in London
SAN FRANCISCO and NEW YORK and LONDON and AMSTERDAM and BERLIN, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MACH Alliance, the group of independent tech companies dedicated to advocating for open, best-of-breed technology ecosystems, today announced the winners of its first MACH Alliance Awards.
The Awards were open for entry to any business across the globe, including businesses who are not Alliance members, and were eligible for submission from customers, vendors, system integrators or any others. Nearly 100 nominations were received across the eight categories.
"We evaluated submissions from a remarkably diverse set of businesses across the world, from Chile to Australia to the UAE, Saudi Arabia, UK, US and beyond," said awards judge, Phil Wainewright, a journalist/industry analyst with diginomica who has been a recognized authority on technology for several decades. "It was hard work to reach a final conclusion on the winners since the impact of MACH technologies on the scope and success of each of these projects was so evident and compelling."
The winners are:
INDUSTRY CATEGORIES
Winners in each industry category demonstrated the business value of their project and how MACH was crucial in delivering better/faster value over other options to deliver the required outcomes.
- Best B2B Project Award winner: Embonor
- Best Retail Project Award winner: Harry Rosen
- Best Health/Pharma Project Award winner: selfologi
- Best Hospitality Project Award winner: Wawa
INNOVATION CATEGORIES
- Best Digital Experience Award winner: Bang and Olufsen. Awarded for the ability to demonstrate a project delivering unique, front-end experience(s). The winning entry demonstrated the business value of the project and how MACH technologies were crucial in delivering an innovative digital experience.
- Best Overall Change Project Award winner: LEGO. Awarded for the ability to effectively manage the transition from monolith to MACH, not only in the tech strategy, but effective management of the change in processes and tools that is required to optimally support the business strategy.
INDIVIDUAL/TEAM CATEGORIES
- Team of the Year Award winner: Crate & Barrel. Awarded for the team's ability to demonstrate how its work has helped achieve or exceed objectives and contribute to the overall competitiveness and/or success of a company (customer or own). The winning entry showed how important the development team/project was to the business and what steps it took to accomplish its goals.
- Contributor of the Year Award winner: Hubert Odend'hal, Sales Director France and Switzerland, commercetools. Awarded for the recipient's work initiating a series of events in France, getting all local MACH Alliance members together to meaningfully engage.
In addition to Wainewright, the judges included:
- Anjali Subburaj, Digital Commerce Chief Architect, Mars
- Danielle Diliberti, CEO, Sommsation
- Joe Cicman, Senior Analyst, Forrester
- Sonja Keerl, President, MACH Alliance
"We are blown away by the interest in our first-ever MACH Alliance Awards and the quality of submissions," said Keerl. "To get a brand new awards program off the ground is quite an undertaking. Our ability to gather such an impressive set of submissions is a testament to the volume of projects utilizing MACH that are moving the needle across a range of organizations and industries. Judging quite literally kept us up at night because it was so difficult to select one winner in each category."
For more information, visit www.machalliance.org.
The MACH Alliance is a [501(c)(6)] non-profit organization, governed by an independent board and does not endorse specific vendors, members or otherwise. The Alliance was formed in June 2020 to help enterprise organizations navigate the complex modern technology landscape. It aims to guide and show the business advantage of open tech ecosystems that are Microservices based, API-first, Cloud-native SaaS and Headless. All MACH Alliance members meet certification principles that are published on the website.
The MACH Alliance welcomes technology companies and individual industry experts who share the same vision for the future. Learn more at machalliance.org, read here about MACH certification and follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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Innovative robotic technology allows surgeons to personalize procedures to each patient in a state-of-the-art Ambulatory Surgery Center in Torrance, CA.
TORRANCE, Calif., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Goodlife Surgery Center is the first and only Ambulatory Surgery Center in the South Bay to offer Mako SmartRobotics™. This advancement in joint replacement surgery transforms the way total knee replacements are performed.
Total knee replacements in the United States are expected to increase 189% by 2030, yet studies have shown that approximately 20% of patients are dissatisfied after conventional surgery. Mako Total Knee combines Stryker's advanced robotic technology with its clinically successful Triathlon Total Knee System, which enables surgeons to have a more predictable surgical experience with increased precision and accuracy.
Mako SmartRobotics™ consists of three unique components – 3D CT-based planning, AccuStop™ haptic technology, and insightful data analytics. In clinical studies, Mako Total Knee demonstrated potential for patients to experience less pain, less need for opiate analgesics, less need for inpatient physical therapy, reduction in length of hospital stay, and improved knee flexion and soft tissue protection in comparison to manual techniques.
"With Mako SmartRobotics™ for Total Knee Replacement, I know more about my patients than ever before, and I'm able to make fewer incisions. For some patients, this can mean less soft tissue damage; for others, greater bone preservation." said Dr. Jonathan Frank, M.D. of Goodlife Surgery Center. "Mako's 3D CT allows me to create a personalized plan based on each patient's unique anatomy, all before entering the operating room. During surgery, I can validate that plan and make any necessary adjustments, while guiding the robotic arm to execute that plan. It's exciting to be able to offer this transformative technology across the joint replacement service line to perform total knee, total hip, and partial knee replacements."
"We are proud to be the first and only Ambulatory Surgery Center in our area to offer this highly advanced robotic technology," said Adam Weitzman, M.D., Owner and Medical Director of Goodlife Surgery Center. "This addition to our orthopedic service line further demonstrates our commitment to provide the community with outstanding health care."
At Goodlife Surgery Center, you are our priority. Our center is certified to accommodate the surgical procedures and post-op care that you need.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Mako Mining Corp. (TSXV: MKO) (OTCQX: MAKOF) ("Mako" or the "Company") is pleased to report additional results from its recent definition and expansion drilling program at the Las Conchitas area on its wholly-owned San Albino-Murra property. The Las Conchitas area is located immediately south of the San Albino Mine which is currently in commercial production, and north of the historical El Golfo Mine located within the Company's El Jicaro Concession.
Las Conchitas contains numerous mineralized structures over a 1,700m by 800m area, which has been subdivided into three primary areas: Las Conchitas north ("LC-North"), Las Conchitas central ("LC-Central") and Las Conchitas south ("LC-South").
- 85.10 g/t Au and 153.0 g/t Ag over 1.30m (0.8 m ETW)
- 16.40 g/t Au and 13.1 g/t Ag over 1.00m (0.9 ETW)
- 12.80 g/t Au and 8.2 g/t Ag over 1.10m (ETW) – additional zone
Akiba Leisman, CEO of Mako states, "Las Conchitas Central has thus far received the least amount of drilling since inception, but in this area, we are still finding similar high grade, shallow dipping, auriferous veins as we have throughout our 188 km2 land package. The importance of LC22-813 is that not only did it intersect 85.1 g/t Au over minable widths, but it was able to connect two zones previously interpreted as separate. Now we have nearly 300m of strike delineated at Mina Bonanza – Cruz Grande, and open along strike and down dip. Additionally, LC22-818 has confirmed an unusually thick part of this zone 68 meters from surface. Results from this hole will be received over the course of the next few weeks."
The Las Conchitas area covers approximately 3.75 km2 which hosts multiple subparallel, shallow, northeast-southwest striking and gently dipping mineralized veins, with stylolitic and/or brecciated textures which often contain visible gold. The Company is planning to continue drilling the area with five of the seven diamond drill rigs on site with the objective of further expansion of the mineralized structures in all three areas in preparation for a maiden resource by Q1 2023.
To date, the drilling program at Las Conchitas has focused on two high priority targets, Las Conchitas North and South; however, no systematic exploration had been conducted in the Central part of Las Conchitas area until recently. During the 2018 drilling campaign at the LC-Central area, 19 drill holes, totaling 824.5m were completed and confirmed two high grade gold bearing structures, Mina Bonanza and Cruz Grande, which were interpreted to be separate structures, located on opposite sides of a ridge. Until recently there had been no drill testing of the gap between the zones.
In May 2022, Mako initiated a drilling program to systematically test this gap. The Company has completed 18 drill holes totaling 2,227.5m confirming that these two zones have continuity within the previously interpreted gap. Drill hole LC22-813 intersected 85.10 g/t Au and 153.0 g/t Ag over 1.30m (0.8m ETW), at a vertical depth of 51.0m, connecting two zones that were previously separate and confirming continuity along strike over 295.0m (see attached longitudinal section). An additional hole, LC22-804 targeting the same gap, intersected 19.40 g/t Au and 64.2 g/t Ag over 0.90m (0.8m ETW) (see press release dated July 28, 2022 and table below).
Drill hole LC22-803 intersected 16.40 g/t Au and 13.1 g/t Ag over 1.00m (0.9m ETW), starting at vertical depth of 71.9m, confirming a 55.0m down dip extension of the high-grade mineralization previously intersected in hole CG18-25 which graded 11.31 g/t Au and 12.2 g/t Ag over 4.15m (see press release dated December 05, 2018). The same drill hole intersected three additional mineralized intervals (see table below), currently interpreted as quartz vein splays, including 13.00 g/t Au and 6.9 g/t Ag over 0.60m (0.5m ETW) indicating further untested potential within the area.
In addition, the Company has received results from drill hole LC22-804, which intersected 12.80 g/t Au and 8.2 g/t Ag over 1.10m (ETW) at a vertical depth of 6.3m from surface. This mineralized structure, which lies above the Cruz Grande zone (see attached drill plan and longitudinal section), was originally discovered in 2017, during sampling of surface exposures at the Cruz Grande area where a vertical sample in trench SAM17-TR17 returned 13.20 g/t Au and 8.5 g/t Ag over 1.20m. This drill hole confirmed a 21.0m down dip extension of a high grade, near surface mineralization warranting additional drilling to better define the continuity of the zone.
Drill hole LC22-818 (results pending), intersected a 7.5m wide mineralized interval, starting at a vertical depth of 68.0m. The interval contains two mineralized quartz veins with similar minerology as in a hole CG18-24, including the presence of visible gold, collared 82m up-dip (see attached drill plan), which intersected an interval of 23.63 g/t Au and 25.1 g/t Ag over 5.65m (see press release dated December 8, 2018). Results for LC22-818 are expected in early September.
Drill core was continuously sampled from inception to termination of the entire drill hole. Sample intervals were typically one meter with a minimum sample width of 50 cm. Drill core diameter was HQ (6.35 centimeters). Geologic and geotechnical data was captured into a digital database, core was photographed, then one-half split of the core was collected for analysis and one-half was retained in the core library.
Samples were kept in a secured logging and storage facility until such time that they were delivered to the Managua facilities of Bureau Veritas and pulps were sent to the Bureau Veritas laboratory in Vancouver for analysis. Gold was analyzed by standard fire assay fusion, 30-gram aliquot, AAS finish. Samples returning over 10.0 g/t gold are analyzed utilizing standard Fire Assay-Gravimetric method. The Company follows industry standards in its QA&QC procedures. Control samples consisting of duplicates, standards, and blanks were inserted into the sample stream at a ratio of 1 control sample per every 10 samples. Analytical results of control samples confirmed reliability of the assay data. No top cut has been applied to the reported assay results.
John M. Kowalchuk, P.Geo, a geologist and qualified person (as defined under NI 43-101) has read and approved the technical information contained in this press release. Mr. Kowalchuk is a senior geologist and a consultant to the Company.
On behalf of the Board,
Akiba Leisman
Chief Executive Officer
Mako Mining Corp. is a publicly listed gold mining, development and exploration company. The Company operates the high-grade San Albino gold mine in Nueva Segovia, Nicaragua, which ranks as one of the highest-grade open pit gold mines globally. Mako's primary objective is to operate San Albino profitably and fund exploration of prospective targets on its district-scale land package.
Statements contained herein that are not historical fact are considered "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information is based on management's current expectations, beliefs and assumptions, and includes, without limitation: the objectives of the drilling campaign; the results from hole LC22-818 will be received over the course of the next few weeks; the plan to continue drilling the Las Conchitas area with five of the seven diamond drill rigs on site with the objective of further expansion of the mineralized structures in all three areas in preparation for a maiden resource by Q1 2023; results for LC22-818 are expected in early September; the expectation of additional discoveries; and that the Company meets its object of operating San Albino profitably while continuing to fund exploration of prospective targets. Such forward-looking information is subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties which could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those reflected in the forward-looking information, including, without limitation, the risks that additional satisfactory exploration results will not be obtained the risk that the Company will not release additional exploration results on the timeline expected; the risk that additional discoveries will not continue; that exploration results will not translate into the discovery of an economically viable deposit; risks and uncertainties relating to political risks involving the Company's exploration and development of mineral properties interests; the inherent uncertainty of cost estimates and the potential for unexpected costs and expense; commodity price fluctuations, the inability or failure to obtain adequate financing on a timely basis and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company's public filings at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking information contained herein is based on management's best judgment as of the date hereof, based on information currently available and is included for the purposes of providing investors with the Company's plans and expectations at the Las Conchitas area, and may not be appropriate for other purposes.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release
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WASHINGTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Humanity Forward is applauding the office of Senators Mitt Romney (R-UT), Richard Burr (R-NC), and Steve Daines (R-MT) for introducing a plan to create a sustainable monthly Child Tax Credit. The previously expanded CTC's monthly payments that lapsed in December 2021.
"Humanity Forward applauds Senators Romney, Burr, and Daines for moving forward the conversation about how best to support families with a fully paid-for, cash benefit through the Family Security Act," said Paolo Mastrangelo, Humanity Forward's Head of Policy & Government Affairs. "We're encouraged by this thoughtful plan and effort to build a meaningful Child Tax Credit based on conservative values, and we're looking forward to continuing to build Republican support for a tax cut that has supported families so well."
The plan would ensure taxpayers have the option to receive their benefit in advance, monthly payments, meeting families where and how they budget and helping them take on inflation. It would also ease phase-ins and provide expanded benefits for America's vulnerable families.
"The plan introduced by Sens. Romney, Burr, and Daines marries conservative principles with a commitment to providing direct support for parents," said Patrick Brown, HF Policy Council member and fellow at the Ethics and Public Policy Center. "By reforming and improving how the federal government provides aid to low-income and working-class families, the Family Security Act offers a promising way forward that fits squarely with Humanity Forward's goals of common-sense policymaking."
With inflation reaching historic highs this year, the return of the monthly Child Tax Credit would insulate American families from the worst of rising costs. In a study published by the Brookings Institution earlier this year, researchers at the Social Policy Institute at Washington University in St. Louis and Appalachian State University found 70 percent of parents receiving the monthly credit said the monthly payments helped them better manage higher prices.
"Families want Congress to get together and make a monthly credit happen," said Mastrangelo. "This plan brings us closer to doing just that. Humanity Forward is ready to work with legislators in both chambers and parties to see that families get more of their own money back to fight inflation."
Humanity Forward is a 501(c)(4) nonprofit organization dedicated to building bipartisan coalitions to advance the economic interests of the American people through federal policy. Uniquely positioned as America's fastest growing, altruistic advocacy organization, our mission is to advance evidence-based policies designed to strengthen families, generate economic growth, and end poverty.
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Which plant heating mat is best?
Any gardener can start growing plants from seed with a little help from a plant heating mat. These sealed mats sit directly beneath trays of seedlings to help maintain consistent warm temperatures during the germination process. They help seedlings sprout in cooler climates or in variable weather conditions.
The size, materials and accessories all play a part in finding the best mat for your seedlings. If you’re looking for a durable and high-performing heating pad for your seedlings, the Hydrofarm Plant Heating Pad is the best one for home gardeners.
What to know before you buy a plant heating mat
When searching for a plant heating mat, consider the size of the mat, the durability of the materials and whether you need a thermostat. Plant heating mats come in varying sizes and durability levels. Evaluating which mat is best for your needs depends on where you plan to grow your seedlings and what types of plants you’re germinating.
Size
Most plant heating mats measure between 10 inches wide by 20 inches long and 20 inches wide by 48 inches long. Depending on the size of the mat, it can support up to four standard seedling trays, which measure 10 inches by 20 inches. Use those measurements to calculate how many trays you can fit on your mat and how many mats you need.
If you’re using a custom seedling tray, you’ll need to measure your specific containers and calculate what size mat you’ll need.
As you choose the right size mat, be sure to think about the mat’s location. Where you place it determines how large it can be. You can place most smaller mats on tables, countertops, window sills, potting benches or anywhere that gets enough light. Measure the space before choosing a mat, keeping in mind that larger mats need more surface area than smaller mats.
Water-resistance
One special feature of plant heating mats is that they must be water-resistant. Since you spritz and water your seedlings regularly, a durable, water-resistant mat is the best way to keep your seedlings safe and keep your workspace clean. You can also find mats that are entirely waterproof and weatherproof, which is useful if you plan to place your seedlings in more exposed areas like a porch or a potting shed.
What to look for in a quality plant heating mat
Additional features in your mat can help you level up your home gardening practice. A digital thermostat, probe, unit settings and auto shut-off mode all enhance your home garden setup and give you more control over the germination process.
Thermostat
Some plant mats come with a digital thermostat that let you set a specific temperature. Heating mats without a thermostat usually heat between 70 degrees and 80 degrees. That temperature range is useful for some seedlings but not for all.
If you plan to grow plants with more specific needs or want more control over the germination process, you can set your thermostat to between 40 degrees and 100 degrees. You likely won’t need to reach these extreme temperatures, but thermostats offer more flexibility for growing plant species that need custom settings.
Probe or sensor
Some plant heating mats offer an external probe or heat sensor that you can stick in the soil to gather the exact temperature of your seedlings. This gives you more insight without adding a full thermostat to the mat. A probe or sensor helps you understand the mat’s heat output for more sensitive plants that need more precise temperatures.
Units of measurement
Fahrenheit is the standard unit of temperature in the United States and you should find a mat that displays the temperature in that unit. If you’d rather use Celsius, look for a mat that offers multiple units of measurement so you can switch to your preferred unit.
Auto shutoff
For germinating your seedlings, you’ll want to keep your mat on at all times, day and night. However, in the case of emergency outages, surges or overheating, an auto-shutoff mode is useful. It offers an extra layer of safety if the unit malfunctions and keeps your seeds from overheating.
How much you can expect to spend on a plant heating mat
You can expect to spend between $10 -$90 on a mat, with most midrange options falling around $30.
Plant heating mat FAQ
Do I need a plant-specific heating mat for my seedlings?
A. If you want to heat your seedlings, yes. Different types of household heating mats are safe for their specific use cases. Pet heating mats are suitable for cats and dogs to sleep on. Medical heating pads are built for use against your body’s muscles and joints. Each of these pads features temperature settings specific to those purposes. Plant heating mats need to be more delicate and balanced in their heat settings and distribution, as well as waterproof or water-resistant to protect against spills.
Does my plant heating mat need to stay on 24/7?
A. Yes. Seedlings sprout best when their environment is consistent, including their watering schedule and soil temperature. Be sure to leave the mat on at night since that’s when temperature drops can disturb the germination process. Once germination starts, remove the heating pad immediately as the heat can overstimulate delicate roots. These mats have very low wattage, so energy consumption isn’t a concern.
Will my seedlings sprout without using a heating mat?
A. If you water them as directed and give them the appropriate amount of sunlight, some of your seeds should sprout. However, seedlings are delicate and finicky. They are vulnerable in the first days of growth and have a much better chance of survival when they are in stable conditions. Plant heating mats mimic the warming soil of spring, giving seeds the signal to germinate. Mats also drastically speed up germination and allow you to start growing seedlings early if you live in a colder climate.
What’s the best plant heating mat to buy?
Top plant heating mat
What you need to know: This high-quality plant heating mat is built to last for the avid home gardener.
What you’ll love: The heat distributes evenly throughout the mat and maintains its temperature. The mat lays flat and is made with durable materials. It germinates seeds in about half the time. The power cord measures 6 feet long.
What you should consider: This mat is more expensive than others on the market.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top plant heating mat for the money
Ohuhu Seedling Heat Mat With Thermostat
What you need to know: This mat offers great results at an affordable price for gardeners at any level of experience.
What you’ll love: The mat germinates most seeds within a week. The five-layer structure distributes heat evenly and the material is water and weather-resistant. It comes in a reusable storage bag and temperature control.
What you should consider: Some customers have noticed the mat does not always heat evenly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Vivosun Seedling Heat Mat With Thermostat
What you need to know: This high-performing plant heat mat is perfect for the busy gardener.
What you’ll love: You can set the temperature with the digital thermostat and walk away, knowing the mat will deliver the exact temperature given and distribute heat evenly. Regulate the temperature as needed and choose between Celsius and Fahrenheit. Expect your plants to sprout within a week.
What you should consider: The LED lights in the thermostat may not last long, but metrics are still visible without the lights.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Mom charged after intentionally running over 6-year-old with car, police say
HATTIESBURG, Miss. (WDAM/Gray News) – A mother in Mississippi is behind bars after she intentionally ran over her 6-year-old with her car, according to police.
The Hattiesburg Police Department said officers responded to a call from a local hospital Tuesday afternoon regarding an injured 6-year-old who was run over by a car.
Police identified the driver as the child’s mother, 25-year-old Keanaw Bradley. Police said Bradley fled the scene but was later captured in a nearby area.
The child’s condition is unknown. Police said the child’s father also received minor injuries during the altercation.
Bradley was booked into the Forrest County Jail and charged with domestic violence – aggravated assault, felony child abuse, and felony child neglect.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to TechServe Alliance, the U.S. economy and labor markets continued a path to recovery in March, adding 431,000 non-farm jobs with the unemployment rate dropping to 3.6%. However, in labor categories that were already at full employment like the IT sector, growth continued to be elusive continuing its almost year-long pattern of being effectively flat. Employment in IT slipped a tad bit again in March, showing an incremental decline of 0.07%, down 3,800 jobs, to 5,404,200 jobs, according to TechServe Alliance, the national trade association of the IT & Engineering Staffing and Solutions Industry. On a year-over-year basis, IT employment was up 1.30% since March 2021, adding 69,400 jobs.
Engineering employment grew by 0.33% sequentially to 2,680,000. On a year-over-year basis, engineering employment increased by 3.39% since March 2021, adding 87,900 engineering workers.
"The new norm of work-from-anywhere has intensified the competition among companies for high-demand tech skills," said Mark Roberts, CEO of TechServe Alliance. "This is not only putting significant pressure on organizations on the hiring front but also making retention of their existing workforce an imperative. Clearly, to be successful in this environment, it's time for employers to not only rewrite the hiring and retention playbook but also cast a wider net by diversifying the technology talent pool."
For the complete April 2022 TechServe Alliance Employment Indices please visit: https://www.techservealliance.org/news/tech-employment-remains-effectively-flat-amidst-an-extraordinarily-tight-labor-market/
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TechServe Alliance is the national trade association of the IT & Engineering staffing and solutions industry. IT & Engineering staffing and solutions firms count on TechServe Alliance to keep their leadership informed, engaged, and connected. TechServe Alliance serves as the voice of the industry before the policymakers and the national and trade press. By providing access to the knowledge and best practices of an entire industry and tapping the "collective scale" of its members, TechServe Alliance supports its members in the efficient delivery of best-in-class IT & Engineering staffing and solutions for clients and exceptional professional opportunities for every consultant.
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WALTHAM, Mass., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardelyx, Inc. (Nasdaq: ARDX), a biopharmaceutical company founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs, today announced that Mike Raab, president and chief executive officer of Ardelyx, will participate in a fireside chat at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference on Friday, June 10, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. ET in New York City.
To access the live webcast of Ardelyx's presentation please visit the Events & Presentations page within the Investor section of the Ardelyx website at ir.ardelyx.com. A replay of the webcast will be available on the Ardelyx website for 30 days following the conference.
Ardelyx was founded with a mission to discover, develop and commercialize innovative first-in-class medicines that meet significant unmet medical needs. Ardelyx's first approved product, IBSRELA® (tenapanor) is available in the United States. Ardelyx is developing XPHOZAH® (tenapanor), a novel product candidate to control serum phosphorus in adult patients with CKD on dialysis, which has completed three successful Phase 3 trials. Ardelyx has a Phase 2 potassium secretagogue program, RDX013, for the potential treatment of elevated serum potassium, or hyperkalemia, a problem among certain patients with kidney and/or heart disease and an early-stage program in metabolic acidosis, a serious electrolyte disorder in patients with CKD. Ardelyx has established agreements with Kyowa Kirin in Japan, Fosun Pharma in China and Knight Therapeutics in Canada for the development and commercialization of tenapanor in their respective territories.
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- Q2 2022 earnings per diluted share of $0.64
- Board declares $0.27 per share quarterly dividend
PITTSBURGH, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Federated Hermes, Inc. (NYSE: FHI), a global leader in active, responsible investing, today reported earnings per diluted share (EPS) of $0.64 for Q2 2022, compared to $0.56 for the same quarter last year, on net income of $57.7 million for Q2 2022, compared to $55.9 million for Q2 2021. Federated Hermes reported YTD 2022 EPS of $1.24, compared to $1.31 for the same period in 2021, on YTD 2022 net income of $113.5 million, compared to $130.4 million for the same period in 2021. The results for Q2 2022 and YTD 2022 include net realized and unrealized losses on investments of $20.9 million ($0.10 per diluted share) and $32.6 million ($0.19 per diluted share), respectively, as a result of the reduction in the market value of equity and fixed-income investments.
Federated Hermes' total managed assets were $631.9 billion at June 30, 2022, down $13.9 billion or 2% from $645.8 billion at June 30, 2021 and up $0.8 billion or less than 1% from $631.1 billion at March 31, 2022. Total average managed assets for Q2 2022 were $617.9 billion, down $21.8 billion or 3% from $639.7 billion reported for Q2 2021 and down $29.3 billion or 5% from $647.2 billion for Q1 2022.
"In the first half of 2022, Federated Hermes saw strong sales in dividend-income equity strategies, led by Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund," said J. Christopher Donahue, president and chief executive officer. "As investors negotiated high inflation, rising interest rates and volatile markets across asset classes, they also sought haven in Federated Hermes' liquidity products."
Federated Hermes' board of directors declared a dividend of $0.27 per share. The dividend is payable on Aug. 15, 2022 to shareholders of record as of Aug. 8, 2022. During Q2 2022, Federated Hermes purchased 2,877,691 shares of Federated Hermes class B common stock for $89.5 million.
Equity assets were $81.0 billion at June 30, 2022, down $19.5 billion or 19% from $100.5 billion at June 30, 2021 and down $10.7 billion or 12% from $91.7 billion at March 31, 2022. Top-selling equity funds during Q2 2022 on a net basis were Federated Hermes Strategic Value Dividend Fund, Federated Hermes International Strategic Value Dividend Fund, Federated Hermes Asia ex-Japan Equity Fund, Federated Hermes International Equity Fund and Federated Hermes SDG Engagement Equity Fund (UCITS).
Fixed-income assets were $86.3 billion at June 30, 2022, down $4.5 billion or 5% from $90.8 billion at June 30, 2021 and down $5.8 billion or 6% from $92.1 billion at March 31, 2022. Top-selling fixed-income funds during Q2 2022 on a net basis were Federated Hermes Capital Preservation Fund, Federated Hermes Adjustable Rate Fund, Federated Hermes Conservative Municipal Microshort Fund, Federated Hermes Climate Change High Yield Credit Fund and Federated Hermes Intermediate Municipal Fund.
Alternative/private markets assets were $21.8 billion at June 30, 2022, up $0.8 billion or 4% from $21.0 billion at June 30, 2021 and down $1.3 billion or 6% from $23.1 billion at March 31, 2022.
Money market assets were $439.7 billion at June 30, 2022, up $9.9 billion or 2% from $429.8 billion at June 30, 2021 and up $19.1 billion or 5% from $420.6 billion at March 31, 2022. Money market fund assets were $298.0 billion at June 30, 2022, down $4.0 billion or 1% from $302.0 billion at June 30, 2021 and up $18.5 billion or 7% from $279.5 billion at March 31, 2022.
Financial Summary
Q2 2022 vs. Q2 2021
Revenue increased $55.0 million or 18% primarily due to a decrease in voluntary fee waivers related to certain money market funds in order for those funds to maintain positive or zero net yields (voluntary yield-related fee waivers). For further information on the waivers, see "Impact of voluntary yield-related fee waivers" below. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in revenue due to lower average equity and money market assets, as well as a change in the mix of average fixed-income assets.
During Q2 2022, Federated Hermes derived 59% of its revenue from long-term assets (36% from equity, 14% from fixed-income and 9% from alternative/private markets and multi-asset), 40% from money market assets, and 1% from sources other than managed assets.
Operating expenses increased $44.5 million or 19% due to increased distribution expenses resulting primarily from lower voluntary yield-related fee waivers. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in distribution expense due to lower average managed fund assets.
Nonoperating income (expenses), net decreased $29.5 million primarily due to a decrease in the market value of investments in Q2 2022 compared to an increase in the market value of investments in Q2 2021.
Income tax provision decreased $16.3 million primarily due to legislation enacted in the U.K. in Q2 2021, increasing the U.K. corporate income tax rate from 19% to 25% effective April 1, 2023, resulting in the revaluation of certain net deferred tax liabilities in Q2 2021 (2021 U.K. Tax Legislation).
Q2 2022 vs. Q1 2022
Revenue increased $41.2 million or 13% primarily due to a decrease in voluntary yield-related fee waivers. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in revenue due to lower average long-term and money market assets.
Operating expenses increased $32.9 million or 14% primarily due to increased distribution expenses predominantly resulting from lower voluntary yield-related fee waivers partially offset by decreased distribution expenses due to lower average managed fund assets.
Nonoperating income (expenses), net decreased $10.9 million or 93% primarily due to a decrease in the market value of investments.
YTD 2022 vs. YTD 2021
Revenue increased $38.6 million or 6% primarily due to a decrease in voluntary yield-related fee waivers. This increase was partially offset by a decrease in revenue due to lower average equity assets, a decrease in carried interest and performance fees, and a decrease in revenue due to a change in the mix of average money market and fixed-income assets.
For the first half of 2022, Federated Hermes derived 65% of its revenue from long-term assets (40% from equity, 16% from fixed-income and 9% from alternative/private markets and multi-asset), 34% from money market assets and 1% from sources other than managed assets.
Operating expenses increased $41.6 million or 9% primarily due to increased distribution expenses predominantly resulting from lower voluntary yield-related fee waivers partially offset by lower average managed fund assets and a decrease in compensation and related expense.
Nonoperating income (expenses), net decreased $43.1 million primarily due to a decrease in the market value of investments in the first six months of 2022 compared to an increase in the market value of investments for the same period in 2021.
Income tax provision decreased $23.7 million primarily due to the 2021 U.K. Tax Legislation and lower income before income taxes.
Impact of voluntary yield-related fee waivers
During the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, voluntary yield-related fee waivers totaled $9.5 million and $85.3 million, respectively. These fee waivers were partially offset by related reductions in distribution expenses of $9.0 million and $66.5 million, respectively, such that the net negative pre-tax impact to Federated Hermes was $0.5 million and $18.8 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, respectively. During the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, voluntary yield-related fee waivers totaled $117.8 million and $200.9 million, respectively. These fee waivers were partially offset by related reductions in distribution expenses of $71.0 million and $132.5 million, respectively, such that the net negative pre-tax impact to Federated Hermes was $46.8 million and $68.4 million for the three and six months ended June 30, 2021, respectively.
Due to recent increases in the yields of securities held by money market portfolios, the net negative pre-tax impact of the voluntary yield-related fee waivers has been nearly eliminated. The amount of voluntary yield-related fee waivers can vary based on a number of factors, including, among others, interest rates, yields, asset levels, asset flows and the ability of distributors to share in waivers. Any change in these factors can impact the amount and level of voluntary yield-related fee waivers, including in a material way.
Federated Hermes' level of business activity and financial results are dependent upon many factors, including market conditions, investment performance and investor behavior. These factors and others, including asset levels and mix, product sales and redemptions, market appreciation or depreciation, revenues, fee waivers, expenses and regulatory changes, can significantly impact Federated Hermes' business activity levels and financial results. Risk factors and uncertainties that can influence Federated Hermes' financial results are discussed in the company's annual and quarterly reports as filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC).
Federated Hermes will host an earnings conference call at 9 a.m. Eastern on July 29, 2022. Investors are invited to listen to the earnings teleconference by calling 877-545-0523 (domestic) or 973-528-0016 (international) prior to the 9 a.m. start time. To listen online, go to the Investor Relations section and the Analyst Information tab of FederatedHermes.com at least 15 minutes prior to register and join the call. A replay will be available at approximately 12:30 p.m. Eastern on July 29, 2022. To access the telephone replay, dial 877-481-4010 (domestic) or 919-882-2331 (international) and enter access code 45935. The online replay will be available via FederatedHermes.com for one year.
Federated Hermes, Inc. is a global leader in active, responsible investment management, with $631.9 billion in assets under management1. We deliver investment solutions that help investors target a broad range of outcomes and provide equity, fixed-income, alternative/private markets, multi-asset and liquidity management strategies to more than 11,000 institutions and intermediaries worldwide. Our clients include corporations, government entities, insurance companies, foundations and endowments, banks and broker/dealers. Headquartered in Pittsburgh, Federated Hermes has nearly 2,000 employees in London, New York and offices worldwide.
Federated Hermes ranks in the top 7% of equity fund managers in the industry, the top 10% of fixed-income fund managers and the top 11% of money market fund managers2. Federated Hermes also ranks as the 9th-largest manager of model-delivered SMAs3. For more information, including an analyst presentation, visit FederatedHermes.com.
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1) As of June 30, 2022.
2) ISS Market Intelligence (SIMFUND), June 30, 2022. Based on assets under management in open-end funds.
3) Money Management Institute/Cerulli,Q1 2022.
Federated Securities Corp. is distributor of the Federated Hermes funds.
Separately managed accounts are made available through Federated Global Investment Management Corp., Federated Investment Counseling, Federated MDTA LLC, Hermes Fund Managers Ireland Limited, Hermes Investment Management Limited, and Hermes GPE LLP, each a registered investment advisor in one or more of the U.S., U.K. or Ireland.
Certain statements in this press release, such as those related to performance, investor preferences and demand, asset flows, asset mix, interest rates and fee waivers constitute or may constitute forward-looking statements, which involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of the company, or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Other risks and uncertainties include the ability of the company to predict the level of fee waivers and expenses in future quarters, predict whether performance fees or carried interest will be earned and retained, and sustain product demand, asset flows and mix, which could vary significantly depending on various factors, such as market conditions, investment performance and investor behavior. Other risks and uncertainties include the risk factors discussed in the company's annual and quarterly reports as filed with the SEC. As a result, no assurance can be given as to future results, levels of activity, performance or achievements, and neither the company nor any other person assumes responsibility for the accuracy and completeness, or updating, of such statements in the future.
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DALLAS, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AccentCare, a leading provider of Home Health, Hospice, and Personal Care Services, announced it achieved HITRUST Certified 2-year (r2) status for information security for its Home Health and Hospice instances of Home Care Home Base (HCHB) hosted with Home Care Home Base, VMWare Horizon hosted at Cyxtera Colocation Services, Azure Management Console hosted at Microsoft Azure Cloud Services, and endpoints including laptops and tablets achieving Certified status for information security by HITRUST.
HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year (r2) certified status demonstrates that the organization's foundational technology used by its Home Health and Hospice lines of business have met key regulations and industry-defined requirements and are appropriately managing risk. This achievement places AccentCare in an elite group of organizations worldwide that have earned this certification. By including federal and state regulations, standards, and frameworks, and incorporating a risk-based approach, the HITRUST Assurance Program helps organizations address security and data protection challenges through a comprehensive and flexible framework of prescriptive and scalable security controls.
"We are pleased to demonstrate to our customers the highest standards for data protection and information security by achieving HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification," said Craig Cheney, VP, Chief Information Security Officer at AccentCare.
"In today's ever-changing threat landscape, HITRUST is continually innovating to find new and creative approaches to address challenges," said Jeremy Huval, Chief Innovation Officer, HITRUST. "AccentCare's HITRUST Risk-based, 2-year Certification is evidence that they are at the forefront of industry best practices for information risk management and compliance."
AccentCare is a nationwide leader and trusted guide in post-acute health care covering a broad continuum of services from personal care to home health, palliative care, hospice, telehealth, and care management. Our innovative care models and strategic relationships with major health systems, physician groups, insurers, and value-based providers give us a full understanding of how to deliver the best possible experience for patients and their families. Because of these distinct advantages, we can reimagine and advance the standards of care in our communities.
Headquartered in Dallas, our 30,000 compassionate professionals across the nation deliver care in more than 250 locations, collectively serving more than 200,000 individuals across 31 states and the District of Columbia. Visit us at www.accentcare.com
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SACRAMENTO, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The California Lawyers Association (CLA) is proud to announce the names of the lawyers, judges, and legal organizations who will be recognized for their outstanding contributions to the legal profession in California.
The honorees will be recognized at the opening reception of CLA's Annual Meeting at the Hilton San Diego Bayfront Hotel on Thursday, September 15, 2022. The awards include legacy awards that were once given by the State Bar of California, the regulatory body for attorneys.
"CLA was pleased to take responsibility for these awards after we became the voluntary statewide bar association in 2018," said CLA's CEO and Executive Director CLA Oyango A. Snell. "CLA is honored and excited to acknowledge these passionate and dedicated award winners who have gone above and beyond to help society's most vulnerable, make our esteemed profession more equitable, and promote justice and high ethical standards."
Los Angeles County Superior Court Judge Bobbi Tillmon will receive the Aranda Access to Justice Award. Co-sponsored by the Judicial Council, CLA, and the California Judges Association, in association with the California Commission on Access to Justice, the award honors a judge who has demonstrated a long-term commitment to improving access to our courts and who has significantly improved access for low- and moderate-income Californians. This award will be presented on November 17, 2022 at the Judicial Council of California.
Southwestern Law School Dean Susan Westerberg Prager will receive the Bernard E. Witkin Medal. The award recognizes those who, through a career of extraordinary service, have made significant contributions to the quality of justice and legal scholarship in California.
Lawyers Club of San Diego and DTO Law will each receive Diversity Awards for their efforts to promote diversity in the legal profession or among peers.
Mark L. Tuft, a litigation partner with Cooper, White & Cooper in San Francisco, will receive the Harry B. Sondheim Professional Responsibility Award. The award recognizes a member's outstanding long-term contribution to the advancement of attorney professional standards in California.
Deeva Shah, an associate at Keker, Van Nest & Peters, will receive the Jack Berman Award of Achievement. The award honors a young lawyer (first eight years of active State Bar membership) who has provided outstanding service to the legal profession and public, as well as dedication to issues of concern to new and young lawyers.
California Rural Legal Assistance Executive Director José R. Padilla will receive the Loren Miller Legal Services Award. The award honors an attorney who has demonstrated long-term commitment to legal services and who has personally engaged in significant work extending legal services to the poor. The award is co-presented with the California Commission on Access to Justice and the Legal Aid Association of California.
Tristan E.H. Higgins, a San Diego lawyer, speaker, and diversity and inclusion expert, will receive the California Lawyers Foundation Distinguished Leadership Award.
Legal Education Access Pipeline Inc. (LEAP), a diversity pipeline fellowship program, will receive the California Lawyers Foundation Heather L. Rosing Pathway Partner Award.
"I am humbled and awed by the accomplishments of our award winners," said CLA President Jeremy M. Evans. "They provide excellent examples for the rest of us to follow. We look forward to celebrating with the award winners and all conference and gala attendees soon."
CLA is celebrating the "best of the legal profession" at its Annual Meeting on September 15–17, 2022 and hosting a first-ever black-tie Gala in partnership with the California Judges Association on September 17, 2022, benefitting both the California Lawyers Foundation and the California Judges Foundation.
Established in 2018, California Lawyers Association is the statewide voluntary bar association for all California attorneys. CLA's mission is to promote excellence, diversity, and inclusion in the legal profession and fairness in the administration of justice and the rule of law. Visit us at www.calawyers.org to learn more about CLA or follow us on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
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TOKYO, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Astellas Pharma Inc. (TSE: 4503, President and CEO: Kenji Yasukawa, Ph.D., "Astellas") today announced the following changes to its management structure effective October 1, 2022.
1. Top Management
- Appointment of new CMO
Dr. Tadaaki Taniguchi, MD, Ph.D, will be appointed to the new Chief Medical Officer (CMO) as of October 1, 2022. He joined Astellas as Executive Advisor on July 1, 2022. He is an internationally trained surgeon in the field of oncology with extensive industry experience in developing and commercializing innovative medicines as a senior leader in major global pharmaceutical companies. He will be based in the US.
Bernhardt Zeiher, M.D., the current CMO, will retire on September 30, 2022.
- Renaming of CAO & CECO to CPO & CECO and Appointment of CPO & CECO
As of Ocober 1, 2022, the name of Chief Administrative Officer and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer (CAO & CECO) will be renamed to the Chief People Officer and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer (CPO & CECO). With the growing focus on human capital in corporate management, the change signifies this position's leadership role in transforming human resources and the organization as a whole. Katsuyoshi Sugita will be appointed to CPO & CECO as of October 1, 2022. He has held senior HR leadership positions in the pharmaceutical and technology industries and joined Astellas as Head of Human Resources in May 2021.
Since joining Astellas, Mr. Sugita has leveraged his extensive experience and expertise in the area of Human Resources to promote innovation and the active participation of human resources toward the realization of the Organizational Health Goals set forth in "Corporate Strategic Plan 2021".
Fumiaki Sakurai, the current CAO & CECO, will retire on September 30, 2022.
"I would like to express my sincere appreciation to Mr. Sakurai and Dr. Zeiher for their tremendous contribution to Astellas," said Kenji Yasukawa, President and CEO, Astellas. He added, "I expect Dr. Taniguchi to focus on accelerating the clinical application of science, enriching our clinical portfolios and delivering VALUE to patients. I am also confident that Mr. Sugita will promote the realization of Organizational Health Goals by leveraging his extensive career in the area of HR. United under this new leadership, Astellas is aimimg for achieving the goals set forth in Corporate Strategic Plan 2021."
TOP Management (Effective October 1, 2022)
2.Change in the responsibility of Corporate Officer (Effective October 1, 2022)
Tadaaki Taniguchi
New: Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
Current: Executive Adviser
Katsuyoshi Sugita
New: Chief People Officer(CPO) and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer (CECO)
Current: Division Head of Human Resources
3. Resignation of Corporate Officer (Effective September 30, 2022)
Fumiaki Sakurai,Chief Administrative Officer (CAO) and Chief Ethics & Compliance Officer (CECO)
Bernhardt Zeiher, Chief Medical Officer (CMO)
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About Astellas
Astellas Pharma Inc. is a pharmaceutical company conducting business in more than 70 countries around the world. We are promoting the Focus Area Approach that is designed to identify opportunities for the continuous creation of new drugs to address diseases with high unmet medical needs by focusing on Biology and Modality. Furthermore, we are also looking beyond our foundational Rx focus to create Rx+® healthcare solutions that combine our expertise and knowledge with cutting-edge technology in different fields of external partners. Through these efforts, Astellas stands on the forefront of healthcare change to turn innovative science into value for patients. For more information, please visit our website at https://www.astellas.com/en.
Cautionary Notes
In this press release, statements made with respect to current plans, estimates, strategies and beliefs and other statements that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements about the future performance of Astellas. These statements are based on management's current assumptions and beliefs in light of the information currently available to it and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties. A number of factors could cause actual results to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to: (i) changes in general economic conditions and in laws and regulations, relating to pharmaceutical markets, (ii) currency exchange rate fluctuations, (iii) delays in new product launches, (iv) the inability of Astellas to market existing and new products effectively, (v) the inability of Astellas to continue to effectively research and develop products accepted by customers in highly competitive markets, and (vi) infringements of Astellas' intellectual property rights by third parties.
Information about pharmaceutical products (including products currently in development) which is included in this press release is not intended to constitute an advertisement or medical advice.
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Certain personality traits may be a key factor in whether people develop mild cognitive impairment later in life, a new study found.
Being more conscientious and extroverted keeps mild cognitive impairment at bay longer, while having higher levels of neuroticism increases the chances of cognitive decline, according to a study published Monday in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology.
"Personality traits reflect relatively enduring patterns of thinking and behaving, which may cumulatively affect engagement in healthy and unhealthy behaviors and thought patterns across the lifespan," lead author Tomiko Yoneda, a psychology postdoctoral student at the University of Victoria in Canada, said in a statement.
"The accumulation of lifelong experiences may then contribute to susceptibility of particular diseases or disorders, such as mild cognitive impairment, or contribute to individual differences in the ability to withstand age-related neurological changes," she said.
While this association is seen in clinical practice, it's hard to know what is the "chicken or the egg," said Dr. Richard Isaacson, director of the Alzheimer's Prevention Clinic in the Center for Brain Health at Florida Atlantic University's Schmidt College of Medicine.
"Specific traits may increase risk due to a lifetime of behaviors that predispose a person to developing cognitive decline or Alzheimer's disease, or there could be more of a direct biological role related to early disease pathology," said Isaacson, who was not involved in the study.
"Neuroticism is specifically one trait that comes to mind, and past meta-analyses have also show this. Rumination and worry is linked to smaller brain volumes," he said in an email. "It's unclear if the stress/neuroinflammation pathway drives this. A biomarker doesn't really exist for this so it's hard to prove."
Key personality traits
The study analyzed personalities of nearly 2,000 people who were participating in the Rush Memory and Aging Project, a longitudinal study of older Chicago-area adults that began in 1997. The study examined the role of three key personality traits -- conscientiousness, extroversion and neuroticism -- on how people weathered cognitive decline in later life.
Neuroticism is a personality trait that affects how well a person deals with stress. Neurotic people approach life in a state of anxiety, anger and self-consciousness and often see minor frustrations as hopelessly overwhelming or threatening.
Conscientious people tend to have high levels of self-discipline and are organized and goal-directed, Yoneda said, while extroverts are enthusiastic about life and often assertive and outgoing.
People with a high score on conscientiousness or a low score in neuroticism were significantly less likely to develop mild cognitive impairment during the course of the study, Yoneda said.
Every additional six points a person scored on a conscientiousness scale was "associated with a 22% decreased risk of transitioning from normal cognitive functioning to mild cognitive impairment," Yoneda said.
That might translate into an 80-year-old person with high conscientiousness living an extra two years without cognitive issues as compared with those who scored low in conscientiousness, the study said.
Being more extroverted and socially engaged appeared to offer an additional year of dementia-free living, the study said. It also boosted a person's ability to recover normal cognitive function after receiving a previous diagnosis of mild cognitive impairment, perhaps due to the benefits of socialization.
However, as levels of neuroticism rose, so did the risk of transitioning into cognitive decline: Every additional seven points on the scale "was associated with a 12% increased risk," Yoneda said, which might translate into losing at least a year of healthy cognition.
This study is not the first to show a connection between personality and brain function.
Earlier research has shown that people who are more open to experiences, more conscientious and less neurotic perform better cognitively on tests and experience less cognitive decline over time.
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SAN DIEGO, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The San Pasqual Band of Mission Indians convenes a ribbon-cutting event to commemorate commissioning the SPBMI Tribal Government Complex Microgrid, on June 9, 2022, in Valley Center, CA. SPBMI in partnership with Gridscape and Industria Power, has deployed a microgrid to power the critical infrastructures.
Communities like SPBMI face extreme weather conditions like hurricanes and wildfires, which often disrupt their power supply. Their critical infrastructures remain without power for days, putting the safety of the community in danger.
Gridscape's microgrid will empower SPBMI to utilize electricity that has been produced locally. It will help them during planned outage, & build a robust power backup solution for the community.
The SPBMI Microgrid is an integrated renewable energy system that will maintain resilient energy supplies for critical facilities, including the San Pasqual Tribal Hall, Law Enforcement, Fire Department, Housing Services, and Education buildings that serve as community shelters. Furthermore; this will help SPBMI achieve the objectives of its Energy & Resiliency Plan & will help reduce the tribe's environmental footprint.
With microgrid controls provided by Gridscape, the system will supply solar energy to serve San Pasqual's electricity needs during the daytime, storing excess generation for use during peak-pricing periods, and providing reserve power for resilience against utility outages including Public Safety Power Shutoffs (PSPS).
During a grid power outage, the microgrid enters islanded mode and powers the entire site from the combination of solar production and energy stored in the batteries.
"The SPBMI Microgrid system is a testament to the tribal quality of life and serves as a demonstration to many other tribal organizations in the U.S.," said Vipul Gore, President & CEO of Gridscape. "We are immensely grateful and proud to work with SPBMI staff, Industria Power, Prosper Sustainability, and other partners in this exciting project."
Gridscape specializes in developing and deploying standards-compliant future-proof products and solutions for renewable energy microgrids and fleet charging. Intended to serve as a local power plant, these microgrids allow sites to become less reliant on the grid by using local sources of energy. They can provide as much as 90% independence from the grid energy, and thus reduce overall energy cost & provide backup clean emergency power during PSPS or other power disruption events.
Media Inquiries: Alok Singhania, Partner, Gridscape (408) 314-7882, alok@grid-scape.com
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BOSTON , June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TURTLE HEALTH today announced its collaboration with Mayo Clinic to expand access to at-home gynecology care to women across the country.
Turtle Health is a virtual gynecology clinic with the ability to offer a fully-at-home virtual consult, backed by a suite of physician-prescribed tests and custom reporting. Turtle Health is growing the services it offers, and is working to launch a first-in-class ultrasound for use under remote guidance. This use of the ultrasound is currently investigational and has not yet been reviewed by FDA, but it has been shown to be non-inferior compared to certain in-clinic scans in a head-to-head clinical trial, as described in both Obstetrics and Gynecology and a late-breaking abstract at the American Society of Reproductive Medicine conference (ASRM). Patients to date have strongly preferred the home ultrasound to in-clinic, with a 58-point difference to Net Promoter Score (NPS).
Turtle Health's consults will form part of a new home-based gynecology clinic service called gynecology@home as part of its commitment to innovating high-quality, compassionate care that centers on patients and their experience.
"Turtle Health's mission is to empower women and couples to access important medical care from the comfort and privacy of home," said Amy Zwanziger, co-founder and CEO of Turtle Health. "Our collaboration with Mayo Clinic brings this important care to women who need it most."
The new gynecology@home service will ultimately allow for some patients to receive fully virtual visits with a combination of telemedicine, the home-based ultrasound examination, and additional at-home or local sample collection. When needed, patients will be referred to a clinic for further care.
"Expanding care to the home setting aids in removing barriers associated with getting to a clinic in-person," said Dr. Zaraq Khan, Division Chair of Reproductive Endocrinology and Infertility at Mayo Clinic.
The gynecology@home virtual clinic is slated to be available through a clinical study pilot model to select patients at Mayo and other clinics beginning in summer 2022.
Mayo Clinic has research and financial interest in the technology referenced in this press release. Mayo Clinic will use any revenue it receives to support its not-for-profit mission in patient care, education and research. However, Mayo clinic investigators do not have any financial interest in the product described in this press release.
Press contact: Laura Kling – Turtle Health - laura@turtlehealth.co
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) ("Barings BDC" or the "Company") today reported its financial and operating results for the second quarter of 2022 and announced that the Company's Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share.
Highlights
Second Quarter 2022 Results
Commenting on the quarter, Eric Lloyd, Chief Executive Officer, stated, "Despite an uncertain macroeconomic backdrop, Barings BDC continued to drive net portfolio growth, increased revenue, and higher net investment income per share. Additionally, our shareholder friendly fee structure further demonstrates investor alignment in the face of unrealized write-downs resulting from increasing yields."
During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company reported total investment income of $55.6 million, net investment income of $31.8 million, or $0.29 per share, and a net decrease in net assets resulting from operations of $25.0 million, or $0.23 per share.
Net asset value ("NAV") per share as of June 30, 2022 was $11.41, as compared to $11.86 as of March 31, 2022. The decrease in NAV per share from March 31, 2022 to June 30, 2022 was primarily attributed to a net realized loss on investments and foreign currency transactions of $0.09 per share and net unrealized depreciation on the Company's investment portfolio, credit support agreements and foreign currency transactions of approximately $0.40 per share, partially offset by net investment income exceeding the Company's second quarter dividend by $0.05 per share.
Jonathan Bock, Chief Financial Officer, stated, "Our net debt-to-equity profile of 1.00x, as well as our flexible balance sheet, allow us to drive attractive returns across market cycles with best-in-class alignment and financial stability. As a result, our Board of Directors declared a third quarter dividend of $0.24 per share, or an 8.4% yield on 2Q22 net asset value of $11.41."
Recent Portfolio Activity
During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company made 26 new investments totaling $248.7 million, made investments in existing portfolio companies totaling $101.5 million and made additional investments in joint venture equity portfolio companies totaling $2.1 million. The Company had 17 loans repaid totaling $165.9 million, received $15.0 million of portfolio company principal payments and received $35.5 million of return of capital from our joint ventures. In addition, the Company sold $82.5 million of loans, recognizing a net realized loss on these transactions of $1.0 million. The Company had a $13.8 million exchange of a debt investment in one portfolio company for equity totaling $13.9 million and realized a $0.8 million loss on the exchange. Lastly, the Company received proceeds related to the sale of an equity investment totaling $0.2 million and recognized a net realized gain on such sale totaling $0.1 million.
During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company recorded net unrealized depreciation totaling $44.7 million, consisting of net unrealized depreciation on our current portfolio of $62.7 million, unrealized depreciation of $5.7 million on the MVC credit support agreement with Barings, unrealized depreciation of $7.7 million on the Sierra credit support agreement with Barings, net of unrealized appreciation reclassification adjustments of $0.9 million related to the net realized gains on the sales / repayments of certain investments and net unrealized appreciation related to foreign currency transactions of $30.5 million. The net unrealized depreciation on our current portfolio of $62.7 million was driven primarily by credit or fundamental performance of investments of $5.8 million, the impact of foreign currency exchange rates on investments of $24.5 million and broad market moves for investments of $32.4 million.
Liquidity and Capitalization
As of June 30, 2022, the Company had cash and foreign currencies of $197.8 million, $814.4 million of borrowings outstanding under its $1.1 billion senior secured revolving credit agreement and $725.0 million aggregate principal amount of unsecured notes outstanding. In addition, the Company had a net receivable from unsettled transactions of $86.6 million and commitments from an investor to purchase an additional $25.0 million aggregate principal amount of senior unsecured notes under its Note Purchase Agreement entered into on August 3, 2020 (the "August 2020 NPA"), subject to the terms of the August 2020 NPA.
Share Purchase Programs
In connection with the completion of the Company's acquisition of MVC Capital on December 23, 2020, the Company committed to make open-market purchases of shares of its common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $15.0 million at then-current market prices at any time shares trade below 90% of the Company's then most recently disclosed NAV per share. Any repurchases pursuant to the authorized program will occur during the 12-month period that commenced upon the filing of the Company's quarterly report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, which occurred on May 6, 2021, and will be made in accordance with applicable legal, contractual and regulatory requirements. The MVC repurchase program terminated on May 6, 2022. During the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company did not purchase any shares of its common stock in the open market under the authorized program.
In connection with the completion of the Company's acquisition of Sierra on February 25, 2022, the Company committed to make open-market purchases of shares of its common stock in an aggregate amount of up to $30.0 million at then-current market prices at any time shares trade below 90% of the Company's then most recently disclosed NAV per share. Any repurchases pursuant to the authorized program will occur during the 12-month period commencing on April 1, 2022 and are expected to be made in accordance with a Rule 10b5-1 purchase plan that qualifies for the safe harbors provided by Rules 10b5-1 and 10b-18 under the Exchange Act, as well as subject to compliance with the Company's covenant and regulatory requirements. As of August 9 2022, the Company repurchased a total of 1,867,543 shares of its common stock in the open market under the authorized program at an average price of $9.81 per share, including broker commissions.
Dividend Information
The Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.24 per share.
The Company's third quarter dividend is payable as follows:
Dividend Reinvestment Plan
Barings BDC has adopted a dividend reinvestment plan ("DRIP") that provides for reinvestment of dividends and distributions on behalf of its stockholders, unless a stockholder elects to receive cash. As a result, when the Company declares a cash dividend or distribution, stockholders who have not opted out of the DRIP will have their cash dividends or distributions automatically reinvested in additional shares of the Company's common stock, rather than receiving cash.
When the Company declares and pays dividends and distributions, it determines the allocation of the distribution between current income, accumulated income, capital gains and return of capital on the basis of accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). At each year end, the Company is required for tax purposes to determine the allocation based on tax accounting principles. Due to differences between GAAP and tax accounting principles, the portion of each dividend distribution that is ordinary income, capital gain or return of capital may differ for GAAP and tax purposes. The tax status of the Company's distributions can be found on the Investor Relations page of its website.
Subsequent Events
Subsequent to June 30, 2022, the Company made approximately $215.4 million of new commitments, of which $171.5 million closed and funded. The $171.5 million of investments consists of $159.8 million of first lien senior secured debt investments, $10.6 million of second lien senior secured and subordinated debt investments and $1.1 million of equity investments. The weighted average yield of the debt investments was 8.2%. In addition, the Company funded $11.6 million of previously committed delayed draw term loans.
Conference Call to Discuss Second Quarter 2022 Results
Barings BDC has scheduled a conference call to discuss second quarter 2022 financial and operating results for Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. ET.
To listen to the call, please dial 877-407-8831 or 201-493-6736 approximately 10 minutes prior to the start of the call. A taped replay will be made available approximately two hours after the conclusion of the call and will remain available until August 24, 2022. To access the replay, please dial 877-660-6853 or 201-612-7415 and enter conference ID 13731195.
This conference call will also be available via a live webcast on the investor relations section of Barings BDC's website at https://ir.barings.com/ir-calendar. Access the website 15 minutes prior to the start of the call to download and install any necessary audio software. An archived webcast replay will be available on the Company's website until August 24, 2022.
Forward-Looking Statements
Statements included herein or on the webcast/conference call may constitute "forward-looking statements," which relate to future events or Barings BDC's future performance or financial condition. Investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made, which reflect management's current estimates, projections, expectations or beliefs, and which are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially. Forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the ability of Barings LLC to manage Barings BDC and identify investment opportunities, are subject to change at any time based upon economic, market or other conditions, including with respect to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on Barings BDC's and its portfolio companies' results of operations and financial condition, and may not be relied upon as investment advice or an indication of Barings BDC's trading intent. More information on these risks and other potential factors that could affect Barings BDC's financial results and future events, including important factors that could cause actual results or events to differ materially from plans, estimates or expectations included herein or discussed on the webcast/conference call, is included in Barings BDC's filings with the SEC, including in the "Risk Factors" and "Management's Discussion and Analysis of Financial Condition and Results of Operations" sections of Barings BDC's most recently filed annual report on Form 10-K, as well as in subsequent filings, including Barings BDC's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. In addition, there is no assurance that Barings BDC or any of its affiliates will purchase additional shares of Barings BDC at any specific discount levels or in any specific amounts. There is no assurance that the market price of Barings BDC's shares, either absolutely or relative to net asset value, will increase as a result of any share repurchases, or that any repurchase plan will enhance stockholder value over the long term.
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To provide additional information about the Company's results, the Company's management has discussed in this press release the Company's net debt (calculated as total debt less unrestricted cash and foreign currencies (excluding restricted cash) and net receivables from unsettled transactions) and its net debt-to-equity ratio (calculated as net debt divided by total net assets), which are not prepared in accordance with GAAP. These non-GAAP measures are included to supplement the Company's financial information presented in accordance with GAAP and because the Company uses such measures to monitor and evaluate its leverage and financial condition and believes the presentation of these measures enhances investors' ability to analyze trends in the Company's business and to evaluate the Company's leverage and ability to take on additional debt. However, these non-GAAP measures have limitations and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for analysis of the Company's financial results as reported under GAAP.
These non-GAAP measures are not in accordance with, or an alternative to, measures prepared in accordance with GAAP and may be different from non-GAAP measures used by other companies. In addition, these non-GAAP measures are not based on any comprehensive set of accounting rules or principles. These measures should only be used to evaluate the Company's results of operations in conjunction with their corresponding GAAP measures. Pursuant to the requirements of Item 10(e) of Regulation S-K, as promulgated under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, the Company has provided a reconciliation of these non-GAAP measures in the last table included in this press release.
About Barings BDC
Barings BDC, Inc. (NYSE: BBDC) is a publicly traded, externally managed investment company that has elected to be treated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940. Barings BDC seeks to invest primarily in senior secured loans in middle-market companies that operate across a wide range of industries. Barings BDC's investment activities are managed by its investment adviser, Barings LLC, a leading global asset manager based in Charlotte, NC with $349+ billion* of AUM firm-wide. For more information, visit www.baringsbdc.com.
About Barings LLC
Barings is a $349+ billion* global investment manager sourcing differentiated opportunities and building long-term portfolios across public and private fixed income, real estate, and specialist equity markets. With investment professionals based in North America, Europe and Asia Pacific, the firm, a subsidiary of MassMutual, aims to serve its clients, communities and employees, and is committed to sustainable practices and responsible investment. Learn more at www.barings.com.
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Charges dropped against daycare provider as new photo emerges in Shawnee child abuse case
JOHNSON COUNTY, Ks. (KCTV) — Felony charges against a Shawnee daycare provider have been dropped after some new, startling evidence is produced.
Katherine Konon was accused of hitting a six-month-old boy that was in her care in 2019, causing a brain bleed.
She was set to stand trial earlier this month, but according to court documents, the Johnson County District Attorney dropped the charges after a photograph was produced that showed the baby was unharmed when he left Konan’s care the day of the alleged abuse.
Since then, the baby boy’s parents have filed a document in civil court saying the new evidence proves nothing.
In news reports, the parents of the baby, Brett and Sarah Braun, said that the baby was covered in vomit when he was picked up from daycare and had red marks on his head. The parents said they took the baby to Children’s Mercy Hospitals and a CT scan showed a brain bleed and signs of child abuse. Police were called to investigate. Three months after the incident. Konan was arrested. She has always maintained her innocence.
In the days following the allegations, Brett Braun stood outside Konon home with a large sign. He was interviewed by KCTV5.
“You don’t know what it’s like, you don’t know the feeling that you go through,” Brett Braun said at the time. “I’m this tough guy that balled his eyes out this weekend, and absolutely. I’m going to get more involved.”
Court documents contain information that on March 25, 2022 a photograph was produced at a hearing.
This previously undisclosed photograph was taken of G.B. approximately 20 minutes after G.B. was picked up from Ms. Konon’s house and shows no injuries or bruising to G.B. The photograph was taken by G.B.’s half-sister (K.B.).
The documents say the photograph was discovered when an Assistant District Attorney met with the half-sister in preparation for the criminal trial that was to start a week later.
At that time K.B. disclosed to ADA Childress that she had taken a photo a few minutes after she and her stepmother (Sarah Braun) picked up G.B. at Ms. Konon’s home. K.B. had kept the photo on her phone. It is unknown why K.B. took the photo of G.B. or why it had not been produced to police, DCF or through discovery in a civil suit the Braun’s filed against Ms. Konon. The photo’s relevance is that G.B. has no bruising on his face, appears in excellent health and is clean and not soiled.
Konon’s attorney Tom Bath told KCTV5 in a statement: “The child’s parents were not truthful and the police failed to fully investigate this matter which led (to) false charges. This was a tragedy and Kathy lost nearly 3 years of her life.”
Late today, the mother’s lawyer wrote in a filing related to the parents’ civil suit that “the [newly obtained] photograph presents no evidence contradictory to the testimony” of the boy’s mother.
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PITTSBURGH, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "After we had a pool put in, we noticed the cap that covers the umbrella holes around the pool would get misplaced," said an inventor from Phoenix, AZ. "We realized that other people had similar issues with losing the cap, and so we came up with a way to hold these caps securely in place."
The BRELLA BUDDY provides a secure place to keep the cap for an in-ground umbrella holder. In doing so, it spares a pool owner the time and aggravation associated with searching for the cap, along with the cost associated with purchasing a replacement. This device prevents lost caps and an uncovered umbrella hole, which can lead to stagnant water and stubbed toes. Furthermore, it's easy-to-use and install, and an additional attachment is also designed to hold items like drinks, sunscreen, and sunglasses. A prototype is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Phoenix, AZ sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PBT-165, 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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DALLAS (KDAF) — The 2022 County Health Rankings have been released and if you’re in North Texas three of the counties within the region have landed within the top five healthiest in the entire state.
Collin County, Denton County and Rockwall County have been listed at No. 1, 2 and 5 respectively. The County Health Rankings looked at numerous different factors to come to their conclusion.
Those factors include, length of life, quality of life, health behaviors, clinical care, social and economic factors and physical environment. There were also subsects making up each of those factors in the determinations.
North Texas Counties & Their Rankings
- Collin County (No. 1)
- Dallas County (No. 43)
- Denton County (No. 2)
- Ellis County (No. 18)
- Erath County (No. 22)
- Hood County (No. 48)
- Hunt County (No. 140)
- Johnson County (No. 38)
- Kaufman County (No. 61)
- Navarro County (No. 169)
- Palo Pinto County (No. 156)
- Parker County (No. 12)
- Rockwall County (No. 5)
- Somervell County (No. 33)
- Tarrant County (No. 26)
- Wise County (No. 35)
Below is a look at the rankings and roadmaps from the 2022 State Report from Texas: | https://cw33.com/news/texas/3-north-texas-counties-among-top-5-healthiest-in-the-lone-star-state/ | 2022-05-11T21:16:18Z |
Partnership will accelerate Arvest Bank's digital transformation strategy with a focus on AI, sustainability, and workforce upskilling
FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arvest Bank, a leading community bank with more than $26 billion in assets, today announced a five-year partnership with Google Cloud to enable and accelerate its multi-year digital transformation strategy. The announcement follows the bank's partnership with technology leader Thought Machine, and comes on the heels of its announcement that growth strategist Laura Merling has joined Arvest to lead transformation, technology, and bank operations.
Arvest will overhaul its current IT architecture and systems, including migrating Arvest's data centers to Google Cloud and undertaking a full-scale digital transformation. The bank will also leverage Google Cloud's artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning (ML) tools to enhance customer experience and streamline banking services.
"The rapid shifts around consumer financial needs and behaviors, along with the expectation for consistent customer engagement across channels, impose unprecedented demands for technology and speed of execution," said Arvest CEO Kevin Sabin. "Moving to the cloud is another key component to our transformation."
Through this partnership, Arvest will use Google Cloud services to focus on the following strategic imperatives:
- Advance digital banking by using AI tools, technology, and solutions such as Contact Center AI (CCAI) Insights to improve the contact center experience
- Build business agility to meet the changing needs of retail and commercial customers; from using Document AI to advance commercial lending decisions, to using AI tools to help meet regulatory requirements
- Offer training and certification opportunities for Arvest employees on Google Cloud's tools and services
- Drive sustainability by decreasing Arvest's data center carbon footprint through cloud migration
"The disruption in the financial services industry has only just begun," said Laura Merling, Arvest Bank Chief Transformation and Operations Officer. "Data, insights, and artificial intelligence are the foundation for that disruption, from reshaping credit risk modeling and better supporting underserved communities, to rethinking data driven relationship management. Collaborating with Google Cloud means we will not only gain access to the best tools, technologies, and expertise to deliver community banking in a digital world, but also we will be able to drive sustainability and reduce our carbon footprint by moving to the cloud."
"With its storied history of delivering on the promise of helping people find financial solutions for life, Arvest is taking an innovative approach toward reinventing and transforming community banking," said Janet Kennedy, vice president, North America, Google Cloud. "We see great value in leveraging the combination of Google Cloud's leading experience in artificial intelligence and Arvest's knowledge and expertise in community banking to establish a better approach to serving customers."
About Arvest
With more than $26 billion in assets, Arvest Bank is a leading community-based financial institution serving more than 110 communities in Arkansas, Kansas, Missouri and Oklahoma. Established in 1961, Arvest Bank is committed to meeting the needs of its more than 830,000 retail and business customer households by continually investing in the digital tools and services customers expect. Its extensive network of more than 200 banking locations provides loans, deposits, treasury management, credit cards, mortgage loans and mortgage servicing as a part of its growing list of digital services. Arvest is an Equal Housing Lender and Member FDIC. To learn more please visit www.arvest.com.
About Google Cloud
Google Cloud accelerates every organization's ability to digitally transform its business. We deliver enterprise-grade solutions that leverage Google's cutting-edge technology – all on the cleanest cloud in the industry. Customers in more than 200 countries and territories turn to Google Cloud as their trusted partner to enable growth and solve their most critical business problems.
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Index Changes Take Effect August 1, 2022
NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Direxion (www.direxion.com), a leading provider of leveraged & inverse and thematic ETFs, announced it is changing the underlying index and investment objective of each of the Direxion Daily Financial Bull 3X Shares (Ticker: FAS), Direxion Daily Financial Bear 3X Shares (Ticker: FAZ) and the Direxion Daily Transportation Bull 3X Shares (Ticker: TPOR). With these index modifications, the funds will offer traders more precise exposure to the financial sector and transportation industry, respectively. On or about August 1, 2022, each fund's underlying index will change as shown in the table below:
All Direxion leveraged and inverse ETFs are intended only for investors with an in-depth understanding of the risks associated with seeking leveraged investment results, and who plan to actively monitor and manage their positions. There is no guarantee these ETFs will meet their objective. Please visit the Direxion Leveraged and Inverse ETF Education Center, where you will find educational brochures, videos, and a self-paced online course to help you understand if leveraged ETFs are right for you.
Direxion equips investors who are driven by conviction with ETF solutions built for purpose and fine-tuned for precision. These solutions are available for a broad spectrum of investors, whether executing short-term tactical trades, or investing in thematic strategies. Direxion's reputation is founded on developing products that precisely express market perspectives and allow investors to manage their risk exposure. Founded in 1997, the company has approximately $28.6 billion in assets under management as of March 31, 2022. For more information, please visit www.direxion.com.
There is no guarantee that the Funds will achieve their investment objectives.
For more information on all Direxion Shares daily leveraged ETFs, go to www.direxion.com, or call us at 866.301.9214.
Leveraged ETFs are not suitable for all investors and should be utilized only by investors who understand the risks associated with seeking daily leveraged and inverse investment results, and intend to actively monitor and manage their investments. Due to the daily nature of the leveraged and inverse investment strategies employed, there is no guarantee of long-term inverse returns. Past performance is not indicative of future results.
An investor should carefully consider a Fund's investment objective, risks, charges, and expenses before investing. A Fund's prospectus and summary prospectus contain this and other information about the Direxion Shares. To obtain a Fund's prospectus and summary prospectus call 866-716-0735 or visit our website at direxion.com. A Fund's prospectus and summary prospectus should be read carefully before investing.
Direxion Shares Risks - An investment in the ETFs involves risk, including the possible loss of principal. The ETFs are non-diversified and include risks associated with concentration that results from an ETF's investments in a particular industry or sector which can increase volatility. The use of derivatives such as futures contracts and swaps are subject to market risks that may cause their price to fluctuate over time. The ETFs do not attempt to, and should not be expected to, provide returns which are a multiple of the return of their respective index for periods other than a single day. For other risks including leverage, correlation, daily compounding, market volatility and risks specific to an industry or sector, please read the prospectus.
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Eastern Iowa honor flight carries 89 veterans to Washington
Veterans who fought in World War II, Vietnam, Korea, and other conflicts visited the memorials in the nation’s capital on Tuesday.
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - After two years of groundings from the coronavirus pandemic, it was wheels up Tuesday for a group of veterans from Iowa.
The honor flight carried 89 veterans who fought in World War II, Vietnam, Korea and other conflicts.
For Vietnam veteran Randy Heubner, he still carries the trauma of war six decades later.
“Flashbacks, memories, bitterness,” said Heubner, “You know, that anger which I’d love to get over sometime. I still live with anger. Shouldn’t be that way.”
For fellow Vietnam veteran Carl Williams, the day was bittersweet.
“It brings up every possible memory of relationships that I had,” said Williams, “Without going into detail, I lost some friends.”
The day’s oldest honoree, 97-year-old Earl Hendrick who fought in World War II, said it’s a day for honoring the living, and remembering those who never made it home.
“I guess I’m the oldest one here today, but I do enjoy it” said Hendrick.
Copyright 2022 Gray DC. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/04/19/eastern-iowa-honor-flight-carries-89-veterans-washington/ | 2022-04-21T07:50:23Z |
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Charlotte Hornets forward Miles Bridges is facing three felony domestic violence charges after being accused of assaulting his girlfriend in front of their two children last month, the Los Angeles County district attorney said Tuesday.
District Attorney George Gascón said his office filed one felony count of injuring a child’s parent and two felony counts of child abuse under circumstances or conditions likely to cause great bodily injury or death. Bridges is scheduled to be arraigned Wednesday.
“Children who witness family violence are especially vulnerable and the impact on them is immeasurable,” Gascón said.
Bridges was arrested on June 29 by Los Angeles police and was later released on $130,000 bond.
The Hornets and the NBA both said they were aware of the charges filed against Bridges.
“These are very serious charges that we will continue to monitor,” the Hornets said. “As this is a legal matter, we will have no further comment at this time.”
Bridges’ agent, Rich Paul, could not immediately be reached for comment Tuesday night.
Mychelle Johnson, the mother of Bridges’ two young children, addressed the incident on Instagram on July 1, posting several pictures of injuries and a medical report that read “adult victim of physical abuse by male partner; Assault by strangulation, Brain concussion; Closed fracture of nasal bone; Contusion of rib; Multiple bruises; Strain of neck muscle.”
“I hate that it has come to this but I can’t be silent anymore. I’ve allowed someone to destroy my home, abuse me in every way possible and traumatize our kids for life,” Johnson wrote on Instagram. “I have nothing to prove to the world, but I won’t allow anyone who could do something so horrible to have no remorse and paint a picture of something I’m not. I won’t allow the people around him to continue to silence me and continue to lie to protect this person.”
The 24-year-old Bridges is a restricted free agent who was expected to command big money in the free agent market this summer following a breakout season.
The 6-foot-7, 225-pound Bridges was the Hornets’ leading scorer last season, averaging 20.2 points and seven rebounds in his fourth NBA season.
The Hornets have extended Bridges a qualifying offer allowing them a chance to match any offer sheet made by another team. The team had indicated prior to knowledge of Bridges’ arrest that it wanted to re-sign him.
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America's largest boating and fishing retailer is offering free cleanup kits, which can be picked up starting June 1 at all West Marine locations
FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- West Marine, America's leading retailer of supplies for the sailing, boating and fishing communities, is celebrating World Ocean Day on June 8 by offering free beach cleanup kits and encouraging community members to get outside and clean up local coastlines. Keeping beaches and coastlines clean of debris is critical to the conservation of marine life and biodiversity. West Marine is dedicated to supporting oceans and waterways by giving the community resources to make a difference and is proud to be the only major retailer to offer these kits free of charge.
"Whether you live inland or on the coast, each one of us plays a key role in keeping our oceans and beaches clear of debris," said Eric Kufel, West Marine CEO. "With West Marine's free beach cleanup kit, I challenge you to host a community beach, river, lake, wetland or underwater clean up. Even a city neighborhood clean up counts as the ocean is downstream from all of us! By keeping our cities and coastlines clean, we help keep the ocean clear and healthy; underscoring West Marine's environmental commitment."
West Marine is dedicated to ocean conservation and education. By participating in beach clean ups on or around June 8, consumers are celebrating our blue planet and uniting with a global community of leaders and changemakers to make a real difference.
Beach cleanup kits come in a reusable bag and are stocked with Sun Bum sunscreen, bug spray, a reusable 4Ocean cup, biodegradable trash bags and gloves, an information sheet and a thank you coupon to West Marine – good for 20% off!
"World Ocean Day provides a unique opportunity for us to come together and protect our ocean, for healthy, abundant and plastic-free seas," said Bill Mott, executive director of World Ocean Day. "The ocean affects each one of us, whether we live on the coast or inland, and our personal decisions make a real difference. We appreciate our supporters, including West Marine, for helping us grow the reach and impact of World Ocean Day!"
Find the nearest West Marine location to you by visiting the store locator. Visit West Marine to learn more about its ongoing environmental efforts, become a fan on Facebook, or follow us on Twitter and Instagram.
About West Marine
Founded in 1968, West Marine is the leading integrated, omni-channel provider of aftermarket products and services to the boating, fishing, sailing, and watersports markets in the U.S. With 236 physical locations across 38 states and Puerto Rico and two eCommerce platforms reaching consumers and professional customers, West Marine is recognized as the leading resource for cruisers, sailors, anglers and water sports enthusiasts. West Marine uses its scale, product breadth, and expert field associates to service all the needs of consumers seeking an exceptional on-water experience.
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NEW YORK, July 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Verrica Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: VRCA) between May 28, 2021 and May 24, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 5, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Verrica securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Verrica class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6828 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 5, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) there were manufacturing deficiencies at the facility where Verrica's contract manufacturer produced bulk solution for VP-102 (a drug device combination of Verrica's topical solution, cantharidin, administered through a single-use precision applicator for the treatment of molluscum contagiosum); (2) these deficiencies were not remediated when Verrica resubmitted its New Drug Application ("NDA") to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for VP-102 for molluscum; (3) the foregoing presented significant risks to Verrica obtaining regulatory approval of VP-102 for molluscum; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Verrica's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Verrica class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6828 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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JOPLIN, Mo., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kinston Railroad (KNR), a wholly owned subsidiary of Jaguar Transport Holdings (Jaguar), began rail operations on Aug. 1. KNR acquired leasehold rights to approximately 6 miles of track owned by the N.C. Department of Transportation (NCDOT). The railroad will interchange with Norfolk Southern in Kinston, N.C., and terminates at North Carolina Global TransPark, a 2,500-acre multi-modal industrial and business park.
"We are excited for the opportunity to establish our second operation in North Carolina and grow our partnership with NCDOT," said Stu Towner, CEO of Jaguar. "Connected to a modern industrial park and located in close proximity to multiple deep-water ports, we think this railroad will allow us to provide excellent service to current and future customers and earn the right to grow alongside them and the local community."
Kinston is the ninth shortline railroad for Jaguar, who has partnered with OPTrust, one of Canada's largest pension plans. Other Jaguar railroads include Charlotte Western Railroad, Missouri Eastern Railroad, Cimarron Valley Railroad, Southwestern Railroad, Washington Eastern Railroad, Oregon Eastern Railroad, Texas Eastern Railroad, and West Memphis Base Railroad.
Jaguar is a transportation and logistics company headquartered in Joplin, MO. Since 2018, Jaguar has focused on safety, team culture, service to customers, and innovation to help drive its growth. Jaguar operates nine short line railroads and multiple other rail served sites across the United States. Jaguar is partnered with OPSEU Pension Plan Trust Fund ("OPTrust"), which invests and manages one of Canada's largest pension funds and has significant experience investing in the surface transportation and logistics space. For more information, please visit www.jag-transport.com.
With net assets of over $25 billion, OPTrust invests and manages one of Canada's largest pension funds and administers the OPSEU Pension Plan (including OPTrust Select), a defined benefit plan with over 100,000 members. OPTrust is a global investor in a broad range of asset classes including Canadian and foreign equities, fixed income, real estate, infrastructure and private markets, and has a team of highly experienced investment professionals located in Toronto, London and Sydney.
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Two teens charged in connection with shooting death in Canton
CANTON – Police have charged two teens in connection with the Wednesday morning shooting death of a Massillon man in a Canton home.
Agents with the U.S. Marshals Violent Fugitive Task Force arrested Antoine Forrester, 17, of Canton at 8:37 a.m. Thursday. Tyvon Hall, 15, of Canton, was arrested on Wednesday.
Each is charged with complicity to commit murder, complicity to felonious assault and complicity to aggravated burglary, according to a news release from Canton police Lt. Dennis Garren.
The boys are accused in the shooting death of Tramell M. Childs, 46, of Massillon. They are charged with complicity, not the actual shooting.
Police were called at 10:19 a.m. Wednesday to a home in the 1000 block of Third Street NW. They arrived to find Childs on the kitchen floor with an apparent gunshot wound to his neck.
City medics took Childs to Aultman Hospital where he was pronounced dead.
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What she said next is unintelligible, until another woman took the phone and continued to talk to the dispatcher, saying, "This is a crazy neighborhood."
Garren said Thursday that the investigation is continuing and asked that anyone with information about the incident call detectives at 330-489-3144.
Anonymous tips may also be sent through Tip411 or the Stark County Crimestoppers. Sign up for Tip411 at www.cantonohio.gov/police.
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PARIS (AP) — Iga Swiatek’s winning streak began to feel like a burden, she said, with all of the attention it gained as it grew, all of the pressure to keep it going, especially with a Grand Slam title in the offing.
As good as her forehand is, as skilled as her hit-the-ball early reflexes are, as much as her serve keeps improving, what Swiatek needed, above all, was a way to shut out the noise, to ignore all the stats and facts, and to find a way to focus — match to match, set to set, game to game, point to point, shot to shot.
During the French Open, she did that away from the court by reading (Alexandre Dumas’ “The Three Musketeers” was one choice) and on the court by singing in her head (a Dua Lipa song she called a “guilty pleasure”). Most of all, she allowed her play to rule the day. Thanks to a 6-1, 6-3 victory over 18-year-old American Coco Gauff in Saturday’s final, the top-ranked Swiatek leaves Roland Garros with her second championship — and a run of 35 matches without a loss.
“It is, like, basically the hardest part of the job, I would say, because you can see at Grand Slams that there are a lot of surprises. It’s not easy to cope with all that different atmosphere and the pressure,” Swiatek, who is 21, said after adding this trophy to the one she won in Paris in 2020 while ranked outside the top 50. “For me, I felt the baggage. The hardest thing is like not letting yourself think about that and overanalyze and not letting yourself think about all the numbers and the odds.”
Ah, yes. The numbers. They’re impressive.
Swiatek has won her past six tournaments. She has won 56 of her past 58 sets. She is 42-3 this season. She has won 16 sets by a 6-0 score. And her unbeaten streak now is one better than the best Serena Williams ever had, 34, and equals the longest this century (Williams’ older sister, Venus, had a 35-match run in 2000).
“Kind of doing something more than Serena did,” Swiatek said, “it’s something special.”
Swiatek has emerged as a dominant figure in tennis, stepping into a gap that presented itself with 23-time Grand Slam champion Serena out of action for nearly a year and three-time major champ Ash Barty announcing in March she would retire at age 25 and relinquish the No. 1 ranking.
That allowed Swiatek to move up to the top of the WTA, and she’s shown she is a deserving resident there.
“She does a good job of taking the pressure moments and really rising to the occasion. And today she rose to the occasion,” said the 18th-seeded Gauff, who was appearing in her first Grand Slam final and hadn’t dropped a set in the tournament. “I do that pretty well, too, but today, she was just on another level.”
Gauff is now 0-3 against Swiatek.
“The past couple months have truly been amazing and you totally deserve it,” Gauff told Swiatek, then added with a chuckle: “Hopefully we can play each other in more finals, and maybe I can get a win on you one of these days.”
On the warmest day of the tournament, with the temperature at 82 degrees Fahrenheit (28 Celsius), just a few puffs of white in the blue sky at the outset turned into thick, foreboding gray clouds by the second set, accompanied by a thunderclap. The match ended after 1 hour, 8 minutes, before the rain arrived.
Gauff did not get off to the best of starts: It was 4-0 in a blink.
Swiatek broke serve right from the get-go, with plenty of help from Gauff, who put a forehand into the net, double-faulted — eliciting some sighs of “Awwwww” from the crowd — dumped a forehand into the net, and pushed another forehand long.
Not in all cases, of course, but often, the spectators at Roland Garros tend to back an underdog or whichever player is trailing — both of which applied to Gauff. So there was a surfeit of shouts of “Allez, Coco!” One person yelled, “Coco, you can do it!” There were repeated cries of her chant-ready, two-syllable first name.
As things appeared to be getting away from her, Gauff slapped her thigh or covered her eyes, shook her head or looked up toward her parents in the stands.
What she never did was waver or concede anything.
Gauff began the second set by breaking Swiatek for the only time, and then holding to go up 2-0. Might this transform into a much closer contest? Might Gauff push Swiatek to a third set?
No. Swiatek quickly recalibrated and reasserted herself, breaking back for 2-all as Gauff’s propensity for miscues returned. By the end, Gauff had more unforced errors, 23-16, and also fewer winners: 14 for her, 18 for Swiatek.
Also key to Swiatek’s presence, and swiftly burgeoning aura, is her calmness on court. She has traveled on tour with a sports psychologist, who was in Swiatek’s guest box on Saturday, and works on various elements of her professional and personal lives.
That includes an emphasis on maintaining focus and setting priorities, such as the determination that she is still too new at this whole business of attempting to win Grand Slam titles that she decided it was best not to attend the Champions League soccer final in Paris last weekend, something Nadal did do.
Maybe a couple of years down the road, Swiatek surmised, a night out might be a welcome distraction. For now, Swiatek said, she felt she needed to keep all of her attention on tennis.
Why mess with success?
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Rapper Post Malone says he's going to be a father for the first time -- and he couldn't be happier.
The Grammy-nominated artist, whose real name is Austin Richard Post, announced in a statement shared with TMZ that he is set to welcome his own little rock star with his girlfriend.
"I'm excited for this next chapter in my life, I'm the happiest I've ever been, and for since I could remember I was sad," the 26-year-old star told the outlet.
The New York-based musician, who rose to fame following the 2015 release of his debut single, "White Iverson," continued: "Time to take care of my body and my family and friends and spread as much love as we can every day."
Malone didn't reveal any other details of the pregnancy.
CNN has contacted Malone's representatives for further comment.
The baby news comes ahead of the release of Malone's fourth studio album, "Twelve Carat Toothache," on June 3.
The record is the highly anticipated follow-up to 2019's "Hollywood's Bleeding," which debuted at number 1 on the Billboard album chart and spawned hits including "Sunflower" and "Wow."
Malone told Billboard in January that the tracks on "Twelve Carat Toothache" speak "more to how I'm feeling at the moment: the ups and downs and the disarray and the bipolar aspect of being an artist in the mainstream."
It has been a busy few weeks for the musician. Last month, he joined 21 Savage on stage at Coachella to perform their huge 2018 hit "Rockstar," and he also made a surprise appearance at the Revolve Festival.
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(The Hill) — The suspect in Saturday’s mass shooting in Buffalo, New York, set up a chatroom on Discord just before he shot and killed 10 people, according to an invitation for the room reviewed by The Washington Post.
The Post obtained a copy of an invitation from shooting suspect Payton Gendron titled “Happening: This is not a drill” right before 13 people were shot at a Tops grocery store.
A person familiar with the matter told the outlet that 15 people joined the room, prompting investigators to look into the possibility that Gendron was encouraged by online friends.
The discovery means more people were able to watch the shooting than initially believed, with authorities aware shortly after the shooting that it had been livestreamed on Twitch.
The Post says a review of the shooter’s Discord server shows a number of racist messages and planning for the mass shooting going back as many as six months.
Gendron is accused of espousing racist conspiracy theories and driving hours to commit the shooting in a predominantly Black neighborhood. Eleven of the 13 victims were Black.
Erie County Sheriff John Garcia has called the shooting a “straight-up racially motivated hate crime.”
The source told the Post that authorities are unaware of what the 15 Discord members who accepted the shooter’s invitation did after they joined his server.
Discord issued a statement on Wednesday saying they are working with law enforcement to assist the investigation.
The Hill has reached out to Discord and the Erie County Sherriff’s Office for comment. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/15-people-joined-chatroom-set-up-by-buffalo-suspect-just-before-shooting/ | 2022-05-20T17:08:54Z |
PORTLAND, Maine, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A groundbreaking study investigating the results of ElleVet Sciences CBD+CBDA oil and its efficacy on dogs with seizures was completed and results show a significant success. Analysis of the data show that 40% of the dogs enrolled in the study had a reduction in severity and frequency of seizures. The paper is published in Frontiers of Veterinary Medicine (https://www.frontiersin.org/articles/10.3389/fvets.2022.939966/full)
While CBD has been widely believed to have potential as an option for seizures in dogs, there have been few studies on the topic prior to this study showing efficacy in dogs.
The research team, led by Dr. Gabriel Garcia of the University of Florida Veterinary School, conducted a 2 yearlong study examining a 3 month-long treatment in a placebo blinded controlled clinical trial where dogs were either given a placebo or ElleVet Sciences CBD+CBDA oil. When compared to the placebo group, the frequency and severity of seizures dropped significantly for 40% of dogs on the ElleVet oil. All dogs enrolled were on concurrent seizure products with no adverse events occurring.
Chief Medical Officer of ElleVet Sciences, Dr. Joe Wakshlag says, "This can be a regimen that is safe and effective and is a worthwhile addition to the current regimen for refractory seizures when commonly used products are not working as well as intended. This study has similar success to what is observed in people, and I am extremely pleased to be able to share the results with the veterinary community."
According to ElleVet Sciences Co-Founder Amanda Howland, "It is not surprising to us that there were positive results as CBD has been used in the human realm for some time. What was surprising was the low dose that is needed of our full spectrum product compared to CBD isolate used in human studies."
Pet parents and veterinarians interested in trying ElleVet Sciences for dogs needing neurological support can find ElleVet Products either online at www.ellevetsciences.com or through their veterinarian.
ElleVet Sciences is a leading science-focused pet CBD+CBDA company based in Portland, Maine, and the first and only company to conduct clinical trials with proven results using their cannabinoid and terpene oil blend. ElleVet Sciences was founded by Christian Kjaer and Amanda Howland in 2017, and the entire ElleVet team combines science, veterinary backgrounds with a dedication to animals through research and innovation. For more information, please visit https://www.ellevetsciences.com or on social media at @Ellevetsciences on Facebook and Instagram.
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Colton Herta sets track record in winning pole at Long Beach
By JENNA FRYER
AP Auto Racing Writer
LONG BEACH, Calif. (AP) — Colton Herta broke the Long Beach track record when qualifying and it gave the California native the start from the pole for his home IndyCar race. Herta turned a lap at 1 minute, 05.3095 seconds on the temporary street course set up through downtown Long Beach. The previous track record was 1:06.2254 set by Helio Castroneves in 2017. It’s Herta’s eighth career pole. Herta is from nearby Valencia and the defending race winner. He’s trying to give Andretti Autosport a fourth consecutive win in the most prestigious street race in the United States. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/09/colton-herta-sets-track-record-in-winning-pole-at-long-beach/ | 2022-04-09T22:40:22Z |
ATLANTA, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ECI Group (ECI) announces the acquisition of Verso Luxury Apartments, a 250-unit, new in 2020, "Big House" concept, multifamily asset in the booming Davenport submarket of Orlando, FL. Located at the heart of Central Florida's high-growth, I-4 corridor near master-planned communities, ChampionsGate and Reunion, Verso is a greatly differentiated apartment experience with rare walkability in a highly amenitized suburban setting.
"ECI is excited to add Verso to our growing apartment portfolio in Central/Southwest Florida where we have purchased four apartment communities totaling nearly 1,000 units for nearly $300 million in the last 12 months," said ECI Chief Acquisitions Officer, Scott Levitt. "We expect to be a long-term holder of this property, and, we believe its Davenport location will continue to enjoy strong population, residential and commercial growth for many years to come as it fully builds out."
Residents of Verso's low-density (13 units per acre), two-story, stone-accented buildings will appreciate features including attached garages for 44% of the units, 100% individual entries, and high-end interior finishes. One-, two-, and three-bedroom units ranging to 1,427 square feet provide spacious residences with a custom home feel. Verso is steps away from more than 150,000 square feet of retail destinations including a Publix-anchored shopping center and numerous new restaurants and service options. The nearby flourishing industrial corridor continues to attract blue chip companies and generate job opportunities for those living in the area.
Community features include:
- Expansive Clubhouse
- Pristine Resort-Style Swimming Pool with Sun Shelf and Private Cabanas
- Relaxing Spa
- Outdoor Kitchen and Grill Area
- Outdoor Fire Pit
- Game / Multi-Media Room
- Full Circuit Fitness Center
- Yoga & Fitness-On-Demand Studio
- Guest Suite Rental
- Parcel Lockers
- Secure, Gated Access Community
- Resident Coffee Bar
Individual units include:
- 9 & 10-foot Ceiling Heights
- Curved Archways
- Quartz Countertops
- Stainless Steel, Energy-Efficient Appliances
- Tile Backsplash
- Contemporary, Designer Cabinetry in Two Color Schemes
- Breakfast Nooks with Industrial Glass Pendant Lighting
- NEST Thermostat
- Wood-Style Plank Flooring (carpeted bedrooms)
- Walk-In, California Closets
- Crown Molding Throughout
- Electronic Keyless Entry
- USB Charging Ports
- Dual Vanities & Walk-In Showers*
- Full-Size Washer & Dryers
- Fenced-In Backyards*
ECI extends its appreciation to Brett Moss and Tyler Swidler of Berkadia's Orlando office for their representation of the seller.
About ECI Group
For more than 50 years, ECI Group has been one of the most highly regarded, privately owned real estate organizations in the United States. The firm is fully integrated, with development, construction, investment and property management groups that have garnered national recognition for innovation and performance in the multifamily industry. With a portfolio of more than 7,900 units either existing or under construction located throughout the Southeast, ECI is strategically positioned to continue to be a leader in the multifamily industry. For more information, visit www.ecigroups.com.
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Cannes Film Festival 2022 list of winners
By Marianne Garvey
The 75th Cannes Film Festival has revealed this year’s award winners and the recipient of its prestigious Palme d’Or.
In addition to the film’s honored, Forest Whitaker received a Palme d’Or for his career, and Tom Cruise was awarded a surprise honorary Palme d’Or while in town promoting “Top Gun: Maverick” near the beginning of the festival.
Here is a list of more winners at the festival:
Palme d’Or: “Triangle of Sadness,” directed by Ruben Östlund
Grand Prix: “Stars at Noon,” directed by Claire Denis, and “Close,” directed by Lukas Dhont
Jury Prize: “Eo,” directed by Jerzy Skolimowski, and “Le Otto Montagne,” directed by Charlotte Vandermeersch and Felix van Groeningen
Best director: Park Chan-wook for “Decision to Leave”
Best screenplay: “Boy From Heaven”
Best actress: Zar Amir Ebrahimi for “Holy Spider”
Best actor: Song Kang-ho for “Broker”
Camera d’Or: Gina Gammell and Riley Keough for “War Pony”
Short film Palme d’Or: “The Water Murmurs”
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — California Gov. Gavin Newsom on Friday proposed extending the life of the state’s last operating nuclear power plant by five to 10 years to maintain reliable power supplies in the climate change era.
The proposal to keep the Diablo Canyon Nuclear Power Plant running beyond a scheduled closing by 2025 gave new urgency to a decades-long fight over the seismic safety of the site. And critics depicted Newsom’s plan as a huge financial giveaway for plant operator Pacific Gas & Electric, while warning it would gut state environmental safeguards.
Newsom’s draft proposal includes a potential forgivable loan for PG&E for up to $1.4 billion and would require state agencies to act quickly to clear the way for the reactors to continue running.
The seaside plant located midway between Los Angeles and San Francisco produces 9% of the state’s electricity. The proposal says its continued operation beyond 2025 is “critical to ensure statewide energy system reliability” as climate change stresses the energy system.
“The governor has been clear for months about the potential need to extend the life of Diablo Canyon,” Newsom spokesman Anthony York said.
He added that Newsom has stressed the need to keep all options on the table to maintain reliable power and that “this proposal reflects the continued need to keep that flexibility.”
Newsom’s proposal amounts to an attempt to unspool a complex 2016 agreement among environmentalists, plant worker unions and the utility to close the plant by 2025. The joint decision also was endorsed by California utility regulators, the Legislature and then-Democratic Gov. Jerry Brown.
Environmental groups depicted the move as a “dangerous” betrayal of the 2016 pact.
“Legislators should reject it out of hand,” said a joint statement from Friends of the Earth, the Natural Resources Defense Council and Environment California.
Ralph Cavanagh of the Natural Resources Defense Council said the plan would provide sweeping exemptions from environmental rules, including the California Environmental Quality Act.
“This draft was prepared by someone with little understanding of California energy policy or history,” Cavanagh said.
David Weisman, legislative director of the Alliance for Nuclear Responsibility advocacy group said Newsom’s blueprint would “give PG&E over $1 billion in loans at below the interest rate even state agencies charge among themselves, and it’s completely forgivable.”
PG&E’s service area is concentrated in Northern California and Weisman asked: “What are taxpayers in Southern California getting out of this?”
The draft proposal was released ahead of a California Energy Commission meeting on the state’s energy needs and the role that the nuclear plant could play in maintaining reliable service.
Newsom clearly wants to avoid a repeat of August 2020, when a record heat wave caused a surge in power use for air conditioning that overtaxed California’s electrical grid. That caused two consecutive nights of rolling blackouts for the state, affecting hundreds of thousands of residential and business customers.
The Newsom administration is pushing to expand clean energy, as the state aims to cut emissions by 40% below 1990 levels by 2030. Nuclear power doesn’t produce carbon pollution like fossil fuels, but leaves behind waste that can remain dangerously radioactive for centuries.
The California Legislature has less than three weeks to determine if it will endorse the plan and attempt to extend the life of the plant — a decision that would be made amid looming questions over the costs and earthquake safety risks.
The legislative session shuts down Aug. 31 — when all business is suspended — and only a rare special session called by Newsom could provide a longer period to consider the move.
The Democratic governor, who is seen as a possible future White House candidate, has urged PG&E for months to pursue a longer run beyond a scheduled closing by 2025, warning that the plant’s power is needed as the state transitions to solar, wind and other renewable sources of energy.
Those raising questions with Newsom include state Sen. John Laird, a Santa Cruz Democrat whose district includes the plant.
With an extended run, “Who pays, and is there fairness in who pays?” Laird asked in an interview. “There have been additional earthquake faults discovered near the plant, and seismic upgrades were never totally completed. Will they address that?”
Laird outlined other issues that include who would pay for maintenance that has been put off because the plant is scheduled to close by 2025, and whether there is time for PG&E to order and receive additional radioactive fuel — and casks to store spent fuel — to keep operating.
“We are under a tight timeframe,” Laird added. “That begs the question of could they do everything it needs to be extended by 2025?”
PG&E CEO Patricia “Patti” Poppe told investors in a call last month that state legislation would have to be enacted by September to open the way for the utility to reverse course.
PG&E, which has long said the plant is seismically safe, has not said much about whether it will push to extend operations beyond 2025.
The company is assessing that possibility while continuing to plan for closing and dismantling the plant “unless those actions are superseded by new state policies,” PG&E spokesperson Suzanne Hosn said in a statement.
Construction of the Diablo Canyon plant began in the 1960s and critics say potential shaking from nearby earthquake faults not recognized when the design was first approved could damage equipment and release radiation. One nearby fault was not discovered until 2008.
PG&E also would have to obtain a new operating license from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission to run the plant beyond 2025.
Newsom’s push for a longer run for the reactors doesn’t square easily with his assessment in 2016, when as lieutenant governor he supported the closure agreement as part of the State Lands Commission.
Seismic issues at the plant “are not insignificant concerns,” he said at the time. “This is not the preeminent site if you’re … concerned about seismic safety.” | https://cw33.com/news/science-technology/ap-science/california-governor-proposes-extending-nuclear-plants-life/ | 2022-08-13T18:33:11Z |
STOCKHOLM, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oncopeptides AB (publ) (Nasdaq Stockholm: ONCO), a biotech company focused on research and development of therapies for difficult-to-treat hematological diseases, today announces that the European Medicines Agency's (EMA) Committee for Medicinal Products for Human Use (CHMP), has unanimously adopted a positive opinion recommending a full marketing authorization approval (MAA) of Pepaxti® (melphalan flufenamide, also called melflufen) in EU. The European Commission (EC) will make a legally binding decision based on the EMA recommendation within 60 days. Once granted by EC, the marketing authorization is valid in all EU member states, as well as in the European Economic Area (EEA) countries Iceland, Lichtenstein, and Norway.
The positive opinion is based on data from the phase 2 HORIZON study and is supported by data from the randomized controlled phase 3 OCEAN study which was utilized as confirmatory study. No specific post-marketing commitments were issued. Oncopeptides intends to submit a type II variation in Q4 2022 to enable access to earlier lines of treatment for patients with relapsed refractory multiple myeloma (RRMM).
Pepaxti is indicated, in combination with dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least three prior lines of therapies, whose disease is refractory to at least one proteasome inhibitor, one immunomodulatory agent, and one anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, and who have demonstrated disease progression on or after the last therapy. For patients with a prior autologous stem cell transplantation, the time to progression should be at least 3 years from transplantation.
"Pepaxti helps patients with multiple myeloma, an incurable hematologic cancer. Today's positive CHMP opinion confirms that Pepaxti provides benefit to these patients and is foundational for the future of Oncopeptides and our development pipeline," says Jakob Lindberg, CEO of Oncopeptides. "Based on the scientific evaluation by EMA, our dialogue with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has now been intensified to achieve a clear path forward also for US patients."
Efficacy results for triple-class refractory patients who have received at least 3 prior lines of therapies and who had no ASCT or progressed more than 36 months after an ASCT in the HORIZON study
"The recommendation for full approval of Pepaxti by EMA is really good news for patients with triple class refractory disease, where the unmet medical need remains high and treatment options often are exhausted," says Pieter Sonneveld, professor of Hematology at the Erasmus University Medical Center in Rotterdam, the Netherlands and principal investigator of the OCEAN study.
"EMA´s assessment of Pepaxti corroborates our scientific conclusion that the overall survival result in the OCEAN study constitutes a case of true survival heterogeneity which is reflected in the indication statement in accordance with the agency´s guidelines," says Klaas Bakker, MD, PhD, Executive Vice President, and Chief Medical Officer. "In addition, EMA confirms that there are no toxicological safety signals in both studies and there is a positive benefit risk profile in the indicated patient population. The non-transplanted, often older patient population, which represents the largest group of RRMM patients, particularly benefits from treatment with Pepaxti."
As previously disclosed, Oncopeptides has an EIB loan facility. Oncopeptides and EIB are currently in negotiations, to update tranche definitions to reflect the current regulatory situation. In addition, the Company is considering additional financing options to capture the opportunities with the upcoming EU-approval. This may include new share issues and other public or private financing options.
Oncopeptides will advance market access activities after an approval by the European Commission, to pave the way for a successful launch of Pepaxti in Germany in Q4, 2022. The Company is actively considering various options to commercialize the drug, making it available for patients across Europe, and maximizing shareholder value.
Conference call for investors, analysts, and media
Investors, financial analysts, and media are invited to participate in a webcast with a Q&A session on June 27, 2022, at 11:00 (CET). The event will be hosted by CEO Jakob Lindberg, CMO Klaas Bakker and CFO Annika Muskantor.
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About Pepaxti
Pepaxti (melphalan flufenamide, also called melflufen) is a lipophilic peptide conjugated alkylating drug that rapidly and selectively is delivering cytotoxic agents into tumor cells. The drug is composed of a di-peptide and an alkylating moiety. The lipophilicity allows a faster cellular uptake whereas the peptide hydrolysis mediated by aminopeptidases, results in accumulation of alkylating moieties in cancer cells. This results in an improved efficacy without an increased toxicity compared to melphalan. Pepaxti inhibits proliferation and induces apoptosis of haematopoietic and solid tumour cells. It shows synergistic cytotoxicity in combination with dexamethasone in melphalan resistant and non-resistant multiple myeloma cell lines.
Pepaxti is indicated in combination with dexamethasone, for the treatment of adult patients with multiple myeloma who have received at least three prior lines of therapy, whose disease is refractory to at least one proteasome inhibitor, one immunomodulatory agent, and one anti-CD38 monoclonal antibody, and who have demonstrated disease progression on or after the last therapies. For patients with a prior autologous stem cell transplantation, the time to progression should be at least 3 years from transplantation.
About Multiple Myeloma
Multiple myeloma is a cancer that originates in plasma cells, a type of white blood cells which produce antibodies to help fight infection, and cause cancer cells to accumulate in the bone marrow. Multiple Myeloma is the second most common hematologic malignancy, and accounts for approximately 1-2% of all new cancer cases, with a global incidence rate of 1.7 per 100,000 and an age-standardized incidence rate of 2.1-3.4 per 100,000 in France, Germany, Italy, Spain, and the UK. An estimated 35,842 patients were diagnosed in the EU27 during 2020, with an estimated 23,275 deaths due to the disease (ECIS 2020).
Patients with multiple myeloma may have symptom-free periods, but the disease always relapses, and patients may become refractory to all available treatment options due to mutations and/or clonal evolution of the tumor cells. A growing subset of patients are triple-class refractory, and develop disease refractory to immunomodulatory drugs, proteasome inhibitors, and CD38- targeting monoclonal antibodies. These patients have a very short expected overall survival.
About Oncopeptides
Oncopeptides is a biotech company focused on research and development of pharmaceuticals for difficult-to-treat haematological diseases. The company uses its proprietary PDC platform to develop peptide-drug conjugated compounds that rapidly and selectively deliver cytotoxic agents into cancer cells. The first drug coming from the PDC platform, Pepaxto® (INN melphalan flufenamide), was granted accelerated approval in the U.S., on February 26, 2021, in combination with dexamethasone, for treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory multiple myeloma. Due to regulatory hurdles the product is currently not marketed in the U.S. On June 23, 2022, CHMP adopted a positive opinion recommending full approval of Oncopeptides Pepaxti® (melphalan flufenamide), in EU in patients with triple class refractory multiple myeloma. Oncopeptides is developing several new compounds based on the PDC platform. The company is listed in the Mid Cap segment on Nasdaq Stockholm with the ticker ONCO. More information is available on www.oncopeptides.com.
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McDowell's Book Outlines Inspiring and Proven Approaches to Transforming Bosses into Authentic Leaders and Reshaping Corporate Cultures
TAMPA, Fla., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kyle McDowell, author, leadership coach, and inspirational public speaker, announced today the launch of his new book, "Begin with WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence," which is now available for purchase worldwide at major bookselling outlets such as Amazon, Apple Books, and Barnes & Noble, or wherever books are sold.
With his first publication, McDowell draws from nearly three decades of experience leading massive organizations inside corporate America. "Begin with WE" examines the root causes of dysfunction in business, highlighting the plague of a "me-oriented" paradigm, and provides the remedy with McDowell's guiding principles, "The 10 WEs." His inside-out approach aims to restore passion and purpose and turn apathy into optimism by capitalizing on the strength of the collective "WE."
"McDowell has created a framework that allows everyone on the team to come as they are and deliver their best work," said Harry Kraemer, clinical professor of management and organizations, Kellogg School of Management, Northwestern University, executive partner with Madison Dearborn Partners, and former chairman and CEO of Baxter International. "His candid approach is refreshing and speaks to the hearts and minds of all leaders."
"Begin with WE" is the culmination of McDowell's passion for cultivating truly authentic and courageous leaders regardless of job title or seniority. This philosophy is derived from an unwavering belief that there's a better way to thrive in and out of corporate America. The book shares principles that apply to all facets of daily life and are extraordinarily relatable to anyone who possesses an optimism and eagerness to make an impact and be a catalyst for change, innovation, and excellence.
In addition, McDowell's work features colorful endorsements from well-renowned sports figures, including Major League Baseball outfielder Kevin Kiermaier and former National Football League coach Monte Kiffin. It also showcases real-life anecdotes from McDowell's former colleagues who have put these principles into practice and realized clear, tangible results.
McDowell's "10 WEs":
1. WE do the right thing. Always.
2. WE lead by example.
3. WE say what we're going to do. Then WE do it.
4. WE take action.
5. WE own our mistakes.
6. WE pick each other up.
7. WE measure ourselves by outcomes. Not activity.
8. WE challenge each other. Diplomatically.
9. WE embrace challenge.
10. WE obsess over details.
About Kyle McDowell
Kyle McDowell is an author, speaker, and leadership coach with nearly three decades of experience leading tens of thousands of employees at some of America's largest corporations, including United Health Group, CVS Health, and Bank of America.
McDowell's passion for people and proven track record for cultivating truly authentic and courageous leaders were born from an unwavering belief that there's a better way to thrive in corporate America. That passion culminated in the creation of "The 10 "WEs," McDowell's guiding principles that also serve as the foundation for his book, "Begin with WE: 10 Principles for Building and Sustaining a Culture of Excellence."
After successfully weaving "The 10 WEs" into the cultural fabric of several organizations, McDowell wrote "Begin with WE" and launched Kyle McDowell Inc., a global coaching, consulting, and speaking firm dedicated to improving organizational effectiveness by inspiring courageous and authentic leaders who are committed to the power of "WE."
McDowell is widely known for his inspiring approaches to transforming bosses into real leaders while reshaping corporate cultures. He is regularly invited to speak at business, educational, and nonprofit institutions and events, and has been featured in major national publications, such as The Wall Street Journal, The Boston Herald, and The Burlington Free Press. McDowell holds a bachelor's degree from the University of South Florida and an MBA from Northwestern University's Kellogg School of Management. He lives in Tampa, Florida.
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ATHENS — Georgia River Network is launching its first full season of kayak and paddler safety classes designed specifically for paddlers who enjoy lakes and slow-moving rivers and would like to gain some skills to be safer and have more fun on the water. GRN began offering classes in September 2021, and all initial offerings sold out rapidly.
According to a recent press release from the Waterfall Foundation citing the latest data (2020) from the Outdoor Foundation, a record 37.9 million participants across the United States engaged in paddlesports like kayaking, canoeing and stand-up paddleboarding during the pandemic. This pandemic surge brought an estimated 2.5 million new paddlers to American waterways. However, it increased accidents to 331 and fatalities to a record high 202 — accounting for more than 26% of all boating fatalities that same year. More than one-third of victims had less than 10 hours of experience in paddlesports; experts cited lack of safety training as an important contributing factor.
Georgia River Network classes are led by instructors certified by the American Canoe Association, the gold standard in paddlesports education. Classes range from Intro to Kayaking and Intro to River Kayaking, which offer an introduction to lakes, Class I rivers and basic paddling skills, to a more progressive and unique offering that GRN is doing for only the second time in the Atlanta area: Rescue for Rec Boaters. This class, offered only once this year, gives entry-level paddlers a singular opportunity to experience a comprehensive approach to safety and rescue for paddlers that is designed for exactly the kinds of hazards they will encounter.
Georgia River Network Board Member Bill Cox, who recently retired from the position of Chattahoochee River National Recreation Area Park Superintendent after 40 years of service, underscores the importance of offering rescue training for entry-level boaters on the Metro Hooch section of the Chattahoochee River.
“What Georgia River Network is doing here is impressive and very timely,” Cox said. “While sea kayakers and whitewater paddlers have had access to this kind of safety and rescue training for a long time, entry level paddlers on lakes and Class I rivers have never had a class designed just for their paddling level. These instructors are bringing something special to help the paddling community in our region.”
Rescue for Rec Boaters (Lake & River, 1-Day & 2-Day options available)
June 4, Lake Day, Panola Mountain State Park and Lake Alexander
Optional kayak rental available
June 5, River Day, Akers Mill/West Palisades Trail on the Chattahoochee River in Atlanta
Optional PFD rental available (no boat needed)
$85 per day or $140 for both days; https://garivers.org/paddle-georgia/rescue-for-rec-boaters/
Introduction to River Kayaking (Class I River)
June 12 or July 30, Lower Chestatee River
$90 per person plus optional kayak rental
Introduction to Kayaking (Lake)
July 9, Lake Jackson at Bear Creek Marina, Mansfield
$75 per person plus optional boat rental
Rescue for Rec Boaters is an entry-level safety and rescue class for paddlers who plan to paddle flatwater lakes and slow-moving rivers. In addition to learning how to avoid unsafe scenarios on the water, participants can expect to learn how to rescue themselves, how to rescue others and how to be rescued by someone else.
The Introduction to River Kayaking class will focus on basic paddling skills, tricks for added boat control in current, trip planning and prevention, as well as skills like how to read the river and how to identify and avoid hazards and be more confident about exploring Class I rivers.
Introduction to Kayaking is a half-day, introductory-level class to get paddlers more familiar with the features of their boat and paddle and to give them more confidence on their adventures. By the end of the day, paddlers can expect to feel like their boat is less tippy, know how to paddle all day without wearing out their arms, know how to avoid tennis elbow, know how to help themselves or a friend in a capsize situation on a lake, and other basics that will prepare them to be a better paddler or trip leader for their family.
“At Georgia River Network, we want to make it safe and easy for people to experience Georgia’s waterways so they can come to love them as much as we do,” Rena Ann Peck, Georgia River Network’s executive director, said. “Once people begin recreating on our rivers and lakes, they realize how important it is to advocate for them. Teaching skills and safety courses is just one more way we can bring more folks to the river.”
Earlier this year, Georgia River Network launched a free mobile app, the Georgia River Guide, which highlights more than 30 Georgia water trails with all of the key information paddlers need to plan a trip. The app brings information about river accesses, outfitters and camping, and safety conditions all into one handy digital tool for people to explore Georgia’s waterways. More information about the Georgia River Guide is available at https://garivers.org/georgiariverguide/. | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/georgia-river-network-launches-2022-beginner-kayaking-and-river-safety-classes/article_ceeb2c2e-d162-11ec-a3c3-f7944344b359.html | 2022-05-14T20:31:00Z |
Which digital microscopes are best?
Whether an academic researcher or a casual hobbyist, the microscope is an essential part of nearly every scientist’s toolkit. While all microscopes let you examine small samples with incredible detail, digital models make the process even more convenient by offering high-tech features and USB connectivity.
Although it is their primary function, there is more to these devices than simple magnification. The Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope is the top pick as it has a flexible arm and adjustable brightness settings.
What to know before you buy a digital microscope
Magnification levels
When shopping for a digital microscope, perhaps the most crucial detail to consider is the device’s magnification power. Most microscopes have at least 40x magnification, but you can find certain high-end models with 1,000x magnification or higher. This means that you are viewing samples 1,000 times closer than you would be able to with the naked eye.
Digital microscopes with that much power can discern fine details on the cellular level, but this won’t matter much if your device doesn’t have sufficient resolution.
Resolution
The resolution determines how well-defined your sample will be under the microscope. This is typically measured in megapixels and directly corresponds with the size of your computer’s monitor. Devices on the low end usually have a resolution of around 0.4 to 1 megapixels, which will appear normal on a 640 by 480 screen but may look blurry on anything larger. Other digital microscopes may boast a resolution of 2 or more megapixels, providing an image that’s large and detailed.
Light
Nearly every digital microscope will have some kind of light source built into its design. Most devices use light-emitting diodes to illuminate your sample and make it easier to inspect. Look for a device that offers adjustable brightness levels so you can have complete control over the lighting.
Compatibility
Look at the product details closely to make sure that the microscope you choose will be compatible with your laptop or device. Keep in mind that most digital microscopes connect via USB cable. If you use a newer computer that lacks a USB port, opt for a microscope with wireless or Bluetooth capabilities. Similarly, if your microscope uses specific software, make sure that you have all of the proper system requirements to run it.
What to look for in a quality digital microscope
Wireless
Some high-end digital microscopes have Wi-Fi or other wireless capabilities. This makes the device much more portable and gives you a better reach without the clutter of wires.
Software
Make sure that your microscope comes with a free software download. These programs will allow you to display the image on your computer screen and may come with essential tools like image capture, video recording and even effects like sharpening or color correction.
Display screen
If you buy a digital microscope for portability, look for a model with a built-in display screen. These screens are much smaller than computer monitors, but they let you take your digital microscope anywhere without the need for additional devices.
Flexible arm
Depending on the objects that you intend to examine, a microscope with an adjustable stand can be extremely helpful. In addition to vertical height adjustments, many of these devices have a flexible arm that can be bent to any position imaginable. Other digital microscopes are completely handheld, eliminating the need for an arm altogether.
How much you can expect to spend on a digital microscope
The cost of a digital microscope can vary widely depending on its power and any included features. A simple device can usually be purchased for around $40-$100, while a microscope designed for professional labs can cost $1,000 or more.
Digital microscope FAQ
How much magnification do I need?
A. While you can find microscopes that offer 1,000x magnification or more, a device with 400x magnification is more than enough for most purposes.
Can kids use a digital microscope?
A. Digital microscopes can provide a great educational opportunity for curious kids, but make sure that you choose a durable, handheld device that’s not overly complicated.
What are the best digital microscopes to buy?
Top digital microscope
Plugable USB 2.0 Digital Microscope
What you need to know: This popular digital microscope is extremely versatile and easy to install.
What you’ll love: Simply plug this microscope into your USB port, and you’ll be ready to examine your samples. This device provides up to 250x magnification with 2 megapixels for crystal clear images. The brightness is adjustable, and you can move the arm in any direction.
What you should consider: This microscope can be challenging to focus, depending on the object you’re inspecting.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top digital microscope for the money
Jiusion Endoscope and Digital Microscope
What you need to know: This compact digital microscope is budget-friendly with solid metal construction.
What you’ll love: This affordable device can connect to your personal computer, Mac or smartphone and is powerful enough for 1,000x magnification. The microscope includes eight LEDs and a knob to adjust brightness and image focus.
What you should consider: While this microscope is compatible with Android phones, iPhone users will need to look elsewhere.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Carson zOrb USB Digital Microscope
What you need to know: Perfect for students and aspiring academics, this simple microscope features a unique look and durable construction.
What you’ll love: This digital microscope has an ergonomic, handheld design, making it extremely portable. It can magnify up to 65x and can capture images and record video. It’s also compatible with both PC and Mac operating systems.
What you should consider: The included USB cable isn’t very long, and the magnification power is only suitable for casual users.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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MCLEAN, Va., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Children's Advertising Review Unit (CARU) of BBB National Programs has found Firefly Games, owner and operator of the LOL Surprise! Room Makeover app, in violation of the Children's Online Privacy Protection Act (COPPA) and CARU's Self-Regulatory Guidelines for Advertising and for Children's Online Privacy Protection. Firefly Games agreed to correct the violations.
The LOL Surprise! Room Makeover app, featuring LOL Surprise! dolls and characters licensed by MGA Entertainment, came to CARU's attention through its routine monitoring of child-directed content. Given the app's child-directed subject matter of LOL Surprise! dolls, intended for ages four and up, its use of animated characters, fun background music, and simplistic nature of gameplay, as well as information provided by Firefly Games that the app has adult users with a nostalgic connection to LOL Surprise! content, CARU determined that the Firefly Games app was a "mixed audience" child-directed app and as such is subject to COPPA and CARU's Guidelines.
Children's Privacy Issues
CARU found several unclear provisions and inconsistencies among and between the Firefly Games main privacy policy, which applies to all its services, and the app's privacy policy, which relates only to the LOL Surprise! Room Makeover app. Not only were the policies inconsistent with Firefly Games' actual practices, but they conflicted with one another in important respects.
First, the main privacy policy does not address the collection, use, and disclosure of personal information from users under age 13, although the app's privacy policy states that Firefly Games collects and uses data relating to children to provide its services and to let children engage with the app. In fact, when users open the app for the first time, they are encouraged to register for an account, which involves the collection of personal information, such as first and last name and email address, with no attempt to verify age or obtain prior verifiable parental consent of those users under 13.
Based on its review of both privacy policies and discussions with Firefly Games, CARU also learned that the two privacy policies have conflicting representations about the use of SDK's, cookies, web-beacons, geolocation data, and third-party ads, which were also contrary to Firefly Games' actual practices. For example, the policies were not uniform or clear in explaining what type of geolocation information was collected and for what purposes. Firefly Games collected coarse geolocation information, rather than precise geolocation information covered by COPPA, but that was not clear from its privacy policies.
Due to these inconsistencies among the privacy policies and Firefly Games' failure to accurately state its practices, CARU found that Firefly Games violated COPPA by failing to provide a notice of its children's information collection and use practices that is clearly and understandably written, complete, and contains no unrelated, confusing, or contradictory materials.
Children's Advertising Issues
CARU's Advertising Guidelines make clear that advertisers must not manipulate or deceive children. Conduct that would violate this provision includes the use of deceptive door openers and other tactics that either pressure or manipulate a child into engaging with ads, downloading and installing unnecessary apps, or making unintended purchases.
CARU found that the LOL Surprise! Room Makeover app served multiple ads, often appearing on completion of a game level and advertising other apps, and the ads could not be stopped or dismissed until users had downloaded the advertised app or watched the entire ad. These video ads often included interactive features that mimicked the app's gameplay, encouraging players to engage with the ad. CARU found these ads excessively interfered with gameplay, required children to download and install unnecessary apps, and often provided unclear and inconspicuous methods for children to exit the ad and return to the game. While the CARU Advertising Guidelines do not require in-app ads to provide an exit method, they specify that where one is offered it must be clear and conspicuous.
Though Firefly Games contested CARU's findings on grounds that the app went through a "rigorous review process to pass Google's guidelines for family advertising," CARU made it clear that an app developer cannot rely on a platform's guidelines or requirements as a substitute for complying with the CARU Ad Guidelines.
Additionally, to prevent blurring the lines between advertising and non-advertising content, CARU's Advertising Guidelines make clear that advertisers should take extra care to be transparent when advertising to children and that advertisements must be easily identifiable as advertising. The app failed to use simple, clear, and conspicuous language to let children know when they were selecting a button that would force them to watch or engage with an ad, and instead used a series of confusing buttons such as "Tap to Continue" and "Quit" and the symbol ">>" to let children know that if they tapped those buttons they would be taken to watch an ad or make a purchase.
Last, CARU found that the app displayed some advertisements that were unsafe and inappropriate for children. CARU's Advertising Guidelines make clear that advertisements should not include material or link to content that could unduly frighten or provoke anxiety in children, that portrays or encourages behavior inappropriate for children (e.g., violence or sexuality), or that is otherwise inappropriate for children.
CARU recommended that Firefly Games take the following corrective actions:
- Provide clear and understandable notice of its children's information collection and use practices.
- Provide a COPPA-compliant means of obtaining verifiable parental consent.
- Design its app with children in mind to ensure it does not deceive or manipulate children.
- Provide clear and conspicuous disclosures of all ads.
- Ensure any methods offered by the app to exit ads are clear and conspicuous.
- Monitor and ensure advertisements are safe and appropriate for children.
Firefly Games participated in CARU's self-regulatory program and provided CARU with a detailed plan to remedy the concerns raised in the decision to comply with COPPA and CARU's Advertising and Privacy Guidelines.
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Services for Estela Niño Lara, 77, of Temple will be 10 a.m. Wednesday at Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church in Temple.
Burial will be in Hillcrest Cemetery in Temple
Ms. Lara died Friday, May 13, at her residence.
She was born July 16, 1944, in Nuevo Leon, Mexico, to Exiquio Niño and Anselma Lara. She moved to the Temple and Belton area in 1985 from Mexico. She was a chef for Casa Ole for more than 35 years and she also worked at Las Casas in Temple for more than 15 years. She attended Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church.
She was preceded in death by a daughter, Yolanda Solorio.
Survivors include six children, Angeles Solorio and Julio Zavala, both of Temple, Maria Zarinana of Belton, Elvia Zavala of Mexico, Gerardo Zavala of Austin and Juan Zavala of Fort Worth; a sister, Aurelia Niño; three brothers, Antonio Niño, Narciso Niño and Pascual Niño; 23 grandchildren; and 20 great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be 5-8 p.m. today at Hewett-Arney Funeral Home in Temple, with a rosary recited at 7 p.m. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_f32805d0-d58b-11ec-84d8-cf1a9f5db75c.html | 2022-05-17T03:35:14Z |
FRANKFURT, Germany, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ADO (A DECE OASIS) , the innovative electric bicycle brand, will be make the first appearance in the 30th EUROBIKE exhibition at Frankfurt, Germany from July 13 to 17, 2022, and also release the built-in T-series products of torque sensor and the M-series products of Bafang Mid Motor.
T-series include A20 TXE,A20F TXE,DECE 300TXE, and A26S TXE. The most expecting M series include DECE 200FM, DECE 260STM, and DECE 300M, which are also the Mid Motor products released by ADO for the first time.
DECE 300M is the striking product with adoption of matching torque sensor system of Bafang M510 Mid Motor to achieve sensitive reaction and easy uphill. The torque of Bafang Mid Motor is as strong as 95N.m. The powerful acceleration and uphill ability can ensure powerful climbing of 15 minutes and bring overwhelming riding experience.
EUROBIKE exhibition is an most international influence platform in industry, and sets up a platform for brands to communicate and cooperate with the world. ADO brand is invited to participate the exhibition, which witnesses the speedy development, and high reputation of the brand again.
A04 is the ADO brand booth located in the No. 9 hall exhibition center, looking forward to meeting you.
ADO laboratory and low-carbon travel project
ADO R&D center & lab was honored to obtain the qualification of SGS QTL laboratory and carried out strategic cooperation of "low carbon travel project" with SGS. This is also the first low-carbon project cooperation carried by SGS in EBIKE industry. ADO took the excellent first step with powerful technology strength. This is the new level of ADO brand and also witnesses the firm determination of ADO to be built into technology innovation brand of vertical industry in electronic travelling.
Low-carbon travel is the lifestyle and travel culture chasing by users generally, and specific embodiment of ADO to keep the original aspiration and be user-oriented.
All product design of ADO embodies life attitude of "Low carbon", for material, odor and toxic-free environmental protection oriented，for function, new energy batteries can save the environmental productions.
About ADO
Today, ADO has already owned over 16 patents and 6 software copyrights. ADO developed G-Drive dual-module control system and built competition advantages. ADO invested much in product R & D and production quality, obtained CE SGS and DEKRA certifications. Up to present, ADO has entered mainstream European platforms such as Decathlon and Mediamarket successively.
ADO is always user-oriented and insists on good product quality and service to protect consumer's daily commuting and achieve more life potentials for users. ADO is committed to building an electronic riding community full of love and growth, and ADO's strategic goal is to be built into a global brand of technology innovation type launching-out of vertical industry in electronic traveling and ADO has an ideal to become the "Crescent Lake" .
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Carvana Co. (NYSE: CVNA) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: May 6, 2020 to June 24, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: October 3, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in CVNA:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Carvana Co. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Carvana you have until October 3, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Carvana securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the CVNA lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/carvana-lawsuit-loss-submission-form?id=31228&from=4.
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Increase in the portion of the Trading on TASE from the Total Trading Volumes of the Shares in Israel and Abroad
As international markets experience price drops, the Israeli market serves as a significant anchor for the dual-listed companies
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Yuval Tsuk, Research Unit at the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (TASE: TASE), The dual-listed companies, which are simultaneously traded on TASE and on international exchanges, have a material effect on the Israeli equity market, in general, and on the flagship indices, in particular. 50 dual-listed companies are currently traded on TASE, most of which are simultaneously traded in the United States.
The TA-35 Index includes 10 dual shares, which accounted for 40% of the weight of the index at the end of March 2022, and the trading in which represented 35% of the total trading in all shares of the index in the first quarter of 2022. The TA-125 Index includes 21 dual shares, which accounted for 33% of the weight of the index, and the trading in which represented 27% of the total trading in all shares of the index.
Dual listing offers many benefits to the companies, the investors and the Israeli economy. Among others, Israeli and international investors can concurrently trade in both markets and generate greater liquidity than that afforded by a single market, the more diversified mix of investors facilitates capital raising on both markets, and the trading hours are longer. In addition, inclusion in TASE's leading indices and investments by ETFs and tracking funds on those indices also contribute to more expansive volumes of investment and trading.
Dual listing also benefits the Israeli economy as a whole, as the increase in the volumes of investment and trading in the dual companies also reflects on the volumes of investment and trading in Israeli high-tech companies, both listed and private, that initially only have access to the Israeli exchange. The dependence on the U.S. capital market is problematic. When international markets plummet, foreign investors prefer to invest in their country's local companies, which reduces their exposure to the Israeli companies.
The dual listed companies are mostly mid- to large cap companies in local terms and are household names in Israel. However, overseas, the companies are considered to be small cap, are less familiar and usually are not included in the leading indices abroad. In addition to the "home-bias" advantage, these companies enjoy lower volatility on TASE compared to abroad during upheavals or when they undergo their own material event.
In the first quarter of 2022, the trading volume of dual-listed shares on TASE rose by an impressive 38%, reaching a daily NIS 473 million, compared to an average daily trading volume of NIS 343 million in 2021. The trading volume of the dual-listed shares accounted for 25% of the total average trading volume of shares on TASE.
Since the dual-listed shares are simultaneously traded on two markets, in Israel and abroad, we examined the contribution of the trading volumes on TASE to the dual-listed companies, compared to their trading abroad.
The overall trading in the dual-listed shares(1) on TASE totaled a daily US$ 147 million in the first quarter of 2022 - an increase of 40% compared to 2021 (in dollar terms).
The overall trading in the dual-listed shares abroad totaled a daily US$ 402 million in the first quarter of 2022 - a 11% decrease compared to 2021.
The portion of the trading on TASE this quarter from the total trading volume in Israel and abroad is 27%, a significant increase compared to 19% in 2021.
For most dual-listed shares that experienced a rise in trading volumes in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 2021, the trading volume on TASE rose more sharply than the trading volume abroad.
However, for most dual-listed shares that experienced a downturn in trading volumes in the first quarter of 2022, the reduction in the trading volume was more moderate on TASE.
The data show that when international markets experience price drops, the Israeli market serves as a significant anchor for the dual-listed companies.
(1) The trading volumes of the 47 dual-listed shares that are traded on TASE at the end of March 2022, excluding the foreign shares that are not Israeli-oriented (Pennantpark, Creative Media and UMH).
Trading volume on TASE accounting for more than 75% of trading in Israel and abroad
For six of the companies, the trading volume on TASE accounts for more than 75% of the total trading in Israel and abroad in the first quarter of 2022, the largest and most liquid of which are Partner (97% on TASE) and Formula Systems (76%).
For Icecure Medical, which was listed on Nasdaq in August 2021, the trading volumes on TASE constituted 84% in the first quarter of 2022.
Trading volume on TASE accounting for 50%-75% of trading in Israel and abroad
The largest and most liquid of the six companies in this category are ICL (74%), Elbit Systems (56%), and Kenon Holdings (73%). It should be noted that the volume of trading in the ICL share rose by 117% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the average trading volume in 2021, but in the United States it surged by 518%, reducing the share of the trading on TASE from 89% in 2021 to 74% in the first quarter of 2022. Similarly, a sharp rise of 207% in the trading volume of Kenon Holdings on TASE, compared to 748% soar in the United States, reduced the share of the trading on TASE from 88% in 2021 to 73% in the first quarter of 2022.
Trading volume on TASE accounting for 25%-50% of trading in Israel and abroad
For 13 companies, the trading on TASE represented 25%-50% of the total trading in Israel and abroad, most notably Nice, whose trading volume on TASE rose by 33% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 2021, while in the United States its average trading volume decreased by 2%, raising the share of the trading on TASE in the overall trading from 20% to 25%.
Trading volume on TASE accounting for up to 25% of trading in Israel and abroad
The number of companies for which the trading on TASE out of the total trading in Israel and abroad was less than 25% is 22, including Teva, whose average trading volume increased by 16% on TASE but decreased by 19% in the United States, raising the share of its trading on TASE to 17%; Tower, whose average trading volume on TASE tripled in the first quarter of 2022 compared to 2021, but grew five times larger in the United States, reducing the share of the trading on TASE from 31% in 2021 to 20% in the first quarter of 2022; Ormat Technologies, with a trading volume of 18% on TASE in the first quarter of 2022, an increase from the 14% in 2021, following an 8% reduction in the average trading volume on TASE compared to a 30% reduction in the United States.
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Woman’s body found inside bag on New York sidewalk
(Gray News) - A woman’s body was found inside a duffel bag in Queens over the weekend, according to multiple media reports.
A person walking in the Forest Park neighborhood said they noticed blood coming out of the bag left on the sidewalk and called 911 at around 8 a.m. Saturday, WABC reported.
Police said they found the woman’s body in the bag, and emergency responders pronounced her dead at the scene.
Authorities said they followed a blood trail to the woman’s home about a half-mile away, WNBC reported.
The woman’s 13-year-old son was questioned in connection to the discovery and released, and police said they no longer consider him or her husband persons of interest in her death, WCBS reported.
The woman’s husband and 17-year-old son were out of town when the body was found, WCBS said.
No arrests have been made in the case, and the woman’s cause of death is yet to be determined, authorities said.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Som Sleep, the first of its kind sleep drink, has partnered with up-and-coming LA-based queer artist Mich Miller on a limited edition can in celebration of Pride Month. The campaign, called Pride Dreams, will benefit the Los Angeles LGBT Center in support of its LGBTQ+ programs including healthcare and social services. "When we launched Som Sleep, we set out on a mission to help people sleep better so that they could do better. And now, three years later, we are in a position to help contribute to causes and movements that we feel are important and pressing," said Justin Shegerian, Som Sleep Co-Founder.
Research has shown that LGBTQ+ people have poorer sleep health, primarily due to higher levels of stress and a lack of family support. Identifying as LGBTQ+ often leads to lower quality relationships with one's parents. Compared to cisgender, these individuals are more likely to be rejected by their families, leading to low quality sleep. Minority stress is another factor affecting the LGBTQ+ community as frequent experiences with prejudice and discrimination may contribute to an excessive toll physical and mental health.
Scientists have increasingly found that sleep is vital for maintaining good physical and psychological health. This is at the core of Som Sleep's mission. "We started Som Sleep to address our own issues with sleep, which were many. I can't begin to understand what people in the LGBTQ+ community face in addition to the regular everyday elements of life which make sleep more challenging. Given our sole focus as a company is to help people and communities with sleep, we couldn't think of better partners than Mich Miller and the Los Angeles LGBT Center to donate 100% of the proceeds from Pride Dreams," said Abdul Khan, Som Sleep Co-Founder. "This partnership aims to raise awareness around the benefits of getting a good night's rest and how it can improve overall health, especially for a community that is largely impacted."
Since 1969, the Los Angeles LGBT Center has cared for, championed, and celebrated LGBT individuals and families in Los Angeles and beyond, building a world where LGBT people thrive as healthy, equal, and complete members of society. "For me, the LGBT Center has been the biggest supporter of many friends in my life. Friends from all areas, ages and walks of life who are queer and benefit from their different programs from social & health services, to community gatherings and programming. All this coming together is really exciting," said artist Mich Miller.
Each month, the Center welcomes more than 50,000 visits (more than half a million each year) from youth and adults who represent the full diversity of the LGBT community; people of all races, religions, genders, sexual orientations and ages—from the newborn child of an LGBT parent to seniors in their golden years. All services, which are available to everyone, are free or low-cost. "My dream for the pride community is the coming together of youth and elders in the community, and sharing within that. The older generations of queer people have such important knowledge to share, and the younger generations are just breaking through the constructs of the past. My dreams for pride are for all the generations coming together to share in the history, the future and dreaming up queer liberation in its purest sense," said artist Mich Miller.
Pride Dreams can be found exclusively on the brand's website, getsom.com, at $29.99 for a 12-pack, while supplies last.
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Lawsuit alleges PacifiCorp failed to safely maintain equipment
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 22, Frantz Law Group filed a lawsuit in Sacramento Superior Court against PacifiCorp on behalf of 13 plaintiffs who suffered loss of life, serious property loss, or other damages as a result of the McKinney Fire in Siskiyou County. The father of Theresa Cogan, one of the plaintiffs represented by Frantz Law Group, died in the fire as he tried to escape. PacifiCorp has admitted to the California Public Utilities Commission that one of its transmission lines was involved in the fire.
"It's alleged that John Cogan died because PacifiCorp failed to safely maintain its equipment in an area that it knew or should have known was highly susceptible to fire," said James P. Frantz, on behalf of the plaintiffs.
"After two decades of massive wildfires in California that have killed more than 100 people, destroyed more than 35,000 structures and upended thousands of lives, the legal requirements that public utilities are required to follow in order to prevent causing dangerous wildfires are not being adhered to," said Frantz. "In the McKinney Fire, we are alleging that PacifiCorp failed to maintain its electrical equipment, resulting in the wrongful death of John Cogan as well as significant property damages to numerous clients."
About the Frantz Law Group
Frantz Law Group is a nationally recognized law firm that has specialized experience in representing victims of wildfires caused by the negligence of public utility companies and has represented and/or currently represents over 9,000 victims against various utility companies. For more information, please visit https://www.frantzlawgroup.com/
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NEW YORK, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with Churchwick Partners, David Kaye and Joe Listhaus of Rockledge purchased nine extended stay hotels across six states.
The total transactions consisted of 1,085 keys and were sold by three different sellers. The hotels are in the following states: Alabama (2), Ohio (2), Tennessee (2), Colorado (1), Illinois (1), and New York (1).
Rockledge and Churchwick are excited to partner with J&P Asset Management to bring a fresh operating perspective to these assets. One asset was bought through auction, one fully on market, and the seven others were part of the larger Sonesta portfolio and brokered by CBRE. The brands involved were Choice Hotels International, IHG and Sonesta.
Rockledge and Churchwick Partners have formed a significant partnership backed with decades of combined experience in real estate, investment banking and specialty finance. The partnership enables the group to bring industry leading deal-making and operational capabilities to facilitate rapid growth. "A lot more" explained Joe Listhaus of Rockledge when asked how many future transactions he foresees.
"The Sonesta transaction presented a generational opportunity for an entrepreneurial team like Churchwick and Rockledge to reimagine what the customer experience can look like in hospitality. Through the worst operating environment since the Great Depression, the extended stay hotel model has provided predictable and durable cash flows. We are excited to deploy our process to maximize the potential of these assets and enhance the customer experience for our guests," stated Jaime Gitler of Churchwick Partners.
About Rockledge ( www.rockledgecre.com )
Contact: Eli Greenberg – 646-601-6069 – eli@rockledgecre.com
Rockledge is a diversified, privately-owned real estate investment company focused on long-term value creation and repositioning properties in New York City and the surrounding areas. Currently, the company owns commercial, retail, and multi-family residential buildings throughout New York and New Jersey. In September of 2021, Rockledge added hospitality to their acquisitions criteria and have since closed on 10 total hotels with additional properties in contract. Rockledge is actively seeking additional extended stay opportunities across the country and is looking to close on more than 100 extended stay hotels over the next 24 months. If you have any extended stay or hospitality deals, please send to deals@rockledgecre.com
About Churchwick Partners ( www.churchwickpartners.com )
Churchwick Partners is a tactical real estate investment firm that seeks to deploy capital in opportunities with durable and resilient long-term cash flow. Their focus includes the acquisition of properties with upside from both long-term rate cap compression and value-added ancillary income generation. The firm's defensive strategy is to buy all-weather assets that have proven resilient to political, regulatory, and macroeconomic risks. They look to invest in assets with demonstrable acyclicality, variable cost structures, and high operating leverage. The Churchwick team brings a wide range of investment industry experience in both credit and equity from bulge bracket investment banks and private investment firms.
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NEW YORK, May 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TECNO's POVA 3 is set to deliver an unprecedented tactile mobile gaming experience, offering gamers a respite from the monotony and stress of life anytime, anywhere. As a global premium smartphone industry leader, POVA 3 reiterates TECNO's commitment to elevating a seamless smartphone experience for its users. The upcoming release follows the success of TECNO's performance-oriented POVA series, which led the brand to achieve greater technological and innovative breakthroughs.
Fully Immerse in Gaming Worlds with New 4D Vibration, High-Performing Processor and Display
POVA 3's 4D vibration, supercharged by its z-axis linear motor, is the power punch of kinetic energy that gamers crave to immerse themselves in their gaming worlds fully. The smartphone's stereo-sound dual speakers and improved Panther Game Engine 2.0 aim to help gamers complete their missions with greater ease by sharpening their awareness within in-game environment and improving reaction time. With POVA 3's powerful processor and high-refresh-rate vast display, gamers can make the best split-second decisions and relish in a lag-free, top-tier graphics gaming experience.
Break Records with POVA 3's Powerhouse Battery and Fast Charge
Gamers can also enjoy longer, uninterrupted gaming sessions powered by POVA 3's ultra-strong battery without worrying about overheating their devices. Its upgraded cooling features are divulged to increase heat dissipation, keeping gamers stable even during the most feverish gaming experiences. POVA 3's long-lasting battery life and superior fast charge prepare gamers to break new gaming records at all times.
Achieve Gamer's High with POVA 3's Avant-Garde Visuals Anytime, Anywhere
The first look of TECNO's POVA 3 exudes enigma, making it a worthy contender as the next stylish accessory of innovators in the technological and fashion spheres. What truly sets its design apart is its eye-catching LED vertical bar. It hopes to replicate the same adrenaline rush gamers get from their LED-powered PC set-ups, extending the thrilling sensation from their homes to wherever they are.
Once again, TECNO's POVA 3 will set another significant milestone by merging the functionalities of a top-notch game console and smartphone into a single device. Gamers now can await more exciting details about soon-launching POVA 3's performance-laden inner capabilities in hopes of adding the full-featured smartphone to their gaming repertoire.
About TECNO
TECNO is a premium smartphone and AIoT devices brand from TRANSSION Holdings. With "Stop At Nothing" as its brand essence, TECNO is committed to unlocking the best contemporary technologies for progressive individuals across global emerging markets, giving them elegantly designed intelligent products that inspires consumers to uncover a world of possibilities. TECNO understands the needs of consumers from different markets and provides them with localized innovations and design breakthroughs demonstrated through their mastery of serving consumers who are "young at heart" and never stops pursuing excellence. TECNO's portfolio spans across smartphones, tablets, smart wearables and AIoT devices made for consumers in over 70 emerging markets world-wide. TECNO is also the Official Partner of Manchester City, Premier League Champions 2020-21. For more information, please visit: www.tecno-mobile.com.
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LAS VEGAS, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A lucky player recently had a super day at Border Casino in Thackerville, Oklahoma, hitting a $uper Hit$ Jackpot$TM progressive jackpot for $361,706.82 on the Star Spangled 7s Super HitsTM slot game.
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ATLANTA (AP) — A Georgia high school student was arrested Thursday after the school was placed on lockdown and people at nearby Emory University were told to shelter in place because of reports of a possible armed suspect.
DeKalb County School District police Chief Bradley Gober said at a news conference that the student, who is a minor, was arrested just before 4 p.m. and will be charged with aggravated assault and carrying a gun in a school safety zone, news outlets reported.
Other students went to the principal’s office at Druid Hills High School to report that they thought the student had a gun. Officers searched the high school’s campus but didn’t find the student, leading them to believe the student had left campus.
Emory police found the student on the university campus after searching for hours, news outlets reported.
DeKalb County school system spokesman Donald Porter said in an email that the school was placed on lockdown around 10:40 a.m. “out of an abundance of caution due to a report of an unsafe situation.” He added that the lockdown “did not result from an active situation.”
School system and county police were onsite throughout the lockdown, which was lifted at around 12:10 p.m., Porter said.
Maia Higgins, 16, said that when the school went into lockdown she and other students had to stay in their classrooms. Principal Mark Joyner announced over the public address system that it was a “level 2” lockdown, which Higgins took to mean there was some type of threat but no active shooter.
Higgins said a photo of a student with a handgun had circulated on social media. It was not known whether the photo was connected to the lockdown.
According to the local news website Decaturish, Joyner also sent a notification to parents about the situation.
“We are currently under a Level 2 lockdown due to a report that an unauthorized individual was seen on campus,” Joyner wrote. “DeKalb Schools Public Safety Department is assisting to ensure that all individuals on campus are authorized to be here. All students and staff are safe at this time.”
In a tweet at about 11:40 a.m., Emory said an active shooter had been reported on the campus and that police were responding. The university later deleted that tweet and sent out another shortly after noon saying that police were on the scene at nearby Druid Hills High School. The tweet said there was a “possible armed subject” but no active shooter on the Emory campus.
Throughout the early afternoon, the university periodically put out tweets advising people on campus to continue to shelter in place. The all-clear notification was finally issued around 2:20 p.m.
The incident comes just ahead of graduation weekend at the private university, which consistently ranks among the top schools of higher education in the Southeast. The main commencement ceremony, including a speech by entertainment mogul Tyler Perry, is Monday. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-u-s-headlines/students-at-emory-university-told-to-shelter-in-place/ | 2022-05-05T22:57:05Z |
COCOA, Fla. (AP) — A woman has been arrested months after threatening to blow up her son’s high school unless cafeteria workers started giving him more food, officials said.
The threat was left Feb. 3 in a voicemail to Cocoa High School on Florida’s Atlantic Coast, according to police and court records. The 41-year-old woman was arrested on Wednesday and charged with making a false bomb threat and disruption of a school.
She did not leave her name on the voicemail, but the school’s caller ID recorded the number, an arrest report said.
Staff members at the school listened to the message the next morning and contacted Cocoa police.
The school was evacuated, but no weapons or explosive devices were found.
Investigators located the woman’s phone number in school records and a resource officer confirmed that her child had gotten into an argument Feb. 3 with a cafeteria worker because he wanted more food.
The state attorney’s office filed paperwork ordering the woman’s arrest on April 7. Officials arrested her Wednesday. | https://cw33.com/strange-news/ap-strange-news/police-florida-woman-threatend-to-bomb-hungry-sons-school/ | 2022-04-23T12:20:50Z |
(WSPA) – With April showers, brings May flowers.
Mother’s Day is approaching and some people want to give the mother figures in their life the best bouquet of flowers. However, what do some of the popular flowers given on Mother’s Day represent?
Mother’s Day is the second Sunday in May because it is when the founder’s, Anna Jarvis, mother died in 1907. According to the Farmers’ Almanac, Anna Jarvis sent 500 carnations to every mother at her West Virginia church congregation on the anniversary of her mother’s death. Carnations were Jarvis’ mother’s favorite flower.
Here is a list of popular Mother’s Day flowers and their meanings from the Farmers’ Almanac and Reader’s Digest Canada, so you would be able to pick out or make the best bouquet for your mother figures.
Carnations
Carnations come in many different colors and each color has there own meaning. For instance, pink carnations specifically represent a mother’s love, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. However, white carnations represent pure or unconditional love and good luck.
Carnations are also one of the longer-lasting cut flowers that people can buy.
Day Lilies
Reader’s Digest Canada said the day lily is famous for its beautiful appearance and symbolic association with motherhood. They come in a variety of bright colors, including vivid oranges and yellows.
Gerbera Daisies
Gerbera Daisies are known for their resemblance to sunflowers and their bright colors, according to Reader’s Digest Canada. They symbolize innocence, purity and beauty. They also represent cheerfulness which stems from their welcoming appearance and many bright color variations.
Orchids
Orchids come in a wide variety of sizes and colors, according to the Farmers’ Almanac. They are considered the most “highly evolved” of flowering plants and they are an easy houseplant to care for.
Pink orchids represent elegance, poise and femininity.
Peonies
The Farmers’ Almanac said peonies come in shades of white, pink, red and sometimes purple. Peonies represent a variety of meanings from honor and good fortune to happy marriages. They can grow large, which means a bouquet of these flowers is certain to make a showy centerpiece.
Roses
Roses are a classic, however, skip the red roses, which represent romance, and go for pink, white or cream-colored instead. Pink represents appreciation, love and gratitude, white represents purity and cream-colored roses represent thoughtfulness.
Tulips
Tulips come in many colors and varieties. Even though the varieties like fringed, parrot, French or lily-fringed do not make the representation of the tulip, the color does. Some of the colors and their representations are listed below:
- Purple represents royalty
- Red represents romantic love
- Pink represents affection
- White represents cheerfulness or it could be given as an apology
Whether you buy a bouquet or make your own this year, you can give your mother figure the extra gift of knowing what each flower means and why you chose that bouquet for her. Happy Mother’s Day! | https://cw33.com/news/here-is-a-list-of-popular-mothers-day-flowers-and-what-they-represent/ | 2022-05-02T14:41:32Z |
MIAMI, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sneaker Impact is proud to announce a new partnership with Westland Mall in Hialeah, FL as we continue our mission to grow the sustainability movement in the Hispanic community and educate about environmental and social health around the world.
Westland Mall, owned by Centennial Real Estate, is located just 20 minutes North from Miami International Airport in Hialeah, FL (the 5th largest city in Florida and the largest Cuban American population in the US). Westland is a regional mall that features nearly 100 stores and restaurants and has been the hub of this community for several decades. Partnering with Sneaker Impact aligns with Centennial's corporate social responsibility program, See Centennial, built on three cornerstones of Sustainability, Efficiency and the Environment. See Centennial strives to maintain environmental operations that foster a sustainable future for its properties and leads to improvements in the communities where they do business.
In addition to our past Sustainability initiatives to make buildings more energy-efficient and green, reduce waste by increasing recycling and composting, adding EV (electric vehicle) charging stations and other green certifications and upgrades, Sneaker Impact will now collect and upcycle used sneakers at their educationally-branded collection boxes throughout Westland Mall and its stores throughout the year. The shoes are rehabilitated when needed and shipped to developing countries around the globe where jobs are created through micro-businesses in marketplaces.
This is significant because 87% of all sneakers (estimates are 300 million pairs or more per year in the US alone) are thrown away into the landfill after their first life vs. the small minority that are upcycled. And it can take over 1,000 years for a modern sneaker to break down due to plastics and other materials. Upcycling means reusing discarded objects or materials, giving something a second life in such a way as to create a product of higher quality or value than the original. In the case of used sneakers, that means providing essential footwear to those in need, supporting micro-businesses who sell them and protecting the environment. Through sustainability efforts we help by maintaining a balance between nature, healthy communities, and economic vitality.
An impactful amount of the world depends on "second hand" sneakers. Sneaker Impact fulfills the urgent demand for gently used sneakers in these developing countries by supplying merchants with footwear to improve the quality of life within their community.
Without access to proper footwear, 1.5 billion people have been infected by diseases that are transmitted through contaminated soils, children are not permitted to attend school, and many people are unable to work. By partnering with Westland Mall, local businesses and people like you in our community, we give your sneakers a second life while transforming lives.
"We partner with Hispanic communities throughout South Florida and the United States to support many disadvantaged communities in the Caribbean, Central and South America, bringing awareness and spreading the message about the sneaker upcycling movement" says Moe Hachem, CEO of Sneaker Impact. "Recycling comes in many forms, but the only competition we have is the landfills. Global awareness and sustainability begins with us because if we don't do our part, then there will be no us."
These efforts are starting to gain traction. Through fundraising programs in Miami Dade County Public Schools, Sneaker Impact has been able to collect over 1,500 pairs in as little as one semester. And at the 2022 Miami Marathon, over 20,000 runners received a compostable collection bag from Sneaker Impact to give their sneakers a second life and help in places of need. Regional malls like Westland Mall in Hialeah are leading the movement in sustainability, educating locally while benefiting globally.
To learn more please visit sneakerimpact.com or if you would like to partner as a drop off location or wish to speak to their team to start recycling your sneakers, please send an email to info@sneakerimpact.com.
Centennial is a real estate investment firm with a national portfolio of shopping, dining, entertainment and mixed-use destinations as well as a full-service property management platform delivered through Centennial Advisory Services, its third-party property and asset management division.
Rooted in retail since 1997, Centennial is focused on shaping the evolution of American retail by creating a superior multi-faceted shopping experience through properties that serve not only as a place of commerce, but as a place of community. For more information, visit CentennialREC.com.
Westland Mall is an 835,000-square-foot regional shopping center in Hialeah, Florida, just northwest of Miami. The shopping center boasts nearly 100 retailers, services and restaurants, including Macy's, JCPenney, H&M, Bath & Body Works, Foot Locker, Windsor, Pandora, TOUS, G by Guess, Victoria's Secret, Aeropostale, T-Mobile, Outback Steakhouse, Chili's Grill & Bar, and Subway. Westland Mall is conveniently located in the heart of Dade County and provides visitors with easy access from every major thoroughfare, including the I-75, Palmetto Expressway, Florida Turnpike, and US-27. For more information, visit https://www.shoppingwestlandmall.com/ or follow the center on Facebook and Instagram.
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Available in Full-Size Range from Twin XL to King, The New Collection Includes Comforters, Duvets & Sham Sets
NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For those looking to introduce a bold, yet chic look into the bedroom, Nautica, a global lifestyle brand, announces the launch of its new rugby-inspired bedding collection designed in a colorful palette that is inspired by the brand's iconic nautical aesthetic.
The latest debut from Nautica home includes duvets, comforters and sham sets offered in a full-size range, from Twin XL to King. The new line showcases two style variations including the Lakeview Collection which features a rich combination of navy with grey in horizontal varying stripes, reversing to a subtle blue stripe on a navy ground, and the Lawndale Collection which features a bold black and grey alternating awning stripe for a sophisticated look, reversing to a smaller scale stripe in the same black and grey.
Each piece within the collection is constructed from 100% high quality cotton fibers woven for extra durability and comfort. Additionally, pieces are pigment printed to enable the bold palette to endure and the medium weight makes the new collection perfect for year-round use or for dorm rooms.
The collection is now available on Amazon.com. To share feedback or to stay in the loop on the latest design updates, follow @nautica and @myhometheory on Instagram.
Drawing from the essence of the water and the currents of the world, Nautica is a global lifestyle brand that creates style that's iconic, yet modern and innovative in its fit, feel and function. Nautica is one of the most recognized American brands in the world, with over 70 categories including apparel, accessories and a home collection for men, women and children. Nautica is available in nearly 1,400 freestanding stores and shop-in-shops in more than 30 countries worldwide, as well as on nautica.com.
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Grocer hiring 200 associates for roles in logistics, human resources, and transportation
Customers enjoy $15 off the first three orders with a digital coupon
MIAMI, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Propelled by steady growth, The Kroger Co., America's largest grocery retailer, announced Kroger Delivery now serves customers in South Florida with the opening of a new spoke location in Miami. The 60,000-square-foot spoke facility, in collaboration with the Fulfillment Center in Groveland, FL, will serve as a last-mile cross-dock location that efficiently expands Kroger Delivery's ability to serve more customers.
"We are thrilled to welcome Kroger Delivery to Miami-Dade County as they expand their Florida footprint," said James Kohnstamm, Executive Vice President, Miami-Dade Beacon Council. "The 60,000 square-foot high-tech distribution center will bring 200 new jobs to Opa Locka and adjacent communities. This state-of-the-art facility is another example of how two of our key industries – trade and logistics, and technology – intersect to deliver, innovative seamless solutions that support business growth. The strength of our ecosystem coupled with the infrastructure to support the needs of on-demand grocery delivery make Miami-Dade a natural fit for Kroger's expanding ecommerce delivery service."
The facility will offer job opportunities with roles in logistics, human resources, and transportation to support the expansion in South Florida. As an industry leader, Kroger offers resources, benefits, and training, to help associates thrive. Individuals interested in more information can visit and apply at Jobs.Kroger.com.
"Kroger's new hub in Miami-Dade County is an innovative program that demonstrates how business leaders are leveraging technology to provide important services and job opportunities," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. "Their eCommerce model to deliver fresh food at people's doors offers another great option for our community to stock up on the essentials during hurricane season. This will help to make sure they have what they need to keep their families fed and secure."
"We're thrilled to introduce customers to Kroger Delivery in South Florida," said Andrea Colby, eCommerce corporate affairs and communications manager. "We offer customers a more convenient option to access fresh food and grocery items. Kroger Delivery is an easy, seamless way to order groceries, have them arrive in refrigerated vans, delivered to your door by professional, uniformed associates all based on your demanding schedule."
Kroger Delivery Explained
This expansion represents an extension of a partnership between Kroger and Ocado, a world leader in technology for grocery e-commerce. In 2018, the companies announced a collaboration to establish a delivery network that combines artificial intelligence, advanced robotics, and automation in a bold new way, bringing first-of-its-kind technology to America. Through the hub-and-spoke delivery network, the organization now serves customers in Central Florida, Tampa, Jacksonville, and now South Florida, without traditional brick-and-mortar stores.
The delivery network relies on highly automated fulfillment centers. At the hub sites, more than 1,000 bots whizz around giant 3D grids, orchestrated by proprietary air-traffic control systems in the unlicensed spectrum. The grid, known as The Hive, contains totes with products and ready-to-deliver customer orders. As customers' orders near delivery times, the bots retrieve products from The Hive and are presented at pick stations for items to be sorted for delivery, a process governed by algorithms that ensures items are intelligently packed. For example, fragile items are placed on top, bags are evenly weighted, and each order is optimized to fit into the lowest number of bags, reducing plastic use.
After being packed, groceries are loaded into a refrigerated delivery van, which can store up to 20 orders. Powerful machine learning algorithms optimize delivery routes, considering factors like road conditions and optimal fuel efficiency. Drivers may travel up to 90 miles with orders from facilities to make deliveries.
Kroger currently operates customer fulfillment centers in Monroe, OH, Groveland, FL, Forest Park, GA (Atlanta) and Dallas, TX with additional customer fulfillment centers slated for California, Frederick, MD, Phoenix, AZ, Pleasant Prairie, WI, Romulus, MI (Detroit), Cleveland, OH, Charlotte, NC as well as South Florida and the Northeast.
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About Kroger
At The Kroger Co. (NYSE: KR), we are Fresh for Everyone™ and dedicated to our Purpose: to Feed the Human Spirit™. We are, across our family of companies, nearly half a million associates who serve over 11 million customers daily through a seamless shopping experience under a variety of banner names We are committed to creating #ZeroHungerZeroWaste communities by 2025. To learn more about us, visit our newsroom and investor relations site.
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BATON ROUGE, La., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernhard Capital Partners ("Bernhard Capital"), a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm, today announced that Phillip Preis has joined the firm as a Managing Director, responsible for helping lead the firm's capital markets activities across all aspects of the investment and portfolio management processes.
Mr. Preis brings nearly two decades of investment banking experience, where he specialized in advising middle market clients on complex transactions and capital markets situations. Most recently, Mr. Preis was a Managing Director at Dundon Advisors, LLC, where he led the firm's investment banking team and helped build its unsecured creditor committee advisory business. Previously, he served as a Director in Houlihan Lokey's Financial Restructuring group, where he led both company and creditor-side financial restructuring engagements. Mr. Preis earned an MBA from the Darden Graduate School of Business Administration at the University of Virginia and a B.S. in Commerce from the University of Virginia.
"Having worked closely with Phil on a range of complex transactions and capital markets activities, we have strong confidence in his capabilities, vision and ability to execute," said Timothy Poche, COO at Bernhard Capital. "His unique perspective will serve both the firm and our portfolio companies well as we navigate today's increasingly sophisticated capital markets and grow our investment platform. We are thrilled to welcome him to the Bernhard Capital team."
"I have had the privilege of working with the Bernhard Capital team for many years, and I am excited about the opportunity to join such a talented organization with a long track record of business-building success," said Phillip Preis. "I look forward to leveraging my experience in both credit and the broader capital markets to build on the firm's momentum and support its portfolio of exceptional infrastructure and services-focused businesses."
About Bernhard Capital Partners
Bernhard Capital Partners is a services and infrastructure-focused private equity management firm established in 2013. Bernhard Capital Partners has deployed capital in four funds across several strategies, has approximately $2.5 billion of gross assets under management and is ranked as one of Private Equity International's 300 largest private equity firms worldwide. Bernhard Capital Partners seeks to create sustainable value by leveraging its experience in acquiring, operating and growing services and infrastructure businesses. For more information, visit www.bernhardcapital.com.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of World Wrestling Entertainment, Inc. ("WWE" or the "Company") (NYSE: WWE). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at rswilloughby@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 9980.
The investigation concerns whether WWE and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On June 17, 2022, WWE announced that its Chairman and Chief Executive Officer ("CEO") Vincent McMahon would be stepping down from those roles, with his daughter Stephanie returning to the company as interim Chief Executive Officer amid an ongoing investigation into an alleged secret hush deal with a former employee. WWE stated that it had formed a special committee to investigate the alleged improper behavior of CEO McMahon and John Laurinaitis, head of talent relations, who reportedly had relationships with a former employee and allegedly paid her a secret $3M settlement.
On this news, WWE's stock price fell $2.36 per share, or 3.64%, to close at $62.51 per share on June 17, 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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DALLAS (KDAF) — What’s the weather going to be like in North Texas Friday night ahead of the weekend heatwave?
Mainly a warm and quiet night around DFW and North Texas as a whole with lows mostly in the 60s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less will stick around into the morning hours.
“Mostly clear skies are expected tonight with lows dropping into the 60s. Southeast winds 10 mph or less will prevail into the morning,” NWS Fort Worth says. | https://cw33.com/news/local/quick-look-at-friday-nights-weather-in-north-texas/ | 2022-05-07T01:25:34Z |
BOSTON, Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Haemonetics Corporation (NYSE: HAE), a global medical technology company focused on delivering innovative medical solutions to drive better patient outcomes, today announced an agreement with Epic, a leading Electronic Health Record (EHR) system, to offer Haemonetics' SafeTrace Tx® blood bank information system to Epic's global network of hospitals.
SafeTrace Tx is a specialized transfusion management system used in the blood bank to provide comprehensive management of patients and blood products and to assist in determining blood product suitability for patient transfusion. The software supports patient transfusion safety and workflow efficiency by producing full visibility of patients and products in a single database that manages complex operations across facilities in the network. SafeTrace Tx is the transfusion management system of choice for hundreds of hospitals, including top U.S. hospitals as recognized in the U.S. News & World Report: Best Hospitals 2022-2023 Honor Roll.
According to Stew Strong, President, Global Hospital at Haemonetics, "SafeTrace Tx provides complete visibility of patients and blood products for blood banks across the care continuum. As staffing and blood supply shortages persist, we look forward to helping more hospitals within Epic's network leverage SafeTrace Tx for greater transfusion safety and efficiency."
Haemonetics' Hospital business is focused on improving patient care and hospital economics by providing innovative, leading products across key markets, including Hemostasis Management, Vascular Closure, Transfusion Management and Cell Salvage. The new agreement with Epic marks another milestone in the continued growth of Haemonetics' Hospital business.
Haemonetics (NYSE: HAE) is a global healthcare company dedicated to providing a suite of innovative medical products and solutions for customers, to help them improve patient care and reduce the cost of healthcare. Our technology addresses important medical markets: blood and plasma component collection, the surgical suite, and hospital transfusion services. To learn more about Haemonetics, visit www.haemonetics.com.
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AIQ recognized in Best First-Party Data Strategy category
NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ActionIQ, the leader in customer experience (CX) solutions, today announced that it won the 2022 Digiday Media Award in the Best First-Party Data Strategy category. AIQ was selected for its work helping a global media company deliver personalized customer experiences across all its brands as it shifted from advertising to subscription business model. The Digiday Media Awards recognize companies working to modernize digital media.
"We're very excited to win the Digiday Media Award in the Best First-Party Data Strategy category," said Tasso Argyros, Co-Founder and CEO at ActionIQ. "With the death of the third-party cookies, first-party data has become the most essential brand asset. It's critical for brands across every industry to develop solid first-party data strategies and transform their business models to adapt to the future of CX."
Improving its first-party data strategy with ActionIQ enabled this company to successfully shift to a subscription revenue model while unlocking new revenue pockets. The data unification and capabilities of the platform resulted in improved operational efficiency and lower costs. The platform has allowed the company to create over 5,000 customer audiences to enable personalization at scale and over 100 customer journeys that connect points across brands to identify opportunities across business units.
The complete 2022 Digiday Media Awards Winners Guide, featuring a rundown of the campaigns and insights into why they won and what marketing teams can learn from them can be downloaded here.
The ActionIQ CX Hub, powered by a customer data platform, empowers organizations to flexibly and securely leverage their first-party data to power personalized experiences at scale. With the AIQ CX Hub, technology teams maintain complete control of their data governance while giving business users direct access to explore the customer data they need to orchestrate both real-time experiences and omnichannel customer journeys.
Details about the 2022 Digiday Media Award winners can also be found here.
AIQ brings order to CX chaos. Our Customer Experience Hub empowers everyone to be a CX champion by giving business teams the freedom to explore and action on customer data while helping technical teams extend and enhance existing technology investments to manage data governance, costs and performance. Enterprise brands such as Autodesk, M&T Bank, The New York Times, Neiman Marcus, Hertz and many more use our CX Hub to drive growth through extraordinary customer experiences. Learn more at actioniq.com.
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Arizona man arrested after drugs found during traffic stop
Published: May. 12, 2022 at 9:40 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
JACKSON CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A man from Arizona is behind bars in Jackson Co. after drugs were found in his possession during a traffic stop.
The Jackson County Sheriff’s Office says a Ryan Ahmad Mehio, 21, of Chandler, Arizona, was arrested around 8:30 a.m. on Tuesday, May 10, after a traffic stop near 158th and US Highway 75.
Deputies said they stopped a 2017 Toyota Corolla driven by Mehio after a traffic violation.
Mehio was booked into the Jackson Co. Jail for possession of a stimulant, possession of a hallucinogenic drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and possession of a fraudulent identity card.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/05/12/arizona-man-arrested-after-drugs-found-during-traffic-stop/ | 2022-05-12T16:00:27Z |
SILVER SPRING, Md., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration approved Xenpozyme (Olipudase alfa) for intravenous infusion in pediatric and adult patients with Acid Sphingomyelinase Deficiency (ASMD), a rare genetic disease that causes premature death. Xenpozyme is the first approved medication to treat symptoms that are not related to the central nervous system in patients with ASMD.
"ASMD has a debilitating effect on people's lives and there is a critical need to increase treatment options for patients who suffer from this rare disease," said Christine Nguyen, M.D., deputy director of the Office of Rare Diseases, Pediatrics, Urologic and Reproductive Medicine in the FDA's Center for Drug Evaluation and Research. "The challenges involved with developing treatments for rare diseases are significant and unique. We believe patients who suffer from ASMD, their families and their physicians will welcome this long-awaited advancement."
ASMD is caused by the lack of an enzyme needed to break down a complex lipid, called sphingomyelin, that accumulates in the liver, spleen, lung, and brain. Patients with ASMD have enlarged abdomens that can cause pain, vomiting, feeding difficulties, and falls. They also have abnormal liver and blood tests. The most severely affected patients have profound neurologic symptoms and rarely survive beyond two to three years of age. Other patients may survive into adulthood but die prematurely from respiratory failure.
Xenpozyme is an enzyme replacement therapy that helps reduce sphingomyelin accumulation in the liver, spleen, and lung. The efficacy of Xenpozyme for the treatment of ASMD was demonstrated in a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study of 31 patients randomized to take Xenpozyme or placebo. Because the study had the placebo comparator and measured treatment benefits that could be detected during the study's duration, the FDA was able to conclude that Xenpozyme is effective. Overall, treatment with Xenpozyme improved lung function and reduced liver and spleen size.
The most common side effects of Xenpozyme include headache, cough, fever, joint pain, diarrhea, and low blood pressure. Xenpozyme carries a boxed warning for severe hypersensitivity reactions including anaphylaxis. Some patients treated with Xenpozyme developed laboratory test abnormalities, such as abnormal liver blood tests. Routine blood laboratory testing should be obtained periodically. Xenpozyme should not be started during pregnancy due to the potential for fetal harm, which was observed during animal studies. Additionally, in the clinical trials, 75% of pediatric patients and 50% of adult patients experienced reactions including headaches, nausea and vomiting while receiving Xenpozyme through intravenous infusion.
Xenpozyme received fast track, breakthrough therapy, and priority review designations. It also received orphan drug designation, which provides incentives to assist and encourage the development of drugs for rare diseases. The FDA awarded the sponsor a rare pediatric disease priority review voucher, an incentive to encourage development of new drugs and biologics that prevent and treat rare diseases in children.
More than 7,000 rare diseases affect more than 30 million people in the United States. Many rare conditions are life threatening and most do not have treatments. The FDA estimates that half of these serious or life-threatening diseases affect children.
The FDA granted the approval of Xenpozyme to Genzyme.
Additional Resources:
- Office of Rare Diseases, Pediatrics, Urologic and Reproductive Medicine-Division of Rare Diseases and Medical Genetics (DRDMG)
- Medical products for rare diseases and conditions
- CDER's ARC Program
Media Contact: April Grant, 202-657-8179
Consumer Inquiries: Email or 888-INFO-FDA
The FDA, an agency within the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, protects the public health by assuring the safety, effectiveness, and security of human and veterinary drugs, vaccines and other biological products for human use, and medical devices. The agency also is responsible for the safety and security of our nation's food supply, cosmetics, dietary supplements, products that give off electronic radiation, and for regulating tobacco products.
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Wolfgang Petersen, blockbuster filmmaker of ‘Das Boot,’ dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Wolfgang Petersen, the German filmmaker whose World War II submarine epic “Das Boot” propelled him into a blockbuster Hollywood career that included the films “In the Line of Fire,” “Air Force One” and “The Perfect Storm,” has died. He was 81.
Petersen died Friday at his home in the Los Angeles neighborhood of Brentwood after a battle with pancreatic cancer, said representative Michelle Bega.
Petersen, born in Emden, Germany, made two features before his 1982 breakthrough, “Das Boot.” Then the most expensive movie in German film history, the 149-minute “Das Boot” (the original cut ran 210 minutes) chronicled the intense claustrophobia of life aboard a doomed German U-boat during the Battle of the Atlantic, with Jürgen Prochnow as the submarine’s commander. Heralded as an antiwar masterpiece, “Das Boot” was nominated for six Oscars, including for Petersen’s direction and his adaptation of Lothar-Günther Buchheim’s best-selling 1973 novel.
To Petersen, who grew up on the northern coast of Germany, the sea long held his fascination. He would return to it in the 2000 disaster film, “The Perfect Storm,” a true-life tale of a fishing boat lost at sea.
“The power of water is unbelievable,” Petersen said in a 2009 interview. “I was always impressed as a kid how strong it is, all the damage the water could do when it just turned within a couple of hours, and smashed against the shore.”
“Das Boot” launched Petersen as a filmmaker in Hollywood, where he became one of the top makers of action adventures of massive cataclysms that spanned war (2004′s “Troy,” with Brad Pitt), pandemic (the 1995 ebolavirus-inspired “Outbreak”) and other ocean-set disasters (2006′s “Poseidon,” about the capsizing of an ocean liner).
Petersen is survived by second wife Maria-Antoinette Borgel, a German script supervisor and assistant director whom he wed in 1978, son Daniel Petersen and two grandchildren.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.kxii.com/2022/08/16/wolfgang-petersen-blockbuster-filmmaker-das-boot-dies/ | 2022-08-16T21:06:46Z |
- Maximize customer satisfaction with multi-orbit service, a combination of diverse satellite systems' strength
- Actively deal with growing demand of data by acquiring new satellite systems like HTS
- Take a step forward to mobility business, a future growth market of KT Group based on incomparable satellite business capabilities
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KT SAT announced that it participated in Euroconsult WSBW 2022 event, a global satellite conference which many satellite operators attends every year and presented its Multi-Orbit Satellite Business Strategy to public.
CEO of KT SAT, Kyungmin David Song attended to panel discussion as a panelist with C-level executives from Hispasat(Spain), Turksat(Turkey), Arabsat(Saudi Arabia), Airbus Defense & Space(Germany). The topic of the panel discussion was "Operators: Strengthening success with flexible assets". Five panelists were discussing about business strategies for competing against LEO service like Starlink as it recently has expanded its market globally.
KT SAT prepares for the Flexible HTS business for providing flexible satellite service by embracing rapidly increasing customer demand for data in the worldwide. Flexible HTS is recognized as a next generation capability of satellite operators to provide high speed, high capacity and high quality satellite service. KT SAT had meetings with many satellite manufacturers and checked their manufacturing technologies out in order to enter into HTS business at the event. KT SAT will be searching for an optimal HTS partner by examining partners' capabilities through on-site due diligence next month. This endeavor to level up its service follows long-term business strategy of KT SAT: the Multi-Orbit satellite service.
KT SAT aims to be a Multi-orbit satellite provider allowing it to provide the best quality satellite service which combined many strong points of diverse satellite systems like GEO, MEO and LEO. For this, KT SAT is actively dealing with many changes in market through acquiring GSO and NGSO satellites at the same time.
As a part of this business strategy, investment in Mangata Network, a MEO/HEO satellite service startup in US was completed early this year. And also KT SAT submitted a filing with the international Telecommunication Union(ITU) for LEO constellation design last year. NGSO satellite like MEO, LEO is adequate for a mobility service which provides connectivity to vessels, UAM, Air and so on. Especially KT Group is currently focusing on Mobility service and it established a strategic alliance with Hyundai Motor Group in order to promote mobility business on 7th of September. KT SAT will do its best to lead future mobility market as a member of the group as well.
CEO of KT SAT, Kyungmin David Song responded to a question about how to cope with market changes came from LEO operator's business expansion like as "When it comes to LEO satellite service, domestic demand in B2C market is limited. On the other hand, LEO could possibly find customer demand in B2B market since customer need for Mobility service (vessel, UAM, Air) is getting bigger. In a bid to meet customer need in mobility service, KT SAT also considers to cooperate with LEO providers as a Multi-Orbit service operator".
Meanwhile, KT SAT is preparing for the new satellite launch of KOREASAT6A. It signed a contract with Thales Alenia Space for manufacturing and with Satconsult for technical advice of KOREASAT6A. Also KT SAT signed with SpaceX for a launch service as well. After a successful launch in 2025, KOREASAT6A will cover growing demand of data communication in Asia Pacific region.
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GREENE, N.Y., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Raymond Corporation proudly announces Dave Micha, a welder at Raymond, has won gold in the international Toyota Material Handling Group (TMHG) Skills Competition, beating competitors from China, France, Italy and Sweden, as well as additional U.S. participants.
Micha's win is a testament to Raymond's centurylong reputation of dedication to innovation, quality and service. The end-to-end solutions provider maintains a constant focus on delivering the utmost quality and works for continuous improvement in every aspect of its business.
"The Raymond Corporation heartily congratulates Dave Micha on this high achievement. The passion and dedication our welders like Dave Micha bring to the craft is inspiring and is a testament to the best-in-quality forklifts we build at Raymond," said Tony Topencik, vice president of operations, quality, and environmental health and safety at The Raymond Corporation. "For an industry that touches almost everything, there will always be a need for skilled workers who provide essential services to help keep the supply chain moving. Our skilled team members are a major part of what has helped Raymond be a leader in the material handling industry for the past 100 years."
The competition consisted of welding a steel pressure vessel, which required performing tack welding, executing semiautomatic welding and finishing of the vessel's surface.
"It was an honor to represent Raymond in the competition and secure this win," Micha said. "I'm proud to work for a company that prioritizes quality and values the skilled trades such as welding."
Raymond's internal welding competition began in 2015, with the goal of helping promote friendly competition and enhancing skills and knowledge among its welding teams. Since then, Raymond welders have earned invitations to compete in the TMHG Skills Competition.
"Customer safety and product quality are absolutely essential elements in the products produced by Toyota Material Handling Group," said Haruhiko Kimata, executive officer of Toyota Industries Corporation and chief supply officer and Takahama plant manager at Toyota Material Handling Group. "The skills of welders, who are directly involved in production, play a decisive role in product quality. I would like to express my great respect for Raymond's welders who have consistently been top performers in the TMHG Skills Competition and its mission to improve the skills and motivation of welders."
For more information or to locate an authorized Raymond Solutions and Support Center, visit www.raymondcorp.com or call 800-235-7200.
The Raymond Corporation, a Toyota Industries Company, is a leading global provider of best-in-class material handling products and intelligent intralogistics solutions. Built on principles of innovation and continuous improvement for 100 years, Raymond's integrated automation, telematics, virtual reality and advanced energy solutions provide ways to optimize operations and bring warehouse and distribution operations to a new level of performance. Raymond® electric forklift trucks are engineered to achieve increased productivity and efficiency and are designed to provide ecological and economic benefits. Raymond delivers solutions to material handling and logistics markets in North America and globally. Combining operational excellence, award-winning innovation and world-class global customer support, we work together to run better, manage smarter and keep our customers always on. For more information, visit raymondcorp.com and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube and LinkedIn.
Raymond® is a U.S. trademark of The Raymond Corporation.
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Acquisition of Cyber Security Provider Strengthens Security Capabilities and Presence Across South-Central US
HERNDON, Va., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ePlus inc. (NASDAQ NGS: PLUS – news) today announced that it has acquired the business of Future Com, Ltd. a Texas-based provider of cyber security solutions, cloud security and security consulting services throughout the US. The successful acquisition provides access to enhanced engineering, sales and services delivery capabilities in the South-Central US region, as well as bolstering the skills and expertise surrounding ePlus' growing cyber security practice.
Headquartered in Grapevine, Texas, Future Com is an established cyber security provider, offering hardware, software, support, and consulting services to top enterprises, mid-market businesses, and healthcare, government and educational entities.
"As we actively work to grow our security business, which now accounts for more than $500M of our annual adjusted gross billings, we are confident that the expertise of the Future Com team across the cyber security landscape will be of great benefit to ePlus and our customers," said Mark Marron, CEO and president, ePlus inc. "In addition to strengthening our security capabilities, it strengthens our geographic presence in Texas and around the entire region, allowing us to provide an expanded level of support to customers there with expertise spanning the entire security landscape."
"Joining the ePlus team is an exciting next step for Future Com and its employees," said Douglas Hollenshead at Future Com. "We have decades of specialized experience helping our customers navigate the evolving cyber security landscape and new emerging threats. Being acquired by ePlus means that our customers now have access to the expanded capabilities and deeper breadth of resources a global provider can offer."
The acquisition of certain assets and liabilities of Future Com closed on July 16, 2022. Terms were not disclosed.
About Future Com
A privately held company for over 30 years, Future Com, Ltd. is an integrator of leading industry brands, delivering customized solutions to secure our customers' networks wherever they are. Future Com offers hardware, software, support, and consulting services to top enterprises, mid-market businesses, and healthcare, government and educational entities throughout the US. Future Com is a top industry partner in all segments of the network--Foundation, Performance, and Security--and holds national recognition with many leading manufacturers, including F5, ForeScout, Fortinet, Infoblox, Palo Alto Networks, Trend Micro, Check Point and Cisco.
About ePlus inc.
ePlus has an unwavering and relentless focus on leveraging technology to create inspired and transformative business outcomes for its customers. Offering a robust portfolio of solutions, as well as a full set of consultative and managed services across the technology spectrum, ePlus has proudly achieved more than 30 years of success in the business, carrying customers forward through adversity, rapidly changing environments, and other obstacles. ePlus is a trusted advisor, bringing expertise, credentials, talent and a thorough understanding of innovative technologies, spanning security, cloud, data center, networking, collaboration and emerging solutions, to organizations across all industry segments. With complete lifecycle management services and flexible payment solutions, ePlus' more than 1,500 associates are focused on cultivating positive customer experiences and are dedicated to their craft, harnessing new knowledge while applying decades of proven experience. ePlus is headquartered in Virginia, with offices in the United States, UK, Europe, and Asia‐Pacific. For more information, visit www.eplus.com, call 888-482-1122, or email info@eplus.com. Connect with ePlus on LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook, and Instagram. ePlus, Where Technology Means More®.
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Leading window treatment franchise recognized for excellence in franchisee satisfaction
DENVER , July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gotcha Covered, a leader in custom window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada, has been recognized for its excellence in franchise culture after being named to Franchise Business Review's third annual Culture100 list. The list recognizes the top 100 franchise brands in 2022.
"Operating a successful franchise is a team effort between the franchisor and franchisees," said Paul Linenberg, president of Gotcha Covered. "One cannot be successful without the other. To ensure our franchise owners can maximize their potential, we provide excellent franchisee services.
"Whether it's our Gotcha Linked software or just answering a question from a concerned franchise owner, we dedicate ourselves to giving our franchisees the tools they need to succeed. Being named to this list is a testament to how hard we work to make sure our franchisees are satisfied with the services we provide and the experience they have as a Gotcha Covered franchise owner."
Gotcha Covered was among more than 300 franchise brands, representing more than 30,000 franchise owners, that participated in Franchise Business Review's research on the best franchise cultures.
Franchisees were surveyed on 33 benchmark questions about their experience and satisfaction regarding critical areas of their franchise systems. The brands that were selected received the highest overall ratings based on 12 questions that looked at the perception of brand vision, team culture, honesty and integrity, and overall support.
"Every franchise organization has a different culture and vibe. Some franchises are more serious and formal, while others are more relaxed and casual," said Michelle Rowan, president & COO of Franchise Business Review. "A franchise company's culture – and your potential fit into that culture – should guide your franchise investment decision. Looking at data on how current franchisees rate a brand's culture will tell you how well the franchise leadership team is executing on the vision of the brand, and how well the community of support staff and franchisees work together to achieve their business objectives.
"The best place to start is with the brands on this year's Culture100 list. All of them had an FBR 'Culture Score' of 80+ on a 100-point satisfaction scale, putting them in the top quartile of franchises when it comes to culture."
Franchise Business Review, a franchise market research firm that performs independent surveys of franchisee satisfaction, provides the only rankings of franchises based solely on actual franchisee satisfaction and performance. Franchise Business Review publishes its rankings of top franchises in its annual Guide to Today's Top Franchises, as well as in special interest reports throughout the year that identify the top franchises in specific sectors.
Visit FranchiseBusinessReview.com to see the full list of the 2022 Best Franchise Cultures.
For more information on Gotcha Covered or to find your local consultant, visit https://www.gotchacovered.com.
Gotcha Covered is a leader in custom soft and hard window treatment consultation in the U.S. and Canada. Flying under their Gotcha Covered flag since 2009, they offer custom window treatments including blinds, draperies, shutters and much more. They offer end-to-end consultation with the customer's specific needs and goals in mind. The company currently has over 130 total franchises across the U.S. and Canada.
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Nonprofit serving children with life-threatening conditions and their families now operating nationwide, providing in-person Adventures and at-home activities to offer hope, happiness, and healing
Inaugural Adventure at Texas Schlitterbahn Waterparks Aug. 13-14 part of National Expansion Celebration
COLUMBUS, Ohio, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Once a localized, regional nonprofit, A Kid Again is thrilled to announce its national expansion, now serving more than 9,000 families in communities in all 50 states – an impact on 46,000 individuals.
Nationwide, more than 1.5 million children have a life-threatening condition like cancer, heart conditions, Cerebral Palsy, sickle cell disease, cystic fibrosis and more. That means 1.5 million kids and their families face endless doctor's visits, surgeries, treatments, medical bills, and the emotional toll of chronic illness.
That's why the nonprofit A Kid Again was founded, to bring hope, happiness, and healing to kids with life-threatening conditions and their families. This is done through year-round, cost-free Adventures at regional locations like amusement parks, zoos, sporting events, museums, and other family-friendly entertainment venues – making A Kid Again the only childhood disease nonprofit that focuses on group recreational therapy and support for the entire family, not just the child with the illness.
A Kid Again has experienced exponential growth. In 2019, A Kid Again was only operating in two states. When A Kid Again pivoted to offering at-home and virtual Adventures during the COVID-19 pandemic, this shift made it possible to serve families across the U.S. In fact, A Kid Again has tripled in the number of families served in the past two years alone.
Origins and Impact
A Kid Again was founded in 1995 in Columbus, Ohio by Kathy Derr, Poe Timmons and Jeffrey Damron. Each of the founders hoped that providing communal, interactive, ongoing Adventures would create a reprieve for families from the everyday difficulties posed by hospital visits, chemotherapy and other treatments.
"When I, along with Poe and Jeffrey, founded A Kid Again in 1995 as a way to remember my son, Christopher, I could not have envisioned us growing to serve families across the country," said Derr, founder of A Kid Again and current director of family engagement. "Every day, we hear from the families we serve about how being part of A Kid Again is such a bright spot in their lives, which are often consumed with worry and medical appointments. It is my vision that every family who has a child with a life-threatening condition can be part of A Kid Again."
Families who enroll with A Kid Again can take advantage of programming in a variety of ways, including:
- In-person Adventures at regional venues including amusement parks, zoos, sporting events, museums, and other family-friendly entertainment venues
- At-home Adventures-in-a-Box, which are fun kits delivered to provide families with activities to do at home or when children are in the hospital
- Streaming Adventures and Virtual Entertainment delivered through A Kid Again's private gaming network and other online platforms
The impact of a Kid Again cannot be overstated:
- 90% of families said A Kid Again Adventures have strengthened their family during difficult times
- 94% of families had an experience that was otherwise not possible
- 97% of kids had a unique experience and a chance to feel special
- 85% of our families reported enhanced feelings of hope
- 90% of kids said they feel greater acceptance by others and fear the public eye less
"A Kid Again is an amazing organization as it not only gives my warrior child a chance at 'normal' childhood experiences, it gives his siblings the chance too," said A Kid Again parent Jessica Wilhoit from the Southwest Ohio Chapter. "We often don't try certain activities due to not wanting to lose the cost when our child with the medical condition may need to leave quickly. But A Kid Again gives our family the chance to try various activities without the financial stress, so we are all able to enjoy the experiences."
Future Growth and National Expansion Celebration
"We are thrilled to celebrate this milestone of serving families in all 50 states, but our work isn't stopping here," said Carrie Maun-Smith, A Kid Again National Board Chair. "We have a vision for serving as many children with life-threatening conditions nationwide as possible, and our team, volunteers, board members and corporate partners across the country are working tirelessly to make that vision a reality."
One of these partners is Cedar Fair Entertainment Company, which operates 17 amusement and water park properties across the U.S., and A Kid Again Rides and Slides Adventures in A Kid Again Chapters and markets – marking some of the most popular Adventures the organization hosts each year. Cedar Fair has provided free tickets and meals, plus has covered the cost of t-shirts and other souvenirs for the entire family.
A Kid Again is celebrating its national expansion with its inaugural Rides & Slides Adventure in the state of Texas, being held August 13-14 at Cedar Fair Schlitterbahn Waterparks in New Braunfels and Galveston.
More information about A Kid Again can be found at www.AKidAgain.org.
A Kid Again is a national organization with a mission to foster hope, happiness and healing for children with life-threatening health conditions and their families. The organization provides cost-free, consistent, year-round activities that create meaningful shared experiences and joy-filled memories. A Kid Again is operating in all 50 states, growing and enrolling families, and providing support resources and connections to help families cope with the challenges of raising children with difficult medical journeys. With more than 1.5 million children across the United States suffering from life-threatening conditions, A Kid Again is committed to reaching as many of these impacted families as possible. For more information about A Kid Again, please visit www.AKidAgain.org.
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Idaho parents, baby reunite with doctors who performed life-saving surgery
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI)- When Alisha Keyworth and Nick Staten found out their unborn child had Myelomeningocele (MMC), a type of spina bifida, the pair were "heartbroken."
"Getting the diagnosis was heartbreaking and shattering. I felt that I had done something wrong," Keyworth said. "We did our homework even before we met with Dr. Fenton, Dr. Bollo, Dr. Byrne, the neonatal team at the Utah Fetal Center, because, you know, you have this big conference to discuss options, choices, what you're going to do. We knew right away that termination was never, ever an option. She is my baby, and God gave me her for a reason. And we met with the team. We went over exactly her diagnosis and what options best suit her."
"When we first found out about her diagnosis, I was very scared," Staten said. "I went down the dark hall, the dark web, and it was very hard to get out of there. And then I was encouraged by Dr. Byrne, everybody, that it's going to be okay."
The surgery Abigail Rose needed is only performed at a few hospitals nationwide, including the Utah Fetal Center.
And Keyworth and Staten were prepared to travel as far as needed.
"We were going to do it wherever that took us. Now, to be able to stay 4 hours from home was a lot easier than traveling to Texas or Philadelphia, or San Diego," Keyworth said.
The 20-person team who performed the surgery included Dr. Stephen Fenton, from Primary Children's Hospital and the University of Utah. Dr. Robert Bollo and Dr. Jan Byrne, both with U of U and Primary Children's.
Doctor Fenton explains the process.
"We expose the uterus and open the uterus just enough to kind of put the back in position. So where the MMC was located," Fenton said. "And then Dr. Bollo and his team, pediatric neurosurgery, actually closed the spina bifida, closed the MMC, and then Dr. Byrne and myself, we closed the uterus and closed Alisha up, and she went to recovery."
Abigail was delivered about five weeks later.
Bollo said surgeries like the one performed prevents the need for a shunt and increase the chance kids will walk.
"Spina bifida is not a lethal condition in utero. Kids survive and many of them close after birth," Bollo said. "But if we can get to it early, we could substantially improve the outcome and decrease the medical needs and improve the quality of life mobility and function."
“I’m so excited to celebrate the one-year milestone of Abigail’s surgery and to see her doing so well," Keyworth said. "I still can’t believe what a miracle it is to have this type of surgery available and not have to travel across the country to get it. Abigail now has a better shot at a healthier, happier life because of this procedure.”
Fetal surgery also can address other anomalies of the heart and lungs when caught early.
“Having fetal surgery is a game-changer for the way we care for patients and their families,” Dr. Fenton said.
Keyworth says her daughter has had some setbacks since her birth, but for the most part, is happy and doing well. Abigail will need more follow-up care throughout her childhood. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho-falls/2022/04/13/idaho-parents-baby-reunite-with-doctors-who-performed-life-saving-surgery/ | 2022-04-14T00:40:06Z |
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