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HOUSTON (CW39) — We get different studies and lists about what state has this and what state loves that, so when we get “The Sports Movie Your State Is Most Obsessed With,” it’s interesting to see what they have for Texas.
Friday Night Lights? Or Varsity Blues? Or maybe North Dallas Forty?
Nope. It’s Bring It On.
Yes, the 2000 movie with Kirsten Dunst and Gabrielle Union about rival cheerleading squads competing for glory and respect is somehow the most obsessed sports movie in the state of Texas. And it wasn’t even filmed or based in Texas.
A report from Sportscriber.com shows each states’ favorite sports movies, as gleaned from analyses of data from IMDb and Google Trends data. So for Indiana, it came out Hoosiers, likely since that state loves basketball. Bull Durham was for North Carolina, likely since the movie was filmed in Durham.
And somehow for Texas, it came out for a movie about cheerleading that was filmed in California.
But let’s not diss cheerleading. It is a big deal in Texas, almost just as big as football is.
But there are several other sports movies that are either based in Texas or about Texas teams. Here’s the top six.
- North Dallas Forty: The 1979 comedy-drama classic that was a wink-and-a-nod about how the Dallas Cowboys operated behind the scenes. Nick Nolte played a broken-down receiver trying to make sense of the wildness that was pro football at the time.
- Friday Night Lights: Probably the best Texas high school football movie ever made. The true (with some liberties) story about Odessa Permian’s run to a state title in the 1980s, including filming the championship game at the Astrodome in Houston.
- The Bad News Bears in Breaking Training: The 1976 campy classic about America’s favorite hard-luck Little League baseball team playing in the Astrodome.
- Glory Road: Disney’s take on the infamous 1966 Texas Western University (now University of Texas-El Paso) men’s basketball team that became the first mostly African American team to win an NCAA title.
- Necessary Roughness: A comedy about a rebuilding Texas State football team, with a 30-something Scott Bakula at quarterback and supermodel Kathy Ireland as kicker. Not a great movie by any stretch, but full of football cameos.
- Varsity Blues: Another great movie about Texas high school football, with James VanDerBeek as the young untalented quarterback with smarts and guts to lead his team to victory, despite what his blustery coach thinks. | https://cw33.com/news/local/study-says-texas-is-obsessed-with-this-sports-movie-can-you-guess-what-it-is/ | 2022-08-02T19:21:15Z |
Two behind bars after early-morning vehicle burgalry near Landon Trail
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two people were arrested after an early-morning vehicle burglary near the Landon Trail in Topeka.
The Topeka Police Department says around 7:50 a.m. on Monday, Sept. 12, officers were called to the Allstate parking lot at 2859 S Kansas Ave. with reports of a vehicle burglary.
When officers arrived, they said a witness provided clothing descriptions and a direction of travel for the two suspects. A responding officer was able to apprehend the pair, later identified as Joseph Grant, 38, and James Huske, 27, both of Topeka, as they attempted to leave the area via the Landon Trail.
As a result of the investigation, TPD said Grant and Huske were both booked into the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections on burglary, theft and criminal damage.
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S&S Rams
SADLER, Texas (KXII) - It’s a new day at S&S High School. The Rams have a new look, and a new coach.
Jeff Hill takes over the program. And he is quickly putting his stamp on things. The players are buying in, and this team is quickly developing in the new system.
“I am mostly excited for the new coaches,” quarterback Brett Steward said. “We have a really good offense coming in and a really good defense.”
“Since the first day he came in, he immediately turned the program around,” running back Chase Sloan said. “We have more people in athletics getting out on the track. He came in last off-season and had more people joining that. We have had more people join football this year that haven’t played yet. Just getting more numbers is helping us move forward.”
“Our big thing is to see what kind of team are we going to be,” head coach Jeff Hill said. “We may not have a lot of great individual talent, but we want to be really talented as a team. These kids love each other. They have been growing up around each other. They have good bonds with each other. All I’m trying to do is to keep their bond close and get us all on the same page on Friday nights.”
The Rams just missed out on post-season play last year by one game. They have some of their key playmakers returning with a chance to make a run at the post-season this year. And with a move out of the district that featured Gunter and Bells, the Rams new district could provide more opportunities for a chance to chase that playoff dream.
“Our goal is to make it to the playoffs this year,” Hill said. “That’s what our kids want, and that’s what we are going to push them to do. That’s our big focus. Let’s get in the playoffs. Let’s not worry about how we are week one. How are we in October?”
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought of this idea when I was watching a movie and thought that technology could help individuals enhance their nails," said the inventor from Vancouver, Wash. "This invention would allow individuals to control their nail design through an app and help save time and money."
He invented NAIL SCREENS that allows individuals to customize their nail polish color and design. The tool would allow individuals of all ages to be more creative. It could help save time and energy by eliminating the hassle and mess of manually changing the color and design on nails. Additionally, it would reduce the number or trips to a professional nail salon.
The original design was submitted to the Portland sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-PTA-114, 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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VANCOUVER, BC, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Planet Based Foods Global Inc. (CSE: PBF) (OTCQB: PBFFF) (FRA: AZ0) ("PBFG", Planet Based Foods" or the "Company"), a San Diego-based sustainable food startup pioneering clean, nutrient-dense, plant-based meat alternatives, is proud to announce the Company's launch on Amazon.com, the world's largest retailer.
A curated selection of Planet Based Foods' innovative hemp-formulated products are now available for purchase on the Company's Amazon store, including The Original Burger, Green Chili Southwest Burger, Breakfast Sausage Patty Hot, The Original Crumble, The Italian Sausage Crumble and Variety Pack. Individual items are priced at $29 including free shipping while the Variety Pack is listed for $69.
As part of its launch strategy, Planet Based Foods has partnered with Omni ePartners ("OeP") as its broker, a leading full-service Amazon agency that focuses on increasing product awareness and driving online marketplace sales. OeP will engage in the build and optimization of the Company's Amazon page, produce top-quality content and provide ongoing marketing support via SEO/SEM research, creative advertising campaigns and other powerful brand practices.
"Launching on Amazon — the largest e-commerce retailer in the world — represents a very exciting milestone in the Company's growth journey," said Planet Based Foods' President and CEO Braelyn Davis. "Much like Google, modern consumers of today use Amazon as their go-to search engine for purchasing products, and our presence on the platform will be highly impactful in boosting brand awareness, achieving sales targets and continuously driving customers to the Planet Based Foods website."
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PBFG, through its wholly-owned subsidiary in San Diego, California, Planet Based Foods, is a producer of sustainable plant-based meat substitutes., Planet Based Foods was founded in 2019 in San Diego, California. With a mission to build a better food system by providing hemp-formulated superfood products to people today that support our planet tomorrow, all Planet Based Foods products are 100% vegan.
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Three-Hour Football Preview Special Airs LIVE Saturday, September 3rd at 12 noon ET from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio on HBCU GO and Features Interviews with NFL, HBCU Alumni and Icons Including Deion Sanders, Doug Williams, Troy Vincent, Carl Francis, Will Packer, Tracey Edmonds, Keisha Knight Pulliam and More
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG) FREE-streaming digital platform, HBCU GO -- the leading media provider for the nation's 107 Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) will launch its inaugural football season with an event special featuring the nation's top Gridiron NFL and Black College Football Hall of Famers and HBCU Alums. The "The HBCU GO Sports Kickoff Show" is not your average game day program. This star-studded special offers fans an exclusive look at the cultural engagement that can only be experienced at an HBCU football game. The pre-season show will air LIVE on Saturday, September 3 at 12 noon/ET on the AMG platforms HBCU GO, theGrio television network, theGrio Streaming App, Sports.TV, Local Now, and on broadcast television stations throughout the U.S.
Led by legendary HBCU sports analyst Charlie Neal, with color commentary by Jon Kelley and sideline reporting by Ashley Holder, the HBCU GO sportscasters will provide insight about the nation's HBCU conferences, the Black College Football Hall of Fame and authentic, thought-provoking analysis of the competition on the field. The all-star team will offer viewers a taste of what they can expect every Saturday this fall from the action-packed Southwestern Athletic Conference (SWAC) and the Central Intercollegiate Athletic Conference (CIAA) football schedule.
This three-hour football preview special will showcase the college marching bands, provide player profiles, game highlights, exclusive interviews and cameos from NFL and HBCU alumni and icons including: Pro Football Hall of Fame member and Jackson State University head coach, Deion Sanders, Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback Doug Williams, NFL legend and current Executive Vice President, Troy Vincent, NFL Players Association Communications and Brand Manager Carl Francis, film and television producer Will Packer, Emmy and NAACP award-winning film and television producer Tracey Edmonds, actress Keisha Knight Pulliam, and many more.
"The HBCU GO Sports Kickoff Show is another great milestone for America's Historically Black Colleges and Universities," said Byron Allen, Founder/Chairman/CEO of Allen Media Group. "We at Allen Media Group are one-thousand percent committed to building the HBCU sports conferences into great American franchises."
"The HBCU GO Sports Kickoff Show" will be broadcast live from the Pro Football Hall of Fame in Canton, Ohio – also home to the Black College Football Hall of Fame
For more information about HBCU GO visit HBCUGO.TV or follow us on Facebook, Twitter, YouTube, Instagram.
About HBCU GO
HBCU GO is a cultural lifestyle destination and leading sports media provider that embraces and represents the voice of Black Excellence every day of the year through an all-new platform that captures the rich history, diversity, perspectives, and cultural experiences at Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs). HBCU GO also provides a platform for emerging creatives in media production, branding, and broadcasting. We offer our viewers the best in live sports, original series, documentaries, films, comedy, and edutainment programming produced by African-American leading producers, directors, and students from select HBCUs.
Launched in 2012, the free-streaming service HBCU GO was purchased by Byron Allen in 2021 and is part of Byron Allen's Allen Media Group (AMG). AMG is headquartered in Los Angeles with offices in New York, Chicago, Atlanta, and Charleston, SC. AMG owns 27 ABC-NBC-CBS-FOX network affiliate broadcast television stations in 21 U.S. markets and twelve 24-hour HD television networks serving nearly 220 million subscribers: THE WEATHER CHANNEL, THE WEATHER CHANNEL EN ESPAÑOL, PETS.TV, COMEDY.TV, RECIPE.TV, CARS.TV, ES.TV, MYDESTINATION.TV, JUSTICE CENTRAL.TV, THEGRIO, THIS TV, and PATTRN. AMG also owns the streaming platforms HBCU GO, THE GRIO STREAMING APP, SPORTS.TV, THE WEATHER CHANNEL STREAMING APP, and LOCAL NOW -- the free-streaming AVOD service powered by THE WEATHER CHANNEL and content partners, which delivers real-time, hyper-local news, weather, traffic, sports, and lifestyle information. For more information, visit www.entertainmentstudios.com and www.hbcugo.tv
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Senate Intelligence Committee Chair Mark Warner (D-Va.) on Sunday marked the 21-year anniversary of the 9/11 terrorist attacks by warning of domestic threats the U.S. is currently facing.
“I remember, as most Americans do, where they were on 9/11. I was in the middle of a political campaign and suddenly, the differences with my opponent seem very small in comparison and our country came together,” Warner said on CBS “Face the Nation” with host Margaret Brennan.
“The stunning thing to me is here we are 20 years later, and the attack on the symbol of our democracy was not coming from terrorists, but it came from literally insurgents attacking the Capitol on Jan. 6.”
Warner lauded the nation’s unity and progress in the face of international terror threats, and said he hopes the country can similarly rally in the face of domestic challenges.
“I believe our intelligence community has performed remarkably. I think the threat of terror has diminished … But I do worry about some of the activity in this country where the election deniers, the insurgency that took place on Jan. 6, that is something I hope we could see that same kind of unity of spirit.”
Warner leads what he called “the last functioning bipartisan committee,” the Intelligence Committee, along with vice chairman Sen. Marco Rubio (R-Fla.). The panel is now looking into the classified documents found when the FBI executed a search warrant at former President Trump’s Mar-a-Lago residence last month. | https://cw33.com/hill-politics/senate-intelligence-chair-says-us-domestic-threats-are-greater-than-terrorism/ | 2022-09-12T23:50:02Z |
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(KXAN) — La Niña has been plaguing the United States for years. The weather pattern has caused serious drought and heatwaves.
David Yeomans, chief meteorologist at KXAN News in Austin, Texas explores what La Niña — in addition to her little brother, El Niño.
“The El Niño-La Niña cycle is driven by winds over the Pacific Ocean,” says Yeomans. “In a normal year, trade winds blow lightly from East to West near the equator — carrying warm water between Indonesia and Australia. Meanwhile, the water near South America is cooler.”
What are La Niña and El Niño?
La Niña — Under La Niña conditions, the trade winds moving from East to West get stronger. These winds slosh warm water on the ocean’s surface westward, like a big bathtub. As this warm water moves off the coast of South America, cold water from the deeper ocean takes its place. This colder water drives the path that storms travel up into the northern U.S. Think of La Niña as the “cold” phase.
El Niño — An El Niño pattern is the total opposite. Trade winds near the equator lighten or even switch directions, Yeomans says. This sloshes the warm water eastward and causes storms to travel into the southern U.S. Think of El Niño as the “warm” phase.
Basically, these two weather patterns move warm water in different directions, determining which areas of the U.S. are likely to see storms and flooding, or alternatively, drought.
How often do La Niña and El Niño happen and how long do they last?
El Niño-La Niña cycles happen every 3-7 years and last about 9-12 months, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Together, they make up a pattern called the El Niño-Southern Oscillation, or ENSO.
When neither system is occurring, scientists say conditions are “ENSO-neutral.”
Globally, when ENSO patterns occur, average temperatures are cooler during La Niña times and warmer during El Niño times.
Why are they called ‘La Niña’ and ‘El Niño’?
The names, according to NOAA, date back to South American fishermen in the 1600s. They noticed warm water periods that peaked around Christmas and called these periods “El Niño de Navidad,” which translates to “Christ Child” or “Little Boy of Christmas.” Meanwhile, “La Niña” gets less regal treatment and simply means “Little Girl.” Sometimes she’s also called “El Viejo,” which translates to “The Old [Person].” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/la-nina-vs-el-nino-whats-the-difference-between-the-weather-patterns/ | 2022-09-05T16:24:23Z |
Golden Harvest agronomy team discusses seeding rates, precision fertilizer placement and fungicide applications to optimize corn hybrid yield potential
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Golden Harvest announced today new trial data reinforcing the importance of understanding the interactions between hybrid genetics, environment and certain management practices is the key to maximizing corn yield potential. To evaluate the response of Golden Harvest® hybrids to management practices, such as seeding rate, fertility and foliar-applied fungicides, the Golden Harvest agronomy research team implemented field trials across the Midwest in collaboration with local universities. Golden Harvest Eastern Agronomic Research Scientist Brad Bernhard, Ph.D., and Steve Wilkens, Golden Harvest Agronomy Manager for the East, share how pairing the right Golden Harvest corn hybrid with the right management practices can help maximize yield potential.
Select the optimum seeding rate for each hybrid
Optimal seeding rate is hybrid specific and environment dependent. Depending on agronomic characteristics, the grain yield potential of some corn hybrids is more easily influenced by increasing seeding rate.
"When determining the optimum seeding rate, it's important to consider things like the hybrid's ear type," said Bernhard. "Hybrids that exhibit ear flex tend to produce a larger ear at lower planting populations and a smaller ear at higher populations, while fixed ear hybrids produce the same number of kernels per ear, regardless of population."
Golden Harvest offers a couple hybrids that are a good choice for farmers looking to increase seeding rate to maximize yield potential, including Golden Harvest corn hybrid G10D21.
"This hybrid retains ear size with increased seeding rates, making it extremely responsive to higher populations in high-yield environments," said Bernhard. "However, it also maintains yield potential in lower-yield environments at average seeding rates, as it frequently produces a second harvestable ear."
Selecting the appropriate seeding rate for each hybrid's agronomic characteristics is crucial to helping achieve high yield potential in corn production.
Precisely place fertilizer
Precision fertilizer placement provides available nutrients close to the plant. The use of phosphorus, potassium and nitrogen helps corn plants develop strong roots, stems and foliage to increase corn yield potential.
Systems for precision fertilizer application include planter-applied fertilizer, banded fertilizer and strip-tilled fertilizer. Differing from broadcast applications, which increase the fertilizer rate, precision fertilizer application works best by concentrating the same or reduced fertilizer rate in a more concentrated area near the plant.
There are a few Golden Harvest corn hybrids that respond well to precision fertilizer applications.
"I would describe Golden Harvest corn hybrid G14N11 as a management-driven hybrid," said Bernhard. "This hybrid consistently responded better to banded and planter-applied fertilizer applications than other hybrids in trials throughout 2019 to 2021. Similar results were seen with Golden Harvest corn hybrid G15J91: Planter-applied fertilizer increased yield by 40 bushels per acre (bu/A) at our Slater, Iowa, trial site in 2021."
Proper fertilizer placement can increase late-season standability to ultimately increase yield potential in farmers' fields.
Apply fungicide to maximize return on investment
Fungicide applications can prevent plant diseases like tar spot, Southern rust and gray leaf spot from developing, while also helping suppress disease pressure that may already be present in a field.
"But the right fungicide can do even more for your corn plant health than prevent disease," explained Wilkens. "Fungicide applications can also lead to increased standability and stay-green, which prolongs photosynthesis and can boost yield potential."
In trials, Golden Harvest corn hybrid G11V76 consistently showed a large response to fungicide applications in both high and low disease environments. Across 14 trials, most of which had low disease pressure, the hybrid averaged a 12 bu/A yield response to fungicide.
Golden Harvest corn hybrid G14N11 also saw significant improvement in yield and late-season plant health from fungicide applications in high and low disease environments. Yield response to fungicide applications averaged 10 bu/A across 22 research trials for this hybrid.
"Providing research insights on hybrid response to different management systems is one of the ways Golden Harvest shows its commitment to our farmers," said Wilkens. "Farmers can connect with their local Golden Harvest Seed Advisor for more recommendations to maximize corn yield potential this growing season."
For more considerations as farmers get deeper into the 2022 growing season, Golden Harvest offers a library of agronomy articles with actionable data and local insights to help manage fields for maximum yield potential. The Agronomy in Action 2022 Research Review also gives access to more insights and recommendations pertinent to your field.
To find better solutions for your corn and soybean acres, contact a Golden Harvest Seed Advisor at GoldenHarvestSeeds.com.
About Golden Harvest
Golden Harvest Seeds has been working with and listening to farmers with intention since 1973, offering in-depth seeds expertise combined with the local agronomic know-how of an independent Golden Harvest Seed Advisor to help identify custom solutions for every corn and soybean acre. Today, each Golden Harvest hybrid or variety is bred with the individual needs of hardworking farmers in mind. Golden Harvest® corn hybrids feature elite genetics with proven performance and the most complete above- and below-ground insect control solutions with the Agrisure Duracade® and Agrisure Viptera® trait stacks. Golden Harvest soybean varieties include the industry's broadest trait choice and exclusive genetics that set a new standard for performance and yield potential.
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NEW YORK and SYDNEY, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boral Finance Pty Ltd (the "Company"), a wholly-owned subsidiary of Boral Limited (ASX: BLD) ("Boral"), announced today the early tender results for its previously announced tender offer (the "Tender Offer") to purchase for cash up to US$300,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the "Aggregate Maximum Tender Amount") of its outstanding 3.750% Guaranteed Senior Notes due 2028 (the "Notes"). The terms and conditions of the Tender Offer are set forth in the Offer to Purchase dated June 22, 2022 (the "Offer to Purchase"). The Tender Offer will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on July 20, 2022, or any other date and time to which the Company extends the Tender Offer (the "Expiration Time"), unless earlier terminated.
Early tender results and proration
As of 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 6, 2022 (such time and date, the "Early Tender Time"), according to information provided by Global Bondholder Services Corporation, the depository and information agent for the Tender Offer, the aggregate principal amount of the Notes set forth in the table below under "Principal Amount Tendered at Early Tender Time" had been validly tendered in the Tender Offer. Withdrawal rights for the Notes expired at 5:00 p.m., New York City Time, on July 6, 2022.
Since the principal amount of Notes tendered as of the Early Tender Time exceeded the Maximum Tender Amount, the Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Time will be subject to proration as described in the section "The Terms of the Tender Offer—Maximum Tender Amount; Priority of Acceptance; Proration" of the Offer to Purchase. The Company has accepted for purchase an aggregate principal amount of US$300,000,000 of Notes in the Tender Offer using a proration rate of approximately 74.07%. The Company does not anticipate accepting for purchase any Notes validly tendered after the Early Tender Time.
Consideration and accrued interest
The consideration (the "Early Tender Consideration") offered per US$1,000 principal amount of Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Time, and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer, will be determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase by reference to the fixed spread for the Notes, plus the yield to maturity based on the bid-side price of the U.S. Treasury Reference Security specified therein, calculated as of 10:00 a.m., New York City time, on July 7, 2022 (the "Price Determination Time"), unless extended or the Tender Offer is earlier terminated by the Company.
Holders should take note that, if the Early Tender Consideration determined as described in the Offer to Purchase is greater than US$1,000 per US$1,000 principal amount of Notes, then the Early Tender Consideration will be calculated based on an assumed maturity date of February 1, 2028, the par call date for the Notes, and not May 1, 2028, the stated maturity date for the Notes.
Only holders of Notes who validly tendered their Notes at or prior to the Early Tender Time, and whose Notes have been accepted for purchase, will receive the Early Tender Consideration.
In addition to the Early Tender Consideration, holders whose Notes are purchased in the Tender Offer will receive accrued and unpaid interest from the last interest payment date to, but not including, the applicable settlement date.
Settlement
The Company will pay for Notes validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Time and accepted for purchase on July 11, 2022.
Dealer Manager and Depositary and Information Agent
The Company has appointed Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as dealer manager for the Tender Offer. The Company has retained Global Bondholder Services Corporation as the depositary and information agent for the Tender Offer. For additional information regarding the terms of the Tender Offer, please contact: Citigroup Global Markets Inc. at (800) 558-3745 (toll-free) or 001-212-723-6106 (international). Requests for documents and questions regarding the tendering of securities may be directed to Global Bondholder Services Corporation by telephone at (212) 430-3774 (for banks and brokers only), (855) 654‑2015 (toll-free) or 001‑212‑430-3774 (international), by email at contact@gbsc-usa.com or at www.gbsc-usa.com/boral/ or to the dealer manager at its telephone numbers.
This press release shall not constitute, or form part of, an offer to sell, a solicitation to buy or an offer to purchase or sell any securities. The Tender Offer is being made only pursuant to the Offer to Purchase and only in such jurisdictions as is permitted under applicable law.
Neither the Offer to Purchase nor any disclosure document (as defined in the Australian Corporations Act 2001) in relation to the Notes has been lodged with the Australian Securities and Investments Commission, and in Australia, the Tender Offer is only available to persons to whom an offer or invitation can be made without disclosure under Parts 6D.2 or 7.9 of the Australian Corporations Act.
Forward-Looking Statements
This announcement contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are information of a non‑historical nature or which relate to future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties. No assurance can be given that the transactions described herein will be consummated or as to the ultimate terms of any such transactions. The Company and Boral undertake no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information or future events or for any other reason, except as required by applicable law.
About Boral
Founded in 1946, Boral is the largest integrated construction materials business in Australia with operations in all states and territories. It produces and supplies concrete, quarry products, asphalt and cement, to build infrastructure, residential and commercial buildings. As at June 30, 2021, Boral's continuing operations spanned 367 operating sites in Australia and employed approximately 9,700 full-time equivalent employees and contractors.
Boral Limited ABN 13 008 421 761 - PO Box 6041, North Ryde NSW 2113 - www.boral.com
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- sweetFrog (www.sweetFrog.com), the premium frozen yogurt brand, is partnering with ICEE® on a cool, new summertime swirl. The sweetFrog ICEE® swirl is now available at participating U.S. sweetFrog stores.
This summer, guests can cool off with a new swirl made with Cherry ICEE® Sorbet and Blue Raspberry ICEE® Sorbet. These two familiar and beloved flavors are swirled together, combining two favorites into one sweet cup.
"We are excited to partner with ICEE this summer on a new sorbet swirl," said Heather Marini, senior national marketing manager for Kahala Brands®, parent company of sweetFrog. "The two flavors together combine these longtime favorites and offer our guests an alternative to dairy all summer long!"
The sweetFrog ICEE® swirl will be available at participating U.S. sweetFrog stores for a limited time until August 30, 2022.
Promotional Flavor:
- Cherry ICEE® Sorbet
- Blue Raspberry ICEE® Sorbet
Promotional Swirl:
- Cherry ICEE® Sorbet and Blue Raspberry ICEEdd Sorbet
About sweetFrog®
sweetFrog, one of the country's top frozen yogurt concepts, prides itself on providing a family-friendly environment where customers can enjoy premium frozen yogurt, ice cream, gelato and sorbets with the toppings of their choice. There are more than 250 sweetFrog locations in over 25 states and the Dominican Republic. In 2018, sweetFrog was acquired by MTY Franchising USA, Inc., a member of one of the fastest growing franchising conglomerates in the world. Between it and its subsidiaries, it has a portfolio of nearly 30 fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands with approximately 3,000 locations in 35 countries.
For more information about sweetFrog, please visit www.sweetFrog.com.
About The ICEE Company
Founded in 1967, The ICEE Company is the leader and innovator in the frozen beverage industry, offering the most comprehensive frozen beverage package and service network in the beverage and foodservice categories. The brand portfolio includes ICEE, SLUSH PUPPIE, PARROT-ICE fruit smoothies, THELMA's frozen lemonade, and frozen cocktails. The ICEE Company is also a major service provider to the foodservice category through ICEE Managed Service. The ICEE Company is a subsidiary of J&J Snack Foods Corp. (NASDAQ-JJSF), and operates Service Centers throughout the United States, Mexico, Canada. ICEE is distributed globally across Europe, China, Central America, the GCC and Australia.
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Partnership brings together the human wisdom and experience of the greatest endurance athlete of all time with revolutionary algorithmic intelligence (AI).
DALLAS, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TriDot, a division of Predictive Fitness, Inc. and Mark Allen, the Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time and 6x IRONMAN Triathlon World Champion are proud to announce the creation of the TriDot Mark Allen Edition. The TriDot platform is the first use of algorithmic intelligence (AI) for coaches and triathletes. The TriDot Mark Allen Edition combines the wisdom and insight Mark has gained through his unparalleled racing career and 30 years of coaching experience with revolutionary algorithmic intelligence to provide triathletes around the world with training programs updated in real time with input from wearables, coaches and direct athlete input. The revolutionary training system allows athletes to most effectively increase performance while managing fatigue and reducing illness and injury.
The TriDot Mark Allen Edition will be available Fall 2022. Secure your spot on the waitlist to gain early access and get updates: https://tridot.com/mark-allen-edition/
The partnership is the result of months of discussion between Mark Allen Sports CEO, Scott Zagarino and Predictive Fitness Founder and CEO, Jeff Booher. "When Mark and I became familiar with the use of algorithmic intelligence technology applied to coaching by Predictive Fitness, we immediately saw the potential for a breakthrough in triathlon coaching." said Zagarino. Predictive Fitness CEO Jeff Booher said, "We have been developing the technology for the past two decades and were blown away by how quickly an athlete of Mark's reputation and stature grasped the value and potential for what we've worked so hard on all these years."
"The big limiting factor for coaches has been the brain's inability to match complex training data with human experience," said Allen. "Until now there was no way any coach could assimilate all of the possible scenarios and produce programming from that data. This is the future of coaching, and I am incredibly excited about being on the cutting edge with TriDot."
Predictive Fitness leverages its comprehensive dataset and nSight™ Intelligence Engine to power applications that optimize health, fitness, and performance. It employs its proprietary normalizing technologies, artificial intelligence, machine learning, predictive analytics, and other patent-pending technologies to create solutions for endurance athletes, general fitness, health-conscious individuals as well as military, employer, insurance, healthcare, and wellness stakeholders. Predictive Fitness harnesses data to help people live healthier, longer, and happier lives. www.Predictive.fit
Mark Allen, named "The Greatest Endurance Athlete of All Time" by ESPN, has won the IRONMAN® World Championships 6 times, the Nice International Triathlon 10 times, and the first recognized Olympic Distance Triathlon World Championship. He went undefeated in 21 straight races for an incredible two-year winning streak. He has been inducted into the Hall of Fame for IRONMAN, USA Triathlon, and the International Triathlon Union. Post retirement, Allen has coached for more than 25 years and served on the IRONMAN University Advisory Board. www.MarkAllenSports.com
TriDot is a software-as-a-service (SaaS) technology and performance science division of Predictive Fitness, Inc. that provides Optimized Triathlon Training® for triathletes. TriDot handles the analytics and training program design, giving coaches more time to work with their athletes. Its patents-pending technology uses each athlete's biometrics and training data along with its own proprietary big data and artificial intelligence engine to design and optimize training for athletes, with or without a coach. It produces substantially greater results in up to 30% less training time. www.TriDot.com
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'So blessed': Miss Lane College, Miss Nashville take home first awards of volunteer pageant
The Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2022 pageant competition kicked off to a sparkling, charismatic and awe-inducing start Wednesday night, as 36 women competed for the winning titles of the night.
Miss Lane College’s own Carmen Wilson took the award for the Talent competition with her rendition of “I’m Here” from the Broadway musical "The Color Purple," and Miss Nashville Carsyn Hughes took home the Fitness and Wellness competition award.
“I am feeling so blessed,” said Wilson, smiling ecstatically after the event. “Honestly, I didn’t know I was going to win. I’m really happy.”
Hughes agreed.
“I am so stoked to have won the Fitness and Wellness award!” she said, red dress sparkling in the elaborate stage lighting. “I’m so excited for the final competition and to see all of my sisters perform and cheering them on.”
The night opened with a number of intricate dance routines performed by all contestants, with many led by Miss Tennessee Volunteer 2021’s Amelia Collins.
Related:Miss Tennessee Volunteer pageant kicks off a week of glitz, glamour and competition
Read this:How Miss Volunteer America became the country's latest national pageant
The competition divided the 36 women into three groups —Talent, Wellness and Fitness, and Evening Wear. Contestants will rotate their competition subject throughout the week.
Emily Ann Sparks, co-executive director of the pageant, was visibly both ecstatic and relieved at the end of the night’s performances.
“I think tonight went great,” she said. “This is the first year for us doing it. I didn’t know what to expect, especially the emotions. But tonight went great. We’ve got two amazing winners. I’m so excited.”
Sparks, along with her mother and sister, have years of experience in organizing pageants but are debuting their first year in charge of the Miss Tennessee Volunteer this year after a leadership change within the organization.
More:Miss TN Volunteer welcomes new leadership group
“It kicked off tonight, and seeing how it progresses throughout the week will be amazing,” Sparks said. “I couldn’t be happier. I can’t wait to keep watching them succeed.”
The next night of competition will be held at 7 p.m. at the Carl Perkins Civic Center.
Previously:National pageant brings unique talents to Jackson
From May:Tenn., Miss. representatives take home wins in first night of Miss Volunteer America
The final competition night, where the new Miss Tennessee Volunteer will be awarded, will be held at 9 p.m. Saturday evening.
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OSLO, Norway, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reference is made to the previous stock exchange announcements by Aker Horizons ASA (the "Company" or "Aker Horizons") regarding the contemplated mergers with Aker Offshore Wind AS ("Aker Offshore Wind" or "AOW") and Aker Clean Hydrogen AS ("Aker Clean Hydrogen" or "ACH"). The mergers will be carried out as triangular mergers whereby AOW will merge with Aker Horizons' wholly-owned subsidiary AH Tretten AS as the surviving entity, and ACH will merge with Aker Horizons' wholly-owned subsidiary AH Seksten AS. Aker Horizons will issue consideration shares in both mergers.
The creditor notice period for the mergers has now expired, in accordance with section 13-17 of the Norwegian Public Limited Liability Companies Act, without any creditors objecting. All conditions for completion of the mergers are therefore fulfilled. The boards of each of the merging companies have therefore resolved to complete the mergers by final registration in the Norwegian Register of Business Enterprises after close of trading on the Oslo Stock Exchange today, Friday 17 June 2022 (the "Effective Date") which will be the last day of trading in the AOW and ACH shares on Euronext Growth (Oslo). Aker Horizons' board of directors has also resolved to issue up to 80,612,586 consideration shares to the relevant eligible shareholders in each of AOW and ACH. The resolution to increase the Company's share capital is based on the authorization granted to the board by the ordinary general meeting held in the Company on Friday 22 April 2022.
Eligible shareholders in AOW (other than Aker Horizons) will receive 0.1304 merger consideration shares in Aker Horizons for each share owned in AOW as of the expiry of the Effective Date, and eligible shareholders in ACH (other than Aker Horizons) will receive 0.2381 merger consideration shares in Aker Horizons for each share owned in ACH as of the expiry of the Effective Date, as such shareholders appear in the respective shareholder register with Euronext Securities Oslo (the "VPS") as at the expiry of Tuesday 21 June 2022 (the "Record Date").
The consideration shares will be delivered to the eligible shareholders through VPS on Wednesday 22 June 2022. Fractions of shares will not be allotted, and the number of consideration shares delivered to each eligible AOW or ACH shareholder will be rounded down to the nearest whole number. Excess shares, which as a result of this round down will not be allotted, will be issued to and sold by DNB Markets, a part of DNB Bank ASA. The sales proceeds will be given to Aker Horizons, which will give the sales proceeds further to charity.
Advisors
DNB Markets, a part of DNB Bank ASA, and Carnegie AS are engaged as financial adviser to the Company and Advokatfirmaet BAHR AS is acting as legal counsel to the Company.
Contact information
Investor contact:
Christian Yggeseth, +47 915 10 000, christian.yggeseth@akerhorizons.com
Media contact:
Ivar Simensen, +47 464 02 317, ivar.simensen@akerhorizons.com
About Aker Horizons
Aker Horizons develops green industrial projects and technologies that accelerate the net zero transition. The Company holds assets across renewable energy and carbon capture and develops green industrial hubs that combine low-cost renewable energy with hydrogen production and downstream applications. As part of the Aker group and its 180-year industrial heritage, Aker Horizons applies industrial, technological and capital markets expertise to solve fundamental challenges to sustainable existence. Aker Horizons is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange and headquartered in Fornebu, Norway. Through its portfolio companies, Aker Horizons employs over 1,200 people across 18 countries and five continents. www.akerhorizons.com.
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This announcement is issued for information purposes only and does not form a part of any offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to purchase, any securities in any jurisdiction. Neither this announcement nor the information contained herein is for publication, distribution or release, in whole or in part, directly or indirectly, in or into or from the United States (including its territories and possessions, any State of the United States and the District of Columbia), Australia, Canada, Japan, Hong Kong, South Africa or any other jurisdiction where to do so would constitute a violation of the relevant laws of such jurisdiction. The publication, distribution or release of this announcement may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions and persons into whose possession any document or other information referred to herein should inform themselves about and observe any such restriction. Any failure to comply with these restrictions may constitute a violation of the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
The securities mentioned herein, including the consideration shares expected to be issued as part of the merger, have not been, and will not be, registered under the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "US Securities Act"). The securities may not be offered or sold in the United States except pursuant to an exemption from the registration requirements of the US Securities Act or in a transaction not subject to the US Securities Act.
Matters discussed in this announcement may constitute forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and may be identified by words such as "believe", "expect", "anticipate", "strategy", "intends", "estimate", "will", "may", "continue", "should" and similar expressions. By their nature, forward-looking statements involve risk and uncertainty because they reflect the Company's current expectations and assumptions as to future events and circumstances that may not prove accurate. A number of material factors could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. No assurance can be given that such expectations will prove to have been correct. The information, opinions and forward-looking statements contained in this announcement speak only as at its date and are subject to change without notice. Neither Aker Horizons nor Aker Offshore Wind AS or Aker Clean Hydrogen AS undertakes any obligation to review, update, confirm, or to release publicly any revisions to any forward-looking statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that arise in relation to the content of this announcement or otherwise.
DNB Markets and Carnegie are acting exclusively for Aker Horizons in connection with the mergers and for no one else and will not be responsible to anyone other than Aker Horizons for providing the protections afforded to its clients or for providing advice in relation to the mergers.
This announcement is for information purposes only and is not to be relied upon in substitution for the exercise of independent judgment. It is not intended as investment advice and under no circumstances is it to be used or considered as an offer to sell, or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities or a recommendation to buy or sell any securities of Aker Horizons or otherwise.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Radius Health, Inc. (NASDAQ: RDUS)'s sale to Gurnet Point Capital and Patient Square Capital. Under the terms of the merger agreement, Gurnet Point and Patient Square will acquire all of the outstanding shares of Radius for $10.00 per share in cash plus a Contingent Value Right of $1.00 per share payable upon TYMLOS® (abaloparatide) net sales reaching $300 million during any consecutive 12-month period prior to December 31, 2025. If you are a Radius shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
F-star Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: FSTX)'s sale to invoX Pharma for $7.12 per share. If you are a F-star shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Zendesk, Inc. (NYSE: ZEN)'s sale to Permira and Hellman & Friedman LLC for $77.50 per share. If you are a Zendesk shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
USA Truck, Inc. (NASDAQ: USAK)'s sale to DB Schenker for $31.72 per share in cash. If you are a USA Truck shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for PEP, SYY, ZI, DLTR, and ROKU.
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Injective Pro rebrands to Helix with new features, advanced trading capabilities, and an intuitive convert interface
NEW YORK, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Injective Pro, a decentralized derivatives exchange, has announced a rebrand to "Helix" while also introducing a wide array of new features and advanced trading capabilities.
Helix launches in pursuit of bringing a premier decentralized trading experience to the masses. Helix holds the record of becoming one of the fastest growing exchanges upon launch, reaching over $1 billion in cumulative trading volume in just one month. Since then Helix has catapulted to new heights, attaining over $7 billion in cumulative trading volume across spot and perpetual markets.
Helix launches with advanced trading capabilities such as stop-limit orders, which allow a position to be automatically closed upon the asset reaching a predetermined price. Helix is powered by Injective which, following the recent $40M funding announcement from Jump Crypto and Brevan Howard, has continued to push forward as a blockchain for finance. Injective's CosmWasm smart contract layer allows for a multitude of new applications, such as Helix, to be built on-chain.
Helix also introduces a new Convert interface for everyday users to swap digital assets on a simplified interface. Novice traders will now be able to place spot market orders easily on a decentralized order book exchange with this new Convert feature.
With the combination of advanced conditional orders and an intuitive Convert interface, Helix is aiming to break new ground with everyday and institutional traders alike.
"Helix has been meticulously designed to enable any user to seamlessly trade crypto assets across both spot and perpetual markets," said Eric Chen, co-founder and CEO of Injective Labs. "The trading environment is further helped by the institutional gateways we are able to open via our custom API that is built with top tier financial firms in mind."
Helix also features some of the lowest fees on any exchange, centralized or decentralized, with up to -1 bps maker fees on governance approved market listings. Over the coming months, Helix plans to introduce a series of upgrades to continue its ascent.
To learn more about Helix, follow @HelixApp_ on Twitter or visit www.helixapp.com.
About Helix
Helix is the premier fully-decentralized order book exchange for trading cryptoassets.
It features an easy-to-use interface for novice and native crypto traders alike, helping to bring DeFi trading to the masses. Helix offers best-in-class security with near zero fees, lightning fast speeds, and unmatched rebates to create the most vibrant trading environment.
About Injective
Injective is an open, interoperable, layer 1 blockchain built for finance applications.
It provides a powerful smart contracts platform tailored for DeFi developers to quickly build and launch dApps for widespread use. Injective uniquely provides traditional finance infrastructures, such as an order book module, on-chain and is highly interoperable with prominent layer 1s, including Ethereum and Cosmos.
Injective is built with the Cosmos SDK and utilizes a Tendermint proof-of-stake consensus for secure transactions with instant finality.
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Did you lose money on investments in IonQ? If so, please visit IonQ, Inc. Shareholder Class Action Lawsuit or contact Peter Allocco at (212) 951-2030 or pallocco@bernlieb.com to discuss your rights.
NEW YORK, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bernstein Liebhard LLP, a nationally acclaimed investor rights law firm, reminds investors of the deadline to file a lead plaintiff motion in a securities class action lawsuit that has been filed on behalf of investors who purchased or acquired the securities of IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ" or the "Company") (NYSE: IONQ) between March 30, 2021 and May 2, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). The lawsuit was filed in the United States District Court for the District of Maryland and alleges violations of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934.
IonQ claims to "develop quantum computers designed to solve the world's most complex problems." On or about September 30, 2021, IonQ became a public entity via a business combination with dMY Technology Group, Inc. III ("DTG"), a special purpose acquisition company.
Plaintiff alleges that Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose: (1) that IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) that the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) that IonQ's quantum computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; and (4) that a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper roundtripping transactions with related parties.
On May 3, 2022, Scorpion Capital released a research report alleging, among other things, that IonQ is a "scam built on phony statements about nearly all key aspects of the technology and business." It further claimed that the Company' reported "[f]ictitious 'revenue' via sham transactions and related-party round-tripping."
On this news, the Company's stock fell 9% to close at $7.15 per share on May 3, 2022.
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COLUMBUS, Ohio, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Despite rising gas prices and inflation, 80% of travelers will continue with their planned summer vacations*, according to Red Roof®, the leader in economy lodging. And Red Roof will help these travelers enjoy their time away through its new Rest + Repeat promotion.
Consumers who book two separate stays at Red Roof locations any time between June 1 and September 6 will earn a free night stay at any Red Roof Inn, Red Roof PLUS+ or HomeTowne Studios by Red Roof, or a $25 gift card through RediShop**. To participate, consumers must be a member of the Red Roof loyalty program RediRewards, which is free to join, and then register free online for the Rest + Repeat promotion. After that, book the first stay and start getting rewarded for travel! And with over 60,000 rooms in more than 675 properties in 43 states, roadtrippers will find plenty of Red Roof properties to choose from as they map out their routes for their getaways.
"Consumers are eagerly awaiting summer road trips, and high gas prices will not deter them, but travelers may vacation differently and take a 'shrinkcation' and travel closer to home," says Marina MacDonald, Chief Marketing Officer, Red Roof. "The Red Roof Rest + Repeat promotion rewards consumers for their travel and helps ease the financial burden."
Waterfront, theme parks and landmark destinations will be high on travelers' summer getaway lists. Red Roof beach and resort properties include:
- Red Roof Inn Hilton Head Island (Hilton Head, SC)
- Red Roof Inn Myrtle Beach Hotel - Market Common (Myrtle Beach, SC)
- Red Roof Inn Hot Springs (Hot Springs National Park, AR)
- Red Roof Inn & Suites Monterey (Monterey, CA)
- Red Roof PLUS+ Palm Coast (Palm Coast, FL)
- Red Roof Inn Williamsburg (Williamsburg, VA)
- Red Roof Inn & Suites Pigeon Forge - Parkway (Pigeon Forge, TN)
- Red Roof Inn Gulf Shores (Gulf Shores, AL)
- Red Roof PLUS+ Orlando-Convention Center / International Dr (Orlando, FL)
- Red Roof Inn Branson (Branson, MO)
- SPOT X by Red Roof Collection Orlando / International Drive (Orlando, FL)
- Costa Azul Suites Virginia Beach by Red Collection (Virginia Beach, VA)
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Off duty Firefighter helps minimize damage at Topeka house fire
Published: Aug. 1, 2022 at 11:56 AM CDT|Updated: 20 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An off duty Topeka firefighter is being credited with minimizing damage at a SW Topeka house that caught fire Monday morning.
Crews were called to 1820 SW Crest Dr. just before 11 a.m. for reports of a dishwasher on fire.
Officials say the off duty firefighter was next door when the home’s occupants self-evacuated. Officials say he jumped into action once he was alerted to the fire, going inside the home and shutting doors. Officials say he was able to give arriving fire crews location and tactical information, which helped them extinguish the blaze quickly.
No injuries have been reported.
This is a developing story.
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SEC regulators question Twitter on method of calculating fake accounts
DETROIT (AP) — U.S. securities regulators are questioning Twitter about how it calculates the number of fake accounts on its platform.
The Securities and Exchange Commission in June asked the company about the methodology for calculating the false or spam accounts and “the underlying judgments and assumptions used by management.”
The agency’s Division of Corporation Finance made the request in a June 15 letter, shortly before Tesla CEO Elon Musk raised the issue as grounds to back out of a deal to buy Twitter for $44 billion.
Such questions can be routine, and it wasn’t clear whether the SEC has opened a formal investigation into Twitter’s fake accounts. Messages were left Wednesday seeking comment from the agency and Twitter.
The law firm Wilson Sonsini of Palo Alto, California, replied in a June 22 letter saying the company believes it adequately disclosed the methodology in its annual report filed for 2021.
The letter says that Twitter makes its estimates of false accounts with an internal review of sample accounts. The number of fake accounts “represent the average false or spam accounts in the samples during each monthly analysis period during a quarter,” the letter said.
It added that fewer than 5% of Twitter’s “Monetizable Daily Active Usage or Users,” or mDAU, were fake accounts in the fourth quarter of last year, the period that the SEC had questioned.
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The brand-new Culinary Perfume™ , an edible fragrance revolutionizes the way we experience ice cream by adding the crucial sensory element of smell
PORTLAND, Ore., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This weekend, Salt & Straw, the Portland-based, family run ice cream company, is launching the most innovative ice cream topping in the industry, the Culinary Perfume™. To celebrate National Ice Cream Day on July 17, Salt & Straw is inviting customers to try their latest creation by offering a free complimentary spritz of Culinary Perfume at all 27 scoop shops today.
"We've been stuck on sprinkles and whipped cream for the past 100 years. This is a new frontier—trying to figure out how to personalize your ice cream that completely plays into your senses," said Tyler Malek, Co-Founder and Head Ice Cream Innovator at Salt & Straw. "I'm fascinated with the fact that you can't actually smell ice cream and that seemed like too big of an opportunity to just let lie. As we've learned and tested ice cream flavors over the last 12 years, I have fallen in love with the way all of your senses interact with a food experience, and we are really excited for everyone to try it."
Research suggests that up to a staggering 80 percent of our eating experience is based on smell, and yet ice cream does not release a scent. The ingredients within the frozen treat might be fragrant but, at such low temperatures, the chemicals that would normally make our olfactory senses sing are essentially frozen in ice. As the ice cream melts on our tongue, these flavors are released, creating the magical tastes Salt & Straw has become famous for.
Enter Salt & Straw's new Culinary Perfume™, an edible fragrance created to spray directly onto ice cream to enhance the tasting experience by adding the crucial sensory element of smell. Salt & Straw's latest innovation encourages consumers to explore customization unlike ever before. With three editable scents and countless ice cream flavors, the possibilities of combinations are endless.
Salt & Straw's Culinary Perfume collection includes:
- A Cloud of Cocoa: Like stepping into the back kitchen of your favorite old-world bakery. Rich and robust, combining a luxurious smoky warmth with malty cocoa.
- A Plume of Blooms: Playful, yet enchantingly alluring. Honeysuckle and jasmine intertwine, evoking a euphoric spell of untamed blossoms in late spring.
- A Swoon of Citrus: A bright invitation to sun-soaked days. Both intense and subtle, energizingly juicy, tart citrus is balanced by an herbal nuance.
Salt & Straw teamed up with Imaginary Authors, the Portland-based craft perfumer known for its wildly unique fragrances made to invigorate, intoxicate, and story-tell. Like Salt & Straw, Imaginary Authors works to push the boundaries of their craft, and together, the two innovative companies made the unbelievable happen with this multidimensional and sophisticated product that is both edible and wearable.
Salt & Straw's Culinary Perfume will be available beginning July 17 as a topping in all 27 scoop shops for $0.50. The perfume will also be available for purchase in a 65-milliliter bottle for $65.00 or a pack of three (one of each flavor) 10 milliliter bottles for $48.00 at https://saltandstraw.com/pages/culinary-perfume
ABOUT SALT & STRAW ICE CREAM
Salt & Straw Ice Cream is a Portland-based, family-run ice cream company that was founded in 2011 by cousins Kim & Tyler Malek. Salt & Straw makes unbelievably delicious ice creams that tell the narrative of artisans, meaningful food movements and important social causes. The company creates unique menus that rotate monthly featuring ice cream that is crafted with unthinkable care and designs a generous store experience that's personalized and welcoming. The debut Salt & Straw Cookbook was released in April 2019, published by Clarkson Potter. Salt & Straw presently has 27 shops within OR, WA, CA and FL, plus an ecommerce channel shipping ice cream nationwide. Find more information at www.saltandstraw.com, or follow us on Instagram @saltandstraw.
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Firm expands outsourced accounting services practice
SEATTLE, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moss Adams LLP, one of the largest accounting, consulting and wealth management firms in the nation, announced that it has agreed to combine with Mengali Accountancy, Inc., a well-regarded boutique consulting firm specializing in the real estate industry located in downtown Healdsburg, Calif. Effective Aug. 1, 2022, the Mengali team, including Renee Mengali, its namesake founder, as well as principals Debbie Warren and Keith Hollander, will join Moss Adams.
"I take great pride in strategically aligning with Moss Adams since we've worked together for many years, and we mutually respect one another. It's an easy choice and transition for us," said Renee Mengali, president of Mengali Accountancy, Inc. "We value the new growth opportunities on the horizon for our team, knowing that through this combination with Moss Adams, we will have an array of broader consulting services to offer our clients."
The combination is a natural progression to an established business relationship built over the past 10 years between the two firms. Both teams are similar in their technology-focused mindset, people-first culture, and caliber of talent, including parallel experience with outsourced accounting and bookkeeping services for a variety of national real estate clients. For the past 19 years, Mengali has built a strong referral network and is a streamlined tech-driven firm that has primarily helped small businesses, real estate funds, joint ventures and syndicators, and individuals capitalize on their resources by using outsourced accounting services. Mengali has a particular expertise in serving clients in the real estate industry.
"We are beyond pleased that Renee and her team will be joining us at Moss Adams," said Mark Steranka, consulting managing partner at Moss Adams. "Mengali has been providing an exceptional client experience for their outsourced accounting services, and they took steps early on to invest resources for streamlining processes to meet their clients' needs. That shared philosophy is one we both take seriously, and we're looking forward to building a more robust consulting team together."
"Fundamentally, this alignment is a natural fit. We both value our talented employees and prioritize our clients' needs. Moss Adams has really seen substantial demand for outsourced services across a variety of industry sectors," said Eric Miles, chairman and CEO, Moss Adams. "This combination strengthens our footprint in meeting client needs with a more robust service platform to accommodate growth; plus, we're bringing onboard a sought-after and trusted team."
The Mengali team will join the existing outsourced accounting practice at Moss Adams, with plans to grow its service offering across a variety of industry sectors.
With more than 3,800 professionals across 30-plus locations in the West and beyond, Moss Adams provides the world's most innovative companies with specialized accounting, consulting and wealth management services to help clients embrace emerging opportunity. For more information, visit www.mossadams.com.
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Decorated Ad Executive Will Drive Creative Efforts of Agency's Burgeoning Brand Experiences Division
LAS VEGAS, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spiro™, a brand experiences agency under the GES umbrella, has named John Trinanes Chief Creative Officer. In his new role, John will draw upon more than two decades of industry experience to spearhead the strategic and creative direction of GES' new brand experiences agency.
A seasoned, decorated marketing professional recognized by the Clios, Hatch, Addy and EX awards, among other accolades, Trinanes' work in experiential, digital and traditional advertising has him poised to take the creative reins at Spiro. The new agency under the GES collective aims to expand upon the traditional idea of "event" by using new forms of connectivity and engagement to unite audiences with similar interests – regardless of where they may be geographically.
"We are excited to have John on our team. His extensive knowledge with leading and inspiring creative teams in bringing big ideas to life will be a great asset for GES and our clients," said Spiro Global President Jeff Stelmach. "Our clients will tremendously benefit from John's exceptional creative leadership and his ability to create amazing experiences and innovative brand engagements."
Before signing on at Spiro, Trinanes held similar senior creative leadership roles at the Opus Agency and GPJ, where he was the SVP of Creative for one of the largest and most talent diverse creative groups in the experiential industry.
"This is an exciting, unprecedented time in the events industry, and GES has long led the way in terms of providing experiences that resonate with audiences and deliver high-value returns for clients," Trinanes said. "I'm thrilled to be stepping into this new role at Spiro and helping businesses deliver cohesive, integrated brand experiences across a variety of different platforms and mediums."
Trinanes assumes the CCO role effectively immediately. For more about Spiro, visit www.ThisIsSpiro.com. For more about GES, visit GES.com.
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Jenn Joseph
The Encore Agency
602-329-8040
Jenn@TheEncoreAgency.com
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The ability to work remotely now outranks company reputation, good relationship with management and other key factors
NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There's a constant in every job market: highly skilled workers in the creative, marketing and technology space are always in demand and always difficult to replace. As such, it's in an employer's best interest to prioritize talent retention in any economic environment. That's a core takeaway from a newly released report from 24 Seven, a specialized digital marketing and creative recruitment agency.
24 Seven's 2022 Talent Retention Report features findings from a survey of more than 3,300 professionals in the marketing, creative, technology, fashion, retail, and beauty sectors about what keeps employees happy in their jobs and what leads them to leave.
While attractive compensation and benefits packages are consistently ranked as top retention drivers, our latest research shows that there are also other major factors at play today. Greater overall flexibility, particularly remote work options, are now considered must-haves by many people. Ninety-two percent of employees surveyed said they want more control over when and where they work; 80% said they are more likely to look for another job if their current employer starts requiring them to work on-site a majority of the time.
Additional key findings from the 2022 Talent Retention Report include:
- A majority (58%) of those surveyed are actively seeking a new job or passively looking.
- 83% of employees surveyed believe they are in the driver's seat in the current hiring market.
- 67% said they are considering leaving their jobs in the next year to become a freelancer.
- 93% of survey respondents who've been in a job less than six months report they've already considered leaving for another opportunity.
- 86% of those who make or influence hiring decisions said they are finding it challenging to fill open roles.
"Parts of the larger economy may be moving into a stretch of greater uncertainty, but the job market is still hot and professionals with specialized digital marketing, creative and tech skills are in strong demand and could be flight risks," says 24 Seven's CEO Anthony Donnarumma. "In addition to benchmarking compensation and benefits packages, it's critical for companies to continually enhance programs that support employee work-life balance. Our 2022 Talent Retention Report spotlights the strategies necessary for employers to not only retain top talent but keep them from looking in the first place."
24 Seven was named to Staffing Industry Analysts' Largest Staffing Firms of 2022 list. The list ranks firms by their U.S. staffing revenue and covers firms that have generated at least $100 million in the previous year.
To download the full Talent Retention Report, please visit 24seventalent.com.
About 24 Seven
24 Seven is a specialized recruitment agency that builds future-proof teams of top full-time and freelance talent for leading brands and agencies in the marketing, digital, creative, and technology sectors.
24 Seven further supports its clients through its family of specialized subsidiaries. provides mid to senior-level marketing and creative consultants and permanent talent to leading global brands. Marketers That Matter® is the leading community of top executives coming together to share marketing innovation and insights.
Creatis and Antenna boost the productivity of marketing, digital, creative, and communications teams through on-site and outsourced talent solutions. Simplicity Consulting offers marketing project & program management and strategic communications consultants.
To learn about how we can assist you with your hiring or job search needs, visit 24seventalent.com.
CONTACT: Kristin Valentine, kvalentine@24seveninc.com
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Special Weather Statement issued April 11 at 3:20AM MDT by NWS Pocatello ID
Rain and snow will continue into tonight. Snow levels will push
above 5500 feet before dropping to valley floors with a cold
front. Expect 1 to 3 inches with locally higher amounts. With the
cold front, strong winds may produce near whiteout conditions and
a brief burst of heavier snow. Snow showers and gusty winds will
persist overnight. | https://localnews8.com/weather/alerts-weather/2022/04/11/special-weather-statement-issued-april-11-at-320am-mdt-by-nws-pocatello-id-3/ | 2022-04-11T09:54:42Z |
CHARLOTTE, N.C. (AP) — Baker Mayfield finds himself in a familiar position — entering a football game seeking revenge.
How he handles it is anyone’s guess.
But at least one teammate said he expects the Carolina Panthers flamboyant quarterback will be “jacked up” on Sunday when he faces his former team, the Cleveland Browns, who traded him after replacing him with Deshaun Watson.
“When Baker is out there, swinging (his arms) with his chest out … that’s what we want to see — him talking his talk, and walking his walk,” said Carolina wide receiver Rashard Higgins, who spent four years as Mayfield’s teammate in Cleveland.
Added Higgins: “When he’s jacked up, he plays good. So I want to see it from him.”
Chances are, he will.
Mayfield admitted Wednesday he’s looking forward to “smack talking” with his former teammates on Sunday, but again declined to say anything negative about his former team.
“I’m grateful for my time in Cleveland,” Mayfield said. “I started my career there and it ended abruptly and unexpectedly, but we’re here now and everything happens for a reason. I’m rolling with the punches.”
Mayfield has thrived in revenge-type settings during his career.
He got it returning to Texas Tech after transferring from the school to Oklahoma, outdueling Patrick Mahomes for a wild 66-59 victory. He did it again on the road at Ohio State, celebrating a Sooners upset by planting an OU flag at midfield in Columbus — one year after the Buckeyes won in Norman, Oklahoma.
And with the Browns, Mayfield paid back former Cleveland coach Hue Jackson in 2018 with a win against Cincinnati. Jackson had joined the Bengals midseason as an assistant coach and he and Mayfield had a cold exchange following the game. Mayfield stared down the Bengals’ sideline during the contest after a 66-yard TD pass to tight end David Njoku.
“We all know Baker, so I don’t know what to expect,” Browns running back Nick Chubb said looking ahead to Sunday’s game in Charlotte.
The Browns are doing their best to downplay this becoming the “Baker Bowl”.
They know the fiery QB better than anyone and are very familiar with his on-field antics as well as his reputation as a trash-talker.
While the divisive quarterback left Cleveland on bad terms with the organization and perhaps with a few teammates and coaches, linebacker Anthony Walker said he’s got no hard feelings toward Mayfield.
“I’ve always been cool with Bake,” Walker said. “I actually saw him this offseason when I was in Austin. Always been a great person. So, again, no hard feelings from me.”
What will Walker’s first words be to Mayfield?
“What’s up my guy?” he said.
But the Browns fan base is already fired up.
Last week, Mayfield caused a commotion in Cleveland when he allegedly told a reporter that he was going to “(mess) them up” in the season opener against the Browns. Mayfield denied making the comments, but that story added external fuel to the matchup.
And this week Mayfield’s camp began selling T-shirts depicting the fifth-year QB in a cowboy hat with the words “off the leash,” showing him breaking free of a chain on a dog collar. Mayfield said the T-shirts had “subliminal messages,” but that he didn’t have anything to do with the design.
The Panthers knew what they were getting when they traded a conditional fifth-round pick to the Browns on July 6 to land Mayfield, the No. 1 overall pick in the 2018 draft.
Coach Matt Rhule has repeatedly said he likes Mayfield’s fiery personality and wants all of his players to “be themselves.”
Rhule doesn’t believe Mayfield’s emotions heading into this week will be a distraction — and said if he sees that change before the game he’d have a talk with the quarterback.
But right now he said Mayfield is “locked in” on the game plan.
Higgins said if Mayfield gets overly excited during the game he has no plans to try to settle him down.
“Let him go, let him eat,” Higgins said. “A dog has to eat. Let him do his thing. This is where he gained his confidence building up to the season. It’s going to be fun, man.”
And who knows, perhaps if Carolina wins Mayfield will plant a Panthers flag at midfield.
“Nah,” joked Panthers guard Austin Corbett, “that’s only at away games he does that.”
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AP Sports Writer Tom Withers in Cleveland contributed.
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MILWAUKEE, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Directors of A. O. Smith Corporation (NYSE: AOS) today declared a regular quarterly cash dividend of $.28 per share on the company's Common Stock and Class A Common Stock.
The dividend is payable on May 16 to shareholders of record April 29, 2022.
About A. O. Smith
A. O. Smith Corporation, with headquarters in Milwaukee, Wis., is a global leader applying innovative technology and energy-efficient solutions to products manufactured and marketed worldwide. Listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: AOS), the company is one of the world's leading manufacturers of residential and commercial water heating equipment and boilers, as well as a manufacturer of water treatment products. For more information, visit www.aosmith.com.
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- New trade campaign launched to target all 55 other states in the Commonwealth
- Marketing blitz timed to mark the start of the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham
- Campaign to build on pledges to increase trade at last month's Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting
LONDON, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new trade promotion campaign will target everywhere from Vancouver to Vanuatu as the Commonwealth Games kicks off in Birmingham.
The Commonwealth makes up a third of the world's population – ranging from the world's second most populous nation (India's 1.4bn people) to its second smallest (Nauru's 13,000). Total trade with the Commonwealth was £120.6bn in 2021, accounting for 9.4% of the UK's total trade.
And now an ambitious new campaign from the Department for International Trade (DIT) aims to reach each and every other country in the Commonwealth – thought to be a first for an international trade promotion campaign.
In addition to more well-known outlets such as Canada's Globe and Mail, the NZ Herald and The Gleaner of Jamaica; the campaign will also feature in the Vanuatu Business Review, the Togo Presse and The Mihaaru of the Maldives.
It will spotlight businesses across the Commonwealth, showcasing why the UK is the best place in the world to invest, with our world-class talent, high spending consumer market and business-friendly regulatory landscape. It will also highlight our fantastic exporters to help stimulate global demand for British goods and services.
International Trade Secretary Anne-Marie Trevelyan said:
"The Commonwealth is made up of some of the world's most diverse and dynamic economies and stretches right across the globe."
"With its GDP forecast to jump by nearly 40 per cent over the next five years, we have a massive opportunity to turbocharge trade with Commonwealth countries."
"This exciting campaign, reaching out to some nations for the first time, will raise awareness of the exciting opportunities to boost two-way trade, drive business and economic growth and support local communities."
The new initiative is part of the wider GREAT Global Trade Campaign and is designed to showcase the success of trade and investment with the Commonwealth and encourage more businesses to trade.
The Commonwealth represents a major consumer market for UK exporters. It also offers incredible opportunities for investment, with countries like India and Nigeria among the world's fastest-growing global economies.
Investment between Commonwealth nations is already 27 percent higher than with countries outside the association. And bilateral trading costs are on average a fifth lower due to shared language and legal and economic systems – known as the 'Commonwealth Advantage.'
Running from this month to March 2023, the marketing campaign will capitalise on key moments in 2022, including the Commonwealth Games, Mobile World Congress Africa and COP 27.
It will target key senior business decision makers with a print, paid social, partnership and PR activation in all the 55 other Commonwealth member states.
Ian Bowen-Morris, DIT's Head of International Marketing, added:
"The GREAT Global Trade Campaign is the Government's flagship international trade and investment promotion campaign underpinning the Prime Minister's key trade and investment policy objectives.
"It builds on the proven success of previous international campaigns such as Invest in GREAT Britain and Northern Ireland, and GREAT Ready to Trade supporting the UK's economic recovery from Covid-19 and spearheading trade promotion plans around the world."
The campaign will position the UK as a world leader in green technology and finance, collaborating with global businesses to drive Net Zero goals.
The team will engage with devolved administrations and Local Enterprise Partnerships (LEPs) across England, such as the Midlands Engine and Northern Powerhouse, as part of marketing activity. This will help drive regional growth and support the UK's levelling up agenda.
Notes to Editors:
Every day, businesses all over the Commonwealth choose to partner with the UK for the highest quality products and services.
- For example, UK Solar Power, a solar manufacturer and PV project specialist, is supplying innovative solar solutions to farming and residential communities in Africa and the Caribbean. So far UK Solar Power have supplied over 34,700 home and road light solutions to communities across the Commonwealth.
- British transport and logistics firm Direx Solutions worked with Canada's Metrolinx to deliver a project that improved the rail services speed by nearly 30%, created jobs across the region and helped cut costs by 50%.
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Hot and dry weather for several days on the Suncoast
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - An expanding area of high pressure brings sunny skies and a reduced chance for afternoon showers for several days.
The high pressure area will contain a broad region of sinking air. Under the sinking air, our temperatures will warm and we will see afternoon highs at or above 90 degrees. The UV index will be in the extreme range today under a mostly sunny sky. Heat indexes will climb to near the 100-degree mark. The sinking air will also keep our rain chances minimal today and for the next few days.
By Thursday the high-pressure ridge will begin to break down. At the same time, a front will stall out in North Florida and destabilize the atmosphere. At that point, our rain chances will go up to about 40% to 50% and hold there into the weekend. These will be mostly inland and afternoon storms.
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Krispy Kreme launches Artemis Moon doughnut
Published: Aug. 28, 2022 at 12:30 PM CDT|Updated: 20 minutes ago
(CNN) - Krispy Kreme is celebrating NASA’s moon mission with a new space-themed doughnut.
NASA is expected to launch a rocket Monday for an uncrewed test flight around the moon.
The Artemis I Mission is the first step in NASA’s plan to land a human on the moon for the first time in 50 years, so Krispy Kreme is launching the Artemis Moon doughnut.
It is a doughnut filled with cheesecake-flavored creme, dipped in cookies and creme icing.
The company says it is designed to look like the moon and will be available at Krispy Kreme locations across the country for just one day on Monday.
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PITTSBURGH, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- I am a pastor and sometimes I have to attend multiple events in one day," said the inventor from Houston, Texas. "I created this invention in order to add a versatile option to clothing that can be changed easily on the go."
He invented the patent-pending BUSINESS TO CASUAL that fulfills the need for a clothing item which could combine two garments into one. This will help eliminate the hassle with transporting a change of clothes or having to stop at home to change, which could ultimately save wearers time and money. Additionally, this could also save valuable space within a closet and help provide wearers with fashionable garments.
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-BDH-108, 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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Threat of a changing market isn't getting these buyers and sellers in the market down.
BOISE, Idaho, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As news headlines boast of rising interest rates and volatile housing markets, the buyers and sellers in the market are giving their view on the industry and shedding some light on a normalizing market.
"We wanted to take advantage of the market, so we listed our home and had 13-14 offers. It was insane," said Annellie Tate, who just went under contract on a new construction home built by CBH Homes. "There were so many what if's with the other resale houses - it wasn't what we wanted. We did a self-guided tour in Locale, and the whole time I kept saying, 'is this where we are going to live? I love this place.' It was a surreal experience. I couldn't be happier. It was so fast, easy and seamless."
COVID-19 pushed the real estate market into a frenzy of growth and rising home prices from 2020-2021. 2020 and 2021 were an anomaly. As the market begins to correct, home prices normalize. "Even now, we're still barely over a month's supply," said Brett Hughes, broker and owner of Boise Premier Real Estate in a recent Idaho Press article. "People keep hearing stats like inventory is up double… It's up from two weeks to a month. That is not very much." Boise Regional Realtors' May Market Report showed the median sales price increased from May 2021 to May 2022 by 16.1% but CBH expects to see these prices level off, creating more opportunities for new buyers.
"We don't have a crystal ball, but we can focus on the facts: rates are historically low, the demand for housing is still there, and Boise is an amazing place to live. With all that in mind, yes, it's still a good time to buy a home," said Corey Barton, President/Owner of CBH Homes.
Dave Ramsey, financial guru, in a recent show said, "the best time to buy a house in the next 5 years is right now… 5 years from today, houses are going to be more expensive. They're as cheap as they're going to be. This is the best price you're going to get to buy that home. If interest rates rise, buy the home then refinance."
Annellie told CBH, "It was so relieving to work with CBH. I said we should go buy a lottery ticket because we feel so lucky." A home is always a good investment and now is better to buy than later. CBH Homes currently has over 200 homes available and a promotion of up to $20,000 in extras towards a rate buydown, landscaping, and more. CBH encourages buyers to take advantage of these prices before they're gone. Click here to learn more.
About CBH Homes: CBH Homes has been building dreams for Idahoans for over 30 years, and for 19 of those, CBH Homes is Idaho's #1 Builder, an Idaho Best Place to Work, now ranked #36 in the nation and proudly working with over 23,000 happy homeowners. Cbhhomes.com RCE-923
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Agreement includes minimum purchase obligations upon product registration and approval
SARASOTA, Fla., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- INVO Bioscience, Inc. (Nasdaq: INVO) ("INVO" or the "Company"), a commercial-stage fertility company focused on expanding access to advanced treatment worldwide with its INVOcell® medical device and the intravaginal culture ("IVC") procedure it enables, today announced it has entered an exclusive distribution agreement with Onesky Holdings Limited ("Onesky") for Mainland China (excludes Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan).
Onesky will be responsible to register the product in the country, and upon government approval, will be obligated to purchase minimum quantities of INVOcell totaling approximately $14 million over the initial five-year term after approval. Customary additional terms and conditions apply, including term renewals.
"We are excited to enter this distribution agreement with Onesky to bring INVOcell to Mainland China," commented Steve Shum, CEO of INVO. "China clearly represents a large addressable market opportunity for INVOcell, and as a result we have been diligent in our partnerships efforts to ensure we have the best partner to achieve success with. Following extensive due diligence, we believe Onesky has the unique capabilities necessary to drive adoption of INVOcell in China through their large network of OBGYNs and reproductive specialists which have relied upon Onesky for many years as a trusted vendor. We look forward to successfully completing product registration and deploying INVOcell within the China marketplace."
According to reports, China has seen its infertility population grow to approximately 50 million with about one in six people of childbearing age facing fertility challenges – this is higher than the global average of one in eight people. Growing infertility together with forecasted population decreases were key to the Chinese government's decision to put an end to the one-child policy that had been in effect for several decades, increasing the limit to two children in 2016 and to three children in 2018. China also has invested significantly in the domestic market for fertility services, which is the largest in the world in terms of annual treatment cycles.
About Onesky Holdings Limited
Onesky Holdings Ltd is the holding company focusing on R&D, Manufacturing, Distribution and After-Sales Service of RO medical equipment, all operated by its affiliates. Strategically located in Guangzhou City of China and legally incorporated in Hong Kong, the corporate office of Onesky manages the daily operation of a nation-wide distribution network, an ISO13485 compliant production facility as well as an R&D center. Their product portfolio includes Radiation Therapy Disposables, Imaging, Women's Health, Rehabilitation, and Surgery.
With respect to distribution, OneSky's is one of the largest suppliers of radiation therapy third party products in China, selling both domestic and imported medical devices to 150+ 3A hospital users and more than 200 regional sub-distributors all over China. OneSky's own thermoplastic products are also distributed to 15+ countries in Asia and Europe. All products are NMPA, FDA and CE approved.
The Parent company of Onesky is Biomedic Medical Group. Biomedic Medical Group is an international MedTech holdings company incorporated in 2002 in Hong Kong, with business arms covering both Radiation Oncology and minimal invasive ablation of tumors and veins. The Radiation Oncology business is operated by "Onesky Holdings Limited", while the minimal invasion arm being 'Minimax Medical Limited'. Minimax operates an affiliated R&D centre in the States, and a high frequency device production facility in Nanjing City of China to conduct independent OEM businesses and self-brands products distributed by Minimax itself, among other imported minimal invasive products from the US and EU.
Biomedic also has a separate investment arm that invest in pre-IPO equity of European companies covering the field of surgical robots, mRNA and volatile organic compounds.
About INVO Bioscience
We are a commercial-stage fertility company dedicated to expanding the assisted reproductive technology ("ART") marketplace by making fertility care accessible and inclusive to people around the world. Our primary mission is to implement new medical technologies aimed at increasing the availability of affordable, high-quality, patient-centered fertility care. Our flagship product is INVOcell®, a revolutionary medical device that allows fertilization and early embryo development to take place in vivo within the woman's body. This treatment solution is the world's first intravaginal culture technique for the incubation of oocytes and sperm during fertilization and early embryo development. This technique, designated as "IVC", provides patients a more natural, intimate, and more affordable experience in comparison to other ART treatments. We believe the IVC procedure can deliver comparable results at a fraction of the cost of traditional in vitro fertilization ("IVF") and is a significantly more effective treatment than intrauterine insemination ("IUI"). Our commercialization strategy is focused on the opening of dedicated "INVO Centers" offering the INVOcell® and IVC procedure (with three centers in North America now operational), in addition to continuing to distribute and sell our technology solution into existing fertility clinics. For more information, please visit www.invobio.com.
Safe Harbor Statement
This release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company invokes the protections of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements regarding our expected future financial position, results of operations, cash flows, financing plans, business strategies, products and services, competitive positions, growth opportunities, plans and objectives of management for future operations, as well as statements that include words such as "anticipate," "if," "believe," "plan," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "may," "could," "should," "will," and other similar expressions are forward-looking statements. All forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and contingencies, many of which are beyond our control, which may cause actual results, performance, or achievements to differ materially from anticipated results, performance, or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from those in the forward-looking statements include those set forth in our filings at www.sec.gov. We are under no obligation to (and expressly disclaim any such obligation to) update or alter our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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HOUSTON, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weatherford International plc (NASDAQ: WFRD) ("Weatherford," the "Company," "we," "us," and "our") announced today it has been added as a member of the broad-market Russell 3000® Index, effective after the US market opens on June 27, 2022 as part of the 2022 Russell indexes annual reconstitution.
Annual Russell indexes reconstitution captures the 4,000 largest US stocks as of May 6, 2022, ranking them by total market capitalization. Membership in the US all-cap Russell 3000® Index, which remains in place for one year, means automatic inclusion in the large-cap Russell 1000® Index or small-cap Russell 2000® Index, as well as the appropriate growth and value style indexes. The Financial Times Stock Exchange Group (FTSE) Russell determines membership for its Russell indexes primarily by objective, market-capitalization rankings, and style attributes.
Girish Saligram, President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "Rejoining the Russell indexes marks an important step for us and affirms the strong operational performance of the last year and our efforts to strengthen the Company's operating posture. Additionally, we believe inclusion in the index will further drive awareness of the Company within the broader institutional investor community as we work to build on our successful track record of meeting the strategic and financial goals we have set."
Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $12 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell's US indexes. Russell indexes are part of FTSE Russell, a leading global index provider.
For more information on the Russell 3000® Index and the Russell indexes reconstitution, go to the "Russell Reconstitution" section on the FTSE Russell website.
Weatherford is a leading global energy services company. Operating in approximately 75 countries, the Company answers the challenges of the energy industry with its global talent network of approximately 17,000 team members and approximately 350 operating locations, including manufacturing, research and development, service, and training facilities.
FTSE Russell is a global index leader that provides innovative benchmarking, analytics and data solutions for investors worldwide. FTSE Russell calculates thousands of indexes that measure and benchmark markets and asset classes in more than 70 countries, covering 98% of the investable market globally.
FTSE Russell index expertise and products are used extensively by institutional and retail investors globally. Approximately $20 trillion is currently benchmarked to FTSE Russell indexes. For over 30 years, leading asset owners, asset managers, ETF providers and investment banks have chosen FTSE Russell indexes to benchmark their investment performance and create ETFs, structured products and index-based derivatives.
A core set of universal principles guides FTSE Russell index design and management: a transparent rules-based methodology is informed by independent committees of leading market participants. FTSE Russell is focused on applying the highest industry standards in index design and governance and embraces the IOSCO Principles. FTSE Russell is also focused on index innovation and customer partnerships as it seeks to enhance the breadth, depth and reach of its offering.
FTSE Russell is wholly owned by London Stock Exchange Group.
For more information, visit www.ftserussell.com.
Contacts
For Investors:
Mohammed Topiwala
Director, Investor Relations and M&A
+1 713-836-7777
investor.relations@weatherford.com
For Media:
Kelley Hughes
Director, Global Communications
+1 713-836-4193
Media@weatherford.com
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Should you get a Ring Video Doorbell 4?
When you do not feel safe, it can affect your overall well-being. It can make you feel anxious, insecure and cause you to withdraw from doing things that bring you joy. If there’s one place you should feel safe, it’s your own home.
The Ring Video Doorbell 4 is a tool that can help you feel safe. It gives you control over your life and allows you to monitor the environment outside your front door no matter where you are. If peace of mind is vital to you, then the Ring Video Doorbell is an item you want to consider.
What is a Ring Video Doorbell 4?
A Ring Video Doorbell 4 can be a standalone security feature in your home, or it can be part of a larger integrated system. These systems may also include a Ring security camera, a smart lock, a Ring floodlight, an Echo Show, an Echo Dot and more.
In short, the Ring Video Doorbell 4 offers real-time viewing of events that are happening outside of your door. It can also send you notifications when there is motion detected within the range of the device or when someone rings the doorbell. Additionally, it has a two-way communication system that allows you to interact with individuals at your door.
What features does a Ring Video Doorbell 4 have?
Now that you know what the Ring Video Doorbell 4 can do, here is the list of features that allow it to accomplish those tasks.
Hardwired or rechargeable battery options: You can hardwire The Ring Video Doorbell 4 to your home, or you can install it using a long-lasting rechargeable battery for ease and convenience.
Can be controlled via the Ring app or an Alexa-enabled device: With the Ring Video Doorbell 4, you have the option of controlling the device through the Ring app or another Alexa-enabled device such as an Echo Dot or an Echo Show.
Motion alerts: Even if someone doesn’t press your doorbell, you will receive an alert on your smartphone whenever someone moves close enough to trigger the motion sensor.
Night vision: The Ring Video Doorbell 4 features a high-definition video with night vision capabilities so you can see who is at your door even when it is dark.
Two-way talk: You can use your Ring doorbell to have a conversation with your visitors.
Quick Replies: Quick Replies is a unique feature that allows you to quickly send a message from a preset menu no matter how busy you are. Additionally, it will enable your visitor to leave a voice message, so you never have to worry about missing important information.
Dual-band WiFi: To ensure you always have the best signal possible, this Ring doorbell features dual-band WiFi, so you can select either a frequency of 2.4 GHz for range or 5 GHz for performance.
What makes a Ring Video Doorbell 4 different?
While each Ring doorbell has a slightly different set of features, the one that makes this model stand out from the Ring Video Doorbell 3 and the Ring Video Doorbell released in 2020 is the pre-roll video color previews.
If you are unfamiliar with this feature, it’s a game-changer. The pre-roll video preview lets you see an extra four seconds of video that occurred before you received a notification that the motion sensor was triggered. Often, if someone runs up to your door, drops something off and dashes away, by the time you get notified and check your video, nothing happened. The pre-roll lets you see those crucial first few seconds so you can learn what triggered an alert. With this feature, you will always be able to identify why you are getting an alert.
What can you do with a Ring Video Doorbell 4?
Knowing which features are on the Ring Video Doorbell 4 may tell you what the unit can do, but it is far more critical to understand how those features can enhance your life.
- No matter where you are, you can see who is at your door by viewing what the camera sees in real-time.
- If you have a delivery and are not at home, you can communicate with the delivery person to give them specific instructions.
- If your kids are locked out, and you have a smart lock, you can view your kids through the camera to make sure they are safe and let them in the house remotely.
- With Quick Replies, your Ring Video Doorbell 4 can function as an answering machine built right into your doorbell.
- If you watch your smart TV when someone comes to your door, you can view them through the TV without even getting up.
How much does a Ring Video Doorbell 4 cost?
The Ring Video Doorbell 4 costs $200 and is sold by Amazon, Dell and Home Depot.
Other Ring video doorbell options
The Ring Wired Video Doorbell is the company’s budget model. For just $60, you get most of the convenience of the Ring Video Doorbell 4, including Quick Replies and pre-roll video. The only downside is that you must hardwire this model into your home.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
The Ring Video Doorbell 3 is one feature shy of the Ring Doorbell 4. If you’d like to save $20, you can get this model for $180. The downside is it doesn’t have pre-roll video capabilities.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Kohl’s
If you are looking for a Ring doorbell that can do more than the Video Doorbell 4, this model is the best the company has to offer. It includes such features as head-to-toe video and bird’s eye view that no other Ring model has. The downside is this model costs $250, and it is only available for hardwired installation.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
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A Guide to Survive and Guide Life's Waves
SANTA BARBARA, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the pandemic surged around us, many people felt their mental health change for the worse. Feelings of disappointment, confusion, helplessness, and anger arose. According to the World Health Organization, "global prevalence of anxiety and depression increased by a massive 25%." Legendary world champion surfer and author, Shaun Tomson, is no stranger to depression. After losing his son to a tragic accident, Tomson walked the bitter road of loss and crossed from darkness into the light. The Surfer and the Sage addresses the eighteen relentless, breaking waves of life, from loss and aging to relationships and depression, and guides you to transformation. Rather than a clinical approach, this book provides spiritual guidance and inspirational hope. Alongside Tomson's essays, international bestselling poet-philosopher and Pulitzer Prize nominee, Noah BenShea, adds insight on a path of purpose, hope, and faith. Together, it is a collection of advice from two guides who have traveled far and wide and suffered deeply, but still look forward to tomorrow with faith and hope. This book doesn't guarantee success, health, or wealth, but instead helps the reader ride the waves of life.
Praise for the book:
"Some great insights into riding the waves of life.
If you surf, read this book. If you don't surf, read this book."
—Carissa Moore, surfing Olympic gold medallist and five-time world champion
ARC:
https://www.edelweiss.plus/?sku=1641706554&g=4400
Link to pre-order:
https://www.familius.com/book/the-surfer-and-the-sage/
About the Authors:
Noah benShea is one of North America's most respected and beloved poet-philosophers. He is the Pulitzer Prize–nominated and internationally bestselling author of 29 books.
Shaun Tomson is a former World Surfing Champion and has been described as one of the greatest and most influential surfers of all time. Shaun is also a world-renowned leadership mentor, entrepreneur, environmentalist, and bestselling author.
About the Publisher:
Familius is a global trade publishing company that publishes books and other content to help families be happy. We believe that happy families are the foundation of a happy life. We recognize that every family looks different, and we passionately believe in helping all families find greater joy.
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Second quarter results impacted by volume declines; Further progress on the development of the Co-Dx PCR Home platform
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Co-Diagnostics, Inc. (NASDAQ: CODX), a molecular diagnostics company with a unique, patented platform for the development of molecular diagnostic tests, announced today financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results:
- Revenue of $5.0 million, down from $27.4 million during the prior year period, due primarily to lower demand of the Logix Smart™ COVID-19 Test
- Gross profit of $4.1 million, representing 81.8% of consolidated revenue stemming from inefficiencies in lower sales volumes
- Operating loss of $4.1 million compared to operating income of $11.8 million a year ago, due to lower sales volumes and continued investments into research and development
- Net loss of $2.7 million, compared to a net income of $9.8 million in the prior-year second quarter, representing a loss of $0.08 per fully diluted share
- Adjusted EBITDA loss of $2.3 million
- Cash, cash equivalents, and marketable securities of $96.0 million as of June 30, 2022
- Cash flow from operations of $1.7 million for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022
Dwight Egan, Co-Diagnostics' Chief Executive Officer, remarked "Our second quarter results reflect lower volumes for our Logix Smart™ COVID-19 Test, which we believe is primarily the result of a reduction in mandated testing in travel and public venues and in government funding for testing programs. The Company has initiatives underway intended to actively address these pressures, such as growing our international distributor network, expanding our infectious disease testing menu including monkeypox, and most importantly, our upcoming at-home/point-of-care testing platform. We anticipate these initiatives will potentially be bolstered by recurring COVID surges as we have previously experienced."
Mr. Egan further stated that "progress continues in the development and optimization of the Co-Dx™ PCR Home testing platform* and its manufacturing capacity to meet the anticipated demand for gold-standard PCR in at-home and point-of-care settings. We believe that the need for accurate and reliable COVID-19 testing will persist as new variants emerge, and we continue to invest time and resources to meet the evolving demand for COVID-19 and other infectious diseases globally. We remain confident in our business strategy and in our unique portfolio of innovative testing products that extend far beyond COVID-19."
- Indian JV CoSara received clearance from Indian regulators for Hepatitis C viral load test
- Completed principal design for monkeypox virus test and shipped testing reagents to international distributor
- Announced expansion of its OEM agreement with Bio Molecular Systems ("BMS") for the Co-Dx Box™ magnetic induction PCR cycler, to encompass 193 countries worldwide
- Continued optimization of the Co-Dx PCR Home device, which has been showcased at several tradeshows and conferences
- Initiated previously announced repurchase of shares to return value to Company shareholders
Co-Diagnostics will host a conference call and webcast at 4:30 p.m. EDT today to discuss its financial results with analysts and institutional investors. The conference call and webcast will be available via:
Webcast: ir.codiagnostics.com on the Events & Webcasts page
Conference Call: 877-317-6789 (domestic) or 412-317-6789 (international)
The call will be recorded and later made available on the Company's website: https://codiagnostics.com.
*The Co-Dx PCR Home platform is subject to FDA review and is not currently for sale.
Co-Diagnostics, Inc., a Utah corporation, is a molecular diagnostics company that develops, manufactures and markets new, state-of-the-art diagnostics technologies. The Company's technology is utilized for tests that are designed using the detection and/or analysis of nucleic acid molecules (DNA or RNA). The Company also uses its proprietary technology to design specific tests to locate genetic markers for use in industries other than infectious disease and license the use of those tests to specific customers.
This press release contains adjusted EBITDA, which is a non-GAAP measure defined as net income excluding depreciation, amortization, income tax (benefit) expense, net interest (income) expense, stock-based compensation, and one-time transaction related costs. The Company believes that adjusted EBITDA provides useful information to management and investors relating to its results of operations. The Company's management uses this non-GAAP measure to compare the Company's performance to that of prior periods for trend analyses, and for budgeting and planning purposes. The Company believes that the use of adjusted EBITDA provides an additional tool for investors to use in evaluating ongoing operating results and trends and in comparing the Company's financial measures with other companies, many of which present similar non-GAAP financial measures to investors, and that it allows for greater transparency with respect to key metrics used by management in its financial and operational decision-making.
Management does not consider the non-GAAP measure in isolation or as an alternative to financial measures determined in accordance with GAAP. The principal limitation of the non-GAAP financial measure is that it excludes significant expenses that are required by GAAP to be recorded in the Company's financial statements. In order to compensate for these limitations, management presents the non-GAAP financial measure together with GAAP results. Non-GAAP measures should be considered in addition to results prepared in accordance with GAAP, but should not be considered a substitute for, or superior to, GAAP results. A reconciliation tables of the net income, the most comparable GAAP financial measure to adjusted EBITDA, is included at the end of this release. The Company urges investors to review the reconciliation and not to rely on any single financial measure to evaluate the company's business.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements can be identified by words such as "believes," "expects," "estimates," "intends," "may," "plans," "will" and similar expressions, or the negative of these words. Such forward-looking statements are based on facts and conditions as they exist at the time such statements are made and predictions as to future facts and conditions. Forward-looking statements in this release include statements regarding (i) completion of development and FDA submission for approval of the new Co-Dx at-home/point-of-care PCR testing device, (ii) that there will be recurring COVID surges, and (iii) our confidence that the need for accurate and reliable COVID-19 testing will persist as new variants emerge. Forward-looking statements are subject to inherent uncertainties, risks and changes in circumstances. Actual results may differ materially from those contemplated or anticipated by such forward-looking statements. Readers of this press release are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements. There can be no assurance that any of the anticipated results will occur on a timely basis or at all due to certain risks and uncertainties, a discussion of which can be found in our Risk Factors disclosure in our Annual Report on Form 10-K, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on March 24, 2022, and in our other filings with the SEC. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement relating to matters discussed in this press release, except as may be required by applicable securities laws.
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- Data Accessibility via the Snowflake Data Cloud Eliminates Need for On-premises Databases & Aids Direct Integration into Models, Visualization Tools and More -
NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- S&P Global Commodity Insights, the leading independent provider of information and benchmark prices for the commodities and energy markets, today announced a collaboration with Snowflake, the Data Cloud company, to seamlessly deliver S&P Global's industry-leading Platts benchmark price data, energy transition and other market data and analysis to the Data Cloud through Snowflake Marketplace. The ability for cloud-based, immediate access to S&P Global's data allows clients to eliminate the data ingestion process and improve productivity and efficiency.
Joerg Gerth, Global Head of Channel Management & Strategic Alliances at S&P Global Commodity Insights, said: "This collaboration is part of S&P Global's ongoing initiative to invest in the flexible and open distribution of quality data to its clients and provide solutions that allow for improved access, utilization and maximization of data. Snowflake is the first cloud-hosted delivery option used across S&P Global Market Intelligence Marketplace, S&P Global Ratings, and now S&P Global Commodity Insights."
Cloud-based delivery enables customers to simplify their data management and work with multiple large datasets more efficiently, adding to the speed with which they are able to make decisions in today's fast-moving global marketplace.
The Snowflake Marketplace is built on top of Snowflake's Secure Data Sharing technology, and provides an easy-to-use platform for organizations to find, share and access content. Through Snowflake, S&P Global Commodity Insights data is ready to query and is easily accessible via multiple cloud platforms.
Kieran Kennedy, Head of Marketplace, Snowflake, said: "We welcome the opportunity to continue to expand our relationship with S&P Global. We recognize the important role S&P Global Commodity Insights plays in the marketplace through its provision of benchmark price data and its growing suite of data around climate change and energy transition."
S&P Global datasets available through Snowflake will include some 15,000+ daily price assessments across global commodities, including energy transition price transparency for such as hydrogen, ammonia, recycled plastics and low-carbon metals and other commodities.
About Snowflake: Snowflake's founders started from scratch and built a solution that would harness the immense power available in the public cloud. They created the Data Cloud — a global network where thousands of organizations mobilize data with near-unlimited scale, concurrency, and performance. Inside the Data Cloud, organizations unite their siloed data, easily discover and securely share governed data, and execute diverse analytic workloads. Wherever data or users live, Snowflake delivers a single and seamless experience across multiple public clouds. Snowflake's platform is the engine that powers and provides access to the Data Cloud, creating a solution for data warehousing, data lakes, data engineering, data science, data application development, and data sharing. Snowflake's vision is a world with unlimited access to governed data, so every organization can tackle the challenges and opportunities of today and reveal the possibilities of tomorrow.
Media Contact (Snowflake)
Maddie McGrath +1 317-605-9055, Maddie.mcgrath@snowflake.com
Media Contacts (S&P Global Commodity Insights)
Global/EMEA: Alex Ortolani + 1 917-618-0709, alex.ortolani@spglobal.com
Asia: Melissa Tan + 65-6597-6241, melissa.tan@spglobal.com
Americas: Kathleen Tanzy + 1 917-331-4607, kathleen.tanzy@spglobal.com
About S&P Global Commodity Insights
At S&P Global Commodity Insights, our complete view of global energy and commodities markets enables our customers to make decisions with conviction and create long-term, sustainable value.
We're a trusted connector that brings together thought leaders, market participants, governments, and regulators and we create solutions that lead to progress. Vital to navigating Energy Transition, S&P Global Commodity Insights' coverage includes oil and gas, power, chemicals, metals, agriculture and shipping.
S&P Global Commodity Insights is a division of S&P Global (NYSE: SPGI). S&P Global is the world's foremost provider of credit ratings, benchmarks, analytics and workflow solutions in the global capital, commodity and automotive markets. With every one of our offerings, we help many of the world's leading organizations navigate the economic landscape so they can plan for tomorrow, today. For more information visit https://www.spglobal.com/commodityinsights
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Expanding Partnership Accelerates FHE Broad Market Adoption
HOBOKEN, N.J., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Duality Technologies, the leader in privacy preserving secure data collaboration today announced that Google integrated its open-source Fully Homomorphic Encryption (FHE) Transpiler, which was built using XLS SDK and resides on GitHub, with the Duality-led OpenFHE, the leading open-source fully homomorphic encryption library, to make cryptographic expertise more accessible and streamlined, thus accelerating FHE adoption by developers.
Yuriy Polyakov, senior director of cryptography research and principal scientist at Duality commented, "Our team has achieved significant milestones with our OpenFHE library, and it has quickly become the choice for many of today's technology leaders, like Google. The Google Transpiler provides access to the latest features of OpenFHE for the community of application developers who are not FHE experts."
FHE refers to a class of encryption methods that differ from typical encryption methods in that it allows computation to be performed directly on encrypted data without the need for a secret key. Rooted in post-quantum open-source lattice cryptography, OpenFHE was founded by a community of world-renowned cryptographers, that designed the library for maximum usability, improved APIs, modularity, cross-platform portability and, when integrated with hardware, a project accelerator. OpenFHE coupled with Google's Transpiler allows developers to convert high-level code, such as C++ routinely used on unencrypted data, into high-level code that operationalizes encrypted data without the need to learn cryptography.
"At Google, we are intent on democratizing access to cutting-edge technology that helps secure the Internet and keeps people safe online. Our FHE Transpiler is one step in that direction, and we are happy with the working partnership we've established with Duality. Whether developers are working on Cloud applications or on the edge, we are eager to see the exciting new use cases of the Transpiler that will help provide advanced security and privacy protections and guarantees." Miguel Guevara, product manager, privacy and data protection office, from Google advised.
The Google Transpiler streamlines the process for leveraging FHE-powered applications without requiring the significant software development expertise currently needed to implement FHE from scratch. This bridges the gap sometimes experienced by software designers and developers who want to take advantage of the capabilities of FHE without the steep learning curve.
Polyakov added, "A major strategic goal of OpenFHE is to make FHE usable for many important practical problems, with special focus placed on machine learning applications. Our collaboration with the Google Transpiler team plays a significant role in realizing this vision."
For more information about Google Transpiler and its off-the-shelf approach to FHE – please read: The General Purpose of Transpiler for Fully Homomorphic Encryption.
For more information about OpenFHE – please read the white paper, "OpenFHE: Open-Source Fully Homomorphic Encryption Library", or visit the project website: https://OpenFHE.org.
About Duality Technologies
Duality is the leader in privacy enhanced secure data collaboration, empowering organizations worldwide to maximize the value of their data without compromising on privacy or regulatory compliance. Founded and led by world-renowned cryptographers and data scientists, Duality operationalizes privacy enhancing technologies (PETs) to accelerate data insights by enabling analysis and AI on encrypted data, while preserving data privacy, compliance and protecting valuable IP. A Gartner Cool Vendor, Duality was named a Tech Pioneer 2021 by the World Economic Forum (WEF) and listed on Fast Company's 2020 Most Innovative Companies and recently won the 2022 CB Insights' AI 100, the 2022 RegTech 100 Awards, and the AIFinTech100 2022 Awards.
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Published: Jul. 12, 2022 at 10:00 AM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
ARLINGTON, Va., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Boeing Company [NYSE: BA] announced today major program deliveries across its commercial and defense operations for the second quarter of 2022.
The company will provide detailed second quarter financial results on July 27. Major program deliveries during the second quarter were as follows:
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Ben Affleck has had a very big year with reason to celebrate as he turns 50 on Monday.
The actor/director and wife Jennifer Lopez were photographed in New York on Sunday.
Ben Affleck has had a very big year with reason to celebrate as he turns 50 on Monday.
The actor/director and wife Jennifer Lopez were photographed in New York on Sunday.
The newlyweds have been traveling the world together this summer. They celebrated Lopez's birthday in July in Paris, days after the two officially tied the knot during an intimate ceremony in Las Vegas.
Lopez announced their wedding in her newsletter, signing it Mrs. Jennifer Lynn Affleck.
"Last night we flew to Vegas, stood in line for a license with four other couples, all making the same journey to the wedding capital of the world," Lopez wrote. "We barely made it to the little white wedding chapel by midnight. They graciously stayed open late a few minutes, let us take pictures in a pink Cadillac convertible, evidently once used by the king himself (but if we wanted Elvis himself to show, that cost extra and he was in bed)."
She continued: "We read our own vows in the little chapel and gave one another the rings we'll wear for the rest of our lives," she wrote. "In the end it was the best possible wedding we could have imagined."
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STOCKHOLM, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Securitas today announces that it has been granted the required regulatory approvals for the acquisition of Stanley Security which was announced on December 8, 2021. The transaction is expected to be completed around July 22, 2022.
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LAS VEGAS, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Realty ONE Group, a modern, purpose-driven lifestyle brand and ONE Of the fastest growing franchisors today, is reporting remarkable growth in the first half of 2022 selling 38 franchises and three new countries, expanding its global footprint now to 49 U.S. states and nine countries and territories.
"We've been incredibly strategic about our domestic and international expansion, and we'll continue to grow this organization through business coaching and COOLTURE, no matter the market," said Kuba Jewgieniew, CEO and Founder of Realty ONE Group.
The UNBrokerage, as it's known in the industry, also added more than a thousand new real estate professionals, bringing its network to more than 18,000 REALTORS(R) who did $22.7 billion in volume in the first two quarters.
We're on a very clear path to success again this year after being the fastest-growing, full-service real estate brand since 2018," said Eddie Sturgeon, Executive Vice President of Global Growth. "And because of our YOU-first focus, we share in that success with our real estate professionals and our franchise owners."
This year, Realty ONE Group was ranked a Top 100 Recession-Proof franchise by Franchise Business Review and the company claimed the No.1 spot for real estate franchisors on Entrepreneur's highly competitive 2022 Franchise 500(R) List. Together as ONE, the company and its Affiliates have impacted more than 108,000 lives, donating nearly $40,000 already this year for its ONE Cares programs and initiatives.
Realty ONE Group now has more than 18,000 real estate professionals in more than 400 offices in 49 states, Washington D.C. and Canada and will be opening in Ecuador, Costa Rica, Italy, Singapore, Spain and Portugal in addition to the U.S. territory of Puerto Rico.
Learn more at www.OwnAOne.com.
Founded in 2005, Realty ONE Group is an industry disruptor, radically changing the face of real estate franchising with its unique business model, fun coolture, technology infrastructure and superior support for its real estate professionals. The company has rapidly evolved to include more than 18,000 real estate professionals in over 400+ offices across 49 U.S. states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico, Canada, Italy, Spain, Singapore, Costa Rica and Portugal. Realty ONE Group ranks in the top one percent in the nation by REAL Trends and has been recognized by Entrepreneur Magazine as the number ONE real estate brand. Realty ONE Group is surging ahead, opening doors, not only for its clients but for real estate professionals and franchise owners. To learn more, visit www.RealtyONEGroup.com.
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AES Reaffirms 2022 Adjusted EPS Guidance; Remains on Track to Deliver on Renewables Growth
Published: Aug. 5, 2022 at 6:34 AM CDT|Updated: 36 minutes ago
StrategicAccomplishments
Signed or awarded 1.6 GW of PPAs for new renewable energy projects in year-to-date 2022, bringing backlog to 10.5 GW
Formed the US Solar Buyer Consortium to incentivize manufacturing of up to 7 GW of solar panels in the US beginning in 2024
On track to complete 6 GW of renewable energy projects globally in 2022 and 2023
Signed agreements to redirect excess LNG from the Company's business in Panama to international customers through the end of 2022
Q2 2022 Financial Highlights
Diluted EPS of ($0.27), compared to $0.03 in Q2 2021
Adjusted EPS1 of $0.34, compared to $0.31 in Q2 2021
Financial Position and Outlook
Reaffirming 2022 Adjusted EPS1 guidance range of $1.55 to $1.65
Reaffirming 7% to 9% annualized growth target through 2025, off a base year of 2020
ARLINGTON, Va., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) today reported financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
"AES' business model continues to demonstrate its resilience in today's volatile environment and we are on track to achieve our 2022 guidance," said Andrés Gluski, AES President and Chief Executive Officer. "We see strong demand for renewables and have already signed or been awarded 1.6 GW of new long-term contracts so far this year, and expect to achieve a total of 4.5 to 5.5 GW in 2022. Furthermore, we do not expect any material delays on 5.9 GW of backlog projects in the US as a result of supply chain issues. With expected growth of more than 75% in our installed renewable capacity over the next four years, AES is well on its way to becoming a majority carbon free and majority US company by 2025."
"All of our financial metrics continued to improve in the second quarter and we were able to further lengthen the tenor of some of our subsidiaries' debt at very attractive rates. Collections and days sales outstanding at our businesses remain strong, reflecting our predominantly investment grade rated customer base," said Stephen Coughlin, AES Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. "With our results year-to-date and positive expectations for the remainder of the year, we are well-positioned to achieve our 7% to 9% average annual growth through 2025."
Q2 2022 Financial Results
Second quarter 2022 Diluted Earnings Per Share from Continuing Operations (Diluted EPS) was ($0.27), a decrease of $0.30 compared to second quarter 2021, primarily reflecting gains in 2021. These gains included the remeasurement of the Company's interest in sPower's development platform, the issuance of new shares by Fluence, and early contract terminations at Angamos. These impacts were partially offset by lower impairments in the second quarter of 2022.
Second quarter 2022 Adjusted Earnings Per Share1 (Adjusted EPS, a non-GAAP financial measure) was $0.34, an increase of $0.03, or 10%, compared to second quarter 2021, primarily reflecting a lower adjusted tax rate and higher contributions from the Company's South America Strategic Business Unit (SBU) due to increased ownership in AES Andes. These positive drivers were partially offset by lower contributions from the Company's US and Utilities SBU due to impacts of outages and timing of renewables projects coming online.
Strategic Accomplishments
In year-to-date 2022, the Company signed or was awarded 1,618 MW of renewables and energy storage under long-term Power Purchase Agreements (PPA) expected to come online in 2023 and 2024, primarily including 1,250 MW of solar and energy storage in the US.
In year-to-date 2022, the Company completed the construction or acquisition of 390 MW of solar projects in the United States and the Dominican Republic.
The Company's backlog is now 10,468 MW expected to be completed through 2025, including:
In June 2022, the Company formed the US Solar Buyer consortium with three other leading solar companies to drive the expansion of the US solar supply chain and support the growth of the American solar industry.
In year-to-date 2022, the Company signed agreements that will redirect excess LNG from the Company's business in Panama to international customers.
Guidance and Expectations1
The Company is reaffirming its 2022 Adjusted EPS1 guidance of $1.55 to $1.65 and its 7% to 9% annualized growth rate target through 2025, from a base year of 2020.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
See Non-GAAP Measures for definitions of Adjusted Earnings Per Share and Adjusted Pre-Tax Contribution, as well as reconciliations to the most comparable GAAP financial measures.
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Condensed Consolidated Statements of Operations, Segment Information, Condensed Consolidated Balance Sheets, Condensed Consolidated Statements of Cash Flows, Non-GAAP Financial Measures and Parent Financial Information.
Conference Call Information
AES will host a conference call on Friday, August 5, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time (ET). Interested parties may listen to the teleconference by dialing 1-844-200-6205 at least ten minutes before the start of the call. International callers should dial +1-929-526-1599. The Participant Access Code for this call is 780498. Internet access to the conference call and presentation materials will be available on the AES website at www.aes.com by selecting "Investors" and then "Presentations and Webcasts."
A webcast replay, as well as a replay in downloadable MP3 format, will be accessible at www.aes.com beginning shortly after the completion of the call.
About AES
The AES Corporation (NYSE: AES) is a Fortune 500 global power company accelerating the future of energy. Together with our many stakeholders, we're improving lives by delivering the greener, smarter energy solutions the world needs. Our diverse workforce is committed to continuous innovation and operational excellence, while partnering with our customers on their strategic energy transitions and continuing to meet their energy needs today. For more information, visit www.aes.com.
Safe Harbor Disclosure
This news release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933 and of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those related to future earnings, growth and financial and operating performance. Forward-looking statements are not intended to be a guarantee of future results, but instead constitute AES' current expectations based on reasonable assumptions. Forecasted financial information is based on certain material assumptions. These assumptions include, but are not limited to, our expectations regarding accurate projections of future interest rates, commodity price and foreign currency pricing, continued normal levels of operating performance and electricity volume at our distribution companies and operational performance at our generation businesses consistent with historical levels, as well as the execution of PPAs, conversion of our backlog and growth investments at normalized investment levels, rates of return consistent with prior experience and the COVID-19 pandemic.
Actual results could differ materially from those projected in our forward-looking statements due to risks, uncertainties and other factors. Important factors that could affect actual results are discussed in AES' filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), including, but not limited to, the risks discussed under Item 1A: "Risk Factors" and Item 7: "Management's Discussion & Analysis" in AES' Annual Report on Form 10-K and in subsequent reports filed with the SEC. Readers are encouraged to read AES' filings to learn more about the risk factors associated with AES' business. AES undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except where required by law.
Any Stockholder who desires a copy of the Company's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K filed February 28, 2022 with the SEC may obtain a copy (excluding the exhibits thereto) without charge by addressing a request to the Office of the Corporate Secretary, The AES Corporation, 4300 Wilson Boulevard, Arlington, Virginia 22203. Exhibits also may be requested, but a charge equal to the reproduction cost thereof will be made. A copy of the Annual Report on Form 10-K may be obtained by visiting the Company's website at www.aes.com.
Website Disclosure
AES uses its website, including its quarterly updates, as channels of distribution of Company information. The information AES posts through these channels may be deemed material. Accordingly, investors should monitor our website, in addition to following AES' press releases, quarterly SEC filings and public conference calls and webcasts. In addition, you may automatically receive e-mail alerts and other information about AES when you enroll your e-mail address by visiting the "Subscribe to Alerts" page of AES' Investors website. The contents of AES' website, including its quarterly updates, are not, however, incorporated by reference into this release.
THE AES CORPORATION NON-GAAP FINANCIAL MEASURES (Unaudited) RECONCILIATION OF ADJUSTED PRE-TAX CONTRIBUTION (PTC) AND ADJUSTED EPS
Adjusted PTC is defined as pre-tax income from continuing operations attributable to The AES Corporation excluding gains or losses of the consolidated entity due to (a) unrealized gains or losses related to derivative transactions and equity securities; (b) unrealized foreign currency gains or losses; (c) gains, losses, benefits and costs associated with dispositions and acquisitions of business interests, including early plant closures, and gains and losses recognized at commencement of sales-type leases; (d) losses due to impairments; (e) gains, losses and costs due to the early retirement of debt; and (f) net gains at Angamos, one of our businesses in the South America SBU, associated with the early contract terminations with Minera Escondida and Minera Spence. Adjusted PTC also includes net equity in earnings of affiliates on an after-tax basis adjusted for the same gains or losses excluded from consolidated entities.
Adjusted EPS is defined as diluted earnings per share from continuing operations excluding gains or losses of both consolidated entities and entities accounted for under the equity method due to (a) unrealized gains or losses related to derivative transactions and equity securities; (b) unrealized foreign currency gains or losses; (c) gains, losses, benefits and costs associated with dispositions and acquisitions of business interests, including early plant closures, and the tax impact from the repatriation of sales proceeds, and gains and losses recognized at commencement of sales-type leases; (d) losses due to impairments; (e) gains, losses and costs due to the early retirement of debt; (f) net gains at Angamos, one of our businesses in the South America SBU, associated with the early contract terminations with Minera Escondida and Minera Spence; and (g) tax benefit or expense related to the enactment effects of 2017 U.S. tax law reform and related regulations and any subsequent period adjustments related to enactment effects, including the 2021 tax benefit on reversal of uncertain tax positions effectively settled upon the closure of the Company's U.S. tax return exam.
The GAAP measure most comparable to Adjusted PTC is income from continuing operations attributable to AES. The GAAP measure most comparable to Adjusted EPS is diluted earnings per share from continuing operations. We believe that Adjusted PTC and Adjusted EPS better reflect the underlying business performance of the Company and are considered in the Company's internal evaluation of financial performance. Factors in this determination include the variability due to unrealized gains or losses related to derivative transactions or equity securities remeasurement, unrealized foreign currency gains or losses, losses due to impairments, strategic decisions to dispose of or acquire business interests or retire debt, and the non-recurring nature of the impact of the early contract terminations at Angamos, which affect results in a given period or periods. In addition, for Adjusted PTC, earnings before tax represents the business performance of the Company before the application of statutory income tax rates and tax adjustments, including the effects of tax planning, corresponding to the various jurisdictions in which the Company operates. Adjusted PTC and Adjusted EPS should not be construed as alternatives to income from continuing operations attributable to AES and diluted earnings per share from continuing operations, which are determined in accordance with GAAP.
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Cook County State's Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx Delivers Commencement
CHICAGO, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- North Park University School of Restorative Arts held a graduation ceremony at Stateville Correctional Center (Stateville) for 28 resident scholars in honor of earning their Master of Arts in Christian Ministry (MACM) from North Park Theological Seminary. Two students began the program inside Stateville and upon release completed their studies on North Park's campus.
The graduation was the first of its kind in an Illinois Department of Corrections facility and represents a profound commitment to liberative and restorative education. Commencement speaker Cook County State's Attorney Kimberly M. Foxx, who was invited to speak by the students, acknowledged that while she was not the obvious choice, identified with the graduates in powerful ways saying, "I am you."
The inaugural graduating School of Restorative Arts (SRA) cohort brings together free and incarcerated students to study in the shared Stateville on-site space – unifying a transformative learning experience for all. In his remarks during the June 15th ceremony, SRA inside student Jamal Bakr said, "We are receiving our Master's degree because our potential is not defined by our worst mistakes. Let today's event be an example of what happens when opportunities are created, potentials are unignored and complete restoration is always the aim of justice."
This one-of-its-kind Master's degree offered in prisons throughout Illinois, prepares individuals for ministries of restoration in contexts impacted by violence and generational trauma through non-violent communication and trauma-informed healing. The four-year degree is offered to over 100 students at Stateville and Logan Correctional Centers.
Many graduates shared how they'd grown throughout the program. "I'm bringing the knowledge of my degree to all those I meet in this prison, this knowledge is so badly needed here," said William Jones.
The faith-filled celebration was attended by North Park President, Mary K. Surridge and seminary faculty. "Some might doubt that love and beauty could be so evident in such a dreary setting, but all who were present witnessed how creative collaboration, belief in the transformative power of God's Spirit, and tenacious commitment to justice can accomplish what might first appear to be impossible," said North Park's Rev. Dr. Dennis R. Edwards.
North Park University is city-centered, intercultural, and emerging as the model for Christian higher education in 21st Century America.
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Judge: Subway can be sued over ‘100% tuna’ claims
Published: Jul. 12, 2022 at 9:24 PM CDT|Updated: 35 minutes ago
(CNN) - Have you ever bought a tuna sandwich from Subway?
The sandwich chain says it’s “100% tuna,” but some people think that claim is a little fishy.
Last year, two people filed a lawsuit in California saying Subway’s tuna partially or wholly lacks tuna as an ingredient and that it’s other types of fish.
Subway pushed back, saying the non-tuna DNA could have been from eggs in mayonnaise or the result of cross-contact with other ingredients.
On Tuesday, the judge in the case said it’s too soon to accept Subway’s argument and the lawsuit against the sandwich chain can move forward.
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NORTH CANTON, Ohio, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Area Wide Protective ("AWP"), America's leading provider of traffic control services that support infrastructure upgrades and expansion, has entered an agreement to acquire Northwest Traffic Services, a traffic control company and traffic sign manufacturer based in Boise, Idaho.
Northwest Traffic Services joins AWP and its family of brands – including Statewide Safety Systems and Trafficade Services Companies – to deliver superior traffic control safety services and equipment coast to coast. This acquisition specifically expands AWP's national presence and capabilities into Idaho and Oregon.
"AWP is excited about the opportunity to team up with Northwest Traffic Services in bringing more value to energy, telecom, construction, transportation and special events customers throughout the Pacific Northwest," says Rob Sehnert, AWP president and CEO. "Our companies share a common safety culture and passion for delivering high-quality service and support. We look forward to pursuing shared growth opportunities in the region."
Cody South, Northwest Traffic Services owner and operator, added: "I am proud of the customer relationships our family-owned business has developed over the last nine years and look forward to joining the AWP family. This acquisition gives our team access to greater strategic resources and capabilities that we can leverage to better serve existing and new customers."
Founded in 2013, Northwest Traffic Services is a full service, 24/7 traffic control provider offering infrastructure work-zone protection, traffic control for special events, equipment rental and custom sign manufacturing.
As North America's leader in professional traffic management, Area Wide Protective Inc., (AWP) protects the public and the people who make infrastructure possible. AWP's network of brands includes Statewide Safety Systems, Trafficade Service Companies, Advantage Barricade & Roadmarks, Traffic Safety Rentals and Safety First. The company's capabilities include work zone flagging, design and engineering for transportation management plans, equipment sales, rental and 24/7 support. AWP employs 6,700 team members across 27 U.S. states and four Canadian provinces.
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Power outage at Austin airport leads to flight delays
Published: Sep. 7, 2022 at 9:15 AM EDT|Updated: 42 minutes ago
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — An early morning power outage Wednesday at Austin-Bergstrom International Airport caused flight delays that continued even after electricity was restored.
The airport reported it lost power shortly before 5 a.m. local time, and soon after said flights had been stopped. The lights were back on by 8 a.m., but airport officials told passengers that flights would be delayed.
The airport shut down roadways leading to the airport, which led to traffic backups on a nearby freeway. Austin police asked people to stay in their vehicles until the roadways reopened.
Transportation Security Administration checkpoints were open shortly after 8 a.m., but flight delays continued.
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Upstart, Inc. ("Upstart" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: UPST) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Upstart investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between March 18, 2021 and May 9, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
UPST investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Upstart's AI model could not adequately account for macroeconomic factors such as interest rates that impact the market-clearing price for loans; (2) as a result, Upstart was experiencing a negative impact on its conversion rate; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to use its balance sheet to fund loans; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Upstart during the relevant time frame, you have until July 12, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
jlevi@levikorsinsky.com
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Recognized for fifth consecutive year for inclusive culture and employee appreciation
MONETT, Mo., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.® (NASDAQ: JKHY) has been named one of the 2022 Best Places to Work in Financial Technology by Arizent and Best Companies Group. This is the fifth consecutive year that the company has made the list.
This annual survey and awards program is designed to identify, recognize and honor the best employers in the financial technology industry. Businesses recognized on this year's list operate in and serve companies and consumers in a wide range of financial services. These companies were evaluated on workplace policies, practices, philosophy, systems, demographics, and employee experience. The winners were selected through a two-part survey process that measured employee satisfaction in addition to examining benefits and policies.
The 2022 list included 50 companies and was published by Arizent brands American Banker, National Mortgage News, PaymentsSource, Financial Planning and Digital Insurance. Jack Henry is the largest company recognized this year, the company employs approximately 6,800 professionals and serves 8,000 financial institution clients.
Jack Henry Board Chair and CEO David Foss said, "Our employees are empowered by our founding philosophy to 'do the right thing, do whatever it takes, and have fun,' and we are committed to acting with people's best interests at heart. We consistently invest in our people and their livelihoods, knowing they're an integral part of our mission to reduce the barriers of financial health. Being recognized as the largest company on the Best Places to Work in Financial Technology list reinforces our commitment to our people and the culture we've built."
Penny Crosman, executive editor, technology at American Banker, said, "The fintech community continues to grow and provide job opportunities for data scientists, developers, managers and creative thinkers. Best Places to Work in Financial Technology offers a look at fintechs that lead the pack in areas like human resources policies, perks and culture, which can help people understand which companies might be a fit for them."
To be considered for participation, companies must provide technology products, services or solutions that enable the delivery of financial services. Companies must also have been in business for at least one full year and employ at least 15 people in the U.S. For more information on Arizent's Best Places to Work in Financial Technology program, including full eligibility criteria, visit www.BestPlacestoWorkFinTech.com.
About Jack Henry & Associates, Inc.
Jack Henry (NASDAQ: JKHY) is a leading SaaS provider primarily for the financial services industry. We are a S&P 500 company that serves approximately 8,000 clients nationwide and goes to market through three distinct brands: Jack Henry Banking® provides innovative solutions to community and regional banks; Symitar® provides industry-leading solutions to credit unions of all sizes; and ProfitStars® offers highly specialized solutions to financial institutions of every asset size, as well as diverse corporate entities outside of the financial services industry. With a heritage that has been dedicated to openness, partnership, and user centricity for more than 45 years, we are well-positioned as a driving market force in cloud-based digital solutions and payment processing services. We empower our clients and consumers with the human-centered, tech-forward, and insights-driven solutions that will get them where they want to go. Are you future ready? Additional information is available at www.jackhenry.com.
Statements made in this news release that are not historical facts are forward-looking information. Actual results may differ materially from those projected in any forward-looking information. Specifically, there are a number of important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those anticipated by any forward-looking information. Additional information on these and other factors, which could affect the Company's financial results, are included in its Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) filings on Form 10-K, and potential investors should review these statements. Finally, there may be other factors not mentioned above or included in the Company's SEC filings that may cause actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking information.
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NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Molecular Partners AG ("Molecular Partners" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MOLN) and certain of its officers and directors. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-05925, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired: (a) Molecular Partners American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering Documents (defined below) issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about June 16, 2021 (the "IPO"); and/or (b) Molecular Partners securities between June 16, 2021 and April 26, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"). Plaintiff pursues claims against the Defendants under the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act") and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act").
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Molecular Partners ADSs pursuant and/or traceable to the Offering Documents (defined below) issued in connection with the Company's IPO, and/or Molecular Partners securities during the Class Period, you have until September 12, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Molecular Partners operates as a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company that focuses on the discovery, development, and commercialization of therapeutic proteins. Leading up to and following the IPO, the Company repeatedly touted the clinical and commercial prospects of certain of its product candidates under development in collaboration with other companies.
Among other product candidates, Molecular Partners is developing ensovibep as a treatment for COVID-19 in collaboration with Novartis AG ("Novartis"). One of the Company's most important development strategies for ensovibep includes securing Emergency Use Authorization ("EUA") for ensovibep from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA").
In addition, Molecular Partners is developing MP0310 (AMG 506) for the treatment of certain types of cancer in collaboration with Amgen Inc. ("Amgen"). The Company granted Amgen, among other licenses, the right to progress MP0310's development program into later stage development, including into combination trials, following Phase 1 data.
On April 22, 2021, Molecular Partners filed a registration statement on Form F-1 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") in connection with the IPO, which, after several amendments, was declared effective by the SEC on June 15, 2021 (the "Registration Statement").
On June 16, 2021, Molecular Partners filed a prospectus on Form 424B4 with the SEC in connection with the IPO, which incorporated and formed part of the Registration Statement (collectively, the "Offering Documents").
Pursuant to the Offering Documents, Molecular Partners conducted the IPO, issuing 3 million of its ADSs to the public at the IPO price $21.25 per ADS, for proceeds to the Company of over $59 million, after underwriting discounts and commissions, and before expenses.
The complaint alleges that the Offering Documents were negligently prepared and, as a result, contained untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state other facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading and were not prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations governing their preparation. Additionally, the complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, the Offering Documents and Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) ensovibep was less effective at treating COVID-19 than Defendants had led investors to believe; (ii) accordingly, the FDA was reasonably likely to require an additional Phase 3 study of ensovibep before granting the drug EUA; (iii) waning global rates of COVID-19 significantly reduced the Company's chances of securing EUA for ensovibep; (iv) as a product candidate, MP0310 was less attractive to Amgen than Defendants had led investors to believe; (v) accordingly, there was a significant likelihood that Amgen would return global rights of MP0310 to Molecular Partners; (vi) as a result of all the foregoing, the clinical and commercial prospects of ensovibep and MP0310 were overstated; and (vii) as a result, the Offering Documents and Defendants' public statements throughout the Class Period were materially false and/or misleading and failed to state information required to be stated therein.
On November 16, 2021, Molecular Partners disclosed that "a planned futility analysis of ensovibep in [an] ongoing [Phase 3] clinical study . . . has not met the thresholds required to continue enrollment of adults with COVID-19 in the hospitalized setting."
On this news, Molecular Partners' ADS price fell $4.64 per ADS, or 31.37%, to close at $10.15 per ADS on November 16, 2021.
On April 26, 2022, months after applying for EUA from the FDA for ensovibep, Novartis' Chief Executive Officer, Vas Narasimhan, disclosed that "given the latest feedback . . . in our discussions with the [FDA], we would expect the agency to require a Phase 3 study before granting an EUA approval or a general approval" for ensovibep, and that "we need to make a kind of sober evaluation as to is it a doable study in light of the waning rates of COVID around the world[.]"
On this news, Molecular Partners' ADS price fell $2.68 per ADS, or 16.17%, to close at $13.89 per ADS on April 26, 2022.
Then, also on April 26, 2022, during after-market hours, Molecular Partners "announced that Amgen . . . has informed the Company of their decision to return global rights of MP0310 to Molecular Partners following a strategic pipeline review."
On this news, Molecular Partners' ADS price fell $5.19 per ADS, or 37.37%, to close at $8.70 per ADS on April 27, 2022—a total decline of $7.87 per ADS, or 47.5%, over two consecutive trading days, and 59.06% below the $21.25 per ADS IPO price.
As of the time the complaint was filed, the price of Molecular Partners' ADSs continued to trade below the $21.25 per ADS IPO price, damaging investors.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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SHANGHAI, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. (NYSE: GHG) ("GreenTree" or the "Company"), a leading hospitality management group in China, today announced that it filed its annual report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on May 17, 2022.
The annual report can be accessed on the Company's investor relations website at http://ir.998.com/ as well as the SEC's website at http://www.sec.gov.
The Company will provide a hard copy of its annual report containing the audited consolidated financial statements, free of charge, to its shareholders and ADS holders upon request. Requests should be directed to the Company's IR Department at ir@998.com.
About GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd.
GreenTree Hospitality Group Ltd. ("GreenTree" or the "Company") (NYSE: GHG) is a leading hospitality management group in China. As of December 31 2021, GreenTree had a total number of 4,659 hotels. In 2020, HOTELS magazine ranked GreenTree Top 12 Ranking among 225 largest global hotel groups in terms of number of hotels in its annual HOTELS' 225. GreenTree was also the fourth largest hospitality company in China in 2020 based on the statistics issued by the China Hospitality Association.
GreenTree has a broad portfolio of diverse brands spanning from the economy to mid-scale, up-scale and luxury segments of the hospitality industry mainly in China. Through its strong membership base, expansive booking network, superior system management with moderate charges, and fully supported by its operating departments including Decoration, Engineering, Purchasing, Operation, IT and Finance, GreenTree aims to keep closer relationships with all of its clients and partners by providing a diverse brand portfolio that features comfort, style and value.
For more information on GreenTree, please visit http://ir.998.com.
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GreenTree
Ms. Selina Yang
Phone: +86-21-3617-4886 ext. 7999
E-mail: ir@998.com
Mr. Nicky Zheng
Phone: +86-21-3617-4886 ext. 6708
E-mail: ir@998.com
Christensen
In Shanghai
Mr. Jerry Xu
Phone: +86-138-1680-0706
E-mail: jxu@christensenIR.com
In Hong Kong
Ms. Karen Hui
Phone: +852-9266-4140
E-mail: khui@christensenIR.com
In U.S.
Ms. Linda Bergkamp
Phone: +1-480-614-3004
Email: lbergkamp@ChristensenIR.com
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Piles of seaweed washes up on Siesta Key’s Crescent Beach
SIESTA KEY, Fla. (WWSB) - Beachgoers on Siesta Key’s Crescent Beach are dealing with piles of seaweed.
More than normal amounts were lining the shoreline Friday morning.
“It’s just different, when you walk on it too, it’s really squishy and it’s weird,” said Josie Wolf, a Siesta Key visitor from Nashville, Tennessee.
Wolf says it started to pop up over the last few days.
“When we first got here I don’t even think there was any and then we woke up one morning and we saw it in the water,” said Wolf. “And the next day it was all up on the land and it just kept piling on.”
Experts say seaweed is a combination of micro algae and seagrass. Its purpose is to transfer nutrients from the marine environment to the shoreline.
“It’s a natural process. It breaks off algae, drifts with the currents, with the winds and also some weather events like the big storms,” said Armando Ubeda, a Florida Sea Grant Agent for UF/IFAS. “We’ve just had also a recent full moon and higher tides try to accumulate the debris on the shoreline.”
Ubeda says beachgoers should not be concerned with seaweed, and it’s not harmful for the environment.
“It varies where it accumulates, some beaches have a tendency to get more than others,” said Ubeda. “It’s usually based on the slope and how the beach is laid out.”
Experts say crews will usually rake this seaweed and take it to a landfill. It’s not stopping Josie Wolf and her family from enjoying the beach.
“We’re still having a great time,” said Wolf.
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This invisible Covid-19 mitigation measure is finally getting the attention it deserves
By Amanda Sealy, CNN
Two-plus years into the Covid-19 pandemic, you probably know the basics of protection: vaccines, boosters, proper handwashing and masks. But one of the most powerful tools against the coronavirus is one that experts believe is just starting to get the attention it deserves: ventilation.
Respiratory backwash
“The challenge for organizations that improve air quality is that it’s invisible,” said Joseph Allen, director of the Healthy Buildings Program at the Harvard T.H. Chan School of Public Health.
It’s true: Other Covid tools are more tangible. But visualizing how the virus might behave in poorly ventilated spaces can help people better understand this mitigation measure.
Allen likens it to cigarette smoke. “If I’m smoking in the corner of a classroom and you have low ventilation/filtration, that room is going to fill up with smoke, and everyone is breathing that same air.”
Then apply that to the outdoors.
“I could be smoking a cigarette, you could be a couple of feet from me, depending which way the wind was blowing, you may not even know I’m smoking.”
If you’re indoors, you could be breathing in less fresh air than you think.
“Everybody in a room together is constantly breathing air that just came out of the lungs of other people in that room. And depending on the ventilation rate, it could be as much as 3% or 4% of the air you’re breathing just came out of the lungs of other people in that room,” Allen said.
He describes this as respiratory backwash.
“Normally, that’s not a problem, right? We do this all the time. We’re always exchanging our respiratory microbiomes with each other. But if someone’s sick and infectious … those aerosols can carry the virus. That’s a problem.”
It’s airborne
“We’ve known for decades how to keep people safe in buildings from infection, from airborne infectious diseases like this one,” Allen said.
From the beginning of the pandemic, Allen and other experts have waved red flags, saying that the way we were thinking about transmission of Covid-19 — surfaces, large respiratory droplets — was missing the point.
“Hand washing and social distancing are appropriate but, in our view, insufficient to provide protection from virus-carrying respiratory microdroplets released into the air by infected people. This problem is especially acute in indoor or enclosed environments, particularly those that are crowded and have inadequate ventilation,” hundreds of scientists stated in an open letter in July 2020.
Eventually, the World Health Organization and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention acknowledged what the experts had been saying all along: that Covid-19 could also spread by small aerosolized particles that can travel more than 6 feet.
The coronavirus itself is very small — about 0.1 microns — but that doesn’t affect how far it can travel.
“The size of the virus itself doesn’t matter because, as we say, the virus is never naked in air. In other words, the virus is always traveling in respiratory particles that develop in our lungs. And those are all different sizes,” Allen said.
Singing or coughing can emit particles as large as 100 microns (almost the width of a human hair), he said, but the virus tends to travel in smaller particles — between 1 and 5 microns.
The size of these particles affects not only how far it can travel but how deeply we can breathe it into our lungs, and how we should approach protecting ourselves from this virus.
“When you’re talking about an airborne disease, there’s the what’s right around you, you know, the sort of the people who you know can cough in your face, the 6 feet thing, and then there’s the broader indoor air, because indoor air is recirculated,” said Max Sherman, a leader on the Epidemic Task Force for the American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers.
Dilute and clean
“Outdoors is safer than indoors” has become an accepted mantra with Covid-19. Allen points out that protecting ourselves indoors is where our focus should always be, even beyond the pandemic.
“We’re [an] indoors species. We spend 90% of our time indoors. The air we breathe indoors has a massive impact on our health, whether you think about infectious disease or anything else, but it just has escaped the public consciousness for a long time,” he said.
Making sure our indoor air is healthy is not that complicated, Sherman said. “You just want to reduce the number of particles that might be carrying Covid or any other nasty [virus].”
The way you do that is through ventilation and filtration.
Filtration — just like it sounds — is filtering or cleaning the air, removing the infected particles. But think of ventilation as diluting the air. You’re bringing more fresh air in to reduce the concentration of those particles.
Dilution is exactly why we haven’t seen superspreader events outdoors, Allen says.
“We have hardly any transmission outdoors. Why is that? Unlimited dilution, because you have unlimited ventilation. And so, even in crowded protests or outdoor sporting events like the Super Bowl, we just don’t see superspreading happening. But if we did, we’d have the signal be loud and clear. We just don’t see it. It’s all indoors in these underperforming, unhealthy spaces.”
Healthy spaces
Even before the advent of HVAC systems, ventilation was integrated into many building designs.
The 1901 Tenement Housing Act of New York required every tenement building — a building with multifamily households — to have ventilation, running water and gas light.
Builders added ventilation to many of these buildings with a shaft in the middle that runs from the roof to the ground, allowing more airflow.
“In the late 19th century, people are finally starting to understand how disease spreads. So airshafts and the accompanying ventilation were seen as a solution to the public health crises that were happening in tenement buildings,” said Katheryn Lloyd, director of programming at the Tenement Museum. “There were high cases of tuberculosis, diphtheria and other diseases that spread. Now we know that spread sort of through the air.”
Today, we’re facing the same challenge.
“Getting basic ventilation in your home is important, full stop,” Sherman said.
One of the easiest, cheapest ways to do that is to open your windows.
Open doors or windows at opposite ends of your home to create cross-ventilation, the Environmental Protection Agency advises. Opening the highest and lowest windows — especially if on different floors — of a home can also increase ventilation. Adding an indoor fan can take it even further.
“If a single fan is used, it should be facing (and blowing air) in the same direction the air is naturally moving. You can determine the direction the air is naturally moving by observing the movement of drapes or by holding a light fabric or dropping paper clippings and noting which direction they move,” the EPA says.
Just cracking a window can help a lot, Allen says: “Even propping a window open a couple inches to really facilitate higher air changes, especially if you do it in multiple places in the house, so you can create some pressure differentials.”
It’s important to note that if you have an HVAC system, it must be running to actually circulate or filter the air. The EPA says that these systems run less than 25% of the time during heating and cooling seasons.
“Most of the controls these days have a setting where you can run the fan on low all the time. And that’s usually the best thing to do because that makes sure you’re getting you’re pushing air through the filter all the time and mixing the air up in your in your home,” Sherman advised.
This could be something to keep in mind if you’re going to have visitors or if someone in the household is at higher risk for severe illness.
Choose the most efficient filter your HVAC system can handle, and make sure you routinely change the filters.
Filters have a minimum efficiency reporting value, or MERV, rating that indicates how well they capture small particles. The American Society of Heating, Refrigerating and Air-Conditioning Engineers recommends using at least a MERV-13 filter, which it says is at least 85% efficient at capturing particles from 1 to 3 microns.
If that’s not an option, portable air filters can also work well, but the EPA says to use one that is made for the intended room size and meets at least one of these criteria:
- Designed as high-efficiency particulate air (HEPA)
- CADR rated
- Manufacturer says the device will remove most particles below 1 micron
Finding a safe space
When you walk into a space, there’s no good rule of thumb to look around and gauge how well-ventilated it might be, and that can be a challenge when people have been tasked with assessing their own risk.
Allen suggests starting with the basics: Make sure you’re up to date with vaccinations and aware of where Covid-19 numbers stand in your community.
But then it gets harder. Even the number of people in a space isn’t a giveaway of a higher-risk situation.
“The more people in there could be higher-risk because you’re more likely to have someone who’s infectious, but if the ventilation is good, it really doesn’t matter.”
Ventilation standards are based on “an amount of fresh air per person, plus the amount of fresh air per square foot,” Allen explained. “So if you have a good system, the more people that enter the room, the more ventilation is brought in to the room.”
One tool that can help you assess ventilation in a room is a CO2 monitor, something Allen wishes he saw more in public spaces. He likes to carry a portable one, which you can order online for between $100 and $200.
“If you see under 1,000 parts per million, generally, you’re hitting the ventilation targets that are the design standard. But remember, these are not health-based standards. So we want to see higher ventilation rates.”
Allen prefers to see CO2 at or under 800 parts per million. He also notes that just because a space has low CO2 levels, it might not be unsafe if filtration is high, like on an airplane.
A gamechanger for schools
Atlanta Public Schools Superintendent Lisa Herring says the installation of 5,000 air filtration units — enough for every classroom — in her school district is “a gamechanger.”
The district had begun upgrading HVAC systems in several schools even before the pandemic, but federal funding allowed it to add filtration units during a crucial time when masks have become optional.
“It gives a greater level of confidence for us as a system to know that our air filtration systems are in place,” Herring said.
School districts all over the country have been jumping at the opportunity for ventilation upgrades made possible by an influx of federal funding.
An analysis in February by FutureEd, a think tank at Georgetown University’s McCourt School of Public Policy, found that public schools had earmarked $4.4 billion for HVAC projects, which could grow to almost $10 billion if trends continued.
New Hampshire’s Manchester School District is pouring almost $35 million into upgrading HVAC systems, and interim Superintendent Jennifer Gillis says federal funding is “absolutely key.”
“You think about a district of our size with all the competing demands and the need to be fiscally responsible, a $35 million project, that’s a large project to introduce to our budget. Having those funds available to us lets us do 19 projects — and 19 projects in a very short span of time.”
For Gillis, ventilation has been an important mitigation strategy and an unobtrusive way to keep people safe.
“It’s something that most in the building don’t think about, but it’s a very passive way for us to create safety within the schools. Since the beginning, the goal was always ‘let’s get our kids in, let’s get our staff in, but let’s do it in a way that’s safe for all of them.’ “
Good ventilation isn’t only about keeping students safe from Covid-19, Sherman says. It can also improve their performance in school.
“They’re going to learn better; they’re going to be awake more; they’re going to be more receptive. They’re going to be healthier if they’ve got good indoor air quality,” he said.
Finally front and center
Helping solidify ventilation’s role in the Covid-19 battle, the Biden administration announced a Clean Air in Buildings Challenge last month.
The challenge calls on building operators and owners to improve ventilation by following guidelines laid out by the EPA.
The main actions include creating a clean indoor air action plan, optimizing fresh air ventilation, enhancing air filtration and cleaning, and engaging the building community by communicating with occupants to increase awareness, commitment and participation.
The message may seem overdue, but it’s one that Allen enthusiastically welcomed.
“The White House used its pulpit to say unequivocally that clean air and buildings matter. That’s massive. Regardless of what you think about what will happen next with implementation or what happens with the funding. That is a crystal-clear message that is already being heard by businesses, nonprofits, universities and state leaders. I see these changes happening already.”
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Montreal honors Guy Lafleur with chants, standing ovation
MONTREAL (AP) — Montreal fans chanted the late Guy Lafleur’s name Sunday night before Canadiens took the ice to play the Boston Bruins. The Canadiens played tribute to the Hall of Famer who died Friday at age 70 with a ceremony. A video of Lafleur’s goals and of him lifting the Stanley Cup played at the Bell Centre before fans gave him a standing ovation that lasted more than 10 minutes. On the boards, the usual ads were replaced by a simple tribute to Lafleur — listing his name, his number, his signature and the years of life — 1951 to 2022. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/24/montreal-honors-guy-lafleur-with-chants-standing-ovation/ | 2022-04-25T04:24:11Z |
The all-new oven-baked pasta line features four new recipes: Chicken Alfredo, Italian Meats, Cheesy Alfredo and Veggie
PLANO, Texas, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pizza Hut, known for being the pizza lovers' pizza, is now just as much for pasta lovers with the introduction of its new Oven-Baked Pastas. The new pasta line marks the first time Pizza Hut has not only expanded the pasta lineup to offer even more delicious variety but has also completely revamped their pasta offering to include more premium ingredients and savory sauces. Starting today, the all-new Oven-Baked Pastas are available on menus nationwide starting at $8.99 for one or double the fun by trying "Family Pasta Pairs," any two recipes starting at $13.99.
Whether grabbing a meal for yourself or settling in with a companion for the newest season of your favorite show, the new pastas featuring penne noodles, sweet tomato or creamy alfredo sauces, and a rich dusting of parmesan-oregano seasoning are the perfect order for any palate and occasion.
All Oven-Baked Pastas include breadsticks or garlic bread, where available- in case of "luckily-I-have-leftover-sauce" cleanups, come in four distinct recipes that cater to any flavor preference and are finished with a NEW and irresistible parmesan oregano topping:
- Chicken Alfredo: You can't go wrong with this classic combination of NEW creamy Alfredo sauce, grilled chicken, and oven-baked cheese.
- Italian Meats: Fill up on this savory new recipe that's packed with sweet tomato sauce, pepperoni, Italian sausage and of course, cheese.
- Cheesy Alfredo: A cheese lover's dream featuring a NEW creamy Alfredo sauce and two layers of cheese with baked-fresh parmesan on top.
- Veggie: A flavorful combo of sweet tomato sauce, green peppers, onions, tomatoes, black olives and oven-baked cheese.
"Customers come to Pizza Hut for best tasting pizza and new pizza innovations, but we now have pastas that are premium, great tasting and affordable for you or your family" said Lindsay Morgan, Chief Marketing Officer, Pizza Hut. "These are my new go-to order when I'm sending lunch or dinner to friends or family."
The introduction of the new, elevated Oven-Baked Pastas is the biggest pasta innovation to hit Pizza Hut menus in the last 20 years, since Tuscani® pasta was introduced in 2003. The all-new pasta line will be replacing the rotini based Tuscani on menus nationwide.
All Oven-Baked Pasta recipes are available now at participating Pizza Hut locations nationwide for contactless delivery, carryout, curbside and Hut Lane pickup. Click here to find your nearest Pizza Hut location. Product availability, prices, participation, availability of contactless, curbside, The Hut Lane™ and delivery areas, charges and minimums vary. Delivery charge is not a driver tip.
Pizza Hut, a subsidiary of Yum! Brands, Inc. (NYSE: YUM), has more restaurant locations in the world than any other pizza company. Founded in 1958 in Wichita, Kan., Pizza Hut operates nearly 18,000 restaurants in more than 100 countries. With easy order options including the Pizza Hut mobile app, website, and Amazon and Google devices, Pizza Hut is committed to providing an easy pizza experience – from order to delivery – and has Hut Rewards®, the Pizza Hut loyalty program that offers points for every dollar spent on food any way you order.
Now more than ever, restaurants have an important role in helping to safely feed families. As the largest pizza brand in the world by store count, Pizza Hut is committed to doing its part. To help keep team members and customers safe, customers can get their favorite Pizza Hut pizza via three contactless offerings: curbside pickup, delivery, or carryout. After becoming the first national pizza brand to offer contactless curbside pickup, Pizza Hut launched The Hut Lane™, a dedicated digital order pick-up window available at more than 1,500 locations across the country.
Pizza Hut is the creator of The BOOK IT! Program, which is the nation's longest running corporate supported literacy program. Building on that legacy, the program's BOOK IT! in the Community Initiative is designed to enable access to books and education resources, empower teachers and inspire a lifelong love of reading. The program is rooted in the foundation set by the Pizza Hut BOOK IT! Program which impacts more than 14 million students each year.
Pizza Hut is the Official and Only Pizza Sponsor of the NCAA®.
For more information about Pizza Hut, visit www.pizzahut.com or http://www.pizzahut.com/c/content/sitemap
Contact:
Brett LeVecchio, Pizza Hut
972.338.6730 / Brett.LeVecchio@yum.com
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BUFFALO, N.Y., June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Era Cap LLC, the international sports and lifestyle brand and official cap of the National Basketball Association, has launched its NBA Champions collection celebrating the Golden State Warriors and their fourth title in the last eight seasons.
From the hats the players wore while celebrating on the court to a special edition championship side patch cap, fans can rep the Warriors in style.
- NEW ERA 2022 NBA® AUTHENTICS: ON-COURT CHAMPIONS 9FIFTY® SNAPBACK. Commemorate the Warriors taking home the title! This cream color cap with black trim features the stylized 21-22 NBA champion moniker with the Warriors woven logo on the front. The side of the hat features the newly re-designed Larry O'Brien Trophy and the back of the cap features the NBA's 75th Anniversary logo directly embroidered above the snapback enclosure.
- NEW ERA 2022 NBA® AUTHENTICS: CHAMPIONS 9FIFTY® SNAPBACK: This piece of hat history is a team-color 9FIFTY snapback cap, featuring the Warriors logo with a commemorative NBA Champions patch on the side.
"The Warriors are the new-school dynasty, capturing the imagination of so many basketball fans with their consistency," said Todd Sokolowski, Director of Licensed Products at New Era Cap. "This collection fits the moment for fans to celebrate Golden State's success in style."
Fans can shop the official NBA Championship collection, which also includes commemorative apparel, at neweracap.com.
ABOUT NEW ERA CAP: Since 1920, New Era has been hand-crafting the finest headwear in the world. Today, with apparel and accessories lines, the brand is a market leader rooted in sports and an influencer of street and lifestyle culture around the globe. With over 500 licenses in its portfolio, New Era is the brand of choice in the worlds of sport, fashion, music and entertainment. The Company is headquartered in Buffalo, N.Y., and its products are sold in more than 120 countries. For more information on New Era's global offices and partnerships, visit www.neweracap.com and social channels @neweracap.
PRESS CONTACT:
John Mackowiak
The Martin Group for New Era Cap, Inc.
518-618-1175 | jmackowiak@martingroupmarketing.com
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SAN JOSE, Calif., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diakopto today announced that Alphawave IP (AWE.L) has selected PrimeX™ as their power net EM/IR signoff solution for 5nm and 3nm technologies. PrimeX enables new capabilities and methodologies not feasible with other EM/IR tools, and allows Alphawave to verify their top-level designs significantly faster and more intelligently. As a result, Alphawave can achieve higher power grid reliability and integrity for their industry-leading interconnect IPs much faster than with other EM/IR solutions.
As a global leader in high-speed connectivity, Alphawave delivers multi-standard IP solutions that enable data to travel faster, more reliably and with higher performance at lower power. Alphawave's connectivity solutions address high-growth applications such as hyperscale data centers, data networking, artificial intelligence, storage, 5G infrastructure and autonomous vehicles. The company's interconnect IP portfolio is available in the most advanced process technologies (from 7nm to 3nm) and in multiple foundries.
"We have adopted PrimeX for our top-level signoff methodology because of its ability to analyze very large power nets that are impractical to simulate using other tools. It helps us accelerate time-to-tapeout and improve design efficiency and reliability in leading-edge technology nodes by allowing us to accurately validate key electrical targets at the top level of integration, identify design and layout improvements, and iterate quickly," said Jon Rogers, Senior Vice President of Engineering at Alphawave IP. "Diakopto is changing the industry with its approach to solving critical and overlooked problems in today's IC designs. We are pleased to broaden our relationship with them to now include ParagonX and PrimeX, and we look forward to additional innovative solutions."
PrimeX is developed to analyze very large power nets in a more intelligent way – to quickly and intuitively pinpoint bottlenecks and root causes of resistance, IR drop, and current density problems over the layout. By delivering deep insights with clear, intuitive results that identify weaknesses, by layer and polygon over the layout, PrimeX helps engineers improve their power net integrity and reliability while accelerating time-to-market.
In addition, PrimeX delivers unparalleled ease-of-use and a unique out-of-the-box experience that allows any IC design or layout engineer to very easily set up, run and use the tool with minimal training. It also offers dramatically higher capacity and simulation speed to enable the verification of power nets at the top-hierarchy level in a practical manner. For example, the full characterization of large power nets with hundreds of millions of resistors can be completed in hours instead of days or weeks.
"We are pleased to expand our partnership with Alphawave, and to see PrimeX being adopted as their signoff solution for top-hierarchy power grids in the most advanced nodes," commented Maxim Ershov, CEO and CTO of Diakopto. "By taking a fresh and innovative approach, we are able to disrupt conventional methodologies to offer a faster, more intelligent, and intuitive solution for power net verification, optimization and debugging."
The industry migration to advanced process nodes has led to an exponential increase in the number, magnitude and complexity of parasitic elements. This has in turn made modern ICs more susceptible to parasitic effects, and has also caused a dramatic slowdown in simulation times. While traditional EM/IR tools are adequate for the verification of sub-blocks, using them to analyze power integrity and reliability at the top level, and especially at early design phases, has become increasing challenging and impractical. Using these tools for full characterization of nets can easily take several weeks per iteration – a luxury few companies can afford. And they can only be used very late in the design stage when layouts are mostly complete and onerous to change.
PrimeX enhances existing EM/IR methodologies by enabling engineers to perform very fast power grid verification, at both the block and top levels. By delivering clear, intuitive results that identify weaknesses and bottlenecks by layer and polygon over the layout, PrimeX helps engineers improve their circuits' power integrity and reliability while accelerating time-to-market.
About Diakopto Inc.
Diakopto develops analysis, visualization, and optimization solutions for complex IC designs, with the primary focus on enhancing existing EDA flows to accelerate time-to-tapeout.
The company empowers engineers at over 45 industry-leading companies to find and resolve design problems faster and earlier, while simultaneously optimizing their circuits. Diakopto is headquartered in San Jose, CA. www.diakopto.com
Diakopto, ParagonX and PrimeX are trademarks owned by Diakopto Inc.
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LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Heating and furniture specialist MAD Design USA, whose brands include EcoSmart Fire, HEATSCOPE®, and Blinde Design, has announced an exciting Patio Giveaway. And one lucky winner will receive a complete patio set valued at $15,000!
"With more moments spent at home than ever before, homeowners are transforming their outdoor living areas into retreats," says Stephane Thomas, Director of MAD Design USA. "Creating outdoor living spaces for year-round use is here to stay – and we have a range of products designed to easily and stylishly revamp your patio, courtyard, or backyard. This giveaway has all the key elements you need to makeover your outdoor space."
The Win The Ultimate Patio prize includes:
- An EcoSmart Fire Table: valued up to $5,454. With its streamlined design and beautiful, captivating flame, this stunning Fire Pit Table provides the perfect centerpiece for multi-seasonal entertaining. It combines function and form, with ample surface space to accommodate glassware and small plates comfortably. Choice of 3 fuel types – eco-friendly ethanol, pumped natural gas, or liquid propane. EcoSmart Fire Tables produce no smoke, no soot, and no ash. You'll be the envy of your neighbors!
- A HEATSCOPE® Radiant Heater: valued up to $2,495. It's sleek, discrete, fast-heating, and eco-friendly, creating sun-like warmth. HEATSCOPE® boasts 2X the lifespan and 70% less light than the competition. It's also incredibly efficient: you don't waste money heating the air; it stays pleasantly cool while you feel comfortably warm.
- A complete Blinde Sit Set: valued up to $4,485. Includes a contemporary loveseat and two armchairs, all crafted from Premium Grade A teak and upholstered with stain and weather-resistant Sunbrella® Fabric. Designed for superior comfort with high density, quick-dry foam.
- A Blinde Accessory: valued up to $1,495. Choose from:
An on-trend Blinde Stitch planter (available in one of 5 different sizes). With their sculptural shape and stitched embellishment, these durable plant pots add visual interest to your outdoor area.
OR
A stylish, hand-crafted teak wood Serve Bar Cart. Featuring two generous shelves that provide ample room for drinks, snacks, and accessories for all your entertaining needs. Practical, contemporary serving trolleys: the perfect combination of form and function.
Entering the Win The Ultimate Patio giveaway is simple:
- Follow @Ecosmartfire, @BlindeDesign, and @HeatscopeHeaters on Instagram
- Enter the contest at mad-usa.com/promos/patio-giveaway.
The competition closes on August 5, 2022.
Media Contact: Rachel Mendoza, rachel@mad-usa.com
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Available for a Limited Time from Aug. 30 to Nov. 14
PLANTATION, Fla., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the weather outside cools off, Smokey Bones is heating up with new seasonal menu items to keep warm this fall. Available for a limited time, the fall menu offers a selection of finger foods, meaty entrées, and sweet cocktails and dessert.
Get started with the new Pulled Pork Fried Pie or Buffalo Chicken Chips. The Pulled Pork Fried Pie is served empanada-style and features a flakey dough stuffed with house-smoked pulled pork, deep fried until golden brown, with a Carolina mustard barbecue sauce on the side for $8.99. The Buffalo Chicken Chips are perfect for sharing. Housemade potato chips are topped with pulled chicken, buffalo wing sauce, blue cheese, tomatoes, celery, green onions, and served with a side of blue cheese dressing for dipping for $15.99.
"Many of our seasonal menu items are designed to share and are perfect for watching fall football games with friends in the bar," said Cole Robillard, CMO. "Or stop by for date night and enjoy one of our new meaty entrées in the dining room."
Entrée items include the Meat Master Sandwich, made with a thick slice of Smokey Bones' low and slow smoked meatloaf and topped with bacon, jalapeno cheddar sausage, onion tanglers, cheese sauce and served on a buttery brioche bun with a choice of a side for $14.99. Or select the RibFeast, a rack of St. Louis-style ribs, garlic bread, choice of two sides, and a beer or soft drink for $19.99. Guests can also double the meal with the Colossal RibFeast for two, with over four pounds of ribs. A full rack of meaty, oversized spare ribs, rubbed and smoked in-house, served with choice of four sides, two pieces of garlic toast and two drinks for $39.99.
For something sweet, an Apple Cobbler features spiced granny smith apples topped with a brown sugar crumble, vanilla ice cream, and garnished with candied pecans for $8.99.
Take a sip down electric avenue with Smokey Bones new cocktails. The Crown Jewel is a bright red martini served with a sidecar of Gold Cocktail Shimmer. The Crown Jewel is made with Crown Royal Regal Apple Whisky, Apple Juice, Grenadine and Simple Syrup for $9.99. For guests wanting something a little sweeter, the Tickled Pink cocktail made with Ketel One Vodka, Real Guava Puree, Monin Margarita Mix, Simple Syrup, Pink Drago Fruit Powder and is served with a Rock Candy Swizzle Stick for $9.99.
Smokey Bones is also bringing a keepsake tiki mug to the menu for guests. The Screaming Blues keepsake mug is only $14.99 and if guests bring the glass back, refills are $9.99. The Screaming Blues is made of RumHaven Coconut Rum, DeKuyper Blue Curacao, Monin Margarita Mix, Real Passion Fruit Puree, Pineapple Juice and a sidecar of Butterfly Pea Flower Tea.
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One arrested in Love Co. after stabbing a man
Published: May. 9, 2022 at 1:45 PM CDT|Updated: 31 minutes ago
LOVE COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - An Ardmore man was arrested in Love County for stabbing a man.
According to court documents from the State of Oklahoma, 32-year-old Malcolm Jackson cut and stabbed Lee Vante Wright several times on May 2, 2022.
Jackson is charged with assault, battery, or assault and battery with a dangerous weapon. He is facing up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
Jackson is in the Love County Jail on a $200,000 bond.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Energy Transfer LP (""Energy Transfer or the "Company") (NYSE: ET). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Energy Transfer and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On August 8, 2019, Energy Transfer filed its quarterly report on Form 10-Q with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, reporting the Partnership's financial and operating results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2019 (the "2Q19 10-Q"). The 2Q19 10-Q disclosed that two years earlier, in mid-2017 Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") Enforcement Staff began a non-public formal investigation "regarding allegations that diesel fuel may have been included in the drilling mud at the Tuscarawas River HDD." On this news, Energy Transfer's stock price fell $0.65 per share, or 4.6%, over the following two trading days, to close at $13.38 per share on August 12, 2019. Then, on December 16, 2021, FERC publicly issued to Energy Transfer an Order To Show Cause And Notice of Proposed Penalty, which proposed a $40 million fine for the inadvertent release incident.
On this news, the price of Energy Transfer shares declined $0.24, or 2.8% over the course of two trading days, to close at $8.25 per share on December 20, 2021.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - B2Gold Corp. (TSX: BTO) (NYSE: BTG) (NSX: B2G) ("B2Gold" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that its Board of Directors (the "Board") has declared a cash dividend for the second quarter of 2022 of $0.04 per common share (or an expected $0.16 per share on an annualized basis), payable on June 29, 2022, to shareholders of record as of June 20, 2022. All dollar figures are in United States Dollars unless otherwise indicated.
As part of the long-term strategy to maximize shareholder value, B2Gold expects to declare future quarterly dividends at the same level. This dividend is designated as an "eligible dividend" for the purposes of the Income Tax Act (Canada). Dividends paid by B2Gold to shareholders outside Canada (non-resident investors) will be subject to Canadian non-resident withholding taxes.
The declaration and payment of future dividends and the amount of any such dividends will be subject to the determination of the Board, in its sole and absolute discretion, taking into account, among other things, economic conditions, business performance, financial condition, growth plans, expected capital requirements, compliance with the B2Golds's constating documents, all applicable laws, including the rules and policies of any applicable stock exchange, as well as any contractual restrictions on such dividends, including any agreements entered into with lenders to the Company, and any other factors that the Board deems appropriate at the relevant time. There can be no assurance that any dividends will be paid at the intended rate or at all in the future.
B2Gold is a low-cost international senior gold producer headquartered in Vancouver, Canada. Founded in 2007, today, B2Gold has operating gold mines in Mali, Namibia and the Philippines and numerous exploration and development projects in various countries including Mali, Colombia, Finland and Uzbekistan. B2Gold forecasts total consolidated gold production of between 990,000 and 1,050,000 ounces in 2022.
On Behalf of B2GOLD CORP.
"Clive T. Johnson"
President & Chief Executive Officer
For more information on B2Gold, please visit the Company website at www.b2gold.com or contact:
The Toronto Stock Exchange and NYSE American LLC neither approve nor disapprove the information contained in this news release.
Production guidance presented in this news release reflect total production at the mines B2Gold operates on a 100% project basis. Please see our Annual Information Form dated March 30, 2022 for a discussion of our ownership interest in the mines B2Gold operates.
This news release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation, including: projections; outlook; guidance; forecasts; estimates; statements regarding future or estimated financial and operational performance, gold production and sales, revenues and cash flows, and capital costs (sustaining and non-sustaining) and operating costs, and including, without limitation: total consolidated gold production of between 990,000 and 1,050,000 ounces in 2022. All statements in this news release that address events or developments that we expect to occur in the future are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are statements that are not historical facts and are generally, although not always, identified by words such as "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "project", "target", "potential", "schedule", "forecast", "budget", "estimate", "intend" or "believe" and similar expressions or their negative connotations, or that events or conditions "will", "would", "may", "could", "should" or "might" occur. All such forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management as of the date such statements are made.
Forward-looking statements necessarily involve assumptions, risks and uncertainties, certain of which are beyond B2Gold's control, including risks associated with or related to: the duration and extent of the COVID-19 pandemic, the effectiveness of preventative measures and contingency plans put in place by the Company to respond to the COVID-19 pandemic, including, but not limited to, social distancing, a non-essential travel ban, business continuity plans, and efforts to mitigate supply chain disruptions; escalation of travel restrictions on people or products and reductions in the ability of the Company to transport and refine doré; the volatility of metal prices and B2Gold's common shares; changes in tax laws; the dangers inherent in exploration, development and mining activities; the uncertainty of reserve and resource estimates; not achieving production, cost or other estimates; actual production, development plans and costs differing materially from the estimates in B2Gold's feasibility and other studies; the ability to obtain and maintain any necessary permits, consents or authorizations required for mining activities; environmental regulations or hazards and compliance with complex regulations associated with mining activities; climate change and climate change regulations; the ability to replace mineral reserves and identify acquisition opportunities; the unknown liabilities of companies acquired by B2Gold; the ability to successfully integrate new acquisitions; fluctuations in exchange rates; the availability of financing; financing and debt activities, including potential restrictions imposed on B2Gold's operations as a result thereof and the ability to generate sufficient cash flows; operations in foreign and developing countries and the compliance with foreign laws, including those associated with operations in Mali, Namibia, the Philippine and Colombia and including risks related to changes in foreign laws and changing policies related to mining and local ownership requirements or resource nationalization generally, including in response to the COVID-19 outbreak; remote operations and the availability of adequate infrastructure; fluctuations in price and availability of energy and other inputs necessary for mining operations; shortages or cost increases in necessary equipment, supplies and labour; regulatory, political and country risks, including local instability or acts of terrorism and the effects thereof; the reliance upon contractors, third parties and joint venture partners; the lack of sole decision-making authority related to Filminera Resources Corporation, which owns the Masbate Project; challenges to title or surface rights; the dependence on key personnel and the ability to attract and retain skilled personnel; the risk of an uninsurable or uninsured loss; adverse climate and weather conditions; litigation risk; competition with other mining companies; community support for B2Gold's operations, including risks related to strikes and the halting of such operations from time to time; conflicts with small scale miners; failures of information systems or information security threats; the ability to maintain adequate internal controls over financial reporting as required by law, including Section 404 of the Sarbanes-Oxley Act; compliance with anti-corruption laws, and sanctions or other similar measures; social media and B2Gold's reputation; risks affecting Calibre having an impact on the value of the Company's investment in Calibre, and potential dilution of our equity interest in Calibre; as well as other factors identified and as described in more detail under the heading "Risk Factors" in B2Gold's most recent Annual Information Form, B2Gold's current Form 40-F Annual Report and B2Gold's other filings with Canadian securities regulators and the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), which may be viewed at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, respectively (the "Websites"). The list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect B2Gold's forward-looking statements
B2Gold's forward-looking statements are based on the applicable assumptions and factors management considers reasonable as of the date hereof, based on the information available to management at such time. These assumptions and factors include, but are not limited to, assumptions and factors related to B2Gold's ability to carry on current and future operations, including: the duration and effects of COVID-19 on our operations and workforce; development and exploration activities; the timing, extent, duration and economic viability of such operations, including any mineral resources or reserves identified thereby; the accuracy and reliability of estimates, projections, forecasts, studies and assessments; B2Gold's ability to meet or achieve estimates, projections and forecasts; the availability and cost of inputs; the price and market for outputs, including gold; foreign exchange rates; taxation levels; the timely receipt of necessary approvals or permits; the ability to meet current and future obligations; the ability to obtain timely financing on reasonable terms when required; the current and future social, economic and political conditions; and other assumptions and factors generally associated with the mining industry.
B2Gold's forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management and reflect their current expectations regarding future events and operating performance and speak only as of the date hereof. B2Gold does not assume any obligation to update forward-looking statements if circumstances or management's beliefs, expectations or opinions should change other than as required by applicable law. There can be no assurance that forward-looking statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those expressed in, or implied by, these forward-looking statements. Accordingly, no assurance can be given that any events anticipated by the forward-looking statements will transpire or occur, or if any of them do, what benefits or liabilities B2Gold will derive therefrom. For the reasons set forth above, undue reliance should not be placed on forward-looking statements.
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LONDON (AP) — Prince Andrew will be the subject of a satirical TV musical in the latest season of shows from U.K. broadcaster Channel 4.
Queen Elizabeth II’s second son stood down from royal duties after a disastrous interview in November 2019 discussing his ties with the late child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein in a special BBC Newsnight program.
Channel 4 said the interview, widely regarded as a public relations catastrophe for the Duke of York, will be “reimagined” as part of the musical. Critics tore into the prince for appearing to show no empathy for the abused victims of Epstein, who killed himself in prison in August 2019.
Comedian Kieran Hodgson is to lead a cast of comics in “Prince Andrew: The Musical,” a 60-minute program described as a “satirical send-up of the life and times” of the duke set to a musical score.
The show is part of a 40-year anniversary season of shows called “Truth or Dare” for Britain’s fourth TV broadcaster, which launched in 1982. It has not yet been announced exactly when it will air.
Andrew has been in U.K. headlines for years due to his marriage and divorce with Sarah “Fergie” Ferguson.
But he has tried to stay out of the public spotlight after reaching a multimillion-pound settlement last year with a woman who filed a U.S. lawsuit accusing him of sexual assault when she was 17. Andrew was stripped of his honorary military titles in January and told he can no longer use the title “his royal highness.”
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advocate Capital, Inc. clients Kurt Zaner and Marc Harden of Zaner Harden Law LLP were recently interviewed by Donna Jones, Advocate Capital President and Director of Associate & Client Experience, about their influential product liability case against General Motors.
Zaner and Harden's client was driving a 2009 Chevy Malibu through the mountains of Colorado when she lost control of her car and plunged roughly 100 to 300 feet down the mountain. She survived the crash but was not rescued from the car until six days after the accident. She wrote "still alive, please help" on an umbrella to try and catch a rescuer's attention.
When she was found, she was flown by helicopter to the hospital, where she had to have both of her legs amputated. While recovering, she received a letter from General Motors that her car was under recall because the crash avoidance systems may fail in the event of a crash situation, including the electronic stability and traction control. She reached out to Zaner Harden Law, who was able to fight for her and help her reach a settlement with General Motors.
Kurt Zaner stated in the video interview, "It was one of the most, I think, rewarding cases to work on, as [the plaintiff] was just..[a]mother of four, lost both her legs, was looking for some type of hope in her life and for answers, and to be able to fight for her, when no one else was, was really meaningful."
Zaner Harden Law represents plaintiffs in personal injury and wrongful death cases. Their headquarters is in Denver, Colorado. To learn more, call 360-876-8205 or visit https://www.ZanerHardenLaw.com/.
Advocate Capital, Inc. is the premier provider of strategic financial products and accounting services for successful trial law firms like Fong Law. It has served the plaintiff bar for 22 years from its headquarters in Nashville, TN, and enjoys a client base that extends nationwide. For more information, visit www.AdvocateCapital.com or call 1.877.894.9724.
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Advocate Capital, Inc.,
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Senator Bob Casey joins AARP Discussion
HARRISBURG, Pa., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Pennsylvania Senator Bob Casey joined AARP Pennsylvania for a roundtable conversation highlighting how older Pennsylvanians will benefit from the Inflation Reduction Act of 2022, which was signed into law by President Biden earlier this week.
"The Inflation Reduction Act is a game-changer for our seniors: it will make prescription drugs more affordable, cap annual out-of-pocket Medicare costs at $2,000 and will even cap the cost of insulin at $35 a month under Medicare Part D," said U.S. Sen. Bob Casey. "Today's discussion showed how much this new law will help Pennsylvania seniors who have struggled with high health care costs. Our work to lower costs for seniors and families continues, and I am proud to join AARP in that fight."
Gathered in AARP Pennsylvania's Harrisburg Office, State Director Bill Johnston-Walsh and Volunteer State President Joanne Grossi, along with Senator Casey and special guests Ginny Boynton of Mechanicsburg, Pennsylvania, and Susan Washinger, Community Organizer with PHAN (Pennsylvania Health Access Network) discussed how the bill will help lower prescription drug and health care costs for families across the state.
After decades of calling on Congress to make prescription drugs more affordable, AARP won the fight for Medicare to negotiate lower drug prices and help seniors save money on their medications. The historic new law will lower health care costs for seniors, including capping the cost of insulin at $35 per month for people who use Medicare Part D.
The bill will not only save money for millions of seniors, but it will also save lives by:
- Finally, allowing Medicare to negotiate the price of prescription drugs
- Limiting the cost of insulin to $35/month for people on Medicare
- Penalizing drug companies for raising their prices higher than inflation
- Giving people in Medicare drug plans peace of mind knowing they won't have to pay more than $2,000 a year for their medications
- Making many vaccines, such as shingles, available at no cost in Medicare.
"This was a historic victory on behalf of AARP Pennsylvania's 1.8 million members, but the fight isn't over," said Joanne Grossi, AARP PA's Volunteer State President. "Big drug companies will spend millions trying to overturn the new law so they can keep charging Americans the highest prices in the world. AARP will keep fighting big drug companies' out-of-control prices. We won't back down and we are proud to have Senator Casey join us in this fight."
Contact: TJ Thiessen, tthiessen@aarp.org, 202-374-8033
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PITTSBURGH, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be a convenient and comfortable way to enjoy a screen house in your backyard," said an inventor, from Haverhill, Mass., "so I invented the PULL OUT SCREEN HOUSE. My design would provide protection against pesky bugs and it could increase privacy."
The patent-pending invention provides a convenient way to erect a screen house outside a home. In doing so, it offers a private and insect-free space. As a result, it enhances comfort and it could make an outdoor space more enjoyable. The invention features a practical design that is easy to assemble and use so it is ideal for households.
The original design was submitted to the Boston sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-BMA-5624, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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NEW YORK, June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Concord Acquisition Corp (NYSE: CND) (the "Company") today announced that its board of directors has approved an extension of the period of time the Company has to consummate its initial business combination by six months from June 10, 2022 to December 10, 2022 (the "Extension"), as permitted under the Company's amended and restated certificate of incorporation.
In connection therewith, pursuant to the transaction agreement, dated February 16, 2022, among Circle Internet Financial Limited, a private company limited by shares incorporated in Ireland ("Circle"), the Company and others, Circle is expected to deposit $2,760,000 (the "Extension Payment") into the trust account of the Company for its public stockholders by June 8, 2022, representing $0.10 per public unit sold in the Company's initial public offering, which will enable the Company to effectuate the Extension.
About Concord Acquisition Corp
Concord Acquisition Corp is a special purpose acquisition company formed for the purpose of entering into a merger, capital stock exchange, asset acquisition, stock purchase, reorganization or similar business combination with one or more businesses in the financial services or financial technology industries. The Company's sponsor is an affiliate of Atlas Merchant Capital LLC, an investment firm that offers debt and equity investment strategies, seeking long-term value through differentiated expertise in financial services and credit markets. Concord raised $276 million in its initial public offering in December 2020 and is listed on the NYSE under the symbol "CND".
About Circle
Circle is a global financial technology firm that enables businesses of all sizes to harness the power of digital currencies and public blockchains for payments, commerce and financial applications worldwide. Circle is the issuer of USD Coin (USDC), one of the fastest growing dollar digital currencies powering always-on internet-native commerce and payments. Today, Circle's transactional services, business accounts, and platform APIs are giving rise to a new generation of financial services and commerce applications that hold the promise of raising global economic prosperity for all through the frictionless exchange of financial value. Additionally, Circle operates SeedInvest, a leading startup fundraising platform in the U.S.
Important Information and Where to Find It
A full description of the proposed transactions (collectively, the "Transactions") is provided in the registration statement on Form S-4 (No. 333-258582) filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") by the Circle Internet Finance Public Limited Company (the "Combined Entity"), as amended, that includes a proxy statement for the stockholders of the Company that also constitutes a prospectus of the Combined Entity. The Combined Entity, Circle and the Company urge investors, stockholders and other interested persons to read the preliminary proxy statement/prospectus as well as other documents filed with the SEC because these documents will contain important information about the Company, Circle and the Transactions. After the registration statement is declared effective, the definitive proxy statement/prospectus to be included in the registration statement will be mailed to stockholders of the Company as of a record date to be established for voting on the Transactions. Stockholders will also be able to obtain a copy of the proxy statement/prospectus, without charge, by directing a request to: Concord Acquisition Corp, 477 Madison Avenue, 22nd Floor, New York, NY 10022. The preliminary and definitive proxy statement/prospectus to be included in the registration statement can also be obtained, without charge, at the SEC's website (www.sec.gov).
Participants in the Solicitation
The Combined Entity, Circle and the Company and their respective directors and executive officers may be considered participants in the solicitation of proxies with respect to the proposed transactions under the rules of the SEC. Information about the directors and executive officers of the Company is set forth in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021, which was filed with the SEC on March 4, 2022 (the "2021 Annual Report"). Information regarding the persons who may, under the rules of the SEC, be deemed participants in the solicitation of the stockholders in connection with the proposed transactions is set forth in the proxy statement/prospectus filed with the SEC. These documents can be obtained free of charge from the sources indicated above.
Non-Solicitation
This communication is not a proxy statement or solicitation of a proxy, consent or authorization with respect to any securities or in respect of the proposed business combination and shall not constitute an offer to sell or a solicitation of an offer to buy any securities nor shall there be any sale of securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation, or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction. No offer of securities shall be made except by means of a prospectus meeting the requirements of the Securities Act.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements", including with respect to the Extension and the Company's expectation that Circle will make the Extension Payment. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and conditions, many of which are beyond the control of the Company, including Circle's inability to make the Extension Payment to enable the Company to effectuate the Extension, as well as those set forth in the Risk Factors section of the 2021 Annual Report and in other documents of the Company filed, or to be filed, with the SEC. Copies of these documents are available on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov. The Company undertakes no obligation to update these statements for revisions or changes after the date of this release, except as required by law.
Contact:
Concord Acquisition Corp
Jeff Tuder
jeff@tremsoncapital.com
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NEW YORK (AP) — A federal grand jury has indicted a man suspected of shooting up a New York City subway train last month — an attack that wounded 10 people and rattled a city already experiencing a rise in violent crime.
The panel charged Frank James, 62, on Friday with committing a terrorist attack or other violence against a mass transportation system and discharging a firearm during a violent crime. Both counts carry a maximum sentence of life in prison. The weapons count has a 10-year mandatory minimum sentence.
James was arrested on April 13, about 30 hours after authorities say he drove from Philadelphia and unleashed smoke bombs and dozens of bullets in a train full of morning commuters as it approached a Brooklyn station. The shooting victims ranged in age from 16 to 60; all were expected to survive.
Authorities said James’s bank card, cellphone and a key to a van he had rented were found at the shooting scene. Police also said they found the handgun used in the shooting and traced it to James.
James is jailed without bail. An arraignment hasn’t yet been scheduled, according to the U.S. attorney’s office for New York’s Eastern District.
A lawyer representing James at the time of his arrest cautioned not to rush to judgment and noted that James alerted police to his whereabouts. James was arrested in Manhattan’s East Village after he called a tip line saying he was at a fast food restaurant in that section of the city.
A motive for the attack is unclear. In numerous rants he posted on YouTube, James, who is Black, made bigoted remarks about people of various backgrounds and railed against New York Mayor Eric Adams and complained about mental health care he received in the city years ago. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/grand-jury-indicts-suspect-in-brooklyn-subway-mass-shooting/ | 2022-05-08T18:56:14Z |
- The LumiraDx NT-proBNP and the LumiraDx D-Dimer tests are currently the only quantitative direct fingerstick assays produced for each test. Run on the highly portable LumiraDx Platform, they are designed for near-patient testing with connected results in 12 minutes and 6 minutes, respectively
- The LumiraDx NT-proBNP test is a rapid microfluidic immunofluorescence assay for the quantitative measurement of NT-proBNP in human capillary, venous whole blood and plasma specimens. It is intended to be used as an aid in the diagnosis of congestive heart failure (CHF)
- With its new Exclusion Claim, the LumiraDx D-Dimer test may be used at the point of care (POC), in conjunction with a clinical pre-test probability assessment model, to allow clinicians to rule out venous thromboembolism (VTE) in symptomatic patients
- Available on the same POC Platform as LumiraDx's high sensitivity SARS-CoV-2 Antigen, Flu A/B, RSV, SARS-CoV-2 Antibody, SARS-CoV-2 Antigen Pool, SARS-CoV-2 Ag Ultra and Ultra Pool as well as HbA1c, INR, and CRP tests*
LONDON, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LumiraDx Limited (Nasdaq: LMDX), a next-generation point of care diagnostics company, today announced it has expanded its cardiovascular offering with a CE Mark for its new NT-proBNP test to aid in the diagnosis of CHF and an updated CE Mark for its D-Dimer test to now rule out venous thromboembolism (VTE) in symptomatic patients. With these two additions, the LumiraDx Platform can further support clinicians in quickly and accurately assessing patient symptoms for both VTE and heart failure at the point of care.
The LumiraDx NT-proBNP direct fingerstick assay monitors levels of peptides elevated in the majority forms of heart failure and provides results in twelve minutes from sample application. It is designed for use in community-based healthcare settings to quickly and accurately aid in the diagnosis of individuals suspected of having congestive heart failure.
D-Dimer testing is widely accepted as the first step in the management of patients suspected of VTE. The LumiraDx D-Dimer test may now be used in conjunction with a clinical pre-test probability assessment model to exclude deep vein thrombosis (DVT) and pulmonary embolism (PE) disease in symptomatic patients.1A prospective clinical study (EMBOL) conducted in the UK and Germany with 618 symptomatic patients presenting in the Emergency department and Ambulatory clinic settings, demonstrated that the LumiraDx D-Dimer test has a strong correlation with the laboratory reference method with 99.5% negative predictive value at the 500 ug/L cut off, when used in combination with a pretest probability score. EMBOL is the first study to prospectively demonstrate the use of a quantitative fingerstick D-Dimer test at POC to rule out VTE in symptomatic patients, which has the opportunity to significantly improve primary care assessment by physicians and also potentially reduce the time of the patient's hospital visit, as well as follow up testing.
Ron Zwanziger, LumiraDx's Chief Executive Officer commented, "The new and updated CE Marks for our NT-proBNP and D-Dimer tests represent an important advancement in cardiovascular testing in the point of care space. Healthcare systems in Europe and globally are looking to shift care from centralized hospital settings to community settings. Our new tests deliver results in minutes from an easy-to-collect fingerstick sample, allowing fast and accurate management of cardiovascular conditions by first responders, primary care, urgent care, and the emergency department. Being able to do this at the point of care can improve patient pathways, reduce strains on health systems, specifically emergency departments and lead to improved patient outcomes."
The LumiraDx D-Dimer test is commercially available across Europe. The LumiraDx NT-proBNP test is expected to begin commercialization later this year.
* Not all tests are available in all countries and regions. For additional detail on product availability please visit www.lumiradx.com.
- Rodger MA, Le Gal G, Wells P et al. Clinical decision rules and D-Dimer in venous thromboembolism: current controversies and future research priorities. Throm Res 2014; 134,4: 763-68
About LumiraDx
LumiraDx (Nasdaq: LMDX) is a next-generation point of care diagnostics company that is transforming community-based healthcare. Founded in 2014, LumiraDx manufactures and commercializes an innovative diagnostic Platform that supports a broad menu of tests with lab comparable performance at the point of care. LumiraDx diagnostic testing solutions are being deployed by governments and leading healthcare institutions across laboratories, urgent care, physician offices, pharmacies, schools, and workplaces to screen, diagnose, and monitor wellness as well as disease. LumiraDx has, on the market and in development, 30+ tests covering infectious diseases, cardiovascular diseases, diabetes, and coagulation disorders, all on the LumiraDx Platform. In addition, LumiraDx has a comprehensive portfolio of fast, accurate, and cost-efficient COVID-19 testing solutions from the lab to point of need.
LumiraDx is based in the UK with more than 1600 employees worldwide. Further information on LumiraDx and the LumiraDx Platform is available at www.lumiradx.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including statements regarding the performance and benefits of the LumiraDx NT-proBNP and D-Dimer tests, and the expected commercialization timeline for the LumiraDx NT-proBNP test. These statements involve risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from the information expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements, including, among others, general economic, political and business conditions; regulatory changes; the ability of LumiraDx to maintain CE marking for its NT-proBNP and D-Dimer tests; and those factors discussed under the header "Risk Factors" in the Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021, which was filed by LumiraDx with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 13, 2022, and in other filings made by LumiraDx with the SEC. Although LumiraDx believes that it has a reasonable basis for each forward-looking statement contained in this press release, LumiraDx cautions you that these statements are based on a combination of facts and factors currently known by it and its projections of the future, about which it cannot be certain. LumiraDx undertakes no obligation to update or revise the information contained in this press release, whether as a result of new information, future events or circumstances or otherwise, except as required by applicable law.
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Colleen.McMillen@lumiradx.com
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CEDARHURST, N.Y., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The securities litigation law firm of Kuznicki Law PLLC issues this alert to shareholders of Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE: OSCR), if they purchased or acquired the Company's Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering (the "IPO"). Shareholders have until July 11, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in the securities class action lawsuit.
Shareholders are encouraged to contact us at https://kclasslaw.com/cases/securities/nyse-oscr/, by calling toll-free at 1-833-835-1495 or by email (dk@kclasslaw.com).
Kuznicki Law PLLC is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a Company lead to artificial inflation of the Company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
CONTACT:
Kuznicki Law PLLC
Daniel Kuznicki, Esq.
445 Central Avenue, Suite 344
Cedarhurst, NY 11516
Email: dk@kclasslaw.com
Phone: (347) 696-1134
Cell: (347) 690-0692
Fax: (347) 348-0967
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cryoport, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYRX) ("Cryoport" or the "Company"), a global leader in temperature-controlled supply chain solutions for the life sciences industry, today announced that the Company will report financial results for the three months period ended June 30, 2022 (second quarter 2022) on Thursday, August 4, 2022 after U.S. markets close.
In addition to the earnings release, a document titled "Cryoport Second Quarter 2022 in Review", providing a review of Cryoport's recent financial and operational performance and a general business update, will be issued at 4:05 pm ET on Thursday, August 4, 2022. The document is designed to be read in advance of the questions and answers conference call and will be accessible at http://ir.cryoport.com/events-and-presentations.
Cryoport management will host a conference call the same day at 5:00 pm ET. The conference call will be in the format of a questions and answers session and will address questions members of the investment community have regarding the Company's reported results. A slide deck will accompany the call.
Conference Call Information
The questions and answers call will be recorded and available approximately three hours after completion of the live event in the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.cryoport.com for a limited time. To access the replay of the questions and answers click here. A dial-in replay of the call will also be available to those interested, until August 11, 2022. To access the replay, dial 1-877-344-7529 (United States) or 1-412-317-0088 (International) and enter replay pin number: 1018766
Cryoport, Inc. (Nasdaq: CYRX), headquartered in Nashville, TN, is a global leader in temperature-controlled supply chain solutions for the life sciences industry supporting life-saving cell and gene therapies across the clinical and commercial spectrum. With 38 strategic locations covering the Americas, EMEA (Europe, the Middle East and Africa) and APAC (Asia Pacific), Cryoport's global platform provides mission-critical solutions, services, and products to Biopharma, Animal Health, and Reproductive Medicine customers worldwide. In addition to its standard setting supply chain solutions, Cryoport is the world's largest manufacturer of cryogenic systems and one of the largest life science focused specialty couriers.
For more information, visit www.cryoport.com or follow @cryoport on Twitter at www.twitter.com/cryoport for live updates.
Statements in this press release which are not purely historical, including statements regarding the Company's intentions, hopes, beliefs, expectations, representations, projections, plans or predictions of the future, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, those related to the Company's industry, business, plans, strategy, acquisitions, financial results, and financial condition. It is important to note that the Company's actual results could differ materially from those in any such forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially include, but are not limited to, risks and uncertainties associated with the effect of changing economic conditions, trends in the products markets, variations in the Company's cash flow, market acceptance risks, and technical development risks. The Company's business could be affected by a number of other factors, including the risk factors discussed in the Company's Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") reports including, but not limited to, the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 and any subsequent filings with the SEC. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release speak only as of the date hereof and the Company cautions investors not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. Except as required by law, the Company disclaims any obligation, and does not undertake to update or revise any forward-looking statements in this press release.
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Twitter sues Musk to force him to complete $44B acquisition
(AP) – Twitter sued Tesla CEO Elon Musk on Tuesday to force him to complete the $44 billion acquisition of the social media company.
Musk and Twitter have been bracing for a legal fight since the billionaire said Friday he was backing off of his April agreement to buy the company.
Twitter’s lawsuit opens with a sharply-worded accusation: “Musk refuses to honor his obligations to Twitter and its stockholders because the deal he signed no longer serves his personal interests.”
“Having mounted a public spectacle to put Twitter in play, and having proposed and then signed a seller-friendly merger agreement, Musk apparently believes that he — unlike every other party subject to Delaware contract law — is free to change his mind, trash the company, disrupt its operations, destroy stockholder value, and walk away,” the suit says.
Twitter filed its lawsuit in the Delaware Court of Chancery, which frequently handles business disputes among the many corporations, including Twitter, that are incorporated there.
“Oh the irony lol,” Musk tweeted after Twitter filed the lawsuit, without explanation.
Musk alleged Friday that Twitter has failed to provide enough information about the number of fake accounts on its service. Twitter said last month that it was making available to Musk a ″fire hose” of raw data on hundreds of millions of daily tweets.
The company has said for years in regulatory filings that it believes about 5% of the accounts on the platform are fake. Musk is also alleging that Twitter broke the acquisition agreement when it fired two top managers and laid off a third of its talent-acquisition team.
Twitter’s suit repeatedly emphasizes Musk’s contemplation of starting a Twitter competitor -- an alternative option he sometimes aired publicly and sometimes privately to Twitter’s executives and board members. While the company has said it cooperated in providing the spam bot data he requested, the lawsuit suggests there was concern that disclosing too much “highly sensitive information” could expose Twitter to competitive harm if shared.
When Musk offered to buy the company and take it private in mid-April, the board initially tried to block him by deploying a financial maneuver that would have made the acquisition prohibitively expensive.
By April 25, though, Twitter had reconsidered the offer, concluding that selling the company to Musk for $54.20 a share was in the best interest of shareholders. In a joint press release, Musk pledged to “unlock” the social media company’s potential by loosening restrictions on speech and rooting out fake accounts.
But his confidence didn’t last long. Tesla’s stock — Musk’s primary source of wealth — plummeted amid a broader stock market selloff in May, and Musk soon seemed less enthusiastic about owning Twitter.
Twitter’s suit calls Musk’s tactics “a model of hypocrisy,” noting that he had emphasized plans to take Twitter private in order to rid it of spam accounts. Once the market declined, however, Twitter noted that “Musk shifted his narrative, suddenly demanding ‘verification’ that spam was not a serious problem on Twitter’s platform, and claiming a burning need to conduct ‘diligence’ he had expressly forsworn.”
Similarly, the company charges that Musk operated in bad faith, accusing him of requesting company information in order to accuse Twitter of providing “misrepresentations” about its business to regulators and investors.
Musk “has been acting against this deal since the market started turning, and has breached the merger agreement repeatedly in the process,” the suit charges. “He has purported to put the deal on ‘hold’ pending satisfaction of imaginary conditions, breached his financing efforts obligations in the process, violated his obligations to treat requests for consent reasonably and to provide information about financing status, violated his non-disparagement obligation, misused confidential information, and otherwise failed to employ required efforts to consummate the acquisition.”
Twitter’s lawsuit alleges that the company “has suffered and will continue to suffer irreparable harm” as a result of Musk’s contractual breaches that “cast a pall over Twitter and its business.”
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NEW ORLEANS, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Former Attorney General of Louisiana Charles C. Foti, Jr., Esq. and the law firm of Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") are investigating the proposed sale of ironSource Ltd. (NYSE: IS) to Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U). Under the terms of the proposed transaction, shareholders of ironSource will receive 0.1089 shares of Unity for each share of ironSource that they own. KSF is seeking to determine whether this consideration and the process that led to it are adequate, or whether the consideration undervalues the Company.
If you believe that this transaction undervalues the Company and/or if you would like to discuss your legal rights regarding the proposed sale, you may, without obligation or cost to you, e-mail or call KSF Managing Partner Lewis S. Kahn (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com) toll free at any time at 855-768-1857, or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nyse-is/ to learn more.
To learn more about KSF, whose partners include the Former Louisiana Attorney General, visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
CONTACT
Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
1100 Poydras St., Suite 3200
New Orleans, LA 70163
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Demand for a more modern approach to corporate performance management (CPM) and OneStream implementation support attracts investment from Tercera
GOLDEN, Colo., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Diamond Advisory, the fastest growing and largest global advisory firm for OneStream Software, today announced it has received a minority investment of $25 million from Tercera, a growth-focused investment firm specializing in cloud professional services. With this investment, Black Diamond Advisory will continue to build out its team of industry, functional and technical experts, expand its advisory services for the Office of the CFO and broaden its reach across global markets. The investment will also be used to continue developing innovative solutions that enhance the OneStream platform and marketplace.
"When we started Black Diamond we knew that OneStream was full of possibilities and that we could create something different and special," said Randy Werder, co-founder and CEO of Black Diamond Advisory. "This investment allows us to take the next step in our journey including more focus on product development on the OneStream Platform, expanding our advisory services, and creating a firm with true global presence. I couldn't be more excited about our future – we are just getting started."
Founded in 2019, Black Diamond is a Diamond-level partner of OneStream and won OneStream's 2022 Partner Innovation Award. The company has employees across the U.S., Canada, Europe and Australia, and is on a mission to transform the way financial systems are used in the future.
"We're always looking at which technology segments are ripe for disruption, and those that are leading the next wave of innovation," said Chris Barbin, CEO of Tercera. "OneStream, one of the Tercera 30, and Black Diamond are doing exactly that, and showing CFOs that they can, and should, expect more from their CPM vendors and consulting partners. Randy and team are a great addition to our portfolio, and we couldn't be more excited to be their partner."
The Black Diamond team has worked on more than 100 OneStream projects, delivering large-scale transformation for global enterprise customers across key industries.
"Black Diamond's in-depth knowledge of OneStream's Intelligent Finance platform combined with their mix of business, technical and industry expertise, has quickly made them one of our top partners," said Craig Colby, President of OneStream Software. "The Black Diamond team is committed to customer success and understanding what finance and operations teams are looking for in a trusted advisor."
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Tercera is an investment and advisory firm founded to accelerate the growth of people-centric businesses. Specializing in the $460 billion cloud professional services market, the Tercera team is composed of invested operators who know first-hand what it takes to build and scale a successful cloud services business. For more information, visit: https://www.tercera.io/.
Black Diamond Advisory is the largest global OneStream Software consulting firm in the world. As a OneStream Diamond Partner, the company offers financial transformation, change management and process automation services. Focused on serving chief financial officers (CFOs), its experts have extensive OneStream Software experience and a proven track record of delivering successful large-scale projects.
Black Diamond Advisory operates globally with offices in the U.S., Canada, United Kingdom, Europe, Australia and Asia Pacific. It is committed to customer success and remains engaged with clients throughout their entire transformation journey to ensure the greatest value is derived from the investment. More information can be found at https://blackdiamondadvisory.com/
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UK’s Boris Johnson faces wrath of lawmakers over partygate
By JILL LAWLESS
Associated Press
LONDON (AP) — Prime Minister Boris Johnson is facing British lawmakers for the first time since he was fined by police for attending a birthday party in his office that broke coronavirus lockdown rules. As the House of Commons returns Tuesday from an 11-day Easter break, Johnson is expected to apologize for what he insists was a minor slip-up. He’s likely to rebuff opposition calls to resign for flouting the restrictions that he imposed on the country during the pandemic. Johnson and his allies argue that it would be wrong to change leaders while Britain faces crises including the war in Ukraine and a cost-of-living squeeze. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/19/uks-boris-johnson-faces-wrath-of-lawmakers-over-partygate/ | 2022-04-19T12:04:51Z |
HELSINKI, Finland, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The leading real-time-location intelligence company, Mapbox, opened its doors on a new office in central Helsinki this month, tripling its footprint to support even more growth in Finland.
Headquartered in Washington D.C., Mapbox helps customers like Toyota, Suunto and Wolt leverage its real-time location intelligence platform to improve their businesses and delight customers. The team in Helsinki has doubled in size in this quarter and plays a critical role in delivering on the Mapbox mission to power navigation for people, packages, and vehicles everywhere. The Mapbox team in Helsinki develops 3D map rendering software, sophisticated routing algorithms, operationally excellent APIs, and visionary map design.
"This office has real soul," said long-time Helsinki-based leader Thiago Santos. "We gather a diverse group of people with talent and passion to solve tough problems for our customers into a thoughtfully designed environment. It is a winning combination."
Mapbox is popular among mobile and cloud app developers, logistics companies, and automakers wanting to leverage location intelligence in what they build, so there is a good chance you are using an app or vehicle powered by Mapbox technology every day.
We're excited to expand our current Mapbox office to accommodate our rapidly growing team by renovating the top floor of the same building for more space, abundant natural light, green plants, an outdoor terrace, and a pool table for unwinding at the end of the day. The team likes to get together on Tuesdays and Thursdays when the company caters lunch in the office.
"Our team simply loves this city center location, so it was a really easy choice." office manager Jenni Harju says. "The top floor will be amazing office space and team members are really looking forward to the final results once the office is complete this spring." she says.
Mapbox has grown in Helsinki from a small three-person team to more than 50. The Helsinki office is one of Mapbox's most culturally diverse offices with employees hailing from 14 countries. The majority of the staff are involved in software development and the start-up community spirit remains strong.
People interested in career opportunities at Mapbox should visit https://www.mapbox.com/careers.
Mapbox is the leading real-time location platform for a new generation of location-aware businesses. Mapbox is the only platform that equips organizations with the full set of tools to power the navigation of people, packages, and vehicles everywhere. More than 3.5 million registered developers have chosen Mapbox because of the platform's flexibility, security and privacy compliance. Organizations use Mapbox applications, data, SDKs and APIs to create customized and immersive experiences that delight their customers.
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Putin warns West against sending arms; Kyiv hit by missiles
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian President Vladimir Putin’s new warning to the West against sending longer-range rocket systems to Ukraine came as his forces claimed to have destroyed Western military supplies in their first such airstrikes on Ukraine’s capital in more than a month.
The attack showed that Russia still had the capability and willingness to hit at Ukraine’s heart, despite refocusing its efforts to capture territory in the east.
Putin’s comments, in a TV interview that aired Sunday, came days after the U.S. announced plans to deliver $700 million of security assistance for Ukraine, including four precision-guided, medium-range rocket systems, as well as helicopters, Javelin anti-tank systems, radars, tactical vehicles and more.
“All this fuss around additional deliveries of weapons, in my opinion, has only one goal: to drag out the armed conflict as much as possible,” Putin said. He insisted such supplies were unlikely to change the military situation for Ukraine’s government, which he said was merely making up for losses of similar rockets.
If Kyiv gets longer-range rockets, Putin added, Moscow will “draw appropriate conclusions and use our means of destruction, which we have plenty of, in order to strike at those objects that we haven’t yet struck.”
The U.S. has stopped short of offering Ukraine longer-range weapons that could fire deep into Russia.
Military analysts say Russia hopes to overrun Ukraine’s embattled eastern industrial Donbas region before the arrival of any U.S. weapons that might turn the tide. The Pentagon said last week that it will take at least three weeks to get the U.S. weapons onto the battlefield. Russia-backed separatists have fought the Ukrainian government since 2014 in the Donbas.
Moscow also accused the West of closing off lines of communication by forcing Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov’s plane to cancel a trip to Serbia for talks Monday.
Serbia’s neighbors closed their airspace to Lavrov’s plane, ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova told Italian television in comments reported by Russian news agencies. Earlier in the day, Serbian newspaper Vecernje Novosti had said that Bulgaria, North Macedonia and Montenegro would not allow Lavrov’s plane to come through.
“This is another closed channel of communication,” Zakharova said.
The missiles that struck Ukraine’s capital, Kyiv, on Sunday destroyed T-72 tanks supplied by Eastern European countries and other armored vehicles, the Russian Defense Ministry said on the Telegram app.
Ukraine, however, said the missiles hit a train repair shop. Ukraine’s railway authority led reporters on a guided tour of the repair plant in eastern Kyiv that it said was hit by four missiles. The authority said no military equipment had been stored there, and Associated Press reporters saw no remnants of any in the facility’s destroyed building.
“There were no tanks, and you can just be witness to this.” said Serhiy Leshchenko, an adviser to the Ukrainian president’s office.
Yet a government adviser said on national TV that military infrastructure also was targeted. AP reporters saw a building burning in an area near the destroyed railcar plant. Two residents of that district said the warehouse-type structure that billowed smoke was part of a tank-repair facility. Police blocking access to the site told an AP reporter that military authorities had banned the taking of images there.
The Russian Defense Ministry also said air-launched precision missiles were used to destroy workshops in the Donetsk region of eastern Ukraine, including in Druzhkivka, that were repairing damaged Ukrainian military equipment.
And Ukraine’s General Staff said Russian forces fired five X-22 cruise missiles from the Caspian Sea toward Kyiv, and one was destroyed by air defenses. Four other missiles hit “infrastructure facilities,” but Ukraine said there were no casualties.
Before Sunday’s early morning attack, Kyiv had not faced any such Russian airstrikes since the April 28 visit of U.N. Secretary-General António Guterres.
Russian forces remained focused on capturing Ukraine’s eastern cities of Sievierodonetsk and Lysychansk. West of those cities, in the towns of Sloviansk and Bakhmut, cars and military vehicles were seen speeding into town from the direction of the front line. Dozens of military doctors and paramedic ambulances worked to evacuate civilians and Ukrainian servicemen, many of whom had been hurt by artillery shelling.
The U.K. military said in its daily intelligence update that Ukrainian counterattacks in Sieverodonetsk were “likely blunting the operational momentum Russian forces previously gained through concentrating combat units and firepower.” Russian forces had been making a string of advances in the city, but Ukrainian fighters have pushed back in recent days.
The statement also said Russia’s military was partly relying on reserve forces of Luhansk separatists.
“These troops are poorly equipped and trained, and lack heavy equipment in comparison to regular Russian units,” the intelligence update said, adding that the move “indicates a desire to limit casualties suffered by regular Russian forces.”
In other developments:
— In the Azov Sea port of Mariupol, which Russia claimed to have captured in May after a monthslong siege, a mayoral aide said water supplies contaminated by decomposing corpses and garbage were causing dysentery and posing a threat of cholera and other diseases. In remarks carried by Ukraine’s Unian news agency, Petro Andriushchenko said Russian authorities controlling the city have imposed a quarantine. His report could not be independently confirmed.
— Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy traveled to the Zaporizhzhia region in the southeast, which is partly under Russian control. He received a battle report, thanked troops and met with refugees in what was only his second public visit outside the Kyiv area since the war began.
— The Spanish daily El Pais reported that Spain planned to supply anti-aircraft missiles and up to 40 Leopard 2 A4 battle tanks to Ukraine. Spain’s Ministry of Defense did not comment on the report.
— And far from the battlefield, Ukraine’s national soccer players missed out on qualifying for a World Cup spot, losing 1-0 to Wales in an emotionally charged match in Cardiff. Back home, some Ukrainians gathered in bars to watch the game.
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Associated Press journalists David Keyton and Hanna Arhirova in Kyiv contributed to this report.
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The GMC Hummer EV is a brilliant execution of a terrible idea
By Peter Valdes-Dapena, CNN Business
With the GMC Hummer EV, General Motors designers and executives wanted to create a vehicle that would destroy stereotypes about electric vehicles and what they’re capable of doing. On that count, the GMC Hummer EV is a remarkable success. It is unlike any EV — or really, any vehicle with any form of power — before it.
I just hope that EV stereotypes are the only things Hummers will be crashing through. Weighing over 9,000 pounds, the GMC Hummer EV has twice the mass of many other gas-powered SUVs, let alone ordinary cars. In the event of a crash, that mass could represent a serious risk to others on the road. After spending a day test driving the Hummer on-road and off, I was impressed by its capabilities, but I was left worried that its mass paired with its power could be dangerous.
And that’s because the Hummer EV is very good. It has absurd amounts of power. It has four-wheel-steering to help it turn as tightly as a compact car. It rides as smoothly as any other luxury SUV. But it weighs about three times as much as a Honda Civic.
It does so many things so well that it did a great job of making me think the laws of physics had at last been left behind. But they haven’t. Helping you forget that your truck weighs 9,000 pounds isn’t the same as actually it weighing less than 9,000 pounds. And forgetting what you’re really driving can be hazardous.
The Hummer brand is no stranger to heavy-weight vehicles. It was created back in 1992 by a company called AM General, which made the original Humvee military vehicles. The name Humvee, derived from “High Mobility Multipurpose Wheeled Vehicle,” was changed to Hummer for the versions AM General sold to the public. The original Hummer H1, only slightly changed from the armored military truck, weighed about 8,000 pounds.
After GM bought the trademark, it introduced the Hummer H2 in 2002. Still huge, but essentially a standard full-size SUV, it weighed 6,400 pounds. The brand became the target of environmentally conscious customers appalled by the evident waste of gasoline these big trucks represented. The brand was formally dissolved in 2010 as part of GM’s bankruptcy restructuring but now has been brought back as a GMC sub-brand for extreme electric trucks and SUVs that, ironically, weigh even more.
The GMC Hummer EV Edition 1, which costs over $100,000, has three electric motors that can produce as much as 1,000 horsepower. This big truck can go from zero to 60 miles in about three seconds, similar to a Ferrari of just a decade ago. All that power means that, from the driver’s seat, this immensely massive truck doesn’t feel nearly as heavy as it is.
Though I don’t think I’ve ever driven anything as heavy as the Hummer on public roads, I’ve driven plenty of big gas- or diesel-powered trucks. It’s always felt obvious to me that I was control of something huge and heavy. I would, of course, drive accordingly, slowing down a bit and being even more careful.
The Hummer fills a lane side-to-side and is almost 7 feet tall. So, yes, I could see that it was big, but it responded quickly, easily and quietly to the accelerator pedal.
It rides as smoothly as any luxury SUV. The steering can be a bit sloppy — I often found myself having to make slight adjustments coming out of a turn — but, for a big truck, it was hardly anything terrible.
The Hummer EV is also incredibly capable off-road and, thanks, again, to that four-wheel-steering, able to maneuver on trails you might not think it could manage. All four wheels can also turn in the same direction allowing the truck to drive diagonally, The truck moves forward but sideways at the same time as if it were sliding across the ground. Situations where that’s helpful are rare, but it’s a neat trick.
‘Safety’ is relative
I couldn’t shake my worries about safety, though. Not my own safety, so much, but that of others around me on the road. Electric vehicles, with their heavy batteries, tend to weigh more than gas-powered vehicles of similar size. The Hummer EV Edition 1 is just an extreme example.
Of the more than 65,000 Hummer EVs GM has so far said it will build, most won’t have the Edition 1’s 24 battery modules, three motors and underside skid plates that contribute to its gigantic mass. (When asked, GM would not say how many Edition 1 models they will ultimately build.) But they’ll probably still be very heavy. They also may not share all its issues with visibility. This version, which marks a high-point in the weight and speed of electric trucks, raises questions about an automaker’s responsibilities to those who share roadways with their creations.
There’s a simple physics to car crashes. When two moving objects meet, each one will tend to keep going at the speed and in the direction it had already been moving. They can’t both do that once they hit each other. The heavier object will push into the lighter one, shoving it violently out of the way. In crashes between heavier and lighter motor vehicles, those in the lighter vehicle are more likely to die or suffer serious injuries, said Russ Rader, a spokesman for the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety
This Insurance Institute has demonstrated this in crash tests. Even with vehicles that were relatively close in weight, the disadvantages of those in the lighter car were clear. It’s also clear from insurance claim data from small, light vehicles. People in heavier vehicles are, conversely, less likely to be injured, but it’s a zero-sum game. Their safety comes at a cost to others. It’s unclear whether the danger to other vehicles continues to increase as the weight gap increases, said Rader, because there are just not many examples of vehicles as heavy as the Hummer. There’s really no way to quantify it until real crashes happen.
A lot also depends on Hummer drivers, Rader said. It could turn out that those who buy the Hummer are extraordinarily conscientious and rarely crash. One other thing we know from insurance claims statistics, he said, is that high-horsepower vehicles tend to get in more — and more serious — crashes resulting in more deaths and injuries. This is true even in vehicles that don’t weigh anything like 9,000 pounds.
Mitigation Efforts
GM’s engineers were aware of the potential trouble that could be caused by the Hummer Edition 1’s weight, spokesperson Mikhael Farah assured me. Throughout the development process they worked to ensure all that weight could be kept under control. A number of safety technologies, available on many vehicles, such as pedestrian detection and lane keeping assistance are standard on the truck. The Hummer is also available with Super Cruise, GM’s hands-free highway driving assistance feature that Consumer Reports has called the safest of all such systems, including Tesla’s Autopilot. During my test drive, it ably took control of the big truck and even changed lanes on its own while a driver monitoring system ensured I paid attention to the road.
The engineers even selected the tires to ensure the shortest possible stopping distance, Farah said, a claimed 157 feet from 60 miles an hour. Farah said that’s shorter than some internal combustion-powered trucks. It’s hardly typical, though. The average pickup truck can stop in 140 feet, more than a car length shorter than the Hummer Edition 1’s stopping distance, according to Consumer Reports, which tests these things. The Hummer’s stopping distance is more similar to a really large heavy-duty truck, the kind used for serious work, said Alex Knizek, an engineer with Consumer Reports. Those trucks are designed to carry heavy loads the Hummer EV cannot.
Heft isn’t just a problem with the Hummer EV Edition 1. Other electric trucks will also weigh a lot. Without passengers or cargo, the Ford F-150 Lightning weighs about 6,500 pounds — still very heavy — and the Rivian R1T weighs over 7,000 pounds. By comparison, a Chevrolet Tahoe full-size SUV weighs about 5,500 pounds. A Nissan Sentra weighs 3,000 pounds.
But At Some Point, It’s No Longer A ‘Car’
Extreme weight creates trouble in another way. America’s vehicle safety regulations were designed around the assumption that very heavy vehicles like this would be commercial trucks, not vehicles ordinary people will drive on errands and for fun. The Hummer’s official Gross Vehicle Weight Rating is 10,550 pounds. That figure, which represents the weight of the truck itself plus the maximum weight of occupants and cargo it can carry, means different safety rules apply.
For one thing, the mirror on the right hand side of most passenger vehicles is curved to provide a broader view of the road behind. (Hence, the “Objects in mirror are closer than they appear” etching.) Because the Hummer EV’s total weight rating is over 10,000 pounds, though, federal rules require it to have a flat mirror on the side rather than a wide-angle one. The rationale is that heavy trucks are assumed to be big and long, so drivers of these vehicles would need to more accurately assess the distance of vehicles next to them.
When I test drove the Hummer EV, the flat mirror seemed to leave significant blind spots. I quickly learned to rely on the Blind Spot Monitor light before changing lanes. I would recommend to General Motors, given the fact that drivers are really going to need that blind spot to be monitored, that light should be more prominent. It’s inside the side mirror glass itself where it can be hard to notice in the visual clutter. Other automakers, like Volkswagen, put BSM warning lights near, but not in, the mirror so they stand out more.
The GMC Hummer has lots of cameras, but they mostly come into use only off-road where they help drivers see over steep hill peaks and keep an eye on obstacles on the trail.
Automakers like Hyundai and Kia offer side cameras, in addition to mirrors, that come on whenever the turn signal is used. And the big Toyota Tundra pickup offers a forward facing camera that can come on when the truck is moving slowly, like when it is approaching a stop sign or driving in a parking lot. These are good ideas other automakers use that would be useful on the tall, blocky GMC Hummer. GM appears to have a blind spot when it comes to blind spots.
GM’s goal with this truck was to create an eye-popping demonstration of EV capabilities. That could have been accomplished with a concept truck. Engineers could even have built a half-dozen or so real Hummer EV Edition 1 trucks and put them into the hands of professional drivers for demonstrations showing what was theoretically possible in an electric truck without making it available for sale to the public.
People might have been disappointed, but General Motors could have set an important precedent for the auto industry by acknowledging that limits on what constitutes a good idea are no longer constrained by the limits of technology, and proceeded accordingly. Hopefully, the stopping distance on this trend toward increasing weight and power will be shorter than this truck’s.
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Buckets of ladybugs released inside the Mall of America to fight pests
Published: Apr. 22, 2022 at 2:42 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
BLOOMINGTON, Minn. (WCCO) – Some children in Minnesota celebrated Earth Day by releasing more than 100,000 ladybugs inside the Mall of America.
There are over 30,000 live plants on the property, including 400 live trees.
The mall has found the most effective way to deal with bugs are bugs.
The center has been using ladybugs as a pesticide for almost 30 years. It’s also been environmentally friendly since it opened in 1992.
The mall recycles more than 60% of its waste, uses passive solar energy from skylights, relies on LED bulbs and sends food waste to a local hog farm.
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LINCOLN, Neb., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nelnet, Inc. (NYSE: NNI) today announced it will release earnings for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022, after the close of the New York Stock Exchange on Monday, August 8, 2022. Upon release, additional earnings information will be available at www.nelnetinvestors.com.
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SKOKIE, Ill., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tenneco Inc. (NYSE: TEN) ("Tenneco") today announced that it has given notice of its intention to redeem all of its outstanding 5⅜% Senior Notes due 2024 (the "2024 Notes") and all of its outstanding 5.0% Senior Notes due 2026 (the "2026 Notes" and, together with the 2024 Notes, the "Notes") on October 7, 2022 (such date, as it may be extended as described below, the "Redemption Date"), subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions.
The aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2024 Notes is $225,000,000. The redemption price for the 2024 Notes will be equal to 100.896% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes from June 15, 2022 (the most recent interest payment date) to, but excluding, the Redemption Date, for a total payment to holders of $1,025.68 per $1,000 principal amount of 2024 Notes (assuming the Redemption Date occurs on October 7, 2022).
The aggregate principal amount outstanding of the 2026 Notes is $500,000,000. The redemption price for the 2026 Notes will be equal to 101.667% of the principal amount thereof, plus accrued and unpaid interest on such Notes from July 15, 2022 (the most recent interest payment date) to, but excluding, the Redemption Date, for a total payment to holders of $1,028.06 per $1,000 principal amount of 2026 Notes (assuming the Redemption Date occurs on October 7, 2022).
The obligation of Tenneco to redeem the Notes and pay the applicable redemption price to the holders of the Notes on the Redemption Date is conditioned on (i) the completion of the acquisition of Tenneco by Pegasus Holdings III, LLC ("Holdings") pursuant to the terms of the Agreement and Plan of Merger, dated February 22, 2022, among Tenneco, Pegasus Merger Co. ("Merger Sub") and Holdings (such condition, the "Merger Condition") and (ii) the completion by Merger Sub of an offering of debt securities on or prior to the Redemption Date in an aggregate principal amount satisfactory to Merger Sub (such condition, the "Financing Condition"), and the Redemption Date may be delayed until each of the Merger Condition and Financing Condition has been satisfied or waived by Tenneco. If either the Merger Condition or the Financing Condition is not satisfied or waived, Tenneco may elect to rescind the notice of redemption and terminate the redemption and return any tendered Notes of such series to the holders thereof. If the Redemption Date is extended or the redemption is terminated, the Company will provide notice to holders of the Notes no later than 5:00 p.m. New York time on the business day immediately preceding the Redemption Date (or the new Redemption Date based on any extension).
Unless Tenneco defaults in paying the redemption price in full for the respective series of Notes on the Redemption Date and assuming the applicable notice of redemption is not rescinded, interest on such series of Notes shall cease to accrue on and after the Redemption Date, and the only remaining right of the holders of such series of Notes will be to receive payment of the applicable redemption price upon surrender of their Notes.
U.S. Bank National Association is the Trustee and the Paying Agent with respect to each series of Notes.
This press release is for information purposes only and shall not constitute the official notice of redemption for each series of Notes required under the respective indenture governing such series of Notes, which notice shall be provided by the Trustee on behalf of Tenneco.
About Tenneco
Tenneco is one of the world's leading designers, manufacturers, and marketers of automotive products for original equipment and aftermarket customers, with full year 2021 revenues of $18 billion and approximately 71,000 team members working at more than 260 sites worldwide. Through our four business groups, Motorparts, Performance Solutions, Clean Air and Powertrain, Tenneco is driving advancements in global mobility by delivering technology solutions for diversified global markets, including light vehicle, commercial truck, off-highway, industrial, motorsport and the aftermarket.
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NAPERVILLE, Ill., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Track Group, Inc. (OTCQX: TRCK), a global leader in offender tracking and monitoring services, today announced financial results for its third quarter ended June 30, 2022 ("Q3 FY22"). In Q3 FY22, the Company posted (i) total revenue of $9.0 million, compared to total revenue for the third quarter ended June 30, 2022 ("Q3 FY21") of $10.3 million; (ii) operating loss of ($0.53 million) compared to Q3 FY21 operating income of $1.3M; and (iii) net loss attributable to common shareholders of ($3.6 million) in Q3 FY22 compared to net income of $1.2 million in Q3 FY21.
"Although a reinvestment in our technology and infrastructure, coupled with supply chain constraints brought on by the pandemic continued to put a damper on our financial results for the third quarter ended June 30, 2022, we anticipate the realization of several preempted strategies in the next sixty to one hundred twenty days which would enable us to increase the manufacturing of new devices, commence implementation of recently awarded programs and support customer growth and demands into FY23," said Derek Cassell, Track Group's CEO.
FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Total revenue of $9.0 million in Q3 FY22 was down compared to Q3 FY21 total revenue of $10.3 million. Revenue for the 9 months ended June 30, 2022 ("9M FY22") of $28.1 million was also down approximately 5% compared to revenue of $29.6 million for the 9 months ended June 30, 2021 ("9M FY21") as declines in North America monitoring revenue was offset by increases in both monitoring and product sales among international customers. Revenues are expected to rebound as fulfilled orders from strategic supply chain deliveries resume over the next two quarters.
- Gross profit in Q3 FY22 was $4.0 million compared to Q3 FY21 gross profit of $5.6 million. Gross profit for the 9M FY22 was $13.3 million compared to gross profit of $16.3 million for 9M FY21, principally due to the decline in revenue, and an increase in certain expenses including higher depreciation and amortization, server, device repair and telecommunication expenses.
- Adjusted EBITDA for the Q3 FY22 was $1.3 million, compared to $2.8 million for Q3 FY21. Adjusted EBITDA for 9M FY22 was $5.3 million compared to the Adjusted EBITDA for 9M FY21 of $8.3 million. As a percentage of revenue, adjusted EBITDA continues to remain strong at 18.8%, for the 9M FY22 compared to 28.2% for the 9M FY21.
- As of June 30, 2022, the cash balance was down to $4.9 million compared to $8.4 million on September 30, 2021. The reduction in cash from September 30, 2021, reflects continued significant capital investments made by the Company of approximately $3.0 million in the 9M FY22 to build additional monitoring devices, update software, and develop next-generation tracking technology.
- Total operating expense for Q3 FY22 of $4.5 million was up 4% versus Q3 FY21's total operating expense of $4.3 million, principally due to an increase in travel, tradeshow, payroll and insurance expenses offset by a reduction in bad debt expense. When combined with the reduction in gross profit, the increase in quarterly operating expense led to an operating loss in Q3 FY22 of $0.5 million compared to operating income of $1.3 million for Q3 FY21. Similarly, for the 9M FY22, operating income was less than $0.1 million compared to operating income of $4.4 million for the 9M FY21 due to the reduction in gross profit and the increase in operating expense.
- The Net loss attributable to common shareholders in Q3 FY22 was $3.6 million compared to Net income attributable to common shareholders of $1.2 million in Q3 FY21. Similarly, the Net loss attributable to common shareholders for the 9M FY22 was $3.5 million, compared to net income of $4.7 million for the 9M FY21, a change principally attributable to the reduction in Other Income to a loss position caused by the drop in operating income, a currency exchange loss and the swing from the forgiveness of the PPP loan one year ago to a legal settlement during the period.
Business Outlook
The extent to which supply chain delays, the Coronavirus, and the transition to 4G/LTE telecommunications technology impact our future operations will depend on numerous factors that we cannot accurately predict. However, we will not match our results for the fiscal year ended September 2021 ("FY21") in the upcoming year ending September 30, 2022 ("FY22"). Despite these short-term challenges faced by companies worldwide, Track Group remains confident that our continued focus on strategic adaptation, and growth, which evidenced success in FY21, will allow us to be well-positioned for a return to growth in FY23.
About Track Group, Inc.
Track Group designs, manufactures, and markets location tracking devices and develops and sells a variety of related software, services, accessories, networking solutions, and monitoring applications. The Company's products and services are designed to empower professionals in security, law enforcement, corrections, and rehabilitation organizations worldwide with single-sourced offender management solutions that integrate reliable intervention technologies to support re-socialization and monitoring initiatives.
The Company currently trades under the ticker symbol "TRCK" on the OTCQX exchange. For more information, visit www.trackgrp.com
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Any statements contained in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Words such as "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "forecast," "intend," "may," "plan," "project," "predict," "if", "should" and "will" and similar expressions as they relate to Track Group, Inc., and subsidiaries ("Track Group") are intended to identify such forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and reflect Track Group's current beliefs and expectations with respect to future events and are based on assumptions and subject to risks and uncertainties and subject to change at any time. Track Group may from time-to-time update these publicly announced projections, but it is not obligated to do so. Any projections of future results of operations should not be construed in any manner as a guarantee that such results will in fact occur. These projections are subject to change and could differ materially from final reported results. For a discussion of such risks and uncertainties, see "Risk Factors" in Track Group's annual report on Form 10-K, its quarterly report on Form 10-Q, and its other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission under the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. New risks emerge from time to time. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the dates on which they are made.
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Non-GAAP Adjusted EBITDA excludes items including but not limited to interest, taxes, depreciation, amortization, impairment charges, gains and losses, currency effects, one-time charges or benefits that are not indicative of operations, charges to consolidate, integrate or consider recently acquired businesses, costs of closing facilities, stock based or other non-cash compensation or other stated cash and non-cash charges (the "Adjustments").
The Company believes the non-GAAP measures provide useful information to both management and investors when factoring in the Adjustments. Specific disclosure regarding the Company's financial results, including management's analysis of results from operations and financial condition, are contained in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended September 30, 2021, and other reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors are encouraged to carefully read and consider such disclosure and analysis contained in the Company's Form 10-K and other reports, including the risk factors contained in such Form 10-K.
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W. Sean Ford to Succeed G. Steven Kokinos
BOSTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Algorand, a leading blockchain technology company, today announced the appointment of the firm's current COO W. Sean Ford as Interim CEO, effective July 27, 2022. Mr. Ford succeeds G. Steven Kokinos, who is leaving the company to pursue other interests and will stay on as a senior advisor until mid-2023.
Founded by Turing award winner and MIT professor Silvio Micali in 2017, Algorand is a fully decentralized, secure, and scalable blockchain network that provides a common platform for building products and services for a borderless economy. As COO, Mr. Ford was responsible for go-to-market execution and operations including product management, engineering, marketing and global community development.
"We thank Steven for his time and dedication to Algorand. He has been instrumental to the initial success of our business, and we appreciate his commitment to a seamless transition," said Mr. Micali. "Sean is well positioned to partner with me to keep the company operations running business as usual, and to help us transition Algorand to our next phase of growth."
Mr. Kokinos stated: "It has been a pleasure serving as CEO of Algorand. As we move into this next phase, I am excited about the company's future and am confident that the team will keep things running smoothly."
"I am honored to step in and partner with Silvio during this transition," said Mr. Ford. "Algorand has experienced monumental growth since its inception, and we look forward to our continued expansion as we take Algorand to the next level."
Algorand has experienced significant growth this year. The company was recently appointed the official blockchain platform of the Fédération Internationale de Football Association (FIFA), the international governing body of association football, and will help the organization develop its digital assets strategy.
Mr. Ford joined Algorand in 2018 from LogMeIn, where he was the Chief Marketing Officer responsible for global marketing strategy, product marketing, ecommerce, communications, brand leadership, and demand generation. An experienced operations and go-to-market executive, Sean previously worked at Avid Technology, where he led worldwide marketing strategy and operations as a member of the company's Executive Leadership Team. He has also held several executive leadership roles including CMO and COO of Zmags, CMO of Syncsort, and as vice-president of Global Business Unit (GBU) marketing at Oracle.
At the start of his professional career, Mr. Ford spent seven years as a senior strategy consultant with Monitor Group, and in 1999 he co-founded Upromise, Inc. where he was vice-president of product management and product marketing. He earned a BA in English from Williams College and an MBA from Harvard University Graduate School of Business.
Algorand is transforming economic models and economies of all kinds. Founded by Turing Award–winning cryptographer Silvio Micali, Algorand's high–performing Layer-1 blockchain is unparalleled for bringing fast, frictionless, and inclusive technologies to everyone. Algorand is reshaping every industry–from TradFi and DeFi to new creator economies and beyond. With an extraordinary commitment to interoperability and consistent delivery, our sustainable technology powers more participation, transparency, and efficiency for all. As the technology of choice for 2000+ global organizations, the Algorand ecosystem is transforming the next generation of financial products, protocols and exchange of value. For more information, visit www.algorand.com.
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Global toll of sudden, mysterious hepatitis in children rises to 650 cases
By Brenda Goodman, CNN
The World Health Organization reported Friday that there are at least 650 cases of sudden and unexplained hepatitis in young children under investigation in 33 countries, an increase of about 36 cases over the last international update, about a week ago. Another 99 cases are awaiting classification.
Last week, the European Centre for Disease Prevention and Control reported a total of 614 cases under investigation in 30 countries.
About one-third of the cases, 222, are in the UK, and another 216 have been reported in the US, WHO reported Friday.
Most of the children in the international investigation got sick in March and April, according to the update.
Before this outbreak, about half of cases of sudden hepatitis — or inflammation of the liver — in young children could not be tied to a known cause. But WHO says the cases being investigated now seem to be different from anything doctors have seen before. The hepatitis comes on quickly and appears to be more clinically severe, with a higher proportion of children developing liver failure.
Of a subset of 156 cases with data on hospital admission, about 14% required intensive care, and 12% needed a liver transplant.
WHO says it’s not clear whether these are a greater number of cases of sudden hepatitis than doctors would normally expect to see over the same period of time.
Most of the affected children — 75% — are young, under the age of 5. Most were healthy before they fell ill.
Common viruses known to cause hepatitis, such as hepatitis A, B, C, D and E, have been ruled out in these kids. The strongest connection between the cases seems to be a virus called adenovirus 41, which is known to cause stomach upset like diarrhea and vomiting; many of the affected kids reported those symptoms before becoming jaundiced, when the whites of their eyes and perhaps their skin developed a yellowish tinge that’s a sign of liver problems.
But adenovirus 41 isn’t an obvious culprit, experts say, because it has never been known to cause hepatitis in children who are don’t have weakened immune systems.
The UK Health Security Agency has launched a case-control study to try to determine whether adenovirus 41 is detected more often in children with hepatitis than in others. UK scientists say they have found an increase in adenovirus activity, which is co-circulating with SARS-CoV-2, the virus that causes Covid-19.
WHO says SARS-CoV-2 has been detected in a number of the cases, although the data it has is incomplete.
Researchers are also looking into other possible causes, including environmental exposures, toxins and perhaps co-infections with another virus.
Investigators in the UK have ruled out exposure to dogs as a possibility in these cases, and because most of the children are too young to be vaccinated against Covid-19, they say the Covid vaccines are not playing any role.
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US Interior to release report on Indigenous boarding schools
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (AP) — The U.S. Interior Department says it will release a report Wednesday that will begin to uncover the truth about the federal government’s past oversight of Native American boarding schools.
Interior Secretary Deb Haaland announced an initiative last June to investigate the troubled legacy of boarding schools, which the government established and supported for decades. Indigenous children routinely were taken from their communities and forced into schools that sought to strip them of their language and culture.
Catholic, Protestant and other churches also led some of the schools, backed by U.S. laws and policies.
The Interior report was prompted by the discovery of hundreds of unmarked graves at former residential school sites in Canada that brought back painful memories for Indigenous communities. Haaland has said her agency’s report will identify past schools, locate known and possible burial sites at or near those schools, and uncover the names and tribal affiliations of students.
The first volume of the report will be released Wednesday. The Interior Department hasn’t said how many volumes were produced.
At least 367 boarding schools for Native Americans operated in the U.S., many of them in Oklahoma where tribes were relocated, Arizona, Alaska, New Mexico and South Dakota, according to research by the National Native American Boarding School Healing Coalition.
Children at the schools often were subjected to military-style discipline and had their long hair cut. Early curricula focused heavily on vocational skills, including homemaking for girls. Some children never returned home.
Accounting for the number of children who died at the schools has been difficult because records weren’t always kept. Ground penetrating radar has been used in some places to search for remains.
The boarding school coalition has said Interior’s work will be an important step for the U.S. in reckoning with its role in the schools, but noted the agency’s authority is limited.
Later this week, a U.S. House subcommittee will hear testimony on a bill to create a truth and healing commission modeled after one in Canada. Several church groups are backing the legislation.
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NEW YORK (AP) — A former product manager at an online marketplace was arrested Wednesday in what federal authorities called the first ever digital asset insider trading scheme involving NFTs.
Nathaniel Chastain, a former employee of a company that does business as OpenSea, was arrested in Manhattan. He was later released on $100,000 bail after entering a not guilty plea to wire fraud and money laundering charges.
Chastain, 31, and his lawyers declined comment immediately after the Manhattan federal court hearing.
U.S. Attorney Damian Williams said the charges were a first because they pertained to NFTs, or non-fungible tokens, that provide digital ownership of art and other content.
Michael J. Driscoll, head of New York’s FBI office, said Chastain used his knowledge of confidential information to buy dozens of NFTs in advance of them being featured on OpenSea’s homepage. OpenSea is the largest online marketplace for the purchase and sale of NFTs, authorities noted.
Driscoll said the emergence of any new investment tool such as “blockchain supported non-fungible tokens” will lead some to exploit its vulnerabilities for illegal profits.
“NFTs might be new, but this type of criminal scheme is not,” Williams said. “Nathaniel Chastain betrayed OpenSea by using its confidential business information to make money for himself. Today’s charges demonstrate the commitment of this Office to stamping out insider trading — whether it occurs on the stock market or the blockchain.”
Chastain, as part of his job, was responsible for selecting NFTs to be featured on OpenSea’s homepage, authorities said. They added that price buyers were usually willing to pay more for an NFT once it was featured on OpenSea’s homepage, enabling Chastain to sell them at two- to five-times his initial purchase price.
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Studies to be discussed at the 2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting
CHICAGO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two studies presented today at the 2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo reveal how SARS-CoV-2 antibody levels vary among recipients of COVID-19 vaccines and naturally infected individuals. These findings add to a growing body of knowledge that is essential for guiding public health initiatives, and that might one day enable clinicians to assess individuals' immunity to SARS-CoV-2.
Antibody Response to SARS-CoV-2 Vaccination in Children and Adolescents Higher than Adults
Researchers led by PhD candidate Mary Kathryn Bohn of the Hospital for Sick Children in Toronto, Canada, have found that children tend to have higher antibody levels against the SARS-CoV-2 virus following administration of mRNA vaccines than adults.
Bohn's study enrolled 644 vaccinated participants (312 adults and 332 children) who ranged in age from 6-79 years, along with a control group of 168 individuals with no history of SARS-CoV-2 infection or vaccination. The researchers assessed participants' blood samples using two commercially available coronavirus antibody tests.
The results from this showed that the mean antibody level (± standard deviation) in pediatric participants was 2,037 ± 1,515 binding antibody units/mL, while in adult participants it was only 1,444 ± 1,277 binding antibody units/mL—a statistically significant difference. Overall, among participants who received two doses of an mRNA vaccine at the time of blood collection, antibody responses decreased over time after the most recent dose. However, among a subset of 60 participants who were followed over a five-month period, antibody levels increased 10-fold after a booster dose. Nearly all (98%) people with no history of vaccination or known exposure to the coronavirus had negative antibody results. It's possible the remaining 2% may have had exposures or asymptomatic cases, Bohn said.
It's not surprising that children would have higher antibodies as they are likely to have fewer comorbidities and more active immune systems, Bohn said. However, it's worth noting that significant variation in antibody levels was observed across participants of similar ages. In light of this, she added that, "future work is needed to relate antibody presence to functional immune response as well as breakthrough infections."
Prior COVID Infection, Lack of Hypertension Yield Higher Antibodies After mRNA Vaccines
Separate research led by Kimia Sobhani, PhD, of Cedars Sinai Medical Center in Los Angeles, studied characteristics associated with variable antibody responses to the Pfizer-BioNTech vaccine. Sobhani's team measured the blood antibody levels of 843 healthcare workers at the medical center for 10 months after participants completed a two-dose vaccine regimen. Participants submitted a health questionnaire and at least two blood samples for analysis.
For the duration of the study, 99.6% of individuals remained positive for vaccine-induced antibodies against the virus's spike protein. Those with prior SARS-CoV-2 infection had higher antibodies, as did females and younger participants (i.e., those below the median cohort age of 42 years). Additionally, those who did not have hypertension had persistently higher antibodies. However, prior SARS-CoV-2 infection modified the associations of hypertension—i.e., participants who had not been infected and who had hypertension had persistently lower antibodies, while prior-infected individuals who had hypertension exhibited relatively higher antibodies that remained higher over time.
The findings offer insights into factors that may influence "hybrid" immunity brought about by natural infection combined with vaccination, Sobhani said. "Everyone that we studied remained in the positive range for antibodies measured during the entire timeframe they were followed post-vaccination," she said. "Whether that level of positivity is correlated to some degree of protection remains to be determined, because thresholds have not yet been validated or agreed upon." She added that T cell responses also may provide insight, and are another area that her team plans to study.
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Abstract A-077: Longitudinal analysis of characteristics associated with variable antibody response to BNT162b2 vaccination among healthcare workers over ten months will be presented during:
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About the 2022 AACC Annual Scientific Meeting & Clinical Lab Expo
The AACC Annual Scientific Meeting offers 5 days packed with opportunities to learn about exciting science from July 24-28. Plenary sessions will explore artificial intelligence-based clinical prediction models, advances in multiplex technologies, human brain organogenesis, building trust between the public and healthcare experts, and direct mass spectrometry techniques.
At the AACC Clinical Lab Expo, more than 750 exhibitors will fill the show floor of the McCormick Place Convention Center in Chicago with displays of the latest diagnostic technology, including but not limited to COVID-19 testing, artificial intelligence, mobile health, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, point-of-care, and automation.
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Dedicated to achieving better health through laboratory medicine, AACC brings together more than 70,000 clinical laboratory professionals, physicians, research scientists, and business leaders from around the world focused on clinical chemistry, molecular diagnostics, mass spectrometry, translational medicine, lab management, and other areas of progressing laboratory science. Since 1948, AACC has worked to advance the common interests of the field, providing programs that advance scientific collaboration, knowledge, expertise, and innovation. For more information, visit www.aacc.org.
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- U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved the IND for the phase 2 clinical trial for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis
- Daewoong Pharmaceutical to start a multinational phase 2 clinical trial for DWN12088 in September
SEOUL, South Korea, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Daewoong announced that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) had approved the IND for the phase 2 clinical trial of DWN12088, a PRS (Prolyl-tRNA Synthetase) inhibitor for patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis. Daewoong plans to start the clinical trial this September, and with this enters its global phase 2 clinical trial for a new drug for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis.
This phase 2 clinical trial will be conducted as a multinational clinical study simultaneously in the United States and South Korea to evaluate the safety and efficacy of DWN12088. The improvement in the deteriorated forced vital capacity (FVC) will be evaluated after oral administration of the study drug or placebo for 24 weeks in 102 patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis (IPF). The foundation for a phase 2 clinical trial of DWN12088 has been laid by confirming the safety and pharmacokinetic properties of 162 healthy subjects in multiple phase 1 clinical trials conducted in Australia and South Korea.
Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis is a lung disease in which the lungs gradually harden and lose their function due to excessively produced fibrous tissue. It is a rare disease with a 5-year survival rate of less than 40% after diagnosis, as it is challenging to treat. Current commercialized drugs for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis from several multinational pharmaceutical companies currently do not completely stop the disease progression itself, and there are still have a high unmet medical needs as the treatment abandonment rate is high due to the side effects.
DWN12088 is the world's first PRS inhibitory anti-fibrotic agent developed by Daewoong. PRS is an enzyme that plays an important role in collagen synthesis, and DWN12088 has a mechanism to suppress enzymatic activity of PRS to reduce excessive production of collagen.
Daewoong has demonstrated excellent anti-fibrotic and pulmonary function improvement effects by co-administering DWN12088 and existing drugs in an animal model presented at the annual academic conference of the American Thoracic Society (ATS2021) in May of last year. It has been designated as an orphan drug for idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis by the U.S. FDA in 2019.
If Daewoong proves the anti-fibrotic effect with the PRS inhibitor in humans (human proof of concept) through this clinical trial, DWN12088 is expected to leap into a new global blockbuster drug that surpasses existing drugs. In addition to pulmonary fibrosis, Daewoong also plans to expand the indications of DWN12088 for skin, kidney, liver and other rare fibrotic diseases.
"The existing treatments of Idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis still have high unmet medical needs," said Sengho Jeon, CEO of Daewoong Pharmaceutical. "We will strive to carry out our corporate mission to fulfill the unmet medical needs and lead the improvement of quality of human life by providing innovative new drugs to the patients with idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis through DWN12088."
Meanwhile, according to ResearchAndMarkets, a global market research firm, the annual growth rate of idiopathic pulmonary fibrosis treatment is showing 7% growth annually, and they predicted the market will reach $6.1 billion by 2030.
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SUMMARY HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE THREE-MONTH PERIOD ENDED MARCH 31, 2022
- STRONG FINANCIAL PERFORMANCE
- SOLID OPERATIONAL RESULTS DESPITE NON-CONTROLLABLE EXPENSE INFLATION
- POST-QUARTER LEASING STRENGTH
- FLEXIBLE FINANCIAL POSITION
- ACCRETIVE AND STRATEGIC CAPITAL ALLOCATION
- UPDATE TO 2022 FINANCIAL GUIDANCE FOR INCREASED VOLATILITY IN UTILITY AND INTEREST COSTS
CALGARY, AB, May 9 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust (TSX: BEI.UN)
Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust ("Boardwalk", the "REIT" or the "Trust") today announced its financial results for the first quarter of 2022.
Sam Kolias; Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Boardwalk REIT commented:
"We are pleased to report on another solid quarter to begin 2022, with growth in NOI, FFO, and Profit through the Omicron wave of the pandemic and non-controllable cost inflation primarily in our utilities expense through the winter months.
As we look forward to our busy spring and summer leasing season, we have seen significant leasing gains with our May occupancy increasing to 96.6%. Leasing spreads on both renewals and new leases have seen strong improvement, and in our largest market of Alberta, have seen renewal spreads increase to 4.7% in the month of April. New lease spreads have also turned positive with housing fundamentals improving in each of our markets allowing for incentive reductions and positive rental rate growth.
Increased interest rates and anticipated significantly higher utility costs in 2022 present a current headwind for community providers, however, our portfolio of affordable, unregulated, and high quality apartment communities is positioned to produce sustainable rental rate adjustments that allow Boardwalk to further build on our strong financial foundation."
FIRST QUARTER FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS
The Trust's IFRS fair value of its investment properties for the three months ended March 31, 2022 increased from the previous quarter, primarily as a result of increased market rents in some of its markets reflecting improving rental fundamentals.
The Trust maintained high occupancy compared to the same period a year ago by focusing on gaining market share and retention. Market rents were increased in communities within some of the Trust's markets where rental market fundamentals continue to tighten while average occupied rent increased sequentially and when compared to the same period a year ago as the Trust focuses on reducing incentives on lease renewals and minimizing incentives on new leases in its stronger markets.
For the first quarter of 2022, a same property rental revenue increase of 2.1% combined with a same property total rental expense increase of 3.2%, resulted in same property NOI growth of 1.2%.
During the quarter, lower vacancy loss and incentives supported Boardwalk's Calgary portfolio increase in same property NOI of 6.5%, while in Edmonton, cost savings from lower property taxes and other operating expenses were offset by higher utilities expense resulting in NOI growth remaining flat for the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021. Saskatchewan's market continues to improve with the Trust's portfolio realizing 12.3% same property NOI growth in the first quarter of 2022 versus the same period last year, as a result of strong same property revenue growth and a reduction in expenses related to tv and internet services provided to Boardwalk's Resident Members in the province. In Ontario, the mark-to-market opportunity on turnover, offset by growth in non-controllable and controllable expenses, contributed to same property NOI growth of 1.1% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021. In Quebec, increases in non-controllable expenses such as property taxes, utilities and insurance and certain controllable expense categories more than offset positive same property revenue growth resulting in same property NOI decrease of 8.8% in the first quarter of 2022 compared to the first quarter of 2021.
In the first quarter, Boardwalk renewed its maturing mortgages at a weighted average interest rate of 2.44% while extending the term of these mortgages by an average of five years.
For the remainder of 2022, the Trust anticipates $400.8 million of mortgages payable maturing with an average in-place interest rate of 2.66% and will continue to renew these mortgages as they mature. Current market 5 and 10-year CMHC financing rates are estimated to be 3.70% and 4.00%, respectively. While interest rates have increased significantly since the beginning of March, the Trust remains positioned with a balanced laddered maturity schedule within its mortgage program, a disciplined capital allocation program and continued use of CMHC funding, which decreases the renewal risk on its existing mortgages.
The Trust remains committed to re-investing retained cashflow and the net proceeds from the sale of non-core assets toward opportunities that are both accretive to FFO per Unit in the near-term and significantly enhance the NAV per Unit of the Trust over the intermediate term.
As previously announced, on March 30, 2022, the Trust acquired a property in Brampton, Ontario comprised of 152 suites and a property in Canmore, Alberta comprised of 148 suites. The combined purchase price for these two properties was $118.8 million (including transaction costs). The acquisition provides immediate FFO per Unit accretion and exposure to two growing and under-supplied housing markets. Peak Estates in Canmore is an A-class community built in 2018 featuring large unit sizes, modern finishes and 6 in-suite appliances. The property expands the Trust's portfolio in the Banff and Canmore corridor to over 300 suites. Ardglen Place in Brampton features desirable townhouse suites and offers significant value-add potential for the Trust. In addition, Ardglen Place is located a short drive from the Trust's 45 Railroad development, which is currently pre-leasing and is expected to come online in Q4 2022.
Subsequent to the end of the first quarter, the Trust removed conditions on the purchase of a development site in View Royal (Victoria) at 339 – 345 Island Highway. The purchase price is $12.0 million and the transaction is expected to close in the second quarter of 2022. The site strengthens the Trust's long-term development pipeline in the Victoria area and is located a short drive from the Trust's two other development sites, Aspire in View Royal and The Marin in Esquimalt.
During the fourth quarter of 2021, the Trust announced that it received approval from the Toronto Stock Exchange (the "TSX") to commence a normal course issuer bid ("NCIB"). The Trust continues to view its own portfolio as offering un-paralleled value in the multi-family sector and believes its current unit price represents an attractive opportunity for re-investment. During the first quarter, the Trust re-purchased 137,500 Trust Units at a volume-weighted average price of $55.25 for a total price of approximately $7.6 million.
In February, the Trust introduced its financial guidance for 2022 and is providing an update to incorporate increased interest costs and utility expense expectations, which are largely a result of recent macroeconomic and geopolitical events.
The Trust's outlook on revenue growth remains strong as housing fundamentals continue to improve in many of its core markets.
FIRST QUARTER REGULAR MONTHLY DISTRIBUTION ANNOUNCEMENT
The Trust has confirmed its regular monthly distributions for the months of May 2022, June 2022, and July 2022 as follows:
In line with Boardwalk's distribution policy of maximum re-investment, the Trust's payout ratio remains conservative at 37.6% of Q1 2022 FFO; and 43.7% of the last 12 months FFO.
Boardwalk's regular monthly distribution was recently increased by 8% in March of 2022 and provides a stable and attractive yield for the Trust's unitholders.
THIRD ANNUAL ESG REPORT
The Trust is, and continues to be, committed to environmental, social and governance ("ESG") objectives and initiatives, including working towards reducing greenhouse gas emissions and electricity and natural gas consumption, water conservation, waste minimization, and a continued focus on governance and oversight. In March, Boardwalk published its third annual ESG report. The ESG report, along with the Trust's Annual report, are available digitally on Boardwalk's website and under the Trust's profile at www.sedar.com.
FINANCIAL AND SUPPLEMENTARY INFORMATION
Boardwalk produces quarterly financial statements, management's discussion and analysis, and a supplemental information package that provides detailed information regarding the Trust's activities during the quarter. Financial and supplementary information is available on Boardwalk's investor website at www.bwalk.com/investors.
TELECONFERENCE ON FIRST QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL RESULTS
Boardwalk invites you to participate in the teleconference that will be held to discuss these results tomorrow morning (May 10, 2022) at 11:00 am Eastern Time (9:00 am Mountain). Senior management will speak to the period's results and provide an update. Presentation materials will be made available on Boardwalk's investor website at www.bwalk.com/investors prior to the call.
Teleconference: The telephone numbers for the conference are 416-764-8650 (local/international callers) or toll-free 1-888-664-6383 (within North America).
Note: Please provide the operator with the below Conference Call ID or Topic when dialing in to the call.
Conference ID: 85957330
Topic: Boardwalk Real Estate Investment Trust, 2022 First Quarter Results
Webcast: Investors will be able to listen to the call and view Boardwalk's slide presentation by visiting www.bwalk.com/investors prior to the start of the call.
An information page will be provided for any software needed and system requirements. The webcast and slide presentation will also be available at:
Boardwalk REIT First Quarter Results Webcast Link
Replay: An audio recording of the teleconference will be available on the Trust's website:
www.bwalk.com/investors
CORPORATE PROFILE
Boardwalk REIT strives to be Canada's friendliest community provider and is a leading owner/operator of multi-family rental communities. Providing homes in more than 200 communities, with over 33,000 residential units totaling over 28 million net rentable square feet, Boardwalk has a proven long-term track record of building better communities, where love always livestm. Our three-tiered and distinct brands: Boardwalk Living, Boardwalk Communities, and Boardwalk Lifestyle, cater to a large diverse demographic and has evolved to capture the life cycle of all Resident Members. Boardwalk's disciplined approach to capital allocation, acquisition, development, purposeful re-positioning, and management of apartment communities allows the Trust to provide its brand of community across Canada creating exceptional Resident Member experiences. Differentiated by its peak performance culture, Boardwalk is committed to delivering exceptional service, product quality and experience to our Resident Members who reward us with high retention and market leading operating results, which in turn, lead to higher free cash flow and investment returns, stable monthly distributions, and value creation for all our stakeholders.
Boardwalk REIT's Trust units are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange, trading under the symbol BEI.UN. Additional information about Boardwalk REIT can be found on the Trust's website at www.bwalk.com/investors.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
Boardwalk believes non-GAAP financial measures are meaningful and useful measures of real estate organizations operating performance, however, are not measures defined by IFRS. As they do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS, they therefore may not be comparable to similar measurements presented by other entities and should not be construed as an alternative to IFRS defined measures. Below are the non-GAAP financial measures referred to in this Earnings Release.
Funds From Operations
The IFRS measurement most comparable to FFO is profit. Boardwalk REIT considers FFO to be an appropriate measurement of the performance of a publicly listed multi-family residential entity as it is the most widely used and reported measure of real estate investment trust performance. Profit (loss) includes items such as fair value changes of investment property that are subject to market conditions and capitalization rate fluctuations which are not representative of recurring operating performance. We define FFO as adjustments to profit (loss) for fair value gains or losses, distributions on the LP Class B Units, gains or losses on the sale of the Trust's investment properties, depreciation, deferred income tax, and certain other non-cash adjustments, if any, but after deducting the principal repayment on lease liabilities and adding the principal repayment on lease receivables. The reconciliation from profit (loss) under IFRS to FFO can be found below. The Trust uses FFO to assess operating performance and its distribution paying capacity, determine the level of Associate incentive-based compensation, and decisions related to investment in capital assets. To facilitate a clear understanding of the combined historical operating results of Boardwalk REIT, management of the Trust believes FFO should be considered in conjunction with profit as presented in the condensed consolidated interim financial statements for the three months ended March 31, 2022 and 2021.
Adjusted Funds From Operations
Similar to FFO, the IFRS measurement most comparable to AFFO is profit. Boardwalk REIT considers AFFO to be an appropriate measurement of a publicly listed multi-family residential entity as it measures the economic performance after deducting for maintenance capital expenditures to the existing portfolio of investment properties. AFFO is determined by taking the amounts reported as FFO and deducting what is commonly referred to as "Maintenance Capital Expenditures". Maintenance Capital Expenditures are referred to as expenditures that, by standard accounting definition, are accounted for as capital in that the expenditure itself has a useful life in excess of the current financial year and maintains the value of the related assets. The reconciliation of AFFO can be found below. The Trust uses AFFO to assess operating performance and its distribution paying capacity, and decisions related to investment in capital assets.
Adjusted Real Estate Assets
The IFRS measurement most comparable to Adjusted Real Estate Assets is investment properties. Adjusted Real Estate Assets is comprised of investment properties, equity accounted investment, and cash and cash equivalents. Adjusted Real Estate Assets is useful in summarizing the real estate assets owned by the Trust and it is used in the calculation of NAV, which management of the Trust believes is a useful measure in estimating the entity's value. The reconciliation from Investment Properties under IFRS to Adjusted Real Estate Assets can be found on the following page, under Net Asset Value.
Adjusted Real Estate Debt
The IFRS measurement most comparable to Adjusted Real Estate Debt is mortgages payable. Adjusted Real Estate Debt is comprised of total mortgage principal outstanding, total lease liabilities attributable to land leases, and construction loan payable. It is useful in summarizing the Trust's debt which is attributable to its real estate assets and is used in the calculation of NAV, which management of the Trust believes is a useful measure in estimating the entity's value. The reconciliation from Mortgages Payable under IFRS to Adjusted Real Estate Debt can be found below under Net Asset Value.
Net Asset Value
The IFRS measurement most comparable to NAV is Unitholders' equity. With real estate entities, NAV is the total value of the entity's investment properties and cash minus the total value of the entity's debt. The Trust determines NAV by taking Adjusted Real Estate Assets and subtracting Adjusted Real Estate Debt, which management of the Trust believes is a useful measure in estimating the entity's value. The reconciliation from Unitholders' equity under IFRS to Net Asset Value is below.
The discussion below outlines the non-GAAP ratios used by the Trust. Each non-GAAP ratio has a non-GAAP financial measure as one or more of its components, and, as a result, do not have standardized meanings prescribed by IFRS and therefore may not be comparable to similar financial measurements presented by other entities. Non-GAAP financial measures should not be construed as alternatives to IFRS defined measures.
FFO per Unit, AFFO per Unit, and NAV per Unit
FFO per Unit includes the non-GAAP financial measure FFO as a component in the calculation. The Trust uses FFO per Unit to assess operating performance on a per Unit basis, as well as determining the level of Associate incentive-based compensation.
AFFO per Unit includes the non-GAAP financial measure AFFO as a component in the calculation. The Trust uses AFFO per Unit to assess operating performance on a per Unit basis and its distribution paying capacity.
NAV per Unit includes the non-GAAP financial measure NAV as a component in the calculation. Management of the Trust believes it is a useful measure in estimating the entity's value on a per Unit basis, which an investor can compare to the entity's Trust Unit price which is publicly traded to help with investment decisions.
FFO per Unit and AFFO per Unit, are calculated by taking the non-GAAP ratio's corresponding non-GAAP financial measure and dividing by the weighted average Trust Units outstanding for the period on a fully diluted basis, which assumes conversion of the LP Class B Units and vested deferred units determined in the calculation of diluted per Trust Unit amounts in accordance with IFRS.
NAV per Unit is calculated as NAV divided by the Trust Units outstanding as at the reporting date on a fully diluted basis which assumes conversion of the LP Class B Units and vested deferred units outstanding.
FFO per Unit Future Financial Guidance
FFO per Unit Future Financial Guidance is calculated as FFO Future Financial Guidance divided by the estimated weighted average Trust Units and LP Class B Units outstanding throughout the year. Boardwalk REIT considers FFO per Unit Future Financial Guidance to be an appropriate measurement of the estimated future financial performance based on information currently available to management of the Trust at the date of this Earnings Release.
AFFO per Unit Future Financial Guidance
AFFO per Unit Future Financial Guidance is calculated as AFFO Future Financial Guidance divided by the estimated weighted average Trust Units and LP Class B Units outstanding throughout the year. Boardwalk REIT considers AFFO per Unit Future Financial Guidance to be an appropriate measurement of the estimated future profitability based on information currently available to management of the Trust at the date of this Earnings Release.
FFO Payout Ratio
FFO Payout Ratio represents the REIT's ability to pay distributions. This non-GAAP ratio is computed by dividing regular distributions paid on the Trust Units and LP Class B Units by the non-GAAP financial measure of FFO.
Information in this news release that is not current or historical factual information may constitute forward-looking statements and information (collectively, "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of securities laws. The use of any of the words "expect", "anticipate", "may", "will", "should", "believe", "intend" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements contained in this press release include Boardwalk's financial guidance for fiscal 2022, expected distributions for May, June, and July 2022, and accretive capital recycling opportunities. Implicit in these forward-looking statements, particularly in respect of Boardwalk's objectives for its current and future periods, Boardwalk's strategies to achieve those objectives, as well as statements with respect to management's beliefs, plans, estimates, assumptions, intentions, and similar statements concerning anticipated future events, results, circumstances, performance or expectations are estimates and assumptions subject to risks and uncertainties, including those described in its Management's Discussion & Analysis of Boardwalk under the heading "Risk and Risk Management", which could cause Boardwalk's actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Specifically, Boardwalk has made assumptions surrounding the impact of economic conditions in Canada and globally including as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic, Boardwalk's future growth potential, prospects and opportunities, the rental environment compared to several years ago, relatively stable interest costs, access to equity and debt capital markets to fund (at acceptable costs), the future growth program to enable the Trust to refinance debts as they mature, the availability of purchase opportunities for growth in Canada, general industry conditions and trends, changes in laws and regulations including, without limitation, changes in tax laws, mortgage rules and other temporary legislative changes in light of the COVID-19 pandemic, increased competition, the availability of qualified personnel, fluctuations in foreign exchange or interest rates, and stock market volatility. These assumptions, although considered reasonable by the Trust at the time of preparation, may prove to be incorrect.
This news release also contains future-oriented financial information and financial outlook information (collectively "FOFI") about Boardwalk's same property NOI growth, FFO per Unit, and AFFO per Unit guidance for fiscal 2022. Boardwalk has included the FOFI for the purpose of providing further information about the Trust's anticipated future business operation.
For more exhaustive information on the risks and uncertainties in respect of forward-looking statements and FOFI you should refer to Boardwalk's Management's Discussion & Analysis and Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2021 under the headings "Risk and Risk Management" and "Challenges and Risks", respectively, which are available at www.sedar.com. Forward-looking statements and FOFI contained in this news release are made as of the date of this news release and are based on Boardwalk's current estimates, expectations and projections, which Boardwalk believes are reasonable as of the current date. You should not place undue importance on forward-looking statements or FOFI and should not rely upon forward-looking statements or FOFI as of any other date. Except as required by applicable law, Boardwalk undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement or FOFI, whether a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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But Women's Reasons for Burnout Differ Substantially From Their Male Counterparts
ARLINGTON, Va., April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While similar numbers of women (59 percent) and men (56 percent) working for the federal government say they feel burnt out at work, their reasons are different, according to a new workforce survey from Eagle Hill Consulting. While men are more likely than women to cite workload as the primary source of their burnout (49 percent of men versus 39 percent of women), women point to a lack of communication, feedback, and support (44 percent of women versus 37 percent of men) as their top reasons.
These research findings a contained in, The Federal Employee Experience: How Agencies Can Meet the Needs of Women Workers Amidst the Great Reevaluation, available here. The findings are based upon The Eagle Hill Consulting Employee Experience Survey conducted by Greenwald Research that included 509 respondents from federal employees across the U.S. to measure their views on a range of employee experience areas.
"The Great Resignation is a tremendous challenge for a federal agencies working on overdrive, and it will require a Great Re-Evaluation of the workplace culture to keep women in their jobs, says Melissa Jezior, president and chief executive officer of Eagle Hill Consulting. "This means federal leaders must understand at a deep level the issues facing women in their agencies, then devise a tailored employee experience that will keep women from walking out the door. In many cases, focusing on flexibility, culture, mentorships, and team relationships can help address the employee experience federal women are facing."
Eagle Hill's research finds that:
- Women are considerably more likely to cite a lack of connection to colleagues (31 percent of women versus 24 percent of men) and not feeling empowered (30 percent of women versus 20 percent of men) as contributing factors to burnout.
- Women consistently express more dissatisfaction than men as to how well their agency looks after their wellbeing at work. Only 30 percent of women (versus 41 percent of men) say their agency cares whether they have the right support to do their jobs well, and 25 percent of women (versus 36 percent of men) say their agency cares about their interactions and relationships with team members.
- While 62 percent of male employees believe their agency incorporates their perspectives in day-to-day decision making, only 53 percent of women agree.
- Federal women workers are more likely than men to say they do not have access to the training they need to do their jobs well (24 percent of women versus 17 of percent men); that they are not being mentored for success (56 percent of women versus 49 percent of men); and that they do not feel they belong (24 percent of women versus 16 percent of men).
- Considerably more female than male federal workers (53 percent of women versus 42 percent of men) say the federal government has placed a higher priority overall on improving the customer experience than employee experience.
- Overall, 68 percent of all respondents agree that teleworking has been a positive experience, with seven out of ten (71 percent) of women calling it positive.
Read here about ways leaders can strengthen the employee experience for women in the federal government.
Eagle Hill Consulting LLC is a woman-owned business that provides unconventional management consulting services in the areas of Strategy & Performance, Talent, and Change. The company's expertise in delivering innovative solutions to unique challenges spans across the private, public, and nonprofit sectors, from financial services to healthcare to media & entertainment. Eagle Hill has offices in the Washington, D.C. metropolitan area, Boston, MA and Seattle, WA. More information is available at www.eaglehillconsulting.com.
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Federal Mediation and Conciliation Service (FMCS) National Labor-Management Conference (NLMC), held virtually on July 12-13, once again demonstrated why it is considered the nation's premier labor-management event.
The NLMC is the largest labor-management conference in the country; this year, the more than 1,200 registered participants included leaders in business, labor, government, academia, mediation, arbitration, and, with this year's event, professional sports as well.
The conference opened with a welcome from FMCS Acting Director Gregory Goldstein and Deputy Director of Field Operations (and President Joseph Biden's nominee to lead the agency) Javier Ramirez, followed by a special pre-recorded message from President Biden.
National Labor-Relations Board (NLRB) General Counsel Jennifer Abruzzo presented during the NLMC's opening plenary session on July 12, highlighting the importance of building positive relationships between employers and workers in the workplace. She also updated conference attendees on NLRB initiatives and took a variety of questions submitted by members of the audience using the conference's Q&A function.
"Encouraging very productive labor-management relations…whether a union represents workers or not, is a crucial step towards promoting workplace and industrial stability," said Abruzzo. "When workers' voices are heard issues are addressed and workplace conflict diminishes. Then everybody wins – businesses, communities, workers - they will all flourish."
The workplace issues faced by professional athletes drew a large crowd for the closing plenary on Day 1: "How Collective Bargaining Can Help Achieve Gender Equity in Professional Sports & Beyond," which featured a panel discussion with National Women's Soccer League Players Association (NWSLPA) President Tori Huster, AFL-CIO Vice President and Executive Director of NWSLPA Meghann Burke, and attorney Deborah R. Willig, and was led by newly elected AFL-CIO President Liz Shuler.
FMCS also welcomed back Dr. Peter Coleman, Executive Director of Columbia University's Advanced Consortium on Cooperation, Conflict and Complexity in the Earth. Professor Coleman's well-attended plenary session, "The Way Out: How to Overcome Toxic Polarization" took a deep dive into what many consider one of the most significant crises facing modern America – both in the workplace and beyond.
The theme for this year's conference was "Future@Work: Reimagining the Workplace" with a focus on the twin impacts of pandemic and a challenging economy on industrial relations. The NLMC also focused on Diversity, Equity, Inclusion, and Accessibility (DEIA) issues in the workplace, and featured a side-track on federal sector unionization during the Biden administration. Other notable sessions addressed challenges facing private, public, and federal sectors workplaces, such as hiring, the "Great Resignation," managing workplace conflict, utilization of dispute resolution processes, the effects of inflation on the U.S. workforce, and contemporary collective bargaining approaches.
In addition to the robust schedule of individual workshops and panel discussions, this year's NLMC offered six complimentary preconference sessions as a benefit to early registrants. These popular sessions covered a wide range of topics including cognitive bias in conflict dynamics, managing the integration of new bargaining units, and combating worker burnout in overstressed workplaces.
"FMCS strives to ensure that the NLMC provides engaging, informative, content that is useful to conference participants from all sectors of labor relations nationwide," said Ramirez.
"The NLMC also goes far beyond discussing best practices," Ramirez continued. "Our goal is to investigate emerging trends in American industrial relations, learn and share stories of success, and receive hard-nosed strategic insights from our country's leading experts."
At the close of the two-day event, U.S. Secretary of Labor Martin J. Walsh offered his remarks to the plenary, "I want to thank everyone from labor, management, government, academics, and the mediation/arbitration community, who are part of this important conference. Thank you for coming together to expand your knowledge and strengthen your relationships."
"Most of all, I want to say thank you [to FMCS]. The work you do is incredibly important to America's workers, America's businesses, and to our entire economy," Secretary Walsh said.
The FMCS National Labor-Management Conference was founded in 1982 and is generally held biennially as a showcase of FMCS services and programs for existing and prospective management and labor clients; the event attracted hundreds of attendees from the labor relations community in its early years and eventually expanding into a multi-day conference (and series of pre-conference events) that draws upwards of 1,000 - 1,500 attendees.
Though the 2022 conference has just concluded, planning is already underway for FMCS to combine the NLMC with the Labor and Employment Relations Association's (LERA) Annual Conference in New York in 2024. This co-sponsorship will not only bring efficiencies, but also allow for more collaboration between the various stakeholders in the labor-management community. To learn more about NLMC, or to receive updates for future conferences, visit https://www.fmcs.gov/nlmc-info/
The U.S. Federal Mediation & Conciliation Service (FMCS) is the nation's premier public agency for dispute resolution and conflict management. FMCS was created by Congress as a neutral and independent government agency upon enactment of the Labor-Management Relations Act of 1947 (Taft-Hartley Act) and mandated to resolve industrial conflict and promote labor-management peace and cooperation, minimizing the impact of these disputes on the free flow of commerce. With headquarters in Washington, D.C. and offices across the country, the agency has a proud track record of decades of effective dispute resolution and conflict management services for employers and unions across industries and work activities in the private, public, and federal sectors. FMCS is also recognized for its success facilitating negotiated rulemaking processes and for its robust employment mediation program in the federal sector as well as its global program, partnering with more than 60 countries to provide international consulting and training. For more on FMCS or to request services, visit www.fmcs.gov
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(The Hill) — There’s been a new and dramatic twist in the saga of former President Donald Trump, Mar-a-Lago, and the FBI.
Attorney General Merrick Garland announced on Thursday afternoon that the Department of Justice (DOJ) is seeking to unseal two key documents: the search warrant that authorized agents to raid Trump’s Florida estate Monday, and the inventory of what they found.
Soon after Garland’s announcement, a judge set a 3 p.m. deadline Friday for a decision on whether the former president would oppose the request or accede to it.
Here are five key questions — and their answers.
What was sought and what was found?
We don’t know but we soon might.
The search was reportedly undertaken on the suspicion that Trump had classified material at Mar-a-Lago. But not even that has been officially confirmed — yet.
This will change if Garland’s request to unseal documents is fulfilled.
The list of material that agents took away from the property will be fascinating. It also seems likely to show, at least by implication, what kind of case the DOJ is looking at bringing against Trump.
The current dispute apparently has its genesis in efforts by the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) to retrieve material that it believed Trump had wrongly taken with him at the end of his presidency.
Earlier this year, NARA said that it had found classified information among 15 boxes of material that it eventually got from Mar-a-Lago, and alerted the DOJ.
One key element that remains unanswered is the nature and sensitivity of the material that was seized on Monday.
If it turns out that seemingly innocuous documents have fallen prey to the government’s tendency toward over-classification, Garland and the DOJ will face even louder complaints about overreach.
But it’s precisely because of that danger that many people assume there must be something more vital within the material.
The unsealing of the documents seems designed, at least in part, to take the wind out of the sails of some of the wilder conspiracy theories doing the rounds.
Can Biden maintain his silence?
So far, yes.
The president and his aides have been at pains to assert a wall of separation between the DOJ investigation and the White House.
Officials told reporters Thursday that they had not been informed in advance of Garland’s plans for a news conference.
That is consistent with Press Secretary Karine Jean-Pierre’s comments on Tuesday that the White House had learned about the search of Mar-a-Lago from news reports “just like the American public did.”
On that occasion, Jean-Pierre emphasized that Biden had always believed that “the Justice Department conducts its investigations independently.”
Beyond the ethical questions, Biden has nothing to gain from commenting publicly on the legal developments.
Any comment he could make would be parsed for signs that he was putting a thumb on the scales against Trump, suggesting the DOJ pursue a particular action or both.
All that being said, the president has a well-documented tendency to wander off-script, and it is 100 percent certain he will be asked about the latest developments as soon as reporters get the chance.
Does the whole episode complicate life for Trump’s GOP rivals?
Yes, unquestionably.
One of the most striking developments right after Monday’s raid was the procession of potential challengers for the 2024 GOP nomination lining up behind Trump.
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem and former Vice President Mike Pence were among those who were critical of the law enforcement action, and implied or stated that the former president had been wronged.
In one sense, they had little choice. The FBI raid has enraged huge swaths of Trump’s MAGA base and inflamed the talking heads of conservative media. Any failure to demonstrate support for the former president would have been duly noted.
But these dynamics also copper-fasten Trump’s primacy within the GOP — even as he is in legal peril on several other fronts. Moreover, his would-be rivals have nailed their colors to his mast without knowing the strength or weakness of the evidence against him.
There have been some dissenting voices. Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, a onetime prosecutor, told SiriusXM the search of a safe at Mar-a-Lago was “fair game.”
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-Ky.) waited longer than many others in his party to make any public comment, and settled on insisting that the nation “deserves a thorough and immediate explanation” of what happened on Monday.
Garland appears to be in the process of providing one.
What does it all mean for Democrats?
It’s too early to tell.
A former president who might yet be the GOP nominee for a third time is in legal peril. On its face, that can’t be bad for Democrats.
The potential problem is twofold.
First, the raid appears to have fired up Trump’s supporters to an even higher pitch than normal. Whether the intensification of MAGA passions lasts, and whether it has any effect headed into November’s midterms, are impossible questions to answer at this point.
One odd downside for Democrats is that they were enjoying their best stretch in months, and now they’ve lost the spotlight.
Several key pieces of legislation have been passed or, in the case of the Inflation Reduction Act, are on the cusp of passing. U.S. forces killed al-Qaeda leader Ayman al-Zawahiri. There are even some signs that inflation could be leveling off.
Now, it’s all Trump all the time — again.
Will the story fade?
Not anytime soon.
Garland’s Thursday move gave new life to a story that has dominated the week. The pressing Friday deadline for Trump’s legal team to decide their response ensures another cliff-hanger.
Meanwhile, the story has so many intriguing unknowns that it won’t go away fast. The traditional media, and the partisans of social media, are spoiled for choice as to which loose thread they might pull on.
In the medium term, the Mar-a-Lago drama also replenishes public interest in the other legal challenges Trump faces, from New York to Washington to Georgia.
It’s a story that could run and run. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/trump-mar-a-lago-and-merrick-garland-five-key-questions-answered/ | 2022-08-12T15:00:33Z |
HONG KONG, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WBroker, an international digital broker under Waton Group, released an updated version of its mobile application both on iOS and Google Play. Professional development team of the Group has made the application better and more functional.
It is a major update that brings new UI design, streamlined process in account opening and trading, and stability improvements. WBroker always emphasizes that timely updates of the trading platform are important because they bring traders pleasure and contribute to successful transactions. The new design of the application is just about that. Developers have thoroughly enhanced the UI interface to make it even more user-friendly and attractive for clients. They also sharpened the logic and interaction for a smooth operation process.
In addition, its intelligent customer service fixes the common problem in the industry that users always complained about lousy customer service. According to WBroker CIO, "All updates are based on the philosophy of simplicity, safety, and reliability. WBroker always ensures high compliance and asset security. We are committed to helping every WBroker user to enjoy a simple and safe investment experience." The update is the latest interpretation of WBroker's vision - make global investing available and affordable for every household.
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NEW YORK, May 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Aurinia Pharmaceuticals Inc. (NASDAQ: AUPH) between May 7, 2021 and February 25, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important June 14, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Aurinia 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 Aurinia class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3851 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 June 14, 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) Aurinia was experiencing declining revenues; (2) Aurinia's 2022 sales outlook for LUPKYNIS would fall well short of expectations; (3) accordingly, Aurinia had significantly overstated LUPKYNIS's commercial prospects; (4) as a result, Aurinia had overstated its financial position and/or prospects for 2022; and (5) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Aurinia class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3851 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.
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OMAK, Wash. (WJW) — Washington State Patrol Trooper John Bryant said he’s seen a lot of improperly secured loads in eastern Washington, but nothing like what he witnessed on the road Sunday.
A driver in Okanogan County was pulled over and cited after being seen hauling an SUV in a U-Haul trailer, according to Bryant. The vehicle was hanging out of the back of the trailer, secured with some type of strap.
The driver was cited for failure to secure a load and was fined $139, Bryant said.
The driver’s license was also suspended, and the motorist was found to have an outstanding misdemeanor warrant for failing to appear for a court date stemming from another charge of driving with a suspended license.
The U-Haul rental was long overdue and was nearly reported as stolen before it was stopped, according to Bryant. Both the trailer and the SUV, which was not in working order, were impounded.
“Any time a WSP Trooper sees a potentially unsafe situation on public roadways, a Trooper will investigate. We have seen a lot of improperly secured loads, especially in eastern Washington,” said Bryant. “I have not seen or heard of anything like this before.” | https://cw33.com/news/national/nexstar-media-wire/driver-busted-with-suv-hanging-out-of-u-haul/ | 2022-05-12T23:37:00Z |
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