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OSLO, Norway, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nordic Nanovector ASA (OSE: NANOV) announces that it will report its results for the second quarter and first half 2022 on Wednesday, 31 August 2022.
A presentation by Nordic Nanovector's senior management team will be held in-person and webcast live beginning at 8:30am CEST.
Venue: Thon Hotel Vika Atrium, Munkedamsveien 45, 0250 Oslo
Meeting Room: Bjørvika
The webcast can be accessed from www.nordicnanovector.com in the section: Investors & Media and a recording will also be available on this page after the event.
The results report and the presentation will be available at www.nordicnanovector.com in the section: Investors & Media/Reports and Presentation/Interim Reports/2022 from 7:00am CEST the same day.
For further information, please contact:
IR enquiries
Malene Brondberg, CFO
Cell: +44 7561 431 762
Email: ir@nordicnanovector.com
Media Enquiries
Mark Swallow/Frazer Hall (MEDiSTRAVA Consulting)
Tel: +44 203 928 6900
Email: nordicnanovector@medistrava.com
About Nordic Nanovector
Nordic Nanovector is committed to develop and deliver innovative therapies to patients to address major unmet medical needs and advance cancer care. The Company aspires to become a leader in radionuclide therapy of cancer. In addition to Betalutin®, for which Nordic Nanovector retains global marketing rights, the Company's novel pipeline includes Humalutin®, a radioimmunotherapy candidate based on a chimeric anti-CD37 antibody and the beta emitter lutetium-177 for NHL; Alpha37, a based on a chimeric anti-CD37 antibody and the alpha emitting radionuclide lead-212, currently being explored with partner Oranomed for relapsed refractory chronic lymphocytic leukaemia; a portfolio of fully humanized anti-CD37 antibodies with potential in haematological cancers and autoimmune diseases; and a CD37 DOTA CAR-T cell opportunity in haematological cancers, which is the subject of a research collaboration with the University of Pennsylvania.
Further information can be found at www.nordicnanovector.com.
Forward-looking statements
This press release contains certain forward-looking statements relating to inter alia to the business and strategies, financial performance and results of the Company. Forward-looking statements concern future circumstances and results and other statements that are not historical facts. These statements are based on Nordic Nanovector's current expectations and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release, including assumptions, opinions and views of Nordic Nanovector or cited from third party sources, are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and events to be materially different from those expected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Nordic Nanovector cannot provide any assurance that the assumptions underlying such forward-looking statements are free from errors nor accept any responsibility for the future accuracy of opinions expressed in this release or the actual occurrence of any forecasted developments. Nordic Nanovector disclaims any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
The terms "anticipates", "assumes", "believes", "can", "could", "estimates", "expects", "forecasts", "intends", "may", "might", "plans", "should", "projects", "targets", "will", "would" or, in each case, their negative, or other variations or comparable terminology are used to identify forward-looking statements. There are a number of factors that could cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied in the forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause these differences include, but are not limited to, risks associated with implementation of Nordic Nanovector's strategy, risks and uncertainties associated with the development and/or approval of Nordic Nanovector's product candidates, ongoing and future clinical trials and expected trial results technology changes and new products in Nordic Nanovector's potential market and industry, Nordic Nanovector's freedom to operate (competitors patents) in respect of the products it develops, the ability to develop new products and enhance existing products, the impact of competition, changes in general economy and industry conditions, and legislative, regulatory and political factors.
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LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rexford Industrial Realty, Inc. (the "Company" or "Rexford Industrial") (NYSE: REXR), a real estate investment trust focused on creating value by investing in and operating industrial properties located in Southern California infill markets, today announced that the Company will release second quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on Wednesday, July 20, 2022. A conference call with senior management will be held on Thursday, July, 21, 2022, at 1:00 p.m. Eastern Time.
To participate in the live telephone conference call, please dial 1-877-407-0789 (for domestic callers) or 1-201-689-8562 (for international callers) at least five minutes prior to start time. A webcast of the conference call will also be available in a listen-only mode at ir.rexfordindustrial.com.
Conference call playback will be available through August 21, 2022 and can be accessed by dialing 1-844-512-2921 (for domestic callers) or 1-412-317-6671 (for international callers), using the pass code 13730258.
About Rexford Industrial
Rexford Industrial creates value by investing in, operating and redeveloping industrial properties throughout infill Southern California, the world's fourth largest industrial market and consistently the highest-demand, lowest supply market in the nation. The Company's highly differentiated strategy enables internal and external growth opportunities through its proprietary value creation and asset management capabilities. Rexford Industrial's high-quality, irreplaceable portfolio comprises 328 properties with approximately 39.3 million rentable square feet occupied by a stable and diverse tenant base. Structured as a real estate investment trust (REIT) listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the ticker "REXR," Rexford Industrial is an S&P MidCap 400 Index member. For more information, please visit www.rexfordindustrial.com.
Contact:
Investor Relations:
Stephen Swett
424-256-2153 ext. 401
investorrelations@rexfordindustrial.com
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What are the top-rated R.E.M. Beauty products at Ulta Beauty?
From Rihanna to Selena Gomez to Lady Gaga, many celebrities have founded beauty lines with makeup and skin care products that help you feel red carpet-ready even without a team of professional makeup artists. Arianna Grande is the latest celebrity to dip her toe in the beauty game, and her R.E.M. Beauty line is all about helping you recreate her signature look at home.
The line isn’t as extensive as other celebrity beauty collections, but it contains most of the basics, including skin prep items, eyeshadow palettes, mascaras, eyeliners and lipsticks. In particular, it has all the products you need to create Arianna’s iconic cat-eye look.
Interested in trying some standout items from Arianna’s brand? Here are the best R.E.M. Beauty products you can find at Ulta Beauty if you want to give your makeup bag a celebrity-worthy refresh.
Best R.E.M. Beauty skin care products
R.E.M. Beauty Full Night’s Sleep Cooling Blurring Under-Eye Balm
This unique under-eye balm can soften fine lines and brighten dark circles. Its translucent blurring effect helps improve the look of your under-eyes and prepare the skin for makeup application. The formula is vegan, too.
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R.E.M. Beauty Mist Thing Calming Face Mist
This lightweight, ultra-fine mist soothes stressed or irritated skin, so you’re ready to apply your makeup. It contains chamomile water to hydrate the skin and offers a natural lavender fragrance to calm your mood. You can also use it after makeup application to help it look less cakey or powdery.
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R.E.M. Beauty Flourishing Lash and Brow-Boosting Serum
If you’re tired of sparse lashes and brows, this serum can help them look thicker and longer in as little as a month. It has biotin and tetrapeptide to prevent breakage and hair loss and is ophthalmologist-tested, so it won’t irritate your eyes.
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If you want truly dramatic lashes, these falsies can deliver. They feature faux mink fibers, so they’re vegan and cruelty-free. They also have a weightless band that makes them comfortable to wear even if you’re new to false lashes. They can be worn multiple times, too.
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R.E.M. Beauty Flourishing Lengthening Mascara
For those who prefer natural lashes but want extra length, this mascara offers an excellent formula. Its wand has a tapered tip that helps coat every lash all the way to the end, so they instantly look longer. It doesn’t clump or flake, either.
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R.E.M. Beauty Flourishing Volumizing Mascara
If your lashes could use extra volume, this paraben-free mascara is perfect. Its wand features specially spaced channels that coat the lashes with the ideal amount of mascara to make them look thicker. It washes off easily and even helps nourish your lashes while you’re wearing it.
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R.E.M. Beauty Midnight Shadows Lustrous Liquid Eyeshadow
These long-wearing liquid shadows are highly pigmented and offer a metallic finish that will get you noticed. The liquid gel formula applies smoothly and doesn’t crease, so it lasts all day. It’s even waterproof, making it ideal for hot, humid weather.
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R.E.M. Beauty Midnight Shadows Eyeshadow Palette
These eyeshadow palettes contain six shades, offering a mix of creamy mattes and smooth shimmers. The shadows apply evenly and blend easily, so they work well for new and experienced makeup users alike. The palettes are available in six color stories, too.
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R.E.M. Beauty Midnight Shadows Metallic Gel Eyeshadow
These creamy gel eyeshadows offer multidimensional color that makes your eyelids pop. The formula is lightweight and blends in easily, so it’s comfortable to wear. The shadows even have a pleasant cooling sensation upon application.
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R.E.M. Beauty At the Borderline Eyeliner Marker
If you want to try Arianna Grande’s signature cat-eye, this eyeliner marker delivers bold, smudge-proof color that makes application a breeze. Thanks to the waterproof, smudge-proof formula, it also offers up to 48 hours of wear time. The tapered felt tip allows for precision, too.
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Best R.E.M. cheek products
R.E.M. Beauty Eclipse Cheek and Lip Stick
This creamy blush stick provides a natural flushed look with a luminous finish. It melts easily into the skin, so it never looks heavy or cakey. The formula is available in 10 shades and features hydrating ingredients, such as jojoba seed oil and grapefruit extract.
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R.E.M. Beauty Interstellar Highlighter Topper
This versatile, creamy powder highlighter is ideal for use on the cheeks, eyes and even body. It blends effortlessly into the skin and provides a dewy finish that draws the light. The formula contains vegetable-derived emollients, so it’s vegan. It’s also available in 10 shades.
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R.E.M. Beauty On Your Collar Matte Lipstick
This comfortable, long-wearing lipstick has a smooth matte finish that won’t dry your lips. The creamy color glides on easily and doesn’t bleed outside your lip line either. It comes in six shades, including nude options for every skin tone.
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R.E.M. Beauty Utmost Importance Plumping Lip Gloss
This ultra-shiny clear gloss plumps your lips with a warm, tingling sensation. It layers well over any lipstick you want to add shine to but can also be worn on its own. It has a pleasant vanilla scent.
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R.E.M. Beauty On Your Collar Plumping Lip Gloss
This high-shine gloss also plumps your lips, but it’s available in nine shades, including several nude options. It has a smooth, non-sticky feel and helps hydrate the lips, so it’s comfortable to wear all day. Its packaging is also made of sustainable materials.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Secret Service text messages from around the time of the attack on the U.S. Capitol were deleted despite requests from Congress and federal investigators that they be preserved, the agency confirmed Tuesday in response to a subpoena from the House Jan. 6 committee.
Florida Rep. Stephanie Murphy, a Democratic member of the Jan 6. panel, said the Secret Service acknowledged the erasure in a letter Tuesday, detailing how agency phones were migrated to a new system in the weeks after the 2021 attack.
Murphy said the agency left it up to individual agents to decide what electronic records to keep and what to delete during the process.
“Nobody along the way stopped and thought, ‘well, maybe we shouldn’t do the migration of data and of the devices until we are able to fulfill these four requests from Congress,’” Murphy said on MSNBC.
The deletion of the messages has raised the prospect of lost evidence that could shed further light on then-President Donald Trump’s actions during the insurrection, particularly after testimony about his confrontation with security as he tried to join supporters at the Capitol.
Murphy said that while the agency has turned over a large number of records and documents, what the committee is still seeking is the electronic communication between agents on the day before the attack and as a mob of rioters breached the Capitol building on Jan. 6.
“What they have also said is that they are going to continue to see if there are other ways in which they can secure the required and subpoenaed text messages that we have asked for,” Murphy said. “My hope certainly is that they do find a way to find those texts and respond to the subpoena.”
The Secret Service’s response to the committee came the same day the National Archives requested that the agency investigate “the potential unauthorized deletion” of the texts.
The agency has been the target of heavy scrutiny following a letter sent last week by the Department of Homeland Security Office of Inspector General, obtained by The Associated Press, that told lawmakers that Secret Service messages between Jan. 5 and Jan. 6, 2021, were erased “as part of a device-replacement program.”
The Secret Service has said all procedures were followed and pledged “full cooperation” with the Archives’ review.
“The United States Secret Service respects and supports the important role of the National Archives and Records Administration in ensuring the preservation of government records,” said agency spokesman Anthony Guglielmi.
The National Archives, which is in charge of government record-keeping, asked the Secret Service to investigate the possible erasure of the messages and report back within 30 days.
“Through several news sources, the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA) has become aware of the potential unauthorized deletion of United States Secret Service (Secret Service) text messages,” Laurence Brewer, the chief record keeper for the U.S., said in a letter to the Department of Homeland Security.
If it is determined any text messages were deleted, the agency must detail what records were affected, a statement on the reasoning for deletion, plan for establishing safeguards to prevent future loss as well as “details of all agency actions taken to salvage, retrieve, or reconstruct the records,” the letter read.
The Secret Service responded by telling AP that “the insinuation that the Secret Service maliciously deleted text messages following a request is false.”
“In fact, the Secret Service has been fully cooperating with the OIG in every respect — whether it be interviews, documents, emails, or texts,” Secret Service spokesman Guglielmi said.
He said the Secret Service had started to reset its mobile devices to factory settings in January 2021 “as part of a pre-planned, three-month system migration.” In that process, some data was lost.
The nine-member House Jan. 6 panel has taken a recent, renewed interest in the Secret Service following the dramatic testimony of former White House aide Cassidy Hutchinson about Trump’s actions on the day of the insurrection.
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Associated Press writer Mike Balsamo contributed to this report.
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Follow AP’s coverage of the Jan. 6 committee hearings at https://apnews.com/hub/capitol-siege. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/national-archives-asks-secret-service-to-probe-deleted-texts/ | 2022-07-20T16:27:31Z |
An Alabama man who parked a pickup truck filled with weapons and Molotov cocktail components near the U.S. Capitol on the day of last year’s riot was sentenced Friday to nearly four years in prison.
U.S. District Judge Colleen Kollar-Kotelly said she still hasn’t heard an explanation for why Lonnie Leroy Coffman had “almost a small armory in his truck, ready to do battle.” She sentenced Coffman to three years and 10 months in prison, giving him credit for the more than one year he already has served since his arrest.
Coffman, 72, of Falkville, Alabama, said he never intended to hurt anybody or destroy any property. He said he drove to Washington alone “to try to discover just how true and secure was the (2020 presidential) election.”
“If I had any idea that things would turn out like they did, I would have stayed home,” he wrote in a handwritten letter to the judge.
More than 770 people have been charged with federal crimes related to the Capitol riot, when supporters of outgoing President Donald Trump stormed the building in an effort to disrupt lawmakers’ formal certification of his reelection defeat. Five people died and scores of Capitol Police officers were seriously injured.
Over 240 participants in the attack have pleaded guilty, mostly to misdemeanors punishable by a maximum of six months imprisonment. More than 130 have been sentenced. Coffman is one of nine defendants whose prison sentence exceeds one year.
Coffman, a Vietnam War veteran who served in the U.S. Army, pleaded guilty in November to possession of an unregistered firearm and carrying a pistol without a license. He was carrying a loaded handgun and revolver without a license as he walked in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2021, according to prosecutors. He isn’t accused of entering the Capitol or joining the mob during the riot that day.
When Coffman parked his truck a few blocks from the Capitol on the morning of Jan. 6, it contained a handgun, a rifle, a shotgun, hundreds of rounds of ammunition, a crossbow, machetes, a stun gun and a cooler containing eleven mason jars with holes punched in the lids, according to prosecutors. Each jar contained a mixture of gasoline and Styrofoam, which are components of the homemade incendiary devices called Molotov cocktails, prosecutors said.
Law enforcement officers found the cache of weapons and ammunition when they searched Coffman’s truck. They had been sweeping the area after pipe bombs were found near the headquarters of the Republican National Committee and Democratic National Committee. Later, investigators also found Molotov cocktail components at Coffman’s home in Alabama.
“Possession of so much dangerous weapons in our nation’s capital is uniquely offensive to our cherished, democratic political traditions,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Michael Friedman said.
Handwritten notes found inside the vehicle included a quote attributed to Abraham Lincoln that said, “We The People Are The Rightful Masters Of Both The Congress And The Courts, Not To Overthrow The Constitution But To Overthrow The Men Who Pervert The Constitution.”
The notes included a list of “good guys” and “bad guys,” with a federal judge named in the latter category, and contact information for a member of a Texas militia group known as the “American Patriots,” prosecutors said.
“The handwritten notes also included an address for a reported gathering place in Texas called ‘Camp Lonestar,’ where militia groups had reportedly sought to patrol the border looking for illegal aliens,” prosecutors wrote.
Investigators had previously identified Coffman as an armed participant at Camp Lonestar, according to prosecutors.
Coffman, a retired machine operator, had travelled to Washington in December 2020 and tried to drive to the home of a U.S. senator who isn’t named in a court filing by prosecutors. He also called the senator’s office in an effort to “help with the election fraud he saw.”
“A staff member at the Senator’s office recorded that the defendant seemed ‘unbalanced’ or ‘not 100% there’ during the call, but did not seem threatening,” prosecutors wrote.
Prosecutors recommended a prison sentence of approximately three years and six months. Defense attorney Manuel Retureta said a prison term wouldn’t be appropriate given Coffman’s age and medical condition.
Coffman didn’t have a criminal record before this case.
“At my age, one of the most precious (things) we possess is time, and I have wasted almost a whole precious year,” he wrote in his letter to the judge. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/man-who-parked-weapons-near-capitol-on-1-6-gets-prison/ | 2022-04-01T19:19:44Z |
Cloud video surveillance company's sales pipeline and customer growth metrics above projections
MIAMI, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cloudastructure, the award-winning cloud video surveillance provider, announced today that they have already exceeded their Q3 2022 targets in terms of customer growth, sales pipeline, as well as installations.
Q3 growth at Cloudastructure continues at a rigorous pace. Since January 2022, the company has experienced:
- 69% growth in number of cloud surveillance customers
- 254% growth in the number of locations
- 138% sales pipeline growth since the annual shareholder meeting in January 2022
Cloudastructure has rapidly expanded operations to meet demand, and installations of the company's flagship cloud video surveillance solution across the country illustrate the company's growing footprint.
Cloudastructure CEO Rick Bentley commented, "The shift from on-premises video surveillance to cloud-based solutions has begun. As recently as last year, we had to explain to customers why a cloud solution was the best solution. We don't have to do that anymore – we now have vertical markets seeking us out.
"In February, Gartner predicted that more than half of enterprise IT spending will shift to the cloud by 2025. Our numbers continue to bear that out. The rapid adoption of our cloud surveillance solution shows that businesses are tired of forensic security. They want a proactive solution that can stop crime in its tracks."
Headquartered in Miami, Florida, with R&D in Silicon Valley, California, Cloudastructure's award-winning surveillance video management system is designed and supported by world-class technical resources drawn from five continents. The platform's unique architecture enables AI and computer vision for scalable, flexible, cost-effective security and eliminates the resource-intensive management and data risks of on-premises solutions. Cloudastructure enables a unified view of multiple sites for motion, facial recognition/detection,, license plate recognition, advanced analytics, remote guarding, and compliance while delivering up to a 75% lower total cost of ownership than other systems. For more information, visit www.cloudastructure.com.
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Facebook-parent Meta to share more details with researchers about political ad targeting
By Catherine Thorbecke, CNN Business
Facebook-parent Meta on Monday said it would soon offer more transparency and information to researchers about how political and social ads are targeted to users on the platform, months before the US midterm elections.
Starting later this month, Meta will provide “detailed targeting information for social issue, electoral or political ads” to “vetted academic researchers” who have registered to be a part of the company’s research-sharing initiative, according to Jeff King, the company’s vice president of business integrity
The effort, dubbed the Facebook Open Research and Transparency project, was created to help qualified academic researchers study social media’s impact on society with measures included to protect users’ privacy, according to the company. Facebook has previously faced criticism from inside and outside the company about how highly-targeted political ads risk undermining political discourse.
The data provided to researchers will include information such as the interest categories, which can include everything from “environmentalism” to “frequent travelers,” chosen to help target each individual ad.
King said that, starting in July, Meta’s publicly-available Ad Library will also include a summary of targeting information for political ads, including location, demographics and interests. For example, the Ad Library could show that over the last 30 days, a page ran 2,000 ads about social issues, elections or politics, and that 40% of its spend on these ads was targeted to “people who live in Pennsylvania” or “people who are interested in politics.”
“By making advertiser targeting criteria available for analysis and reporting on ads run about social issues, elections and politics, we hope to help people better understand the practices used to reach potential voters on our technologies,” King wrote.
Last year, some researchers at New York University accused Facebook of deplatforming their accounts after they attempted to study the political ads users see on the social network. The company previously said it took action because NYU’s Ad Observatory project studied political ads using “unauthorized means to access and collect data,” violating Facebook’s terms of service.
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New Partnership with SoapBox Labs Brings Speech Recognition to Phonics, Reading, and Me™
NEW ORLEANS, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today at ISTELive 22, early childhood learning leader Learning Without Tears announced Phonics, Reading, and Me™ – a K-3 supplemental phonics program designed to help children learn the skills they need to become proficient readers. Learning Without Tears also announced a new partnership with SoapBox Labs, the Dublin-based speech recognition company that powers joyful learning and play experiences for kids, to leverage speech recognition technology to provide digital assessments and give educators a more streamlined and accurate view of a student's reading progress, making it easier to personalize instruction.
"We listened to teachers and educators," explained Learning Without Tears CEO Terry Nealon. "Teachers have more work to do with more students than ever before. But they also lack the resources and time to allow them to assess, monitor, and individualize reading instruction based on a clear understanding of each student's progress. We know that word study and morphology skills are fundamental to all other learning and overall literacy. Phonics, Reading, and Me incorporates speech recognition technology from SoapBox Labs into the LWT personalized learning environment, providing teachers a more streamlined and accurate assessment of a student's reading skills. With this single program, teachers get tailored recommendations attending to the needs of each student. And, with our embedded professional learning, we have made it incredibly easy for teachers to implement the program."
Typically, assessing a student's phonemic awareness and oral fluency is a highly manual process, requiring educators to sit and listen carefully--often in a loud and bustling classroom--as each student reads out loud. By using SoapBox Labs' voice engine designed intentionally for the unique speech patterns of kids, digital assessments can now accurately listen to a student and return that data back to the teacher. Voice-enabled oral reading assessments ensure that every child gets the personalized instruction and support needed to ensure their literacy success.
"Acoustically, it's very difficult to distinguish between short, individual utterances and sounds made by a young child at the foundational stages of learning to read. The SoapBox voice engine's ability to return highly accurate feedback down to the phoneme level is a game changer for early literacy companies like Learning without Tears and the educators they serve" said Martyn Farrows, CEO of SoapBox Labs. "With timely, automated and granular data on each student's progress in phonemic awareness, letter names and letter sounds, educators can focus on what matters most: building relationships of support through more personalized instruction that matches students' individual needs."
"Differentiated instruction, especially when dealing with early foundational skills like literacy, is absolutely critical for the success of young learners. And after the last two years of lost instructional time, there is a deep urgency to help educators do this more easily and quickly," said Andrew Clute, Vice President of Product and Technology at Learning Without Tears. "As a result of SoapBox's extensive research and experience in developing speech recognition specifically for kids, we have a great new tool in our toolbox to help educators differentiate students' learning pathways. Their technological breakthroughs mean we can unlock an instructional pathway that wasn't easily available before, to better serve millions of kids."
Lessons within Phonics, Reading, and Me focus on rich texts that give decoding and skills practice. All components – student books, lesson cards, digital learning, reading response journals, sound-spelling activities, formative assessment cards - work together to provide ample opportunities for children to read, talk, and write, all vital steps on the path to successful reading. A student's reading success builds by reading more.
"Research has shown that students spend inadequate time actually reading themselves, with support, during the school day – often as little as 10-20 minutes of a 90- to 120-minute literacy block," continued Terry Nealon. "This exceptional curriculum means that teachers no longer must choose between focusing on skills or fostering the type of curiosity that comes from reading great books. With Phonics, Reading, and Me, students build skills and build knowledge while they contribute their own experiences from diverse cultures. The result is an accelerated personalized learning plan that balances instruction and practice, and – most importantly – provides an unprecedented degree of equity and access for all students."
Phonics, Reading, and Me is available for review and demonstration at Learning Without Tears' ISTELive 22 booth - #2848.
Learning Without Tears is a leading early education company offering a proven and unique approach to teaching and learning, from crucial readiness skills in Pre-K to foundational writing and typing skills, including handwriting, keyboarding and cursive. The elementary school-level programs benefit all learners with multisensory, developmentally appropriate, proven practices, and are used by millions of students around the world. Learning Without Tears professional development programs deliver early education expertise to thousands of teachers, tutors, and occupational therapists in the US and across the globe.
SoapBox Labs makes kids' unique voices heard in the digital world. Our speech technology is proprietary and built from the ground up to empower children Prek-12 of every accent and stage of development to have immersive and rewarding digital experiences. SoapBox powers voice-enabled learning moments and play experiences for third party clients in the education, games, media and entertainment industries.
SoapBox Labs is a privacy-first company and offers full transparency with respect to the processing and storage of voice data in full compliance with US COPPA and EU GDPR legislation. Voice data is never shared outside the company, sold to third parties or used for marketing or advertising purposes.
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Results provide foundational proof-of-concept for a unique target ID in glioblastoma, build further confidence in Mnemo's EnfiniT Discovery Engine
PARIS, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mnemo Therapeutics, a biotechnology company developing transformational immunotherapies, today announced a publication in Cell Reports that demonstrates peptides derived from transposable elements (TEs) – mobile regions of DNA that move to other areas of the genome – may represent cancer-specific targets for immunotherapy. The article is authored by a team of researchers working under the leadership of Sebastian Amigorena, Ph.D., CNRS research director, scientific co-founder of Mnemo and head of the Immune Responses and Cancer Team at Institut Curie (Immunity and Cancer Unit – Institut Curie/Inserm).
"Mnemo is committed to comprehensively tackling the challenges facing immunotherapies, including the lack of suitable cancer-specific targets," said Mnemo Chief Executive Officer, Robert LaCaze. "We are extremely encouraged by the data put forth in this publication which validates our unique target ID approach and informs the future of Mnemo's science."
Traditionally, the human genome has been broadly broken down into two main categories – the 4%, known to encode for proteins, and the 96%, with elements either noncoding and/or poorly understood, also known as the "dark genome." The data demonstrated in this publication provides compelling evidence to suggest that novel cancer targets can be found outside of the 4%, necessitating the expansion of our definition to include the "grey genome." The "grey genome", which accounts for around 45% of the human genome, is composed of TEs, long non-coding RNAs and a few other non-coding transcripts. Increased transcription of TEs is found to occur in some tumor cells, suggesting they may encode for cancer antigens. The publication, titled, "Single-cell RNA-seq-based proteogenomics identifies glioblastoma-specific transposable elements encoding HLA-I-presented peptides," explored this connection, demonstrating that these DNA features may hold the key to unlocking new targets for immunotherapy.
"Known targets are encoded by a very small percentage of the human genome, leaving vast regions rich with potential tumor-specific targets uncharacterized and unexplored," said Dr. Amigorena. "The research in this publication provides foundational evidence that we can probe the grey genome to identify features with promising potential to encode for cancer-specific targets."
In this study, researchers leveraged a sophisticated proteogenomic approach to explore the grey genome, in a search to uncover TE-derived peptides that can act as suitable cancer targets. Additional results are outlined below.
- The authors obtained single-cell resolution of TEs, distinguishing between different cell populations in the tumor microenvironment.
- Concurrently, the authors demonstrated differential expression of these TEs in glioblastoma over healthy tissue.
- 370 HLA-I-bound peptides derived from TEs were identified, making them visible to the immune system and therefore potential targets for immunotherapies.
- Furthermore, an in vitro experiment leveraging TE-peptide loaded cells and healthy T cells showed an immunogenic response, illustrating the promise of these peptides as possible therapeutic targets.
"While initially tested in glioblastoma, this approach is applicable across cell-types, laying the groundwork for its application in other cancer models for indication-specific antigen identification," Mnemo Co-Founder and Chief Operating Officer, Alain Maiore. "This research further validates Mnemo's EnfiniT Discovery Engine, which aims to overcome the key challenges facing current immunotherapies by enhancing therapeutic precision, durability, and potency."
References: Single-cell RNA-seq-based proteogenomics identifies glioblastoma-specific transposable elements encoding HLA-I-presented peptides. Pierre-Emmanuel Bonté, Yago A. Arribas, Antonela Merlotti, Montserrat Carrascal, Jiasi Vicky Zhang, Elina Zueva, Zev A. Binder, Cécile Alanio, Christel Goudot, Sebastian Amigorena.
Mnemo is developing transformational immunotherapies to improve the body's ability to fight and overcome cancer. Integral to Mnemo's approach is the EnfiniT Discovery Engine, composed of key technologies that work to identify novel cancer-specific antigens and enhance immune cells' memory and persistence. Mnemo will harness these technologies with multiple modalities across a range of oncology indications, engineering the future of immunotherapies to transform the lives of people with cancer. Mnemo is headquartered in Paris with an office in New York City, and it maintains state of the art laboratories in Paris, New York, and Princeton, New Jersey. The company leverages an international talent pool and global resources in its quest to create immunological cures.
To learn more, visit https://mnemo-tx.com and follow Mnemo Therapeutics on Twitter (@MnemoTx) and LinkedIn.
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-- Under Innovative New Program, Aveanna will be able to Train Parents, Relatives and Friends to Become a Family Member's Caregiver--
ATLANTA, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aveanna Healthcare Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: AVAH), a leading, diversified home care platform focused on providing care to medically complex, high-cost patient populations, today announced that it will participate in Arizona's Family Licensed Health Aide Program (LHA), an innovative program in the State of Arizona that will allow Aveanna to train family members who meet eligibility requirements to care for loved ones in their homes and to be paid for the vital work they do.
The LHA program has been approved by the Arizona State Legislature and signed into law by Arizona Governor Doug Ducey. Aveanna is now offering training to parents, relatives and other loved ones to allow them to operate in their homes as Licensed Health Aide, providing health care services.
Jeff Shaner, Chief Operations Officer of Aveanna, said: "We applaud the State of Arizona for its innovative and creative initiative to help address the acute nursing shortage. Parents and families need solutions to care for medically fragile family members, especially when home health care professionals are in such short supply. With the ability to receive training and pay for the care they provide to loved ones, these caregivers will be better able to overcome the dilemma of having to balance the responsibilities of a job with the need to secure medical care for their family members at home."
Information about Aveanna's LHA program can be found at www.ArizonaLHA.com. If you are interested in being part of this program, please call 602-433-1200 or send an email to LHA-AZ@aveanna.com.
Aveanna Healthcare is headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia and has locations in 30 states providing a broad range of pediatric and adult healthcare services including nursing, rehabilitation services, occupational nursing in schools, therapy services, day treatment centers for medically fragile and chronically ill children and adults, home health and hospice services, as well as delivery of enteral nutrition and other products to patients. The Company also provides case management services in order to assist families and patients by coordinating the provision of services between insurers or other payers, physicians, hospitals, and other healthcare providers. In addition, the Company provides respite healthcare services, which are temporary care provider services provided in relief of the patient's normal caregiver. The Company's services are designed to provide a high quality, lower cost alternative to prolonged hospitalization. For more information, please visit www.aveanna.com.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tasty Brands, LP (the "Company"), an affiliate of Los Angeles-based private equity firm Triton Pacific Capital Partners, reported its financial results for the second quarter ending July 13, 2022 and provided a letter to its shareholders outlining the results.
Financial Highlights
Highlights for the second quarter of 2022 versus the second quarter of 2021 include:
- Total restaurant revenue increased 21.8% to $64.3 million, compared to $52.8 million in the second quarter of 2021.
- Adjusted restaurant-level EBITDA1 increased to $6.8 million from $5.7 million in the prior year quarter, a +18.7% change.
- Adjusted income from operations2 decreased to $3.3 million from $3.5 million in the prior year quarter, a -6.3% change.
- Loan-to-value for consolidated restaurant operations was 35.2%3.
Management Commentary
Despite continued macroeconomic pressures and a challenging operating environment, financial performance in the second quarter of 2022 was strong, highlighted by total restaurant revenue and adjusted restaurant-level EBITDA improvement compared to the prior year. The investments made in add-on acquisitions, new unit development and ROI-driven asset actions continue to drive overall performance and position both Burger King and Pizza Hut portfolio companies for sustained growth. As highlighted in prior communication, Tasty Brands is encouraged by the value proposition and long-term stability of the quick service restaurant industry, both core elements of its investment thesis. This is particularly significant given ongoing wage and commodity inflation, rising interest rates and broader macroeconomic uncertainties. Both the Burger King and Pizza Hut brands have been forthright in their approach to optimizing franchisee profitability, and both brands have employed operational initiatives to control key elements of the restaurants' cost structure. The improvements in the second quarter results compared to the prior quarter are the result of positive momentum across our businesses and demonstrate the resiliency of both our strategy and the broader quick service restaurant industry.
There are several accomplishments and updates across the Tasty Brands portfolio. Some highlights for the quarter include:
- Tasty Hut completed two strategic acquisitions: 7 units in the Northeast, further expanding its footprint in the region from which to execute a new unit development growth strategy, and 27 units in West Virginia, Kentucky, Ohio and Virginia.
- Tasty King's restaurant-level EBITDA margin increased approximately 230bps in the second quarter of 2022, compared to the prior year period, signaling improved operational execution.
- Same store sales growth for both portfolio companies over pre-Covid levels continues to be robust. Menu price increases taken at both Tasty Hut and Tasty King have yielded meaningful improvements in average check.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Results
As of July 13, 2022, the Company owned 287 restaurants, including 68 Burger King and 219 Pizza Hut locations.
Total restaurant revenue increased 21.8% to $64.3 million in the second quarter of 2022, compared to $52.8 million in the second quarter of 2021, a +21.8% change.
Adjusted restaurant-level EBITDA increased to $6.8 million in the second quarter of 2022 from $5.7 million in the prior year period, with an adjusted restaurant-level EBITDA margin of 10.5% of total restaurant revenue.
Adjusted income from operations was $3.3 million for the quarter, compared to $3.5 million in the prior year period, reflecting 5.1% of total restaurant revenue. Administrative general and administrative expenses were higher by $0.82 million.
Distribution Update
The Company declared a quarterly distribution for Q2 2022 of $0.4375 per share.
Tasty Brands, LP is a multi-brand restaurant franchisee within the quick service restaurant industry. Tasty Brands' portfolio companies include Tasty Hut, LLC, a Pizza Hut franchisee and Tasty King, LLC, a Burger King franchisee. Portfolio companies operate across 15 states, employing more than 3,900 employees. Some of the statements in this press release may contain forward-looking statements or statements of future expectations based on currently available information. Such statements are naturally subject to risks and uncertainties. Factors such as the development of general economic conditions, future market conditions, consumer preferences for the chain restaurant industry generally and our portfolio company brands specifically, unusual catastrophic loss events such as the current COVID-19 coronavirus pandemic and related government, private sector, and individual consumer responsive actions, changes in the capital markets and other circumstances may cause the actual events or results to be materially different from those anticipated by such statements. Tasty does not make any representation or warranty, express or implied, as to the accuracy, completeness, or updated status of such statements. You are urged to consider these factors carefully in evaluating any forward-looking statements contained herein and are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements, which are qualified in their entirety by these cautionary statements. The forward-looking statements made herein speak only as of the date of this press release and Tasty undertakes no obligation to publicly update such forward-looking statements to reflect subsequent events or circumstances.
Triton Pacific, founded in 2001, is a private equity firm offering income and growth investment programs for both institutional and high net worth investors. The firm focuses on investing in established small and mid-size companies across multiple sectors that exhibit attractive fundamentals, including quick service restaurants.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coates Group, a global technology company specializing in digital merchandising solutions, was named as McDonald's single global Digital Menu Board (DMB) Content Management System (CMS) provider and one of two approved Digital Menu Board hardware providers alongside Acrelec Group.
While Coates Group has been providing solutions to McDonald's around the world for 50 years, this new appointment is the largest partnership engagement to date and follows an extensive, multiple-round RFP process in which several providers were evaluated.
"After thorough review of best-in-class CMS providers, it was clear that Coates Group was the best positioned technology partner for this critical phase of our digital evolution. Our goal was to find one global provider that could deliver our digital CMS vision, which is to enable a consistent ordering experience to all our customers around the world through a single, cohesive hardware and software solution. We're confident that Coates Group will deliver on that vision, and we look forward to a long-term partnership that empowers our markets with flexibility within a globally standardized framework," said Hashim Amin, Vice President of Global Product & Engineering at McDonald's.
The five-year agreement will enable McDonald's first, globally-standardized DMB solution. The comprehensive solution provides McDonald's markets with Coates' dynamic Switchboard™ CMS to power their content and marketing strategies. While Coates Group will manage the overall partnership and be the sole CMS provider, the total solution offers markets a choice of DMB hardware as well as installation and support services from Coates or Acrelec. This holistic global solution enables McDonald's desired technology standardization while also accommodating individual market's unique requirements for customization, in addition to significant cost efficiencies for markets.
"We couldn't be prouder to continue the great momentum we've built with McDonald's in the digital merchandising space over the last 10 years and to take our partnership to new, innovative heights. As a long-term partner of McDonald's, we are thrilled about the continued growth and success we've seen together and are excited to deliver in this new capacity, beginning with the transition of the US market to the Coates CMS solution," said Leo Coates, CEO of Coates Group.
Coates Group first formed a partnership with McDonald's in Australia in the 1970s as a traditional signage and merchandising provider. Throughout the 1980s and 1990s, the partnership grew into Asian and European markets with the introduction of new signage technology. Following Coates' evolution into the digital merchandising space in the 2010s, the partnership expanded even further across the world. In 2017, Coates Group was awarded the Outdoor Digital Menu Board hardware rollout for McDonald's US, which was the largest QSR menu board rollout completed to date. Today, Coates is supporting 50 McDonald's markets – including the US, Canada, Australia, France, and the UK – with digital merchandising solutions such as CMS, DMB and self-order kiosk.
Acrelec was founded by two former McDonald's employees in early 2000, Jacques Mangeot and Jalel Souissi, who aimed to reimagine the customer experience through innovative self-order kiosks and drive thru technology and solutions. Acrelec counts over 80,000 installations in 80 countries.
To learn more about the partnership, please contact Emily Loebig – Chief Brand Officer – at emily.loebig@coatesgroup.com.
Coates Group is redefining the way brands engage with their customers. For over 55 years, Coates has been driving constant innovation and delivering unrivaled merchandising solutions – indoor and outdoor digital hardware, traditional signage, and a proprietary content management system, Switchboard™. This is done with one goal in mind – to create immersive brand experiences.
Switchboard™ content management system is a web-based, data-driven, scalable platform created by Coates specifically for QSR environments. It's a key component in Coates' complete digital merchandising solution designed to create, distribute, and display digital media to generate customer engagement. Switchboard™ uses real time data and rich analytics to orchestrate a seamless customer journey by showing the right product, to the right customer, at the right time, all while increasing revenue and driving ROI.
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Idaho sees small shift in party affiliation ahead of primary
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — Fewer than 10,000 of Idaho's roughly 1 million registered voters switched their affiliation to Republican ahead of next week's primary election, according to the Idaho Secretary of State's office.
Idaho has long been a Republican stronghold. The Idaho Republican primary is closed, which means only registered Republicans are allowed to vote for GOP candidates.
From February 25 through March 18, there were 9,599 registered voters who switched to the Republican party in Idaho, Nampa television station KIVI-TV reported. The majority — nearly 6,200 — were unaffiliated voters before they switched. About 3,200 more switched from the Democratic Party to the Republican Party. About 150 voters were registered as Libertarian or Constitution party members.
More than 300 voters switched to the Democratic Party.
Switching affiliation for closed primaries is common in states where one political party holds strong sway, said Charles Hunt, assistant professor of political science in Boise State University’s School of Public Service.
“Democrats might reasonably look at the landscape and say ‘Look, the only way my vote is ever going to have an impact in this election, really tangibly, is if I can vote in the primary,’” Hunt said.
Chief Deputy Secretary of State Chad Houck said there are about 300,000 unaffiliated voters statewide.
The roughly 9,600 voters who switched to the Republican Party don’t represent a huge change but still could have an impact in some of the tighter races, Houck said. | https://localnews8.com/politics/idaho-politics/2022/05/10/less-than-10000-idaho-voters-switch-parties-before-primary-2/ | 2022-05-10T23:07:36Z |
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm an automotive do-it-yourselfer and I thought there could be a better way to replace disc brake pads on vehicles," said an inventor, from Charlotte, N.C., "so I invented the RAPID TOOL DISC BRAKE PAD SPREADER. My design enables you to apply the necessary torque in a smooth, safe and controlled manner."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved tool for depressing the brake caliper piston on a vehicle for disc pad replacement. In doing so, it eliminates the need to directly grip and turn the large knob on a traditional brake pad spreader tool. As a result, it saves time and effort. The invention features a practical design that is easy to use so it is ideal for mechanics and do-it-yourselfers. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Charlotte sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CNC-806, 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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** Credit Union Encourages Los Angeles County Teachers to Apply for an Innovative Class Project Grant **
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California Credit Union encourages Los Angeles County teachers who have an innovative class project idea to apply for a credit union grant through its biannual Teacher Grant program.
The California Credit Union grant program is available to full-time teachers in Los Angeles and Orange county, or credit union members teaching in California, looking to fund special learning opportunities for their students. The project should have clearly defined learning objectives tied to students' academic needs, display creativity, and benefit a significant number of students. Ten California Credit Union grants of $500 each will be awarded to area teachers in late October in the fall program.
"Over the last decade of providing teacher grants, we've seen some amazing programs come to life. We hope our local teachers will make their dream project a reality by applying for a fall grant," said California Credit Union President/CEO Steve O'Connell. "Our goal is to provide a little extra support for teachers, who work so hard to engage their students in innovative ways. We look forward to reviewing this fall's inspiring applications."
Interested teachers can find more information and apply online at ccu.com/teachergrant. The application deadline is September 30, 2022.
Since the creation of the program in 2012, California Credit Union has awarded $155,000 in teacher grants to benefit students across Southern California. The spring grant program funded a wide range of projects, including using geometry principles to design kites, hatching chicks, creating a mariachi music program, and building a genetics lab, among others.
California Credit Union is a federally insured, state chartered credit union founded in 1933 that serves public or private school employees, community members and businesses across California. With more than 165,000 members and assets of over $4 billion, California Credit Union has 24 branches throughout Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. The credit union operates in San Diego County as North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union. California Credit Union offers a full suite of consumer, business and investment products and services, including comprehensive consumer checking and loan options, personalized financial planning, business banking, and leading-edge online and mobile banking. Visit ccu.com for more information or follow the credit union on Instagram® or Facebook® @CaliforniaCreditUnion.
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Located in the trendy and upscale neighborhood in Lower Manhattan, SoHo Spectacle enhances KEVANI's media portfolio, marking the first KEVANI offering on the East Coast.
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KEVANI, Inc. ("KEVANI")—A premium market leader in out-of-home media sales and development has been awarded the long-term contract to operate and market a New York media destination in the SoHo neighborhood. KEVANI has branded the space "SoHo Spectacle".
Soho Spectacle is the media centerpiece of SoHo, New York City's trendy neighborhood known for art galleries, upscale boutiques, and dining districts. The faces are situated at the intersection of Grand & Crosby Streets, one block from Broadway and two blocks from Canal Street.
The static spectaculars capture the attention of locals, as well as national and international visitors, who relish in Soho's unique and vibrant energy. Soho Spectacle is KEVANI's first venture into New York City and was carefully selected to add to the company's portfolio. The highly-desirable neighborhood aligns with KEVANI's mission to activate inventory in iconic locations and offer brands premium media destinations.
"We are thrilled to add the pair of media assets in SoHo to our expanding inventory," said Kevin Bartanian, CEO of KEVANI. "This is our first media offering in New York City and it will provide premium brands an excellent opportunity to reach and engage with their audience in a highly desirable location."
SoHo Spectacle is the latest addition to KEVANI's iconic collection which includes The Towers, Sunset Limelight, i10 Beacon, 2nd & PCH, The Sunset Mural, and i5 Pillars. For more information, please visit www.kevani.com.
KEVANI is an out-of-home (OOH) media sales organization that promotes national and local brands through innovative outdoor advertising destinations. Our inventory provides a unique opportunity for our brand and agency partners to captivate their audience. We started KEVANI because we want to bring value to our medium, from the development of new destinations to the way the medium is sold. Simply put, our mission is to transform our industry and we do so by adhering to our Mission Statement.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Production Lending recently closed and funded a $35,000,000 loan to a private, Midland-based oil and gas company. Proceeds from the loan will be used to drill and complete six horizontal wells in the northern Midland Basin, where the company has already successfully drilled and completed several wells on its acreage.
Production Lending's investment will allow the company to expedite the development of its large acreage position and take advantage of high commodity prices. The loan was structured to provide the company with flexibility around principal payments, additional development proceeds and early prepayment of the facility.
Production Lending is a Houston, TX based firm focused on secured debt investment opportunities in small, private, US-onshore oil and gas companies. It is owned and run by two former energy bankers, Abhishek Kumar and Ryan Childs, who have underwritten financing transactions worth more than $60 billion over their careers. Their business specializes in providing growth and acquisition financing in the form of short-term bridge capital and longer tenor debt and preferred equity investments throughout United States.
Since August 2016, Production Lending has funded 28 debt transactions for a total capital commitment of more than $105 million, along with an additional 12 preferred equity transactions worth more than $15 million. The firm specializes in providing growth and acquisition financing in the form of short-term bridge capital, longer tenor debt and preferred equity investments throughout the U.S. More information about Production Lending can be found at www.productionlending.com.
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PITTSBURGH, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way to increase visibility of the neck and fretboard when playing a guitar," said an inventor, from Detroit, Mich., "so I invented the GUITAR SUPPORT PAD. My design enables you to better see the instrument and strings and it could reduce strain on the fretting hand/wrist and arm."
The invention provides an effective way to tilt the lower body of a guitar while playing. In doing so, it enables the user to easily see the fretboard. As a result, it could improve performance and comfort and it could help to prevent mistakes. The invention features a durable and portable design that is convenient and easy to use so it is ideal for guitar players. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Detroit sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DOD-1013, 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 data suggests that ≥60% viewability pre-bid segments are marketers' sweet spot to maximize conversions
NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integral Ad Science (Nasdaq: IAS), a global leader in digital media quality, today released the 17th edition of its Media Quality Report (MQR). Analyzing billions of global data events between January 1, 2022, and June 30, 2022, the report provides insights into the performance and quality of digital media worldwide. The results empower ad buyers and sellers with the preeminent industry benchmarks to measure campaign and inventory quality into the next year and beyond.
"Digital media is progressing at an unprecedented rate, and the past several years of unpredictability have altered digital trends," said Yannis Dosios, Global Chief Commercial Officer (CCO) at IAS. "The latest edition of the MQR demonstrates IAS's ability to observe global media quality developments in real-time. Through this research we have gleaned key insights into optimal viewability thresholds, recorded an impressive uptick in video ad completion, and gathered data emphasizing the benefit of optimizing campaigns against fraud. By building trust and transparency for the world's leading brands, publishers, and platforms the MQR continues to help drive actionable next steps and real-world business outcomes."
Several noteworthy trends emerged in the first half of 2022:
Viewability remains the top key performance indicator for understanding, activating, and setting custom standards for ad campaigns across all digital environments. Viewability rates have skyrocketed worldwide in several formats. Remarkably, video ads in mobile web environments surpassed 80% viewability rates in the first half of 2022, while mobile web display ads saw the lowest rates with an average of less than 70% viewability.
Yet the latest MQR, backed by findings from IAS's Insights As A Service (IAAS) team, suggests the achievement of 100% viewability is not the optimal way for marketers to measure success. Targeting higher viewability with pre-bid segments may lead to increased quality impressions, but the report found that marketers pushing for total viewability KPIs can risk compromising scale and elevate cost, thus reducing ROI.
Data showed that reach was highest for pre-bid segments targeting viewability rates between 40%-50%. There was a significant 41% drop in reach for pre-bid segment optimization when viewability targets were set to 70% or higher.
There were limited reductions in reach with trivial CPC increases when viewability targets were set at greater than or equal to 60%, meaning ≥60% viewability pre-bid segments are the most effective way to optimize viewability, keep cost-per-conversion numbers competitive, and effectively boost scale.
Both desktop video and mobile web video saw completion rates increase worldwide when compared to H1 2021, while drop-off rates decreased across both environments. In particular, ad completion rates for mobile web improved twice as much in absolute annual terms when compared to desktop. More than 80% of desktop ads were watched in full worldwide in H1 2022, while that number holds at nearly 74% worldwide for mobile web video ads for the same period.
In the U.S., desktop video ads hit nearly 93% completion through the first quartile, trailing behind Australia, Spain, Italy, and the U.K; while mobile web video surpassed 90% in the U.S. in the first quartile, following Italy, Australia, Canada, and the U.K.
Meanwhile, the average time-in-view for display campaigns continued a long-term downward trajectory, dropping in every environment. The diverging trends in both formats may be indicative of the crucial role video ads increasingly play for advertisers, delivering on the promise of greater engagement over display. Consumers are watching more complete video assets from start to finish than ever before.
The first half of 2022 saw invalid traffic (IVT) increase across all formats and environments. Optimized against ad-fraud (with anti-fraud protection) averages rose worldwide between 0.1 and 0.4 percentage points annually. Campaigns without anti-fraud protection saw fraud rates increase 10-times faster, with a 1.0 percentage point jump for desktop video and a 3.8 percentage point increase for desktop display.
The data from the report found that fraudsters are increasingly active, particularly in lucrative advertising markets with valuable inventory (i.e., high CPMs) and lofty ad spending levels. The impact of ad fraud has been limited on campaigns where protection is present, but campaigns running without anti-fraud protection opened up new opportunities for nefarious actors to increase their fraud efforts.
With third-party cookies being phased out and legislation putting up barriers to target audiences, marketers will have to look for new and better ways to connect with customers without jeopardizing their privacy. The latest MQR predicts that methods such as contextual targeting will be the most privacy-friendly and effective method for advertisers to reach the right audience at the right time to drive desired outcomes.
By using trillions of data points and sophisticated pre-assigned categories to display ads based on a website's content, as opposed to more intrusive methods, marketers can dig into key insights and still create campaigns that resonate with preferred audiences.
Integral Ad Science (IAS) is a global leader in digital media quality. IAS makes every impression count, ensuring that ads are viewable by real people, in safe and suitable environments, activating contextual targeting, and driving supply path optimization. Our mission is to be the global benchmark for trust and transparency in digital media quality for the world's leading brands, publishers, and platforms. We do this through data-driven technologies with actionable real-time signals and insight. Founded in 2009 and headquartered in New York, IAS works with thousands of top advertisers and premium publishers worldwide. For more information, visit integralads.com.
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BOCA RATON, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "Corporate America is all about profits over people and we will not stop until we get those people justice." So says Glen Ged, the founding partner of Ged Lawyers, the family-owned law firm that he launched more than 25 years ago. "We're innovative and entrepreneurial, but above all we're in the business of changing the perception of lawyers."
Since its launch in 1995, Ged has successfully claimed $570 million on behalf of clients, specializing particularly in helping medical practitioners ripped off by insurance companies. Insurers routinely underpay practitioners' claims when they seek reimbursement for the treatments, they have given their policyholders, Ged explains; they assume no-one will bring a claim against them for what is typically a small sum for the individual practitioner, even though this widespread practice delivers a chunky total windfall for them. "Lots of practitioners just let this ride because they don't how to challenge it," he says.
In that sense, Ged Lawyers has become the bane of these insurers' lives. In its early years, it built its caseload up slowly but surely, with Ged working out that even though he was claiming only relatively trivial amounts on each claim, the courts would still order insurers to pay his own costs in full. That made it profitable to pursue even the smallest claims against insurers, a gap in the market that other law firms had not spotted.
More recently, Ged has developed its own technology to develop this business on an industrial scale. Using software developed specifically for the purpose, it can work its way through a practitioner's files automatically in order to identify all shortfalls for which reimbursement might be due. The fact that the courts now accept online filings – and that Ged Lawyers moved to a paperless office in 2008 – also streamlines the process. Today, the firm is capable of bringing thousands of claims against insurers each month.
"There is a huge opportunity in the legal profession to focus on innovation and new technology," says Ged. "We've been much less advanced in that regard than most other industries, but my own firm's experience just proves what is possible."
Indeed. The exploitation of technology has enabled Ged Lawyers to supercharge its growth. The business's revenues have been up by 99% over the past three years and the headcount has nearly doubled. Staff work out of 10 offices across Florida, but Ged is pursuing new offices in several other states - and its embrace of technology made the shift to remote working during the Covid-19 pandemic comparatively painless.
"I always set out to build a law firm that operates much more like a business, running day-to-day in the same way as a corporation," Ged says, arguing that the traditional partnership model, which dominates the legal profession in many countries, feels increasingly out of date.
That said, Ged is insistent that his mission is to take on big business. His pursuit of insurance companies, enabled by the firm's business model, is a case in point. "It gives clients access to legal representation they would not otherwise be able to afford, levelling the playing field," he says. "It's an approach that suits my own personality and I realized early on that I could make a real difference."
Part of the challenge, Ged adds, is to be more open and transparent in an industry sometimes perceived as not always operating in the best interests of clients.
Here too, technological innovation has played a key role. Ged Lawyers has built an online portal for clients that enables them to check in whenever they like on how their case is being handled – its current status, funds recovered and so on. "The biggest complaint about many lawyers is that they are really bad at communicating, so we thought this could make a huge difference," he says.
The future for technology-enabled law firms is bright, Ged argues. His own firm continues to bring claims against insurers on behalf of medical practitioners, but also operates in fields including accidents, wrongful death, class action lawsuits and natural disaster recovery compensation cases. One notable example is the firm's recent role in helping victims of Hurricane Sandy secure compensation.
It's a career that has brought Ged himself full circle. He started his firm following stints in private practice, including a well-paid job at a leading corporate law partnership. "It just wasn't for me," he says. "I didn't feel close enough to the clients."
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RYE, N.Y., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Premium Label & Packaging Solutions, LLC ("PLPS"), a portfolio company of Dunes Point Capital, LP ("DPC"), has acquired HP Mile, Inc, Label One and Privateer, LTD (collectively "HP Mile"). Located in Syracuse, NY, HP Mile is a converter of custom pressure sensitive labels, extended content labels and specialty tapes for the healthcare, food and beverage and aerospace markets. HP Mile has manufacturing facilities in Syracuse, NY and Old Saybrook, CT and employs approximately 40 people.
About DPC: DPC is a family office and private investment firm, pursuing control investments in companies operating in the general industrial and business services sectors. DPC targets companies with enterprise values of up to $1 billion. For more information, please visit www.dunespointcapital.com.
About PLPS: Headquartered in Rye, NY, PLPS is a specialty label converter producing custom pressure sensitive labels, shrink sleeves, booklet labels, flexible packaging and other products for the health, wellness, personal care, specialty food and beverage and other markets. For more information, please visit www.premiumlabelandpackaging.com.
About HP Mile: Located in Syracuse, NY, HP Mile is a converter of custom pressure sensitive labels, extended content labels and specialty tapes for the healthcare, food and beverage and aerospace markets. HP Mile has manufacturing facilities in Syracuse, NY and Old Saybrook, CT and employs approximately 40 people. For more information, please visit www.hpmile.com, www.labeloneusa.com, and www.privateerusa.com.
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Industrial Portfolio Offers Additional Development Opportunity in Growing Richmond Market
BALTIMORE, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Merritt Properties announced today that it has purchased Crescent Business Center in Ashland, Virginia, for $41.3 million. The project includes five existing Class A industrial buildings situated on ± 20 acres, as well as an additional ± 19 acres for new development opportunities to meet the market's unprecedented demand for warehouse and distribution space. Merritt acquired the park from Crescent Business Center LC, a Thalhimer Realty Partners, Inc. development.
"With this acquisition, we continue to execute on our strategy of extending our presence in strategic growth markets from the Mid-Atlantic to the Southeast," explained Scott Dorsey, CEO of Merritt Properties. "Crescent Business Center offered us the ideal opportunity to establish our presence in Richmond with high-quality existing assets, a strong tenant base and land for additional shallow bay industrial development."
Situated along I-95 ten miles north of downtown Richmond, the development currently includes five shallow-bay industrial buildings totaling 262,256 SF. With 100% occupancy, current tenants include Trane U.S., Electronic Systems, Motion Industries and Sunbelt Rentals. The Richmond Industrial market is one of the strongest performing in the Mid-Atlantic, with a 95% occupancy rate combined with a 10% increase in rental income over the past 12 months. Key market drivers include access to a robust interstate transportation system as well as proximity to Norfolk, the sixth largest port in the U.S.
Eric Robison of Cushman & Wakefield | Thalhimer's Capital Markets Group handled the sale negotiations on behalf of the seller. "Well located, high-quality industrial assets in Richmond continue to be highly sought after by investors. Despite headwinds in the economy, interest in Crescent Business Center was exceptionally competitive, with a number of offers coming from groups bringing new capital to the market. Merritt's execution on this transaction was first class all the way around, and we are pleased to welcome them to Richmond," comments Eric Robison.
Graham Stoneburner and R. Scott Douglas, SIOR, also with Thalhimer, have been named exclusive leasing representatives for Crescent Business Center on behalf of Merritt Properties. Thalhimer's Commercial Property Services Group will be handling the property management of Crescent Business Center; Jason Crowder, ACoM, Senior Portfolio Manager has been named portfolio manager for the center.
Established in 1967, Merritt Properties is a privately held commercial real estate company with over 19 million square feet of Class A office, flex, warehouse, industrial, retail and build-to-suit throughout Maryland, North Carolina, Florida and Virginia. Capabilities include leasing, property development and management, and financing. Merritt Properties is committed to "Creating Homes for Businesses" and providing the highest quality service to its customers. For more information, visit www.merrittproperties.com.
Thalhimer was founded in 1913 and currently has offices in Richmond, Newport News, Virginia Beach, Fredericksburg, Roanoke, Charlottesville, and Lynchburg, VA. The company has nearly 100 broker professionals and employs over 425 associates. Thalhimer represents, on behalf of its clients, a property portfolio of over 55 million leasable square feet, and management of over 30 million square feet of commercial property, and over 10,000 multifamily units. In 2021, Thalhimer completed over 2,300 transactions with a transactional volume more than $2.2 billion. Thalhimer is the region's leading provider of comprehensive commercial real estate services. The firm offers comprehensive commercial real estate services including corporate services, investment sales, tenant representation, project management, asset management, and the sale and leasing of office, industrial and retail properties. To learn more, visit www.thalhimer.com or follow @Thalhimer on Twitter.
Independently Owned and Operated / A Member of the Cushman & Wakefield Alliance
Cushman & Wakefield (NYSE: CWK) is a leading global real estate services firm that delivers exceptional value for real estate occupiers and owners. Cushman & Wakefield is among the largest real estate services firms with approximately 50,000 employees in over 400 offices and approximately 60 countries. In 2021, the firm had revenue of $9.4 billion across core services of property, facilities and project management, leasing, capital markets, and valuation and other services. To learn more, visit www.cushmanwakefield.com or follow @CushWake on Twitter.
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HARTFORD, Conn., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus AllianzGI Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund (NYSE: AIO) previously announced the following monthly distribution on March 7, 2022:
Under the terms of its Managed Distribution Plan, the Fund will seek to maintain a consistent distribution level that may be paid in part, or in full, from net investment income and realized capital gains, or a combination thereof. Shareholders should note, however, that if the Fund's aggregate net investment income and net realized capital gains are less than the amount of the distribution level, the difference will be distributed from the Fund's assets and will constitute a return of the shareholder's capital. You should not draw any conclusions about the Fund's investment performance from the amount of this distribution or from the terms of the Fund's Managed Distribution Plan.
The Fund provided this estimate of the sources of the distributions:
Information regarding the Fund's performance and distribution rates is set forth below. Please note that all performance figures are based on the Fund's NAV and not the market price of the Fund's shares. Performance figures are not meant to represent individual shareholder performance.
The amounts and sources of distributions reported in this notice are estimates only and are not being provided for tax reporting purposes. The actual amounts and sources of the distributions for tax purposes will depend on the Fund's investment experience during the remainder of its fiscal year and may be subject to changes based on tax regulations. The Fund or your broker will send you a Form 1099-DIV for the calendar year that will tell you what distributions to report for federal income tax purposes.
About the Fund
Virtus AllianzGI Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund is a diversified closed-end fund that seeks to provide total return through a combination of current income, current gains and long-term capital appreciation. A multi-asset approach based on fundamental research is employed, dynamically allocating to attractive segments of a company's debt and equity in order to offer an attractive risk/reward profile. Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. is the investment adviser to the Fund and Allianz Global Investors is its subadviser. As previously announced, effective June 22, 2022, the Fund's name will change to Virtus Artificial Intelligence & Technology Opportunities Fund.
For more information on the Fund, contact shareholder services at (866) 270-7788, by email at closedendfunds@virtus.com, or through the Closed-End Funds section of virtus.com.
Fund Risks
An investment in a fund is subject to risk, including the risk of possible loss of principal. A fund's shares may be worth less upon their sale than what an investor paid for them. Shares of closed-end funds may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. For more information about the fund's investment objective and risks, please see the Fund's annual report. A copy of the Fund's most recent annual report may be obtained free of charge by contacting "Shareholder Services" as set forth at the end of this press release.
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Average long-term US mortgage rates edge up to 5.3%
By MATT OTT
AP Business Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — Average long-term U.S. mortgage rates edged up again this week, with interest on the key 30-year loan at its highest level since 2009. Mortgage buyer Freddie Mac reported Thursday that the 30-year rate ticked up to 5.3% from 5.27% last week. By contrast, the average rate stood at 2.94% a year ago. The Federal Reserve last week intensified its fight against the worst inflation in 40 years by raising its benchmark interest rate by a half-percentage point and signaling further large rate hikes to come. Some economists predict that home sales this year could decline as much as 10% from 2021 levels. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/12/average-long-term-us-mortgage-rates-edge-up-to-5-3/ | 2022-05-12T15:58:27Z |
HARTFORD, Conn., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. (NYSE: ZTR) announced today that it has set August 9, 2022 as the record date for its proposed offering of additional shares of common stock pursuant to its rights offering that was previously announced on March 3, 2022. The Fund filed a registration statement with respect to the rights offering with the Securities and Exchange Commission on March 3, 2022 and amended today July 28, 2022.
The registration statement contemplates that the Fund will issue to shareholders non-transferable rights entitling them to acquire one share of Common Stock for each three rights held, with the right to subscribe for additional shares not subscribed for by others in the primary subscription. Shareholders of record will receive one right for each outstanding share owned on the record date. If a record date shareholder's total ownership is fewer than three shares, such shareholder will receive three rights so that the shareholder may subscribe for one share. The subscription price per share will be equal to 95% of the lower of the net asset value per share of the Fund's common stock at the close of business on the expiration date of the subscription period or the average of the last reported sales price of a share of the Fund's common stock on the New York Stock Exchange on such date and the five preceding business days. No rights offering will be made until the Fund announces the definitive terms of the rights offering and the registration statement incorporating those terms is declared effective by the Securities and Exchange Commission.
A registration statement relating to these rights has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission but has not yet become effective. These securities may not be sold, nor may offers to buy be accepted, prior to the time the registration statement becomes effective. This communication shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state, or an exemption therefrom.
About the Fund
Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. is a diversified closed-end fund whose investment objective is capital appreciation, with income as a secondary objective. Virtus Investment Advisers, Inc. is the investment adviser, and Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. and Newfleet Asset Management are the subadvisers to the Fund. For more information on the Fund, contact shareholder services at (866) 270-7788, by email at closedendfunds@virtus.com, or through the closed-end fund section of virtus.com.
About Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co.
Duff & Phelps Investment Management Co. pursues specialized investment strategies with exceptional depth of resources and expertise. With more than 35 years of experience managing investment portfolios, Duff & Phelps has earned a reputation as a leader in investing in global listed infrastructure, global listed real estate, clean energy, and diversified real assets in institutional separate accounts and open- and closed-end funds.
About Newfleet Asset Management
Newfleet Asset Management provides comprehensive fixed income portfolio management in multiple strategies. The Newfleet Multi-Sector Strategies team that manages the Virtus Total Return Fund Inc. employs active sector rotation and disciplined risk management to portfolio construction, avoiding interest rate bets, and remaining duration neutral to each strategy's stated benchmark. Newfleet Asset Management is a division of Virtus Fixed Income Advisers, LLC, which is a registered investment adviser affiliated with Virtus Investment Partners.
Fund Risks
An investment in a fund is subject to risk, including the risk of possible loss of principal. A fund's shares may be worth less upon their sale than what an investor paid for them. Shares of closed-end funds may trade at a premium or discount to their net asset value. For more information about the Fund's investment objective and risks, please see the Fund's annual report. A copy of the Fund's most recent annual report may be obtained free of charge by contacting Shareholder Services as set forth at the bottom of this press release.
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Advanced Placement Program Prepares Students for College-level Courses and Boosts Students' College Applications
WEST CHESTER, Pa. and OJAI, Calif., Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Laurel Springs School, an accredited, private online school offering K–12 and postgraduate education, announced it is eligible to offer the AP Capstone™ Diploma Program and is accepting applications for the fall 2022 semester. The advanced diploma program, which provides students an advantage in college applications, requires students to complete consecutive year-long AP courses, AP Seminar and AP Research, in addition to four AP elective classes.
The achievement helps students stand out to colleges, become independent thinkers, develop key academic skills, and more. Laurel Springs is one of three fully-online schools to offer this program.
"The AP Capstone Diploma is highly regarded by colleges and universities for its academic rigor and distinction. It's a great opportunity for students to stand out on their college applications and explore topics that interest them most," said Dean of The Academy at Laurel Springs, Cory Plough. "Our limitless learning approach empowers students to follow their passions and discover new opportunities, and the AP Capstone program reinforces our mission as we continue to grow and expand our offerings."
AP Seminar and AP Research use an interdisciplinary approach to develop critical thinking, research abilities, collaboration, time management, and presentation skills, all of which are important criteria in college admissions. The courses are hands-on and allow students the opportunity to explore subjects of personal interest.
According to the AP-cited research from Crux Research Inc., 85 percent of selective colleges and universities report that a student's AP experience favorably impacts admission decisions.
Laurel Springs students are among the most highly sought after students by colleges and universities. Among the Laurel Springs Class of 2021, 76 percent of graduates were accepted to the U.S. News and World Report's Top 50 Colleges and 75 percent scored 3 or higher on AP exams.
The AP Capstone degree is another valued addition to The Academy at Laurel Springs. The rigorous academic program is tailored specifically for students who require a high-powered curriculum coupled with connections to other intellectually curious and like-minded peers from around the world.
- Curriculum: Academy students receive a custom, personalized education built around their interests, passions, and talents to encourage engagement, collaboration and community.
- College Credits: Students will have dual enrollment opportunities to earn college credits.
- College Preparation: Students engage in grade-specific seminar courses and receive support from college counselors to prepare for future college and career goals.
- Student Life: Most Academy students supplement their high school academic resumes with clubs offering leadership, collaboration, and real-world opportunities exploring areas of interest and passion alongside their peers.
Enrollment is underway for AP Seminar courses starting in September 2022. AP Research courses will be available during the 2023 academic year.
For more information please visit www.laurelsprings.com.
Laurel Springs School is an accredited, online private school offering a challenging K–12 curriculum and postgraduate academic program. Our mission is to engage global learners in an education that values them as individuals, integrates their passions and pursuits into academic and career pathways, and fosters inquiry, growth, mastery, purpose, and independence. The school is designed for the college preparatory student who desires a personalized education to help them grow and excel academically and personally. We offer a flexible schedule that can support the early pursuit of careers in professional athletics, the entertainment industry, or wherever the student's passions take them. Laurel Springs School offers more than 30 clubs, activities and extracurricular programs. With 100 percent of faculty members holding at least a master's degree, students are offered more than 230 college preparatory courses taught by experts in their field, and score higher than the national average on the SAT and ACT. For 30 years, Laurel Springs School has an outstanding record of placing graduates into selective colleges and universities of their choice. In 2021, 76 percent of graduates were offered admission to U.S. News and World Reports Top 50 Colleges and earned more than $17 million in merit scholarships. Learn more at laurelsprings.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CEG (Central Entertainment Group) announces the acquisition of the Rolen Group, a boutique talent management company at the forefront of original content, brand partnerships, music and ventures.
Rolen Group was founded by Aurora Pfeiffer in 2014, specializing in YouTube talent management and content creation. Aurora and her team find synergies between their multi-hyphenated creators bringing original content to life for an extensive roster of leading Brands. Rolen Group takes an integrated approach to managing talent by building ventures across multiple disciplines, including brand partnerships, original content, film and TV licensing, IP, product lines and music publishing. The acquisition will add new offerings across all verticals to CEG's managed service approach to talent representation, expanding their diverse roster of leading influencers, content creators and celebrity talent.
Michael Schweiger, CEO of Central Entertainment Group said "We are thrilled to welcome Aurora and her team. The addition of Rolen Group will allow us to provide additional services for our roster extending our reach and offerings to all our existing roster and new clients. We are very excited for what the future offers as we begin the next cycle of Influencer/Creator Marketing."
Aurora Pfeiffer, Founder and President of Rolen Group said "CEG has been a leader in talent representation for the past 25 years, beginning as a Pop Culture agency to becoming the founding force in Influencer/Creator Marketing. CEG has been the leader in developing marketing strategies since the beginning of Facebook and Instagram to now creating new and unique strategies for TikTok. Their approach to talent management and our specialty in YouTube content creation will add to CEG's proven ability to develop unique cross-platform strategies, servicing their dynamic family of brand clients."
Rolen Group will continue to be the face of the Talent/Management division as operations will be merged within the CEG headquarters in New York City. Aurora Pfeiffer will assume the role of SVP of Central Entertainment Group and Olivia Zhou will take on the newly created role of VP of Talent and Partnerships.
The acquisition is the first of several partnership, acquisitions and strategic hires to be announced by CEG in the coming months.
www.cegtalent.com
www.therolengroup.com
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We've also added new nonstop routes that connect Boise to Idaho Falls and Las Vegas; new nonstop flight between Anchorage and Salt Lake City starts service this weekend
SEATTLE, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the official start of summer just days away, Alaska Airlines is once again expanding our horizons with the launch of five new routes this week as many of us are eager for fun in the sun in different places.
We're now flying to two new cities: Cleveland and Miami with daily nonstop service from our hometown hub in Seattle. Plus, we keep growing in Boise with new nonstops to both Idaho Falls and Las Vegas. And we have a new nonstop flight between Anchorage and Salt Lake City.
"Northeast Ohio, South Florida, southern Idaho – we're flying new routes and heading to new destinations where our guests want to go," said Brett Catlin, vice president of network and alliances at Alaska Airlines. "We're seeing strong tickets sales for all our new nonstops. That's another indication that so many of us are ready to get out and go places."
Tickets for all flights are available for purchase on alaskaair.com.
We begin flying between Seattle and Cleveland today. This summer, we're the only airline connecting the vibrant city in Northeast Ohio with nonstop service to the Pacific Northwest. Cleveland becomes the third city we'll serve in the Buckeye State with daily nonstops to Seattle joining Columbus and Cincinnati.
"We are truly excited to welcome Alaska Airlines to the Cleveland Market," said Robert Kennedy, Director of Airports, Cleveland Hopkins International Airport. "It's great to see this exceptional air service to Seattle that will connect Clevelander's to West Coast cities, Hawaii, western Canada and Alaska."
We're also launching today our new daily nonstop flight between Seattle and Miami. The popular South Florida vacation spot becomes our 100th nonstop destination from Seattle – a cultural hub for travelers around the world with its incredible nightlife, art, music, architecture and food. Since 2012, we've provided nonstop service between Seattle and Fort Lauderdale, just to the north of Miami.
"We proudly welcome Alaska Airlines back to Miami International Airport for the first time in 10 years," said Miami-Dade County Mayor Daniella Levine Cava. "Daily flights to the Pacific Northwest and beyond will give our residents more travel options, especially to the beautiful state of Alaska. I also commend Alaska Airlines for being included in TIME Magazine's list of the 100 Most Influential Companies of 2022 for its work in sustainability, one of my highest priorities for Miami-Dade County."
In Boise, we keep growing with a pair of new flights we know our guests have been eager to see. Starting today, we now offer daily nonstop service to both Idaho Falls and Las Vegas from the Idaho capital city. With these additional routes, we'll fly an average of 31 daily departures from Boise to 15 destinations – all nonstop.
Our flight between Idaho Falls and Boise will offer an easier, more convenient way to travel for business and leisure. The flight times work out well for a day trip from Idaho Falls to Boise: a mid-morning departure and then a return flight in the early evening. The added route joins our existing flights from the Spokane/Coeur d'Alene and Pullman/Moscow areas to link all key population centers across the state to Boise,
"We are thrilled this moment has become a reality for our great community," said Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper. "Providing this nonstop flight to Boise opens up greater economic opportunities through the only intrastate commercial airline service."
Starting June 18, we'll connect two summertime spots that are famous for outdoor adventures: Anchorage and Salt Lake City. We'll fly nonstop every week. This summer, we'll offer a wide variety of 22 nonstop destinations from Anchorage.
Alaska is a member of the oneworld global alliance. With oneworld and our additional airline partners, our guests can earn and redeem miles with our highly acclaimed Mileage Plan program to fly on more than 20 oneworld and partner airlines all around the globe.
Alaska Airlines and our regional partners serve more than 120 destinations across the United States, Belize, Canada, Costa Rica and Mexico. We emphasize providing low fares for our guests, award-winning customer service and sustainability efforts. Alaska is a member of the oneworld global alliance. With the alliance and our additional airline partners, guests can travel to more than 1,000 destinations on more than 20 airlines while earning and redeeming miles on flights to locations around the world. Learn more about Alaska at news.alaskaair.com. Alaska Airlines and Horizon Air are subsidiaries of Alaska Air Group (NYSE: ALK).
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Airlines reduce cancellations, but US flight problems linger
(AP) - Air travel in the United States improved Monday after a rocky weekend that left thousands of flyers stranded by thunderstorms in Florida, technology problems at the busiest domestic airline and labor problems at another carrier.
However, airlines that do much of their flying in Florida were still struggling Monday, especially Spirit Airlines.
And airlines were bracing for another round of storms that were forecast to hit the Dallas area — home to American and Southwest — Monday night.
Airlines scrubbed more than 650 U.S. flights by late Monday afternoon, according to tracking service FlightAware.com. That followed the cancellation of more than 3,500 flights — about one in every 13 — over the weekend.
Thunderstorms led the Federal Aviation Administration to limit flights over much of Florida and briefly halt flights at several airports in the state on Saturday. That caused ripple effects across the country for the rest of the weekend, and some travelers reported having to wait before they could be put on another flight.
“It’s spring-break season, so unfortunately there is no worse place to have bad weather than Florida right now,” Henry Harteveldt, a travel-industry analyst for Atmosphere Research, said Monday. “The airlines are scrambling to get people where they want to go, they’re working to get planes to and from Florida. It’s going to take a couple days.”
On Monday, Spirit, which is based in Miramar, Florida, canceled more than 250 flights, or just over 30% of its schedule. The airline said it was recovering from bad weather in Florida and elsewhere over the previous several days.
“It takes time to get our crews and planes back into place after multiple days of weather and restrictions,” Spirit spokesman Erik Hofmeyer said. “We’re seeing improved operating conditions, and we expect to move toward resuming our normal operations over the next few days.”
JetBlue Airways, which flies frequently between Florida and the Northeast, canceled about 140 flights, or 13% of its total for the day.
Southwest Airlines, which operates more domestic flights than any airline, was doing much better on Monday — about 60 cancellations, 1% of its schedule, after scrubbing more than 900 flights, or about 13% of its total, Saturday and Sunday. The airline also suffered what it called intermittent technology problems over the weekend.
Southwest’s unusual point-to-point route map means that many of its planes stop in Florida at some point during a normal day. By contrast, American, Delta and United run so-called hub-and-spoke networks in which flights radiate outward from a few key airports. That keeps planes in one part of the country insulated from bad weather in other places.
Alaska Airlines, the fifth-largest U.S. carrier, canceled about 40 flights or 5% of its schedule Monday. Over the weekend, the airline seemed to blame the pilots’ union. Off-duty pilots have picketed at airports and an investor conference by the Seattle-based airline to protest the slow pace of contract negotiations over the past three years.
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GUANGZHOU, China, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Onion Global Limited ("Onion Global", the "Group" or the "Company") (NYSE: OG), a next-generation lifestyle brand platform that connects the world's fresh, fashionable, and future technology-based brands to young people in China and across Asia, today announced that it generated over RMB110 million in GMV within the first three days of its 2022 Beauty Carnival Shopping Festival. The Beauty Carnival Shopping Festival was designed around the theme of "aspiring to an ideal life" and is aimed at identifying customers' everyday needs and stimulating their aspirations for a better life. During the Beauty Carnival Shopping Festival, Onion Global has created multiple scenarios connecting products to customers in an effort to drive consumption while making the shopping experience more pleasurable. Focused on creation by all, new and fun consumption, and scenario construction, the Beauty Carnival Shopping Festival forms a complete closed-loop chain from seeding content through to driving traffic and ultimately sales conversion for brands. The eighteen-day Beauty Carnival Shopping Festival started on September 6, 2022 and will continue until September 23, 2022.
Highlights from the first three days of the 2022 Beauty Carnival Shopping Festival
- The total GMV during the first three days was over RMB110 million, and the total number of orders was over 235,000;
- More than 16,000 Standard Product Units (SPUs) offered by 1,014 brands participating in the Beauty Carnival Shopping Festival this year;
- The total number of buyers exceeded 111,000 with a repurchase rate of more than 46%;
Mr. Cong (Kenny) Li, Founder, and CEO of Onion Global commented, "During the Beauty Carnival Shopping Festival this year with a slogan of "Keen on the new era", Onion Global has facilitated integration and interaction between products, customers and scenarios, building emotional resonance and personal connections with consumers through the following process: 1) Provide and stimulate consumers with creative product-related content with different dimensions, launch new low-priced high-quality products and carry out activities in online communities to drive traffic and brand awareness; 2) Build a "New Era Ideal Life Bazaar" that integrates interaction, experience and sales, and collaborate with brands to offer classes, enabling customers to learn and be entertained, thereby deepening connections between brands and customers; 3) Design diverse live streaming scenarios and multiple themed days for live streaming rooms, boosting interactions with customers and providing an immersive experience. To reach a wider customer base, the brands of the Beauty Carnival Shopping Festival will be advertised both online and offline, covering a wide range of exposures on channels including outdoor screens, subway ads, WeChat and Weibo to facilitate the precise conversion of traffic into sales. Leveraging its platforms including O'mall and Hoomuch as well as nearly 800,000 key opinion customers (KOCs) nationwide, Onion Global will use digital tools to create points of connection between products, customers and scenarios; these multiple connecting points are not only the key to driving sales conversion, but also to spreading our corporate culture, brand story and product value."
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About Onion Global Limited
Onion Global Limited (NYSE: OG) is a next-generation lifestyle brand platform that connects the world's fresh, fashionable, and future technology-based brands to young people in China and across Asia. The Company's mission is to be the dream factory of lifestyle brands for young people. The Company's platform offers an integrated solution to develop, market, and distribute new and inspiring branded products, thereby reshaping the lifestyle shopping and consumer culture in China. Onion Global Limited has been listed on New York Stock Exchange since May 2021.
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amynta Group, a leading insurance services company, announced a strategic partnership with SCOR, a global reinsurance company providing property & casualty and life reinsurance, with the launch of Amynta Trade Credit Solutions. Under the strategic partnership, SCOR will support the Amynta Trade Credit platform to provide a responsive and focused approach to trade credit insurance business in the United States. Trade credit insurance protects one of the most important assets of a company, its receivables, against nonpayment risk.
Harpreet Mann has been appointed President of Amynta Trade Credit. Mann brings over 15 years of insurance expertise, having most recently served as Head of Credit and Surety, North America at QBE Insurance, where she led the trade credit and surety practices in North America. Mann will be joined by Matthew Herzog, Executive Vice President, and Donna Messick, Senior Vice President. Herzog is an experienced credit risk management professional, serving most recently as Vice President and Underwriting Manager for QBE Trade Credit in North America. Messick brings over 30 years of experience and most recently headed QBE's Trade Credit North America Claims team.
"There is an important market opportunity to bring innovative client focused solutions to the trade credit market with high quality capacity," says Harpreet Mann. "Amynta Trade Credit is being formed to bring a singular focus in providing a strong trade credit solution with unsurpassed service to the market. We are excited to partner with SCOR to provide excellent security to meet the needs of customers."
"This is an ideal time to launch a trade credit business, with significant opportunities for profitable growth. Amynta Trade Credit brings together industry recognized talent and high quality capacity to provide trade credit solutions tailored to the needs of the customer," said Anthony Slimowicz, Chief Operating Officer Amynta MGA. "Harpreet brings exceptional leadership to the trade credit market, with a strong underwriting track record. SCOR is a great partner that provides highly rated capacity with deep expertise in trade credit."
"SCOR is a top tier global reinsurer in the trade credit insurance space. We continue to look for ways to diversify our portfolio while helping our clients manage risk," said Benjamin Auray, Chief Underwriting Officer, Global Head of MGA. "Our strategic partnership with Amynta demonstrates our continued commitment to trade credit insurance and to supporting best-in-class business partners. It also contributes to SCOR's long term ambition to grow a diversified and profitable portfolio."
About Amynta
Amynta Group is a premier insurance services company with more than $3.5 billion in managed premium and 2,000 associates across North America, Europe, and Australia. An independent, customer-centered and underwriting-focused company, Amynta serves leading carriers, wholesalers, retail agencies, auto dealers, OEMs, and consumer product retailers with innovative insurance and warranty protection solutions. Amynta operates through three segments: Managing General Agencies; Warranty, including automotive, consumer and specialty equipment; and Specialty Risk Services.
For more information, visit: amyntagroup.com.
About SCOR
SCOR, the world's fourth largest reinsurer, offers its clients a diversified and innovative range of solutions and services to control and manage risk. Applying "The Art & Science of Risk", SCOR uses its industry-recognized expertise and cutting-edge financial solutions to serve its clients and contribute to the welfare and resilience of society.
SCOR offers its clients an optimal level of security with its AA- rating or equivalent from S&P, Moody's, Fitch and AM Best. The Group generated premiums of more than EUR 17.5 billion in 2021 and serves clients in more than 160 countries from its 36 offices worldwide.
For more information, visit: www.scor.com.
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WASHINGTON, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae's (OTCQB: FNMA) April 2022 Monthly Summary is now available. The monthly summary report contains information about Fannie Mae's monthly and year-to-date activities for our gross mortgage portfolio, mortgage-backed securities and other guarantees, interest rate risk measures, and serious delinquency rates.
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LONDON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prytek, a global technology corporation, today announces the launch of 1TX, an ecosystem for accelerating Innovation and end-to-end Software QA engineering and testing services focused on delivering Innovation as a Service, Testing as a Service and Automation as a Service. 1TX is an innovation platform by Prytek and forms part of their technology arm.
Following the merger announcement in July 2021, QAssure Technologies and Prytek-owned prooVTM have merged to become 1TX, the first full end-to-end 360 solution for technology & innovation adoption: before, during and after the PoC, enterprises can assess and test multiple technologies simultaneously to identify feature sets, scaling challenges, performance bottlenecks, and security risks before releasing an application to production.
1TX combines the knowledge and experience within the technology sector to provide a unique understanding of challenges that innovators, enterprise and crowd testing communities face and offers a complete outsourcing solution providing key services at each stage of the innovation process from ideation to deployment
Current proof-of-concept (PoC) processes consume far too much time and resources. By centralizing the PoC process, 1TX's end-to-end PoC platform shortens the time from discovery to deployment of the right solution by about 75%, so enterprises can adopt new technology while it is still new. The 1TX PoC platform allows for the acceleration of smart, secure technology adoption.
Prytek is a multinational technology group that provides managed services for the Cyber & Tech Education, Financial Services and HR-tech sectors. In addition to 1TX, Prytek's companies include Delta Capita, TipRanks, ThriveDX, and Hirewell.
Prytek strives to create industry impact through vertical integration between these companies to establish turnkey solutions for end clients.
Andrey Yashunsky, CEO of Prytek says: "With this merger, we are creating deep tech proof of concept and digital assurance platform company that help accelerate and fast-track open innovation. With a strong implementation support centre based in Singapore, an R&D team based out of Israel and an offshore development team based out of India, we will be able to bring the best minds to build and deliver great technology and services addressing the global customer needs."
Toby Olshanetsky, CEO and co-founder of prooV™ adds "We are very excited with this merger, in prooV™ we created the first PoC as a Service platform and now we create the first full end to end solution for technology & innovation adoption, using prooV™ and QAssure we provide a 360 offering: before, during and after the POC, enterprises can assess and test multiple technologies simultaneously to identify feature sets, scaling challenges, performance bottlenecks, and security risks before releasing an application to production".
Durairaj Dhanasekaran, Founder and CEO of QAssure, says: "With this merger, we are bringing in a unique offering that makes 1TX stand out in the market. QAssure's strong managed testing service capabilities and testing platform along with prooV™'s patented deep tech platform mean we can now help enterprises accelerate innovation starting from ideation to testing and deployment to commercialization. With solid backing from Prytek, we can expand the market now and deliver innovative services to our existing and new customers".
About Prytek
Prytek is a multinational technology group that builds deep technology and SaaS solutions through a BOPaaS (Business Operating Platform-as-a-Service) which is a combination of Deep Tech Solutions with Managed Services and Capital, providing the capability to lift out entire operations to create more efficient businesses of the future. Headed by industry experts, Prytek builds businesses and ecosystems in the Financial Services, Cyber & Tech Education and HR sectors.
About 1TX
1TX is the first full end-to-end 360 solution for technology & innovation adoption: before, during and after the PoC, enterprises can assess and test multiple technologies simultaneously to identify feature sets, scaling challenges, performance bottlenecks, and security risks before releasing an application to production.
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GM Christopher Yoo, FM/WGM Jennifer Yu, and GM Alex Shabalov emerge victorious in the U.S. Junior, U.S. Girls' Junior and U.S. Senior Championships
SAINT LOUIS, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The national junior and senior chess championships have concluded in Saint Louis, the nation's Chess Capital, with 15-year-old GM Christopher Yoo taking home the 2022 U.S. Junior Championship, 20-year-old, FM/WGM Jennifer Yu, winning the 2022 U.S. Girls' Junior Championship, and U.S. Chess Hall-of-Famer GM Alex Shabalov beating out a field that included five other hall-of-fame inductees to become the 2022 U.S. Senior Champion.
The U.S. Junior, U.S. Girls' Junior, and U.S. Senior Championships have been mainstay events at the Saint Louis Chess Club for some time now, with this being the thirteenth, sixth and fourth year for each tournament respectively. All three tournaments ran concurrently from July 6-16, 2022 and were broadcast live on www.uschesschamps.com and on the Saint Louis Chess Club's YouTube and Twitch.tv channels.
Each event featured ten of the nation's best junior and senior players to compete for approximately $130,000 in prizes and scholarships. "The caliber of talent we saw among these young players indicates that American chess continues to grow and thrive," said Tony Rich, Executive Director of the Saint Louis Chess Club. "It was also thrilling to see these icons of American chess in action over the board again and we look forward to continuing to host the nation's best here in Saint Louis once again next year."
This victory marked the first win of the U.S. Junior Chess Championship for Yoo, who qualified for the 2022 U.S. Chess Championship this year by doing so. Yoo dominated the field throughout the event, though he suffered a loss in Round 7, he kept his cool throughout the entire competition and didn't succumb to the mounting pressure. Ultimately he finished the tournament with a draw in the final round against wildcard IM Carissa Yip. He pocketed $12,000 in addition to a $10,000 scholarship, jointly supported by US Chess and Dewain Barber. GM Andrew Hong finished second winning $8,000, while GM Abhimanyu Mishra and IM Balaji Daggupati shared 3rd place each winning $4,500.
The U.S. Girls' Championship had a dramatic turnaround. After leading the entire tournament, WFM Sophie Morris-Suzuki lost her final game against local favorite FM/WGM Thalia Cervantes. Having caught the leader, by winning the game, Thalia forced a playoff to decide the title of U.S. Girls' Junior Champion. FM/WGM Jennifer Yu also won her final round making it a 3-player tie for first. The girls played a round robin with a time control of 10 minutes with 2 seconds delay. In a dramatic turn of events each girl scored a point, giving each of them a second chance to win the event. The second time around, it was Yu that won against both Morris-Suzuki and Cervantes. Jennifer Yu pocketed $6,000 in addition to a $10,000 scholarship, jointly supported by US Chess and Dewain Barber and a spot at this year's U.S. Women's Championship. Thalia Cervantes and Sophie Morris-Suzuki tied for second and took home $3,500 each.
In an incredible turn of events, and after 9 hard-fought rounds, 5 players tied for 1st in the Senior Championship. To determine the 2022 winner, the five participants played a mini-rapid tournament playoff. After the exciting initial playoff, the players with the highest amount of points (they both had scored 2.5/3) happened to have to face each other in the final round. The battle was between GM's Larry Christiansen and Alex Shabalov. In the penultimate and final battle, it was Shabalov who won the game to take home the title of 2022 US Senior Champion and pocket $20,0000. GM's Larry Christiansen, Vladimir Akopian, Maxim Dlugy and Dmitry Gurevich shared 2nd place and each won $9,000.
Next month, the Saint Louis Chess Club will host the final two stops on the Grand Chess Tour, the Saint Louis Rapid & Blitz from August 25th through 30th and the Sinquefield Cup from September 1st through September 13th. Each tournament will feature ten of the world's best players; more information about the upcoming events can be found on grandchesstour.org.
The Saint Louis Chess Club is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization that is committed to making chess an important part of our community. In addition to providing a forum for the community to play tournaments and casual games, the club also offers chess improvement classes, beginner lessons and special lectures.
Recognizing the cognitive and behavioral benefits of chess, the Saint Louis Chess Club is committed to supporting those chess programs that already exist in area schools while encouraging the development of new in-school and after-school programs. For more information, visit www.saintlouischessclub.org.
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Gestalt's Advisory Board guides the development of Gestalt's digital pathology platform, PathFlow® – made by pathologists for pathologists
SPOKANE, Wash., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gestalt Diagnostics has added healthcare industry expert, Dr. Dylan Miller, to serve on Gestalt's Advisory Board. He will be joining Gestalt's distinguished Advisory Board of pathologists contributing to oversight and active management of development initiatives as they relate to the functionality and usability of solutions in clinical practice, education, and research.
Dr. Miller is a Professor of Pathology at the University of Utah School of Medicine and practices in a private group at the Intermountain Medical Center in Salt Lake City. He is Chair of Pathology at Intermountain Central Laboratory, which serves Intermountain Healthcare's statewide system of hospitals in Utah and neighboring states. He also leads the system-wide anatomic pathology development team for Intermountain Healthcare and co-led their digital pathology implementation strategy. Dr. Miller is a highly published author and has co-edited 2 pathology textbooks. Aside from his interest in immunohistochemistry and breast cancer, his passions include cardiovascular, autopsy, and transplant pathology. Dr. Miller is also president of the Utah Society for Pathology and currently serves as Vice-Chair of the College of American Pathologists' Immunohistochemistry Resource Committee.
"We are honored to have Dr. Miller join our esteemed Advisory Board. We look forward to his contribution rooted in his strong industry and operational leadership at a time when our digital pathology platform, PathFlow, is leading in the market," said Lisa-Jean Clifford, COO & Chief Strategy Officer, of Gestalt. "Dr. Miller has deep experience in pathology practice, including the adoption of digital pathology at an industry-leading enterprise healthcare organization. His career-long passion that includes cardiovascular, autopsy, and transplant pathology is an excellent fit with our vision and solution direction, which is dedicated to improving the speed of diagnosis* and treatment of disease – making a fundamental difference in the lives of patients."
Dr. Miller states, "I am excited to serve in this key role with Gestalt. The pathologists' voice is critical to the ongoing evolution of digitizing pathology. My goal, as part of their Advisory Board, is to contribute my expertise to their ongoing and future development, ensuring that they continue to meet the needs as it relates to the pathologist's experience and use cases."
Gestalt Diagnostics transforms pathology through an intelligent, configurable, vendor-neutral, and AI-driven digital workflow that provides true interoperability enabling pathologists to diagnose diseases faster and more efficiently. Our PathFlow solution consists of professional, education, and research modules for ease of mixing and matching the digital needs of your facility in a single solution, freeing pathologists from tedious, repetitive, and manual tasks allowing them to focus on their expertise, providing invaluable expertise where it matters most. To learn more, visit www.gestaltdiagnostics.com and follow Gestalt on LinkedIn and @Gestalt122 on Twitter
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Weber Inc. ("Weber" or the "Company") (NYSE: WEBR).
Class Period: August 2021 IPO
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 27, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Weber lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/weber-inc/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors: (1) that Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) that, as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) that, due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) that the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) that, as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Charles Linehan, Esquire, of GPM, 1925 Century Park East, Suite 2100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, by email to shareholders@glancylaw.com, or visit our website at www.glancylaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number and number of shares purchased.
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a letter today addressed to House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, the U.S. Conference of Mayors (USCM) called on Congress to finish up negotiations on the America COMPETES Act (HR 4521) and the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S 1260) to pass the Bipartisan Innovation Act (BIA). The letter, on behalf of mayors across America, stressed the importance of passing these bills to bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S.
The letter reads, in part, "Semiconductors play a unique role in our economic and national security, enabling advances in medical devices and health care, communications, computing, defense, transportation, clean energy, and technologies of the future such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced wireless networks."
It concludes, "Congress must work to include the bipartisan incentive of a fully funded CHIPS Act, along with support for STEM education and an investment tax credit in the final competitiveness legislation. Americans deserve access to economic opportunity and we urge Congress to come together to move this critical bipartisan package forward."
A PDF of the letter can be found here, and the full text is below:
Dear Speaker Pelosi, Leader Schumer, Leader McCarthy, and Leader McConnell:
The United States Conference of Mayors urges Congress to complete final negotiations of the America COMPETES Act (HR 4521) and the U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (S 1260) in order to pass the Bipartisan Innovation Act (BIA) and bring semiconductor manufacturing back to the U.S.
Semiconductors play a unique role in our economic and national security, enabling advances in medical devices and health care, communications, computing, defense, transportation, clean energy, and technologies of the future such as artificial intelligence, quantum computing, and advanced wireless networks. The U.S. Innovation and Competition Act (USICA), which passed the Senate with overwhelming bipartisan support, includes the Creating Helpful Incentives to Produce Semiconductors for America Act (CHIPS for America Act) which, along with an investment tax credit, would invest $52 billion in semiconductor manufacturing incentives and research initiatives over the next 5-10 years to strengthen and sustain American leadership in chip technology. The House passed COMPETES Act also includes CHIPS Act investments, to reinstate America as a leader and innovator in semiconductor manufacturing and invigorate the American economy.
The Bipartisan Innovation Act also provides an opportunity to expand opportunities for hands-on learning in science, technology, engineering and math (STEM) education by investing in experiential learning opportunities to strengthen the pipeline of students entering the STEM workforce, especially from traditionally underrepresented groups like women and communities of color. Notably BIA would invest in pre-Kindergarten STEM programs, boosting academic preparedness and leading to better long-term outcomes for children and families. It would also support high school STEM education, fund additional undergraduate scholarships, graduate fellowships and post-doctoral awards, further strengthening our STEM workforce. Incentivizing domestic production of semiconductors, committing to significant increases in research and development, and investing in a high-tech workforce of the future is critical to the economic strength of cities across the country.
The Bipartisan Innovation Act provides an opportunity to address future supply shortages in tech manufacturing, creates jobs, and lays the foundation for future innovations in science and technology to keep America competitive in the global economy. This legislation invests in America's workers and provides economic stability to American families. We must prioritize and reinvest in the semiconductor industry to reemerge on the global stage as a technology leader.
Congress must work to include the bipartisan incentive of a fully funded CHIPS Act, along with support for STEM education and an investment tax credit in the final competitiveness legislation. Americans deserve access to economic opportunity and we urge Congress to come together to move this critical bipartisan package forward.
Thank you for your leadership, and please feel free to reach out to me at 202-744-9110 / tcochran@usmayors.org or Assistant Executive Director Kathy Amoroso at 202-341-3006 / kamoroso@usmayors.org to discuss this priority request.
Sincerely,
Tom Cochran
CEO and Executive Director
United States Conference of Mayors
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Instead of championing solar, wind and conservation energy, the GOP (Greedy Old Party) is championing the skyrocketing profits and prices for the omnicidal fossil fuel and atomic power companies.
Surging gasoline prices at the pump are not met with excess profits taxes on profit-glutted Big Oil. Rather the GOP and the Democrats are suspending taxes on gasoline sales that are used to repair roads and bridges. An excess profits tax could be used to provide rebates to consumers who are being gouged at the pump.
The case for an excess profits tax is made in a new report, Big Oil’s Wartime Bonus: How Big Oil Turns Profits Into Wealth, April 5, 2022, by Bailout Watch, Public Citizen and Friends of the Earth. Profits (and stocks) of companies like ExxonMobil and Chevron zoomed so much that Big Oil, not wanting to moderate their wholesale prices, have spent $45 billion of your money to buy back their stocks this past year and increase the compensation of their bosses.
Unleashing their lobbying forces in Washington, Big Oil and Gas are demanding, the report relates, “faster approval for natural gas pipelines … and increased drilling on public lands and waters.” Biden is opening up more oil and gas leases on public lands even though he reported some 9,000 leases already granted are still not being utilized by the oil and gas companies.
The Biden administration is spending $6 billion to shore up aging nuclear plants that safety advocates say should be mothballed.
Washington is silent on using taxes on fossil-fuel price profiteering for more wind, solar and the little mentioned energy conservation retrofits of buildings throughout the U.S. The energy savings and renewable approach would be faster, cleaner, produce more jobs and benefit more directly to Main and Elm Streets, USA.
The becalmed Department of Justice and the Federal Trade Commission should swing into bold action under their anti-monopoly and consumer protection authorities.
It shouldn’t have taken Consumer Watchdog in California to sound the alarm on the price manipulation by the five big oil refiners that control 96 percent of the gasoline made in California, led by Chevron. Jamie Court, the dynamic president of Consumer Watchdog, declared: “With California taxes and environmental fees adding about 60 cents per gallon, Californians have long wondered where the extra $1.50 per gallon more they are paying than other U.S. drivers (from $5 to $7 per gallon) goes, and with this legislation we will finally know.
“California has been an ATM for oil refiners for too long. SB1322 requires California oil refiners to document monthly how much they pay for the average barrel of crude oil they process into gasoline and how much they charge for the barrel of finished gasoline. At 42 gallons per barrel, we will then know how much they are making per gallon of gasoline sold in California, and be able to take back the excessive profits.”
That is, assuming the completely Democratic-dominated California state legislature enacts this legislation.
If Democrats do not stand tall in going after gasoline price inflation and other price gouging, the GOP will succeed in putting the blame on the Dems in the November elections. Washington is decades late in cutting our addiction to fossil fuels that are causing the climate crises.
On the first Earth Day in April 1970, more than 1,500 demonstrations against air, water and pesticide pollution were held on college campuses around the country. With the onset of the omnicidal fossil-fuel-driven climate catastrophes, leading to even more virulent wildfires, hurricanes, droughts and floods, the college campuses are now too silent, the streets are too empty, and the Congress too somnolent.
Congress is on another vacation this week so citizens should be buttonholing their representatives back home and pressing them to take action to counter the fossil fuel industry’s greed and to move toward a clean energy future.
Except for the far too small number of authentic advocates pressing decision-makers in government and industry to “follow the science,” the country’s officials appear too resigned, too attentive to short-term campaign money and political myopia to be stewards of the people, the natural environment and the planet.
If these power brokers need any more evidence of the ominous threat to humanity and its tiny planet, they should read the latest assessment of the Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change, which said humanity has a “brief and rapidly closing window” to head off a hotter, deadly future.” United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres warned that the world is “sleepwalking to climate catastrophe” as the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine and lack of political willpower undermine the necessity to cut greenhouse gas pollution by about half before 2030 and get rid of the carbon footprint by 2050.
It is not as if an abused Nature is not warning homo sapiens daily with unprecedented intensifications of its deadly outbursts and disruptions all around the world.
Once again, given the way our government is structured, it is the Congress — with just 535 members — that can become the rapid engine of energy transformation to the readily known renewable solutions. Solar panels are now seen on rooftops, and windmills on hillsides.
Energy efficient technologies are affordable and abundant. Unfortunately, the GOP blocked the infrastructure proposals for clean energy proposed by Biden and the Democrats. Will the voters remember in November?
You know the Congressional switchboard number: (202) 224-3121. Summon your representatives to your own town hall meetings and directly confront their desire for re-election in the fall. Tell them, for the sake of the world, their country and their state, it is time to shake off whatever invisible chains are around them and do what they and most of America knows has to be done. A clean energy future is better for the climate, the economy, the health and consumer pocketbooks of all the people, regardless of their self-described political labels.
When it comes to the ravaging climate disruptions, all people bleed the same color. Summon your Senators and Representatives directly to your community. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/ralph-nader-dishonoring-earth-day-with-oil-gas-coal-nuclear-heyday/article_e6061c42-c303-11ec-b9ad-7fc80ce6d9c6.html | 2022-04-24T01:51:30Z |
Amber Heard returned to the witness stand on Tuesday to continue testifying under cross-examination in the $50 million defamation case with ex-husband Johnny Depp.
After testifying over several days that Depp's drug and alcohol use would turn him into a "monster" who would be violent with her, an attorney for Depp pointedly questioned Heard about her own drug use, including scheduling time for "drugs" at the couple's 2015 wedding.
"Who was the real monster in this relationship, Ms. Heard?" asked Depp's attorney Camille Vasquez on Tuesday.
"It's half of Johnny. It's not all of Johnny. The other half of him is wonderful and beautiful and the man I loved," Heard testified.
Depp has accused Heard of defaming him in a 2018 op-ed for the Washington Post. In the piece, which published roughly two years after they divorced, Heard described herself as a "public figure representing domestic abuse." Though Depp was not named in the article, he claims it cost him lucrative acting roles.
Heard has filed a counterclaim for $100 million.
On the witness stand, Heard has described her relationship with Depp as both violent and romantic, stating his alleged violence toward her correlated with his drug and alcohol use.
"It was always the man who did drugs and beat me up. Yes, that's always been the monster," Heard testified.
Depp has previously testified that he has never "struck any woman" in his life.
Vasquez pointed to Heard's own drug use, introducing a typed schedule of Depp and Heard's wedding plans on the actor's private island in the Bahamas, which included time for "dance party and drugs and music" after a rehearsal dinner.
"So, you planned to have drugs at your wedding to someone you characterize as a drug addict?" Vasquez said.
"To be fair, we were going to have separate parties," Heard said. "This is a draft clearly that was sent before there were a lot of changes made."
Messages between Heard and Depp
Vasquez also played recordings of Heard and Depp arguing, read excerpts of a "love journal" Heard filled with messages to Depp, and read texts between the former couple.
In one journal entry from April 2016, Heard wrote, "I am sorry I can get crazy. I am sorry I hurt you. None of this is meant to be an excuse for hurting you because the truth is nothing is. There is never a reason good enough to hurt you."
Heard wrote in a March 2015 text to a physician, "I don't know if I'll ever be able to change."
Heard testified she was referring to the former couple's relationship.
"I very much wanted to leave the relationship I was in. But I didn't feel I had the power to leave," Heard testified. "I knew I was in a very toxic relationship with Johnny. And I knew I needed to change that."
In recordings, Heard told Depp he was a "sellout" and a "joke." Depp called her "the most spoiled f****** brat."
"I called him horrible ugly things as you can hear. We spoke to each other in a horrible way," Heard conceded.
When Vasquez asked Heard how she got her role in "Aquaman," one of her most well-known roles to date, the actress tersely replied.
"Mr. Depp got you that role in 'Aquaman' didn't he?" Vasquez asked.
"No, Ms. Vasquez. I got myself that role by auditioning. That's how that works," Heard replied.
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FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — A jury was selected Monday to hear a long-anticipated libel lawsuit Johnny Depp filed against his ex-wife, actress Amber Heard, whom he accuses of falsely portraying him as a domestic abuser.
Depp sued Heard over an op-ed piece she wrote in The Washington Post in 2018 in which Heard refers to herself as a “public figure representing domestic abuse.” The article doesn’t mention Depp by name, but he says it clearly refers to allegations Heard made in other forums that she suffered physical abuse at his hands. Depp denies the accusations.
The lawsuit brought a little bit of Hollywood to a courthouse that has a long history of dealing with high-profile crimes, just not those involving movie stars.
More than a dozen women, some waving signs saying “Justice for Johnny,” joined other fans who waved pirate flags in recognition of Depp’s signature role in the “Pirates of the Caribbean” movies, waited outside the courthouse an hour before the hearing.
The courtroom in the city of Fairfax was closed to the public Monday, with limited closed-circuit access in an overflow courtroom. People lined up before 7 a.m. for the wristbands granting access. Both Depp and Heard were in attendance, but court personnel brought them in and out utilizing special access points that frustrated fans’ ability to see them.
The judge overseeing the trial, Penney Azcarate, has imposed a series of access rules to try to maintain decorum in the courthouse. Most significantly, neither Depp nor Heard are permitted to pose for photos or sign autographs in the courthouse or on the courthouse grounds.
Depp’s fans have been vocal in their support, saying he has been falsely accused. Raylyn Otie, a Depp fan from Bluefield, Virginia, drove five hours to see the movie star. She was disappointed when Depp did not greet fans personally, as sheriff’s deputies carefully limited fan access.
“I’m so disappointed. I came to give him flowers to show some support,” she said, bouquet in hand.
In a separate lawsuit Depp filed against a British newspaper, a judge dismissed the case, finding that Depp assaulted Heard on a dozen occasions and put her in fear for her life on multiple occasions.
Heard has filed a countersuit against Depp that accuses his lawyers of defaming her at his direction.
Heard’s lawyers tried unsuccessfully to have the case moved to California, where the actors reside. A Fairfax judge ruled that Depp was within his rights to bring the case here because the Post’s online editions are published through servers located in Fairfax County. Depp’s lawyers have said they brought the case in Virginia in part because the laws here are more favorable to their case.
A jury of seven, plus four alternates, was selected by Monday afternoon. The smaller jury is typical for civil trials in Virginia.
Opening statements are scheduled for Tuesday morning. The trial is expected to last more than a month. A long list of witnesses includes actors James Franco and Paul Bettany, and tech entrepreneur Elon Musk. Some witnesses are expected to appear in person, while others will testify via video link. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/johnny-depp-suit-against-amber-heard-starts-with-jury-picks/ | 2022-04-12T00:14:07Z |
BOSTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riverside Partners, a Boston based private equity firm, announced today that its portfolio company, Syner-G BioPharma Group ("Syner-G" or the "Company"), a leading provider of consulting services to pharmaceutical and biotechnology clients, has appointed Ron Kraus as Chief Executive Officer (CEO).
Mr. Kraus has more than 25 years of experience leading life sciences companies, including global responsibility for customer strategy, sales, operations, and various support functions. Prior to joining Syner-G, Ron was Chief Operating Officer at Cytel where he contributed to the exponential growth and enhanced profitability of their Services business. In addition to his leadership experience at Cytel, Mr. Kraus spent two decades at Parexel International in roles of increasing responsibility. During his tenure as the Global Head of Parexel Consulting, a product development consultancy, he led the development and execution of a strategy that drove robust expansion and launched new services, both through organic growth and strategic acquisitions.
Mr. Kraus succeeds Syner-G's founder, Prabu Nambiar, PhD, MBA, RAC, as CEO. Dr. Nambiar is excited to continue his work at Syner-G with a focus on clients, corporate strategy, and promoting business growth. Dr. Nambiar led Syner-G through a rapid growth phase, including the late 2021 acquisition of Impact Pharmaceutical Services, a highly successful medical writing, regulatory strategy, and regulatory publishing provider.
In announcing Mr. Kraus's appointment, Dr. Nambiar remarked, "I couldn't be more excited and pleased to welcome Ron to the Syner-G family. To meet our future strategic needs, we were very rigorous in our search for our next CEO, and I am extremely confident that Ron is the right person, at the right time, to lead Syner-G in its mission to become the preeminent provider of pharmaceutical consulting services worldwide."
"When looking for Syner-G's next CEO, we knew there were big shoes to fill," said Craig Stern, a member of Syner-G's board of directors and a General Partner at Riverside. "Prabu has led Syner-G from its inception to where it is today – a thriving company of more than 200 employees and close to 200 active clients – he will continue to work full time with the business going forward. The bar was extremely high, and we were focused on finding a leader who has relevant experience, strong domain knowledge, and possesses the right values. We found that person in Ron Kraus."
"We are thrilled to have Ron join the Syner-G team to lead the next phase of the Company's growth," said David Belluck, a member of Syner-G's board of directors and a General Partner at Riverside. "Ron is a proven leader with deep domain knowledge in pharmaceutical consulting, excellent experience in sales and operations, and an outstanding track record of scaling pharma services businesses. Under Ron's leadership, we are confident the Company will continue to grow organically as well as actively pursue complementary acquisitions, while helping our clients bring revolutionary treatments and products to patients."
"I am humbled to be chosen to lead this extraordinary organization into the future," Mr. Kraus said. "And I thank Prabu and all of the Syner-G team for the excellent foundation that they've established. Syner-G has experienced strong growth, underpinned by high quality services and a reputation for scientific excellence. I see the immense potential of what this team has created, and I am inspired by the collaboration and hard work that's been invested. I am looking forward to working with this talented team and am committed to being a good steward of that investment."
Based in Boston, MA, Syner-G is a leading provider of customized CMC, regulatory strategy, medical writing, and regulatory submissions and publishing solutions and services, supporting pharmaceutical and biotechnology companies across the therapeutic spectrum and complete drug development lifecycle. For more information, visit www.synergbiopharma.com.
Founded in 1989, Riverside Partners is a middle market private equity firm currently investing out of its sixth fund. The firm focuses on growth-oriented companies in the technology and healthcare industries. Riverside Partners is particularly experienced at partnering with founders, owners and management teams and it brings substantial domain expertise and operating experience to its portfolio companies. Today, Riverside Partners manages about $1.1 billion of equity capital and seeks to make investments in companies with EBITDA between $3 and $15 million. For more information, please visit www.riversidepartners.com.
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Legislation Would Require All CA Refiners To Disclose CA Profits Monthly
LOS ANGELES, May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The latest investor profits reports show that California oil refiners are making unprecedented profits from refining oil into gasoline in the first quarter of 2022.
Some California oil refiners report profits from the first quarter of 2022 that are more than twice as high as those reported by the same refiners in other regions and as much as five times more than in the first quarter of 2021.
"Despite the oil industry's claims that the $1.50 extra per gallon Californians pay at the pump is due to taxes and environmental standards, first quarter profit reports show that California is nothing more than an ATM for oil refiners," said Jamie Court, president of Consumer Watchdog.
"These profit reports show the Golden State Gouge is real. Oil refiners exploited the crisis in Ukraine to make a mint from California drivers."
PBF Energy reports its crack spreads – the difference between the price of the crude oil it processes and petroleum products it sells – from both of its refineries in California on a quarterly basis.
For the first quarter of 2022, PBF's profits from its LA refinery grew to $32.84 per barrel from $15.75 per barrel in the first quarter of 2021. With 42 gallons in a barrel of gasoline, this means that PBF made about 78 cents per gallon on the gasoline it sold in Los Angeles from January 1 thru March 31st. That compares to 37 cents per gallon profits in LA in Q1 2021and 42 cents per gallon profit from its Midwest refinery in the first quarter of 2022.
"Since prices only tipped $6 per gallon well into the reporting period, this means that PBF likely made $1 per gallon profits on the gasoline sold in Southern California from March through May," said Court. "That's an obscene level of profits that should be a wake up call in Sacramento."
With gasoline prices skyrocketing only at the end of Q1, this shows the extreme profits California oil refiners have been making off the opportunity to charge more based on the increase in world crude oil prices. California oil refiners charge gasoline prices reflective of $109 per barrel crude oil prices. Profit reports reveal, however, that their crude oil costs are significantly less, leading to the unprecedented refining margins compared to previous California margins and margins across the rest of America.
Most California refiners don't break out their margins by refinery as PBF does, but all report margins or crack spreads on a Western regional basis. Given that California has the highest gas prices in America, $1.50 more per gallon than US gasoline prices, the California refining margins for these companies, if reported by state and not region, would almost certainly be greater than reported in Western region margins.
SB 1322 (Allen), sponsored by Consumer Watchdog, requires every California oil refiner to report their per barrel profit margins monthly. "With this information, California officials will be equipped to respond to periods of gouging like we are currently seeing," said Court. "The legislature needs to pass SB 1322 on an urgency basis with a two-thirds vote so that it can take effect immediately and we can monitor profit spikes this summer."
Chevron reports its refinery margins on a regional basis, but not by quarter, only year. Still, Chevron's first quarter profit report indicated "U.S. downstream operations reported earnings of $486 million in first quarter 2022, compared with a loss of $130 million a year earlier. The increase was mainly due to higher margins on refined product sales and higher earnings from the 50 percent-owned Chevron Phillips Chemical Company."
Marathon's Western region crack spread was $19.99 per barrel in Q1 2022, compared to $12.35 in the Midwest and $13.80 in 2021 in the West.
Phillips 66's Western refining margins were $17.68 per barrel in Q1 2022, compared to roughly $7 per barrel in its Midwest and Gulf Coast refineries, and $7.49 per barrel in the West in 2021. Remarkably, Phillips 66's Q1 2021 margins were $3.33 per barrel. The increase from Q1 2021 to Q1 2022 is more than five-fold.
Valero's Q1 2022 refining margin for its Western region was $13.97 per barrel, which is greater than all its other regions and more than the $9.75 per barrel made in the West Q1 2021. Valero's Q1 2021 margin was $5.09, so its Q1 2022 margin is more than double.
Oil refiners freely share their margins or crack spread, but the measures are inconsistent and not published frequently enough to pinpoint periods of price gouging or specifically for California. SB 1322 would require monthly standardized reporting of California oil refiners' margins that would allow the public and regulators to pinpoint periods of price gouging.
In addition, existing California Energy Commission data and reports on "refiner margins" do not appear to account for actual crude oil costs of the refiners and are misleading. The margins appear to reflect the world price of crude oil, not the actual costs paid by refiners, who have long term contracts for crude oil and can pay half as much as the world crude price, therefore reaping a huge benefit when crude oil prices skyrocket.
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Enables Fast, Easy, and Secure Optical Drop Cable Deployment
DENVER, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ISE EXPO 2022, Booth 909 -- OFS, a leading designer, manufacturer, and supplier of innovative fiber optic products, today announced the introduction of Go!Foton's Midspan Clamshell Hardened Terminal (MCHT) is an integrated connectivity solution for network projects supporting OFS customers worldwide. The Midspan Clamshell Hardened Terminal offers hardened connectivity without the need for hardened connectors. The innovative clamshell design provides IP68 protection for each individual connection while enabling fast, easy, and secure optical drop cable deployment.
The MCHT's IP68-rated water-sealed mid-span enclosure, including splice tray, optical splitter, or other passive components, is designed to enable effortless add-drops, including fiber cable splicing as well as post-splicing drops with pre-terminated MCHT pigtails. The F2 drops port can be accessed without opening the main splicing chamber, supporting faster and thereby potentially safer customer additions than traditional closures. The MCHT deployment also translates into significant cost savings opportunities for network operators through the simplicity of ordering, inventory, and installation, as the MCHT terminal can be deployed below-grade, pole-mounted, or for messenger applications and uses the common SCA connector.
"The Midspan Clamshell Hardened Terminal helps to simplify and expedite network installations for our global solutions customers," said Dan Hendrickson, Director, NAR Network Systems PLM & R&D for OFS. "Fundamentally most of our customers prefer traditional industry connectors. The CHT mid-span enclosure allows installers to add and drop cables with traditional connectors in the field while securing connections without opening an enclosure. This simplified approach to building out the network is what OFS strives to deliver in each element of our solution."
Go!Foton CTO Dr. David Z. Chen said, "The MCHT represents a major advance in optical connectivity management and a completely fresh approach to managing the proliferation of fiber drops in confined spaces for both inside and outside plant networks. By hardening the individual drop connection chamber rather than the actual connectors themselves, the MCHT can offer hardened fiber terminal functionality using widely available, standard fiber drop cables and connectors. We are excited that OFS has chosen to employ the mid-span element of Go!Foton's innovative mid-span terminal platform in its global network architecture."
With its ability to effect secure connections regardless of connector type MCHT unshackles network managers and technicians from the hardware restrictions imposed by today's proprietary connector-centric approaches to field terminations. Instead, this innovative enclosure is a more efficient and potentially lower-cost alternative to existing multiport service terminal (MST) solutions.
The highly compact clamshell terminal design provides an isolated, IP68-rated chamber-and-latch for each individual connection while affording fast, and easy access. With MCHT's isolated ports, new subscribers can be added without disturbing other active users. With its compact footprint, MCHT fits easily into the small spaces that characterize OSP environments and thereby allow quick and effective build-out of fiber networks. Available in 4-port and 8-port versions with both external and concealed mounting options and a variety of cable stub lengths, MCHT's versatility makes it the perfect solution for a wide variety of telecommunications and data communications implementations, including 5G, small cell, rural, and DAS networks.
ISE Expo 2022 attendees may view the MCHT at OFS booth 909 and at Go!Foton booth 521.
About OFS
OFS is a world-leading designer, manufacturer and provider of optical fiber, fiber optic cable, connectivity, fiber-to-the-subscriber (FTTx) and specialty fiber optic products. We put our development and manufacturing resources to work creating solutions for applications in such areas as telecommunications, medicine, industrial networking, sensing, aerospace, defense, and energy. We provide reliable, cost-effective fiber optic solutions that help our customers meet the needs of consumers and businesses today and into the future.
Headquartered in Norcross (near Atlanta) Georgia, U.S.A., OFS is a global provider with facilities in several countries worldwide. OFS is part of Furukawa Electric Group, a multi-billion-dollar leader in optical communications.
Please visit www.ofsoptics.com/.
About Go!Foton:
Go!Foton (www.GoFoton.com) brings innovation to the market with proven expertise in optics and photonics that solves real-world problems for its customers with a scalable and customized approach. The company serves the data center and telecom markets with connectivity solutions including its Platform with Enhanced Access for Compact Optical Connectors (PEACOC®), a groundbreaking technology that has revolutionized the way network operators manage the increasingly complex world of optical connectivity. The company also supplies optical materials and components to the imaging, medical, and instrumentation industries. A global enterprise with sales offices in the U.S., Europe, and Japan, Go!Foton maintains R&D and manufacturing facilities in the U.S., Japan, China, and the Philippines.
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Caught on video: Father with baby pushes away man with gun
DETROIT (WXYZ) - Shocking surveillance video shows a father trying to protect himself and hiss 7-month old baby from a man with a gun.
That baby is safe, and police have taken a person of interest into custody.
A clerk said the man came running in with a baby in his arms, and he was trying to hide.
“It’s just upsetting. It’s difficult to watch. I mean, it’s just no regard for human life or for the life of a child,” Detroit Police 2nd Precinct Commander Michael Chambers said.
The gun jamming or somehow malfunctioning is what may have saved the father’s life and that of his baby when Detroit Police say this man tried to open fire on them inside a Valero gas station early Sunday evening, Father’s Day.
“The father quickly, once he observed it, lifted his arm up and fortunately pushed the gun away. He was able to get him outside of the gas station and lock the door,” Chambers said.
Police said what the gunman did is a felonious assault, and they released this surveillance video in hopes that someone seeing it could help identify the would-be shooter. He is seen approaching the gas station in his white tank top, tan bucket hat and long khaki shorts. What you don’t see until he’s opening the door of the gas station is the gun he had tucked in his pants. Police said he’s after the man holding the baby who the clerk says had just run inside to hide.
“Yeah, he runs to hide in the gas station, but he followed him,” gas station clerk Adam Albarmaki said.
The dad manages to push the gun away. Thankfully he and his baby were not shot.
“We are asking that the public if they are able to or they know this individual to call 1 800 Speak up,” Chambers said.
Monday afternoon, just a few blocks away, police took a person of interest into custody and then obtained a search warrant to look for the gun involved. As for a motive, police said the men had just had some sort of dispute.
“About a block away from this location there at Tyerman and Humble. He had accounted this individual, appears they had some type of argument unknown at this time. We still are early in the investigation and trying to work backwards,” Chambers said.
Before running into the gas station, the man with the baby sustained some sort of injury to his arm, possibly stabbed or cut.
“It’s definitely upsetting and disturbing watch that when you look at that video, especially on Father’s Day,” Chambers said.
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FARMINGTON, Conn., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nest Collaborative, the nation's first and largest virtual lactation consultation platform, announced that it is seeing the highest demand for daily consultations with its national network of lactation consultants since the infant formula shortage began in May. Because its visits are covered by most insurers across the U.S., Nest Collaborative has dramatically increased access to the crucial support that's needed during this crisis.
The infant feeding crisis is driving more parents to seek professional guidance on safe and optimal infant feeding options as well as information about induced lactation, relactation and increasing milk supply. That in turn is heightening awareness about access barriers to breastfeeding support. These barriers can include geographic distribution of International Board Certified Lactation Consultants (IBCLCs), cost of services and other logistical barriers.
"I founded Nest Collaborative to provide parents with the support they need, when they need it and without the hassle of worrying about how they are going to afford it," said Amanda Gorman, Chief Clinical Officer. "There are so many barriers to breastfeeding. Cost shouldn't be one of them."
Nest Collaborative was launched in 2017 under the premise that no parent should have to pay for lactation support, as stipulated under the Affordable Care Act, breastfeeding support is a preventive service for which insurance must cover costs. Yet, many parents still face significant barriers accessing evidence-based guidance from trained experts due to the high cost of lactation consultations and the shortage of IBCLCs.
There are currently fewer than half the number of ICBLCs per 1,000 live births in the U.S. than the Surgeon General recommends. The combination causes significant hardship especially in situations where parents are desperate for help as many have been during the ongoing baby formula shortage.
"Now more than ever, parents need quick, convenient and affordable access to certified lactation consultants who can provide accurate information, resources and support as families continue to struggle to figure out how to feed their babies," said Judith Nowlin, CEO of Nest Collaborative.
IBCLCs are the gold standard in lactation care and are experts in human lactation and can support families in their infant feeding decisions. Nest Collaborative provides same-day appointments with IBCLCs for parents in need of breastfeeding support in all 50 states. Nest Collaborative accepts insurance from the healthcare marketplace, employee-sponsored plans and Medicaid. Nest Collaborative's network of IBCLCs speak Arabic, English, Haitian Creole, Hebrew, Portuguese, Spanish, Urdu and Burmese.
Nest Collaborative recently held a webinar to provide resources to clinical providers who seek to support families as a result of the infant formula shortage. Nest Collaborative's Vice President of Clinical Services Dr. Lilly Hubschman-Shahar, DNP, NNP-BC, IBCLC, discussed the multiple factors that contributed to the crisis and suggested that providers reframe it as an infant feeding crisis rather than a formula shortage to stress the impact of long-standing suboptimal breastfeeding rates and barriers to skilled lactation care that exacerbate inevitable infant formula safety concerns and shortages. She noted that Nest is uniquely positioned to support families at all times, in addition to the current infant feeding crisis, due to their unique preventive and holistic care model that provides compassionate, evidence-based, family-centered and goal-based care to families regardless of their infant feeding choices.
Nest Collaborative's lactation consultants have provided 16,000 visits to parents to date, many of whom would not have had access to breastfeeding support during COVID. Families highly recommend Nest Collaborative's services with a consistent NPS rating of 95+.
Nest Collaborative was awarded 1st Place and $10,000 at the 2022 Yale Innovation Summit's Tech and Digital Health Pitch Contest in May. Nest Collaborative was selected from over 100 applications for the contest. The Yale Innovation Summit is the largest gathering of venture capital investors in Connecticut, attended by 1,000 entrepreneurs representing 320 companies and 120 venture capital firms.
Nest Collaborative, Farmington, CT, is the creator of the nation's first virtual lactation platform. The company's nationwide network of lactation consultants is available to families for same-day virtual consults, meaning more parents and their health providers have access to the help that creates successful breastfeeding journeys. Nest Collaborative was recognized by Verywell Family as the Best Online Lactation Consultant of 2021, beating out competitors by offering insurance-covered appointments, same-day availability, and group sessions through their offering of Latch Lounge. For more information, visit: www.nestcollaborative.com.
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LEADING OFF: Rodríguez vs former team, Nakken makes history
By The Associated Press
Detroit Tigers lefty Eduardo Rodríguez gets a look at his former teammates when he pitches against Boston at Comerica Park. Rodriguez was 64-39 in six seasons with Rafael Devers, Xander Bogaerts and the Red Sox before signing a $77 million, five-year contract with Detroit as a free agent. The 29-year-old Rodriguez gave up three runs and four hits in four innings against the White Sox in his Detroit debut. Also, Guardians rookie Steven Kwan faces Cincinnati. The 24-year-old outfielder kept up his super start with a single, two walks and a sacrifice fly Tuesday in a 10-5 win at Cincinnati. Kwan is 10 for 15 since making his debut on opening day. He has reached base in 18 of 24 plate appearances, the most times for any player in his first five games since 1901. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/13/leading-off-rodriguez-vs-former-team-nakken-makes-history/ | 2022-04-13T08:06:37Z |
DALLAS (KDAF) — Check your pockets, your car, your kitchen counter, wherever you may have set down the lottery ticket you bought for a certain Texas Lottery ticket game as someone in Dallas has just won a sweet amount of cash.
The Texas Lottery reports a $25,000 winning Cash Five ticket from Tuesday night’s drawing was sold in Dallas! The ticket matched all five of the winning numbers from the Aug. 30 drawing, 4, 13, 14, 18, and 20 to win the top prize.
The ticket was sold at a RaceTrac on Marsh Lane in Dallas; it was a Quick Pick. The lottery says, “Tickets must be claimed no later than 180 days after the draw date.”
In total there were over 23,000 winners from this drawing throughout the Lone Star State. | https://cw33.com/news/local/25000-winning-texas-lottery-ticket-sold-in-dallas/ | 2022-08-31T16:28:48Z |
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) – What drives the homeless into living in the tunnels of Las Vegas? What pulls them out?
Robert Banghart has some of the answers. In the past seven months, his crew of volunteers has pulled 220 people from the violence and desolation of cavelike living, up from 80 for all of the past year.
Every Saturday for four years, he and about 60 to 80 volunteers — in groups of six to eight — go into the tunnels, caves, flood channels and freeway underpasses handing out peanut butter and jelly sandwiches, bottled water, first-aid kits and other items of survival.
These safety checks are one step on a path out, a way of making connections, building relationships with members of a population that’s leery of normal, protective of what’s theirs and often unpredictably violent.
“There’s 600 miles of tunnels in Las Vegas and 1,500 people living in them,” said Banghart, the outreach director at Shine A Light Foundation, a nonprofit focused on the Las Vegas homeless. “But everyone in there is a life, someone worth saving.”
Addiction, mental illness, a broken family unit. These are common themes in the lives of the Las Vegas tunnel dwellers. Banghart, 46, knows firsthand, too. He lived in the tunnels until about four years ago. A savage beating started his path out, he said.
“I got hit in the head with an ax, split my skull, beaten with a pipe and my jaw broken,” Banghart said. “I was dead twice.”
The people at Freedom House Sober Living, another Las Vegas nonprofit, pulled him out, got him into a hospital. Banghart credits Paul Vautrinot, the director of Shine A Light, for his recovery. But after prison, 67 trips to rehab and “primal” living underground, Banghart had many reasons to say enough.
For Donica Martinez, 42, removed from the tunnels for five months in August, “the gift of despair” was her way out, she said.
Addiction and prostitution sent Martinez underground. “I was trafficked. I had a pimp, and he completely controlled my life for 14 years. And then he chased me for another three after that, and that’s how I got into the tunnels.”
Martinez, who has lived in Las Vegas for 20 years, said she took to the tunnels to shake free from her stalking pimp. “My addiction kept me there,” she said.
Her father’s death in October started her on a path out. She took all sorts of drugs, was once pistol-whipped and ended up on the side of railroad tracks — in triple-digit heat. She found the drugs did little to ease the pain of her father’s death. And that primal existence – instant gratification in finding food, water, shelter or the next fix – was taking its toll. She was dirty, alone, tired and lost.
“I felt I was a lost cause,” she said. “I wanted to just lay down in the dirt and turn to dust. But at the same time, I knew it was something my dad wouldn’t want for me.”
She knew from Shine A Light visits a crew was looking for her. So now she’s into her second round of seeking normalcy.
America DePasquale, 42, a lifelong Las Vegas resident, knows exactly what Martinez has been through. She agrees with Banghart’s description of the lifestyle being primal.
Much like Banghart and Martinez, addiction and a rebellious nature sent her underground. She lost custody of her two children; her mother took guardianship years ago when they were young.
She now works in homeless services, as does Martinez. She works at repairing her relationship with her family. And she works with Banghart, Martinez and others visiting the tunnels, trying to pull people up and out.
Tunnel life is dangerous, there’s a hierarchy and a distrust, so the crews often approach cautiously. When a tunnel dweller doesn’t want the help, Banghart said the crew backs off.
“It’s cool, we say,” Banghart said. “We’re handing out free stuff. You want a cigarette? You got water? Here’s a bag of stuff. We’ll leave it for you.
“And then maybe next time, they see what we’ve done, that we’re good, here to help. No strings,” he said.
Violence is part of the primal existence, Banghart said. Going into the tunnels alone is unwise, he said. Shine A Light volunteers wear T-shirts and bracelets and identify themselves by announcing the nonprofit’s name and a message of “We’re here to help.”
Some of the danger for DePasquale is relaxed because she still has friends down there, people who helped her through some desperate times.
“There are people down there who need the example of my story,” she said. “I still have people down there I care about, who helped me out from some dark, dark times. I was once one of them, and I want them to see it is possible to recover from such a hopeless state.
“That’s why there’s this merry band of us. We were once down there. And now we go back to help,” she said.
All of it is one step at a time.
For the volunteers, about 90% of whom were homeless or tunnel dwellers, Banghart urges the working of a program called IPATH (for Instant Placement with Access to Treatment and Housing).
The Saturday tunnel visits are part of the program, part of the healing — hopefully, for the homeless and certainly for volunteers — especially Banghart.
“I lived here a long time, but it never felt like home until I started giving back,” he said. “I need to give back, to go back where I came from, where I escaped.
“It’s a reminder of where I can go. Now, it’s part of my life,” he said. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/i-wanted-to-turn-to-dust-las-vegas-homeless-tell-of-primal-life-underground-in-citys-tunnels/ | 2022-08-30T16:26:49Z |
FiscalNote ESG Solutions Provides Cutting-Edge AI-Powered Technology - Combined With Global Advisory Services, Essential News & Analysis, and Community/Peer Insights - to Equip Organizations to Become Sustainability Leaders
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WASHINGTON, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- At a time when organizations around the world are facing increased internal and external pressure to meet environmental, social, and governance ("ESG") targets, standards, and requirements, FiscalNote - a leading AI-driven enterprise SaaS company that delivers legal and regulatory data and insights - today unveiled "FiscalNote ESG Solutions", a suite of technology-driven services, data, advisory, and community to help guide and empower customers to manage their ESG goals, risks, and opportunities.
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FiscalNote today also announced it will be expanding FiscalNote ESG Solutions to the critical APAC marketplace, expanding its global footprint with simultaneous debuts in both Singapore and Australia.
"At FiscalNote, our mission is to empower organizations with mission-critical insights and the tools to turn them into action, which has become critically important for companies and organizations looking to stay ahead of the evolving ESG landscape. With the launch of the FiscalNote ESG Solutions, we aim to help companies succeed in their ESG goals by empowering them across each stage of their ESG journeys. We are excited not only about the business potential for FiscalNote ESG Solutions in a rapidly emerging and regulated market, but in the opportunity to enable companies to drive real, measurable, and value-led ESG impact to their business and to the larger global community," said Gerald Yao, FiscalNote's Co-founder and Global Head of ESG.
"In a global ESG marketplace that has only become more complex through shareholder activism, increased regulatory and legislative activity, and a desire by organizations to meet internal and external sustainability standards, FiscalNote ESG Solutions uniquely combines AI technology, data, and expert and peer insights to help customers stay ahead of rapidly evolving political, corporate, and regulatory requirements," said Josh Resnik, President & COO, FiscalNote. "FiscalNote's combined portfolio of existing and newly acquired solutions – a direct result of our innovative product development and our aggressive, acquisitive strategy – continues to pay dividends for our customers."
FiscalNote ESG Solutions is the most comprehensive ESG platform and advisory solution in the market helping organizations become sustainability leaders – from getting started with strategic insights, benchmarking, and reporting to embedding ESG into an organization's DNA. FiscalNote ESG Solutions brings together Equilibrium's AI-powered platform, award-winning analysis, global advisory, and a peer community to help an organization achieve its ESG goals. Visit: fiscalnote.com/esg.
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Magic beat Heat in finale, overcoming Oladipo’s big game
By DICK SCANLON
Associated Press
ORLANDO, Fla. (AP) — Mo Bamba and R.J. Hampton each scored 21 points and the Orlando Magic beat the Miami Heat 125-111 on Sunday night in the regular-season finale for both teams. Victor Oladipo had 40 points, 10 rebounds and seven assists for the Heat. They wrapped up the top seed in the Eastern Conference on Thursday night and rested several players. Oladipo, playing in only his eighth game of the season after recovering from surgery on his right quad 11 months ago, scored 25 points in the first half. The Magic hit a season-high 23 3-point shots in 58 attempts. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/10/magic-beat-heat-in-finale-overcoming-oladipos-big-game/ | 2022-04-11T02:06:00Z |
SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — South Korean prosecutors have barred dozens of people connected to Terraform Labs from leaving the country as they expand an investigation into a $40 billion collapse of the company’s cryptocurrency that devastated traders around the world.
The Seoul Southern District Prosecutor’s Office said Wednesday it plans to summon them for questioning as it tries to determine whether the company committed fraud or violated financial regulations before the implosion of its digital currencies, TerraUSD and Luna, in May.
The office didn’t specify the number of people placed under the monthlong travel ban or who they are, although they may include current and former staff members and developers. Prosecutors refused to provide more details, saying the investigation was ongoing.
Daniel Hong, a former Terraform developer, tweeted a government notice showing that he was banned from leaving the country through July 19. Hong tweeted: “stop asking me why i couldn’t make it to NYC frens, this is why: the Korean government imposed an exit ban for all ex-@terra_money employees today.”
The collapse of TerraUSD and Luna, developed by Terraform Lab’s Stanford-educated co-founder Do Kwon, affected an estimated 280,000 South Korean investors while causing broader turmoil in the global cryptocurrency market.
TerraUSD was designed as a “stablecoin,” which are pegged to stable assets like the U.S. dollar to prevent drastic fluctuations in prices. However, around $40 billion in market value was erased for the holders of TerraUSD and its floating sister currency, Luna, after the stablecoin plunged far below its $1 peg in May.
South Korean prosecutors launched the investigation last month following collective complaints filed by dozens of investigators. They could try to summon Kwon, who is reportedly in Singapore and faces accusations that he exaggerated the stability of his currencies.
The Bank of Korea, South Korea’s central bank, said in a report published earlier this month that the collapse of TerraUSD and Luna was a major factor in the global currency market shrinking by more than 40% compared to late last year, when its market value reached over $2.3 trillion. The U.S. Federal Reserve’s recent decision to raise its key interest rate to fight inflation has also contributed to the slide by further repelling investors from volatile assets, the bank said. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/south-korea-hits-dozens-with-travel-bans-amid-crypto-probe/ | 2022-06-23T00:06:55Z |
SBA Awards Nearly $3M in Grants to Help Arkansas, Maryland, and South Dakota Entrepreneurs Combat Rise in Cyberattacks and Threats
WASHINGTON, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Administrator Isabella Casillas Guzman, head of the U.S. Small Business Administration (SBA) and the voice for America's 33 million small businesses in President Biden's Cabinet, announced nearly $3 million in new funding for three state delegates to help emerging small businesses develop their cybersecurity infrastructure. Arkansas, Maryland, and South Dakota representatives are receiving grants that will help deliver cybersecurity assistance to nascent and startup business owners as part of the SBA's Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program.
"Cybersecurity is increasingly critical for small businesses and startups as they face rising challenges and cyber risks that could disrupt their operations. As we seek to build a stronger and more inclusive entrepreneurial ecosystem, we must innovate and provide resources to meet the growing, evolving needs of our diverse small businesses. With this new funding opportunity, the SBA is leveraging the strengths across our state governments, territories, and tribal governments to provide services to help small businesses get cyber ready and, in the process, fortify our nation's supply chains," said SBA Administrator Guzman.
Awarded States and Institutions are:
Arkansas – Forge Institute – $999,650.66
Maryland – Department of Commerce – $930,155.00
South Dakota – Dakota State University – $999,933.00
"This pilot program catalyzes our efforts to help small businesses combat cybersecurity threats," said SBA Associate Administrator for the Office of Entrepreneurial Development Mark Madrid. "These grants empower state governments to innovate, develop new resources, and scale solutions to protect more small businesses from harmful cyberattacks."
About the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program
Cyberattacks are a growing threat to small businesses and the U.S. economy. According to the FBI's Internet Crime Report, the cost of cybercrimes against the small business community reached $2.4 billion in 2021.
Small businesses are attractive targets because they have information that cybercriminals want, and they typically lack the security infrastructure of larger businesses.
According to an SBA survey, 88% of small business owners felt their business was vulnerable to a cyberattack. Yet many businesses can't afford professional IT solutions, have limited time to devote to cybersecurity, or don't know where to begin.
The Federal budget for the Cybersecurity for Small Business Pilot Program for 2021-2022 is $3,000,000. SBA awarded three awards, with no single award exceeding $1 million. The period of performance for this award is one-year (12 months).
To learn more about SBA's programs and services related to cybersecurity, visit www.sba.gov/cybersecurity.
To find additional SBA local resources, visit www.sba.gov/local-assistance.
About the U.S. Small Business Administration
The U.S. Small Business Administration makes the American dream of business ownership a reality. As the only go-to resource and voice for small businesses backed by the strength of the federal government, the SBA empowers entrepreneurs and small business owners with the resources and support they need to start, grow or expand their businesses, or recover from a declared disaster. It delivers services through an extensive network of SBA field offices and partnerships with public and private organizations. To learn more, visit www.sba.gov.
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NEW ORLEANS, April 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC ("KSF") and KSF partner, former Attorney General of Louisiana, Charles C. Foti, Jr., remind investors that they have until May 16, 2022 to file lead plaintiff applications in a securities class action lawsuit against Grab Holdings Limited (NasdaqGS: GRAB, GRABW), if they purchased the Company's securities between August 2, 2021 and March 3, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). This action is pending in the United States District Court for the Southern District of New York.
What You May Do
If you purchased securities of Grab as above and would like to discuss your legal rights and how this case might affect you and your right to recover for your economic loss, you may, without obligation or cost to you, contact KSF Managing Partner Lewis Kahn toll-free at 1-877-515-1850 or via email (lewis.kahn@ksfcounsel.com), or visit https://www.ksfcounsel.com/cases/nasdaqgs-grab/ to learn more. If you wish to serve as a lead plaintiff in this class action, you must petition the Court by May 16, 2022.
About the Lawsuit
Grab and certain of its executives are charged with failing to disclose material information during the Class Period, violating federal securities laws.
On March 3, 2022, the Company announced its 4Q2021 results, disclosing "a 44% decline YoY" in revenue and a $1.1 billion loss for the quarter due to "invest[ing] heavily" in driver incentives and that it would take one or two quarters "to get that equilibrium between drivers and riders, between supply and demand."
On this news, shares of Grab fell $2.04, or 37.3%, to close at $3.28 per share on March 3, 2022, on unusually heavy trading volume.
The case is Peccarino v. Grab Holdings Limited, et al., No. 22-cv-2189.
About Kahn Swick & Foti, LLC
KSF, whose partners include former Louisiana Attorney General Charles C. Foti, Jr., is one of the nation's premier boutique securities litigation law firms. KSF serves a variety of clients – including public institutional investors, hedge funds, money managers and retail investors – in seeking recoveries for investment losses emanating from corporate fraud or malfeasance by publicly traded companies. KSF has offices in New York, California, Louisiana and New Jersey.
To learn more about KSF, you may visit www.ksfcounsel.com.
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LONDON and BOSTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Momentum is thrilled to be recognised yet again as a Best Company to Work For in 2022 and receive a 2 Star accreditation for "Outstanding" levels of workplace engagement.
This accolade is a testament to the work Momentum has put into boosting its company culture and employee engagement levels over the past year. These efforts have paid off, with Momentum surpassing its 2021 Best Companies score for "Very Good" levels of workplace engagement.
Key initiatives the company has launched in the last 12 months include a four-day week trial, monthly in-person social events, clear career progression pathways, an ESG committee, and a Flexa-accredited flexitime policy that allows employees to work in a way that suits them.
"We are beyond delighted to be recognized as an Outstanding employer," said Alisha Lyndon, founder and CEO of Momentum. "We have always strived to be a safe and supportive workplace that truly values its people, so to be on the Best Companies to Work For league table is a real honor."
Momentum is guided by five values that inform its work and culture: Extreme ownership, Proactivity, Entrepreneurialism, Realism, and Teamwork (XPERT). These values create a foundation of trust and transparency that is valued hugely by employees.
"Attracting and retaining talent is incredibly important to us and the Best Companies accolade is another way we are showing potential recruits that we really care about our people – and more importantly, that our people are happy and engaged," said Rhian Price, People Director, Momentum.
Best Companies rates organizations' workplace engagement using a unique scoring system and employee survey. Momentum has placed somewhere in the region of 697-738 out of 1000 to achieve its Outstanding score. More details, including which categories Momentum leads in, will be released on 19 August at the Best Companies Live event in Media City, London.
To read more about Momentum visit wearemomentum.com or head to our Flexa page to learn about our flexible working policies. Find out about Best Companies accreditations here.
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4-year-old girl killed by farm tractor in tragic accident, police say
WATERTOWN, Conn. (WFSB/Gray News) – A 4-year-old girl in Connecticut died after she became “entangled” with a farming tractor Saturday afternoon, police said.
The Watertown Police Department identified the child as Ellie Kuslis.
Police said the girl had become entangled within a slice seeder that was attached to the rear of the tractor.
The girl’s father was operating the tractor at the time of the accident. The tractor was stationary at the time; however, the seeder remained engaged, according to police.
Emergency crews were called, but the child was pronounced dead on the scene.
An autopsy conducted Sunday determined the cause of death to be blunt force trauma, and the death was certified as accidental.
“The Watertown Police Department extends our deepest sympathy to the family and friends of the child and wishes to express our gratitude to the police officers, firefighters and neighbors who did all they could to help,” police wrote in a news release.
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Albany’s mail service would have to get better before I could say it is bad. It appears carriers are there only for a paycheck, not to do any work.
It's sad that you people don't recognize your hypocrisy: You blame the rising gas prices on the president, but when they start to go down you refuse to give him credit. And that's not just with the current administration; it was the same with the previous one. Sorry, clowns, you don't get it both ways.
The older I get, the earlier it gets late.
Lowest unemployment in 50 years, legislation to lower drug costs, killed the Al Qaeda leader Trump couldn't find, biggest clean energy bill ever, gas prices coming down ... thanks Biden. The Equality Man
Pat-Riot: I noticed you left out the biggest political undignified nut-job hack in American history on your silly little punch list. Why didn’t you include Donald J. Trump as one of the ones you hold in low esteem? I’ll tell you why, because you still worship the democracy-hating traitor. The only things you are well-known for are your ignorance and hypocrisy.
Squawker, maybe you ought to read the Reduction Act before you speak lies about it. The taxes are more for the 1% and big corporations that don't pay any taxes. In it are more benefits for retired seniors and also to reduce the deficit.
Walker has finally agreed to at least one debate with Sen. Warnock on Oct. 14. That gives Walker’s handlers about two months to prep him. Not sure the Giuliani/Christie team is as available as they were for Trump. Can Walker articulate what the real issues are in Georgia, with solutions, or will he regurgitate RINO talking points?
It seems Chicago was a lot safer when Al Capone ran the city.
Hoping Squawkers better versed in law and politics can suss this one out: I spoke to Sanford Bishop's "field rep" last week. Wondering how I can call a state Rep's office and have his rep talk at me like we're on a Springer set, argue that it's a local problem, yet wanted a signed privacy release with a list of names of those in state agencies that I've talked to.
Right wing nut Alex Jones made millions of dollars saying Sandy Hook was a hoax. He now admits he lied. Who else has recently fleeced the gullibles out of their money promoting a lie?
Time is running out on the Albany and Dougherty commissions. This pi--ing contest may make them feel like big boys and girls, but all they're doing is making themselves look completely foolish. Vote them all out.
Childish games, backstabbing supporters, hiding behind the church, unqualified unrealistic municipal proposals, conversion of public funds for private use and inappropriate public behavior. Yes, it's our commissioners dragging Albany down the drainpipe. The Patriot
It was with particular interest that I read the Herald this weekend. I also ventured to some right-wing publications. I wanted to see if any SMRs would condemn Republicans blocking the Pact Act. Didn't find any condemnation from the right wingers. The next time one of them tells a veteran "thank you for your service," they're lying. Signed, Yours Truly
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KaiNexus (www.kainexus.com), the leading continuous improvement and Lean software company, recently passed $5 Billion in total financial impact.
"Passing $5B in total financial impact would not have been possible without all the customers that KaiNexus is lucky enough to partner with on this journey to spread continuous improvement," said Greg Jacobson, KaiNexus CEO and Co-Founder.
KaiNexus supports companies varying in size and industry. With KaiNexus, organizations receive anywhere from 2-10x the number of improvements from their employees, and the average improvement managed in KaiNexus has an impact of about $15,000. KaiNexus provides advanced reporting solutions that enable people to see KPIs and the aggregate impact of improvement work across their organization, arming themselves with the data they need to assess their improvement culture's health.
"1 in 3 improvements has a financial impact. KaiNexus customers understand that these metrics play a direct role in ensuring the success of the business, and they strive to achieve the highest possible level of safety, satisfaction, and quality," states Greg Jacobson.
KaiNexus (www.kainexus.com) is a rapidly growing software company with offices in Austin, Texas, and Dallas, Texas. KaiNexus empowers leading organizations in every industry to engage more people in improvement for an accelerated rate of change and maximum impact. With software that provides unprecedented visibility and standardization, KaiNexus is revolutionizing how the world captures, implements, measures, and spreads improvement at scale.
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GUANGZHOU, China, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MINISO is proud to announce the launch of the "Penpen2PENPEN" education charity drive for disadvantaged children, as part of an ongoing series of charitable activities fronted by its beloved penguin character MINI Pen, affectionately known as Penpen.
From 22 June to 13 July, MINISO will donate a pen on behalf of every customer who buys a plush toy at participating stores. Customers may also donate their own pens to Penpen the penguin, in exchange for a discounted plush toy. In addition to pens, other stationeries and monetary donations will be made by MINISO in the end of the campaign to make a difference in the lives of those we are trying to help.
As part of the campaign, MINISO releases a vibrant Penpen2PENPEN music video featuring children from diverse backgrounds dancing together with the Penpen mascot. The video kicks start the Penpen Dance Challenge on Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok. Participants who submit a dance video with the hashtag #Penpen2PENPEN and tag @minisoofficial_ stand a chance of winning 1 of 22 limited-edition plush toys.
MINISO will be partnering with local NGOs to scale the initiative at the grassroots level in 19 markets including the US, the UK, Spain, India, Indonesia, and Vietnam. The brand will provide a progress update for consumers to see how their contributions impact peoples' lives.
According to UNICEF, nearly 617 million children and adolescents around the world are unable to attain proficiency levels in reading and math, even though two thirds of them are in school. Foundational skills in literacy and numeracy are even harder to grasp for out-of-school children.
"We hope that the campaign will encourage children and their parents to show compassion by providing underprivileged children with the essential things they need for school," said Vincent Huang, VP of the international business at MINISO.
MINISO's ongoing journey of giving back to customers and the society
Penpen is a key member of MINISO's original MINI Family collection. The penguin, a symbol of happiness and kindness, has previously been the face of MINISO's 2021 'Take Penpen Home' reforestation campaign with Peruvian NGO ECOAN. To date, over 90,000 trees have been planted in the Andes Mountain range.
Earlier this year, MINISO's #love2gether campaign visited nine countries with captain Penpen and encouraged customers to make a wish. 22 lucky customers had their wishes fulfilled by the brand at the end of the campaign. For instance, in New Caledonia, MINISO threw a birthday party for a nine-year-old girl. In Ecuador, MINISO gifted a wheelchair to a family with a disabled child.
"When MINISO created Penpen, we wanted an icon that was smart, brave, and optimistic," said Huang. "The past two events we've had on top of the latest Penpen2PENPEN enhance the positive association between the penguin character and MINISO. We hope to inspire and influence customers that will help us create a bigger impact no matter where they are."
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Suit: Brink’s driver was asleep during pricey jewelry heist
LOS ANGELES (AP) — One of the drivers of a Brink’s tractor-trailer was asleep inside the big rig, parked near a remote southern California rest stop earlier this summer, when thieves broke a lock and stole millions of dollars worth of jewelry and gemstones, according to a lawsuit filed by the security company.
While the second driver was getting food inside the rest stop early July 11 — spending nearly 30 minutes away from the vehicle — the thieves stole 22 bags of jewelry from the vehicle and fled.
The heist nabbed a haul that’s been described by some as worth less than $10 million and others as roughly $100 million and the value is now the subject of two lawsuits filed this month. If the latter figure is accurate, it would be one of the largest jewelry thefts in modern history.
But Brink’s, in a federal lawsuit filed Aug. 4 in New York, stated that the pickup manifests signed by the jewelers reported a total of $8.7 million worth of merchandise in the 22 stolen bags.
The security company’s lawsuit alleges that the jewelers under-declared the value of the items that were being transported and the company is only responsible for the declared value.
The theft occurred near the “Flying J” rest stop and gas station in the unincorporated community of Lebec, about 75 miles (120.7 kilometers) north of downtown Los Angeles, as the items were being sent overnight from a jewelry show in the San Francisco Bay Area down to the Los Angeles region for another event.
Brink’s is seeking to limit potential payouts to the jewelers, who say their cargo was worth $100 million and that the security company is trying to deny compensation to its customers for a theft “its drivers practically invited to happen.”
Fourteen jewelers and jewelry companies alleged breach of contract and negligence in a lawsuit filed Monday against Brink’s in Los Angeles County Superior Court.
“Everyone in our group has been emotionally and financially destroyed,” the plaintiffs said in a statement on Tuesday. “We are lost and do not know what comes next in our lives. Whatever plans we all have for the future for our businesses and our families has evaporated in an instant.”
A spokesperson for Brink’s declined to comment to The Associated Press on Tuesday, citing the pending litigation. The Los Angeles County sheriff’s sergeant who is investigating the case did not respond to a request for comment.
The Los Angeles Times first reported the lawsuits on Tuesday.
Brink’s lawsuit states that the driver left his partner in the big rig’s sleeping berth while he went to get food — a move the company says was “per Department of Transportation regulations.”
He was gone for 27 minutes and returned to find the lock broken, though the sleeping driver said he hadn’t seen or heard anything unusual, according to the lawsuit. It was not immediately clear whether the driver was supposed to be gone for so long, and if the sleeping berth is sound-proof.
In their lawsuit, the “mom and pop” jewelers are seeking $100 million in damages and $100 million in restitution from Brink’s. The jewelers allege that a Brink’s employee told them to under-value their merchandise on the pickup manifests “in order to save money, because the cost of shipping would be too expensive if they declared the full value of their goods.”
“We are astounded by Brink’s lack of support for their longtime customers who thought they were in safe hands with Brink’s,” Jerry Kroll, an attorney for the jewelers, said in a statement. “After relying on Brink’s for their guarded transportation services, our clients have lost virtually everything in this theft, including their source of income.”
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Which Outland Firebowl is best?
There’s nothing better than huddling around an open fire while enjoying some quality time with friends. Though you could use wood or natural gas for your fire pit, an Outland Firebowl, which runs on propane, is a safe and easy way to start and maintain a fire. It creates less smoke, and its design safely contains the flames no matter where you set it up.
If you’re looking for one for your next camping trip, the lightweight, compact Outland Living Premium 870 Firebowl is ideal.
What to know before you buy an Outland Firebowl
Consider the size and ground clearance
Outland has three models measuring 19 inches in diameter and two models larger than 21 inches. Choose a size based on how many people you expect to gather around it. If it’s too small, the heat won’t reach everyone. Also, consider clearance above and underneath the fire pit and where you’ll use it. You should have at least 36 inches on all sides and 80 inches of clearance above.
You (probably) don’t need a burning permit
Depending on where you live, you might need to get an open burning permit from your local fire department. It is best to check, but in some places, you don’t need a permit if you use a certified fire pit, such as the Outland Firebowl. The permits only cost a few dollars and can save you a lot of hassle.
All Outland Firebowls use propane
Outland Firebowls are different from conventional fire pits, as all models use propane gas for fuel. This is a safer option because you control the height of the flame and can quickly switch it off if there is a problem. Another benefit of propane is that it creates far less smoke than wood-burning fire pits.
What to look for in a quality Outland Firebowl
Powder-coated frame
You can expect some discoloration and wear with any fire pit, but you don’t want it to rust. A good-quality Outland Firebowl has a powder-coated frame to protect it from liquids or moisture so it doesn’t rust. However, if water manages to seep in, especially in the joints and seams, it can crack and lift the rest of the coating, which will peel off over time.
Compatible with a Cover + Carry kit
To enjoy your Outland Firebowl for as long as possible, take steps to protect it from the elements. Of course, you could store it in the garage or shed, but dust will undoubtedly gather. A good-quality Firebowl is compatible with the Cover + Carry kit to prevent that. The steel lid clips over the fire pit to seal it off, and the kit comes with sturdy nylon straps to safely carry it around.
High-quality fittings and fixtures
Whenever you are around propane and open flames, even the most minor gas leak can quickly create a dangerous scenario. For that reason, Outland Firebowls use chrome valve knobs with a high-quality pre-attached hose and propane tank stabilizer ring. For added safety, all Firebowls have stainless steel burners and fasteners.
How much you can expect to spend on an Outland Firebowl
The size determines the average price of an Outland Firebowl. The smallest, the Standard Firebowl, retails for $130-$140, while the Premium Firebowl sells for $170-$180. The largest model costs $210-$220.
Outland Firebowl FAQ
Can you put an Outland Firebowl on a table?
A. Yes, but you must ensure enough clearance on all sides and above.
How many hours does the fire last?
A. That depends on the size of the propane tank and the fire pit. But a full average-sized 20-pound tank should give you around seven hours of burning time.
What’s the best Outland Firebowl to buy?
Top Outland Firebowl
Outland Living Premium 870 Firebowl
What you need to know: Measuring 19 inches in diameter, the Premium Firebowl has a few extra accessories the Standard Firebowl doesn’t include.
What you’ll love: There is no need to carry matches with you, as the Premium Firebowl has an auto-ignition feature for quick lighting. It also comes with the Cover + Carry kit, pre-attached 10-foot gas hose and a 4.4-pound bag of natural lava rock for an enhanced flickering effect.
What you should consider: A natural-gas conversion kit is sold separately if you don’t want to use propane.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Outland Firebowl for the money
Outland Living Standard 823 Firebowl
What you need to know: The most affordable Firebowl has a diameter of 19 inches with a total propane output of 58,000 British thermal units per hour.
What you’ll love: The Standard model comes with a pre-attached 10-foot hose compatible with a 20-pound propane tank and a 4.4-pound bag of natural lava rock. It has a chrome adjustable flame height regulator, and the frame is powder-coated for protection against the elements.
What you should consider: If you don’t want to use propane as fuel, you must buy the natural gas conversion kit separately.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Outland Living Mega 883 Firebowl
What you need to know: The largest of the Firebowls is perfect for gatherings of friends and family as it measures 24 inches in diameter.
What you’ll love: Even though it is bigger than the other models, with the fully adjustable flame regulator it still burns through propane at the same rate of 58,000 Btu per hour. It also comes with a pre-attached 10-foot hose, but the bag of natural lava rock weighs 6.6 pounds.
What you should consider: It might be the most expensive Firebowl, but you must still buy the Cover + Carry kit if you want to protect it from ultraviolet rays and moisture.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WESTON, Fla., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Apotex Corp. announced today its release of Paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injection (albumin-bound), a generic version of Abraxane® in the United States.
Paclitaxel protein-bound particles for injectable suspension is indicated for the treatment of metastatic breast cancer, non-small cell lung cancer and adenocarcinoma of the pancreas.
"We are proud to provide Americans with a generic option of this important medication," said Peter Hardwick, President, Apotex Corp. "This launch provides patients with a high-quality medication at an affordable price."
About Apotex Corp.
Apotex Corp. is a US based company, headquartered in Weston, Florida. It and its global affiliates are leaders in generic pharmaceuticals and biosimilars and are committed to supplying patients with a broad portfolio of high-quality, affordable medicines covering all major therapeutic areas.
ABRAXANE® is a registered trademark of Abraxis BioScience, LLC. Abraxis BioScience, LLC is a wholly owned subsidiary of Bristol-Myers Squibb Company.
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Puppies in training get opera experience
By Libby Smith
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DENVER, Colorado (KCNC) — Opera Colorado is in dress rehearsals for it’s final production of the season, Bizet’s “Carmen.” Excitement is running high as the production comes together.
“’Carmen’ is the most iconic and the most often performed opera in all the repertoire,” said Greg Carpenter, General & Artistic Director at Opera Colorado.
At one rehearsal, there were some special guests who were creating a lot of buzz.
“Opera Colorado invited Guide Dogs for the Blind to our piano tech rehearsal,” said Vee Butler, Patron Services Manager at Opera Colorado.
About a dozen puppies and their handlers converged on the Ellie Caulkins Opera House to take in some classic opera, and work on some important training.
“I need her to settle, be calm,” said Carmen Moyer, founder of Guide Dogs for the Blind Denver (South) Puppy Raisers.
Moyer is currently working with Lourdes, an 11-month-old Golden Retriever. Moyer will have a year to teach Lourdes house manners, relieving on command and on a leash, and social skills in a variety of public settings. So a trip to the opera is a welcome excursion.
“People are moving in not necessarily an organized manor, but moving every which way, and they get excited, and we need them to be calm,” Moyer explained. “Eventually when they become a guide dog, they need to stand right by that blind person, and listen to directions, and be ready for whatever they need to do.”
The low lights, the long stretches of sitting, even the high notes can be an opportunity to reenforce Lourdes’s training. This is an opportunity that Opera Colorado was more than happy to provide.
“It really comes down to how we can connect more with the community,” added Butler.
Opera Colorado is hoping that a classic like Bizet’s “Carmen” will bring audiences back to the Opera House after COVID shut everything down for a season. It’s also the perfect production for those who are looking to give the opera a try.
“There’s so much music in ‘Carmen’ that is iconic, and that everybody knows: ‘Habanera’ and the ‘Toreador’ song. These are all tings that have been in cartoons and commercials, and things like that, instantly recognizable music,” Carpenter explained.
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– FanDuel Becomes an Official Sportsbook Partner of the WNBA –
– FanDuel TV to Have Rights to Air WNBA Highlights –
NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Women's National Basketball Association (WNBA) and FanDuel announced a multiyear partnership extension today, making FanDuel an Official Sportsbook Partner and Official Daily Fantasy Partner of the WNBA. The extension arrives five years after FanDuel initially partnered with the WNBA, which marked the company's first partnership with a women's professional sports league and the first major fantasy operator to launch a WNBA game.
As part of the multiyear agreement, FanDuel becomes an Official Sportsbook Partner and continues to be an Official Daily Fantasy Partner of the WNBA, operating the Official Daily Fantasy Game of the WNBA. FanDuel will have the ability to leverage WNBA marks across its gaming platforms, as well as activate around retail and online sports betting. The company will also engage with fans through WNBA themed free-to-play games. In future seasons, FanDuel betting odds will also be featured on WNBA digital channels on select pages. In addition, FanDuel and the WNBA will collaborate on responsible gaming and best-in-class practices to protect the integrity of WNBA games.
"FanDuel has made a concerted effort to support sports equity," said Amy Howe, CEO of FanDuel Group. "We are tangibly acting to elevate female athletes and one important way to do that is growing strategic partnerships with an organization that is the true pioneer in the space – the WNBA. This new deal allows FanDuel to build and promote a true sports ecosystem around women's professional basketball including highlights now on FanDuel TV."
FanDuel will have a series of content integrations including highlights accessible within its sportsbook and fantasy sports platforms next season. The company will also have access to footage rights on FanDuel's owned and produced content across its various platforms including the company's recently announced television network, FanDuel TV and its new OTT network FanDuel+.
"We continue to see increased interest from a broadening fanbase in the WNBA. Fans are seeking more ways to engage with our game, and FanDuel has been a great partner in growing their offering to meet that demand, as shown by our partnership renewal," said WNBA Commissioner Cathy Engelbert. "In the seasons ahead, we look forward to building on this strong partnership and working with FanDuel to introduce increased offerings as part of our focus on new and innovative ways to drive fan engagement and enhance the fan experience."
The WNBA has become a summer staple for FanDuel sports betting and has drawn significant interest over the summer months this year at the company's retail locations across the country. FanDuel has seen increases of 270% in bet count and 101% in handle year over year for WNBA betting across all FanDuel Sportsbook retail locations.
The FanDuel Sportsbook operates a retail or online sportsbook in the following states: Arizona, Connecticut, Colorado, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, New Jersey, New York, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Virginia, Washington, Washington DC, West Virginia, and Wyoming.
FanDuel Group is an innovative sports-tech entertainment company that is changing the way consumers engage with their favorite sports, teams, and leagues. The premier gaming destination in the United States, FanDuel Group consists of a portfolio of leading brands across gaming, sports betting, daily fantasy sports, advance-deposit wagering, and TV/media. FanDuel Group has a presence across all 50 states with approximately 17 million customers. The company is based in New York with offices in California, New Jersey, Florida, Oregon, Georgia and Scotland. FanDuel Group is a subsidiary of Flutter Entertainment plc, the world's largest sports betting and gaming operator with a portfolio of globally recognized brands and a constituent of the FTSE 100 index of the London Stock Exchange.
As the #1 mobile gaming operator, FanDuel believes it is critical to lead from the front on responsible gaming (RG). Every employee maintains a commitment to protecting our customers as we build an iconic sports brand that people trust. We have built an industry leading RG approach, including a more than 100-person team of full-time Compliance and RG professionals focused on strengthening our product across technology, marketing, product development and data/analytics. Finally, all FanDuel mobile products have in-app tools that allow customers to set time, deposit, and wager limits. Our Play Well website offers customers a central location to find support services, information on our RG tools and more details on our beliefs and approach to RG.
The WNBA, which tipped off the 2022 postseason on August 17, is a bold, progressive basketball league that stands for the power of women. Featuring 12 teams, the W is a unique sports property that combines competition and entertainment with a commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion and social responsibility. Through its world-class athletes, the in-game fan experience, TV and digital broadcasts, digital and social content and community outreach programs, the league celebrates and elevates the game of basketball and the culture around it.
In 2020, the WNBA and the Women's National Basketball Players Association (WNBPA) signed a groundbreaking eight-year CBA that charts a new course for women's basketball – and women's sports overall – with a focus on increased player compensation, improvements to the player experience, expanded career development opportunities and resources specifically tailored to the female professional athlete. Key elements of the agreement are supported through the league's partnership platform, WNBA Changemakers, with AT&T, the WNBA's Marquee Partner and inaugural Changemaker, as well as fellow inaugural Changemakers Deloitte and NIKE, Inc, and subsequent additions Google and U.S. Bank. During the 2020 season, the WNBA and WNBPA launched the WNBA Justice Movement forming the Social Justice Council with the mission of being a driving force of necessary change and continuing conversations about race and voting rights, among other important societal issues.
For more information, visit WNBA.com.
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Kevin Hennessy, FanDuel Group, kevin.hennessy@fanduel.com
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Family Insurance and Delta Air Lines have announced their participation in Unlock Potential, a ground-breaking new hiring program designed to create meaningful career opportunities for young adults at the greatest risk of incarceration. Access to gainful employment is critical in determining who ends up behind bars, and by participating these companies will advance racial equity, disrupt the poverty-to-prison pipeline, and develop the next generation of corporate leaders – with the diversity necessary to thrive.
"At American Family Insurance, we've made it a priority to create real second chances for people who have been incarcerated. But we also need to be working to prevent individuals from ending up in prison in the first place. Unlock Potential will do precisely that," said Nyra Jordan, social impact director at the American Family Insurance Institute for Corporate and Social Impact. "By widening the positive life choices available to the young adults who are most at-risk, we can tackle crime, imprisonment, inequality and poverty."
The announcement comes just days before millions across the country observe Juneteenth, highlighting the intentional equity focus of Unlock Potential and its mission to address and help solve for the racially disproportionate impact of the US justice system – and the economic disenfranchisement it creates. By preventing incarceration before it starts, Unlock Potential wants to thwart intergenerational cycles of unemployment and poverty at the root.
"We know that having a diverse workforce builds a better and more innovative business," said Keyra Lynn Johnson, Delta's V.P. and Chief Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Officer. "This partnership builds a bridge to individuals who often don't have connection and opportunities to careers at Delta, while at the same time broadening our access to untapped talent."
Studies show that first-time incarceration can decrease lifetime earnings by more than 30 percent. These obstacles disproportionately impact BIPOC communities. Black Americans are incarcerated at nearly five times the rate of whites, and the effect of a criminal record on employment is 40% more damaging for Black men than white men. Unlock Potential will focus on the 4.4 million Americans identified as "opportunity youth": individuals aged 16 to 24 who are neither in education nor employment. These individuals are far more likely than their peers to suffer negative outcomes like poverty and imprisonment. They are also disproportionately BIPOC – in some places, young Black and Latino people are 3-to-6 times more likely to be opportunity youth than young whites.
The program will focus on a subset of opportunity youth who have experienced one or more of the following additional risk factors for justice system involvement: an incarcerated parent, sex or human trafficking, the juvenile justice system, or the foster care system.
Following the design consultation phase, which will wrap up in October, Unlock Potential will launch a 12-month pilot program in which opportunity youth will be provided with career placements - with significant potential for development and advancement - at American Family Insurance, Delta Air Lines, and other participating employers. These placements will be supported by the Responsible Business Initiative for Justice, co-founders of Unlock Potential. Participants will also be connected with local wraparound support services through national non-profit Persevere.
American Family Insurance and Delta Air Lines join Ben & Jerry's, who announced their participation at the end of last month.
Media Contact:
Ben Cumming, Communications Director, Responsible Business Initiative for Justice
ben@rbij.org
+44 7891 551 514 / +1 213 370 0222
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NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for SHOP, OBSV, VTGN, SIGA, and XELA.
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Rosé Frozé Pouch and Sparkling Rosé Bottle Joins Best Selling Rainbow Rosé Cans to celebrate and support LGBTQ+ equality and love in all its forms
SEATTLE, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Original House Wine (House Wine), the maker of best-selling Rainbow Rosé Bubbles cans, is proud to kick off the fifth year of partnership with the Human Rights Campaign (HRC), the nation's largest LGBTQ+ advocacy organization. To celebrate, HOUSE WINE has added two new products to the rainbow lineup— Rainbow Rosé Frozé Pouch and a Rainbow Sparkling Rosé Bottle.
The new Rainbow Sparkling Rosé Bottle features bright and fruity sparkling rosé wine, making it the perfect colorful addition to the brunch table. Crisp and refreshing, the innovative ready-to-freeze Rainbow Rosé Frozé Pouch is a deliciously spiked slushy and a great addition to any outdoor activity, no blender needed. Not straying from the initial vision that 'Everyone's Welcome in Our House,' HOUSE WINE will pledge a portion of the proceeds for all three rainbow products to the HRC with the goal of building lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, and queer equity.
"HOUSE WINE is exceptionally proud of its partnership with Human Rights Campaign as it reflects our year-around commitment to and support of love in all its shapes and forms," said Brad Mayer, Vice President, Public Relations and Communications. "With the addition of these two new products, we're thrilled to bring even more opportunities for HOUSE WINE lovers to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community."
"HRC is delighted that HOUSE WINE is supporting and uplifting LGBTQ+ equality through this multi-year partnership. It is encouraging when household brands embrace equity and inclusion— HOUSE WINE Rainbow cans continue to celebrate love and acceptance and we are proud to extend this partnership," said Luigi Lewin, Human Rights Campaign Director of Corporate Development."
What started as a small idea among LGBTQ+ employees and allies became a national success story as the Rainbow Rosé Bubbles is the #1 selling can wine in the country and HOUSE WINE was the first brand awarded the 'Social Visionary Award' by Wine Enthusiast in 2021. Additionally, HOUSE WINE has earned over 30 Best Buys by top-trade publications such as Wine Spectator, Wine Enthusiast, and Wine & Spirits and received the Impact Hot Brand Impact Award for the past five years, since the inception of the partnership.
To learn more about HOUSE WINE, visit http://originalhousewine.com/. Consumers are encouraged to share their photos enjoying House Wine's Rainbow products across social media. Tag House Wine on Instagram @ourhousewine and Facebook @housewine, and use the hashtag #EveryonesWelcomeInOurHouse. Drink with pride and drink responsibly!
Product Information
- Rainbow Rosé Frozé Pouch
- Rainbow Sparkling Rosé Bottle
About HOUSE WINE
Available in bottle, box and can, HOUSE WINE is approachable and unpretentious. It's a wine you can enjoy for all occasions. Originally created in 2004 by acclaimed winemaker Charles Smith – who partnered with and later sold House Wine to Precept Wine in 2009 – House Wine was designed with the goal of providing maximum quality and value in a minimalist package. Today, Winemaker Hal Landvoigt continues driving its irreverent spirit by traveling the world to source the finest grapes and cultivate its uniquely unpretentious style. In 2021, HOUSE WINE became the first wine brand and product to win the Wine Enthusiast's Social Visionary of the Year Award. For more information: www.originalhousewine.com.
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- Multiyear agreement is extension of longstanding partnership and includes event logo integration, on-field/uniform logo recognition, event signage, live and taped broadcast elements, and more
- 2022 All-American Classic will feature 61 of the top high school-aged baseball players competing for East vs. West supremacy at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, August 28
- 20th Annual All-American Classic will air live on ESPNU at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perfect Game, the world's largest youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, today announced DICK'S Sporting Goods as title sponsor of its All-American Classic amateur baseball game, scheduled to be played at Chase Field in Phoenix, AZ on Sunday, August 28. Specific terms of the agreement were not disclosed.
This multiyear agreement provides DICK'S Sporting Goods, the Pittsburgh-based leading omnichannel retailer serving athletes and outdoor enthusiasts, official title position of the All-American Classic including brand integration and a complete array of branded assets such as event logo, jersey patch, stadium signage, and in-broadcast elements related to the All-American Classic game and its connected events and activities.
"We want to thank our partners at DICK'S Sporting Goods for their continued support and passion for youth baseball, in general, and the All-American Classic, in particular," said Perfect Game CEO, Rob Ponger. "Perfect Game has many shared characteristics with DICK'S Sporting Goods, including our love and commitment to youth sports and our desire to provide first-class experiences. I'm confident that through this partnership both Perfect Game and DICK'S Sporting Goods will enhance and grow their connection to the baseball community."
"DICK'S Sporting Goods is excited to be the title sponsor of Perfect Game's All-American Classic. For 20 years, this game has served as one of the premier elite amateur sporting events on the calendar, and we're honored to take this shared commitment and love for the game to a new level," said Mark Rooks, VP, Category Marketing & Partnerships at DICK'S Sporting Goods
This agreement is an extension of an ongoing relationship between Perfect Game and DICK'S Sporting Goods that began in 2019. The entities are drawn together by their mutual love for the sports of baseball and softball, and a shared desire to grow the game by providing best-in-class services to the diamond sports community. Perfect Game and DICK'S Sporting Goods have significantly expanded their partnership to include official Perfect Game apparel being carried in DICK'S Sporting Goods stores across the country, and support of the Perfect Game Cares Foundation and its youth camps and Grow the Game fund.
The Perfect Game All-American Classic offers a glimpse at some of the most talented young athletes from around the world and provides the baseball community a sneak peek at several young players destined to make their mark at the collegiate and Major League levels of the sport. 250 past Perfect Game All-American Classic participants have gone on to play Major League Baseball, while 31 All-American Classic alums were selected on the first day of the 2022 MLB Amateur Draft held earlier this month.
In 2021, the East defeated the West, 9-1, as starting pitcher Dylan Lesko and nine teammates combined to throw the first no-hitter in All-American Classic history. Players from the West hold a 12-7 series lead over their counterparts from the East.
Over the past 19 years, All-American Classic fundraising activities have helped Perfect Game's charitable arm, the Perfect Game Cares Foundation, contribute more than $1.5 million to a variety of local causes. This year, Perfect Game Cares and DBacks Give Back will host a free kids camp at Chase Field on August 24 and a free coaches clinic at Chase Field on August 25. Proceeds from All-American Classic events will benefit the Make-A-Wish Foundation and PG Cares Grow the Game Fund.
Admission to Chase Field to watch the 20th annual All-American Classic will be free and fans can enter through the main gate on the day of the game. Additionally, the All-American Classic will be broadcast on Sunday, August 28 live on ESPNU at 8 pm ET/5 pm PT.
For more information, please visit perfectgame.org/allamerican.
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Perfect Game is the world's largest elite youth baseball and softball platform and scouting service, producing over 8,600+ events, 300,000+ games and showcases each year across the country. Perfect Game is dedicated to giving amateur players exposure to take their game to the next level, whether that be in college or in the professional ranks. At Perfect Game events, players are performing with top-level competition in front of college recruiters and professional scouts from all over the country. Because of this, these events prove to be invaluable to the college coaches as well as Major League Baseball, as they can scout a large population of talented ballplayers in one location. To date, more than 1,650 players that have played in a Perfect Game event have also played in Major League Baseball. Since 2003, 13,324 Perfect Game alumni have been selected in the MLB First-Year Amateur Player Draft. In the 2021 Draft, for example, more than 95 percent of all players selected had played in Perfect Game events, and every player selected on the Draft's first day had previously attended Perfect Game events. And in the 2021 College World Series, every player on the rosters of national champion Mississippi State and runner-up Vanderbilt had played in a Perfect Game event.
DICK'S Sporting Goods (NYSE: DKS) creates confidence and excitement by personally equipping all athletes to achieve their dreams. Founded in 1948 and headquartered in Pittsburgh, the leading omnichannel retailer serves athletes and outdoor enthusiasts in more than 850 DICK'S Sporting Goods, Golf Galaxy, Field & Stream, Public Lands, Going Going Gone! and Warehouse Sale stores, online, and through the DICK'S mobile app. DICK'S also owns and operates DICK'S House of Sport and Golf Galaxy Performance Center, as well as GameChanger, a youth sports mobile app for scheduling, communications, live scorekeeping and video streaming.
Driven by its belief that sports make people better, DICK'S has been a longtime champion for youth sports and, together with its Foundation, has donated millions of dollars to support under-resourced teams and athletes through the Sports Matter program and other community-based initiatives. Additional information about DICK'S business, corporate giving, sustainability efforts and employment opportunities can be found on dicks.com, investors.dicks.com, sportsmatter.org, dickssportinggoods.jobs and on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram.
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RADNOR, Pa., May 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The law firm of Kessler Topaz Meltzer & Check, LLP (www.ktmc.com) informs investors that a securities class action lawsuit has been filed against C3.ai, Inc. ("C3") (NYSE: AI). The action charges C3 with violations of the federal securities laws, including omissions and fraudulent misrepresentations relating to the company's business, operations, and prospects. As a result of C3's materially misleading statements to the public, C3's investors have suffered significant losses.
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C3 is an artificial intelligence software company that offers software-as-a-service applications for enterprises in North America, Europe, the Middle East, Africa, the Asia Pacific, and internationally.
On February 16, 2022, Spruce Point Capital Management, LLC ("Spruce Point Capital") published a short-seller report on C3. In the report, Spruce Point Capital revealed that it found "multiple instances of claims made by C3 that appear to be exaggerated, or don't reconcile with our research findings." Specifically, the report indicates, among other things, that given shifty customer definition disclosures, there is a high probability that C3 is overstating its paying and active customer Inflated Technology Value. Additionally, Spruce Point Capital found that C3's implied market share of just 0.12% supports either market size inflation or its irrelevance in the industry sales cycle.
Following this news, C3's stock price fell $1.01 per share, or 3.93%, to close at $24.70 per share on February 16, 2022.
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RYE BROOK, N.Y., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every 180 seconds, someone in the U.S. has their life turned upside down by a blood cancer diagnosis. When this happens, the global leader in the fight against blood cancer, The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), is there providing guidance, education and support every step of the way. For more than 70 years, LLS has remained laser-focused on its mission priorities: Research, Education & Support, and Policy & Advocacy. This wouldn't be possible without the relentless work of thousands of participants and volunteers who raise funds through LLS's powerful fundraising events, like the LLS's premier charity cycling event, Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour.
Kicking off next month in Mequon, Wisconsin on July 23, the 30th Annual Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour is a two-day, 150-mile, fully supported cycling event that is open to riders of all ages and abilities. One of Wisconsin's most popular bike rides, the Scenic Shore 150 is the largest locally organized event for LLS and has officially been added to the organization's exemplary national campaign portfolio.
"The beautiful shoreline of Lake Michigan is the perfect picturesque setting for a weekend of riding the shore for a cure," said Coker Powell, LLS chief development officer. "We are so grateful for everyone involved in this year's 2022 Scenic Shore 150 Bike Tour — they are truly bringing us closer to a world without blood cancer."
Since its founding in 1949, LLS has invested more than $1.5 billion in cutting edge blood cancer research worldwide, and its support has been instrumental in the development of nearly every breakthrough in blood cancer treatment.
For more information or to get involved, visit, lls.org/events/vtnt/2022scenicshore150
Blood cancer patients and their families can contact the LLS Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., ET.
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, New York, LLS has regional offices throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org. Patients should contact the LLS Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., ET.
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CORAL GABLES, Fla., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MasTec, Inc. (NYSE: MTZ) today announced that its CEO, Jose Mas, will be participating in a fireside chat with our covering analyst at the 8th Annual Cowen Communications Infrastructure Summit on Tuesday, August 9th at approximately 10:45 a.m. ET. Additionally, one-on-one meetings with institutional investors and MasTec's senior management are also being arranged as a part of the conference.
The audio and any presentation materials may be accessed through links on the "Investors" page of MasTec's website at www.mastec.com. Interested parties should check the Company's website for any schedule updates, or time changes. The presentation will also be available for replay on the MasTec website for approximately 30 days
MasTec, Inc. is a leading infrastructure construction company operating mainly throughout North America across a range of industries. The Company's primary activities include the engineering, building, installation, maintenance and upgrade of communications, energy and utility and other infrastructure, such as: power delivery services, including transmission and distribution, wireless, wireline/fiber and customer fulfillment activities; power generation, primarily from clean energy and renewable sources; pipeline infrastructure, including natural gas pipeline and distribution infrastructure; heavy civil; and industrial infrastructure. MasTec's customers are primarily in these industries. The Company's corporate website is located at www.mastec.com. The Company's website should be considered as a recognized channel of distribution, and the Company may periodically post important, or supplemental, information regarding contracts, awards or other related news and webcasts on the Events & Presentations page in the Investors section therein.
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SHENZHEN, China, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tencent Music Entertainment Group ("TME," or the "Company") (NYSE: TME), the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, today launched TME Business Intelligence for Artists to provide partners with services that enable music labels and artists to access real-time data on the performance of musical works and observe music industry trends.
With a catalog of tens of millions of tracks, TME BI for Artists updates data 150 times a day by data mining across multiple platforms. Featuring various modules, including data overview, artist overview, song performance, and digital album analysis, it illustrates all the key information needed for labels to track the performance of works under copyright ownership. It also allows artists to understand their listeners, and helps content creators to capture music industry trends and user preferences, equipping music professionals with a better understanding of the business value behind the data.
Using access to TME Research Institute, TME BI for Artists develops industry reviews and in-depth analysis reports on a regular basis. It brings fresh insights to content creators and the whole industry, which will drive business growth as well as improve the efficiency of content creation, promotion and distribution. TME BI for Artists also presents selected industry news to guide music professionals on emerging market trends. With coverage from music charts to music data, and from individual services to business services, TME BI for Artists aims to promote the healthy development of China's music industry.
As a leading player in China's music industry, TME is deepening and executing its dual engine content-and-platform strategy. TME continues its efforts in technology innovation and resource integration to invigorate the music service ecosystem, supporting and empowering more content creators to maximize their potential and value, and creating more opportunities for the whole industry.
TME BI for Artists Pro now is available on WeChat Mini Program and the official website.
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Tencent Music Entertainment Group (NYSE: TME) is the leading online music and audio entertainment platform in China, operating the country's highly popular and innovative music apps: QQ Music, Kugou Music, Kuwo Music and WeSing. TME's mission is to use technology to elevate the role of music in people's lives by enabling them to create, enjoy, share and interact with music. TME's platform comprises online music, online audio, online karaoke, music-centric live streaming and online concert services, enabling music fans to discover, listen, sing, watch, perform and socialize around music. For more information, please visit ir.tencentmusic.com.
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TIFTON — Thanks to $3.5 million worth of support from the United States Department of Education, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College will help more students graduate from high school and enroll in college in years to come.
ABAC Director of Sponsored Programs Scott Pierce said two new five-year grants from the Office of Postsecondary Education will provide support for 139 students per year through the Upward Bound program. The program has been a vital part of ABAC and surrounding communities since 1977, motivating students to succeed for almost 45 years.
Upward Bound helps students get into college by providing tutoring, Saturday sessions to help with college readiness, a five-week college “simulation experience” in the summer for students in grades 9-12, cultural trips, and a summer bridge program for graduating seniors to get them ready for their first year in college. ABAC’s Upward Bound program operates in Atkinson, Ben Hill, Coffee, Irwin, Tift, Turner, Wilcox and Worth counties.
Pierce said the programs are an essential part of ABAC’s undergraduate mission.
“Nationwide, Upward Bound helps about 60,000 students a year,” Pierce said. “Our two new grants come in at a little under $700,000 a year. That’s a real commitment from the Department of Education to our area. It’s a very important program for us here in rural Georgia, especially in homes where neither parent pursued education beyond high school.
“Sometimes college just isn’t on the radar. It may seem out of reach. Upward Bound lets high school students see and experience higher ed. Once you get a sense of what it’s about, it seems more doable.”
“Upward Bound has not only helped me with my academic classes, it has also helped me to grow into a better person and connect with different people from surrounding counties,” Upward Bound student Kailyn Reed said. “Upward Bound has definitely helped me better prepare for the future. I’m so glad I joined this program.”
For more information on becoming a part of Upward Bound, interested persons should contact Sonya Alexander at salexander@abac.edu or at (229) 391-5144.
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(NEXSTAR) — While carrying pepper spray is an easy and dependable way to defend yourself from attackers, it can also be dangerous if you find yourself on the receiving end of an attacker using the potent aerosol also known as “mace.”
Recently, several women in Los Angeles were randomly attacked with pepper spray outside of bars. Police in Costa Mesa, California, say the suspect, a self-identified “incel,” walked up to the women and pepper-sprayed them when they denied his vulgar advances. Two victims of the incidents described the pain they felt after the attack to KTLA in Los Angeles, with one of the women saying, “You can’t describe the pain, it was horrible.”
Pepper spray is made from a plant extract called oleoresin capsicum (OC), Popular Science explains. It’s the exact same stuff that gives jalapeño and other peppers their spicy burn. While typical jalapeño peppers have between 2,500 and 10,000 Scoville Heat Units (SHU), consumer-grade pepper sprays often pack more heat – police-strength formulations are among the strongest.
Pepper spray is also used by police forces in some cities to control crowds during protests and large gatherings. It’s a practice that’s been widely criticized. Law enforcement pepper spray can contain up to 5.3 million SHU, PopSci says.
So what happens when you get pepper-sprayed?
If pepper spray is deployed around you, you’ll immediately feel burning in your eyes and throat, according to a study on pepper spray pain published by the University of California, Irvine. Researchers observed 40 law enforcement recruits who were exposed to pepper spray as part of their training – recruits rated their pain level over 15 minutes on a scale of 1-10.
How painful was it? Well, the two groups of recruits reported a mean initial eye discomfort level of 9.6 and 9.7. Pain only decreased to around 8.7 and 7.2 10 minutes later. Meanwhile, respiratory discomfort was initially rated as 8.2/8.6 and there was little change 10 minutes later.
What do you do if you are pepper-sprayed?
- While it’s against your likely natural reaction, don’t rub your eyes. Dr. Robert Glatter, a New York City emergency physician, tells Men’s Health that rubbing only spreads the material around.
- Keep blinking. Your natural instinct is to close your eyes, but keeping them open will help your tears run, PopSci says.
- Applying baby shampoo is widely recommended for neutralizing burning. Do this first, if possible.
- Irrigate eyes with lots of water. Glatter says several liters may be necessary. While 20-ounce bottles of water may be readily available in the moment, you’ll likely need more than that to ease the pain. If you have any sterile saline solution available, try that. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/what-do-you-do-if-youre-pepper-sprayed/ | 2022-05-21T16:00:30Z |
Ivana Trump, an ex-wife of former President Donald Trump, died of "blunt impact injuries" to the torso, New York City's medical examiner said Friday.
Trump, a longtime businessperson, died in her home in New York City on Thursday at age 73. She was the mother of Donald Jr., Ivanka and Eric Trump.
The New York Police Department had said Thursday there did not "appear to be any criminality" related to her death. According to a statement, police received a 911 call about an "aided individual" at about 12:40 p.m. ET and found a "73 year-old female unconscious and unresponsive."
The Fire Department of New York said it responded to a report of an individual suffering cardiac arrest at the residence, with the time and place of that response matching the location the NYPD associated with Trump. The fire department said the victim was dead on arrival.
EMS, police said, pronounced Trump dead at the scene.
Raised in communist Czechoslovakia, Ivana Trump partnered with Donald Trump on some of his most prominent real estate projects. The two divorced in 1992 in the aftermath of his tabloid affair with Marla Maples -- who later became Donald Trump's second wife and mother of their daughter, Tiffany.
After the divorce, Ivana Trump married and divorced twice more while maintaining a jet-setting, globe-trotting lifestyle.
Her children on Thursday paid tribute to her business acumen, humor and passion.
Ivanka Trump tweeted that she was "heartbroken by the passing of (her) mother," adding: "She lived life to the fullest -- never forgoing an opportunity to laugh and dance. I will miss her forever and will keep her memory alive in our hearts always."
This story has been updated with additional details Friday.
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Swedish driver Marcus Ericsson gives Ganassi another Indy 500 win
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Marcus Ericsson had to leave Formula One to become a global superstar — a goal achieved Sunday when the Swedish driver won the Indianapolis 500.
Ericsson took control of Sunday’s race late and had it under control for Chip Ganassi Racing until a crash by teammate Jimmie Johnson with four laps remaining brought out a rare red-flag stoppage at Indianapolis Motor Speedway.
IndyCar is among the purest forms of motorsports and rarely throws artificial cautions or issues stoppages that might change the outcome. But a crowd of more than 300,000 — only a few thousand shy of a sellout and the largest sporting event since the pandemic began — roared when IndyCar called the cars to pit road.
The stoppage gave Pato O’Ward and the rest of the challengers almost 12 minutes on pit road to strategize how to catch Ericsson for the win. The race resumed with two laps remaining and Ericsson easily got the jump on O’Ward, but the Mexican got one final look for the lead that Ericsson defended.
A crash back in traffic brought out the caution and Ericsson coasted to the victory podium under yellow.
It is the fifth Indy 500 victory for team owner Chip Ganassi, who caught a ride to the victory podium on the side of Ericsson’s car. Ericsson is the second Swede to win the Indy 500 in 106 runnings, joining 1999 winner Kenny Brack.
He poured his jug of milk all over his face, then handed the bottle to Ganassi so the boss could take his own swig. Ganassi had not won the 500 in 10 years and sent five legitimate contenders to Indy to end the drought.
O’Ward, who signed an extension with Arrow McLaren SP on Friday, finished second. The Mexican was trying to give his country a banner celebration on the biggest day in motorsports; Sergio Perez opened Sunday with a win in the Monaco Grand Prix.
Tony Kanaan was third in a Ganassi car and followed by Felix Rosenqvist, another Swede, who was fourth for McLaren.
American drivers Alexander Rossi and Conor Daly finished fifth and sixth, Rossi for Andretti Autosport and Daly for Ed Carpenter Racing.
Helio Castroneves, last year’s winner, finished seventh and one spot ahead of Meyer Shank Racing teammate Simon Pagenaud. Reigning IndyCar champion Alex Palou finished 10th in another Ganassi entry.
Honda drivers took six of the top nine spots, along with the win.
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White House communications director Kate Bedingfield tests positive for Covid-19
By Betsy Klein and Kate Sullivan, CNN
White House communications director Kate Bedingfield has tested positive for Covid-19, becoming the latest high-level Biden official to test positive for the virus. President Joe Biden, she said in a statement, is not a close contact.
“This morning, I tested positive for COVID-19. I last saw the President Wednesday in a socially-distanced meeting while wearing an N-95 mask, and he is not considered a close contact as defined by the CDC,” she said in a tweet.
Bedingfield said she is experiencing mild symptoms and is “fully vaccinated and boosted,” in a subsequent tweet, adding that she would work from home and return to in-person work after a five-day isolation period and negative test.
The news comes the same week Vice President Kamala Harris tested positive for Covid-19.
Harris, who is fully vaccinated and not experiencing symptoms, tested positive on Tuesday after returning from a weeklong trip to California. Her spokesperson Kirsten Allen saidthat the President was not a close contact and that Harris would work from the vice president’s residence until she tests negative.
Harris has been taking the antiviral coronavirus treatment Paxlovid after consulting her physicians, according to Allen. Paxlovid is available via emergency use authorization from the US Food and Drug Administration for treatment of mild to moderate Covid-19 in people 12 and older who are at high risk of severe illness. It requires a doctor’s prescription.
Covid-19 has been spreading among White House officials over the past couple of months. In late March, White House press secretary Jen Psaki canceled her plans to travel with the President to Belgium and Poland after testing positive for Covid-19 for the second time. Her replacement on the Europe trip, White House principal deputy press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre, tested positive shortly after returning from the trip. Harris’ husband, second gentleman Doug Emhoff, tested positive for Covid-19 earlier in March.
White House officials have acknowledged that it is “possible” the President will at some point contract Covid-19 but have emphasized the precautions being taken to prevent infection.
“The bottom line is he is vaccinated and boosted. He is very well protected. He’s got very good protocols around him to protect him from getting infected. But there is no 100% anything,” White House Covid-19 response coordinator Dr. Ashish Jha said on Tuesday.
The President is scheduled to attend two high-profile events this weekend — the White House Correspondents’ Dinner in Washington and a memorial for former Vice President Walter Mondale in Minneapolis.
White House officials argue the nation is in a much better position than it was at the beginning of the pandemic because of the availability of vaccines, boosters, at-home tests, treatments and masks. The US has largely lifted most of its Covid-19 mitigation measures after the Omicron variant spike over the winter.
This story has been updated with additional information.
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HARTFORD, Conn., April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virtus Investment Partners, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRTS) today reported preliminary assets under management of $183.3 billion as of March 31, 2022. The decrease from December 31, 2021 primarily reflected market depreciation and net outflows in open-end funds, partially offset by the addition of $14.7 billion of assets from the acquisition of Stone Harbor Investment Partners and positive net flows in institutional and retail separate accounts. In addition, the company provided services to $3.5 billion of other fee-earning assets, which are not included in assets under management.
About Virtus Investment Partners, Inc.
Virtus Investment Partners (NASDAQ: VRTS) is a distinctive partnership of boutique investment managers singularly committed to the long-term success of individual and institutional investors. We provide investment management products and services from our affiliated managers, each with a distinct investment style and autonomous investment process, as well as select subadvisers. Investment solutions are available across multiple disciplines and product types to meet a wide array of investor needs. Additional information about our firm, investment partners, and strategies is available at virtus.com.
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Amber Alert issued for two children in New Hampshire
SOMERSWORTH, N.H. (WGGB/WSHM/Gray News) - Authorities in New Hampshire have issued an Amber Alert for two children who have been reported missing.
New Hampshire State Police said that 11-year-old Alaina Wilson and 8-year-old Chance Wilson were last seen at their Somersworth, New Hampshire home, where they live with their grandmother who has custody of them, around 7:30 p.m. Thursday. They were reported missing around 9:45 p.m.
Investigators believe that Alaina and Chance were abducted by their biological mother, 32-year-old Kaileigh Nichols.
“Both children appeared to have been removed from the residence through a window,” New Hampshire State Police explained, adding that Alaina’s phone was left on her bed.
Alaina is 5′1″ to 5′2″ tall, weighs 96 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. Chance is 4′6″ to 4′10″ tall, weighs 68 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes.
Nichols is 5′1″ tall, weighs 125 pounds, and has brown hair and brown eyes. Authorities said she suffers from drug addiction and is known to have mental health issues.
Authorities added that Nichols took a vehicle from a relative in Maine and was seen in that vehicle - a gray 2009 four-door Honda Civic with Maine registration: 2827A7 - at a school event in Somersworth during the day on Thursday.
Anyone with information is asked to call Somersworth Police at (603) 692-3131.
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SAN DIEGO, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Surglogs, the nation's leading regulatory compliance platform for healthcare facilities, today announced a strategic partnership with EyeCare Partners.
Surglogs' platform enables EyeCare Partners facilities to maintain patient safety compliance standards and remain ready for accreditation surveys at all times. Surglogs' easy-to-use digital platform replaces the pen and paper documentation process, and automates clinical workflows for greater efficiency.
EyeCare Partners centers will take advantage of a number of patient safety modules, including the latest enterprise feature, Corporate Dashboard, that allows management to monitor its analytics and adherence to regulations from one view. EyeCare Partners will roll out this initiative across the entire enterprise with their saturation growth expected to reach over 100 locations by the end of 2023.
"Surglogs has helped us standardize processes across all centers for real time compliance while allowing us to monitor everywhere with the corporate dashboard. The ease of use has made enterprise wide adoption a success with staff and leadership alike," said Todd Albertz, CASC, Vice President, Ambulatory Surgery Centers and Northmark Pharmacy. "This partnership is an important step towards accomplishing the aggressive growth goals we have for 2022."
"This was a savvy business and clinical decision by EyeCare Partners and their leadership team. Ultimately, they have invested in putting their patient and staff's safety first. I am excited to watch this partnership change the way we work in healthcare in a positive way," said Brandon Coombs, VP of Business Development at Surglogs.
Surglogs' easy-to-use digital platform enables healthcare facilities to maintain health and safety compliance standards and remain survey-ready at all times. Surglogs replaces cumbersome regulatory compliance paperwork and automates clinical workflows for greater efficiency, bringing peace of mind to healthcare staff and leadership. Visit https://surglogs.com to learn more.
EyeCare Partners is dedicated to providing clinically integrated eye care. Our national network of over 300 ophthalmologists and 700 optometrists provides a lifetime of care to our patients with a mission to enhance vision, advance eye care and improve lives. Based in St. Louis, Missouri, over 680 ECP-affiliated practice locations provide services that span the eye care continuum in 19 states and 30 markets. For more information, visit www.eyecare-partners.com and follow us on LinkedIn.
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NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. f/k/a Peridot Acquisition Corp. ("Li-Cycle" or the "Company") (NYSE: LICY) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Li-Cycle investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between February 16, 2021 and March 23, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
LICY 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) Li-Cycle's largest customer, Traxys, is not actually a customer, but merely a broker providing working capital financial to the Company while Traxys tries to sell Li-Cycle's product to end customers; (2) the Company engaged in highly questionable related party transactions; (3) the Company's mark-to-model accounting is vulnerable to abuse and gave a false impression of growth; (4) a significant portion of the Company's reported revenues were derived from simply marking up receivables on products that had not been sold; (5) the Company's gross margins have likely been negative since inception; (6) the Company will require an additional $1 billion of funding to support its planned growth (which is a figure greater than the Company raised via the merger); and (7) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Li-Cycle during the relevant time frame, you have until June 20, 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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NEW YORK, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National law firm Wilson Elser announced today it is certified a Gold Standard Firm by the Women in Law Empowerment Forum (WILEF). The WILEF recognizes women attorneys from the largest law firms and corporate law departments in the United States, London and Paris. The organization's highest honor, Gold Standard Certification, requires a U.S. law firm to have a total of at least 300 practicing attorneys and to meet certain mandatory criteria for women, and women of color, included among the equity partnership and serving as office heads, participating on governance and compensation committees, and relating to compensation. Wilson Elser met these stringent criteria and was granted certification on its first application.
"Wilson Elser is proud to be named a WILEF 2022 Gold Standard certified law firm," said Carolyn O'Connor, Chair of Wilson Elser's Women Attorneys Valued & Empowered (WAVE). "The certification is further evidence of how Wilson Elser not only values creating a diverse, inclusive culture but also practices those values and, indeed, is among the industry leaders in supporting women attorneys." Angela Russell, Chair of the firm's Diversity & Inclusion Committee, adds, "WILEF's recognition is especially gratifying given our strategic vision for the future and the integral role our women attorneys will play."
Learn more about the Women in Law Empowerment Forum as well as Wilson Elser's WAVE and related initiatives. Go to: https://wilef.com/ and https://www.wilsonelser.com/about/diversity/womens_initiative_wave
About Wilson Elser
Wilson Elser is the preeminent defense litigation firm in the United States. At any given time, our more than 900 attorneys are engaged in some 100,000 defense and coverage matters, with many defending clients in various local, state and federal courts. Indeed, over more than four decades, our litigation, coverage and trial lawyers have gained a reputation for taking on and prevailing in the most challenging and technical cases, frequently "parachuting in" to assume unresolved matters from other law firms. Our success also derives from winning on our clients' terms and rigorously adhering to their guidelines. We are ranked 105 in the Am Law 200, 145 in the Am Law Diversity Scorecard, 57th in the National Law Journal's NLJ 500 and 32nd in the National Law Journal Women's Scorecard. For more information, go to www.wilsonelser.com
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CSC ServiceWorks' clean laundry initiative helps local community centers across America address employment and education-related challenges
MELVILLE N.Y., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Local community centers across America rely on consistent access to laundry services every day to support their housing, childcare, and job training programs. To help meet this essential need, CSC ServiceWorks, ("CSC"), the industry leader in commercial laundry solutions and air vending services, is expanding their CSC CommunityWorks social impact program. In 2022, the company continues to extend its network of community center/local CSC branch partnerships in its 40 markets, donating and servicing new equipment and activating volunteer engagement opportunities.
CSC CommunityWorks was launched in 2021 in partnership with national nonprofit Social Current (the newly merged organization between the Alliance for Strong Families and Communities and the Council on Accreditation) and the support of Cause Consulting to address a growing concern that too many of our neighbors struggle to succeed with education, employment, or socialization due to limited access to clean clothes, especially those in our most underserved neighborhoods. Through this program, local CSC Branch teams use their expertise to assess local community organizations' laundry operations, install the right commercial equipment and provide ongoing maintenance.
Throughout 2021, the company initiated more than 20 partnerships nationwide, encompassing 30 community centers that serve tens of thousands of community members. Nearly 200 pieces of equipment were donated and installed. Along with ongoing service, maintenance, and replacements, this represents over $300,000 in grants, donations, and in-kind services over their initiating year.
"We now have access to reliable laundry equipment that can be used to clean face-masks, children's dirty clothes, towels, and other supplies. We're also better able to provide clean clothing for clients, helping them remove barriers to confidently access employment, education, and community services and improve overall self-image and well-being," shared Tashi Swierkosz at PB&J Family Services, one of CSC's community center partners located in Albuquerque, New Mexico.
In 2022, CSC is continuing to build out the nationwide network of community centers that it supports. To help do this, CSC has given a grant of $50,000 to Social Current to help operationalize this expansion. Social Current continues to identify high-need community centers among their network, facilitate partnerships with local CSC branches and collaborate on execution plans.
"We're actively continuing to grow our relationship with our existing partners while also building out the number of new community centers we serve and types of services we provide," said CSC Executive Vice President Rick Martella. "As we move into the summer, CSC teams will come together at partner sites to transform and uplift their spaces, including laundry rooms, general and play spaces."
"We're thrilled about the impact our partnership with CSC ServiceWorks is having on community organizations and people across the country. Their unwavering belief that laundry is an essential service has helped to improve people's lives and strengthen the infrastructure and operations of organizations within the Social Current network." said Jody Levison-Johnson, president and CEO, Social Current.
Mark Hjelle, Chief Executive Officer of CSC ServiceWorks commented, "Our teams exemplify making things work better to enhance the lives of millions of people around the world. We're excited to promote and support CSC team members as active community participants, bringing their formidable talents to bear in solving the challenges our communities face."
CSC is the leading consumer services platform company in North America that delivers technology enabled laundry services in the multifamily, academic and hospitality markets and tire inflation services in the convenience store and gas station space. We work to make life easier by providing seamless experiences and world-class service to millions of consumers, property managers, and owners every day. Our engaged team members continue to innovate and lead our industry as we find new ways to deliver value to our customers and the communities we serve.
CSC CommunityWorks is the name of CSC's social impact platform whose purpose is to enhance lives by providing access to clean clothes and other basic services that enable people to succeed, addressing everyday needs, and responding to community crises. Its Signature Services program helps people prepare for success at school, work, and life. The company applies its resources, talents, and skills to spotlight the mostly hidden laundry crisis and rally others to act. For more information, visit www.cscsw.com/signature-services-program/
Cause Consulting is a social impact strategy and communications firm. Cause Consulting crafts and activates programs that differentiate brands, deliver social impact and inspire people to take action. As business strategists, program architects and social impact storytellers, they guide companies of all sizes to simultaneously strengthen business and impact society. www.causeconsulting.com
Social Current activates the power of the social sector by bringing together a dynamic network of human/social service organizations and partners. Leveraging the collective experience of the field and research, they energize and activate the sector and drive continuous evolution and improvement. Together with their network, Social Current amplifies the work of the social sector through collaboration, innovation, policy, and practice excellence. www.social-current.org/
For more information about CSC ServiceWorks, visit www.cscsw.com.
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The HR Tech Awards recognized When I Work for giving autonomy to employees while serving employers' core business needs
MINNEAPOLIS, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today When I Work, the market leader in shift-based workforce management software, received a 2022 HR Tech Award from Lighthouse Research & Advisory. When I Work won for Best SMB-Focused (Small and Midsize Business) Solution in the Core HR/Workforce category.
The HR Tech Awards recognize solutions that are purpose-built to serve employers and the workforce and address HR problems that customers truly care about.
The program is judged by a panel of independent practitioners, consultants, and educators providing inputs on each submission.
"Our data show that one of the highest priorities for employees is having more autonomy in their work," said Ben Eubanks, chief research officer at Lighthouse Research & Advisory. "Solutions like When I Work help by putting the power into the hands of every employee, helping them clock in, swap shifts and communicate securely with their leaders. On the employer side, this supports compliance needs, insights to reduce overtime costs and more."
"We're incredibly proud of this recognition from Lighthouse Research & Advisory," said Martin Hartshorne, CEO of When I Work. "Our company's mission is to make shift work awesome and we are excited to keep finding new ways to deliver on that mission while serving the unique needs of small and midsize shift-based workplaces and their employees."
About When I Work
When I Work is a market leader in shift-based workforce management software and delivers a powerful, employee-first experience that creates happier and more productive teams. Trusted by more than 200,000 workplaces worldwide, When I Work puts scheduling and collaboration at the center of workplace operations and brings empathy, agility, and consumer simplicity to organizations of all sizes. For more information, please visit wheniwork.com.
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BUENOS AIRES, Argentina, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 16, 2022, Pampa Energía S.A. ("Pampa" or the "Company") announced the commencement of an offer to exchange (the "Exchange Offer") any and all of the outstanding 7.375% Notes due 2023 (CUSIP Nos. 71647X AA5 and P7873P AE6 ISIN Nos. US71647XAA54 and USP7873PAE62) (the "Old Notes") for newly issued 9.500% Notes due 2026 of Pampa (the "New Notes") and certain cash consideration, upon the terms and subject to the conditions set forth in the exchange offer memorandum dated June 16, 2022 (as amended and supplemented by the announcements made by Pampa on July 7 and 18, 2022, the "Exchange Offer Memorandum"), the related eligibility letter (the "Eligibility Letter") and, where applicable, the related letter of transmittal (together the "Exchange Offer Documents"). Capitalized terms not defined herein shall have the meaning ascribed to them in the Exchange Offer Documents.
Pampa hereby announces that the Exchange Offer expired as of 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on July 29, 2022.
D.F. King & Co, Inc., acting as information and exchange agent for the Exchange Offer (the "Information and Exchange Agent"), advised Pampa that (i) US$193,802,000 in aggregate principal amount of Old Notes, representing 38.8% of the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes outstanding, have been tendered (not validly withdrawn) in the Exchange Offer under Option A and (ii) US$213,291,000 in aggregate principal amount of Old Notes, representing 42.7 % of the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes outstanding, have been tendered (not validly withdrawn) in the Exchange Offer under Option B, totaling a participation of US$407,093,000 in aggregate principal amount of Old Notes, representing 81.4% of the aggregate principal amount of Old Notes outstanding.
As previously announced on July 18, 2022, the Early Participation Date and the Expiration Date were the same. Therefore, Eligible Holders who validly tendered their Old Notes are eligible to receive the Early Exchange Consideration and there will be no Late Exchange Consideration. The Old Notes validly tendered pursuant to the Exchange Offer are sufficient to satisfy the Minimum Participation Condition.
Subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the conditions set forth in the Exchange Offer Documents, Pampa has accepted for exchange all validly tendered Old Notes and intends to pay the Early Exchange Consideration for Old Notes validly tendered, together with the Accrued Interest Payment, on the Settlement Date, which is expected to be on or about August 8, 2022. On the Settlement Date, Pampa expects to issue US$292,796,835 aggregate principal amount of New Notes and to pay US$122,127,894.75 cash consideration as total consideration for the Old Notes validly tendered into the Exchange Offer. For each US$1,000 principal amount of Old Notes validly tendered and accepted for exchange, Eligible Holders will receive, as applicable: (a) Option A (Early A Consideration): approximately (i) US$377.2 in New Notes and (ii) US$630.2 in cash; or (b) Option B (Early B Consideration): US$1,030 in New Notes.
Questions or requests for assistance related to the Exchange Offer or for additional copies of the Exchange Offer Documents may be directed to the Information and Exchange Agent at (877) 732-3617 (toll free) or (212) 269-5550 (bankers and brokers). You may also contact your broker, dealer, commercial bank, trust company or other nominee for assistance concerning the Exchange Offer. The Exchange Offer Memorandum is available to Eligible Holders upon request at www.dfking.com/pampa until the consummation or termination of the Exchange Offer.
Citigroup Global Markets Inc. and Santander Investment Securities Inc. acted as the Joint Global Coordinators and Lead Dealer Managers (the "Joint Global Coordinators and Lead Dealer Managers") for the Exchange Offer. BNP Paribas Securities Corp., HSBC Securities (USA) Inc. and J.P. Morgan Securities LLC acted as the Joint Dealer Managers (the "Joint Dealer Managers" and, together with the Joint Global Coordinators and Lead Dealer Managers, the "Dealer Managers") for the Exchange Offer. Banco de Galicia y Buenos Aires S.A.U., Industrial and Commercial Bank of China (Argentina) S.A.U and Banco Santander Argentina S.A acted as local placement agents.
Subject to applicable law, the Exchange Offer may be amended in any respect, extended or, upon failure of a condition to be satisfied or waived prior to the Settlement Date, terminated, at any time and for any reason. Although we have no present plans or arrangements to do so, we reserve the right to amend, at any time, the terms of the Exchange Offer (including, without limitation, the conditions thereto) in accordance with applicable law.
Important Notice
This announcement is not an offer of securities for sale in the United States, and none of the New Notes has been or will be registered under the Securities Act of 1933, as amended (the "Securities Act") or any state securities law. They may not be offered or sold within the United States or to, or for the account or benefit of, U.S. persons except pursuant to an exemption from, or in a transaction not subject to the registration requirements of the Securities Act. This press release does not constitute an offer of the New Notes for sale, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, in any state or other jurisdiction in which any offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful. Any person considering making an investment decision relating to any securities must inform itself independently based solely on an offering memorandum to be provided to eligible investors in the future in connection with any such securities before taking any such investment decision.
This announcement is directed only to holders of Old Notes who are (A) "qualified institutional buyers" as defined in Rule 144A under the Securities Act or (B) (x) outside the United States as defined in Regulation S under the Securities Act, (y) if located within a Member State of the European Economic Area ("EEA") or in the United Kingdom, "qualified investors" as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the "Prospectus Regulation") and (z) if outside the EEA or the UK, are eligible to receive this offer under the laws of its jurisdiction. No offer of any kind is being made to any beneficial owner of Old Bonds who does not meet the above criteria or any other beneficial owner located in a jurisdiction where the Exchange Offer Solicitation is not permitted by law.
The distribution of materials relating to the Exchange Offer may be restricted by law in certain jurisdictions. The Exchange Offer is void in all jurisdictions where it is prohibited. If materials relating to the Exchange Offer come into your possession, you are required by the Company to inform yourself of and to observe all of these restrictions. The materials relating to the Exchange Offer, including this communication, do not constitute, and may not be used in connection with, an offer or solicitation in any place where offers or solicitations are not permitted by law. If a jurisdiction requires that the Exchange Offer be made by a licensed broker or dealer and a dealer manager or any affiliate of a dealer manager is a licensed broker or dealer in that jurisdiction, the Exchange Offer shall be deemed to be made by the dealer manager or such affiliate on behalf of the Company in that jurisdiction.
Forward-Looking Statements
All statements in this press release, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on expectations and assumptions on the date of this press release and are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. Risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, market conditions, and factors over which the Company has no control. The Company assumes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, and does not intend to do so, unless otherwise required by law.
Notice to Investors in the European Economic Area and the United Kingdom
The New Notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the European Economic Area ("EEA"). For these purposes, (a) a retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of: (i) a retail client as defined in point (11) of Article 4(1) of Directive 2014/65/EU (as amended, "MiFID II"); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of Directive (EU) 2016/97 (the "Insurance Distribution Directive"), where that customer would not qualify as a professional client as defined in point (10) of Article 4(1) of MiFID II; or (iii) not a qualified investor as defined in Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 (the "Prospectus Regulation"); and (b) the expression "offer" includes the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the New Notes to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to subscribe for the New Notes. Consequently, no key information document required by Regulation (EU) 1286/2014 (as amended, the "PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the EEA has been prepared and therefore otherwise offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the EEA may be unlawful under the PRIIPs Regulation.
The New Notes are not intended to be offered, sold or otherwise made available to and should not be offered, sold or otherwise made available to any retail investor in the United Kingdom. For these purposes: (a) the expression retail investor means a person who is one (or more) of the following: (i) a retail client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2 of Regulation (EU) No 2017/565 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the European Union (Withdrawal) Act 2018 (EUWA); or (ii) a customer within the meaning of the provisions of the Financial Services and Markets Act 2000 (as amended, the "FSMA") and any rules or regulations made under the FSMA to implement Directive (EU) 2016/97, where that customer would not qualify as a professional client, as defined in point (8) of Article 2(1) of Regulation (EU) No 600/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA and (iii) not a qualified investor as defined in Article 2 of Regulation (EU) 2017/1129 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA; and (b) the expression an offer includes the communication in any form and by any means of sufficient information on the terms of the offer and the Notes to be offered so as to enable an investor to decide to subscribe for the New Notes. Consequently no key information document required by Regulation (EU) No 1286/2014 as it forms part of domestic law by virtue of the EUWA (the "UK PRIIPs Regulation") for offering or selling the New Notes or otherwise making them available to retail investors in the UK has been prepared and therefore offering or selling the Notes or otherwise making them available to any retail investor in the UK may be unlawful under the UK PRIIPs Regulation.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiveIn, a mobile widget allowing users to send photos and drawings straight to their friends' home screen, in April topped both the free app chart and the social networking chart on Apple Store in the United States, and became one of the most downloaded apps across iOS and Google Play in the Middle East, South America, and Europe, as it enjoys rising popularity among young users across the globe.
Developed by San Jose-based social tech company LiveHouse Limited and launched in February 2022, LiveIn has quickly gained momentum among teenagers with its distinct features. More than 1 million users downloaded the app starting from April, with monthly active users reaching 4 million in just two months.
Videos of teenagers using the app have gone viral on TikTok in the past two months since LiveIn was launched, with the hashtags of #liveinapp and #LivePic generating more than 40 million views on the platform.
LiveIn, which ranked above established players including Facebook, Instagram, and TikTok in the US iOS free app chart in April, makes its way to the social networking market by offering a different approach that enables users to interact with the ones they really care, without being distracted by irrelevant information on a social platform.
After adding LiveIn on the home screen as a widget, a user can send a photo or video to his/her friend. As LiveIn's most distinct feature, the photo or video will automatically pop up on the other's home screen. This makes social interaction a timely and truly intimate experience that makes sure messages of a user's loved ones are not missed.
LiveIn also provides a public feature called "world" where users can see photos and drawings posted by people around the world and follow those they are interested in, making it a fun place for users to establish connections.
Millions of photos and videos are shared on LiveIn every day as it becomes one of the most popular social networking apps used by teenagers in the United States and other regions.
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Elevator Group ("AEG"), one of the fastest-growing groups of select and experienced elevator service providers in the United States, today confirmed its acquisition of Pennsylvania-based Port Elevator. This acquisition expands AEG's presence throughout central Pennsylvania, in addition to AEG businesses Kencor Elevator and Eastern Elevator and brings the total number of AEG business units to 18 nationwide.
Originally incorporated in 1975, and subsequently acquired by Jerry Rexer in 1985, with offices in Williamsport and Harrisburg, PA, Port offers a complete range of services including maintenance, repairs, violation corrections and non-proprietary new equipment installations.
Jerry Rexer, President of Port Elevator, who will assume a consultative role following the acquisition, commented "Port has been a true family enterprise and I am delighted that my sister Laura Paulauskas, working alongside husband Steve Paulauskas, will enjoy the development opportunities our membership of AEG will bring to the business."
"Port Elevator is a valuable addition to AEG, as we continue to expand and accelerate our service coverage nationwide," said C. Mark Boelhouwer, President of American Elevator Group.
Lift Business Advisors, Inc. facilitated the transactions on behalf of Port Elevator.
About American Elevator Group
Founded in 2020, American Elevator Group (AEG) is the largest independent elevator service provider in North America. The group consists of independent elevator companies that deliver local expertise and customer service across 21 states. Backed by significant resources in safety, finance, technology, marketing, and operations, the group is in a continuous state of growth. For more information on AEG, visit www.americanelevator.com
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Man suspected of burying mom, sister in backyard arrested
LYONS, Ill. (AP) - A man suspected of concealing the deaths of his mother and sister has been arrested on felony charges nearly a year after their bodies were found buried in the backyard of their suburban Chicago house.
Lyons Police Chief Thomas Herion said Thursday that 45-year-old Michael Lelko will be formally charged with two felony counts of concealment of a death. Herion said Lelko also could face federal charges in connection to his alleged cashing of his mother’s Social Security checks for years after she died.
In August, police discovered the bodies of 79-year-old Jean Lelko and 44-year-old Jennifer Lelko. Both bodies had been buried in plastic tubs that had been sealed with duct tape, according to the Associated Press. Police say Lelko told them his mother died in 2015 and his sister died in 2019.
Herion said charges were not filed for several months because the bodies were not positively identified until this year. Autopsies could not determine the cause of death for either woman.
Herion said Michael Lelko’s 41-year-old brother, John Lelko, remains the subject of an investigation, the AP reports. He could face obstruction charges because he initially told police that his mother and sister were alive and living elsewhere, even though he knew they were both dead.
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of CareMax, Inc. ("CareMax" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: CMAX), in connection with the proposed transaction with Steward Health Care System ("Steward"). Upon completion of the transaction, CareMax will pay $25 million in cash and issue 23.5 million shares of CareMax's Class A common stock to the equity holders of Steward.
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TORONTO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Hut 8 Mining Corp. (TSX: HUT) ("Hut 8" or the "Company") one of North America's largest, innovation-focused digital asset mining pioneers, supporting open and decentralized systems since 2018, is pleased to announce that all resolutions considered by the shareholders of Hut 8 at the Company's Annual Meeting of Shareholders (the "Meeting") held virtually via teleconference on June 16, 2022 were passed. Voting as to each of the director nominees was as follows:
Please see the report of voting results filed under Hut 8's profile at www.sedar.com for the detailed results of the other matters voted on by shareholders at the Meeting.
Hut 8 is one of North America's largest innovation-focused digital asset miners, led by a team of business-building technologists, bullish on bitcoin, blockchain, Web 3.0 and bridging the nascent and traditional high performance computing worlds. With two digital asset mining sites located in Southern Alberta and a third site in North Bay, Ontario, all located in Canada, Hut 8 has one of the highest capacity rates in the industry and one of the highest inventories of self-mined Bitcoin of any crypto miner or publicly-traded company globally. With 36,000 square feet of geo-diverse data centre space and cloud capacity connected to electrical grids powered by significant renewables and emission-free resources, Hut 8 is revolutionizing conventional assets to create the first hybrid data centre model that serves both the traditional high performance compute (Web 2.0) and nascent digital asset computing sectors, blockchain gaming, and Web 3.0. Hut 8 was the first Canadian digital asset miner to list on the Nasdaq Global Select composite index and the first blockchain company to be added to the S&P/TSX Composite Index in 2021. Through innovation, imagination, and passion, Hut 8 is helping to define the digital asset revolution to create value and positive impacts for its shareholders and generations to come.
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NFL teams must hire a minority offensive coach in upcoming season, league reports
(Gray News) - The NFL will require all of its professional football teams to hire a minority coach or a female as an offensive assistant starting in the 2022 season.
Earlier this week, the league made the announcement as team owners gathered in Florida for the annual league meeting.
Among the NFL’s initiatives to enhance opportunities for minority coaching candidates, teams will now be required to hire a minority coach as an offensive assistant, as reported by the NFL Network’s Judy Battista.
The NFL reports it is also looking at having teams invite staff members to league events. It’s an idea Washington Commanders coach Ron Rivera said he believes would help the cause since it would allow minority candidates to get acquainted with decision-makers in more relaxed settings.
“We’ve worked for years and made progress in many areas to ensure that staff and leaders in our office and at our clubs reflect the racial and gender makeup of America, but we have more work to do, particularly at the head coach and front-office level,” NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell said in a statement.
League officials also said the NFL is putting together a committee to review its diversity hiring practices.
The diversity advisory committee includes business leaders, academics and former Houston Texans GM Rick Smith.
According to the NFL Network, the group will review league and club policies in light of ongoing concerns over a lack of diversity in hiring.
“The National Football League announced the creation of the NFL Diversity Advisory Committee, following its pledge last month to retain outside experts to review the league’s diversity policies and practices,” the league said in a news release. “The six-member committee will lend its expert, external perspective on industry best practices and will evaluate league and club diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) strategies and initiatives, including all hiring processes, policies and procedures, with a primary focus on senior-level coach and front office personnel positions.
The 32 clubs released a joint statement Monday regarding their commitment to increasing diversity among ownership:
“The NFL member clubs support the important goal of increasing diversity among ownership. Accordingly, when evaluating a prospective ownership group of a member club pursuant to League policies, the membership will regard it as a positive and meaningful factor if the group includes diverse individuals who would have a significant equity stake in and involvement with the club, including serving as the controlling owner of the club.”
According to the NFL, other diversity, equity and inclusion-related changes are expected before the January 2023 hiring cycle.
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PITTSBURGH, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "We wanted to create a better storage accessory for housing a pet scoop device inside the house or outdoors," said one of two inventors, from Huntsville, Ala., "so we invented the HIDE A SCOOPER. Our discreet design would hide the scoop and keep it clean while containing foul odors." The invention provides a discreet way to store a pooper scooper or pet waste shovel device. It also enables the blade portion of the tool to be easily cleaned. As a result, it enhances sanitation and it helps to control odors. The invention features an aesthetically-pleasing design that is easy to use so it is ideal for pet owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Birmingham sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-BRK-4114, 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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COVINGTON, Ky., July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Commonwealth Hotels announced today that Michael O'Malley has been appointed the general manager of the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Dublin. Mr. O'Malley brings over 23 years of hospitality experience to his new role as general manager having previously served as the area director of operations and general manager with Sonesta International.
"We are excited to welcome Michael to the team," said Jennifer Porter, chief operations officer of Commonwealth Hotels. "We look forward to his strong leadership of the property's executive team."
Prior to joining the Courtyard by Marriott Columbus Dublin, O'Malley served in various hospitality leadership roles. Prior to Sonesta, Michael was the general manager for the Residence Inn Lexington North in Lexington, Kentucky for nearly seven years. Prior to joining the Island Hospitality Group, O'Malley served as the hotel manager for both the Residence Inn, Springhill Suites, and Extended Stay Hotel brands overseeing the daily operations and the opening of several properties. O'Malley is a graduate of Columbus State Community College and serves as an executive board member for the Dublin Convention and Visitors Bureau.
About Commonwealth Hotels, LLC
Commonwealth Hotels, LLC was founded in 1986 and is a proven partner in providing hotel management services with superior financial results. The company has extensive experience managing premium branded full service and select service hotels. Commonwealth Hotels currently manages 61 properties with nearly 7,600 rooms. Additional information may be found at www.commonwealthhotels.com.
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Weekend traffic stops lead to multiple meth arrests
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A total of four people were arrested over the weekend after officials say drugs were located during three separate traffic stops.
The Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office says the first happened just after 8 p.m. on Friday, June 10, 2022. They say Brandon M. Brooks, 30, of Topeka was pulled over in a black 2006 Mazda 6 near NE Meriden Rd. and NE Collier Rd. They say a K9 located illegal drugs inside the car during the stop. Brooks was booked into the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and failure to use a turn signal.
Officials say Betsy J. Gust, 37, of Topeka was arrested Saturday, June 11, 2022, around 2 a.m. after a red 2004 GMC Yukon near NE Morse and NE Monroe was stopped for having an expired tag. Gust was the passenger. She was booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, and transporting an open container.
Finally, officials say Charlz L. Bullard, 44, of Topeka and Katherine M. O’Brien, 36, of Topeka were also arrested Saturday shortly after 1 p.m. The Sheriff’s Office says deputies pulled over a green 1995 Ford F-150 with an expired license plate in the 1700 block of SW Wanamaker Rd. Bullard was booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia, improper driving on a laned roadway, operating a vehicle without a valid driver’s license, operating a vehicle without registration and no vehicle liability insurance. O’Brien was booked for possession of methamphetamine, possession of drug paraphernalia
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FAIRFAX, Va. (AP) — One of the jurors in the Johnny Depp-Amber Heard defamation trial served improperly, an attorney for Heard alleged in a recent filing that asked the court to declare a mistrial and order a new trial.
“Newly discovered facts” show Juror No. 15 in the six-week trial was not the individual summoned in April to serve in the case, Heard’s attorney wrote in a five-page memo filed Friday in Virginia’s Fairfax Circuit Court.
Instead, the filing suggests Juror No. 15 was a younger individual with the same last name who “apparently” lives at the same address.
“As the Court no doubt agrees, it is deeply troubling for an individual not summoned for jury duty nonetheless to appear for jury duty and serve on a jury, especially in a case such as this,” the filing said.
Depp sued his ex-wife over a December 2018 op-ed Heard wrote in The Washington Post describing herself as “a public figure representing domestic abuse.” Much of the testimony focused on whether Heard had been physically and sexually abused, as she claimed. Depp said he never hit Heard and that she was the abuser.
After a televised trial that turned into a spectacle, the jury found in Depp’s favor on all three of his claims relating to specific statements in the 2018 piece.
The jury decided Depp should receive $10 million in compensatory damages and $5 million in punitive damages, but the judge reduced the punitive damages award to $350,000 under a state cap.
Heard has previously said she plans to appeal the verdict.
News of Friday’s filing was first reported by Deadline, which posted the document online.
The memo expanded upon earlier post-trial motions filed by Heard’s legal team that asked the judge to throw out the verdict against her. Those motions had raised the possibility that one of the jurors may not have been properly vetted by the court.
The latest filing said a “jury panel list” in the case included a person who would have been 77 at the time of the trial. Voter registration information lists two individuals with the same last name “apparently” residing at the same address, said the filing, in which the names were redacted.
“The individual who appeared for jury duty with this name was obviously the younger one. Thus, the 52-year-old … sitting on the jury for six weeks was never summoned for jury duty on April 11,” violating Heard’s due process rights, the filing said.
The Associated Press sent emails seeking comment Sunday to a representative for Depp and two of his attorneys. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/heard-attorneys-say-juror-served-improperly-seek-mistrial/ | 2022-07-10T23:15:38Z |
PROVIDENCE, R.I. (AP) — Tesla CEO Elon Musk has laid out some bold, if still vague, plans for transforming Twitter into a place of “maximum fun” once he buys the social media platform for $44 billion and takes it private.
But enacting what at the moment are little more than a mix of vague principles and technical details could be considerably more complicated than he suggests.
Here’s what might happen if Musk follows through on his ideas about free speech, fighting spam and opening up the “black box” of artificial intelligence tools that amplify social media trends.
FREE SPEECH TOWN SQUARE
Musk’s feistiest priority — but also the one with the vaguest roadmap — is to make Twitter a “politically neutral” digital town square for the world’s discourse that allows as much free speech as each country’s laws allow.
He’s acknowledged that his plans to reshape Twitter could anger the political left and mostly please the right. He hasn’t specified exactly what he’ll do about former President Donald Trump’s permanently banned account or other right-wing leaders whose tweets have run afoul of the company’s restrictions against hate speech, violent threats or harmful misinformation.
Should Musk go this direction, it could mean bringing back not only Trump, but “many, many others that were removed as a result of QAnon conspiracies, targeted harassment of journalists and activists, and of course all of the accounts that were removed after Jan. 6,” said Joan Donovan, who studies misinformation at Harvard University. “That could potentially be hundreds of thousands of people.”
Musk hasn’t ruled out suspending some accounts, but says such bans should be temporary. His latest criticism has centered around what he described as Twitter’s “incredibly inappropriate” 2020 blocking of a New York Post article on Hunter Biden, which the company has said was a mistake and corrected within 24 hours.
OPEN-SOURCED ALGORITHMS
Musk’s longstanding interest in AI is reflected in one of the most specific proposals he outlined in his merger announcement — the promise of “making the algorithms open source to increase trust.” He’s talking about the systems that rank content to decide what shows up on users’ feeds.
Partly driving the distrust, at least for Musk supporters, is lore among U.S. political conservatives about “shadow banning” on social media. This is a supposed invisible feature for reducing the reach of badly behaving users without disabling their accounts. There has been no evidence that Twitter’s platform is biased against conservatives; studies have found the opposite when it comes to conservative media in particular.
Musk has called for posting the underlying computer code powering Twitter’s news feed for public inspection on the coder hangout GitHub. But such “code-level transparency” gives users little insight into how Twitter is working for them without the data the algorithms are processing, said Nick Diakopoulos, a Northwestern University computer scientist.
Diakopoulos said there are good intentions in Musk’s broader goal to help people find out why their tweets get promoted or demoted and whether human moderators or automated systems are making those choices. But that’s no easy task. Too much transparency about how individual tweets are ranked, for instance, can make it easier for “disingenuous people” to game the system and manipulate an algorithm to get maximum exposure for their cause, Diakopoulos said.
‘DEFEATING THE SPAM BOTS’
“Spam bots” that mimic real people have been a personal nuisance to Musk, whose popularity on Twitter has inspired countless impersonator accounts that use his image and name — often to promote cryptocurrency scams that look as if they’re coming from the Tesla CEO.
Sure, Twitter users, among them Musk, “don’t want spam,” said David Greene, civil liberties director at the Electronic Frontier Foundation. But who defines what counts as a spam bot?
“Do you mean all bots like, you know, if I follow a Twitter bot that just pulls up historic photos of fruits? I choose to follow that. Is that not allowed to exist?” he said.
There are also plenty of spam-filled Twitter accounts at least partially run by real people that run the gamut from ones that hawk products to those promoting polarizing political content to meddle in other countries’ elections.
‘AUTHENTICATE ALL HUMANS’
Musk has repeatedly said he wants Twitter to “authenticate all humans,” an ambiguous proposal that could be related to his desire to rid the website of spam accounts.
Ramping up mundane identity checks — such as two-factor authentication or popups that ask which of six photos shows a school bus — could discourage anyone from trying to amass an army of bogus accounts.
Musk might also be considering offering more people a “blue check” — the verification checkmark sported on notable Twitter accounts — like Musk’s — to show they’re who they say they are. Musk has suggested users could buy the checkmarks as part of a premium service.
But some digital rights activists are concerned these measures could lead to a “real-name” policy resembling Facebook’s approach of forcing people to validate their full names and use them in their profiles. That would seem to contradict Musk’s free speech focus by muzzling anonymous whistleblowers or people living under authoritarian regimes where it can be dangerous if a dissident message is attributable to a particular person.
AD-FREE TWITTER?
Musk has floated the idea of an ad-free Twitter, though it wasn’t one of the priorities outlined in the official merger announcement. That may be because cutting off the company’s chief way of making money would be a tall order, even for the world’s richest person.
Advertisements accounted for more than 92% of Twitter’s revenue in the January-March fiscal quarter. The company did last year launch a premium subscription service — known as Twitter Blue — but doesn’t appear to have made much headway in getting people to pay for it.
Musk has made clear he favors a stronger subscription-based model for Twitter that gives more people an ad-free option. That would also fit into his push to relax Twitter’s content restrictions — which brands largely favor because they don’t want their ads surrounded by offensive and hate-filled tweets.
WHAT ELSE?
Musk has tweeted and voiced so many proposals for Twitter that it can be hard to know which ones he takes seriously. He’s joined the popular call for an “edit button” — which Twitter says it’s already working on — that would enable people to fix a tweet shortly after posting it. A less serious proposal from Musk suggested converting Twitter’s downtown San Francisco headquarters to a homeless shelter “since no one shows up anyway” — a comment taken more as a dig on Twitter’s pandemic-era workforce than an altruistic vision for the building.
Musk didn’t return an emailed request to clarify his plans.
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AP Technology Writer Barbara Ortutay contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/elon-musks-big-plans-for-twitter-what-we-know-so-far/ | 2022-05-01T20:32:47Z |
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Southeastern Ohio integrated healthcare system and Medline partner to enhance supply chain strategy and outcomes
NORTHFIELD, Ill., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medline today announced a $60 million prime vendor partnership with Ohio-based Genesis Healthcare System. As the system's primary supplier, Medline will exclusively provide an extensive portfolio of essential medical supplies and solutions to Genesis Healthcare System's acute care facilities. After being with a different distributor for the past ten years, the two organizations will collaborate to identify new strategies for enhancing patient outcomes and streamlining supply chain operations for the integrated healthcare delivery system.
Under the terms of the agreement, Genesis Healthcare System will have the ability to easily monitor key metrics such as item utilization, contract compliance, price accuracy and spending by product categories through advanced analytics platforms from Medline.
"Medline is committed to doing what is right for the customer and their patients, understanding their challenges, and working together to find the best solution," said Brian Motter, vice president of sales at Medline. "Our partnership with Genesis allows us to become an extension of their team, supporting their mission to provide quality, compassionate healthcare by providing their system with continuously reliable, superior service."
Learn how Medline tailors solutions across the entire continuum of care as a manufacturer and distributor by visiting https://www.medline.com/supply-chain/.
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- Binge top content from a wide range of standalone streaming services every weekend through August
- "Freeview" experience kicks off with SHOWTIME® right in time for the season five premiere of "The Chi" and Bellator MMA 282: Mousasi vs. Eblen, both airing Friday, June 24
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SLING TV announced today its new "Freeview Weekends" experience, providing paid subscribers FREE access to select standalone streaming services every weekend through August 2022. The experience starts with the full suite of SHOWTIME® content, beginning this Friday, June 24, right in time for the season five premiere of "The Chi," and runs until Monday, June 27.
"SLING launched in 2015 with one goal in mind: provide people easy access to their favorite shows and content, without a bloated monthly bill," said Gary Schanman, executive vice president and group president of SLING TV. "This sentiment holds true today - if a user wants to subscribe to any of our nearly 50 premium standalone services à la carte, they can do it. And now with Freeview Weekends, our current subscribers can 'try before they buy' every Summer weekend with no strings attached by simply turning on SLING to ensure they pay only for what they want to watch."
During Freeview Weekends, customers have access to standalone streaming services' live schedule and on-demand content library. Most Freeview offerings will start Friday and run through Monday. Premium streaming services currently slated in the preview lineup include EPIX, Hallmark Movies Now, Curiosity Stream, Sundance Now, AMC+ and more.
Current SLING subscribers can effortlessly access the Freeview experience; the select weekly Freeview service will be automatically available on users' home page and within the guide through the duration of the Freeview with no strings attached.
Following a Freeview Weekend, SLING makes it easy for anyone to continue watching their favorite entertainment by subscribing to the streaming service as a standalone subscription. With nearly 50 standalone streaming services, including SHOWTIME®, EPIX and Starz, available without a base SLING subscription, SLING provides the best à la carte streaming experience on the market.
In addition to the Freeview content, SLING offers a variety of today's most popular channels, including CNN, ESPN, Bravo and AMC, through its base services, SLING Orange and SLING Blue, starting at $35 per month. Plus, new subscribers currently receive HALF OFF base services their first month at Sling.com. For more information on the Freeview experience, including which standalone channels will be offered each week, visit the What's On Sling blog.
About SLING TV
SLING TV is an Emmy® Award-winning live streaming TV service that provides more than 700 channels from today's most popular networks across its general market, Latino and international services. It is available on all major streaming devices, smart televisions, tablets, game consoles, computers and smartphones. SLING offers two general market streaming services, SLING Orange and SLING Blue, that collectively feature content from Disney/ESPN, Fox, NBC, AMC, A&E, AXS, Discovery, Scripps, Turner, Viacom, NBA TV, NFL Network, NHL Network, Pac-12 Networks, GSN, Hallmark, SHOWTIME, STARZ and EPIX. On select devices, SLING offers customers access to free content, à la carte channels and services, plus Pay-Per-View events and movies on-demand. SLING provides a suite of stand-alone and add-on Spanish-language services and packages tailored to English-dominant, bilingual and Spanish-dominant U.S. households. SLING is the leading U.S. provider of foreign-language programming, with more than 400 channels in over 20 languages. Additionally, SLING offers a variety of local channel solutions through the AirTV brand, which provides products and services that simplify the modern over-the-air (OTA) entertainment experience. Visit sling.com and AirTV.net for more information. SLING TV L.L.C. and AirTV L.L.C. are wholly owned subsidiaries of DISH Network Corporation (NASDAQ: DISH).
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