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STOCKHOLM, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The President of business area Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions, Henrik Ager, will leave the Sandvik Group.
"Henrik Ager has been with Sandvik for eight years, and for the past three years as business area President during a period in which our Mining and Rock Solutions business has had a positive development. We thank him for his years in Sandvik and wish him all the best in his future plans," says Stefan Widing, President and CEO of Sandvik.
The change is effective as of today and President and CEO Stefan Widing will assume the role as interim business area President of Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions. The process of recruiting a new business area President for Sandvik Mining and Rock Solutions will now be initiated.
For further information, contact Louise Tjeder, VP Investor relations, phone: +46 (0) 70782 6374 or Johannes Hellström, Press and Media Relations Manager, phone: +46 (0) 70721 1008.
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Pink's new song, "Irrelevant," is a protest song for the times.
The singer teased the new track last week, writing "Woke up. Got heated. Wrote song. Coming soon." On Monday, the music video for the "Irrelevant" dropped -- a four-minute indictment against some of the most pressing issues facing the country.
The video features footage pertaining to everything from reproductive and LGTBQ rights to racism, while Pink sings in the bridge: "Girls just wanna have rights / So, why do we have to fight?"
The song comes just weeks after the pop star admonished fans of her music that may hold certain right-wing ideals in a post that drew praise and criticism alike.
"Let's be clear: if you believe the government belongs in a woman's uterus, a gay persons business or marriage, or that racism is okay- THEN PLEASE IN THE NAME OF YOUR LORD NEVER F**KING LISTEN TO MY MUSIC AGAIN," she wrote on June 25, the day after Roe v. Wade was overturned.
Pink is not the only musician to speak out following the Supreme Court's controversial decision. Indie rock star Phoebe Bridgers led a "F**k the Supreme Court" chant during her show at the Glastonbury Festival.
"F**k that sh*t, f**k America," Bridgers said at the time. "Like all these irrelevant motherf**kers trying to tell us what to do with our f**king bodies."
Rap-rock group Rage Against the Machine -- at their first show in over a decade -- also took a stand against the decision. While the band played, a giant screen behind them cited statistics against forced birth, ending on a slide reading simply: "ABORT THE SUPREME COURT."
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MCLEAN, Va., Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Xcelerate Solutions (Xcelerate) announced today it was awarded a three-year task order via the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) J6 Enterprise Technology Services (JETS) contract to continue its modernization and support of the Joint Contingency and Expeditionary Services (JCXS) Contingency Business Environment portfolio of applications. Through this task order, Xcelerate will continue to provide critical support to DLA and the JCXS program and their mission of providing agile, responsive, and global joint expeditionary acquisition business systems. This strategic win leverages Xcelerate's more than 10-year history of outstanding performance with DLA delivering development and sustainment support services.
"Xcelerate is proud to continue supporting this mission critical program to provide our Warfighters a suite of tools to help with their operational and mission needs," said Xcelerate CEO, Mark Drever. Over its lifecycle, the JCXS portfolio has grown, and each tool provides unique capabilities to help our Warfighters manage vendors, supply orders, payments, and contracts efficiently and effectively."
Xcelerate has led the modernization and transformation of the JCXS tools, an effort that continues today, redesigning and developing these critical applications with leading edge capabilities to support the U.S. military personnel who leverage them every day around the globe to perform their mission. The JCXS program requires high-level functional and technical knowledge to respond to the unique needs of the widely varying stakeholders, maintain availability, and resolve issues rapidly in support of a worldwide customer base. Xcelerate's customized digital transformation services will meet the needs of the agency and deliver on its promise to support the DLA JCXS mission.
Xcelerate Solutions exists to create innovative solutions that deliver results, manage risk from individuals to systems, and accelerate time to value. We optimize efficiency and effectiveness and enhance the security and resilience of America's personnel, physical and cyber infrastructure.
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The Joint Contingency and Expeditionary Services (JCXS) is the DoD's agile, responsive, and global provider of Joint expeditionary acquisition business solutions that fulfill mission-critical requirements while supporting interagency collaboration – to include but is not limited to contracting, financial, spend analysis, contract close-out, staffing, strategic sourcing and reporting.
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Joint Contingency and Expeditionary Services (JCXS), DoD's premier contingency and expeditionary contracting organization, is providing world-class acquisitions, logistics, and financial solutions.
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Mission-Driven Nonprofits Partner to Preserve Affordability of Magnolia Plaza Senior Apartments
Amid Housing Affordability Crisis, Rising Rents Leave Low-Income Seniors on Fixed-Incomes Susceptible To Housing Insecurity
NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CPC Mortgage Company, a mission-driven nonprofit mortgage lender, and BRIDGE Housing, a leading nonprofit developer, owner and manager of affordable housing in California, Oregon and Washington, announced $19.4 million in financing to refinance and preserve the Magnolia Plaza Senior Apartments. Located at 630 Baden Avenue in South San Francisco, CA, the property provides 125 units of affordable housing for low-income senior citizens.
According to reports, the senior citizen population is one of the fastest growing in the country, with seniors facing higher cost burdens as they age. With many seniors living on lower, fixed incomes, they often face a difficult choice of either paying the rising costs of rent or paying for other necessities, putting them at increased risk of housing instability.
"As a nonprofit lender, we look at deals through a lens of social impact. Every borrower and every transaction has the potential to help us continue to invest in communities," said John Cannon, President, CPC Mortgage Company. "Partnering with a company like BRIDGE Housing that shares our values and is committed to lifting up the communities they serve was a natural fit. We're proud that BRIDGE chose CPC Mortgage Company to provide the financing that allows them continue their work of bringing safe, quality affordable housing to the communities they serve."
"For seniors, particularly those with lower incomes, it makes all the difference in the world to have a stable, affordable home," said Ken Lombard, President and CEO of BRIDGE. "We're grateful for the innovative partnership with CPC Mortgage Company, which will help us preserve and enhance Magnolia Plaza's affordability for the long term."
"It was a pleasure to work with Jonathan Stern and BRIDGE's acquisition and capital market teams to help facilitate the purchase and preservation of this legacy asset," said David Galst, Vice President and Mortgage Officer at CPC Mortgage Company's California office. "Complex, affordable transactions with expedited timeframes can be particularly challenging to get to the closing table. The partnership between CPC Mortgage Company and BRIDGE, two nonprofits with extensive experience in affordable housing, helped make the process and execution of both the bridge and perm loan much smoother."
Built in 1988, the property is a 125‐unit, garden‐style apartment building that is age restricted to seniors age 62 and over. While there is a current requirement that 63 units be income-restricted to residents with incomes at or below 80% area median income, BRIDGE has initially restricted 84 of the units to 80% AMI or lower, and expects to be able to increase this number going forward.
The complex provides elevators, laundry facilities, community room, library, computer lab, and landscaped garden walkways. Magnolia Plaza Senior Apartments is adjacent to an architecturally distinguished surplussed school building, which was renovated by the City of South San Francisco as a senior center for the residents of both the development and the larger community. The complex includes a historic reconstruction of the city's original one-room schoolhouse as a project office and community room.
BRIDGE was a member of the original enterprise that constructed Magnolia Plaza Senior Apartments in 1988, and recently purchased the property from the remaining partners. The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), the nonprofit parent company of CPC Mortgage Company, extended a $19.4 million bridge loan that was essential to BRIDGE's acquisition of the property due to an expedited closing timeline and the complex structure of the transaction. The first mortgage financing CPC Mortgage Company is providing via a Freddie Mac Targeted Affordable Housing loan that is refinancing the CPC bridge loan, providing BRIDGE with flexibility to resyndicate the property in the future.
The partnership between BRIDGE and CPC Mortgage Company brings together two unique mission-driven organizations, an owner-investor and a lender, that each focus on creating a social impact through responsible investments in multifamily housing. CPC Mortgage Company provides access to affordable and flexible mortgage products that are critical for multifamily building owners to maintain the physical and financial health, and the affordability of their properties. BRIDGE is a mission-driven nonprofit that pays close attention to the double-bottom line of financial and social return on investment, always in pursuit of quality, quantity, affordability and in keeping with its core values.
CPC Mortgage Company is a subsidiary of The Community Preservation Corporation (CPC), an S&P AA- rated, nonprofit multifamily finance company that has delivered more than $12.5 billion to finance more than 220,000 units of affordable and workforce housing. As the only nonprofit mortgage lender with a suite of Freddie Mac, Fannie Mae and HUD/FHA nationally licensed products, CPC Mortgage Company brings its flexible capital and unique expertise to borrowers and communities to expand and preserve affordable and workforce housing. Revenue generated from CPC Mortgage Company supports the mission-aligned work of CPC to create a positive social impact through investments in housing and community development. Visit us at communityp.com/mortgagecompany
BRIDGE Housing Corporation, a leading nonprofit developer and owner of affordable housing, creates and manages a range of high-quality, affordable homes for families and seniors in California, Oregon and Washington. Since it was founded in 1983, BRIDGE has participated in the development of more than 18,000 homes. For more information, visit www.bridgehousing.com
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Westlake Village, California-based team to be integrated under SageView name
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SageView Advisory Group ("SageView"), one of the nation's leading independent RIA firms, today announced it completed the acquisition of Summit Financial Consultants, and successfully transitioned its business to SageView.
"Summit Financial has thrived under Neil's, Kimberly's and Cody's leadership, and we are grateful they will further this journey as members of the SageView family," said Randy Long, SageView's Founder and Managing Principal. "We look forward to supporting their continued growth as they deliver for their clients across Southern California."
Neil Elmouchi founded Summit Financial Consultants, an RIA, in 1985 as a retirement and comprehensive financial planning firm. The firm has $321 million in assets under management (AUM) as of the closing.
Mr. Elmouchi said, "During this process, I've found that Randy shared my deeply held belief that if you put people first, your practice and clients will win. SageView continues to demonstrate this value in its approach to building upon its leadership at the intersection of wealth management and retirement, and I'm grateful my team is now part of that endeavor."
The Summit Financial acquisition is the sixth completed by SageView since July 2021 as part of its M&A growth strategy. SageView, which established a partnership with leading financial services and technology-focused private equity firm Aquiline Capital Partners in January 2021, is a longstanding leader in serving retirement plan sponsors across the country, with over $170 billion in retirement plan assets.
Cody Klein, Partner and Senior Wealth Advisor at Summit, said, "Our integration into SageView has been seamless, and our clients have already seen the benefits of our partnership. We are thrilled to be part of SageView's stronger presence in Southern California."
Kimberly Lau, Partner and co-CEO at Summit, added, "We were lucky to have several options as we considered the best path forward for our firm and after a meaningful due diligence process, we found our partner in SageView. Our similar investment approaches and shared corporate culture made it clear that we had found the right home for our team."
SkyView served as the exclusive financial advisor to Summit Financial Consultants.
About SageView Advisory Group
SageView Advisory Group is an SEC-Registered Investment Advisory firm (RIA) serving retirement plan sponsors and individuals throughout the United States since 1989. SageView advises on 401(k), 403(b), 457, defined benefit and deferred compensation plans, and provides comprehensive wealth management services to individuals and families. SageView is headquartered in Newport Beach, California, and has more than 30 offices nationwide advising on over $170B of retirement assets (AUA) and $4 billion of advisory assets under management (AUM).
SageView Advisory Group, LLC is a Registered Investment Advisor. Advisory services are only offered to clients or prospective clients where SageView Advisory Group, LLC and its representatives are properly licensed or exempt from licensure. Past performance is no guarantee of future results. No advice may be rendered by SageView Advisory Group, LLC unless a client service agreement is in place.
For more information about SageView, visit www.sageviewadvisory.com or call (800) 814-8742.
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SEGUIN, Texas, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alamo Group Inc. (NYSE: ALG) today reported results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022.
Highlights for the Quarter
- Net sales of $362.0 million, up 16.3%
- Income from operations of $29.1 million, up 14.5%
- Net income of $18.5 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, up 5.8%
- Trailing twelve-month EBITDA of $165.7 million, up 2.2% from full year 2021(1)
- Backlog of $917.8 million, up 102.8% compared to prior year first quarter-end
Results for the Quarter
First quarter 2022 net sales were $362.0 million compared to $311.2 million in the first quarter of 2021, an increase of 16.3%. Gross margin improved in the quarter compared to the first quarter of 2021 but was negatively impacted by continued higher material and transportation costs and supply chain disruptions which resulted in material shortages throughout the quarter. First quarter net income improved 5.8% to $18.5 million, or $1.55 per diluted share, compared to net income of $17.5 million, or $1.47 per diluted share in the first quarter of 2021. The Company completed an excise tax audit covering a 5-year period which resulted in a one-time $1.3 million expense in the first quarter of 2022. Excluding this charge, adjusted net income was $19.4 million or $1.63 per diluted share.(1) The Company's backlog at the end of the first quarter of 2022 was $917.8 million, an increase of $465.3 million, or 102.8%, from the backlog at the end of the first quarter of 2021, and up 14.6% from the end of calendar year 2021.
The Company's results for the first quarter continued to be materially impacted by persistent pandemic-related headwinds including supply chain disruptions, cost inflation and, to a lesser extent, skilled labor shortages.
Results by Division
Vegetation Management
The Vegetation Management Division had a strong first quarter of 2022 as markets remained solid and orders increased compared to the first quarter of 2021. The Division's first quarter net sales were $221.0 million, up 20.2% compared to $183.9 million for the same period in 2021. The increase in sales was driven by strong retail demand for agricultural, forestry, tree care, and governmental mowing products in both North America and Europe.
The Division's income from operations for the first quarter 2022 was $18.3 million, up 9.5% compared to $16.8 million for the first quarter of 2021. Complementing a very strong performance from its North American operations, were positive results in the United Kingdom, France, Brazil and Australia. The Division was negatively impacted by supply chain issues, higher material and freight costs and related surcharges which eroded margins and contributed to lower manufacturing efficiencies.
Industrial Equipment
The Industrial Equipment Division's first quarter 2022 net sales were $141.0 million, up 10.8% compared to the same period in 2021. The increase was primarily attributable to higher sales of its excavators and vacuum truck products and, to a lesser extent, other product lines within the Division. Net sales and new orders for both industrial and governmental customers were strong for the first quarter of 2022. Delays in planned deliveries of medium duty truck chassis, other industrial engines, axles and transmissions significantly impacted the Division in the quarter.
The Division's income from operations for the first quarter of 2022 was $10.8 million, up 24.1%, compared to $8.7 million, for the first quarter of 2021. The Division was negatively impacted by supply chain problems and higher material and inbound freight costs.
Comments on Results
Jeff Leonard, Alamo Group's President and Chief Executive Officer, commented, "The Company continued to perform well, setting new records for sales and earnings for a first quarter. First quarter net sales of $362 million set an all-time company record for sales in a quarter and both of our operating divisions reported healthy, double-digit sales growth compared to the first quarter of 2021. As has been the pattern in recent quarters, customer demand has remained quite strong in virtually every market we serve, as evidenced by the record order bookings received in the first quarter. Strong order activity also resulted in our order backlog moving significantly higher and again setting a company record.
"However, in the first quarter of 2022, we did not experience improvement in the performance of our supply network. In fact, in some areas, the supply chain situation became more difficult. In previous quarters, supply chain disruptions and resulting shortages had more of an impact on our Industrial Equipment Division. During the first quarter of 2022, however, both of our operating divisions were negatively affected by component shortages. This was partly due to the emerging wave of COVID in China and the resulting lockdowns in areas of the country that are significant producers of industrial equipment and parts. These lockdowns exacerbated the backlog of cargo that is waiting to load in China's ports, a situation that is becoming increasingly critical.
"Accelerating cost inflation also adversely impacted the Company and caused a seventy basis point compression of our first quarter operating margin compared to the first quarter of last year. The impact of inflation we experienced across a wide spectrum of purchased materials and components was partially offset by reductions in steel prices during the quarter. Rapidly rising freight costs and associated surcharges are a growing concern that also impacted our margin during the quarter. The price increases we implemented at the end of 2021 helped to minimize the overall effect of supply chain cost inflation on our operating margin during the quarter but obviously, the situation is dynamic. We continue to monitor our costs closely and will take further price actions, without hesitation, to protect margin.
"In January, several of our larger North American facilities lost production capacity temporarily as a number of our skilled employees fell ill with the Omicron variant of COVID-19. Our facilities in Europe also experienced a further wave of COVID-related illness during the quarter. By re-scheduling work shifts and adding modest overtime, we were able to recover some of the lost production time in February and more still in March. It is worth mentioning that the skilled labor shortages that we experienced in previous quarters improved somewhat during the first quarter as our focus on retention and recruitment began to produce the benefits we have been targeting.
"Turning now to the performance of our two operating divisions. Our Vegetation Management Division produced strong results in the first quarter. This Division's markets remained buoyant and order bookings improved by over 28% compared to the end of the first quarter of 2021. Against the backdrop of the strong ordering activity and a constrained supply chain, backlog increased by 97% compared to the end of the first quarter of 2021. Net sales in this division rose over 20% in the quarter with all of its business groups individually contributing double digit sales growth. An outstanding performance by the Division's North American agricultural products operations was particularly gratifying, while another strong performance from its forestry and tree care businesses also contributed very nicely. Governmental mower sales in Europe and North America were notably stronger, also up by double digits, in the first quarter. Our South American operations, while smaller in scale, continued to develop positively with net sales that more than doubled compared to the first quarter of last year. In spite of the strong reported sales growth, this Division's sales were constrained by supply chain issues to a greater extent than in previous quarters. This Division sources more components from Europe and China relative to our Industrial Equipment Division. Consequently, recent events in these regions had a more significant impact in this quarter which was reflected in the Division's gross margin that compressed by 145 basis points relative to the first quarter of 2021. While a portion of the erosion in margin was attributable to lower efficiency due to the worsening supply chain situation, higher costs for inbound freight and related surcharges had a more significant, negative impact. Still, driven by strong top line growth, the Division's operating income improved by 9% to $18.3 million, 8.3% of sales.
"Net sales in our Industrial Equipment Division increased nearly 11% in the quarter driven by a double-digit increase in shipments of its excavators and vacuum trucks and supported by solid, but more modest increases in sales of its street sweepers, debris collectors and snow removal equipment. Demand for this Division's products and services remained strong among the industrial contractors and governmental agencies that are its most important customer segments. Order bookings in the quarter increased by 14.5% and the Division's order backlog improved by 116% relative to the end of the first quarter of 2021. Despite the positive increase in sales in the quarter, the Division's sales continued to be severely constrained across the full spectrum of its operations by the ongoing shortage of medium-duty truck chassis. While the chassis shortage was initially caused primarily by shortages of semi-conductor chips, now, shortages of other components such as axles and transmissions are compounding the problem. The tragic war in Ukraine that unfolded this quarter added further supply concerns as that country is a significant producer of industrial truck components. European chassis manufacturers felt the effects of the war as well as the previously mentioned resurgence of COVID-19 in several EU member countries. Consequently, our shipments of vacuum trucks in the European market declined in the quarter. To address the worsening chassis supply situation, we have further diversified our purchases to secure sufficient supplies, although delivery times will remain extended for at least the balance of 2022. This Division's gross margin improved by 40 basis points compared to the first quarter of 2021 as a result of good price discipline and improved operational efficiency. Income from operations was $10.8 million, 7.6% of sales, an improvement of 24% compared to the prior year first quarter.
"Looking ahead to our second quarter, there seems to be no supply chain relief in sight nor do we anticipate any near-term moderation in the cost inflation we are experiencing. In April, steel prices began moving higher again and that's obviously concerning. We continue to monitor our cost structure closely and will implement further pricing measures to protect margins. Realistically, with the COVID outbreak in China, worsening severe congestion at Chinese ports, and logistics problems generally, it is unlikely we will see meaningful supply side improvement during the second quarter and perhaps not for the rest of 2022.
"Given the significant supply disruptions that were evident, I'm very pleased with the Company's record-setting sales and earnings performance in the first quarter. The full credit for this performance goes to our thousands of dedicated employees around the world who continue to find creative ways to work through, or around, the many setbacks being presented by the turbulent supply chain situation. While the operating environment remains very challenging, and new challenges continue to arise, I'm confident that we will continue to identify and quickly implement solutions that will allow Alamo Group to maintain good momentum in sales and earnings for the remainder of the year."
Earnings Conference Call
The Company will host a conference call to discuss the results on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at 4:00 p.m. ET. Hosting the call will be members of senior management.
Individuals wishing to participate in the conference call should dial 888-882-4478 (domestic) or 323-794-2590 (international). For interested individuals unable to join the call, a replay will be available until Thursday, May 12, 2022, by dialing 888-203-1112 (domestic) or 719-457-0820 (internationally), passcode 7515566.
The live broadcast of Alamo Group Inc.'s quarterly conference call will be available online at the Company's website, www.alamo-group.com (under "Investor Relations/Events & and Presentations") on Thursday, May 5, 2022, beginning at 4:00 p.m. ET. The online replay will follow shortly after the call ends and will be archived on the Company's website for 60 days.
About Alamo Group
Alamo Group is a leader in the design, manufacture, distribution and service of high quality equipment for vegetation management, infrastructure maintenance and other applications. Our products include truck and tractor mounted mowing and other vegetation maintenance equipment, street sweepers, snow removal equipment, excavators, vacuum trucks, other industrial equipment, agricultural implements, forestry equipment and related after-market parts and services. The Company, founded in 1969, has approximately 4,300 employees and operates 29 plants in North America, Europe, Australia and Brazil as of March 31, 2022. The corporate offices of Alamo Group Inc. are located in Seguin, Texas.
Forward Looking Statements
This release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, which may cause the Company's actual results in future periods to differ materially from forecasted results. Among those factors which could cause actual results to differ materially are the following: overall market demand, continuing impacts from the COVID-19 pandemic including more significant supply chain disruptions, reductions in customer demand, sales and profitability declines, operational disruptions, full or partial facility closures, and other similar impacts, geopolitical risks, including effects of the war in Ukraine, inflation, competition, weather, seasonality, currency-related issues, and other risk factors listed from time to time in the Company's SEC reports. The Company does not undertake any obligation to update the information contained herein, which speaks only as of this date.
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(1) This is a non-GAAP financial measure or other information relating to our GAAP financial measures that we have provided to investors in order to allow greater transparency and a deeper understanding of our financial condition and operating results. For a reconciliation of the non-GAAP financial measure or for a more detailed explanation of financial results, refer to "Non-GAAP Financial Measure Reconciliation" below and the Attachments thereto.
Alamo Group Inc.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures Reconciliation
From time to time, Alamo Group Inc. may disclose certain "non-GAAP financial measures" in the course of its earnings releases, earnings conference calls, financial presentations and otherwise. For these purposes, "GAAP" refers to generally accepted accounting principles in the United States. The Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) defines a "non-GAAP financial measure" as a numerical measure of historical or future financial performance, financial position, or cash flows that is subject to adjustments that effectively exclude or include amounts from the most directly comparable measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP. Non-GAAP financial measures disclosed by Alamo Group are provided as additional information to investors in order to provide them with greater transparency about, or an alternative method for assessing, our financial condition and operating results. These measures are not in accordance with, or a substitute for, GAAP and may be different from, or inconsistent with, non-GAAP financial measures used by other companies. Whenever we refer to a non-GAAP financial measure, we will also generally present the most directly comparable financial measure calculated and presented in accordance with GAAP, along with a reconciliation of the differences between the non-GAAP financial measure we reference and such comparable GAAP financial measure.
Attachment 1 discloses Operating Income, Adjusted Net Income and Adjusted Diluted EPS, related to the impact of non-recurring items, of which are non-GAAP financial measures. Attachment 2 discloses a non-GAAP financial presentation related to the impact of currency translation on net sales by division. Attachment 3 shows the net change in our total debt net of cash and earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA") which is a non-GAAP financial measure. The Company considers this information useful to investors to allow better comparability of period-to-period operating performance.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for TISI, NVTA, FCEL, EMBK, and RIVN.
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NEW YORK, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Halper Sadeh LLP, an investor rights law firm, is investigating the following companies for potential violations of the federal securities laws and/or breaches of fiduciary duties to shareholders relating to:
Yumanity Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: YMTX)'s sale of its product candidate, YTX-7739, and Yumanity's unpartnered discovery-stage neuroscience product candidates and targets to Janssen Pharmaceutica NV for $26 million in cash, and Yumanity's proposed merger with Kineta, Inc. If you are a Yumanity shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
GTY Technology Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: GTYH)'s sale to GI Partners for $6.30 in cash per share. If you are a GTY Technology shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Healthcare Realty Trust Inc. (NYSE: HR)'s merger with Healthcare Trust of America, Inc. If you are a Healthcare Realty shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
Plantronics, Inc. (NYSE: POLY)'s sale to HP Inc. for $40.00 per share. If you are a POLY shareholder, click here to learn more about your rights and options.
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Super Premium Dog Food Brand Develops Treats with Benefits, a Smart Way to Train and Reward
MEDINA, Ohio, Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bil-Jac Super Premium Dog Food is proud to announce the launch of a new line of tasty treats to help support dog health. Bil-Jac Smart-Jacs Dog Treats are functional treats. There are two different treats in the line; one helps support healthy digestion and the other helps nourish skin & coat. Of course, both are great for training and rewarding your dog. The new treats arrived in stores Summer 2022 at PetSmart and on petsmart.com.
New Smart-Jacs Digestive Support Treats are made with oatmeal and blueberries, both of which provide fiber, helping support sensitive stomachs and healthy digestion. Additionally, Digestive Support Treats provide prebiotics to help support a healthy microbiome and gastrointestinal tract. New Smart-Jacs Skin & Coat Support Treats provide a guaranteed amount of linoleic acid, which helps to nourish and replenish skin and coat. This delicious treat is made with real sweet potatoes, a source of fiber that also helps support a healthy microbiome, as healthy digestion and gut health is an important part of overall canine health.
"Bil-Jac Dog Treats are well known for the special things dogs will do to get one. Pet parents are always looking for more ways they can help their dogs eat healthy, stay active, and live longer. This has inspired us to take the amazing taste of Bil-Jac Treats and build in two benefits pet parents want to be sure they are providing," shares Kim Gaebelein, Chief Marketing Officer at Bil-Jac Dog Food. "If you're currently feeding your dog a sensitive food, Smart-Jacs Digestive Support Treats are the perfect treat to pair with it. If you're feeding a food to help your dog's health shine through their skin and coat, our Skin & Coat Support Smart-Jacs are fun and healthy way to support this key need."
Since 1947, Bil-Jac has been committed to high quality, nutritious ingredients in food and in treats. As Bil-Jac continues to innovate and find new ways to improve the health of dogs, they remain dedicated to providing dogs with both exceptional nutrition and a taste they will love.
Bil-Jac, family-owned and operated, stands for 75 years of uncompromising dedication to the highest quality and freshest ingredients available. Offering a full line of Super Premium Dog Foods, Treats, and Health Enhancers, Bil-Jac is committed to nutrition that helps dogs to thrive. Dog food and treats are more than a family business – it's our passion. Bil-Jac.com
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How to pick a great coir doormat
Choosing a doormat may seem like an unimportant task, but in reality, it’s an item you use multiple times every day. It also helps keep your home or apartment clean and tidy. With a variety of options available, it’s easy to find a doormat that works for you. Check out this BestReviews doormat guide for even more info.
What is coir?
Coir is a natural, brownish fiber that’s derived from the husks of coconuts. Coir is also water resistant, which makes the fibers an excellent choice to use when making outdoor doormats where people wipe their feet.
Once processed, the coir material is sturdy and even resistant to saltwater. Coir is often used to make brushes and doormats due to its tough nature and incredible durability.
Why purchase a coir doormat?
Coir doormats remove dirt and grime from shoes, thanks to the rough natural fibers. This material is also capable of a substantial amount of water attention. To prolong the life of the product, coir doormats should be regularly cleaned and dried.
The coconut based fibers in coir doormats are usually more environmentally friendly than some other synthetic alternatives. Coir is very durable, but also biodegradable. It’ll be a long time before you have to replace a coir doormat, and when you do, rest assured it won’t sit in a landfill forever.
Best single-color coir doormats
This water-resistant rug is made with pure coconut coir and uses a low pile height in order to more effectively trap dirt. Coco’s 17-by-30-inch rug can be used in both indoor and outdoor spaces.
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Gorilla Grip Natural Coco Coir Door Mat
Gorilla Grip offers coir rugs in multiple sizes, such as 24-by-16 inches and even 30-by-18 inches. The backing of the rug is made from rubber while the top of the rug is made from coconut coir.
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Best multi-color coir doormats
Calloway Mills Breaux Welcome Mat
This 7-pound coir rug requires light maintenance such as vacuuming and sweeping to keep it clean. It is designed for all seasons and has a vinyl backing to keep it in place.
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mDesign Rectangular Coir and Rubber Entry Welcome Doormat
This navy blue rectangular rug is functional and will also welcome guests. Clean the 17-by-30-inch mat by shaking it out or vacuuming it.
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Erin Gates Stripe Black Stripe Doormat
This rug has a pile height of a little over 1/2 inch and is made from hand woven material. Erin Gates’ patterned coir rug also has a one-year warranty.
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Ninamar makes a rectangular coir rug that easily traps dirt and moisture. It is weather resistant and measures 29.5-by-17.5 inches.
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First Concept Welcome Border Coir Mat
This 18-by-30-inch rug comes in a natural color with a geometric pattern. The company recommends that shoppers also purchase a non-skid pad and place the rug away from intense sunlight and consistent wet weather.
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Novogratz Aloha Collection Count Your Blessings Doormat
This Novogratz rug by Momeni Rugs Store comes in multiple colors with various different sizes and designs. The coir rectangular sized rug is hand woven and has a pile height that’s just over 1/2 inch tall.
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BERLIN, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jackery, the leader of innovative portable power and green outdoor energy solutions, put on an impressive display at IFA 2022 in Berlin, unveiling the much-anticipated flagship Solar Generator 1000 Pro and showcasing a number of other innovative products including the all-purpose Solar Generator 1000 Pro Entry Version with the most-advanced solar panel Jackery SolarSaga 80.
The Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro Entry Version is an ideal entry-level portable power solution capable of generating and storing enough power for daily or emergency power needs. The set contains an Explorer 1000 Pro Portable Power Station and two waterproof SolarSaga 80 solar panels, capable of bifacial solar light absorption which increases power generation efficiency by 25%.
The Jackery SolarSaga 80 allows users to enjoy the ultra-simple 60-second setup, in-built fast charging, and impressive durability in harsh weather conditions. In addition to a focus on usability, Jackery is committed to ensuring user safety and has subjected the SolarSaga to rigorous testing, resulting in the device being named the world's first photovoltaic product to receive TÜV SÜD's prestigious IEC TS63163 certification.
Portable solar generators are rapidly becoming less of a niche camping product, and more of a daily necessity for many people around the world. As parts of the world, particularly Western Europe, grapple with rising fuel costs, the wait time for solar panel installation on homes has more than doubled in the UK due to demand and despite a price increase. Portable solar generators such as the Jackery Solar Generator 1000 Pro and its Entry Version can provide a cost-effective and convenient way of maintaining daily personal power supply. The device allows consumers safe, efficient, consistent, and convenient access to power, regardless of their geographic location or external power supply conditions.
For the past decade, Jackery has been a pioneer in the solar generator industry, integrating cutting-edge technologies and becoming a global top-selling brand. In 2018, the company unveiled SolarPeak technology in the SolarSaga solar panel series, setting a new industry standard for solar charging efficiency.
Jackery panels are some of the most efficient in the industry, meaning users can charge more and charge faster. Its most powerful solar generator 2000 Pro, which launched in May 2022, can charge fully with six SolarSaga 200W solar panels in less than 2.5 hours. Due to a focus on portability as part of usability, the innovative Jackery SolarSaga solar panels are capable of folding, resulting in easy-storage and convenient setup. In combination with a Jackery rechargeable lithium battery portable power station, Jackery solar generator sets are ideal off-grid or emergency power solutions.
About Jackery
Jackery, the world's leading innovative portable power and green outdoor energy solution provider founded in California in 2012, is a global top-selling solar generator brand recognized by over 100 authorized media and organizations worldwide. Since 2018, Jackery has sold more than 2 million units globally and a footprint spanning from the US to Europe, Japan and China.
As the pioneer of the Solar Generator concept and products, Jackery offers a range of portable, versatile green generators that meet all outdoor needs, from charging a cellphone or laptop to powering large devices like electric cooking equipment, heaters, and lights. Its products have been consistently selected as Best Sellers on Amazon and have been included in Amazon's Choice lists since 2020.
To date, Jackery has received 21 prestigious international awards, including the Red Dot Design Award, the iF Design Award, the A' Design Award and Competition, and the CES Innovation Award.
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention IonQ, Inc. ("IonQ") (NYSE: IONQ) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between March 30, 2021 and May 2, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in IonQ, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against IonQ includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) IonQ had not yet developed a 32-qubit quantum computer; (2) the Company's 11-qubit quantum computer suffered from significant error rates, rendering it useless; (3) IonQ's quantum the computer is not sufficiently reliable, so it is not accessible despite being available through major cloud providers; (4) a significant portion of IonQ's revenue was derived from improper roundtripping transactions with related parties; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were the materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
DEADLINE: August 1, 2022
Aggrieved IonQ investors only have until August 1, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
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Partners to renovate existing Aventura View office building and commence development of world-class mixed-use town center
MIAMI, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A joint venture between real estate leaders Related Group and BH Group have closed on the $51 million dollar acquisition of a four-and-a-half-acre parcel in the heart of the City of Aventura. Located at 2999 NE 191 Street, the site is home to the 107,000 square foot Aventura View office building, which is currently over 95% leased. As part of its plans, the buyers will renovate and upgrade the current office building as well as replace the existing surface parking with a major mixed-use project. Tere Blanca of Blanca Commercial Real Estate has been selected to handle the leasing and management of the office building.
"As Miami continues to grow and evolve, it is critical that every possible parcel is used to its maximum potential. Through this deal, we are not only adding class-A office supply, but also providing the Aventura community with additional commercial and recreational spaces," said Jon Paul Pérez, Related President. "We are big believers in the potential of the Aventura submarket and look forward to working once again with city officials to deliver a world-class project."
As currently planned, the mixed-use development will feature new class-A office space, luxury residential housing with top-tier amenities, prime ground-floor retail for entertainment and restaurant users, and a structured parking facility. The developers have selected Bernardo Fort-Brescia of the renowned architectural firm Arquitectonica to lead the design.
This is the latest in a series of high-profile acquisitions for the Related and BH joint venture, closely following other recent deals in West Palm Beach, Fisher Island, Downtown Miami, and North Miami. The two powerhouse firms continue to aggressively pursue additional development opportunities throughout South Florida.
For more information, please visit relatedgroup.com or bhgroup.miami.
Established in 1979, Related Group is Florida's leading developer of sophisticated metropolitan living and one of the country's largest real estate conglomerates. Since its inception more than 40 years ago, the company has built, rehabilitated, and managed over 100,000 condominium, rental, and commercial units. The firm is one of the largest privately owned businesses in the United States with a development portfolio worth more than $40 billion. Currently, Related Group has 90+ projects in varying phases of development.
The company has earned international status for its visionary designs and development of luxury condominiums, market-rate rentals, mixed-use centers, and affordable properties – all built with the goal of positively impacting neighborhoods and improving quality of life across all demographics. Related Group has redefined real estate by diversifying both its products and buyers, expanding internationally while also sponsoring public art installations that enhance cities' global culture and streetscapes. For more information, please visit relatedgroup.com.
BH Group is a Miami-based real estate development firm focused on the ground-up development of luxury projects throughout South Florida. BH has extensive experience in the acquisition, construction, design, capital structuring and asset management of complex developments. For the last 20 years, BH Group has been involved in many large-scale real estate transactions and developments by utilizing strong relationships to provide investors with opportunities not otherwise available in the real estate market. For more information, please visit bhgroup.miami
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Dozens of machines have been bought by university campuses nationwide
CHICAGO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shield T3, a spin out of the University of Illinois System's Discovery Partners Institute, is now providing vending machines stocked with more than 300 of its saliva-based, PCR tests for COVID-19. (Download a 3D rendering here.)
Students activate the machines with their smartphones, by scanning a QR code, at no cost to the student. The machines come with a dropbox, so a user can collect a sample and submit his or her test immediately.
Shield T3 promises results within 24 hours via text message and email. Universities are currently paying $20 to $40 per test for this service including the cost of the vending machine.
"The reality is that most campuses don't have pharmacies where students can easily access tests, much less our highly accurate PCR test," said David Clark, Shield T3's CEO. "Further tests of all kinds are expensive. This is an easy way for colleges to continue to secure affordable, high-quality testing for their students."
College administrators are able to access demand and positivity-rate data from the tests purchased from their machines via an online dashboard. It's a far more affordable way to get a read on infection rates than widespread testing.
"Outbreaks are still happening and colleges still need to ensure that in-person classes can be held safely," said Bill Jackson, Shield T3's principal officer of Shield T3. "This is a way, with little to no effort on the school's part, to protect students and gauge the number of students who are infected."
Shield T3 grew out of an easy-to-administer PCR saliva test developed by researchers at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign in 2020. The company has a track record, having run more than 4.8 million saliva tests nationwide for more than 250 schools, businesses and other organizations.
To learn more about the vending machines, please visit www.ShieldT3.com or contact info@shieldt3.com.
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Injection process will extend life of underground electric lines
ERIE, Pa., May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Penelec, a subsidiary of FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE), is working to enhance service reliability for 380 residential customers and several businesses in Girard Township, Erie County, by injecting underground power lines with a silicone-based fluid that should prolong the line's useful life by up to 30 years. This advanced repair method will allow the cable to provide continued reliable electric service for a fraction of the replacement cost while minimizing the need to dig trenches through landscaped yards and driveways.
Over time, water and corrosive soil materials can penetrate underground wire through tiny cracks and fissures, which can cause power outages. Rather than disturbing dirt to replace more than 6 miles of underground cable, Penelec will use an electrical contractor to restore buried cable with minimal excavation. Accessing de-energized wires through underground vaults, the contractor will force a pressurized silicone-based fluid into the cable, filling the cracks and spaces in the worn insulation and encasing the wire with new material.
The rejuvenation work began May 4 and is expected to be completed next week. The $300,000 project will benefit customers in and around Imperial Point off U.S. Route 20.
"This project is designed to help prevent service interruptions for Girard Township customers without the disruption of installing all-new cable," said Scott Wyman, president of FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania operations. "This is the latest in our ongoing efforts to strengthen the electric system and help enhance service reliability for our customers."
Penelec plans to rejuvenate more than 34,000 feet of underground power lines and replace an additional 11,000 feet of aging underground cable throughout its service area in 2022. The work is part of Penelec's Long Term Infrastructure Improvement Plans (LTIIP II), a $200 million initiative to accelerate capital investments over five years to help enhance continued electric service reliability for the company's 585,000 customers.
Penelec serves approximately 585,000 customers within 17,600 square miles of northern and central Pennsylvania. Follow Penelec on Twitter @Penelec and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PenelecElectric.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com and on Twitter @FirstEnergyCorp.
Editor's Note: Photos of underground cable rejuvenation work in the Penelec service area are available for download on Flickr.
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On "Know Mercy with Stephen A. Smith," Smith will go beyond the world of sports to offer his trademark, unfiltered commentary on broad cultural topics and social issues, and sit down with notable guests
NEW YORK, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading premium podcast studio, Cadence13, an Audacy company, today announced that it has partnered with media giant Stephen A. Smith for his first-ever podcast, Know Mercy with Stephen A. Smith, a three-times-a-week show on which he'll bring his trademark insight and analysis and explore a wide range of topics and issues, beyond the world of sports.
On Know Mercy with Stephen A. Smith, the outspoken veteran journalist and host of ESPN's First Take will pull back the curtain and offer his unfiltered insights and perspectives on the day's headlines, including politics, entertainment, social issues, criminal justice, and business. Smith will regularly be joined on Know Mercy by a wide range of notable guests and thought leaders.
Know Mercy with Stephen A. Smith will launch on Monday, September 26, 2022, on the Audacy app and everywhere podcasts are available. Beginning September 26, new episodes will be released Mondays, Wednesdays, and Fridays.
"It's hard to put into words how excited I am about this opportunity. Although my love for sports will never fade, neither has my zest for expanding my interest beyond the court or field of play. I love news. I love entertainment. Above all else, I love attaching myself to, and touching on, things that are percolating in the minds of the masses — with no inhibitions," said Stephen A. Smith. "Regardless of subject matter, to have the opportunity to do so with a podcast I personally own, with content I personally control, is an adventure I've waited to tackle head-on for my entire career. Well, it's here now, and I'm excited to do it with Cadence13. I'm ready. I hope everyone is, too, for what's coming. Buckle up!"
"Stephen A. Smith is a larger-than-life talent and force of nature whose indelible passion, wit, and candor ignite every conversation he's a part of, engaging millions of fans along the way," said Chris Corcoran, Chief Content Officer and Founding Partner, Cadence13. "We could not be more thrilled to add his singular, powerful voice to the Cadence13 lineup, and to bring 'Know Mercy' to the world."
Stephen A. Smith is represented by WME.
Stephen A. Smith rose from a reporter on high school sports at The New York Daily News and college and NBA beat reporter at The Philadelphia Inquirer to become one of ESPN's most prominent and popular commentators and a leading voice in the industry. He is the star of the #1-morning sports talk show, First Take; a premier analyst on NBA Countdown throughout the NBA season; and the host and producer of the podcast "K[no]w Mercy with Stephen A. Smith." Smith has more than 12 million followers across social media platforms, and his opinions on sports make daily headlines. Follow him on Twitter @StephenASmith. He is a 1991 HBCU graduate from Winston-Salem State University with a Bachelor of Arts degree in mass communication. He is a member of the Omega Psi Phi fraternity and Brand Ambassador for the HBCU Week Foundation. Stephen A has helped enroll over 2,000 high school students into HBCUs and raised over $12 million in scholarships to assist students who want to attend HBCUs.
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Cadence13, an Audacy company, is a leading podcast studio dedicated to premium storytelling and production. Cadence13 is the home of C13Features, the pioneering studio focused on creating a wide-ranging slate of feature-length podcast movies, the Peabody Award-nominated C13Originals documentary studio, and Ramble, a podcast network of some of the most influential digital stars in the world. Our roster of critically-acclaimed shows reflect the diverse interests and conversations happening in the world, led by a collection of storytellers across sports, business, tech, politics, entertainment and news, including Carmelo Anthony, Dana Carvey, Emma Chamberlain, Robert Downey, Jr., Susan Downey, Glennon Doyle, Elle Fanning, Andrew Jenks, Tony Kornheiser, Payne Lindsey, Jed Lipinksi, Elise Loehnen, Karina Longworth, Kate Mara, Jon Meacham, James Andrew Miller, Gwyneth Paltrow, David Plouffe, Doc Rivers, Rhett and Link, Adam Scott, Kiernan Shipka, Stephen A. Smith, David Spade, Andrew Yang, and many more. Cadence13 has a broad range of programming partners including American Public Media, Campside Media, goop, OBB Sound, Puck, PushBlack, Tenderfoot TV, Unsolved Mysteries and Vanity Fair, among others. Cadence13 was named one of Fast Company's "World's Most Innovative Companies for 2019," and is headquartered in New York, with offices in Los Angeles. Follow @Cadence13_, @C13Originals and @C13Features on Twitter and @Cadence13, @C13Originals and @C13Features on Instagram.
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Fall esports tournament will rally to End Student Hunger and raise awareness of Hunger Action Month
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, family-owned Bush's Beans announced that its Foodservice Team has partnered up with Version1, a professional gaming and esports entertainment company, and GENYOUth, a national non-profit organization which creates healthier school communities and battles youth food insecurity, to host an invitational collegiate Rocket League Tournament during Hunger Action Month this September.
Since 1908, Bush's Beans has been passionate about serving the community and finding opportunities to give back. Through this new partnership and upcoming tournament with Version1 and GENYOUth, Bush's Foodservice Team will look to raise awareness of the student hunger issue among Gen Z, a generation which is passionate about expressing themselves, global causes and doing well by doing good.
"Student hunger is a serious issue," said Ken Oakley, Senior Brand Manager of Bush's. "As a food supplier, it is very close to our hearts and an issue we believe that we can positively impact."
"Connecting with the Gen Z audience through this partnership will help us mobilize more of the support we all need to make a greater impact on the cause, help solve hunger and reduce food nutrition issues," Oakley added.
"30 million students rely on school nutrition programs for a significant portion of their daily nutrition, and for many it's the only source of good nutrition that they receive on some days. With rising food costs, supply chain issues, labor shortages and the elimination of COVID-era waivers, school nutrition programs will continue to be in financial peril and children may go hungry," said Ann Marie Krautheim, registered dietitian and CEO of GENYOUth. "We are proud to be a part of this purpose-driven partnership with Bush's and Version1 to engage the Gen Z and esports communities to end student hunger."
Version1 will host the Rocket League tournament on Twitch and is targeting top collegiate esports teams to compete. While the Rocket League teams and players will compete remotely, all the action will be live-streamed in real-time with event hosts and casters.
Leading up to and during the one-day tournament, Bush's, Version1 and GENYOUth will cultivate meaningful experiences to inform, engage and connect with audiences about student hunger issues, in addition to a variety of unique content offerings featuring Version1's content creators and professional players. The event and initiative will be further amplified through various multimedia content offerings, the inclusion in various collegiate Rocket League streams, and Version1 broadcast and social media assets. Version1 and Bush's expects to announce the schools that will be invited to participate in the tournament in the coming weeks.
"It is clear Bush's Beans is interested in authentically engaging young people in its pursuit to support GENYOUth's efforts to end student hunger," said Brett Diamond, chief operating officer at Version1. "Rocket League is a high-energy game that attracts all types of fans, but it's hard to find a more engaged audience in esports than students and college-age fans. We anticipate this tournament will help Bush's and GENYOUth realize a new, authentic way to engage with its Gen Z audiences."
For more information on the partnership between Bush's® Beans, Version1 and GENYOUth and the upcoming 2022 Invitational Rocket League Tournament, please visit bushbeans.com/fightyouthhunger or for more information on GENYOUth or to make a donation, visit www.genyouthnow.org/donate.
GENYOUth is a 501c3 nonprofit organization that creates healthier school communities. We convene a network of private and public partners, including Fortune 100 companies and foundations, to raise funds for youth wellness initiatives that give youth the inspiration, motivation, and programs to be healthy high-achieving students. GENYOUth's flagship program, Fuel Up to Play 60, enrolls over 73,000 U.S. schools, reaching over 38 million students. Our school nutrition grants increase access to healthy school meals among food insecure students. NFL FLAG-In-School is GENYOUth's fastest growing program with over 25,000 school communities reaching over 15 million students. AdVenture Capital brings out the entrepreneurial spirit and creativity of students with the support of corporate mentors to solve real world problems. And starting in 2021, GENYOUth is the official charitable partner of Taste of the NFL, a purpose-driven Super Bowl culinary experience which raises awareness and generates funds to fight hunger and food insecurity to support the organization's commitment to end student hunger. For more information visit www.genyouthnow.org
Version1 is a professional gaming and esports entertainment company. It operates four competitive esports teams across three of gaming's most popular titles – Call of Duty, Rocket League and VALORANT. Version1 was founded by the Wilf family, who also own the Minnesota Vikings (NFL) and entrepreneur and investor Gary Vaynerchuk, in July 2019. Version1 is an imaginative brand and company. Our focus is on continually improving and iterating to become a better version of ourselves and contribute better competitive rosters, entertaining content, and ways for our fans to engage with us and each other both online and in real life. For more information visit www.version1.gg
Bush's is That Beautiful Bean Co.—a quality-obsessed, family-owned business since 1908. We believe in the goodness of the humble bean, a food that's equally good for humans and the earth. When you enjoy our beans, you can trust that they're the very best, because we wouldn't serve your family anything less. Since we got our start more than 110 years ago in Chestnut Hill, Tenn., Bush's has always maintained that quality is the best policy. We pursue excellence and exceptional taste in our beans, sauces, and everything we do. That's why, from mouthwatering Baked Beans to Chili Beans to our newest Sidekicks, you're cooking up the best with Bush's. In addition to this announced partnership, Bush's also concentrates our efforts helping to feed those less fortunate through our partnership with Second Harvest Food Bank / Feeding America. For more information, visit www.bushbeans.com & www.bushbeansfoodservice.com
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HOLON, Israel, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Compugen Ltd. (Nasdaq: CGEN), a clinical-stage cancer immunotherapy company and a pioneer in computational target discovery, announced today that Alberto Sessa has been appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) and member of the management team. Alberto will join Compugen on November 1, 2022.
"I am delighted to have a financial executive of Alberto's expertise and experience join Compugen and strengthen our management team," said Anat Cohen-Dayag, Ph.D., President, and Chief Executive Officer of Compugen. "His extensive experience and track record in leading financing, investor relations, M&A, and business development transactions and providing strategic financial direction to grow companies, will be invaluable as we accelerate towards our strategic ambitions and deliver value to our stakeholders including patients and shareholders."
"This is an exciting time to join Compugen. I look forward to working closely with Anat and the team at Compugen, using my skills as a veteran CFO with strategic vision and substantial financial and capital market experience to accelerate our leadership in the DNAM-1 axis and advance our pipeline and our vision of transforming the lives of patients with cancer," said Mr. Sessa.
Alberto brings more than 30 years of industry experience to Compugen by serving in public and private companies. Throughout his career he has gained vast experience in leading financing, investor relations, M&A, and business development transactions. He most recently served as acting CFO at several startup companies in the high-tech industry. Prior to this, as CFO at Nasdaq and TASE listed Allot, he was instrumental in helping turn around the company to reach a path of sustained growth. Previously, Alberto spent seven years as Worldwide Group CFO at Nasdaq listed Amdocs with responsibility for the global financial business activities. Alberto holds a Master of Business Administration and bachelor's in economics and statistics from the Hebrew University of Jerusalem.
About Compugen
Compugen is a clinical-stage therapeutic discovery and development company utilizing its broadly applicable predictive computational discovery capabilities to identify new drug targets and biological pathways for developing cancer immunotherapies. Compugen has developed two proprietary product candidates: COM701, a potential first-in-class anti-PVRIG antibody and COM902, a potential best-in-class monoclonal antibody targeting TIGIT for the treatment of solid tumors. Partnered programs include bapotulimab, an antibody targeting ILDR2, in Phase 1 development, licensed to Bayer under a research and discovery collaboration and license agreement, and a TIGIT/PD-1 bispecific derived from COM902 (AZD2936) in Phase 1/2 development by AstraZeneca through a license agreement for the development of bispecific and multi-specific antibodies. In addition, the Company's therapeutic pipeline of early-stage immuno-oncology programs consists of programs aiming to address various mechanisms of immune resistance, including myeloid targets. The most advanced program, a high affinity antibody, COM503 with first-in-class potential is about to enter pre-IND enabling studies. COM503 targets a soluble immune checkpoint upregulated in the tumor microenvironment in response to IFN-γ. Compugen is headquartered in Israel, with offices in South San Francisco, CA. Compugen's shares are listed on Nasdaq and the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange under the ticker symbol CGEN.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berkshire Bancorp Inc. (OTCQB: BERK) reported today that the New York State Department of Financial Services has approved the previously disclosed application submitted by TBB Investments LLC ("TBB Investments"), an entity formed by certain individuals and entities that collectively own more than 90% of the common stock of BERK, to acquire ownership of 100% of the outstanding common stock of BERK through a merger of a wholly-owned subsidiary of TBB Investments with and into BERK. The potential acquisition had previously been approved by the Federal Reserve Bank of New York and the approval by New York's Department of Financial Services was the last remaining regulatory approval needed to allow TBB Investments to proceed with the potential transaction.
Prompt public notice will be given if the potential transaction occurs. BERK has been informed that TBB Investments has not yet determined whether to proceed with the acquisition of the remaining BERK shares, but that the determination will be made shortly. Under Delaware law, no action would be required by the Board of Directors of BERK or the stockholders of BERK (other than TBB Investments) to authorize TBB Investments' acquisition of 100% of the outstanding common stock of BERK.
If the transaction occurs, it is anticipated that the holders of BERK common stock outstanding immediately prior to the transaction, other than TBB Investments and its subsidiary, would become entitled, subject to surrender of their BERK shares (together with certain other required documentation), to receive, as merger consideration, a cash payment for their shares in an amount to be determined by TBB Investments based on advice of its independent financial advisor. Alternatively, such holders would be entitled to exercise certain appraisal rights under Delaware law. It is expected that following any such transaction, the BERK common stock would no longer be publicly traded
Berkshire Bancorp Inc. is a bank holding company headquartered in New York City. Berkshire Bancorp has one banking subsidiary, The Berkshire Bank, a New York State chartered commercial bank. The Berkshire Bank has its main office and branch at 4 East 39th Street in New York City and additional branches located in Manhattan, Brooklyn and Orange County, New York and Teaneck, New Jersey.
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Extreme rainfall rates and rapid snowmelt prompted the flash flooding in Yellowstone National Park early this week, washing out roads and bridges in the park and causing "significant" damage to the town of Gardiner, Montana, at the park's entrance.
Abnormally warm temperatures and torrential rain triggered a wave of snowmelt over the weekend which produced nearly a foot of water runoff by Monday.
The Beartooth and Absaroka mountain ranges "received anywhere from 0.8 inches to over 5 inches of rainfall" from June 10 to June 13, the National Weather Service in Billings revealed Tuesday.
The extreme rainfall combined with snowmelt led to a massive deluge of water equivalent to the area receiving two to three months worth of summer precipitation in just three days, according to CNN Weather calculations.
The enormous volume of water then flowed into the rivers and valleys in lower elevations, where it quickly rose to record depths and led to "flooding rarely or never seen before," forecasters at the National Weather Service said.
The Yellowstone River, which runs through the park and several Park County cities, reached 13.88 feet at Corwin Springs Monday afternoon, surpassing the historical high crest of 11.5 feet from 1918, according to NOAA.
Scientists predicted events like this week's flash flooding would happen more often in the Yellowstone area as global temperatures climb. A report published just last year on the future of Yellowstone concluded the climate crisis would lead to more rainfall and rapid snowmelt due to extreme spring and summer warmth.
In the report published last year, scientists with the US Geological Survey, Montana State University and the University of Wyoming examined how the climate has changed from 1950 to 2018, and how it would continue until the end of the century based on projected greenhouse gas scenarios from the UN Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change.
The report showed average temperatures in the Greater Yellowstone Area rose by 2.3 degrees Fahrenheit since 1950, and could increase another five to 10 degrees in the coming decades.
Under the climate scenario where significant reductions to greenhouse gas emissions are made in the next few years, scientists found annual precipitation in the region could still increase by 9% to 15%, though high temperatures and evaporation rates would still likely worsen the region's drought conditions.
It suggests the Yellowstone region will experience what the rest of the West is already experiencing: long periods of dry conditions punctuated by brief moments of torrential rainfall, which leads to dangerous flash flooding.
Studies have shown how climate change could produce larger and more intense rain events, leading to more flash floods like the Montana and Wyoming are facing right now.
Though cooler temperatures and drier weather have allowed for rivers and streams in the Yellowstone region to drop back to normal levels, even hotter temperatures are expected late this week and weekend, which could lead to more melting, and bring additional flooding to the region.
"Plan on highs in the 60 to 70s in the higher elevations [Friday and Saturday], which should melt much of the remaining snowpack and lead to additional river rises," the National Weather Service in Billings said Tuesday.
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David Kuznick will be an integral part of both Spiro's executive leadership and finance teams
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Spiro™, the brand experience agency within the GES Collective, has appointed David Kuznick as their Global Chief Financial Officer. Kuznick will hold a strategic role on Spiro's executive team aiding the company's rapid disruption response and strong future growth trajectory, as well as leading Spiro's finance team.
Before joining Spiro, Kuznick held executive roles at MC2 as Chief Operating Officer and Board Director, and at FoodPrep Solutions, where he served as COO and Board Director. With his executive leadership experience, combined with his time spent as a Partner at Deloitte, Kuznick brings a diverse set of skills and expertise to the Spiro team.
"We are thrilled to welcome David Kuznick to our executive team," says Spiro Global President Jeff Stelmach. "David's extensive experience integrating and running global agencies within the industry, combined with his experience working at a world-class accounting firm, will bring a unique perspective to Spiro."
Spiro is quickly responding to disruption within the industry by leading with innovation and future-focused brand experience design. Kuznick's addition to Spiro's talented team of innovators, thinkers, and creators will continue to transform the business while delivering new solutions for their clients.
Kuznick assumes his new role as Spiro's Global CFO effective immediately.
For more about Spiro, visit www.ThisIsSpiro.com. For more about GES, visit GES.com.
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Canton grants ARPA funds to Greater Stark County Urban League
CANTON – The city will give up to $574,341 in American Rescue Plan Act funds to the Greater Stark County Urban League.
President and CEO Diane Robinson said the league will use the money to hire a project manager, which is a new role to oversee workforce development efforts, and an additional "navigator," someone who connects job candidates to community services to help them obtain employment.
The two new hires will be in addition to the league's three navigators currently paid through an Ohio Department of Job and Family Services grant. Robinson said navigators placed more than 95 people in jobs across Stark County within the past four months.
"We appreciate the opportunity to expand our workforce development program," she said.
City documents describe a two-year contract with about $187,000 distributed in the first year and about $187,000 to $386,800 distributed in the second year — with the second year's amount depending on program results and whether state funding continues.
City Council approved the grant at its meeting Monday.
Before council members voted at Monday's regular meeting to approve the grant, Councilman John Mariol II, D-7, said he learned more about the program and was impressed with what the league has done so far.
"I'm really, really excited to see what happens when this program's expanded," he said. "So this is going to be a really good thing for the city."
Other action
In other business, council:
- Approved various measures to allow the Hall of Fame Village Stadium LLC to use property assessed clean energy (PACE) financing. The mechanism allows the property owner to repay a low-interest loan through installments included with property taxes. Mayor Thomas Bernabei said the HOF requested the agreement to refinance about $35 million in qualifying energy-efficient improvements at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium.
- Amended a previous ordinance to complete the first PACE financing transaction for the DoubleTree by Hilton, which is owned by the Hall of Fame Resort & Entertainment Co. No city money goes toward PACE financing, but Canton must be a pass-through entity for the transaction. A memo to City Council from Finance Director Mark Crouse stated that officials previously believed the city did not need to be involved.
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Which Crest Whitestrips are best?
Teeth-whitening strips are a booming business, thanks to their surprisingly low costs and high rates of effectiveness. It’s no surprise that Crest, one of the best-known dental health brands, has some of the best whitening strips available.
Crest offers many packages to meet the needs of anyone’s teeth, but its best teeth-whitening product is the Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects. It can boost the whiteness of your teeth by up to 18 levels in just 20 days, and it isn’t even Crest’s most expensive offering.
What to know before you buy Crest Whitestrips
Number of treatments
Each version of Crest Whitestrips requires a specific number of applications to complete its whitening regimen. They only include exactly the amount of strips necessary to complete the full regimen, so make sure not to lose any or remove a strip early.
Any given version may require two to 20 treatments, though most require seven to 10.
Application length
Application length refers to how long Crest Whitestrips need to be left attached to your teeth to complete one round of treatment. It can be as short as 15 minutes or as long as 1 hour. Most require either 30 or 60 minutes.
Combo packs
Crest Whitestrips occasionally come in packages that include more than just teeth-whitening strips. They usually include special kinds of toothpaste designed to help whiten your teeth even further, though one combo pack includes a high-powered toothbrush.
What to look for in quality Crest Whitestrips
Effect noticeability and length
The best Crest Whitestrips have quickly noticeable effects that last for months or years.
- Noticeability: Most Crest Whitestrips packages need you to apply most of its strips to provide a noticeable improvement. However, many minimally improve the whiteness of your teeth after roughly half the treatments. Some of the most powerful Whitestrips provide improvement after only one treatment, but these are also designed to just be applied once or twice.
- Length: Once a full regimen has been completed, most whitenings last for one year. That said, some of the most powerful options can last as long as three years. However long they are designed to last is also how long you should wait before starting another regimen to avoid damaging your teeth.
Adhesive
The best teeth-whitening strips have adhesive strengths strong enough to stay put but weak enough to peel off with ease. Crest Whitestrips are typically known for walking this line. If you’re concerned, you can check the user reviews concerning this issue.
How much you can expect to spend on Crest Whitestrips
There are two costs to concern yourself with regarding Crest Whitestrips: the cost per box and the cost per strip.
- Box: Most boxes cost $30-$80. Some cost $100-plus, though these are always combined with other Crest products, such as toothpaste and toothbrushes.
- Strip: Most strips cost $1-$4 with each box containing enough strips to complete one treatment regimen. Just remember, you need two strips for each round of treatment.
Crest Whitestrips FAQ
How do Crest Whitestrips work?
A. Like all teeth-whitening strips, Crest Whitestrips work by using chemicals — namely peroxides like carbamide or hydrogen — to eat away at the stains on your tooth enamel. Stains like those caused by coffee, tea, wine and smoking are the most commonly removed, but stains caused by aging can also be treated. However, they can’t remove all stains — those caused by enamel damage or some medications are essentially permanent.
What’s the difference between Crest Whitestrips and professional dental whitening?
A. Home whitening strips, such as Crest’s, use low concentrations of chemicals. This greatly lowers the risk of damage to your gums and teeth should the strips be applied incorrectly or for too long. Dentists use high concentrations of chemicals. This is because dentists can carefully apply and closely monitor their strips and gels to ensure they don’t damage your gums. Aside from the difference in chemical concentration, they are essentially the same process.
What are the best Crest Whitestrips to buy?
Top Crest Whitestrips
Crest 3D Whitestrips Professional Effects
What you need to know: These will greatly boost your teeth’s whiteness without draining your bank account.
What you’ll love: You will be able to increase your teeth’s whiteness by up to 18 levels after 20 days of applications, all without any damage to your tooth enamel. The effects can last for up to a year with repeat applications being encouraged once a year.
What you should consider: Several consumers reported increased teeth sensitivity and some pain after a few applications. Others felt the strips didn’t whiten enough, especially if your teeth are already fairly white.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Ulta Beauty
Top Crest Whitestrips for the money
Crest 3D Whitestrips Vivid Plus
What you need to know: These are a great introduction to teeth whitening strips.
What you’ll love: This kit includes two kinds of Crest whitening strips — 20 standard vivid strips and four one-hour express strips. The standard strips only need to be applied for 30 minutes each day for 10 days to see results, while the express strips show results after only one application.
What you should consider: People with sensitive teeth and gums reported high levels of discomfort throughout the process. If your teeth and gums are sensitive, it’s recommended to choose a different whitening strip.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Crest 3D Whitestrips with Light
What you need to know: This kit combines strips and light to massively boost teeth whiteness.
What you’ll love: The combination of the strips and special light can lead to deeper, more pronounced whitening of your teeth that can last for as long as three years. You only need to apply the combination for 10 days to see full results.
What you should consider: Like most whitening strips, these can cause increased sensitivity and even pain if used too often and for too long. Some purchasers received defective lights.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Ready to make magic happen this season for the Lee County Trojans football team are, left to right, Ousmane Kromah (32), J.D. Fugerson (5) and Chris Martin (16).
The AJC released its first top 10 football polls of the season Sunday and both Lee County and Dougherty were among the best in their classes.
The Trojans of Lee County were listed as the top team last week in the Maxwell Ratings, but in the AJC poll released Sunday, the Trojans came in at No. 2. The AJC rated Hughes of Fairburn as the top team in the class. Hughes finished last season with a 13-2 record and lost in the state championship game to Buford, 21-20. Speaking of Buford, the Wolves are now the top-ranked team in Class AAAAAAA.
“Langston Hughes is definitely the team to beat in Class 6A,” said Lee County head coach Dean Fabrizio. “While early season rankings don’t mean very much, it is still an honor to be ranked so highly. We are excited about this year’s team.”
In what could be the biggest game of Week 1, Lee County will get a chance to see how good it is Friday night when they travel to Warner Robins to take on the Class AAAAA defending champion Demons who are ranked No. 1 to start the season in their class.
In AAA, the Trojans of Dougherty came in at No. 9 in the first poll. Defending state champion Cedar Grove took the top spot with Dougherty region foes Crisp County and Carver-Columbus taking second and third, respectively. Thomasville, which lost in the state championship game last season in AA and has jumped to AAA, was not ranked.
“Knowing where this team was a couple of years ago and to be spoken of in the top 10 speaks volumes to where we have come,” said Dougherty head coach Johnny Gilbert. “I’m very proud of the accomplishments of being in the top 10. We just have to keep working to improve.”
The only other southwest Georgia teams named in the preseason top 10 were Colquitt County No. 3 in AAAAAAA, Bainbridge No. 7 in Class AAAA, Brooks County No. 2 in A Division I and Turner County No. 4 in A Division II.
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HARBIN, China, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from Science and Technology Daily: 2022 is a crucial year for the large-scale development of 5G applications and the comprehensive iterative upgrading of the technology.
Held both online and offline on August 9, the theme of the 2022 World 5G Convention Media Forum is "5G empowers international communication capacity".
Experts and professionals from domestic and international media outlets, and 5G tech enterprises jointly discussed the in-depth integration of 5G technology and international communication from the perspective of globalization, explored the direction of international communication with 5G technology in multimedia era, and analyzed how to formulate targeted international communication strategies in accordance with the needs of international audiences on media forum of the 2022 World 5G Convention.
Director of China International Communications Group (CICG), Du Zhanyuan shared four viewpoints on the future development of 5G media and the empowerment of 5G technology, saying, "we need to build the 5G ecology of the international communication."
President of Science and Technology Daily, Zhang Biyong said, "Science and Technology Daily (S&T Daily) has been paying close attention to the dynamic development of the integration between 5G technology and media, guiding global media on multiple levels, dimensions and channels. S&T Daily is always upholding scientific spirit when reporting openness and innovation, digital security, ecological protection and climate change. We are trying to influence international media in an objective manner, clear up misunderstandings, making the whole world have a better knowledge of China's scientific progress and smart solutions and actively promote the building of a community with a shared future for humankind."
Director of Science and Technology Department of Heilongjiang Province, Zhang Changbin and President of Heilongjiang Daily Press Group, Zhang Chunjiao attended the forum and gave viewpoints concerning local multimedia industry.
The pivotal role of 5G in communication
Editor-in-chief of S&T Daily, Xu Zhilong said that the construction of 5G ecology has reached a golden opportunity. With the empowerment of 5G technology, the structure and ability of media to collect and spread information have changed accordingly, thus strong international communication strength is needed to make China's voice heard.
Director of China Society of Science and Technology System Reform, Zhang Jingan said, "China's development needs the world, and the world needs China. It is crucial to let the world know about China through the media. It is of great significance to build the friendship circle among Belt and Road Initiative through the media. 5G technology should be used to enable more foreign friends to understand and support China, so as to become an inevitable force for world peace and development."
Deputy editor-in-chief of Guangming Daily, Zhao Jianguo said, "5G has brought new opportunities for change of the mainstream media. Artificial intelligence, blockchain, big data and other cutting-edge technologies created 'a modern communication network on a whole new level' for production and transmission of news. Ultra HD, 5G livestreaming and VR will lead to greater innovation in transmission, and constantly improve the influence of mainstream media. Empowered by technologies, the news chain will be infinitely expanded with media convergence. These are all enabling tools for international communication."
Deputy editor-in-chief of China Daily, Sun Shangwu also shared his opinion, saying, "As a media person, firstly we will focus on mobile communication and enhance immediacy, enabling exchanges between China and the rest of the world to spread faster and further. Secondly, we need to make our exchanges more social and interactive to make them more approachable and accessible. Thirdly, we should focus on visualization and make it more vivid so as to make China-foreign exchanges more active."
New requirements for international communication in 5G era
Dean of Academy of contemporary China and World studies, Yu Yunquan said, "The 5G era has put forward new requirements for international media communication. Firstly is to deepen the thinking of Internet of Things and strengthen the exploration and application of new platforms. Secondly, further improve the "precision" of information services, especially the planning ability. Thirdly, Accelerate the depth of integration with the technology industry, better meet the needs of the audience."
Targeted communication of all-media, cross culture and multiple languages will become the new trend in the information age.
Vasily Pushkov, director of International Cooperation, Sputnik News Agency and Radio, said, "The COVID-19 pandemic showed the crucial role, which new technologies play in international communications and information exchange. Online formats of interaction are developing rapidly; virtual international events bring together thousands of participants from all over the world, and bilateral online meetings with partners have become something common."
Zhao Sha, China Media Development Director of PR Newswire said, "People who work in the media industry are paying closer attention to data from the audience. The increase of the number of views, shares, likes and videos played directly affects the entire industry."
5G empowers the media industry of the future
Emilio Saldaña, head of science and technology for TV channel 22 in Mexico said, "The fast transmission and ultra-low latency of 5G technology will revolutionize the digital media industry, particularly in two aspects: how news is collected and how it is delivered. 5G technology can help our journalists improve their ability to capture breaking news and produce media products in a short period of time. With the popularization of 5G technology, we will continue to optimize the delivery and experience of news in the digital era."
Forum guests from Huawei, Tencent, ZTE and Qualcomm also elaborated on the various channels and ways that technology can help improve the international communication capacity from the perspective of 5G application technology, and described the multi-sensory experience of immersive news.
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LAPD ends investigation into Anne Heche car crash
NEW YORK (AP) — The Los Angeles Police Department has ended its investigation into Anne Heche’s car accident, when the actor crashed into a Los Angeles home on Aug. 5.
Heche is brain dead and on life support, pending evaluation for organ donation.
“As of today, there will be no further investigative efforts made in this case,” the department announced Friday. “Any information or records that have been requested prior to this turn of events will still be collected as they arrive as a matter of formalities and included in the overall case. When a person suspected of a crime expires, we do not present for filing consideration.”
Detectives looking into the crash had said narcotics were found in a blood sample taken from Heche, 53. She has been hospitalized at a Los Angeles burn center.
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Tapcart ranks no.439 on the 2022 Inc. 5000 with three-year revenue growth of 800 percent.
SANTA MONICA, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tapcart, a leading mobile commerce platform that enables Shopify-powered brands to launch mobile apps, has been named to Inc. Magazine's Inc. 5000 list, the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies. The distinguished award represents a one-of-a-kind look at the most successful companies within the economy's most dynamic segment—its independent businesses.
"It is an honor to be recognized by Inc. as one of the fastest-growing private companies in the nation," says Eric Netsch, CEO and founder at Tapcart. "We are proud of our hard work and phenomenal growth. Over the last three years, we have experienced hyper-growth, and this recognition validates our efforts in bringing Shopify-powered brands a no-code option to launch a mobile app. This accomplishment is possible because of our employees, and together we are eager to continue this trajectory of sustained growth."
Tapcart has proven to be the industry's leading mobile commerce platform, powering many of the App Store's top shopping apps for brands such as Fashion Nova, Pier 1 Imports, Patta, Culture Kings, and thousands of other top merchants. Tapcart transacted over $1.2 billion in merchant GMV during the last 12 months, underscoring the key role the platform plays in the world's digital transformation into mobile retail.
"The accomplishment of building one of the fastest-growing companies in the U.S., in light of recent economic roadblocks, cannot be overstated," says Scott Omelianuk, editor-in-chief of Inc. "Inc. is thrilled to honor the companies that have established themselves through innovation, hard work, and rising to the challenges of today."
The companies on the 2022 Inc. 5000 have not only been successful but have also demonstrated resilience amid supply chain woes, labor shortages, and the ongoing impact of Covid-19. Among the top 500, the average median three-year revenue growth rate soared to 2,144 percent. Together, those companies added more than 68,394 jobs over the past three years.
Complete results of the Inc. 5000, including company profiles and an interactive database that can be sorted by industry, region, and other criteria, can be found at www.inc.com/inc5000. The top 500 companies are featured in the September issue of Inc. magazine, which will be available on August 23.
In April 2017, Tapcart was launched by mobile veterans Eric Netsch and Sina Mobasser to solve mobile commerce for all. The goal was to bring mobile apps to the masses and create a platform that enabled a brand to design, launch and manage an app with no coding or development work required. To learn more, visit www.tapcart.com.
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Matt Holliday heard from agent Scott Boras that his son was about to be picked first in baseball’s amateur draft, and the 2007 batting champion didn’t let on.
“That was kind of cool,” Jackson Holliday said later. “He’s like, ‘All right, you’re just going to find out.’ That was really, really neat, and something I’ll probably never forget.”
Jackson watched on television about 30 seconds later Sunday when baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred announced that Baltimore chose the 18-year-old shortstop first overall.
The only other son of a major leaguer to be a top pick was Ken Griffey Jr. in 1987.
Druw Jones, the son of All-Star Andruw Jones, had been projected first, but the 18-year-old outfielder went to Arizona with the second selection.
“It’s like a video game, honestly,” Holliday said. “Like every video game you play, you’re the first pick.”
Texas used the third pick on Kumar Rocker, a 6-foot-5 right-hander who failed to sign with the New York Mets after being selected 10th overall last year. Rocker will be reunited with Rangers minor league pitcher Jack Leiter, his teammate on Vanderbilt’s 2019 NCAA baseball championship team. Texas chose Leiter with the No. 2 pick last year.
MLB said this draft marked the first in which four of the first five picks were Black.
Family matters in this year’s draft. Justin Crawford, a son of four-time All-Star Carl Crawford, was taken by Philadelphia at No. 17. Daniel Susac, a University of Arizona catcher who is a brother of former big leaguer Andrew Susac, was picked 19th by Oakland.
Holliday and Jones, both represented by Boras, have agreements for signing bonuses in excess of $8 million, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because the deals have not been announced.
Boras was on the phone with Matt Holliday while a member of his staff spoke to Druw Jones.
“A tough decision,” Orioles general manager Mike Elias said. “I would liken it to deciding what to order at a five-star restaurant.”
Holliday, a left-handed hitter from Stillwater High in Oklahoma, is 6-foot-1 and 175 pounds — quite a bit smaller than his 6-foot-4, 240-pound father. He hit .685 and with 89 hits in 41 games and broke a national record for hits in a high school season that had been held by J.T. Realmuto.
His dad was a seven-time All-Star in a big league career from 2004-18, including 2009-16 with the Cardinals. Holliday earned the 2007 NL batting title.
“I remember being in the clubhouse ever since he got to St Louis,” Jackson said. “So I feel like it’s definitely an advantage and I’ve gotten to see what it takes to get to the major leagues and how players, even when they’re at the top of their game, how hard they still work to maintain it.”
Jackson will head to the minors instead of attending Oklahoma State, where the baseball team is coached by his uncle Josh, Matt’s older brother.
“I’m about as prepared as you can be to take on this lifestyle,” Jackson said.
Jones is a 6-foot-3 18-year-old from Wesleyan High in Peachtree Corners, Georgia. He hit .570 with 13 homers, 39 RBIs, 72 runs, 33 walks and 32 stolen bases this year. He also went 10-1 as a pitcher, though he is projected as an outfielder.
His father was a five-time All-Star and 10-time Gold Glove winner.
“We’re probably almost exactly the same,” Druw said. “I try and make it my own game and be able to pursue and keep my career going and not really worry about what he did back in past but to be able have my own name and play my own way.”
With his father away from home playing ball during much of his youth, Druw learned to hit from his mom’s father, J.D. Derick. Ahead of the draft, Druw was met with chants of “Over-rated!” from about 75 fans when Wesleyan played at Decatur High on May 3. In his third at-bat, Druw homered off Brady Jones, who committed to attend Georgia State.
“It was one of those moments that you’ll remember forever,” Druw said. “I enjoyed that moment, but I’ll probably never have that moment again.”
Rocker, a 22-year-old from Georgia, failed to sign last year after the Mets became concerned over his physical. He had shoulder surgery last September and pitched this year for the independent Frontier League’s Tri-City ValleyCats as a showcase ahead of the draft.
“We’re extremely comfortable with the medical review that our team has done, our medical team,” Rangers general manager Chris Young said.
Rocker was 1-0 with a 1.35 ERA in five starts at Tri-City.
“My talent speaks for itself,” Rocker said.
Baltimore had five of the top 81 picks as the big league team has rebounded after five straight losing seasons. The Orioles recovered from an 8-16 start to enter the All-Star break at 46-46, just 3 1/2 games back of a wild-card berth.
“They’re heading in the right direction and I’m excited to be a part of it,” Holliday said.
Pittsburgh used the fourth pick on second baseman Termarr Johnson of Mays High in Georgia, a product of baseball’s Reviving Baseball in the Inner Cities program. The top pick present for the broadcast, Johnson said the Pirates were getting “the best player in the draft.”
Washington used the fifth selection on outfielder Elijah Green from the IMG Academy in Bradenton, Florida.
In contrast to other sports, baseball draft picks take time to reach the majors. Catcher Adley Rutschman, taken by the Orioles with the top overall pick three years ago, made his debut this May 21 and is hitting .222 with five homers and 16 RBIs.
Los Angeles Angels pitcher Chase Silseth was the first of last year’s selections to reach the majors. Taken in the 11th round and 321st overall, he debuted this May 13.
The first 80 picks were scheduled for Sunday, when the draft was held outdoors for the first time at LA Live, its second year taking place in conjunction with the All-Star Game. The draft resumes with the start of the third round on Monday and 616 players in all are to be selected.
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Early voting, new District 3 precinct discussed as Election Commission prepares for August races
Early voting took center stage during the Madison County Election Commission's monthly meeting this week.
After board members approved the certification of the May 3 county primary, discussion quickly pivoted to extended early voting hours.
Back in April 2022, Commissioner Wendy Trice-Martin, a representative of the county’s Democratic Party, brought up an idea to extend voting hours during the early voting period. In the past, the measure had been shot down, as officials reasoned that the extended hours would create a budget issue.
On Monday, Trice-Martin brought the issue back before the board.
"I believe all voters should be given an opportunity to vote," Trice-Martin explained. "If voting hours are extended (by) an hour for one day for two weeks, (it) would make a difference for those working who are not allowed to get off in time to get to the polls."
The other commissioners disagreed.
Two members were in favor of the measure, and the other four were opposed.
Early voting hours will remain the same: 9 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday-Friday and 9 a.m.-noon on Saturdays.
Looking ahead, early voting for the August general election will begin on July 15 and continue through July 30.
In other business, the board approved the appointment of nursing home officials, alternate officials, a machine technician and the locker of the Provisional ballot bags for both the Republican and Democratic parties. Poll workers were also appointed, and the registration inspection report was approved.
There was a concern about the flow of traffic during Elections at Bascom C.M.E. Church in District 3. Traffic backs up and voters park at the fire station because the parking lot gets overcrowded.
Administrator Lori Lott made a motion to add another location along with Bascom C.M.E. Church for District 3. The motion was approved and the board is considering locations for the new precinct.
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NC man pleads guilty to storming Capitol to disrupt Congress
WASHINGTON (AP) — A North Carolina man has pleaded guilty to charges that he stormed the U.S. Capitol last year to disrupt Congress from certifying the Electoral College vote. Court filings show Matthew Mark Wood pleaded guilty on Friday to all six counts in his March 2021 indictment, including a felony charge of obstructing an official proceeding. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta is scheduled to sentence Wood on Sept. 23. A court filing accompanying his guilty plea says Wood spent more than an hour inside the Capitol during the riot. More than 800 people have been charged with riot-related federal crimes. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/05/28/nc-man-pleads-guilty-to-storming-capitol-to-disrupt-congress/ | 2022-05-28T20:30:32Z |
SHENZHEN, China, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- World-renowned vaping brand VAPORESSO has recently launched the all-new LUXE X pod to an overwhelmingly positive response from consumers. In front of partnering stores across the UK and France, eager customers lined up in their hundreds to be the first in the door to get their hands on the new product offering. This response comes due to growing brand confidence ahead of a large-scale public advertising campaign in Britain and KoL endorsements supporting the brand's commitment to quality and innovation.
The all-new LUXE X from VAPORESSO is one of the brand's cornerstone flagship products as the first 40w pod system with non-replaceable coils. The device features SSS Leak-resistant Technology, an ultra-futuristic transparent casing, and is supported by COREX technology and an AXON chip to give stronger flavors and bigger clouds without mess.
Speaking to the launch of the LUXE X in the UK and France, VAPORESSO CMO, Thalia said, "We are excited to see that consumers are just as passionate about our new products as we are. At VAPORESSO, we have always prioritized R&D investment to ensure that our products are of the highest possible quality to give consumers an exceptional vaping experience. Moving forward, we will continue to connect with local retailers to build our brand presence and reputation within these key markets."
In the UK, VAPORESSO launched an extensive brand exposure campaign throughout London. For four weeks, 80 bus lines across Central London featured VAPORESSO advertisements. In total, the large landscape panels on double-decker buses throughout Gold Pack, Westminster, Camden, Victoria, Tottenham Court Road, Oxford Street, and Covent Garden were seen by 15 million consumers in the country's most fashionable and wealthy areas.
Following the extensive advertising campaign in the UK, hundreds turned up to wait in line outside Cloud City Vapes on August 13th between 2 - 4 PM. Similarly, the VAPORESSO flagship store in Marseille, France, saw hundreds waiting in line on August 16th. The highly-successful launch event demonstrated VAPORESSO's growing market penetration in both markets and increasing consumer demand driven by product superiority and comprehensive marketing efforts.
Extensive reviews of the LUXE X have also appeared on popular vaping media sites, who rated the LUXE X as one of the most flavorful pod vapes they've tried. According to Just Juice, an award-winning premium e-liquids and vape juice provider, the LUXE X stands out among many other devices because the flavors come through fantastically with the new ICE range of Just Juice.
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VAPORESSO was created in 2015 and is dedicated to establishing a smoke-free world. Based on its continuous innovation, strict quality control, and substantial commitment, VAPORESSO creates products that can fit all levels and styles of vapers.
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Southeastern Electric Exchange (S.E.E.) recognizes PPL Electric with Industry Excellence Awards for safety and supply chain innovations
ALLENTOWN, Pa., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PPL Electric Utilities is proud to announce it has won a pair of Industry Excellence Awards from Southeastern Electric Exchange (S.E.E.) for innovations in both employee safety processes and supply chain management. The awards were presented at S.E.E.'s annual conference on June 29.
"Innovating for the future is a major focus," said PPL Electric Utilities President Steph Raymond. "Whether that's finding new ways to increase organizational safety, bolster efficiencies through supply chain management or pioneering a new technology. These awards showcase how our continued efforts translate into benefits for our employees and customers."
Safety is a core value for PPL Electric. And despite having the two safest years in its history in 2017 and 2018, the company continued to look for ways to increase overall safety within the organization. This led to the development of a safety-focused leadership training program that provides mentoring skills and a forum to discuss all aspects of safety incidents, regardless of whether they resulted in injuries.
After a review of safety trends, PPL Electric found that engaged leaders helped to reduce safety incidents by passing on knowledge to both less experienced and new employees. Along with introducing this new safety leadership program, the company created a process for discussing safety incidents and launched quarterly learning sessions that addressed key topics.
PPL Electric was also honored for a recent supply chain management innovation. PPL Electric's supply chain organization took over the storage and delivery of the utility's steel structures in 2020. This move helped to reduce costs by 40 percent and resulted in increased reliability and service for customers.
Prior to taking over these processes, the company relied on a third-party vendor to both store and deliver these structures. The recent change has become an asset for PPL Electric and its customers as steel structures are now stored within PPL Electric's service territory and are available for quicker delivery when there is an immediate need, leading to better customer service.
PPL Electric Utilities delivers safe, reliable and affordable electricity to more than 1.4 million homes and businesses in eastern and central Pennsylvania. It regularly ranks among the country's best utility companies for reliability and customer satisfaction. PPL Electric Utilities is a major employer and an active supporter of the communities it serves. It is a part of the PPL Corporation (NYSE: PPL) family of companies. Visit pplelectric.com or connect on social media via Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for energy efficiency tips, bill help information, guidance on shopping for an electricity supplier, storm updates and more.
S.E.E. is a non-profit association of investor-owned utilities that was founded in 1933. The 22-state association helps to promote the common interests and growth of its members, develop and enhance the resources of member companies, and provide coordination of storm restoration services to impacted members. For more information about S.E.E., visit its website at theexchange.org.
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Which bird ladders are best?
Birds are intelligent animals that spend their time in the wild navigating complex environments as they socialize and forage for food. Providing your pet bird with the mental stimulation and activity it requires ensures your companion will remain physically and emotionally healthy.
Bird ladders are popular with bird owners because their pets have a versatile toy with which to perch, play and explore. The Mrli Pet Bird Ladder with its bright colors, spinning beads and poseable internal wires is the best choice for bird owners who wish to give their pets a fun, functional accessory.
What to know before you buy a bird ladder
Type
Ladders come in three basic styles. Rigid ladders are made of wood or plastic dowels that do not flex or bend. Poseable ladders are wood or plastic rods and beads that have a bendable wire running through them, allowing for any number of twists and turns. Rope ladders feature swinging steps tied together and hung with rope.
Many bird owners decorate their cages with all three of these ladders to give their pets a varied environment. For examples of all three of these ladder types, check out the bird ladder buying guide from BestReviews.
Size
Select a ladder sized appropriately for your bird’s species as well as its cage. Cockatiels, budgies, small conures and lovebirds can easily climb a ladder with dowels around ½ inch in diameter. Macaws, cockatoos and other large birds require much bigger ladders. Long ladders are best for cages that house more than one bird so each animal can maintain its personal space.
Material
Bird ladders most commonly are wood. Wood is a natural material that will not cause any stress or irritation to your pet. A wood bird ladder not only provides your pet with an exciting new playground but also a satisfying chew toy. Plastic perches are acceptable for budgies, finches and other small birds that are not excessive chewers.
Extra features
Some ladders come with extras such as bells, swings or ropes for additional stimulation. Birds are fussy animals, with each having its own preferences. Only through experimentation with toys and other items will you be able to determine if a ladder that includes these accessories is right for your pet.
What to look for in a quality bird ladder
Style
From tropical colors and finished surfaces to natural bark and rope, bird ladders come in a variety of styles. Birds are visual creatures that tend to show a great deal of interest in brightly colored objects, making colorful ladders and toys obvious choices. However, natural bark gives your bird an opportunity to peel, shred and strip wood as it would in the wild.
Strength
Select a ladder that safely holds the weight of your bird. Unless the ladder is made of metal, chewing damage among parrots is unavoidable. Consider your bird’s individual enthusiasm for chewing and choose a ladder you feel will last the longest.
Attachment method
Rigid ladders usually attach to the side of your bird’s cage using open hooks as hangers. These are fine for small birds such as finches and parakeets. However, owners of conures and larger birds will find that anything attached in this manner is quickly dislodged. Metal locking hooks and carabiners are the most secure way to attach your bird’s ladders and toys to its cage.
How much you can expect to spend on a bird ladder
Ladders of all types and materials are $10-$15 if sized for small birds. Heavy-duty ladders for large parrots, or those that include additional accessories, platforms and toys, can cost $20-$40.
Bird ladder FAQ
Does my bird need a ladder?
A. From giant hyacinth macaws to tiny zebra finches, toys and enrichment are essential for a pet bird’s wellbeing. While a ladder is not a specific requirement for your pet, it provides a simple way to give your bird opportunities for perching and playing.
Will my bird destroy its ladder?
A. If you own a parrot, yes. Chewing is a favorite pastime among these busy creatures. While it’s disappointing to have to continually replace your pet’s cage furniture, do not expect toys and perches for parrots to last very long.
How do I clean my bird ladder?
A. Use warm water and a gentle brush to remove any droppings or food, then allow the ladder to dry. Avoid soap or bleach as wood can absorb these and pose a health risk to your pet. Replace ladders that become overly soiled or chewed.
Bird ladder tips
Don’t expect your bird ladder to last forever
Birds are both messy and destructive. Bird owners should expect cage furniture to require regular cleaning and replacement because of soiling and chewing.
Keep your bird’s life interesting
Birds are highly inquisitive and get bored easily. Every time you clean your bird’s cage, rearrange or swap out a few toys and perches to give your pet a new environment to explore and new problems to solve.
Treats make anything possible
Many birds are naturally cautious around new objects. If your bird is leery of its new ladder, encourage curiosity by placing treats or favorite toys on the ladder. Your bird will quickly learn its new accessory is not to be feared.
What’s the best bird ladder to buy?
Top bird ladder
What you need to know: This brightly-colored ladder features flexible wires and secure mounting clips.
What you’ll love: Available in three lengths, this poseable ladder allows you to change its shape to give your bird regular updates to its environment. Mounting clips keep the ladder firmly in place.
What you should consider: Larger birds can quickly destroy this ladder. The dye used to color the wood comes off easily when wet and may concern some bird owners.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top bird ladder for the money
Prevue Hendryx 62806 Naturals Rope Ladder Bird Toy
What you need to know: Natural wood and rope construction give your bird fun textures and the opportunity for stimulating acrobatics.
What you’ll love: This bird ladder will appeal to bird owners who prefer a more natural, muted look to their cage decor. Rope construction makes this ladder a stimulating climb and the included locking clips keep it secure.
What you should consider: Some users have complained this ladder’s rope has a chemical odor, which may be hazardous.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Chewy
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This natural seagrass ladder alternative gives birds both climbing and foraging challenges.
What you’ll love: You can roll this flexible mat into a shelter as well as hang it like a ladder or hammock. You can thread toys and treats into the material for foraging fun. Natural seagrass is safe for birds to chew and play with. It includes two small toys.
What you should consider: Given its woven seagrass construction, heavy chewers will make short work of this toy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This morning, hundreds of Americans filed an Anti-Terrorism Act complaint against Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson ("LM Ericsson") and Ericsson Inc. (collectively "Ericsson") for aiding campaigns of terrorism in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria conducted by al-Qaeda, al-Qaeda-in-Iraq, and Islamic State from 2004 through 2022. Ericsson is accused of making protection payments to designated Foreign Terrorist Organizations, obstructing U.S. government counterterrorism efforts, and fraudulently concealing their aid to terrorists from the United States, Ericsson's shareholders, and victims of terrorism like Plaintiffs. The Anti-Terrorism Act complaint, captioned Schmitz, et al. v. Ericsson Inc., et al., Case 1:22-cv-02317 (D.D.C. Compl. filed Aug. 5, 2022) follows an exhaustive investigation by the Washington, D.C.-based law firm Sparacino PLLC after Ericsson's Iraq disclosures in 2022.
Plaintiffs are 528 Americans, comprised of 165 Gold Star families and numerous former hostages, families of hostages, and severely injured service members. Each Plaintiff was injured, or is the loved one of someone who was killed or injured, during attacks committed by al-Qaeda, al-Qaeda-in-Iraq, or Islamic State in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria from 2005 through 2021. Plaintiffs say Ericsson knowingly supported a terrorist campaign that attacked, killed, and wounded thousands of Americans in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria, including Plaintiffs, by aiding the terrorists through Ericsson's regular protection money payments to terrorists, and Ericsson's intentional obstruction of United States counterterrorism policy.
"Plaintiffs say while Americans were risking their lives between 2005 and 2021 to help rebuild Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria, LM Ericsson and Ericsson Inc. facilitated illicit Iraq-related transactions that they knew terrorists such as ISIS used to finance attacks against Americans in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria," said Ryan Sparacino, the Founding Partner of Sparacino PLLC. "As alleged, even though the terrorists openly proclaimed their desire for protection money to help fund their campaign to kill Americans in the Middle East and the U.S. government publicly opposed illicit transactions that flowed protection money to terrorists, Ericsson defied the United States – and its obligations under the Anti-Terrorism Act – in pursuit of profit."
Mr. Sparacino continued: "Plaintiffs allege that when Islamic State overran Mosul in 2014, responsible businesses suspended operations to avoid funding ISIS, but Ericsson calculated that pulling back was 'premature.' Instead, the Complaint details that Ericsson's cold calculation was that paying terrorists protection money to ensure safe passage through Iraq would be better for its business. As we will show in court, Ericsson continued its long-standing practice as a corporate criminal on a global crime spree where 'money talks' regardless of what the law demanded."
Indeed, Plaintiffs say that Ericsson explicitly chose illegal options over legal alternatives while knowing that their money was flowing to terrorists. For example, when Ericsson was presented with a 'Speedway' (unlawful) and a 'legal way' (lawful), Plaintiffs allege Ericsson chose the low road.
"Plaintiffs allege it was Ericsson that made that choice, but it was Plaintiffs who suffered the consequences," Sparacino said.
Mr. Sparacino added: "This Complaint is an important, but small, step to hold Ericsson accountable for its allegedly unconscionable behavior. Plaintiffs encourage the United States Department of Justice and Securities and Exchange Commission—in the strongest possible terms—to investigate LM Ericsson, Ericsson Inc., and every LM Ericsson or Ericsson Inc. officer, employee, or agent – including their in-house and external legal, compliance, tax, accounting, sales, and corporate responsibility personnel. Assuming the leaked internal Ericsson documents as published by the media are accurate -- and Ericsson has admitted they are -- federal prosecutors must investigate this matter thoroughly.
"Indeed, given Ericsson's admissions that media reports of its behavior are accurate, the U.S. Department of Justice must make an example out of the company and any person who supported the corruption scheme," Sparacino said. Justice in these circumstances cannot – and must not – be limited to just another corporate slap on the wrist. If the leaked internal Ericsson documents are accurate, any individuals who were involved and violated applicable U.S. criminal laws must be held accountable. Simply put, justice demands that federal prosecutors do everything they can to put individual wrongdoers behind bars for a very long time."
The filing of today's Anti-Terrorism Act Complaint against Ericsson followed an extensive investigation (which continues today) that started after Ericsson's Iraq-related disclosures in February 2022, including extensive time spent investigating the terrorist campaigns in Iraq, Afghanistan, and Syria and how al-Qaeda, al-Qaeda-in-Iraq, and Islamic State funded themselves through illicit corporate deals with companies like Ericsson.
Sparacino PLLC is the same firm that currently represents more than 1,200 American clients who recently secured a comprehensive Anti-Terrorism Act victory in the United States Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit in a separate Anti-Terrorism Act matter (that is also about how corruption in Iraq financed terrorism) against Johnson & Johnson, Pfizer, GE Healthcare, AstraZeneca, and Roche, captioned Atchley et al. v. AstraZeneca UK Ltd., et al., Case 1:17-cv-02136 (D.D.C.). Sparacino serves as lead investigative counsel in both the Schmitz and Atchley cases, following a similar investigative approach in each.
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Local landscaping business, which embodies CASE's commitment to being a company on the move & delivering real-world innovation, wins six-month use of a CASE CTL & a year of business mentoring
RACINE, Wis., Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Some horsepower-enhanced news is breaking today in Fort Valley, Ga. (population 8,817) as CASE Construction Equipment named Terry McNair and his local Fort Valley landscaping company Real Turf Solutions the recipient of the CASE Kickstart business development program for 2022.
"We salute Terry for his entrepreneurial spirit, people-first approach and dedication to his entire team," says Terry Dolan, vice president — North America, CASE Construction Equipment. "Although we have more than 180 years of experience at CASE, we – like Terry – are making moves like a startup and creating solutions rooted in customer need. Through CASE Kickstart, we're honored to help the men and women who operate our equipment every day further their business aspirations and reach their dreams."
For McNair, the drive for meaningful change in his business started with a very real and personal experience. "My oldest son was diagnosed with cancer when he was 10 and we were told he'd never walk again. It changed my perspective and goals. Today he has been fully cured." After countless hours in hospitals and days away from his work, McNair's vision for his business, which is located 25 miles southwest of Macon, evolved. "We started to make changes. I hired a new management team and developed a culture of 'changing lives.' Everything has changed for the better since," he said.
As part of the grand-prize package, McNair will deploy a CASE compact track loader and attachment into his business for six months and receive one year of business consultation with Envisor Consulting. Owners Ken Thomas and Ben Gandy will take a deep dive into McNair's business through their proprietary Green Dot Operating System, which provides a roadmap that simplifies, streamlines and ensures organizational development success and long-term sustainability.
Equipment support, training and related counsel is being provided by Georgia-based CASE dealer Tidewater Equipment Company.
Four CASE Kickstart runners up were also named — each has earned a six-month online training subscription from Envisor Academy — Envisor's online education hub, which houses online education courses, seminars and workshops that will help the honorees apply proven landscaping business principles to their operations.
The four runners up are Darren Peters of Peters' Patio and Landscape (St. Kenyon, Minnesota), Ricky Parmar of Castleridge Landscaping (Rocky View County, Alberta, Canada), William Lindsey of Luxe Applied Sciences (Strasburg, Colorado), and Alex Mackay of Beaumack Solutions (Three Hills, Alberta, Canada).
For more information on CASE Construction Equipment, and its entire lineup of solutions and services for the landscaping industry, visit CaseCE.com/landscaping.
CASE Construction Equipment is a global full-line manufacturer of construction equipment that combines generations of manufacturing expertise with practical innovation. CASE is dedicated to improving productivity, simplifying operation and maintenance while achieving lower total cost of ownership for fleets around the world. The CASE dealer network sells and supports this world-class equipment, by offering customized aftermarket support packages, hundreds of attachments, genuine parts and fluids as well as industry-leading warranties and flexible financing. More than a manufacturer, CASE is committed to giving back by dedicating time, resources and equipment to building communities. This includes supporting disaster response, infrastructure investment, and non-profit organizations that provide housing and resources for those in need.
CASE Construction Equipment is a brand of CNH Industrial N.V., a World leader in Capital Goods listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CNHI) and on the Mercato Telematico Azionario of the Borsa Italiana (MI: CNHI). More information about CNH Industrial can be found online at http://www.cnhindustrial.com/.
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DALLAS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Wolverine Interests, a Dallas-based real estate investment firm, and Peakhill Equity Partners, a Toronto-based real estate investment manager, are pleased to announce the closing of the acquisition of Riverside Commons, a six-building class A office campus totaling over 468,000 square feet in the Las Colinas Urban Center in the Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex. Riverside Commons spans approximately 18 acres, including a 4.7-acre future development land site, and is strategically located adjacent to DFW Airport. The office campus, which was recently renovated and is over 90% leased, offers modern office space, first-class amenities, and ample structured parking. This project marks the first joint venture between Wolverine Interests and Peakhill Equity Partners. Veritex Bank financed the acquisition, which was brokered by Newmark Group.
"This is a great opportunity for us to invest in a quality asset along with a quality investment firm in Peakhill. We plan to do many more things together. We have always held the Las Colinas area in high regard, and this gives us another property there. This property has been a staple for the area and we plan to continue with its success." said Jim Leslie, Managing Principal of Wolverine Interests.
"We are excited to partner with Wolverine Interests, who is one of the most experienced operators in the North Dallas market. We see an opportunity to invest in a great asset in one of the top employment centers in the County," said Jonah Belkin, Managing Director of Peakhill Equity Partners.
Wolverine Interests is a Dallas, Texas-based commercial real estate development and investment firm led by industry veterans with a deep understanding of complex financing, master development and management expertise, focused on office, multifamily and mixed-use developments. Led by a senior investment and management team with 40 years average experience in broad-based commercial real estate as developers, owners, and operators, Wolverine Interests brings extensive expertise to every project. Wolverine specializes in office, multifamily, and mixed-use development, office acquisition/disposition, complex financing, tenant representation, and brokerage.
Peakhill Equity Partners is a real estate investment platform focused on joint venture equity investments in ground-up and value-add real estate projects in the United States and Canada. Through its entrepreneurial structure, flexible balance sheet, development expertise, and lending arm (Peakhill Capital), Peakhill Equity Partners is able to identify equity investment opportunities with superior risk-adjusted returns that positively impact communities.
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NEWARK, Del., Aug. 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QPS, a leading global contract research organization (CRO), continues to expand and align its full service preclinical, bioanalysis and clinical capabilities with enhanced offerings across the medical, regulatory and biotech divisions. With these enhanced global capabilities, QPS is satisfying the need for agility, flexibility, and speed in the global drug development community, with a focus on serving Biotech's customized needs.
QPS has carefully selected 3 new Executives to lead this transformation. Heather Messenger, Sr. Vice President, Head of Global Biotech Services, Sarah Cross, Executive Director, Head of Global Medical Affairs and Kimberley Buytaert-Hoefen, Executive Director, Head of Global Regulatory Affairs. Together they will further strengthen global collaboration, enabling agile and flexible clinical operations, stronger customer relationships, and enhanced strategic partnerships.
Ms. Messenger who joins QPS with over 26 years of experience across Biotech, BioPharma and CRO sectors, will be taking the lead in expanding QPS clinical execution services and capabilities, with a focus on Biotech clients. She has worked in more than 7 startup companies across both biotech/biopharma bringing a deep understanding of the industry and the offerings necessary for a CRO partner to help accelerate clinical development activities.
Dr. Cross brings over 14 years of experience in medical affairs, across the areas of immunology, oncology and women's health focused clinical research, asset development, product launch, diagnostics and technology transfer in the Pharma, Biotech and CRO industries. Her strong medical affairs expertise across the drug development lifecycle will support the growth and development of the Global Medical Affairs Team at QPS, leading to best-in-class strategic partnerships, clinical trial support, medical communication, medical education and evidence generation for Pharma and Biotech clients.
Dr. Buytaert-Hoefen is a seasoned professional with 25 years of preclinical and clinical regulatory experience, supporting drug development in the commercial pharmaceutical and biotech, gene and cellular therapy, and medical device industries. As a former FDA investigator, she performed surveillance for cause, pre-approval establishment and post-marketing adverse drug experience reporting inspections. Buytaert-Hoefen will expand QPS capabilities by providing Regulatory expertise to global drug development programs.
According to John Musante, QPS Executive VP, Global Head of Clinical Research Services, "These enhanced capabilities and newly appointed leadership positions will further bolster our Pharma and Biotech clients' abilities to develop drugs in an agile and flexible manner, by fully integrating these services into the custom-built QPS drug development packages."
QPS is fully committed to partnering with the Biotech and Pharmaceutical industry to support global drug development from preclinical through post-marketing needs. These new executives will ensure that QPS has the skills and capabilities to fully implement global Pharma and Biotech drug development projects.
QPS is a GLP- and GCP-compliant contract research organization (CRO) delivering the highest grade of discovery, preclinical, and clinical drug development services. Since 1995, it has grown from a tiny bioanalysis shop to a full-service CRO with 1,200+ employees in the U.S., Europe and Asia. Today, QPS offers expanded pharmaceutical contract R&D services with special expertise in neuropharmacology, DMPK, toxicology, bioanalysis, translational medicine and clinical development. An award-winning leader focused on bioanalytics and clinical trials, QPS is known for proven quality standards, technical expertise, a flexible approach to research, client satisfaction, and turnkey laboratories and facilities. Through continual enhancements in capacities and resources, QPS stands tall in its commitment to delivering superior quality, skilled performance and trusted service to its valued customers. For more information, visit www.qps.com or email info@qps.com.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The Biden administration is taking new steps to try and bring WNBA star Brittney Griner home from Russia.
This comes after months of public pressure from Griner’s family and Griner herself, who personally wrote to President Joe Biden while being jailed pleading for her freedom.
Griner is currently on trial in Moscow, where she has been detained since February on drug charges. She faces up to 10 years in prison.
According to the U.S. State Department, the president has signed off on a prisoner swap.
“The president is prepared to make tough decisions if it means the safe return of Americans,” said Secretary of State Antony Blinken.
Blinken says he plans to speak with Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov to discuss the potential deal in the coming days.
The offer also demands the release of Paul Whelan, who has been detained in Russia since 2018 and serving a 16-year sentence on espionage charges.
The White House is keeping a tight lip on the deal’s details but is likely offering up convicted Russian arms dealer Viktor Bout in the trade. For years, Russia has called for Bout’s release. He was sentenced to 25 years in 2012. | https://cw33.com/news/white-house-offers-russia-deal-for-release-of-griner/ | 2022-07-28T11:14:16Z |
NEW YORK, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Teladoc Health, Inc. (NYSE: TDOC).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Teladoc between October 28, 2021 and April 27, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until August 5, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Teladoc Health, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) increased competition, among other factors, was negatively impacting Teladoc's BetterHelp and chronic care businesses; (ii) accordingly, the growth of those businesses was less sustainable than Defendants had led investors to believe; (iii) as a result, Teladoc's revenue and adjusted EBITDA projections for FY 2022 were unrealistic; (iv) as a result of all the foregoing, Teladoc would be forced to recognize a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Funding round led by Prime Movers Lab
PHILADELPHIA, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conscious Cultures, a leading maker of plant-based foods, today announced its corporate rebrand to Bandit and that it raised a $1.5 million seed round led by venture capital firm Prime Movers Lab.
Bandit produces vegan cheeses that use cashews as their base. The company's signature cheeses include a cave-aged, double cream camembert-inspired bloomy rind called Maverick and a cave-aged, vegetable ash ripened cheese with an ash inlay called Barn Cat. Bandit also produces an array of seasonal cheeses.
"Consumer values are rapidly changing and younger cheese enthusiasts recognize the tremendous impact that agricultural practices are having on climate change, the environment, and animal welfare," said Bo Babaki, Founder and CEO of Bandit. "We recognized that our former brand resonated with that crowd but did not feel as welcoming to the cheese market as a whole. With the realization that to truly drive the change we want to see in the world, we would need to feel approachable to everyone, we made the decision to be reborn as Bandit. Bandit is an ode to our humble beginning hustling cheese from Philly to Brooklyn using cave-modified household refrigerators in the basement of a yoga studio. Our rebrand as Bandit evokes the origins of our playful spirit while staying true to our ethos at our core."
The vegan cheese market is expected to grow 5.7% in 2022 and is estimated to reach a market size of $3 billion in 2022 and $7.35 billion in 2032, according to research from Future Market Insights. Venture capital firms like Prime Movers Lab have started to take notice. In 2021, investors poured about $1.4 billion globally into dairy substitute startups – a 70% increase from 2020.
Bandit will use the funding to continue scaling its production processes and growing its fan base. Enthusiasts can expect to find Bandit cheeses in a variety of new grocery stores in Northern California, Texas, and Illinois in the coming months. To find a list of stores that carry Bandit cheeses, click here.
"The Bandit team is pushing the boundaries of cultured, plant-based milks, producing the most compelling vegan cheeses on the market. We have been looking for a dairy-alternative investment, and at the end of the day, Bandit just tasted better than anything else we tried," said Prime Movers Lab Partner and Bandit Board Member Gaetano Crupi. "They make delicious plant-based foods that will find broad acceptance among chefs at elite restaurants as well as the average American consumer shopping the aisles of their neighborhood grocery store."
Bandit
Bandit produces plant-based cheese, crafted with love and care, aged with reverence to the time-honored traditions of old-world cheese making and affinage. Bandit crafts delicious plant-based nourishment for the benefit of their community, their enthusiasts and their team. They craft all of their nourishment with a slow and steady hand, allowing the cultures and enzymes to reach their full potential. For more information, please visit www.eatlikeabandit.com.
About Prime Movers Lab
Prime Movers Lab invests in breakthrough scientific startups founded by Prime Movers, the inventors who transform billions of lives. We invest in companies reinventing energy, transportation, infrastructure, manufacturing, agriculture and human augmentation. Portfolio investments span in-space transportation, industrial solar heat, ag tech, brain upgrades, nano-structured materials, wafer slicing, prosthetics, 3D printing, mobility, longevity and AI. For more information, please visit https://www.primemoverslab.com.
Media Contact: Gavin Mathis, 406-539-7277, gavin@primemoverslab.com
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Pete Davidson, Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant and Kyle Mooney’s signature ‘SNL’ moments
By Marianne Garvey
“Saturday Night Live” bid farewell to Kate McKinnon, Aidy Bryant, Pete Davidson and Kyle Mooney on Saturday.
The episode, hosted by Natasha Lyonne, began with a cold open with McKinnon playing Coleen Rafferty in “Close Encounter,” her recurring skit in which aliens abduct her and things get freaky. In the season finale, McKinnon agrees to leave Earth forever in the name of research, and boards a space ship with tears in her eyes.
“Well, Earth. I love you, thanks for letting me stay awhile,” McKinnon said.
It was a fitting sendoff for McKinnon, who in 2015 played the sketch so absurdly, she made both Ryan Gosling and Bryant break character.
In 2016, McKinnon switched gears for a heartbreaking cold open where she played piano under a spotlight and sang Leonard Cohen’s “Hallelujah” as Hillary Clinton after Clinton lost the presidential election.
Davidson, who started on “SNL” eight years ago with no clear path of what he was supposed to do, grew braver over the years, working different characters and rap performances into the show. He also became a regular on the “Weekend Update” segment, where he would dish about his personal life and crack jokes about the news.
And who could forget his first kiss with Kim Kardashian in an Aladdin skit?
After 10 years, Aidy Bryant also finished her time on “SNL.” Here’s a look at her lovable character Joan, who dates her Chihuahua Doug, and sings along with Harry Styles.
In 2018, Bryant channeled Cardi B in Aidy B and Cardi B, where she became an empowered woman from the Bronx who says whatever she wants whenever she wants.
Mooney, who also said goodbye on Saturday after nine years, is known for playing the everyman, the nerd, the loser.
Here he challenges Kanye West to a rap battle in 2016:
In 2018, he attempted to become popular by taking on the mannerisms and style of Davidson.
Davidson has plans for an upcoming biographical sitcom. Safe bet the other departing cast members will keep us laughing with new projects too.
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For New and Seasoned Investors
HACKENSACK, N.J., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 25, 2022, Veloce Capital, a real estate investment firm, expanded its current offering to non-accredited investors. With over 10 years in the space, Veloce Capital has created a SEC/FINRA regulated equity fund that allows any investor with $5,000 to invest along-side of high-net-worth and institutional investors. Veloce Capital structured this fund to focus on mitigating risk, protecting investors capital, and creating more opportunity for diversification of their investment portfolio.
In addition to the regulated equity fund, Veloce Capital's debt offering is available to accredited investors, in which they offer fixed returns starting at 8% per annum, paying out installments monthly, quarterly, or annually. Veloce Capital also has traditional equity and syndication offerings open to accredited investors.
Formerly restricted to high-net-worth individuals, alternative investments have become more readily accessible to individual investors as part of a diversified investment strategy. As a result, alternative investments in real estate have entered the mainstream and gained popularity quickly for a variety of reasons:
- Real estate investment funds provide investors access to non-correlated assets that aren't affected by public markets.
- Real estate investment mitigates risk by hedging against inflation— when the prices of goods and services increase, home values/rents tend to correlate.
- Real estate options can yield high returns if investors choose to invest with the right company — Veloce Capital specializes in opportunistic real estate projects that seek to revitalize under-developed urban and opportunity zone markets across the United States.
Veloce Capital's sourcing strategy leverages an expansive partner network of high-return real estate projects supporting their central fund. They have access to a robust pipeline of lightly marketed and off-market investment opportunities. This enables tactical allocation of capital in different areas across the U.S. Veloce Capital originates and partners in the development of real estate investment opportunities in the following real estate segments:
- Single-family planned developments
- Multi-family Developments
- Distressed assets or notes
- Ground up construction projects
The team at Veloce has extensive experience in structuring and financing complex real estate transactions. Their process is based on the principle of hands-on entrepreneurship, institutional execution, and data-driven analysis. This allows them to deliver consistent profits for their investors.
About Veloce Capital: Veloce Capital is a full-service investment firm focused on alternative assets backed by real estate. The core focus at Veloce Capital is to source, analyze, and make investments in opportunistic and distressed real estate that offers the potential for growth, capital appreciation, and the preservation of principal. Their expert team is dedicated to generating attractive risk-adjusted returns through the acquisition, redevelopment, and development of high-quality, well-located real estate that has targeted high-yielding returns.
With over 50 years of collective experience in investment management, sourcing, negotiating, and executing private equity and debt deals, their professionals offers a broad range of real estate investments and strategies tailored to the investor.
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LICY SHAREHOLDER ALERT: Jakubowitz Law Reminds Li-Cycle Shareholders of a Lead Plaintiff Deadline of June 20, 2022
Published: May. 27, 2022 at 4:45 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hours ago
NEW YORK , May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. f/k/a Peridot Acquisition Corp. (NYSE: LICY).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Li-Cycle between February 16, 2021 and March 23, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until June 20, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. f/k/a Peridot Acquisition Corp. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose 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.
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Buoy Health Officially Launches Its Healthcare Marketplace Offering to Centralize and Streamline Digital Health Access; Match to Best Care Path
Buoy brings virtual care to consumers through a cost-effective marketplace model
BOSTON, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AI-powered health platform Buoy Health (Buoy) today announced the official launch of its healthcare marketplace. Currently, the marketplace includes more than three dozen care solutions that span comprehensive physical, mental, and specialized health needs. This new offering connects users with an ever-growing marketplace of digital health options. Buoy's two million-plus monthly users can access its platform and marketplace partners while paying out of pocket or utilizing their insurance provider when applicable for any care they might receive.
"Our marketplace is a natural continuation of our company's mission to simplify the relationship people have with their healthcare," said Buoy Health Cofounder and Chief Executive Officer, Andrew Le, MD. "People need the complexity taken out of their experience with health benefits, especially in the wake of the last several years. The melding of Buoy's symptom triage capabilities into the larger world of digital health gives individuals seamless, clinically-sound knowledge about their health with a direct connection to care."
Individuals can tap into Buoy's AI-driven symptom checker for guidance on the state of their health, as well as discover care options on their own through Buoy's vast library of articles on symptoms, conditions, and treatments. To better serve diverse or specific patient populations and offer greater consumer choice, the marketplace does not have preferred partners; instead, it aims to work with a range of tailored solutions and specialized services so that it can match users with care options that best fulfill their individual needs and circumstances. This approach allows Buoy to cost-effectively provide solutions that serve historically underserved groups, conditions, or populations, such as women's health or LGBTQ+.
Example #1: A 35-year-old female has been experiencing unexplained weight gain, fatigue, and dry skin. After searching her symptoms online, she is served Buoy's clinician-approved article on hypothyroidism. She then engages with the Buoy symptom checker, finds out she may have hypothyroidism, and is presented with a few marketplace partner options for next steps, including Paloma Health. She is then able to schedule a thyroid consultation, and all billing is managed between Buoy and her employer. At no point in this journey did the individual have to call around to find a provider who might be seeing new patients, or check with her health insurance to see if her health needs are covered, or wonder if she's going to get hit with a large bill after her treatment.
Example #2: After seeing colon cancer awareness campaigns on Google, a 45-year-old male has started to pay closer attention to subtle changes in his bowel habits that he had initially chalked up to stress and travel. While he is unable to get an appointment with his primary care physician for several weeks, he's also unconvinced that he needs to schedule a visit before his annual exam in several months. He explores Buoy's clinician-approved articles on chronic constipation and is presented with several marketplace partner options, including the LabCorp at-home FIT kit for colon cancer screening. He chooses the at-home collection kit and conveniently pays for it online. An independent physician reviews and approves the test request and he is able to view his results online. This individual is able to conveniently engage in timely screening and prevention activities and get answers to his health concerns quickly that he can share with his primary care physician.
In addition to its consumer marketplace, Buoy works with employers to combine care solutions with existing health benefits ecosystems in one centralized hub. Buoy will serve as a singular point of billing and contracting, eliminating the employers' need to procure and manage several digital health vendors. With Buoy, employers also have more flexibility to digital health options on or off based on employee needs and preferences.
"Employers have a need for evidence-based solutions to support their employees living with chronic conditions but can be rate-limited by the sourcing and evaluation process," said Geoff Matous, President and Chief Commercial Officer of Wellinks, a digital healthcare company offering the first-ever integrated, virtual Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease (COPD) management solution. "We look forward to working with Buoy to help more people with COPD access Wellinks as one of the first care options featured on Buoy's marketplace."
Buoy's Le added, "Digital health consolidation is not the answer to patient choice. In fact, it moves us backwards in terms of siloed information and constrained care. Marketplaces that provide choice, direction, and the ability for the patient to choose healthcare that suits their individual–– and often evolving––needs is the model to which we aspire."
"As we continue to expand with new marketplace partners, we remain focused on guiding people to clinically relevant and timely care sources using our algorithms and medical engine," said Buoy Health's Chief Medical Officer, Adrienne McFadden, MD, JD. "We believe the future of digital health hinges on the ability for any person, no matter their background or need, to receive personalized, effective care."
If you're an employer or care solution interested in joining Buoy's marketplace, you can reach out here for more information.
Buoy is a Boston-based digital health company that provides personalized clinical guidance the moment an individual has a health concern and matching to covered care options. Developed out of the Harvard Innovation Labs by a team of doctors and data scientists, Buoy navigates people through to the healthcare they need, delivering triage at scale, and connecting them with the right care endpoints at the right time based on self-reported symptoms. Buoy works with employers, health plans, and health solutions to simplify and streamline discovery and access to the right covered care options. For more information, please visit www.buoy.com.
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Which document camera is best?
If you need to present paper documents during a meeting or presentation, a high-quality document camera is a must. Similar to the overhead projectors once found in many offices and classrooms, document cameras are webcam-like devices that are used to project detailed images in real time.
The Epson DC-21 Document Camera is the top choice because it delivers 1080p resolution and comes with a microscope adapter.
What to know before you buy a document camera
Uses for a document camera
Document cameras aren’t just for paper documents. Many science teachers will use the devices with a microscope attachment to examine samples with their class, while an instructor of American Sign Language may use a document camera to present new signs to their students in real time. A document camera can also capture detailed images of photos, maps and illustrations. This versatility is what makes document cameras so valuable to presenters and sets them apart from overhead projectors.
Components of a document camera
- Arm: The arm is the part that connects the lens of the camera to the base. These components typically feature some degree of adjustability so you can point the camera to a particular area of your documents.
- Image sensor: Similar to the sensor found in a digital camera, the image sensor is the high-tech component that converts the visual signal into an image that you can see.
- Lens: This crucial component typically lets you adjust the focus on the document camera.
- Storage: Many document cameras let you save image and video files so you can view and share them later on. This feature is particularly helpful for presentations, since it allows your audience to revisit images afterward if they missed anything. Some cameras require a connection to a computer to save files, while other devices may include a port for a USB flash drive.
Connection
Document cameras need to be connected to a projector or TV before they can display images. Most cameras connect via USB, HDMI or VGA. When shopping for a document camera, think about how you’re going to display the images, and make sure that the device you choose has all of the necessary ports.
What to look for in a quality document camera
Resolution and zoom
With document cameras, resolution is usually measured in megapixels. A higher megapixel count will produce sharper, clearer images, while a low megapixel count may deliver grainy or blurry image quality. Most document cameras are 2 to 10 megapixels. Depending on the images you intend to display, a powerful zoom is equally important. Look for a camera that provides 3x digital zoom or higher.
Lighting
Many document cameras come with an LED light that’s positioned near the lens. This additional illumination is helpful if you want to display clear, detailed images.
Software
If you want to record your lessons or presentations, look for a document camera that comes with some kind of video-capture software that enables you to edit and share your recordings.
Accessories
There are many common accessories that you can search for when picking out a document camera, including microscope adapters, close-up lens attachments and even built-in microphones for times when your audience is particularly large.
How much you can expect to spend on a document camera
The cost of a document camera can vary widely depending on the features included. Cameras with limited adjustability and low resolution can be purchased for under $100, while high-end units with professional image quality and storage capabilities commonly exceed $200.
Document camera FAQ
Why are the images from my document camera blurry?
A. Try adjusting the focus ring on your camera’s lens. If that doesn’t work, make sure that the lens isn’t smudged or dusty.
Can document cameras be used during Zoom meetings?
A. Most document cameras can be used during virtual meetings as long as they are connected to a computer. Once connected, simply go into the program settings and select the document camera as your video source.
What’s the best document camera to buy?
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ATLANTA – The U.S. Department of Agriculture Food and Nutrition Services’ Southeast Regional Office has announced 23 organizations that have been awarded more than $1.4 million to fund Farm to School projects in the region.
The USDA Farm to School grant helps child nutrition program operators incorporate local foods in the National School Lunch Program and its associated programs, as well as the Summer Food Service Program and Child and Adult Care Food Program. This is accomplished through training, technical assistance and research.
“These project grants will educate children about where their food comes from and also increase the amount of locally produced foods served in child nutrition programs,” Willie C. Taylor, Southeast Regional Administrator for USDA Food and Nutrition Service, said. “Our appreciation is extended to these organizations that will operate projects that ultimately support USDA’s commitment to advance nutrition security.”
The Georgia grant recipient is the Baldwin County Board of Education. Descriptions of all recipients' grant activities can be found at www.fns.usda.gov/cfs/grant-awards.
USDA touches the lives of all Americans each day in positive ways. USDA is transforming America’s food system with a greater focus on more resilient local and regional food production, ensuring access to healthy and nutritious food in all communities, building new markets and streams of income for farmers and producers using climate-smart food and forestry practices, making historic investments in infrastructure and clean energy capabilities in rural America, and committing to equity across the Department by removing systemic barriers and building a work force more representative of America.
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A city council in Alabama has voted to dissolve its three-member police department after the assistant chief sent a racist text message to other officers, according to the mayor, James Latimer.
At an emergency meeting of the Vincent City Council on August 4, members moved to suspend with pay the Chief of Police James Srygley and Assistant Chief of Police John L. Gross. The third officer, Lee Cardin, resigned later that evening after the council voted to pursue fully dissolving the department.
It left the city's nearly 2,000 residents with no active police officers.
The next day, the Shelby County Sheriff's Office said it was "currently handling" all law enforcement emergency calls for Vincent, which is located about 35 miles east of Birmingham.
"The Shelby County Sheriff's Office was recently notified by the Vincent City Council and Mayor regarding the recent allegations of misconduct within the Vincent Police Department, and we equally condemn these actions," the release stated. "Sheriff [John] Samaniego stands with the City of Vincent in providing emergency law enforcement-related services for the citizens during this time."
Angry residents had called for the assistant police chief to be fired at a City Council meeting on August 2 after the text message, which included a racist joke about slavery, surfaced on social media, CNN affiliate WBRC reported.
"To me, that was just a punch in the gut like going back to the 1930s and 40s, and I often forget that we're still not there," Lois Garrett, a local resident, told WBRC. "It hurt. I was hurt; I was embarrassed because I thought we were better than that."
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College grads expect to make $50,000 more at their first job than they actually will, survey finds
(CNN) - A new survey shows the next crop of college graduates have unrealistic expectations about their first job.
The survey by Real Estate Witch shows students expect to make a six-figure salary at their first job, when the reality is less than half of that.
In fact, the survey shows the undergraduate class of 2022, across all majors, overestimate their starting salaries by 88%, expecting to make at least $50,000 more than they actually will.
The average starting salary for college graduates is $55,260, but current college students expect to make nearly $104,000 in their first job, Real Estate Witch found.
Journalism grads had the most unrealistic expectations, overestimating their starting salaries by 139% – they expected to make $107,000 their first year, when the actual average is below $45,000.
Only 15% of 2022 graduates have accepted a job offer.
The survey also found that 52% of students do not believe college is worth the debt, and 40% regret attending.
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(NEXSTAR) — They haven’t been available on KFC menus since 2019 but starting July 18, KFC’s Mac & Cheese Bowls are back.
KFC announced the return Monday on Instagram, calling it “Christmas in July.” The fast food giant says the bowls will cost $5 and be available for a limited time.
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SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Prologis, Inc. (NYSE: PLD), the global leader in logistics real estate, today reported results for the second quarter of 2022.
Net earnings per diluted share was $0.82 for the quarter compared with $0.81 for the second quarter of 2021. Core funds from operations (Core FFO)* per diluted share was $1.11 for the quarter compared with $1.01 for the same period in 2021.
"The pandemic drove record demand for the past two years, which translated into all-time low vacancies and unprecedented rent growth," said Hamid R. Moghadam, co-founder and CEO, Prologis. "As conditions normalize, we are still seeing healthy demand that rivals past peak cycles and, informed by our proprietary data insights, we expect strong demand for our properties to continue."
OPERATING PERFORMANCE
DEPLOYMENT ACTIVITY
BALANCE SHEET & LIQUIDITY
During the second quarter, Prologis and its co-investment ventures issued $5.1 billion of debt at a weighted average interest rate of 1.4 percent. This activity includes $4.0 billion from refinancing our lines of credit and $1.1 billion in term loans, privately placed notes and green bonds. The company has maintained its leading liquidity position with approximately $5.2 billion in cash and availability on its credit facilities.
As of June 30, 2022, debt as a percentage of total market capitalization was 18.5 percent, and the company's weighted average interest rate on its share of total debt was 1.8 percent with a weighted average term of 9.7 years.
2022 GUIDANCE
"We are entering this uncertain economic environment in a position of financial strength, bolstered by our lease mark-to-market of 56 percent, liquidity of over $5 billion, low leverage and insulated earnings from foreign exchange movements through the next four years," said Timothy D. Arndt, chief financial officer, Prologis. "We feel great about our business and are confident in our ability to deliver on the significant organic growth embedded in our portfolio."
The earnings guidance described above includes potential gains recognized from real estate transactions but excludes any future or potential foreign currency or derivative gains or losses as our guidance assumes constant foreign currency rates. In reconciling from net earnings to Core FFO*, Prologis makes certain adjustments, including but not limited to real estate depreciation and amortization expense, gains (losses) recognized from real estate transactions and early extinguishment of debt, impairment charges, deferred taxes and unrealized gains or losses on foreign currency or derivative activity. The difference between the company's Core FFO* and net earnings guidance for 2022 relates predominantly to these items. Please refer to our quarterly Supplemental Information, which is available on our Investor Relations website at https://ir.prologis.com and on the SEC's website at www.sec.gov for a definition of Core FFO* and other non-GAAP measures used by Prologis, along with reconciliations of these items to the closest GAAP measure for our results and guidance.
JULY 18, 2022, CALL DETAILS
The call will take place on Monday, July 18, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. PT/12:00 p.m. ET. To access a live broadcast of the call, please dial +1 (877) 897-2615 (toll-free from the United States and Canada) or +1 (201) 689-8514 (from all other countries). A live webcast can be accessed from the Investor Relations section of www.prologis.com.
A telephonic replay will be available July 18 – August 1 at +1 (877) 660-6853 (from the United States and Canada) or +1 (201) 612-7415 (from all other countries) using access code 13731159. The webcast replay will be posted in the Investor Relations section of www.prologis.com under "Events & Presentations."
ABOUT PROLOGIS
Prologis, Inc. is the global leader in logistics real estate with a focus on high-barrier, high-growth markets. As of June 30, 2022, the company owned or had investments in, on a wholly owned basis or through co-investment ventures, properties and development projects expected to total approximately 1.0 billion square feet (95 million square meters) in 19 countries. Prologis leases modern logistics facilities to a diverse base of approximately 5,800 customers principally across two major categories: business-to-business and retail/online fulfillment.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS
The statements in this document that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These forward-looking statements are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about the industry and markets in which we operate as well as management's beliefs and assumptions. Such statements involve uncertainties that could significantly impact our financial results. Words such as "expects," "anticipates," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," and "estimates," including variations of such words and similar expressions, are intended to identify such forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. All statements that address operating performance, events or developments that we expect or anticipate will occur in the future—including statements relating to rent and occupancy growth, development activity, contribution and disposition activity, general conditions in the geographic areas where we operate, our debt, capital structure and financial position, our ability to form new co-investment ventures and the availability of capital in existing or new co-investment ventures—are forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and involve certain risks, uncertainties and assumptions that are difficult to predict. Although we believe the expectations reflected in any forward-looking statements are based on reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be attained and, therefore, actual outcomes and results may differ materially from what is expressed or forecasted in such forward-looking statements. Some of the factors that may affect outcomes and results include, but are not limited to: (i) national, international, regional and local economic and political climates; (ii) changes in global financial markets, interest rates and foreign currency exchange rates; (iii) increased or unanticipated competition for our properties; (iv) risks associated with acquisitions, dispositions and development of properties; (v) maintenance of real estate investment trust status, tax structuring and changes in income tax laws and rates; (vi) availability of financing and capital, the levels of debt that we maintain and our credit ratings; (vii) risks related to our investments in our co-investment ventures, including our ability to establish new co-investment ventures; (viii) risks of doing business internationally, including currency risks; (ix) environmental uncertainties, including risks of natural disasters; (x) risks related to the current coronavirus pandemic; and (xi) those additional factors discussed in reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission by us under the heading "Risk Factors." We undertake no duty to update any forward-looking statements appearing in this document except as may be required by law.
Adjusted EBITDA. We use Adjusted EBITDA attributable to common stockholders/unitholders ("Adjusted EBITDA"), a non-GAAP financial measure, as a measure of our operating performance. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to Adjusted EBITDA is net earnings.
We calculate Adjusted EBITDA by beginning with consolidated net earnings attributable to common stockholders and removing the effect of: interest expense, income taxes, depreciation and amortization, impairment charges, gains or losses from the disposition of investments in real estate (excluding development properties and land), gains from the revaluation of equity investments upon acquisition of a controlling interest, gains or losses on early extinguishment of debt and derivative contracts (including cash charges), similar adjustments we make to our FFO measures (see definition below), and other items, such as, amortization of stock based compensation and unrealized gains or losses on foreign currency and derivatives. We also include a pro forma adjustment to reflect a full period of NOI on the operating properties we acquire or stabilize during the quarter and to remove NOI on properties we dispose of during the quarter, assuming all transactions occurred at the beginning of the quarter. The pro forma adjustment also includes economic ownership changes in our ventures to reflect the full quarter at the new ownership percentage.
We believe Adjusted EBITDA provides investors relevant and useful information because it permits investors to view our operating performance, analyze our ability to meet interest payment obligations and make quarterly preferred stock dividends on an unleveraged basis before the effects of income tax, depreciation and amortization expense, gains and losses on the disposition of non-development properties and other items (outlined above), that affect comparability. While all items are not infrequent or unusual in nature, these items may result from market fluctuations that can have inconsistent effects on our results of operations. The economics underlying these items reflect market and financing conditions in the short-term but can obscure our performance and the value of our long-term investment decisions and strategies.
We calculate our Adjusted EBITDA, based on our proportionate ownership share of both our unconsolidated and consolidated ventures. We reflect our share of our Adjusted EBITDA measures for unconsolidated ventures by applying our average ownership percentage for the period to the applicable reconciling items on an entity by entity basis. We reflect our share for consolidated ventures in which we do not own 100% of the equity by adjusting our Adjusted EBITDA measures to remove the noncontrolling interests share of the applicable reconciling items based on our average ownership percentage for the applicable periods.
While we believe Adjusted EBITDA is an important measure, it should not be used alone because it excludes significant components of net earnings, such as our historical cash expenditures or future cash requirements for working capital, capital expenditures, distribution requirements, contractual commitments or interest and principal payments on our outstanding debt and is therefore limited as an analytical tool.
Our computation of Adjusted EBITDA may not be comparable to EBITDA reported by other companies in both the real estate industry and other industries. We compensate for the limitations of Adjusted EBITDA by providing investors with financial statements prepared according to GAAP, along with this detailed discussion of Adjusted EBITDA and a reconciliation to Adjusted EBITDA from consolidated net earnings attributable to common stockholders.
Business Line Reporting is a non-GAAP financial measure. Core FFO and development gains are generated by our three lines of business: (i) real estate operations; (ii) strategic capital; and (iii) development. The real estate operations line of business represents total Prologis Core FFO, less the amount allocated to the strategic capital line of business. The amount of Core FFO allocated to the strategic capital line of business represents the third party share of asset management fees and, transactional fees that we earn from our consolidated and unconsolidated co-investment ventures less costs directly associated with our strategic capital group and Net Promote Income. Realized development gains include our share of gains on dispositions of development properties and land, net of taxes. To calculate the per share amount, the amount generated by each line of business is divided by the weighted average diluted common shares outstanding used in our Core FFO per share calculation. Management believes evaluating our results by line of business is a useful supplemental measure of our operating performance because it helps the investing public compare the operating performance of Prologis' respective businesses to other companies' comparable businesses. Prologis' computation of FFO by line of business may not be comparable to that reported by other real estate companies as they may use different methodologies in computing such measures.
Estimated Value Creation represents the value that we expect to create through our development and leasing activities. We calculate Estimated Value Creation by estimating the Stabilized NOI that the property will generate and applying a stabilized capitalization rate applicable to that property. Estimated Value Creation is calculated as the amount by which the value exceeds our TEI and does not include any fees or promotes we may earn.
Estimated Weighted Average Margin is calculated on development properties as Estimated Value Creation, less estimated closing costs and taxes, if any, on properties expected to be sold or contributed, divided by TEI.
Estimated Weighted Average Stabilized Yield is calculated on the properties in the Development Portfolio as Stabilized NOI divided by TEI. The yields on a Prologis Share basis were as follows:
Fee Related Earnings ("FRE") is a non-GAAP financial measure and component of NAV. It is used to assess the performance of our strategic capital business and enables management and investors to estimate the corresponding fair value. FRE is calculated as the third party share of asset management fees and transactional fees from our consolidated and unconsolidated co-investment ventures, net of direct and allocated related expenses. As non-GAAP financial measures, FRE has certain limitations as an analytical tool and may vary among real estate and asset management companies. As a result, we provide a reconciliation of Strategic Capital Revenues (from our Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) to our FRE measure, as follows:
Fee Related Earnings Annualized utilizes the components of the current quarter FRE to calculate an estimated annual FRE amount. FRE annualized is calculated as the current quarter third party share of asset management fees from consolidated and unconsolidated co-investment ventures multiplied by four plus the third party share of transactional fees from consolidated and unconsolidated co-investment ventures for the trailing twelve months. This total is reduced by trailing twelve months of strategic capital expenses for asset management and transactional fees.
FFO, as modified by Prologis attributable to common stockholders/unitholders ("FFO, as modified by Prologis"); Core FFO attributable to common stockholders/unitholders ("Core FFO"); AFFO attributable to common stockholders/unitholders ("AFFO"); (collectively referred to as "FFO"). FFO is a non-GAAP financial measure that is commonly used in the real estate industry. The most directly comparable GAAP measure to FFO is net earnings.
The National Association of Real Estate Investment Trusts ("NAREIT") defines FFO as earnings computed under GAAP to exclude historical cost depreciation and gains and losses from sales net of any related tax, along with impairment charges, of previously depreciated properties. We also exclude the gains on revaluation of equity investments upon acquisition of a controlling interest and the gain recognized from a partial sale of our investment, as these are similar to gains from the sales of previously depreciated properties. We exclude similar adjustments from our unconsolidated entities and the third parties' share of our consolidated co-investment ventures.
Our FFO Measures
Our FFO measures begin with NAREIT's definition and we make certain adjustments to reflect our business and the way that management plans and executes our business strategy. While not infrequent or unusual, the additional items we adjust for in calculating FFO, as modified by Prologis, Core FFO and AFFO, as defined below, are subject to significant fluctuations from period to period. Although these items may have a material impact on our operations and are reflected in our financial statements, the removal of the effects of these items allows us to better understand the core operating performance of our properties over the long term. These items have both positive and negative short-term effects on our results of operations in inconsistent and unpredictable directions that are not relevant to our long-term outlook.
We calculate our FFO measures, as defined below, based on our proportionate ownership share of both our unconsolidated and consolidated ventures. We reflect our share of our FFO measures for unconsolidated ventures by applying our average ownership percentage for the period to the applicable reconciling items on an entity by entity basis. We reflect our share for consolidated ventures in which we do not own 100% of the equity by adjusting our FFO measures to remove the noncontrolling interests share of the applicable reconciling items based on our average ownership percentage for the applicable periods.
These FFO measures are used by management as supplemental financial measures of operating performance and we believe that it is important that stockholders, potential investors and financial analysts understand the measures management uses. We do not use our FFO measures as, nor should they be considered to be, alternatives to net earnings computed under GAAP, as indicators of our operating performance, as alternatives to cash from operating activities computed under GAAP or as indicators of our ability to fund our cash needs.
We analyze our operating performance principally by the rental revenues of our real estate and the revenues from our strategic capital business, net of operating, administrative and financing expenses. This income stream is not directly impacted by fluctuations in the market value of our investments in real estate or debt securities.
FFO, as modified by Prologis
To arrive at FFO, as modified by Prologis, we adjust the NAREIT defined FFO measure to exclude the impact of foreign currency related items and deferred tax, specifically:
We use FFO, as modified by Prologis, so that management, analysts and investors are able to evaluate our performance against other REITs that do not have similar operations or operations in jurisdictions outside the U.S.
Core FFO
In addition to FFO, as modified by Prologis, we also use Core FFO. To arrive at Core FFO, we adjust FFO, as modified by Prologis, to exclude the following recurring and nonrecurring items that we recognize directly in FFO, as modified by Prologis:
We use Core FFO, including by segment and region, to: (i) assess our operating performance as compared to other real estate companies; (ii) evaluate our performance and the performance of our properties in comparison with expected results and results of previous periods; (iii) evaluate the performance of our management; (iv) budget and forecast future results to assist in the allocation of resources; (v) provide guidance to the financial markets to understand our expected operating performance; and (vi) evaluate how a specific potential investment will impact our future results.
AFFO
To arrive at AFFO, we adjust Core FFO to include realized gains from the disposition of land and development properties, net of current tax expense, and recurring capital expenditures and exclude the following items that we recognize directly in Core FFO:
We use AFFO to (i) assess our operating performance as compared to other real estate companies; (ii) evaluate our performance and the performance of our properties in comparison with expected results and results of previous periods; (iii) evaluate the performance of our management; (iv) budget and forecast future results to assist in the allocation of resources; and (v) evaluate how a specific potential investment will impact our future results.
Limitations on the use of our FFO measures
While we believe our modified FFO measures are important supplemental measures, neither NAREIT's nor our measures of FFO should be used alone because they exclude significant economic components of net earnings computed under GAAP and are, therefore, limited as an analytical tool. Accordingly, these are only a few of the many measures we use when analyzing our business. Some of the limitations are:
- The current income tax expenses that are excluded from our modified FFO measures represent the taxes that are payable.
- Depreciation and amortization of real estate assets are economic costs that are excluded from FFO. FFO is limited, as it does not reflect the cash requirements that may be necessary for future replacements of the real estate assets. Furthermore, the amortization of capital expenditures and leasing costs necessary to maintain the operating performance of logistics facilities are not reflected in FFO.
- Gains or losses from property dispositions and impairment charges related to expected dispositions represent changes in value of the properties. By excluding these gains and losses, FFO does not capture realized changes in the value of disposed properties arising from changes in market conditions.
- The deferred income tax benefits and expenses that are excluded from our modified FFO measures result from the creation of a deferred income tax asset or liability that may have to be settled at some future point. Our modified FFO measures do not currently reflect any income or expense that may result from such settlement.
- The foreign currency exchange gains and losses that are excluded from our modified FFO measures are generally recognized based on movements in foreign currency exchange rates through a specific point in time. The ultimate settlement of our foreign currency-denominated net assets is indefinite as to timing and amount. Our FFO measures are limited in that they do not reflect the current period changes in these net assets that result from periodic foreign currency exchange rate movements.
- The gains and losses on extinguishment of debt or preferred stock that we exclude from our Core FFO, may provide a benefit or cost to us as we may be settling our obligation at less or more than our future obligation.
- The natural disaster expenses that we exclude from Core FFO are costs that we have incurred.
We compensate for these limitations by using our FFO measures only in conjunction with net earnings computed under GAAP when making our decisions. This information should be read with our complete Consolidated Financial Statements prepared under GAAP. To assist investors in compensating for these limitations, we reconcile our modified FFO measures to our net earnings computed under GAAP.
Guidance. The following is a reconciliation of our annual guided Net Earnings per share to our guided Core FFO per share:
Owned and Managed represents the consolidated properties and properties owned by our unconsolidated co-investment ventures, which we manage.
Prologis Share represents our proportionate economic ownership of each entity included in our total Owned and Managed portfolio whether consolidated or unconsolidated.
Rent Change (Cash) represents the percentage change in starting rental rates per the lease agreement, on new and renewed leases, commenced during the period compared with the previous ending rental rates in that same space. This measure excludes any short-term leases of less than one-year, holdover payments, free rent periods and introductory (teaser rates) defined as 50% or less of the stabilized rate.
Rent Change (Net Effective) represents the percentage change in net effective rental rates (average rate over the lease term), on new and renewed leases, commenced during the period compared with the previous net effective rental rates in that same space. This measure excludes any short-term leases of less than one year and holdover payments.
Retention is the square footage of all leases commenced during the period that are rented by existing tenants divided by the square footage of all expiring and in-place leases during the reporting period. The square footage of tenants that default or buy-out prior to expiration of their lease and short-term leases of less than one year, are not included in the calculation.
Same Store. Our same store metrics are non-GAAP financial measures, which are commonly used in the real estate industry and expected from the financial community, on both a net effective and cash basis. We evaluate the performance of the operating properties we own and manage using a "same store" analysis because the population of properties in this analysis is consistent from period to period, which allows us and investors to analyze our ongoing business operations. We determine our same store metrics on property NOI, which is calculated as rental revenue less rental expense for the applicable properties in the same store population for both consolidated and unconsolidated properties based on our ownership interest, as further defined below.
We define our same store population for the three months ended June 30, 2022 as the properties in our Owned and Managed Operating Portfolio, including the property NOI for both consolidated properties and properties owned by the unconsolidated co-investment ventures at January 1, 2021 and owned throughout the same three-month period in both 2021 and 2022. We believe the drivers of property NOI for the consolidated portfolio are generally the same for the properties owned by the ventures in which we invest and therefore we evaluate the same store metrics of the Owned and Managed portfolio based on Prologis' ownership in the properties ("Prologis Share"). The same store population excludes properties held for sale to third parties, along with development properties that were not stabilized at the beginning of the period (January 1, 2021) and properties acquired or disposed of to third parties during the period. To derive an appropriate measure of period-to-period operating performance, we remove the effects of foreign currency exchange rate movements by using the reported period-end exchange rate to translate from local currency into the U.S. dollar, for both periods.
As non-GAAP financial measures, the same store metrics have certain limitations as an analytical tool and may vary among real estate companies. As a result, we provide a reconciliation of Rental Revenues less Rental Expenses ("Property NOI") (from our Consolidated Financial Statements prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP) to our Same Store Property NOI measures, as follows:
Weighted Average Interest Rate is based on the effective rate, which includes the amortization of related premiums and discounts and finance costs.
Weighted Average Stabilized Capitalization ("Cap") Rate is calculated as Stabilized NOI divided by the Acquisition Price.
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Unity Software Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of U during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CONTACT US HERE:
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CLASS PERIOD: March 5, 2021 to May 10, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (ii) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (iii) accordingly, Unity had overstated the Company's commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (iv) as a result, the Company was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: September 6, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/unity-software-u-lawsuit-form/?id=29985&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of U during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is September 6, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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MENTOR, Ohio, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stratus (or "the Company"), a market-leading asset-light facilities services provider, announced today that Bryan Hartnett has joined the Company as Chief Operating Officer, effective immediately. He replaces former COO Dave Walters, who recently retired from Stratus.
"We are pleased to welcome Bryan, a seasoned executive who has deep experience in facilities services and an outstanding track record of driving best-in-class operations and client satisfaction," said Tim Eippert, founder and CEO of Stratus. "We believe Bryan's addition to our executive management team will help us accelerate our strong track record of organic and inorganic growth. I'd also like to personally thank Dave for his many years of dedicated service to Stratus, and wish him the very best in his retirement."
Mr. Hartnett joins Stratus from Vixxo, an integrated facilities management company, where he served as SVP of Customer Operations after a decade as President of the East Division. Prior to Vixxo, Mr. Hartnett was CEO and founder of National DCP, a company supporting franchisees of Dunkin' Brands. Previously he was COO of Dunkin' Donuts N.E. Distribution Center, a regional purchasing and distribution cooperative serving 2,500 Dunkin' Donuts franchise locations. Mr. Hartnett began his career in public accounting.
"I am thrilled to join Stratus during this exciting period in the Company's evolution," said Mr. Hartnett. "Across all sectors, our clients are looking for innovative solutions to attract consumers in a competitive market. Stratus' reputation of partnering with blue-chip clients to deliver creative branding solutions and facility maintenance services are second to none. I look forward to working with Tim and the entire Stratus team to expand our offerings and explore new ways to better serve our clients."
About Stratus
Stratus is a leading brand implementation and facilities services company offering signage solutions, brand environments, energy services, repair and maintenance programs, and refresh and remodel capabilities across 50 states and 24 countries. With more than 50,000 projects completed annually, the Company provides versatile solutions for some of the world's largest and most recognized brands. Stratus is a portfolio company of Vestar Capital Partners. For more information, please visit www.stratusunlimited.com.
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Joint Venture Between IOH, Lintasarta and BDx to Transform Indonesia's Digital Landscape With a New Hyperscale-Focused Data Center Company
JAKARTA, Indonesia , June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the completion of a US$300M joint venture agreement with PT Indosat Tbk (Indosat Ooredoo Hutchison or IOH) and PT Aplikanusa Lintasarta, Big Data Exchange (BDx), a leading data center solutions provider in Asia-Pacific, announces the launch of BDx Indonesia. With the announcement, BDx Indonesia assumes the operations of four existing data centers in the highly sought-after locations in and around the capital city of Jakarta.
With its best-in-class BDx global Operations, Design and Construction standards, and sustainable solutions, BDx Indonesia will modernize and expand the four operating facilities and develop new greenfield projects to enhance capacity to 70MW by 2023 and 250MW in the next five years. In addition, customers in Indonesia will gain access to seamless connectivity options across the entire BDx cluster encompassing facilities in China, Hong Kong and Singapore, where the company just moved its global headquarters.
"BDx Indonesia, drawing on the strengths of BDx, IOH and Lintasarta, is poised to become hyperscale customers' preferred partner and one of the largest data center providers in Indonesia," said Mayank Srivastava, Interim President Director of the Joint Venture. Srivastava will oversee BDx Indonesia's overall business growth. "By delivering operational excellence in globally standardized facilities, coupled with our commitment to promoting the most sustainable practices, we are excited to begin our journey to being a key player in Indonesia's digital ecosystem," he adds.
To commemorate the launch of Indonesia's trailblazing data center brand, the company unveiled its official logo and the BDx Indonesia name at an exclusive event at the Ritz Carlton Pacific Place in Jakarta. At the celebration, key stakeholders presented how this partnership will accelerate Indonesia's digital transformation ecosystem while elements of the country's rich cultural heritage were celebrated.
"Hyperscalers and enterprises have a critical need for best-in-class global data centers and robust connectivity in Indonesia, and BDx Indonesia will play an integral role in empowering digital transformation across this key APAC region and beyond," said Braham Singh, CEO of BDx. "The existing infrastructure in Indonesia is rapidly scaling with today's increase in digital demands, and our strategy provides companies access to the capacity and customer-focused solutions required to innovate and remain at the forefront."
BDx Indonesia expands BDx's footprint into another high-growth market, solidifying the company's position as one of the world's fastest-growing data center companies. To learn more about BDx and its additional locations, visit bdxworld.com.
BDx Indonesia, a subsidiary of BDx, a leading data center, colocation and hybrid cloud solutions provider in Asia-Pacific and a portfolio company of I Squared Capital, is one the largest wholesale data center and cloud-focused operations in the emerging Indonesian market. Formed through a strategic joint venture in 2022, the trailblazing company seeks to fulfill the country's critical need for robust, world-class data centers, empowering enterprise and hyperscale digital transformation and growth. Innovating with smart and sustainable renewable energy systems, BDx Indonesia combines modernizing legacy data center facilities with developing new greenfield and expansion projects to deliver much-needed, efficient capacity. As Indonesia's marquee data center brand, the company leverages its comprehensive portfolio of advanced digital solutions and extensive carrier-neutral network to drive digital innovation and expansion across multiple industries, including financial services, hyperscalers, telecom operators and government organizations.
To learn more about BDx Indonesia, visit www.bdx-indonesia.com or follow on LinkedIn.
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Biden announces nearly $3B in new military aid for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — Six months after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, President Joe Biden announced Wednesday that he is sending $2.98 billion in new military aid to Ukraine that will enable forces there to fight for years to come.
In a statement, Biden said the aid will allow Ukraine to acquire air defense systems, artillery systems and munitions, drones and other equipment “to ensure it can continue to defend itself over the long term.”
The announcement comes as Ukraine is celebrating its 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union.
“I know this independence day is bittersweet for many Ukrainians as thousands have been killed or wounded, millions have been displaced from their homes, and so many others have fallen victim to Russian atrocities and attacks,” Biden said. “But six months of relentless attacks have only strengthened Ukrainians’ pride in themselves, in their country, and in their thirty-one years of independence.”
The aid package is being provided under the Ukraine Security Assistance Initiative. Officials said it will include money for the small, hand-launched Puma drones, the longer-endurance Scan Eagle surveillance drones, which are launched by catapult, and, for the first time, the British Vampire drone system, which can be launched off ships. Several officials spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss the aid before its public release.
As Russia’s war on Ukraine drags on, U.S. security assistance is shifting to a longer-term campaign that also will likely keep more American military troops in Europe into the future, U.S. officials said.
Unlike most previous packages, the new funding is largely aimed at helping Ukraine secure its medium- to long-term defense posture, according to officials familiar with the matter. Earlier shipments, most of them done under presidential drawdown authority, have focused on Ukraine’s more immediate needs for weapons and ammunition and involved materiel that the Pentagon already has in stock that can be shipped in short order.
Besides providing longer-term assistance that Ukraine can use for potential future defense needs, the new package is intended to reassure Ukrainian officials that the United States intends to keep up its support, regardless of the day-to-day back and forth of the conflict.
“The United States of America is committed to supporting the people of Ukraine as they continue the fight to defend their sovereignty,” Biden said.
NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg noted the more extended focus Tuesday as he reaffirmed the alliance’s support for the conflict-torn country.
“Winter is coming, and it will be hard, and what we see now is a grinding war of attrition. This is a battle of wills, and a battle of logistics. Therefore we must sustain our support for Ukraine for the long term, so that Ukraine prevails as a sovereign, independent nation,” Stoltenberg said, speaking at a virtual conference about Crimea, organized by Ukraine.
Six months after Russia invaded, the war has slowed to a grind, as both sides trade combat strikes and small advances in the east and south. Both sides have seen thousands of troops killed and injured, as Russia’s bombardment of cities has killed countless innocent civilians.
There are fears that Russia will intensify attacks on civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days because of the holiday celebrating Ukraine’s 1991 declaration of independence from the Soviet Union and the day marking six months since the invasion.
On Monday, the U.S. Embassy in Ukraine and the State Department issued a new security alert for Ukraine that repeated a call for Americans in the country to leave due to the danger.
“Given Russia’s track record in Ukraine, we are concerned about the continued threat that Russian strikes pose to civilians and civilian infrastructure,” it said.
Other NATO allies are also marking the independence day with new aid announcements.
German Chancellor Olaf Scholz said his country is providing more than 500 million euros (nearly $500 million) in aid, including powerful anti-aircraft systems. The aid will include rocket launchers, ammunition, anti-drone equipment, a dozen armored recovery vehicles and and three additional IRIS-T long-range air defense systems, the German news agency dpa reported.
The funding must still be approved by parliament, and some of it won’t be delivered until next year.
And Canada’s Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced $3.85 million for two Ukraine projects through the Peace and Stabilization Operations Program. It includes about $2.9 million in funding for ongoing development of Ukraine’s national police force and other emergency services, and about $950,000 to help advise Ukraine’s defense ministry.
To date, the U.S. has provided about $13.6 billion in military aid to Ukraine since the beginning of the Biden administration, including 19 packages of weapons taken directly from Defense Department stocks since August 2021.
U.S. defense leaders are also eyeing plans that will expand training for Ukrainian troops outside their country, and for militaries on Europe’s eastern and southern flanks that feel most threatened by Russia’s aggression.
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Associated Press writer Lorne Cook in Brussels contributed to this report.
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System creates 3D models of the heart with unprecedented anatomical details, allowing physicians to better plan and personalize therapeutic interventions
CAMBRIDGE, Mass. and BORDEAUX, France, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- inHEART, a privately-held medical device company delivering the world's most sophisticated digital twin of the heart, announced today that it has received FDA 510(k) clearance for its inHEART MODELS software suite that enables 3D visualization and analysis of anatomical structures for pre-procedural planning and intraprocedural use. With this clearance, inHEART will expand its commercial footprint in the United States to help improve the efficiency and efficacy of cardiac ablation procedures such as ventricular tachycardia (VT).
"We have been using the inHEART solution in clinical research for several years. Now with its commercial availability, inHEART will become part of our standard of care for planning and guiding therapeutic interventions," stated Jeffrey Winterfield, MD, Chief of Arrhythmia Service and Hank and Laurel Greer Chair in Cardiac Electrophysiology at MUSC Health in Charleston, SC. "The detailed substrate information in the 3D models allows us to pinpoint with accuracy and precision the arrhythmogenic areas in the scar tissue and target our ablation strategy accordingly. This information is invaluable for simplifying and enhancing our approach to VT ablation therapy."
The inHEART solution aims to address many of the challenges of conventional VT ablation with its proprietary segmentation algorithm that analyzes preprocedural CT and/or MR images to create highly detailed, interactive 3D models of the heart. This information allows physicians to optimize treatment strategies based on each patient's unique cardiac anatomy and supports pre-procedural planning and seamless integration into all major electroanatomic mapping (EAM) systems.
Early clinical evaluations have shown a potential to reduce VT procedure times by 60% as compared to the conventional approach (from 5 hours to less than 2 hours). Shorter procedures are typically associated with superior safety and patient experience. In addition, these evaluations have demonstrated the potential for image-guided ablations to improve procedure success rates by 15%, as compared to the conventional approach (from 60% to 75%).¹
"This is an important commercial milestone for inHEART," said Todor Jeliaskov, President and CEO of inHEART. "With this clearance, we will grow inHEART's presence in the U.S. as we work to improve patient care for long, complex cardiac arrythmias. Our goal is to make a VT ablation as straightforward as an atrial fibrillation (AF) ablation so that VT ablation is no longer limited to academic VT centers."
About inHEART
inHEART is committed to delivering the world's most sophisticated, AI-enabled, digital twin of the heart to advance the care of patients living with cardiac disease. We believe all patients deserve access to world-class expertise that guides and optimizes treatment strategies to support improved clinical outcomes and return patients to full, healthy lives. For more information, visit inheartmedical.com
- Jais P, CT/MRI-guided ventricular tachycardia ablation, EHRA 2021
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Led by Sozo Ventures, the funding round will support Eclipse's explosive growth, efforts to scale their plant-based dairy platform, and more.
OAKLAND, Calif., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eclipse Foods, the leader in sustainable, plant-based dairy products that are indistinguishable from conventional dairy, announces a Series B funding round of over $40 million led by Sozo Ventures with participation from leading funds, including Forerunner Ventures, Initialized Capital, Gaingels, and KBW Ventures. With the latest round of funding, Eclipse has raised over $60 million to date with investors including Seth Goldman, the Chairman of Beyond Meat and Founder of Honest Tea; Alexis Ohanian, the Founder of Reddit; Prince Khaled bin Alwaleed, green tech venture capitalist; and Y Combinator, the world's top tech accelerator. The new funding will fuel the rapid growth of the business in retail and food service, accelerate R&D on Eclipse's proprietary plant-based dairy platform, build the brand's world-class team, and drive awareness for Eclipse as the world's first true dairy replacement.
"The number one reason consumers avoid plant-based dairy is taste. As self-proclaimed ice cream lovers, our team at Sozo Ventures recognized that Eclipse's ice cream is in a league of its own after just one bite," said Bob Roe, Vice President of Narrative Development at Sozo Ventures. "70% of the world's population is lactose intolerant and with the alternative protein space projected to grow to $1.4 trillion by 2050, Eclipse is positioned to completely transform the dairy industry with its proprietary plant-based dairy platform."
The Oakland-based brand was co-founded in 2019 by James Beard-nominated chef, Thomas Bowman, and alternative protein expert, Aylon Steinhart, with the mission to create a more sustainable, healthy and humane food system. Since then, Eclipse has scaled faster and more efficiently than competitors in the space, thanks to its plant-based dairy platform which uses a blend of non-GMO plants, including cassava, corn, and potato, to create virtually any plant-based dairy product, from cheeses to spreads to desserts, that replicate the taste, texture and functionality of traditional dairy.
"With 10 billion people to feed by 2050, we recognized that global diets must change," said Aylon Steinhart, Co-founder and Chief Executive Officer of Eclipse Foods. "Consumers want more than just a dairy alternative like almond milk—they want a true replacement. Our plant-based dairy platform uses micelles (the microscopic magic of milk) to create the replacement products that consumers have been craving, and our growth over the last three years is a testament to that."
Year over year, Eclipse has grown its retail presence by 2100%, with Whole Foods Market, Albertsons, Vons, GoPuff and many other retailers stocking its pints. The brand is also dramatically expanding its food service partnerships, working with restaurants, burger chains, ice cream shops, stadiums, and more. Eclipse most recently announced its partnership with Smashburger, launching the first nationally available non-dairy milkshakes at a fast-casual restaurant chain and the first plant-based menu item for the restaurant. To learn more about Eclipse and stay informed about the brand's latest news, innovations, and more, please visit eclipsefoods.com and follow along on social at @eclipsefoods.
Eclipse Foods is the leader in plant-based dairy products that are indistinguishable from conventional dairy. In 2019, Co-founders Aylon Steinhart and Thomas Bowman launched Eclipse with a mission to create plant-based dairy products that require no sacrifice on taste, texture or functionality for the consumer. Aylon, an alternative protein expert coming from the Good Food Institute, where he incubated dozens of startups, and advised investors and strategic partners on the alternative protein space, worked with Thomas, a world-renowned food scientist who has worked in and staged at a total of 16 Michelin stars and is a James Beard nominated chef, to create Eclipse's proprietary dairy platform, which replicates micelles (the magic of dairy milk) from plants to create plant-based dairy products. Eclipse's plant-based platform is free from all top allergens such as gluten, soy, coconut, nuts, and is non-GMO and free from gums and stabilizers. Eclipse's ice cream is available as soft serve, ice cream mix, foodservice tubs, and in pint flavors including Cookie Butter, Caramel Butter Pecan, Dark Side of the Spoon, Mango Passion Fruit, Vintage Vanilla and Mint Chip.
Eclipse is available direct-to-consumer at GoPuff, Good Eggs, Gorillas, and more and in retailers nationwide including in select Whole Foods Market, Albertsons, Vons, Pavilions, Central Market, Nugget, Harmon's, among other regional retailers. Eclipse is also available in many food service locations including Smashburger, Afters Ice Cream, the LA Dodger Stadium, Mel's Original, Silver Diner, and more. For more information, visit www.eclipsefoods.com and follow along on social at @eclipsefoods.
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Nuclear Regulatory Commission confirms Unit 3 meets strict nuclear safety and quality standards
WAYNESBORO, Ga., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bechtel today congratulated Georgia Power, Southern Nuclear, and thousands of workers at the Vogtle project on the receipt of a historic regulatory finding from the Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). Unit 3, in Waynesboro, Georgia, is the first of only two new nuclear units currently under construction in the United States.
This finding, known as a 103(g) finding under the nuclear licensing process, signifies that Vogtle Unit 3 has been constructed and will be operated in conformance with NRC regulations and Southern Nuclear's Combined License – helping ensure the unit meets strict nuclear safety and quality standards. No further NRC findings are necessary in order for Southern Nuclear to load fuel or begin the startup sequence for the new unit.
"Our congratulations go out to Georgia Power, Southern Nuclear, and the thousands of men and women who have worked to make this extraordinary milestone a reality," said Bechtel Project Director John Atwell. "The dedication and commitment of our construction team including all of our craft professionals is extraordinary. I am extremely proud to be part of a team that continues to make nuclear power history and continues to deliver a safe and quality plant to the community."
On July 29, Southern Nuclear submitted documentation that Unit 3 satisfied 398 required inspections, tests, analyses, and acceptance criteria (ITAACs). The NRC conducted a thorough review process of each submission and targeted inspections of the facility before issuing the 103(g) finding. As required by the NRC, each ITAAC had to be verified before fuel load and operations.
Final preparations for Unit 3 fuel load, system transitions to operations, and bringing the unit online are now taking place. Meanwhile, construction on Unit 4 is currently 96 percent complete.
Once operating, the two new units at Plant Vogtle will be able to power more than 500,000 homes and businesses.
Bechtel has completed more than 74,000 megawatts of new nuclear generation capacity and has performed engineering and/or construction services on more than 80 percent of nuclear plants in the United States and 150 plants worldwide. Today, the company leads efforts in designing and constructing advanced nuclear plants, key to global efforts on the path to net zero carbon emissions.
Since 2017, Bechtel has been responsible for completing construction of Vogtle Units 3 and 4 under the management of Southern Nuclear, the Southern Company subsidiary that operates the existing two units at Plant Vogtle. Vogtle Units 3 and 4 are the first Westinghouse AP1000 units to be built in the U.S.
- Georgia Power news release
- Follow the progress being made at the site of the nation's first new nuclear units in more than 30 years through the Plant Vogtle 3 & 4 Online Photo Gallery and Georgia Power's YouTube channel.
Bechtel is a trusted engineering, construction and project management partner to industry and government. Differentiated by the quality of our people and our relentless drive to deliver the most successful outcomes, we align our capabilities to our customers' objectives to create a lasting positive impact. Since 1898, we have helped customers complete more than 25,000 projects in 160 countries on all seven continents that have created jobs, grown economies, improved the resiliency of the world's infrastructure, increased access to energy, resources, and vital services, and made the world a safer, cleaner place.
Bechtel serves the Energy; Infrastructure; Manufacturing & Technology, Mining & Metals; and Nuclear, Security & Environmental markets. Our services span from initial planning and investment, through start-up and operations. www.bechtel.com
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SEATTLE, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
SUMMARY NOTICE OF (I) PENDENCY OF CLASS ACTION
AND PROPOSED SETTLEMENT; (II) SETTLEMENT HEARING; AND
(III) MOTION FOR ATTORNEYS' FEES AND LITIGATION EXPENSES
This notice is for all persons and entities who purchased or otherwise acquired publicly traded Class A common stock of Amneal Pharmaceuticals, Inc. ("Amneal") from May 7, 2018 through May 5, 2021, inclusive (the "Settlement Class"). The full definition of the Settlement Class, including the identity of certain persons and entities that are excluded from the Settlement Class, is set forth in the full printed Notice of (I) Pendency of Class Action and Proposed Settlement; (II) Settlement Hearing; and (III) Motion for Attorneys' Fees and Litigation Expenses (the "Notice").
Please read this notice carefully; your rights MAY be affected by a class action lawsuit pending in this court.
YOU ARE HEREBY NOTIFIED, pursuant to Rule 4:32 of the New Jersey Court Rules and an Order of the Superior Court of New Jersey, Somerset County, Law Division (the "Court"), that the above-captioned litigation (the "Action") is pending in the Court.
YOU ARE ALSO NOTIFIED that Plaintiff Cambridge Retirement System has reached a proposed settlement of the Action for $25,000,000 in cash (the "Settlement") on behalf of the Settlement Class, that, if approved, will resolve all claims in the Action.
A hearing will be held on August 15, 2022, at 9:00 a.m. Eastern Time, before the Honorable Kevin M. Shanahan either in person in Courtroom 301 of the Somerset County Courthouse, 20 North Bridge Street, Somerville, NJ 08876, or by telephone or videoconference (in the discretion of the Court) for the following purposes: (a) to determine whether the proposed Settlement on the terms and conditions provided for in the Stipulation and Agreement of Settlement dated March 28, 2022 (the "Stipulation") is fair, reasonable, and adequate to the Settlement Class and should be finally approved by the Court; (b) to determine whether a judgment substantially in the form attached as Exhibit B to the Stipulation should be entered dismissing the Action with prejudice against Defendants; (c) to determine whether the Settlement Class should be certified for purposes of the Settlement; (d) to determine whether the proposed Plan of Allocation for the proceeds of the Settlement is fair and reasonable and should be approved; (e) to determine whether the motion by Class Counsel for attorneys' fees and reimbursement of expenses should be approved; and (f) to consider any other matters that may properly be brought before the Court in connection with the Settlement.
If you are a member of the Settlement Class, your rights will be affected by the pending Action and the Settlement, and you may be entitled to share in the Settlement Fund. If you have not yet received the Notice and Claim Form, you may obtain copies of these documents by contacting the Claims Administrator at Amneal Securities Litigation, c/o JND Legal Administration, P.O. Box 91234, Seattle, WA 98111, 1-866-615-0973. Copies of the Notice and Claim Form can also be downloaded from the website maintained by the Claims Administrator, www.AmnealSecuritiesLitigation.com
If you are a member of the Settlement Class, in order to be eligible to receive a payment under the proposed Settlement, you must submit a Claim Form postmarked (if mailed), or online, no later than September 26, 2022, in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Claim Form. If you are a Settlement Class Member and do not submit a proper Claim Form, you will not be eligible to share in the distribution of the net proceeds of the Settlement but you will nevertheless be bound by any releases, judgments, or orders entered by the Court in connection with the Settlement.
If you are a member of the Settlement Class and wish to exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you must submit a request for exclusion such that it is received no later than July 25, 2022, in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Notice. If you properly exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you will not be bound by any releases, judgments, or orders entered by the Court in the Action and you will not be eligible to share in the net proceeds of the Settlement. Please note: If you exclude yourself from the Settlement Class, you may be time-barred from asserting the claims covered by the Action by a statute of repose.
Any objections to the proposed Settlement, the proposed Plan of Allocation, or Class Counsel's motion for attorneys' fees and litigation expenses must be filed with the Court and delivered to Class Counsel and Defendants' Counsel such that they are received no later than July 25, 2022, in accordance with the instructions set forth in the Notice.
Please do not contact the Court, the Clerk's office, AMNEAL, the other Defendants, or their counsel regarding this notice. All questions about this notice, the proposed Settlement, or your eligibility to participate in the Settlement should be directed to Class Counsel or the Claims Administrator. Visit www.AmnealSecuritiesLitigation.com or call toll-free 866-615-0973.
Inquiries, other than requests for the Notice and Claim Form, should be made to Class Counsel:
BERNSTEIN LITOWITZ BERGER & GROSSMANN LLP
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ALBUQUERQUE, N.M., July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the fourth consecutive year, U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union was recognized as one of New Mexico's Best Credit Unions by Forbes Magazine.
This prestigious award is presented by Forbes and Statista Inc., the world-leading statistics portal and industry ranking provider. The awards list was announced on June 21st, 2022 and can currently be viewed on the Forbes website.
Forbes and Statista identified Best-In-State Credit Unions 2022 based on an independent survey of approximately 26,000 consumers who were asked to rate credit unions at which they have or previously have had checking accounts. Participants made recommendations regarding overall satisfaction; they also assessed financial institutions in the following areas: Trust, Terms & Conditions, Branch Services, Digital Services, Customer Service, and Financial Advice.
Based on the results of the study, U.S. Eagle is ecstatic to be recognized on the Forbes list of Best-In-State Credit Unions once again.
U.S. Eagle Federal Credit Union is the state's first member-owned credit union. Founded in 1935, U.S. Eagle offers a full suite of financial products and services and has nine locations in Albuquerque, Bernalillo, Farmington, and Santa Fe. With assets of more than $1.5 billion, more than 80,000 members, and as a four-time Forbes Best-In-State Credit Union award recipient, U.S. Eagle is where people mean more.®
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Ed Foundation offers scholarships to D91 students
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The D91 Education Foundation offers the William J. and Shirley A. Maeck Family Foundation scholarship, the Odd Fellows scholarships, the Go Tigers! scholarship and the new Heart of D91 Go On Award to graduating seniors in District 91.
Students can access applications for all these scholarships on the D91 Ed Foundation website.
The new Heart of D91 Go On Award provides at least two $1,000 scholarships to graduating D91 seniors and at least two $1,000 scholarships to former D91 graduates. The scholarship is new this year and funded by proceeds from the D91 Ed Foundation’s Heart of Idaho Century Ride. Here’s a link to the application. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 22.
The William J. and Shirley A. Maeck Family Foundation Scholarship provides at least one $2,500 scholarship to a high school senior graduating from and of D91’s high schools. The scholarship was established by Idaho Falls philanthropist Bill Maeck. Here’s a link to the 2022 application. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 22.
The Odd Fellows Memorial Scholarship was established after Idaho Falls’ Odd Fellows’ Bingham Lodge #14 shut down in 2014. It provides a $5,000 scholarship to a senior graduating from one of D91’s high schools and another $5,000 scholarship to a former D91 graduate now in college. Here’s a link to the 2022 application. The deadline for applications is Friday, April 22.
The Go Tigers! Scholarship provides up to $2,000 for tuition and fees to a senior graduating from Idaho Falls High school with plans to attend an accredited Idaho university, community college or technical school. Here’s a link to the 2022 application. The deadline for this scholarship is Wednesday, May 4.
Completed scholarship applications must be turned in by the deadline. They can be:
- Dropped off between 8 and 4 at the D91 District office, 690 John Adams Pkwy
- Mailed to the district office in care of the D91 Education Foundation at 690 John Adams Parkway, Idaho Falls, ID 83401
- Emailed to the foundation at: edfoundation@sd91.org
- Sent to high school counselors or college and career advisors.
If applicants have any questions or difficulties completing the applications, email or call the D91 Ed Foundation at (208) 525-7500 and ask for Mistty Frost. | https://localnews8.com/news/education/2022/04/20/ed-foundation-offers-scholarships-to-d91-students/ | 2022-04-20T19:40:50Z |
Raising Cane’s CEO buys Mega Millions tickets for all employees
BATON ROUGE, La. (WVUE/Gray News) - The founder and CEO of fast food restaurant chain Raising Cane’s is buying a $2 Mega Millions ticket for each of his employees as the jackpot is one of the largest in lottery history.
Todd Graves said he was buying tickets on behalf of each of his 50,000 employees, WVUE reports. If any of the tickets wins the mammoth prize, he said every Raising Cane’s employee stands to win thousands of dollars.
“As soon as we heard how big this jackpot prize is, we couldn’t miss out on the chance to win the Mega Millions jackpot and share it with our Crew who always stand together,” Graves said. “None of what we do at Cane’s would be possible without our Crew, which is why we are always looking for ways to bring them a little extra fun, and if we’re lucky, a surprise on Wednesday morning.”
The next Mega Millions drawing will take place Tuesday, and the estimated jackpot is $810 million. No one has had all of the winning numbers in three months.
The Louisiana-based restaurant chain specializes in chicken fingers and was founded in 1996. There are more than 600 locations across the U.S.
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Deputy, suspect killed in West Virginia shooting
NICHOLAS COUNTY, W.Va. (WSAZ/Gray News) -Nicholas County Sheriff’s Deputy Thomas Baker was killed in the line of duty on Friday.
A suspect in the shooting, Ritchie Holcomb, also died.
Sheriff William Nunley made the announcement about Baker’s death Saturday morning.
The deputy died after being shot in the back while responding to a domestic disturbance around 5 p.m. Friday, officials said.
Another deputy, a corporal Ellison, was shot in the leg. He received treatment of injuries at a nearby hospital.
Upon arrival on the scene, deputies made contact with two suspects, Holcomb, 36, and Tyler Kelly, 28, in a camper.
The two came out of the camper talking with deputies. Nunley said the suspects became agitated at some point, running back to the camper.
Deputies pursued the suspects into a camper, discharging a TASER device, and the suspects began firing at officers, according to a press release.
Nunley said the officers backed out of the camper after shots continued.
Kelly is charged with first-degree murder and is being held without bond.
The West Virginia State Police is currently handling the investigation.
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SIOUX CENTER, Iowa (AP) — Stunning new revelations about former President Donald Trump’s fight to overturn the 2020 election have exposed growing political vulnerabilities just as he eyes another presidential bid.
A former White House aide this week described Trump as an unhinged leader with no regard for the safety of elected officials in either party as he clung to power on Jan. 6, 2021. The testimony from the congressional panel investigating the Capitol attack provided a roadmap for prosecutors to potentially charge Trump with a crime, some legal experts say.
Republican voters — and Trump’s would-be rivals in the 2024 presidential race — took notice.
Here in Iowa, the state expected to host the first presidential nominating contest in roughly 18 months, several voters signaled Thursday that they were open to another presidential candidate even if Trump were to run again. At the same time, some conservative media outlets issued scathing rebukes of the former president. Aides for multiple GOP presidential prospects also indicated, publicly and privately, that they felt increasingly emboldened to challenge Trump in 2024 following the explosive new testimony.
Nikki Haley, Trump’s ambassador to the United Nations, drew roughly 350 conservative activists to a congressional fundraising barbecue on Thursday in Sioux County, where Trump won 82% of the vote in 2020.
And there was ample evidence of Trump fatigue. Interviews with a dozen attendees revealed strong interest in a 2024 alternative, even if Trump is on the ballot.
“You’d be hard-pressed to find people in this area who support the idea that people aren’t looking for someone else,” said Dave Van Wyk, a transportation company owner. “To presume that conservative America is 100% behind Donald Trump is simply not the case.”
For some Republican voters, that was the feeling even before this week’s stunning new testimony.
Former White House staffer Cassidy Hutchinson on Tuesday offered previously unknown details about the extent of Trump’s rage in his final weeks of office, his awareness that some supporters had brought weapons to the city on Jan. 6 and his ambivalence as rioters later laid siege to the Capitol.
Upset at the size of the crowd at his “Stop the Steal” rally — many supporters avoided entering because they were armed and didn’t want to go through metal detectors — Trump said words to the effect of, “I don’t care that they have weapons. They’re not here to hurt me,” according to Hutchinson. She recalled hearing about a separate incident after the rally in which Trump tried to grab at the steering wheel of the presidential vehicle to go to the Capitol to join his supporters.
That detail has caused some pushback. The agent who was driving the vehicle and another official were reportedly prepared to testify under oath that Trump never lunged for the wheel.
But the renewed concern was evident,
The conservative Washington Examiner’s editorial board said Hutchinson’s testimony “ought to ring the death knell” for Trump’s political career. “Trump is unfit to be anywhere near power ever again.”
The often Trump-friendly New York Post blasted the headline: “Tyrant Trump.” And the conservative editorial page of the Wall Street Journal wrote, “Just when it seems as if Donald Trump’s behavior after his 2020 loss couldn’t possibly look worse, a new piece of wild testimony arrives.”
To be sure, conservatives have shared serious concerns about Trump repeatedly in recent years. And in every case, the former president has emerged largely unscathed, sometimes stronger. He has been caught on video bragging about sexual assault; he instigated a violent attack on the Capitol; and he has been twice impeached.
Yet Trump is sitting on campaign funds that exceed $101 million and remains deeply popular with many Republican voters. Lest there be any question, Republican candidates from Arizona to Pennsylvania to Georgia have been battling one another this midterm season for his support.
“The American people remain hungry for his leadership,” Trump spokesperson Taylor Budowich said, citing Trump’s strong endorsement record and fundraising success. “And as another witch hunt is blowing up in the faces of Democrats, President Trump is in a stronger position now than at anytime before.”
But even before this week’s revelations, a new poll from The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research found that 48% of U.S. adults say Trump should be charged with a crime for his role in the Jan. 6 attack on the Capitol.
Views on Trump’s criminal liability break down predictably along party lines, with 86% of Democrats and 10% of Republicans saying Trump should be charged. Still, the fact that nearly half the country believes he should be prosecuted is a remarkable position for the former president, pointing to the difficulties he could face if he makes another run at the White House.
Trump reported raising nearly $9 million in March and April combined. Figures for May and June were not yet available, but aides to the former president say his fundraising has remained strong.
Former New Jersey Gov. Chris Christie, eyeing a presidential bid in 2024, says he was hearing concerns about Trump from donors and voters alike before this week’s testimony, which adds to the “cumulative weight” of the former president’s political shortcomings.
“People are concerned that we could lose the election in ’24 and want to make sure that we don’t nominate someone who would be seriously flawed,” Christie said.
Maryland Gov. Larry Hogan, who is also considering a 2024 run, said he considers Trump beatable in a GOP primary even if Republican voters aren’t paying close attention to the congressional hearings, as he suspects.
“His approval among Republican primary voters has already been somewhat diminished,” Hogan said in an interview. “Trump was the least popular president in American history until Joe Biden.”
Aides for other Republican presidential prospects said privately this week that Trump may still be the overwhelming favorite to win the next GOP presidential nomination, but they believe his standing with Republican voters has been in steady decline. There was a broad sense — or at least a hope — that Hutchinson’s testimony would accelerate that decline among voters and donors in a way that would open opportunities for others.
Marc Short, a senior adviser to former Vice President Mike Pence, another likely 2024 presidential contender, was blunt when asked about Trump’s political strength.
“Republican activists believed Donald Trump was the only candidate who could beat Hillary,” Short said. “Now, the dynamic is reversed. He is the only one who has lost to Joe Biden.”
Indeed, Trump’s would-be Republican competitors are leaning in.
Wyoming Rep. Liz Cheney, who serves on the Jan. 6 commission and has not ruled out a 2024 presidential bid, cast Trump as a direct threat to American democracy in a Wednesday night speech at the Ronald Reagan Presidential Library.
“Republicans cannot both be loyal to Donald Trump and loyal to the Constitution. We must choose,” she said.
Haley, who has said she would not seek the 2024 GOP nomination if Trump ran, declined to say Thursday whether the testimony has given her reason to rethink that plan. Instead, she sounded an upbeat note.
“If it looks like there’s a place for me next year, I’ve never lost a race, I’m not going to start now,” Haley told reporters. “I’ll put 1,000% in and I’ll finish it. And if there’s not a place for me, I will fight for this country until my last breath.”
Farmer Bob de Koning said he remains devoted to Trump. He plans to support him in Iowa’s leadoff caucuses no matter who runs.
But his wife, Kathy de Koning, said, “We can do better.”
“I just don’t know if he’s electable anymore,” she said.
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Peoples reported from New York. Associated Press writer Jill Colvin in New York contributed to this report.
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A previous version of this story incorrectly reported that Trump’s fundraising numbers had fallen off dramatically over the last two months. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/trumps-vulnerabilities-for-2024-mount-after-new-testimony/ | 2022-07-02T00:16:12Z |
NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Squarespace, Inc. (NYSE: SQSP), the all-in-one website building and ecommerce platform, today announced it will report its financial results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022, before market open on Thursday, May 12, 2022.
Squarespace will host a conference call and webcast to discuss first-quarter results at 8:30 a.m. ET / 5:30 a.m. PT on the same day. To register, please visit the Events & Presentations section of Squarespace's Investor Relations website at investors.squarespace.com.
An archived replay of the webcast will be available following the conclusion of the call.
Squarespace is the all-in-one platform with everything to sell anything, providing customers in approximately 200 countries and territories with all the tools they need to sell physical products, digital content, classes, appointments, reservations and more. Powered by best-in-class design for a consistent brand experience across all touchpoints, our suite of fully integrated products enables anyone to manage their projects and businesses through websites, domains, ecommerce, marketing tools, and scheduling, along with tools for managing a social media presence with Unfold and hospitality business management via Tock. Squarespace's team of more than 1,500 is headquartered in downtown New York City, with offices in Dublin, Ireland, Portland, Oregon, and Chicago, Illinois. For more information, visit www.squarespace.com.
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NEW YORK, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attorney Advertising-- Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC notifies investors that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Wells Fargo & Company ("Wells Fargo" or "the Company") (NYSE: WFC) and certain of its officers, on behalf of all persons and entities that purchased, or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo securities between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"). Such investors are encouraged to join this case by visiting the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/wfc.
This class action seeks to recover damages against Defendants for alleged violations of the federal securities laws.
The Complaint alleges that throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (2) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (3) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (4) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (5) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to review a copy of the Complaint you can visit the firm's site: www.bgandg.com/wfc or you may contact Peretz Bronstein, Esq. or his Law Clerk and Client Relations Manager, Yael Nathanson of Bronstein, Gewirtz & Grossman, LLC at 212-697-6484. If you suffered a loss in Wells Fargo you have until August 29, 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.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Missfresh Limited (NASDAQ: MF).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 12, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Missfresh Limited issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deloitte and Awardco today announced a strategic alliance to help organizations across the globe seamlessly deliver employee rewards and recognition while also better understanding the associated employer tax obligations. Through this collaboration, Deloitte's Global Employer Services team has initially developed a central location where Awardco customers can access key employer tax compliance obligations associated with Awardco's recognition platform.
Awardco incentivizes behavior and builds workplace culture through value-driven recognition and rewards. The company's solution pairs a flexible, automated, all-in-one recognition platform with a reward network that offers a wide array of redemption choices, including products through Amazon Business, hotels, tickets, gift cards, charitable donations and more.
However, management of award and recognition plans in multiple tax jurisdictions can be difficult, whether offered across multiple states or multiple countries, and the number of regulatory concerns only grows with the number of locations in which programs are offered. By providing a solution to address these tax considerations, Deloitte and Awardco will deliver real value for customers on a global scale.
"Now more than ever, employee recognition is crucial to engagement, retention and productivity across all organizations," said Steve Sonnenberg, Awardco CEO. "But if tax compliance isn't addressed, rewarding employees can often turn from inspiring to ineffective. We couldn't be more excited to join with Deloitte to make the world's largest employee reward network also the most tax compliant."
"Delivering a customized recognition program presents unique compliance challenges for employers who may be contending with multiple global jurisdictional requirements," said Sandy Shurin, principal, Deloitte Tax LLP. "Deloitte's Global Employer Services team will deliver tax compliance considerations content that can be accessed through the same platform Awardco customers use to reward their talent. This will effectively take the guesswork out of tax compliance, making Awardco's platform a more broad-based, one-stop-shop for rewards."
Compliance content will be made available to Awardco customers via a Deloitte-developed database that can be accessed through the Awardco user's company portal. Customers can select countries of interest, the parameters of their award program, and retrieve tax guidance that is relevant based on their selection.
Awardco incentivizes behavior and builds workplace culture through value-driven recognition and rewards. It is the only employee recognition and total rewards platform to partner with Amazon Business to offer the power of Amazon for any size organization's incentive programs. Offering millions of products, hotels, event tickets, gift cards, swag, and custom catalogs, Awardco is the largest reward network on the planet—all with zero markups. Coupled with the flexibility to build any number of recognition, incentive, milestone, or behaviorally-driven programs, Awardco's platform drives employee loyalty. For more information, visit us online at award.co.
Deloitte provides industry-leading audit, consulting, tax and advisory services to many of the world's most admired brands, including nearly 90% of the Fortune 500® and more than 7,000 private companies. Our people come together for the greater good and work across the industry sectors that drive and shape today's marketplace — delivering measurable and lasting results that help reinforce public trust in our capital markets, inspire clients to see challenges as opportunities to transform and thrive, and help lead the way toward a stronger economy and a healthier society. Deloitte is proud to be part of the largest global professional services network serving our clients in the markets that are most important to them. Building on more than 175 years of service, our network of member firms spans more than 150 countries and territories. Learn how Deloitte's more than 345,000 people worldwide connect for impact at www.deloitte.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Donald Trump’s post-presidency enters a new phase this month as voters across the U.S. begin weighing the candidates he elevated to pursue a vision of a Republican Party steeped in hardline populism, culture wars and denial of his loss in the 2020 campaign.
The first test comes on Tuesday when voters in Ohio choose between the Trump-backed JD Vance for an open U.S. Senate seat and several other contenders who spent months clamoring for the former president’s support. In the following weeks, elections in Nebraska, Pennsylvania and North Carolina will also serve as a referendum on Trump’s ability to shape the future of the GOP.
In nearly every case, Trump has endorsed only those who embrace his false claims of election fraud and excuse the deadly U.S. Capitol insurrection he inspired last year.
“The month of May is going to be a critical window into where we are,” said Maryland Republican Gov. Larry Hogan, a Trump critic defending incumbent GOP governors in Georgia, Ohio and Idaho against Trump-backed challengers this month. “I’m just concerned that there are some people trying to tear the party apart or burn it down.”
Few states may be a higher priority for Trump than Georgia, where early voting begins on Monday ahead of the May 24 primary. He’s taken a particularly active role in the governor’s race there, recruiting a former U.S. senator to take on the incumbent Republican for failing to go along with his election lie. For similar reasons, Trump is also aiming to unseat the Republican secretary of state, who he unsuccessfully pressured to overturn President Joe Biden’s victory.
While the primary season will play out deep into the summer, the first batch of races could set the tone for the year. If Republican voters in the early states rally behind the Trump-backed candidates, the former president’s kingmaker status would be validated, likely enhancing his power as he considers another bid for the presidency. High-profile setbacks, however, could dent his stature and give stronger footing to those who hope to advance an alternate vision for the GOP.
Texas Sen. Ted Cruz predicted a strong month of May for Trump and his allies.
“The voices in Washington that want him to fade into obscurity or to be silenced are engaged in their own form of wishful thinking,” Cruz said in an interview. “That’s not going to happen. Nor should he.”
As Republicans grapple with Trump, Democrats are confronting their own set of revealing primaries.
Candidates representing the Democrats’ moderate and progressive wings are yanking the party in opposing directions while offering conflicting messages about how to overcome their acute political shortcomings, Biden’s weak standing chief among them. History suggests that Democrats, as the party that controls Washington, may be headed for big losses in November no matter which direction they go.
But as Democrats engage in passionate debates over policies, Republicans are waging deeply personal and expensive attacks against each other that are designed, above all, to win over Trump and his strongest supporters.
Florida Sen. Rick Scott, who leads the GOP’s effort to retake the Senate, described the month of May as a brutal sorting period likely to be dominated by Republican infighting instead of the policy solutions or contrasts with Democrats he’d like to see.
“The primaries too often become sort of character assassinations,” Scott said in an interview. “That’s what has happened.”
He added, “Hopefully, people come together.”
No race may be messier than the Republican primary election for Georgia’s governor. Trump has spent months attacking Republican incumbents Gov. Brian Kemp and Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger. He blames both men for not working hard enough to overturn his narrow loss in the 2020 presidential election.
The results in Georgia were certified after a trio of recounts, including one partially done by hand. They all affirmed Biden’s victory.
Federal and state election officials and Trump’s own attorney general have said there is no credible evidence the election was tainted. The former president’s allegations of fraud were also roundly rejected by courts, including by judges Trump appointed.
Georgia Republican Lt. Gov. Geoff Duncan, a frequent Trump critic who is not running for reelection, described Trump’s decision to back former Sen. David Perdue against Kemp an “embarrassing” waste of time that could undermine the GOP’s broader goals this fall.
Duncan predicted Trump would ultimately win some races and lose others this month, but he was especially optimistic about Kemp’s chances to beat back Trump’s challenge.
“If a sitting governor is able to defeat that whole Donald Trump notion by a huge amount — and others down the ticket — I think we’re gonna send a message that it’s gonna take more than a Donald Trump endorsement to call yourself a Republican,” he said.
For now, however, Trump is unquestionably the nation’s most powerful Republican as even those who find themselves on opposite sides of the former president are careful to note their loyalty to him. Cruz, who is backing opponents of Trump-endorsed Senate candidates in Ohio and Pennsylvania, downplayed any disagreement with him in an interview. Cruz noted he made his picks long before Trump did.
“For the four years he was president, Donald Trump had no stronger ally in the Senate than me,” Cruz said.
Six months before the general election, the Republican candidates in key primaries have already spent mountains of campaign cash attacking each other as Democrats largely save their resources — and sharpest attacks — for the November.
With early voting already underway in Ohio, a half-dozen Republican candidates in the state’s high-profile Senate primary and their allied outside groups have spent more than $66 million this year combined on television advertising as of last week, according to Democratic officials tracking ad spending. The vast majority of the ads were Republican-on-Republican attacks.
Mike Gibbons, a Cleveland real estate developer and investment banker, spent $15 million alone on television advertising as of last week. That includes an advertising campaign attacking Vance highlighting his past description of Trump as “an idiot.”
The pro-Vance super PAC known as Protect Ohio Values, meanwhile, has spent $10 million on the primary so far, including a recent barrage of attack ads casting Cruz-backed candidate Josh Mandel as “another failed career politician squish.”
On the other side, the leading Senate Democratic hopeful, Rep. Tim Ryan, has spent less than $3 million so far in positive television ads promoting his own push to protect Ohio manufacturing jobs from China.
The spending disparities in high-profile Senate primaries in Pennsylvania and North Carolina were equally stunning.
In Pennsylvania, where Trump-backed Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund executive David McCormick are locked in a fierce fight for the GOP nomination, the candidates and allied outside groups have spent more than $48 million on television advertising so far. Democrats spent just over $10 million.
And in North Carolina, Republican forces have spent more than $15 million on a divisive primary pitting Trump-backed Rep. Ted Budd against former Gov. Pat McCrory. Democrats, who have united behind former state Supreme Court Chief Justice Cheri Beasley, spent just over $2 million.
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who leads the effort for Democrats to keep the Senate majority, said Republicans are essentially creating the Democrats’ general election ads for them. He described the intensity of the Republican infighting in several states as “toxic for the character of the Republican candidates.”
“They’re trying to compete to see who is the Trumpiest of the Trumpsters,” Peters said. “They’re not talking about issues that people care about.”
At the same time, Peters acknowledged his own party’s challenges, particularly Biden’s low popularity. He said it would be up to every individual candidate to decide whether to invite the Democratic president to campaign on their behalf.
“I think the president can be helpful,” Peters said of Biden. But “this is about the candidates. They’re running to represent their state in the United States Senate. And they have to rise and fall by who they are as individuals.”
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NASHUA, N.H., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinpoint Global is pleased to welcome Ms. Tracy Zwilling to their team as Director of Marketing. In this role, Tracy will be responsible for leading all marketing initiatives, communications and public relations for Pinpoint Global.
"Tracy is a great addition to the Pinpoint team. She brings a track record of leadership in marketing and brand awareness." says Bob Sullivan, CEO of Pinpoint Global Communications. "I look forward to working with her and taking this next step for Pinpoint Global."
Tracy comes to Pinpoint with over 35 years of marketing experience, most recently from Cetera Investment Services as Marketing and Communications Manager. She planned and managed strategy and execution of marketing campaigns and social media development. She is an expert in business development in both the financial institutions and independent advisory spaces. These experiences will bring added industry insights to Pinpoint Global's clients. In addition to her background and understanding of the cultures of large enterprises, Tracy brings an entrepreneurial mindset having owned her successful marketing/publishing company Trace Design.
"I'm excited to join the Pinpoint Global team," said Tracy. "There are so many great things happening here. I'm looking forward to adding to Pinpoint Global's growth and success."
Pinpoint Global Communications develops and maintains enterprise-class learning management systems (LMSs) using a software as a service (SaaS) business model. Additional professional services include presentation authoring, website design, video and audio production. Pinpoint's turnkey LMS solutions are extensible and scalable supporting clients with more than 85,000 users. Pinpoint solutions provide comprehensive real time reporting on user activity and assigned training completions.
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Users Give Planful a Perfect Recommended Score in Customer Feedback-Based Market Research Report
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc., the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced that for the seventh year in a row, the company has been named a Leader in the Customer Experience Model in the 2022 Dresner Advisory Services Wisdom of Crowds® Enterprise Performance Management Market Study. Surveyed users also gave Planful a perfect recommended score.
"Finance is once again the predominant function in enterprise performance management, likely due to the crucial role it plays in navigating post-pandemic challenges, with annual financial budgets, cash-flow forecasting, and headcount planning ranked as top priorities," said Howard Dresner, Founder and Chief Research Officer at Dresner Advisory Services. "We congratulate Planful for their strong performance again in this year's market study."
The annual report by Dresner Advisory Services, a leading independent research and advisory firm, is the only market study based 100% on customer feedback. To create the report, researchers gather end user opinions of vendor performance across dozens of criteria. Planful's strong leadership position on the Customer Experience quadrant, along with the perfect recommended score, are compelling evidence of high customer satisfaction with Planful's platform.
The report notes that Planful's scores indicate performance well above the average, which includes customers of all other solutions. As an Overall Leader in the Customer Experience Model and a Trust Leader in the Vendor Credibility Model, Planful leads in its interactions with customers and the utility of its solution to support its users.
"We're especially proud to receive this prestigious recognition because it's based 100% on customer feedback," said Kimberly Simms, Chief Customer Officer at Planful. "Being recognized as a category Leader and maintaining a perfect recommended score are independent proof points of our commitment to delivering value to customers and our dedication to their success. We are committed to providing customers with the technology, enablement and support they need to confidently plan for the future and make informed, timely business decisions."
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Planful is the pioneer of cloud financial performance management cloud software. The Planful platform is used by the Office of the CFO around the globe to streamline business-wide planning, budgeting, consolidations, reporting, and visual analytics. Planful empowers users to plan confidently, close faster, and report accurately. More than 1000 customers, including Boston Red Sox, Del Monte, TGI Friday's, and 23andMe, rely on Planful to accelerate cycle times, increase productivity, and improve accuracy across the end-to-end FP&A process. Planful is a private company backed by Vector Capital, a leading global private equity firm. Learn more at www.planful.com.
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SHENZHEN, China, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JWEI, a global leader in the electronic cigarette industry, announces today that they have successfully submitted a Pre-Market Tobacco Application to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for a device created with their new innovative technology, which is focusing on safety, harm reduction and designed to curb underage use.
As one of the world-leading device manufacturers and innovators of e-cigarette and vaping products, with over 3,600 granted patents and multiple internationally recognized manufacturing and quality certifications (GMP, HACCP, ISO9001, ISO13485, EHS, and ERP), JWEI is committed to contributing to the advancement of the public health with meaningful and responsible innovations.
Cigarette smoking is one of the biggest public health threats, killing over 7 million people in the world every year 1. About one in every five deaths in the US is caused by cigarette smoking annually 2. The litany of tobacco-related diseases is long. Sadly, most of the mortality and morbidity are preventable.
Tobacco is addictive, primarily due to the presence of nicotine, although nicotine itself is not the direct cause of most smoking-related diseases 3. Many smokers who try to quit, either on their own or with the help from cessation programs, fail in their attempt 4 5 6.
There is a continuum of risks for products that deliver nicotine, ranging from the most harmful combusted products (e.g. cigarettes) to currently least harmful medicinal nicotine products such as nicotine replacement therapy (NRT). In recent years, attention has turned to the possibility of encouraging those who are unable or unwilling to quit to either reduce their cigarette consumption or switch to a less harmful alternative such as e-cigarettes as a potential outcome goal 6 7.
It requires a comprehensive, multifaceted approach and efforts to tackle the cigarette smoking epidemic from regulators, manufacturers, entrepreneurs, researchers in academia or private sections, advocacy groups, and distributors while not creating another vaping epidemic in youth and vulnerable populations.
Firstly, JWEI developed a set of principles to guide through every step of the new product development, led by safety and effectiveness studies in early 2019. The design philosophy is the foundation and guide rails for designing, manufacturing, verifying, validating, and continuously improving innovative, responsible, reliable, and high-quality products. The design philosophy was clearly established at the very beginning of the new product platform development: Turning the smoking epidemic challenge into improving public health opportunities with meaningful and responsible innovations.
Secondly, JWEI formed a dedicated multidisciplinary team including aerosol chemists, material scientists, toxicologists, epidemiologists, clinicians, behavioral scientists, and other subject-matter experts to harness creativity and innovation towards the realization of meaningful and effective product development.
Thirdly, JWEI has held a high standard from the beginning of the new product platform development and throughout the whole process. They brought in domain experts, including biomedical engineers and clinical and regulatory experts with decades' extensive experience in Class III medical devices. They prioritized safety with significant harm reductions for users and device-based access restrictions to deter youth initiation.
Fourthly, JWEI embedded the comprehensive PMTA guideline into a set of coherent criteria for product development and study objectives. The thorough and systematic testing and studies were conducted across three continents (Asia, Europe, and North America) with many certified third-party labs and reputable principal investigators and researchers from industry and academia, including aerosol testing, stability testing, E&L testing, in vitro toxicology testing, biomarker studies, in vivo pharmacokinetics, clinical studies, product perception and behavioral studies, human factors study, individual health assessment, actual use studies, population health modeling, and environmental impact assessment. The hand-in-hand interactive process between the new product platform development and executing PMTA study modules has yielded impressive results efficiently and effectively. For example, the new product has been shown to reduce>99.9% harmful and potentially harmful constituents (HPHC) compared to combustible cigarettes. This nicotine transfer effectiveness can enable the ability of much lower nicotine consumption to meet users' needs to ramp down, innovative and pragmatic deterrence features that greatly discourage non-users, and the ability to sustain the switch as the primary source of nicotine in actual use among users.
Last but not least, the mission-driven motivated team across three continents (Asia, Europe, and North America) tirelessly worked on the project around the clock.
The limited product debut in the UK has received overwhelming recognition from users and commercial partners after a few months' actual use. The high-quality and innovative features resonated well with users. The demographics of the actual use age distribution also showed the vast majority of users are existing nicotine product users who are well past young adulthood. The totality of the evidence builds a strong foundation demonstrating the new product and its platform products have a high potential to exert a profound impact on the APPH (appropriate for the protection of public health).
Over 1,500 documents, hundreds of study reports, and tens of thousands of pages in the final PMTA submission have been submitted to the FDA. The application will now be reviewed by the FDA before a determination is made by the agency to accept the application for filing at which stage it will then undergo a preliminary scientific review to ensure the application contains all required items to permit a substantive review by the FDA.
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ASTON, Pa., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On July 14, representatives from fourteen 14 credit unions and three legislators delivered 3,035 pounds of non-perishable food items as well as donated $26,100 to Philabundance's South Philadelphia warehouse. Loree Jones, president of Philabundance expressed her gratitude for the credit unions' continued support, emphasizing the need is often greater during the summer months when students are out of school. Rep. Mike Zabel said it was great to see such overwhelming support from credit unions as well as his constituents. However, he stated he hopes there comes a time when children as well as adults don't have to go hungry, and we no longer need to have food drives to offer assistance.
The following legislators and credit unions participated:
- Senator Maria Collett
- Representative Jennifer O'Mara
- Representative Mike Zabel
- American Heritage Federal Credit Union
- Ardent Credit Union
- BHCU
- Franklin Mint Federal Credit Union
- Freedom Credit Union
- Merck Sharpe & Dohme
- Norristown Bell Credit Union
- Penn Federal Credit Union
- Reliance Federal Credit Union
- Sun East Federal Credit Union
- Superior Federal Credit Union
- Tri County Federal Credit Union
- TruMark Financial® Credit Union
- Ukrainian Selfreliance Federal Credit Union
With inflation surging along with school programs paused for the summer, there has been an increase in the number of people needing assistance to feed their families. "Sun East is proud of our commitment to people helping people, and humbled by the generosity of our employees," said Sun East's President and Chief Executive Officer, Michael Kaczenski.
Sun East Federal Credit Union, founded in 1949, is a full-service, not-for-profit purpose driven financial institution serving the savings, borrowing, and virtual banking needs of 50,000+ members, 1,250 employers, and multiple other organizations in Pennsylvania, Delaware, Maryland, and New Jersey. Sun East has over $820 million in assets with branches throughout the Quad-State area, nationwide ATM access, and online and mobile banking. For more information, call 877- 5-SUNEAST or visit www.suneast.org.
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — A year after migrants started crossing into the European Union from Belarus to Poland, Polish Prime Minister Mateusz Morawiecki and top security officials visited the border area on Thursday to mark the completion of a new steel wall.
On Friday, Polish authorities will also lift a state of emergency along the border that has blocked journalists, rights workers and others from witnessing a human rights crisis. At the very least, 20 migrants have died in the area’s freezing forests and bogs.
The Polish government characterizes the wall as part of the fight against Russia; human rights defenders see it as representing a huge double standard, with groups of white Christian refugees from Ukraine made up mostly of women welcomed but predominantly male Muslims from Syria and other countries rejected and mistreated.
“The first sign of the war in Ukraine was (Belarus President) Alexander Lukashenko’s attack on the Polish border with Belarus,” Morawiecki told a news conference.
“It was thanks to (our) political foresight and the anticipation of what may happen that we may focus now on helping Ukraine, which is fighting to protect its sovereignty,” Morawiecki said.
As Poland opened its gates to millions of Ukrainians fleeing Russia’s invasion, work was well underway to build the 5.5-meter (18-foot) high wall along 186 kilometers (115 miles) of its northern frontier with Belarus. It still needs electronic surveillance systems to be installed.
It’s meant to keep out asylum seekers of a different type: those fleeing conflict and poverty in the Middle East and Africa, who were encouraged to try their luck by Belarus’ authoritarian regime — a close ally of Russia — as part of a feud with the EU.
One of the asylum-seekers was 32-year-old Ali, who left Syria late last year after reading on social media that the easiest way into the EU was to fly to Belarus and walk into Poland.
Ali, from a village outside Hama in western Syria, flew to the Belarusian capital, Minsk, and set out to find an unguarded spot in the forest where he could sneak over into the EU.
“I was looking for a place where I can live in safety, away from the oppression and hopelessness back home,” he said in an interview this week with The Associated Press in Berlin.
Ali, who didn’t give his last name, fearing repercussions for his family, was not prepared for the violence and sub-zero temperatures that awaited him in the vast forests and swamps.
“There were nights when I went to sleep on the bare ground in the woods thinking I would not wake up again,” Ali said.
“If you give a lift to a refugee at the Ukrainian border you are a hero. If you do it at the Belarus border you are a smuggler and could end up in jail for eight years,” said Natalia Gebert, founder and CEO of Dom Otwarty, or Open House, a Polish NGO that helps refugees.
Belarus had never before been a key migration route into the EU — until its President Alexander Lukashenko began encouraging would-be asylum-seekers in the Middle East to travel to Minsk. Soon, people from Syria, Iraq, Yemen, Afghanistan and African countries flocked to the EU’s eastern edge, entering Poland and neighboring Lithuania and Latvia.
EU leaders accused Lukashenko of waging “hybrid warfare” in revenge for the bloc’s sanctions over the regime’s treatment of dissidents. Poland’s government says Russia is complicit, given Lukashenko’s alliance with Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Though migration slowed in the winter, people continued to try to enter the EU through Poland, a route seen as less dangerous than crossing the Mediterranean Sea, where many have drowned in past years, Gebert said.
Ali, whose small makeup business in Syria was destroyed when Sunni extremists learned he belonged to the Alawite religious minority, says he got pushed back six times by Polish border guards.
But Belarusian guards beat him, stole his money and forced him to take off all his clothes in the middle of the winter. He wanted to give up and return to Minsk, but the guards wouldn’t let him. They made him and others lie on the cold ground, screamed at them, approached closely with a snarling dog and kicked Ali repeatedly in the chest.
Polish border patrol officers broke his phone’s SIM card, he said. He went without water and food for days, lost in the swamps.
A Human Rights Watch report this month said Poland “unlawfully, and sometimes violently, summarily pushes migrants and asylum-seekers back to Belarus, where they face serious abuses, including beatings and rape by border guards and other security forces.”
Amnesty International has also detailed serious human rights abuses.
While some Poles support the government’s tough stance, many border region residents have throughout the winter and spring sought to help migrants trapped in the forest, several requiring medical help.
A play that premiered in Warsaw this week, “Responsibility,” asks how Poland can accept millions of Ukrainians while withholding help to thousands of others. One character asks: “Why does the Polish state demand that a child from Aleppo sits in a bog in sub-zero temperatures and withhold the aid it gives the child from Mariupol?”
Ali spent 16 days in the forests, before he and others used pliers to open a hole in a border fence. Some villagers gave him food and water, but soon he was apprehended by police and taken to a detention center.
Over the next three months, he was moved through several closed camps.
Guards carried batons and stun guns, he said, and every time before they moved him to a different camp they made him and other detainees strip naked in public. Nobody addressed him by his name, but by an identification number.
In March, he was handed his papers and taken to the Debak center for foreigners in Otrebusy southwest of Warsaw, where he was told: “Go away, go to Germany.”
Ali arrived in Berlin in April and applied for asylum. Rights activists and psychologists have documented his account and also those of other asylum-seekers who say they suffered abuse by both Belarusian and Polish border guards.
“I feel better here. People call me by my name again,” Ali said. “But I’m worried all the time that the Germans will send me back to Poland.”
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Grieshaber reported from Berlin.
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Zuma is bringing its contemporary izakaya cuisine to Southern Europe during its 20th Anniversary year
NEW YORK, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zuma has announced plans for three seasonal concepts launching in summer 2022 in island hotspots across Southern Europe. The venues, in Mykonos, Ibiza and Sardinia, bring the total number of Zuma restaurants to 20 worldwide, in time for the brand's 20th Anniversary this year.
The three venues will open their doors in July 2022 and run until the end of the summer season, bringing a flavour of Zuma's iconic and instantly recognisable izakaya cuisine to these iconic summer hotspots.
Commenting on the seasonal expansion, Creator and Co-Founder Rainer Becker said: "This is a momentous summer for Zuma, with three new venues opening across Europe, including our brand-new Mykonos lifestyle hub. We opened the first Zuma in London 20 years ago and look forward to embarking on our next 20 years as we launch this new venue concept internationally."
This year in Mykonos, Zuma will debut a first-of-its-kind, creative, multi-purpose concept featuring a restaurant, lounge and bar, sleek infinity pool, day beds and resident DJ. There will be a full Zuma menu available in the restaurant throughout the day and night, and the space will transform as sun turns to dusk; with day beds and small plates beside the pool during the day; before turning into a night-time hotspot with a DJ playing chilled house into the early hours.
Visitors to the Mediterranean will also be able to sample Zuma favourites with a brand-new pop-up restaurant in Ibiza. Located on the open-air terrace of the Ibiza Gran Hotel in the marina, the concept restaurant will have a resident DJ all summer long, so guests can experience world-class cuisine with a backdrop of Ibizan sunsets.
This summer Zuma will also land in jet-set Porto Cervo, north-east Sardinia, bringing contemporary Japanese cuisine to the heart of Costa Smeralda. With a carefully selected menu, visitors will be able to enjoy dishes such as Sliced yellowtail, green chilli relish, ponzu and pickled garlic, as well as robata plates, including spicy beef tenderloin with sesame, red chilli and sweet soy against the backdrop of the buzzing marina. Guests can experience a summer of celebrations and raise a glass from a menu of handcrafted drinks to toast Zuma's 20th anniversary and Costa Smeralda's 60th.
Zuma Ibiza, Ibiza Gran Hotel open from 1st July. Now taking bookings: zumarestaurant.com/locations/ibiza
Zuma Mykonos, 84600 open from 13th July for dinner only, and will fully open 17th July. Now taking bookings: zumarestaurant.com/locations/mykonos
Zuma Porto Cervo, Via Porto Vecchio 4, Porto Cervo open Summer 2022
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WASHINGTON, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) announced today that Tenaris and the company's president over its U.S. operations, Luca Zanotti, have joined the association and its board of directors.
Tenaris operates multiple steel pipe facilities in the U.S. as well as an electric arc furnace steel mill in Koppel, Pennsylvania, with 430,000 tons of annual steelmaking capacity. Tenaris also operates the world's most technologically advanced seamless pipe mill in Bay City, Texas, with an annual production capacity of 600,000 tons.
Luca Zanotti, president of Tenaris in the U.S., said, "We are pleased to partner with the SMA and its member companies. Our company is committed to supporting low-emissions steelmaking with an agenda rooted in sound public policy, a strong safety culture, and environmental stewardship. This will benefit Tenaris and the steel industry."
Zanotti added, "We are dedicated to domestic manufacturing. Tenaris has invested more than $11 billion in our people, processes, and equipment since 2006. We will continue to innovate, invest and contribute to the sustainable development of our communities."
Philip K. Bell, president, SMA, stated, "We are pleased to welcome Tenaris to the SMA. It is important that the American EAF steel industry, comes together to address common challenges and to pursue common goals. We welcome Mr. Zanotti to our board of directors, and we look forward to Tenaris contributing as a producer member."
The Steel Manufacturers Association (SMA) is the largest steel association in America. Representing the electric arc furnace (EAF) steel industry, which accounts for over 70% of steel made in the U.S. today, we are the advocates behind public policy solutions and member services that enable steelmakers to build their businesses, employees to build their lives, and communities to build their futures. Vastly more energy-efficient than traditional steelmaking, EAF steel is made using electrical currents to melt scrap steel and other recycled metals. Beyond the improved environmental impacts, EAF steel can be produced at higher efficiency and with more flexibility than blast furnace steel. For more information, please visit our website at www.steelnet.org or our LinkedIn page.
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A young woman was denied a mammogram despite a breast lump. She ended up with advanced cancer.
LONG BEACH, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) - A cancer survivor has a warning for women after she was denied a mammogram.
She found a lump in her breast but was told it was benign.
When she asked for a mammogram, she was told there was no need because of her young age and family history.
She ended up with stage 4 breast cancer.
“I was in the best shape of my life. I was internationally modeling,” said Philecia Labounty, who never imagined that at just 29 years old, she would be diagnosed with cancer.
“Even when I was diagnosed it was really hard to process because I had no other symptoms. I had clean blood work,” Labounty said.
When she felt a lump in one of her breasts, she said she went to a free clinic in Long Beach to have it checked out and was told it was just a benign cyst.
That she asked at the time to have a mammogram, and the doctor submitted a request that was denied because of her young age and because she had no family history of cancer.
“I was like, ‘OK, they said you’re OK. Trust what they say. Trust the doctors,’” she said.
But now she wishes she would have trusted her gut instinct.
Labouty said that within eight months, the lump grew much larger, so doctors did approve a mammogram.
But by that time, she was diagnosed with stage 4 breast cancer that had spread to her lungs, lymph nodes and sternum.
She said she will likely be on chemotherapy drugs for the rest of her life.
“I don’t like being the example, but if it means I can save somebody else, that’s all I want,” Labounty said.
The now 35-year-old, who is in remission, wants other young women to know something she didn’t know back then - that we can all go get a second opinion.
“Find another doctor,” she said.
Her TikTok posts documenting her recent visits with her new doctors has gone viral.
“She told me I’m doing incredible by letting them know when something is wrong,” Labounty said.
She said she hopes that message empowers other people to know their voice matters when it comes to matters of their health.
“You have every right to fight for your healthcare,” Labounty said. “And if you’re not feeling OK with what you’re getting, find it elsewhere, because it’s out there.”
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Sweet Dreams are Made of Mac n Cheese Burgers
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Counter welcomes to their menu two unique Mac n Cheese Burgers, the Mac Stack Burger and the Green Chile Mac n Cheeseburger, both very different in flavors and textures, but equally delicious. To add something sweet to this savory experience, the new Sea Salt Caramel Cookie Butter Shake is also available for a limited time. The three new offerings are now available through November 6th.
Guests can enjoy these mouth-watering offerings:
Mac Stack Burger - All-natural juicy angus beef with tomatoes, cheddar cheese, deep-fried mac n cheese, caramelized onions, and applewood smoked bacon. Served on a brioche bun with a side of chipotle aioli.
Green Chile Mac n Cheeseburger - All-natural juicy angus beef with lettuce, American cheese, applewood smoked bacon, and green chile mac n cheese. Served on a brioche bun with a side of green chile aioli.
Sea Salt Caramel Cookie Butter Shake - Vanilla bean ice cream, caramel, and cookie butter shake garnished with whipped cream, caramel sauce, sea salt, and a cookie.
"The only thing better than your classic cheeseburger is a burger patty topped with mac and cheese, which is why we are so excited to introduce the new Mac n Cheese Burgers to our menu" said Lindsay Seli, Director of Marketing at Kahala Brands™, parent company of The Counter. "Also, for our shake lovers, especially those who love sweet and salty combinations, our new Sea Salt Caramel Cookie Butter Shake is an absolute must".
About The Counter
Founded in 2003, The Counter®'s mission was to challenge the traditional burger joint. The Counter® provides a fresh, unconventional approach to creating the ultimate burger, offering over a million possible burger combinations with a choice from 9 proteins, 12 distinct cheeses, 31 signature toppings, 20 unique sauces and 11 types of buns or fresh greens. The Counter® offers a full-service, casual dining experience in an inviting space with industrial décor and upbeat music. The Counter was acquired by Scottsdale, Arizona-based Kahala Brands one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world with a portfolio of nearly 29 fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands with approximately 3000 locations in 35 countries. For more information about The Counter®, visit www.TheCounter.com.
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Donation coincides with 20-year anniversary of mentoring program launched by Barclays
WILMINGTON, Del., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barclays announced today a $1 million investment in the EastSide Charter School and Community Discovery STEM Hub. Barclays' donation over 2022-2024 will support the growth of EastSide's mentoring program to serve more students, the expansion of the school, and construction of its new state-of-the-art STEM Hub. The Discovery STEM Hub will also serve the community as a learning center after hours on weekdays and during the summer in partnership with Wilmington Public Library. This investment coincides with the 20th anniversary of the EastSide mentoring program started by Barclays.
The EastSide Community Discovery STEM Hub will enable the school to grow by 20% and serve 560 students by 2026. The groundbreaking for the expansion is slated for December.
"Barclays has played a pivotal role in supporting EastSide Charter School for the past two decades," said Aaron Bass, CEO, EastSide Charter School. "Not only has the bank invested in our success financially, but Barclays colleagues have volunteered thousands of hours to make a positive impact on our students and the local community. We are grateful to Barclays for the generous donations of time and funds that will make it possible to introduce more innovative programs and expand our reach."
The EastSide mentoring program, launched by Barclays in 2002, is a weekly, multi-year commitment from September through June supporting their at-risk students with social-emotional learning and additional support such as assisting with schoolwork and other activities. Mentors typically start with second graders and continue to mentor the students until they enter middle school. Mentors come from Barclays, other local corporations, as well as members of the community. Since the launch of the program, over 850 ethnically diverse, high-need students have received mentorship. Hundreds of Barclays colleagues have served as mentors during the past two decades, including Barclays US Consumer Bank CEO Denny Nealon.
Bass and Nealon, along with other local leaders gathered outside of EastSide Charter School in Wilmington, on September 12 to celebrate 20 years of the mentoring program and to announce the $1 million donation.
"Barclays is honored to continue its decades-long support of EastSide Charter School and its mission to develop strong future leaders," said Nealon. "As a former EastSide mentor, my colleagues and I are passionate about nurturing the development and growth of EastSide students, which reflects Barclays' commitment to make a positive difference in the communities where we live and work."
About Barclays US Consumer Bank
Barclays US Consumer Bank is a leading co-branded credit card issuer and financial services partner in the United States that creates highly customized programs to drive customer loyalty and engagement for some of the country's most successful travel, entertainment, retail, and affinity institutions. The bank offers co-branded, small business and private label credit cards, installment loans, online savings accounts, and CDs. For more information, please visit www.BarclaysUS.com.
Barclays is a British universal bank. We are diversified by business, by different types of customer and client, and geography. Our businesses include consumer banking and payments operations around the world, as well as a top-tier, full service, global corporate and investment bank, all of which are supported by our service company which provides technology, operations, and functional services across the Group. For further information about Barclays, please visit www.Barclays.com.
About EastSide Charter School
EastSide Charter School is among the oldest charters in the state. It was authorized in 1997 as the first charter Elementary school in the state of Delaware. EastSide currently serves 473 students in grades Kindergarten through 8th grade. For further information about EastSide Charter School, please visit www.eastsidecharterschool.org.
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United States to host Rugby World Cup for 1st time
(AP) - The United States will stage a Rugby World Cup for the first time after being voted as the host of the men’s tournament in 2031 and the women’s tournament two years later.
World Rugby announced the host nations for all the World Cups from 2025-33 after a meeting of its council in Dublin on Thursday, with Australia also staging back-to-back tournaments in 2027 (men) and 2029 (women).
The sport is breaking new ground by taking the men’s tournament — World Rugby’s most lucrative asset — to North America, with the governing body regarding it as an area of untapped potential in both a commercial and sporting sense. The women’s World Cup was played in Canada in 2006.
USA Rugby chief executive Ross Young described the decision as a “paradigm-shifting catalyst for the growth of our sport, not only here in the United States but around the world.”
“USA Rugby will now venture into a new era,” Young added, “and ensure the sport’s most treasured event is a springboard for creating lasting, sustainable enthusiasm and passion for rugby from coast to coast.”
Hosting the two World Cups will cost around $500 million, with profits and losses shared between World Rugby and USA Rugby. More than 20 American cities are potential hosts for World Cup matches, USA Rugby has said.
The bid received support from the White House, with U.S. President Joe Biden sending a letter to World Rugby last month giving governmental guarantees and his backing for the “development of rugby in the United States.”
The men’s Rugby World Cup is regarded in some parts of the world as the third biggest sporting event, after the soccer World Cup and the summer Olympics.
The United States is hosting all three events in a five-year span from 2026, starting with the men’s soccer World Cup that year — with Mexico and Canada as co-hosts — and then the Olympics in Los Angeles in 2028.
“The unparalleled growth made possible by bringing the world’s third-largest sports event and the fastest growing women’s event to the world’s largest sports market cannot be overstated,” USA Rugby said.
The Sydney Harbour Bridge was lit up in green and gold after World Rugby’s announcement, which sees the men’s tournament returning to Australia for the first time since 2003.
It is being viewed as a chance to rejuvenate rugby in the country as the World Cups come after the British and Irish Lions tour of Australia in 2025, bringing much-needed revenue to its governing body — Rugby Australia — that was badly hit by the pandemic.
Rugby Australia chief executive Andy Marinos called it “the start of a new era for Australian Rugby.”
“Australia will become the center of the rugby world over the next decade,” he said, “and that is incredibly exciting.”
The 2027 tournament will be the 40th anniversary of Australia and New Zealand hosting the first Rugby World Cup in 1987.
For the first time, World Rugby is using a new partnership hosting model as part of a streamlined bid process. Australia had already been named as the “preferred candidate” for the 2027 and ‘29 tournaments while the United States had entered “exclusive targeted dialogue” with World Rugby for the 2031 men’s tournament.
England was announced as the host of the women’s World Cup in 2025.
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Troopers: 4 children dead in Alaska after teen shoots 3 siblings, self
Published: Jul. 27, 2022 at 4:34 PM CDT|Updated: 7 minutes ago
FAIRBANKS, Alaska (KTVF/Gray News) - Alaska State Troopers announced four children were found dead at a home in Fairbanks.
A dispatch report obtained by KTVF states troopers received reports of shots fired at a home Tuesday evening.
When troopers arrived at the home, they found the four children dead from apparent gunshot wounds.
Investigators believe a 15-year-old shot three of his siblings before shooting himself.
Troopers said three other children in the home were uninjured, and the parents weren’t home at the time of the shooting.
The bodies were transported to the state medical examiner’s office, and troopers notified the Alaska Office of Children’s Services.
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Breach exposed data of half-million Chicago students, staff
CHICAGO (AP) — Chicago Public Schools says the personal information of more than a half-million district students and staff was compromised in a ransomware attack on a district vendor last December. CPS said Friday the data breach occurred Dec. 1, but CPS was not notified by technology vendor Battelle for Kids until April 26 that a server used to store student and staff information had been breached and four years’ worth of records were accessed. CPS says that in total, 495,448 student and 56,138 employee records were accessed from the 2015-16 through 2018-2019 school years. CPS says the breached server included names and identification numbers but did not include Social Security numbers, financial information or standardized test scores. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/21/breach-exposed-data-of-half-million-chicago-students-staff/ | 2022-05-21T23:49:31Z |
Editor’s note: The following is a research overview provided by study author C. Michael White, Professor of Pharmacy Practice, University of Connecticut.
(The Conversation) – Many over-the-counter dietary supplement products – particularly those used for sexual enhancement and weight loss – are tainted with undisclosed pharmaceutical ingredients. That is the key finding of my recently published review in the Journal of Clinical Pharmacology.
My assessment of the Food and Drug Administration’s Health Fraud Product Database turned up 1,068 unique dietary supplement products marketed between 2007 to 2021 that contained active ingredients found in prescription drugs or deemed too dangerous to be used in people. Among the tainted dietary supplements that my study identified, 54% were for sexual dysfunction and 35% were for weight loss. While many such products are removed from the market once detected by the FDA, other tainted dietary supplements can make their way onto the market in their place.
Why it matters
Dietary supplements are used by 58% of U.S. adults. And according to recent surveys from the Council for Responsible Nutrition, U.S. consumers have a moderate level of confidence in the quality and safety of dietary supplements. However, my study suggests this confidence is misplaced, since numerous dietary supplement products contain unlabeled synthetic active ingredients.
So what are these hidden substances, and why do they matter?
Lurking in many of the tainted weight loss dietary supplements is the active ingredient sibutramine, which the FDA recommended removing from the U.S. market in 2010 after research showed that it increased the risk of heart attacks and strokes. And phenolphthalein, also commonly found in weight loss dietary supplement products in the FDA database, was removed from over-the-counter laxative products in 1999 when the FDA reclassified it as “not generally recognized as safe and effective.” The FDA’s warning came after studies showed that the ingredient can damage people’s DNA and increased the risk of cancer.
My study also identified the presence of ingredients approved only for use in prescription drugs. These include sildenafil and tadalafil, which are used in FDA-approved erectile dysfunction drugs like Viagra and Cialis. Such inadvertent usages can be dangerous, since the active ingredients in these drugs come with risks like loss of vision or priapism, or prolonged penile erection. My study also documented frequent cases in which more than one active ingredient found in erectile dysfunction drugs was combined in ways that were never studied for safety.
Another reason why hidden active ingredients are problematic is they pose the risk of serious drug interactions. When the active ingredients found in erectile dysfunction drugs are used with high blood pressure or prostate medications like nitrates and alpha-1 blockers, life threatening drops in blood pressure can occur.
Similarly, two of the dietary supplements identified in my study contained flibanserin, the active ingredient in the prescription drug Addyi, which is used to treat female sexual dysfunction. Flibanserin is generally safe but can severely reduce blood pressure if used with alcohol.
Pharmacists check for these sorts of drug interactions before dispensing prescription medication. However, if undisclosed ingredients are hidden in dietary supplements, it is impossible to prevent unwanted drug interactions.
What still isn’t known
Dietary supplement manufacturers do not provide the FDA with proof of good manufacturing practices before they sell them in the U.S., and these manufacturers can alter their products with no advance notice. The FDA must prove that a dietary supplement product is unsafe before it can take action, but this is difficult to enforce when there are over 29,000 dietary supplement products being sold in the U.S.
FDA assessments are laborious and expensive because these evaluations also aim to detect other dietary supplement problems such as the presence of heavy metal or bacterial or mold contamination. The agency’s assessment process of these supplements is also deeply underfunded. The FDA alerts consumers about newly detected tainted dietary supplements through its Health Fraud Product Database while attempting to remove these products from the market.
If the product that you are thinking about using is on that list, steer clear of it. However, if your product is not included in the database, it may simply mean that it hasn’t yet been assessed. | https://cw33.com/news/your-dietary-supplement-could-be-tainted-with-prescription-medications-study-finds/ | 2022-05-02T18:44:55Z |
Growth-minded team unites financial and hospitality careers to empower event organizers
ORLANDO, Fla., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TournEvents, a digital golf company, was born out of a desire to create the premier search engine for golf tournaments—to serve as every player's primary resource toward finding their next opportunity to compete.
CEO and Founder, Brent Haworth, is a die-hard golfer.
"I would play every day if I could!" he says. "And I'm always trying to take what I'm working on at the driving range to actually competing. The more I played, I realized a lot of people share that mentality—there's just something that's a little more fun when you raise the stakes."
Haworth's background as a financial advisor includes managing over $300 million in client assets. A key component of his job has taken place on the course.
Each year, golf tournaments combine to raise nearly $4 billion. When added up, golf accounts for 1 percent of all charitable giving in the United States.
"Our goal with TournEvents is to streamline tournaments through advanced software. Our research shows that less than 3 percent of all golf tournaments use a robust tool like ours— there are 500,000 tournaments being played annually across the country," Haworth says. "The potential impact we can make is huge!"
Joining him is a hearty team that embodies the company's mission.
CTO and Co-Founder, Donovan Wells, founded a top-rated web design firm in Orlando. He is actively developing the TournEvents website with innovative technology and key product features that will enhance the management, and charitable elements for customers.
CFO, Chris Selman, brings 20 years of banking industry and investment expertise, shepherding fiscal responsibility while TournEvents builds outreach efforts throughout Orlando and beyond.
CMO, Sarah Selman, has spent her career in progressive events-related roles spanning the luxury hospitality market that translate directly into her shared commitment to strengthening customer relationships.
"This is really a family business," says Haworth. "As we grow, the impact we make on the community grows with it."
Founded in 2002, TournEvents has helped host more than 8,000 successful events. The brand has relaunched a newly developed platform with a user-friendly setup wizard to create a website for your tournament to handle registration and payment processing. Plus reporting, and data tracking. TournEvents helps you stay organized so your organization can make the biggest impact on the course.
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PITTSBURGH, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a pillow to help you maintain a better posture while sleeping on your stomach," said an inventor, from Pensacola, Fla., "so I invented the STOMACH SLEEPER. My design could help to relieve tension and stiff muscles in the neck."
The invention provides an improved way to sleep on the stomach. In doing so, it prevents soreness and stiff muscles in the neck area. It also increases comfort and support and it could contribute to a better night's sleep. The invention features an adjustable design that is easy to use so it is ideal for individuals who sleep on their stomachs. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-MTK-153, 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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Biden: G-7 to ban Russian gold in response to Ukraine war
ELMAU, Germany (AP) - President Joe Biden said Sunday that the United States and other Group of Seven leading economies will ban imports of gold from Russia, the latest in a series of sanctions that the club of democracies hopes will further isolate Russia economically over its invasion of Ukraine.
A formal announcement was expected Tuesday as the leaders meet for their annual summit.
Biden and his counterparts will huddle on the summit’s opening day Sunday to discuss how to secure energy supplies and tackle inflation, aiming to keep the fallout from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine from splintering the global coalition working to punish Moscow.
Hours before the summit was set to open, Russia launched missile strikes against the Ukrainian capital Sunday, striking at least two residential buildings, Kyiv Mayor Vitali Klitschko said. They were the first such strikes by Russia in three weeks.
Senior Biden administration officials said gold is Moscow’s second largest export after energy and that banning imports would make it more difficult for Russia to participate in global markets.
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said a ban by G-7 countries on Russian gold will “directly hit Russian oligarchs and strike at the heart of Putin’s war machine.”
“Putin is squandering his dwindling resources on this pointless and barbaric war. He is bankrolling his ego at the expense of both the Ukrainian and Russian people,” Johnson said. “We need to starve the Putin regime of its funding.”
Britain says the value of gold exports to the Russian elite has increased since the war began as wealthy Russians seek to skirt Western sanctions.
In recent years, gold has been the top Russian export after energy — reaching almost $19 billion or about 5% of global gold exports, in 2020, according to the White House.
Of Russian gold exports, 90% was consigned to G-7 countries. Of these Russian exports, over 90%, or nearly $17 billion, was exported to the UK. The United States imported less than $200 million in gold from Russia in 2019, and under $1 million in 2020 and 2021.
The G-7 was expected to formally announced the ban on Russian gold on Tuesday, according to the Biden administration officials, who spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss details before the announcement.
Biden arrived in Germany’s picturesque Bavarian alps early Sunday morning to join his counterparts for the annual meeting of the world’s leading democratic economies, where the reverberations from the brutal war in Ukraine will be front and center in the discussion. He and the allies aim to present a united front in support of Ukraine as the conflict enters its fourth month.
Biden attended Mass performed by a U.S. Army priest, the White House said. The president was opening the visit by meeting with the summit’s host, German Chancellor Olaf Scholz, before spending the afternoon in both formal and informal settings with the leaders of Britain, Canada, France, Germany, Italy, Japan and the European Union.
John Kirby, spokesman for the White House National Security Council, said Saturday that the summit will address problems such as inflation and other “challenges in the global economy as a result of Mr. Putin’s war — but also how to continue to hold Mr. Putin accountable” and subject to “constant consequences.”
“There will be some muscle movements,” Kirby said from Air Force One as Biden flew to Germany.
Among the issues to be discussed are price caps on energy which are meant to limit Russian oil and gas profits that Moscow can put to use in its war effort. The idea has been championed by U.S. Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen.
A senior German official, speaking on condition of anonymity consistent with department rules, said the U.S. idea of price caps was being discussed intensely, in terms of how it would work exactly and how it would fit with the U.S., EU, British, Canadian and Japanese sanctions regimes.
Officials were also set to discuss how to maintain commitments to addressing climate change while also solving critical energy supply needs as a result of the war.
“There’s no watering down of climate commitments,” Kirby said.
Biden is also set on Sunday to formally launch a global infrastructure partnership meant to counter China’s influence in the developing world, which he had named “Build Back Better World” and introduced at last year’s G-7 summit.
Kirby said Biden and other leaders would announce the first projects to benefit from what the U.S. sees as an “alternative to infrastructure models that sell debt traps to low- and middle-income partner countries, and advance U.S. economic competitiveness and our national security.”
After Germany wraps up on Tuesday, Biden will travel to Madrid to meet with the leaders of the 30 members of NATO to align strategy on the war in Ukraine.
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Superville reported from Telfs, Austria. Associated Press writer Jill Lawless in London contributed to this report.
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CAMBRIDGE, England, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Darktrace, a global leader in cyber security AI, today announced that it has won the AI & Machine Learning Award at the 2022 Go:Tech Awards.
Backed by Business Leader, one of the UK's leading business titles, the annual Go:Tech Awards celebrate the UK's tech pioneers and innovators. Darktrace was named winner in the AI & Machine Learning category, an award which showcases pioneers in the artificial intelligence space.
Darktrace was the first to apply artificial intelligence to the challenge of cyber security when it brought 'Self-Learning AI' to market in 2013. The technology works by learning a sense of 'self' for the organization it is defending, enabling it to understand if a cyber-attack is occurring and then to interrupt the malicious activity in real time. Today, the technology defends more than 6,800 organizations in over 110 countries against advanced cyber-threats.
Darktrace has its roots in Cambridge, where its AI Research Centre came close to doubling its development team in FY2021.
"Innovation in AI is at the core of what we do at Darktrace, and this award is testament to the world-leading R&D team behind our Self-Learning AI, a technology which has changed the game for cyber defenders around the world," said Max Heinemeyer, VP of Cyber Innovation, Darktrace. "Our AI learns an organization of any size – public or private – from the inside out, empowering bespoke, enterprise-wide security that is designed to always keep the lights on."
About Darktrace
Darktrace (DARK: L), a global leader in cyber security AI, delivers world-class technology that protects over 6,800 customers worldwide from advanced threats, including ransomware and cloud and SaaS attacks. Darktrace's fundamentally different approach applies Self-Learning AI to enable machines to understand the business in order to autonomously defend it. Headquartered in Cambridge, UK, the Group has more than 2,000 employees worldwide. Darktrace was named one of TIME magazine's 'Most Influential Companies' for 2021.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — A volunteer Ukrainian medic held captive three months by Russian forces in Ukraine’s besieged port city of Mariupol told U.S. lawmakers Thursday of cradling and comforting fellow prisoners as they died of torture and inadequately treated wounds.
Ukrainian Yuliia Paievska, who was captured by pro-Russian forces in Mariupol in March and held at shifting locations in Russian-allied territory in Ukraine’s Donetsk region, spoke to lawmakers with the Commission on Security and Cooperation in Europe, better known as the Helsinki Commission, a government agency created in part to promote international compliance with human rights.
Her accounts Thursday were her most detailed publicly of her treatment in captivity, in what Ukrainians and international rights groups say are widespread detentions of both Ukrainian noncombatants and fighters by Russia’s forces.
Known to Ukrainians by the nickname Taira, Paievska and her care of Mariupol’s wounded during the nearly seven-month Russian invasion of Ukraine received global attention after her bodycam footage was provided to The Associated Press.
“Do you know why we do this to you?” a Russian asked Paievska as he tortured her, she recounted to the commission. She told the panel her answer to him: “Because you can.”
Searing descriptions of the suffering of detainees poured out. A 7-year-old boy died in her lap because she had none of the medical gear she needed to treat him, she said.
Torture sessions usually launched with their captors forcing the Ukrainian prisoners to remove their clothes, before the Russians set to bloodying and tormenting the detainees, she said.
The result was some “prisoners in cells screaming for weeks, and then dying from the torture without any medical help,” she said. “Then in this torment of hell, the only things they feel before death is abuse and additional beating.”
She continued, recounting the toll among the imprisoned Ukrainians. “My friend whose eyes I closed before his body cooled down. Another friend. And another. Another.”
Paievska said she was taken into custody after being stopped in a routine document check. She had been one of thousands of Ukrainians believed to have been taken prisoner by Russian forces. Mariupol’s mayor said that 10,000 people from his city alone disappeared during what was the monthslong Russian siege of that city. It fell to Russians in April, with the city all but destroyed by Russian bombardment, and with countless dead.
The Geneva Conventions single out medics, both military and civilian, for protection “in all circumstance.” Sen. Ben Cardin, a Maryland Democrat and co-chair of the Helsinki Commission underscored that the conditions she described for civilian and military detainees violated international law.
Rep. Joe Wilson, R-S.C., called Russian President Vladimir Putin a war criminal.
“It is critical that the world hear the stories of those who endured the worst under captivity,” Wilson said. “Evidence is essential to prosecution of war crimes.”
Before she was captured, Paievska had recorded more than 256 gigabytes of harrowing bodycam footage showing her team’s efforts to save the wounded in the cut-off city. She got the footage to Associated Press journalists, the last international team in Mariupol, on a tiny data card.
The journalists fled the city on March 15 with the card embedded inside a tampon, carrying it through 15 Russian checkpoints. The next day, Paievska was taken by pro-Russia forces. Lawmakers played the AP’s video of her footage Thursday.
She emerged on June 17, thin and haggard, her athlete’s body more than 10 kilograms (22 pounds) lighter from lack of nourishment and activity. She said the AP report that showed her caring for Russian and Ukrainian soldiers alike, along with civilians of Mariupol, was critical to her release, in a prisoner exchange.
Paievska previously had declined to speak in detail to journalists about conditions in detention, only describing it broadly as hell. She swallowed heavily at times Thursday while testifying.
Ukraine’s government says it has documented nearly 34,000 Russian war crimes since the war began in February. The International Criminal Court and 14 European Union member nations also have launched investigations.
The United Nations Human Rights Monitoring Mission in Ukraine says it has documented that prisoners of war in Russian custody have suffered torture and ill-treatment, as well as insufficient food, water healthcare and sanitation.
Russia has not responded to the allegations. Both the United Nations and the international Red Cross say they have been denied access to prisoners.
Paievska, who said she suffered headaches during her detention as the result of a concussion from an earlier explosion, told lawmakers she asked her captors to let her call her husband, to let him know what had happened to her.
“They said, ‘You have seen too many American movies. There will be no phone call,’” she recounted.
Her tormentors during her detention would sometimes urge her to kill herself, she said.
“I said, ‘No. I will see what happens tomorrow,”’ she said.
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Lori Hinnant contributed to this report from Paris.
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WACO, Texas (AP) — A Little League batter rose from a beaning to console the upset pitcher in a dramatic scene at a Little League regional tournament game Tuesday in Waco, Texas.
The incident happened during a Little League Southwest Regional Playoff final.
Righthander Kaiden Shelton of Pearland, Texas, was facing batter Isaiah Jarvis of Tulsa, Oklahoma, Tuesday when an 0-2 pitch got away from him and slammed into Jarvis’ helmet. Jarvis fell to the ground clutching his head as his concerned coaches ran to his aid.
After a few moments, Jarvis’ head cleared enough for him to walk unaided to first base. Meantime, Shelton stood on the mound staring at the ground in tears over what happened.
After a moment, Jarvis walked to the mound and put his arms around Shelton, telling him, “Hey, you’re doing great. Let’s go.” Shelton’s teammates and coach gathered around the pair to join in consoling the young righty.
The gesture drew a standing ovation. Pearland went on to beat Tulsa 9-4 and advance to the Little League World Series in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, starting next week. | https://cw33.com/sports/ap-sports/beaned-little-league-batter-rises-to-console-upset-pitcher/ | 2022-08-10T18:07:41Z |
MILWAUKEE, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New Resources Consulting, a Milwaukee-based technology consulting firm, has announced a strategic partnership with veteran-owned talent attraction company Mission Wisconsin to actively recruit military and veteran talent for jobs in the information technology sector.
With more than 200,000 service members transitioning from active duty every year, New Resources Consulting will work side-by-side with Mission Wisconsin to market and connect with a highly skilled talent pipeline across the world about career opportunities, building brand awareness and expanding recruitment options to meet workforce needs. New Resources Consulting is a leader in the IT and technology consultation industry and will work with Mission Wisconsin to source candidates, targeting technologies like Oracle and Microsoft and recruiting for careers in everything from software development and infrastructure support to project management and data services.
"We believe that veterans constitute an untapped, highly valuable network," said NRC President and CEO Mark Grosskopf of the partnership. "Hard-working and dedicated, veterans possess impressive skillsets, valuable experience, and incredible work ethic that we think would translate well in the IT field." NRC Vice President of Strategic Accounts Don Weber, who is also a former Army Reservist, will be spearheading the initiative.
Mission Wisconsin LLC, launched in July of 2020, is a talent attraction company focusing solely on the military/veteran family, offering support through transition for families to meet civilian career goals and lifestyle expectations. Headquartered in Wisconsin, the best state in the nation for veterans, it helps service members navigate the last mile of transition while consulting with employers about Veteran Ready efforts they can adopt to strengthen their visibility among those communities it serves.
"Mission Wisconsin is excited to be partnering with NRC to help the military family transition to the great state of Wisconsin," said Steven Janke, Founder & CEO of Mission Wisconsin. "We are looking forward to providing this pathway to the military community into multiple sectors of IT and creating upskilling programs that help those who have served and their families connect with quality employment."
The partnership will revolve around identifying and placing veterans in successful positions within the IT sector; it will also include future collaboration on recruitment and training programs, as well as military and veteran program development.
Please contact Mission Wisconsin's Steven Janke at stevenjanke@mission-wisconsin.com or NRC's Don Weber at dweber@newresources.com with any media inquiries.
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IQAX is in Focus as it wins prestigious award for solution that combines advanced technology with deep industry knowhow to provide end-to-end visibility of cargo.
HONG KONG, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IQAX Limited, a leading innovator of digital solutions for the logistics industry, has been named to the '2022 Top 30 Cases on Innovation of Shipping and Logistics Industry'.
The prestigious award, which highlights IQAX role as an industry leader, is organized by China Shipping Gazette and the China Communications and Transport Association, Shipping & Logistics Committee. It was presented on August 10.
"It is an honour to be recognised as an innovation leader that has helped shippers and freight forwarders improve supply chain agility with digitalization. The inclusion in the '2022 Top 30 Cases on Innovation of Shipping and Logistics Industry' highlights our vision of empowering shipping ecosystem players to accelerate digital transformation in an increasingly dynamic environment by enhancing operational efficiency and business growth," said IQAX CEO Romney Wong.
The aim of the Top 30 awards is to encourage firms to actively respond to national needs and create an industry culture and public atmosphere that promotes transformation through innovations in shipping and logistics.
IQAX was recognized for the innovations in its IQAX Focus solution. IQAX Focus leverages advanced technology and combines it with IQAX's deep domain knowledge to significantly improve shippers' visibility into their supply chains.
IQAX Focus is a cloud-based service that draws from the Internet of Things (IoT), artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning to provide a cold chain management solution that provides real time visibility and monitoring of the progress and conditions of cargo, including temperature, humidity, shocks, security, and more, and provides smart alerts that facilitate potential disruption identification and timely action when it is needed most.
The award underlines the value that IQAX solutions, such as IQAX Focus, bring to the shipping ecosystem.
The award was granted based on an innovation index comprised of multiple factors. Three key innovation criteria that helped IQAX nab the win included its low-carbon output and high efficiency, the reproducibility and extensibility of IQAX Focus, and progress of the success case used to validate the award.
"IQAX's main goal has been to transform the logistics industry with innovations tailored to meet the needs and challenges faced by our clients. IQAX Focus gives great insights on the state of goods in transit, a necessity at times when cold chain logistics is in great demand," said Wong.
IQAX has been at the forefront of innovation in the cold chain industry, estimated to be worth RMB512.9 billion by the end of 2022, based on data IQAX published in a recent white paper on the state of the industry and its direction.
IQAX Focus has also won the Annual Digital Shipping Outstanding Award at the Annual Shipping Tech Leaders Awards.
For more information about IQAX Focus and other IQAX cold chain management solutions visit https://www.iqax.com/en/solutions/cold-chain-management/
ABOUT IQAX
IQAX is a global information technology company that provides intelligent digital transformation solutions using blockchain for enterprises in the logistics ecosystem. Backed by a strong heritage in container shipping, IQAX strives to foster a harmonized and connected global trade environment. As an industry leader, IQAX connects with shippers, freight forwarders, carriers, terminals and financial institutions and empowers them with digitized solutions to meet emerging business challenges throughout the supply chain.
IQAX is an independent technology company wholly owned by Orient Overseas (International) Ltd. (HKEX:0316), one of the largest integrated international transport and logistics companies in the world.
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I'm an avid pool player and I thought there could be a fun and challenging billiard game that requires players to maneuver cue balls through a course and around obstacles," said the inventor, from Dallas, Ga., "so I invented the FUNNY WACKY POOL TABLE. My design would offer a change of pace from standard pool games and it could encourage fun interactions and laughter."
The patent-pending invention provides a fun new game that can be played atop a pool table. In doing so, it offers an alternative to traditional billiard games. As a result, it enhances entertainment and it could spark friendly competition. The invention features a novel design that is easy to set up and play so it is ideal for families and businesses with pool tables. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Fort Lauderdale sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-FJK-158, 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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In 1991, when actor Mila Kunis moved to the United States, her family left their home in what was then the Soviet Union. She was seven and a half; she spoke Russian and says she thought of herself as Russian.
"If I said the word Ukraine, no one would know where that country was on the map, and so I was like, 'that's exhausting.' Let's just stick to the big red dot over there, and so I would say I'm from Russia for many, many years," Kunis told CNN's Erin Burnett.
Last February, when Russian forces invaded Ukraine, Kunis said she found a new sense of pride in the country where she was born. She made it clear: "I am Ukrainian who speaks Russian, and I found myself correcting myself and my friends who are also from Ukraine."
Since the invasion, roughly one-third of Ukraine's citizens have been forced to abandon their homes and more than five million have sought refuge in other countries.
Watching news of the war impacted Kunis deeply. She told Burnett, "As a mother, any time you see children in any facet of harm, it is indescribable pain because all you want to do is help a child. That's all; that's literally all I want to do."
So, Kunis and her husband Ashton Kutcher decided to "reverse engineer that desire and try to figure out the most productive way of helping," she said.
Together, they looked for ways to have an immediate impact on the people who are suffering. They decided to raise money and help provide housing and supplies for refugees.
"Once I realized that this thing is not going to end anytime tomorrow, I could wrap my head around the refugee situation, and not just the refugee problem, but the getting supplies into the country. And I knew that my husband and I could facilitate that," she said.
They partnered with GoFundMe.org, which set up the technical structure to accept donations within hours
According to their fundraiser, donations directly benefit Flexport.org and Airbnb.org, two organizations actively on the ground providing immediate help to those who need it most. Flexport.org is organizing shipments of relief supplies to refugee sites, and Airbnb.org is providing free, short-term housing.
Kunis and Kutcher named their campaign Stand With Ukraine and launched it in early March with the goal of raising $30 million. The couple donated $3 million in matching funds. Just two weeks later, they exceeded their goal, and in a video said 65,000 people contributed.
To date, Stand with Ukraine has raised more than $36 million, and more than 75,000 people have donated. Kunis says the campaign not only helps the people of Ukraine but allows supporters around the world to be involved.
"If you feel like you donated $5, $2, $10, you have an invested interest in the outcome of your donation," she said.
Their effort caught the attention of Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky, who connected with them on a video call.
"It was very, very smart," Kunis said. "There was no chitchat. It was literally, like, get down to business, like who do you know that can assist with this? ... Can you call this person?"
This was not the first time they spoke. Years earlier, Kunis and Kutcher sat down with Zelensky and his wife, a meeting Kunis said left her with very positive feelings.
"Sometimes you meet a magical unicorn, and you go, 'I hope that you succeed because you're a normal, nice human being who has the best intent.'"
For Kunis, the war in Ukraine is a fight for democracy, but she says the situation also offers a lesson for her children.
"We talked to them about war ... with the solution at hand instead of just being like everything is dire. ... Yes, there's problems in the world, and yes, you will have problems, but there's no problems you can't solve."
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon") (NASDAQ: AMZN) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between February 1, 2019 and April 5, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Amazon, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Amazon includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Amazon engaged in anticompetitive conduct in its private-label business practices, including giving Amazon products preference over those of its competitors and using third-party sellers' non-public data to compete with them; (ii) the foregoing exposed Amazon to a heightened risk of regulatory scrutiny and/or enforcement actions; (iii) Amazon's revenues derived from its private-label business were in part the product of impermissible conduct and thus unsustainable; and (iv) as a result, the defendants' public statements throughout the class period were materially false and/or misleading.
DEADLINE: July 5, 2022
Aggrieved Amazon investors only have until July 5, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Black Health Matters is bringing its award-winning Fall Summit & Health Fair to Hollywood. Leveraging our expertise in creating spaces where Black Americans can take a moment to learn how to better manage their mental and physical well-being, we have created a free, day-long event with the aim of helping our community take better care of themselves, their loved ones, and their community.
Join us on October 1st for this special event virtually or in-person at The Center at Cathedral Plaza, 555 W. Temple Street, Los Angeles from 8:30am to 6:00pm PST. It will include panels, workshops, and activities featuring health and wellness experts, thought leaders and celebrity guests who are passionate about bringing health awareness to our community.
Our goal is to help build health equity for the Black American community, especially patients and caregivers looking for support while managing their health journeys. That is why we have included sessions that will address why Black Americans have a shorter life expectancy than white Americans and how structural racism is directly linked to our health outcomes. We also plan to cover how to minimize risk factors to avoid chronic disease and gain confidence to better communicate with your healthcare provider.
- In-person and virtual presentations by the nation's leading experts on Alzheimer's/dementia, breast cancer, clinical trial participation, hATTR Amyloidosis, HIV/AIDS, patient advocacy, prostate cancer, shingles, mental health and more.
- Notable celebrities sharing their personal health journeys including actress Vanessa Bell Calloway, Run the World star Amber Stevens West, actor and philanthropist James Pickens, Jr., actor, singer and director Vanessa Estelle Williams, actor Dawnn Lewis and comedian Michael Colyar.
- Emmy-award winning actress Sheryl Lee Ralph will be presented with the Black Health Matters Impact Award for her advocacy as the founder of DIVAS Simply Singing! Raising Health Awareness.
- Free on-site health screenings (cancer, blood pressure, glucose and more).
- Complimentary breakfast, lunch and snack will be served.
- Special concert by singer and songwriter, Chante' Moore.
Register for this exciting and impactful event free at www.blackhealthmatters.com.
The Black Health Matters Fall Summit and Health Fair is sponsored by a blue-chip list of corporations and highly regarded non-profit organization. The Presenting Sponsors are AstraZeneca and Genentech, the Platinum Sponsors include AARP, Sanofi, Janssen's Research Includes Me, Travere and ViiV. Gold sponsors are Amgen, Alnylam, Bristol Myers Squib, GSK and Janssen. Supporting sponsors are Vertex and the American Cancer Society.
Black Health Matters (BHM) is the leading health, wellness and chronic disease interactive digital platform dedicated to improving health outcomes among African Americans. Launched in 2012 (one year prior to Black Lives Matter) and rooted in Black communities, our mission is to improve health literacy, which includes addressing health care, health policy, health equity, and health disparities for positive outcomes. For more information go to www.blackhealthmatters.com
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Do you have a bicycle or metal pipes and scraps just laying around?
You can actually recycle those items and even get paid for them! A company in Dallas, AIM Recycling, will take your metals and pay you for it.
We got an inside look at how AIM Recycling works to help you clean up your unwanted metal and get paid. | https://cw33.com/lifestyle/inside-dfw/got-unwanted-metal-and-want-to-get-paid-recycle-with-dallas-aim-recycling/ | 2022-05-03T16:48:01Z |
TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- First Federal Bank announces commercial lending services are expanding to the Tampa market, to complement the existing mortgage offering. Jennifer Mulligan has joined the First Federal team as the Commercial Market Manager and will locally serve her hometown of Tampa Bay.
Jennifer has over 22 years of banking experience and is passionate about helping grow relationships with clients and their businesses in the area. Commercial solutions range from structured deals to business expansion loans and also support clients with a desire for government-backed commercial loans. In her free time, you can find Jennifer volunteering at numerous non-profits including, Girl Scouts of America, Junior Achievement Tampa Bay and holds a board position at the YMCA.
"Tampa is a natural extension for First Federal Bank," says Robert Turbeville, Chief Lending Officer. "Businesses in the Tampa Bay area need commercial lending and banking services that can be tailored to their needs. An institution of our size is able to provide unique solutions with local, personal service."
About First Federal Bank
First Federal Bank is a community-based bank offering consumer and commercial banking solutions, services, and loans through banking offices in Florida's Panhandle, North Central and East Florida, and coastal South Carolina. Mortgage, SBA and USDA customers are served through lending offices across the Southeast and Midwest. First Federal is headquartered in Lake City, Florida with assets totaling over $3.64 billion. First Federal has received a "5-Star, Superior" financial rating from BauerFinancial, Inc., of Coral Gables, Fla. for more than two decades and was recognized by Newsweek as "Best Small Bank in Florida" in 2020 and 2021. For more information, visit www.ffbf.com.
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NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ShardSecure, inventor of the innovative MicroshardTM technology that mitigates data security and privacy risks in the cloud, has been awarded a Global InfoSec Award in the Publisher's Choice Data Security category.
The Global InfoSec Awards are bestowed by Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry's leading electronic information security magazine. CDM's independent judges seek out the industry's most innovative new technologies to determine their winners.
"ShardSecure embodies three major features we judges look for to become winners: understanding tomorrow's threats, today; providing a cost-effective solution; and innovating in unexpected ways that can help mitigate cyber risk and get one step ahead of the next breach," said Gary S. Miliefsky, Publisher of Cyber Defense Magazine.
ShardSecure's Microshard technology protects data by digitally shredding it into microshards that are too small to contain sensitive data. Those microshards are then mixed with poison data and distributed to multiple storage locations of the customer's choosing.
ShardSecure's self-healing data also reverses unauthorized data deletion and tampering — including ransomware — for data at rest. This makes it an excellent solution for companies worried about the impact of cybercrime on their operations.
Microsharding excels at making sensitive data unintelligible in the wrong hands, enabling that data for multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments so that companies can maintain business continuity. The three-step Microshard process renders that data unintelligible and of no value to attackers, drastically mitigating the impact of compromise.
ShardSecure also supports business continuity through its RAID-5-like ability to recreate data impacted by storage service outages. This approach protects against the effects of data loss and allows business operations to continue unaffected during an outage.
"We're thrilled that our Microshard technology has been recognized as the Publisher's Choice in Data Security by the Global InfoSec Awards," said ShardSecure CEO and Co-Founder Bob Lam. "We believe that our innovative technology will help companies achieve greater data security and resilience in the face of growing cyber threats. We offer a flexible solution for organizations to improve their data protection measures, and we're honored that the expert InfoSec Award judges recognize this potential."
From June 6 to 9, ShardSecure will be at the 2022 RSA Conference to receive its Global InfoSec Award, exhibit in the Early Stage Expo (booth #22) and to present on microsharding, secure cloud adoption, and data security at the Early Stage Expo Briefing Center June 8 at 11:20AM PT. ShardSecure is also a sponsor of the Cloud Security Alliance's CxO Trust Summit on June 6.
This is Cyber Defense Magazine's tenth year of honoring InfoSec innovators from around the world. Their judges are CISSP-, FMDHS-, and CEH-certified security professionals who conducted independent reviews to find the industry's most innovative players and most unique technologies. CDM is always asking "What's Next?" in their search for next-generation InfoSec solutions. The full list of Global InfoSec Award winners can be found here.
ShardSecure is changing the nature of data security. It believes that all organizations can easily and securely enjoy the benefits of cloud adoption without surrendering control of their data. Inventors of patent-pending Microshard technology, ShardSecure cloud-enables sensitive data by desensitizing it in multi-cloud and hybrid-cloud environments.
CONTACT: Media Relations, media@shardsecure.com
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The Astra SDK is a state-of-the-art, fully-built avatar design tool giving developers a robust character creation solution.
SALT LAKE CITY and VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tafi, the creator of Astra, the world-class 3D avatar creation engine, announced the public launch of their Astra SDK. With today's update, any developer has easy access to Astra to integrate it into their games and digital environments. Astra is built to save developers time and money while giving their users a powerful tool to create their perfect digital identity using Astra's massive 3D asset library. Creators can also integrate their own 3D assets designed in various 3D modeling software for nearly infinite possibilities for their users' avatars. Developers can sign up now to receive the SDK on the Astra website.
Astra is the most advanced avatar creation SDK on the market, providing a massive range of shapes and sizes of avatars not seen in other products, as well as powerful asset customization features. Astra's easy and cost-effective solution takes the hard work out of the avatar process, letting developers skip the daunting task of building out a system from scratch.
Astra has been in development for over five years and has been in private beta with over 30 developers integrating it into their games. Now, with the public launch, any developer looking for a powerful avatar engine rather than just a creator or editor will find Astra to be the best solution available to them.
Harold Dumur, CEO of Ova and StellarX, says about Astra, "When we were at the point of integrating an avatar system in our award-winning StellarX 3D content creation for the non-programmers and the non-pro-users, we knew we needed a best-in-class avatar system to meet the high expectations of our customers.
"We were thrilled to leverage Tafi's Astra SDK. It was the only solution that provided us with an end-to-end avatar system with tons of content. Moreover, the whole SDK integration took us less than a day. We could not be more pleased. Tafi's SDK is truly a game-changer."
Key features of Astra:
- A pre-built content library - users will have access to 1,000s of assets to build their perfect avatar
- Assets include clothes, hair, decals, morphables, and more
- The ability for creators to add their own 3D assets
- 3D assets fit any shape or size of avatar automatically with no poke-through
- A streamable asset system. No need to ship assets with developers' builds
- Solutions are performed quickly, client-side, allowing content to be distributed without precomputation
- A rich API for customizing avatars and querying assets
- Support for Windows, macOS, Linux, iOS, and Android
"I've been designing avatars and the systems that create them for years, and Astra fills what I've found to be a gaping hole in the avatar creation market," said Ty Duperron, Chief Product Officer of Tafi. "The SDK's versatility, ease of integration and use, and diverse high-quality assets allow users to truly represent themselves in virtual spaces exactly how they want to be represented. Tafi is working to build a metaverse that is inclusive and as diverse as our users, and we've heard loud and clear that people spending time in these spaces value choice in their digital personas. Astra gives developers the ability to provide almost an endless number of choices to those users in their projects."
"Astra has been designed from the ground up for developers, by developers," said Jesse Janzer, Director of Technology at Tafi. "I'm very proud of this SDK because it gives creators of all skill levels a massive boost in building games and worlds with a diversity of avatars like we don't see at the moment. We work by the idea that whatever you can imagine is possible, and now we get to see exactly what talented developers can imagine. I couldn't be more excited for what creators will do with this."
Founded in 2019, Tafi's mission is to make personalized avatars and branded digital content available to everyone who wants to level up their digital personality. Partnering with mobile phone platforms and software applications, Tafi puts its world-class avatar content engine at your fingertips. Learn more at MakeTafi.com.
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Dryden Twp. fire being investigated as homicide, suicide
By ANNA MUCKENFUSS
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DRYDEN TOWNSHIP, Michigan (WNEM) — Police say a fire in the village of Dryden on March 21 is now being investigated as a homicide, and one of the victims is considered a suspect.
The fire occurred in the early morning hours at a residence in the 3700 block of Pheasant Lane. The Lapeer County Medical Examiner identified the victims as 38-year-old Zola Rogers, 39-year-old Candice Turton, 17-year-old Nathan Young, and 15-year-old Kylie Young.
Investigators say the goal was first to ensure the safety of the community, and second to determine and uncover the facts of what led to the death of four family members.
Dryden Township Police say preliminary results point to evidence the fire was not accidental. Investigators believe evidence points to it being investigated further as arson, homicide, and suicide.
Police say Candice Turton is the lone suspect in this case.
“Evidence at this stage of the investigation currently does not support the involvement of any other suspects,” Dryden Township Police said. “There remains no current threat to the public in this matter, nor are there any other known suspects at large.”
Evidence in the case is being reviewed by the Lapeer County Prosecutor. The investigation remains active. No other details are available or will be released at this time.
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