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- Results from this study demonstrate a robust and clinically meaningful reduction in barbiturate use after the initiation of Nurtec ODT, providing an alternative migraine therapy for those who may be reliant on butalbital or desire an alternative therapy that is not associated with addiction potential.
- Despite being associated with addiction potential, medication overuse (rebound) headaches and central nervous system side effects, barbiturates are prescribed as first-line migraine treatments.
- Longitudinal medical and prescription claims were used to assess barbiturate prescriptions and mean milligrams dispensed amongst migraine patients observed 6 months prior to and following Nurtec ODT initiation.
- Among the 24,359 with migraine who used butalbital prior to initiating treatment with Nurtec ODT, approximately 49% had no butalbital prescription fills in the 6 months following initiation.
NEW HAVEN, Conn., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd. (NYSE: BHVN) announced the important findings pertaining to the benefit of Nurtec® ODT (rimegepant) in decreasing the burden of butalbital use among migraine patients in real world clinical practice.
Noah Rosen, M.D., Northwell Physician Partners, Neuroscience Institute of Great Neck, NY commented, "Butalbital containing compound prescriptions remain high despite longstanding questions of safety in other conditions, significant potential side effects, multiple drug interactions and risk of dependency and misuse." Neurologist, Katherine Standley D.O., Medical Director, Biohaven, commented "Butalbital has a high risk of leading to medication overuse headaches, and has led to the American Academy of Neurology (AAN) and the American Headache Society (AHS) to recommend avoiding its use as a first line agent in the treatment of headaches."
The study population was derived from a longitudinal and anonymized integrated commercial medical and prescription claims database from September 15, 2019 through April 30, 2022. The data contains patient-level claims with plan, payer, facility, procedure, medication, and diagnosis information. The observation period for each patient was +/- 180 days from index fill. To be included in the study, the patient had to have filled at least 2 Nurtec ODT prescriptions, have at least one butalbital fill during the baseline observation period, and have sufficient time in data for baseline and follow-up observation. Barbiturate formulations studied included butalbital/acetaminophen, butalbital/acetaminophen/caffeine, and butalbital/aspirin/caffeine. Barbiturate formulations containing codeine were excluded.
Among 491,149 Nurtec patients, 24,359 met the inclusion criteria and are described in Figure 1 below. The overall butalbital discontinuation rate after Nurtec ODT initiation was 48.7%. Overall, mean monthly butalbital prescription fills decreased by 31.9% and mean milligrams dispensed reduced by 26.2%.
Gil L'Italien Ph.D., Senior Vice President, GHEOR & Epidemiology, Biohaven, commented, "Despite treatment guidelines suggesting that barbiturates should be avoided for treatment of migraine as the first line due to addiction potential, central nervous system effects and medication overuse headaches, barbiturate is prescribed in clinical practice, sometimes as first line in patients who are not candidates for triptans. Administrative claims provide a rich source of data on treatment patterns associated with the introduction of novel medications, and the duration of follow-up affords the opportunity to assess trends associated with these transitions. Our findings support the benefit of Nurtec ODT as an effective and safe migraine treatment that can reduce the need for barbiturates."
Dr. Rosen further commented, "This study has given a real-world insight into the impact that offering a more specific treatment can have on driving medication use away from older nonspecific remedies. Furthermore, by initiating Nurtec ODT, not only did patients lower butalbital use, but also reduced concurrent caffeine, acetaminophen or aspirin use due to their presence in these combination analgesics."
Dr. Standley added, "Prior to the institution of CGRP antagonists, like Nurtec ODT, we had limited options for acute management of migraine in patients who were intolerant or not candidates for triptan therapies. Medications such as opioids and barbiturate containing analgesics are associated with addiction potential and increased risk of chronic migraine. This data supports that Nurtec ODT initiation is associated with a meaningful reduction in butalbital use in real-world data. When coupled with the previously presented opioid data, this suggests an overall reduction in the use of controlled substances with the initiation of Nurtec ODT."
NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) was approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the acute treatment of migraine in February 2020 and for the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in May 2021.
About NURTEC ODT
NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) is the first and only calcitonin gene-related peptide (CGRP) receptor antagonist available in a quick-dissolve ODT formulation that is approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura and the preventive treatment of episodic migraine in adults. The activity of the neuropeptide CGRP is thought to play a causal role in migraine pathophysiology. NURTEC ODT is a CGRP receptor antagonist that works by reversibly blocking CGRP receptors, thereby inhibiting the biologic activity of the CGRP neuropeptide. The recommended dose of NURTEC ODT is 75 mg, taken as needed, up to once daily to treat or every other day to help prevent migraine attacks. For more information about NURTEC ODT, visit www.nurtec.com.
Indication
NURTEC ODT orally disintegrating tablets is a prescription medicine that is used to treat migraine in adults. It is for the acute treatment of migraine attacks with or without aura and the preventive treatment of episodic migraine. It is not known if NURTEC ODT is safe and effective in children.
Important Safety Information
Do not take NURTEC ODT if you are allergic to NURTEC ODT (rimegepant) or any of its ingredients.
Before you take NURTEC ODT, tell your healthcare provider (HCP) about all your medical conditions, including if you:
- have liver problems,
- have kidney problems,
- are pregnant or plan to become pregnant,
- are breastfeeding or plan to breastfeed.
Tell your HCP about all the medicines you take, including prescription and over-the-counter medicines, vitamins, and herbal supplements.
NURTEC ODT may cause serious side effects including allergic reactions, trouble breathing and rash. This can happen days after you take NURTEC ODT. Call your HCP or get emergency help right away if you have swelling of the face, mouth, tongue, or throat or trouble breathing. This occurred in less than 1% of patients treated with NURTEC ODT.
The most common side effects of NURTEC ODT were nausea (2.7%) and stomach pain/indigestion (2.4%). These are not the only possible side effects of NURTEC ODT. Tell your HCP if you have any side effects.
You are encouraged to report side effects of prescription drugs to the FDA.
Visit www.fda.gov/medwatch or call 1–800–FDA–1088 or report side effects to Biohaven at 1–833–4NURTEC.
See full Prescribing Information and Patient Information.
About Migraine
Nearly 40 million people in the U.S. suffer from migraine and the World Health Organization classifies migraine as one of the 10 most disabling medical illnesses. Migraine is characterized by debilitating attacks lasting four to 72 hours with multiple symptoms, including pulsating headaches of moderate to severe pain intensity that can be associated with nausea or vomiting, and/or sensitivity to sound (phonophobia) and sensitivity to light (photophobia). There is a significant unmet need for new treatments as more than 90 percent of people with migraine are unable to work or function normally during an attack.
CGRP Receptor Antagonism
Small molecule CGRP receptor antagonists represent a novel class of drugs for the treatment of migraine. CGRP receptor antagonists work by reversibly blocking CGRP receptors, thereby inhibiting the biologic activity of the CGRP neuropeptide. For acute treatment, this unique mode of action potentially offers an alternative to other agents, particularly for patients who have contraindications to the use of triptans or who have a poor response to triptans or are intolerant to them. CGRP signal-blocking therapies have not been associated with medication overuse headache (MOH) or rebound headaches which limits the clinical utility of other acute treatments due to increases in migraine attacks that result from frequent use.
About Biohaven
Biohaven is a global commercial-stage biopharmaceutical company with a portfolio of innovative, best-in-class therapies to improve the lives of patients with debilitating neurological and neuropsychiatric diseases, including rare disorders. Biohaven's Neuroinnovation™ portfolio includes FDA-approved Nurtec ODT (rimegepant) for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine EMA-approved as Vydura® for the acute treatment of migraine with or without aura, and prophylaxis of episodic migraine in adults who have at least four migraine attacks per month) and a broad pipeline of late-stage product candidates across five distinct mechanistic platforms: CGRP receptor antagonism for the acute and preventive treatment of migraine; glutamate modulation for obsessive-compulsive disorder and spinocerebellar ataxia; and MPO inhibition for amyotrophic lateral sclerosis; Kv7 Ion Channel Activators (Kv7) activators for focal epilepsy and neuronal hyperexcitability, and myostatin inhibition for neuromuscular diseases. More information about Biohaven is available at www.biohavenpharma.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This news release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements involve substantial risks and uncertainties, including statements that are based on the current expectations and assumptions of Biohaven's management about NURTEC ODT as an acute treatment for patients with migraine and preventive treatment for migraine. Factors that could affect these forward-looking statements include those related to: Biohaven's ability to effectively commercialize NURTEC ODT, delays or problems in the supply or manufacture of NURTEC ODT, complying with applicable U.S. regulatory requirements, the expected timing, commencement and outcomes of Biohaven's planned and ongoing clinical trials; the timing of planned interactions and filings with the FDA; the timing and outcome of expected regulatory filings; the potential commercialization of Biohaven's product candidates; the potential for Biohaven's product candidates to be first in class or best in class therapies; and the effectiveness and safety of Biohaven's product candidates. Various important factors could cause actual results or events to differ materially from those that may be expressed or implied by forward-looking statements. Additional important factors to be considered in connection with forward-looking statements are described in the "Risk Factors" section of Biohaven's Annual Report on Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on February 25, 2022, and in Biohaven's subsequent filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. The forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this release, and Biohaven does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
NURTEC and NURTEC ODT are registered trademarks of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Ireland DAC. Neuroinnovation is a trademark of Biohaven Pharmaceutical Holding Company Ltd.
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Wordle answer changed to avoid fraught word, NY Times says
NEW YORK (AP) — The New York Times moved swiftly to change Monday’s answer to its daily Wordle puzzle out of fear that it would be seen as some sort of commentary on the debate over abortion rights.
The game, which became a sensation late last year and was bought by The Times in January, gives users six tries to guess a different five-letter word each day.
Yet The Times scrambled when it discovered that Monday’s word, which had been entered into Wordle’s computer program last year, was “fetus.”
The timing was particularly fraught given last week’s leaked report of a draft U.S. Supreme Court decision that would strike down a 50-year-old ruling governing the ability of women to receive abortions.
The appearance of “fetus” was “entirely unintentional and a coincidence,” the newspaper said in a message to readers on Monday.
“At New York Times Games, we take our role seriously as a place to entertain and escape, and we want Wordle to remain distinct from the news,” the message said.
The Times changed Monday’s answer to a different word, and a spokesman said that a “vast majority” of users saw that. But some people who had not refreshed their browsers saw “fetus” instead, spokesman Jordan Cohen said.
He would not say whether The Times had received any complaints about “fetus.”
Wordle was invented by Josh Wardle, a Brooklyn software engineer, as a gift for his partner and took off when he began posting it online. Players guess words and hone in on the correct answer as the game tells them if their guesses contain letters in the word of the day.
The Times bought his invention for more than $1 million and is revamping the technology to make sure every user is seeing the same word every day, the newspaper said. Cohen said millions of people play Wordle each day.
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Donations Help Feeding America® Food Banks in LA County
WESTLAKE VILLAGE, Calif., May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In California, over 4.0 million people are facing hunger – 1.2 million of those are children1. Committed to providing access to sustainable nutrition for 1 billion people by 2025, Dole Sunshine Company announced its participation in Walmart and Sam's Club's Fight Hunger. Spark Change. Campaign. in LA County. For every Dole Fruit Bowls® Cherry Mixed Fruit purchased in store or online at Walmart.com or SamsClub.com, Dole will donate the monetary equivalent ($0.10) of one meal to Feeding America® and its local network of food banks. Based on sales to date, over 1,500,000 meals will be provided to families in need.
Now in its ninth year, the Fight Hunger. Spark Change. campaign has been a way for Walmart and Sam's Club to partner with suppliers, customers and members to help provide food to people in need. To date, the campaign has helped to secure more than 1 billion meals* for local food banks across the country.
"It's our ongoing commitment to increase access to better nutrition for all, and we value Walmart and Sam's Club ongoing work in this area," said Orzse Hodi, SVP and Managing Director of Dole Packaged Foods, LLC. "With this campaign, we're able to support more families in need in Los Angeles, as well as offer an opportunity for our local team members to get involved and support on the ground. We're thrilled to join this network of businesses doing good through the 'Fight Hunger. Spark Change' campaign."
Dole hosted an employee giveback day as a part of the campaign in Oxnard, Calif. this month, benefiting Feeding America. The local event resulted in the donation of 1,400 emergency food boxes, supporting almost 800 households and 4,154 individuals in the Southern California area. These actions support Dole's ongoing efforts tied to the Dole Promise and the next iteration of Dole's Malnutrition Labels campaign, inspired by the trusted and universally known nutrition label and designed to spark conversation and action around these imperative issues. Dole's Malnutrition Labels were first introduced in a series of larger-than-life projections meant to call attention to alarming nutritional issues. Then, Malnutrition Labels: Food Waste helped to transform the symbol of waste into a valuable tool supporting waste reduction and fighting hunger.
The campaign will be supported by paid digital, content, and social and is just one of many activations being led by the brand as they bring "The Dole Promise" to life.
To get involved and donate via Fight Hunger. Spark Change. visit, https://www.walmart.com/m/fighthunger. To learn more about The Dole Promise and the ongoing Malnutrition Labels campaign, visit MalnutritionFacts.com.
1https://www.feedingamerica.org/hunger-in-america/california
*$1 helps provide at least 10 meals secured by Feeding America on behalf of local member food banks.
About The Dole Sunshine Company
The name Dole Sunshine Company is used to represent the global interests and combined efforts of Dole Asia Holdings, Dole Worldwide Packaged Foods and Dole Asia Fresh. Dole Sunshine Company is not an actual business entity and does not operate as such in any country or region. For more information on Dole Sunshine Company, please visit DoleSunshine.com.
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JOHANNESBURG, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sasol's financial performance for the year ended 30 June 2022 (2022 financial year) was underpinned by a favourable macroeconomic environment, with higher crude oil prices, refining margins and chemicals prices against a backdrop of heightened geopolitical tensions. This resulted in a strong gross margin improvement from the prior year, combined with robust cost and capital expenditure performance. These benefits were partly offset by operational challenges in our integrated South African value chains which resulted in lower production, as reported in the annual business performance metrics published on 25 July 2022 (https://www.sasol.com/investor-centre/financial-results).
Sasol´s adjusted earnings before interest, tax, depreciation and amortisation (adjusted EBITDA**) for the 2022 financial year is expected to increase by between 36% and 56% from R48,4 billion in the prior year, to between R66,0 billion and R75,6 billion. This is mostly due to a strong recovery in Brent crude oil and chemical prices, partly offset by realised oil hedging losses and lower Chemicals sales volumes.
Shareholders are advised that, for the 2022 financial year:
- Earnings per share (EPS) are expected to be between R60,59 and R63,51 compared to the prior year earnings per share of R14,57 (representing an increase of more than 100%);
- Headline earnings per share (HEPS) are expected to be between R42,84 and R50,74 compared to the prior year headline earnings per share of R39,53 (representing an increase by between 8% and 28%); and
- Core HEPS (CHEPS*) are expected to be between R65,21 and R70,76 compared to the prior year CHEPS of R27,74.
Notable non-cash adjustments (before taxation) for the 2022 financial year include:
- Unrealised losses of R5,2 billion on the translation of monetary assets and liabilities and valuation of financial instruments and derivative contracts;
- Net gain of R9,9 billion on remeasurement items, mainly due to:
- a gain of R4,9 billion on the realisation of the foreign currency translation reserve (FCTR) on the divestment of Sasol Canada's shale gas assets;
- a gain of R3,7 billion on the divestment of 30% equity interest in Republic of Mozambique Pipelines Company (ROMPCO);
- a gain of R2,9 billion on the realisation of FCTR on the divestment of the European Wax business; and
- a R1,4 billion reversal of impairment on the Chemicals Work Up & Heavy Alcohols value chain due to a higher price outlook on the back of a sustained increase in demand for alcohols into the personal hygiene market during and post the COVID-19 pandemic;
- partly offset by a loss on scrapping of property, plant and equipment of R2,8 billion in the Chemicals America segment.
The financial information on which this trading statement is based has not been reviewed and reported on by the Company's external auditors.
Sasol will release its 2022 annual financial results on Tuesday, 23 August 2022 at 09h00 (SA time) followed by a conference call hosted by Fleetwood Grobler, our President and Chief Executive Officer and Hanré Rossouw, our Chief Financial Officer.
Please connect to the call via the webcast link: https://www.corpcam.com/Sasol23082022 or via teleconference call link: https://services.choruscall.za.com/DiamondPassRegistration/register?confirmationNumber=3629805&linkSecurityString=7a93dfa35.
* Core HEPS is calculated by adjusting headline earnings with non-recurring items, earnings losses of significant capital projects (exceeding R4 billion) which have reached beneficial operation and are still ramping up, all translation gains and losses (realised and unrealised), all gains and losses on our derivatives and hedging activities (realised and unrealised), and share-based payments on implementation of Broad-Based Black Economic Empowerment (BBBEE) transactions. Adjustments in relation to the valuation of our derivatives at period end are to remove volatility from earnings as these instruments are valued using forward curves and other market factors at the reporting date and could vary from period to period. We believe core headline earnings are a useful measure of the group´s sustainable operating performance.
** Adjusted EBITDA is calculated by adjusting operating profit for depreciation, amortisation, share-based payments, remeasurement items, change in discount rates of our rehabilitation provisions, all unrealised translation gains and losses, and all unrealised gains and losses on our derivatives and hedging activities.
Adjusted EBITDA and Core HEPS are not defined terms under IFRS and may not be comparable with similarly titled measures reported by other companies. The aforementioned adjustments are the responsibility of the directors of Sasol. The adjustments have been prepared for illustrative purposes only and due to their nature, may not fairly present Sasol´s financial position, changes in equity, results of operations or cash flows.
Disclaimer - Forward-looking statements
Sasol may, in this document, make certain statements that are not historical facts and relate to analyses and other information which are based on forecasts of future results and estimates of amounts not yet determinable. These statements may also relate to our future prospects, expectations, developments, and business strategies. Examples of such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic, and measures taken in response, on Sasol's business, results of operations, markets, employees, financial condition and liquidity; the effectiveness of any actions taken by Sasol to address or limit any impact of COVID-19 on its business; the capital cost of our projects and the timing of project milestones; our ability to obtain financing to meet the funding requirements of our capital investment programme, as well as to fund our ongoing business activities and to pay dividends; statements regarding our future results of operations and financial condition, and regarding future economic performance including cost containment, cash conservation programmes and business optimisation initiatives; recent and proposed accounting pronouncements and their impact on our future results of operations and financial condition; our business strategy, performance outlook, plans, objectives or goals; statements regarding future competition, volume growth and changes in market share in the industries and markets for our products; our existing or anticipated investments, acquisitions of new businesses or the disposal of existing businesses, including estimates or projection of internal rates of return and future profitability; our estimated oil, gas and coal reserves; the probable future outcome of litigation, legislative, regulatory and fiscal developments, including statements regarding our ability to comply with future laws and regulations; future fluctuations in refining margins and crude oil, natural gas and petroleum and chemical product prices; the demand, pricing and cyclicality of oil, gas and petrochemical product prices; changes in the fuel and gas pricing mechanisms in South Africa and their effects on prices, our operating results and profitability; statements regarding future fluctuations in exchange and interest rates and changes in credit ratings; total shareholder return; our current or future products and anticipated customer demand for these products; assumptions relating to macroeconomics; climate change impacts and our climate change strategies, our development of sustainability within our Energy and Chemicals Businesses, our energy efficiency improvement, carbon and GHG emission reduction targets, our net zero carbon emissions ambition and future low-carbon initiatives, including relating to green hydrogen and sustainable aviation fuel; our estimated carbon tax liability; cyber security; and statements of assumptions underlying such statements. Words such as "believe", "anticipate", "expect", "intend", "seek", "will", "plan", "could", "may", "endeavour", "target", "forecast" and "project" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements but are not the exclusive means of identifying such statements. By their very nature, forward-looking statements involve inherent risks and uncertainties, both general and specific, and there are risks that the predictions, forecasts, projections, and other forward-looking statements will not be achieved. If one or more of these risks materialise, or should underlying assumptions prove incorrect, our actual results may differ materially from those anticipated. You should understand that a number of important factors could cause actual results to differ materially from the plans, objectives, expectations, estimates and intentions expressed in such forward-looking statements. These factors and others are discussed more fully in our most recent annual report on Form 20-F filed on 22 September 2021 and in other filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. The list of factors discussed therein is not exhaustive; when relying on forward-looking statements to make investment decisions, you should carefully consider foregoing factors and other uncertainties and events, and you should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements apply only as of the date on which they are made, and we do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any of them, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Intelligent automation specialist readies itself for growth and investment into skills development
AUSTIN, Texas, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent automation (IA) specialist, Tquila Automation, has received multi-million dollar funding from Delta-v Capital, a leading growth equity firm that invests in high-growth, tech-enabled services and software companies.
Tquila Automation intends to use the funding to super-charge its meteoric rise, both organically and through M&A activity. This will take place across AMER and EMEA.
Any M&A activity will have a specific focus on companies in the Americas which can offer IA skills and services that clients demand. This includes specialists with pre-configured automations.
Founded by Tom Abbott and Richard Denton in 2019, Tquila Automation deploys Robotic Process Automation (RPA) software with Artificial Intelligence (AI) and other technologies to help forward-thinking organisations dramatically improve the way they work. The business has enabled global brands in healthcare, financial services, insurance, manufacturing, utilities, FMCG, and more to remove onerous tasks and processes, releasing human workers to focus on value-added productivity.
Analysts estimate the RPA market is expected to reach $23.9 billion by 2030, growing annually by 27.7% (CAGR). In this context, Tquila passionately believes that automation has the power to transform businesses, grow their value and make work more rewarding. It partners with RPA software vendor, UiPath, to achieve this and Tquila was awarded UiPath Industry Solutions Partner of the Year in 2021.
Tom Abbott, Tquila Automation CEO, says, "For the last two years, Tquila Automation was backed by Momentum Partners and Tquila Group, whereby their investments allowed us to double in size, expand across our core markets, and receive industry accolades from our technology partners. The Delta-v Capital investment is a turning point for the business. It will accelerate growth plans, particularly in the United States, where we plan to double our headcount again in 12 months and establish our global headquarters in Austin, Texas."
Garrett Marsilio, Principal at Delta-v Capital, added, "Tquila is one of the fastest-growing digital services firms within one of the fastest-growing segments of enterprise software. We are thrilled to partner with the exceptional management team, board, and existing investors, including Tquila Group and Momentum Partners. With exciting career pathways and an inclusive culture, Tquila is attracting and developing intelligent automation professionals with sought-after expertise. The team's industry-specific packaged solutions are delivering significant return-on-investment and high satisfaction scores across its enterprise customers."
About Tquila Automation
Tquila Automation is a leading intelligent automation specialist. It helps enterprising and ambitious businesses to dramatically improve the way that things are done by removing onerous tasks and processes, releasing human workers to focus on value-added productivity. It passionately believes that automation has the power to expedite business transformation, enhance enterprise value and deliver positive impact on people's lives. Tquila has offices in Austin, Bucharest, Cardiff and London. Discover more at tquila-automation.com.
About Delta-v Capital
Delta-v Capital is a leading provider of growth equity and liquidity solutions with approximately $1.5 billion in assets under management. Delta-v has a history of partnering with exceptional management teams and shareholders building market-leading technology businesses with sustainable differentiation. Delta-v targets investments between $3 and $30+ million across technology sectors, including cloud and managed services, cybersecurity, DevOps, digital infrastructure, software-as-a-service, and wellness & lifestyle tech. Delta-v has offices in Boulder, CO and Dallas, TX. For more information, please visit deltavcapital.com.
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HONG KONG, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's leading index company, FTSE Russell, recently announced the latest ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) rating results of Fosun International Limited (HKEX stock code: 00656) ("Fosun International"). Fosun International's FTSE Russell ESG rating has improved for two consecutive years, outperforming the industry average, and has been included in the FTSE4Good Index Series for the first time.
Fosun International's Inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series Reflects Market's Affirmation of Fosun's ESG Management Capabilities
The FTSE Rusell ESG rating mainly covers corporate governance, environmental and social. Fosun International's score has outperformed the industry average in environmental, social and governance. Compared with last year, Fosun International improved in the fields of pollution & resources, climate change, health & safety, customer responsibility, and corporate governance, among which it continued to achieve a full score in anti-corruption.
Fosun International's first inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series demonstrates capital market's full affirmation of the Company's ESG management capabilities, which is expected to attract more attention from investment institutions that adhere to the philosophy of ESG responsible investment. For the inclusion in the FTSE4Good Index Series, companies are required to implement corporate responsibility measures in a number of areas, including working towards environmental sustainability, mitigating and adapting to climate change, countering bribery and corruption, up-holding and supporting universal human rights, labor rights and ensuring good supply chain labor standards, and comply with strict global guidelines.
Fosun global partner system and top-down long-term ESG mechanism leads the Company's sustainable development
In order to ensure the smooth and continuous progress of ESG work, Fosun has established a top-down and long-term mechanism for ESG improvement. Fosun includes ESG management performance as an evaluation factor in the Executive Directors' performance assessment and remuneration assessment. To further improve the ESG management system, Fosun has set up an ESG Board Committee under the Board of Directors (the "Board"), at the management and decision level, Fosun has established an ESG Executive Committee under the management, at the implementation level, the Group has also set up an ESG Management Committee and an ESG Working Group to fully implement ESG strategies and related actions.
It is also critical to have a cultural base for ESG developments to better execute ESG work. Fosun's partner system is a market-based, benefit-sharing entrepreneurial mechanism. At present, Fosun has more than 140 global partners and 20 overseas partners, covering China, Japan, India, Germany, France, the United Kingdom, Portugal, the United States, Israel, etc. This mechanism has enabled Fosun to cultivate talents with consistent thinking on the cultural level and a sense of identity as a member of Fosun. This sense of identity sharing across the core leadership of the Company, can help Fosun implement the ESG concepts more efficiently.
Contribute to carbon peak and carbon neutrality, act as a responsible global citizen
2021 marks the first year of Fosun's carbon neutrality. Centered around the national "carbon neutrality" strategy, the Group has set a carbon reduction target — "to achieve carbon emissions peak by 2028 and carbon neutrality by 2050" and has formulated effective strategies for climate change mitigation and adaptation to align with 1.5°C temperature control target set in the Paris Agreement. To further advance Fosun's carbon peak and carbon neutrality targets, Fosun has established a Carbon Neutrality Committee and a Carbon Neutrality Working Group to actively promote implementation and enforcement of carbon neutral management across the Group.
Fosun's anti-pandemic and anti-malaria efforts demonstrate its corporate social responsibility
The COVID-19 pandemic that has swept the world since the beginning of 2020 has posed huge challenges for companies around the world. At the beginning of the outbreak, Fosun partnered with BioNTech, a German biotechnology company, to jointly develop the COVID-19 mRNA vaccine, playing an active role in the pandemic prevention and control. In the first quarter of 2022, Fosun Pharma obtained the license from the Medicines Patent Pool (MPP) to produce and supply the generic version of Merck's oral COVID-19 treatment Molnupiravir and Pfizer's oral COVID-19 treatment Nirmatrelvir in combination with Ritonavir to agreed low- and middle-income countries. The license includes the rights to manufacture both ingredients and the finished drug. Fosun Pharma strives to improve the accessibility and affordability of COVID-19 treatments in low- and middle-income countries or regions around the world.
Looking globally, Fosun has participated in the joint construction of a "malaria-free world" for more than 15 years. As the first Chinese pharmaceutical brand well recognized in Africa, Artesun® (artesunate for injection), self-developed and manufactured by Fosun Pharma, has been used to treat over 48 million severe malaria patients worldwide by the end of 2021. Fosun Pharma continues to innovate, its SPAQ-CO®Disp, which indicated for the prevention of malaria in children was pre-qualified by World Health Organization (WHO). Around 175 million children in high malaria transmission African countries have benefited from the "Seasonal Malaria Chemoprevention (SMC) Program", for which SPAQ-CO®Disp is used as the core drug. SMC with SPAQ-CO®Disp effectively reduced the morbidity of malaria in children under five years old in Africa.
Fosun, which is about to turn 30 this year, will continue to uphold its original aspirations of developing its business for good and "Contribution to Society", actively shoulder more social responsibilities, implement ESG strategies, constantly create value and give back to the society, helping to promote high-quality development and common prosperity. With the global trend of promoting carbon neutrality, carbon emissions reduction and the sustainable development of the earth, Fosun will continue to actively cooperate with its member companies to promote the implementation of ESG strategies, especially in the areas of carbon emissions peak, carbon neutrality, energy conservation and consumption reduction, and actively promote the sustainable development of the Group.
About FTSE4Good Index Series
Launched in 2001, the FTSE4Good Index Series is the first index series to measure the performance of companies that meet globally recognized corporate responsibility standards. It aims to identify and recognize companies demonstrating strong Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) practices. Transparent management and clearly-defined ESG criteria make FTSE4Good indexes suitable tools to be used by investment advisers, asset owners, fund managers, investment banks, stock exchanges and brokers when creating or assessing sustainable investment products.
About Fosun
Founded in 1992, Fosun is a global innovation-driven consumer group dedicated to providing high-quality products and services for families around the world in Health, Happiness, Wealth, and Intelligent Manufacturing segments. In 2007, Fosun International Limited was listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 00656.HK). In 2021, Fosun International's total revenue was RMB161.3 billion and total assets amounted to RMB806.4 billion. Fosun International ranks No.589 on the 2022 Forbes Global 2000 List, with a MSCI ESG rating of AA.
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GAYAN, Afghanistan (AP) — The death toll of children in last week’s devastating earthquake in southeastern Afghanistan has risen to at least 155, the United Nations said as the scope of the deadliest quake to hit the impoverished country in two decades comes into focus.
The U.N.’s humanitarian coordination organization, OCHA, said on Sunday that another 250 children were injured in the magnitude 6 temblor that struck the mountainous villages in the Paktika and Khost provinces near the country’s border with Pakistan, flattening homes and triggering landslides. Most of the children died in Paktika’s hard-hit Gayan district, which remains a scene of life in ruins, days after the quake.
Afghanistan’s Taliban rulers have put the total death toll from the quake at 1,150, with hundreds more injured, while the U.N. has offered a slightly lower estimate of 770, although the world body has warned the figure could still rise.
The quake has also left an estimated 65 children orphaned or unaccompanied, the U.N. humanitarian office added.
The disaster — the latest to convulse Afghanistan after decades of war, hunger, poverty and an economic crash — has become a test of the Taliban’s capacity to govern and the international community’s willingness to help.
When the Taliban seized power in Afghanistan as the United States and its NATO allies were withdrawing their forces last August, foreign aid stopped practically overnight. World governments piled on sanctions, halted bank transfers and froze billions more in Afghanistan’s currency reserves, refusing to recognize the Taliban government and demanding they allow a more inclusive rule and respect human rights.
The former insurgents have resisted the pressure, imposing restrictions on the freedoms of women and girls that recall their first time in power in the late 1990s, triggering Western backlash.
Aware of their limitations, the Taliban have appealed for foreign aid. The U.N. and an array of overstretched aid agencies in the country that have tried to keep Afghanistan from the brink of starvation have swung into action. Despite funding and access constraints, convoys of aid have trickled into the remote provinces.
The U.N. children’s agency said on Monday it was working to reunite children that had been separated from their families in the chaos of the quake. It also has set up clinics to offer mental health and psychological support to children in Gayan traumatized by the disaster. | https://cw33.com/news/ap-top-headlines/death-toll-of-children-in-afghanistan-quake-rises-to-155/ | 2022-06-28T08:23:11Z |
Annual Fundraiser Supports True Value Foundation's Education and Community Programs for Youth
CHICAGO, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- True Value Foundation (TVF) today announced that it raised nearly $1 million at its 2022 Charity Classic golf fundraising event. Held on June 29, 2022, at the Cog Hill Golf Club in Lemont, IL, the 25th Annual Charity Classic brought nearly 600 vendor partners representing over 300 companies together with True Value associate volunteers for a day on the golf course. Partner donations provide the primary funding for TVF's grant programs for True Value retailers across the nation, as well as the True Value Boys & Girls Club, located in Chicago's Little Village.
"True Value and our vendor partners are committed to the communities where we live and work, and TVF's mission of helping youth succeed reflects that," said Chris Kempa, CEO of True Value Company. "I'm so proud of our generous suppliers, who come together with us each year at the Charity Classic in the spirit of bringing our youth life-changing, transformative opportunities."
Over the last seven years, True Value vendor partners and True Value associates have donated close to $8.5 million to the True Value Foundation through the Charity Classic and other fundraising efforts.
About True Value Foundation
True Value Foundation is a 501c3 not-for-profit organization that unites retailers in helping improve the lives of children in the communities True Value serves. The foundation advocates for youth and serves as a catalyst to provide tools and resources to help youth realize their dreams and achieve their potential. TVF encourages its partners to get involved and give back through volunteerism, mentorship, community improvements, and raising funds.
About True Value Company
True Value Company, headquartered in Chicago, is one of the world's leading hardlines wholesalers with a globally recognized brand and over 70 years of experience serving independent hardware retailers. True Value Company provides its customers in over 60 countries an expansive product set with market-customized assortments at highly competitive prices, superior product availability, innovative marketing programs and a la carte value-added services like eCommerce ship-to-store, store remodel support and True Value University, all within a flexible model that requires no membership. With 13 regional distribution centers, and approximately 2,500 associates serving over 4,500 stores, True Value Company celebrates independence and drives retail excellence across the U.S. and internationally. Learn more at www.TrueValueCompany.com.
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Support from investors including Revolution Growth and Chipotle's Cultivate Next fund will support rapid retail expansion, development of product and Giga Ranch production facility
BOULDER, Colo., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meati Foods, the creator of Eat Meati™ juicy, delicious alternative whole-food proteins made from mushroom root, today announced it has raised $150 million in a Series C investment round that will help to expand the production and accessibility of the company's popular products as they aim to become the U.S. market share leader in plant-based meat by 2025. The company's products deliver taste and texture superior to current meat alternatives while offering comparable complete protein to meat with more fiber and no cholesterol.
The round was led by Revolution Growth, with participation from existing and new investors, including Grosvenor Food & AgTech, Canada Pension Plan Investment Board (CPP Investments), Wellington Management, and Cultivate Next, Chipotle Mexican Grill's new venture fund which includes Meati Foods in its first cohort of investments.
"The continued growth and momentum that Meati is experiencing underscores how differentiated and scalable our products and vision are," said Meati Foods CEO and co-founder, Tyler Huggins. "Revolution Growth and our new and existing investors bring not just the financial firepower and ethos alignment, but deep and diversified expertise that will be instrumental in building a brand and organization that will truly change how people eat in a way that's better for our bodies and better for our planet."
Meati™ has distanced itself from an ever-crowded category through its standard-setting composition of at least 95 percent mushroom root, earning its whole-food distinction and unmatched nutrition. The delicious, whole-cut meats naturally deliver as much as 17 grams of complete protein (33 percent of the daily recommended value according to the FDA) and 12 grams of dietary fiber (42 percent of the daily recommended value), along with micronutrients such as 45 percent and 90 percent of the recommended daily intakes of zinc and vitamin B12 (riboflavin).
The funds will support the completion of the company's more than 100,000-square-foot Mega Ranch in Thornton, Colo., a facility that will begin to ship product in late 2022, ultimately producing tens of millions of pounds of product annually. Additionally, the company will continue its rapid growth, including a national omni-channel footprint by the end of 2023, diversification of its product portfolio, as well as breaking ground on the company's first "Giga Ranch", designed to be the production facility that will be replicated domestically and globally, with a single ranch capable of producing hundreds of millions of pounds annually.
"Meati Foods' innovative products mirror Chipotle's Food with Integrity standards and bring an exciting, new alternative protein to market," said Curt Garner, Chief Technology Officer at Chipotle. "Through Chipotle's Cultivate Next venture fund we are investing in companies that align with our mission to Cultivate a Better World and Meati is doing just that with their clean processes and plant-based proteins."
Meati has won the hearts and minds of food industry icons and world-renowned chefs including: David Chang (chef and founder of Momofuku and Majordomo Media); Walter Robb (former Whole Foods Market CEO); Rose Marcario (former Patagonia CEO); John Foraker (Once Upon a Farm CEO and former Annie's Organic CEO); Nicolas Jammet and Jonathan Neman (co-founders of Sweetgreen); Sam Kass (former White House senior policy advisor for nutrition and partner at Acre Venture Partners); David Barber (co-owner of Blue Hill Restaurants and founder of Almanac Investments); and the Alinea Group (including one of the most awarded and recognized chefs in the world, Grant Achatz).
"Meati is poised to be the leader in this large and growing category with a capability to produce plant-based meats in whole-cut form with a clean ingredient list. The company is meeting an unmet demand for products that are delicious, healthy, and good for the planet. We're thrilled to partner with Tyler and the full team as the company expands its production and tackles real-world issues of food security and sustainability," said Fazeela Abdul Rashid, a Partner at Revolution Growth who is joining the board of the company.
Meati is available online and at several restaurants throughout Colorado and Arizona. Learn more at www.meati.com.
Founded in 2017, Meati Foods is working to change the way we eat by democratizing access to delicious, nutrient-rich, complete protein in a way that protects and preserves our planet's water, land and air. Eat Meati™ is the debut product line from Meati Foods featuring whole-food cutlets and steaks made from mushroom root via through modernized ancient, natural processes in a toxicity-free environment with no heavy metals, pesticides or antibiotics. Eat Meati™ made its retail debut in July 2022 after multiple months of record sellouts on its direct-to-doorstep online shop, with plans for a national omni-channel footprint by late-2023. Meati's textures and flavors have won the enthusiastic support of some of food's most impactful leaders, chefs and icons.
Revolution Growth is a venture capital fund investing in growth-stage companies around the country that are leading disruption within their industry. Led by Steve Case, Ted Leonsis, and Steve Murray, Revolution Growth has a proven strategy of partnering with entrepreneurs to build and scale category-defining companies. Revolution Growth is headquartered in Washington, D.C. and part of Revolution's family of funds, including Revolution Ventures and the Rise of the Rest Seed Fund. Visit us online at revolution.com/growth or @Revolution.
Chipotle Mexican Grill, Inc. is cultivating a better world by serving responsibly sourced, classically-cooked, real food with wholesome ingredients without artificial colors, flavors or preservatives. Chipotle had over 3,000 restaurants as of March 31, 2022, in the United States, Canada, the United Kingdom, France and Germany and is the only restaurant company of its size that owns and operates all its restaurants. Chipotle is ranked on the Fortune 500 and is recognized on the 2022 list for Fortune's Most Admired Companies. With over 100,000 employees passionate about providing a great guest experience, Chipotle is a longtime leader and innovator in the food industry. Chipotle is committed to making its food more accessible to everyone while continuing to be a brand with a demonstrated purpose as it leads the way in digital, technology and sustainable business practices. For more information or to place an order online, visit WWW.CHIPOTLE.COM.
Grosvenor Food & AgTech is an international investor in food and agriculture businesses. Our focus is to rethink and re-shape how food is grown, produced, distributed, and consumed. We partner with like-minded people to understand the complex interconnectedness of our agricultural ecosystem to manage its effects and enhance human health and our environment and enable producers to thrive. We are one of the largest and longest established investment teams in the sector. Our work in food and agtech, alongside Grosvenor's other activities shares a common purpose to deliver lasting commercial, social and environmental benefit addressing today's needs while taking responsibility for those of future generations. www.grosvenor.com/food-agtech
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better way to keep hats and glasses stored and organized within the home," said an inventor, from Ocala, Fla., "so I invented the GLASS- N- HAT RACK. My design prevents hats and glasses from being placed on various surfaces, stepped on, sat on or misplaced."
The patent-granted invention provides an improved way to store and display a quantity of baseball caps, hats and optical products. In doing so, it increases organization. It also helps to reduce clutter around the house. The invention features a practical and attractive design that is easy to use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the National sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TLS-116, 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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SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, ChargeLab is announcing its $15 million Series A financing. The round was led by King River Capital, with participation from ABB E-Mobility and existing investors including Construct Capital, Root Ventures, Highline Beta, Third Sphere, and Maple VC.
ChargeLab builds software to operate and optimize electric vehicle charging equipment. ChargeLab's software runs at the edge and in the cloud, empowering fleets, building operators, and utilities to deploy large numbers of EV chargers and manage them as an intelligent network. ChargeLab's API-first architecture makes its platform more modular and scalable than those of its competitors.
ChargeLab does not build any hardware. Instead, the company partners with leading EV charger manufacturers like ABB, Phihong, United Chargers, Siemens, and Tritium. ChargeLab and these manufacturers form part of an open EV charging ecosystem driven by the Open Charge Point Protocol (OCPP).
"My partners and I have seen the power of software-first energy management solutions at scale before," said Megan Guy, Co-Founder & Partner at King River Capital. "EV charging today is a messy and inefficient experience for consumers and enterprises alike. King River believes that ChargeLab is positioned to become the dominant back-end software provider for the EV charging industry and deliver a reliable, high-quality experience for the entirety of the ecosystem. That's why we were thrilled to lead this round."
"As the EV market continues to undergo massive growth, the value proposition of ChargeLab's hardware agnostic software becomes increasingly apparent to both vendor and user," said Malin Carlstrom, Head of Ventures at ABB EL Ventures. "We believe that Zak and his team are poised to create the Android of charging systems, and that ABB can be a strategic and financial partner, delivering significant benefits to both parties."
"ChargeLab's vision is to connect millions of EV chargers in the next decade," said Zak Lefevre, co-founder and CEO of ChargeLab. "The road to achieving this goal starts today. We're committed to making EV chargers more reliable for EV fleets and drivers."
"We're also making it easier for enterprises to deploy and manage EV chargers through modular software and open APIs," added co-founder and CTO, Ehsan Mokhtari. "Our configuration tools help installers provision EV chargers in minutes instead of days, our automated monitoring makes EV charger operations a breeze, and our web app allows end-users to charge just by scanning a QR code."
ChargeLab raised its Seed round, co-led by Root Ventures and Construct Capital, in 2021. The Series A raise brings the company's total venture financing to over $20 million. Megan Guy will be joining ChargeLab's Board of Directors in conjunction with closing of the round.
About ChargeLab
ChargeLab builds a hardware-agnostic software platform for managing electric vehicle chargers. The company's customers include fleets, building owners, convenience stores, and utilities. They leverage ChargeLab's charging station management system (CSMS) and open APIs to manage thousands of EV chargers more efficiently.
About King River Capital
King River Capital invests in post-revenue, high-growth software businesses that are solving critical problems within large markets. The firm was founded by three partners, Chris Barter, Zeb Rice, and Megan Guy, all of whom have a strong track record in early to mid-stage venture investing.
About ABB EL Ventures
ABB EL Ventures is the venture arm of ABB's Electrification Business Area. EL Ventures closely collaborates with the Electrification divisions to help them achieve strategic goals through driving the ideation, scouting, assessment, and execution phases of made-to-measure start-up engagements.
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Severe thunderstorms possible tonight
Damaging wind is the primary threat
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A complex of showers and thunderstorms moved through northeast Kansas early this morning. Rain may linger southeast of I-35 before noon. Elsewhere, the sky should be mostly cloudy today with highs in the upper 70s to low 80s and south winds at 5-15 mph.
A line of thunderstorms is expected to arrive into north central Kansas after 8 PM. Some storms may be strong to severe with damaging wind gusts up to 70 mph and quarter size hail. An isolated tornado also cannot be ruled out. Thunderstorms will dive southeast across the rest of northeast Kansas late this evening into tonight. The highest risk of severe weather is for places near and west of Highway 75.
Monday should be dry with a mix of clouds and sunshine. Temperatures will be warmer than today with highs in the low-mid 80s. There is a slight chance of a few thunderstorms late Monday night, but severe weather is not expected. A better chance for storms moves in Tuesday night. Temperatures should stay rather steady this week with highs generally in the upper 70s to low 80s.
Today: Mostly cloudy. High 81F. Winds S at 5 to 15 mph.
Tonight: Thunderstorms likely. Some storms could be severe with high winds. Low 64F. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 80%.
Monday: Partly cloudy. High 83F. Winds NW at 5 to 10 mph.
Monday Night: Slight chance of isolated showers and thunderstorms after midnight. Low 65F. Winds NE at 5 to 10 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tuesday: Partly cloudy. High 81F. Winds SE at 5 to 10 mph.
Wednesday: Mostly sunny. High 79F. Winds N at 5 to 15 mph.
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FBI: 5 militia members charged with storming Capitol
(AP) - Five Florida men affiliated with a militia group called “B Squad” have been arrested on charges that they joined a mob’s attack on the U.S. Capitol, disrupting Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s 2020 electoral victory, federal authorities said Wednesday.
“B Squad” members stormed the Capitol on Jan. 6, 2021, while wearing riot gear and armed with metal batons, knives, chemical spray and walking sticks, according to an FBI agent’s affidavit. Group members joined the mob in a “heave-ho” push against police officers trying to secure a tunnel on the Lower West Terrace, the affidavit says.
Officers ultimately repelled the mob after more than two hours of violence inside the tunnel. More than 100 police officers were injured at the Capitol on Jan. 6.
The FBI says the five defendants charged together are self-identified adherents to the “Three Percenters” militia movement, which refers to the myth that only 3% of Americans fought in the Revolutionary War against the British. The men are members of a group called Guardians of Freedom and a subgroup called “B Squad,” according to an FBI agent’s affidavit.
A criminal complaint charges four of the defendants with a felony count of interfering with a law enforcement officer during a civil disorder. They are Benjamin Cole, 38, of Leesburg; John Edward Crowley, 50, of Windermere; Brian Preller, 33, of Mount Dora; and Jonathan Rockholt, 38, of Palm Coast.
They and a fifth defendant — Tyler Bensch, 20, of Casselberry — also are charged with misdemeanor counts of entering and remaining in a restricted building or grounds and disorderly and disruptive conduct in a restricted building or grounds.
Crowley, Rockholt and Bensch were arrested in Florida, where a federal magistrate judge ordered them released after their initial court appearances Wednesday. Attorneys for the three men didn’t immediately respond to emails seeking comment.
Cole was arrested in Louisville, Kentucky. Court records didn’t immediately list an attorney for him.
Preller was arrested in Hardwick, Vermont, and ordered released after his initial court appearance in Rutland. A lawyer for Preller declined to comment on the charges.
A flier sent to “B Squad” members two weeks before the riot advertised a “March for Trump” bus trip to Washington for the “Stop the Steal” rally on Jan. 6, according to the affidavit. It says the flier encouraged Guardians of Freedom members to “deploy” and help protect people at the rally, where then-President Donald Trump addressed a crowd of supporters.
A man identified by the FBI only as “B Leader” coordinated the group’s travel from Florida to Washington and reserved a block of rooms at a hotel near Capitol. He, the five defendants charged in the complaint and approximately 40 other “B Squad” members stayed on the same floor of the hotel on the eve of the riot, the FBI says. “B Leader,” who isn’t one of the five arrested defendants, also spoke at a rally at Washington’s Freedom Plaza on Jan. 5, 2021, according to the affidavit.
More than 850 people have been charged with federal crimes for their conduct on Jan. 6. The Justice Department says more than 260 defendants have been charged with assaulting or impeding law enforcement at the Capitol.
Nearly 400 Capitol riot defendants have pleaded guilty or been convicted by a judge or jury after trials. More than 240 have been sentenced, with roughly half of them getting terms of incarceration ranging from seven days to over seven years.
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Southern Trust Home Services offers ecofriendly advice to homeowners that can save them money and help them lead a more sustainable lifestyle
ROANOKE, Va., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern Trust Home Services, a leading electrical, HVAC and plumbing company serving southwest Virginia, is celebrating Earth Day on April 22 by offering DIY advice to help homeowners conserve water and energy throughout this month and the rest of the year.
"We should do everything we can to reduce wasted water and energy at home, and making good efforts to do so can save money, too," said Ted Puzio, owner of Southern Trust Home Services. "In our homes, we can conserve and protect water and curb energy use by taking some very simple measures. Earth Day reminds us to take the time to see where we can make a difference."
Puzio said homeowners should consider the following tips to reduce their environmental impact:
- Check pipes for leaks regularly. The Environmental Protection Agency estimates that 10% of homes lose 90 gallons or more of water each day due to common leaks. Most are caused by old pipes or worn components that should be replaced or repaired.
- Upgrade to energy-efficient appliances. While this action might require more of a financial commitment at first, doing so will conserve more water and electricity in the long run. For example, an energy-efficient washing machine can save homeowners up to 21 gallons of water per cycle and an ecofriendly HVAC system can reduce energy use by as much as 50%.
- Keep heating and cooling systems running smoothly with regular checkups. A simple tune-up can boost the energy efficiency of a home's HVAC system. Tune-ups reveal issues that can cause the system to work harder, which increases energy use. Having an HVAC system at peak performance helps homeowners conserve energy and save money on electric bills.
- Don't pour oil or chemicals into storm drains. Storm drains do not flow into the sewer system. Most storm drains push water into local streams and waterways. Dumping oil or other toxins into storm drains means it eventually gets washed into a community's watershed.
- Install a smart thermostat. Smart thermostats have the ability to automatically build a schedule to a home's ideal heating and cooling cycles for climate control when the home is inhabited. Most can also be manually adjusted from a smart phone so the homeowner can make adjustments on the fly when necessary.
- Install low-flow shower heads and low-flow toilets. These items reduce both water and energy usage by limiting water flow and, in the case of shower and sink faucets, lower the amount of water that needs to be heated.
"It's our responsibility to preserve the Earth for our children and grandchildren to enjoy," Puzio said. "Anything we can do to reduce our carbon footprint helps us reach this goal. These simple tips can put us on the right path going forward while also helping save on our energy bills."
About Southern Trust Home Services
Founded in 1995 as Southern State Electric, Southern Trust Home Services provides residential plumbing, electrical HVAC services, drain cleaning and one day bath remodel services, including 24/7 emergency repairs, to homeowners in more than 60 cities throughout southwest Virginia. Roanoke's first to offer a lifetime guarantee on all recommended repairs, Southern Trust Home Services staffs dedicated, certified, licensed and insured, drug and criminal background checked technicians who provide timely, same-day services for a variety of home repairs, installations, and maintenance. An A Better Business Bureau accredited company since 2006, Southern Trust Home Services has financing available including 0 percent for 18 months, and Lifetime Repair Guarantee on stated repairs. To find out more, call 540-343-4348 or visit www.southerntrusthomeservices.com.
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The Wildly Popular Multi-Day Car and Motorcycle Exhibition and Race Returns to Wildwood, New Jersey from September 30 – October 2 with New Events to Be Announced Soon
WILDWOOD, N.J., July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Race of Gentlemen (T.R.O.G.) is excited to celebrate its tenth anniversary as "the greatest race on earth" with the return to Wildwood, New Jersey on September 30 through October 2. The inaugural Race of Gentlemen was held in 2012 on the beach in Asbury Park, New Jersey, just days before Hurricane Sandy made landfall. The popular event pays tribute to a style of racing that evokes a bygone era when hand-built pre-WWII cars and motorcycles were pieced together in backyards and garages, then tested and proven in races on the flat, hard sand of the beach. The Race of Gentlemen has continued to grow over the years, having since moved from Asbury Park to Wildwood NJ, and doing additional races at other destinations including Milwaukee, WI, Pismo Beach and Santa Barbara, CA. Now, ten years later, T.R.O.G. is continuing its tradition of welcoming tens of thousands of race fans to the beach in Wildwood and will soon be expanding the multi-day exhibition and race to the West Coast and outside of the U.S to reach more enthusiasts and racers globally.
"We couldn't be more thrilled to be celebrating ten years of The Race of Gentlemen," said Mel Stultz, Founder of The Race of Gentleman. "The annual Wildwood event has become truly legendary, drawing in thousands of people each year. We anticipate this year to be even more successful and we will have lots of surprises in store for everyone. We also cannot wait to announce more details about our future T.R.O.G. events coming to California and the UK very soon. Our goal is to bring the T.R.O.G experience to a broader crew of vintage car and motorcycle revivalists and enthusiasts at destinations all around the world."
The tenth anniversary of T.R.O.G. in Wildwood will feature thrilling, non-stop exhibition style beach racing, live music, a kid's area, food and beer vendors, and much more. This year, The Race of Gentlemen is proud to welcome its newest sponsor, American Metal Customs, and their team of passionate fabricators, technicians, designers, and metal workers. "It's a dream come true to have American Metal involved with The Race of Gentleman," said Josh Allison, Master Builder and Fabricator at American Metal. "I have loved this event ever since it launched, and I know firsthand how inspiring and exciting it is to see these vintage pieces of American history racing down the beach with the ocean as a backdrop. Our custom-built and restored vintage cars and motorcycles will be a perfect complement to these events and add to the excitement of the entire weekend." American Metal Customs will play a key role in expanding the event footprint in Wildwood and beyond, while also showcasing a suite of custom-made and restored vintage motorcycles and automobiles at T.R.O.G. Additional sponsors include Bell Helmets and Harley Davidson.
Spectators and racers from all over will be able to enjoy the speed and excitement during the non-stop vintage hot rod and motorcycle action that will soon be going down the popular sandy beach straightaway. Tickets for Wildwood are available now at theraceofgentlemen.com. Stay tuned for more details about upcoming events by joining the #trog conversation on social and following T.R.O.G. on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
About The Race of Gentlemen:
The inaugural Race of Gentlemen was held in 2012 on the beach in Asbury Park, NJ, just days before Hurricane Sandy made landfall. Auto enthusiasts from all over attend T.R.O.G. to race their vintage roadsters, hotrods, and motorcycles down a sandy beach straightaway in front of thousands of spectators. The Race of Gentlemen continues to grow and garner international recognition, laying the groundwork for additional exhibitions and races around the world. For more information, visit theraceofgentlemen.com and follow T.R.O.G. on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
About American Metal:
American Metal, founded in 2021 by North American Motor Car and Master Builder and Fabricator Josh Allison, is an award-winning custom shop specializing in full custom car and motorcycle builds and restorations that showcase the glamour and raw elegance of vintage design coupled with the grit and pride of hand-made American craftsmanship. By focusing on individuality, creative freedom and high-end design, American Metal appeals to iconic individuals of all walks of life that have an appreciation for timeless design, personal freedom, vintage craftmanship and hand-made products. For more information, visit www.americanmetalcustom.com and follow American Metal on Facebook, Instagram and YouTube.
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- Agreement will see Japan-based Mitsui take 49% stake in the project
- ReNew signed 400 MW round-the-clock (RTC) PPA last year to supply electricity to Solar Energy Corporation of India (SECI)
- For the 400 MW PPA, the company will install 1,300 MW of renewable energy capacity and up to 100 MWh of battery storage
GURGAON, India, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ReNew Power ("ReNew", RNW, RNWWW: NASDAQ), India's leading renewable energy company, has finalized a partnership with Mitsui & Co., Ltd. ("Mitsui", 8031.T-JP: Tokyo Stock Exchange), a leading global general trading and investment firm.
The partnership will see Mitsui invest in the RTC renewable energy project being developed by ReNew.
The RTC project will consist of three newly built wind farms and one solar plus battery storage farm (1,300 MW in total plus up to 100 MWh battery storage) across the states of Rajasthan, Karnataka, and Maharashtra, and provide 400 MW electricity to SECI, an Indian central government-owned entity with an AA+ domestic debt rating by ICRA, a subsidiary of Standard & Poor's.
The project's commercial operations are expected to start in the third calendar quarter of 2023. ReNew, through its affiliates, will also undertake EPC, O&M, and project management for the RTC project.
The 25-year PPA for the project, the first-of-its-kind renewable energy PPA in India, was signed last year with SECI for supplying electricity at ₹2.90/kWh (~US 3.8¢), which will increase by 3% annually for 15 years after which it will stabilise for remaining period of the project.
India, being the third-largest emitter of greenhouse gases globally, made commitments at the Glasgow COP26 summit last year to reach 500 GW of non-fossil fuel-based installed capacity by 2030, and to source 50% of all its energy from renewables by then. The RTC project will feed into this target and support the Government of India's policy of scaling up the renewable energy sector as part of the country's historic clean energy transition.
Speaking about this partnership with Mitsui, Mr. Sumant Sinha, Founder, Chairman and CEO of ReNew Power said, "The RTC project, the first of its kind in India, provides the lowest cost and emission-free 24 X 7 renewable electricity. We are proud to partner with Mitsui, a leading global conglomerate, to support India's green energy transition and look forward to strengthening this partnership in the future."
Ryoichiro Uno, General Manager in charge of infrastructure projects in India, Middle East, and Africa of Mitsui, said, "Our mission is to build brighter futures for people around the world through infrastructure development. We view India as an extremely promising market for many reasons, including its high economic growth and strong commitment towards decarbonization. Through this project, Mitsui will accelerate India's clean energy transition together with ReNew, and contribute to the project's successful development by leveraging our extensive global experience in power project development, as well as our wide-ranging business network across industries. We look forward to expanding Mitsui's further collaboration with ReNew beyond this RTC project in India."
US$ 1.0 = INR 76.29 (as on 27-03-2022)
About ReNew
ReNew is one of the largest renewable energy Independent Power Producers (IPPs) in India and globally. ReNew develops, builds, owns, and operates utility-scale wind and solar energy projects, and hydro projects . As of February 1, 2022, ReNew had a total portfolio of 10.2 GW of renewable energy projects across India, including commissioned and committed projects
About Mitsui:
Mitsui & Co., Ltd. is one of the leading Japanese general trading and investment firms, established in 1947, with global presence in various business fields and across 63 countries/regions with approximately 45,000 employees. Mitsui's core strategic aim is to pursue sustainable growth, and through its business activities contribute to the development of countries and regions around the world while addressing climate change and other global issues. As part of this, Mitsui has set a target to reduce its GHG impact by 2030 to half of what it was in 2020 and achieve net-zero emissions by 2050. Mitsui currently has 65 power assets in 22 countries, with a gross capacity of 39.6 GW and a net capacity (Mitsui's share) of 10.8 GW.
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Renowned Formula One Driver to Collaborate with Asetek SimSports™ on Product Development Starting with F1 Wheel Bases
AALBORG, Denmark, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Asetek, sim racing gear innovator, along with Kevin Magnussen, acclaimed Danish race car driver currently competing in Formula One for Haas F1 Team, announced an agreement whereby Magnussen will work closely with Asetek SimSports™ engineers on the development of sim racing products that replicate the true feeling of an F1 car. As part of the agreement, Kevin Magnussen will be a brand ambassador for Asetek SimSports™.
Son of four-time LeMans GT class winner and former Formula One driver, Jan Magnussen, Kevin Magnussen has a celebrated racing resume including with McLaren, Renault and Haas F1 Teams. In addition to his vast amount of time on the track, Magnussen helped develop the McLaren simulator and has tested for Porsche.
"There is a lot of sim equipment that claims to emulate an F1 car, but it misses the mark because it was designed by people who do not have F1 racing experience," said Kevin Magnussen. "André and I share a passion for racing and by teaming up with Asetek, I can help bring the thrill and authentic feel of F1 to sim racers everywhere."
Magnussen continued, "In the past I did not find home simulators to bring a whole lot of value, simply because they were not realistic. I tested Asetek's equipment last week, and I was impressed. I am enthusiastic about assisting them in bringing forward products that feel as close to a real F1 car as possible, and I appreciate they have given me this opportunity."
"I am delighted to have this cooperation with Kevin. Many simulator equipment manufacturers market products based on a car brand or a famous driver, but the hardware is never developed to actually feel like an F1 car. Our partnership with Kevin is much more than a branding agreement, where we put his signature on our products," said André Sloth Eriksen, founder and CEO of Asetek. "What is truly exciting is that we will develop products together with the sole purpose of replicating the true feeling of an F1 car. As an example, over the next few weeks, Kevin will spend a significant amount of time in our lab working closely with our engineers on the development of the best possible firmware for our wheel bases. Kevin brings tremendous experience, obviously from the track, but also from when he participated in developing McLaren's simulator."
"Kevin is a great brand ambassador for Asetek SimSports™. We share many values both on and off track, which is important to us," Eriksen continued. "In my opinion, not only is F1 the pinnacle of motorsports, it is bigger than that, and it will be a proud moment for me and the rest of the Asetek team when we see the Asetek SimSports™ logo in the F1 paddock."
To learn more about Kevin Magnussen, visit kevinmagnussen.com. To learn more about Asetek SimSports™, visit https://aseteksimsports.com.
About Asetek
Asetek (ASTK.OL), a global leader in mechatronic innovation, is a Danish garage-to-stock-exchange success story. Founded in 2000, Asetek established its innovative position as the leading OEM developer and producer of the all-in-one liquid cooler for all major PC & Enthusiast gaming brands. In 2013, Asetek went public while expanding into energy-efficient and environmentally friendly cooling solutions for data centers. In 2021, Asetek is introducing its line of products for next-level immersive SimSports gaming experiences. Asetek is headquartered in Denmark and has operations in China, Taiwan, and the United States.
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CHARLOTTE, N.C., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Cato Corporation (NYSE: CATO) today reported a net loss of $2.3 million or ($0.11) per diluted share for the second quarter ended July 30, 2022, compared to net income of $14.0 million or $0.62 per diluted share for the second quarter ended July 31, 2021.
Sales for the second quarter ended July 30, 2022 were $195.0 million, or a decrease of 5% from sales of $206.0 million for the second quarter ended July 31, 2021. The Company's same-store sales for the quarter decreased 5% compared to 2021.
For the six months ended July 30, 2022, the Company reported net income of $7.4 million or $0.35 per diluted share, compared to net income of $34.7 million or $1.54 per diluted share for the six months ended July 31, 2021. Sales for the six months ended July 30, 2022 were $399.9 million, a decrease of 4% to sales of $417.2 million for the six months ended July 31, 2021. Year-to-date same-store sales decreased 4% to 2021.
"Our sales were negatively impacted during the first half of the year by the increasing pressure of inflation on consumers' ability to spend on discretionary items such as fashion apparel, resulting in significant markdowns to clear inventory," stated John Cato, Chairman, President, and Chief Executive Officer. "We have taken steps to right size our inventory by the end of the fourth quarter, including increased markdowns and reducing future order volumes. However, we believe the back half of the year will be challenging as a result of the increasing inflationary environment,effects of the tight labor market and continued late merchandise shipments due to supply chain disruption."
Gross margin decreased from 43.9% to 32.4% of sales in the quarter due to lower merchandise margins and increased freight expense. SG&A expenses as a percent of sales decreased from 34.5% to 31.2% of sales during the quarter primarily due to reduced incentive compensation expense, partially offset by increased payroll expense, reflecting more normalized operations, coupled with wage inflation. Tax expense for the quarter was $5.7 million versus $4.6 million in the prior year, reflecting a true-up of the projected year-end tax rate, resulting in a quarterly rate of 166.5%, which generated the net loss for the period.
Year-to-date gross margin decreased to 34.0% of sales from 42.6% the prior year primarily due to decreased merchandise margins and increased freight expense. The year-to-date SG&A rate was 30.3% versus 32.2% primarily due to lower incentive compensation expense, partially offset by increased payroll expense, which is a reflection of normalized operations and higher wages. Income tax expense for the first half was $7.6 million, flat to last year.
During the second quarter ended July 30, 2022, the Company opened 4 stores, relocated 2 stores and closed 7 stores. As of July 30, 2022, the Company has 1,312 stores in 32 states, compared to 1,325 stores in 32 states as of July 31, 2021.
The Cato Corporation is a leading specialty retailer of value-priced fashion apparel and accessories operating three concepts, "Cato," "Versona" and "It's Fashion." The Company's Cato stores offer exclusive merchandise with fashion and quality comparable to mall specialty stores at low prices every day. The Company also offers exclusive merchandise found in its Cato stores at www.catofashions.com. Versona is a unique fashion destination offering apparel and accessories including jewelry, handbags and shoes at exceptional prices every day. Select Versona merchandise can also be found at www.shopversona.com. It's Fashion offers fashion with a focus on the latest trendy styles for the entire family at low prices every day.
Statements in this press release that express a belief, expectation or intention, as well as those that are not a historical fact, including, without limitation, statements regarding the Company's expected or estimated operational financial results, activities or opportunities, and potential impacts and effects of the coronavirus are considered "forward-looking" within the meaning of The Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on current expectations that are subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements. Such factors include, but are not limited to, any actual or perceived deterioration in the conditions that drive consumer confidence and spending, including, but not limited to, prevailing social, economic, political and public health conditions and uncertainties, levels of unemployment, fuel, energy and food costs, wage rates, tax rates, interest rates, home values, consumer net worth and the availability of credit; changes in laws or regulations affecting our business including but not limited to tariffs; uncertainties regarding the impact of any governmental action regarding, or responses to, the foregoing conditions; competitive factors and pricing pressures; our ability to predict and respond to rapidly changing fashion trends and consumer demands; our ability to successfully implement our new store development strategy to increase new store openings and the ability of any such new stores to grow and perform as expected; adverse weather, public health threats (including the global coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak) or similar conditions that may affect our sales or operations; inventory risks due to shifts in market demand, including the ability to liquidate excess inventory at anticipated margins; and other factors discussed under "Risk Factors" in Part I, Item 1A of the Company's most recently filed annual report on Form 10-K and in other reports the Company files with or furnishes to the SEC from time to time. The Company does not undertake to publicly update or revise the forward-looking statements even if experience or future changes make it clear that the projected results expressed or implied therein will not be realized. The Company is not responsible for any changes made to this press release by wire or Internet services
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — John Fetterman, the Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, who is recovering from a stroke, said Friday that he almost died from the episode after ignoring warning signs for years and a doctor’s advice to take blood thinners.
Fetterman spoke in a statement released by his campaign, and has remained out of public view as he recovers ahead of the fall general election in what is expected to be one of the nation’s premier Senate contests.
“The stroke I suffered on May 13 didn’t come out of nowhere,” Fetterman said, and “as a result, I almost died. I want to encourage others to not make the same mistake.”
In a separate statement released through his campaign Friday, Fetterman’s cardiologist disclosed that Fetterman has cardiomyopathy, in which the heart muscle becomes weakened and enlarged. Cardiomyopathy can impede blood flow and potentially cause heartbeats so irregular they can be fatal.
The acknowledgment was the first public comment by a doctor for Fetterman since the candidate first took to social media on May 15 to disclose that he had a stroke.
Fetterman, 52, easily won the Democratic nomination in a four-way race while in the hospital four days after the stroke and just hours after undergoing surgery to implant a pacemaker with a defibrillator.
The stroke has raised questions about Fetterman’s fitness to campaign for the office, including what continuing effects he might have from the stroke.
Already, attack ads are flying in the race, even as the Senate Republican primary contest is bogged down in a statewide recount, more than two weeks after the election.
Fetterman, Pennsylvania’s lieutenant governor, has not said when he will return to the campaign trail and did not show up to preside over floor sessions of the state Senate last week.
Fetterman said doctors have told him to continue to rest, eat well, exercise and focus on his recovery, “and that’s exactly what I’m doing.”
Fetterman acknowledged that he ignored warning signs after visiting the doctor because of swollen feet in 2017 and learning that he had a heart condition.
The cardiologist, Dr. Ramesh Chandra, told him that he never would have had a stroke had he continued taking blood thinners, Fetterman said.
Chandra said Fetterman will be fine if he eats healthy foods, takes prescribed medication and exercises.
Fetterman has been open about his push to lose weight in the past. At 6 feet 8, he weighed in at over 400 pounds before losing nearly 150 pounds in 2018, when he ran for lieutenant governor.
He said he had thought — wrongly — that losing weight and exercising would be enough.
Fetterman has said that his stroke was caused by a heart condition called atrial fibrillation and that doctors implanted the pacemaker May 17 to manage it.
Doctors removed the clot in Fetterman’s brain through a thrombectomy procedure, his campaign said. That means extracting it by inserting a catheter through a big artery, usually in the groin.
However, Fetterman had not answered questions about why doctors implanted a defibrillator along with it — until Friday.
Chandra said the defibrillator, which delivers corrective shocks when it senses life-threatening irregular rhythms, was implanted because of Fetterman’s cardiomyopathy.
Fetterman has not made a public appearance, other than a couple of brief videos of him posted on social media speaking at the hospital May 15 and leaving it a week later.
On Wednesday, Fetterman saw his neurologist, campaign spokesperson Joe Calvello said.
The neurologist was impressed with Fetterman’s progress and said that cognitively, “John is perfect, and well on his way to a full recovery,” Calvello said.
Fetterman does not have paralysis from the stroke, and is up, walking around, running errands and having calls with staff, Calvello said.
Fetterman’s neurologist has not spoken with reporters.
Most stroke patients experience some sort of physical impairment, according to Dr. Matt Starr, associate director of UMPC Stroke Institute.
Long-term physical symptoms of stroke range widely, from minor muscle weakness to muscle stiffness and spasms to complete paralysis, typically on one side of the body.
When stroke does cause physical impairment, “the greatest recovery happens in the first three months after the stroke,” said Dr. Mitchell Elkind, a Columbia University neurologist and immediate past president of the American Heart Association.
Most stroke patients do show at least some signs of recovery, and full recovery is possible, Elkind said.
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HILO, Hawaii, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alumni have been quietly raving about their experiences at the Hawaii based program Pacific Quest. Recently their Google page surpassed over 100 reviews with an average rating of 4.5/5 stars–a score nearly unheard of in healthcare. Pacific Quest, an integrative behavioral health program for youth has been operating for over 18 years on the Big Island of Hawaii, and has worked with well over 3000 families. Kellyn Smythe, Pacific Quest's Director of Admissions explained, "Families increasingly depend on online reviews to make important decisions, and it's astonishing we have so many alumni who are willing to share a bit about their experiences." Mr Smythe adds, "Mental health continues to carry a stigma that deters from sharing about such an intimate part of their journey; we feel so fortunate for those who are willing to push past this taboo and normalize what so many families are struggling with."
In a recent survey of 15 outdoor based programs, Pacific Quest earned the highest average online review rating. Most experts agree that online reviews are by no means the only metric families should use to make such an important decision. "We feel strongly that a careful examination of treatment history, scope of services, therapeutic goals and other considerations are essential to a positive experience" adds Mr. Smythe. "Each family's needs are so unique, that even a glowing list of google reviews doesn't mean this is the right thing for every family."
Some families have even taken to film, podcasts and books to share their stories. Girl on The Edge is an award winning feature length film created by an alumni father about his daughter's journey with depression, anxiety and self harm. More recently, Marci Wolff Ober, LMFT and her daughter Courtney Jessica Ober detailed their journey in a best selling book The KrazyGirl (& Guy) Parent Survival Guide: Helping Your Child of Any Age Thrive with Mental Health Challenges. There is now an emerging body of podcasts available that explore topics related to treatment experiences. A leading example is Wilderness Therapy & Residential Treatment Center Journey by Andy
More robust outcome data is found through the YO-Q research. Throughout the treatment process, students and families participate in a series of nationally standardized questionnaires referred to as the Youth Outcome Questionnaire (Y-OQ®). Results are gathered at admission, discharge, and specific points post-discharge. At the individual level, this data better equips treatment teams to craft interventions/treatment approaches to meet student's needs. The meta-data allows leadership teams to evaluate treatment efficacy on a longitudinal scale, and enhance programming.
Pacific Quest is nationally recognized as a Gold Status designated research program by the National Association of Therapeutic Schools and Programs (NATSAP) and the University of New Hampshire. Well over 1,000 Pacific Quest Alumni students and families have been a part of this study.
Established in 2004 Pacific Quest's stated mission is to provide evidence-based treatment for families of adolescents and young adults by facilitating life-changing experiences on the Big Island of Hawaii in their Licensed Therapeutic Living Programs (TLP). Their individualized approach to mental health treatment is focused on treating anxiety, depression, isolation, low self esteem, and trauma.
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Cybellum Wins 3 Awards for Cybersecurity in 10th Annual Global InfoSec Awards at #RSAC 2022
TEL AVIV, Israel, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cybellum is proud to announce that we have won the following awards from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry's leading electronic information security magazine:
- Cutting Edge in Cybersecurity Internet of Things (IoT)
- Most Comprehensive in Healthcare IoT Security
- Next Gen in Industrial Cybersecurity"
"We're thrilled to receive one of the most prestigious and coveted cybersecurity awards in the world from Cyber Defense Magazine, during their 10th anniversary as an independent cybersecurity news and information provider. We knew the competition would be tough and with top judges who are leading infosec experts from around the globe, we couldn't be more pleased," said Slava Bronfman, co-founder and CEO of Cybellum.
"We scoured the globe looking for cybersecurity innovators that could make a huge difference and potentially help turn the tide against the exponential growth in cyber crime. Cybellum is absolutely worthy of these coveted awards and consideration for deployment in your environment," said Yan Ross, Editor of Cyber Defense Magazine.
We're thrilled to be a member on this coveted group of winners, located here: http://www.cyberdefenseawards.com/
Please join us virtually at the #RSAC RSA Conference 2022, https://www.rsaconference.com/usa today, as we share our red carpet experience and proudly display our trophy online at our website, our blog and our social media channels.
About Cybellum
Cybellum enables device manufacturers to keep the products they build secure and compliant, every single moment of their life. Industry leaders use Cybellum's product security platform to fuse security into every phase of the product lifecycle. Powered by Cyber Digital Twins™ technology -- a live digital replica of every software component inside your devices – Cybellum allows product security teams to manage cyber risk continuously, whatever new threat arises. From living SBOMs to automated vulnerability management and continuous monitoring, teams can ensure their product portfolio is secure from design to post-production and beyond.
To learn more visit www.cybellum.com
About CDM InfoSec Awards
This is Cyber Defense Magazine's tenth year of honoring InfoSec innovators from around the Globe. Our submission requirements are for any startup, early stage, later stage, or public companies in the INFORMATION SECURITY (INFOSEC) space who believe they have a unique and compelling value proposition for their product or service. Learn more at www.cyberdefenseawards.com
About the Judging
The judges are CISSP, FMDHS, CEH, certified security professionals who voted based on their independent review of the company submitted materials on the website of each submission including but not limited to data sheets, white papers, product literature and other market variables. CDM has a flexible philosophy to find more innovative players with new and unique technologies, than the one with the most customers or money in the bank. CDM is always asking "What's Next?" so we are looking for best of breed, next generation InfoSec solutions.
About Cyber Defense Magazine
Cyber Defense Magazine is the premier source of cyber security news and information for InfoSec professions in business and government. We are managed and published by and for ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products and services in the information technology industry. We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and special editions exclusively for the RSA Conferences. CDM is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group. Learn more about us at https://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com and visit https://www.cyberdefensetv.com and https://www.cyberdefenseradio.com to see and hear some of the most informative interviews of many of these winning company executives. Join a webinar at https://www.cyberdefensewebinars.com and realize that infosec knowledge is power.
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Marsh Valley wins 3A state title and Malad Softball takes 2A championship to cap incredible seasons
NAMPA, Idaho (KIFI) - Two local squads are bringing home state championships, as the Marsh Valley Eagles baseball team and Malad Dragons softball team each won a state title on Saturday.
The top-seeded Eagles won the 3A baseball title in dominating fashion, mercy-ruling Sugar-Salem in the semifinals and Fruitland in the championship game to claim a title.
The Dragons, also the top seed in the 2A softball tournament, won every game they played in the tournament, including the championship 12-4 over West Jefferson.
Marsh Valley caps its state title season at 22-3 for their second championship in program history, and Malad finishes at 25-1 in a magical campaign. | https://localnews8.com/sports/local-sports/2022/05/21/marsh-valley-wins-3a-state-title-and-malad-softball-takes-2a-championship-to-cap-incredible-seasons/ | 2022-05-22T05:54:29Z |
- American tool icon, CRAFTSMAN, celebrates anniversary with giveaways including an all-expenses-paid trip to the July 31 Indianapolis race
- Known for some of the most trusted and reliable warranties in the industry, CRAFTSMAN's signature red tools continue to expand and evolve
TOWSON, Md., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --American tool icon CRAFTSMAN®, a Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) brand, is celebrating its 95th anniversary this month by thanking its customers – the homeowners, home builders, auto enthusiasts and master mechanics – with weeklong giveaways including a grand prize trip to the July 31 Indianapolis race.
"CRAFTSMAN has a rich heritage that has been passed down proudly from generation to generation," said Heather Kang, Global Chief Marketing Officer of Tools for Stanley Black & Decker. "For nearly a century, we have been the brand people trust to get the job done. Today's CRAFTSMAN continues that legacy."
Founded in the United States in 1927, CRAFTSMAN has been a leader in hand, power and outdoor tools and is known for standing behind its products with some of the most trusted and reliable warranties in the industry. In its nearly 100 years, CRAFTSMAN's signature red tools have played a part in history, from the introduction of CRAFTSMAN electric drills in 1929 to the release of cordless electric riding mowers in 1974. Staple items such as a CRAFTSMAN hammer and screwdrivers even aided in the removal of part of the Berlin Wall. The American icon brand has evolved and expanded to incorporate new products and technologies, including lines such as the CRAFTSMAN V20* Cordless System, V-Series™ line of premium hand tools and its iconic S2000 storage units among others.
Weeklong Social Giveaways:
To celebrate the past, present and future of this iconic American tool brand, CRAFTSMAN will host four social media giveaways beginning this week leading up to the brand's 95th anniversary on May 20. Giveaways and requirements for entry include:
- Day 1 - Vintage CRAFTSMAN T-Shirts: Share a photo of your oldest CRAFTSMAN tool and use #95YearsofBuildingPrideDay1 for the chance to win a vintage CRAFTSMAN t-shirt.
- Day 2 - Autographed CRAFTSMAN V-Series™ Tool Sets: Post a photo of your favorite project or job completed with CRAFTSMAN tools and use #95YearsofBuildingPrideDay2 to win a V-Series™ 3/8-In. Drive Metric 6-Point Tool Set signed by TV Host and auto enthusiast Cristy Lee.
- Day 3 - Commemorative 95th Anniversary CRAFTSMAN Sweatshirts: Show us your CRAFTSMAN red and use #95YearsofBuildingPrideDay3 for a chance to win a commemorative 95th anniversary CRAFTSMAN sweatshirt.
- Day 4 – V20* BRUSHLESS RP™ 1/2-In. Hammer Drill and CRAFTSMAN Hats: Show us the latest addition to your CRAFTSMAN toolbox and include the #95YearsofBuildingPrideDay4 to be entered for a chance to win a V20* BRUSHLESS RP™ 1/2-In. Hammer Drill and CRAFTSMAN hat.
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About CRAFTSMAN®
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About Stanley Black & Decker
Headquartered in the USA, Stanley Black & Decker (NYSE: SWK) is the world's largest tool company operating nearly 50 manufacturing facilities across America and more than 100 worldwide. Guided by its purpose – for those who make the world – the company's more than 60,000 diverse and high-performing employees produce innovative, award-winning power tools, hand tools, storage, digital tool solutions, lifestyle products, outdoor products, engineered fasteners and other industrial equipment to support the world's makers, creators, tradespeople and builders. The company's iconic brands include DEWALT®, BLACK+DECKER®, CRAFTSMAN®, STANLEY®, CUB CADET®, HUSTLER® and TROY-BILT®. Recognized for its leadership in environmental, social and governance (ESG), Stanley Black & Decker strives to be a force for good in support of its communities, employees, customers and other stakeholders. To learn more visit: www.stanleyblackanddecker.com.
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Infor helps DBK David + Baader start afresh after cyberattack on on-premises systems
MUNICH, Germany, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Infor, the industry cloud company, has helped automotive supplier DBK David + Baader GmbH (DBK) move to the cloud after the company fell victim to a cyberattack that abruptly knocked out the company's existing on-premises systems last year. The switch came with a go-live using Infor CloudSuite Automotive just three weeks after the attack.
Infor helped with damage control with a team of experts from a wide range of disciplines and worked closely with the company to ensure that DBK was able to restore its production capability as quickly as possible.
Learn more about Infor CloudSuite Automotive: https://www.infor.com/de-de/products/cloudsuite-automotive
Founded in 1946 in Kandel, Palatinate, Germany, DBK David + Baader has established itself as a leading manufacturer of individual solutions in the areas of electrical heating, air conditioning and electronics, primarily for the automotive industry. In addition to the headquarters in Rülzheim, the entire DBK Group includes several subsidiaries in other European countries as well as Asia and other regions overseas. Today, the company has a total turnover of more than 150 million euros and employs around 750 people.
DBK David + Baader is a long-standing customer of Infor and had been using the ERP solution Infor LN in an on-premises installation until October 2021, when cybercriminals suddenly paralysed the entire technical infrastructure with an attack and also damaged all backups. The company not only lost its current data in a matter of seconds but was also forced from one moment to the next to conduct its business processes via paper traffic again. Massive production downtimes and delivery problems were imminent, and with them, the most severe economic damage.
Together with Infor, DBK succeeded in setting up and going live with a new IT system in the cloud within just a few weeks, using the latest technology and under strictly controlled security conditions. This was made possible by the deployment of numerous experts from different Infor divisions, including IT administrators, security and migration experts, who worked around the clock as a crisis team to not only rebuild a system from scratch but also to import data from a backup saved a few days before the attack and restored under the highest security requirements. The latter was done specifically with the help of computers that were operated in isolation from all networks to exclude any danger. It took just two weeks until a new system with the data from the backup was available, which then was tested extensively for another week, and enriched with more up-to-date data until the final go-live. Only a few days later, it was finally possible to reconnect more specialised areas of the company to the system.
With Infor CloudSuite Automotive, DBK now has a technological software suite for company management that is always up to date. In addition, numerous modifications could already be mapped in the standard, which also avoided costly individual configurations and eliminated additional vulnerabilities for secure operation. With the highly standardised platform, the basis has now been laid to make numerous new functions for business intelligence analyses as well as interfaces for networking with suppliers outside in the future.
As a SaaS solution package, Infor CloudSuite Automotive is hosted in Amazon Web Services data centres in Germany, which ensures compliance with European data protection guidelines as well as the highest security standards, and thus also enables user decoupling between the internal company network and the company software.
"Infor's structured approach has significantly contributed to the fact that we were spared serious economic losses," says Dr. Andreas Stratmann, CEO of DBK. "To completely rebuild the IT and go live in just a few weeks is a very special achievement, which is mainly due to our excellent cooperation."
"Especially in a situation like this, every minute counts – structured project management is essential," says Franz Hackl, Infor senior director. "Our focus at Infor has always been on providing excellent service to our customers. That's why we are all the happier about the smooth and efficient cooperation and, above all, of course, the success of the project."
"The project to make a multitenant cloud system available and usable for a customer in just a few weeks, especially with this critical situation at DBK, is a blueprint for further demanding projects in our target markets," says Jens Schmidt, Infor senior account manager. "I experience a level of satisfaction with our customer that is more than enthusiastic. I see the project at DBK as a showcase for what we are capable of doing for our customers."
"The attack on DBK shows that cyberattacks can acutely put a company's economic existence at risk," explains Joachim Harb, Infor senior vice president and general manager for Central Europe. "At Infor, we see it as our responsibility not only to support our customers in an emergency, but also to prevent such attacks by providing cloud technology with the highest security standards."
About DBK
DBK is an expanding, internationally active company hailing from Southern Palatinate, Germany, with headquarters in the town of Rülzheim. For more than 75 years, the company has been focusing on providing sensible and effective means of use of energy, developing individual solutions in the fields of electric heat, air conditioning and electronics.
In addition to its headquarters, the DBK Group maintains several subsidiaries in France, the UK, Hong Kong, the United States, Austria, the Czech Republic, Sweden, the People's Republic of China and Germany, as well as numerous agencies in other European countries.
The roots of the organisation date back to the middle of the last century: In 1946, David & Baader as an organization was first founded by Josef David Sr. and Theo Baader in Kandel, Palatinate, Germany. Visit https://www.en.dbk-group.com/
About Infor
Infor is a global leader in business cloud software specialized by industry. We develop complete solutions for our focus industries, including industrial manufacturing, distribution, healthcare, food & beverage, automotive, aerospace & defense, and high tech. Infor's mission-critical enterprise applications and services are designed to deliver sustainable operational advantages with security and faster time-to-value. We are obsessed with delivering successful business outcomes for customers, and we are continually innovating to quickly solve emerging business and industry challenges. Over 60,000+ organizations in more than 175 countries rely on Infor's 17,000 employees and their deep industry expertise to help overcome market disruptions and achieve their business goals. As a Koch company, our financial strength, ownership structure, and long-term view empower us to foster enduring, mutually beneficial relationships with our customers, employees and partners. Visit www.infor.com.
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BEIJING, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the epidemic starts to slow down in China, Beijing and Shanghai, the major cities for luxury goods, begin to open up. Li Rixue, the founder and the CEO of Secoo, points out that during this year's 618 sales campaign, the ATV increases by 70% than that of last year. According to the statistics, individual users buy more intensively in this year's 618 sales campaign. Rare bags and watches are popular with consumers, some starting to invest in luxury goods.
In recent year, a rare handbag or a watch is not only a display of social status, but also serves as an investment method for those who purchase high-end luxuries. The money invested in luxuries is also believed not to be lost. Users can kill two birds with one stone. Bain&Company predicts that China is expected to be the largest luxury goods market by 2025.
Comparing to past years' 618 sales campaign, the conversation rate of high-end users purchasing rare goods increases significantly this year, considering the purchasing period drops from one week in the past to one day now and the consumers spread from tier 1 and tier 2 cities to tier 3, tier 4 and tier 5 cities.
Ms. Wang, being the user of Secoo for 11 years and a super vip of Secoo, tells that she originally buys luxury goods for her own use, but later finds out that people around her start to treat luxury goods purchase as an investment method. As the price of luxury goods goes up and down, Ms. Wang starts to get the hang of price fluctuation rules of luxury goods. Once the price achieves her expectation, she sells them on Secoo online platform. The whole process is quick and easy.
Secoo finds out that users like Ms. Wang are not uncommon since the beginning of the year. They are more like a group. The number of users inquiring about the the maintenance of value and the increase of value of luxury goods grows bigger. In order to meet the demands of these high-end users, Secoo has set up a high-end steward department to search rare goods for Secoo's high-end users, provide the latest information of fashion trend and the price fluctuation, as well as to provide home delivery service for high-end users, ensuring the quality of goods and at the same time making them feel they are served with Secoo's full attention.
As a world-famous cross-border luxury goods purchasing platform, Secoo has dedicated itself to serving high-end users around the world who pursue extreme life experience. As of now, Secoo has more than 50 million registered high-end users, covering over 4000 high-end brands of clothing, shoes and boot, bags, watches, jewelry and accessories. In the future, Secoo will keep improving and perfecting itself to meet the demands of high-end users through expanding its presence in luxury goods industry and integrating more famous luxury bands.
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Findings from 300 C-suite executives reveal numerous missed opportunities to maximize the predictive power of tax data
KEY TAKEAWAYS
- 70% say cloud, data and analytics, and visualization tools are important for tax talent to know and use.
- Coding is now the most sought-after skill for tax talent.
- More women (83%) and underrepresented groups (72%) are joining the accounting profession.
NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Fortune 500 tax department is at a pivotal moment of transformation, responding to a multitude of forces disrupting the profession as we know it. While there are clear bright spots in the modernization of skills and diversification of tax talent in the last two years, the profession still has a way to go in its adoption of technology, application of data and approach to hiring.
According to the KPMG LLP annual report, "Tax Reimagined 2022: Perspectives from the C-suite," 52 percent of C-suite executives are not leveraging tax data to scenario plan or model for tax policy changes, a mild improvement over last year's 69 percent. And when looking at other business implications, such as leveraging tax data to align with ESG priorities, 68 percent of respondents say they are not currently using tax data compared to 55 percent in 2021, and 60 percent say they are not using data to inform overall business strategy – slight progress from last year's 62 percent. Against the backdrop of significant tax and climate reform, ongoing negotiations to overhaul the global tax code and years of regulatory complexities, it's clear that companies are still missing opportunities to add business value by not leveraging tax data.
However, the report, which features insights from 300 C-suite executives at organizations with $1 billion or more in revenue, indicates that the profession is moving the needle with promising investments in diverse talent, a greater willingness to upskill inhouse employees, and a new focus on digital agility, creating a slow but steady shift in the overall make-up of the future tax department.
KEY FINDINGS:
Leveraging the power of tax data
- Sixty five percent are not leveraging tax data to inform decision-making about mergers and acquisitions.
- Sixty four percent are not leveraging tax data to prepare for or respond to audit inquiries.
- Fifty six percent are not leveraging tax data to do predictive modeling.
Navigating the talent landscape
- Eighty three percent say it has been difficult to recruit tax talent this past year.
- Seventy nine percent say it has been difficult to retain tax talent this past year.
- Fifty three percent say it has been difficult to recruit talent with the right skill set.
- Fewer C-suite executives state they are willing to outsource or co-source their tax department in 2022 (43 percent vs. 65 percent in 2021).
- Forty eight percent are inclined to upskill employees, an increase of 12 percentage points over 2021.
Defining the future tax professional
- The C-suite (46 percent) rank coding as the top skill needed to ensure today's tax department stays competitive, compared with 28 percent in 2021.
- Seventy percent rank scaling technologies (cloud, D&A tools, analytic and visualization) as the most relevant for tax talent to know and use.
- Sixty six percent rank emerging technologies (AI, blockchain, metaverse and quantum computing) as second most important, followed by an understanding of spreadsheets and databases (58 percent).
- Most leaders (57 percent) still prefer to hire tax professionals who can learn technology rather than tech professionals who can learn tax.
Investing in more diverse pipelines
- Majority of survey respondents (54 percent) are setting goals for outreach to underrepresented groups (+8 percentage points from 2021).
- Fifty five percent say their organizations are recruiting from nontraditional colleges and universities (+10 percentage points from 2021).
- Eighty three percent are witnessing more female candidates and hires join the profession compared with previous years.
- Seventy two percent are seeing more candidates and hires from underrepresented groups.
LEADER QUOTES:
"The tax and regulatory landscapes are fast evolving and increasingly complex. Chief Tax Officers and Chief Financial Officers, in particular, are faced with numerous pressures to remain up to speed on all the moving parts and to offer stability even during times of great uncertainty," said Greg Engel (@Greg_Engel_KPMG), Vice Chair – Tax, KPMG LLP. "For these reasons, it's imperative that C-suite leaders continue to prioritize investments in talent, D&A and technology to ensure the modern tax department continues to add maximum business impact."
"Tax departments are stepping out of the past by modernizing the skill sets of their talent, embracing DEI, and upgrading the technology they use to plan for the future," said Rema Serafi (@RemaSerafi), National Managing Partner – Tax, KPMG LLP. "Those organizations that embrace this change will be the ones best positioned to compete and succeed."
"Data is the next chapter for the modern tax department," said Brad Brown (@Brad_Brown_KPMG), Chief Technology Officer – Tax, KPMG LLP. "But until organizations realize the predictive power that tax data can bring to the entire organization and deploy a tech-first, tax-second approach to hiring talent that supports certain aspects of the tax department, they'll continue to leave tremendous value on the table."
Survey Methodology
The KPMG "Tax Reimagined 2022: Perspectives from the C-suite" survey was conducted by Wakefield Research (www.wakefieldresearch.com) between May 18th and June 3rd, 2022, among 300 US C-suite executives at companies with annual revenue of $1B+. The margin of error for this study is +/- 5.7 at 95% confidence.
About KPMG LLP
KPMG LLP is the U.S. firm of the KPMG global organization of independent professional services firms providing audit, tax and advisory services. The KPMG global organization operates in 144 countries and territories and has more than 236,000 people working in member firms around the world. Each KPMG firm is a legally distinct and separate entity and describes itself as such. KPMG International Limited is a private English company limited by guarantee. KPMG International Limited and its related entities do not provide services to clients.
KPMG is widely recognized for being a great place to work and build a career. Our people share a sense of purpose in the work we do, and a strong commitment to community service, inclusion and diversity, and eradicating childhood illiteracy. Learn more at www.kpmg.com/us.
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MINNETONKA, Minn., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Table Trac, Inc. (OTCQX: TBTC) announced today that the Lucky Strike Casino, located at 444 E Williams Street, Carson City, Nevada, will soon have Table Trac, Inc.'s CasinoTrac casino management system installed.
Stillwater Gaming owns and operates multiple casino properties located in Carson Valley, Churchill County and Lyon County all in Nevada. These locations feature slot machines as well as entertainment, hotels, bars and restaurants.
"CasinoTrac's full featured online CMS system for customer facing and back of the house casino operations is gaining a reputation for reliability and value for casino operators. We are proud to be expanding with Stillwater Gaming with that reliability and value," said Chad Hoehne, President of Table Trac Inc.
"When I think about CasinoTrac, I see great value. The system is developed and supported by professionals who are truly focused on the end user – casino guests," said Scott Tate, Stillwater Gaming, LLC. "I am impressed with the stability of the CasinoTrac system as we have utilized it over the last couple of years at two of our casinos. Additionally, I particularly like the fact that Table Trac is a company dedicated completely to gaming systems. That focus appears to be what drives the quality of the system and the culture of the Table Trac Team."
About Table Trac, Inc.
Founded in 1995, Table Trac, Inc. designs, develops and sells casino management systems. CasinoTrac is currently operating in casinos across 13 countries including the United States, Central and South America, the Caribbean, and Australia. More information is available at http://www.tabletrac.com/.
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This press release contains forward-looking statements that involve numerous risks and uncertainties. Actual results, performance or achievements could differ materially from those anticipated in such forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including those set forth in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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Boy, 13, attacked after coming face-to-face with shark
OVIEDO, Fla. (WKMG) - A 13-year-old boy and his family faced a terrifying experience while vacationing in Florida when a shark attacked the teenager, biting his lip.
Lobstering in the Florida Keys is tradition for the Hricko family. Fischer Hricko, 13, his dad and the rest of his family took their boat out on the water July 27 with the goal of catching as many of the crustaceans as they could.
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On the prowl with his net in hand, Fischer says he snagged a lobster underwater.
“On my way up, I felt a little nudge on the back of my leg, so I turned around, thinking it was someone or something like that,” he said.
But what the 13-year-old saw wasn’t at all what he expected.
“I turned around, and there’s a shark, like, right here,” he said.
The shark that Fischer says was right in front of his face instantly latched onto his mouth, biting his lip.
“It was scary. I tried getting away, but it was so fast,” the teenager said.
Fischer says he grabbed the shark and pulled it from his face.
“Then, I just swam as fast as I could back to the boat, screaming,” he said.
It was a terrifying moment for both Fischer and his parents.
“I started swimming back to him as quickly as I could,” said his father, Kent Hricko. “When I’m approaching him, I’m just seeing blood gushing out of his face, and at that point, I’m like, ‘Oh my gosh. What happened?’”
In a team effort, Fischer’s family got him back on the boat and rushed to shore. They drove him to an urgent care clinic, where he got at least 10 stitches on his upper lip.
“He was definitely scared, definitely shocked, a little bit of crying but not much. He was being tough,” Kent Hricko said.
After just one night spent recovering, Fischer was ready for more, refusing to let the scary experience ruin his family trip.
“You gotta always stay positive,” he said.
But instead of catching lobsters, he had his eyes set on using a hook to catch a shark. He managed to get a hook in a shark that was at least 4 feet long, but he was unable to reel it in. Regardless, he believes it was a good way to end his family trip.
“Fischer’s going to have a cool story to tell when he goes back to school,” Kent Hricko said.
For now, Fischer can’t go back in the water while his lip is healing, but the 13-year-old says that as soon as he recovers, he plans to do so.
It’s believed the shark that bit Fischer was a nurse shark, a species that’s usually known to be docile and not a threat to humans.
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Ford Foundation awards fellowship to former President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense Fund (LDF) and prolific scholar to continue her work on strengthening American democracy
NEW YORK , June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Ford Foundation announced that Sherrilyn Ifill, nationally recognized civil rights lawyer and law professor, will be joining the organization as a Senior Fellow. Senior Fellows are social justice leaders who have served with distinction in a leadership role at NGOs and public interest organizations in the U.S and internationally.
The Ford Foundation has hosted a select number of senior fellows over the past 20 years. Given her deep knowledge and expertise in the fields of civil rights law and academia, Ifill will focus her one-year fellowship on completing a writing project that reimagines how to build a strengthened American democracy with a particular emphasis on the need to confront and untangle what Ifill calls "America's ongoing embrace of white supremacy." Ifill also intends to engage in work that examines the state of the American legal profession and its responsibilities at this challenging moment in our democracy.
"Sherrilyn Ifill is one of the most brilliant and passionate civil rights leaders of our time. Her courageous moral leadership for racial justice has inspired me and millions of Americans from all walks of life," said Darren Walker, President of the Ford Foundation. "We are honored that Sherrilyn is joining the Ford Foundation as a Senior Fellow to continue her work to advance justice and dignity for all."
"I'm excited to have the opportunity to serve as a Fellow at the Ford Foundation, where the leadership and staff share such a commitment to justice and equality around the world," said Ifill. "The work of the Foundation during this difficult time in our country, led by its visionary leader Darren Walker, has been a beacon and an encouragement to so many of us doing the work of civil rights. I am energized and thrilled that I will be able to share and strengthen my work informed by the brilliant minds at Ford."
Ifill is a civil rights lawyer and scholar who recently stepped down after 10 years in leadership as the President and Director-Counsel of the NAACP Legal Defense and Educational Fund, Inc. (LDF), the nation's premier civil rights law organization fighting for racial justice and equity. She was the second woman ever to lead the organization. Ifill currently serves as Director-Counsel Emerita for the LDF.
Ifill began her career as a Fellow at the American Civil Liberties Union, before joining the staff of the LDF as an Assistant Counsel in 1988, where she litigated voting rights cases for five years. In 1993 Ifill left LDF to join the faculty at University of Maryland School of Law in Baltimore. For more than two decades, she taught civil procedure and constitutional law to thousands of law students, and pioneered a series of law clinics, including one of the earliest law clinics in the country focused on challenging legal barriers to the reentry of formerly incarcerated persons.
Ifill is also a prolific scholar who has published academic articles in leading law journals, and op-eds and commentaries in leading newspapers. Her 2008 book "On the Courthouse Lawn: Confronting the Legacy of Lynching in the 21st Century," was highly acclaimed, and is credited with laying the foundation for contemporary conversations about lynching and reconciliation. A 10th anniversary edition of the book was recently released with a Foreword by Bryan Stevenson, the acclaimed lawyer and founder of the national lynching memorial in Montgomery, AL.
Ifill holds a J.D. from New York University School of Law and a Bachelor's degree from Vassar College. She is the recipient of numerous honorary doctorates and was named by TIME Magazine as one of the 100 Most Influential People in the world in 2021. Ifill currently serves on the board of the Mellon Foundation, and on the Board of Trustees of New York University School of Law.
The Ford Foundation is an independent organization working to address inequality and build a future grounded in justice. For more than 85 years, it has supported visionaries on the frontlines of social change worldwide, guided by its mission to strengthen democratic values, reduce poverty and injustice, promote international cooperation, and advance human achievement. Today, with an endowment of $16 billion, the foundation has headquarters in New York and 10 regional offices across Africa, Asia, Latin America and the Middle East. Learn more at www.fordfoundation.org.
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Marysville wedding guests “safe and sound” after tornado destroys nearby building
“It’ll be unbelievable to look back, tell our grandkids, tell our kids, tell anybody that we went through a tornado on our wedding day.”
MARYSVILLE, Kan. (WIBW) - Talk about a day to remember!
One Marysville couple is happy everyone is safe and sound after Saturday night’s tornado ripped through their wedding plans.
Allison and Sam Lubbers had just wrapped up their ceremony and were off taking photos when the tornado rolled through town.
“The storm started looking a little bit darker, but we just thought it was a thunderstorm,” Allison said. “Then the tornado warning went off, and it turned into a little more than what we thought.”
The couple took shelter at Allison’s mother’s house.
“I tried to stay pretty calm, but then I started seeing limbs falling over, the trashcan going across the driveway,” Sam said. “We just tried to stay as calm as possible.”
The Lubbers’ family and friends were back at the wedding venue — just a few hundred yards from a lumber building that was partially destroyed by the tornado.
“There wasn’t any service so we weren’t able to talk to anybody and make sure they were okay,” Allison said.
Fortunately, all of the guests were safe and sound.
The party continued after the storm passed — but the newlyweds say it’s a day they’ll never forget.
“I’ve never even seen a tornado in my life, never even been in that situation - and we get it on our wedding day,” Sam said. “It’ll be unbelievable to look back, tell our grandkids, tell our kids, tell anybody that we went through a tornado on our wedding day.”
“It is definitely a wedding that everyone will remember,” Allison said. “Everyone keeps coming up and telling us that. It will be something special. But again, glad everyone is safe and sound.”
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WASHINGTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nearly one in three (30.5%) business owners report feeling extremely worried about inflation and rank it as a top business concern and another 62.5% say they are generally concerned about inflation and are keeping an eye on rising prices, according to new survey data from SCORE, mentors to America's small businesses and a resource partner of the U.S. Small Business Administration.
SCORE's Spring 2022 Megaphone of Mainstreet: Inflation & the Economy report surveyed more than 1,000 small business owners on how they felt about the current economy and inflation. Only 7% of small businesses are not troubled about inflation impacting their company; meaning there is a general consensus of concern regarding the cost of rising goods and services.
While finding customers remains a serious problem for small business owners (51.8%), cash flow (35.9%), inflation (33.9%) and supply chain disruptions (30%) are all rapidly growing issues as the economy remains tumultuous.
Small business owners are feeling the impact of these top concerns:
SCORE East Central Iowa client Aaron Mulherin, owner of AM Glass Repair, says that he is slammed with 12-15% price increases on materials every four to six weeks. "Due to these price increases, AM Glass Repair is forced to purchase materials more than six months ahead of time to lock in lower prices, which causes cash flow issues," Mulherin explains.
Dennis Ittenbach, owner of H.O.P.E. Life, Lymphedema and Rehab Center, says prices for services and supplies have gone up at a surprising rate, even though the reimbursement from third party payers in the medical field have gone down. "Because I am a health care provider and 80% of my patients are Medicare or Medicare alternative plan patients, I'm not able to adjust my prices," says Ittenbach. "In fact, over the last year we've had a reduction in our reimbursement which significantly affected our profit and is proving unsustainable."
How SCORE can help:
Due to continued instability, three out of four small business owners (76.4%) report having mixed feelings about the economy overall and are uncertain how to feel.
"Small business owners have been inundated with curve balls throughout the past two years with no signs of slowing down," according to SCORE Vice President of External Relations Betsy Dougert. "We want entrepreneurs to know they are not on this journey alone. SCORE has a plethora of resources, including small business experts, to help them navigate challenges and thrive."
Visit SCORE.org to learn how SCORE supports small businesses during difficult times, including 24/7 expert mentoring, resilience training and on-demand educational resources.
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Woman killed by falling tree as storms hit Midwest, South
RISON, Ark. (AP) — A 20-year-old Arkansas woman was killed when a tree fell on her home as severe storms swept through the state and a possible tornado ripped roofs off homes in Alabama, officials said.
The woman’s death occurred Wednesday as part of a multiday severe weather outbreak that caused tornadoes, powerful winds and huge hail in parts of the central and southern United States.
A weak tornado confirmed by the National Weather Service tore roofs from homes in a public housing community and peppered cars with debris Wednesday night in rural Greene County, Alabama, located about 90 miles (145 kilometers) southwest of Birmingham. Billy Hicks, who lives in the area, told WBMA-TV he was lying down when he heard a rush of wind that lasted only a few seconds.
“I jumped up and put my clothes on, put my shoes on when everything was over with. I come to the side door and looked across the street. I knew that something had hit all these houses,” said Hicks, who got in his car to go check on neighbors.
Authorities swarmed the area but didn’t find anyone who was hurt, said Zac Bolding of Greene County Emergency Medical Services.
“Most of the people we talked to as we were doing a house-to-house search explained that they were in their bathroom or an interior hallway, so they were listening to those warnings and without that I think we would have been looking at a much different situation,” he said.
In Arkansas, the woman was died when a tree toppled on her home in Rison shortly after 4:30 p.m. Wednesday, pinning her to the couch, said Stephen McClellan, Cleveland County’s emergency management coordinator. Rison is about 55 miles (90 kilometers) south of Little Rock.
A day earlier, 23 people were injured in the central Texas town of Salado. The National Weather Service in Fort Worth said Wednesday that the twister was rated an EF3 with peak wind speeds of 165 mph (265 kph). On Thursday, Gov. Greg Abbott declared Bell County, where Salado is situated, and nearby Williamson County to hasten state assistance to storm-ravaged areas.
Tornadoes were also reported Tuesday in parts of Iowa and Minnesota. Residents in the small southeastern Minnesota farming community of Taopi were cleaning up after a devastating tornado destroyed half of the town’s homes, toppled tall trees and left piles of debris.
A tornado that was rated EF2 with peak wind speeds of 130 mph (209 kph) struck Taopi near the Iowa border late Tuesday night, tearing the roofs off houses, overturning vehicles and bringing down power lines. There were no reports of serious injuries.
Volunteers arrived Wednesday to help residents clean up the debris in the community of about 80 people. Family members sifted through rubble looking for keepsakes.
“Half the town is gone,” City Clerk Jim Kiefer said. Of Taopi’s 22 homes, at least 10 are beyond repair, with roofs and walls missing, he said. Kiefer said his house is OK, but his mother’s home is a total loss.
“She won’t be going home,” he said.
Also, a blizzard struck North Dakota this week, closing the state Capitol, schools, government offices and some businesses for a third day Thursday.
The National Weather Service’s blizzard warning for much of the state and smaller sections of South Dakota and Montana remained in effect Thursday. More than a foot of snow (30 centimeters) has fallen in Bismarck with about 2 feet (61 centimeters) in Dickinson and Glenburn.
“For the month of April it’s not uncommon to get the snow. Now, snow of this magnitude — this is something that’s a little bit more unique,” said Rick Krolak, at the weather service’s Bismarck office.
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K-State alumna and volunteer coach to compete at World Championships
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - K-State Track and Field alumna and current volunteer coach Janee’ Kassanavoid is set to compete in the women’s hammer throw at the 2022 World Athletics’ Championships.
The championships will run from July 15th through July 24th, and will be held at Hayward Field in Eugene, Oregon.
Kassanavoid will throw 10th in Group A in the qualification round on Friday, July 15th at 2:05 p.m. CT. The top 12 athletes, or anyone who throws an automatic qualifying mark of 73.50m/241-1 will advance to the final. The final is set for Sunday, July 17th at 1:35 p.m. CT.
She currently ranks 5th best in the world for the women’s hammer throw after posting a personal-best of 78.00m/255-11 at the U.S. Track and Field Throws Fest on May 21st at Drachman Stadium in Arizona.
She has also thrown better than 73 meters in five of six outdoor meets this spring, and better than 75 meters in each of her last four.
Kassanavoid qualified for the World Championships after finishing second in the event at the U.S. Outdoor Track and Field Championships in June.
In her time as a Wildcat from 2015-2018, she earned the Big 12 title in the event twice, and was a three-time All American. She also earned first-team honors in 2017.
Kassanavoid set the K-State school record in the women’s hammer throw, recording a 68.21m/223-09 at the 2018 Big 12 Championships.
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LONDON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The agenda of Sustainable Development Goal 16, which talks of resolving the challenge around 'Conflict, insecurity, weak institutions and limited access to justice,' seeks to promote a peaceful society and provide equal access to justice to all.
RELX, a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers across industries, hosted their 'Free Virtual SDG Inspiration Day' on May 9, 2022. The topics discussed during the session was the role of businesses in furthering the agenda of SDG 16.
Organizations that partnered the event included the Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens; UN Global Compact Network UK; Global Citizen, the World Humanitarian Forum; the Responsible Media Forum; Schneider Electric; The Elsevier Foundation, and the LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation.
The keynote speakers included Ban Ki-moon, Former Secretary General of the United Nations and Sir Bob Geldof, legendary musician and political activist. Other speakers included Dr. Heinz Fischer, former President of Austria; Irina Bokova, former Director-General of UNESCO; and Michael Sheldrick, Co-Founder of Global Citizen. The event was moderated by lawyer and activist Dr. Shola Mos-Shogbamimu.
"All around the world, armed conflicts are causing humanitarian emergencies in countries such as Yemen, Syria, Afghanistan, Ethiopia, and Ukraine. We are at a turning point, and we must choose peace," encapsulated Secretary Ban Ki-Moon in his keynote address.
Several speakers touched upon the Russia-Ukraine conflict. Dr. Heinz Fischer commented, "The significance and relevance of the SDGs will survive the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine and will thrive after the war – particularly SDG 16." Former Director-General of UNESCO Irina Bokova, during her keynote speech, said that the COVID-19 pandemic, the war in Ukraine, and impact of food production due to climate change have impacted the 2030 SDGs, and SDG 16 in particular.
Sir Bob Geldof said that the biggest challenges facing the SDGs were human cynicism and extreme nationalism. "However, it is in our self-interest to make the SDGs work. It is in the self-interest of the world; the self-interest of business and politics, and the self-interest of the global economy – all of them will begin by embracing and working to achieve the 2030 SDG goals," he said.
Several panel discussions were held as part of the event. The first, 'SDG 16 and Defence,' was moderated by BBC journalist Justin Webb, and had Monika Froehler, CEO, Ban Ki-moon Centre for Global Citizens; Dr. Imogen Parsons, Senior Research Fellow, Terrorism and Conflict, The Royal United Services Institute; and Sir Mark Moody-Stuart, Chairman, Global Compact Foundation, as the panellists.
The second discussion, 'Operating in a Conflict Zone,' was moderated by Teresa Jennings, Head of Rule of Law Development, LexisNexis Rule of Law Foundation. The panellists included Mark Waddington, CEO, Hope and Homes for Children; Kimberly Parker, Hinari Programme Manager, World Health Organization; Alison Tweed, CEO, Book Aid International; and Geraldine Anup-Willcocks, Emergency Specialist, UNICEF UK.
The final discussion was 'Women and SDG 16', which was moderated by Amanda Ellis, Former UN Ambassador, Executive Director Asia-Pacific, Global Institute of Sustainability and Innovation. Zoya Lytvyn, Ukrainian entrepreneur, expert in impact investment and education, founder of NGO Osvitoria, Global Teacher Prize Ukraine Award; Martin Chungong, eighth Secretary-General of the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU); and Tea Trumbic, WE Empower Lead Partner and Program Manager for the Women, Business and the Law Project, World Bank, were the speakers.
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DARIEN, Conn., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DR Bank is proud to partner with premium basics brand Bombas through their internal Giving Initiative program by donating 1,000 pairs of Bombas donation socks. Bombas is a comfort-focused, digitally native brand that provides elevated basics and helps those in need. The company was originally founded in 2013 because socks are the #1 most requested clothing item at homeless shelters. For every item purchased, a specially designed item is donated to the homeless community.
DR Bank chose to donate these socks to two local organizations, Person to Person and New Covenant Center.
Person to Person is a Darien, CT based organization that serves lower Fairfield County providing groceries, clothing, care programs, emergency assistance, and more to anyone in need. "We are so grateful to DR Bank and Bombas for this wonderful donation. These are beautiful, good quality socks and the people we serve will be so grateful to have them. We applaud this company and all others who commit themselves to giving back to the community." - Nancy Coughlin, Chief Executive Officer.
The New Covenant Center is a Stamford, CT based organization that provides food and services to the local homeless population. "New Covenant Center is grateful to accept the 500 adult-sized pairs of socks donation from DR Bank and the partnership they have with NYC apparel company, Bombas. DR Bank has been a longtime supporter of New Covenant and we're excited to have them onboard - focusing on our Toiletry Program for our Café clients." - John Gutman, Executive Director.
"To be able to partner with such a socially conscious organization like Bombas to benefit two great local charities, is a wonderful opportunity for the Bank! DR Bank has been giving back to local charities throughout Fairfield County since we opened our doors in 2006 We hope to do much more of this in 2022 and years to come!" – John Barbalaco, EVP & Chief Banking Officer.
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Group of all-Black climbers makes history as first to summit Mount Everest
(CNN) - An all-Black group of climbers and mountaineers just made history as the first to summit Mount Everest.
The seven-member group reached the summit of Mount Everest on Thursday, making history as the first all-Black team to stand atop the highest mountain on Earth.
About 4,000 people have reached the world’s highest peak, but until now, just eight of them have been Black.
That is one of the reasons that the group known as Full Circle Everest was formed. They say not only is it about spending time in the mountains, but it’s about changing the narrative for the Black community.
“Our team represents our community and are building blocks for greater representation of the climbing community and the outdoors,” the team said on its GoFundMe page.
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Huggins to be inducted into Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Former K-State men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins will be inducted into the Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
Kansas State University says former men’s basketball coach Bob Huggins has been officially named as one of 13 individuals in the Class of 2022 Naismith Memorial Basketball Hall of Fame.
While Huggins spent just one season with the Wildcats, K-State said he helped resuscitate the program which had not enjoyed a 20-win season or postseason appearance in 8 years. He guided the team to a 23-12 overall record, including a 10-6 mark in Big 12 play, and to the second round of the NIT. It said the 23 wins in the 2006-07 season were the most since the 1987-88 team had a then school-record 25 victories.
With 916 career victories in his four-decade head coaching career, the University said Huggins is only one of six Division I coaches with 900 or more career victories - which includes stints at Walsh College, Akron, Cincinnati, K-State and West Virginia.
The Class of 2022 also includes NBA stars Manu Ginobili and Tim Hardaway, WNBA icons Swin Cash and Lindsay Whalen, former longtime NBA head coach George Karl, standout college and WNBA head coach Marianne Stanley, and longtime NBA official Hugh Evans. The last five were inducted from distinguished committees, including Lou Hudson of the Veterans Committee, Larry Costello and Del Harris of the Contributor Committee, Theresa Shank-Grentz of the Women’s Veterans Committee and Radivoj Korac of the International Committee.
The 13 inductees will be honored in the Naismith Hall of Fame in Springfield, Massachusetts, on Saturday, Sept. 10, at the newly renovated Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame and MassMutual Center.
K-State said Huggins is the sixth individual tied to the University to be elected to the Hall of Fame after head coaches Jack Gardner, Fred “Tex” Winter, and Cotton “Lowell” Fitzsimmons, as well as All-Americans Bob Boozer and Mitch Richmond.
Hired as the 22nd head coach on March 23, 2006, the University said Huggins gave K-State instant credibility as one of the most successful coaches in the country with over 500 career wins and 15 trips to the NCAA Tournament to his credit, including the 1992 Final Four. In his lone season, it said he helped the Wildcats to their first 20-win season and first postseason appearance in eight seasons.
Along with his 23 wins, K-State said Huggins also helped the program to one of its best Big 12 runs as K-State earned its first bye at the Championship with a fourth-place finish and a 10-6 record. In the process, it said the Wildcats snapped nationally-ranked Texas its only home loss, breaking a 22-game home-court winning streak - sweeping the series from Missouri, Iowa State and Colorado. The team’s win against Vermont in the first round of the NIT was the first postseason victory since 1994.
The University said Huggins has helped to set the stage for a revival of the Wildcat program, as his 23-win season and NIT appearance in 2006-07 started a streak of eight consecutive 20-win seasons and eight consecutive postseason appearances, which are both the longest such stretches in school history.
Huggins departed from K-State in 2007 to become head coach at his alma mater West Virginia.
The celebration will begin on Friday, Sept. 9, at the Mohegan Sun with the Enshrinement Tip-Off Celebration and Awards Gala. The Class of 2022 will then journey to Springfield for the annual celebratory events taking place at the Naismith Memorial Hall of Fame.
Tickets to the Enshrinement can be found HERE.
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Alaska Airlines cancels dozens of flights as pilots picket
PORTLAND, Ore. (AP) — Dozens of flights along the West Coast were canceled Friday as Alaska Airlines pilots picketed during ongoing contract negotiations with the airline.
More than 100 Alaska Airlines flights were canceled by the airline, including 66 in Seattle, 20 in Portland, Oregon, 10 in Los Angeles and seven in San Francisco, according to the flight tracking website flightaware.com. Flights were also expected to be affected in Anchorage, Alaska. Pilots planned to hold a rally and picket in all those cities on Friday, according to a union website.
Pilots with the Air Lines Pilots Association also protested last week in New York City outside the airline’s Investor Relations Day in a precursor of Friday’s picket.
The bargaining actions come as air travel rebounds to pre-pandemic levels and demand is surging as many Americans head off on spring break for long-delayed vacations. Frustrated travelers vented on social media about botched vacation plans and reported that there was a five-hour wait to speak with an airline representative about rescheduling flights.
Pilots have been in contract negotiations with the airline for nearly three years, and the two sides are at an impasse.
The union says Alaska Airlines did not adequately prepare for a return to air travel after the pandemic and didn’t take the necessary steps to retain or attract pilots as demand bounced back. Issues that still need to be resolved include job security, work rules and quality-of-life provisions that provide flexibility and reasonable schedules, it said in a statement, and the current pilot contract falls well behind those at comparable airlines in several key sections.
Alaska Airlines said Friday that it values its pilots and respects their right to picket, but it also needs to negotiate a deal that allows the airline to maintain growth and profitability. Alaska Airlines is working to recover $2.3 billion in losses from the COVID-19 pandemic, it said in a statement.
The airline said it currently offers competitive salaries for its pilots. For example, an Alaska Airlines captain’s average salary is currently $341,000 per year, the airline said.
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Acer Aspire 1 laptops were awarded to all of Pivotal's graduating seniors at an event held last week; additional laptops were provided for Pivotal's Emergency Assistance Fund
SAN JOSE, Calif., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PlanITROI and its Digital Dreams Project joined with Acer to donate 100 Aspire 1 laptops to Pivotal, Silicon Valley's only nonprofit focused exclusively on the education and career needs of foster youth. At a celebration held on May 19 in Santa Clara at the Roosevelt Community Center, the Digital Dreams Project presented all of Pivotal's graduating seniors with the Acer Aspire 1 laptops. Additional laptops were provided to Pivotal for its Emergency Assistance Fund, which was launched in 2020 to provide immediate financial support to foster youth impacted by COVID-19.
This donation supports Pivotal's mission to change the trajectory of the lives of foster youth by helping them reach academic and employment goals. Through one-on-one coaching, college scholarships, academic tutoring, paid summer internships, and professional development workshops, Pivotal scholars are 25 percent more likely to graduate high school and 10 times more likely to graduate college than their foster youth peers.
The Aspire 1 laptops with Windows 11 and Microsoft Office will give Pivotal's graduating seniors the latest tools they need to pursue higher education and careers. These laptops are particularly needed during this time of transition when most students lose access to the systems loaned by their high school. In addition, the Aspire 1 laptops provided to the Emergency Assistance Fund will assist other Pivotal scholars struggling to gain access to the technology they need to succeed academically.
"We are grateful for our partnership with Acer in providing laptops that will transform the lives of these graduating seniors," said Paul Baum, CEO of PlanITROI. "We are dedicated to creating a more digitally inclusive world where all children are empowered to unlock access to their education, achieve their full potential, and dream without limitations."
"We are so excited for the partnerships with the Digital Dreams Project to provide Acer laptops to our graduating seniors," said Dazzamine Maldonado, high school coach supervisor at Pivotal. "Surely before but even more so after the pandemic, the need for good tech at home is crucial for college students. Being able to send our graduating seniors into the next phase of their education with reliable laptops is amazing and one less thing for our youth to worry about.
"Acer has worked with Pivotal for several years and is impressed with the way they support foster youth of the Silicon Valley through coaching, mentoring and professional development," said Richard Black, vice president of marketing for Acer. "The Digital Dreams Project is committed to conquering the digital divide, and we are delighted to work with this great organization to grant Acer laptops to support Pivotal scholars in their academic and professional journeys."
About PlanITROI and the Digital Dreams Project
Digital Dreams Project is powered by PlanITROI and supports their mission to bridge the digital divide by turning retired, returned, and idle IT devices into recertified, affordable technology solutions for the digitally underserved. PlanITROI, the global leader in Secure Purpose-Driven IT lifecycle management solutions, leverages the circular economy to prevent e-waste, increase data security and bridge the digital divide. Since 2001, PlanITROI has positively impacted millions of lives with affordable technology.
About Pivotal
Pivotal is the only nonprofit in Silicon Valley focused exclusively on meeting the educational and career needs of foster youth. The organization has been providing support to high school and college-aged students for over 30 years by offering a comprehensive set of services including one-on-one academic and employment coaching, college scholarships, tutoring, career readiness training, and paid summer internships. Pivotal helps young people from foster care get the support they need to earn a sustainable income and reach self-sufficiency. Pivotal scholars are 25 percent more likely to graduate high school and 10 times more likely to graduate college than their foster youth peers. To learn more about Pivotal, visit https://www.pivotalnow.org/ and follow on Facebook @PivotalNow or Twitter @ThisIsPivotal.
About Acer
Founded in 1976, Acer is one of the world's top ICT companies with a presence in more than 160 countries. As Acer evolves with the industry and changing lifestyles, it is focused on enabling a world where hardware, software and services will fuse with one another, creating ecosystems and opening up new possibilities for consumers and businesses alike. Acer's 7,500 employees are dedicated to the research, design, marketing, sale, and support of products and solutions that break barriers between people and technology. Please visit www.acer.com for more information.
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NEW YORK, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SiriusXM (NASDAQ: SIRI) will release its second quarter 2022 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 28, and will hold an investor call the same day at 8:00 a.m. EDT. The call will be hosted by SiriusXM's Chief Executive Officer, Jennifer Witz, and Executive Vice President and Chief Financial Officer, Sean Sullivan.
A webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investor Relations section of the SiriusXM website at siriusxm.com/investorrelations.
To participate by telephone, please dial 800.819.9193 (U.S. / Canada Tollfree) or +1 786.460.7199 (Local) 10 minutes prior to the start of the call and ask to be connected to the SiriusXM conference call. The conference ID number is 9665159.
About SiriusXM
Sirius XM Holdings Inc. (NASDAQ: SIRI) is the leading audio entertainment company in North America, and the premier programmer and platform for subscription and digital advertising-supported audio products. SiriusXM's platforms collectively reach approximately 150 million listeners, the largest digital audio audience across paid and free tiers in North America, and deliver music, sports, talk, news, comedy, entertainment and podcasts. Pandora, a subsidiary of SiriusXM, is the largest ad-supported audio entertainment streaming service in the U.S. SiriusXM's subsidiaries Stitcher, Simplecast and AdsWizz make it a leader in podcast hosting, production, distribution, analytics and monetization. The Company's advertising sales arm, SXM Media, leverages its scale, cross-platform sales organization, and ad tech capabilities to deliver results for audio creators and advertisers. SiriusXM, through Sirius XM Canada Holdings, Inc., also offers satellite radio and audio entertainment in Canada. In addition to its audio entertainment businesses, SiriusXM offers connected vehicle services to automakers. For more about SiriusXM, please go to: www.siriusxm.com.
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The networks eight acquisition since its inception.
HUNTSVILLE, Ala., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Orthopaedic Partners ("USOP"), the rapidly-expanding network for private orthopaedic practices in the Southeastern United States, announces the acquisition of SportsMED Orthopedic Surgery & Spine Center ("SportsMED") of Huntsville, Alabama furthering the network's expansion in the Southeast. SportsMED is the eighth acquisition for USOP, contributing to a platform that now supports 89 physicians across 34 locations in Alabama and Mississippi. In Alabama alone, USOP has 63 orthopedic and spine physicians making it the largest network of orthopedists in the state.
"We have experienced incredible growth since our inception and are focused on expanding our services to satisfy increased patient demand while building out the full spectrum of musculoskeletal services," said Graham Young, Vice President of Mergers and Acquisition for U.S. Orthopaedic Partners. "There is no secret to our rapid success over the last 18 months. Our physician partners seek to align with other like-minded physicians. As such, we are delighted to add SportsMED and their team of professionals to our network."
SportsMED joins Andrews Sports Medicine & Orthopaedic Center (Birmingham), Southern Orthopaedic Surgeons (Montgomery) and North Alabama Bone & Joint Clinic (Florence) as Alabama-based orthopaedic practices.
SportsMED was founded in 1995 by Dr. Eric Janssen and Dr. Troy Layton with a shared vision to provide the Huntsville community access to quality care in an environment that promotes orthopaedic excellence. Over the past 27 years, SportsMED has become one of the largest, most diverse and innovative orthopaedic and spine care centers in Alabama. The practice has grown to four locations, employs 23 specialty orthopaedic and spine physicians, and has its own imaging centers, physical therapy centers and occupational therapy centers.
"The physicians at SportsMED are excited to join USOP and the other prominent orthopedic practices in this network. We feel this partnership will provide the capital and innovation needed to better serve the healthcare needs of our community," said Dr. Eric Janssen, Founding Partner of SportsMED.
"The USOP platform allows our 23 specialty trained orthopaedic and spine physicians to advance and further our innovative, collaborative and patient-centric approach," said Blake Bentley, CEO of SportsMED. "We look forward to integrating the platform with our practice locations to move forward in our mission of delivering a superior patient experience in the rapidly growing Huntsville market."
For more information, visit www.us-orthopartners.com.
U.S. Orthopaedic Partners is a full-service, integrated orthopedic care platform that provides the full continuum of musculoskeletal treatment to patients in the Southeastern U.S. Supported by the groups diversified orthopedic sub-specialties, ultramodern ambulatory surgery center(s), fellowship training programs and comprehensive suite of ancillary services – advanced imaging, rehabilitation, pain management, urgent care, pharmacy and sports medicine – USOP is a comprehensive provider for patients seeking high quality, value-based care.
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-- Company to Appeal Expected Court Decision on Certain XIFAXAN® Patents –
LAVAL, Quebec, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC), and its gastroenterology business Salix Pharmaceuticals, today announced the U.S. District Court of Delaware issued an Oral Order in the matter of Salix Pharmaceuticals, Ltd. et al v. Norwich Pharmaceuticals, Inc. regarding the infringement and validity of certain U.S. Patents protecting the composition and use of XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) 550 mg tablets for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) and reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence.
The Oral Order indicates that the Court will find certain U.S. Patents protecting the use of XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) 550 mg tablets for the reduction in risk of HE recurrence valid and infringed and U.S. Patents protecting the composition, and use of XIFAXAN® for treating IBS-D invalid. While the Court has not yet entered any final judgement, absent Norwich's removal of the HE indication and data from their Abbreviated New Drug Application (ANDA), it is expected that the Court will enjoin Norwich's pending ANDA until expiration of the XIFAXAN® HE Patents in 2029. The Company intends to vigorously oppose any attempt by Norwich to remove the HE safety data from its ANDA in an effort to avoid the XIFAXAN® HE Patents.
The FDA has stated that they plan to make a major revision to the rifaximin product specific guidance to add an in vivo bioequivalency study. Until an approval of a revised ANDA is granted by the FDA and the expected injunction modified by the Court, Norwich is not permitted to launch a generic equivalent of XIFAXAN®.
When the Court enters a final order, Bausch Health will consider all available options to vigorously defend the intellectual property protecting XIFAXAN® and will appeal the Court's decision to the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit.
"We are disappointed with today's development. We strongly disagree with any conclusion that our patents are not valid and intend to file an appeal to any such order," Thomas J. Appio, CEO, Bausch Health, said. "As a leader in gastrointestinal health, protecting our intellectual property is essential to our ability to continue to develop innovative therapies. We intend to vigorously pursue all available options to challenge any final ruling, while also continuing to drive growth and innovation for our XIFAXAN® franchise."
Bausch Health has previously entered into settlement agreements with Teva, Sun Pharmaceuticals, and Sandoz to permit a generic rifaximin product entry in 2028 or upon an earlier approval and launch of a generic rifaximin product. Until, and if, Norwich secures FDA approval for its generic rifaximin product and subsequently launches a generic rifaximin product, Teva, Sun Pharmaceuticals, and Sandoz will not be permitted to launch a generic version of XIFAXAN® tablets before 2028.
The Company intends to file an appeal immediately after any final order is issued, assuming it is consistent with the Oral Order.
XIFAXAN® (rifaximin) 550 mg tablets are indicated for the reduction in risk of overt hepatic encephalopathy (HE) recurrence in adults and for the treatment of irritable bowel syndrome with diarrhea (IBS-D) in adults.
Salix Pharmaceuticals is one of the largest specialty pharmaceutical companies in the world committed to the prevention and treatment of gastrointestinal diseases. For more than 30 years, Salix has licensed, developed and marketed innovative products to improve patients' lives and arm health care providers with life-changing solutions for many chronic and debilitating conditions. Salix currently markets its product line to U.S. health care providers through an expanded sales force that focuses on gastroenterology, hepatology, pain specialists and primary care. Salix is headquartered in Bridgewater, New Jersey. For more information about Salix, visit www.Salix.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
Bausch Health Companies Inc. (NYSE/TSX: BHC) is a global diversified pharmaceutical company whose mission is to improve people's lives with our health care products. We develop, manufacture and market a range of products primarily in gastroenterology, hepatology, neurology, dermatology, international pharmaceuticals and eye health, through our approximately 90% ownership of Bausch + Lomb Corporation. With our leading durable brands, we are delivering on our commitments as we build an innovative company dedicated to advancing global health. For more information, visit www.bauschhealth.com and connect with us on Twitter and LinkedIn.
This news release may contain forward-looking statements about the future performance of Bausch Health, which may generally be identified by the use of the words "anticipates," "hopes," "expects," "intends," "plans," "should," "could," "would," "may," "believes," "subject to" and variations or similar expressions, including statements about the timing and details of the future plans for Solta and its future performance. These statements are based upon the current expectations and beliefs of management and are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described in the forward-looking statements. In particular, Bausch Health can offer no assurance that the Court will issue a final judgment consistent with the Oral Order, as to the timing of any approval by the FDA of any ANDA or amended ANDA and as to the outcome of any appeal. Actual results are subject to other risks and uncertainties that relate more broadly to Bausch Health's overall business, including those more fully described in Bausch Health's most recent annual report on Form 10-K and detailed from time to time in Bausch Health's other filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission and the Canadian securities administrators, which factors are incorporated herein by reference.
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As life insurance carriers work to keep pace with innovation, the focus is shifting from customer-facing, front-end technologies to back-end improvements as legacy systems and outdated back-office methods stand in the way of progress.
Key findings from the independent study to be presented on June 15, in "Eliminating the Insurance CX Gap" webinar.
PHILADELPHIA, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Equisoft announced today a new research study, conducted by Forrester Consulting on behalf of Equisoft, revealing that customer experience (CX) is at the front of insurance professionals' minds as they move to modernize operations and improve back-end processes, amid obstacles that include increasing regulatory compliance demands and the technical resources needed to maintain, update, and develop platforms.
Life insurance executives also cited challenges arising from the manual processes that remain in place which result in siloed channels, data islands, and technology that hinder organizations' ability to improve CX. These factors are compounded by difficulties in delivering real-time services across all channels, outdated legacy systems, and no clearly defined strategy for creating consistency and cohesion.
According to the Forrester research commissioned by Equisoft, 81% of participants agreed that a digital insurance platform is necessary to satisfy customers and elevate CX. 67% of participants also agreed that they consider themselves a data driven organization that leverages analytics to provide better CX1. Using the findings of this study, industry professionals can understand their limiting factors and what steps they need to take to achieve true digital transformation that extends across all channels.
Equisoft's Senior Director, Insurance Industry Principal, Brian Carey and guest speaker, Forrester Principal Analyst, Ellen Carney will explore how life insurers have been successful in enhancing CX, what challenges remain, and the solutions for overcoming those roadblocks during the webinar on June 15 at 11 a.m. EDT. Other key findings will be revealed.
"If you're going to have a true digital transformation, it has to be end to end," said Brian Carey. "You can have the best digital experience and craft an interface that's modern, but if you don't have the right back-end tech it can be disjointed and limit progress. Insurers need to go back and modernize the legacy core systems to create a solvent environment to foster meaningful improvements in customer experience."
The shift to the cloud is reflected in the research as 82% of respondents said they value a cloud native system that enables CX measurement and look for insurance software solutions that provide CX measurement and data support.
"Being on the cloud enables all these components to flow better," added Carey. "It's about getting a consolidated platform that has pre-integrated components to deliver in real-time and enable scalability, while offering a consistent experience."
Register for the webinar to learn more about the findings of the Forrester research and how to eliminate the insurance CX gap.
Founded in 1994, Equisoft is a global provider of advanced insurance and investment digital solutions. Recognized as a valued partner by over 250 of the world's leading financial institutions in 16 countries, Equisoft offers a complete ecosystem of solutions, from innovative front-end applications to extensive back-office services and unique data migration expertise. The firm's flagship products include a SaaS policy administration solution, CRM, financial needs analysis, financial planning, asset allocation, fund and portfolio analysis, quotes and illustrations, electronic application, agency management systems, as well as customer, agent and broker portals. Equisoft is also Oracle's largest and most experienced partner for the OIPA platform. With its business-driven approach, deep industry knowledge, innovative technology, and expert teams based in Canada, USA, UK, Chile, Colombia, South Africa, India and Australia, Equisoft helps its clients tackle any challenge in this era of digital disruption. For more information about our products and services, please visit www.equisoft.com.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Aug 15, 2022 (Shenzhen, China), Huion, a leading supplier of digital drawing devices in the world, launches a new pen tablet Inspiroy Dial 2 (the successor of Inspiroy Dial Q620M). After listening to feedback from users, Huion not only optimizes the design of the dial controller but also adds one more dial controller on the tablet, which helps to improve the productivity of users.
New Dual Dial Controllers: double users' efficiency
Inspiroy Dial 2 features dual dial controllers and supports the quick-access Windows Radial Menu. Users can easily program them to perform various functions, including zooming in or out on the canvas, adjusting the brush size, undoing, scrolling through the pages, adjusting the volume, etc.
The two dials that cooperated with the six-shortcut keys set will greatly facilitate users' workflow and lead to boundless creativity.
PenTech 3.0 & New Paper-like Surface: enhance natural pen-on-paper experience
Huion Pentech 3.0 reduces the retraction distance by 40%, which ensures precise positioning, stable pen nib, and accurate drawing. Its battery-free EMR technology can get rid worries of users about charging it. Huion Pentech 3.0 combines with the optimized metta surface (the friction level is up 20%, enhancing the surface roughness), providing users a feeling like writing on an actual paper.
Bluetooth 5.0: higher stability and compatibility
Both wired and wireless (Bluetooth 5.0) options are provided for users. Bluetooth 5.0 is designed for low power consumption and owns a more stable network transmission speed. Inspiroy Dial 2 has a built-in 1300 mAh big battery, enabling users to use it for 18 hours. Inspiroy Dial 2 is also compatible with different systems: Windows, macOS, ChromeOS, Linux, as well as HarmonyOS and AndroidOS for phones.
Today, tens of millions of people use Huion products to express their creative ideas around the world. To improve the drawing experience, Huion will continue to develop more innovative and practical products.
For more information about Inspiroy Dial 2, please visit:
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Services for Jeffrey Scott Gillis, 57, of Temple will be at a later date.
Mr. Gillis died Wednesday, July 6, at a Temple hospital.
He was born Feb. 27, 1965, in Newfoundland, Canada, to Richard F. Gillis and Sue Lawana Sheffield. He graduated from Judson High School in Converse. He was baptized in McGregor at College Avenue Baptist Church. He had been a resident of the Temple area for 24 years, and was owner and operator of All Around Tree Care of Temple for 33 years. He also became a member of the Tree Care Industry Association. He married Paula Bostick on May 16, 1992.
Survivors include his wife of Temple; two daughters, Amber Mariah Gillis of Temple and Amanda Lehman Poff of Conroe; two sons, Nicholas Scott Gillis of Mobile, Ala., and Kyle Grant Lehman of San Antonio; a brother, Kevin Richard Gillis of Conroe; a sister, Cheryl Burch of San Antonio; and three grandchildren.
Hewett-Arney Funeral Home of Temple is in charge of arrangements. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_72a61d66-ff25-11ec-897d-c7a1382463d3.html | 2022-07-09T02:56:46Z |
JERUSALEM (AP) — President Joe Biden on Wednesday opened his first visit to the Mideast since taking office by offering anxious Israeli leaders strong reassurances of his determination to stop Iran’s growing nuclear program, saying he’d be willing to use force “as a last resort.”
The president’s comments came in an interview with Israel’s Channel 12 taped before he left Washington and broadcast Wednesday, hours after the country’s political leaders welcomed him with a red-carpet arrival ceremony at the Tel Aviv airport.
“The only thing worse than the Iran that exists now is an Iran with nuclear weapons,” Biden said. Asked about using military force against Iran, Biden said, “If that was the last resort, yes.”
U.S. ally Israel considers Iran to be its greatest enemy, citing its nuclear program, its calls for Israel’s destruction and its support for hostile militant groups across the region.
The U.S. and Israel are expected Thursday to unveil a joint declaration cementing their close military ties and strengthening past calls to take military action to halt Iran’s nuclear program. A senior Israeli official said before Biden arrived that both countries would commit to “using all elements of their national power against the Iranian nuclear threat.” The official spoke on condition of anonymity pending the formal release of the statement.
Israeli leaders made clear as they marked Biden’s arrival that Iran’s nuclear program was the top item on their agenda.
“We will discuss the need to renew a strong global coalition that will stop the Iranian nuclear program,” said Israeli Prime Minister Yair Lapid, as he greeted the Democratic president at the airport ceremony in Tel Aviv.
Biden said he would not remove Iran’s Islamic Revolutionary Guard Corps from the U.S. list of terrorist organizations, even if that kept Iran from rejoining the Iran nuclear deal.
Sanctions on the IRGC, which has carried out regional attacks, have been a sticking point in negotiations to bring Iran back into compliance with the agreement meant to keep it from having a nuclear weapon. Iran announced last week that it has enriched uranium to 60% purity, a technical step away from weapons-grade quality.
Iran insists its program is for peaceful purposes, though United Nations experts and Western intelligence agencies say Iran had an organized military nuclear program through 2003.
Biden’s visit to Israel follows the collapse a coalition-led government headed by Naftali Bennett. The president was greeted by Lapid, the caretaker prime minister who is hoping to hang on to power when Israelis hold their fifth election in three years this fall.
Lapid reminded Biden of when they first met roughly eight years earlier. Biden was vice president and Lapid was finance minister.
“You said to me, ‘If only I had hair like yours, I would be president’ to which I answered, ‘And if only I had your height, I would be Prime Minister,” Lapid said.
Biden made reviving the Iran nuclear deal, brokered by Barack Obama in 2015 and abandoned by Donald Trump in 2018, a key priority as he entered office.
But indirect talks for the U.S. to reenter the deal have stalled as Iran has made rapid gains in developing its nuclear program. That’s left the Biden administration increasingly pessimistic about resurrecting the deal, which placed significant restrictions on Iran’s nuclear program in exchange for sanctions relief.
At the airport, Israeli President Isaac Herzog thanked Biden for championing Israel during his more than 50 years in public office. He then reminded the U.S. president of the “security challenges emanating directly from Iran and its proxies, threatening Israel and its neighbors and endangering our region.”
Israelis seemed determined to underscore the imminent threat from Iran. Soon after he arrived, Biden was briefed on the country’s “Iron Dome” and new “Iron Beam” missile defense systems.
The president later visited the Yad Vashem memorial to Holocaust victims in Jerusalem.
Biden, wearing a skullcap, was invited to rekindle the eternal flame in the memorial’s Hall of Remembrance. Two Marines placed a wreath on the stone crypt containing the ashes of Holocaust victims and Biden listened as a cantor recited the remembrance prayer.
He then greeted two Holocaust survivors, kissing the women on their cheeks. His eyes welled with tears as he chatted with them.
“My mother would say ’God love you, dear,’” Biden told the women.
One of the survivors, Rena Quint, 86, later said she told Biden how her mother and brothers were killed in a death camp. Quint, who was born in Poland, said she was reunited with her father in a male slave labor factory, where she pretended to be a boy. Her father also was murdered. She later was adopted by a childless Jewish couple after she arrived in the United States in 1946.
“Did you see the president hug me?” she asked “He asked permission to kiss me and he kept on holding my hand and we were told not to touch him.”
Biden is set to meet Thursday with Israeli officials, including Lapid, Herzog and opposition leader and former Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu. He’ll meet Friday Friday with Palestinian officials.
Biden said he will emphasize in talks with Israeli and Palestinian leaders his continued support for a two-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict, but acknowledged that outcome likely wouldn’t be feasible “in the near term.”
He maintained that a two-state solution is the best way to ensure a “future of equal measure of freedom, prosperity and democracy for Israelis and Palestinians alike.” His national security adviser, Jake Sullivan, said Biden would not offer any proposals during the trip aimed at restarting talks.
The White House has also been frustrated with repeated Iran-sponsored attacks on U.S. troops based in Iraq, though the administration says the frequency of such attacks has dropped precipitously over the last two years. Tehran also backs the rebel Houthis in a bloody war with the Saudis in Yemen. A U.N.-brokered cease-fire has been in place for more than four months, a fragile peace in a war that began in 2015.
Sullivan said this week that the administration believes Russia is turning to Iran to provide it with hundreds of unmanned aerial vehicles, including weapons-capable drones, for use in its ongoing war in Ukraine. Sullivan said Wednesday that Iranians showing a willingness to assist Russia is something that should be of great concern to the Israelis, Saudis and other Gulf allies that Biden will be meeting with this week.
“We think that this is of interest, to put it mildly, to countries we will be visiting on this trip,” Sullivan said.
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Associated Press writers Chris Megerian, Zeke Miller and Darlene Superville in Washington contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/biden-heads-to-mideast-jittery-about-iranian-nuclear-program/ | 2022-07-13T21:06:51Z |
SHENZHEN, China, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Guangdong, Hong Kong, and Macao are entering a new era of fast growth in sci-tech innovation and cooperation. On June 30, Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Sci-Tech Innovation Cooperation Forum was held in Qianhai, Shenzhen. The forum aimed to promote the reform of mechanisms for sci-tech development, better connect the innovation chains between the Chinese mainland and the two SARs, and boost the tripartite cooperation in sci-tech innovation. Representatives from universities, research institutions, and business associations attended the forum online and offline, according to Authority of Qianhai Shenzhen-Hong Kong Modern Service Industry Cooperation Zone.
Mr. Alfred Sit Wing-hang, Secretary for Innovation and Technology of HKSAR, said in his speech that Hong Kong has entered a golden era of sci-tech innovation, and the Greater Bay Area is definitely the best partner for HK in this respect.
Qianhai authority and the University of Hong Kong (HKU) signed, at the forum, an agreement on strategic cooperation to jointly support the development of entrepreneurship academy, research institutes of financial technology, advanced legal studies, and the frontier sci-tech industrial park, as well as the construction of a carbon-neutral pilot demonstration zone in Qianhai. All of these will give the city an edge in international cooperation and competition by accelerating the reform and updating of the sci-tech innovation mechanism and enhancing the opening up of financial industry and legal affairs.
Hong Kong people who are optimistic about the prospect of Qianhai in sci-tech innovation have long been practitioners of the collaborative innovation of Guangdong, HK and Macao. They are the so-called "tide makers" of the new era.
Patrick Chiang, a Hong Kong veteran in the electrical industry, came across the business environment in Qianhai last year and was deeply impressed. Three days later, he decided to set up his business headquarters here. "I'm thrilled by Qianhai's technological innovation and entrepreneurial environment," Mr. Chiang said in an interview. "With many technological talents gathering there, projects can proceed smoothly. It's easier to find the right supporting manufacturers. Besides, various policies help to reduce the costs for the company."
Last year, Qianhai International Talent Hub was developed. More and more young people in Hong Kong were attracted to start a business in Qianhai. For example, LEE Jee Bong, a member of the Hong Kong younger generation, is chasing his sci-tech innovation dream here. "In Qianhai, my company develops faster. Now, the staff number has grown many folds. We have taken in talents from Shenzhen, and even from all over the country. Last year, we were granted the national high-tech certification. And our products have been used by quite a lot of domestic Fortune 500 enterprises."
Previously, Qianhai has launched the "2022 Annual Talent Recruitment Action", through which a mechanism is established to collaborate with Hong Kong's employment sector, to facilitate Hong Kong youth's employment in Shenzhen with incentives, housing for talents and other supporting policies. All of these have paved the way for Hong Kong young people to excel themselves in Qianhai.
"Qianhai helps us to reduce the living burdens, so that we can feel at ease to start a business and concentrate on making better products and better business," said Mr. Lee. There is no doubt to him that Qianhai has become the preferred destination, or even the first choice for Hong Kong people to fulfill their dream in the mainland.
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Teenage pilot lands in Kenya amid record-setting flight attempt
By Reuters
A 16-year-old schoolboy who is on a quest to become the youngest person to fly around the world solo, landed his small plane in Kenya’s capital, Nairobi, on Wednesday.
Mack Rutherford, who has British and Belgian nationality, started his journey near the Bulgarian capital Sofia in March and is looking to clinch a Guinness World record currently held by compatriot Travis Ludlow, who was 18 when he completed a circumnavigation last year.
“I’m hoping, with this journey, to inspire young people to follow their dreams,” Rutherford said after clambering out of his two-seater single prop ultralight aircraft, at Wilson Airport.
The plane’s manufacturer, Shark Aero, deemed the journey too risky and declined to partner with Rutherford’s project.
“Mack is no doubt a skilled pilot. However, we do not feel comfortable pushing the age limit to the lowest possible point for journeys where a certain level of risk cannot be avoided,” the company said on its website.
Rutherford’s journey will see him visit four more African and Indian Ocean countries, before heading to the Middle East, Asia and North America and finally returning to Europe.
Coming from a family of pilots, Rutherford first took the controls of an aircraft at the age of seven, sitting alongside his father.
At 15 he became the youngest pilot in the world and is now following in the footsteps of his older sister Zara, the youngest woman to fly around the world at age 19.
Visibility was a challenge while flying across the Sahara desert, he said, but the scenery more than made up for it.
“It hasn’t let me down, I’ve absolutely loved the views both around the Sahara desert and in Kenya,” he said.
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Early College High students prepare to study abroad
Blessy Garcia, Nicholas Donald and Kyra Donald have earned scholarships to study abroad starting in June.
The three JCM-Early College High students will be studying statistics in Paris, France. This program is through Jackson State Community College and the Tennessee Consortium for International Studies.
Donald, Garcia and Donald will be learning lessons about statistics for three weeks in France. While expanding on their knowledge of statistics, they will also learn about the culture of the country making this an experience of a lifetime.
Blessy Garcia is a senior at JCM Early College High with a GPA of 3.7 and 3.9 at Jackson State. Garcia has managed to maintain being on the Dean's List and is active in two clubs. She is a member of the Multicultural Association Club and Phi Theta Kappa Honors Society. After graduation, she plans to attend The University of Memphis and study nursing. She will eventually get her masters degree in executive leadership.
"I want to work in healthcare and to teach others," said Garcia. "When I found out I was going to Paris, I was excited yet nervous. This experience will be educational and enhance my travel experiences."
Senior Nicholas Donald has done well academically at both JCM Early College High (3.1 GPA) and Jackson State (3.0). He too will attend The University of Memphis but will major in business and minor in studio arts. His future plans consist of him becoming a entrepreneur and owning a conglomerate of businesses.
"Studying abroad is an honor," said Nicholas Donald. "I will represent my school and my family."
Kyra Donald has a 3.4 GPA and plans to further her academic journey at Tennessee State University. She will study exercise health and later enter the work force as a physical therapist. Her ultimate goal is to become a sports trainer.
"I am nervous and excited, but I look forward to studying abroad," said Kyra Donald. "This will give me a chance to discover a new culture and will allow me to grow as a student."
This will be an all expense paid trip, but these students have been working hard and saving their money for extra spending money. | https://www.jacksonsun.com/story/news/2022/04/28/blessy-garcia-nicholas-donald-kyra-donald-jmcss-jackson-state-community-college-france/7367309001/ | 2022-04-28T14:59:13Z |
BROOKLYN, N.Y., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After two years of excelling in the virtual corporate comedy space, Laugh.Events is happy to announce a return to the office with IRLL: In Real Life Laughs.
In Real Life Laughs (IRLL) include a variety of in-person offerings from Laugh.Events– curated stand up comedy shows, improv workshops, and even educational keynotes on "The Science of Laughter," all with the purpose of spreading their mission to help people laugh more each day.
Founder Kevin Hubschmann established the company when he started hosting a monthly live comedy show on the stage of his own office in 2019. In 2020, when the pandemic hit, he shifted the company focus to virtual corporate comedy, working with organizations around the globe to establish a semblance of normalcy as their work world shifted online. Now, a few months in to 2022, the company has been invited back into physical workplaces as demand for in-person entertainment returns.
While their virtual experiences have primarily featured stand up comedians, Laugh.Events is excited to include improvisational actors in their in-person offerings via improv workshops. In these workshops, generally broken up by job position, teams will explore the skills that help improvisers succeed and learn how those same skills can translate to succeed in the workplace, and in their specific roles.
If you're looking to incorporate laughter as part of your next team event, you can find out more at laugh.events/irll.
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HAMILTON, Bermuda, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nabors Industries Ltd. (NYSE: NBR) invites you to join Anthony G. Petrello, Chairperson and Chief Executive Officer, and William Restrepo, Chief Financial Officer, Thursday, April 28th, 2022 at 12:00 p.m. Central Time for a discussion of operating results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. Nabors will release earnings after the market closes on Wednesday April 27th, 2022.
Please call ten to fifteen minutes ahead of time to ensure proper connection. The conference call will be recorded and available for replay for one week, by 4:00 p.m. CT on May 05, 2022.
To hear the recording, please call toll free (877) 344-7529 in North America or (412) 317-0088 internationally and enter Participant Elite Entry Number: 5920671.
Nabors will have a live audio webcast of the conference call available on its website at www.nabors.com. Navigate to the Investor Relations page and then select Events Calendar to join the webcast. An electronic version of the earnings release and supplemental presentation will also be available to download from the website.
About Nabors
Nabors Industries (NYSE: NBR) is a leading provider of advanced technology for the energy industry. With operations in more than 15 countries, Nabors has established a global network of people, technology and equipment to deploy solutions that deliver safe, efficient and responsible energy production. By leveraging its core competencies, particularly in drilling, engineering, automation, data science and manufacturing, Nabors aims to innovate the future of energy and enable the transition to a lower-carbon world. Learn more about Nabors and its energy technology leadership: www.nabors.com.
Investor Contacts
For further information regarding Nabors, please contact William C. Conroy, CFA, Vice President of Corporate Development & Investor Relations at +1 281-775-2423, via email at William.Conroy@nabors.com or Kara Peak, Director of Corporate Development & Investor Relations at +1 281-775-4954, via email at Kara.Peak@Nabors.com. To request investor materials, contact Nabors' corporate headquarters in Hamilton, Bermuda at +1 441-292-1510 or via email at Mark.Andrews@nabors.com.
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The LLS National Patient Registry Reports Data on T-cell Production from COVID-19 Vaccines
RYE BROOK, N.Y., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A new study from The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society (LLS), published in Blood Cancer Discovery, a journal of the American Association for Cancer Research (https://aacrjournals.org/bloodcancerdiscov/article/doi/10.1158/2643-3230.BCD-22-0077), reports that blood cancer patients who do not produce detectable antibodies after COVID-19 vaccination may have another form of protection: T-cells that are designed to attack the COVID-19 virus. Findings from the LLS National Patient Registry showed that 45% of blood cancer patients who had no detectable antibodies after two Moderna or Pfizer/BioNtech vaccines generated T-cells.
Antibodies and T-cells have critical, but distinct, jobs in fighting COVID-19. High antibodies levels neutralize the virus as soon it enters the respiratory system, preventing it from entering cells, thereby blocking infection completely. T-cells work later in the process, attacking the virus once it is inside cells, limiting virus replication and its ability to cause damage.
"As LLS continues to contribute important scientific information about how COVID-19 vaccines work, our message to blood cancer patients remains the same: get vaccinated, act unvaccinated," says study author Lee Greenberger, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of LLS. "This means getting all of your vaccine doses as recommended by public health officials—they are safe, and most patients will have at least some benefit—but don't throw away your mask just yet."
Third primary dose of COVID-19 vaccine improves antibody response in many blood cancer patients
The new paper also reports on the effect of a third primary COVID-19 vaccine dose on antibody levels in blood cancer patients. About 1 in 4 blood cancer patients will not develop antibodies after the first two doses, so the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) recommends a third primary dose in this group (plus a new bivalent booster for those 12 and older) (click here for more information). The LLS study shows that the third dose is helpful, spurring significant levels of antibodies in another 20% of those who lag behind after two doses, and leading to a sizeable increase in antibody levels for those who already have them.
However, the results are not the same across all forms of blood cancer. Patients with B-cell derived cancers, including chronic lymphocytic leukemia and non-Hodgkin lymphomas, have a reduced ability to make anti-spike antibodies compared to patients with other forms of blood cancer and the general population. B-cells are the immune cells responsible for making antibodies.
However, even in B-cell cancer patients, the T-cell part of the immune system may still respond. Researchers are still working to determine how much antibody or T cell response is needed to protect against COVID-19 infection or its worst outcomes. In addition, as COVID-19 variants emerge, protection from existing vaccines may change, which is why updated boosters that target both the new Omicron variants and the original strain of the virus are being recommended.
About the LLS T-cell study
LLS used the LLS National Patient Registry to link patient reported outcomes (including vaccination, disease type and treatment) to measurements of the immune response by sampling patients' blood. Over 12,000 patients have participated with informed consent in the LLS Registry to date; it is one of the largest databases examining the response to SARS-CoV-2 vaccination in patients with blood cancer. In prior work, LLS has reported on the ability of blood cancer patients to produce antibodies against COVID-19 after getting the mRNA SARS-CoV-2 vaccines (links here and here). In the new work the antibody response to vaccination was shown in over 1,000 and 500 participants examining the antibody and T cell response, respectively.
About The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society® (LLS) is a global leader in the fight against cancer. The LLS mission: Cure leukemia, lymphoma, Hodgkin's disease and myeloma. LLS funds lifesaving blood cancer research around the world, provides free information and support services, and is the voice for all blood cancer patients seeking access to quality, affordable, coordinated care.
Founded in 1949 and headquartered in Rye Brook, NY, LLS has regional offices throughout the United States and Canada. To learn more, visit www.LLS.org. Patients should contact the LLS Information Resource Center at (800) 955-4572, Monday through Friday, 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., ET.
For additional information visit lls.org/lls-newsnetwork. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram.
Contact:
Irene Tung
The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society
Irene.tung@lls.org
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60% of breached businesses raised product prices post-breach; vast majority of critical infrastructure lagging in zero trust adoption; $550,000 in extra costs for insufficiently staffed businesses
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) Security today released the annual Cost of a Data Breach Report,1 revealing costlier and higher-impact data breaches than ever before, with the global average cost of a data breach reaching an all-time high of $4.35 million for studied organizations. With breach costs increasing nearly 13% over the last two years of the report, the findings suggest these incidents may also be contributing to rising costs of goods and services. In fact, 60% of studied organizations raised their product or services prices due to the breach, when the cost of goods is already soaring worldwide amid inflation and supply chain issues.
The perpetuality of cyberattacks is also shedding light on the "haunting effect" data breaches are having on businesses, with the IBM report finding 83% of studied organizations have experienced more than one data breach in their lifetime. Another factor rising over time is the after-effects of breaches on these organizations, which linger long after they occur, as nearly 50% of breach costs are incurred more than a year after the breach.
The 2022 Cost of a Data Breach Report is based on in-depth analysis of real-world data breaches experienced by 550 organizations globally between March 2021 and March 2022. The research, which was sponsored and analyzed by IBM Security, was conducted by the Ponemon Institute.
Some of the key findings in the 2022 IBM report include:
- Critical Infrastructure Lags in Zero Trust – Almost 80% of critical infrastructure organizations studied don't adopt zero trust strategies, seeing average breach costs rise to $5.4 million – a $1.17 million increase compared to those that do. All while 28% of breaches amongst these organizations were ransomware or destructive attacks.
- It Doesn't Pay to Pay – Ransomware victims in the study that opted to pay threat actors' ransom demands saw only $610,000 less in average breach costs compared to those that chose not to pay – not including the cost of the ransom. Factoring in the high cost of ransom payments, the financial toll may rise even higher, suggesting that simply paying the ransom may not be an effective strategy.
- Security Immaturity in Clouds – Forty-three percent of studied organizations are in the early stages or have not started applying security practices across their cloud environments, observing over $660,000 on average in higher breach costs than studied organizations with mature security across their cloud environments.
- Security AI and Automation Leads as Multi-Million Dollar Cost Saver – Participating organizations fully deploying security AI and automation incurred $3.05 million less on average in breach costs compared to studied organizations that have not deployed the technology – the biggest cost saver observed in the study.
"Businesses need to put their security defenses on the offense and beat attackers to the punch. It's time to stop the adversary from achieving their objectives and start to minimize the impact of attacks. The more businesses try to perfect their perimeter instead of investing in detection and response, the more breaches can fuel cost of living increases." said Charles Henderson, Global Head of IBM Security X-Force. "This report shows that the right strategies coupled with the right technologies can help make all the difference when businesses are attacked."
Over-trusting Critical Infrastructure Organizations
Concerns over critical infrastructure targeting appear to be increasing globally over the past year, with many governments' cybersecurity agencies urging vigilance against disruptive attacks. In fact, IBM's report reveals that ransomware and destructive attacks represented 28% of breaches amongst critical infrastructure organizations studied, highlighting how threat actors are seeking to fracture the global supply chains that rely on these organizations. This includes financial services, industrial, transportation and healthcare companies amongst others.
Despite the call for caution, and a year after the Biden Administration issued a cybersecurity executive order that centers around the importance of adopting a zero trust approach to strengthen the nation's cybersecurity, only 21% of critical infrastructure organizations studied adopt a zero trust security model, according to the report. Add to that, 17% of breaches at critical infrastructure organizations were caused due to a business partner being initially compromised, highlighting the security risks that over-trusting environments pose.
Businesses that Pay the Ransom Aren't Getting a "Bargain"
According to the 2022 IBM report, businesses that paid threat actors' ransom demands saw $610,000 less in average breach costs compared to those that chose not to pay – not including the ransom amount paid. However, when accounting for the average ransom payment, which according to Sophos reached $812,000 in 2021, businesses that opt to pay the ransom could net higher total costs - all while inadvertently funding future ransomware attacks with capital that could be allocated to remediation and recovery efforts and looking at potential federal offenses.
The persistence of ransomware, despite significant global efforts to impede it, is fueled by the industrialization of cybercrime. IBM Security X-Force discovered the duration of studied enterprise ransomware attacks shows a drop of 94% over the past three years – from over two months to just under four days. These exponentially shorter attack lifecycles can prompt higher impact attacks, as cybersecurity incident responders are left with very short windows of opportunity to detect and contain attacks. With "time to ransom" dropping to a matter of hours, it's essential that businesses prioritize rigorous testing of incident response (IR) playbooks ahead of time. But the report states that as many as 37% of organizations studied that have incident response plans don't test them regularly.
Hybrid Cloud Advantage
The report also showcased hybrid cloud environments as the most prevalent (45%) infrastructure amongst organizations studied. Averaging $3.8 million in breach costs, businesses that adopted a hybrid cloud model observed lower breach costs compared to businesses with a solely public or private cloud model, which experienced $5.02 million and $4.24 million on average respectively. In fact, hybrid cloud adopters studied were able to identify and contain data breaches 15 days faster on average than the global average of 277 days for participants.
The report highlights that 45% of studied breaches occurred in the cloud, emphasizing the importance of cloud security. However, a significant 43% of reporting organizations stated they are just in the early stages or have not started implementing security practices to protect their cloud environments, observing higher breach costs2. Businesses studied that did not implement security practices across their cloud environments required an average 108 more days to identify and contain a data breach than those consistently applying security practices across all their domains.
Additional findings in the 2022 IBM report include:
- Phishing Becomes Costliest Breach Cause – While compromised credentials continued to reign as the most common cause of a breach (19%), phishing was the second (16%) and the costliest cause, leading to $4.91 million in average breach costs for responding organizations.
- Healthcare Breach Costs Hit Double Digits for First Time Ever– For the 12th year in a row, healthcare participants saw the costliest breaches amongst industries with average breach costs in healthcare increasing by nearly $1 million to reach a record high of $10.1 million.
- Insufficient Security Staffing – Sixty-two percent of studied organizations stated they are not sufficiently staffed to meet their security needs, averaging $550,000 more in breach costs than those that state they are sufficiently staffed.
Additional Sources
- To download a copy of the 2022 Cost of a Data Breach Report, please visit: https://www.ibm.com/security/data-breach.
- Read more about the report's top findings in this IBM Security Intelligence blog.
- Sign up for the 2022 IBM Security Cost of a Data Breach webinar on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. ET here.
- Connect with the IBM Security X-Force team for a personalized review of the findings: https://ibm.biz/book-a-consult.
About IBM Security
IBM Security offers one of the most advanced and integrated portfolios of enterprise security products and services. The portfolio, supported by world-renowned IBM Security X-Force® research, enables organizations to effectively manage risk and defend against emerging threats. IBM operates one of the world's broadest security research, development, and delivery organizations, monitors 150 billion+ security events per day in more than 130 countries, and has been granted more than 10,000 security patents worldwide. For more information, please check www.ibm.com/security, follow @IBMSecurity on Twitter or visit the IBM Security Intelligence blog.
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IBM Security Communications
Georgia Prassinos
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1 Cost of a Data Breach Report 2022, conducted by Ponemon Institute, sponsored, and analyzed by IBM
2 Average cost of $4.53M, compared to average cost $3.87 million at participating organizations with mature-stage cloud security practices
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Macronix octaflash MX66UW1G45GXDI00 Selected for Renesas New RZ/A3UL 64-bit 1GHz MPU Evaluation Board, Ideal for OTA Applications
TAIPEI, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Macronix International Co., Ltd. (TSE: 2337), a leading integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market, today announced that its octaflash MX66UW1G45GXDI00 is providing a crucial flash memory in the development platform of Renesas. Designers can take advantage of Macronix' high-speed flash memory and Renesas' latest cost-effective RZ/A3UL microprocessor (MPU) that are available on the new evaluation board to develop advanced products.
In addition to MX25UW51245G Serial flash memory products selected by Renesas, the high speed MX66UW1G45GXDI00 also adopted by Renesas to support its RZ MPU Family's evaluation boards. Additionally, the hardware IP support of MX66UW1G45GXDI00 facilitates over-the-air (OTA) applications for quick response.
The RZ/A3UL MPU offers high performance through a 1GHz 64-bit Arm® Cortex®-A55 CPU core to expand the potential of a real-time operating system (RTOS). Coupled with Macronix octaflash MX66UW1G45GXDI00 memory, the RZ/A3UL facilitates the development of systems that require both performance and quick response, such as industrial equipment, home appliances and office automation equipment, as well as Internet of Things (IoT) systems.
"The well-established relationship that Renesas and Macronix enjoyed has yielded powerful development tools that help developers create successful Renesas MPU-based products with minimal need for additional development tools," said Macronix Vice President of Marketing F.L. Ni. "Renesas' selection of our MX66UW1G45GXDI00 for the RZ/A3UL development platform recognizes designers' need for specific tools to develop OTA solutions for IoT, HMI and surveillance systems."
The MX66UW1G45GXDI00, a central member of Macronix's high-efficiency octaflash family, features a double-transfer rate (DTR) mode operation. This DTR operation provides data throughput up to 400MB/s, making it one of the fastest flash memory devices in the industry. Its execution-in-place (XiP) capability from the flash memory greatly simplifies board design. The MX66UW1G45GXDI00's 8-I/O DTR command enables direct execution from the memory, rendering very powerful XiP schemes, while reducing the need for external RAM capacity.
The high-performance RZ/A series MPUs offer the ease-of-use of Renesas MCUs, while combining Renesas' proprietary technologies and the Arm ecosystem. The new RZ/A3UL helps maximize the performance needed in interactive and sophisticated human-machine-interface applications that utilize camera input and various types of sensors.
Macronix and Renesas enjoy a long rich history of complementary products and evaluation solutions. Macronix has for years been a member of the Renesas R-Car Consortium -- one of 70 companies selected as a Proactive Partner – as well as the Renesas' RZ Partner Ecosystems Solutions program. A broad range of Macronix flash memory products are represented in several Renesas RZ evaluation boards, including the OctaBus, ArmorFlash™ and e.MMC™ families.
For more information on the Macronix MX66UW1G45GXDI00, please go to https://www.macronix.com/en-us/products/NOR-Flash/Serial-NOR-Flash/Pages/spec.aspx?p=MX66UW1G45G&m=Serial%20NOR%20Flash&n=PM2630. For more information on the Renesas RZ/A series and other members of the Renesas low-power MCU family, please go to www.renesas.com/us/en/products/microcontrollers-microprocessors/rz-mpus/rza-mcus.
About Macronix
Macronix, a leading integrated device manufacturer in the non-volatile memory (NVM) market, provides a full range of NOR flash, NAND flash, and ROM products. With its world-class R&D and manufacturing capability, Macronix continues to deliver high quality, innovative and performance-driven products to its customers in the consumer, communication, computing, automotive, networking and other market segments. Find out more at www.macronix.com.
OctaBus, ArmorFlash and e.MMC are trademarks of Macronix International Co., Ltd. All other trademarks are the property of their respective holders.
Editorial contacts
Macronix HQ:
Michelle Chang
Director, Corporate Communication Office
Macronix International Co., LTD.
Tel: +886-3-578-6688 ext. 71233
Fax: +886-3-666-3169
Email: michellechang@mxic.com.tw
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Email: jsteach-cgc@att.net
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HOUSTON, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Salient Midstream & MLP Fund (the "Fund") (NYSE: SMM) today announced a distribution of $0.0875 per share for the second quarter ending May 31, 2022. This distribution is payable to common stockholders on May 27, 2022.
At the close of business on April 30, 2022, the Fund's total assets were $223.6 million and the Net Asset Value (NAV) per share was $9.21. On April 30, 2022, the closing share price of the Fund was $7.94, which was trading at a 13.8% discount to the NAV.1 For the month ending April 30, 2022 the Fund's NAV and market price total returns were -3.3% and -3.6%, respectively, compared to -2.2% for the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Total Return Index (AMEIX).2 The Fund's NAV and market price total returns year-to-date (YTD) were 24.6% and 19.2%, respectively, compared to 18.9% for the AMEIX.2
The Fund's second quarter distribution will be payable on May 27, 2022 to common stockholders of record on May 19, 2022. It is anticipated that this distribution will be a combination of return of capital and ordinary income for tax purposes. The final tax status of the distribution may differ substantially from this preliminary information, and the final determination of such amount will be made in early 2023 when the Fund can determine its earnings and profits for the 2022 fiscal year.
The Fund's quarterly distributions per share over the past year are shown below:3
Since the Fund's inception, the portfolio management team has focused on generating top-tier total returns rather than focusing on maximizing distributions. The Fund's performance over multiple time periods versus its peers is provided in the table below along with a ranking of SMM vs. peers.
Since inception in 2012, SMM is the second best performing closed-end fund on market price and the third best on NAV in the peer group of eleven funds.
SMM's inception to date (ITD) annualized total return (based on market price) of -2.0% has outperformed the RIC Average of -4.0% and C-Corp average of -4.4%. Likewise, on a NAV basis, SMM's ITD return of -0.8% compares favorably to the -3.3% return for the peer group of RIC Funds and -2.4% for C-Corp Funds.
April Market Commentary
April began strong for energy infrastructure equities with a 5% return as of April 20, but a correction late in the month caused such equities to finish down 2.2% as measured by the Alerian Midstream Energy Select Index (AMEIX).2,4 April's correction came on the heels of energy demand fears with the threat that China would extend its lockdowns to include Beijing and the potential for a global economic slowdown due to the war in Ukraine and higher interest rates. Earnings announcements began in late April with a few large energy infrastructure companies announcing volume growth and healthy earnings increases compared to last year. For the remainder of 2022, we remain positive on the industry as 1) free cash flow after distributions is poised to increase rapidly year-over-year for the industry, 2) hydrocarbon volumes should grow as drilling activity improves and 3) capital allocation remains focused on returning excess cash to investors through buybacks and potential distribution increases.5
Crude oil as measured by the West Texas Intermediate (WTI) benchmark was up 7.9% for the month of April and is now up 35.3% for the year.4 Crude oil prices have moved sharply higher due to the war in Ukraine. Russia produces ~10 million barrels per day (mmbbls/d) of crude oil, or about 10% of global supply and is the second largest crude oil exporter after Saudi Arabia.6 Markets are worried that crude oil supplies may be disrupted which could lead to a spike in prices well above current levels. While sanctions so far have avoided Russian crude oil, sanctioning Russia's energy exports would likely lead to a further spike in global crude oil and natural gas prices. Even if crude oil sanctions are not implemented, we would expect a geopolitical risk premium to remain in crude oil prices for the near future. Should things normalize, we view crude oil prices in the $70-$80 range as being positive for long-term investment in the American energy industry. While the Ukrainian war will have an as yet unknown effect on crude oil supply, fundamentals remain robust as energy consumption continues to rise post COVID. Commodity analysts continue to see a tight supply environment for both crude oil and natural gas in 2022 and potentially into 2023 as energy demand appears to be on trend to exceed peak pre-COVID levels.7 We believe that current crude oil and natural gas prices are sufficient to lead to U.S. volume growth in 2022 and 2023, with increases in production already showing up in recent Energy Information Administration (EIA) data. The promise of these incremental volumes should be supportive of midstream companies.
The Fund's top ten holdings as of April 30, 2022 are shown below:8
The Fund's unaudited balance sheet as of April 30, 2022 is shown below:
Past performance is not indicative of future results.
Salient Midstream & MLP Fund is a Delaware statutory trust registered as a non-diversified, closed-end management investment company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. The Fund's investment objective is to provide a high level of total return with an emphasis on making quarterly cash distributions to its common shareholders. The Fund seeks to achieve that objective by investing at least 80% of its total assets in securities of MLPs and midstream companies. There can be no assurance that the Fund will achieve its investment objective.
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" as defined under the U.S. federal securities laws. Generally, the words "believe," "expect," "intend," "estimate," "anticipate," "project," "will," and similar expressions identify forward-looking statements, which generally are not historical in nature. Forward-looking statements are subject to certain risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future results to differ significantly from the Fund's present expectations or projections indicated in any forward-looking statements. These risks include, but are not limited to, changes in economic and political conditions; regulatory and legal changes; leverage risk; valuation risk; interest rate risk; tax risk; the volume of sales and purchase of shares; the continuation of investment advisory, administration and other service arrangements; and other risks discussed in the Fund's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date they are made. The Fund undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statements made herein. There is no assurance that the Fund's investment objective will be attained.
About Salient
Salient Partners, L.P. ("Salient") is a real asset and alternative investment firm that offers a suite of strategies focused on energy and infrastructure, real estate and tactical alternative investments. Institutions and investment advisors turn to Salient to build smarter, more efficient portfolios. Strategies are offered in the form of open- and closed-end funds and separately managed accounts. Salient was founded in 2002 and has offices in Houston and San Francisco. Learn more about Salient at www.salientpartners.com.
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Union's Social Justice Dinner features Richard Blanco
CINCINNATI, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Monday, July 11, 2022, Union Institute & University's Ph.D. Program in Interdisciplinary Studies presents the 23rd Residency Conference entitled "Ecologies of Hope and Change: Confronting Environmental Injustice from Climate to the Classroom and Beyond." Like time, there never seems to be enough hope, and the conference works to create more of it. Union's current students and alumni will confront injustice in order to bring hope and change. Presenters and participants synthesize the knowledge and find new ways of thinking about their own research topic, in a true interdisciplinary style. The conference will end with Union's annual Social Justice dinner, featuring the poet, Richard Blanco.
Blanco wears many hats: presidential inaugural poet, memoirist, public speaker, educator, and advocate. He invites communities to connect by engaging with the heart of the human experience and, specifically, Blanco identifies the shared identities within the United States. In the spirit of seeking answers, Blanco describes the core of our nation through poems that "interrogate our past and present, grieve our injustices, and note our flaws, but also remember to celebrate our ideals and cling to our hopes."
Join Union's Board of Trustees, staff, faculty, students, and alumni in welcoming Richard Blanco to Cincinnati. Tickets required: https://uiu.ce21.com/item/alumni-registration-uiu-phd-conference-day-social-justice-dinner-477835
About Union Institute & University
Founded in 1964, Union Institute & University is a pioneer in educating adults through distance learning. Accredited by the Higher Learning Commission, Union Institute & University offers undergraduate, master's, and doctoral degree programs and certificates designed for adults seeking to make a difference in their own lives and within their communities. The university offers specialized online and low residency degree programs with high-touch faculty attention, designed for students regardless of where they live and work. Union's flexible delivery models emphasize relevant and transformative coursework taught by a national faculty of scholar-practitioners. Union graduates — including two dozen college presidents, in addition to other leaders in the public, private, and nonprofit sectors, members of the United States Congress, and the first female prime minister of Jamaica — promote Union's legacy of utilizing education to transform lives and communities. To learn more about Union Institute & University, visit www.myunion.edu or call 1-800-861-6400.
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The Port of Savannah handled 530,800 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containerized cargo last month, an increase of 18% over last July, marking the fastest start of a fiscal year ever.
ATLANTA -- The Georgia Ports Authority has begun the new fiscal year with no let-up in momentum.
The Port of Savannah handled 530,800 twenty-foot equivalent units (TEUs) of containerized cargo last month, an increase of 18% over last July, marking the fastest start of a fiscal year ever.
For calendar year 2022, Savannah is on track to move more than 6 million TEUs, up from last year’s record of 5.6 million container units.
“The Port of Savannah has clearly become a preferred East Coast gateway for shippers globally, including cargo diverted from the U.S. West Coast,” GPA Executive Director Griff Lynch said Monday.
To accommodate the growth in cargo traffic, the GPA is opening for business two hours earlier, with gates now open from 4 a.m. until 9 p.m.
Savannah’s container operation is expanding, with eight new ship-to-shore cranes on order.
The GPA also is building another big-ship berth at Savannah’s Garden City terminal that will add 1.4 million TEUs of capacity, while the Garden City Terminal West project will add space for another 1 million TEUs.
“While the global logistics network has been challenged over the past two years, our message to customers is that at GPA, we’re continuing to build and expand,” GPA board Chairman Joel Wooten said. “We’re moving forward with an aggressive plan to enhance our terminal operations and improve the rail connectivity to major commercial and manufacturing centers.”
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Significantly more patients with moderate/severe symptoms of chronic rhinosinusitis at baseline improved to mild/no symptoms at week 24 after treatment with LYR-210 (7500μg) compared to control
The three cardinal symptoms composite score shown to correlate with the well-established SNOT-22 scores at week 24 in the LANTERN study
WATERTOWN, Mass., Sept. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: LYRA) (the Company or Lyra), a clinical-stage therapeutics company leveraging its proprietary XTreo™ platform to enable precise, sustained, and local delivery of medications to the ear, nose and throat (ENT) passages and other diseased tissues, announced that new LYR-210 data analyses from the Phase 2 LANTERN study will be presented today at the 68th Annual Meeting of the American Rhinologic Society (ARS) in Philadelphia.
The additional results from the previously-reported Phase 2 LANTERN study showed that LYR-210 (7500μg) significantly improved symptom severity from baseline of 3 cardinal symptoms (3CS) of chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) – nasal blockage, nasal discharge, and facial pain/pressure – when assessed in a responder analysis as individual and composite symptom scores at week 24. Compared to control, significantly higher proportions of LYR-210-treated subjects improved from moderate or severe at baseline to mild or none at week 24 in nasal blockage, nasal discharge, and facial pain/pressure (p<0.05). Consistent with other reported data from the LANTERN study, LYR-210 demonstrated a dose-dependent response in the 3CS severity analysis.
"This new LANTERN data provides additional evidence of the potential for LYR‑210 to offer meaningful improvement of patients' CRS symptoms and quality of life," said Brent A. Senior, MD, Department of Otolaryngology – Head & Neck Surgery, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and chair of the data monitoring committee for the LANTERN study who will present the LYR-210 data at ARS. "The data supports the use of the 3 cardinal symptoms (3CS) score for assessing CRS patients' symptoms, augmenting the assessment tools available in addition to SNOT-22 to guide the treatment of CRS. Consistently across all measures, LYR-210 achieved significant improvement in symptom severity and shows promise as a potential new treatment option for CRS patients who still experience debilitating symptoms with current treatment approaches."
A second oral presentation for LYR-210 at the ARS meeting will highlight the correlation between the 3CS composite scores and Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22) scores. The data show that the clinical changes in CRS patients measured in the 3CS composite score strongly and significantly correlate with the change in SNOT-22 total score, based on data evaluated at week 24 in the LANTERN study. Both assessments, 3CS and SNOT-22, provide critical information on a patient's response to treatment and the impact CRS has on quality of life.
"We are enthusiastic to share these results for LYR-210 with the ENT treatment community at the ARS meeting. LYR-210 is the first product candidate designed to provide six months of therapy with a single treatment for CRS patients," said Richard Nieman, M.D., Chief Medical Officer of Lyra Therapeutics. "We continue to advance LYR-210 in the ongoing ENLIGHTEN Phase 3 program as a potential new treatment for patients."
The presentations of the data announced today are available on Lyra's website.
About LANTERN Phase 2 Study
Surgically naïve adults with moderate-to-severe CRS who failed previous medical management enrolled in a multicenter, randomized (1:1:1), controlled LANTERN study. Patients received either bilateral administration of LYR-210 (2500µg) (n=23) or LYR-210 (7500µg) (n=21), or sham-procedure control (n=23). Both LYR-210 doses were safe and well-tolerated over the 24-week treatment period. LYR-210 (7500µg)-treated subjects demonstrated rapid, durable, dose-dependent, global symptom improvement, over 6 months from a single administration.
About LYR-210
LYR-210 is an investigational product candidate that utilizes Lyra's proprietary XTreoTM platform to enable six months of local, intra-nasal, anti-inflammatory therapy from a single treatment for CRS. LYR-210 is designed as a non-invasive alternative to sinus surgery for the millions of CRS patients who have failed medical management. LYR-210 is a bioresorbable polymeric matrix designed to be administered in a brief in-office procedure and is intended to deliver up to six months of continuous mometasone furoate (MF) drug therapy to the sinonasal passages. In the LANTERN Phase 2 study, LYR-210 (7500μg) demonstrated clinically meaningful, rapid, durable, dose-dependent symptom improvement over 24 weeks compared with control, based on composite Cardinal Symptoms (CS) scores and Sino-Nasal Outcome Test (SNOT-22). These results were supported in the Phase 2 LANTERN 6-month post treatment evaluation which showed a durable response in about 50% of treated CRS patients six months post LYR-210 removal. A pharmacokinetic (PK) study showed that MF blood levels were constant over the 56-day treatment period, confirming that LYR-210 delivers a steady daily dose of MF with accompanying rapid symptom relief during this time period. There are approximately 14 million patients with CRS in the US, approximately four million of whom fail current standard of care medical management.
About Chronic Rhinosinusitis (CRS)
CRS is a highly prevalent inflammatory disease of the paranasal sinuses which leads to debilitating symptoms and significant morbidities and is the fifth most common condition in people under 65. Cardinal symptoms include nasal obstruction and congestion, facial pain and pressure, nasal discharge, and olfactory loss. The prevalence of CRS in the U.S. is estimated to be 14 million, with 8 million treated annually using medical management including topical steroid sprays and oral steroids. Roughly half of those treated fail and seek alternative medical intervention. While ENT physicians perform approximately 400,000 surgeries annually for CRS, 65% of patients have recurrent symptoms and 100% require ongoing medical management. Additionally, many patients are surgery unwilling as the current procedures are invasive, not curative, and often require long recovery times.
About Lyra Therapeutics
Lyra Therapeutics, Inc. is a clinical-stage therapeutics company leveraging its proprietary XTreo™ platform to enable precise, sustained, local delivery of medications to diseased tissues not accessible with conventional therapeutic approaches. Lyra's XTreo™ platform is comprised of a biocompatible mesh scaffold, an engineered elastomeric matrix and a versatile polymer-drug complex. The Company's current pipeline of therapeutics target tissues deep in the ear, nose and throat passages and are designed to deliver continuous drug therapy for up to six months following a single non-invasive, in-office administration. Lyra has two product candidates in late-stage development for CRS, a highly prevalent inflammatory disease of the paranasal sinuses which leads to debilitating symptoms and significant morbidities: LYR-210, for surgically naïve patients, is being evaluated in the ENLIGHTEN Phase 3 clinical program, and LYR-220, for patients who have recurrent symptoms despite surgery, is being evaluated in the BEACON Phase 2 clinical trial. These two product candidates are designed to treat the estimated four million CRS patients in the U.S. that fail medical management each year. For more information, please visit lyratherapeutics.com and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including statements regarding the date and details of the presentations at ARS, our pipeline of product candidates, the success of the XTreo™ platform, and the success and efficacy of LYR-210. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause the Company's actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the fact that the Company has incurred significant losses since inception and expects to incur additional losses for the foreseeable future; the Company's need for additional funding, which may not be available; the Company's limited operating history; the fact that the Company has no approved products; the fact that the Company's product candidates are in various stages of development; or the fact that the Company may not be successful in its efforts to identify and successfully commercialize its product candidates; the fact that clinical trials required for the Company's product candidates are expensive and time-consuming, and their outcome is uncertain; the fact that the FDA may not conclude that certain of the Company's product candidates satisfy the requirements for the Section 505(b)(2) regulatory approval pathway; the Company's inability to obtain required regulatory approvals; effects of recently enacted and future legislation; the possibility of system failures or security breaches; effects of significant competition; the fact that the successful commercialization of the Company's product candidates will depend in part on the extent to which governmental authorities and health insurers establish coverage, adequate reimbursement levels and pricing policies; failure to achieve market acceptance; product liability lawsuits; the fact that the Company relies on third parties for the manufacture of materials for its research programs, pre-clinical studies and clinical trials; the Company's reliance on third parties to conduct its preclinical studies and clinical trials; the Company's inability to succeed in establishing and maintaining collaborative relationships; the Company's reliance on certain suppliers critical to its production; failure to obtain and maintain or adequately protect the Company's intellectual property rights; failure to retain key personnel or to recruit qualified personnel; difficulties in managing the Company's growth; effects of natural disasters, terrorism and wars (including the developing conflict between Ukraine and Russia); the fact that the global pandemic caused by COVID-19 could adversely impact the Company's business and operations, including the Company's clinical trials; the fact that the price of the Company's common stock may be volatile and fluctuate substantially; significant costs and required management time as a result of operating as a public Company and any securities class action litigation. These and other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC) on August 9, 2022 and its other filings with the SEC could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While the Company may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, it disclaims any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause its views to change.
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The number and rate of U.S. abortions increased from 2017 to 2020 after a long decline, according to figures released Wednesday.
The report from the Guttmacher Institute, a research group that supports abortion rights, counted more than 930,000 abortions in the U.S. in 2020. That’s up from about 862,000 abortions in 2017, when national abortion figures reached their lowest point since the 1973 U.S. Supreme Court ruling that legalized the procedure nationwide.
About one in five pregnancies ended in abortion in 2020, according to the report, which comes as the Supreme Court appears ready to overturn that decision.
The number of women obtaining abortions illustrates a need and “underscores just how devastating a Supreme Court decision is going to be for access to an absolutely vital service,” said Sara Rosenbaum, a George Washington University health law and policy professor.
Medication abortions, the two-drug combination sometimes called the “abortion pill,” accounted for 54% of U.S. abortions in 2020, the first time they made up more than half of abortions, Guttmacher said.
The COVID-19 pandemic may have pushed down the numbers in some states, according to the report. In New York, abortions increased from 2017 to 2019, then fell 6% between 2019 and 2020. One in 10 clinics in New York paused or stopped abortion care in 2020.
Texas saw a 2% decrease between 2019 and 2020, coinciding with pandemic-related abortion restrictions in the state.
Elsewhere, the pandemic may have limited access to contraception, some experts said, or discouraged women from undertaking all the health care visits involved in a pregnancy.
Yet, abortions already were inching upward before the coronavirus upended people’s lives. One contributing factor: Some states expanded Medicaid access to abortion.
Illinois, for example, began allowing state Medicaid funds to pay for abortions starting in January 2018. The state saw abortions increase 25% between 2017 and 2020.
In neighboring Missouri, abortions decreased substantially, but the number of Missouri residents traveling to Illinois for abortions increased to more than 6,500.
“If states are paying for abortions I hope they are also looking at how to support childbirth, so a woman doesn’t think abortion is the best or only option,” said Carol Tobias, president of the National Right to Life Committee, which opposes abortion.
Guttmacher conducts the nation’s most comprehensive survey of abortion providers every three years. The tally is considered more complete than data from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention that omits several states including California, the nation’s most populous state.
In 2020, fewer women were getting pregnant and a larger share of them chose abortion, the researchers found. There were 3.6 million births, a decline since 2017.
The abortion rate in 2020 was 14.4 per 1,000 women aged 15-44, an increase from 13.5 per 1,000 women in 2017.
Abortions increased by 12% in the West, 10% in the Midwest, 8% in the South and 2% in the Northeast.
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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 TG Therapeutics, Inc. (NASDAQ: TGTX).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased TG Therapeutics between January 15, 2020 and May 31, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until September 16, 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, TG Therapeutics, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) clinical trials revealed significant concerns related to the benefit-risk ratio and overall survival data of the Company's therapeutic product candidates, Ublituximab and Umbralisib; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the Company would be able to obtain approval from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration of the Umbralisib marginal zone lymphoma and follicular lymphoma New Drug Application, the Biologics License Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, the supplemental New Drug Application for Ublituximab in combination with Umbralisib, or the Ublituximab relapsing forms of multiple sclerosis Biologics License Application in their current forms; (iii) as a result, the Company had significantly overstated Ublituximab and Umbralisib's clinical and/or commercial prospects; and (iv) therefore, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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Myakka preserve celebrates birth of endangered lemur
MYAKKA CITY, Fla. (WWSB) - Just in time for the Fourth of July, a Manatee County research facility has announced the birth of a critically endangered red ruffed lemur.
The lemur, born May 21 to parents Aviavy and Hazo, is thriving under the care of his mother and staff at the Lemur Conservation Foundation. This is the third lemur born at the Foundation this season and the 14th red ruffed lemur birth in the Foundation’s 26-year history.
Red ruffed lemurs are listed as critically endangered with an extremely high risk of imminent extinction in the wild. Every lemur born at the Myakka facility increases its species’ genetic safety net and provides renewed hope for lemur survival, the Foundation said in a news release.
Founded in 1996, the 130-acre Myakka City reserve is home to 50 lemurs, where visiting scientists and students can study them. The Foundation also has a field office in Madagascar, where full-time staff work to protect critical lemur habitat through reforestation, community development, eco-tourism, and education programs.
For more information, and updates on the lemur infants, visit www.lemurreserve.org.
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PORTLAND, Ore., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Green Cities Company (Green Cities or the Firm), an investment management firm pioneering environmental and social responsibility in the real estate sector, is pleased to annouce the hiring of Lauren Winkler as Senior Director of ESG. In this role, Lauren will create the overarching vision and direction of the firm's Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) and Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Access (DEI&A) platforms, seeking to ensure The Green Cities Company remains an industry leader in these areas. Through leadership and collaboration throughout the organization's fully integrated acquisition, design, development, asset management, and property management departments, Lauren will drive continued strategic ESG initiatives both in the Green Cities investment properties and in the Firm.
The Green Cities Company has led innovation in real estate investment management for over a decade through the confluence of environmental, social, and investment value. With a forward-thinking strategy and in-house expertise, The Green Cities Company acquires, manages, and develops multifamily, commercial, and mixed-use assets. The Firm's mission is to cultivate competitive returns utilizing deep investment and asset management experience, combined with meaningful attention to ESG considerations, in select U.S. markets. Currently, the Firm has $1.9B in AUM totaling 4.8M square feet across 15 properties.
Over the past 18 months, acting as a consultant for The Green Cities Company, Lauren has already been instrumental in the advancement of the Firm's ESG program, including the development of the proprietary Green Cities Index (GCI). This groundbreaking ESG framework reflects Green Cities' deep commitment to enhancing value for our investors and our society through a focus on environmental impact, climate change mitigation, resilience, health & wellbeing, and equitable communities throughout the portfolio. Further, in her consultant capacity, Lauren has brought an institutional perspective to the Firm, partnering throughout the organization to advance the integration of the GCI in the Green Cities investment process as well as the Firm's reporting on ESG performance.
"We are so pleased to have Lauren, a leader in impact investing, join The Green Cities Company. Lauren will continue to elevate our ESG and DEI&A commitments to our investors with innovation and thought leadership complementing our highly talented team." - Molly Bordonaro, Managing Partner
One of the original private equity voices around ESG, Lauren enhances the Green Cities team with nearly 20 years of experience in the alternative investment management industry. Her consultant work has spanned investment sectors ranging from tech and tech-enabled services to food and agribusiness to real estate and infrastructure, serving approximately 75 GP funds and impacting almost $110B in AUM. Lauren spent her early career as the Director of Communications for First Reserve, a leading private equity investment firm exclusively focused on energy. Currently, she serves as a Chapter Leader for the New York City chapter of WISE (Women Investing for a Sustainable Economy).
Lauren Winkler, Senior Director of ESG, added, "From my perspective as a consultant, The Green Cities Company is genuinely unique in their desire to enhance the role investment managers can play in driving environmental and social improvements. I am excited to be a part of their creative approach."
ABOUT THE GREEN CITIES COMPANY
The Green Cities Company has driven innovation in real estate investment management for over a decade through the confluence of environmental, social and investment value. With this forward-thinking strategy and fully integrated in-house expertise, the firm acquires, manages, and develops office, mixed-use and multi-family assets. Deep experience in select U.S. markets, combined with meaningful attention to ESG considerations, positions The Green Cities Company for enhanced tenant retention and superior operations. This differentiated approach, along with disciplined risk management, encompasses the environmental footprint of an asset, the diversity and inclusivity of its community and the wellbeing and fulfillment of its occupants and neighbors. Each member of the team is dedicated to a resilient investment portfolio that yields results to the firm's investors, employees, tenants, and communities. For more information, please visit www.greencities.com.
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NEW YORK, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. f/k/a Peridot Acquisition Corp. ("Li-Cycle" or the "Company") (NYSE: LICY) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Li-Cycle investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between February 16, 2021 and March 23, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
LICY investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Li-Cycle's largest customer, Traxys, is not actually a customer, but merely a broker providing working capital financial to the Company while Traxys tries to sell Li-Cycle's product to end customers; (2) the Company engaged in highly questionable related party transactions; (3) the Company's mark-to-model accounting is vulnerable to abuse and gave a false impression of growth; (4) a significant portion of the Company's reported revenues were derived from simply marking up receivables on products that had not been sold; (5) the Company's gross margins have likely been negative since inception; (6) the Company will require an additional $1 billion of funding to support its planned growth (which is a figure greater than the Company raised via the merger); and (7) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Li-Cycle during the relevant time frame, you have until June 20, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp announced that William S. Duffey Jr. has been appointed as the new chair of the State Elections Board.
"Judge Duffey has been involved in complex litigation for decades, both as a lawyer and a judge," Kemp said in a news release. "Through his vast experience, he has established himself as a man of integrity who will uphold the highest ethical standards in his application of the laws of our state and nation. I am confident Judge Duffey will be a great asset to our state and help ensure our elections are secure, accessible and fair."
"I have dedicated my career to serving others to seek fair and just results in legal matters," Duffey said. "Our democracy is founded on citizens participating in the process to elect those who govern them. I am committed to working with my colleagues on the State Elections Board to perform our duty to protect the integrity of the election process because every Georgia voter is entitled to know their vote is secure and that it counts."
Duffey retired in 2018 from active service as a United States District Judge for the Northern District of Georgia. From 2001 to 2004, before assuming the federal bench, he served as the United States Attorney for the Northern District of Georgia. As United States Attorney, he was responsible for prosecution of federal crimes, for civil actions filed by and against the United States government, and he led the Organized Crime Drug Enforcement Task Force.
Before his appointment as United States Attorney, Duffey was a partner at King & Spalding in Atlanta. He was named a partner in 1987. From 1994 to 1995, Duffey left private practice to serve as deputy independent counsel in charge of the Arkansas phase of the Whitewater investigation. He rejoined King & Spalding as a partner following government service.
An honors graduate of Drake University in 1973, Duffey received his J.D., cum laude, in 1977 from the University of South Carolina Law School.
Duffey served in the United States Air Force Judge Advocate General Corps from 1978-1981 as a circuit trial counsel, and as an assistant staff judge advocate to the United States Logistics Group in Ankara, Turkey.
A frequent presenter at legal conferences and seminars on professionalism, in 2022, Duffey’s book "The Significant Lawyer: The Pursuit of Purpose and Professionalism" was published. His published works also include:
• William S. Duffey Jr. and Richard A. Schneider, "A Life in the Law: Advice for Young Lawyers," ABA Publications (2009) (author and editor);
• "Corporate Fraud and Accountability: A Primer on Sarbanes-Oxley Act of 2002," South Carolina Law Review (2002);
• "Competitive Information Collection: Avoiding Legal Land Mines," Competitive Intelligence Review, John Wiley & Sons Inc. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/governor-appoints-new-chair-of-state-elections-board/article_3023b8e2-e687-11ec-91e8-4785f5ce15e6.html | 2022-06-07T18:18:31Z |
TYLER, Texas (KETK) – A man is dead after being hit by a train Monday morning at 9:04 in Tyler, officials reported.
Officials reported that the pedestrian was lying on the track when struck near N. Bonner Avenue and W. Locust Street. One leg was severed but the pedestrian was still alive when emergency crews arrived and was taken to a nearby hospital where he died.
The train remained in place for a few hours for the investigation, before moving on. Certain intersections already had crossing arms lowered in anticipation of the trains route. Drivers in the area were encouraged to seek alternative routes.
According to the Tyler Police Department, the original call came in from railroad dispatch and a second call came from train operator.
Information from Union Pacific reads as follows:
“At about 9 a.m. CDT today, a Union Pacific train struck and killed a pedestrian in Tyler, Texas.
“The incident did not occur at a crossing. It occurred north of the intersection of N. Bonner Avenue and W. Locust Street.
“The train crew was not injured. And, the pedestrian was transported to a local hospital, where he later died.
Tyler Police Department responded.”
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Gift will foster academic success for student veterans; Gift made possible by Harvard University's decision to appoint AVG as co-manager on recent bond issue
MELVILLE, N.Y., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- American Veterans Group (AVG), a social impact investment bank and Wall Street's first and only public benefit corporation, has provided a donation to Harvard Undergraduate Veteran Organization (HUVO). HUVO will use AVG's gift to foster academic success among military veterans who are studying as undergraduate student veterans at Harvard College.
The gift to HUVO is a result of Harvard University's decision to appoint AVG as co-manager on its recent $500 million, President and Fellows Harvard College taxable bond issue.
AVG is a rapidly growing investment banking firm that dedicates 25% of its earnings to support veteran causes. The firm directs its philanthropic giving to communities where it and its clients do business.
"At AVG, we make it a priority to support veterans who choose to further their education by studying at colleges and universities after their military service," said Ben Biles, co-founder and CEO of American Veterans Group. "One way we furthered that mission is by directing our investment banking expertise to support bond transactions initiated by institutions of higher learning. Harvard's decision to engage our services points to the success we've had developing expertise managing higher ed bond issues. The related support for HUVO furthers the student organization's worthy mission and aligns perfectly with our commitment to deliver broader social impact for clients such as Harvard University."
HUVO guides military veterans through the process of applying to attend Harvard, fosters their academic success during their years on campus and prepares them for the next steps in their professional or academic careers.
"AVG's generosity will go a long way toward helping student veterans thrive at Harvard," said Hudson Miller, president of Harvard Undergraduate Veterans Organization. "We truly appreciate AVG's support and admire its commitment as a public benefit corporation to improve the lives of veterans and their families nationwide through its philanthropy."
American Veterans Group, PBC, is a military veteran-owned, social impact-focused broker-dealer that delivers value to institutional clients while providing meaningful philanthropic support to the military veteran community. The company reinvests 25% of its earnings in national and local military veteran non-profit organizations that provide worthy services and support to one of America's most vulnerable, at-risk populations. As Wall Street's only public benefit corporation, American Veterans Group empowers institutional clients to partner in its social mission while enabling them to remain focused on key business objectives and goals. To learn more about American Veterans Group, visit their website at www.americanvetsgroup.com.
Since being established in 2018, HUVO has grown from eight to 49 members. Every undergraduate student veteran who is accepted into Harvard is referred to HUVO. HUVO provides veterans access to information about on-campus events and resources; networking opportunities with other veteran and non-veteran students; transportation to medical appointments and the VA; and assistance for veterans who rely on public transportation to get to campus. HUVO fosters a community of service through its annual Veterans Day Challenge fundraiser, which benefits non-profit organizations in the Boston area that support local veterans. HUVO also arranges mentorships for Harvard ROTC students, matching them with veteran students to share their military experiences with future military leaders.
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Trilogy Metals Inc. (TSX: TMQ) (NYSE: TMQ) ("Trilogy" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that Ambler Metals LLC ("Ambler Metals"), the joint venture operating company equally owned by Trilogy and South32 Limited (ASX, LSE, JSE: S32; ADR: SOUHY) ("South32"), has commenced mobilization for the upcoming exploration field program at the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects ("UKMP") located in northwestern Alaska. The UKMP includes the Arctic (volcanogenic massive sulphide, or "VMS") deposit ("Arctic"), the Bornite (carbonate-hosted copper, or "CHC") deposit ("Bornite"), and prospective adjoining mining claims.
On May 11, 2022, the owners of Ambler Metals approved an updated summer field program resulting in an overall fiscal 2022 budget of approximately US$26.2 million for the advancement of the UKMP. The entire amount is fully funded by Ambler Metals and will consist of a minimum 10,000 meters of diamond drilling with additional meters contingent on drill performance, weather and approval of supplementary budgets.
The 2022 exploration program is aligned with the strategy developed by Trilogy and South32. Priorities are advancing Arctic with additional infill drilling to further improve the confidence in the resource and the completion of a geotechnical study to further de-risk the project. Exploration outside of the Arctic deposit will focus on discovering copper-rich satellite deposits near Arctic, and in the Cosmos Hills and the Ambler Lowlands along strike from Bornite (see Figure 1).
Preparations are underway with the mobilization of crews and equipment in progress, and drilling is expected to commence in early June. Major Drilling ("Major") was awarded a multi-year contract to provide three diamond drill rigs with crews. Major has experience at the UKMP from drill campaigns in 2017, 2018 and 2019. The drill program is helicopter-supported and is based out of Ambler Metals' expanded 90-person camp at Bornite.
Tony Giardini, President and CEO of Trilogy, commented, "I am very excited that we will soon be opening camp for the 2022 exploration program. We expect to commence drilling by early June with first assay results being available in early fall. The proposed exploration program will be one of the largest programs in the history of drilling within the Ambler Mining District and we expect that it will allow us to expand our geological knowledge of this emerging world-class mining district."
Richard Gosse, VP Exploration of Trilogy, commented, "We are pleased with the collaboration between South32, Ambler Metals and Trilogy geoscientists in developing this year's exploration program. The team had numerous meetings to interpret and discuss the results of last year's program and they've come up with some very compelling targets and target areas, ranging from reconnaissance targets to well mineralized prospects that have never previously been drilled – that are a priority for the Ambler Metals team to evaluate this summer."
Following last year's 4,100-meter (18-hole) infill, metallurgical and geotechnical drill program, this year's program involves a minimum 6,000 meters in 27 holes, as part of an 8,400-meter infill program to increase confidence from Indicated to Measured in areas of the mineral resource block model that would be mined during the first four years of production based on Trilogy's Feasibility Study[†] mine plan and with the highest estimated value (see Figure 2).
In addition, three to five holes totaling 500 to 750 meters are planned to complete a geotechnical and hydrogeological assessment of Arctic that SRK Consulting commenced last year.
During the 2021 field season, geological mapping near Arctic assisted in defining three shallow VMS targets that Ambler Metals plans to drill this summer (see Figure 3). All three targets are visible in the airborne electromagnetic ("EM") data acquired during the 2019 Versatile Time Domain Electromagnetic ("VTEM") survey that was recently reprocessed by Condor Geophysics. A first pass drill program at the three targets will require a minimum of 1,100 meters.
- Riley Ridge – Located 2km NW of Arctic. Conductor plate modelling defined a discrete conductor approximately 100 to 200 meters from surface, beneath meta-rhyolite and silicified graphite mica schist that are interpreted to be the immediate hanging wall of the projected Arctic horizon. The conductor is the easternmost in a string of VTEM anomalies that trends for 6km across the COU target area that was mapped by Ambler Metals last year.
- 98-9 – Located 3-4km NE of Arctic. The 98-9 prospect was discovered by Kennecott in 1998 but has never been drilled. Outcropping copper oxide mineralization occurs within a 50-meter vertical thickness of folded and altered Ambler sequence in two narrow gullies over 100 meters. Along strike to the south is a moderate airborne EM anomaly that is +500 meters in length and covered by alluvium. Kennecott completed three short soil lines over the EM anomaly, which produced a moderately strong Cu-Zn-Pb (+Ba-Cd-Au) anomaly. Further work was recommended, however Kennecott ceased exploration in the belt later that year.
- East Dead Creek – Located 6km NW of Arctic. East Dead Creek was discovered by Kennecott in 1998 while following up top ranked airborne EM anomalies. At the time, alteration at East Dead Creek was noted to be the most intense in the district outside of Arctic and a soil survey outlined a 1.4km by 1km area of anomalous base metal geochemistry. Due to weather and safety, Kennecott drilled only one of their five drill targets at East Dead Creek – hole 98-3-01 collared uphill of sub-cropping gossan, encountered three 1 to 4.5-meter-thick zones of semi-massive sulphides with chalcopyrite and sphalerite in the top 40 meters of the hole. Conductor plate modelling of the VTEM data defined several strong shallow conductors above a weakly conductive horizon interpreted to be the graphitic schist intersected in the lower part of hole 98-3-01. Ambler Metals' first hole will be directed towards the strongest of these shallow conductors, located about 600 meters up dip of the semi-massive sulphides in hole 98-3-01.
In addition, Ambler Metals plans to conduct additional geological mapping and soil sampling at several other VMS prospects in the belt, including Ambler, Dead Creek, Sunshine and COU, as well as at high-priority VTEM anomalies.
Last year's exploration program for CHC, including soil sampling, detailed structural mapping, relogging historical core, trenching and two drill holes, outlined four areas for drilling. This year, in addition to drilling, which is expected to total about 2,400 meters, further detailed mapping and soil sampling and a minimum 2,000 meters of trenching are planned around Pardner Hill and the Bornite East target area.
- Bornite West – Last year, hole RC21-267, a scout hole located 2km west of Bornite, encountered low grade copper in Bornite sequence carbonates. The intersection is encouraging as the hole was sited about one kilometer along the projected NE trend of mineralization at Pardner Hill, a 3km copper soil and rock geochemical anomaly in rubble cropping dolostone. Follow up holes, both up-dip and down-dip of hole RC21-267 are planned for this year.
- Pardner Hill Zone – From 1961 to 1964, Kennecott defined a zone of shallow stratabound copper mineralization over an area of approximately 150 meters by 400 meters and varying from 5 meters to 35 meters in thickness. The zone which is open to the northwest, west and southwest, will be tested with three holes this summer.
- Pardner Hill North – An additional two scout holes located 250 to 500 meters to the NE of the Pardner Hill mineralized zone are contingent on the results of the trenching program that will begin in June.
- Ambler Lowlands – The second hole Ambler Metals drilled targeting the Bornite sequence carbonates in 2021, hole ALL21-001, was a stratigraphic hole located in the Ambler Lowlands, a 10-kilometer-wide glaciated valley separating Arctic and Bornite that is virtually unexplored despite its proximity to these deposits. Hole ALL21-001 was designed to redrill one of the only two holes ever drilled in the valley – NANA-1, drilled in 1974, which historical drill logs show intersected dolomitized carbonate and carbonate breccia similar to the carbonates that host the Bornite deposit. Unfortunately, hole ALL21-001 was lost at a depth of 300 meters, above the expected depth of the Bornite sequence. Ambler Metals proposes to re-enter and complete the hole this summer contingent on drill production and weather.
Richard Gosse, P.Geo., Vice President Exploration for Trilogy, is a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101. Mr. Gosse has reviewed the scientific and technical information in this news release and approves the disclosure contained herein.
Trilogy Metals Inc. is a metals exploration and development company which holds a 50 percent interest in Ambler Metals LLC, which has a 100 percent interest in the Upper Kobuk Mineral Projects in northwestern Alaska. On December 19, 2019, South32, a globally diversified mining and metals company, exercised its option to form a 50/50 joint venture with Trilogy. The UKMP is located within the Ambler Mining District which is one of the richest and most-prospective known copper-dominant districts in the world. It hosts world-class polymetallic VMS deposits that contain copper, zinc, lead, gold and silver, and carbonate replacement deposits which have been found to host high-grade copper and cobalt mineralization. Exploration efforts have been focused on two deposits in the Ambler Mining District – the Arctic VMS deposit and the Bornite carbonate replacement deposit. Both deposits are located within a land package that spans approximately 181,387 hectares. Ambler Metals has an agreement with NANA Regional Corporation, Inc., an Alaska Native Corporation that provides a framework for the exploration and potential development of the Ambler Mining District in cooperation with local communities. Trilogy's vision is to develop the Ambler Mining District into a premier North American copper producer.
This press release includes certain "forward-looking information" and "forward-looking statements" (collectively "forward-looking statements") within the meaning of applicable Canadian and United States securities legislation including the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, included herein, including, without limitation, statements relating to the proposed 2022 field exploration program at the UKMP; the merits of the UKMP; the Company's ability to complete at least 10,000 meters of diamond drilling at Arctic; the completion of a geotechnical study; the Company's ability to de-risk the project; the commencement of drilling in early June; the timing of the first assays; the size of the Company's exploration program; the Company's targets for the exploration program; the Company's ability to meet its targets; the Company's ability to advance the project to a construction decision; the Company's ability to complete a minimum of 6,000 meters in 27 holes and a 9,000 meter infill program; the future conversion of Arctic resources from indicated to measured; the completion of drilling to support the completion of a geotechnical and hydrogeological assessment of Arctic; Amber Metals' plan to conduct additional geological mapping and soil sampling; the outcome of the Bornite West drilling; the start of and drilling plans for the Pardner Hill trenching program; Ambler's ability to re-enter and complete the stratigraphic hold located in the Amber Lowlands; and the Company's ability to develop the Amber Mining District into a premier North American copper producer are forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements are frequently, but not always, identified by words such as "expects", "anticipates", "believes", "intends", "estimates", "potential", "possible", and similar expressions, or statements that events, conditions, or results "will", "may", "could", or "should" occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements involve various risks and uncertainties. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, and actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the Company's expectations include the uncertainties involving the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; success of exploration activities, permitting timelines, requirements for additional capital, government regulation of mining operations, environmental risks, prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services, uncertainties involved in the interpretation of drilling results and geological tests, unexpected cost increases and other risks and uncertainties disclosed in the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended November 30, 2021 filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities and with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and in other Company reports and documents filed with applicable securities regulatory authorities from time to time. The Company's forward-looking statements reflect the beliefs, opinions and projections on the date the statements are made. The Company assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements or beliefs, opinions, projections, or other factors, should they change, except as required by law.
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U.S. women’s hockey star Amanda Kessel is joining the Pittsburgh Penguins for an executive management program that could put her on track to work full time in an NHL front office.
Kessel is the first participant in the new program the team unveiled Wednesday. She follows the lead of retired U.S. star and Hockey Hall of Famer Cammi Granato and other women in NHL management roles.
Kessel said she was excited to learn on the job with the Penguins, where she’ll work alongside team executives in hockey operations, marketing and broadcasting departments.
“The Penguins presented me with the opportunity to use my experience and love for hockey in a whole new capacity and I look forward to making the most of this program,” Kessel said in a statement.
Granato and former agent Émilie Castonguay are assistant general managers with the Vancouver Canucks, Kessel teammate Kendall Coyne Schofield is a player development coach for the Chicago Blackhawks and retired Canadian stars Hayley Wickenheiser and Danielle Goyette work for the Toronto Maple Leafs in player development.
The Penguins program is the first of its kind in the NHL. Other teams following suit could open the door for more women and minorities to advance to management roles, which are still held almost exclusively across the league by white men.
“The Penguins have always taken the lead in innovation, and this is an example of us looking ahead as an organization to drive diversity and inclusion in the National Hockey League,” Penguins president and CEO David Morehouse said. “Our new executive management program gives unprecedented access to women and minorities to attain permanent, front office executive positions in hockey and other professional sports.”
Kessel, 30, represented the U.S. at the past three Winter Olympics, winning a gold medal in 2018 and taking home silver in 2014 and 2022.
She joins the team where her brother Phil won the Stanley Cup twice. While playing at a Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association event in Pittsburgh recently, she said the city has special meaning to her family.
Kessel also said then that Granato and others inspired her and teammates to envision working in the NHL.
“If there’s a way, any place you want to stay in the game, and especially at the National Hockey League level, that’s kind of everybody’s dream,” Kessel told The Associated Press at the time. “We didn’t see those opportunities or it was more of a dream, but now it’s a reality for a bunch, and it kind of paves the way for the rest of us, knowing that if you’re not playing there are other avenues to still stay in the game. And that’s huge for us. It’s people like Cammi that are paving the way and hopefully following in her footsteps.”
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Conference Call to be Held on August 11, 2022
RANCHO CORDOVA, Calif., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ThermoGenesis Holdings, Inc. (Nasdaq: THMO), a market leader in automated cell processing tools and services in the cell and gene therapy field, today announced that the Company will release its financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and provide a corporate strategic update on Thursday, August 11, 2022. A conference call and webcast will follow at 12:00 p.m. PT/ 3:00 p.m. ET.
To participate in the conference call, please dial 1-844-889-4331 (domestic), 1-412-380-7406 (international) or 1-866-605-3852 (Canada). To access a live webcast of the call, please visit: https://thermogenesis.com/investors/news-and-events/events-webcasts/.
A webcast replay will be available on ThermoGenesis' website for three months by visiting the Investor page of the Company's website at www.thermogenesis.com.
About ThermoGenesis Holdings, Inc.
ThermoGenesis Holdings, Inc. develops, commercializes, and markets a range of automated technologies for CAR-T and other cell-based therapies. The Company currently markets a full suite of solutions for automated clinical biobanking, point-of-care applications, and automation for immuno-oncology, including its semi-automated, functionally-closed CAR-TXpress™ platform, which streamlines the manufacturing process for the emerging CAR-T immunotherapy market. For more information about ThermoGenesis, please visit: www.thermogenesis.com.
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Wendy Samford
916-858-5191
ir@ThermoGenesis.com
Investor Contact:
Paula Schwartz, Rx Communications
917-322-2216
pschwartz@rxir.com
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Old coins worth nearly $300,000 found under floorboards
Published: Sep. 4, 2022 at 11:34 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
(CNN) – An English household literally uncovered a buried treasure and they’ll likely get a pretty penny for it.
During a renovation of their 18th century home in 2019, the residents came across a salt-glazed earthenware cup stuck beneath the concrete and floorboards.
When they looked inside, they discovered more than 260 gold coins.
The auction house Spink & Son issued a statement calling this one of the largest hoards of 17th and 18th century English gold coins ever confirmed in Britain.
They said the coins could be worth nearly $300,000.
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Thomas Brings Extensive State/Local Government Technology Expertise to Firm
CHICAGO, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SDI Presence, LLC (SDI), the IT consultancy and managed services provider (MSP), announces that it added IT industry veteran Sunil Thomas to its Illinois-based delivery team to further the firm's domain expertise and accelerate growth in the state and local government vertical.
SDI's high-caliber team of IT professionals serves the needs of organizations across the public and private sectors. This appointment underscores SDI's continued efforts to expand its footprint throughout the state government services industry. In his new role, Thomas will further strengthen the delivery of SDI's full range of IT modernization capabilities with his proven depth of IT expertise and track record in advisory and consultancy services.
"Sunil's extensive experience in the public sector will allow us to continue to grow our client base, and also provide a higher level of service as we continue to expand in key geographies," said Hardik Bhatt, President and Chief Growth Officer of SDI.
Prior to joining SDI, Thomas served as Group CIO for Business and Workforce for the State of Illinois where he was responsible for leading the technology transformation of business and workforce agencies, guiding Agency CIOs through enterprise technology implementations, and advising Agency business leadership on technology investments. During that time, he was a founding member of the Illinois Blockchain Initiative and led five key pilots that have been recognized nationally for their innovative approach. Thomas was also selected as the finalist at NASCIO's annual meeting in 2018 for Innovation and Emerging Technology.
Prior to his work with the State of Illinois, Thomas was the Deputy CIO and IT Director for the City of Chicago. During his tenure with the City, Thomas was tasked with the execution of the paperless initiative for all customer applications in the City of Chicago; the implementation of this multi-year, transformational program focused on working with business executives across multiple departments, policy leaders, infrastructure teams and several vendor partners for successful technology adoption.
"The commitment SDI demonstrates to its clients, along with its culture - where accountability and transparency are valued at a social and environment level - are the major reasons why I came to the firm," said Thomas. "I'm thrilled to be a part of the SDI Team, and look forward to helping our clients exceed their strategic goals and objectives."
Thomas earned a bachelor's degree in Engineering, Computer Science from Madurai Kamaraj University in India, and holds several Project Management certifications including Project Management (PMP) from PMI. He is also a member of the National Association of State CIO (NASCIO), the National Innovation Forum, as well as NASCIO's Data and Privacy Working Group.
SDI Presence LLC is an IT consultancy and managed services provider (MSP) that leverages its strong team presence to advance our clients to a secure digital enterprise. With a 25-year corporate resume, SDI delivers strategic managed services, IT consulting, and hybrid cloud solutions to optimize our clients' technology environments. SDI is a certified Minority Business Enterprise (MBE), with a portfolio of clients that includes some of the nation's largest airports, utilities, commercial real estate portfolios, and government agencies. Visit us at www.sdipresence.com and connect with us on LinkedIn, Twitter and Instagram.
For media inquiries, please contact Dawn Nash Pfeiffer at 312.580.7516 or dpfeiffer@sdipresence.com.
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10-year-old transgender girl can rejoin school’s softball team, federal judge orders
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — A federal judge has ordered Indianapolis Public Schools to allow a 10-year-old transgender girl to rejoin her school’s all-girls softball team while a lawsuit continues against a state law that bans transgender females from competing in girls school sports.
U.S. District Judge Jane Magnus-Stinson in Indianapolis issued a preliminary injunction Tuesday on behalf of the girl, finding that she “has established that she has a strong likelihood of succeeding on the merits” of her claim.
“She has also established that she would suffer irreparable harm for which there is no adequate legal remedy,” Magnus-Stinson wrote in her order of the girl, who will be a fifth-grader when classes resume in August.
Indianapolis Public Schools had told the girl’s mother earlier this year that her daughter would no longer be able to play on the girls’ softball team because of the new law, the judge added.
The American Civil Liberties Union of Indiana filed the lawsuit on behalf of the girl in hopes of blocking the law. The suit was filed in May, minutes after Republican state lawmakers voted to override Gov. Eric Holcomb’s veto of the legislation, and alleges that preventing the girl from rejoining her team because she is transgender is violation of Title IX and the U.S. Constitution.
That lawsuit continues against the law, which took effect on July 1 and which opponents have argued is a bigoted response to a problem that doesn’t exist.
Republican sponsors of the bill maintain it is needed to protect the integrity of female sports and opportunities for girls to gain college athletic scholarships but have pointed to no instances in Indiana of girls being outperformed by transgender athletes.
ACLU of Indiana’s legal director, Ken Falk, said Tuesday in a statement that the group is pleased that the judge decided that the girl should “be allowed to play on her school’s softball team.”
“When misinformation about biology and gender is used to bar transgender girls from school sports it amounts to the same form of sex discrimination that has long been prohibited under Title IX, a law that protects all students – including trans people – on the basis of sex,” Falk said.
Magnus-Stinson wrote in her order that Indianapolis Public Schools has taken “no position regarding whether the Court should issue a preliminary injunction,” but that the state has intervened and opposes the request for the preliminary injunction.
Indiana Attorney General Todd Rokita said following Tuesday’s ruling that the transgender sports law “remains in effect across the state” and said his office will continue defending it.
“The court’s ruling allows only this particular plaintiff to play this particular sport at this particular elementary school,” he said in a statement to WXIN-TV.
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Self-harm and grief rise among young adults in the aftermath of COVID-19
NEW YORK CITY, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Crisis Text Line, a not-for-profit organization that provides free, 24/7 text-based mental health support, released its third annual national data report, "United in Empathy: What 1.3 Million Conversations Say About The State of Mental Health In America" identifying the top issues for texters in 2021. Anyone can text HELLO to 741741 to be connected to a live, trained crisis counselor.
In 2021, over 20,000 people donated their time to connect with strangers as volunteer Crisis Counselors at Crisis Text Line. During the second year of the pandemic, these volunteer counselors had 1.3 million conversations with people in crisis. Over seventy percent of conversations were with texters under age 25, providing a unique snapshot of the mental health issues for young Americans.
Data from the national report paints a picture of a generation of young adults experiencing a collective mental health crisis. Exploring these 40 million anonymized and de-identified messages through natural language processing helped paint a picture of the most prominent emotions on our texters' minds last year. The words that soared in popularity compared to 2020 were Trauma, Triggered, Therapist, Plans, and Exhausting.
"Gen Z is in crisis. Through our conversations with texters, we are seeing the impact of the pandemic, particularly on the mental health of teens who experienced significant disruptions in their school and social lives." said Dena Trujillo, CEO of Crisis Text Line. "While we can't eliminate the root causes of anxiety, grief, and eating disorders, together, we can provide support and hope through empathetic conversations between volunteers and texters that help texters in crisis find healthy ways to cope. By training volunteers to empathize with strangers via text, we are helping young people in their moments of need and building a more empathetic world."
Key findings of the report include:
High anxiety: In 2020, Crisis Text Line reported that anxiety reached record highs in our conversations – especially in the early months of the COVID-19 pandemic. In 2021, anxiety levels among texters dropped slightly, but overall, they have yet to return to 2019 levels. This is consistent with the findings of the American Psychological Association (APA), which reported that the range of anxiety for U.S. adults was four times higher between March 2020 and August 2021 than in 2019.
Rising rates of grief: Texters were 13% more likely to bring up grief and bereavement in 2021 compared to 2019, and this topic kept creeping up throughout the past two years, from 4.3% to 4.8% of conversations. This increase in Crisis Text Line conversations about grief is a stark reminder that the mental health effects of the pandemic are going to last long after infection rates and hospitalizations taper off.
Eating and body image issues: The rise in eating and body image issues in our conversations was sharper than the rising rates of grief. Texters were 17% more likely to bring up these issues in 2021 compared to before the pandemic (going from 3.1% to 3.7% of conversations).
Crisis Text Line is actively recruiting for volunteers who would like to train to become a volunteer Crisis Counselor. During the free 30-hour training, volunteers learn how to bring texters from a hot moment to a cool calm through active listening, collaborative problem solving, and safety planning. Applicants must be 18 or older, and have access to reliable Internet access and a personal computer. Information on volunteering can be found at crisistextline.org/become-a-volunteer.
The full report is available online at www.crisistextline.com/states
Media Contact: Ashley Womble, press@crisistextline.org
About Crisis Text Line: Crisis Text Line provides free, 24-7, high-quality text-based mental health support and crisis intervention by empowering a community of trained volunteers to support people in their moments of need. Text HELLO to 741741 to be connected to a live, trained volunteer Crisis Counselor. Crisis Counselors complete a 30-hour training and have 24/7 supervision by full-time Crisis Text Line mental health professionals. www.crisistextline.org.
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Champions League win restores Madrid pride after Mbappé loss
By TALES AZZONI
AP Sports Writer
MADRID (AP) — A Real Madrid fan at the Champions League final held a Paris Saint-Germain shirt with Kylian Mbappé’s name and the number of European titles the France forward has won. Zero. Madrid supporters celebrating the club’s 14th European title back in Spain kept reminding Mbappé that he probably made a mistake by not joining their club. Madrid restored some of its pride after being rejected by Mbappé with its victory over Liverpool on Saturday. The win secured Madrid yet another Champions League title. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/30/champions-league-win-restores-madrid-pride-after-mbappe-loss/ | 2022-05-30T14:37:11Z |
Integration between EHR and virtual care platform has positive impact on care team and patient experiences at Institute for Population Health
PETALUMA, Calif., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carium, a leading virtual care platform, announced it launched an integration with an electronic health record (EHR) at the Institute for Population Health (IPH) in less than four weeks in partnership with Smartlink Health Solutions.
IPH is an HRSA Designated Federally Qualified Health Center (FQHC) in Detroit, MI with a mission to advance positive health outcomes in populations and communities. Prior to this integration, the team at IPH was manually alerting clinicians of patients with abnormal vital readings captured through remote monitoring.
By integrating the virtual care platform with their EHR, they streamline workflows, and positively impact the care team and patient experiences by:
- Creating a more complete patient record. Incorporating data from within a patient's daily life, such as blood pressure or weight, creates a more complete record of patients' health and medical history.
- Enabling clinicians to better diagnose. With the right data at the right time, the IPH care team can better monitor, assess, alert, intervene, educate, coach and communicate with patients.
- Eliminate clinic RPM enrollment burden. Physicians at IPH click-to-order virtual services like RPM directly through their EHR, seamlessly enrolling patients to Carium.
- Reduce administrative burden. The discrete data automatically flows to their EHR, enabling the IPH team to easily run required quality reports.
"The integration between Carium and our EHR allows us to be there for our patients every day," said Chief Operation Officer at Institute for Population Health, Anthony Harris M.S.W.. "Our patients know we care and are keeping an eye on them, and it's also a great tool for accountability."
Integrations in healthcare can be excruciatingly difficult, but through our partnership with Smartlink Health Solutions, this cloud-based integration required minimal effort on the part of IPH's team and was complete in less than four weeks.
"The integration process was easy, straightforward, and the project team was very responsive," said Chief Information Officer Technology Services at Institute for Population Health, Mark Lynn. "By incorporating the timely data from patients' daily life into our clinicians' workflows, they're able to communicate more efficiently, and make recommendations or adjustments in real-time when necessary."
Carium's virtual care platform complements the EHR investment. Within the technology's complete virtual care ecosystem, easy real-time sharing of data and patient engagement prevents silos in healthcare. Let's talk.
Carium's comprehensive, configurable platform is a complete virtual care ecosystem connecting care teams to the people that they serve – in real time and within real life. An easy, intelligent and complete digital solution, Carium informs, manages and personalizes patient care. Visit us to learn more at carium.com and follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
Smartlink Health Solutions is an innovator in healthcare IT and is focused on helping organizations solve two of their biggest challenges – the transition from reactive care delivery to proactive care delivery, and the quest for seamless data sharing across the care continuum. Smartlink's integration Platform-as-a-Service enables rapid, affordable integration between healthcare IT and other systems via the user interface. Smartlink's care management platform also supports Medicare's value-based fee for service programs and helps employers proactively protect employees from COVID-19. For more information, visit SmartlinkHealth.com.
Contact: Ashley Dauwer
401-744-6353
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of TG Therapeutics, Inc. ("TG Therapeutics" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: TGTX). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether TG Therapeutics and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On November 30, 2021, TG Therapeutics issued a press release "announc[ing] the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified the Company that it plans to host a meeting of the Oncologic Drugs Advisory Committee (ODAC) in connection with its review of the pending Biologics License Application (BLA)/supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for the combination of ublituximab and UKONIQ® (umbralisib) (combination referred to as U2) for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)." TG Therapeutics advised that "[t]he FDA has notified the Company that potential questions and discussion topics for the ODAC include: the benefit-risk of the U2 combination in the treatment of CLL or SLL, and the benefit-risk of UKONIQ in relapsed/refractory marginal zone lymphoma (MZL) or follicular lymphoma (FL). In addition, as part of the benefit-risk analysis, the overall safety profile of the U2 regimen, including adverse events (serious and Grade 3-4), discontinuations due to adverse events, and dose modifications, is expected to be reviewed", stating that "[t]he FDA's concern giving rise to the ODAC meeting appears to stem from an early analysis of overall survival from the UNITY-CLL trial."
On this news, TG Therapeutics' stock price fell $8.16 per share, or 34.93%, to close at $15.20 per share on November 30, 2021.
Then, on April 15, 2022, TG Therapeutics issued a press release "announc[ing] that the Company has voluntarily withdrawn the pending Biologics License Application (BLA)/supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for the combination of ublituximab and UKONIQ® (umbralisib) (combination referred to as U2) for the treatment of adult patients with chronic lymphocytic leukemia (CLL) and small lymphocytic lymphoma (SLL)." The press release stated that "[t]he decision to withdraw was based on recently updated overall survival (OS) data from the UNITY-CLL Phase 3 trial that showed an increasing imbalance in OS."
On this news, TG Therapeutics' stock price fell $1.93 per share, or 21.81%, to close at $6.92 per share on April 18, 2022.
Finally, on May 31, 2022, TG Therapeutics issued a press release announcing that the FDA extended the Prescription Drug User Fee Act date for ublituximab to December 28, 2022 "to allow time to review a submission provided by the Company in response to an FDA information request, which the FDA deemed a major amendment."
On this news, TG Therapeutics' stock price fell $0.75 per share, or 14.51%, to close at $4.42 per share on May 31, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomerantzlaw.com
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Pasco Sheriff’s Aerial Unit captures crazy footage of sharks in the Gulf
Published: May. 9, 2022 at 3:28 PM EDT|Updated: 47 minutes ago
PASCO COUNTY, Fla. (WWSB) - The Pasco County Sheriff’s Aviation Unit caught some crazy video in the Gulf of Mexico last week.
May is National Water Safety Month and it’s important to be aware of the animals who call the water home. The Aviation Unit captured video of sharks swimming near the Anclote Sandbar and Anclote Island.
This National Water Safety Month, familiarize yourself with the water safety tips below before heading into the water.
-Be cautious of your surroundings.
-Learn to swim and always swim with a buddy.
-Keep a fully charged phone and first aid kit close by for emergencies.
-Never leave children unattended in or near water.
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In honor of World Bee Day, Moore shares advice for incorporating honey into a balanced diet and the positive affect honey consumption has on honey bees
LONGMONT, Colo., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In celebration of World Bee Day, the National Honey Board is excited to announce a new partnership with Registered Dietician Nutritionist, Marisa Moore. Together, Moore and the National Honey Board are sharing easy ways to incorporate wholesome honey into daily routines, all while celebrating the hardworking honey bee.
Honey bees are vital to our food supply, as they are responsible for pollinating more than 90 fruits and vegetables, including almonds, broccoli, strawberries and more, that make up a balanced diet. Furthermore, when you buy honey, you are supporting beekeepers' ability to keep bees healthy, which in turn supports our entire ecosystem.
Moore's approach to wellbeing focuses on balance and incorporating more fruits and vegetables into one's diet, without being restrictive. Throughout her partnership with the National Honey Board, she will be sharing some of her own tips and recipes featuring honey and foods pollinated by honey bees, including raspberries, plums, and apples, highlighting how honey fits within any balanced diet and pairs nicely with a variety of ingredients and flavors to make a well-rounded, satisfying dish.
"Adding honey to my tea, yogurt, or on toast takes my meal to the next level of enjoyment and fulfillment, which is why I recommend honey to my clients looking for pure products they can feel good about consuming," says Moore. "And it's comforting to know that when I'm enjoying honey, I'm also supporting the bees, their hives and the beekeepers who work to promote the wellbeing of bees."
Honey is also an ingredient Moore can always count on to be completely natural. Some all-natural sweeteners are created through extreme heat, chemical additives, and ingredient manipulation; in contrast, honey is just honey.
Moore acknowledges that everyone's lifestyle is different, so she has shared a few of her easy planet-friendly tips to consider as we celebrate World Bee Day:
- Growing up in the rural south, I was always surrounded by fresh produce, so I am a firm believer that you should always eat the produce you love like peaches, berries, and cauliflower! Not only are they delicious, but they are also among the 90 fruits and vegetables pollinated by honey bees. Fun fact: produce plays a role in enhancing the diversity of your gut microbiome, impacting your overall wellbeing.
- Looking to add a new flavor boost to a recipe that you have mastered at home? Honey sweetens while boosting natural flavor, enhancing a variety of foods and flavor categories including sweet, sour, bitter, salty, and savory. One of my favorite ways to make bitter leafy vegetables, like broccoli rabe, more appealing is by topping them with honey, making a side dish more balanced and enjoyable!
- There are over 3,000 different honey varietals worldwide. Each with a unique color, flavor, and aroma that's influenced by where it's grown. You might use wildflower honey for a go-to, everyday boost for yogurt, toast or oats then and reach for buckwheat honey to add robust flavor and depth to a honey glazed salmon. Exotic flavors like lavender honey pair really well with a hard cheddar cheese or even vanilla ice cream!
For more information about Marisa Moore, her recipes, and go-to nutrition and planet-friendly tips, please visit marisamoore.com.
Marisa Moore is a Registered Dietitian Nutritionist in Atlanta. She specializes in integrative nutrition and believes nutrition is about the whole person, not just the meal plan. Marisa is a trusted expert appearing regularly in national media outlets, as well as an on-air spokesperson and content creator working alongside like-minded organizations to spread the word about nutrition and food. She also has her own blog where she shares recipes and nutrition information.
The National Honey Board (NHB) is an industry-funded agriculture promotion group that works to educate consumers about the benefits and uses for honey and honey products through research, marketing, and promotional programs. The Board's work, funded by an assessment on domestic and imported honey, is designed to increase the awareness and usage of honey by consumers, the foodservice industry and food manufacturers. The ten-member-Board, appointed by the U.S. Secretary of Agriculture, represents producers (beekeepers), packers, importers, and a marketing cooperative. For more information, visit www.honey.com.
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Jessica Stern: Jessica.stern@porternovelli.com
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Weber Inc. (NYSE: WEBR) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Weber Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's August 2021 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 27, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in WEBR:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/weber-inc-loss-submission-form?id=31227&from=4
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Weber Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Weber was reasonably likely to implement price increases; (2) as a result, consumer demand for Weber's products was reasonably likely to decrease; (3) due to the resulting inventory buildup, Weber was reasonably likely to run promotions to "enhance retail sell through"; (4) the foregoing would adversely impact Weber's financial results; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects, were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Weber you have until September 27, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Weber securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the WEBR lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/weber-inc-loss-submission-form?id=31227&from=4.
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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PRINCETON, N.J., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SciTec Inc., was awarded a $26.6M contract from the U.S. Army to continue system development and technical support for missile simulators for the joint Service agency Center for Countermeasures. Under this 5-year effort SciTec will maintain and improve the Joint Mobile Infrared Countermeasure Test System (JMITS) and Multi-Spectral Sea and Land Target System (MSALTS) missile simulators in support of threat warning system acquisition, test, and evaluation; training; and military exercises.
"We're excited to continue support of the JMITS and MSALTS systems we developed for the countermeasure test community," said Nancy Straman, SciTec's Executive Director for Instrumentation, Measurement, and Test. "We're proud of the fact that JMITS has been continuously deployed supporting the community for over 15 years."
These missile simulator systems are custom-built with unique hardware, electronics, and software to generate realistic missile plume signatures. SciTec applies spiral development to upgrade these systems as test needs evolve to meet advancing threats and the increasing sophistication of missile warning systems aboard fixed and rotary wing aircraft. Under this contract SciTec also provides calibration, field test support, data analysis, and maintenance services.
Work will be performed at SciTec's Princeton, New Jersey instrumentation fabrication and lab facility and in the field as necessary to support our customers.
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PENNSAUKEN, N.J., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Puratos Bakery School Foundation and Puratos U.S. today opened their first U.S. Bakery School at Pennsauken High School in Pennsauken, New Jersey. Already award-winning, the school received the top honor in workforce development from the IBIE 2022 Best in Baking Awards. The program, in partnership with Pennsauken High School, introduces students to baking in hopes of creating careers in the industry. This is the first Bakery School in the United States for Puratos and the seventh international location.
Fifty-nine students, the largest Puratos Bakery School class to date, were welcomed by the specially trained faculty into the custom designed, state-of-the-art classroom. During a grand opening celebration, each student received a chef coat in a White Coat Ceremony marking their induction into the school.
Puratos executives and local leaders, including Ingrid Baty, chair of the Bakery School Foundation, Congressman Donald Norcross, and Jessica Rafeh, mayor of Pennsauken joined in the festivities and toured the facility, which provides hands-on training for young people interested in careers in the baking industry.
"We are thrilled to have the next Bakery School located at Pennsauken High School, just steps from our U.S. headquarters," said Andy Brimacombe, president, Puratos U.S. & Pennant Ingredients. "We see a need in skilled talent to fill leadership positions in bakeries and baked goods manufacturing throughout the country. The impact these students can have on our industry and we on their futures is exponential."
The Bakery School Foundation program is a proven path for high schoolers to a career in the baking industry. The new facility and program in Pennsauken High School will provide life-changing opportunities for young people in the region and introduce more skilled baking expertise into an industry that needs a sustainable pipeline of talent.
"Educators across the country are seeing the benefits of skills-based learning programs," said Dr. Ronnie Tarchichi, superintendent, Pennsauken Schools. "We see higher graduation rates in CTE students, and comparable lifetime incomes to students who go on to earn bachelor's degrees. This partnership with Puratos US, and the program they have developed, will create incomparable opportunity for our students."
Seamlessly integrated into the high school curriculum, the four-year program consists of 1,600 hours of classwork in the disciplines of bakery, patisserie and chocolate and equips students with the skills necessary for immediate employment, as well as a Certificate in Baking & Pastry and an industry-recognized certification from the Retail Bakers of America. The program will provide students hands-on experience, both at Puratos sites and at industry partner plants and bakeries. Additionally, industry experts will be invited to give guest lectures, and field trips and work sessions will introduce students to the professional baking world, allowing them to see and explore real-life applications of their learnings.
The Bakery School initiative is part of the company's global commitment to making life changing social contributions that move the planet forward and support future generations. Since launching this initiative in 2016, Puratos has opened six Bakery Schools across the globe. Locations include India, Brazil, Mexico, South Africa, Romania and the Philippines. In 2022, 357 students will be enrolled in a Puratos bakery school, on their way to becoming professional bakers. The bakery schools have graduated 258 students to-date.
By 2030, Puratos hopes to have 1,000 young people in its schools, on the way to achieving their career aspirations.
To find out more about the Bakery School Foundation, please visit www.bakeryschoolfoundation.com
As a non-profit organization driven by the passion to grow kids from an unprivileged background and to make a difference in their communities the Bakery School Foundation builds schools and classrooms, provides equipment and educators, develops curriculum, and establishes relationships with industry leaders to provide learning internship opportunities for students.
The Puratos Bakery School Foundation is committed to make an important impact on the lives of young people interested in futures as Bakers, Patisseries and Chocolatiers. These growing sectors will continue to have a need for skilled labor and provide an excellent future for well-trained students.
Puratos is an international group, which offers a full range of innovative food ingredients and services for the bakery, patisserie and chocolate sectors. Serving artisans, retailers, industrial and food service companies in over 100 countries around the world, Puratos headquarters is in Belgium, where the company was founded in 1919. The company's U.S. headquarters are located in Pennsauken, New Jersey where it founded Puratos for Purpose, its local corporate social responsibility program. Puratos aims to help customers be successful with their business, by turning technologies and experiences gathered from food cultures around the world into new opportunities. Together, we move the planet forward by creating innovative food solutions for the health and well-being of people everywhere. For further information, visit www.puratos.com.
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IX at 50: Ann Meyers-Drysdale breaks barriers in NBA and beyond
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Ann Meyers-Drysdale has broken down countless barriers in her career.
She was the first high school girls basketball player selected to a US National Team, the first woman offered a full ride scholarship to UCLA — and the first four-time Kodak all-American. She started on the first women’s Olympic basketball team in 1976 and won a silver medal.
“It was huge. It was huge for where women’s basketball is today, and where women’s sports are today.”
In 1978, she led the Bruins to an AIAW National Title.
“It was the first time it was going to be on TV, it’s the first time it was the ‘Final Four,’ and it’s the first time we had almost 10,000 people at the games.”
Then, one day, her phone rang. On the end: The NBA’s Indiana Pacers.
“And I was like, ‘What?’ But things were changing. It was the opportunity of a lifetime.”
To this day, she’s the first, and only, woman to sign an NBA contract.
“After the three day tryout, I did not make the team as a player, but I was still working for the organization. And there again, the door opened up for broadcasting. And so I was the first woman to broadcast in the NBA with the Pacers.”
That launched a 40-year NBA career in broadcast. Today, she’s the vice president of the Phoenix Suns and Mercury.
“Don’t look back on life and say, ‘What if? I would’ve, could’ve, should’ve….’ Don’t look back. When you have an opportunity, go ahead and take it - no matter what the consequences.”
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Brands' lack of customer focus reverses CX momentum gained during the pandemic
NASHVILLE, Tenn. and CAMBRIDGE, Mass., June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to Forrester's (Nasdaq: FORR) US 2022 Customer Experience Index (CX Index™) rankings, CX quality fell for 19% of brands in 2022 — the highest proportion of brands to drop in one year since the inception of the survey. In addition, CX quality has fallen back to early 2020 levels, reversing gains made in 2021. The drop stems from companies' waning focus on customers even though customers expect more from digital and hybrid experiences. In 2022, only 3% of US companies are customer-obsessed — putting customers at the center of their leadership, strategy, and operations — a decrease of 7 percentage points from the prior year.
Industries such as airlines, auto manufacturers, and hotels suffered losses in their average CX Index scores, brought on, in part, by environmental factors like rising costs, supply issues, and staffing shortages. The investment industry is the only industry to see CX improvement in 2022. This year's elite brands — the top 5% of brands in the entire CX Index — had a 15-point advantage over others in providing emotionally positive experiences for customers. Elite brands include Chewy.com, Navy Federal Credit Union, USAA, Etsy, Morgan Stanley Wealth Management, HEB, Edward Jones, and Trader Joe's.
Emotion continues to be a key driver for delivering high levels of CX performance. Fifty-four percent of customers who report positive emotions like feeling happy, valued, and appreciated are willing to forgive brands that make mistakes. Also, the quality of brand interactions is integral to building customer trust. In 2022, an average of 59% of customers trust the brands they interact with, 2 percentage points higher than the 57% of customers who trusted brands in 2020.
"CX quality in the US, which reached new heights in 2021, has fallen to pre-pandemic levels due to brands losing their customer focus," said Rick Parrish, VP and research director at Forrester. "This is unfortunate for businesses that survived the worst of the pandemic but are now losing CX-driven customer loyalty gains. For brands to regain CX momentum, leaders will need to refocus their behavior on helping their companies become customer-obsessed."
Conducted for the seventh year in a row, Forrester's Customer Experience Benchmark Survey, which collects data to calculate Forrester CX Index scores, is based on more than 96,000 US customers across 221 brands and 13 industries. Forrester's proprietary Customer Experience Index methodology provides the data and insights needed to assess CX quality, understand how CX impacts loyalty intentions, and prioritize improvements that drive revenue. Even a minor improvement to a brand's customer experience quality can add tens of millions of dollars of revenue by reducing customer churn and increasing share of wallet. Forrester's Customer Experience CX Index rankings and results reports are accessible within the Forrester Decisions portfolio of research services. Clients of Forrester Decisions for Customer Experience and Forrester Decisions for B2C Marketing Executives have access to the CX Index Extended Data Benchmark to help prioritize improvements based on industrywide trends and impact on customer loyalty.
Resources:
- Read more about the results of Forrester's US 2022 CX Index.
- Download Forrester's US 2022 CX Index report and learn more about what's causing brands' drops in CX quality (client access required).
- Visit here to learn how firms can evaluate their existing CX and improve upon it.
- Learn about Forrester Decisions for customer experience leaders.
Forrester (Nasdaq: FORR) is one of the most influential research and advisory firms in the world. We help leaders across technology, marketing, customer experience, product, and sales functions use customer obsession to accelerate growth. Through Forrester's proprietary research, consulting, and events, leaders from around the globe are empowered to be bold at work — to navigate change and put their customers at the center of their leadership, strategy, and operations. Our unique insights are grounded in annual surveys of more than 700,000 consumers, business leaders, and technology leaders worldwide; rigorous and objective research methodologies, including Forrester Wave™ evaluations; 70 million real-time feedback votes; and the shared wisdom of our clients. To learn more, visit Forrester.com.
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- The Company's net operating revenue reached R$3.2 billion in 2Q22, exceeding by 215% and 3% the amounts recorded in 2Q21 and 2Q19, respectively;
- GOL confirmed the growth in corporate demand and transported 5.8 million passengers in the quarter, more than double that of 2Q21 and still 30% below the volume of 2Q19;
- The disciplined capacity management associated with the consistent recovery in demand resulted in an average yield per passenger of R$43 cents, a record for the Company and a positive growth of 66% over 2Q21;
- Operating results improved, with recurring EBIT at R$50.8 million (margin of 1.6%) and recurring EBITDA at R$439.0 million (margin of 13.5%, positive for the third consecutive quarter); and
- GOL took delivery of three new Boeing 737 MAX-8 aircraft in the quarter and totaled 34 (24% of the current fleet), driving operating cost efficiencies and less carbon emissions.
SÃO PAULO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. ("GOL" or "Company") (NYSE: GOL and B3: GOLL4), the largest domestic airline in Brazil, released its consolidated results for the second quarter of 2022 (2Q22). During this period, and while taking an assertive approach to capacity management and increasing productivity, the Company recorded the highest yield in its history as well as the highest net operating revenue in a second quarter.
Paulo Kakinoff, Board Member, said: "In June, I ended my 10-year term as an executive at GOL and I would like to express my deep gratitude to the entire Team of Eagles, who have been by my side, both in the most challenging moments and for the countless wins that we have achieved together. With the confidence that we have now overcome one of the most difficult periods in the history of the aviation industry, I am handing over the controls to a new generation of leadership who will lead GOL in the next cycle of sustainable growth."
Celso Ferrer, CEO, added: "I have had the privilege of working with Kakinoff for more than seven years and witnessed his unparalleled leadership skills. I took on the role of CEO with the commitment to focus on three main pillars: growth, consistency and proximity, and look forward to sharing more with you about my vision for these over the coming quarters. GOL's strength has always been our commitment to serving our Customers and being the best for all, and that will continue to be our guiding light as a Company. It is an exciting time for the airline industry as a whole, and with the help of our Team of Eagles, I am confident in leading GOL to even greater heights."
All information in this press release is presented in Brazilian Reais (R$), as per the international accounting standards (IFRS) and with adjusted metrics, made available to enable the comparison of this quarter with the same year-ago quarter (2Q21). Adjusted (recurring) indicators exclude non-recurring expenses linked to the quarter's results and are detailed in their respective tables.
- Revenue Passenger Kilometers (RPK) grew 103.0%, while the total Available Seat Kilometers (ASK) grew by 123.7%;
- Net Revenue more than tripled to R$3.2 billion. Ancillary Revenue, mainly from SMILES and GOLLOG, grew 75% to R$246.4 million;
- The average load factor fell by 7.9 p.p. to 77.2%. Domestic load factor fell by 8.5 p.p. compared to 2Q21, while the international load factor was 86.7%;
- Aircraft utilization was 10.2 hours a day, a gain of 27.5% in productivity;
- The number of passengers transported by GOL doubled to 5.8 million, equivalent to 71.4% of the pre- pandemic number recorded in 2Q19;
- Net Revenue per Available Seat-Kilometer (RASK) grew by 41% to R$35.94 cents;
- Average yield per passenger grew by 66.2% to R$43 cents, which is a record for the Company;
- Recurring Cost per Seat-Kilometer fell by 20.4% to R$35.38 cents. CASK Fuel grew by 72.2% to R$16.06 cents, due to the 80.5% increase in jet fuel (QAV) prices;
- Recurring EBIT was positive by R$50.8 million with 1.6% margin, while recurring EBITDA was positive by R$439 million with 13.5% margin;
- Net Loss reached R$2.8 billion, loss per share reached R$6.81 and loss per ADS reached US$2.77, mainly due to exchange and monetary variations; and
- The net debt ratio (including 7x annual lease payments and excluding the perpetual bonds) over recurring EBITDA LTM reached 9.5x on June 30, 2022, down by 1.6x compared to March 31, 2022 (11.1x), mainly due to the sequential recovery of recurring EBITDA.
Access the earnings release, presentation and full financial statements at: www.voegol.com.br/ri
2Q22 Conference Call: July 28, 2022, 10:00 a.m. (New York time; US EDT), Phone: +1 (412) 317-6382, Code: GOL, broadcast via webcast (https://webcastlite.mziq.com/cover.html?webcastId=bc6af7b7-cbdb-4c09-9bbd-29e85939673a).
Investor Relations: ri@voegol.com.br, +55(11) 2128-4700
About GOL Linhas Aéreas Inteligentes S.A. (www.voegol.com.br): The largest airline in Brazil, leader in the corporate and leisure segments. Since founded in 2001, the Company has the lowest unit cost in Latin America, thus democratizing air transportation.
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PITTSBURGH, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a lightweight stool for family beach outings," said an inventor, from Lancaster, S.C., "so I invented the SAND STOOL. My design ensures that a seat is available at the beach or while camping, fishing and enjoying other outdoor activities."
The patent-pending invention provides a portable stool for use at the beach and other outdoor locations. In doing so, it eliminates the hassle of carrying and using bulky beach chairs. As a result, it enhances comfort and convenience. The invention features a lightweight design that is easy to use and transport so it is ideal for beach goers, outdoor enthusiasts, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations and a prototype model is available upon request.
The original design was submitted to the Charlotte sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CNC-803, 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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Which roasting pan with a lid is best?
Whether it reminds you of Sunday dinner or grand holiday celebrations, there’s something so comforting about a delicious piece of meat roasted in the oven with vegetables surrounding it. If you want the most impressive-looking turkey or rack of lamb for your table, though, a roasting pan with a lid is a must-have.
Roasting pans can withstand high temperatures to roast meats and veggies properly. It’s easy to create gravy from the drippings that collect in the bottom of the pan and having a lid helps ensure the meat stays as juicy as possible. If you’re looking for a versatile pan that cooks your meat quickly, the Viking 3-Ply Stainless Steel Oval Roaster With Metal Induction Lid is one of the best.
What to know before you buy a roasting pan with a lid
Lids
Many roasting pans don’t come with a lid. You can successfully roast meat and vegetables without covering them, so it isn’t a necessity. However, a roasting pan with a lid has benefits that make cooking your favorite meals easier.
If your food is browning too quickly, you can put the lid on the pan to slow the cooking process and keep the exterior of your meat from burning. Roasting with the lid also helps trap moisture, so your meat stays juicy. The lid also helps keep food warm when you’re waiting to serve it.
Materials
Roasting pans are available in several materials.
- Stainless steel is typically the best material for roasting pans because it’s durable and warp-resistant even at high temperatures. It offers even heat distribution and is easy to clean, too.
- Aluminum is another popular material because it’s affordable and conducts heat well. However, it isn’t as strong as stainless steel and can react with acidic foods.
- Tri-ply combines an aluminum core with a stainless-steel outer layer to give you the best of both worlds. These pans conduct heat well, are easy to clean and don’t warp. They don’t react to acidic foods, either.
- Nonstick can be an effective material if you want a pan as easy to clean as possible. You can’t use metal utensils on these pans, though, because you can damage the nonstick coating.
Shapes
Roasting pans that come with lids are typically oval. The shape of the pan doesn’t affect its performance, but oval pans offer less cooking space than rectangular pans. Rectangular pans are often more versatile, as well, because you can use them to make lasagna and other layered casseroles.
Sizes
A roasting pan should be large enough to fit the food you’ll prepare in it. That means it should hold a turkey or other large cuts of meat for holidays and special occasions.
A small 14-inch roasting pan can typically hold a 12-pound turkey, while a medium 16-inch pan can accommodate a 16-pound bird. Opt for a large 18-inch pan if you usually prepare 20-pound turkeys.
What to look for in a quality roasting pan with a lid
Handles
A roasting pan can get heavy when it contains a large piece of meat or other food. That’s why the pan should have solid, sturdy handles that make it easy to carry when it’s full of hot food.
Thick, upright handles made of stainless steel and riveted to the pan are usually the strongest. Thin handles can be difficult to grab with some potholders, and those that are screwed on can come loose easily.
Racks
Most roasting pans include a rack that lets you elevate your meat above the bottom of the pan so that heat can circulate around it more easily. Some pans come with a V-shaped rack, but higher-end models have a flat rack.
Flat racks are typically larger, so they work well with big cuts of meat. They also provide more room at the bottom of the pan for other foods, such as herbs and veggies.
Stovetop usage
Many people use the drippings from their roasting pans to make gravy or sauce for their meat. If you want to deglaze the pan, you’ll need to place it on your stovetop. You also need to place the pan on your stove if you’re going to sear your meat before roasting.
Some pans don’t distribute heat evenly, so they can warp when exposed to direct heat. Heavier pans and those with a flat bottom tend to work better on the stove when preparing gravy and sauces.
How much you can expect to spend on a roasting pan with a lid
Roasting pans with a lid usually cost $20-$250. Small pans made of nonstick materials or porcelain enamel typically go for $20-$50, while you’ll pay $50-$100 for a higher-quality stainless steel pan. Highly durable tri-ply pans cost $100-$200.
Roasting pan with a lid FAQ
How do I place meat and other food in a roasting pan?
A. Set the rack in the middle of the pan and center your food on it. There should be room on all sides for the heat to circulate freely around the meat. Place the lid on the pan before adding it to a preheated oven.
What can I use a roasting pan for besides roasting meat?
A. Fish and vegetables also roast well in these pans. While roasting pans are designed for higher temperatures, you can also use them for baking at lower temperatures. Depending on the size and shape of your pan, you may also be able to make casseroles and other baked dishes in it.
What’s the best roasting pan with a lid to buy?
Top roasting pan with a lid
Viking 3-Ply Stainless Steel Oval Roaster with Metal Induction Lid
What you need to know: This versatile roasting pan heats evenly to produce perfectly roasted meats and veggies and has a mirror-like finish that looks great on your table.
What you’ll love: In addition to a roasting pan, the lid allows it to serve as a stockpot or Dutch oven. The lid can also be used separately as a casserole or serving dish. It boasts three-ply stainless steel construction for even heat distribution. It can also be used on the stovetop for deglazing and making gravy.
What you should consider: This pan is fairly thick, which can affect cooking times.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Macy’s
Top roasting pan with a lid for the money
Granite Ware 3-Pound Capacity Covered Round Roaster
What you need to know: This solid roasting pan works well for everyday meals and cooks meat evenly, though it may not be large enough for holiday gatherings.
What you’ll love: It can hold up to 3 pounds of meat with the lid on. The enamel surface is naturally nonstick and dishwasher-safe. It distributes heat evenly and allows for better browning.
What you should consider: The lid doesn’t fit perfectly, so there isn’t an airtight seal.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
All-Clad E7879664 Stainless Steel Covered Oval Roaster
What you need to know: This large capacity roasting pan combines form and function and works extremely well for large groups or holiday gatherings.
What you’ll love: It’s made of heavy-gauge polished stainless steel and can fit up to a 20-pound cut of meat. It can be used on all stovetops, including induction cooktops. It has large loop handles to make it easy to carry.
What you should consider: It’s a fairly heavy pan, so it may be difficult for some users to maneuver.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Arin Jackson and Alexis Jones earned a Grammy nomination by fulfilling a need
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
Sisters Alexis Jones and Arin Jackson’s desire for more diverse children’s music has led to a Grammy nomination.
The duo, known as “The Magic Jones,” contributed to the 1 Tribe Collective, whose “All One Tribe” is up for best children’s album.
Neither Jackson nor Jones are new to the music industry.
Jackson is a member of the previously Grammy-nominated R&B group Brownstone, and Jones has performed as a member of Kanye West’s Sunday Service Choir. She also acts, with credits that include Tyler Perry’s “A Madea Christmas.”
They told CNN they began thinking about representation in children’s music during the pandemic and their desire for children of color to “be able to see themselves.”
“I was looking for nursery rhymes and content that we could relate to,” Jackson said. “Something we could sing as a family just to really get away from everything that was going on.”
Researching to try and find artists of color in the genre didn’t yield what they were looking for, she said.
So they decided to create what they felt was needed. It wasn’t easy.
“I would say the biggest challenge was kind of pushing the envelope and pushing our way into the genre of children’s music,” Jackson said. “Because it’s so dominated by white artists.”
But they pushed ahead and began creating music that both parents and children could listen to.
That aligned perfectly with the 1 Tribe Collective, comprised of 26 Black artists and musicians, and what would become a Grammy-nominated project.
Jackson said that during the pandemic music has been “a beautiful escape.”
“That’s one of the reasons we became children’s artists,” she said. “You can turn on a radio, you can turn on your favorite playlist and you are transported anywhere. It takes you out of whatever mood you’re in.:
The Grammy Awards are set to air Sunday night on CBS.
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MIAMI (AP) — Gilberto Rodríguez Orejuela, an elderly leader of the former Cali cartel that smuggled vast amounts of cocaine from Colombia to the United States in the 1980s and 1990s, has died in a U.S. prison, his lawyer said Wednesday.
In 2020, a judge had denied Rodríguez Orejuela, who was in his 80s, early release on compassionate grounds from a prison in Butner, North Carolina. His attorney, David O. Markus, had said at the time that the former drug kingpin was suffering a range of health problems.
“We were very sad to learn about his passing last night. Our thoughts and prayers are with his family at this time,” Markus said Wednesday.
“God has a new chess partner,” the lawyer said, referring to Rodríguez Orejuela’s reputation for outsmarting his enemies and rivals, for which he earned the nickname “the chess player.”
Rodríguez Orejuela and his brother, Miguel, built a huge criminal enterprise that succeeded the Medellin cartel once run by drug lord Pablo Escobar. Both operations used violence and killings extensively for intimidation and enforcement.
The Rodríguez Orejuela brothers were captured in 1995 and imprisoned in Colombia. At that point, Colombian law prohibited the extradition of its nationals. But under pressure from the U.S, Colombia lifted that ban in 1997.
The brothers were found to have been continuing to traffic from prison and criminal charges were filed in Miami and New York. In 2004, Gilberto was extradited; Miguel was extradited the next year.
Under a 2006 plea deal that the brothers reached with federal prosecutors in Miami, more than two dozen family members were removed from a U.S. Treasury Department list designating them as part of the Cali cartel. That spared some of them from prosecution for obstruction of justice or money laundering and also allowed legitimate family businesses in Colombia to continue operating.
Gilberto Rodriguez Orejuela’s prison release date had been scheduled for Feb. 9 2030. His younger brother, is serving his sentence at a Pennsylvania prison.
Perhaps the biggest legacy of the Rodríguez Orejuela brothers was their ability to quietly corrupt Colombian politics, delivering shoeboxes of cash to Ernesto Samper’s campaign prior to his 1994 election as president and buying off much of Congress. While painted in the popular press as less violent than Pablo Escobar and the Medellin cartel, the Rodríguez Orejuelas brothers were later accused of paying off journalists to suppress news of Cali cartel-related killings.
New ranks of narcos quickly replaced the Cali cartel leaders after their arrest and extradition. Many of those successors became leaders of far-right military bands that the U.S. placed on its international terror group list in 2001.
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Tougher IRS enforcement central to Dem economic package
WASHINGTON (AP) — After more than a decade of mostly losing out, the Internal Revenue Service may finally get the cash infusion it’s long wanted in the economic package that Democrats are working furiously to push through Congress before their August break.
Under a deal worked out by Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer and West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, the bill would spend an extra $79.6 billion on the beleaguered agency over the next 10 years. The plan would generate an additional $203.7 billion in revenue for the federal government over that time frame, for a net gain of more than $124 billion, the Congressional Budget Office projects.
As the Senate prepares to begin voting on the bill in the coming days, the IRS proposal has become a magnet for GOP attacks, testing Democratic unity as they try to deliver on key climate and health care priorities ahead of the fall midterm elections.
Democrats say the IRS investment is needed to ensure that corporations and wealthier Americans pay what they owe in taxes. But Republicans are warning it will lead to increased scrutiny of small business owners and others who are burdened enough.
The IRS has been mostly on the losing end of congressional funding fights over the past dozen years. In April, IRS Commissioner Charles Rettig told members of the Senate Finance Committee the agency’s budget has decreased by more than 15% over the past decade when accounting for inflation and that the number of full-time employees at 79,000 in the last fiscal year was close to 1974 levels.
Enforcement staffing has been hit even harder, falling by some 30% since 2010, even though the filing population increased.
“Every measure that is important to effective tax administration has suffered tremendously in recent years, with profound deficiencies resulting from underinvestment in human capital and information technology,” Rettig said.
Sen. Tom Carper, D-Del., a longtime member of the Senate Finance Committee, said he hears the same thing from IRS commissioners every few years, regardless of whether they’re serving a Republican or Democratic administration.
“They beg us to provide some resources to the IRS so they can do their job,” Carper said.
Democrats see an opportunity to change that. More than half of their proposed spending increase would go to enforcement. The next biggest chunk, $25.3 billion, would go to operations support, such as rent, security and postage. Another $4.75 billion would go to improve call-back services and other technology designed to improve customer service. And $3.2 billion would go to pre-filing and educational assistance.
Senate Finance Committee Chairman Ron Wyden, D-Ore., called the investment “essential as a tool to making sure we have a rational tax policy.”
“This will give us the chance to raise the revenue from wealthy tax cheats who are getting out of paying what they owe,” Wyden said.
GOP lawmakers decry the plan and depict a larger IRS as a means to harass constituents.
“In a time of inflation, Democrats also want to spend $80 billion to roughly double the size of the IRS so they can take more money out of the American people through harassment and audits, using taxpayer money to make taxpayers’ lives worse,” Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said on the Senate floor Thursday.
“I think it’s terrible for them to want to weaponize the Internal Revenue Service, to supersize it in an effort to go after, you know, families and farmers and small businesses and try to raise more money,” said Sen. John Barrasso, R-Wyo. “It’s basically a shakedown operation.”
One particular complaint is that the Democratic proposal should have put more resources for customer service rather than focusing on enforcement. The pandemic forced the IRS to temporarily shut down its processing facilities for health and safety reasons. That has led to unprecedented delays and challenges with the IRS still struggling to catch up.
“First, take care of good, honest taxpayers just trying to get basic assistance out of the IRS,” said Sen. Steve Daines, R-Mont.
In a letter to lawmakers on Thursday, Rettig emphasized that the resources in the package would get the IRS back to historical norms in areas that are challenging the agency. Those include large corporations and high net-worth taxpayers, as well as multinational taxpayers, where sophisticated, specialized teams are needed to unpack complex structures. He also said that audit rates would not rise relative to recent years for those with less than $400,000 in annual income.
“These resources are absolutely not about increasing audit scrutiny on small businesses or middle-income Americans,” Rettig wrote.
The CBO projections indicate that the IRS measures represent about a sixth of the revenue raised by the bill, with that revenue going toward helping people buy private health coverage, boosting federal investments in renewable energy like wind and solar power, and paying down debt, among other things.
It’s unclear which aspects of the Democratic tax proposals could change before the Senate completes work on the bill, but Wyden said he is confident that the boost in spending for the IRS will remain in the final package.
“I can tell you, thus far, I have not had an objection in the Democratic caucus on this provision of beefing up IRS resources so they can go after wealthy tax cheats,” Wyden said.
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Drilling Highlights:
- TARQ4D – 0.32% copper equivalent over 218 metres from surface
- TARQ10D – 0.18% copper equivalent over 72 metres from 72 metres down hole
VANCOUVER, BC, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Luminex Resources Corp. (TSXV: LR) (OTCQX: LUMIF) (the "Company" or "Luminex") would like to provide an update on its Tarqui project, where BHP Group Limited ("BHP") has completed its Phase 2 drill program that commenced in late 2021, pursuant to a July 2019 earn-in and joint venture agreement. BHP completed the current drill program in June 2022 and has received assays from seven of ten holes. Drilling at the project has now totaled 6,862 metres, over thirteen drill holes between the Phase 1 and Phase 2 programs.
BHP has formally notified Luminex that it will not be continuing with the earn-in at Tarqui and will begin the process of transitioning the operatorship back to Luminex, with expected completion in Q4 2022. Luminex will review all of the project data and work completed to date and evaluate next steps for the Tarqui project.
Prior to drilling, BHP conducted surface geological mapping and rock chip and soil sampling comprised of 1,015 samples and 2,815 samples respectively. Additionally, the company contracted Geotech to conduct a helicopter borne survey with a VTEM (Versatile Time Domain Electromagnetic) system comprising 349 line kilometres over the property.
Drilling targeted two large (>2 square kilometre) copper-molybdenum anomalies (illustrated in Figure 1) with coincident conductive and magnetic response. At these two target areas, mineralization is related to diorite and granodiorite porphyry stocks hosted within the Jurassic Zamora batholith, which in turn intrudes Cretaceous Sedimentary rocks. At both, mineralization is associated with potassic alteration and outboard propylitic alteration that is overprinted by intermediate sulphidation zinc-lead-silver veins. Drilling within the two copper soil anomalies consistently intersected reportable copper-molybdenum intervals, that are provided in Table 1, with drill hole locations illustrated in Figure 1.
Table 1. Drill results from Tarqui Hole TARQ4D to TARQ10D.
Note: Intervals in the reported holes are calculated using a cut-off of 0.10% Cu with maximum internal dilution of eight continuous metres. Sampling is done in consistent, continuous 2-metre intervals. Equivalent values were calculated using copper equivalent values were calculated using the following prices: a gold price of US$1,600 per ounce, a copper price of US$3.00 per pound, a molybdenum price of US$8.00 per pound and a silver price of US$20.00 per ounce. No allowances have been made for recovery losses that may occur should mining eventually result.
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Leo Hathaway, P. Geo, Senior Vice President Exploration of Luminex and the Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101 Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects, has reviewed, verified and approved the scientific and technical information concerning the Tarqui Project in this news release and has verified the data underlying that scientific and technical information.
About Luminex Resources
Luminex Resources Corp. (TSXV:LR, OTCQX:LUMIF) is a Vancouver, Canada based precious and base metals exploration and development company focused on gold and copper projects in Ecuador. Luminex's inferred and indicated mineral resources are located at the Condor Gold-Copper project in Zamora-Chinchipe Province, southeast Ecuador. Luminex also holds a large and highly prospective land package in Ecuador, including the Pegasus and Orquideas projects, which are being co-developed with Anglo American and JOGMEC respectively.
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- Obtains exclusive worldwide rights (outside Greater China) to develop and commercialize EO-3021 (SYSA1801)
- Expands pipeline to now include two clinical stage precision oncology candidates for patients with genomically defined solid tumors, including those with Claudin18.2 overexpression
- Company expects to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial in the U.S. evaluating EO-3021 (SYSA1801) in 2023
- Management to host an investor conference call and webcast today at 5:00 p.m. ET
NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Elevation Oncology, Inc. (Nasdaq: ELEV), a clinical stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of precision oncology products for patients with genomically defined cancers, today announced that it has entered into an exclusive license agreement with CSPC Megalith Biopharmaceutical Co., Ltd, a subsidiary of CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Limited (CSPC; HKEX: 01093) to develop and commercialize EO-3021 (SYSA1801), a differentiated, clinical stage antibody drug conjugate (ADC) targeting Claudin18.2, in all global territories outside Greater China (mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan). SYSA1801 is currently being evaluated by CSPC in a Phase 1, dose-escalation clinical trial in China. Elevation Oncology expects to initiate a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating EO-3021 in the U.S. in 2023.
"This licensing transaction represents successful, continued execution of our business development strategy and expands our clinical-stage pipeline," said Shawn M. Leland, PharmD, RPh, Founder and Chief Executive Officer of Elevation Oncology. "We look forward to unlocking the potential of EO-3021 alongside our partner CSPC as we continue to build an industry-leading precision oncology company. EO-3021 is an exciting, differentiated ADC that has significant potential for the treatment of patients with solid tumors that express Claudin18.2, including those with genomically defined cancers. This transaction is a significant milestone for Elevation Oncology which further diversifies our company, expands our commercial potential and allows us to leverage our existing expertise in genomically defined cancers."
Claudin18.2 is a protein expressed across several types of solid tumors including many gastrointestinal cancers such as gastric, gastroesophageal junction (GEJ), and pancreatic cancer. EO-3021 is an ADC containing monomethyl auristatin E (MMAE) payload, a potent anti-mitotic agent. MMAE has been clinically validated as an effective anti-tumor payload and is the cytotoxic component of four U.S. Food and Drug Administration-approved ADCs.
"Claudin18.2 is a clinically validated oncology target that has significant potential in multiple gastrointestinal cancers and several other solid tumors, and could be best addressed by utilizing a weaponized antibody like EO-3021," said David Dornan, PhD, Chief Scientific Officer of Elevation Oncology. "High Claudin18.2 expression is associated particularly with gastrointestinal cancers, but can also frequently be found in lung, breast and liver cancer, representing an attractive commercial market opportunity. The targeting of Claudin18.2 with EO-3021 could have a transformative role in addressing the unmet medical need in patients whose tumors express Claudin18.2."
Under the terms of the agreement, Elevation Oncology will develop and commercialize EO-3021 in all global territories outside of Greater China. In exchange, CSPC will receive a one-time, upfront payment of $27 million. CSPC will also be eligible to receive up to $148 million in potential development and regulatory milestone payments and up to $1.0 billion in potential commercial milestone payments plus royalties on net sales.
"This agreement with Elevation Oncology brings our innovative pipeline overseas with the potential to help patients battling cancer. We are delighted to partner with Elevation Oncology to realize the full global potential for SYSA1801 (EO-3021) in meeting the unmet medical needs in pancreatic and gastric cancer, as well as other types of cancers," said Zhang Cuilong, Chief Executive Officer of CSPC. "Recognizing the value that Elevation Oncology has created in building an industry-leading operational platform for enrolling clinical trials in genomically defined patient populations, this partnership gives us confidence in the potential worldwide development of this program targeting Claudin18.2."
Conference Call and Webcast Information
Elevation Oncology will host an investor conference call and webcast today, Thursday, July 28, 2022, at 5:00 p.m. ET to discuss the licensing transaction with CSPC. To access the live call, please dial 1-877-870-4263 (local) or 1-412-317-0790 (international) at least 10 minutes prior to the start time of the call and ask to be joined into the Elevation Oncology investor call. The live, listen-only webcast of the conference call can be accessed by visiting the "Events" page within the "Investors" section of Elevation Oncology's website at www.elevationoncology.com. An archived replay of the webcast will be available on Elevation Oncology's website approximately two hours after the event.
About EO-3021
EO-3021 (also known as SYSA1801) is a differentiated, clinical stage antibody drug conjugate that targets Claudin18.2. Claudins are a family of proteins acting to maintain the tight junction that controls the interchange of molecules between cells and are mainly found in gastric, pancreatic, and lung tissues.1 Claudin18.2 is a specific subtype that is expressed in only cancer cells of the gastric epithelia.1 When the gastric epithelial cells become malignant, the tight junctions become disrupted, exposing the Claudin18.2 epitopes and allowing them to be targeted by anti-cancer agents.1 An Investigational New Drug application for EO-3021 has been cleared with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
About Elevation Oncology, Inc.
Elevation Oncology is founded on the belief that every patient living with cancer deserves to know what is driving the growth of their disease and have access to therapeutics that can stop it. We aim to make genomic tests actionable by selectively developing drugs to inhibit the specific alterations that have been identified as drivers of tumor growth. Together with our peers, we work towards a future in which each tumor's unique genomic test result can be matched with a purpose-built precision medicine to enable an individualized treatment plan for each patient. Our most advanced candidate, seribantumab, is intended to inhibit tumor growth driven by NRG1 fusions and is currently being evaluated in the Phase 2 CRESTONE study for patients with solid tumors of any origin that have an NRG1 gene fusion. Details on CRESTONE are available at www.NRG1fusion.com. The Company's other product candidate, EO-3021, is a differentiated, clinical stage antibody drug conjugate that targets Claudin18.2 and is currently being developed for the treatment of genomically defined solid tumors. For more information, visit www.ElevationOncology.com.
About CSPC Pharmaceutical Group Limited
CSPC is a leading pharmaceutical conglomerate in China with strong capabilities in research and development, manufacturing, and marketing of innovative drugs. The Company was listed on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: HK1093) in 1994 and became a constituent stock of the Hang Sang Index in 2018. Currently, it is also a constituent stock of Hang Seng Composite Index, Hang Seng Healthcare Index, Hang Seng Mainland Healthcare Index, Hang Seng Stock Connect Index, Hang Seng (Hong Kong-listed) 100 Index and Hang Seng China Enterprise Index. CPSC has more than 24,000 employees. CSPC has a national top research and development team with research and development bases in Shijiazhuang, Shanghai, Beijing, and the United States, focusing on the discovery, research and development of small molecule targeted drugs, nanodrugs, monoclonal antibody drugs, bispecific antibody drugs, antibody-drug conjugates, mRNA vaccines, small nucleic acid drugs and biological drugs in the immune field. For more information, please visit its website at http://www.e-cspc.com
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Wells Fargo and Mentor Collective Team Up to Create
Lasting Socioeconomic Change for HBCU Students
BOSTON, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wells Fargo and the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) have announced the winners for this year's College Completion Scholarship Program. Awarded to a minimum of two hundred (200) senior scholars attending TMCF-member schools, the spring scholarship provides up to $5,000 for the 2021-22 academic year and career mentorship from leading large-scale mentorship program provider Mentor Collective. A full list of winners and their schools can be downloaded here.
Established to honor the U.S. Supreme Court's first African-American justice, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund partners with organizations like Wells Fargo and Mentor Collective to help provide access to a high-quality college education while connecting high-performing, world-ready students with top-tier employment opportunities.
"None of us got where we are solely by pulling ourselves up by our bootstraps. We got here because somebody – a parent, a teacher, an Ivy League crony or a few nuns – bent down and helped us pick up our boots." - Supreme Court Justice Thurgood Marshall
Critical to the College Completion Scholarship Program is a mentorship component facilitated by Mentor Collective. Mentor Collective applies scholarly research on mentorship to purposefully match each scholarship winner with a professional mentor at Wells Fargo. A 2021 study found that young adults with career mentors experienced greater career enhancement and reported higher levels of well-being in the short and long term. Additional research performed across over 700 students in Mentor Collective's programs also show significant improvements in retention and sense of belonging; namely that peer mentorship influenced an average 5.67% increase in year-over-year retention. These results were considerably more profound when students had 3+ conversations with their mentor (average 11.8% increase in retention and 13.39% increase in sense of belonging).
"Social and financial capital are two essential components necessary to help students graduate and transition their learning into a fulfilling career," said Gigi Dixon, Wells Fargo head of external engagement for Diverse Segments, Representation, and Inclusion. "We are honored to play a role in empowering the next graduating class with both financial and networking assistance. Through the Mentor Collective program, these scholarship recipients will be paired with a Wells Fargo employee to help them navigate the professional landscape beyond their post-secondary career."
"Through our research and experience with career readiness programs, we've found that mentorship at this formative time before graduation not only better prepares students for academia or the workforce, it contributes to significant upward movement on the socioeconomic strata," said Jackson Boyar, Co-Founder and CEO of Mentor Collective. "Wells Fargo has been an incredible partner in helping Mentor Collective reach students with the most to gain from life-changing relationships, and we look forward to seeing the impact an initiative like this can make."
Wells Fargo's Senior Lead Diversity & Inclusion Consultant Dewey Norwood, Jr. will be conversing with other senior leaders across higher education on August 11th about equitable career outcomes at Mentor Collective's next virtual roundtable event. He is joined by leaders from The University of Delaware and Georgetown University's Center on Education and the Workforce.
Established in 1987, the Thurgood Marshall College Fund (TMCF) is the nation's largest organization exclusively representing the Black College Community. TMCF member-schools include the publicly-supported Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) and Predominantly Black Institutions (PBIs). Publicly-supported HBCUs enroll over 80% of all students attending HBCUs. Through scholarships, capacity building and research initiatives, innovative programs, and strategic partnerships, TMCF is a vital resource in the K-12 and higher education space. The organization is also a source for top employers seeking top talent for competitive internships and good jobs.
Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) is a leading financial services company that has approximately $1.9 trillion in assets, proudly serves one in three U.S. households and more than 10% of small businesses in the U.S., and is a leading middle market banking provider in the U.S. We provide a diversified set of banking, investment and mortgage products and services, as well as consumer and commercial finance, through our four reportable operating segments: Consumer Banking and Lending, Commercial Banking, Corporate and Investment Banking, and Wealth & Investment Management. Wells Fargo ranked No. 41 on Fortune's 2022 rankings of America's largest corporations. In the communities we serve, the company focuses its social impact on building a sustainable, inclusive future for all by supporting housing affordability, small business growth, financial health, and a low-carbon economy.
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Mentor Collective—the leading provider of high-impact, large-scale mentorship programming in higher education—is a collective of institutions and thought leaders dedicated to closing the opportunity gap through mentorship. Founded in 2014, Mentor Collective has delivered 700+ unique mentorship programs, established 160+ institutional partnerships, and formed 200,000 mentoring relationships through expert-led research, services, and technology. As an impact-first investment of the Lumina Foundation, Mentor Collective partners with forward-thinking institutions that are committed to equity, inclusion, and relationship-centered education.
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ALBANY — The holiday commemorating the end of slavery in the United States will be celebrated in a big way on Saturday, with two street festivals downtown, a gospel concert, dramatic performance and several other events.
Dougherty County’s first-ever Juneteenth celebration kicks off at 11 a.m. at the Government Center Plaza at 222 Pine Ave.
“It’s food, community, family and friends,” Wendy Howell, Dougherty County’s public information officer, said. “It’s kind of what the national celebration is about, and that’s what we wanted to do. It’ll be a good day for the family.”
Juneteenth commemorates June 19, 1865, when U.S. troops entered Galveston, Texas, but is more broadly recognized as the effective end of slavery. On that day, a Union general read a proclamation declaring that slaves in Texas and throughout the country were free by order of the president.
Among the activities that will be offered by the county are food trucks with a variety of offerings, games for children and live music.
At noon there will be a welcome from the Dougherty County Commission followed by renditions of the National Anthem and “Lift Every Voice and Sing,” known as “the black national anthem.”
Rutha Harris and the Freedom Singers will follow and perform three songs, accompanied by dancers, and should take the stage at about 12:15 p.m., Howell said.
The Dougherty County Sheriff’s Office will be on hand to provide security and, with a nod to the extreme heat on tap, Emergency Medical Services will there.
“The lobby area of the Government Center will be open for people to cool off and get a drink,” Howell said.
At noon, the Albany Juneteenth Committee’s street festival will start at Riverfront Park just down the street. It too will feature food, drinks and games for kids. There is no set program, but there will be the opportunity for fun and celebration, Frank Wilson, one of the event organizers, said.
“It will kind of be a free flow of events, depending on the weather,” he said. “That’s going to affect whether some of these things are going to take place.”
The county’s festival ends at 3 p.m., so visitors will have the chance to take in both, as the festival at Riverfront Park is set to end at dusk, or about 7:30 p.m.
“We hope the community comes out,” Wilson said. “We’ve obviously decided we’re going to have a lot of ice and a lot of water.”
The committee also has scheduled a gospel concert for 7 p.m. Friday at Union Missionary Baptist Church. On Sunday the group will present the play “The Conversation,” an imagined conversation between former President Barack Obama and Malcolm X at 4 p.m. at the Fine Arts Building at Albany State University’s East Campus.
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INDIANAPOLIS, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Until recently, U-Haul Moving & Storage of Castleton lacked the space to expand operations. But thanks to the acquisition of an abutting 3.12-acre property, U-Haul® will add a new U-Box® portable storage container warehouse.
The land purchase on the south side of E. 86th Street will give U-Haul space to build a warehouse encompassing more than 80,000 square feet.
"There is huge demand for our U-Box containers in Indianapolis," said Mike Eastwood, U-Haul Company of North Central Indiana president. "This city is always growing and sees a lot of fluctuation when it comes to population. We needed this extra space to address a clear need."
U-Haul has been serving customers at 7027 E. 86th St. since 1987.
Contact U-Haul Moving & Storage of Castleton at (317) 849-9614 for storage inquiries. Hours of operation are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
Eastwood said the expansion will lead to several new job openings at the store. U-Haul will look to hire locally to promote job growth within Indianapolis. U-Haul, honored as a "Best for Vets 2020" leading veteran-friendly employer by The Military Times, actively recruits veterans and gives them preference in the hiring process. Find U-Haul careers at uhauljobs.com.
"This is an exciting expansion for U-Haul," Eastwood added. "We're looking forward to accommodating more customers with plenty of portable storage solutions. Our customers need flexibility and that's what U-Box containers provide."
U-Haul dealers in and around Indianapolis are also available to serve DIY movers. U-Haul has partnered with independent dealers to offer rental equipment since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 21,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul partnership. When customers rent from U-Haul dealers, they are directly supporting small businesses in their community. Because no financial investment is required, dealers are not U-Haul franchises. They are simply small businesses committing their lot space for U-Haul equipment and their time to meet the mobility needs of customers. Learn more about how to partner with U-Haul by visiting uhaul.com/dealer.
To reserve rental equipment, visit uhaul.com or contact Reservations at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.
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Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 176,000 trucks, 126,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul offers nearly 855,000 rentable storage units and 73.6 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities throughout North America. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
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Kennedy brings with her 15 years of experience scaling companies and fostering innovation
SALT LAKE CITY, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kickstart, a seed-stage venture capital firm focused on the Mountain West, today announced Kat Kennedy as General Partner. Kennedy brings with her 15 years of operating experience and her appointment will enable the firm to continue creating fruitful opportunities for the Mountain West region.
With the experience of working her way from a startup's first employee to President — one that grew from seed to late-stage under her watch — Kennedy brings a new perspective and empathy for founders navigating the roller coaster that is growing a venture-backed company.
"Kat has an unmatched skill set when it comes to scaling companies. Her gritty, entrepreneurial spirit and passion for helping other entrepreneurs was exactly what we have been looking for," said Gavin Christensen, General Partner and founder of Kickstart. "Kat's addition allows us to scale at a time when so many venture firms are pulling back, not only on investments but on building their teams. Kat truly embodies everything we value here and we're excited to see what the future holds with her perspective on board."
Prior to joining Kickstart, Kennedy spent the last decade at Degreed, a workplace upskilling platform, where she most recently served as the company's President and Chief Experience Officer. Kennedy helped scale Degreed from a $0 to $1.5B valuation in 9 years and brings with her deep experience in acquisitions, growing into a global company, and scaling a world-class product.
Kennedy's appointment makes her one of just a few female partners in the state. Despite years of efforts to increase diversity among venture capital decision-makers, a significant gender gap still exists. Women make up only approximately 11% of investing partners at firms in the U.S. and, because venture capitalists play a critical gatekeeping role in deciding whose ideas, products, and innovations receive capital, only around 13% of venture capital dollars go to startups with a woman on the founding team.
"The goal of venture capital is to generate returns by fostering innovation. As a woman born and raised here in Utah, who has gone through the various stages of growth at a venture-backed company, I saw no better way to drive impact in the Mountain West than by supporting founders who are starting their own journeys," said Kennedy. "Kickstart has always done an incredible job finding and funding entrepreneurs of all backgrounds, and I'm excited to expand that support."
"Kat is an inspiration to women in Utah and beyond when it comes to the rising influence that women can and must have in the future of business. I'm proud to see her take this next step in her career, as Kat is proof of the impact a single person can have in their community, their company, and their industry. I'm confident she will take all she's learned as an operator, and deploy not only capital but also her experience," said David Blake, Co-Founder and CEO, Degreed.
Kickstart was founded in 2008 as the first ever seed fund in Utah and its fund has grown in tandem with the exploding Utah technology scene. To date, the company has $311M assets under management, 150+ active portfolio companies, and has raised $2.7B in capital.
Kickstart is a seed-stage venture capital firm on a mission to help build great startups in Utah, Colorado, and the Mountain West. Founded in 2008 as the first seed fund in Utah, Kickstart worked with local universities, angel investors, entrepreneurs, venture capital funds, and other key stakeholders to build a seed fund that the community could rally behind. The company is committed to being accessible, leading investments in promising but early teams, and being fair with entrepreneurs and investors alike. Kickstart aspires to always be the choice for seed capital in the region with a reputation for fierce loyalty, deep competence, and complete alignment with founders.
For more information, visit www.kickstartseedfund.com
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Developed in partnership with Interbrand New York, the new brands will carry forward the GE legacy of industry-defining innovation to become three new global companies focused on solving the world's most essential challenges
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This week, GE announced the future brand identities for the planned separation of its portfolio of healthcare, energy, and aviation businesses into three independent, industry-leading, investment-grade public companies.
The new companies—GE HealthCare, GE Vernova, and GE Aerospace—will bring greater focus and flexibility to meet the most urgent challenges facing their respective industries: from delivering precision patient care for a growing global population, to leading the transition to a sustainable energy future for our planet, to inventing the future of flight for generations to come.
The decision to separate the businesses, announced last November marked a defining moment in the history of the iconic GE brand It also raised a pivotal question around what role the GE brand should play in setting each future company on its surest path to success.
To help answer this question, GE partnered with Interbrand on a six-month collaborative research and design process, with the goal of determining the optimal brand identity and positioning for each future company. "Right from the start, we held firm the perspective that this was a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to determine the future of a 130-year-old, multi-billion-dollar brand with an unrivaled history and legacy", said Linda Boff, CMO at GE. "Immediately, we thought of Interbrand as the experienced and expert partner of choice to help lead us through this journey."
Through a customer-led, data-driven research plan that engaged over 2,200 industry practitioners and nearly 3000 GE employees, Interbrand set out to understand the intrinsic value of the GE brand and its alignment to the future vision for each company "We entered this assignment with no pre-determined solutions in mind", said Daniel Binns, CEO of Interbrand New York. "All possibilities for how best to brand each company were carefully considered—from retaining the GE brand as-is, to combining GE with a new name, to creating a wholly new independent brand."
"Based on data and analysis drawn from thousands of conversations, it became clear that the GE name and Monogram represent an iconic legacy of innovation, a symbol of trust for global customers, a source of pride for our teams, and a talent magnet for future leaders", said Boff. "We're proud these future businesses will be able to build on GE's DNA of innovation as a springboard to their own future growth and success."
While all three companies will retain the GE Monogram as a symbol of their shared heritage, their new visual identities and strategic positioning will serve to communicate the separate pathways that each brand will follow in their separation from the GE we know today. This distinction is conveyed by the new signature colors selected for each brand: "atmosphere blue" for GE Aerospace, inspired by upper limits of the horizon; "evergreen" for GE Vernova, blending the blues and greens of the Earth; and "compassion purple" for GE Healthcare, reflecting the humanity and warmth of connected patient care.
"We firmly believe that this outcome will enable the best of the GE brand to live on, signaling a new beginning for each company that will more fully reflect their unique visions for the future, while building on the strong brand equity already in place today," said Linda Boff, GE CMO.
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BUFFALO, New York -- Phylicia Dove fails to fight back tears as she talks about the massacre that shattered her community's haven in Buffalo's Masten Park neighborhood.
"Tops market was a place of community, a safe space for us to meet, to talk, to be together," she told CNN. "There's no one here who hasn't visited this Tops. It was ours. Even if it wasn't the best, it was ours, and now our safe space has been infiltrated and taken from us and that is something we are mourning."
The beloved Tops is the only supermarket in a one-mile radius within this largely Black neighborhood and one that took more than a decade to get. It has now been scarred by a deadly rampage whose remnants are evident in the stretches of police tape that now guard the store.
But the real guardians of this grocery store are the hundreds of residents who have swarmed Jefferson Avenue, mourning, praying and beginning their heartbreaking journey toward healing.
The tragedy began when a typical Saturday of grocery shopping turned into a violent nightmare as 18-year-old Payton S. Gendron arrived at Tops and gunned down people inside and outside of the store, police say. Eleven of the thirteen victims, ages 20 to 86, were Black.
Gendron has described himself as a White supremacist in a hateful rant online. And residents want the world to know that what happened in their community was an act of terror.
"This has to be labeled a racist hate crime and we want it known that he is a White supremacist," Dove said. "We also want this spoken about as terrorism, and to make it sound any softer than that is a slap in the face for the families grieving today."
The slaughter has left this tight-knit community angry and heartbroken, but East Side residents like Tony Marshall have not let their grief keep them away from each other.
Marshall spent hours under the sun, grilling hot dogs on the corner where Tops loomed behind him, only a few feet away from where he discovered the bodies of three of his friends the day before.
"It was chaos," he says, looking back at the Tops parking lot. "People crying, people screaming, and I joined them when I saw those bodies, all by the door. Bodies of my friends."
Marshall, affectionately known in town as "Mr. Tony," is cooking for hundreds of residents in mourning on Buffalo's East Side. The jitney driver, who spends a majority of his days at Tops picking up and dropping off employees and shoppers, says he is "emotionally drained."
"It started the moment I got here and saw my people on the ground and it hasn't ended since," he told CNN. "There's nothing else I want to do but be here, because this is one of them deals where if we let that grief fester, none of us are going to want to be here. And if we're not here, once again the community suffers."
Sounds of hope and pain engulf the block, brief laughter mingled with audible crying. Across the street and under a tree commemorated with flowers and candles for those lost, a man wraps his arms around a woman whose tears appear to have no end.
Beside them, a group of young people pass around a small microphone, shouting words of hope. "We will not be broken!" one woman cries.
As the community begins its efforts to heal and rebuild, Dove, a local business owner and activist, says she can't help but worry this won't be the last time tragedy strikes a Black community in America.
"Where can we exist and be Black and safe?" she asks. "And if it's not our grocery store, or our church, or any other place where we've been shot before, where do we go to exist freely?"
'We are hated, and now we are being hunted'
Heavily armed and wearing tactical gear, Gendron, who is from Conklin, New York, traveled about 200 miles to Tops with the intention of continuing his shooting rampage beyond the supermarket, police say.
His choice to target Tops was not random; in the hateful rant, the author, who claims to be Payton Gendron, says the supermarket in Buffalo is in a ZIP code that "has the highest Black percentage that is close enough to where I live."
The ZIP code that includes Tops, 14208, is 78% Black, according to the Census Bureau's 2020 American Community Survey. It is among the top 2% of ZIP codes nationwide with the highest percentage of Black population and has the highest percentage of Black population of any ZIP code in upstate New York.
"He knew what he was doing when he came for us," Raqueal "RaRa" Watson, who was born and raised nearby, told CNN. "It makes us scared, especially as a mother, that someone could come all the way here just to murder us. Ain't none of us slept last night. This will cause permanent trauma."
Tops was her local grocery store, she says while sitting on a chair in front of the memorial on Jefferson Ave, where a woman lays flowers before bending down to offer a prayer.
Aaron Salter, the "hero" security guard who engaged the suspect but was fatally shot, watched her grow up in that store, she says.
But despite the memories and the love she held for Tops, the mother of three said she and her family do not plan on ever going there again.
"All we did was be Black," Watson said. "White people take everything from us. Even the only grocery store in our community. That's what they're doing to us."
Dove, the community activist, is also a mother and she says she's consumed by another issue: How does she explain the incident to her two young children, who she fears could one day become victims of similar incidents deeply rooted in racism against Black people?
"We shouldn't have to teach our children that at some point their skin color is going to mark them as different and could mark them as a target," Dove said. "In this country we are hated, and now we are being hunted. How do you explain to a child there was a massacre at a grocery store because someone hates their skin? What age is appropriate for me to tell them that could happen to them?"
"Growing up not ever thinking or knowing your skin is a problem is a privilege Black bodies don't have," she added.
'It was about the invisible becoming visible'
Martin Bryant leans against the porch of his home -- which sits on the same block as Tops -- as his two nephews stand beside him. The three have spent the day standing outside their home, they say, unable to accept that the neighborhood they see now -- still swarming with police officers, reporters and dozens of mourners -- is the same one they call home.
Bryant was 33 years old when Tops opened up in his neighborhood. After living in the same house on Jefferson Avenue his entire life, he finally had a local grocery store.
It's a blessing many people take for granted; a reliable place to go to for last-minute dinner ideas, sweet tooth cravings, or to casually stroll aisle to aisle going down a handwritten grocery list.
So when Tops opened in 2003, life completely changed when this community got the grocery store they'd been dreaming about, and fighting for, for more than a decade.
"Tops was a big boost to the community. We actually had a grocery store to call our own. It wasn't a convenience store like a 7/11, it was a real grocery store. It made everyone happy." Bryant told CNN. "Local leaders fought hard for it and the location was perfect because it is right off two bus lines."
A video from the supermarket's grand opening shows a level of joy from residents, who are seen cheering and filling up the aisles of their new store, disturbingly contrary to the horror seen within those same walls on Saturday.
"For the community that had long lived without viable fresh fruits and vegetables this was a sign of progress, a sign of being and feeling recognized," Dove said. "A sign that the East Side mattered and was an area of the city worth being invested into. It was about the invisible becoming visible."
Before Tops, residents had to rely on a "dirty corner store that was never stocked" or travel to neighboring areas to shop. When winters were bad, it made it especially difficult, Bryant said, and for older people and low-income residents who couldn't afford to own cars, things were more dire.
Now, Bryant fears for the elderly and the less privileged in his neighborhood who might not feel safe going into Tops anymore.
"Elderly people go there. My mother, who was in a wheelchair, got to go there any day she wanted to get a few things," Bryant said. "We try to have hope, because what will they have if they don't have Tops? Even I might not want to go in there again."
The nearest grocery store is a Wegmans, which is about 4 miles away. Although it's a 15-minute drive, public transportation could make the journey up to an hour long. Another issue is that Wegmans is considered a high-end supermarket and the prices are less affordable for some Masten Park residents.
"To have that only space for us, celebrated in 2003 so not too long ago, the only supermarket in what really is a food desert, taken away is traumatizing," Dove said. "It's a sense of being kicked when we were already down, so it's a different level of pain we're feeling. We didn't have much, and you took what was left."
Tops Friendly Markets said in a statement the store will be closed "until further notice," but the community fears it will never reopen. And even if it does, Bryant says, walking across a parking lot and into a store where the dead bodies once were might be impossible.
"We are broken, possibly irreversibly," Dove said. "Will we ever be the same? No. Will we rebuild? Yes. Because we don't have a choice. Black people in America have never had a choice."
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Life-changing experiences fuel NFL path for Paschal, Garrett
By MICHAEL MAROT
AP Sports Writer
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — Josh Paschal and Haskell Garrett count themselves among the lucky ones. They understand only a tiny fraction of football players get a chance to play in the NFL. Even fewer overcome frightening experiences like theirs to become legitimate draft prospects. Yet here they are, days away from making their dream careers a reality — careers that seemed so distant in 2018 when Paschal was undergoing monthly immunotherapy treatments for cancer in his right foot, or when Garrett was hospitalized in 2020 after being shot in the face. They were too persistent to let anything, even life itself, derail their plans. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/20/life-changing-experiences-fuel-nfl-path-for-paschal-garrett/ | 2022-04-20T12:18:59Z |
- The association benefits large enterprises that need added visibility and detailed insights into their communications and collaboration ecosystem.
SYDNEY, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IR (ASX:IRI) a leading global provider of performance management and analytics for unified communication and collaboration, IT infrastructure, and payment ecosystems, today announced new integrations with Zoom Video Communications, Inc. This partnership will benefit organizations that operate communication and collaboration ecosystems from multiple vendors, optimize performance and deliver a seamless end-user experience.
Large, global enterprises, typically deploy different collaboration tools from multiple vendors to meet the diverse communication needs of the modern workplace. Nearly 80% of workers used collaboration tools for work in 2021, up from just over half of workers in 2019, according to the Gartner, Inc. Digital Worker Experience Survey.[1] Some organizations also permit using a range of personal audio and video devices. These scenarios inevitably add to the complex ecosystem IT teams need visibility across to support and maintain successfully.
"Many quality issues in communication and collaboration ecosystems originate from outside the collaboration platforms, but users of these tools feel its impact the most. IR Collaborate provides a single-pane-of-glass view of the ecosystem to enable IT teams to optimize the end-user experience," said John Ruthven, CEO and Managing Director, IR.
"Zoom's enterprise customers often operate complex IT ecosystems consisting of multiple technology vendors that require native monitoring tools for effective support and maintenance. Together, IR and Zoom simplify those complexities by providing a single robust solution for IT organizations. IR adds value to Zoom and Zoom enterprise customers by delivering end-to-end visibility across the IT multi-vendor ecosystems along with the Zoom UCaaS platform, which includes the workloads of Zoom Phone, Zoom Chat, Zoom Meetings, Zoom Webinars and Zoom Rooms," said Mitch Ricks, ISV Integrator Leader, Zoom.
IR Collaborate is a comprehensive experience and performance management solution that provides end-to-end visibility and insights into Communication & Collaboration and Contact Center ecosystems. IR Collaborate extends visibility and insights into meeting room and collaboration spaces, personal audio and video devices, networks and Session Border Controllers (SBCs) across the ecosystem, making it a convenient and powerful solution for IT teams responsible for maintaining the technology stack. IR delivers additional value by simplifying troubleshooting through ecosystem visualizations.
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