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11 people suspected of stealing more than 100 vehicles in Colorado to fuel their meth, heroin and fentanyl habits
DENVER (KKTV/Gray News) - Nearly a dozen people are suspected of operating an organized crime ring in Colorado to help fuel their meth, heroin and fentanyl habits.
The Denver District Attorney’s Office announced the indictment of 11 suspects on Thursday. The group is suspected of stealing at least 130 vehicles in the Denver Metro Area. The estimated value of vehicles and property taken is about $3 million.
“The code name for the investigation, was ‘Program’ because the defendants allegedly used electronic key programmers to defeat authorized key fobs which allowed the defendants to substitute after-market key fobs to steal new and high-end cars,” part of a news release reads. “They are also accused of burglarizing auto dealerships and repair shops and then accessing keys to steal vehicles.”
The crime spree reportedly started on Feb. 24, 2021 and continued through May 11 of this year.
All defendants were arrested except for Esequiel Gomez who is presently at-large. The defendants are:
33-year-old Esequiel Gomez
24-year-old Sergio Casimiro-Mejia
23-year-old Susana Garcia
29-year-old Olivia Talamantes
19-year-old Jonathan Valdivia III
28-year-old Fabian Varela-Castillo
29-year-old Jonathan Baeza Delgado
25-year-old Karina Carbajal
19-year-old Dianna Laura Gaucin
34-year-old Felix Lopez
22-year-old Debbie Rachel Valdivia
The 11 defendants are variously charged with violating Colorado’s Organized Crime Control Act, Aggravated Motor Vehicle Theft in the First Degree (F5), Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender, Possession with Intent to Manufacture or Distribute a Controlled Substance, Cybercrimes, Identity Theft, Theft, First Degree Assault, Leaving the Scene of an Accident, Vehicular Assault, as well as other charges.
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The Preserve At Flagler Beach ground-up development to construct 240-unit garden-style workforce apartment community
FLAGLER BEACH, Fla., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Funding has been secured to develop The Preserve at Flagler Beach, a 240-unit workforce apartment community located in Flagler Beach, Florida. The 240-unit apartment community project will be developed through a joint venture between Portage Real Estate and Piedmont Private Equity. This is Portage Real Estate's second partnership with impact real estate funds managed by American South Fund Management (ASFM), a partnership between SDS Capital Group and Vintage Realty Company. With total development costs projected at $57 million, The Preserve at Flagler Beach is the first investment in Florida for ASFM impact funds. All 240 one, two and three-bedroom apartment units will be rented at rates affordable at 115% Area Median Income (AMI) or less, bringing critically-needed workforce housing to this community.
"The Preserve continues Piedmont's mission of providing quality housing to local communities," said Eric Conkright, Piedmont Private Equity. We will also be contributing over $600,000 for the construction of a new school and purchase of a fire truck as part of a comprehensive effort to uplift the community".
"The 240 units being added to the community through The Preserve at Flagler Beach is providing housing that is much needed by the community – quality housing that is affordable," said Deborah La Franchi, ASFM Managing Partner. "This development is perfectly aligned with ASFM's mission of providing quality affordable housing to families and individuals throughout the South."
Impact funds managed by ASFM target their impact investments into distressed communities of color within a 10-state footprint across the South. Since 2018, impact funds managed by ASFM have made 16 investments in Texas, Georgia, Alabama, North Carolina, South Carolina, Louisiana and Arkansas totalling $68 million and over $302 million of project costs to date.
"We are thrilled to expand our footprint in the South to the state of Florida," said David Alexander, ASFM Managing Partner. "Piedmont Private Equity and Portage Real Estate have proven to be excellent partners in achieving exactly the types of impacts within socio-economically disadvantaged areas that ASFM impact funds like to to make."
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Health Net Assisting Members in Mariposa County During State of Emergency
SACRAMENTO, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In response to Gov. Gavin Newsom's declared state of emergency in Mariposa County, Health Net is providing special assistance to ensure its members affected by the ongoing wildfire have access to essential prescription medications and other healthcare services to help them cope with grief, loss, stress or trauma.
- During evacuations, members in Mariposa County affected by the wildfire can obtain an emergency supply from the drug store where they originally filled their prescription.
- If their drug store is closed, members can call Health Net at 1-800-400-8987 for assistance.
Health Net members can also call MHN for coping support. MHN can offer referrals to mental health counselors, local services, or phone consultations. These services can help members cope with grief, stress, or trauma related to the wildfires. MHN operates their hotline 24 hours a day, seven days a week and can be reached at 1-800-227-1060.
If members cannot reach their primary care provider during a declared state of emergency, Health Net provides access to telehealth services at no cost. To make an appointment, members should reference the back of their Health Net ID card for more information on how to access telehealth services. Members can find this same information by registering with and logging on to HealthNet.com
Doctors and nurse practitioners can call Health Net at 1-800-641-7761 for help with:
- Emergency prescription refill guidelines
- Escalating approvals to reduce approval turnaround times
- Approval for out-of-network treatments when in-network resources are unavailable
Depending on how long the members need additional assistance, Health Net may take additional steps to ensure its members have access to necessary healthcare services as necessary.
At Health Net, we believe every person deserves a safety net for their health, regardless of age, income, employment status or current state of health. Founded in California more than 40 years ago, we're dedicated to transforming the health of our community, one person at a time. Today, Health Net's 2,600 employees and 90,000 network providers serve 3 million members. That's nearly 1 in 12 Californians. We provide health plans for individuals, families, businesses of every size and people who qualify for Medi-Cal or Medicare — Coverage for Every Stage of Life™. Health Net also offers access to substance abuse programs, behavioral health services, employee assistance programs and managed health care products related to prescription drugs. We offer these health plans and services through Health Net, LLC and its subsidiaries: Health Net of California, Inc., Health Net Life Insurance Company and Health Net Community Solutions, Inc. These entities are wholly owned subsidiaries of Centene Corporation (NYSE: CNC), a Fortune 25 company that offers affordable and high-quality products to nearly 1 in 15 individuals across the nation. For more information, visit www.HealthNet.com.
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Boards Packed with Fresh Fruit, Chocolate, Brownies, Cookies, Cupcakes and Cheesecake
ATLANTA, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Step aside charcuterie boards, Edible has a sweet way to wow your party guests and earn extra brownie points with their new dessert boards. These Instagram-worthy creations are full of fresh fruit, chocolate, and baked goods. The dessert boards are designed to feed a crowd and can serve up to 15 people.
The new Edible Signature Dessert Board and Ultimate Dessert Board will be available for order online and in Edible's more than 900 stores starting May 23, 2022. Pricing starts at $179.99. On June 20, 2022, a new Birthday Party Dessert Board with celebration cupcakes will also be available.
The boards include brownies, an assortment of cheesecake and cookies; fresh strawberries, pineapple, blueberries, grapes and orange slices; chocolate and vanilla cupcakes; chocolate and white chocolate swizzle strawberries, apple wedges and pineapple; and double dipped bananas. The Ultimate Dessert Board is larger and also includes peanut butter cups, Jordan crackers and pecan patties.
"Charcuterie boards are always a hit, and our new Edible dessert boards are a perfectly sweet complement for parties big or small," said Angela Johnson, VP of Innovation and Merchandising of Edible. "The dessert boards have something for everyone, whether your sweet tooth craves fresh fruit, chocolate, or a brownie, cookie, cupcake or cheesecake."
The new Signature and Birthday Party Dessert Boards will also be available in Canada, with the Ultimate Dessert Board launching at a later date. Pricing in Canada starts at $209.99.
Edible pioneered the edible fresh fruit arrangement and now offers fresh fruit smoothies, fresh produce boxes and baked goods both online and at over 900 Edible locations worldwide. For more information, visit www.ediblearrangements.com.
Edible Brands is the parent company of Edible®, the world's largest franchisor of stores offering fresh fruit snacks, dipped treats, and fruit arrangements with over 900 locations worldwide. Since its founding in 1999, the company has been recognized as an industry leader, ranking first in its category in Entrepreneur magazine's annual "Franchise 500," Entrepreneur's Top 40 of "Fastest Growing Franchises'' and "America's Top Global Franchises" as well as being included among the "Inc. 5000" list of the fastest growing privately-held companies. Edible's fresh fruit arrangements, chocolate Dipped Fruit®, fresh fruit smoothies, fresh produce boxes and other treats can be ordered through any local Edible store or online at edible.com. Edible has franchise opportunities available in a number of key markets in the United States and Canada. For more information about owning an Edible please visit ediblefranchise.com.
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Which Casper mattress is best?
Nothing beats a good night’s sleep, but achieving that ideal state depends on the quality of your mattress. The best mattress provides proper support and a good level of comfort for your body’s specific needs.
Casper has been using state-of-the-art technology and unique design features to produce some of the top mattresses available today. If you’re someone who enjoys a soft feel but also likes plenty of support, the Casper Wave Hybrid Mattress may be the perfect solution.
What to know before you buy a Casper mattress
Size
Casper mattresses are available in all standard sizes, from twin to California king. Decide what size mattress works best in your current space and what size you need for optimal comfort, especially if you’ll be sharing the bed with a partner or pets. Keep in mind that the larger the mattress is, the higher the price.
Type
Currently, Casper produces four mattress styles designed for different types of sleepers. The 10-inch-thick Casper Element Mattress is the least expensive option and is made with double layers of comfortable but not overly soft polyurethane foam. Some users may require slightly more support depending on their preferences, but side sleepers in particular will enjoy this style.
The Casper Original Mattress is an 11-inch-thick, three-layer foam option and is the best-selling Casper model. You can purchase this original model in a hybrid version.
The 12-inch Casper Nova Hybrid and 13-inch Casper Wave Hybrid combine both multilayer foam and traditional springs to add maximum support without sacrificing comfort. Hybrid models are recommended for anyone suffering from chronic back pain.
What to look for in a quality Casper mattress
Sleep trial period
You won’t know how a specific mattress will work with your sleep style until you give it a try. Every Casper mattress purchase allows you to sleep on the mattress of your choosing for up to 100 nights. This extended trial lets your body adjust to the new mattress so you can decide if it is right for you. You can opt to return the mattress at no cost if it doesn’t suit your needs.
Casper Snow technology
Snow technology is an additional feature that can be added to the Nova and the Wave hybrid mattress models. The purpose of Snow technology is to keep you cool while you sleep by utilizing its strategically placed HeatDelete bands and a QuickCool cover to prevent overheating and sweating during the night.
Zoned support
Most Casper mattresses include a built-in feature called “zoned support.” If you’re someone who enjoys firm support, look for a model that utilizes these ergonomic areas that assist with proper spine alignment.
AirScape technology
Another way Casper mattresses help you keep cool all night is with AirScape technology. Casper’s AirScape is a network of small perforations throughout the foam, which ultimately allows the mattress to be more breathable.
Bundle package
You can usually get a great deal on additional Casper accessories such as sheets, pillows, a mattress protector and more if you go with a bundle. Casper-brand accessories are designed to work seamlessly with its mattresses, providing the best overall experience when it comes to comfort and cooling capabilities.
How much you can expect to spend on a Casper mattress
The least-expensive Casper mattress option comes in just under $400 for a twin-size model. Expect to pay $1,000-$1,300 for an Original queen-size mattress and more than $2,000 for larger hybrid options.
Casper mattress FAQ
How long do Casper mattresses last?
A. Expect your Casper mattress to last about eight to 10 years on average. However, the lifespan can vary depending on sleep position along with how well you take care of your mattress, which is why it is important to clean up any spills or liquid damage and invest in a quality mattress cover. Rotating your mattress can help prevent one area from being worn down too quickly.
Do you need a box spring with a Casper mattress?
A. No. It is not recommended to use a standard box spring with a Casper mattress. In fact, the way most box springs are designed could end up damaging the foam. Instead, opt for a bed frame with wooden slats or use a Casper foundation.
What’s the best Casper mattress to buy?
Top Casper mattress
Casper The Wave Hybrid Mattress
What you need to know: This high-quality mattress is designed for those wanting maximum support and comfort every night.
What you’ll love: Utilizing four foam layers and an interior spring layer, this hybrid mattress provides the comfort and support you need to get a solid night’s sleep. The cooling technology and integrated zoned gel pods keep you comfortable throughout the night.
What you should consider: This is the most expensive Casper mattress model.
Where to buy: Sold by Casper and Amazon
Top Casper mattress for the money
What you need to know: A reasonably-priced option, the Element provides lasting comfort and plenty of desirable features.
What you’ll love: With a top layer of foam built to relieve any pressure, this mattress won’t create a sinking or sagging feeling. It utilizes AirScape technology to keep you cool.
What you should consider: At 10-inches thick, it is thinner than other Casper models.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: As the original and most popular option, this mattress provides the ideal balance between support and comfort for a variety of users.
What you’ll love: The four foam layers and Zoned Support add firmness to specific areas, while the cooling aspect will be appreciated on warm nights. You can try the mattress in a hybrid option for 100 nights before making your decision.
What you should consider: Some have noticed slight sagging in the middle of the mattress after some time.
Where to buy: Sold by Casper and Amazon
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With One of the Highest Seed Stage Valuations in Its Category, Nowadays is at the Forefront of the Movement Toward Healthier Plant-Based Meats
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Health-focused plant-based meat company Nowadays closed its oversubscribed Seed round, raising just shy of $10 million to-date to support commercialization of new plant-based chicken innovation, scale its proprietary whole-cut technology platform, and expand distribution.
Currently, the company offers crispy plant-based chicken nuggets that have a classic fried chicken taste and texture made with only seven simple and sustainable ingredients. Nowadays emerges from its latest round of funding with one of the highest valuations for a company in its category and stage, a reflection of the increasing demand for healthy and delicious plant-based food and Nowadays' unique capabilities to meet that demand.
Nowadays' Seed round was led by Stray Dog Capital, with additional strategic support from Standard Meat Company, a 4th-generation privately owned meat processing and packaging company that supplies national restaurant chains, major supermarkets, and club stores. The support from such an established meat manufacturer validates Nowadays' approach to creating whole cuts of plant-based meat that can easily plug into existing finishing lines to scale manufacturing. The partnership gets Nowadays significantly closer to realizing its vision of a future where nutritious plant-based meats are an accessible option for mainstream consumers across the US and beyond.
"At Standard Meat, we are constantly looking ahead to the future, bringing innovation to every aspect of our business. Today, that means investing in and supporting Nowadays and their plant-based meats that will deliver the nutritional benefits flexitarians are craving," said Standard Meat CEO & Co-President Ben Rosenthal. "We know that consumers want a variety of quality protein choices, and we are looking forward to lending our operational expertise and culinary credibility as Nowadays scales manufacturing and launches new products."
Additional participants in the round include returning investors VegInvest Trust, Tenacious Ventures, Cornucopian Capital, and Good Protein Fund. New investors include Selva Ventures, Vanterra Accelerator Fund, FoodHack, Gaingels, Beyond Impact, Unpopular Ventures, and notable angel investors Rachel Mansfield, Varsha Rao, and Brandon Shainfeld, among others.
HOW NOWADAYS FILLS THE NEED FOR HEALTHIER, SCALEABLE PLANT-BASED MEATS
While many animal- and plant-based meats need to rely on binders, thickeners, or other additives to hold ingredients together and create the desired texture, Nowadays' technology and recipe naturally combine simple ingredients without any questionable additives to create whole cuts of plant-based meat. Since Nowadays' plant-based meat performs like animal-based meat, it can easily fit into existing manufacturing finishing lines, allowing Nowadays to scale production quickly and cheaply. Over time, Nowadays' low-cost manufacturing technology and their ability to plug seamlessly into existing finishing plants will enable the company to achieve cost parity with its animal-based peers so nutritious plant-based meats can be accessible to more consumers looking for better options for themselves, their families, and the planet.
Nowadays has prioritized health and sustainability when choosing its list of simple ingredients. For example, their plant-based chicken nuggets are made with just seven simple ingredients: non-GMO yellow pea protein grown sustainably by US farmers; whole wheat flour for the crunchy breading; cold-pressed sunflower oil for the fried crispiness and golden color; maple fiber for texture; and extracts of both yeast and mushroom for a rich, meat-like umami flavor. Nowadays nuggets boast 13g of protein with only 120 calories, no saturated fat, and 250mg sodium per serving, a significantly more favorable nutritional profile versus both leading organic and natural nugget brands and other plant-based nugget brands.
Leveraging its latest round of funding, Nowadays will introduce additional products, including a plant-based chicken cutlet with a similar nutritional profile to its flagship nuggets, launching this summer on its website for national shipping and in select restaurants across the country. Along with fueling product innovation, Nowadays' funding and strategic support will allow it to expand its distribution in foodservice and launch into retail, including Whole Foods Market, later this year.
For more information on Nowadays, visit eatnowadays.com. Follow Nowadays on Instagram @eatnowadays.
About Nowadays
Nowadays is an emerging leader in the alternative protein category focused on accelerating the market shift toward healthier plant-based meats. Founded in San Francisco in 2020 as a Public Benefit Corporation, Nowadays is on a mission to improve human and planetary health. The company's proprietary technology platform produces whole cuts of tasty plant-based meat from a short list of wholesome ingredients with an unparalleled nutritional profile, delivering the trifecta of taste, texture, and health that consumers are seeking. Nowadays' unique production process enables an accelerated path to cost parity with animal meat, ultimately making nutritious, plant-based meat attractive and accessible to more people.
About Stray Dog Capital
Stray Dog Capital is a venture capital fund investing in innovative, early stage companies across the food, alternative protein, and biotechnology sectors that are driving a healthier, humane, and more sustainable future. Stray Dog Capital supports its portfolio of more than 45 investments with broad experience from its team as entrepreneurs, operators, advisors, and investors. www.straydogcapital.com
About Standard Meat Company
Standard Meat Company is a multi-generational protein packaging and portioning company headquartered in Fort Worth, Texas. Founded in 1935, the innovative business serves a variety of food service needs from their Dallas and Fort Worth plants. Pioneers in steak cutting, Standard Meat Company is a recognized expert in meat science, food safety and quality assurance, culinary trends, purchasing, and packaging. For more information, visit www.standardmeat.com.
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Legal analyst outlines the differences between federal and state standards related to several WARN Act obligations
NEW YORK, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
What: Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S. labor and employment law analyst has provided guidance on the federal Worker Adjustment Retraining Notification (WARN) Act, outlining federal and state differences around coverage, notice, severance, and penalties.
Why: Wolters Kluwer legal expert has provided an analysis on the WARN Act, a measure which requires employers with 100 or more full-time workers to provide written notice at least 60 days before implementing a plant closing or mass layoff, unless the layoff is a direct result of a natural disaster or unforeseeable business circumstances. The analysis found that the combination of COVID and differing federal and state obligations complicate the process employers must follow in warning of mass layoffs. On June 15, a federal appellate court ruled that the COVID-19 pandemic is not a natural disaster that would relieve employers of their duty to give adequate warning before mass layoffs. Although the WARN Act pertains to these larger employers, several jurisdictions have plant closing and layoff requirements that apply to employers with fewer than 100 employees. Some jurisdictions also have stricter notice requirements, with an obligation to provide notice immediately.
Key takeaways from the analysis of the WARN Act include:
- Coverage. The WARN Act applies to public and private employers with at least 100 employees. However, several jurisdictions have plant closing and layoff requirements that apply to public and/or private employers with fewer than 100 employees, including California, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Hawaii, Illinois, Iowa, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Tennessee, and Wisconsin. Requirements can be varied and nuanced: for example, Connecticut has mandates that apply to call centers with at least 50 employees; the District of Columbia has provisions affecting contractors with 25 or more employees; and Iowa's WARN requirements apply to employers with at least 25 full-time employees.
- Notice. Similarly, some jurisdictions have stricter notice requirements than the 60 days in advance of the specified event that is mandated under the federal WARN Act, either generally, or in particular circumstances. Examples include Alabama, Connecticut, the District of Columbia, Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, and Vermont. In some cases, notice must be given as quickly as immediately, within a reasonable time, or as early as possible. Some jurisdictions have notice requirements that are specific to call centers and/or COVID-related events.
- Severance. Although the federal WARN Act does not include a severance pay requirement, some states do have provisions related to severance, or continuation of income and/or health insurance benefits, including Connecticut, Hawaii, Maine, Massachusetts, New Jersey, and Vermont. For example, in Maine and New Jersey, employers may be required to pay severance of one week's pay for every year of employment. However, in Vermont, severance is not required except as a penalty for violations of that state's notice requirement.
- Penalties. Under the federal WARN Act, violators may be liable, among other things, for back pay for each day of violation, and benefits, including medical expenses incurred, for up to 60 days, but not more than half the days the employee was employed. Some states with plant closing and layoff laws have similar liability provisions. Several jurisdictions impose civil penalties that can be as high as $10,000 per day for each day of particular types of violations. Employers in at least two states may be subject to criminal liability. In some cases, employees have the right to bring court actions, even class suits, for specified violations, with the right to recover lost wages, benefits, costs, and attorneys' fees.
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Who: Pamela Wolf, J.D., Senior Labor & Employment Legal Analyst at Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S.
"Given that 24 states, the District of Columbia, and Puerto Rico have laws that may impose various and nuanced requirements in the event of a public and/or private plant closure or relocation, layoff, or reduction in force, it is imperative that employers understand both federal WARN Act requirements and state law provisions that apply in locations where they do business. Some jurisdictions also have requirements triggered by COVID-19-related events." – Pamela Wolf, J.D.
Contact: For members of the media interested in additional details on the WARN Act's obligations per state or an interview with legal expert Pamela Wolf, J.D. from Wolters Kluwer Legal & Regulatory U.S., please contact lrusmedia@wolterskluwer.com.
Wolters Kluwer (WKL) is a global leader in professional information, software solutions, and services for the healthcare; tax and accounting; governance, risk, and compliance; and legal and regulatory sectors. We help our customers make critical decisions every day by providing expert solutions that combine deep domain knowledge with specialized technology and services.
Wolters Kluwer reported 2021 annual revenues of €4.8 billion. The group serves customers in over 180 countries, maintains operations in over 40 countries, and employs approximately 19,800 people worldwide. The company is headquartered in Alphen aan den Rijn, the Netherlands.
Wolters Kluwer shares are listed on Euronext Amsterdam (WKL) and are included in the AEX and Euronext 100 indices. Wolters Kluwer has a sponsored Level 1 American Depositary Receipt (ADR) program. The ADRs are traded on the over-the-counter market in the U.S. (WTKWY).
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hilco Real Estate, LLC announces the bid deadline of Tuesday, September 6, 2022 for El Rancho restaurant, an iconic, rustic pub and brewery in Evergreen, CO. Located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains, the 21,900± square foot building has plenty of space and ample parking for a variety of possible future uses, including hospitality, retail and residential redevelopments. An on-site inspection for all interested parties is scheduled for Thursday, August 25.
Originally built in 1948, El Rancho restaurant is among the largest and oldest existing restaurants in the Rocky Mountains. Fully remodeled in 2015, the building features seating for nearly 550 guests between the main dining area, private dining area, banquet rooms and patio space. The space comprises 11,000± SF on the main level, 4,300± SF on the second floor and 6,500± SF on the lower level. Set on 4.4 acres, the property sits immediately off I- 70 at the intersection of U.S. 40 and Evergreen Parkway. With a backdrop of evergreen trees, the property offers commanding views of the Continental Divide and the snow-capped peaks of the Rockies from most windows, patios and decks.
The surrounding area serves as the retail hub of the city, featuring numerous, national businesses nearby, including Walmart, The Home Depot, Starbucks, McDonald's, Comfort Suites and others. The property includes undeveloped acreage with 12 unused prepaid water taps, making it ideal for future development or outdoor event space. All furniture, fixtures and brewery equipment are also included in the sale.
A city of approximately 9,300 residents, Evergreen sits at an elevation of 7,200 feet and is located a scenic 28 miles west of downtown Denver. The small city offers an array of parks, art galleries, theaters, restaurants, entertainment and recreation options. Evergreen is also among Colorado's most affluent communities, ranking 16th by the Denver Business Journal for the percentage of households with incomes of $150,000 or more, putting it ahead of communities like Aspen (17th), Snowmass Village (26th) and Vail (32nd). The desire to live closer to outdoor amenities and the recent popularity of remote work has led to a surge in population growth over recent years. The community has a strong focus in the arts, with galleries lining the downtown streets between quaint shops and local eateries. Several craft, art and music events are also held in the area annually. Evergreen features eight open space parks comprising thousands of acres with hiking, mountain biking and equestrian trails. Fly fishing for trout can be enjoyed in Bear Creek that flows through the center of town. World class ski resorts like Winter Park, Breckenridge, Keystone, Vail, and Copper are all within one to one and a half hours away as well. The area boasts a mountain-town feel with all the amenities of Denver well within reach.
Steve Madura, senior vice president at Hilco Real Estate, stated, "This property could not be better located to take advantage of interstate access, vehicular visibility, proximity to Denver and some of the most spectacular views of the Rocky Mountains available. Whether continued use as a restaurant or event venue, or a total reimagining of this parcel, the sale represents an amazing opportunity to acquire prime land in an area that should see continued demand and desirability."
The bid deadline is scheduled for Tuesday, September 6, 2022. Bids must be delivered to the offices of Hilco Real Estate on or before 5:00 p.m. (EST) on the day of the deadline to be considered. Interested buyers should review the detailed sale terms for requirements in order to participate in the sale process available on Hilco's website. Offers may be submitted via mail to the following address: Hilco Real Estate, 5 Revere Drive, Suite 410, Northbrook, IL 60062, or via email to smadura@hilcoglobal.com.
An on-site inspection will be held on Thursday, August 25. For more information regarding the sale process or to schedule an on-site appointment, please contact Jiovanny Restrepo at (847) 386-2282 or jrestrepo@hilcoglobal.com or Steve Madura at (847) 504-2478 or smadura@hilcoglobal.com.
For further information on the properties, an explanation of the sale process or to obtain access to property due diligence documents, please visit HilcoRealEstate.com or call (855) 755-2300.
Hilco Real Estate ("HRE"), a Hilco Global company (HilcoGlobal.com), is headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois (USA). HRE is a national provider of strategic real estate disposition services. Acting as an agent or principal, HRE uses its experience to advise and execute strategies to assist clients in deriving the maximum value from their real estate assets. By leveraging multi-faceted sales strategies and techniques, aggressive repositioning and restructuring experience, a vast and motivated network of buyers and sellers, and substantial access to capital, HRE exceeds expectations even in the most complex transactions.
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- Developed in celebration of Klaytn's 3rd anniversary, the Klaytn Metaverse Museum is free for all visitors.
- Through collaboration with Klaytn-based projects, exclusive non-fungible tokens (NFTs) will be minted and air-dropped to museum visitors.
SINGAPORE, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Klaytn, an open-source blockchain ecosystem backed by internet giant Kakao Corp, has developed a Metaverse Museum in celebration of its 3rd anniversary. The Metaverse Museum is built on the ZEP open metaverse platform, and can be accessed here.
The Klaytn Metaverse Museum seeks to showcase the growth of Klaytn's infrastructure over the past three years, its unique technological strengths, and the vibrancy of its GameFi and NFT ecosystem.
The Klaytn Metaverse Museum is divided into 4 pavilions:
1. Klaytn Pavilion
An introduction to Klaytn, this pavilion outlines Klaytn's vision to be the metaverse blockchain of choice, and the history of how it came to be.
2. Technology and Ecosystem Pavilion
To build a seamless metaverse, speed and scalability are key. This pavilion takes a deep dive into the technology underpinning Klaytn's ability to power enterprise-grade services, allowing for fast transaction speeds of up to 4,000 transactions per second with absolute finality and low transaction latency.
3. Global Adoption Pavilion
Seeing Web3 as a collaborative effort, Klaytn has forged multiple partnerships globally. This pavilion highlights how Klaytn's partnerships are expected to contribute to its flourishing ecosystem, and the presence Klaytn has established at key global events.
4. NFT and Gaming Pavilion
This pavilion showcases how Klaytn has been tuning its entire platform for metaverse use cases, from onboarding multiple AAA gaming titans to enhancing gaming experiences to investing in diverse NFT projects.
"With gaming and entertainment as key pillars of the Klaytn metaverse, we're proud of the vibrant ecosystem we've built over the past three years. Together with our partners, we look to build a cohesive metaverse that empowers content creators, developers and brands to realise the endless possibilities of Web3.0." said David Shin, Head of Global Adoption at Klaytn Foundation.
Accessible and complimentary to all, the Klaytn Metaverse Museum will open its doors for a month starting June 27th. Thereafter, the virtual museum will be repurposed for various occasions, including future expositions and retrospectives for Klaytn and its ecosystem participants.
To further commemorate this special occasion,10 Klaytn-based NFT projects - including Sunmiya Club, Meta Toy Dragonz and Klay Ape Club - will mint NFTs exclusive to the Klaytn Metaverse Museum. Visitors will stand a chance to receive the limited edition NFTs via airdrop upon participating in museum quizzes.
Visit the museum now at https://zep.us/play/8A43X6
About Klaytn
Klaytn is a public blockchain focused on the metaverse, gamefi, and the creator economy. Officially launched in June 2019, it is the dominant blockchain platform in South Korea and is now undergoing global business expansion from its international base in Singapore, led by the Klaytn Foundation.
These business expansion activities are supported by the Klaytn Growth Fund, which aims to grow the ecosystem of companies built on Klaytn. The fund is managed and disbursed by Klaytn Foundation, a non-profit organization to accelerate global adoption and ecosystem maturity on Klaytn.
Since unveiling its metaverse roadmap in early 2022, the Ethereum-equivalent L1 chain has seen many well-known companies come onboard its metaverse—including game developer and publishing powerhouses, Netmarble, Neowiz, and WEMIX, as well as metaverse concerts organizer, Animal Concerts. It recently ramped up efforts to lay the foundation for the metaverse and to expand use cases.
Find out more at https://klaytn.foundation/
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SILVER SPRING, Md. (AP) — The parent company of social media platform Snapchat said Wednesday that it is letting go of 20% of its staff as it reorganizes and tries to reduce costs in the face of declining ad sales.
In a letter to staff posted on Snap Inc.’s website, CEO Evan Spiegel said sales were not keeping up with earlier projections.
“Unfortunately, given our current lower rate of revenue growth, it has become clear that we must reduce our cost structure to avoid incurring significant ongoing losses,” Spiegel wrote.
Spiegel said Snap was restructuring its business to focus on community growth, revenue growth and augmented reality. Anything that doesn’t contribute to those three areas “will be discontinued or receive substantially reduced investment,” Spiegel said.
Last fall, Snap said its ad sales were being hurt by a privacy crackdown that rolled out on Apple’s iPhones, which raised investor fears about the app’s potential for growth. Most social media platforms rely heavily on advertising revenue, one reason that Facebook has been an outspoken critic of Apple’s recent changes to privacy controls.
Since Snap posted its first-ever profitable quarter in the last quarter of 2021, there has been little good news from the company.
On May 24, Snap shares lost nearly half their value, falling 43% after the company said in an SEC filing that the “macroeconomic environment has deteriorated further and faster than anticipated” and that it would not meet its own sales and profit targets in the period. Shares tumbled another 39% on July 22, a day after Snap posted quarterly results that fell short of projections.
Snap’s staff has grown to more than 5,600 employees in recent years and the company said even after laying off more than 1,000 people, its staff will be larger than it was a year ago.
Snapchat is a video messaging platform best known for a feature that automatically deletes messages after they’ve been viewed by recipients. It now offers other forms of video content as well.
Like most other social media companies, Snap boomed during the pandemic when workers and students spent longer hours online at home. Snap shares peaked in late September of 2021 at more than $83 per share.
Snap shares gained about 10% on Wednesday, to $11 per share, after the layoffs were reported.
Snap said it was halting investment in Snap Originals, Minis, Games, Pixy, and other segments. It also said it is “winding down” the standalone apps Zenly and Voisey.
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Hollywood barely talks about the climate crisis. This group wants to change that
By Stephanie Elam and Jason Kravarik, CNN
Leonardo DiCaprio has made the climate crisis and environmental conservation his life’s work — mainly off screen, though sometimes on. In addition to leading his own environmental foundation, the film star sits on the board of several other organizations, and his advocacy has been celebrated by the United Nations.
But while many of DiCaprio’s Hollywood brethren are environmentally conscious off screen, a new study shows the TV and movie industry isn’t doing nearly enough on screen to keep the climate crisis in everyday conversation.
Researchers at the University of Southern California analyzed 37,453 scripts from 2016 through 2020 looking for 36 climate keywords like “climate crisis” and “deforestation.” They found only 2.8%, or 1,046 scripts, contained any mention of the keywords. By contrast, the word “dog” was mentioned 13 times more than all 36 climate words combined, researchers said.
The study was released in tandem with a digital guidebook — called Good Energy — to help screenwriters to focus more on climate change in movies and TV shows.
Katherine Oliver, a principle at Bloomberg Philanthropies, which helped fund the release of the playbook, said at a Good Energy launch event that 2.8% is a “staggeringly low number.”
“Our goal should be to bridge the gap between the world we live in and the modern world we see on TV,” Oliver said.
Good Energy founder Anna Jane Joyner said the playbook was written following the consultation of over 100 screenwriters and producers, as well as climate experts and psychologists. Climate data is featured in the guide, along with suggestions on how to shape characters, plotlines and feature climate solutions on screen.
“If your characters are clinging to the bow of a ship à la The Perfect Storm, why not include a subplot about how these monster storms come every year now because of human-caused global warming?” one passage suggests.
“Discussions about climate can be personal, dramatic, or even funny,” reads another.
Humor and satire are used in Netflix’s Oscar-nominated “Don’t Look Up,” which stars Leonardo Dicaprio and Jennifer Lawrence in a story satirizing climate change denial. Writer-director Adam McKay was among those consulted for the playbook.
“We’ve seen how the film has created more conversation and protests to demand that governments look up,” McKay said in a statement. “Nonetheless, that is just one movie and we have so much more to do.”
“Don’t Look Up” was released a year after the data used in the study, which also measured audience awareness of climate-oriented films. The study surveyed 2,000 people and found the films “The Day After Tomorrow” and “2012” were mentioned the most, the study found. Nearly half of those surveyed said they wanted to see more fictional stories highlighting climate issues.
“This is Hollywood’s role of a lifetime,” said Joyner. “We need to talk about it in our stories so that we can talk about it in real life. We need to envision some other ending than just the apocalypse.”
Joyner launched the Good Energy playbook Tuesday night at a gathering at the new Academy Museum of Motion Pictures in front of a mix of Hollywood creatives and supporters including Bill Nye, actor Kendrick Sampson from HBO’s “Insecure” and “Contagion” screenwriter Scott Z. Burns.
Make it about the people most impacted
The playbook contributors also called on content creators to build stories around minority and indigenous populations.
“Those are the ones most impacted and suffering from the climate crisis,” said Rev. Lennox Yearwood, Jr., President and CEO of Hip Hop Caucus and a senior advisor to Bloomberg Philanthropies.
The playbook is not shy about suggesting potential villains for storylines. In a section titled “The Why,” the fossil fuel industry is a target.
“They’ve cast themselves as heroes and undermined key actors, policies, and government action at every level,” a contributor writes in an essay titled, “Greenhouse Gaslighting.”
The American Petroleum Institute, a trade organization representing big oil companies, pushed back in a statement to CNN. Citing rising energy costs and volatility from the war, “we must both reduce emissions and ensure access to affordable, reliable energy,” said API spokesperson Bethany Williams. “That’s exactly what our industry has been focused on for decades. Any suggestion to the contrary is false.”
Supporters of the playbook call this just the start and say it’s up to Hollywood to tailor scripts that mirror the dire situation the world is currently facing in real life.
“If we’re doing a scene on the roof, let there be solar panels on the roof. Or if we’re doing scenes where we can be modeling healthy eating, then let’s have a filtration system and not a bottle,” said Gloria Calderón Kellett, co-showrunner of “One Day at a Time” and “How I Met Your Mother.”
Joyner closed Tuesday’s event with a final push to Hollywood screenwriters: “The most important thing you can do for the climate is write a damn good story,” she said.
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Beyoncé released her new single early on Monday and it's safe to say "Break My Soul" did its part to break the internet.
With its house music vibe, the dance track marked the return the Bey Hive (as her devout fan base is known) was more than ready for.
"You won't break my soul," Beyoncé sings in the chorus with lyrics that let it be known she's fully aware of her power.
"Imma let down my hair/'Cause I lost my mind," she sings. "Bey is back and I'm sleeping real good at night/The queens in the front and the doms in the back/Ain't takin' no flicks but the whole clique snapped."
It also reunites Queen Bey with bounce music legend Big Freedia, who appeared on Beyoncé's hit 2016 song "Formation."
"It feels surreal to be on the track with the Queen Beyonce once again," Big Freedia tweeted. "I'm so honored to be (a part) of this special moment I'm forever grateful lord. Someone please catch me."
The superstar had announced on Monday that the song would release at midnight, but made a surprise early drop on Tidal, the streaming service owned by her husband, rapper Jay-Z.
In 2020, Beyoncé' released the single "Black Parade" in honor of Junteenth.
The Grammy winner's last visual album, "Black Is King," released that same year as a companion project to her curated album "The Lion King: The Gift." She voiced the character of Nala in Disney's 2019 "Lion King" remake.
Her last full-length album was "Lemonade" in 2016.
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"A Night IN with ABCD" Honors the Organization's Unique Free Mentorship Program Serving the Breast Cancer Community Nationwide
MILWAUKEE, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- National non-profit organization, ABCD: After Breast Cancer Diagnosis, is thrilled to announce award-winning performer Krysta Rodriguez will star in its marquee virtual event and fundraiser, A Night In with ABCD. Best known for her Netflix and broadcast television roles and Broadway appearances, Rodriguez, also a breast cancer survivor, will share her empowering story and entertain the virtual audience throughout the hour-long performance. The event will take place on September 12, 2022 and will stream live from 54 Below in NYC for viewers around the world.
"We are honored that Krysta is joining us this year to raise awareness and funds for ABCD's free, customized one-to-one emotional support services," says Ellen Schupper, ABCD Executive Director. "With Krysta as our star performer, this special event will be a memorable and uplifting evening that aligns with our mission of providing hope, compassion and understanding to anyone impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis."
Working as a complement to medical care, ABCD's signature service is creating a unique match between a breast cancer patient and a professionally trained volunteer Mentor/breast cancer survivor who not only share a similar diagnosis and treatment plan, but also have common interests, similar ages and family dynamics. All services are free and delivered virtually by phone or online, making them available anywhere in the world. With 200+ active and diverse Mentors located throughout the United States, ABCD's confidential services can be delivered at time of diagnosis, during treatment and on into survivorship.
"After my breast cancer diagnosis, I soon learned the hidden truth about cancer: it is a solitary disease that makes you part of a global community. Every feeling, every experience, every emotion is at once your very own and shared by thousands of others just like you," says Krysta Rodriguez. "Knowing that you are not alone, that others have been through this and not only survived but emerged as stronger, more confident, more resilient individuals is inspiring."
Rodriguez will be performing live, and sharing her experience as a young breast cancer survivor diagnosed with Stage 2B ductal carcinoma at only 30 years old.
A Night In with ABCD is on September 12, 2022 at 8 pm EST / 7 pm CT. Presenting sponsors include Lilly Oncology, Grewal Family Foundation, Maureen, David & Noah Luddy and Claire Komisar, and Kesslers Diamonds.
While the event is free, donations at registration are appreciated. To learn more about ABCD and to register for the virtual event please visit ABCDNightIn.org.
Since 1999, ABCD staff and more than 700 Mentors have supported 103,000+ people in the United States and around the world, providing hope, understanding, and guidance to anyone impacted by a breast cancer diagnosis. Decades of research indicate that patients who take advantage of non-clinical support like ABCD's customized, one-to-one support are more likely to finish treatment, have improved survival rates, show a reduced risk of recurrence, and report experiencing less distress, healthier social relationships, and an improved quality of life. ABCD was founded by Emmy Award-winning Milwaukee journalist Melodie Wilson Oldenburg after her own experience with breast cancer. Her vision remains strong today - "No one should go through breast cancer alone" after hearing the words, "you have breast cancer." Demand for ABCD's services is up by 48% compared to last year, reinforcing the need for ABCD's free, virtual services to remain strong for anyone who needs us, now and in the future.
A 2020 Outer Critics Circle Honoree for Outstanding Featured Actress in a Play, Krysta is stage and screen performer who is best known for her roles as Liza Minnelli on the Netflix series Halston, Ana Vargas in the NBC series Smash, Summer Henderson in the NBC series Trial & Error, and Maxine Griffin in the ABC series Quantico. She also co-starred in the Netflix series Daybreak. Broadway credits include originating the role of Wednesday Adams in the hit musical The Addams Family and appearing in the original casts of In the Heights, Spring Awakening (as well as the Deaf West revival) and Good Vibrations as well as the revival of A Chorus Line. In 2014, at the age of 30, Krysta was diagnosed with Stage 2B ductal carcinoma after being told she was too young to get breast cancer. She went through six rounds of chemotherapy, a double mastectomy and reconstruction, radiation, and hormone therapy. Krysta openly shares her experience as a young breast cancer patient and survivor on her blog Chemo Couture, as a Look Good Feel Good honoree, in her work with Broadway's Best for Breast Cancer, and more.
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Which Paw Patrol toys are best?
“Paw Patrol,” a popular animated TV series for kids, features a young boy who leads a crew of search and rescue dogs on missions and adventures. Each Paw Patrol dog has a specific set of emergency services skills, and they all reside in dog houses that transform into customized “pupmobiles” that they ride on their rescue missions.
If you are looking for an action figure of Ryder, the leader of the Paw Patrol, take a look at the Nickelodeon Paw Patrol Sea Patroller.
What to know before you buy Paw Patrol toys
Types of Paw Patrol toys
- Action figures: Paw Patrol action figures feature the main characters. They are usually accompanied by an animal friend, a rescue vehicle or sometimes both.
- Vehicles: The Paw Patrol’s vehicles are wild mashups of vehicles that transform into other vehicles as needed on rescue missions. Along with action figures, these are the most popular Paw Patrol toys.
- Playsets: Serious fans are really into playsets that allow kids to create their own Paw Patrol world with lookout towers, train tracks, and command centers. All of the playsets are made to the same scale, but not all of the action figures are. If you plan on starting a large collection, give serious thought to action figures that fit with playset scales.
- Electronics: Electronic Paw Patrol toys are interactive and programmed with Paw Patrol phrases like, “Whenever you’re in trouble, just yelp for help!” Electronic toys can follow your child and spin in circles to perform dramatic rescues.
- Plush toys: Paw Patrol characters also come as plush dolls that the little ones enjoy.
To learn even more about Paw Patrol toys, take a look at the full Paw Patrol toys buying guide from BestReviews.com.
What to look for in quality Paw Patrol toys
Every kid has a favorite character and vehicle. The leader of the Paw Patrol is a 10-year-old boy named Ryder. When a call for help comes, Ryder alerts the team, who reports immediately to the home base. Ryder selects a team of special agents based upon the problem that needs solving. The members of the original Paw Patrol include:
- Ryder, the leader of the Paw Patrol who drives a special ATV.
- Chase, a 7-year-old German Shepherd who does double duty as a police dog and spy.
- Marshall, a 6-year-old Dalmatian who’s a firefighter and paramedic and naturally drives a red fire engine.
- Skye, the 7-year-old Cockapoo is the team’s air rescue pup and flies a helicopter.
- Zuma, a 5-year-old Labrador retriever who’s an aquatic rescue pup. He drives a hovercraft that travels on land and sea and converts into a submarine when needed.
- Roky, a 6-year-old terrier mix who’s the recycling and handyman pup. He drives a truck that is part garbage truck and part forklift machine and can turn into a tugboat.
- Rubble, a 5-year-old bulldog who’s the team’s construction pup. He drives a bulldozer that has a crane or jackhammer or excavator for when special equipment is needed.
Since then, the Paw Patrol team has grown to include a marine biologist, specialists for snow and jungle rescues, and even dinosaur experts. The first feline to join the Paw Patrol is named Wild Cat, and he drives a motorcycle with retractable claws.
How much you can expect to spend on Paw Patrol toys
Plush toys cost about $10 each. Electronic robot Paw Patrol characters cost as much as $200. Action figures and vehicles cost anywhere from $10-$30. Playsets cost anywhere from $40-$100.
Paw Patrol toys FAQ
How big are the Paw Patrol vehicles?
A. Vehicles come in different sizes. If you want vehicles to use with a playset, choose small ones. Most midsize vehicles have wheels and the ability to transform into something else. Large Paw Patrol vehicles can carry other vehicles and several action figures.
What do Paw Patrol playsets come with?
A. Most come with one or two action figures and a special vehicle. Additional characters, vehicles, and props are sold separately.
What are the best Paw Patrol toys to buy?
Top Paw Patrol toy
Nickelodeon Paw Patrol Sea Patroller
What you need to know: A Paw Patrol toy that comes with an action figure of Ryder, the leader of the team, and his rescue ATV with its flashing lights and sounds.
What you’ll love: This rescue vehicle transforms from ship to land vehicle and back. It has a movable crane with an attached dive cage, a winch, anchor, two flotation rings, and an octopus buddy. The 3 LR44 batteries are included.
What you should consider: This ship can sail across imaginary oceans but don’t use it submerged in a pool or bathtub.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Paw Patrol toy for the money
Paw Patrol Rescue Racers 3 Pack
What you need to know: Chase, Marshall and Skye ride to the rescue in this set.
What you’ll love: The 4-inch-long police cruiser, fire truck, and helicopter all have working wheels that spin. These three rescue vehicles come complete with drivers and can be used with Paw Patrol playsets.
What you should consider: The pups are not separate pieces and cannot be removed from the vehicles.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
VTech Paw Patrol Pups to the Rescue Driver
What you need to know: An interactive Paw Patrol toy that puts kids in control of Ryder’s ATV.
What you’ll love: All your favorite Paw Patrol Pups are on the dashboard of this toy. Kids turn the handlebars, hit the horns, and use turn signals to simulate driving to the rescue. Press the Pup buttons to hear Ryder’s voice introduce you to all the pups, hear the Paw Patrol theme song and call the Pups to action.
What you should consider: This interactive toy is for kids 5 and under.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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TORONTO, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - SciCorp International virtually took the stage for the UK Water Dragon Competition on March 22, 2022. They were one of six other firms selected to pitch their innovations to UK-based water and wastewater stakeholders in a "Dragon's Den" style event.
SciCorp is an emerging company that solves odor and treatment issues in wastewater treatment plants, digesters, lagoons, and pulp and paper plants. The company has worked with hundreds of facilities using their plant-based micronutrient technology BIOLOGIC™ SR2 to stop odor, improve treatment performance, and reduce facility carbon footprint.
BIOLOGIC™ SR2 has an extensive track record; it has been proven to stop odor complaints, reduce energy demand by 25%, and to reduce biosolids disposal by 25%. This really impressed the judges.
"We are extremely proud to have been selected as the winner of this year's event. Our product BIOLOGIC™ SR2 has been used in facilities and WWTPs around the world providing a much-needed solution for odor and treatment issues". – Derk Maat, CEO, SciCorp International
For more information on SciCorp's innovative technology visit the company website at www.SciCorp.net
- Significantly reduces odors (stops odor complaints)
- Increased removal rates of: BOD, COD, TSS, P, Total N
- Reduces D.O. demand and aeration costs
- Reduces volume of sludge produced
- Reduces formation of ammonia & H2S
SciCorp is a Canadian company with significant projects in the US, Canada, Central America, South America, and the Middle East
SciCorp International is ISO 9001 certified and has UL/EcoLogo and LIFT certification.
To learn more about SciCorp International visit www.scicorp.net
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ATLANTA (AP) — U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham is challenging a subpoena to testify before a special grand jury that’s investigating whether then-President Donald Trump and others broke any laws when they tried to overturn Joe Biden’s win in Georgia.
Graham, a Republican from South Carolina, received a subpoena that was issued on July 26 and orders him to appear before the special grand jury to testify on Aug. 23, his lawyers said in a court filing. Graham is seeking to have the challenge to the subpoena heard in federal court in Atlanta rather than before the Fulton County Superior Court judge who’s overseeing the special grand jury.
The senator is one of the Trump allies who Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis wants to question as part of her investigation into what she alleges was “a multi-state, coordinated plan by the Trump Campaign to influence the results of the November 2020 election in Georgia and elsewhere.”
Graham had said repeatedly that he would fight the subpoena once he received it, which happened last week, according to his lawyers. He has denied meddling in Georgia’s election.
In a court filing last month, Willis, a Democrat, wrote that Graham made at least two telephone calls to Georgia Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger and members of his staff in the weeks after Trump’s loss to Biden, asking about reexamining certain absentee ballots “to explore the possibility of a more favorable outcome for former President Donald Trump.”
When he made those calls, Graham “was engaged in quintessentially legislative factfinding — both to help him form election-related legislation, including in his role as then-Chair of the Judiciary Committee, and to help inform his vote to certify the election,” his lawyers wrote in a court filing on Friday.
Graham’s lawyers cite a provision of the U.S. Constitution that they say “provides absolute protection against inquiry into Senator Graham’s legislative acts.” They also argue “sovereign immunity” prevents a local prosecutor from summoning a U.S. senator “to face a state ad hoc investigatory body.” And they assert that Willis has failed to demonstrate “the ‘extraordinary circumstances’ necessary to order a high-ranking federal official to testify.”
Willis’ office will respond in court and expects Graham to testify before the special grand jury, spokesperson Jeff DiSantis said.
Given that Graham has been summoned to testify on Aug. 23, his lawyers asked for expedited consideration of his motion to quash. The judge granted that request, setting a hearing for Aug. 10.
Graham had previously filed a federal court challenge in South Carolina to try to stop Willis’ efforts to compel him to testify. Before a judge there could hold a hearing, he withdrew that case and agreed to file any challenges to a subpoena in the investigation in either state superior court or federal court in Georgia, according to a court filing.
U.S. Rep. Jody Hice, a Georgia Republican, filed a federal court challenge similar to Graham’s after he received a subpoena to testify before the special grand jury. After hearing arguments from his lawyers and from Willis’ office, a federal judge last week declined to quash his subpoena.
U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May, who is also assigned to hear Graham’s challenge, sent the matter back to Fulton County Superior Court, saying that there are at least some questions that Hice may be compelled to answer. If disagreements arise over whether Hice is protected under federal law from answering certain questions, he can bring those issues back to her to settle, she said.
Willis has confirmed that the investigation’s scope includes a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Raffensperger during which Trump urged Raffensperger to “find” enough votes to overturn his loss in the state.
“I just want to find 11,780 votes, which is one more than we have,” Trump said during that call.
Trump has denied any wrongdoing and has repeatedly described his call to Raffensperger as “perfect.”
Willis is also interested in false allegations of election fraud made by former New York mayor and Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani and others during Georgia legislative committee meetings in December 2020. Jacki Pick Deason, a Dallas-based lawyer and podcaster, spoke at one of those meetings on Dec. 3, 2020.
Willis is trying to compel Deason’s testimony. Because she lives outside Georgia, Willis has to use a process that involves getting a judge in Texas to order her to appear. A judge in New York has already ordered Giuliani to testify next week.
In a court filing in Texas last week, Deason argued that she shouldn’t be ordered to testify. She cited alleged flaws with the paperwork Willis filed seeking her testimony, argued that a summons to appear before a Georgia special grand jury is not recognized in Texas and said that the demand for her appearance is based on a false assertion that she was a lawyer for the Trump campaign. She also said that it would be an undue burden for her to travel to Atlanta on days when the special grand jury is meeting in August because of professional obligations and other commitments.
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Associated Press writers Meg Kinnard in Columbia, S.C., and Jamie Stengle and Jake Bleiberg in Dallas contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/sen-graham-challenges-2020-georgia-election-probe-subpoena/ | 2022-08-01T23:21:37Z |
New Market Presence and Franchise Partners Bring Leading Battery Retailer to More Consumer than Ever
HARTLAND, Wis., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Batteries Plus, the nation's largest and fastest-growing battery, light bulb, key fob and phone repair franchise, entered into the year utilizing the expertise and forward-thinking strategy that lead to system-wide success in 2021. And while many may have considered surpassing the metrics of a record-breaking year for the franchise to be lofty, the Batteries Plus team has reached the end of the second quarter on an expansion course that has exceeded even their own expectations for 2022.
The past three months have seen 8 deals signed for 19 new locations throughout the country. For reference, this places the brand at 37 signed agreements and 18 total openings for 2022 thus far. In line with the company's projection to have over 740 units in full operations by years end, with an aim of 60 such units stemming from efforts this year alone.
In large part, the brand's increased presence has been a result of their efforts to break ground in new markets. An ongoing mission the franchise holds close to heart as a means of providing essential tools and supplies to the families and individuals that need them, on as far-reaching a scale as can be achieved. The second quarter alone saw Batteries Plus open the doors of the first locations in Vermont, California, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Illinois, Missouri, Texas, Kansas, and Florida.
"Interest in the franchise opportunities available with Batteries Plus has never been higher," said Joe Malmuth, Vice President of Franchise Development and Relations for Batteries Plus. "Both existing franchise partners and prospective candidates are vying to take advantage of our needs-based products, hoping to build and/or diversify their portfolio with a brand that has a proven track record of riding out market volatility."
Quarter two in particular has been met with a variety of instances that have served to make Batteries Plus a larger part of the national conversation. The arrivals of hurricane season and rolling summer blackouts have sent consumers flocking to their local franchise location(s) for emergency preparedness and energy supplies. While continued navigation of supply chain shortages and inflationary woes have highlighted the significance of the brand's product and sourcing departments, who have worked closely with franchise owners to ensure the shelves of local Batteries Plus location remain stocked and ready to cater to consumer demands.
Batteries Plus was ranked on Franchise Times Top 400 list, coming in at #130. And for the 29th year in a row, the brand ranked on Entrepreneur Magazine's Franchise 500 list, climbing 69 spots over last year's rank.
To learn more about Batteries Plus, including information on the franchise opportunity or tour a store virtually, visit batteriesplusfranchise.com.
ABOUT BATTERIES PLUS:
Batteries Plus, founded in 1988 and headquartered in Hartland, WI, is a leading omnichannel retailer of batteries, specialty light bulbs and phone repair services for the direct-to-consumer and commercial channels. The retailer also offers key programming, replacement and cutting services. Through a nationwide network of stores, the company offers a differentiated value proposition of unrivaled product selection, in-stock availability and customer service. Batteries Plus is owned by Freeman Spogli, a private equity firm based in Los Angeles and New York City. To learn more about one of Forbes®' Best Franchises to Buy in America, visit https://www.batteriesplusfranchise.com.
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SHENZHEN, China, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The development and deployment of compact ROVs (remotely operated underwater vehicles) in recent years have immensely helped users overcome the greater technical difficulties and efficiency issues involving professional small-scale underwater tasks, especially in 4K filming, operational work, and deep-sea inspections. While the ROVs' capacity in shooting, mobility, and power is continuously improving, the ability to accurately and actively lock onto subjects visually underwater remained a challenging bottleneck to breakthrough within the industry. In light of recent breakthroughs and developments, QYSEA Technology has launched an AI-based vision platform allowing its FIFISH Underwater Robots to achieve precise underwater active visual locking capabilities.
The newly-developed QYSEA AI Platform includes a range of adaptive position and vision locking systems for all FIFISH ROVs. Among these dynamic features, the AI Vision Lock system can visually secure onto selected targets across any underwater environment with ease and precision. The user needs to simply press on the area of interest on their APP screen and the ROV then intuitively adjusts its position, locking the target at the screen center.
Activating the AI Vision Lock unleashes a range of smart capabilities that ensure selected subjects are at the main focus, improving operating efficiency and resistance against currents for the FIFISH user. Once locked onto the selected target and if the posture of the ROV -such as its pitch, direction, and rolls- is changed from outside elements or thought the controller, the FIFISH will intuitively re-adjust its position towards the original point of focus.
The key technology behind QYSEA's AI platform is the Dead Reckoning Inertial Navigation System (DR-INS). FIFISH ROVs utilize their built-in accelerometer and gyroscope to measure the acceleration and angular velocity of objects, as well as their computing systems to actively estimate and calculate the position, attitude, and velocity of objects in motion which results in a stabilized and smooth real-time target locking. The technology has been mainly used through aircraft, submarines, missiles, and space shuttles, where its technical threshold can be quite high. As a creative breakthrough within the marine industry, the QYSEA R&D team has taken the lead in applying this technology to ROVs for the first time, successfully launching the AI Vision Lock platform following numerous trials and iterations.
QYSEA's AI Platform and Vision Lock system brings disruptive and essential changes across the marine industries, further enhancing the capabilities for the needs of both professionals and enthusiasts.
Emergency Search & Rescue
Underwater emergency rescue operations are often time-critical, where it would be key to locate the rescue targets with optimal efficiency and precision. QYSEA's FIFISH Underwater Robots, equipped with the 2D imaging sonar and AI Vision Lock function, allow the ROV to secure its visuals with swiftness and accuracy, allowing divers to execute their rescue missions with higher efficiency. During a life-saving and vital mission where every second counts, the AI Vision Lock uses automation to effectively track the necessary objects, removing the time and costs wasted from performing manual tracking.
Highway & Bridges Inspections
Highways and bridges are a vital part of national transportation, and thus is necessary to conduct regular inspections of their internal and external structures to ensure safety for daily operation. Traditionally, bridge inspection required much manpower and resources to be complete. The FIFISH ROV can be seamlessly deployed into waters for inspections and -with the AI Vision Lock system- easily lock onto a damaged area along with the piles and coordinate a quick repairing operation. Combined with the AR Ruler attachment, operators achieve greater efficiency in identifying and measuring the size of damages and other elements through the FIFISH APP.
Offshore Wind Power
Offshore wind is one of the newest and most promising sources of energy, with yearly rising industry demand on a global scale. As a result, offshore wind power equipment requires frequent maintenance and inspections to maintain its operations, with ROVs having been a largely beneficial solution for these tasks. Utilizing the AI Vision Lock platform, operators can inspect an offshore wind structure's pile and detect problematic areas with great detail and ease. Under heavy and strong currents that frequent in offshore environments, the AI Vision Lock system keeps the position of the FIFISH ROV highly secured and locked onto its target.
Aquaculture
Aquaculture in China has developed rapidly, ranking first in the world for more than 20 consecutive years and accounting for nearly 70% of the world's total output. However, its rapid development has also been accompanied by various challenges; traditional fish farming operations have relied on labor-intensive methods for inspections, as well as harmful breeding practices to manage its efficiency. Deploying compact ROVs into the world of aquaculture has greatly reduced human-based and fish-breeding risks. With the recent AI Vision Lock upgrade, the FIFISH can quickly locate and lock onto damaged areas around the fishing net, and execute a quick repair with the Net Patch Kit add-on tool. Through these modernized methods, the marine industry is able to experience immense improvements in its standards and operations.
The marine applications and scenarios where the FIFISH can benefit the user are not only limited to the ones listed above. The QYSEA's AI Vision Lock platform introduces a new level of operational efficiency and capabilities for its ROV users. From underwater filming and discovery missions to advanced operational tasks, QYSEA's latest comprehensive APP upgrade pushes the industry of compact ROVs to new and exciting heights.
Vision Lock Video Introduction: https://youtu.be/qY3Xrm3Khhc
About Shenzhen QYSEA Tech Co., LTD
Established in 2016 within the heart of China's technology and manufacturing hub, QYSEA is committed to delivering exceptional expertise in the R&D, manufacturing, and sales of underwater robots. As a company, they have broken numerous industrial barriers to establishing a leading market position with their ROV technologies, proudly garnering recognition for their innovations (CES, Future Maker, GIC) and functionalities (iF Design, Good Design).
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BOSTON, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global strategy consulting firm L.E.K. Consulting announced that Rustin Richburg has joined the firm as Global Chief Talent Officer and Partner. Based in the New York office, Richburg will lead the firm's global people and talent strategy as well as people, culture and talent programs.
Richburg was previously Chief People Officer at BARK, a direct-to-consumer dog product subscription business, where he was responsible for all aspects of talent, human resources, corporate communications, real estate and employee-facing IT. Prior to that, he led HR teams at Walton Enterprises, Inc. and the Walton Family Foundation. He also held leadership roles at Walmart, Imperial Brands and Accenture.
Richburg has broad leadership experience and expertise across business and talent strategy, culture and inclusion, executive development, business partnerships and talent acquisition. He has worked in a range of industries, including technology, hospitality, healthcare and logistics. He also has extensive experience working with and managing teams in North and South America, Europe, Africa, APAC and the Middle East.
"We could not be more pleased to welcome Rustin Richburg to the senior leadership of the firm. It was clear from our first discussions that Rustin has the diversity of experience and passion for people that will make him a terrific leader of our talent strategy as well as a strong advocate of the employee experience at L.E.K.," said Clay Heskett, Global Managing Partner at L.E.K. Consulting. "We continue to build on L.E.K.'s reputation as an inclusive, sought-after destination for top talent seeking a career in premium strategy consulting, and we are excited to work with Rustin to expand the firm."
Richburg sits on the Board of Directors for Out & Equal. He holds a bachelor's degree in agribusiness from Texas A&M University as well as certifications in program management from the University of Washington and in conflict resolution from Cornell University.
We're L.E.K. Consulting, a global strategy consultancy working with business leaders to seize competitive advantage and amplify growth. Our insights are catalysts that reshape the trajectory of our clients' businesses, uncovering opportunities and empowering them to master their moments of truth. Since 1983, our worldwide practice — spanning the Americas, Asia-Pacific and Europe — has guided leaders across all industries, from global corporations to emerging entrepreneurial businesses and private equity investors. Looking for more? Visit www.lek.com.
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Risk of severe weather increasing
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - While today’s weather will be similar to yesterday, Thursday will be very different.
A strong southerly flow of air will continue to transport warm and humid air to the Suncoast today. This will be one ingredient in the forecast that supports the increased risk for severe weather tomorrow. Additionally, our winds will be strong and will add a twist to the air that will tend to produce a few organized storms capable of producing large hail, damaging winds, and downpours.
The timing appears to be late in the morning then into the afternoon and early evening. This is why Thursday will be a First Alert Weather Day.
After the storms sink south tomorrow evening and the cold front passes by, our winds will shift and cooler and drier air will move in. Friday temperatures will drop by 10 degrees and the humidity will fall. It will be another breezy day as the wind will be elevated throughout the weekend.
When combined with sunny skies, mild afternoons, and cool crisp nights, the weekend forecast is a 10 out of 10.
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KELOWNA, BC, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Valens Company Inc. (TSX: VLNS) (Nasdaq: VLNS) (the "Company" "The Valens Company" or "Valens"), a leading manufacturer of cannabis products, is pleased to announce it will issue its first quarter 2022 financial results for the period ended February 28, 2022, on Wednesday, April 13, 2022, after market close.
The Company will host a conference call the following day, Thursday, April 14, 2022, at 11:00 AM Eastern Time / 8:00 AM Pacific Time to discuss the financial results and business outlook.
Toll-Free: 1-877-407-0792
Toll / International: 1-201-689-8263
*Participants should request The Valens Company Earnings Call or provide confirmation code 13728569.
The call will be available via webcast on the Valens investor page of the Company website at https://thevalenscompany.com/investors/ or at this link. Please visit the website at least 15 minutes prior to the call to register, download, and install any necessary audio software. A replay of the call will be available on the Valens investor page approximately two hours after the conference call has ended.
Tyler Robson, Chief Executive Officer, Sunil Gandhi, Chief Financial Officer, Jeffrey Fallows, President, and Everett Knight, Executive Vice President of Corporate Development and Capital Markets, will be conducting a question-and-answer session following the prepared remarks.
The Valens Company is a leading manufacturer of cannabis products with a mission to bring the benefits of cannabis to the world. The Company provides proprietary cannabis processing services, in addition to best-in-class product development, manufacturing, and commercialization of cannabis consumer packaged goods. The Valens Company's high-quality products are formulated for the medical, health and wellness, and recreational consumer segments, and are offered across all cannabis product categories with a focus on quality and innovation. The Company also manufactures, distributes, and sells a wide range of CBD products in the United States through its subsidiary Green Roads, and distributes medicinal cannabis products to Australia through its subsidiary Valens Australia. In partnership with brand houses, consumer packaged goods companies and licensed cannabis producers around the globe, the Company continues to grow its diverse product portfolio in alignment with evolving cannabis consumer preferences in key markets. Through Valens Labs, the Company is setting the standard in cannabis testing and research and development with Canada's only ISO17025 accredited analytical services lab, named The Centre of Excellence in Plant-Based Science by partner and scientific world leader Thermo Fisher Scientific. Discover more on The Valens Company at http://www.thevalenscompany.com.
All information included in this press release, including any information as to the future financial or operating performance and other statements of The Valens Company that express management's expectations or estimates of future performance, other than statements of historical fact, constitute forward-looking information or forward-looking statements within the meaning of applicable securities laws and are based on expectations, estimates and projections as of the date hereof. Forward-looking statements are included for the purpose of providing information about management's current expectations and plans relating to the future. Wherever possible, words such as "plans", "expects", "scheduled", "trends", "forecasts", "future", "indications", "potential", "estimates", "predicts", "anticipate", "to establish", "believe", "intend", "ability to", or statements that certain actions, events or results "may", "should", "could", "would", "might", "will", or are "likely" to be taken, occur or be achieved, or the negative of these words or other variations thereof, have been used to identify such forward-looking information. Specific forward-looking statements include, without limitation, all disclosure regarding future results of operations, future outcomes of transactions, economic conditions, and anticipated courses of action. Investors and other parties are advised that there is not necessarily any correlation between the number of SKUs manufactured and shipped and revenue and profit, and undue reliance should not be placed on such information.
The risks and uncertainties that may affect forward-looking statements include, among others, Canadian regulatory risk, Australian regulatory risk, U.S. regulatory risk, U.S. border crossing and travel bans, the uncertainties, effects of and responses to the COVID-19 pandemic, reliance on licenses, expansion of facilities, competition, dependence on supply of cannabis and reliance on other key inputs, dependence on senior management and key personnel, general business risk and liability, regulation of the cannabis industry, change in laws, regulations and guidelines, compliance with laws, limited operating history, vulnerability to rising energy costs, unfavourable publicity or consumer perception, product liability, risks related to intellectual property, product recalls, difficulties with forecasts, management of growth and litigation, many of which are beyond the control of The Valens Company. For a more comprehensive discussion of the risks faced by The Valens Company, and which may cause the actual financial results, performance or achievements of The Valens Company to be materially different from estimated future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by forward-looking information or forward-looking statements, please refer to The Valens Company's latest Annual Information Form filed with Canadian securities regulatory authorities at www.sedar.com or on The Valens Company's website at www.thevalenscompany.com. The risks described in such Annual Information Form are hereby incorporated by reference herein. Although the forward-looking statements contained herein reflect management's current beliefs and reasonable assumptions based upon information available to management as of the date hereof, The Valens Company cannot be certain that actual results will be consistent with such forward-looking information. The Valens Company cautions you not to place undue reliance upon any such forward-looking statements. The Valens Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by applicable law. Nothing herein should be construed as either an offer to sell or a solicitation to buy or sell securities of The Valens Company.
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So many TV shows, so few nominees who will end up clutching trophies at the Primetime Emmy Awards.
A total of 25 awards will be presented during the Sept. 12 ceremony, including in the glamour categories of acting and best comedy, drama and limited series. Past winners Jean Smart (“Hacks”) and Bill Hader (“Barry”) are among the contenders.
The overall field is highly competitive, with an unprecedented twist: Netflix’s South Korean phenomenon “Squid Game” is the first non–English language drama to be nominated for an Emmy.
While predicting victors this year is like one of those daunting “Squid Game” contests, Associated Press Television Writer Lynn Elber and AP Entertainment Writer Mark Kennedy foolishly soldier on.
DRAMA SERIES
Nominees: “Better Call Saul”; “Euphoria”; “Ozark”; “Severance”; “Squid Game”; “Stranger Things”; “Succession”; “Yellowjackets.”
KENNEDY:
Should win: “Severance,” the vicious satire of office culture could not have asked for better timing, just as many white-collar workers were making their first tentative steps back — and questioning why. It is just brilliant, unpredictable and haunting.
Will win: Although both my innie and my outie think it should be “Severance,” the winner will be “Succession.” Not a bad step, just an easy one.
ELBER:
Should win: “Severance” captures the zeitgeist of worker discontent, but let’s consider “Squid Game” and its take on soul-destroying poverty. It’s wholly original and, yes, gruesome. That didn’t hurt four-time winner “Game of Thrones.”
Will win: “Succession” won the last time it competed, in 2020, and the antics of the rich and scheming Roy family are as engrossing a peep show as ever.
COMEDY SERIES
Nominees: “Abbott Elementary”; “Barry”; “Curb Your Enthusiasm”; “Hacks”; “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”; “Only Murders in the Building”; “Ted Lasso”; “What We Do in the Shadows.”
KENNEDY:
Should win: The mockumentary “Abbott Elementary,″ a true workplace comedy in the vein of “The Office” or “Superstore.” How it is so specific to a group of underfunded teachers in Philadelphia and yet universal is the magic.
Will win: “Only Murders in the Building,” an uncontroversial and uninspired choice, as safe as an Upper West Side doorman building. Who can look at Martin Short, Steve Martin and Selena Gomez and tell them they get no Emmy?
ELBER:
Should win: Raise your hand if you know the answer. “Abbott Elementary” is the rare sitcom that clicked from the start, with its characters, stories and heart all in the right place.
Will win: “Abbott Elementary,” despite the odds against an old-school network entry winning against flashier cable and streaming rivals. It hasn’t happened since “Modern Family” won in 2014.
ACTRESS, DRAMA
Nominees: Jodie Comer, “Killing Eve”; Laura Linney, “Ozark”; Melanie Lynskey, “Yellowjackets”; Sandra Oh, “Killing Eve”; Reese Witherspoon, “The Morning Show”; Zendaya, “Euphoria.”
KENNEDY:
Should win: Linney hasn’t won for “Ozark” and she deserves it for going from dutiful wife to a cunning mastermind over the four seasons.
Will win: Oh, who richly deserves her first Emmy after four years of “Killing Eve.” Comer and Zendaya have their statuettes; TV academy voters will bid Oh goodbye with one, too.
ELBER:
Should win and will win: Versatile, long-admired actor Lynskey gets her first Emmy for her role as Shauna, who has umm, meaty secrets. Zendaya’s second win for her gutsy work in “Euphoria” is deserved, but voters favor change in this category.
ACTOR, DRAMA SERIES
Nominees: Jason Bateman, “Ozark”; Brian Cox, “Succession”; Lee Jung-jae, “Squid Game”; Bob Odenkirk, “Better Call Saul”; Adam Scott, “Severance”; Jeremy Strong, “Succession.”
KENNEDY:
Should win: Scott for playing two roles on “Severance,” a worker bee and a grieving widow. The former “Parks and Recreation” star is here an everyman, just sputtering through his day, with damage lurking beneath the suit and tie.
Will win: Odenkirk, never nominated for “Breaking Bad,” should have at least one Emmy at home for “Better Call Saul.” Or Cox, who had a rip-roaring season on “Succession.”
ELBER:
Should win and will win: A category of heavyweights for sure, with all the above worthy. But Cox triumphs as the wily magnate scrabbling to control his empire and out-maneuver his equally venal brood.
ACTRESS, COMEDY SERIES
Nominees: Rachel Brosnahan, “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel”; Quinta Brunson, “Abbott Elementary”; Kaley Cuoco, “The Flight Attendant”; Elle Fanning, “The Great”; Issa Rae, “Insecure”; Jean Smart, “Hacks.”
ELBER:
Should win: Brunson’s idealistic young schoolteacher is endearing and, as she begins to learn how to survive bureaucracy, growing before our eyes. Plus, teachers deserve respect.
Will win: Smart. Back-to-back wins have become rare in the age of peak TV (read: unending stream of shows), but her portrayal of a veteran comedian refusing to say uncle reached new levels of vulnerability and grit.
KENNEDY:
Should win and will win: Smart, her character vicious in anger, driven in her career, but this season also sowing a maternal and soft side. Besides, her other Emmy for “Hacks” is lonely.
ACTOR, COMEDY SERIES
Nominees: Donald Glover, “Atlanta”; Bill Hader, “Barry”; Nicholas Hoult, “The Great”; Jason Sudeikis, “Ted Lasso”; Steve Martin, “Only Murders in the Building”; Martin Short, “Only Murders in the Building.”
ELBER:
Should win: Can we get a twofer for Martin and Short, whose chemistry and playfulness makes the series? (With a nod to co-star Selena Gomez; her droll tolerance of the pair adds the perfect note.)
Will win: Hader’s portrayal of a hitman-turned-actor who can’t escape his past is the core of a viciously satirical, addictive brew. A third Emmy is his reward.
KENNEDY:
Should win: Hoult, playing a vain, unpredictable, glass-breaking, headbutting and unethical Peter III of Russia in “The Great,” sucking the oxygen from every scene. It’s a frat-boy role but hard to nail like Hoult. “Let us hope my seed has found purchase,” he says after an encounter with the queen, and I agree.
Will win: Hader. Everyone loves Hader.
LIMITED SERIES
Nominees: “Dopesick”; “The Dropout”; “Inventing Anna”; “The White Lotus”; “Pam & Tommy.”
ELBER:
Should win: “Dopesick” is a granular dissection of the roots of America’s devastating opioid crisis focused on both its victims and villains. Television at its relevant best.
Will win: “The Dropout.” Let’s face it: Seeing a Silicon Valley’s high-flier brought down a peg or further is a guilty pleasure, and the story of Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes’ spectacular fall is punchily told.
KENNEDY:
Should win: “The Dropout,” agreed, a rise and fall — as well as a trip back to her teenage years — so well told that viewers could almost feel sorry for Holmes, or at least understand how her fraud could happen.
Will win: “The White Lotus,” a satire of wealth, entitlement and privilege was this cycle’s lite “Big Little Lies,” and it was the splashiest show about rich white people being horrible, which weirdly all the nominees this time had elements of.
ACTOR, LIMITED SERIES
Nominees: Colin Firth, “The Staircase”; Andrew Garfield, “Under the Banner of Heaven”; Oscar Isaac, “Scenes from a Marriage”; Michael Keaton, “Dopesick”; Himesh Patel, “Station Eleven”; Sebastian Stan, “Pam & Tommy.”
ELBER:
Should win and will win: Michael Keaton, for his restrained portrayal of a small-town doctor who’s ensnared by opioids at incalculable cost, to him and his patients. The Oscar-winning star is a gift to the small screen.
KENNEDY:
Should win: Isaac, who in “Scenes from a Marriage” whipsaws from being tightly controlled to impulsive, a little befuddled, liable to snap and always human as his heart broke.
Will win: Keaton, who always it seems is an underestimated talent, shining in a role perfectly suited to him: a sweet local doctor gradually understanding the horror he has helped create. A little too perfect, but, hey.
ACTRESS, LIMITED SERIES
Nominees: Toni Collette, “The Staircase”; Julia Garner, “Inventing Anna”; Lily James, “Pam & Tommy”; Sarah Paulson, “Impeachment: American Crime Story”; Margaret Qualley, “Maid”; Amanda Seyfried, “The Dropout.”
ELBER:
Should win: Qualley did justice to a rarely seen screen character — a struggling, blue-collar single mom — with a nuanced, breakout performance in “Maid.”
Will win: Seyfried, whose portrayal of an ill-fated Silicon Valley whiz kid in “The Dropout” was a pull-out-the-stops barn burner.
KENNEDY:
Should win and will win: We’ll no doubt see all these actors again at the Emmys, but this year it is all about Seyfried, who played a fraudster with a Yoda-loving, Mandarin-speaking, munching-on-a-scorpion and dancing poorly essence.
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For more on this year’s Emmy Awards, visit: www.apnews.com/EmmyAwards | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/ap-ap-emmy-pundits-call-a-win-for-succession-split-on-comedy/ | 2022-09-01T03:44:33Z |
SHELTON, Conn., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewell Personal Care Company [NYSE: EPC] will report its financial results for third quarter fiscal year 2022 before the market opens on August 4, 2022. Edgewell will discuss its results during an investor conference call that will be webcast on August 4, 2022, beginning at 8:00 a.m. Eastern Time. The call will be hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer Rod Little and Chief Financial Officer Dan Sullivan.
All interested parties may access a live webcast of this conference call at www.edgewell.com, under "Investors," and "News and Events" tabs or by using the following link:
For those unable to participate during the live webcast, a replay will be available at www.edgewell.com, under "Investors," "Financial Reports," and "Quarterly Earnings" tabs.
About Edgewell Personal Care:
Edgewell is a leading pure-play consumer products company with an attractive, diversified portfolio of established brand names such as Schick® and Wilkinson Sword® men's shaving products; Schick® and Billie® women's shaving products; Edge® and Skintimate® shave preparations; Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree® and o.b.® feminine care products; Banana Boat®, Hawaiian Tropic®, Bulldog®, Jack Black® and Cremo® sun and skin care products; and Wet Ones® moist wipes. The Company has a broad global footprint and operates in more than 50 markets, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan, the U.K. and Australia, with approximately 6,500 employees worldwide.
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BREA, Calif., May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Envista Holdings Corporation (NYSE: NVST) ("Envista") today announced that the company will participate in Stifel 2022 Jaws & Paws Conference on Wednesday, June 1, 2022, from 9:45 – 10:15 AM EST in New York, New York.
Investors will be able to access any applicable live streams or recordings through Envista's Investor Relations website under the subheading Events and Presentations.
About Envista Holdings Corporation
Envista is a global family of more than 30 trusted dental brands, including Nobel Biocare, DEXIS, Ormco, and Kerr united by a shared purpose: to partner with professionals to improve lives. Envista helps its customers deliver the best possible patient care through industry-leading dental consumables, solutions, technology, and services. Our comprehensive portfolio, including dental implants and treatment options, orthodontics, and digital imaging technologies, covers a broad range of dentists' clinical needs for diagnosing, treating, and preventing dental conditions as well as improving the aesthetics of the human smile. With a foundation comprised of the proven Envista Business System (EBS) methodology, an experienced leadership team, and a strong culture grounded in continuous improvement, commitment to innovation, and deep customer focus, Envista is well equipped to meet the end-to-end needs of dental professionals worldwide. Envista is one of the largest global dental products companies, with significant market positions in some of the most attractive segments of the dental products industry. For more information, please visit www.envistaco.com.
For Further Information
Stephen Keller
Investor Relations
Envista Holdings Corporation
200 S. Kraemer Blvd., Building E
Brea, CA 92821
Telephone: (714) 817-7000
Fax: (714) 817-5450
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Provides customers with support and technology to enhance engagement, drive better outcomes
HOLMDEL, N.J., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vonage, a global leader in cloud communications helping businesses accelerate their digital transformation, announced today that it has joined the Amazon Web Services (AWS) Independent Software Vendor (ISV) Accelerate Program, a co-sell program for AWS Partners that provide software solutions that run on or integrate with AWS. As an AWS Partner, the program will help Vonage deliver solutions to customers to help them drive better connections, conversations and engagements using the Vonage Communications Platform, comprised of Communications APIs , Contact Center, Unified Communications and Conversational Commerce offerings.
"We are excited to join the AWS ISV Accelerate Program," said Jay Bellissimo, Vonage Chief Operating Officer. "In an increasingly digital and highly competitive marketplace, our work with AWS has empowered our teams to better serve our customers. With AWS, we are providing our customers with the technology to enhance engagement with their employees and their own customers, arming them with the tools to accelerate digital transformation efforts and giving them the power to do what's next and stay ahead."
AWS ISV Accelerate Program members are held to the industry's highest standards and must undergo a comprehensive evaluation to gain acceptance into the program. Vonage's acceptance into the AWS ISV Accelerate program allows the company to meet customer needs by working with the AWS Sales organization. The AWS ISV Accelerate Program provides Vonage with co-sell support and benefits to meet customer needs through collaboration with AWS field sellers globally. Co-selling provides better customer outcomes and assures mutual commitment from AWS and its partners.
In 2021 Vonage also achieved the AWS Machine Learning Competency in the applied artificial intelligence (AI) category for demonstrating expertise delivering machine learning (ML) solutions on AWS. With Vonage for AWS Contact Center Intelligence, Vonage is using AWS to power AI and ML through the Vonage API Platform, allowing brands to access AWS capabilities within any existing contact center environment.
Vonage, a global cloud communications leader, helps businesses accelerate their digital transformation. Vonage's Communications Platform is fully programmable and allows for the integration of Video, Voice, Chat, Messaging, AI and Verification into existing products, workflows and systems. The Vonage conversational commerce application enables businesses to create AI-powered omnichannel experiences that boost sales and increase customer satisfaction. Vonage's fully programmable unified communications, contact center and conversational commerce applications are built from the Vonage platform and enable companies to transform how they communicate and operate from the office or remotely - providing the flexibility required to create meaningful engagements.
Vonage is headquartered in New Jersey, with offices throughout the United States, Europe, Israel and Asia and is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Ericsson. To follow Vonage on Twitter, please visit www.twitter.com/vonage. To become a fan on Facebook, go to facebook.com/vonage. To subscribe on YouTube, visit youtube.com/vonage.
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HARRISBURG, Pa. (AP) — Recounting began Friday in the too-close-to-call Republican primary contest for U.S. Senate in Pennsylvania, with barely 900 votes separating celebrity heart surgeon Dr. Mehmet Oz and former hedge fund CEO David McCormick.
Montour County began the recount Friday, one of seven counties that said they would start right away. Most of Pennsylvania’s 67 counties have said they will begin next week, with a Wednesday deadline to start.
For less populated counties, the process could take a day. More heavily populated counties say they will need several days.
The recount began as a court battle being waged all the way to the U.S. Supreme Court and the state Supreme Court could affect which ballots get counted.
Counties have until June 7 to finish a recount and another day to report results to the state.
The initial result from last week’s primary election has remained elusive, since some counties were still tallying up hundreds or thousands of remaining ballots Friday, including write-in, provisional and absentee ballots from voters overseas and members of the military.
Oz, who is endorsed by former President Donald Trump, led McCormick by just 922 votes, or 0.07 percentage points, out of more than 1.3 million ballots reported by the state Friday afternoon.
The race has triggered Pennsylvania’s automatic recount law, with the separation between the candidates inside the law’s 0.5% margin. The Associated Press will not declare a winner in the race until the recount is complete on June 8.
The winner of the GOP race will take on the Democratic nominee, Lt. Gov. John Fetterman, in November’s midterm contest. Democrats see it as their best opportunity to pick up a seat in the closely divided Senate. Republican Sen. Pat Toomey is retiring after serving two terms.
McCormick’s campaign, meanwhile, has been waging a fight in court to scrounge for votes that might help him close the gap with Oz.
Oz, the Republican National Committee and the state Republican Party oppose McCormick’s quest to force counties to count certain mail-in ballots — ones without the voter’s handwritten date on the envelope — that might otherwise get thrown out on a technicality.
Some counties have agreed to count them, while others have not.
A separate case involving those ballots from last November’s election was appealed to the U.S. Supreme Court on Friday. That came hours after the 3rd U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals denied a motion to stay its earlier decision that such ballots should be counted, despite the state election law’s requirement that voters write a date on the return envelope.
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Led by Ayon Capital, the Funding Enables Fortress to Build and Scale Its Financial, Regulatory and Technology Infrastructure for Web3 Innovators.
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fortress Blockchain Technologies today announced it has raised Seed funding of $22.5M led by Ayon Capital. The round also included Soaring Investment Management, Fortress' founder Scott Purcell, and a few select super-angel investors. The capital supports Fortress' team as it creates transformative B2B infrastructure for the Web3 industry.
With a team of 84 full-time product managers and software engineers, a key focus of this B2B FinTech/BlockTech infrastructure firm is the ongoing development of the Fortress technology initiatives for API-embeddable, user-friendly NFT and crypto wallets, API-driven and white-label minting engines for fungible and non-fungible tokens, and its proprietary core-system for financial and trust services.
In addition to engineering, Fortress has invested heavily in its regulatory initiatives. This has included hiring Albert Forkner, formerly the Banking Commissioner (WY) and Chairman of the Conference of State Bank Supervisors as the CEO of the firms wholly-owned subsidiary, Fortress Trust, and his successfully guiding the firm to achieving trust charter and building a complete financial services stack including asset custody, payments, compliance, trustee, crypto liquidity and other utilities needed by Web3 innovators.
Now hitting the "go to market" phase of the startup lifecycle, the funding is being deployed to build a world class sales team. Ryan Miller, previously head of sales at the multi-billion-dollar FinTech MX Technologies, has joined Fortress as its Chief Revenue Officer and is now building a team of enterprise sales veterans across a variety of industry verticals.
"The tokenization of information and assets via fungible and non-fungible tokens will transform the world" noted Scott Purcell, founder and CEO of Fortress, "and we look forward to helping Web3 innovators of all types, from Fortune 500 brands to FinTechs to next-generation startups with the financial, regulatory and technology infrastructure they need to build incredible businesses."
"With our extensive investments in the crypto ecosystem we see first-hand the transformative effect that the blockchain is having, and will continue to have on every facet of society" said Rahul Pagidipati of Ayon Capital "and as a fund, our singular thesis is to only back world-class founders who have the vision and ability to execute, we are excited to back Scott, Kevin, George and their team on this venture."
"Technological and societal paradigm shifts are ushering in Web3. Fortress is one of the critical building blocks for this next wave of the web," said Soaring Investment Management director, Frank Zhang. "Fortress is positioning itself as the infrastructure partner of choice for celebrities, corporate brands, crypto exchanges, NFT marketplaces, real estate professionals, neo-banks, FinTechs, healthcare firms and others entering the space with their Web3 initiatives."
The funding will enable Fortress to continue to write software, begin to extend its regulatory services globally, and build the sales and operational teams to support a wide variety of B2B customers across numerous industries.
Fortress Blockchain Technologies is purpose-built to deliver financial, regulatory and technology infrastructure to the rapidly emerging Web3 space. The firm offers financial services including compliance, payments, custody, trustee-of-assets, escrow, crypto liquidity and other services, as well as a minting engine for fungible and non-fungible tokens along with an NFT and crypto wallet that is secure, user-friendly and can be embedded into third-party mobile and web applications. Fortress Trust Company is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Fortress Blockchain Technologies and is a full-retail Nevada-chartered financial institution.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Carvana Co. ("Carvana" or the "Company") (NYSE: CVNA) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Carvana investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud between May 6, 2020 and June 24, 2022. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
CVNA 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) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Carvana during the relevant time frame, you have until October 3, 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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US Customs and Border Protection officers in Texas have seized nearly 90 pounds of hard narcotics with an estimated street value of more than $690,000, the agency said.
Border Patrol officers and Office of Field Operations (OFO) officers seized 32 packages containing nearly 90 pounds of alleged cocaine, CBP said in a news release on Friday.
"Attempts to smuggle contraband through commercial supply chains are increasing," said Port Director Alberto Flores, Laredo Port of Entry. "Our continued dedication to maintaining a robust border security operations posture has led us to major narcotic interdictions at our cargo facilities."
CBP officers encountered a 2003 Freightliner tractor which appeared to contain a shipment of air conditioner parts arriving from Mexico, the release said.
The tractor and trailer were referred for a canine and nonintrusive inspection system examination, during which the narcotics were discovered, according to the release.
The narcotics have an estimated street value of $691,560, CBP said, adding officers seized the narcotics and the trailer.
US Immigration and Customs Enforcement-Homeland Security Investigations special agents are investigating the seizure, officials said.
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Testing is designed around a simplified process flow sheet that could yield better results for Niobium and Titanium production and is expected to confirm previously achieved high recovery rates for Scandium
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NioCorp Developments Ltd. ("NioCorp" or the "Company") (TSX: NB; OTCQX: NIOBF) is pleased to announce that its demonstration-scale processing plant (the "demonstration plant") in Quebec, Canada is now processing ore samples from the Company's Elk Creek Critical Minerals Project (the "Project"). The demonstration plant project is intended to demonstrate that the Company can extract and separate rare earth elements from ore that NioCorp expects to mine from the Project site, subject to receipt of necessary project financing, and that its simplified process for potentially producing niobium, scandium, and titanium is technically and economically feasible.
The demonstration plant will process Elk Creek ore samples in three phases. Testing is expected to be completed over the next several weeks. NioCorp expects to publicly disclose testing results after each operational phase concludes.
- Phase 1 is designed to demonstrate a new approach to the initial processing of the ore that NioCorp expects to mine from the Project site, subject to receipt of necessary project funding, including calcination, initial leaching, and rare earth extraction.
- Phase 2 is designed to demonstrate an improved process for the second stage of leaching along with Niobium and Titanium separation.
- Phase 3 is designed to demonstrate the technical viability of separating high-purity versions of several target magnetic rare earth products from Elk Creek ore samples, as well as confirming previously achieved high recovery rates for high-purity Scandium trioxide. The potential magnetic rare earth products include Neodymium-Praseodymium ("NdPr") oxide, Dysprosium oxide, and Terbium oxide. NioCorp will utilize conventional solvent extraction ("SX") technology to test a rare earth separation approach developed by NioCorp and L3. NioCorp and L3 have years of collective experience in SX technology.
"Our team is very pleased to see the demonstration plant begin operations, and we intend to closely monitor every step of this process," said Scott Honan. "Many of these processes have already been successfully tested at the bench scale. Given our team's years of experience in hydrometallurgy, including rare earth separations, I expect that we will demonstrate positive results. I also look forward to potentially demonstrating how our simplified process flow sheet can more efficiently and cost-effectively produce Niobium, Scandium, and Titanium."
Honan added that once operations have concluded and data analyzed, work can then turn to the design and engineering of the new process flow sheet, which in turn is expected to be incorporated into an updated Elk Creek Project Feasibility Study that incorporates an economic analysis of separated rare earth oxide products and the simplified process flow sheet.
As no economic analysis has been completed on the rare earth mineral resource comprising the Project, further studies are required before determining whether extraction of rare earth elements can be reasonably justified and economically viable after taking account all relevant factors.
Eric Larochelle, B.Eng., Co-Owner, L3 Process Development, a Qualified Person as defined by National Instrument 43-101, has reviewed and approved the technical information contained in this news release.
Contact Jim Sims, Corporate Communications Officer, NioCorp Developments Ltd., 720-639-4650, jim.sims@niocorp.com
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NioCorp is developing a critical minerals project in Southeast Nebraska that will produce niobium, scandium, and titanium. The Company also is evaluating the potential to produce several rare earths from the Project. Niobium is used to produce specialty alloys as well as High Strength, Low Alloy ("HSLA") steel, which is a lighter, stronger steel used in automotive, structural, and pipeline applications. Scandium is a specialty metal that can be combined with Aluminum to make alloys with increased strength and improved corrosion resistance. Scandium is also a critical component of advanced solid oxide fuel cells. Titanium is used in various lightweight alloys and is a key component of pigments used in paper, paint and plastics and is also used for aerospace applications, armor, and medical implants. Magnetic rare earths, such as neodymium, praseodymium, terbium, and dysprosium are critical to the making of Neodymium-Iron-Boron ("NdFeB") magnets, which are used across a wide variety of defense and civilian applications.
Certain statements contained in this document may constitute forward-looking statements, including but not limited to statements related to the Company's expectations that it will be able to complete operations of its demonstration plant; that the demonstration plant testing will show positive results; the expectation regarding the completion of a new Elk Creek Project Feasibility Study that incorporates an economic analysis of separated rare earth oxide products and the simplified process flow sheet; and the Company's expectations that the Project will reach production stage if it is able to secure project financing, and its ability to produce its planned products commercially, including potential production of rare earths. Such forward-looking statements are based on estimates and assumptions made by the Company in light of its experience and its perception of historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments, as well as other factors that the Company believes are appropriate in the circumstances. Readers are cautioned that such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause a change in such assumptions and the actual outcomes and estimates to be materially different from those estimated or anticipated future results, achievements or position expressed or implied by those forward-looking statements. Risks, uncertainties and other factors that could cause NioCorp's plans or prospects to change include risks related to NioCorp's ability to operate as a going concern; risks related to NioCorp's requirement of significant additional capital; changes in demand for and price of commodities (such as fuel and electricity) and currencies; changes or disruptions in the securities markets; legislative, political or economic developments; the need to obtain permits and comply with laws and regulations and other regulatory requirements; the possibility that actual results of work may differ from projections/expectations or may not realize the perceived potential of NioCorp's projects; risks of accidents, equipment breakdowns and labor disputes or other unanticipated difficulties or interruptions; the possibility of cost overruns or unanticipated expenses in development programs; operating or technical difficulties in connection with exploration, mining or development activities; the speculative nature of mineral exploration and development, including the risks of diminishing quantities of grades of reserves and resources; the risks involved in the exploration, development and mining business, and the risks set forth in the Company's filings with the SEC at www.sec.gov. NioCorp disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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NEW YORK, April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Gatos Silver, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of GATO during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Gatos: (a) common stock pursuant and/or traceable to documents issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about October 28, 2020; and/or (b) securities between October 28, 2020 and January 25, 2022, inclusive.
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the technical report for Gatos's primary mine, the Cerro Los Gatos deposit, contained certain errors; (2) among other things, the mineral reserves had been overestimated by as much as 50%; and (3) 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.
DEADLINE: April 25, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/gatos-silver-inc-loss-submission-form/?id=25845&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of GATO during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is April 25, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
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Biden: US boosting force posture in Europe for Russia threat
Published: Jun. 29, 2022 at 4:21 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
MADRID (AP) - President Joe Biden says the U.S. is enhancing its military presence in Europe for the long haul to bolster regional security after Russia’s invasion of Ukraine.
Biden outlined the plan during a meeting with NATO Secretary-General Jens Stoltenberg as the alliance opened its annual leaders’ summit in Madrid.
Biden says “NATO is strong and united.” He says steps taken at the summit will augment its “collective strength.”
Biden says the U.S. will establish a permanent headquarters in Poland and send two additional F-35 fighter jet squadrons to the United Kingdom. The U.S. is also sending more air defense and other capabilities to Germany and Italy.
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PLANTATION, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Akumin Inc. (NASDAQ: AKU) (TSX: AKU) ("Akumin" or the "Company"), a national partner of choice for U.S. hospitals, health systems and physician groups with comprehensive solutions addressing outsourced radiology and oncology service line needs, announced today its financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Highlights
- Akumin's radiology business delivered strong quarterly same store volume performance on a consolidated pro forma basis, which assumes the Company's acquisition of Alliance HealthCare Services, Inc. ("Alliance") was completed as of January 1, 2021:
- The Company reported revenue totaling $192.1 million for the second quarter, a $122.6 million or 176.5% increase over the second quarter of last year. The increase is significantly attributable to the Company's acquisition of Alliance on September 1, 2021. On a sequential basis, revenue increased $5.9 million or 3.1% over the first quarter of 2022.
- The Company's net loss was $26.1 million compared to a net loss of $6.9 million in the second quarter of last year. Basic and diluted loss per share was $0.34 for the second quarter of 2022. This compares with a basic and diluted loss per share of $0.10 for the second quarter of 2021.
- Akumin generated $38.2 million of Adjusted EBITDA (as defined below) for the quarter, a $26.0 million or 212.7% increase over the second quarter of last year. On a sequential basis, Adjusted EBITDA increased $6.2 million or 19.3% over the first quarter of 2022.
Commenting on the second quarter results, Riadh Zine, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of the Company, said, "We are very pleased that our financial results in the quarter once again exceeded consensus street estimates demonstrating the strength, scale and resilience of our business, notwithstanding the significant management effort and resources allocated to our integration initiatives and the challenges facing our industry including cost inflation, labor shortages and disrupted supply chains."
"Our commitment to achieving previously disclosed synergy estimates was clearly evident in the second quarter based on the magnitude of restructuring charges and related severance costs incurred during the quarter. Our integration efforts, combined with our organic growth, resulted in continued Adjusted EBITDA margin expansion and we anticipate further benefits to our financial results in future periods," Zine continued.
"Given the progress we made in the quarter to streamline our business, we remain confident that we will be able to achieve our 2022 financial guidance and objectives despite a reduction in planned capital expenditures. Akumin remains focused on its vision to deliver patient-centered innovation, clinical standardization and exceptional healthcare value to our patients and health system and hospital partners," Zine concluded.
Unless otherwise indicated, all amounts are expressed in U.S. dollars. Certain financial measures, including those expressed on an adjusted basis, are non-GAAP measures. See "Non-GAAP Measures" and "Reconciliation of Non-GAAP Measures" included in this press release for further details.
Investor Presentation
Akumin would like to invite interested parties to an investor presentation to be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2022 from 8:30 a.m. to 9:30 a.m. Eastern Time where management will discuss second quarter results.
Conference call details:
Date: 8:30a.m. Eastern Time, Wednesday, August 10, 2022
Click to join by phone: https://akum.in/Q2-2022-Results-Audio Access via webcast: https://akum.in/Q2-2022-Results-Webcast To show dial-In number: https://akum.in/Q2-2022-Results-Dial-In-Numbers
A related presentation will be available from Akumin's website (www.akumin.com) and at https://akumin.com/investor-relations/events-presentations/. Participants are asked to connect at least 10 minutes prior to the beginning of the call to ensure participation. The webcast archive will be available for 90 days. A replay of the presentation will also be available by calling 1-888-203-1112, or 647-436-0148 for international callers, using passcode 3787518.
About Akumin
Akumin is a national partner of choice for U.S. hospitals, health systems and physician groups with comprehensive solutions addressing outsourced radiology and oncology service line needs. Akumin provides (1) fixed-site outpatient diagnostic imaging services through a network of owned and/or operated imaging locations; and (2) outpatient radiology and oncology services and solutions to approximately 1,000 hospitals and health systems across 48 states. By combining clinical and operational expertise with the latest advances in technology and information systems, Akumin facilitates diagnosis and treatment for patients and their providers. Akumin's imaging procedures include magnetic resonance imaging (MRI), computed tomography (CT), positron emission tomography (PET and PET/CT), ultrasound, diagnostic radiology (X-ray), mammography, and other related procedures; our cancer care services include a full suite of radiation therapy and related offerings. For more information, visit www.akumin.com.
Non-GAAP Measures
This press release refers to certain non-GAAP measures. These non-GAAP measures are not recognized measures under United States generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP") and do not have a standardized meaning prescribed by GAAP. These non-GAAP measures are provided as additional information to complement those GAAP measures by providing further understanding of our results of operations from management's perspective. Accordingly, these non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation nor as a substitute for analysis of our financial information reported under GAAP. We use non-GAAP financial measures, including "EBITDA", "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Adjusted EBITDA Margin" (each as defined below). These non-GAAP measures are used to provide investors with supplemental measures of our operating performance and thus highlight trends in our core business that may not otherwise be apparent when relying solely on GAAP measures. We believe the use of these non-GAAP measures, along with GAAP financial measures, enhances the reader's understanding of our operating results and is useful to us and to investors in comparing performance with competitors, estimating enterprise value, and making investment decisions. We also believe that securities analysts, investors, and other interested parties frequently use non-GAAP measures in the evaluation of issuers. Our management uses non-GAAP measures to facilitate operating performance comparisons from period to period, to prepare annual operating budgets and forecasts and to determine components of management compensation. The non-GAAP measures used by us are susceptible to varying methods of calculation and may not be comparable to other similarly titled measures of other companies. Reconciliations of non-GAAP measures used to the most comparable GAAP measures are included in this release in the tables which follow.
We define such non-GAAP measures as follows:
"EBITDA" means net income (loss) before interest expense, income tax expense (benefit), and depreciation and amortization.
"Adjusted EBITDA" means EBITDA, as further adjusted for restructuring charges, severance and related costs, settlements and related costs (recoveries), stock-based compensation, losses (gains) on disposal of property and equipment, acquisition-related costs, financial instrument revaluation adjustments, gain on conversion of debt to equity investment, deferred rent expense, impairment charges, other losses (gains), and one-time adjustments.
"Adjusted EBITDA Margin" means Adjusted EBITDA divided by the total revenue in the period.
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SALT LAKE CITY, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sera Prognostics Inc., The Pregnancy Company® (Nasdaq: SERA), focused on improving maternal and neonatal health by providing innovative pregnancy biomarker information to doctors and patients, today presented data demonstrating the health and economic benefit of the PreTRM® test-and-treat strategy. The presentation titled "Clinical and Economic Utility of a Proteomic Biomarker Preterm Birth Predictor: Analysis of a Large and Diverse Pregnancy Cohort" was given by lead author Julja Burchard today at the ISPOR (The Professional Society for Health Economics and Outcomes Research) 2022 international conference in Washington DC, Session 5 from 9:00-12:45 PM.
- The study, using patient data from the Multicenter Assessment of Spontaneous Preterm Birth Risk Predictor Study (TREETOP; NCT02787213), modeled the effects of two test-and-treat intervention strategies (case management alone and a multi-modal strategy of case management together with progesterone treatment) in subjects determined to be at higher risk of spontaneous preterm birth by their measured PreTRM® Test results. The analysis demonstrated that with case management alone:
o Neonatal and maternal length of hospital stay was reduced significantly by 22% and 8.5%, respectively.
o Moderate-to-severe neonatal morbidity and mortality fell significantly by 29%.
o Neonatal costs associated with hospital stay decreased by 16% after intervention cost but did not reach significance.
o Adding pharmacological treatment in the multi-modal strategy strengthened reductions and significance.
"Consistent with previously published data, this study, conducted by leading researchers in maternal-fetal medicine and neonatology, continues to demonstrate significant benefits of Sera's test-and-treat strategy in reducing adverse impacts of prematurity," said Gregory C. Critchfield, MD, MS, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Sera Prognostics. "This work highlights the benefit of biomarker testing to enable more proactive interventions in pregnancies that are truly at higher risk for preterm delivery, yielding cost-savings as a consequence of improving newborn health."
About Sera Prognostics, Inc.
Sera Prognostics is a leading health diagnostics company dedicated to improving the lives of women and babies through precision pregnancy care. Sera's mission is to deliver early, pivotal information in pregnancy to physicians, enabling them to improve the health of their patients, resulting in reductions in the costs of healthcare delivery. Sera has a robust pipeline of innovative diagnostic tests focused on the early prediction of preterm birth risk and other complications of pregnancy. Sera's precision medicine PreTRM® Test reports to a physician the individualized risk of spontaneous premature delivery in a pregnancy, enabling earlier proactive interventions in women with higher risk. Sera Prognostics is located in Salt Lake City, Utah
About Preterm Birth
Preterm birth is defined as any birth before 37 weeks' gestation and is the leading cause of illness and death in newborns. The 2021 March of Dimes Report Card shows that more than one in ten infants is born prematurely. Prematurity is associated with a significantly increased risk of major long-term medical complications, including learning disabilities, cerebral palsy, chronic respiratory illness, intellectual disability, seizures, and vision and hearing loss, and can generate significant costs throughout the lives of affected children. The annual health care costs to manage short- and long-term complications of prematurity in the United States were estimated to be approximately $25 billion for 2016.
About the PreTRM® Test
The PreTRM® test is the only broadly validated, commercially available blood-based biomarker test that provides an early, accurate and individualized risk prediction for spontaneous preterm birth in asymptomatic singleton pregnancies. The PreTRM® test measures and analyzes proteins in the blood that are highly predictive of preterm birth. The PreTRM® test permits physicians to identify, during the 19th or 20th week of pregnancy, which women are at increased risk for preterm birth, enabling more informed, personalized clinical decisions based on each woman's individual risk. The PreTRM® test is ordered by a medical professional.
Sera Prognostics, the Sera Prognostics logo, The Pregnancy Company, and PreTRM are trademarks or registered trademarks of Sera Prognostics, Inc. in the United States and/or other countries.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Abbott Laboratories (NYSE: ABT).
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Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until October 31, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to the filed complaint, defendants touted the strength of Abbott's infant formula brands and their contribution to the Company's sales and revenue growth, despite knowing that the facility that manufactured those products was in flagrant violations of United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") health, safety, and manufacturing regulations. The complaint further alleges that defendants willfully or recklessly concealed these violations from investors, even though the violations put Abbott's infant formula business in dire jeopardy and left the Company exposed to a risk of severe regulatory action, including the recall of its products and closure of the Sturgis facility. Indeed, according to the complaint, defendants received direct warnings, communications, FDA inspection reports, and consumer complaints identifying in detail the safety and regulatory violations that were rampant at the Sturgis facility.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Let’s be real: Snack Pack’s chocolate pudding cups were the ultimate lunch box staple as a child. When you opened your lunch box and saw that, you knew it was going to be a good day.
Saturday, June 25, is National Chocolate Pudding. Did you know that the earliest recorded print recipe for chocolate pudding dates to a time before the United States of America existed? According to NationalToday.com, the earliest print recipe for chocolate pudding found was from 1730.
In celebration of this delicious treat, here is a list of the best places to get pudding in Dallas, according to Yelp:
- The Gourmet Bread Pudding Company
- Val’s Cheesecakes
- Milk & Cream
- Bigdash Ice Cream & Pastries
- Better Than Sex: A Dessert Restaurant
- Coconut Paradise
- Haute Sweets Patisserie
- Bisous Bisous Patisserie
- Village Baking
- Baldo’s Ice Cream & Coffee
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CARMIEL, Israel, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: PLX) (TASE: PLX), announced today that the Company's Board of Directors has appointed Shmuel "Muli" Ben Zvi, Ph.D. to serve on the Company's Board of Directors. In addition to Dr. Ben Zvi's appointment as an independent director, he was also appointed to serve on the Company's Audit Committee and Compensation Committee.
"We are excited to have Muli join our Board of Directors," commented Zeev Bronfeld, Chairman of Protalix's Board of Directors. "He brings extensive financial and economic knowledge, as well as vast management, business and auditing experience, which will be a valuable contribution to our Board of Directors as Protalix continues to execute its strategic plan."
Dr. Ben Zvi currently serves on the Board of Directors of Bank Leumi, and serves on the credit, technology and strategy committees thereof. He also serves on the Board of Directors of Sol-Gel Technologies Ltd., where he is a member of the audit and compensation committees, and on the Board of Directors of Vascular Biogenics Ltd., where he also serves on the audit and compensation committees. From 2004 to 2014, Dr. Ben Zvi serviced in a number of managerial positions at Teva Pharmaceuticals Industries Ltd., the last two being Vice President, Strategy and Vice President, Finance. From 2000 to 2004, Dr. Ben Zvi was the financial advisor to the chief of general staff of the Israel Defense Forces and head of the Defense Ministry budget department. Dr. Ben Zvi holds a B.A. and an M.A., both Cum Laude, and a Ph.D. in economics, all from Tel-Aviv University, Israel. He also participated in the Harvard Business School Advanced Management Program (AMP) and in National Security & Political Science programs at the National Security College, Israel and Haifa University, Israel. Dr. Ben Zvi performed post-doctoral studies in Economics at the Massachusetts Institute of Technology.
About Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc.
Protalix is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of recombinant therapeutic proteins expressed through its proprietary plant cell-based expression system, ProCellEx. Protalix was the first company to gain U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of a protein produced through plant cell-based in suspension expression system. Protalix's unique expression system represents a new method for developing recombinant proteins in an industrial-scale manner.
Protalix's first product manufactured by ProCellEx, taliglucerase alfa, was approved by the FDA in May 2012 and, subsequently, by the regulatory authorities of other countries. Protalix has licensed to Pfizer Inc. the worldwide development and commercialization rights for taliglucerase alfa, excluding Brazil, where Protalix retains full rights.
Protalix's development pipeline consists of proprietary versions of recombinant therapeutic proteins that target established pharmaceutical markets, including the following product candidates: pegunigalsidase alfa, a modified stabilized version of the recombinant human α–Galactosidase–A protein for the treatment of Fabry disease; alidornase alfa or PRX–110, for the treatment of various human respiratory diseases or conditions; PRX–115, a plant cell-expressed recombinant PEGylated uricase for the treatment of severe gout; PRX–119, a plant cell-expressed long action DNase I for the treatment of NETs-related diseases; and others. Protalix has partnered with Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A., both in the United States and outside the United States, for the development and commercialization of pegunigalsidase alfa.
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KISSIMMEE, Fla. (WFLA) — Six delegates participating in the Special Olympics in central Florida this week are missing, deputies said Tuesday.
The Osceola County Sheriff’s Department said the six men, all members of the Haitian delegation, were last seen around 2:30 p.m. Monday afternoon in Kissimmee, near the venue of the games.
The sheriff’s office identified the missing delegates as:
- Antione Joseph Mithon, 32
- Nicholson Fontilus, 20
- Peter Mianovich Berlus, 19
- Anderson Petit-Frere, 18
- Steevenson Jacquet, 24
- Oriol Jean, 18
According to the sheriff’s office, they turned in their room keys but left their luggage and personal belongings. Deputies said they believe this is an isolated incident and do not suspect foul play.
A spokesperson for the Special Olympics USA Games released a statement saying it’s unknown why the group left the games.
“The well-being of these delegates is our foremost concern. Local authorities have indicated they have no reason to believe the health and safety of any of the individuals is at risk,” the statement said. “To expand the reach and effectiveness of law enforcement’s efforts to locate these individuals, they have been reported as missing persons.”
Osceola County deputies said they are in contact with Walt Disney World, the Special Olympics and law enforcement partners.
Anyone with information is asked to call the sheriff’s office at 321-697-4546. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/6-special-olympics-delegates-missing-from-florida-event-deputies-say/ | 2022-06-08T02:36:32Z |
DOJ: Russian charged with using US groups to spread propaganda
WASHINGTON (AP) — A Russian operative who worked on behalf of one of the Kremlin’s main intelligence services has been charged with recruiting political groups in the United States to advance pro-Russia propaganda, including during the invasion of Ukraine earlier this year, the Justice Department said Friday.
Aleksandr Viktorovich Ionov is accused of using groups in Florida, Georgia and California to spread pro-Kremlin talking points, with prosecutors accusing him of funding trips to Russia and paying for travel for conferences.
He is charged in federal court in Florida with conspiring to have U.S. citizens act as illegal agents of the Russian government. It was not immediately clear if he had a lawyer who could speak on his behalf, and he is not currently in custody.
The indictment alleges Ionov directed one of the political activists to post a petition on the website created by former President Barack Obama’s team, change.org. The petition, entitled “Petition on Crime of Genocide against African People in the United States,” could still be found on change.gov on Friday and had more than 113,000 signatures.
The organizations were not identified in the indictment, which was filed in a federal court in Florida.
The Treasury Department also announced sanctions against Ionov Friday, accusing him of giving money to organizations that he and Russian intelligence services thought would create a social or political disturbance in the U.S. and also looked into ways to support an unspecified 2022 gubernatorial candidate.
“As court documents show, Ionov allegedly orchestrated a brazen influence campaign, turning U.S. political groups and U.S. citizens into instruments of the Russian government,” Assistant Attorney General Matthew Olsen, the head of the Justice Department’s National Security Division, said in a statement.
The case is part of a much broader Justice Department crackdown on foreign influence operations aimed at shaping public opinion in the U.S. In 2018, for instance, the Justice Department charged 13 Russian nationals with participating in a huge but hidden social media campaign aimed at sowing discord during the 2016 presidential election won by Republican Donald Trump.
FBI Special Agent in Charge David Walker in Tampa called the Russian efforts “some of the most egregious and blatant violations we’ve seen.”
“The Russian intelligence threat is continuous and unrelenting,” Walker said at a news conference in St. Petersburg, Florida. “Today’s actions should serve as a deterrent.”
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Associated Press writer Michael Schneider in Orlando contributed to this report.
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- The Brand Store is located at the heart of Germany´s capital on Kurfürstendamm 216.
- Opening followed the successful unveiling of the e.wave X together with global brand ambassador Neymar Jr.
- Store provides a unique experience not only with the vehicle but also its innovative parts, as well as sales and customer support.
AACHEN, Germany, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following the successful unveiling of e.wave X in Berlin, presented by e.GO Mobile brand ambassador, Neymar Jr., the next generation line-up model e.wave X will now be available in the new Brand Store at Berlin's fashion street Kurfürstendamm from today onwards.
The innovative independent German electric car manufacturer, Next.e.GO Mobile SE, is now setting a new benchmark in the customer experience with brand stores that are more than just a point of sales. "For us the brand store is much more than a place to display our cars or get a test drive; it is a place to connect with our customers and form a community to get involved and make a collective difference" explains Ali Vezvaei, Chairman of the Board of Next.e.GO Mobile SE.
The e.wave X offers far more than just a means of transport. It is a modern, practical and innovative urban 4-seater that fits into almost any parking slot, hassle-free maintain and is developed with sustainability and purpose in mind. The 3D design, driving behaviour, charging system and lots of user interfaces of the e.wave X offer a unique user experience. The e.wave X is expected to achieve an urban range of 240 km* with a peak power of 80 KW and a price starting at 24.990 Euro*, excluding subsidies. The charging capacity is broad from the regular house plug all the way up to 11 kWh. The vehicle is equipped with a 23" ultrawide cockpit and instrument cluster as well as many innovative and connected features to provide a seamless user experience.
e.GO Mobile is building its cars in a very unique way, using material very similar to that of the aviation industry. A 3D Aluminium spaceframe design planked with an innovative polymer outer shell where the colour runs through the entire material, so that scratches and impacts are barely visible. Furthermore, the exterior is easier to maintain and repair but also unlocks the possibility of changing the exterior (re-skinning) to offer various color choices for the same vehicle over its life cycle.
In the new Brand Store on Berlin's Kurfürstendamm (216), visitors can experience the e.GO way of building cars, the new model e.wave X and are also able to reserve directly on site. The Brand Store is open from Monday to Saturday from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m.
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Leon Vitali, Stanley Kubrick’s right-hand man, dies at 74
(AP) – Leon Vitali, the “Barry Lyndon” actor who became one of Stanley Kubrick’s closest associates, has died. He was 74.
Vitali died Friday in Los Angeles, his family told The Associated Press Sunday. He passed peacefully surrounded by loved ones including his three children, Masha, Max and Vera.
“Leon was a special and lovely man driven by his curiosity, who spread love and warmth wherever he went,” his children said in a statement provided by Masha Vitali. “He will be remembered with love and be hugely missed by the many people he touched.”
Though Vitali was often described as Kubrick’s assistant, Tony Zierra’s 2017 documentary " Filmworker " shed light on Vitali’s enormous and largely unsung contributions to the work of one of cinema’s greatest figures from “The Shining” through “Eyes Wide Shut.” He did everything from casting and coaching actors to overseeing restorations. Vitali even once set up a video monitor so that Kubrick could keep an eye on his dying cat.
Matthew Modine, who starred in Kubrick’s “Full Metal Jacket,” tweeted his condolences Sunday.
“There are people we meet who have a profound impact upon our lives. Leon Vitali was one such person in mine,” Modine wrote. “An artist in every aspect of his life. A loving father & friend to so many. A kind, generous & forgiving nature. He exemplified & personified grace.”
Filmmaker Lee Unkrich also tweeted that he was, “Completely heartbroken to hear about the passing of Leon Vitali. He helped me (asterisk)enormously(asterisk) with my Shining book and I’m gutted that he won’t see it. He was a sweet, kind, humble, generous man and a vital part of Stanley Kubrick’s team.”
Before meeting Kubrick, Vitali was a rising actor in England, appearing in several British television shows including “Softly, Softly,” “Follyfoot,” “Z Cars” and “Notorious Woman.” Then in 1974 he got his biggest break yet, when he was cast in “Barry Lyndon” as Lord Bullingdon, the son-in-law of Ryan O’Neal’s title character.
Vitali was so fascinated by Kubrick and his processes that he made an unusual decision: He gave up on acting and devoted himself entirely to the famously demanding director for over two decades. His next Kubrick credit was as “personal assistant to the director” on “The Shining,” though that’s only part of the story — Vitali famously helped cast 4-year-old Danny Lloyd to play Danny Torrance and Louise and Lisa Burns as the creepy Grady twins (citing Diane Arbus as inspiration).
“I made one truly, truly radical change in my life and that was when I said, ‘I’m more interested in that’ than I was in the acting,” Vitali told the Associated Press in 2017. “That’s the biggest conscious decision I’ve ever made. There were some sacrifices, but there were gains too.”
After Kubrick’s death in 1999, Vitali oversaw restorations for many of Kubrick’s films. He received a Cinema Audio Society award for his work. Vitali later worked with director Todd Field on his films “Little Children” and “In the Bedroom.”
Before making the documentary, Zierra said that he and many Kubrick-obsessed fans knew Vitali for his performances in “Barry Lyndon” and “Eyes Wide Shut,” in which he played Red Cloak, and as a key member of Kubrick’s inner circle. But when they finally met Vitali to make the film, they were struck by “his kindness, humility and the fascinating scope of his story.”
Zierra is working on a director’s cut of “Filmworker” that will include new footage that he and Vitali wanted in the film, but couldn’t get done in time for its Cannes debut in 2017.
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesway, one of the country's fastest growing convenience store chains, announced today the opening of its newest Allsup's-branded stores in Colorado City, Claude, and San Angelo, Texas, and Carlsbad, New Mexico. The Yesway portfolio now stands at 410 stores in total, with the company having opened 30 new-to-industry and relocated stores to date in 2022.
Located at 947 East Interstate Highway 20, Colorado City, Texas; 225 W 1st Street, Claude, Texas; 4028 S. Bryant Boulevard, San Angelo, Texas; and 4412 National Parks Highway, Carlsbad, New Mexico, these new to industry Allsup's stores each have 5,630 square feet of merchandising space, 24 fueling positions, and high-speed diesel fueling lanes as well.
These are just the latest of the new large-format stores Yesway has developed and is swiftly bringing to market. The stores are open 24 hours per day and customers will be pleased to find their favorite Allsup's world-famous burritos; a full array of Yesway and Allsup's private label snacks; a new trucker/automotive section; high-quality fresh Allsup's bread, milk, and eggs; and a beer cave; along with amenities including Western Union service, ATM availability, and Coin Cloud digital currency machines offering 30+ digital currencies.
"We have been renovating, rebuilding, and constructing our Allsup's and Yesway stores at a furious pace this year, and it is thanks to our talented team that we have been able to do so," said Tom Trkla, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Yesway.
He continued, "We look forward to serving our customers in Claude, Colorado City, San Angelo, and Carlsbad. We invite everyone to celebrate with us at our community-centered Grand Openings later this fall, which will feature concerts, special promotions, localized philanthropic outreach, and the introduction of Allsup's world famous deep-fried burrito."
These follow the previously announced openings of new Allsup's stores in Breckenridge, Canyon, Mineral Wells, and Robert Lee, Texas, and Alamogordo and Artesia, New Mexico, as well as numerous Grand Opening celebrations of new Allsup's stores located in Abilene, Azle, Bangs, Decatur, Friona, Hereford, Merkel, Tuscola, and Wall, Texas; Roswell, New Mexico, and Guymon, Oklahoma earlier this year.
To find the Yesway or Allsup's store closest to you, please visit www.Yesway.com/locations or www.Allsups.com/allsups-locations/.
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About Yesway – Yesway is one of the fastest-growing convenience store operators in the United States. Established in 2015, Yesway is a multi-branded platform that acquires, transforms, and enhances portfolios of convenience stores by leveraging expertise in real estate and technology, and by implementing data-driven decision-making. Yesway was named the "2021 Convenience Store Chain of the Year" by CStore Decisions and is currently ranked #21 on the "2022 CSP Top 202 Chains" list by total portfolio size. Yesway ranked #2 in year-over-year relative store growth on the Convenience Store News "2020 Top 20 Growth Chains" list and its CEO has been named a "CSP 2020 Power 20 Deal Maker." Yesway's portfolio currently consists of 410 stores located in Texas, New Mexico, South Dakota, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Wyoming, Oklahoma, and Nebraska, including the Allsup's Convenience Store chain. www.yesway.com
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Prospera will hold special event to recognize clients and highlight partners
CORAL GABLES, Fla., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After two years of virtual celebrations, Prospera's traditional Hispanic Heritage Month event returns in person, introducing a new time and format. FPL is the presenting sponsor of the 2022 Prospera Success Stories in South Florida to be held on Wednesday, September 14, from 4:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m. at the Miracle Theatre in Coral Gables. The event will bring together the top stakeholders of the non-profit organization to celebrate entrepreneurship and recognize local clients who have been able to grow their businesses with Prospera's assistance.
The program, which will be led by Prospera Regional Vice President Myrna Sonora, will showcase five small business owners who have received services from Prospera for several years and come out stronger than before, despite pandemic-related challenges. It will also feature some of Prospera's funders, volunteers, and community partners.
"Get ready to be inspired by remarkable Hispanic entrepreneurs who have successfully turned their business ventures into a reality," said Armando Fernandez, FPL's director of external affairs for Miami Dade County. "FPL understands the importance of helping companies large and small succeed. We are committed to delivering America's best energy value and to moving Florida forward, including Hispanic entrepreneurs upon which our community has been built. We are excited to learn about these entrepreneurs and to hear their stories of resilience and determination."
Along with Presenting Sponsor FPL, this event will be sponsored by Host sponsors AT&T, Bank of America, Bank United, First Horizon, Truist and Wells Fargo; Champion sponsors Amerant, First Bank, Florida International University, JPMorgan Chase, and Telemundo 51; and Leader Sponsors Holland & Knight, SBDC at FIU, TD Bank, West Kendall Baptist Hospital, and Work Magic.
Prospera is a non-profit economic development organization that since 1991 has specialized in providing bilingual assistance to Hispanic entrepreneurs who want to start, strengthen or boost their businesses. In the past five years, Prospera has managed more than $61 million in small business loans, trained more than 18,000 entrepreneurs, and helped consulting clients gain or retain more than 16,000 jobs. Currently, Prospera offers services in Florida, North Carolina, and Georgia. For more information, visit prosperausa.org.
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Just days after declaring pregnancy a sacrament, the Supreme Court announced a bold ruling in favor of performative Christianity. Never mind this tiresome business about no establishment of religion; the holy Republican majority in their priestly robes have liberated the nation’s public school football coaches to get on with the serious business of saving souls.
Can I get an amen?
The court ruled in favor of an assistant coach in Bremerton, Wash., who had lost his lawsuit against the school board that chose not to renew his contract after he refused to stop holding prayer meetings with his players and others at the 50-yard line after high school football games. The Supremes held that Joseph A. Kennedy’s showboating for Jesus was exactly like “a Christian aide ... praying quietly over her lunch in the cafeteria.”
As near as I can determine, the author of the decision, Trump appointee Justice Neil Gorsuch, never attended a public school: He’s a total academic hothouse flower. In her dissent, Justice Sonia Sotomayor, whose life experience is considerably broader, took the rare step of enclosing photos from the evidentiary record by way of demonstrating that what Gorsuch characterized as private devotional moments were, in fact, public spectacles.
She added that athletic coaches have considerable influence over their young charges: “Students look up to their teachers and coaches as role models and seek their approval,” she wrote. “Students also depend on this approval for tangible benefits. Players recognize that gaining the coach’s approval may pay dividends small and large, from extra playing time to a stronger letter of recommendation to additional support in college athletic recruiting.”
If the coach holds a prayer session, what sophomore quarterback will feel free not to drop to his knees? And if he’s a Jew, a Muslim or a Hindu? As Jay Michaelson put it in The Daily Beast, such devotionals tend to be about “as official as a fire drill.”
Remember, this is a public school, not a private religious academy.
Here’s how a Republican-appointed justice at the Ninth Circuit described the evidence in rejecting the coach’s appeal: Coach Kennedy “prayed out loud in the middle of the football field” at game’s end, “surrounded by players, members of the opposing team, parents, a local politician and members of the news media with television cameras recording the event, all of whom had been advised of Kennedy’s intended actions through the local news and social media.”
Starting with the coach’s own Facebook page. In short, he staged a religious publicity stunt at a public high school where students are supposed to be free from government-sponsored proselytizing.
Here’s what Coach Kennedy’s Lord and Savior said about theatrical displays of religiosity in Matthew 6:5: “And when you pray, you must not be like the hypocrites. For they love to stand and pray in the synagogues and at the street corners, that they may be seen by others. ... But when you pray, go into your room and shut the door and pray to your Father ... and your Father who sees in secret will reward you.”
No matter. Nothing excites a certain kind of zealot more than ignoring the plain meaning of what they otherwise affirm as divinely inspired Scripture. Also, some pious exegete can no doubt be found who will construe the meaning of “your room” as “football stadium.”
Blessed are the linebackers, for they shall stand strong.
For the rest of us, the clear message of this dreary little episode is that in the U.S. Supreme Court, it’s not about facts and evidence. It’s about who’s got the votes. It’s as rigged as the College of Cardinals. If Justice Gorsuch describes a come-to-Jesus pep rally at a homecoming game as a quiet devotional, and if five of his like-minded colleagues agree, then ecclesiastical ceremonies can commence all across the country.
And no doubt will, particularly in red states and rural communities, where religious minorities already know their place. Because it’s only partly about religion to begin with. Mostly, it’s about tribal identity: who belongs, who’s in charge, who’s a Real American, and who is merely tolerated. There is no chance — zero — that this Supreme Court would have ruled in favor of a religious minority.
And if you don’t like it, Pilgrim, well, tough.
Christian nationalism is what it’s called, a perversion of patriotism and faith. How can you tell? Colorado Rep. Lauren Boebert, the second-dumbest person in the U.S. Congress, is all excited about it.
As reported in The Denver Post, Boebert told a Colorado religious gathering, “The church is supposed to direct the government. The government is not supposed to direct the church. That is not how our Founding Fathers intended it.”
She spoke of her disgust with “this separation of church and state junk that’s not in the Constitution. It was in a stinking letter.”
The “stinking letter,” of course, was written by Thomas Jefferson. | https://www.albanyherald.com/opinion/gene-lyons-the-supremes-keep-delivering-the-hits/article_ff2e4250-f97a-11ec-bd53-cb03a0fe8361.html | 2022-07-02T23:36:09Z |
~ Bollywood Meets Blockchain: Shemaroo is set to create new opportunities for industry & consumers ~
MUMBAI, India, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shemaroo, one of India's leading Media & Entertainment players with 60 years of enriching history has created another milestone by entering the Web 3.0 space in partnership with leading blockchain technology company Seracle, thus leading the Web 3.0 initiatives in the media and entertainment industry. The rising demand for enhanced user experience and increasing advancements in connectivity are the key factors driving Web 3.0 market revenue growth and with this new partnership, Shemaroo has taken giant strides to create a strong foundation.
Since its inception, Shemaroo has fostered a culture of innovation and technology that has enabled the brand to stay ahead and cater to the evolving needs of the consumers. Web3 technology is expanding at a breakneck speed and is going to favourably impact the entertainment sector as well. Seracle is a Web 3.0 full stack infrastructure company, building decentralized applications globally. With their enterprise blockchain expertise, Shemaroo will be unleashing the value of intellectual properties to democratize creativity, ownership, and applications in the new frontier using Blockchain technology.
Hiren Gada, CEO - Shemaroo Entertainment, said, "Web 3.0 provides limitless opportunities, especially for the entertainment industry. Shemaroo's expansion into this space is a strategic decision and to be the innovator which will lead the transformation in the ever-evolving M&E industry. We are happy to partner with Seracle for our Web 3.0 expansions and keep the brand future-ready to capture this emerging space by creating a fresh alternative for our tech-savvy consumers."
Rahul Mishra, Head – Web 3.0 Initiatives, Shemaroo Entertainment, commented, "With this partnership, we look at cementing our position as the chosen entertainment platform at the national and global level and extend the value-added experience for consumers in the Web3.0, NFT, and Metaverse. With evolved virtual-reality experience, we aim to connect the traditional fandom with the Web3.0 ecosystem and uncap the huge growth potential for the brand."
Shrikant Bhalerao, CEO, Seracle, Web 3.0 Infrastructure, commented, "We are proud to partner with Shemaroo in realising their vision and business goals in the Web3.0 space. Web3.0, NFT, and Metaverse will open avenues for the entertainment sector – keeping up with the digital burst, elevating the individual experience in personalised entertainment content space. We are happy to be instrumental in levelling up the industry standards through this partnership."
As per recently published data, the global Web 3.0 market size will reach USD 81.5 Billion in 2030 with a compound annual growth rate of 43.7%. Another research data predicts the NFT transaction will rise from 24 million in 2022 to 40 million by 2027, globally. Web 3.0 and Blockchain market is projected to add USD 1.1 Trillion to India's GDP by 2032 and most certainly Media & entertainment industry will be a key player in driving this growth.
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NEW YORK , May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greater Than One (www.greaterthanone.com), a full-experience marketing agency focused on healthcare, announced that Bindhu Gopalan has been appointed Chief Client Officer. She will be responsible for overseeing all client engagements at Greater Than One, with a focus on building better healthcare experiences through the agency's Capability Convergence model.
"Greater Than One gets the full experience. It's not just the brand story, it's the customer's context of it," said Gopalan. "And it's not just the customer experience, but the client experience. I am so excited to be a champion of a more holistic approach that is customized for each client; it can be dialed up or down as needed. I've worked at both large and small agencies, and I have a real passion for Greater Than One's size and the fact that it's wholly independent because it allows me the opportunity to get to know and develop a personal connection with clients."
Gopalan also has a special passion for marketing products to treat rare diseases and recognizes how important it is to facilitate communication for patients with both doctors and other rare disease patients.
According to Elizabeth Apelles, Chief Executive Officer of Greater Than One, the decision to hire a new Chief Client Officer took several months, during which time an extensive search was undertaken. "This is one of the most important and pivotal times in the agency's history as we look to offer clients a unique model of capability convergence. We needed to make the right decision and Bindhu's experience and reputation checked all the boxes."
"Bindhu has extensive experience as the strategic and digital AOR lead over a variety of categories and has developed a reputation as an excellent leader and manager," added Apelles.
"I've known Bindhu for years and know that we're great partners at innovating established agencies for sustainable growth", said Matthew Howes, President of Greater Than One. "The reputation she's built as a smart, intuitive leader with both motivation and teaching skills is a perfect fit for our agency. Our account group and our clients will greatly benefit from her expertise, knowledge, and ability to easily form personal connections. Bindhu makes everyone around her better."
ABOUT GREATER THAN ONE
Founded in 2000 and included in the "Top 100 Agencies" by Medical Marketing & Media, Greater Than One is a full-experience marketing agency dedicated to healthcare, with specialized expertise in rare disease, emerging science and technologies, care delivery, medical diagnostics and devices. Through the Capability Convergence(TM) model, customers are met with better healthcare experiences through content, context and connections to influence behavior and drive better outcomes. The agency is privately held, and employee owned.
For more information, contact us at pressinquiries@greaterthanone.com or visit us at www.greaterthanone.com.
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TORONTO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - RIV Capital Inc. ("RIV Capital" or the "Company") (CSE: RIV) (OTC: CNPOF), a cannabis packaged goods company with a focus on establishing one of the strongest portfolios of brands in key strategic U.S. markets, will report its financial results for the first quarter ended June 30, 2022, after markets close on Monday, August 29, 2022. The Company's unaudited condensed interim consolidated financial statements and management's discussion and analysis for the quarter will be available on the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on the Company's website at www.rivcapital.com/investors.
Following the release of its first quarter 2023 financial results, an audio-only recording of RIV Capital's conference call will be available on the Company's website at www.rivcapital.com/investors.
RIV Capital is building a leading cannabis packaged goods company, with a focus on establishing one of the strongest portfolios of brands in key strategic U.S. markets. Backed by in-house expertise and cannabis domain knowledge, RIV Capital aims to grow its own brands and partner with established U.S. cannabis operators and brands to bring them to new markets and build market share. RIV Capital established the foundational building blocks of its active U.S. strategy with the announced Etain Acquisition. Through its strategic relationship with The Hawthorne Collective, Inc. ("The Hawthorne Collective"), a subsidiary of The ScottsMiracle-Gro Company, RIV Capital is The Hawthorne Collective's preferred vehicle for cannabis-related investments not under the purview of other ScottsMiracle-Gro subsidiaries.
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STONY BROOK, N.Y. and DENVER, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Softheon, a leading cloud-based eligibility, enrollment, and billing provider for health plans and government agencies, has acquired NextHealth Technologies, an AI-powered SaaS-based healthcare analytics platform. With the acquisition, Softheon will be better able to help health plans sell and deliver efficient, high-quality care through synergies in the companies' respective products and solutions. Health plans cans save tens or even hundreds of millions of dollars on medical and operational costs through Softheon's growing suite of solutions.
The acquisition significantly enhances Softheon's talent density, enhancing go-to-market strategies, engineering processes, and leadership. The overall speed and capability of NextHealth's AI solutions will increase through Softheon's propriety technology.
Softheon CEO, Eugene Sayan, will continue to lead the company. Eric Grossman, NextHealth's founder, has become the combined organization's Chief Commercial Officer, supporting Sayan's vision and the company's growth objectives.
Sayan shared, "Artificial Intelligence in healthcare is here, and we are seeing the incredible impact it can have on both members and carriers. Our goal has been to make healthcare more affordable, accessible, and plentiful, and we see AI as a clear path forward to bring efficiencies to our carrier partners. This acquisition is a testament to Softheon's commitment to helping health plans tackle some of their biggest challenges, such as population health and the movement toward consumerism in healthcare."
NextHealth Technologies, founded in 2013, offers a cloud-based platform that utilizes rigorous methodologies and standardized processes to enable health plan customers to identify impactable populations, measure which clinical initiatives work best for whom, and integrate data-driven decisions into the workflow in real-time to derive the highest ROI from their analytics investments.
"We are thrilled to be part of Softheon's continued growth and expansion," shared Grossman, "This is an incredible opportunity for our respective teams. NextHealth's technical and service staff will continue to build and support cutting-edge applications of AI for carrier member populations with the support and resources of a larger company. We see a bright future for our health plan partners as we bring those tools to bear to deliver significant value and reduced costs."
Softheon's purchase of NextHealth is expected to bring economies of scale and operating leverage to the combined company. NextHealth investors, Norwest Venture Partners and TT Capital Partners, will become investors in Softheon and expressed excitement on the prospects of the transaction.
"Together, NextHealth and Softheon can provide better care at lower medical and administrative costs while advancing the application of AI in healthcare." said Casper de Clercq, General Partner at Norwest Venture Partners.
"The acquisition of NextHealth will enhance Softheon's AI capabilities for health plans," said Ryan Engle, partner at TT Capital Partners, "Member data spanning shopping and enrollment through claims creates opportunities for proprietary methodologies to shape member behavior and create value for plans."
Softheon has continued its growth and expansion, having completed more than 20 million enrollments since the inception of the Affordable Care Act, through public and private exchange technology. The acquisition comes after the company introduced its first foray into AI by creating a machine learning algorithm that predicts which members are at risk of letting their insurance coverage lapse, as featured in Bloomberg Law.
Founded in 2000, Softheon's Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) and Business Process-as-a-Service (BPaaS) solutions solve complex challenges for health plans and government health agencies. Currently, Softheon's solutions serve 8 State agencies and over 90 health plans. Issuers and consumers utilizing Medicaid, Medicare, and the ACA Marketplace benefit from Softheon's innovative technology that reduces administrative overhead and enhances user-experiences. Softheon is an Agent, Broker, and Merchant of Record that facilitates health insurance enrollment, administration, and renewal.
NextHealth Technologies, based in Denver, is an AI-powered analytics platform that rapidly optimizes the effectiveness of health plans' cost, quality, and service enhancement initiatives resulting in significantly reduced costs and improved outcomes. Its cloud-based solution utilizes scientifically rigorous methodologies and standardized processes, enabling and promoting a culture of measurement. The platform is HITRUST-certified, scalable, and is deployed with expert services to ensure client adoption and success. Know what works™ and make it better.
CONTACT:
Mitchel Forney
pr@softheon.com
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SALT LAKE CITY, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure Holdings, Inc. (Instructure) (NYSE: INST), the makers of the Canvas Learning Management System, today announced that it will report financial results for its first quarter ended March 31, 2022 on Monday, May 2, 2022 after market close.
Instructure will host a conference call and webcast at 3:00 p.m. Mountain Time (or 5:00 p.m. Eastern Time) on Monday, May 2, 2022 to discuss its financial results. The conference call can be accessed by dialing (888) 330-2384 from the United States and Canada or (240) 789-2701 internationally with conference ID 1348899. A live webcast and replay of the conference call can be accessed from the investor relations page of Instructure's website at ir.instructure.com.
Following the completion of the call through 9:59 p.m. Mountain Time (or 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time) on May 9, 2022, a telephone replay will be available by dialing (800) 770-2030 from the United States and Canada or (647) 362-9199 internationally with conference ID 1348899.
Instructure (NYSE: INST) is an education technology company dedicated to elevating student success, amplifying the power of teaching, and inspiring everyone to learn together. Today the Instructure Learning Platform supports more than 30 million educators and learners around the world. Learn more at www.instructure.com.
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Brian Watkins
Corporate Communications
Instructure
(801) 610-9722
brian.watkins@instructure.com
Denise Garcia
Alex Liloia
Hayflower Partners
(646) 918-4041
investors@instructure.com
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SAN FRANCISCO, INDIANAPOLIS and SUZHOU, China, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovent Biologics, Inc. ("Innovent") (HKEX: 01801), a world-class biopharmaceutical company that develops, manufactures and commercializes high-quality medicines for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major diseases, and Eli Lilly and Company ("Lilly", NYSE: LLY) today announced that the Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) of China's National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) has approved the supplemental New Drug Application (sNDA) for TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) in combination with cisplatin plus paclitaxel or cisplatin plus 5-fluorouracil chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of unresectable, locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC).
This is the fifth NMPA-approved indication of TYVYT®. In China, TYVYT® was approved for: the treatment of relapsed or refractory classical Hodgkin's lymphoma in December 2018; the first-line treatment of non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) in February 2021; and the first-line treatment of squamous NSCLC as well as the first-line treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma in June 2021.
The new approval was based on the interim analysis of ORIENT-15, a global randomized, double-blind, multi-center Phase 3 clinical trial – which evaluated sintilimab in combination with chemotherapy compared to placebo in combination with chemotherapy as first-line therapy for ESCC. Based on the interim analysis conducted by the Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC), sintilimab in combination with chemotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in the primary endpoint of overall survival (OS) compared to placebo in combination with chemotherapy regardless of PD-L1 expression status, meeting the pre-defined superior efficacy criteria. Safety profile was consistent with that observed in previously reported studies of sintilimab without new or unexpected safety signals. The results of ORIENT-15 were published in British Medical Journal on April 19, 2022[1].
Prof. Shen Lin, Principal Investigator of ORIENT-15 Study, Peking University Cancer Hospital and Institute, stated," Esophageal cancer is one of the most common cancers in China ranking fifth in cancer prevalence and the fourth in mortality cases, with squamous cell carcinoma as most predominant histologic type[2]. In the past, median OS was approximately 10 months for chemotherapy as the first-line standard of care[3]. The results of ORIENT-15 demonstrated that sintilimab plus chemotherapy as the first-line treatment for ESCC significantly improved overall survival (OS) and progression-free survival (PFS) compared to placebo plus chemotherapy, with median OS of 16.7 months(vs. 12.5 months, HR=0.63) and median PFS of 7.2 months(vs. 5.7months,HR=0.56) for sintilimab plus chemotherapy. In addition, the results showed the general applicability of sintilimab with two different chemotherapy regimens[1]. The approval of sintilimab in combination with chemotherapy as a first-line treatment for ESCC is exciting news and will provide an effective and affordable treatment option for patients living with ESCC in China."
Dr. Yongjun Liu, President of Innovent, stated," TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) is the only innovative PD-1 inhibitor with positive Phase 3 studies results as a first-line treatment for five major types of cancer, including the squamous/non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer, liver cancer, gastric cancer and now esophageal cancer. We are encouraged by the results of the ORIENT-15 study, a global multi-center phase 3 trial demonstrating sintilimab as a high quality treatment option with great clinical value for people living with esophageal cancer. Innovent is committed to our mission of developing high-quality biopharmaceuticals that are affordable and contribute to the 'Healthy China 2030' Plan for cancer prevention and treatment."
Dr. Hui Zhou, Senior Vice President of Innovent, stated, "There is a huge unmet clinical need for the first-line treatment of advanced or metastatic ESCC. The results of ORIENT-15 demonstrated that sintilimab can bring significant clinical benefit to the treatment of ESCC. Today, the NMPA of China approval marks another important milestone for sintilimab, and we believe the positive study results will soon translate into superior clinical benefits for ESCC patients. We believe the approval of this new indication will further strengthen the leadership position of TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) and bring hopes to more Chinese cancer patients in broader market."
Mr. Julio Gay-Ger, President and General Manager of Lilly China, stated, "From Hodgkin's lymphoma, lung cancer, liver cancer, and now to esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC), we are excited to see another indication of TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) approved in China in a short of time, bringing new options to Chinese esophageal cancer patients. With our commitment to oncology, Lilly strives to bring high-quality and affordable innovative drugs to Chinese cancer patients through both independent R&D and local partnerships. TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) sets a great example for our partnership with Innovent, and the new approval will further benefit more Chinese cancer patients."
Dr. Li Wang, Senior Vice President of Lilly China and Head of Lilly China Drug Development and Medical Affairs Center, stated, "The approval of TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) for the first-line indication of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ESCC) demonstrated the clinical value of combined immunotherapy in this field. The number of new cases and deaths of esophageal cancer in China accounts for more than half of the world's total[2]. The ORIENT-15 study, starting from the Chinese ESCC population while having a global perspective, achieved promising results of benefiting the entire population, bringing new options and new hope for the treatment of ESCC patients[1]."
About the ORIENT-15 Study
ORIENT-15 is a global randomized, double-blind, multicenter Phase 3 clinical study evaluating sintilimab in combination with chemotherapy (cisplatin plus paclitaxel or 5-fluorouracil [5-FU]), compared to placebo in combination with chemotherapy, for the first-line treatment of unresectable locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic esophageal squamous cell carcinoma (ClinicalTrials.gov, NCT03748134). At the time of interim analysis, a total of 659 eligible patients (of the planned 676 estimated participants) were enrolled and randomly assigned into the experimental group or control group in a 1:1 ratio. The primary endpoints were overall survival (OS) in all randomized patients and OS in PD-L1 positive (defined as CPS ≥10) patients[1].
Based on the interim analysis conducted by the Independent Data Monitoring Committee (IDMC), sintilimab in combination with chemotherapy demonstrated a statistically significant improvement in the primary endpoint of overall survival (OS) compared to placebo in combination with chemotherapy, regardless of PD-L1 expression status, meeting the pre-defined superior efficacy criteria. Safety analyses revealed no new safety signals. The results of ORIENT-15 were published in British Medical Journal on April 19, 2022[1].
About Esophageal Squamous Cell Carcinoma (ESCC)
Esophageal cancer (EC) is one of the most common malignant tumors worldwide that begins in the inner layer (mucosa) of the esophagus, which connects the throat to the stomach. Based on GLOBOCAN 2020 estimates, approximately 600,000 new cases of esophageal cancer are diagnosed and approximately 540,000 deaths result from the disease worldwide each year[4]. Esophageal cancer is the seventh most commonly diagnosed cancer and the sixth leading cause of death from cancer worldwide[4]. More than half of new and fatal cases of esophageal cancer in the world occur in China[2]. In China, it is estimated there were approximately 320,000 new cases of esophageal cancer diagnosed and approximately 300,000 deaths resulting from the disease in 2020[2]. Esophageal cancer is the fifth most commonly diagnosed cancer and the fourth leading cause of death from cancer in China, where it has a five-year survival rate of only 30%[2].
The two main types of esophageal cancer are squamous cell carcinoma (SCC) and adenocarcinoma. In China, SCC is the predominant histologic type, accounting for more than 90% of all esophageal cancer[5]. In the past, first-line standard systemic therapy was chemotherapy based on platinum drugs for unresectable locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic ESCC, which calls for more effective first-line treatment options. Several PD-1 inhibitors have been approved as first-line treatment in combination with chemotherapy[6],[7] .
About Sintilimab
Sintilimab, marketed as TYVYT® (sintilimab injection) in China, is a PD-1 immunoglobulin G4 monoclonal antibodyjointly developed by Innovent and Eli Lilly and Company. Sintilimab is a type of immunoglobulin G4 monoclonal antibody, which binds to PD-1 molecules on the surface of T-cells, blocks the PD-1 / PD-Ligand 1 (PD-L1) pathway, and reactivates T-cells to kill cancer cells[8]. Innovent is currently conducting more than 20 clinical studies of sintilimab to evaluate its safety and efficacy in a wide variety of cancer indications, including more than 10 registrational or pivotal clinical trials.
In China, sintilimab has been approved and included in the National Reimbursement Drug List (NRDL) for four indications, and recently approved for one additional indication including:
- The treatment of relapsed or refractory classic Hodgkin's lymphoma after two lines or later of systemic chemotherapy;
- In combination with pemetrexed and platinum chemotherapy, for the first-line treatment of non-squamous non-small cell lung cancer lacking EGFR or ALK driver mutations;
- In combination with gemcitabine and platinum chemotherapy, for the first-line treatment of squamous non-small cell lung cancer;
- In combination with BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection) for the first-line treatment of unresectable or advanced hepatocellular carcinoma;
- In combination with cisplatin plus paclitaxel or cisplatin plus 5-fluorouracil for the first-line treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma.
Additionally, Innovent currently has two regulatory submissions under review in the China's NMPA for sintilimab:
- In combination with chemotherapy for the first-line treatment of unresectable, locally advanced, recurrent or metastatic gastric or gastroesophageal junction adenocarcinoma;
- In combination with bevacizumab biosimilar and chemotherapy for EGFR-mutated non-squamous NSCLC following EGFR-TKI treatment.
Additionally, two clinical studies of sintilimab have met their primary endpoints:
- Phase 2 study as second-line treatment of esophageal squamous cell carcinoma;
- Phase 3 study as second-line treatment for squamous NSCLC with disease progression following platinum-based chemotherapy.
About Innovent
Inspired by the spirit of "Start with Integrity, Succeed through Action," Innovent's mission is to develop, manufacture and commercialize high-quality biopharmaceutical products that are affordable to ordinary people. Established in 2011, Innovent is committed to developing, manufacturing and commercializing high-quality innovative medicines for the treatment of cancer, autoimmune, metabolic, ophthalmology and other major diseases. On October 31, 2018, Innovent was listed on the Main Board of the Stock Exchange of Hong Kong Limited with the stock code: 01801.HK.
Since its inception, Innovent has developed a fully integrated multi-functional platform which includes R&D, CMC (Chemistry, Manufacturing, and Controls), clinical development and commercialization capabilities. Leveraging the platform, the company has built a robust pipeline of 32 valuable assets in the fields of cancer, metabolic, autoimmune disease and other major therapeutic areas, with 7 products approved for marketing in China – TYVYT® (sintilimab injection), BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection), HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection) , Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor) and olverembatinib (BCR-ABL TKI) and Cyramza® (ramucirumab), 3 assets under NMPA NDA review, 3 assets in Phase 3 or pivotal clinical trials, and an additional 19 molecules in clinical studies.
Innovent has built an international team with advanced talent in high-end biological drug development and commercialization, including many global experts. The company has also entered into strategic collaborations with Eli Lilly and Company, Adimab, Incyte, MD Anderson Cancer Center, Hanmi and other international partners. Innovent strives to work with many collaborators to help advance China's biopharmaceutical industry, improve drug availability and enhance the quality of the patients' lives. For more information, please visit: www.innoventbio.com. and www.linkedin.com/company/innovent-biologics/.
Note:
Sintilimab is not an approved product in the United States.
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection), HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection), and SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection) are not approved products in the United States.
TYVYT® (sintilimab injection, Innovent)
BYVASDA® (bevacizumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
HALPRYZA® (rituximab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
SULINNO® (adalimumab biosimilar injection, Innovent)
Pemazyre® (pemigatinib oral inhibitor, Incyte Corporation). Pemazyre® was discovered by Incyte Corporation and licensed to Innovent for development and commercialization in Mainland China, Hong Kong, Macau and Taiwan.
CYRAMZA® (ramucirumab, Eli Lilly). Cyramza® was discovered by Eli Lilly and licensed to Innovent for commercialization in Mainland China.
About Eli Lilly and Company
Lilly is a global healthcare leader that unites caring with discovery to create medicines to make life better for people around the world.
We were founded more than a century ago by a man committed to creating high-quality medicines that meet real needs, and today we remain true to that mission in all our work. Across the globe, Lilly employees work to discover and bring life-changing medicines to those who need them, improve the understanding and management of disease, and give back to communities through philanthropy and volunteerism. To learn more about Lilly, please visit us at www.lilly.com and http://newsroom.lilly.com/social-channels.
About Eli Lilly and Company's strategic cooperation with Innovent Biologics
Lilly entered into a strategic collaboration with Innovent focused on biological medicine in March 2015 – a groundbreaking partnership between a Chinese pharmaceutical company and a multinational pharmaceutical company. Under the agreement, Lilly and Innovent will co-develop and commercialize oncology medicines, including Tyvyt® (sintilimab injection) in China. In October 2015, the two companies announced the extension of their existing collaboration to include co-development of three additional oncology antibodies targeting oncology indications. In August 2019, Innovent further entered into a licensing agreement with Lilly to develop and commercialize a potentially global best-in-class diabetes medicine in China. Its collaboration with Lilly indicates that Innovent has established a comprehensive level of cooperation between China's innovative pharmaceuticals sector and the international pharmaceuticals sector in fields such as R&D, CMC, clinical development and commercialization. In August 2020,Lilly and Innovent announced a global expansion of their strategic alliance for sintilimab, whereby Lilly obtained an exclusive license for sintilimab for geographies outside of China and plans to pursue registration of sintilimab in the U.S. and other geographies outside of China. In March 2022, Lilly and Innovent deepened the strategic partnership in oncology.
Innovent Biologics, Inc. Forward-Looking Statements
This news release may contain certain forward-looking statements that are, by their nature, subject to significant risks and uncertainties. The words "anticipate", "believe", "estimate", "expect", "intend" and similar expressions, as they relate to Innovent, are intended to identify certain of such forward-looking statements. The Company does not intend to update these forward-looking statements regularly.
These forward-looking statements are based on the existing beliefs, assumptions, expectations, estimates, projections and understandings of the management of the Company with respect to future events at the time these statements are made. These statements are not a guarantee of future developments and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond the Company's control and are difficult to predict. Consequently, actual results may differ materially from information contained in the forward-looking statements as a result of future changes or developments in our business, the Company's competitive environment and political, economic, legal and social conditions.
The Company, the Directors and the employees of the Company assume (a) no obligation to correct or update the forward-looking statements contained in this site; and (b) no liability in the event that any of the forward-looking statements does not materialise or turn out to be incorrect.
Eli Lilly and Company Forward-Looking Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements (as that term is defined in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995) about sintilimab and reflects Lilly's current beliefs and expectations. However, as with any pharmaceutical product, there are substantial risks and uncertainties in the process of drug research, development, and commercialization. Among other things, there can be no guarantee that future study results will be consistent with study results to date, or that sintilimab will receive additional regulatory approvals or be commercially successful. For further discussion of these and other risks and uncertainties, see Lilly's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, Lilly undertakes no duty to update forward-looking statements to reflect events after the date of this release.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. ("Oppenheimer") – a leading wealth manager, investment bank, and a subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings (NYSE: OPY) – today announced that Brad Watkins, CPA, has joined the firm as Chief Financial Officer effective August 1, 2022.
Mr. Watkins will be responsible for all aspects of Oppenheimer's financial operations and will direct long-term budgetary planning and cost management to ensure alignment with Oppenheimer's strategic growth plans. As a member of the Management Committee, Mr. Watkins will report to Albert G. Lowenthal, Chairman and CEO.
"Brad is an experienced leader with a strong background across the financial services industry," Mr. Lowenthal comments. "His expertise in providing audit services to the country's largest financial services companies will be invaluable as we focus on the quality and efficiency of our operating model to drive growth in an evolving business and market landscape."
Prior to joining Oppenheimer, Mr. Watkins was with KPMG since 2003, spending the bulk of his time in their New York Financial Services Audit Practice, where he launched his career and rose through the ranks before becoming a partner in 2015. During his time at KPMG, Mr. Watkins served a variety of clients including a large, multinational financial institution, as well as both clearing and introducing broker-dealers.
He also has extensive experience with SEC reporting matters and auditing complex process areas that involve technical accounting literature, including securitization matters, foreign currency accounting, financial instruments and fair value measurements, consolidation and variable interest entities, and derivatives and hedging.
"I am honored to serve as CFO at this exciting time for Oppenheimer," said Mr. Watkins. "The firm has a strong balance sheet and the potential for growth while delivering an exceptional client experience. I look forward to becoming part of the Oppenheimer family and partnering with the team."
Mr. Watkins graduated from New York University Stern School of Business with a Bachelor of Science in Accounting.
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. (Oppenheimer), a principal subsidiary of Oppenheimer Holdings Inc. (OPY on the New York Stock Exchange), and its affiliates provide a full range of wealth management, securities brokerage and investment banking services to high net-worth individuals, families, corporate executives, local governments, businesses and institutions.
Oppenheimer Media Contact:
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SOURCE Oppenheimer & Co. Inc. | https://www.kxii.com/prnewswire/2022/08/01/oppenheimer-amp-co-inc-announces-appointment-brad-watkins-chief-financial-officer/ | 2022-08-01T20:38:53Z |
SAN RAMON, Calif., May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Techron®, the ground-breaking fuel additive brand from Chevron Products Company, a Chevron U.S.A. Inc. division, celebrates 40 years of industry dominance and numerous awards along the way as a bottled fuel additive.
From its first-ever bottled fuel additive debut in 1981, Techron continues to set the industry standard 40 years later in science-backed performance, protection and cleaning power. Currently, Techron boasts a wide-ranging portfolio of products for just about every gasoline-powered engine type – including cars, trucks, motorcycles, ATVs, boats and watercraft, outdoor power equipment and small engine machinery. Techron even provides unbeatable cleaning power with a specific product for diesel-powered vehicles.
"For more than 40 years, Chevron has been at the forefront of developing superior, high-performance fuel additives like Techron that are backed by rigorous testing and development by our industry-leading scientists," said Jim Smiley, consumer sector manager, Chevron Products Company. "From our flagship Techron® Complete Fuel System Cleaner to our more recent portfolio additions of Techron® Marine and Techron® Powersports & Small Engine, Techron continues to serve millions of customers with the unbeatable cleaning power for which it's known."
Historical milestones for the Techron bottled fuel additive over the past 40 years include:
- 1981: Techron® Concentrate debuts
- 1995: Techron's new formulation debuts to include performance enhancements for better intake valve deposit cleaning
- 2005: Techron® Concentrate Plus Fuel System Cleaner debuts
- 2015: Techron® Fuel Injector Cleaner debuts
- 2017: Techron® Diesel Fuel System Cleaner debuts
- 2018: Techron® Marine Fuel System Treatment and Techron® Powersports & Small Engine Fuel System Treatment debut
- 2019: Techron® High Mileage Fuel System Treatment debuts; Techron wins Autoweek Reader's Choice Award for Best Fuel Additive and Techron® Marine receives Top Product Award from Boating Industry Magazine
- 2021: Techron® Complete Fuel System Cleaner selected as Best Overall Fuel Injector Cleaner for 2022 by CNET RoadShow
"Forty years of excellence is a testament to the trust Techron instills in our customers and its key position as a premium fuel additive brand," said Bob Miles, senior manager, direct sales at Chevron Products Company. "We're proud to champion Techron's growth and innovation as the product line continues to evolve to meet the changing needs of the market, both for our customers that are new to the world of fuel additives and those who have been loyal users for decades. We look forward to the many future brand milestones ahead."
For more information, visit www.techronclean.com/40.
About Chevron Products Company
Chevron Products Company is a division of an indirect, wholly owned subsidiary of Chevron Corporation (NYSE: CVX) headquartered in San Ramon, CA. A full line of lubrication and coolant products are marketed through this organization. Select brands include Havoline®, Delo®, Techron®, Chevron xpress lube® and Havoline xpress lube®.
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ABUJA, Nigeria (AP) — The suspected gunmen who killed dozens of worshippers during a church service in southwestern Nigeria in June have been arrested, Nigeria’s top military officer said on Tuesday, two months after the attack which shocked many in the West African nation.
“We have arrested those behind the dastardly act in Owo,” General Leo Irabor, Nigeria’s Chief of Defense Staff, said in a meeting with local media, according to the Abuja-based Daily Trust newspapers.
Neither Irabor nor the police who confirmed the arrest to The Associated Press provided further details into the development. The Nigerian general however said investigations are still ongoing and “in due course, the world will see them and others who are behind other daring attacks in the country.”
The gunmen stormed the St. Francis Catholic Church in Ondo state just as the worshippers gathered on Pentecost Sunday and killed at least 40 of them, authorities said. The incident shocked many in Ondo which is one of Nigeria’s most peaceful states and had been largely spared the violent attacks across the West African nation, particularly in the troubled north where Islamic extremist rebels of Boko Haram and other armed groups operate.
The church attack in Owo had “the imprints” of the Islamic State of West African Province, an offshoot of Boko Haram, Nigerian officials said after the attack. Security analysts have since last year warned that the Islamic rebels in Nigeria’s north are now spreading to other parts of the country.
Bishop Jude Arogundade of the Ondo Catholic Diocese told AP that residents in Ondo and the church in Nigeria are already “getting frustrated that after two months, people came to kill 40 people and we do not have any information about it.”
He said the Catholic church has not been informed yet of the arrests and continues to wait to hear “the motive because we are a peaceful organization, we don’t get into politics or into controversial issues.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/nigeria-arrests-men-suspected-of-deadly-church-attack/ | 2022-08-09T17:59:56Z |
MIAMI, May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RECUR is expanding to the Avalanche Blockchain, enabling RECUR users to move its NFTs to Avalanche, and use them across wallets, marketplaces, and other applications built using the Avalanche blockchain.
By integrating with Avalanche, RECUR is ushering in a new era for interoperability for intellectual property from the world's most iconic brands to seamlessly flow across Web 3.0 communities. Additionally, EIP 2981, the NFT Royalty Standard co-authored by RECUR, is expanding into the Avalanche ecosystem.
"We are thrilled to announce our partnership with Avalanche, enabling RECUR NFTs to travel and participate in its eco-friendly and rapidly growing ecosystem," said Zach Bruch, CEO of RECUR. "As we continue to expand our NFT offering throughout the metaverse, it is essential that creators maintain their royalties regardless of where their NFTs travel."
RECUR will be working with Avalanche and their ecosystem partners including marketplaces, games, and metaverses to adopt and implement the EIP 2981 NFT Royalty Standard in order to further support artists, creators and IP that is coveted by both crypto-native and mainstream audiences.
"For NFTs to go mainstream, brands will need trusted partners who understand the demands that come with passionate fanbases and the need for a seamless, secure, and eco-friendly platform underpinning it all. RECUR and Avalanche check every box, and are best positioned to usher them on-chain," says John Nahas, VP of Business Development at Ava labs.
RECUR powers the NFT experiences for some of the most beloved IP in the world including Paramount, Star Trek, Nickelodeon, Hello Kitty, Care Bears, college sports and more.
Starting Wednesday, May 25th 2022, users will find Avalanche as a blockchain deposit and withdrawal option enabled natively in their RECUR accounts with no additional action required.
For more information on RECUR's Multi-Chain Deposit & Withdrawals functionality please navigate here.
About RECUR
RECUR is a technology company that designs & develops dedicated branded experiences that allow fans to buy, collect, and re-sell digital products and collectibles (NFTs). RECUR is the only blockchain-agnostic NFT platform ultimately giving its brand partners the widest range of distribution and their fan bases the widest range of utility. RECUR also co-authored the recurring royalty standard for NFTs, allowing for creators, artists, athletes, and brands to participate in the secondary sales of their assets in perpetuity.
About Avalanche
Avalanche is the fastest smart contracts platform in the blockchain industry, as measured by time-to-finality, and has the most validators securing its activity of any proof-of-stake protocol. Avalanche is blazingly fast, low cost, and green. Any smart contract-enabled application can outperform its competition by deploying on Avalanche.
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How $22.8 million will change the narrative for thousands in our region
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On August 3, when the US Economic Development Administration (EDA) announced that Philadelphia Works (PhilaWorks) was one of 32 winners in the Good Jobs Challenge (GJC), the award amount became the headline. While $22.8M is certainly headline-worthy, it is not the only thing that makes this grant opportunity valuable.
The GJC grant, funded by President Biden's American Rescue Plan, invests in communities, helping them to rebuild strong, vibrant, and inclusive economies. The GJC is a challenge because, as the name suggests, it pushes workforce and economic development organizations to be innovative, resourceful, and bold in their approaches to quality job creation.
"We fully understand the significance of the opportunity in front of us," said H. Patrick Clancy, president and CEO at PhilaWorks. "Over the next three years, we have a chance to connect 3,000 people in the region to quality, family-sustaining jobs in high demand occupations and industries."
For Pennsylvania's southeast region, those quality jobs will be connected to careers in the life sciences/healthcare, energy, and the building trades/construction sectors. The employment opportunities and training programs that will develop talent pipelines into these industries will be both of quality and equitably accessible.
"Life sciences and health care are pillars of the region's economy, and represent industries where Philadelphia has exerted global leadership," said Matt Bergheiser, president of University City District, which operates the West Philadelphia Skills Initiative. "The Skills Initiative is honored to help lead this regional effort to continue to lift up and advance local talent into life-changing and region-shaping jobs."
Integral to the success of this investment will be the six workforce and economic development organizations of all six counties in Southeastern PA (Philadelphia, Montgomery, Bucks, Chester Delaware, and Berks). PhilaWorks will lead the grant work along with three "backbone" organizations, West Philadelphia Skills Initiative, Philadelphia Energy Authority, and the Philadelphia Area Labor Management Committee. The collective offers three unique value propositions for the work ahead –
equitable opportunity, wraparound services, and strong employer commitment.
Along with dedicated time for system development and program design phases, this opportunity also comes with a community of practice, led by JFF and data collection supported by the US Census Bureau.
"The excitement around this grant award is warranted," said Patricia Blumenauer, PhilaWorks' vice president of operations and data. "The ability to leverage multiple funding streams and plan for both sustainability and scalability proactively gets us in front of historic workforce challenges and funding gaps. With this structure, we'll be able to implement the full vision, and build something sustainable, a program model that will remain long after the grant period has ended."
To stay informed on grant activity, subscribe to the GJC list serve. Email specific grant questions directly to Good Jobs Challenge.
Philadelphia Works is the city's Workforce Development Board, investing in solutions and services to grow Philadelphia's economy by connecting employers to workforce talent and career seekers to jobs. We influence the public policies that support economic growth and optimize funding and resources to invest in regional solutions to build a skilled and thriving workforce. For more information about our dedicated board members and staff, workforce research, labor market data, services, and initiatives, and to view success stories, please visit philaworks.org.
Contact: Dawn Thomas
Director, Communications and Outreach
newsroom@philaworks.org
Voicemail: 215-557-2587
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Nike makes full exit from Russia after suspending operations
Published: Jun. 23, 2022 at 1:45 PM EDT|Updated: 14 minutes ago
(AP) - Nike will fully shut down its operations in Russia, joining other international companies that have withdrawn from the country after its brutal invasion of Ukraine.
Nike Inc. suspended operations three months ago at all of its company-owned and operated stores in Russia but like other major corporations, has attempted to avoid exposing employees to hardship as it does so.
”Our priority is to ensure we are fully supporting our employees while we responsibly scale down our operations over the coming months,” the sports apparel maker said Thursday.
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/23/nike-makes-full-exit-russia-after-suspending-operations/ | 2022-06-23T17:59:53Z |
After Biden’s COVID recovery, administration launches new booster push
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden’s administration is launching a renewed push for COVID-19 booster shots for those eligible, pointing to the enhanced protections they offer against severe illness as the highly transmissible BA.5 variant spreads across the country.
The initiatives include direct outreach to high-risk groups, especially seniors, encouraging them to get “up to date” on their vaccinations, with phone calls, emails and new public service announcements.
All Americans age 5 and over should get a booster five months after their initial primary series, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It also says those age 50 and over — or those who are immunocompromised — should get a second booster four months after their first. According to the CDC, tens of millions of eligible Americans haven’t received their first booster, and of those over 50 who got their first booster, only about 30% have received their second.
CDC has released a “booster calculator” to help people determine when to get a booster shot.
Biden, who received his second booster shot in March, tested positive for the virus last week and recovered after experiencing mild symptoms for five days.
“Given the rise of the Omicron BA.5 variant, it is essential that Americans stay up to date on their COVID-19 vaccinations — with booster shots — to achieve the highest level of protection possible,” the White House said. COVID-19 is killing about 366 people in the U.S. each day, the vast majority of whom are not up-to-date on their vaccinations. The administration says those deaths are largely preventable.
In May, according to the CDC, prior to the dominance of the BA.5 variant in the U.S., people over 50 with only a single booster shot were four times more likely to die of COVID-19 than those with two or more booster doses.
“Currently, many Americans are under-vaccinated, meaning they are not up to date on their COVID-19 vaccines,” CDC Director Dr. Rochelle Walensky said earlier this month. “Staying up to date on your COVID-19 vaccines provides the best protection against severe outcomes.”
As part of the new booster push, the White House says pharmacies in the federal pharmacy program will step up outreach to those eligible for another booster dose. It says Walgreens will make more than 600,000 phone calls, and Rite Aid will send nearly 9 million emails to people encouraging them to get shots.
The Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services will also reach out to 600 nursing homes that have reported booster uptake rates under 80% to offer additional federal support, including on-site clinics and sending medical providers and infectious disease experts to educate people about the benefits of the shots. CMS will also email booster reminders to the 16 million people who receive their Medicare emails and added a booster reminder message to its 1-800-MEDICARE call-in line.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services will also continue to run PSAs encouraging boosters during commercial breaks on shows with significant viewership among seniors, like “NCIS Hawaii,” “Good Morning America,” “Jimmy Kimmel Live” and “48 Hours.”
Copyright 2022 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/07/28/after-bidens-covid-recovery-administration-launches-new-booster-push/ | 2022-07-28T21:45:16Z |
RADA USA Assembly Technicians, Test Technicians and Manufacturing Engineers celebrate this great milestone in Germantown, Maryland.
GERMANTOWN, Md., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In an effort to meet U.S DoD requests for advanced tactical cUAS and VSHORAD systems, RADA USA increased production of its detection and surveillance radars, and recently completed assembly of its 1000th RPS-42 Multi-mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR) system.
As the world faced a global pandemic, RADA USA's production increased tremendously shortly after opening its Germantown, Maryland facility in Q4 of 2019. This forced the organization to expand its manufacturing facility during the first quarter of 2022 as requirements to meet customer demands for our tactical radars.
"This is a big accomplishment for the RADA USA and RADA Electronic Industries team members who have partnered in this achievement. Throughout COVID our teams have continued to build excellent products to support and keep the warfighters safe. Thanks to all that have helped in this team effort. From Netanya to Bet She'an to Germantown, everyone has played a role in achieving this significant milestone. Congratulations to all!" said Greg Platt, Vice President of Manufacturing Operations.
The Multi-Mission Hemispheric Radar (MHR) is a cutting-edge, software-defined 4D AESA pulse-Doppler radar platform that can host a variety of operational missions. It provides full hemispheric protection by improving active defense capabilities against all types of incoming aerial threats.
RADA USA, a subsidiary of Israel-based RADA Electronic Industries Ltd, is a defense technology company specializing in the production and sales of all-threat, air surveillance combat radars. RADA USA was established in 2018 to serve the U.S. defense and aerospace markets.
RADA USA offers advanced, pulse-Doppler, multi-mission AESA radars for tactical applications. These software-defined combat radars introduce hemispheric spatial coverage with an excellent price-performance ratio.
Please follow @RADA_USA on Twitter for the latest news from RADA USA.
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Reduce out-of-shelf and fresh waste in real time!
ATLANTA, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The future of retail chain operations will be supported by computer vision and AI. Knowing this, the French start-up, belive.ai, recently opened its doors in Atlanta, GA, making its solutions available to the North American retail industry market.
Since its inception in 2019, belive.ai has grown quickly into the largest AI install base in terms of supermarkets and users: more than 15 grocery chains, 400 supermarkets, and more than 1,000 users using the application every day. A number of grocery and retail outlets in North America are already using belive.ai solutions with positive results.
"Our solutions focus on both improving customer satisfaction and employee experience," said Aurelien Escartin, belive.ai Co-Founder & CEO.. "By reducing wait lines, shelf outs, and even promo and price inaccuracies, belive.ai improves customer satisfaction and guides employees to work better and faster. Store managers can quickly make better decisions, all the while improving supply chain and merchandising execution."
The value of belive.ai resides in its simplicity of operation and its capacity to execute at scale. Images are continuously captured, and then transformed, in real time, into usable data. From this data, task oriented actions are created. "With the largest number of supermarkets equipped in the world," said Pierre-Marie Rallu, General Manager for belive.ai North America, "our dedicated solutions are scalable and provide proven ROI in just a couple of weeks. This low cost acquisition solution requires low maintenance and has a short learning curve. The Retailer owns the data and decides what to do with it: Use of our dashboards, integrate data within their own KPIs, and even share with vendors."
"We are the only company with referenceable grocery retailers using this solution across their entire organization," Rallu said. "We have developed a reputation for going that extra mile to adapt to the grocer's organization and processes. Our clients keep investing with us. They know, as our AI evolves, we will continue to deliver high value on their investment."
belive.ai will be at GroceryShop, the leading event for grocery & CPG, on September 19-22, 2022 at the Mandalay Bay in Las Vegas, NV. Come visit Booth # SC5.
To learn more about belive.ai visit https://belive.ai
Press Contact:
Séverine Rigaud, +1 770.820.9004
srigaud@belive.ai
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SOURCE belive.ai | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/09/12/beliveai-drive-your-store-with-ai/ | 2022-09-12T15:43:50Z |
DOVER, Del. , July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founded in 2017, Belkins grew to become the leading provider of lead generation and appointment setting services in only 5 years. Now, after 900+ happy customers and over 200K booked appointments, Belkins is ranked #1 of the Top B2B Lead Generation Companies according to Clutch.
Belkins used to be a small startup. Its founders, Vladislav Podolyako and Michael Maximoff, were driven together by a shared goal to create a reliable outbound and inbound lead generation agency that helps clients achieve predictable, scalable growth through creativity, experience, transparency, and perseverance.
At first, Michael and Vladislav were working from home, committing 100% of their time and effort to their startup. Soon, their creativity and passion paid off, and a small, work-from-home startup blossomed into a full-scale digital marketing agency that helps hundreds of customers from all over the world.
Today Belkins is a leader in the sphere of B2B lead generation. The company can boast a wealth of successes, including:
- Over 4.5M leads generated;
- Over 2.5M emails delivered;
- Over 200K appointments set;
- Nearly 1K satisfied clients all over the world
World-Class B2B Lead Generation
Five years of hard work and dedication paid off for Belkins. Today, it is much more than another company that can provide clients with business leads.
Now, Belkins can guarantee the best results for its clients:
- 25% closing rate across 30+ industries;
- 10:1 ROI;
- 20+ appointments set every month per campaign;
- And much more!
Thanks to its experience and creativity, the Belkins team helps customers from all over the world to take their sales to the next level and tap into their true potential. And now, landing the first spot in Clutch Leaders Matrix as the best B2B inbound marketing and lead generation company, Belkins proves its professionalism once more.
Belkins has become a world-class lead generator. Its motto, "People before numbers," works both ways - from the company's team to the people who partner with Belkins to gain business leads - and that's what allows the company to deliver top results.
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LOMPOC, Calif., May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation (RTF) said Thursday that the Bureau of Land Management (BLM) taking steps to treat more wild horses and burros with fertility control is encouraging.
RTF, a national nonprofit advocacy organization, has worked since 1999 for policy changes to keep wild horses and burros on the range by managing population growth with proven, safe and humane fertility control as an alternative to costly and devastating roundups and government off-range holding pens.
The BLM announced this week that it is seeking contractors to treat and release wild horses and burros and that it anticipated making "up to" $20 million available over the next 1-5 years for that purpose.
Work by RTF with other animal-welfare groups and rangeland stakeholders has resulted in broader acceptance of the need for fertility control in wild horse and burro management and, for the first time, Congress calling for fertility control use and providing funding for it.
So far, the BLM has continued to react to population numbers by aggressively removing wild horses from the range, but RTF continues to press the agency to pivot to fertility control.
"In our conversations with new BLM leadership, we feel cautiously optimistic that their focus and funding will shift to minimally intrusive on the range management," said Neda DeMayo, president of RTF. "Of course, we have to see how it all plays out, but we hope that this signals a new culture for the agency's Wild Horse and Burro Program."
DeMayo continued, "The agency does not currently have the infrastructure in place to effectively implement a sustainable fertility control program across the West, yet it can remove tens of thousands of wild horses at the drop of a hat. Our hope is that the BLM will now direct funds toward adequately staffing the Wild Horse and Burro Program, increasing range restoration projects, and utilizing meaningful amounts of proven, safe and humane fertility control to begin the shift away from roundups and the deadly capture, removal and warehousing of our wild horses and burros."
BLM's Fiscal Year 2023 budget justification calls for removing 10,000 wild horses and burros from the range while treating or permanently sterilizing 2,650 animals.
RTF strongly opposes the permanent surgical sterilization of wild mares and burro jennies. The BLM has previously pursued a rare procedure which removes the ovaries by crushing and pulling them out with a looped-chain medical instrument. The procedure is painful, potentially life-threatening and costly. As recently as last year, BLM dropped a sterilization plan in response to a lawsuit by RTF.
RTF also opposes gelding stallions and returning them to the range. Gelding changes the behavior of wild, free-roaming stallions and would require sterilizing all the stallions in a herd to slow population growth. While gelding is more common and less dangerous than sterilizing mares, it is not without health risks.
Fertility control is a cost-effective, readily available and humane alternative to capturing and warehousing wild horses as well as to costly, risky sterilization methods.
The fertility control vaccine PZP has been shown to be effective and safe. A non-hormonal vaccine, it has minimal effects on behavior and has proven successful across species, including on the range and at RTF's American Wild Horse Sanctuary, among other projects, for decades.
The BLM's most recent range-wide population estimate for wild horses and burros is 82,384 across Herd Management Areas in 10 Western states. The agency plans to remove a record 19,000 from the range during the current fiscal year while treating only 2,500 with fertility control – a plan that RTF has called "excessive and irresponsible, not least because BLM is not equipped or prepared to care for another 19,000 captive wild horses and burros."
RTF has called upon the agency to focus on immediate, robust fertility control implementation and on relocating captured wild horses and burros living in corrals to more natural and cost-effective pastures.
In Fiscal Year 2021, the BLM spent about $77 million on the capturing and warehousing of wild horses and burros, about 68 percent of its Wild Horse and Burro Program's budget. It has never spent as much as 4 percent of the program's budget on fertility control.
As of February, the BLM was warehousing 21,784 wild horses and burros in corrals at a daily cost to taxpayers of $6.19 per horse. By comparison, it costs taxpayers $2.17 per horse, per day, to care for an additional 38,827 wild horses on leased or government pastureland.
Return to Freedom Wild Horse Conservation (RTF) is a national nonprofit organization dedicated to wild horse preservation through sanctuary, education, conservation, and advocacy since 1998. It also operates the American Wild Horse Sanctuary at three California locations, caring for more than 450 wild horses and burros. Follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and Instagram for updates about wild horses and burros on the range and at our sanctuary.
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Steven Wang, M.D., will be the Director of Dermatologic Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery for Hoag Family Cancer Institute
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hoag Memorial Hospital Presbyterian is proud to announce that Steven Wang, M.D., a renowned, board-certified dermatologist and fellowship-trained Mohs surgeon, has joined the Hoag Family Cancer Institute as the Director of Dermatologic Oncology and Dermatologic Surgery as part of the Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program.
Dr. Wang joins Hoag after spending 16 years at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center, where he served as the Head of Dermatology Section and Director of Dermatologic Surgery and Dermatology. Dr. Wang has published more than 100 articles in peer-reviewed scientific journals and academic textbooks, written five books and has lectured extensively throughout the world on the topics of skin cancer detection, treatment and prevention.
To improve diagnoses, the Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program under Dr. Wang will begin offering new, cutting-edge technologies funded by Hoag's active philanthropic community to detect melanoma and other skin cancers at early stages while avoiding unnecessary skin biopsies. To achieve optimal treatment outcomes, Dr. Wang will use noninvasive screening modalities, helping to avoid unnecessary biopsies. He is also an experienced Mohs surgeon with a unique expertise in providing the whole spectrum of care to patients.
"Dr. Wang combines clinical expertise with a researcher's intellectual curiosity, making him a perfect fit for Hoag's culture of innovation," said Robert T. Braithwaite, Hoag president and CEO. "He is also a compassionate physician. He listens to his patients and works with them through their fears and concerns."
Melanoma is the fifth most common – and the most deadly – form of cancer, and it hits California particularly hard, with an estimated 10,260 estimated new cases projected in 2022 alone. Dr. Wang said he is excited to combine clinical research and advanced technologies to help Orange County residents prevent and treat skin cancer.
"Hoag is known for bridging the worlds between an academic research facility and a community hospital. It is a place where doctors can provide the most innovative and advanced care while listening to each patient as an individual," he said. "I am excited to join the team."
Dr. Wang attended medical school at Albert Einstein College of Medicine, completed his medical internship and fellowship training in melanoma at NYU School of Medicine and his residency in dermatology at the University of Minnesota School of Medicine. In 2005, Dr. Wang trained under world-renowned Mohs surgeon Dr. Leonard H. Goldberg in Houston.
Dr. Wang has held several academic appointments within Joan & Sanford I. Weill Medical College of Cornell University and serves as the president of the Photodermatology Society and chair of The Skin Cancer Foundation's Photobiology Committee. He is also an active member of several other professional organizations including the American Academy of Dermatology, American Society of Dermatologic Surgery, the American College of Mohs Micrographic Surgery, and Cutaneous Oncology. For more information about the Melanoma & Complex Skin Cancer Program and Dr. Wang, please contact Hoag Family Cancer Institute at 949-7-CANCER.
ABOUT HOAG
Hoag is a nonprofit, regional health care delivery system in Orange County, California. Delivering world-class, comprehensive, personalized care, Hoag consists of 1,800 top physicians, 15 urgent care facilities, 10 health & wellness centers, and two award-winning hospitals. Hoag offers a comprehensive blend of health care services that includes six institutes providing specialized services in the following areas: cancer, digestive health, heart and vascular, neurosciences, women's health, and orthopedics through Hoag's affiliate, Hoag Orthopedic Institute, which consists of an orthopedic hospital and four ambulatory surgical centers. Hoag is the highest ranked hospital in Orange County by U.S. News & World Report and the only OC hospital ranked in the Top 10 in California, as well as a designated Magnet® hospital by the American Nurses Credentialing Center (ANCC). For more information, visit hoag.org.
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TROY, Mich., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first real-time Operational Intelligence Platform for franchises and chains helps drive cost control and boost operational efficiency for business leaders amid macro-economic uncertainty.
The prospect of economic uncertainty can be unnerving for franchise and chain business leaders. However, with a strong foundation for operational success, companies can build resilience into their organizations and position themselves to grow and thrive.
The TruOI Operational Intelligence (OI) Platform powers operational resiliency and growth through data integration and by combining the elements of real-time analytics with real-time business task automation.
Examples of how TruOI can increase revenue-per-hour and decrease costs for franchises and chains include:
- Reduce labor costs by identifying time card violations or unauthorized overtime
- Keep operations and equipment on track with automated business task triggers and performance alerts
- Enhance team member performance with 1-to-1 coaching and training
- Drive in-store promotions with performance-to-goal score cards
- Manage all company KPIs in real-time from a single platform
To accomplish this, TruOI integrates all of a company's existing corporate and unit software and data, forms & documents, training, and facility systems from all company locations under one umbrella platform. The power of TruOI gives companies the ability to automate many of their day-to-day operating activities with triggers driven by key performance indicators or scheduled timing.
In addition, TruOI connects both leadership and location team members with real-time coaching, performance management alerts, and detailed measurements based on organizational goals, operational needs, and even daily P&Ls.
TruOI founder and CEO Shadan Malik states, "Now more than ever, TruOI is the key component business leaders need to increase team member performance, control costs, and accelerate growth in all economic environments."
For franchises and chains with 5 locations or 10,000, TruOI is accessible on any computer or mobile device. Our OI platform makes real-time management of all aspects of a business – from any location – a reality for CEOs and their teams.
Visit www.TruOI.com to see how TruOI helps franchises and Chain business leaders take their next big step.
About TruOI: TruOI offers a real-time Operational Intelligence platform that integrates all of a company's software, measurement, coaching, and training systems under one umbrella application and automates business activity to increase profitability and growth. More than 5,000 organizations have leveraged TruOI technology to drive success and innovation.
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Which flash drive is best?
File management is more accessible than ever today, and flash drives remain one of the most common tools for transferring files. However, there are more factors to flash drives than most buyers realize. Choosing one that suits your needs can significantly impact how quickly you can move files from one device to the next.
The SanDisk Extreme Pro 256-Gigabyte Flash Drive works well for moving data around, even if you’re a professional who has robust storage needs.
What to know before you buy a flash drive
Use
How you plan to use your flash drive will determine which one works best for you. For example, some may need flash drives with fast file transfer speeds. Others may only need a flash drive with ample storage options.
Flash drive types
You can find flash drives that have different types of ports.
- USB-A: USB-A is the most common port type in flash drives.
- USB-C: USB-C is another common port, sporting a smaller design and faster file transfer speeds than USB-A ports. USB-C is commonly used on Apple and Google laptops, among other devices.
- Lightning: You can use Apple’s Lightning cables to charge and transfer files to and from iPhones. You can also find these connections on flash drives, though they’re less common than USB-A or USB-C ports.
- Micro USB: While it’s extremely uncommon, you can also find flash drives with Micro USB ports.
USB flash drive speeds
USB flash drives offer various file transfer speeds, depending on their drive limitations and what version of USB it uses. There are two versions of USB file transferring that are commonly used today.
- USB 2.0: This is an older version of the technology, though it’s still commonly used today. At this level, flash drives can transfer files at speeds up to 60 megabytes per second. Still, most USB 2.0 drives only offer around 30MBps to 40MBps.
- USB 3.0: This offers faster file transfers, ranging up to 640MBps possible. Most drives with USB 3.0 feature a maximum speed of 150MBps or 200MBps. This USB version is also backward-compatible, meaning it works with older USB 2.0 devices.
However, no matter what USB version a flash drive uses, the hardware may also max out at slower speeds than the version offers.
What to look for in a quality flash drive
Storage
Most shoppers choose a flash drive based on how much storage it has. Flash drives range in space from 4GB to 256GB. You can find flash drives with as little as 2GB of storage with older models sometimes offering even less. On the high end of the spectrum, you’ll find flash drives offering as much as 1 terabyte.
Durable
It’s also vital that a flash drive is physically durable to prevent breaking. While low-end flash drives may use cheap plastic enclosures for the drive’s port, you can also find some with metal or hard plastic casings for added durability. In addition, many flash drives include a retractable port, which can help protect it when not in use.
Portable
Part of the benefit of flash drives is their portability. Although flash drives use the same technology as solid-state drives, they’re much smaller and make excellent solutions for portable file management.
How much you can expect to spend on a flash drive
Cheap flash drives can cost as low as $6. For flash drives with more storage or faster file transfer speeds, you can expect to spend $20-$100 or more.
Flash drive FAQ
Can flash drives increase random access memory on a computer?
A. You can use flash drives to increase random access memory on Windows computers. To use a flash drive as RAM, you’ll need to run ReadyBoost from the computer’s Properties menu with the device plugged in. Most computers also have a maximum amount of RAM possible — usually tapping out around 4GB — so it’s important to check how much storage your system can use.
Do flash drives need to be formatted?
A. Like other storage devices, flash drives need to be formatted. In most cases, flash drives come pre-formatted. The two most common formats are FAT32, commonly used for Mac OS, and NTFS, typically used for Windows. If you have a Mac computer and your flash drive doesn’t work with it, you may need to reformat the drive as a FAT32.
What’s the best flash drive to buy?
Top flash drive
SanDisk Extreme Pro 256GB Solid State Flash Drive with USB 3.2
What you need to know: This is an excellent solution for transferring files. It has swift data transfers, a durable design and plenty of storage for most users.
What you’ll love: It’s faster than most flash drives, boasting a reading speed of 420MBps and a writing speed of 380MBps. It also includes 256GB of storage and a durable aluminum case with a slide-out USB connection.
What you should consider: Some buyers said this drive’s enclosure was too thick.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top flash drive for the money
Kingston Digital 64GB Data Traveler Micro Duo Flash Drive with USB-C and USB-A 3.13
What you need to know: This affordable and functional double-sided flash drive offers USB-C and USB-A connections. It also has base-level storage.
What you’ll love: It features read speeds up to 100MBps. It’s small and portable, despite featuring 64GB of storage. In addition to the 64GB configuration, this can be purchased in storage volumes ranging from 16GB to 128GB.
What you should consider: It only writes data at speeds up to 15MBps.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
PNY 256GB Pro Elite 400MB/s Flash Drive with USB 3.0
What you need to know: If you need a fast, portable thumb drive with a sturdy casing, this one is a great option. And it has a cutout for attaching it to a keychain.
What you’ll love: It comes with 256GB and transfers files at speeds up to 400MBps reading and 180MBps writing. The USB-A port retracts from the external casing. You can also buy this flash drive with 128GB, 512GB or 1TB of storage.
What you should consider: This drive may write slower than advertised. It also doesn’t include an operation indicator light.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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South Florida Family Law Attorneys Stann W. Givens and Chris Givens, Partners at Tampa-based Givens Law Group, have been named yet again to The Best Lawyers in America®.
TAMPA BAY, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Givens Law Group is a Tier 1 "Best Law Firms" rated Tampa practice that's earned a reputation as a true family law firm – not only because it focuses exclusively on matrimonial and family law, but also because it's led by a father-son legal team who treat clients like family of their own.
Thanks to their family-focused approach and considerable experience, Givens Law Group Partners Stann Givens and Chris Givens have also earned numerous awards and accolades during their time in practice.
Their latest distinction: another selection to The Best Lawyers in America®.
Best Lawyers is a legal industry rating system known for its annual publications of The Best Lawyers in America and the U.S. News – Best Lawyers "Best Law Firms" list. Based entirely on peer review, these listings rely on feedback from tens of thousands of leading lawyers who are asked to weigh in on the skill, talent, and achievements of their peers.
Given the stringent selection process, recognition in Best Lawyers is a coveted honor that speaks volumes about the respect honorees have earned within their fields. It's also very exclusive, with just 5.3% of all U.S. attorneys making the final list in this year's edition.
As tried-and-true Family Lawyers, Stann Givens and Chris Givens have proven themselves capable of guiding individuals, parents, children, and families through the toughest of life experiences. They've been trusted by clients and colleagues across the Tampa Bay area and have cultivated reputations and leaders in their area of practice.
- Stann Givens. Founding Partner Stann W. Givens has been recognized by Best Lawyers every year since 1999. Backed by over 40 years of experience, Givens has helped thousands of clients in complex cases of divorce, alimony, asset division, and family law, and routinely represents high-profile clients such as professional athletes, corporate executives, and celebrities. He is one of just a small percentage of attorneys to be Board Certified in Marital and Family Law by the Florida Bar and is a former President of the Florida Chapter of the American Academy of Matrimonial Lawyers.
- Chris Givens. Partner Chris Givens was selected to The Best Lawyers in America for the fourth consecutive year for his work in Collaborative Law and Family Law. Chris has been widely recognized by his peers, having been named to the Florida Super Lawyers Rising Stars list from 2013 to 2017, the Florida Super Lawyers list since 2019, and the Nation's Top One Percent by the National Association of Distinguished Counsel. Chris is Co-Author of the Alimony chapter in the Florida Bar's book on dissolution of marriage, as well as the Child Support Modification chapter for the Bar's post-decree modifications book
Givens Law Group is a nationally recognized divorce and family law firm serving individuals and families across Tampa and South Florida. Rated among the nation's Tier 1 "Best Law Firms" in Family Law by U.S. News, the firm has helped thousands of clients successfully resolve all types or marital and family law cases. For more information, visit: www.tampafamilylaw.com.
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SHANGHAI, June 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JW Therapeutics (HKEx: 2126), an independent and innovative biotechnology company focused on developing, manufacturing and commercializing cell immunotherapy products, presented the latest data of three clinical studies on Carteyva® (relmacabtagene autoleucel injection, hereafter abbreviated as relma-cel) at the 2022 American Society of Clinical Oncology (ASCO) Annual Meeting, including a two-year follow-up result of RELIANCE study, a multicenter phase 2 trial of Carteyva® in Chinese patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma, preliminary safety and efficacy of Carteyva® as second-line therapy for primary refractory Chinese patients with large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) from an open-label, multicenter, single-arm phase I study, and a two-year survival update of a phase I study of Carteyva® in relapsed and refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma.
Two-year follow-up result of RELIANCE study, a multicenter phase 2 trial of relmacabtagene autoleucel in Chinese patients with relapsed/refractory large B-cell lymphoma (abstract number: 7529)
RELIANCE study was the first pivotal CD19 CAR-T study received IND approval by NMPA. A total of 59 patients with relapsed/refractory (r/r) large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) received single infusion of relma-cel, and completed 2-year follow-up. Results include:
- Relma-cel demonstrated sustained response and long-term survival benefit. Among the 58 efficacy evaluable patients, best overall response rate (ORR) and complete response rate (CRR) were 77.6% and 53.5%, respectively. 2-year overall survival (OS) rate was 69.0%.
- Relma-cel showed a manageable safety profile with relatively low rate of cytokine release syndrome (CRS) and neurotoxicity (NT). The incidence of CRS of any grade and Grade≥3 were 47.5%, 5.1%, respectively. The incidence of NT of any grade and Grade≥3 were 20.3%, 3.4%, respectively. The most common Grade≥3 adverse events (AEs) were neutropenia and leukopenia.
- 2-year follow-up data of RELIANCE study showed that relma-cel delivered sustained response and long-term survival with a manageable safety profile and a relatively low incidence of CAR-T related toxicity.
Preliminary safety and efficacy of relmacabtagene autoleucel (relma-cel) as second-line therapy for primary refractory Chinese patients with large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL): Results from an open-label, multicenter, single-arm phase I study (abstract number: e19509)
This was an open-label, single-arm, multi-centre, phase I study, aiming to evaluate the safety and efficacy of relma-cel in patients with primary refractory disease after first-line standard of care (R-CHOP). A total of 12 patients received relma-cel infusion and completed 9 months follow-up.
Data showed relma-cel was tolerable. No Grade≥3 CRS or NT was observed. 6 patients had Grade ≤2 CRS, and 2 patients experienced NT (Grade 1). The most common treatment related Grade≥3 treatment emergent adverse events (TEAEs) was cytopenia.
The best ORR and CRR were 75.0% and 33.3%, 3-month ORR and CRR were 41.7% and 33.3%, respectively. Median duration of response (DOR) and OS were not yet reached.
Relma-cel (JWCAR029) in relapsed and refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma: A two-year survival update of a phase I study (abstract number: e19555)
This was an open-label, dose-escalating phase I study of relma-cel for relapsed/refractory B-cell non-Hodgkin lymphoma (r/r B-NHL). A total of 22 patients with r/r B-NHL received single dose of relma-cel and completed 2-year follow-up.
Based on the efficacy analysis set comprising 20 patients, the best ORR and CRR were 85.00% and 70.00%, respectively. The progression-free survival (PFS) rates of 1-year and 2-year were both 55.0%, and the OS rates were both 68.6%. Neither median PFS nor median OS was reached. No grade 3 and above CRS or NT were found.
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About Relmacabtagene Autoleucel Injection (trade name: Carteyva®)
Relmacabtagene autoleucel injection (abbreviated as relma-cel, trade name: Carteyva®) is an autologous anti-CD19 CAR-T cell immunotherapy product independently developed by JW Therapeutics based on a CAR-T cell process platform of Juno Therapeutics (a Bristol Myers Squibb company). Being the first product of JW Therapeutics, relma-cel was approved by the China National Medical Products Administration (NMPA) in September 2021 for the treatment of adult patients with relapsed or refractory large B-cell lymphoma after two or more lines of systemic therapy, making it the first CAR-T product approved as Category 1 biologics product in China. Currently, it is the only CAR-T product in China that has been simultaneously included in the National Significant New Drug Development Program, granted priority review and breakthrough therapy designations.
About JW Therapeutics
JW Therapeutics (HKEx: 2126) is an independent and innovative biotechnology company focusing on developing, manufacturing and commercializing cell immunotherapy products. Founded in 2016, JW Therapeutics is committed to becoming an innovation leader in cell immunotherapy. The company has built a top world-class platform for technology and product development in cell immunotherapy, as well as a promising product pipeline covering both hematologic malignancies and solid tumors, to bring the hope of a cure for Chinese and global patients, and to lead the healthy and standardized development of China's cell immunotherapy industry. For more information, please visit www.jwtherapeutics.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
The forward-looking statements are based on the management's expectations and beliefs and are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those described. Significant risks and uncertainties, include those discussed below and more fully described in Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited (HKEx) reports filed by the Company. Unless otherwise noted, the Company is providing this information as of the date it publicized, and expressly disclaims any duty to update information contained in the issues and relevant information, or provide any explanation. For detailed information, please visit the company website: www.jwtherapeutics.com/en/forward-looking-statements/.
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KOR's innovative Reporting-as-a-Service platform gains momentum ahead of the fast-approaching CFTC swaps data reporting critical compliance deadline.
ATLANTA, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KOR, the innovative provider of regulatory solutions for the derivatives market, has closed its Series A investment round led by Mosaik Partners, a San Francisco-based venture capital firm focused on financial technology. Funds will be used to accelerate the deployment of KOR's CFTC-registered, cloud-native Swap Data Repository ("SDR") to U.S. markets while enabling global expansion efforts to begin.
KOR's 100% AWS cloud-based trade repository platform enables participants to benefit from innovations in sub-second actionable analytics on submitted data, on-demand reports of full history, and systemic pattern insights to improve compliance processes and drive operational efficiencies. The market entry timing occurs as the industry seeks outsourcing solutions for common industry challenges and requirements, as well as meeting new challenges such as data accuracy and completeness verification.
KOR was licensed by the CFTC on March 31, 2022, for its Swap Data Repository in all asset classes and for all client segments. This was the first such approval granted by the CFTC since 2014, the first 100% cloud-based SDR, and arrived eight months ahead of a December 2022 critical compliance deadline in the U.S.
In conjunction with the financing, KOR is pleased to announce two key additions to the leadership team, Tom Wieczorek, as KOR's new Chief Product Officer and John Buchenal as KOR's new Director of Partnerships and Industry Relations. Wieczorek is a former Managing Director of products for the Regulatory Reporting and Post-Trade Operations Platform at the London Stock Exchange Group. Buchenal brings 25 years of experience in finance and fintech, with prior roles at Adenza, Omgeo, Traiana, and Tradeweb.
Howard Mergelkamp, Co-Founder and Managing Partner at Mosaik Partners, will join KOR's Advisory Committee in connection with the financing round. "We are excited to partner with KOR because the leadership team's experience and expertise in this space are unparalleled. KOR is modernizing trade reporting through a SaaS cloud-based delivery business model, providing value-added analytics that will improve clients' data and significantly reduce lengthy, inefficient and costly manual processes that are the current industry standard," Mergelkamp said.
KOR is currently on track to meet its summer production target. With this round of funding KOR's Founder and CEO, Jonathan Thursby, envisions accelerated growth for KOR. "We're on target to move our Reporting-as-a-Service (all-in-one) platform from the external testing phase into production this summer, supporting CFTC swaps data reporting."
U.S.-based KOR Financial is a fintech company that develops future-minded technology innovations tailored specifically for derivatives markets. KOR is CFTC-licensed and the first independent Swap Data Repository ("SDR"), delivering solutions that enable market participants to meet reporting mandates for OTC derivative trades and lifecycle events. KOR provides a Reporting-as-a-Service (RaaS) offering to complement its SDR, which together replace many common reporting functions and solve numerous systemic reporting challenges. The KOR team comprises former trade repository heads, SMEs and technology pioneers, creating the first intelligent transactional derivatives platform.
Founded by industry operating executives in 2011, Mosaik Partners invests in early-stage B2B fintech companies attacking pain points in commerce and financial services. Mosaik actively leverages its operating experience to provide promising entrepreneurs with the resources and know-how they need to achieve success. The firm has made investments in the payments, software, capital markets technology, regulatory technology and AI / big data sectors. Based in San Francisco, the team has a collective 80+ years of operating and investing experience in the financial technology sector. More information can be found at www.mosaikpartners.com.
For more information, visit the KOR website and follow KOR on LinkedIn and Twitter
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Coveted Skincare and Makeup Reimagined into Haute Jewelry in Collaboration with Elie Top
TOKYO, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This holiday season, Clé de Peau Beauté unveils a luxurious and coveted collection in collaboration with renowned Parisian jewelry designer Elie Top, rounding off a year of 40th anniversary celebrations for the brand. With the theme of Radiant Sky, and inspired by the celestial bodies above, the limited-edition collection consists of Clé de Peau Beauté's most sought-after skincare and makeup treasures: La Crème and Lipstick, reimagined in masterwork pieces of haute jewelry perfectly representing Clé de Peau Beauté's commitment to exquisite craftsmanship.
Having formed the heart of the world's most luxurious skincare and makeup rituals for 40 years, this exceptional collection represents a celebration of craftsmanship – artistically and luxuriously forged in gold and silver and studded with diamonds. Aptly themed Radiant Sky, the collection is inspired by the illuminating Sun and the soft iridescence of the Moon. For this collection, visionary designer Elie Top captured the celestial in his mind's eye, transmuting its light into limited-edition Corps Celeste jewelry: Dazzling Jeweled Sun and Luminous Jeweled Moon to emphasize and elevate the radiance of Clé de Peau Beauté's own luminaries, the universally-coveted La Crème and Lipstick.
"Bringing their energies together is the key to unlocking infinite radiance," says Mr. Top.
Handcrafted, right from conception, The Premium Collection points towards Clé de Peau Beauté's commitment towards exquisite craftsmanship. "Drawing by hand helps me feel the connection between humanity and the stars – both are illuminated by the same infinite radiance," says Mr. Top.
Each piece of haute jewelry in The Premium Collection is delicately carved, engraved, polished, set with diamonds, and assembled by hand by highly-skilled artisans in France. Only three complete sets of Clé de Peau Beauté's 40th Anniversary The Premium Collection can be created using this painstakingly meticulous method each month.
Dazzling Jeweled Sun
The Sun gives the sky radiance. La Crème gives it to the skin. And Mr. Elie Top's Dazzling Jeweled Sun pays homage to both. Mr. Top's artistry merges eighteen-carat gold vermeil and pure, 925-stamped silver to form The Planet Jewelry Box. Inside, suspended like caviar over ice, lies La Crème. Crafted over many days in a time-honed method with highly-concentrated Skin-Empowering Illuminator, this luxurious face cream smooths and firms skin and regenerates natural beauty.
"I imagined La Créme as a treasure, locked inside a safe, and you must find the key to this well-kept secret," says Mr. Top. The Sun Pendant unlocks The Planet Jewelry Box, revealing the treasure within – La Crème encircled in a 24-carat gold coated plate. The pendant detaches as it unlocks, ready to be worn as an exquisite piece of jewelry. Made from the same gold and silver as The Planet Jewelry Box, The Sun Pendant is studded with an additional 40 diamonds – one for each year of Clé de Peau Beauté's history. When The Sun Pendant and La Crème are removed, the encasement is transformed into The Planet Jewelry Box.
There are only two workshops in the world capable of creating The Planet Jewelry Box, as the substantially-sized spheres must be molded into just two pieces of pure silver. Once the right workshop was commissioned, it took ten painstaking attempts to achieve a perfectly spherical cast.
Luminous Jeweled Moon
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Clé de Peau Beauté, the global luxury brand from Shiseido Co., Ltd., was founded in 1982 as the ultimate expression of elegance and science. Clé de Peau Beauté means the key to skin's beauty. The philosophy of the brand is to unlock the power of a woman's radiance by harnessing makeup technologies and advanced skincare from around the world. Forever guided by an exquisite aesthetic sensibility and intelligence, Clé de Peau Beauté has instilled its products with modernity, enchantment, and dynamism to emerge as an industry leader in delivering radiance so remarkable, it emanates from within. Available in 23 countries and regions worldwide.
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Two trailblazing physical therapy practices were recognized at the ninth annual rehab therapy business summit hosted by WebPT
PHOENIX, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WebPT, the leading rehab therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth, recently announced Dynamix Physical Therapy as the winner of the Practice of the Year award and Rehab 2 Perform as the winner of the Innovator of the Year award. Both practices were recognized at WebPT's Ascend business summit which hosted more than 300 rehab therapists in Charlotte, N.C.
"Dynamix and Rehab 2 Perform represent the best of the industry and we were thrilled to recognize them in front of their peers at Ascend," said Heidi Jannenga, PT, DPT, ATC, Co-Founder and Chief Clinical Officer, WebPT. "Rehab therapy has been both challenged and energized by the changing healthcare environment over the past few years. Dynamix Physical Therapy and Rehab 2 Perform stand out as leaders for their ability to succeed and innovate. We hope that by recognizing their efforts and sharing their stories, they will inspire others to achieve greatness in practice alongside them."
Dynamix Physical Therapy, which was named Practice of The Year, has 12 physical therapy and sports medicine clinics serving communities in West Tennessee. The practice has grown by cultivating relationships with local athletic programs—including rural and underserved schools—and building a robust referral network all driven by a commitment to patient satisfaction and supported by a strong company culture.
"This recognition provides confirmation to our exceptionally talented team that we are accomplishing something very special which transcends any one person," said Russ Huffstetler, DPT, co-owner of Dynamix Physical Therapy. "We are beyond excited to represent the physical therapy industry as the Ascend Practice of the Year. Dynamix intends to leave a lasting legacy on the rehab profession through pursuing our mission: to be the bright spot in our customers' day while pursuing excellence in healthcare and service."
The Innovator of the Year award winner, Rehab 2 Perform, is based in the greater Washington D.C, Maryland and Virginia region. The practice blends traditional physical therapy and personal training models to provide clients with solutions that improve movement, increase physicality, and help enhance performance in all areas of life. What makes Rehab 2 Perform a true innovator in the industry is its marketing strategy, which focuses on impactful educational content they regularly provide to clients and clinicians alike, including e-books, engaging video content for Instagram and TikTok, the High Performers podcast, regular blog posts, and a newsletter with more than 15,000 subscribers.
"Innovation is part of our culture and as such, Rehab 2 Perform is honored to be named Innovator of the Year," said Josh Funk, DPT, founder and CEO of Rehab 2 Perform. "One of the most important drivers of our success has been the investment in our team and in our community. Whether we are connecting with people in the clinic, on social media, or in our new mobile R2P recovery trailer, we are aiming to help everyone in our ecosystem maximize their potential."
Ascend is the ultimate rehab therapy business summit that includes inspiring content, curated networking opportunities, educational sessions, and dynamic events for rehab therapy professionals from practices of all sizes and styles. Those who are interested in future Practice of the Year or Innovator of the Year awards subscribe to the WebPT Blog at webpt.com/blog for future updates. For more information about Ascend, visit webpt.com/ascend.
About WebPT, Inc.
WebPT is the leading rehab therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth. WebPT's product suite provides a robust end-to-end solution covering the entire rehab therapy business cycle, from billing and managing a practice to delivering quality, evidence-based care. With a 99% retention rate and an uptime rate in excess of 99.9% across its entire platform, WebPT is the most-trusted and most-reliable solution in the industry, regardless of practice setting, specialty or size. WebPT's growth has earned it a spot on the Inc. 5000 list of the nation's fastest-growing companies nine years in a row as well as inclusion on the 2018 Healthcare Informatics list of the top 100 U.S. healthcare IT vendors. Learn more at webpt.com.
About Dynamix Physical Therapy:
Dynamix Physical Therapy is West Tennessee's leader in elite physical therapy and sports medicine and the recipient of the 2022 Ascend Practice of the Year Award. With the mission of being the bright spot in customers' day while pursuing excellence in healthcare and service, Dynamix offers multiple services, including physical therapy treatment programs, sports medicine, fitness, free injury assessments and work conditioning. Follow Dynamix on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news.
About Rehab 2 Perform:
Rehab 2 Perform™ (R2P) is an industry leader in providing fitness-focused rehabilitation solutions for the active adult and competitive athlete. With an emphasis on education and empowerment, R2P provides physical therapy, sports rehabilitation, concussion care and wellness services across Maryland, Virginia and the Greater D.C Region. A recent recipient of the WebPT Innovator of the Year, Rehab 2 Perform has earned a spot on the Inc. 5000 fastest-growing companies for the past three years. For more information: Rehab2Perform.com.
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New Stamps Can Be Used on Letters Sent to Santa, Accepted Beginning Today
NORTH POLE , Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With the issuance of the new Holiday Elves Forever stamps today, the U.S. Postal Service is celebrating the tremendous effort of all holiday elves.
These stamps commemorate their incomparable skills in product production, time management, problem-solving, collaboration and overall positivity — as well as their unparalleled logistics acumen.
And, seriously, is there a better place in the world to dedicate these stamps than here at Santa Claus House at the North Pole? We don't think so either.
"The elves have been hard at work here preparing for the upcoming season and so have the more than 650,000 Postal Service employees nationwide. The Postal Service is proud of its role delivering holiday cards and packages," said Michael J. Elston, the Secretary of the U.S. Postal Service Board of Governors, who served as the dedicating official. "We know these new stamps will make the perfect addition to holiday greeting cards."
The Holiday Elves stamps are se-tenant, which means they work together both as a single scene or as individual images. Artist Don Clark first sketched his design and then created the final illustration digitally. Antonio Alcalá was the art director.
Santa's elves make toys, take care of the reindeer, maintain the sleigh, manage the North Pole mailroom and help Santa with a wide variety of other tasks. The mailroom position is huge! The elves sort the letters written to Santa and make sure that every one of them is read by the Big Guy.
USPS Operation Santa
Speaking of those letters to Santa, the Postal Service is celebrating the 110th anniversary of its beloved USPS Operation Santa program this year. USPS Operation Santa provides an online channel where people can safely and securely help children and families have a magical holiday when they otherwise might not— one letter to Santa at a time. It allows individuals to adopt letters written to Santa and send thoughtful, heartfelt gifts anonymously.
USPS Operation Santa is not a guaranteed gift-giving program. It relies solely on random acts of kindness and the generosity of strangers. For more information, visit USPSOperationSanta.com or usps.com/holidaynews.
"USPS Operation Santa allows generous customers to grant the holiday wishes of children and families in need. The program is now accepting wish lists for this year's program. We know this is earlier than usual, but we're pretty excited to get the season started and we know kids around the country are eager to write to Santa, using these stamps on the envelopes," Elston added.
Customers may purchase stamps and other philatelic products through the Postal Store at usps.com/shopstamps, by calling 844-737-7826, by mail through USA Philatelic or at Post Office locations nationwide.
By the way, holiday greeting cards should be mailed in just 10 weeks!
The Postal Service generally receives no tax dollars for operating expenses and relies on the sale of postage, products, and services to fund its operations.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – President Joe Biden met with the leaders of Finland and Sweden on Thursday as the two countries move to join the NATO alliance. Just hours after the meeting, Congress voted to send $40 billion in aid to Ukraine.
Swedish Prime Minister Magdalena Andersson and Finnish President Sauli Niinisto walked alongside the president at the White House, an image mirroring their unified messages. During their visit, President Biden emphasized his belief that the countries will make NATO stronger.
“They have the full, total, complete backing of the United States of America,” Biden said.
However, their applications are facing pushback from Turkey.
“We are, right now, having a dialogue with all NATO member countries, including Turkey, on different levels to sort out any issues,” Andersson said.
There are additional concerns that expanding the alliance could anger Russian President Vladimir Putin.
“It is not a threat to any nation. It never has been. NATO’s purpose is to defend against aggression,” Biden said.
After that meeting, the Senate passed a $40 billion package to give Ukraine more weapons, food assistance and direct economic aid.
“Help is on the way. Real help. Significant help,” Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., said.
But that passage didn’t come without political drama. The vote on the aid package was delayed by one Republican senator who felt it was too much to be spending on a foreign country.
Sen. Dick Durbin, D-Ill., blasted that resistance.
“It is embarrassing to say we had to wait a full calendar week in the midst of a bloody war where innocent people are dying,” Durbin said.
In the end, the bill did get a lot of bipartisan support – including from Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky.
“Anyone concerned about the cost of supporting a Ukrainian victory should consider the much larger cost should Ukraine lose,” McConnell said. | https://cw33.com/news/washington-dc-bureau/congress-sends-more-aid-to-ukraine-as-president-biden-meets-leaders-of-finland-and-sweden/ | 2022-05-19T23:15:56Z |
** Classroom of the Future Foundation's Innovation in Education program recognizes San Diego County school initiatives modeling the future of K-12 education **
SAN DIEGO, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the Premier Sponsor of the Classroom of the Future Foundation (CFF), North Island Credit Union recently presented the organization's prestigious 2022 Innovation in Education Impact Award to Poway Unified School District (PUSD) for its Through the Lens of Equity: Jump Starting Pathways to Rewarding Careers Program.
"We congratulate the outstanding educators at Poway Unified School District for receiving CFF's Impact Award, which is well-deserved recognition of their efforts to support their students' transition to college and rewarding careers," said North Island Credit Union President/CEO Steve O'Connell. "PUSD's innovative program creates exciting career development opportunities and industry partnerships to set these students up for life-long success. We look forward to seeing the results of this program's expansion as a model for other districts across San Diego."
In recognition of the award, North Island Credit Union provided PUSD with $10,000 to expand its career and college readiness program for under-represented student populations across the district. Offered as part of PUSD's College & Career Technical Education curriculum, the grant will be used to help increase meaningful work-based learning opportunities, work readiness curriculum, career counseling, early college credit, and industry certifications.
"I'm especially proud of how our District has worked hard to improve access for historically underrepresented students in high-demand STEM fields such as computer science, engineering, health sciences, and business/entrepreneurship. Earlier exposure and exploration of these areas helps to inspire more students in pursuing their passions and dreams in high school, college, and future careers," said Dr. Marian Kim Phelps, PUSD Superintendent.
The CFF annual Innovation in Education Awards program honors innovative classroom programs, educators, and students in San Diego County schools that model the future of K-12 education. Following an intensive application and selection process, four classroom programs are recognized for their ability to get students excited about learning and enhance outcomes through the effective use of technology. The Impact Award is given to the program that exceeds all others in its ability to impact students and teachers. A complete list of 2022 CFF Innovation in Education Award recipients is available here.
"These programs demonstrate that innovation isn't about technology; it's about identifying where there are gaps in our existing systems and plugging them, and about creating supports so every child can gain the skills needed to thrive," said San Diego County Superintendent of Schools Dr. Paul Gothold. "On behalf of all of us at the San Diego County Office of Education and San Diego County Board of Education, congratulations and thank you to all the award winners, who are building opportunities for learning that ignite students' imagination and passion."
In its fourth year as Premier CFF Sponsor, North Island Credit Union has provided $20,000 annually to support the organization's mission. Since 1997, CFF has united business, community, and educational leaders to create innovative learning environments in San Diego County public schools that prepare students to thrive in a competitive, global society.
California Credit Union is a federally insured, state chartered credit union founded in 1933 that serves public or private school employees, community members and businesses across California. With more than 165,000 members and assets of over $4 billion, California Credit Union has 24 branches throughout Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. The credit union operates in San Diego County as North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union. California Credit Union offers a full suite of consumer, business and investment products and services, including comprehensive consumer checking and loan options, personalized financial planning, business banking, and leading-edge online and mobile banking. Please visit northisland.ccu.com for more information or follow the credit union on Instagram® or Facebook® @northislandcu.
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Prize payments for an $86 million Mega Millions jackpot are suspended after a lottery host’s error
By Alisha Ebrahimji, CNN
We all make mistakes, but for a host of the Mega Millions lottery, it’s a potentially costly one: Prize payments for all Mega Millions tickets have been temporarily suspended after host John Crow incorrectly read the Mega Ball number during Tuesday’s lottery drawing.
The first five numbers were called correctly: 15, 19, 20, 61 and 70. But as the gold Mega Ball, was selected, the number 9 –with a line drawn under it — could be seen on the ball. Crow called it as 6, as seen in a video posted on the Mega Millions YouTube channel.
The video featured an embedded caption explaining the mishap.
“The 9 ball was drawn in the chamber and is the official result,” the caption states, adding the correct results have been audited by the accounting firm Preston CPA. “We apologize for the confusion.”
Tuesday’s estimated Mega Millions jackpot was $86 million. If no tickets match the correct six numbers, the next estimated jackpot is $99 million and the next drawing will take place on Friday.
All Mega Millions players should hold their tickets for the May 10, 2022, drawing until the issue is resolved, the New York Lottery said on its website.
CNN has reached out to the New York Lottery and Mega Millions to see how many lottery players may have been impacted by the error.
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New product pushes traditional cleaning boundaries with technology of tomorrow
NEEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- – At a time when the desire for a clean home is on the rise, consumers are searching for solutions that go beyond surface level. Shark, America's #1 Vacuum Brand[1], is constantly innovating to help people feel confident in the cleanliness of their homes, and its newest innovation, the Shark Stratos™ Cordless, is bringing Clean Sense IQ technology to vacuums for the first time.
Featuring the technology of tomorrow, the Shark Stratos™ Cordless goes beyond cleaning up everyday messes like leftover crumbs and dried mud with Clean Sense IQ technology and the strongest suction[2] of any Shark® cordless vacuum.
Using an infrared sensor, Clean Sense IQ detects dirt one cannot see, automatically increases power for up to 50 percent better[3] dirt pickup, and the LED indicator lights up to confirm the floors are clean. It goes below the surface level of carpet for a deeper, better clean. After using this lightweight vacuum, people can feel confident their floors don't just look clean.
An all-star performer for both families and furry friends, its deep-cleaning DuoClean® PowerFins® HairPro™ nozzle captures more dirt and hair[4], and the self-cleaning brushroll gets rid of hair wrap, making it easy to clean up after pets. In fact, no cordless vacuum picks up hair better[5].
"As a leader disrupting the category year over year, we are thrilled to introduce the first vacuum that features Clean Sense IQ technology – the Shark Stratos™ Cordless, which will change how people clean forever," said Danielle Lessing, Senior Vice President, Product Development for Shark. "As people continue to focus on their home's cleanliness, we are committed to helping them clean smarter and offering the tools to help them do just that."
The Shark Stratos™ Cordless brings another layer of cleaning innovation with Odor Neutralizer Technology. Gone are the days of dirty, stinky vacuums, as this new technology guards against bad odors from debris inside the vacuum to keep homes smelling fresh. The product also features an Anti-Allergen Complete Seal and HEPA Filter that traps over 99.9 percent of dust and allergens[6].
Shark will continue to integrate Clean Sense IQ technology across future cordless vacuums, including the newly redesigned Shark® Cordless Pro. The Shark Stratos™ Cordless joins Shark's lineup of air purifiers that feature Clean Sense IQ technology. Clean Sense IQ technology is a testament to Shark's commitment to helping people achieve a whole-home clean they can feel confident in – from the air they breathe to the floors they traverse.
The Shark Stratos™ Cordless is available for $499.99 at SharkClean.com and other major retailers, including Amazon and Target. For consumers seeking out a corded option, the Shark Stratos™ Upright Vacuum is part of the Shark Stratos™ family and available for $429.00. The Shark® Cordless Pro is also available for $399.99.
About JS Global
JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691) is a world leading producer of small household appliances. As of Dec 31st, 2020, JS Global ranked number 3 among the small household appliance focused companies. It primarily operates three major brands: Shark, Ninja and Joyoung. The Company's success is centered around its deep understanding of consumer needs, and is built on its strong product innovation and design capability powered by a global research and development platform, marketing strengths driving high brand engagement, and an omni-channel distribution coverage with high penetration.
About Shark:
Shark® creates home appliances that inspire confidence—whether it's in clean floors, pure air, or a beautiful hairstyle. We believe that innovation is crowd-sourced. Each of our products is created with the help of consumers, through countless hours of research and testing. Shark® was founded on relentless drive and a never-satisfied attitude—and it pushes us every day to continue creating solutions that positively impact our lives, and bring confidence to our routines.
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FORT SMITH, Ark., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB), a leader in supply chain logistics, today provided an update on the significant progress the company has made advancing its Environmental, Social and Corporate Governance ("ESG") priorities. This update follows the release of ArcBest's third annual ESG report in June.
"The actions we've taken already this year demonstrate ArcBest's commitment to investing in and advancing ESG initiatives that are critical to our business, our customers' businesses, and the world we live in — and we are not slowing down," said Judy R. McReynolds, ArcBest chairman, president and CEO. "As we press forward, we are investing in innovative technologies, developing our talented and hardworking employees, enhancing ArcBest's capabilities and service for customers, and focusing on the sustainability of our operations and supply chains across the world. We are confident that our proactive approach will differentiate ArcBest as a sustainable investment opportunity and an industry leader."
Fulfilling the company's commitment to conduct business in a way that helps build a safer, more sustainable and more inclusive company and world, and aligning with its materiality assessment completed at the end of 2021, ArcBest made notable progress in several areas throughout the first part of 2022:
- Purchased electric straight trucks to pilot at its ABF Freight service center in San Bernardino, California: The company purchased a pair of electric "Lion6" Class 6 straight trucks from Lion Electric, a leading manufacturer of zero-emissions vehicles in North America. Early testing will assess where electric vehicles fit best in less-than-truckload operations and options for charging infrastructure.
The company also recently purchased Orange EV electric yard tractors, soon to be in operation at ABF service centers in San Bernardino, California; Dallas, Texas; and Salt Lake City, Utah, as well as Mitsubishi lithium-ion battery electric forklifts in operation ABF's Kansas City, Missouri, service center. - Joined with partners across the transportation industry to end human trafficking: ArcBest has been a long-time supporter of the fight against human trafficking through its partnerships with Truckers Against Trafficking® and Polaris. In June 2022, ArcBest expanded its human rights efforts by signing the U.S. Department of Transportation (DOT) Transportation Leaders Against Human Trafficking (TLAHT) pledge. The pledge calls transportation industry leaders to a joint effort to eliminate this crime by educating employees to recognize and report human trafficking and raising awareness in the public transportation sector.
- Earned second consecutive EcoVadis Bronze medal for sustainability: Following the completion of a sustainability assessment in the first quarter of 2022, and for the second consecutive year, ArcBest received the EcoVadis Bronze medal. EcoVadis, a provider of holistic business sustainability ratings, benchmarks the quality of companies' ESG performance across 21 indicators in four categories: environmental, labor and human rights, ethics and sustainable procurement. This rating recognizes ArcBest's sustainability performance in the top half of all companies and industries rated across the world.
- Named a 2022 Inbound Logistics Green (G75) Supply Chain Partner for the 11th year: ArcBest was also once again selected as a 2022 Top Green Supply Chain Partner by leading industry publication Inbound Logistics. The annual G75 list recognizes the top 75 companies that are dedicated to developing and implementing best practices that leave a positive footprint on the world — going above and beyond to ensure their global supply chains are sustainable and their operations are socially and environmentally friendly.
ArcBest® (Nasdaq: ARCB) is a multibillion-dollar integrated logistics company that helps keep the global supply chain moving. Founded in 1923 and now with over 15,000 employees across more than 250 campuses and service centers, the company is a logistics powerhouse, fueled by the simple notion of finding a way to get the job done. Through innovative thinking, agility and trust, ArcBest leverages its full suite of shipping and logistics solutions to meet customers' critical needs, each and every day. For more information, visit arcb.com.
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Tesla CEO Elon Musk acquired a 9% stake in Twitter to become its largest shareholder at a time when he is questioning the social media platform's dedication to free speech and the First Amendment.
The ultimate aim of Musk's 73.5 million share purchase, worth about $3 billion, is not known. Yet in late March Musk, who has 80 million Twitter followers and is very active on the site, questioned free speech on Twitter and whether the platform is undermining democracy.
It's unclear just when Musk bought the stake. A U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission filing made public on Monday says the event triggering the filing happened March 14.
Yet Musk has also raised the possibility, publicly before his massive and loyal Twitter following, that he could create a rival social media network.
Industry analysts and legal experts are skeptical about whether the mercurial CEO will remain on the sidelines for long. Musk could begin advocating for changes at Twitter immediately if he chooses.
In a note to investors, CFRA Analyst Angelo Zino wrote that although Musk's intent is unclear, Twitter could be viewed as an acquisition target because the value of its shares have been falling since early last year.
Jack Dorsey stepped down as CEO in November. Musk's stake in Twitter more than four times the size of Dorsey's, who co-founded the company and was the largest individual shareholder until Musk arrived.
"Musk's actual investment is a very small percentage of his wealth, and an all-out buyout should not be ruled out," wrote Zino, who covers Twitter and social media.
Musk could see Twitter as an investment with big growth ahead, or he could have noninvestment reasons for the purchase, such as buying to make sure the platform doesn't restrain his speech, said Erik Gordon, a law and business professor at the University of Michigan.
"What he could be worried about is if enough of his tweets start to look like disinformation, that Twitter says 'we're doing our job against disinformation.'" Gordon said.
No CEO would refuse to take a call from the company's top shareholder, so the purchase gives Musk access to Twitter's top management, he said.
Musk has not spoken specifically about how he would change rules at Twitter, but the social media platform's history of suspensions and bans is well documented.
Former President Donald Trump was banned from Twitter and other top social media platforms following the Jan. 6 Capitol riot last year that critics accused him of inciting. The ban has raised difficult questions about free speech in a social media industry dominated by a few tech giants — an issue that Trump and conservative media have seized upon.
There was broad praise for Musk from those circles Monday.
Michael Flynn, the retired general who served briefly as Donald Trump's national security advisor, and who was suspended from Twitter in January 2021, urged Musk for changes at Twitter via Telegram, starting with reinstating banned Twitter accounts.
"Hey Elon, how about letting all of those dropped from twitter for being America First and Pro-Trump back on Twitter!!!," Flynn wrote.
Twitter earlier this year banned the personal account of far-right U.S. Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene for multiple violations of the platform's COVID-19 misinformation policy. The Georgia Republican's account was permanently suspended under Twitter's "strike" system, which uses artificial intelligence to identify posts about the coronavirus that are misleading enough to cause harm to people. Two or three strikes earn a 12-hour account lock. Four strikes prompt a weeklong suspension. Five or more strikes can get someone permanently removed from Twitter. Twitter had previously suspended Greene's personal account for periods ranging from 12 hours to a full week.
Other people banned from Twitter in recent years include Steve Bannon, for suggesting the beheading of Dr. Anthony Fauci, former Ku Klux Klan leader David Duke for breaking the social media site's rules forbidding hate speech, and right-wing conspiracy theorist Alex Jones and his Infowars show for abusive behavior.
Twitter's stock surged nearly 30% Monday. Since March 14, the date listed on filing by Twitter, its shares are up nearly 50%, meaning that Musk's investment has paid handsomely, so far.
Twitter did not immediately respond to a request for comment.
In March, Musk told his millions of followers on Twitter that he was " giving serious thought " to creating his own social media platform, and has clashed repeatedly with financial regulators about his use of Twitter.
The purchase also comes as Musk is locked into a bitter dispute with the SEC over his ability to post on Twitter. His lawyer has contended in court motions that the SEC is infringing on the Tesla CEO's First Amendment rights.
In October of 2018, Musk and Tesla agreed to pay $40 million in civil fines and for Musk to have his tweets approved by a corporate lawyer after he tweeted about having the money to take Tesla private at $420 per share.
The funding was far from secured and the electric vehicle company remains public, but Tesla's stock price jumped. The settlement specified governance changes, including Musk's ouster as board chairman, as well as pre-approval of his tweets. The SEC brought a securities fraud charge, alleging that Musk was manipulating the stock price with his posts.
Musk's lawyer is now asking a U.S. District Court judge in Manhattan to throw out the settlement, contending that the SEC is harassing him and infringing on his First Amendment rights.
The SEC responded in a court motion, saying it has legal authority to subpoena Tesla and Musk about his tweets, and that Musk's move to throw out the settlement is not valid.
The SEC also disclosed that it is investigating Musk's Nov. 6, 2021 tweets that asked followers whether he should sell 10% of his Tesla stake. The commission confirmed that it issued administrative subpoenas while investigating whether Musk and Tesla are complying with disclosure controls in the 2018 agreement.
Musk ended up selling more than 15 million shares worth roughly $16.4 billion. With some sales in late December, Musk is close to selling 10%.
Musk's revelation about his stake in Twitter shares comes two days after Tesla Inc. posted first-quarter delivery numbers. While the company delivered 310,000 vehicles in the period, the figure was slightly below expectations. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_4db6a610-b44d-11ec-a4b7-3f5a6bed32f6.html | 2022-04-04T21:07:45Z |
NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This year's Annual Meeting of the American Psychiatric Association, the premier psychiatric organization representing over 37,000 members, is focused on a deep and timely discussion of the social determinants of mental health and features Newport Healthcare, a national network of evidence-based healing centers for teens and young adults with primary mental health disorders, via its APA TV platform. Newport partnered with the Association to lead the shift from mental health awareness to action, sharing information with meeting attendees about resources to address the nation's youth mental health crisis.
"We are delighted to work with the American Psychiatric Association and APA TV to provide members with an evidence-based resource that can help their clients and families amid our current crisis," said Joe Procopio, Newport Healthcare CEO. "Newport is the leading provider of behavioral health treatment for young people and with that comes the responsibility and privilege to support the leading organizations of mental health healers who are on the frontlines of this historic epidemic."
The Association's innovative APA TV highlights cutting-edge research that advances psychiatric patient care. The team's production company approached Newport Healthcare for the partnership last winter, shortly after the U.S. Surgeon General released an advisory that described the challenges young people face today as "uniquely hard to navigate," and called the mental health effects of these challenges "devastating," and following the APA's release of a position statement on the disproportionate mental health impact of the pandemic on young people.
Research shows that 25% of teens are suffering from depression, 40% are struggling with anxiety, and close to half have felt consistently sad and hopeless over the past year. Adolescent suicide rates have tragically increased. And yet, 60% of youth who are struggling don't receive any mental health services at all, according to Mental Health America.
"Newport Healthcare is a proven resource for psychiatrists and a solution for teens, young adults, and families seeking care," said Procopio. Nationwide residential and outpatient programs serve individuals ages 12-27 who are struggling with trauma, depression, anxiety, and other mental health issues as well as co-occurring eating disorders or substance use. Treatment integrates clinical, experiential, and academic modalities to promote sustainable healing.
APA TV will highlight Newport's services in a 7-minute film broadcast on screens throughout the Annual Meeting this week, in associated hotels, and during the virtual meeting scheduled for June 7-10.
For more information about Newport Healthcare, its evidence-based treatment modalities, validated outcomes, or for mental health resources, visit NewportHealthcare.com.
About Newport Healthcare
Newport Healthcare, including Newport Academy and Newport Institute, provides evidence-based healing centers for teens, young adults, and families struggling with primary mental health issues. Newport offers a family-systems approach with individualized, integrated programs that combine clinical and experiential therapies with academic or career support. Newport's nationwide residential and outpatient treatment programs bring teens and young adults from self-destruction to self-esteem, addressing the underlying causes of high-risk behavior from a foundation of compassionate care, clinical expertise, and unconditional love. With a commitment to advocacy, Newport is creating a movement to shift our mental health culture from awareness to action, with the primary mission to empower lives and restore families.
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IRVINE, Calif., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mikrotik, a Latvian company, has developed an unique Bluetooth tag solution for the most cost-effective asset-tracking and telemetry setups.
The product uses InPlay's NanoBeacon SoC IN100, a Bluetooth beacon chip that features no software programming, low power consumption, low cost, small form factor and few off-chip components, making it extremely convenient for users to quickly develop and build an RTLS (Real Time Location System) asset tracker product in a matter of weeks. Due to the IN100's low power system design, the tracker product can support years of operation with a small coin cell battery without having to worry about battery replacement. the IN100 is fully certified and fully compliant with the latest Bluetooth Core version 5.3.
"These easy-to-use Bluetooth tags can do wonders if you're looking for the best value in your inventory tracking or cold supply chain logistics. The battery lasts for years, the design is durable and robust, it's perfect even for industrial setups. Our partnership with InPlay is a huge win for anybody who needs innovative, capable wireless solutions on a budget", said Deniss Truhanovs, the Head of Innovation at MikroTik.
"We are very pleased that Mikrotik has adopted our NanoBeacon Bluetooth beacon technology for their Bluetooth tracker product design. Long operation battery life has always been a challenge for Bluetooth tracker products, and we are proud to have worked with Mikrotik to address and contribute to this challenge." said Jason Wu, co-founder and CEO of InPlay.
NanoBeacon is a Bluetooth Beacon technology developed by InPlay with focus on active RFID and wireless sensor applications. It is a software programming free and configure-to-use solution. IN100 is the first of its kind in NanoBeacon product family and features small size (2.5mm x 2.5mm for DFN8 package and 3.0mm x 3.0mm for QFN18 package), low power, wide operating voltage, and wide operating temperature range. More product information is available at https://www.inplay-tech.com/in100.
MikroTik is a security and innovation focused European router software and hardware manufacturer that offers the most flexible and user-friendly routing and network management solutions (up to carrier-class!). Their products are used by ISPs, individual users, and companies for building data network infrastructures worldwide – even in space research, ocean research, and on Mount Everest. There are millions of installations around the globe going back as far as 1996. Their mission is to make existing Internet technologies faster, more powerful, adaptable and affordable to wider range of users.
InPlay Inc is a fabless semiconductor company whose mission is to provide highly scalable, low-latency, low-power wireless communications technologies that unlock the vast potential of the VR/AR, healthcare and wireless industrial IoT markets. The company was founded by a group of wireless engineers experienced in wireless and mobile communication systems with unique technologies in RF, analog mixed-signal circuits and low-power circuit design. InPlay has a research and development team in Irvine, California, with operations and business development in both the United States and China.
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Are HALO or UPPAbaby bassinet sheets better?
When parents first bring their parents home, they will most likely be sleeping with their little one in the same room for the first several months. Parents must get a good night’s sleep knowing their baby is safe, comfortable and close by if they need them. Parents should get bassinet sheets that they feel are the best for their baby and help them feel cozy, secure and sleep well at night.
Having a good sheet for the baby’s bassinet can soften their skin and help them feel comforted throughout the night. Bassinet sheets fit the baby’s bassinet mattress so parents do not worry about the sheets coming loose and putting the littles safety at harm. Both HALO and UPPAbaby have a good selection of baby bassinet sheets for parents to choose from with quality material and make to make sleeping at night an easier job.
HALO bassinet sheet
With a good variety of bassinet sheets, the HALO brand gives parents some color choices to easily match their room if desired. These neutral colors will blend well with the decor and compliment it as well. The HALO bassinet sheets are all made with 100% cotton, which is soft and feels good to sleep on at night and with the cotton fabric, HALO also offers an organic sheet option as well. HALO’s bassinet sheets are tight fitting to the bassinet’s mattress so that there is no worry of the baby being in any harm and they have an envelope design that helps make sure it is extra secure. HALO offers different designs and even a waterproof option that can make cleaning up an easier process with any messes.
HALO bassinet sheet pros
The bassinet sheets HALO has are all very affordable, which gives parents to buy a couple if they choose to, and HALO has different color options from which to choose.
HALO bassinet sheet cons
Some of these sheets are not waterproof, making any clean-up a little more difficult. Many of the sheets accommodate the HALO bassinet, so parents would need to make sure the sheet would be a good fit for their chosen bassinet.
Best HALO bassinet sheet
HALO BassiNest Morning Mist Cotton Fitted Sheet
This bassinet sheet has a simple design that will match most rooms and has a neutral color of heather grey. This pattern will complement your bedroom or the baby’s nursery as well. While this bassinet sheet fits the HALO bassinet swivel sleepers, hourglass mattress parents should check to see if this sheet can still fit their bassinet. This sheet is fitted, ensuring it won’t come loose with its envelope design. The morning mist sheet has 100% pre-shrunk cotton, making this machine-washable sheet easier to clean. Also, it has a year’s warranty if anything happens and parents need a replacement.
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UPPAbaby bassinet sheet
The UPPAbaby brand offers its customers a bassinet mattress cover that has a soft feel and tightly fits the mattress so that parents are not worried about anything loose. This soft fabric will make the baby feel more comfortable and achieve a good night’s sleep. The UPPAbaby mattress cover has a zipper that also helps parents know the cover is secure around the mattress and won’t come loose as the baby might move throughout the night. These bassinet covers come in neutral, light grey and white, making it easy to match the parents’ room or the baby’s nursery. This mattress cover accommodates UPPAbaby bassinets from the year 2018 to the present.
UPPAbaby bassinet sheet pros
The tight-fitting material of the UPPAbaby mattress cover helps parents know it will fit well and comes in neutral color choices.
UPPAbaby bassinet sheet cons
This mattress cover is more expensive than the HALO bassinet sheets and limited to two options. This cover accommodates the UPPAbaby bassinets, so parents must check if their bassinet is compatible with the measurements.
Best UPPAbaby bassinet sheet
UPPAbaby Mattress Cover for Bassinet
This cover has a cozy knit material which makes the fabric feel soft and comfortable for the baby to sleep on. With machine washable material, this cover is easy to clean up from any accidents and should clean up well. This cover has a zipper making it secure for the baby to be safe at night while sleeping and is tight-fitting. This mattress cover comes in light grey and white. The color choices should easily match both the parents’ room and the baby’s nursery. This mattress cover is compatible with all the UPPAbaby bassinets of 2018 to the present. With a 2-year warranty, parents have a longer time to replace if anything happens.
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Should you buy a HALO bassinet sheet or an UPPAbaby bassinet sheet?
Both the UPPAbaby brand and the HALO brand have very different options when it comes to bassinet sheets. Overall, the HALO brand is the best choice due to its affordable price, allowing parents to purchase more than one if needed. Not only will parents get a good price, but they also get a good quality sheet. The HALO brand also has cotton blend material making it a comfortable night’s sleep for the baby, and different pattern options, allowing parents to choose one to complement their space. The HALO brand provides parents with different options, an affordable price and quality sheet materials, making it the best choice of bassinet sheets.
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HELSINKI, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
Highlights in Q1 2022
- Stainless steel deliveries were 647,000 tonnes (608,000 tonnes)1.
- Adjusted EBITDA increased to EUR 377 million (EUR 177 million).
- EBITDA was EUR 377 million (EUR 177 million).
- Net result increased to EUR 251 million (EUR 82 million).
- Operating cash flow amounted to EUR 147 million (EUR 27 million).
- Net debt decreased to EUR 294 million (December 31, 2021: EUR 408 million).
- Gearing decreased to 9.0% (December 31, 2021: 13.1%).
- Dividend of EUR 68 million was recognized as a dividend liability on March 31, 2022, and paid in April.
1) Figures in parentheses refer to the corresponding period for 2021, unless otherwise stated.
Q1 2022 compared to Q1 2021
Outokumpu's sales increased to EUR 2,760 million in the first quarter of 2022 (EUR 1,673 million) and adjusted EBITDA reached EUR 377 million (EUR 177 million). In the strong market environment, total stainless steel deliveries grew by 6% compared to the previous year. Realized prices for stainless steel continued to increase and also the ferrochrome sales price was higher compared to the reference period. The positive impact from higher prices more than offset the negative impact from a significant cost inflation, especially in consumable prices. Raw material-related inventory and metal derivative losses amounted to EUR 42 million (gains of EUR 42 million). Negative impacts from metal hedging losses were partly offset by the positive timing gains. In the first quarter of 2022, EBIT increased to EUR 313 million (EUR 116 million) and net result to EUR 251 million (EUR 82 million).
Q1 2022 compared to Q4 2021
Outokumpu's sales amounted to EUR 2,760 million in the first quarter of 2022 (Q4/2021: EUR 2,215 million) and adjusted EBITDA increased to EUR 377 million (Q4/2021: EUR 326 million). Total stainless steel deliveries grew by 10% compared to the previous quarter, and reflected the traditional seasonality as the COVID-19 mitigation actions taken by the company were successful. The market environment remained strong and higher realized prices for stainless steel overcompensated the increase in costs. Variable costs were at an elevated level as a result of higher consumable prices, especially in ferrosilicon. Energy costs did not increase compared to the previous quarter as the negative impact was mitigated with successful energy hedging activities. Raw material-related inventory and metal derivative losses amounted to EUR 42 million in the first quarter (Q4/2021: gains of EUR 6 million).
President & CEO Heikki Malinen
In the first quarter of 2022, Outokumpu performed well despite the uncertainty caused by Russia's aggressive invasion and war in Ukraine. We have decided to stop all business operations related to Russia as soon as possible. My thoughts are with the Ukrainian people in this human tragedy. Outokumpu's Annual General Meeting approved the suggestion by our Board of Directors to donate up to EUR 1 million to support relief efforts in Ukraine and neighboring countries.
So far, the impact of the war on Outokumpu has been limited. Our mills have been running at full capacity and our adjusted EBITDA reached EUR 377 million. Deliveries increased by 10%, as we were successful in mitigating the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic in production and logistics. We diligently continued to de-risk, and we were able to reduce our net debt to EUR 294 million.
All business areas delivered solid first-quarter results. We have continued to build a strong position in the Americas, supporting the geographic diversification of our earnings. In Europe, our performance in the first quarter was also solid. We have strong expertise in value added grades, and I am pleased to see the improving demand in our pro grade business. The Ferrochrome and Long Products business areas recorded excellent earnings in the first quarter.
Despite the ongoing uncertainty brought about by the tense geopolitical situation, the tailwind in the market remained and realized prices for stainless steel continued to strengthen in the first quarter. However, imports from Asia into Europe increased to a significant level of 35%, creating uncertainty going forward.
While there were significant price increases in raw materials, energy, and logistics, we were able to manage our costs successfully. Going forward, we will keep a continuous focus on consumables consumption to ease inflationary pressure.
We made disciplined progress in our strategy execution and have now reached a cumulative EBITDA run-rate improvement of EUR 237 million, very close to reaching our EUR 250 million target.
Sustainability is a key factor in running a successful stainless steel business. We continued to take steps on our sustainability journey towards carbon neutrality by increasing the share of low-carbon electricity in our energy mix and improving energy efficiency from the already good level of last year.
I am proud that we have been able to continue with our safety improvement despite high-capacity utilization. Our quarterly total recordable injury frequency rate decreased to 1.7, which is an excellent result. I want to thank our employees for improving on what was already a great result!
I am very pleased that after many challenging years we are back on track with paying dividends. The dividend of EUR 0.15 per share, approved by the AGM, was paid in April 2022.
Outlook for Q2 2022
Group stainless steel deliveries in the second quarter are expected to remain at a similar level compared to the first quarter.
The European ferrochrome benchmark price further increased to USD 2.16/lb for the second quarter.
With current raw material prices, significant raw material-related inventory and metal derivative gains are expected to be realized in the second quarter.
Supply chain uncertainties resulting from the war in Ukraine and associated Russian sanctions remain a risk in the second quarter.
Adjusted EBITDA in the second quarter of 2022 is expected to be higher compared to the first quarter.
A live webcast and conference call today at 3.00 pm EEST
A live webcast and conference call to analysts, investors and representatives of media will be arranged today, May 5, 2022, at 3.00 pm EEST at https://outokumpu.videosync.fi/2022-05-05-q1, hosted by President and CEO Heikki Malinen and CFO Pia Aaltonen-Forsell.
To participate via conference call and to ask questions, please dial in the call 5–10 minutes before the beginning of the event:
Finland: +358 9 8171 0310
UK: +44 333 300 0804
US: +1 631 913 1422
PIN: 61980159#
All the interim report materials, a link to the webcast and later on its recording are available at www.outokumpu.com/en/investors.
For more information:
Investors: Linda Häkkilä, Head of Investor Relations, tel. +358 400 719 669
Media: Päivi Allenius, VP – Communications, tel. +358 40 753 7374
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Clinical intelligence platform will streamline care delivery and engage patients across specialties and service lines
SAN FRANCISCO, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Memora Health, the leading technology platform for virtual care delivery and complex care management, today announced a partnership with Edward-Elmhurst Health, an integrated Illinois health system that operates three hospitals and serves 1.7 million residents across the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago. The partnership will leverage Memora's clinical intelligence platform across oncology specialties to automate clinicians' routine care tasks, streamline call center operations, improve the patient experience, and increase patient engagement.
Memora's platform simplifies complex care delivery for patients and their providers by automating care journeys. The platform provides 24/7, two-way communications with patients around their care, and intelligently triages patient questions and clinical concerns to the appropriate care team members. This partnership will enable clinicians and providers at Edward-Elmhurst Health to automate tasks that they would normally complete manually so they can prioritize the most critical patient needs.
"At Edward-Elmhurst Health, our first priority has always been providing patients with the best care possible, and our team has seen the tremendous impact that Memora's platform can have on patients," said Mary Lou Mastro, CEO, South Region of NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health. "This platform will allow our clinicians to automate tasks so that they can provide patients with an improved care experience. We're looking forward to the impact that this partnership will have on our oncology practice and are excited to leverage Memora's expertise across other specialties and service lines."
Edward-Elmhurst Health is planning to roll out the Memora platform at its state-of-the-art cancer care centers in Naperville, Elmhurst and Plainfield. The partnership will serve patients diagnosed with lung cancer, breast cancer, and colorectal cancer. Memora's platform will automate various elements of the patient care journey to support care navigators, alleviate the communication burden on triage nurses, create a shared channel for collaboration between clinic nurses and physicians, integrate with Epic, and reduce hold times for an improved patient experience.
"We're proud to partner with Edward-Elmhurst Health and support the system's mission to streamline the care journey for both providers and patients," said Manav Sevak, co-founder and CEO of Memora Health. "Our platform is designed to simplify complex care delivery in order to allow care teams to engage existing patients and support more patients both inside and outside of hospital walls."
About Memora Health
Memora Health is the leading technology platform for virtual care delivery and complex care management. Memora partners with leading health systems, health plans, life science companies, and digital health companies to transform the care delivery process for patients and care teams. The company's platform digitizes and automates complex care workflows, supercharging care teams by intelligently triaging patient-reported concerns and data to appropriate care team members and providing patients with proactive, two-way communication on their care journeys. To learn more about Memora's vision to make care more actionable, accessible and always-on, visit memorahealth.com.
About Edward-Elmhurst Health
Edward-Elmhurst Health, now part of NorthShore – Edward-Elmhurst Health, is a 747-bed system that includes three hospitals – Edward Hospital in Naperville, Elmhurst Hospital and Linden Oaks Behavioral Health – and an extensive ambulatory care network that provides comprehensive healthcare to 1.7 million residents of the west and southwest suburbs of Chicago. The system has annual revenues of more than $1.5 billion, more than 50 locations, nearly 8,500 employees, including 1,900 nurses with 2,000 physicians on staff, plus 1,200 volunteers. For more information, visit eehealth.org.
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Tool manufacturer carves out a perfect niche with newest pocket knife line.
SPARKS, Md., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crescent Tools, a widely-recognized tool brand, releases a brand new line of Pocket Knives. The Crescent team will unveil three dynamic new pocket knives: the Hybrid Folding Utility Knife, Compact Folding Utility Knife, and the 2.5" Low Profile Frame Lock Knife. Both Utility Knives have a sturdy liner lock and feature a slide button release for quick blade change.
The Hybrid Folding Utility Knife features a first-to-market design that combines the comfort of an everyday carry (EDC) knife with the blade-changing functionality of a utility knife. A ball-bearing flipper tab makes for smooth, one-handed blade deployment.
The Compact Folding Utility Knife is truly compact, with a length of only three inches when closed, and an EDC-style pocket clip. The 2.5" Low Profile Frame Lock Knife features an ultra-slim design and a durable D2 steel drop point blade that is made to stay sharp even with heavy use.
"Ultimately, our team was looking to solve customers' pain points with current knives on the market," says Stephen Ragon, Product Manager at Crescent Tools. "Many knives—especially utility knives—are difficult to open, obtrusive to carry and too large for EDC convenience. Our solution was to develop smooth blade deployment, deep pocket carry capabilities, and a compact design for our knives."
The Crescent Pocket Knives are available as individual pieces. To view the full product offering and purchase in-store or online, please visit www.crescenttool.com
About Crescent®
Crescent is a premier brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. The product line includes Crescent® adjustable wrenches, mechanics hand tools, and power tool accessories, Crescent Wiss® snips, scissors, shears, knives and trade tools, Crescent Lufkin® measuring tapes, rules, wheels and chalk reels, Crescent Nicholson® files and saws, Crescent H.K. Porter® heavy-duty cutting products, and Crescent JOBOX® on-site, flammable liquid and truck storage products. Visit www.crescenttools.com
About Apex Tool Group
Apex Tool Group, LLC is one of the largest worldwide producers of hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain, and electronic soldering products. Apex serves a multitude of global markets, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, hardware, industrial, and consumer retail. For more information, visit www.apextoolgroup.com
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SURSEE, Switzerland, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The CALIDA GROUP acquires American premium lingerie and loungewear brand Cosabella. The acquisition of this internationally recognized, highly profitable company further strengthens the CALIDA GROUP's position in its core segment of underwear and lingerie and paves the way for its US market entry with the brands CALIDA and AUBADE. The CALIDA GROUP's proven brand expertise and platform model will unleash Cosabella's growth potential in both the US and European markets. The closing of the transaction is expected to take place in Q2 2022.
Cosabella was founded in 1983 by Valeria and Ugo Campello in Miami, USA. A family-owned business with its second-generation management employs approximately 50 people and generated sales in the United States of USD 29 million and an EBITDA of USD 4.8 million in 2021. With its strong growing digital business (online share above 50%) and proven omnichannel capabilities, Cosabella is an ideal strategic fit to complete the CALIDA GROUP's existing business with the brands CALIDA, AUBADE, erlich textil as well as LAFUMA MOBILIER and will further enhance its continuous growth. With its Italian heritage, Cosabella embodies a still largely untapped potential in the European market, which will be unleashed with the help of the CALIDA GROUP's advantageous market position in the region. Additionally, this acquisition creates an ideal starting position for the US market entry of its brands CALIDA and AUBADE. Cosabella will serve as the US hub for the successful geographical expansion of the CALIDA GROUP, which is in line with the strategy ACCELERATE 2026.
With the integration into the CALIDA GROUP, existing production sites and its branding platform will be leveraged by Cosabella, allowing for the optimization of synergies as well as promising growth potential in the two key markets Europe and US. With this acquisition, the group is further enhancing its portfolio with a strong growing, high margin business. The CALIDA GROUP acquires a 100 percent stake in Cosabella for a total package of USD 80 million including earn out thus reinvesting the sales proceeds from MILLET MOUNTAIN GROUP in its core segment of underwear and continuing to execute the ACCELERATE 2026 strategy. In the last five years, Cosabella reached an average annual sales growth of +22% (CAGR 2017-2021) and an EBITDA margin of 16.1% in 2021 (EBITDA margin CALIDA GROUP 2021: 10.6%).
Hans-Kristian Hoejsgaard, Chairman of the Board of Directors of the CALIDA GROUP, says: "With the acquisition of the strong e-commerce brand Cosabella, we continue focusing the CALIDA GROUP on its core segment while simultaneously enhancing its online growth. This transaction is completely in line with the strategy ACCELERATE 2026 and highly accretive for all stakeholders. As a family business, Cosabella shares our group's values regarding quality, customer service, long-term business development, and inclusion."
Guido Campello, Managing Director of Cosabella: "Along with my sister, Silvia Campello, and the entire Cosabella team, we are delighted to unleash our growth potential in the US and Europe together with the experts of the CALIDA GROUP. Our company's continued momentum as an inclusive brand leader further emphasizes that future growth potential. With the CALIDA GROUP's famous brand expertise and shared platform, we will be able to capitalize on global synergies and advance the evolution of our brand. We are especially happy to have found a partner that shares the same values as our long-standing family business including high quality craftsmanship, inclusiveness, comfort and European production."
Timo Schmidt-Eisenhart, CEO of the CALIDA GROUP, comments: "We are very pleased to have the internationally recognized Cosabella brand enhancing our product offerings in our core segment of lingerie and underwear. With our long-standing brand expertise, we will strengthen the awareness of Cosabella as a popular lingerie brand in Europe and at the same time will benefit from Cosabella's US market knowledge. Additionally, Cosabella provides an ideal hub to launch our brands CALIDA und AUBADE in the US market as an added value to this deal. With the Cosabella team's expertise and experience in this market, we will drive the group's geographical expansion forward strategically and create further consolidation opportunities in the underwear market. We warmly welcome our Cosabella colleagues and are looking forward to a fruitful partnership."
For further information, please contact:
Calida Holding AG
Sacha Gerber, CFO
investor.relations@calidagroup.com
For further information on Cosabella in the US, please contact:
Lisa Lauri Communications
Lisa Lauri, Founder
lisa@lisalauripr.com
About the CALIDA GROUP
The CALIDA GROUP is a globally active company for premium underwear with its head office in Switzerland. It consists of the brands CALIDA, AUBADE, erlich textil and now Cosabella in the underwear and lingerie segment as well as the outdoor furniture brand LAFUMA MOBILIER. The CALIDA GROUP stands for high-quality products that delight consumers every day. In 2021, the Group generated sales of over CHF 298 million with around 2,400 employees. The registered shares of Calida Holding AG (CALN) are traded on SIX Swiss Exchange AG.
About Cosabella
Italian for "Everything Beautiful", Cosabella is a luxury intimates and loungewear business. Cosabella creates inclusive timeless designs that evoke confidence and individuality for people of every background, gender and belief. Cosabella's philosophy is rooted in exceptional fit, quality, and Italian heritage. Proud to still be made with the same passion and creativity as when established in 1983.
www.cosabella.com
@shopcosabella
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MONTREAL, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Turquoise Hill Resources Ltd. ("Turquoise Hill" or the "Company") today provided an update on its review of the unsolicited non-binding proposal from Rio Tinto International Holdings Ltd. ("Rio Tinto"), the Company's majority shareholder, to acquire through a plan of arrangement the approximately 49% of the outstanding shares of Turquoise Hill held by the Company's minority shareholders for cash consideration of C$34.00 per share (the "Proposal").
In response to the Proposal, Turquoise Hill's board of directors formed a Special Committee of independent directors comprised of Maryse Saint-Laurent (Chair), George Burns, Peter Gillin and Russel Robertson (the "Special Committee"). The Special Committee has retained BMO Capital Markets as its financial advisor and Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP as its legal counsel. In addition, the Special Committee has retained TD Securities as an independent valuator to prepare a formal valuation of the common shares of the Company in accordance with Multilateral Instrument 61-101
– Protection of Minority Shareholders in Special Transactions.
In addition to its review and consideration of the Proposal, the Special Committee's mandate includes responsibility for considering the Company's liquidity needs and financing options pending the Company's consideration of the Proposal. The Special Committee will consider whether the Company should proceed with an equity offering to meet its liquidity requirements or consider other financing options, including potential financing from Rio Tinto pending the Special Committee's consideration of the Proposal.
Turquoise Hill does not intend to comment on or disclose further developments regarding the Special Committee's evaluation of the Proposal unless and until it deems further disclosure is appropriate or required. Turquoise Hill shareholders do not need to take any action with respect to the Proposal at this time.
The Proposal is non-binding on Turquoise Hill. There can be no assurance that a transaction will be completed or on what terms.
About Turquoise Hill Resources
Turquoise Hill is an international mining company focused on the operation and continued development of the Oyu Tolgoi copper-gold mine in Mongolia, which is the Company's principal and only material mineral resource property. Turquoise Hill's ownership of the Oyu Tolgoi mine is held through a 66% interest in Oyu Tolgoi LLC); Erdenes Oyu Tolgoi LLC, a Mongolian state-owned entity, holds the remaining 34% interest.
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- Motional's autonomous vehicles are now conducting end-to-end food deliveries on the Uber Eats network
- Launch represents Uber Eats' first partnership with an autonomous vehicle company for this purpose
- Pilot lays the foundation for future initiatives between Motional and Uber
SANTA MONICA, Calif., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Motional, a global driverless technology leader, and Uber Technologies Inc (NYSE: UBER) today launched autonomous deliveries for Uber Eats customers in Santa Monica, California. Motional's all-electric IONIQ 5 vehicles, operating autonomously, are now conducting end-to-end food deliveries.
"Autonomous delivery signifies the next phase of Motional's commercial roadmap," said Abe Ghabra, Motional's Chief Operating Officer. "This service will provide the learnings and experience needed to make Motional the trusted AV provider for on-demand delivery networks. We're proud to partner with Uber on this important milestone and begin introducing Uber Eats customers to autonomous technology."
"At Uber, we're always looking for ways to use new technology to help consumers go anywhere and get anything," said Noah Zych, Global GM for Uber's Autonomous Mobility and Delivery business. "We're thrilled to begin piloting with Motional in California and are eager to see how their promising autonomous technology will begin to change how people and goods move throughout the world for the better."
Motional and Uber's First-of-its-Kind Partnership
Motional and Uber announced their partnership in December of last year, signaling important firsts for both companies: the first on-road autonomous vehicle (AV) pilot on the Uber Eats network and Motional's entry into the autonomous delivery market. Motional and Uber see an opportunity for AVs to benefit the on-demand delivery space by providing safe, cost efficient, and reliable deliveries.
The companies look forward to learning from the service and receiving customer feedback, as they jointly develop an automated delivery model that could quickly scale to more areas across Los Angeles and in other cities. The goal of the pilot is to create the groundwork for future commercial activities between Motional and Uber.
The Autonomous Delivery Experience
The Motional IONIQ 5 vehicles used in the service have been adapted to enable autonomous deliveries. While Motional has extensive experience moving passengers, this is the company's first time transporting commercial goods. To prepare, its teams have spent months studying every touchpoint between the restaurant and end-customer, and conducted extensive testing in the Los Angeles area.
Participating merchants will receive a notification when the AV arrives, meet the vehicle at the designated pick-up location, and place the order in a specially-designed compartment in the backseat. Upon arrival at the drop-off location, the customer will receive an alert, securely unlock the vehicle door via the Uber Eats app, and collect their order from the backseat.
The service will allow Motional and Uber to study the integration of their technologies, consumer demand, the user interactions with the AV, and additional autonomy features needed to enable autonomous deliveries. These factors are critical for a seamless customer experience and will also help inform broader applications of Motional's AV fleet. Uber sees AVs playing a long-term role on its platform, across a variety of use cases, and plans to be an accelerator in bringing this innovative technology to its customers.
For more information on Motional, visit Motional.com/news, and for more information on Uber, visit Uber.com/newsroom.
About Motional
Motional is a driverless technology company making autonomous vehicles a safe, reliable, and accessible reality. The company formed in 2020 as a joint venture between Hyundai Motor Group, one of the world's largest vehicle manufacturers offering smart mobility solutions, and Aptiv, a global industrial technology leader in advanced safety, electrification, and vehicle connectivity.
The Motional team has driven some of the driverless industry's largest leaps forward, including the first fully-autonomous cross-country drive in the U.S, the launch of the world's first robotaxi pilot, and operation of the world's most-established public robotaxi fleet which has conducted over 100,000 public rides.
Motional is developing and commercializing SAE Level 4 autonomous vehicles for ride-hail and delivery applications.
Headquartered in Boston, Motional has operations in the U.S and Asia. For more information, visit www.Motional.com and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram, and YouTube.
About Uber Eats
Uber Eats is an on-demand app and website that helps bring millions of people around the world the things they want, at the tap of a button. We partner with over 780,000 restaurants and merchants in more than 11,000 cities across six continents. From specialty local favorites to national brand names, groceries to household essentials and more, Uber Eats has what you want when you want it—with an average global delivery time of 30 minutes.
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TORONTO, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Electra Battery Materials Corporation (NASDAQ: ELBM) (TSXV: ELBM) ("Electra") today announced the appointment of Craig Cunningham, a finance executive with 17 years of experience as Chief Financial Officer effective today.
"Craig is a welcome addition to the Electra senior leadership team, bringing executive level leadership and more than 17 years of accounting, finance, operational, and capital markets experience," said Trent Mell, CEO of Electra Battery Materials. "We look forward to his many contributions as we execute on our strategy of becoming North America's first integrated battery materials park."
Prior to joining Electra, Mr. Cunningham was Vice President and Regional Financial Officer at Kinross Gold where he oversaw finance, information technology, supply chain and logistics, and administration functions in Russia. Mr. Cunningham was responsible for accounting, budgeting, and procurement for key development projects as well as the integration of significant acquisitions. Mr. Cunningham held a series of progressively responsible roles while at Kinross beginning in 2010, including responsibility for projects designed to improve operational performance, maximize cash flow, and optimize working capital. Previously, Mr. Cunningham served in controller, risk management, and audit roles at Kik Custom Products, Loblaw Companies, and PricewaterhouseCoopers.
"The adoption of electric vehicles will have a profound impact in tackling climate change and reducing carbon emissions globally," said Mr. Cunningham. "I am excited to be joining Electra, a company at the forefront of developing a secure and low-carbon supply chain of battery materials for the EV industry in North America, and where I can best utilize my strategic, entrepreneurial, and business skills and experience."
Mr. Cunningham is a Chartered Professional Accountant and a graduate of the Ivey Business School, Western University (Executive Master of Business Administration) and the Goodman School of Business, Brock University (Bachelor of Accounting, Honours).
In accordance with the Company's long term incentive plan, Electra has granted Mr. Cunningham incentive stock options to purchase an aggregate of 40,000 common shares of Electra exercisable at the previous day's closing price of $4.90 for a period of five years. The stock options will vest in three equal tranches on the first, second and third anniversary of the grant date. Long-term incentive grants are a key retention and incentive tool for key employees and new hires and remain subject to the approval of the TSX Venture Exchange.
About Electra Battery Materials
Electra's core strategy is to produce low carbon, ethically sourced battery materials for the North American electric vehicle supply chain. Electra is specifically focused on creating the first integrated battery materials park in North America, providing refined cobalt, nickel and recycled battery materials to North American battery precursor manufacturers. Electra also owns the advanced exploration-stage Iron Creek cobalt-copper project in Idaho, USA.
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AACHEN, Germany, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- umlaut, part of Accenture (NYSE: ACN), has opened a private 5G standalone, Open RAN network in Aachen, Germany. The "5G Campus Lab" enables companies across industries to design, test and implement ultra-high-speed and low-latency connectivity solutions faster without having to invest in building their own network.
Powerful wireless connectivity is becoming increasingly important as companies are heading towards a total enterprise reinvention, which will transform every part of their business through technology, data and artificial intelligence. Some examples of this transformation include connected vehicles and bringing robotics and cloud-based automation solutions to factories, which will generate massive amounts of data and put enormous pressure on data networks.
The 5G Campus Lab offers the following capabilities and services:
- Companies can validate their existing 5G use cases to identify and resolve issues up-front, such as ensuring that different end-devices and sensors work smoothly together. They can go hand-on without having to set up their own private 5G networks, which are costly to build and usually require obtaining a license from network authorities.
- Companies can experiment with umlaut's use cases. These include but aren't limited to the following areas: smart manufacturing, including process automation and predictive maintenance; telemedicine with a digitized rescue chain; software-defined vehicles; and real-time augmented reality for digital twins.
- With its holistic engineering and industry expertise, umlaut helps companies develop and deploy new individual 5G use cases, which leverage best-of-breed technologies, apply security-by-design, and support energy efficiency.
- umlaut supports clients looking to build their own private network with its deep understanding of the challenges behind the integration and interoperability of network devices and technologies such as Open RAN.
The 5G Campus Lab covers indoor and outdoor areas and provides 100 MHz of C-Band spectrum. As a 5G standalone network, it doesn't require LTE technology for signaling and information transfer. It is supported by Open RAN, an emerging technology using open interfaces that allow for the communication of software and hardware components from different vendors, enabling innovative wireless solutions at low costs.
Hakan Ekmen, CEO Telecommunication at umlaut, said: "5G is a key enabler of smart connected products and manufacturing. Our 5G Campus Lab is the ideal testing ground for companies wanting to capitalize on latest wireless connectivity technologies, cloud-based Open RAN virtualized infrastructure, and massive Multi-Input, Multi-Output (MIMO) antennas."
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umlaut, part of Accenture, is a global, full-service, cross-industry, end-to-end company that offers advisory and fulfilment services to clients all over the world. In-depth domain expertise, broad practical knowledge and interdisciplinary collaboration allow them to add value, quality and focus to their clients' organizations, services, and products, in disruptive times in which industries are increasingly converging.
Within an able and agile collective of 20 consultancies and engineering firms spread across 50 locations all over the world, 4,500 specialized experts and engineers provide innovative solutions and transformations across all industries and their various intersections as well as serving the public sector and developing organizational cultures, structures and processes.
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Intensive manhunt underway after gunman shoots 10 people on Brooklyn subway train
By Pervaiz Shallwani, Shimon Prokupecz, Laura Ly, Artemis Moshtaghian and Travis Caldwell, CNN
An intensive hunt, involving local and national law enforcement agencies, is underway for the man who set off smoke grenades and fired a handgun on a crowded New York City subway train, wounding passengers and setting off a panicked scramble during the Tuesday morning rush hour.
“The FBI’s and NYPD’s joint-terrorism task force is made up of over 50 agencies and we are fully engaged on this investigation. It’s still very much in its early stages. Our focus right now — our thoughts and prayers are with the victims,” Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI New York Field Office, said Tuesday.
Investigators have named a “person of interest” they believe rented a U-Haul van that has been connected to the shooting at the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park.
Frank James, 62, has not been named as a suspect. James has addresses in Wisconsin as well as Philadelphia, where the U-Haul was rented, NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig said.
“The keys to that U-Haul van was found in the subway in our shooter’s possessions,” Essig said. “We don’t know right now if Mr. James has any connection to the subway. That’s still under investigation.”
The U-Haul was recovered near the station and has been cleared by the NYPD’s bomb squad, police said. The van will be transported to a forensic location where federal and local authorities can go through the vehicle in a controlled environment, a senior law enforcement official told CNN.
The gunman fired at least 33 times and struck 10 people, according to Essig. Overall, 29 people were hospitalized in connection with the shooting with injuries that included gunshot wounds, smoke inhalation or from falling while trying to escape, officials said.
None of the injuries appear to be life-threatening, NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said.
“We know this incident is of grave concern to New Yorkers,” Sewell said. “We cannot lose sight of victims in this city. We will use every resource we can to bring those to justice who continue to prey on the citizens of New York.”
The motive of the shooting is not yet known. The attack is not being investigated as an act of terrorism but authorities have not ruled out anything, Sewell said, adding the victims have a variety of backgrounds.
A $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect has been offered, according to a statement from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The MTA and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 each offered $12,500 in reward money and the New York City Police Foundation offered an additional $25,000.
“Riders need to feel safe. My members need to feel safe. We don’t just dip in and out of the system. We spend entire shifts down there every day and night. This guy has to be apprehended,” said TWU Local 100 President Tony Utano.
Service via the D, N and R subway lines has been restored to the 36th Street subway station and is “running with delays,” the MTA said early Wednesday. Commuters were riding a Manhattan-bound N train as it neared the station when the shooting started.
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Piecing together what happened
Evidence collection for the incident “will take some time,” according to Driscoll, but added that he was grateful for the residents and eyewitnesses who have already stepped forward with information.
Investigators have cell phone video from an eyewitness that shows the suspect, a law enforcement source tells CNN.
Within the station, surveillance video may not be available. A preliminary review indicates there was some sort of malfunction with the camera system at the station, Mayor Eric Adams told WCBS Radio.
There are almost 10,000 cameras in the MTA system, including almost 600 cameras on the Brooklyn section where the attack took place, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber told CNN’s Jake Tapper.
“We’re going to work with the NYPD to capture all that video to find out where this criminal may have come in or out of the system,” Lieber said. “And we’re also just reviewing with everybody who is involved, all of the information.”
Investigators found a Glock 9 mm handgun, three extended magazines, two detonated smoke grenades, two non-detonated smoke grenades, a hatchet and the U-Haul key at the scene, Essig said. Two officials told CNN they believe the gun jammed during the shooting.
A credit card that was used to rent the U-Haul was also found, two law enforcement sources told CNN.
Videos linked to James
James, described as a person of interest by the NYPD, has been linked to multiple rambling videos posted on a YouTube channel. A screenshot from one of the videos was used on an NYPD Crimestoppers flyer seeking information about the shooting.
James talked about violence and mass shootings in the videos, including one uploaded Monday in which he said he’s thought about killing people who have presumably hurt him.
“I’ve been through a lot of s**t, where I can say I wanted to kill people. I wanted to watch people die right in front of my f**king face immediately. But I thought about the fact that, hey man, I don’t want to go to no f**king prison,” he said.
In another video posted last week, James, who is Black, rants about abuse in churches and racism in the workplace, using misogynistic and racist language.
Many of the videos that James uploaded included references to violence, including at a set group of people he believed had maligned him, in addition to broad societal and racial groups that he appeared to hate.
In another video posted last month to the same channel, James said that he had post-traumatic stress. In that video, James said he left his home in Milwaukee on March 20. During the trip eastward, he said he was heading to the “danger zone.”
“You know, it’s triggering a lot of negative thoughts of course,” he said in the video. “I do have a severe case of post-traumatic stress.”
CNN has reached out to James and his family for comment but has not received a response.
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CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Geneva Financial (Geneva) announces the company's 47th state licensure, effectively opening operations for the direct mortgage lender in the state of Alaska. 'The Last Frontier' marks the first state addition to Geneva's operations in 2022.
"Geneva Financial is on a mission to help borrowers across the nation on their homeownership journeys," stated Aaron VanTrojen, CEO and Founder of Geneva Financial. "This new licensure is our opportunity to continue making that happen. We look forward to being a trusted lender to the great state of Alaska."
With the ability to operate fully in Alaska, Geneva plans to expand mortgage operations throughout the state and looks to provide job opportunities for local Alaskans wanting to take the next step. The company is actively seeking resumes for Mortgage Loan Officers, Processors, Underwriters, and several other engaging positions. Alaskans are encouraged to inquire about opportunities at www.Genevafi.com/opportunity
With more than 130 branches nationwide, Geneva Financial Home Loans offers countless homebuyer and homeowner-focused products including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Refinance, Reverse, Jumbo Loans and Condo Financing as well as Down Payment Assistance Programs, First-Time Homebuyer Programs, Physician Loans and Hero Loans for First Responders, Police, Firefighters, Nurses, and Teachers.
Geneva Financial Home Loans is currently expanding in all markets and seeking branch managers and loan originators across the United States looking to advance their mortgage careers. For information on opportunities, visit www.GenevaFi.com/opportunity
About Geneva Financial
Founded in 2007 by Aaron VanTrojen, Geneva Financial (NMLS 42056) is a direct mortgage lender headquartered in Chandler, Arizona with more than 130 branch locations in 46 states. Our mission at Geneva Financial is to approach every aspect of our business from the "inside-out". With a culture-forward mindset, we focus on our loan originators and support staff first to ensure an unbeatable experience for our customers.
Our Core Values were created as a daily reminder to operate with the inside-out approach in mind. Core Value #1 is the backbone of all our Core Values, our mission, and our brand vision: Home Loans Powered by Humans®. Learn more about Geneva Financial Home Loans at www.GenevaFi.com
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CARTHAGE, Mo., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- 2Q sales1 were a quarterly record $1.33 billion, a 5% increase vs 2Q21
- 2Q EBIT of $143 million, down $29 million vs 2Q21 and down $1 million vs 2Q21 adjusted2 EBIT
- 2Q EPS of $.70, a decrease of $.12 vs 2Q21 and an increase of $.04 vs 2Q21 adjusted2 EPS
- 2022 guidance lowered: sales of $5.2–$5.4 billion; EPS of $2.65–$2.80
Diversified manufacturer Leggett & Platt reported record quarterly sales1 in second quarter of $1.33 billion, a 5% increase versus second quarter last year.
- Organic sales3 were up 5%
- Acquisitions and divestitures offset
Second quarter EBIT was $143 million, down $29 million from second quarter 2021, and down $1 million from second quarter adjusted2 EBIT.
- EBIT decreased primarily from the non-recurrence of last year's $28 million gain on the sale of real estate associated with our exited Fashion Bed business
- EBIT decreased versus prior year's adjusted2 EBIT primarily from volume declines and lower overhead absorption as production and inventory levels were adjusted to meet reduced demand mostly in Bedding. These decreases were largely offset by metal margin expansion and pricing discipline in the Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products segment.
- EBIT margin was 10.7%, down from 13.5% in the second quarter of 2021 and down from an adjusted2 second quarter 2021 EBIT margin of 11.3%
Second quarter EPS was $.70. EPS decreased $.12 versus second quarter 2021 primarily from the non-recurrence of last year's real estate gain ($.16/share) partially offset by lower tax rate ($.04/share). EPS increased $.04 versus adjusted2 second quarter 2021 primarily from lower tax rate.
CEO COMMENTS
President and CEO Mitch Dolloff commented, "We delivered quarterly record sales1, solid earnings, and strong cash from operations. These results are attributable to the excellent work of our employees as they continue to effectively navigate a dynamic operating environment and reflects the value of the diversity of our portfolio.
"We are lowering our full-year guidance to reflect macroeconomic uncertainties including impacts of inflation, tightening monetary policy, and softening consumer demand continuing through the back half of the year. We expect solid demand in our industrial and automotive end markets to partially offset softer consumer markets.
"The strength of our balance sheet supports our capital allocation discipline. We continue to invest in our businesses to capture near- and long-term growth opportunities, both organically and through strategic, bolt-on acquisitions. During the second quarter, we increased our dividend and marked 51 consecutive years of annual dividend increases. We also repurchased $35 million of our stock in the quarter. As we move through the remainder of the year, we will continue to evaluate our capital deployment options while monitoring the current macroeconomic uncertainties."
DEBT, CASH FLOW, AND LIQUIDITY
- Net Debt2 was 2.39x trailing 12-month adjusted EBITDA2
- Operating cash flow was $90 million in the second quarter, an increase of $49 million versus second quarter 2021. Working capital increased significantly last year due to restocking efforts following inventory depletion in 2020 but increased to a lesser extent this year as we continue to return to levels of inventory more reflective of current demand.
- Capital expenditures were $22 million
- Total liquidity was $1.3 billion
DIVIDEND
- In May, Leggett & Platt's Board of Directors declared a $.44 per share second quarter dividend, two cents higher than last year's second quarter dividend
- At an annual indicated dividend of $1.76 per share, the yield is 4.4% based upon Friday's closing stock price of $39.64 per share
STOCK REPURCHASES
- Repurchased 1.0 million shares at an average price of $35.01
- Issued .1 million shares through employee benefit plans
- Shares outstanding at the end of the second quarter were 132.6 million
2022 GUIDANCE
- Full year 2022 sales and EPS guidance lowered
- Sales are expected to be $5.2–$5.4 billion, +2% to +6% versus 2021
- Down low double digits in Bedding Products Segment
- Up low double digits in Specialized Products Segment
- Roughly flat in Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products Segment
- EPS is expected to be $2.65–$2.80
- Based on this framework, EBIT margin should be 10.5% to 10.7%
- Additional expectations:
- Prior Guidance:
SEGMENT RESULTS – Second Quarter 2022 (versus 2Q 2021)
Bedding Products –
- Trade sales increased 1%
- The Kayfoam acquisition completed in June 2021 contributed 2% to sales
- Divestitures of small operations in Drawn Wire and International Bedding decreased sales by 1%
- EBIT decreased $31 million, primarily from the non-recurrence of last year's $28 million gain on the sale of real estate associated with our exited Fashion Bed business. Additionally, lower volume and lower overhead absorption as production and inventory levels were adjusted to meet reduced demand were partially offset by higher metal margin.
Specialized Products –
- Trade sales increased 8%
- EBIT decreased $6 million, primarily from higher raw material and transportation costs, labor inefficiencies, and currency impact, partially offset by higher volume
Furniture, Flooring & Textile Products –
- Trade sales increased 10%
- EBIT increased $7 million, primarily from pricing discipline partially offset by lower volume
SLIDES AND CONFERENCE CALL
A set of slides containing summary financial information is available from the Investor Relations section of Leggett's website at www.leggett.com. Management will host a conference call at 7:30 a.m. Central (8:30 a.m. Eastern) on Tuesday, August 2. The webcast can be accessed from Leggett's website. The dial-in number is (201) 689-8341; there is no passcode.
Third quarter results will be released after the market closes on Monday, October 31, 2022, with a conference call the next morning.
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COMPANY DESCRIPTION: Leggett & Platt (NYSE: LEG) is a diversified manufacturer that designs and produces a broad variety of engineered components and products that can be found in most homes and automobiles. The 139-year-old Company is comprised of 15 business units, approximately 20,000 employees, and 130 manufacturing facilities located in 17 countries.
Leggett & Platt is the leading U.S.-based manufacturer of: a) bedding components; b) automotive seat support and lumbar systems; c) specialty bedding foams and private label finished mattresses; d) components for home furniture and work furniture; e) flooring underlayment; f) adjustable beds; and g) bedding industry machinery.
FORWARD-LOOKING STATEMENTS: This press release contains "forward-looking statements," including, but not limited to, volume growth; acquisition and divestiture activity; the amount of sales, EPS, capital expenditures, depreciation and amortization, net interest expense, fully diluted shares, operating cash flow; our EBIT margin, effective tax rate, amount of dividends, raw material-related price increases, consumer demand, volume in each of the Company's segments, and demand in industrial and automotive end markets. Such forward-looking statements are expressly qualified by the cautionary statements described in this provision and reflect only the beliefs of Leggett or its management at the time the statement is made. Because all forward-looking statements deal with the future, they are subject to risks, uncertainties and developments which might cause actual events or results to differ materially from those envisioned or reflected in any forward-looking statement. Moreover, we do not have, and do not undertake, any duty to update or revise any forward-looking statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which the statement was made. Some of these risks and uncertainties include: the adverse impact on our sales, earnings, liquidity, cash flow, costs, and financial condition caused by the COVID-19 pandemic which has had, and depending on the length and severity of the pandemic and the percentage of the population vaccinated and effectiveness of any vaccines, could, in varying degrees, negatively impact (a) the demand for our products and our customers' products, growth rates in the industries in which we participate, and opportunities in those industries, (b) our manufacturing facilities' ability to remain open and fully operational, obtain necessary raw materials and parts, maintain appropriate labor levels and ship finished products to customers, (c) impairment of goodwill and long-lived assets, (d) restructuring-related costs, and (e) our ability to access the commercial paper market or borrow under our revolving credit facility, including compliance with restrictive covenants that may limit our operational flexibility and our ability to timely pay our debt; adverse impact from Russia's invasion of Ukraine; adverse impact from supply chain disruptions; our ability to deleverage; our ability to manage working capital; increases or decreases in our capital needs, which may vary depending on acquisition or divestiture activity, our working capital needs and capital expenditures; market conditions; price and product competition from foreign and domestic competitors; cost and availability of raw materials (including semiconductors and chemicals) due to supply chain disruptions or otherwise, labor, and energy costs; inflationary impacts; cash generation sufficient to pay the dividend; cash repatriation from foreign accounts; our ability to pass along raw material cost increases through increased selling prices; changing tax rates; increased trade costs; cybersecurity breaches; customer losses and insolvencies; disruption to our steel rod mill; foreign currency fluctuation; the imposition or continuation of anti-dumping duties on innersprings, steel wire rod and mattresses; data privacy; climate change compliance costs and market, technological and reputational impacts, and ESG obligations; litigation risks; and risk factors in the "Forward-Looking Statements" and "Risk Factors" sections in Leggett's most recent Form 10-K and Form 10-Q reports filed with the SEC.
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AGNC Investment Corp. Declares Second Quarter Dividends on Preferred Stock
Published: Jun. 9, 2022 at 3:01 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hours ago
BETHESDA, Md., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared cash dividends for the second quarter 2022 on its 7.00% Series C Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series C Preferred Stock") underlying its outstanding depositary shares (Nasdaq: AGNCN), 6.875% Series D Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series D Preferred Stock") underlying its outstanding depositary shares (Nasdaq: AGNCM), 6.50% Series E Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series E Preferred Stock") underlying its outstanding depositary shares (Nasdaq: AGNCO) and 6.125% Series F Fixed-to-Floating Rate Cumulative Redeemable Preferred Stock (the "Series F Preferred Stock") underlying its outstanding depositary shares (Nasdaq: AGNCP).
For further information or questions, please contact Investor Relations at (301) 968-9300 or IR@AGNC.com.
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AGNC Investment Corp. is an internally-managed real estate investment trust that invests primarily in residential mortgage-backed securities for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise or a U.S. Government agency. For further information, please refer to www.AGNC.com.
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New Position Includes Oversight of Location Construction and Opening in Southeast FL
APOPKA, Fla., May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sanctuary Medicinals, a vertically-integrated, multi-state cannabis operator, today announced the appointment of Kyle O'Brien as Project Manager. In this role, he will serve as Sanctuary's Owner's Representative in southeast Florida. With over 15 years in the construction industry working as both a developer and builder, O'Brien has overseen projects of all sizes and complexities ranging from small, straightforward builds to large-scale, multi-year, hundred-million- dollar endeavors. His broad base of construction experiences combined with years leading and managing teams of all sizes are a natural fit to Sanctuary's expansion-driven needs for oversight and leadership of multiple ongoing projects with varying degrees of complexity.
Working closely with Dan Krentzman, Director of Development, O'Brien will be overseeing the full lifecycle of Sanctuary's new dispensary projects in southeast Florida. His day-to-day responsibilities will be broad, ranging from design, contracts, permitting, bidding, construction, interior furnishing, inspections and more as needed. Sanctuary currently has three open locations in the region (Jupiter, Fort Pierce, West Palm Beach) and another four under construction. With an additional six dispensary projects slated to begin within the next few months – two of which are ground-up builds – O'Brien's skills and experience will be a considerable asset to Sanctuary's rapid statewide expansion.
"I am excited for Kyle to join the team and look forward to working with him, learning from him and expanding the Sanctuary Cannabis brand to patients across Florida," said Krentzman. "We had several excellent applicants for this role, and Kyle's experience, skills, attitude and demeanor stood out to me far beyond those of any other candidate," he added.
O'Brien was born on the small Caribbean island of Dominica and currently resides in Hollywood. He is the proud father of daughter, Kyr'e, and a devoted brother to his baby sister, Leyanni. When not enjoying time with them, O'Brien's hobbies and interests range from soccer and travel to technology and photography.
About Sanctuary Medicinals
Sanctuary Medicinals is a vertically integrated, multi-state cannabis company with operations in Florida, New Hampshire and Massachusetts. The company was also recently awarded a provisional retail license in New Jersey. Sanctuary is rapidly expanding into new markets, bringing its high-quality, award-winning products, including flower, vapes, concentrates and edibles, to patients and consumers across multiple states, with a steadfast commitment to creating positive impact in the communities in which it operates.
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The leading behavioral and mental health technology company has been chosen as a Top Performer in the Mental Health Software category by its users on the Capterra software review platform.
NEW YORK, August 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capterra recently released its 2022 Mental Health Software Shortlist and gave Rethink Behavioral Health its top ranking based on customer reviews. The recognition comes as Rethink celebrates its user base growing to 30,000+ clinicians logging over 20MM clinical data points per year. These customers rely on Rethink's all-in-one software solution to help them run and grow their practice, maintain and attract new clients, and retain employees while prioritizing their continued development.
Rethink Behavioral Health received a Capterra popularity score of 43/50, the highest in its category, and a rating score of 47/50, the equivalent of a 4.4-star review average. The popularity score is the relative popularity of the software based on web search trends and web presence, while the rating score reflects the reviews given to the software by its users on Capterra. With 40+ reviews on its profile celebrating the world-class customer service and product innovation users enjoy, Rethink stands apart from its competitors. Built to support the needs of clinicians with its full HIPAA-compliant data suite and the industry's first evidence-based calculator for the recommended range of treatment prescription, users feel supported by a stable solution that continues to evolve to meet their needs.
"We are very excited to be recognized by our customers as the go-to solution for growing your practice, managing your operations, and investing in your people," said Jamie Pagliaro, Executive Vice President & Chief Learning Officer at RethinkFirst. "Our efforts to innovate and shape the mental health software space have paid off in the dedication of our customer base who work alongside us to improve outcomes for children every day. We are thankful to them for this award, and we promise to keep showing up for them the way they do for us."
The full Mental Health Software Shortlist can be found here.
Rethink Behavioral Health provides ABA clinical tools, telehealth and parent portal, practice management and training products, billing software, and medical billing services. They work with startups, growing practices, and enterprises to provide their software products to businesses with a range of staff and patient sizes and different needs. The SaaS provider supports companies in growing their practices, improving outcomes, and improving operational efficiency.
RethinkFirst is a global health technology company providing cloud-based treatment tools, training, and clinical support to employers, educators, and behavioral health professionals. Rethink's award-winning solutions serve thousands of clients globally, including nearly one-third of the Fortune 100 and many of the country's largest public-school systems and health plans. Each of Rethink's award-winning solutions incorporates evidenced-based protocols, workflow automation, and advanced data analytics to drive meaningful clinical outcomes and improved performance for customers and the communities that they serve.
For more information, visit the Rethink Behavioral Health website or contact us at info@rethinkbh.com.
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Former Stark County Sheriff Robert Berens, dies at age 88
Robert Berens, who served a four-year term as Stark County sheriff from 1981 to the end of 1984, died Sunday, according to an obituary published in the Naples News.
He was 88.
The obituary did not provide details on the circumstances of his death.
Stark County Sheriff George Maier said, "I do know a lot of his family is from this area, and I certainly give my heartfelt condolences to his family for (their) loss. He served Stark County for a number of years even beyond being sheriff. We certainly respect him for that. ... We thank him and salute him for his service."
Maier said he did not recall having the opportunity to meet Berens when Maier began his law enforcement career in 1980 as an auxiliary police officer.
As part of a Republican wave in November 1980, Berens upset longtime Democratic incumbent Sheriff George Papadopulos. Berens, a former major in the sheriff's auxiliary, had run on a "moral crusade" campaign and had called for significantly expanding the auxiliary and "thorough cleaning up" of organized crime.
But in the November 1984 election, any coattails effect from Republican President Ronald Reagan winning re-election in a landslide didn't help Berens, who sought a second term. Democrat J. Babe Stearn, a former Canton police lieutenant and former longtime director of the Canton Police Boys Club, defeated Berens by more than 24,000 votes.
While in office, Berens had public disputes with county commissioners and other elected leaders over issues such as money.
Berens was born on Oct. 10, 1933, in Massillon, the youngest of 10 children of Christian and Anna May Berens. The Washington High graduate attended Ohio State University, served as a petty officer in the Navy and was a demolitions sergeant in the Army Special Reserve.
During his career in Stark County, he worked for North American Aviation, Republic Steel and State Farm, the obituary said. From 1955 to 1985, he was married to Linda Lutz with whom he had four children. And he served at least nine years in the Stark County Sheriff's Reserve Division.
After his term as sheriff, Berens relocated to Florida and in 1987 married Nancy Tetzlaff.
She was known as "Safari Jane" at Cedar Point's Jungle Larry and Safari Jane Show with exotic cats from 1964 to 1994, according to Cleveland Magazine.
Berens often drove the animals between Cedar Point in Sandusky and Tetzlaff's base in Naples, Florida, according to the obituary.
The obituary says Berens went onto become a handyman who worked in carpentry and property management.
He is survived by his wife Nancy Tetzlaff-Berens, his four children, his two stepsons, 11 grandchildren and 20 great-grandchildren.
Calling hours are scheduled for 5 to 7 p.m. Friday at Hodges Funeral Home at Naples Memorial Gardens in Naples, Florida.
Reach Robert at robert.wang@cantonrep.com. Twitter: @rwangREP. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/07/21/former-stark-county-sheriff-who-served-early-1980-s-dies-age-88-robert/10119981002/ | 2022-07-21T22:21:57Z |
Kansas baseball keeps on adding
Published: Jul. 18, 2022 at 10:19 PM CDT|Updated: 59 minutes ago
LAWERENCE, Kan. (WIBW) - Make that 14 new additions to Dan Fitzgerald’s roster.
KU adds sophomore Thaniel Trumper from Doane University where he had a stellar year out of the bullpen.
Trumper had a 9-0 record with a dazzling 1.15 ERA in 19 appearances with 49 strikeouts in 39 innings of the bullpen.
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TOKYO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sony Group Corporation announced today that it has filed its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the fiscal year ended March 31, 2022 with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. A copy of this document is available on the Sony Group Corporation Investor Relations website at https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/IR/library/sec.html
In addition, shareholders of Sony may receive a printed copy of Sony's complete audited financial statements, free of charge, by visiting https://www.sony.com/en/SonyInfo/IR/library/ar/request.html
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Adjustable-rate mortgages, explained
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Adjustable-rate mortgages, explained
Mortgage rates have been historically low for the last few years, but they are on the rise. As interest rates inch up, adjustable-rate mortgages often become more attractive for some homebuyers. With 30-year fixed-rate loans sitting at 4.67%, the highest interest rate since 2018, the rate on one popular adjustable-rate mortgage is 3.5%.
As its name indicates, the interest rate a homeowner pays with an adjustable-rate mortgage changes over the life of the loan. After an introductory period, during which the rate is fixed and typically lower than that offered by a fixed-rate mortgage, the rate can go up or down. And that carries risk.
Borrowers avoided adjustable-rate mortgages after the housing market crash in 2008, but guidelines put in place since then require lenders to consider homebuyers’ ability to repay mortgages over the entirety of the loan, not just at the introductory rate. In 2022, interest rates are rising as home prices continue to soar, so the centralized banking system in the United States—its Federal Reserve—has raised a key interest rate to try to bring inflation under control.
To explain the mortgage market, real estate platform ZeroDown compiled a list of facts on adjustable-rate mortgages, including what they are, how they differ from fixed-rate mortgages, which factors affect interest rates and monthly payments in an adjustable-rate mortgage, and who can benefit from this type of mortgage.
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Differences between adjustable-rate mortgages and fixed-rate mortgages
The key difference between an adjustable-rate mortgage and a fixed-rate mortgage can be explained in the names: a rate that changes and adjusts versus a rate that stays fixed and static. The interest rate paid on an adjustable-rate mortgage can rise and fall, while the one on the fixed-rate mortgage is determined when the loan is taken out. It will not change over the life of the loan. An adjustable-rate mortgage will typically begin at a lower rate than a fixed-rate mortgage for an introductory period, but once that period ends, the rate fluctuates. Depending on the chosen mortgage, the introductory period can last for as little as a month, or for up to five or more years.
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Components of an adjustable-rate mortgage
Adjustable-rate mortgages have a number of components, among them an introductory interest rate period, an index, a margin, interest-rate caps, and payment caps. Once an introductory period ends, the interest rate is determined by adding a margin to an index. Those margins, which are agreed upon at the time of the loan application, can vary by lender, and the interest rate changes as the index fluctuates.
Some common indexes include the rates on one-year Constant Maturity Treasury securities, the Cost of Funds Index, and the Secured Overnight Financing Rate. An interest rate cap, either annual or over the life of the loan, offers some protection against large interest rate changes. A payment cap can limit the amount that monthly payments increase with each adjustment.
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Types of adjustable-rate mortgages
Anyone considering an adjustable-rate mortgage can choose from several different types. A hybrid adjustable-rate mortgage offers a mix of periods at a fixed-rate and an adjustable-rate, for example, one that offers five years of a fixed rate after which it might adjust each year. That would be described as a 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage, with the first number referring to the length of the fixed rate and the second number indicating how often the rate can adjust each year after the fixed-rate term ends.
With an interest-only adjustable-rate mortgage, only interest can be paid for a number of years, typically three to 10, giving a borrower a smaller monthly payment over that period.
A payment-option adjustable-rate mortgage provides the flexibility to choose what kind of payment to make each month. The choices are typically a payment of principal and interest; a payment of only interest; or a minimum or limited payment that might not cover the interest, with the difference added to the loan’s principal.
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Who should get an adjustable-rate mortgage?
Adjustable-rate mortgages carry more risk once the introductory period ends if the interest increases—and this can make budgeting more challenging. That said, adjustable-rate mortgages can make sense for owners who plan to stay in their homes for a shorter period of time. If, for example, you are in the military or have a contract with an employer and expect to move after five or so years, you would pay only the lower introductory interest rate.
Or, with a lower interest rate, you might be able to pay off more of the principal faster, assuming that the mortgage does not include early payoff penalties. If you plan to sell your home or refinance in the future, watch out for repayment penalties.
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How rising interest rates can affect mortgage payments
In March 2022, the Federal Reserve announced a quarter of a percentage point increase on its key rate, which is the interest that banks can be charged for overnight loans. The Federal Reserve also indicated that to curb inflation, other increases are likely before the end of the year. Because many adjustable-rate loans are now tied to the Secured Overnight Financing Rate and because that rate is affected by the Federal Reserve’s decisions, those mortgage rates will rise or fall.
With the average rate of a 30-year fixed-rate mortgage well above the average rate of a 5/1 adjustable-rate mortgage, for example, the adjustable-rate mortgage is looking more attractive to many homebuyers. Remember, however, that an adjustable-rate mortgage carries more risk once the introductory period expires.
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JACKSON, Mich., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CMS Energy announced today it will provide 2022 second quarter results along with a business and financial outlook at 9:30 a.m. EDT on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
A webcast of the presentation will be available on CMS Energy's website, cmsenergy.com. An audio replay will be available approximately three hours after the webcast and will be archived for 30 days on CMS Energy's website in the "Investor Relations" section.
CMS Energy (NYSE: CMS) is a Michigan-based energy company featuring Consumers Energy as its primary business. It also owns and operates independent power generation businesses.
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The response from the families of the Uvalde massacre victims was of anger and outrage, the reaction from law enforcement experts was that of astonishment and dismay.
It followed the release Tuesday by a Texas newspaper of leaked surveillance video from inside the school, days ahead of when officials said they planned to allow families to view it, and before it would be released to the public.
"It's just never-ending pain, it's just one thing after another," said Kimberly Rubio, whose 10-year-old daughter, Lexi, was killed. Rubio, along with other parents, was in Washington, DC, on Tuesday to meet with legislators."We came here to share Lexi's story, to try to change things and then we get this kind of news and we have to tell our family back home not to watch the news, and our kids (who) have cellphones."
Nineteen students and two teachers were killed by the gunman who walked into Robb Elementary on May 24.
The Austin American-Statesman newspaper, which published the leaked footage, defended its decision, with executive editor Manny Garcia writing in an editorial, "We have to bear witness to history, and transparency and unrelenting reporting is a way to bring change."
One edited video shows the gunman entering the school and walking down the hallway with a long rifle. The recording also shows officers approaching the classroom that the shooter was in, but then retreating down the hallway and taking cover when gunfire is heard. It was more than an hour later before authorities confronted and killed the shooter.
"This should have been over in 3 to 4 minutes," Carrie Cordero, CNN legal analyst and former counsel to the US assistant attorney general, told CNN's Jake Tapper on Tuesday, saying there was "no excuse" for why the officers held back for so long.
"We don't know what was going on in the minds of those officers who were in the hallway and decided not to act when there were children under gunfire -- but from my perspective, every single one depicted in that video should turn in their badge," Cordero added.
Families of victims were outraged
The families who were in Washington expressed outrage at the release of the footage before those impacted had a chance to view it first.
"We get blindsided by a leak," said Angel Garza, whose 10-year-old daughter, Amerie Jo, was killed. "Who do you think you are to release footage like that of our children who can't even speak for themselves, but you want to go ahead and air their final moments to the entire world? What makes you think that's OK?
"The least you can do is have some freaking decency for us," Garza said.
Javier Cazares, the father of Jacklyn Jaylen Cazares, who was also killed, said he was preparing to view the footage Sunday --as authorities had planned -- when he abruptly found out about Tuesday's release.
"It got shown all over the world and we are pissed," Cazares said. "These families didn't deserve it. I don't deserve it. That's a slap to our babies' faces and we're tired of this. We can't trust anybody no more. It's aggravating."
Rubio said during the press conference that while she was understanding of the media holding people accountable "because the government hasn't been transparent," she said she didn't want to hear the audio -- particularly gunfire -- from that day.
Gunfire is heard in the edited portions of the video that was released by the newspaper. The paper said it removed the sound of children's screams from the video.
Other parents took to social media to express their anger and urged others not to share the footage online. In a statement, Uvalde Mayor Don McLaughlin said he was "angry" that the request of victims' families and the Uvalde community to watch the video before it went public was not fulfilled.
"It is unbelievable that this video was posted as part of a news story with images and audio of the violence of this incident without consideration for the families involved," the mayor said. "I continue to stand behind my statements that full transparency and consideration for the families remains the priority as it relates to this incident."
Law enforcement experts were stunned
Texas Department of Public Safety director Col. Steven McCraw, who has sharply criticized the law enforcement response in the attack, said in a statement Tuesday he was "deeply disappointed" that the video was published before all impacted families and the Uvalde community could view it as part of the planned release.
"Those most affected should have been among the first to see it," McCraw said. "This video provides horrifying evidence that the law enforcement response to the attack at Robb Elementary on May 24 was an abject failure."
Former FBI Deputy Director Andrew McCabe described the law enforcement response as "a total mess" from the crisis-response perspective.
"The Texas state active shooter response for school-based officers' training, that every one of these officers has to have had by this point in time, makes it clear that you take everybody that you have when you arrive on that scene and you go downrange to address the threat. That is not what they did," McCabe said on CNN.
"And then the mistakes compound from there, you see one after another, as we watch the video," he added.
Charles Ramsey, the former Philadelphia police commissioner, said that during his tenure as a commissioner, several police officers died in the line of duty, adding, "I know what heroism looks like, and that ain't it."
He said he was "embarrassed as a police officer" watching the footage, saying that law enforcement should have regrouped and confronted the gunman sooner after the first officers came under gunfire.
"You have to do what you have to do, period. That's the job," he added. "This is not pro-bono work, you get paid to do this and you volunteered to do it. You didn't get drafted to become a cop. It's part of what you do."
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DURHAM, N.C., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Eye-tracking technology can be used to reliably assess attention patterns linked to socially withdrawn behaviors in preschool children, according to a new study funded by the Environmental influences on Child Health Outcomes (ECHO) Program at the National Institutes of Health.
Humans tend to give more attention to emotional information, such as happy or angry facial expressions, than neutral information. However, past research indicates that socially withdrawn children are less likely to conform to this pattern. This study aims to extend the existing research, which is limited primarily to White children in urban areas, to include children of diverse populations.
Eye-tracking is a technology that allows researchers to determine precisely where and how long a person looks at a stimulus. The research team compared eye-tracking data from indigenous children in the Navajo Birth Cohort Study (NBCS) with primarily non-Hispanic White children in the Illinois Kids Development Study (IKIDS). Both groups paid more attention to emotional faces. Socially withdrawn indigenous children were more likely than non-Hispanic White children to avoid emotional faces.
"Because eye-tracking technology doesn't rely on limited clinical observations or parents' reports, it can be used as a more objective measure across various settings and communities," said Sara Nozadi, PhD, an ECHO Program investigator at the University of New Mexico. Eye-tracking technology can also be used in remote communities without requiring participants to travel to clinic.
Dr. Nozadi and Andréa Aguiar, PhD, an ECHO Program investigator at the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign, led this collaborative research published in Emotion.
About ECHO: ECHO is a nationwide research program supported by the NIH. Launched in 2016, ECHO aims to enhance the health of children for generations to come. ECHO investigators study the effects of a broad range of early environmental influences on child health and development. For more information, visit echochildren.org.
About the NIH: NIH, the nation's medical research agency, includes 27 Institutes and Centers and is a component of the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services. NIH is the primary federal agency conducting and supporting basic, clinical, and translational medical research, and is investigating the causes, treatments, and cures for both common and rare diseases. For more information, visit www.nih.gov.
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