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MANILA, Philippines, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Globe Capital Venture Holdings, Inc. (917Ventures), the corporate venture builder of top Philippine digital solutions platform Globe Telecom, has partnered with AC Ventures, a subsidiary of Filipino conglomerate Ayala Corp. (Ayala), to explore business opportunities and grow its ecosystem.
AC Ventures is the conglomerate's platform for its investments in adjacent businesses that are complementary to its existing portfolio as well as in emerging trends and innovative businesses.
Under the arrangement, AC Ventures will participate in funding the research, development, and launch of 917Ventures' new business ventures.
"We are very excited to work with AC Ventures. We can leverage the ecosystem and network advantage that they provide to solve the pain points of consumers and businesses. Through digital solutions, we can help pave the way and deliver indelible value to the Philippines and the Asia-Pacific region," said Vince Yamat, Managing Director of 917Ventures.
"The accelerated growth of digital adoption has become ingrained in many Filipinos who have quickly transitioned how they work, study, play, and access basic services. Ayala intends to participate in this multi-decade transformation by contributing to the research and development and incubation of disruptive solutions across different consumer touchpoints in our portfolio. With its strong track record of developing startups to achieve scale and profitability, we believe that 917Ventures is the natural vehicle for Ayala's digital ventures," said Alberto de Larrazabal, Ayala's Chief Finance Officer and AC Ventures' President and CEO.
917Ventures has successfully spun-off 9 new companies since its inception in 2019, including HealthNow and PureGo to name a few. This is attributed to the fact that Globe Telecom has unlocked its unique advantages of data and customer base, distribution points, enterprise partners, marketing and execution capability, and capital.
The partnership with AC Ventures hopes to further accelerate both the quantity and quality of its future companies as the unique advantages now encompass the broader Ayala group, including real estate, banking, power, healthcare, and logistics.
917Ventures, a wholly-owned subsidiary of Globe Telecom, is a corporate venture builder that "ideates, launches, accelerates, and scales new business ideas". Some of the companies under its portfolio are telehealth service platform KonsultaMD, digital and mobile advertising agency AdSpark, and Mynt, the Philippines' #1 digital financial solutions provider and the company behind the popular GCash payment services app.
To know more about 917Ventures, visit https://917ventures.com/.
About 917Ventures
917Ventures is the Philippines' largest corporate venture builder that ideates, launches, accelerates, and scales new businesses that have the potential to grow. Delivering indelible value to the Philippines and beyond, 917Ventures leverages the rich asset base of the Globe Group and Ayala Corporation. 917Ventures' portfolio companies include some of the country's distinguished tech solutions, including double unicorn GCash, telehealth provider KonsultaMD, and digital health platform HealthNow.
About AC Ventures
AC Ventures is Ayala's platform for strategic investments in digital ventures and other emerging trends.Through AC Ventures, Ayala intends to embrace disruptive business models and technologies that enable Ayala's existing business units or lead to promising new business verticals.
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Devers hits 2 HRs; Red Sox rally past Mariners 6-5
By KEN POWTAK
Associated Press
BOSTON (AP) — Rafael Devers hit two homers, Christian Vázquez had a tiebreaking single in the eighth inning and Boston’s bullpen held the Seattle Mariners scoreless for six innings, lifting the Red Sox to a 6-5 victory. Devers drove in three runs and had three hits for the Red Sox, who posted their season-high fourth straight win. Rookie Julio Rodríguez had three hits for Seattle, which has dropped five of six and 18 of its last 24. Franchy Cordero tripled off Drew Steckenrider (0-2) when the ball took a crazy carom off the Green Monster away from center fielder Rodríguez. When Cordero got up after his headfirst slide into third, he waved both hands in the air toward his dugout. Vázquez then followed with his single off the left-field wall. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/21/devers-hits-2-hrs-red-sox-rally-past-mariners-6-5/ | 2022-05-22T03:02:22Z |
- Coway's NOBLE range, which includes air humidifiers, air dehumidifiers, induction cooktops, and water purifiers, is recognized as a Finalist in the Home category
SEOUL, South Korea, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Coway Co., Ltd., "The Best Life Solution Company," received esteemed awards for the NOBLE range's design excellence at the International Design Excellence Awards (IDEA) 2022.
Hosted annually by the Industrial Designers Society of America (IDSA), IDEA is one of the most influential design awards programs in North America. IDEA honors excellence in design and awards products that push the industry forward with new ways to improve everyday life.
This year's IDEA have recognized all 3 of the series that make up Coway's Noble Collections as Finalists in the Home category — the NOBLE Air Care Solution Series, the NOBLE Induction Freedom Series, and the NOBLE Water Purifier Series.
The Coway NOBLE Air Care Solution Series and NOBLE Induction Freedom Series now have a grand slam of the world's top three international design awards to their name, with accolades from the Red Dot Design Award 2022, the iF Design Award 2022, and the IDEA 2022.
Every product within the Noble Collection has won award at IDEA, including the first product to launch, the NOBLE Air Purifier. This attests to the innovative design and technology of Coway's premium design appliance range.
The Noble Collection epitomizes Coway's three key design principles: blending into the space, optimizing performance, and delivering a state-of-the-art user experience. Through the simplicity of focusing on the product's original functions, the designs harmonize with their surroundings to compliment any home aesthetic.
The NOBLE Air Care Solution Series is a comprehensive air quality management solution that solves various domestic concerns with air purifiers, dehumidifiers, and humidifiers that all feature the signature architecture-inspired design. The NOBLE Air Care Solution Series carries on NOBLE's unique design identity with its hallmark tower and horizontal layer design. All products feature muted colorways inspired by nature's beauty to harmonize with any decor.
The NOBLE Induction Freedom Series features an all-new type of induction cooktop that uses the entire cooktop with borderless burners. It maximizes cooking space and user convenience, with the whole stovetop as one large cooking zone. Users can cook more comfortably with the freedom to place varying pans anywhere they fit as it automatically detects the position and shape of the cookware, then adjusts the burner size.
"We believe Coway's premium design appliance brand NOBLE is raising the bar for global home appliances by introducing designs that combine aesthetic sensibilities with powerful performance," said Hyun Joo Song, head of the Design Center at Coway. "We aim to continue innovating ingenious design and technology that elevates our customers' daily lives."
About Coway Co., Ltd.
Established in Korea in 1989, Coway, "The Best Life Solution Company," is a leading environmental home appliances company making people's lives healthy and comfortable with innovative home appliances such as water purifiers, air purifiers, bidets, and mattresses. Since being founded, Coway has become a leader in the environmental home appliances industry, with intensive research, engineering, development, and customer service. The company has proven dedication to innovation with award-winning products, home health expertise, unrivaled market share, customer satisfaction, and brand recognition. Coway continues to innovate by diversifying product lines and accelerating overseas business in Malaysia, USA, Thailand, China, Indonesia, Vietnam, Japan, and Europe, based on the business success in Korea. For more information, please visit http://www.coway.com/ or http://newsroom.coway.com.
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'Remote and Hybrid Working' from The Myers-Briggs Company sheds light on trends and misalignments in the new hybrid workplace
SUNNYVALE, Calif., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Until recently, most people worked in an office or other communal workplace. Post-COVID, many organizations are planning to or have returned to the office. But a lot of workers question the need to come back at all.
'Remote and Hybrid Working', research from The Myers-Briggs Company, investigates workers' attitudes to remote, hybrid and non-remote working. The survey includes analysis regarding MBTI® personality type, managerial support, and other factors. Here're a few of the findings:
A strong predictor of whether an employee was intending to leave their job was the mismatch between their remote working preferences and the actuality of current job demands. Many entirely office-based workers wished to work for a least some time at home.
Other groups who were more likely to be thinking of leaving included middle managers, and individuals with an Intuition and/or Perceiving preference.
Those working in fully open-plan offices were the least likely to say they really enjoyed their job, those in private offices the most. When asked "what one change would make the biggest improvement to your office or other working environment", the most common theme concerned having greater privacy and doing away with open office plans.
"The overarching theme of the research was that blanket back-to-office policies are easier, but not preferred," says John Hackston, Head of Thought Leadership at The Myers-Briggs Company. "Ask your employees how they work best, and then develop policies. Don't assume."
Download the full research report here: https://www.themyersbriggs.com/programs/Hybrid-Working
In our fast-changing world, your edge lies in harnessing 100 percent of your talent – at work, at home, and everywhere in between. The Myers-Briggs Company helps organizations worldwide improve teams, develop inspirational leaders, and solve the most perplexing people challenges. We empower individuals to be the best versions of themselves by enriching their understanding of themselves and others. As a Certified B Corporation, The Myers-Briggs Company is a force for good. And we're ready to help you succeed.
+1 800.624.1765 : themyersbriggs.com : The Myers-Briggs Company
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Michael Burke
MSR Communications
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415-989-9000
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The Myers-Briggs Company
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Services for Guadalupe Lechuga, 74, of Belton will be 3 p.m. today at Hewett-Arney Funeral Home in Temple.
Mrs. Lechuga died Thursday, May 26, at her residence.
She was born Dec. 12, 1947, in Crystal City to Adnres and Elvira Martinez Prado. She attended school in Crystal City. She married Rosendo Lechuga in 1964.
She was preceded in death by three children.
Survivors include her husband; seven sons, Joe Lechuga, Albert Lechuga, Robert Lechuga, Gilbert Lechuga, Roy Lechuga, Johnny Lechuga and Ray Lechuga; a brother, Manual Prado; and several grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
Visitation will be noon to 3 p.m. today at the funeral home. | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_52d0b45e-de11-11ec-b176-736657bdba39.html | 2022-05-28T09:06:28Z |
DUBLIN, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perrigo Company plc (NYSE: PRGO), a leading provider of Consumer Self-Care Products, today announced that President and CEO, Murray S. Kessler and CFO Eduardo Bezerra are scheduled to participate in investor meetings at the Credit Suisse HALO Investment Summit held in New York City on Wednesday, May 25th. There will be no formal presentation.
President and CEO, Murray S. Kessler is also scheduled to virtually present at the Oppenheimer Consumer Growth and E-Commerce Conference on Wednesday, June 15th at 9:45 AM EDT.
Interested parties can access webcasts on the Perrigo website at http://perrigo.investorroom.com/events-webcasts.
About Perrigo
Perrigo Company plc (NYSE; PRGO) is a leading provider of Consumer Self-Care Products and over-the-counter (OTC) health and wellness solutions that enhance individual well-being by empowering consumers to proactively prevent or treat conditions that can be self-managed. Led by its consumer self-care strategy, Perrigo is the largest store brand OTC player in the U.S. in the categories in which it competes and a top 10 OTC company by revenue in Europe. Visit Perrigo online at www.perrigo.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Certain statements in this press release are "forward-looking statements." These statements relate to future events or the Company's future financial performance and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, levels of activity, performance or achievements of the Company or its industry to be materially different from those expressed or implied by any forward-looking statements. In some cases, forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "may," "will," "could," "would," "should," "expect," "forecast," "plan," "anticipate," "intend," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential" or the negative of those terms or other comparable terminology. The Company has based these forward-looking statements on its current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections. While the Company believes these expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections are reasonable, such forward-looking statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the Company's control, including: the effect of the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic and its variants and associated supply chain impacts on the Company's business; general economic, credit, and market conditions; the impact of the war in Ukraine and any escalation thereof, including the effects of economic and political sanctions imposed by the United States, United Kingdom, European Union, and other countries related thereto; the outbreak or escalation of conflict in other regions where we do business; future impairment charges; customer acceptance of new products; competition from other industry participants, some of whom have greater marketing resources or larger market shares in certain product categories than the Company does; pricing pressures from customers and consumers; resolution of uncertain tax positions, including the Company's appeal of the draft and final Notices of Proposed Assessment ("NOPAs") issued by the U.S. Internal Revenue Service and the impact that an adverse result in any such proceedings would have on operating results, cash flows, and liquidity; pending and potential third-party claims and litigation, including litigation relating to the Company's restatement of previously-filed financial information and litigation relating to uncertain tax positions, including the NOPAs; potential impacts of ongoing or future government investigations and regulatory initiatives; potential costs and reputational impact of product recalls or sales halts; the impact of tax reform legislation and/or changes in healthcare policy; the timing, amount and cost of any share repurchases; fluctuations in currency exchange rates and interest rates; the Company's ability to achieve the benefits expected from the sale of its Rx business and the risk that potential costs or liabilities incurred or retained in connection with the transaction may exceed the Company's estimates or adversely affect the Company's business or operations; the Company's ability to achieve the benefits expected from the acquisition of HRA Pharma and the risks that the Company's synergy estimates are inaccurate or that the Company faces higher than anticipated integration or other costs in connection with the acquisition; risks associated with the integration of HRA Pharma, including the risk that growth rates are adversely affected by any delay in the integration of sales and distribution networks; the consummation and success of other announced and unannounced acquisitions or dispositions, and the Company's ability to realize the desired benefits thereof; and the Company's ability to execute and achieve the desired benefits of announced cost-reduction efforts and strategic and other initiatives. An adverse result with respect to the Company's appeal of any material outstanding tax assessments or pending litigation, including securities or drug pricing matters, could ultimately require the use of corporate assets to pay such assessments, damages from third-party claims, and related interest and/or penalties, and any such use of corporate assets would limit the assets available for other corporate purposes. These and other important factors, including those discussed under "Risk Factors" in the Company's Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as well as the Company's subsequent filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission, may cause actual results, performance or achievements to differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. The forward-looking statements in this press release are made only as of the date hereof, and unless otherwise required by applicable securities laws, the 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.
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NEW YORK, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The specialty food industry gathered last night at the 66th Summer Fancy Food Show at the Jacob Javits Center, as the Specialty Food Association (SFA) announced that Tait Farm Foods and Sterling Caviar won its highest honors: the 2022 sofi Awards for New Product of the Year and Product of the Year, respectively.
"We are extremely thankful to have received Product of the Year for our ROYAL Grade White Sturgeon Caviar. Our entire team at Sterling Caviar is truly excited by this award as it's a testament to the dedication and commitment we have in producing a quality product while, at the same time, promoting true sustainability and complete traceability of our caviar products," said Myra Tallerico, General Manager/COO of Sterling Caviar. "The sofi Awards represent the best of the best and it's an honor to now be a part of its story."
"We are honored to receive the New Product of the Year Award for our Lime Mint Shrub. This summer we celebrate our 35th year of making Shrub," said Kim Tait, president, Tait Farm Foods. "What started from an over-abundance of ripe raspberries on our farm in the mid 1890's, has led us on an unimaginable journey. This award is a wonderful and important affirmation to the continued hard work and creativity our team."
The Specialty Food Association has been presenting sofi Awards since 1972. Available only to product-qualified members of the SFA, the sofi Awards were judged at the Food Innovation Center at Rutgers University (FIC), the SFA's partner for the awards. FIC experts evaluated products using anonymous tastings across 47 categories using criteria that included flavor, appearance, texture, aroma, ingredient quality, and innovation. A total of 102 specialty food products were awarded Gold, and New Product, trophies. The complete list of sofi winners, announced in May, can be found here.
"The sofi Awards represent the excellence of the $175B specialty food industry," said Laura Lozada, vice president, Membership for the SFA. "Tait Farm Foods and Sterling Caviar exemplify the innovation and drive within our industry."
Open only to the trade, the Summer Fancy Food Show is the largest B2B-only specialty food and beverage show in the U.S. Registration for the Summer Fancy Food Show is at fancyfoodshows.com.
About the Specialty Food Association
The Specialty Food Association (SFA) has been the leading trade association and source of information about the $175 billion specialty food industry for 70 years. Founded in 1952 in New York City, the SFA represents manufacturers, importers, retailers, distributors, brokers, and others in the trade. The SFA is known for its Fancy Food Shows; the sofi™ Awards, which have honored excellence in specialty food and beverage for 50 years; the Trendspotter Panel Show reports and annual predictions; the State of the Specialty Food Industry Report and Today's Specialty Food Consumer research; the ecommerce enabled SFA Product Marketplace, where members showcase products and sell directly to qualified buyers; SFA Feed, the daily source for industry news, trends and new product information, and Spill & Dish: A Specialty Food Association Podcast.
Facebook: Specialty Food Association
LinkedIn: Specialty Food Association
TikTok: specialtyfoodassociation
Twitter: @Specialty_Food
Instagram: @specialtyfoodassociation
Hashtags: #FancyFoodShow #FancyFoodNYC #SpecialtyFood #sofiAwards #sofiStory
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Victim identified in Thursday morning homicide in Central Topeka
Published: Sep. 1, 2022 at 8:36 PM CDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Police Department has identified the victim of the Thursday morning homicide in Central Topeka.
Officials say the victim has been identified as KeShawn Ivy, 24, of Topeka. Officers were called to the 1100 block of SW Lincoln St. just after 7:00 a.m. on Thursday.
Upon their arrival, officers found one victim suffering from a gunshot wound. Ivy was pronounced dead at the scene.
Anyone with information about the crime should call TPD at 785-368-9400 or the Shawnee Co. Crime Stoppers at 785-234-0007.
Copyright 2022 WIBW. All rights reserved. | https://www.wibw.com/2022/09/02/victim-identified-thursday-morning-homicide-central-topeka/ | 2022-09-02T01:54:33Z |
Stiegler back, among big names at World Pro Ski Tour event
By PAT GRAHAM
AP Sports Writer
Three-time Olympian Resi Stiegler will make a comeback to the ski racing scene this weekend at the World Pro Ski Tour championships in Taos, New Mexico. Stiegler retired a year ago and had a daughter eight weeks ago. She has big expectations. With lucrative prize money, the field is loaded with Olympians, World Cup standouts, national team members, college standouts and those who just so happen to be coming out of retirement. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-wyoming/2022/04/07/stiegler-back-among-big-names-at-world-pro-ski-tour-event-2/ | 2022-04-07T23:30:14Z |
Affinix recognized in the top 1% of firms for Best Advance in Practical AI
CHICAGO, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PeopleScout's proprietary talent technology Affinix™ has won Best Advance in Practical Artificial Intelligence (AI) in the 2022 HR Tech Awards.
According to Lighthouse Research & Advisory data, more than 5,000 providers exist across the HR technology landscape today, with more entering the space every single day. This year, the HR Tech Awards are recognizing approximately 1% of those firms for their focus on creating solutions that solve problems their customers care about.
"Our newest research shows that employers don't just want service from their recruiting service partners —they want innovation," said Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory. "To that end, PeopleScout has developed the Affinix solution to support faster hiring at scale, enabling its team to support enterprise customers as they hire tens of thousands of staff each year."
Designed with changing candidate expectations in mind, Affinix brings together artificial intelligence, recruitment marketing and machine learning to drive fast and effective talent sourcing and engagement.
"As our clients face the challenges of the current talent shortage, providing a personalized and engaging candidate experience at every touchpoint in the hiring process is an imperative," said Taryn Owen, President & COO of PeopleReady and PeopleScout. "With Affinix, we are able to do just that, and we appreciate this recognition for that work from HR Tech."
Embedded within PeopleScout's talent solutions, Affinix delivers speed and scalability while leveraging artificial intelligence, recruitment marketing, machine learning, predictive analytics and other emerging technologies. PeopleScout adds Affinix enhancements on a quarterly basis in order to provide a best-in-class experience for candidates and our clients. This iterative approach allows PeopleScout to leverage the latest technologies all within one seamless ecosystem.
PeopleScout continues to lead the talent acquisition industry with its innovation and unique talent solutions. Recent recognition for PeopleScout's Affinix includes:
- Bronze winner for Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning Solution and Big Data Solution in the 20th Annual American Business Awards® Program for 2022.
- Best Business Technology Solutions – Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning in the 2022 TITAN Business Awards.
- Best Advance in Diversity and Inclusion Innovation in Brandon Hall Group's Fall 2021 Excellence in Technology Awards Program.
To learn more about the winners in the 2022 HR Tech awards, visit the website.
About PeopleScout
PeopleScout, a TrueBlue (NYSE: TBI) company, is a leading RPO provider managing talent solutions that span the global economy, with end-to-end MSP and talent advisory capabilities supporting total workforce needs. PeopleScout boasts 97% client retention managing the most complex programs in the industry. The company's thousands of forward-looking talent professionals provide clients with the edge in the people business by consistently delivering now while anticipating what's next. Affinix™, PeopleScout's proprietary talent acquisition platform, empowers faster engagement with the best talent through an AI-driven, consumer-like candidate experience and optimizes the talent process through data and actionable insights. Leveraging the power of data gleaned from engaging millions of candidates and contingent associates every year, PeopleScout has served clients in more than 70 countries with headquarters in Chicago, Sydney and London and global delivery centers in Toronto, Montreal, Bristol, Krakow, Gurgaon and Bangalore. For more information, please visit www.peoplescout.com.
Press Contact:
Caroline Sabetti
Chief Marketing Officer, PeopleReady and PeopleScout
& Senior Vice President of TrueBlue Communications
csabetti@trueblue.com
312.560.9173
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announces that Marvin R. Ellison, chairman and chief executive officer, and Brandon J. Sink, chief financial officer, will participate in a virtual fireside chat hosted by Oppenheimer & Co. Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
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The beauty brand will take over the streets of Bedford Stuyvesant, Brooklyn to celebrate Black moms and their village, as part of their 'Love Delivered' initiative
NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bump Day was created to raise awareness and support around the need for equitable care for every mom, everywhere. Since maternal mortality rates continue to disproportionately impact the Black community, Brooklyn's own, Carol's Daughter is hosting a community block party as part of its Love Delivered initiative to celebrate Black mothers and birthing people while generating awareness around Black Maternal Health. "The Bump Day Block Party" will take place on Thursday, July 21st from 5-8pm on 372 Tompkins Avenue in Brooklyn. This event is family-friendly, free, and open to everyone, please register (here).
The block party will include local Black-owned vendors, many with a focus on motherhood and children and feature live entertainment from DJ and music producer DJ Fulano and the dynamic Brooklyn United Marching Band. Registered attendees will be entered into a raffle and be eligible to receive additional prizes, free products, and access to maternal health and wellness resources on-site. Additionally, beauty pioneer and Carol's Daughter founder, Lisa Price will deliver remarks, alongside the Mama Glow Foundation's founder, world-renowned doula, Latham Thomas.
In honor of Bump Day, Carol's Daughter is also committing additional funds to the Mama Glow Foundation for doula grants. The grants will continue to help Black families by funding doula services. The next cycle of applications is now open through August 1st. Individuals and families in need of Birth or Postpartum Doula Support, located in New York (Metro Area), Washington, D.C., Atlanta, Miami, and Los Angeles can apply online here. You can also learn more at the Mama Glow Foundation's tent on-site at the block party.
Love Delivered is the Black Maternal Health initiative by Carol's Daughter and its founder, Lisa Price, in partnership with the Mama Glow Foundation and its founder, Latham Thomas. It was created to empower, support, and equip Black women and birthing people and the greater community to advocate for their health and wellness by providing expanded access to doula services, trainings for doulas, and resources for families, birth workers, partners, and allies to be well-informed in supporting positive birthing experiences.
To join Carol's Daughter in the fight for Black Maternal Health, head to www.carolsdaughter.com/lovedelivered. Also, follow @CarolsDaughter and @MamaGlow on Instagram for program announcements and information.
In 1993, encouraged by my mother, Carol, I began creating high-quality products made with love in my Brooklyn kitchen. As family and friends experienced how these products transformed their hair and skin, I knew that I was onto something good. I needed a name for my company, so I made a list of everything I was and everything I wanted to be, and I realized that the most special thing that I am is Lisa, Carol's Daughter.
- Lisa Price, Carol's Daughter Founder
Mama Glow Foundation is a 501c3 non-profit organization committed to advancing reproductive justice and birth equity through Education, Advocacy and The Arts. The Mama Glow Foundation was founded by the dynamic world-renowned doula and Oprah Super Soul 100 member, Latham Thomas. www.mamaglowfoundation.org
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Mutiny's no-code platform converts marketing spend into revenue using AI trained by a community of the world's fastest growing companies.
SAN FRANCISCO, April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mutiny today announced a $50 million Series B funding round co-led by Tiger Global and Insight Partners with participation from prior investors Sequoia Capital, Cowboy Ventures, and Uncork Capital. The round also includes current and former CMOs from world-class companies like Uber, Visa, Salesforce, Square, Figma, Condé Nast, Carta, Snowflake, and Atlassian, who see in Mutiny a new and massive opportunity to change the way companies grow revenue.
Companies spend billions of dollars to acquire customers online, yet $19 out of every $20 they spend is wasted. Large tech companies try to fix this poor performance using two expensive resources: people and data. They hire massive engineering and data science teams to manually optimize the buyer experience and use the company's wealth of data to speak directly to each buyer and convert them. Few companies can afford this luxury.
Mutiny solves this problem with a no-code platform that plugs into the company's existing data and website, and uses AI to serve thousands of different versions of the site to different users. Mutiny automates a company's growth engineering efforts, so that every company can turn their marketing spend into revenue — without hiring engineers or data scientists.
"Growing revenue from digital channels has quickly become a board-level concern for private and public companies," said Jaleh Rezaei, CEO and co-founder of Mutiny. "We're thrilled to welcome our new investors, whose funding will enable us to accelerate our roadmap and invest heavily in technology that we believe can help every company grow revenue faster."
Some of the world's fastest growing companies such as Notion, Snowflake, Qualtrics, Dropbox, Carta, and Brex use Mutiny to convert their visitors into customers. In fact, fifty million people have seen a website personalized by Mutiny. Mutiny's AI learns from this activity to understand what works for different audiences and makes impactful changes for its customers. It can even rewrite website copy.
"At Notion, we are doubling down on online acquisition channels as we rapidly grow. Mutiny has helped us scale our online spend by letting our team quickly build better web experiences without requiring engineers," said Olivia Nottebohm, Chief Revenue Officer at Notion. "After seeing Mutiny increase our conversion rate from paid ads by up to 60%, we quickly expanded Mutiny to the rest of our website. Mutiny has been a great partner for Notion as we continue to grow globally."
"Speed and capital efficiency are paramount to growing a successful company today. As the pandemic has forced all customer acquisition online, marketing has become a more technical and complicated field," said Jeff Horing, Co-founder and Managing Director at Insight Partners. "With its innovative no-code platform, Mutiny has created a completely new category that allows enterprise marketing teams to launch AI-recommended growth experiments that tie directly back to revenue, without the support of dedicated engineers."
"Mutiny has seen unbelievable growth and momentum, quickly becoming a secret weapon of the world's fastest growing companies," said John Curtius, Partner at Tiger Global. "Every company out there stands to benefit from Mutiny because, simply put, it helps them grow their revenue faster."
Mutiny is a no-code AI platform that helps marketers convert their top of funnel demand into revenue, without engineers. Mutiny gives marketers everything they need to drive revenue and prove it — from data and analytics to AI-powered recommendations and content writing.
Tiger Global Management is a leading global technology investment firm with over $90 billion under management. The firm focuses on private and public companies in the software, internet, and financial technology sectors. Since 2001, Tiger Global has invested in hundreds of companies across more than 30 countries, including investments ranging from Series A to pre-IPO. The firm aims to partner with dynamic entrepreneurs operating market-leading companies in its core focus areas. Tiger Global's investments have included JD.com, Databricks, Toast, Snowflake, Stripe, Bytedance, SentinelOne, Procore, Facebook, Alibaba, Chime, UiPath, Peloton, Attentive, LinkedIn, and Flipkart.
Insight Partners is a global software investor partnering with high-growth technology, software, and Internet startup and ScaleUp companies that are driving transformative change in their industries. As of February 24, 2022, the closing of the firm's recent fundraise, Fund XII, brings Insight Partners regulatory assets under management to over $90B. Insight Partners has invested in more than 600 companies worldwide and has seen over 55 portfolio companies achieve an IPO. Headquartered in New York City, Insight has offices in London, Tel Aviv, and Palo Alto. Insight's mission is to find, fund, and work successfully with visionary executives, providing them with practical, hands-on software expertise to foster long-term success. Insight Partners meets great software leaders where they are in their growth journey, from their first investment to IPO. For more information on Insight and all its investments, visit insightpartners.com or follow us on Twitter @insightpartners.
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- On April 25th and 26th, an NFT minting event for 'Whitelist' and 'Public' was held for two days.
- METABORA, various special benefits will be provided for NFT holders of 'BIRDIE SHOT' in the future.
SEOUL, South Korea, April 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BORANETWORK (CEO Gyehan Song) announced that the first NFT based on Kakao Friends intellectual property rights in the casual golf game 'BIRDIE SHOT Enjoy & Earn' being developed by METABORA, a subsidiary of Kakao Games, will be published on BORA Portal for two days on April 25 and 26.
First, on April 25th, 200 out of a total of 1,000 NFTs will be sold to the 'Whitelist' who are subject to pre-purchase. On the next day, the 26th, 800 NFTs will be sold to the 'Public', where anyone can purchase NFTs on a first-come, first-served basis. Users can purchase the NFT from 8 p.m. to 12 p.m. (UTC +9) on the 25th and 26th for two days through the BORA Portal.
BORANETWORK will airdrop (gift) '1,000 tBORA' to one lucky winner when the sale of the prepared quantity ends. In addition, '200 tBORA' will be provided to holders who have more than three BIRDIE SHOT NFTs.
At the same time, METABORA plans to provide future character NFT holders with BIRDIE Token airdrop at game launch, Whitelist rights when issuing golf course NFT, Partnership benefits with Kakao VX, which is in the golf business.
'BIRDIE SHOT' is a blockchain game version of 'Friends Shot: Golf for All' that is being serviced in Korea. It is a casual golf game where you create your own golf team and compete against various players on golf courses around the world. Users can win the battle between users and acquire CON, the game currency, to exchange for tokens and create profits at the BORA Portal. They can make their characters into NFTs and trade them to enjoy the fun of 'Enjoy & Earn'.
In addition, the details about the game information and NFT minting event of 'BIRDIE SHOT' can be checked through the brand page and the BORA Portal website.
BIRDIE SHOT brand website: https://www.birdieshot.io/
BORA Portal website: https://boraportal.com/
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Deputy Manager, Lee Seung-min, kelly.meta@metabora.io
Manager, Ha Dongwan, allen.meta@metabora.io
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(NewsNation) — Tennis great Serena Williams announced she plans to retire, saying in an essay that the “countdown” to her moving away from her tennis career has started.
In a Vogue magazine essay published Tuesday, the seven-time Wimbledon winner said she is “evolving” away from tennis toward “other things that are important to me.”
“I have never liked the word retirement. It doesn’t feel like a modern word to me,” Williams said. “I’ve been thinking of this as a transition, but I want to be sensitive about how I use that word, which means something very specific and important to a community of people. “
After tennis, Williams said she plans to focus on growing her family with Reddit co-founder Alexis Ohanian and her venture capital firm, Serena Ventures, as well as her “spiritual goals” and discovering a “different, but just (as) exciting Serena.”
“I’m going to relish these next few weeks,” she said.
Williams’ said her almost 5-year-old daughter, Olympia, wants a little sibling, and that in the last year, she and Ohanian have been trying to have another child.
Pointing out that she was two months pregnant when she won the Australian Open in 2017, Williams said she doesn’t want to be expecting as an athlete again.
“I’m turning 41 this month, and something’s got to give,” Williams said.
A picture of the Vogue cover Williams posted on Instagram shows the tennis star posed next to the words, “Serena’s Farewell.”
Noting that she hates the word “retirement,” Williams said her decision was an emotional one.
“I’ve been reluctant to admit to myself or anyone else that I have to move on from playing tennis,” she said in the essay. “It’s like it’s not real until you say it out loud. It comes up, I get an uncomfortable lump in my throat, and I start to cry. The only person I’ve really gone there with is my therapist!”
In her essay, Williams said she is expecting to play the U.S. Open in New York, which begins at the end of the month.
Williams is playing this week in Toronto, at a hard-court tournament that leads into the U.S. Open, the year’s last Grand Slam event, which begins in New York on Aug. 29.
“I don’t know if I will be ready to win New York,” she said. “But I’m going to try. And the lead-up tournaments will be fun.”
The American has won more Grand Slam singles titles in the professional era than any other woman or man. Only one player, Margaret Court, collected more, 24, although she won a portion of hers in the amateur era.
This past June, Williams was eliminated from Wimbledon in the first round, which also marked her comeback after 364 days out of singles competitions.
“This sport has given me so much. I love to win. I love the battle. I love to entertain. I’m not sure every player sees it that way, but I love the performance aspect of it — to be able to entertain people week after week,” she said.
When reflecting on her legacy, Williams said she doesn’t always know what to say.
“But I’d like to think that thanks to opportunities afforded to me, women athletes feel that they can be themselves on the court. They can play with aggression and pump their fists. They can be strong yet beautiful,” Williams said. “They can wear what they want and say what they want and kick butt and be proud of it all. I’ve made a lot of mistakes in my career. Mistakes are learning experiences, and I embrace those moments.”
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(The Conversation) – Inflation in the U.S. is surging to near a 40-year high, with prices on food, fuel and pretty much everything seeming to rise more every month.
Smartphones may be an exception.
Apple, for example, recently announced its new versions of the iPhone and other gadgets, and turned a lot of heads when it said it wouldn’t charge more despite higher costs to make the devices.
This is puzzling because companies typically raise prices in line with inflation – or at least enough to cover the increased costs of making their products.
Consumer price data tells an even more befuddling story. The latest consumer price index data suggests smartphone prices are actually down 20.4% in August from a year ago, according to an index released on Sept. 13, 2022. That’s the biggest drop of any detailed expenditure item the Bureau of Labor Statistics tracks, and contrasts with the overall 8.3% increase in prices.
What’s going on?
As an economist teaching business school students, I enjoy exploring and explaining these economic puzzles. I believe there are two basic explanations – one for the data and another for Apple.
Why consumer prices on smartphones fell
The story behind the consumer price index data is easier to explain, if a bit technical.
The 20% drop over the past year isn’t unusual for smartphones. In fact, according to the index, they almost always go down from month to month. Since the end of 2019, smartphone prices have come down a whopping 40%.
And though smartphones are showing the biggest drop in the index, tech gear more broadly – from computers to smartwatches – also tend to fall over time. In the previous 12 months, televisions are down 19% and what the government calls information technology commodities are down 8.8%.
Part of the reason for their steady decline is found buried in the Bureau of Labor Statistics website. The consumer price index tries to measure a constant quality of goods and services in the economy. This means it seeks to track the price changes of the exact same set of goods and services each month. It’s comparing the price today with the price of the exact same thing a month or year ago.
For most goods, it’s not really an issue because their quality doesn’t change much over relatively small periods of time. For example, an apple you bite into today is pretty much the same as an apple you ate a year ago.
Smartphones and other technology-heavy gadgets are different. Because smartphones are constantly improving in quality – with the latest updates of an iPhone or Samsung Galaxy awaited breathlessly every year – it is more difficult to ensure you’re comparing prices of products of the exact same quality.
For rapidly improving items, the Bureau of Labor Statistics uses what are called “hedonic regression models” to estimate these changes in quality over time. Hedonic models measure the same amount of satisfaction. While this sounds complicated, the goal is simple: to figure out how much each new smartphone feature changes the price.
As a consumer, you are essentially doing this whenever you decide whether it is worth paying the extra money for that marginally better camera or extended battery life when buying a new phone.
And so, the 20.4% drop doesn’t mean you’re going to pay less for a new smartphone. But it does suggest you’re getting 20% more bang for your buck versus the same phone a year earlier. Whether it’s worth it is another question.
Why Apple kept prices flat
That brings us to why Apple didn’t change its prices, even as the quality of the iPhone improved and supply chain costs went up.
Beyond the quality issues, one of the main ways supply chain problems are affecting phones is in the shortage of computer chips. If there is any product dependent on computer chips, it is smartphones. The shortage has resulted in delays to produce cars, trucks and many other consumer items.
The shortage has also increased the price of semiconductor parts. The U.S. government’s producer price index shows the price of semiconductor parts like chips and wafers steadily rising since the COVID-19 pandemic began in 2020, after falling for years. Chip prices are likely going up 20% in the next year.
For these and other reasons, analysts were expecting Apple to increase its prices.
Instead, Apple released its latest iPhone models at the same prices as the last two models, or US$799 for the iPhone 14 and $999 for the pro version. Keeping prices constant during inflationary times means iPhones are getting relatively cheaper.
So why isn’t Apple increasing prices? Is it just being kind to its customers, who have fueled tremendous profits for the company over the past decade?
Probably not.
With a gross profit margin of over 40% – meaning that’s how much it makes over the cost of producing all its products and services – Apple can probably afford to absorb increased chip and other component costs.
My best guess, since the smartphone market is fairly competitive, is that Apple is keeping prices the same to build market share in the U.S. – beyond the record 50% it recently hit – so the iPhone remains one of the best-selling smartphones.
So while the cost of almost everything we buy is rising, you can take some comfort in knowing at least one item is getting both better over time and not succumbing to an inflationary price spiral. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/why-apple-can-hold-the-line-on-iphone-prices-as-smartphones-defy-soaring-inflation-and-keep-getting-relatively-cheaper/ | 2022-09-17T19:58:09Z |
Mark Limbaugh shared federal resources critical to Idaho and the Western US' water future.
BOISE, Idaho, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mark Limbaugh, President of The Ferguson Group (TFG), returned to his alma mater to serve as a featured panelist at the University of Idaho's Challenges and Opportunities for Idaho Water Resources Workshop. This meeting convened subject matter experts such as researchers, industry professionals, and political leaders to address pressing challenges facing water resources in Idaho. Prior to joining TFG, Mr. Limbaugh served as Assistant Secretary for Water and Science at the Department of the Interior and Deputy Commissioner for External and Intergovernmental Affairs at the Bureau of Reclamation in the George W. Bush Administration.
"Adapting to the accelerating impacts of climate change on water resources will be challenging. But the potential for technological innovation and implementation is exciting. The recent influx of federal dollars in the Bipartisan Infrastructure Law provides a vital opportunity to reinvest in water infrastructure that will have a ripple effect for generations." Mr. Limbaugh said.
"Idaho is in an advantageous position. A vast number of federal programs potentially could bring millions of dollars to support the state's already extensive water resource innovations in water management and stakeholder cooperation."
"Water is a critical resource and with the opportunities before us, we can forge a positive future in water for Idaho."
An Idaho native, Mr. Limbaugh has specialized in federal advocacy and funding for water resources, infrastructure, and resiliency at TFG since 2007. Prior to his federal service and time at TFG, he accumulated over 22 years of on-the-ground experience in production agriculture, water, and natural resource issues, and has been actively involved in various state and federal water organizations throughout his career. Other key positions Mark has held include President of the Family Farm Alliance, Watermaster of Idaho's Payette River Basin, and Executive Director of the Payette River Water Users Association.
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IFS solution will support company transformation and deliver faster access to innovations to drive enhanced performance
LONDON, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IFS, the global cloud enterprise software company, today announced that global energy services company, Interwell, has chosen to upgrade its existing enterprise resource planning (ERP) and enterprise asset management (EAM) software to the latest IFS Cloud™ solution to drive efficiencies across its global operations. At the same time, the Norway-based product and service company has selected IFS Customer Success Services, an engagement framework designed to streamline day-to-day support for customers using IFS solutions.
The implementation will support the digitalisation of operations at Interwell and enable the company to bring technological innovations to market faster. By providing greater transparency and traceability across enterprise operations, it will help the operator achieve enhanced control of equipment rental costs and, at a higher level, of group consolidation.
The solution covers functionality used by more than 500 in all Interwell regions across the enterprise, including a wide range of business functions, from finance to supply chain management; maintenance; assembly; human capital management (HCM); quality, health, safety and environment (QHSE) and business intelligence (BI).
IFS Cloud will provide Interwell with a more standardised solution, offering the company easier and faster access to innovations across all of these functional areas. The implementation of new technology such as artificial intelligence (AI) and sensors will allow Interwell to look further into preventative maintenance, for example, while new functionality within HR will enable them to better match the right person to the right task.
Katrine Eide, VP QHSE / Chief Compliance Officer, Interwell, said: "We have built a close collaborative working relationship with IFS and have always been impressed with the quality and functionality of their solutions and their experience and expertise across the energy sector. The decision to upgrade to IFS Cloud was an intuitive one for us. We are confident that the scalability and power of the solution will enable us to expand our business dynamically by bringing in innovative new technologies to drive operational efficiencies and growth."
In addition, IFS Customer Success Services will give Interwell a bespoke success plan for their business, with ongoing success management and services sized to meet their business needs. The success plan will ensure that Interwell's priorities are clearly understood and communicated, and it will provide a mechanism to capture opportunities for improvement as well as tracking and reporting progress.
Ann-Kristin Sander, Managing Director, Nordics, IFS said: "Interwell is a fast-growing, ambitious energy services company which has always been forward-thinking and willing to embrace the latest innovative technologies to drive their business goals. We are thrilled that they have decided to expand their relationship with us by opting to upgrade to IFS Cloud. We are looking forward to working with them in the years to come to further guide them on their journey to ongoing operational success."
About Interwell:
Interwell develops and offers sealing technology and well integrity solutions. Our products help oil and gas operators to achieve the highest possible rate of recovery of hydrocarbons while reducing operational complexity, risk and environmental footprint. Existing wells make up the bulk of the activity, where the products are used throughout the well's life cycle up to and including final closure. Interwell's products also have applications within energy transition markets related to gas storage, carbon capture and geothermal wells. For more information, please visit www.interwell.com
About IFS
IFS develops and delivers cloud enterprise software for companies around the world who manufacture and distribute goods, build and maintain assets, and manage service-focused operations. Within our single platform, our industry specific products are innately connected to a single data model and use embedded digital innovation so that our customers can be their best when it really matters to their customers—at the Moment of Service™. The industry expertise of our people and of our growing ecosystem, together with a commitment to deliver value at every single step, has made IFS a recognized leader and the most recommended supplier in our sector. Our team of 4,500 employees every day live our values of agility, trustworthiness and collaboration in how we support our 10,000+ customers. Learn more about how our enterprise software solutions can help your business today at ifs.com.
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Treez's New Integration with Tymber Offers Dispensaries Increased Sales Opportunities, Improved Operational Efficiency, Streamlined Online Ordering, and Promotes a Seamless Omnichannel Experience.
OAKLAND, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Treez (www.treez.io), the leading provider of an enterprise cloud commerce platform for retail and supply chain operations in the cannabis market, announced today an integration with Tymber's e-commerce platform that enables cannabis retailers to enhance the omnichannel experience with cashless payments, dynamic (ice cream truck) delivery, SEO optimized menus, and native mobile apps.
Treez's partnership with Tymber offers enhanced inventory and customer management solutions that will help cannabis retailers increase sales opportunities, improve their operational efficiency, streamline online ordering for in-store pickup and home delivery, promote customer loyalty and deliver a seamless omnichannel experience.
This latest integration, facilitated by Treez's open API platform, delivers seamless product information synchronization, inventory updates, customer profile management, and ticket fulfillment through the SellTreez point-of-sale (POS) system. This eliminates the need for dispensaries to manage customers, orders, taxes, fees or discounts on two separate platforms, while the syncing of live inventory to a dispensary's e-commerce store prevents selling out-of-stock products online. Now, cannabis consumers can choose from a variety of convenient pickup and delivery options through the Tymber platform, including dynamic, ice cream truck, delivery. Dispensaries also can build customizable digital storefronts that improve traffic and conversion on their websites, in addition to native mobile apps, without incurring additional costs for developers and maintenance.
"Through our partnership with Tymber, Treez now offers a unique cloud commerce platform that unifies POS, inventory, multiple cashless payment options, reporting and analytics and e-commerce into one powerful omnichannel solution for dispensaries that will help them grow their business," said Joey Sterling, vice president of Product, Treez. "This integration also illustrates how solutions working together in an ecosystem, rather than through one proprietary walled-garden platform, can help retailers deliver extraordinary omnichannel experiences that improves the way they acquire, engage and retain customers."
"Our founding team has been building solutions for cannabis retail for 10 years now. Operators today face stiffer competition and tighter margins. The ability to stand out and get ahead has never been more urgent," said Scott Roehrick, CEO, and co-founder, of Tymber.
"We're incredibly proud of our integration with Treez because it significantly increases operational efficiency - while, at the same time, allowing retail operators to create, test, and optimize marketing channels through their own website and mobile apps. Never before has ownership over your customers and data been so important. Treez and Tymber are aligned on this retailer-centric approach. If the retailers succeed, the industry succeeds."
About Treez
Treez is the leading enterprise cloud commerce platform that streamlines retail and supply chain operations within the cannabis market. Through Treez's innovative technology for retailers and brands, the company provides a robust breadth and depth of software solutions required to operate a successful modern dispensary.
Solutions include point-of-sale, dispensary inventory management, omnichannel sales capabilities and multiple cashless payment options all on a mission-critical platform that ensures regulatory compliance across every supply chain transaction. The innovative platform also connects essential brands with their retailers through a centralized brand catalog with real-time market insights. The extensible open API platform provides smooth integration into a variety of best-of-breed solutions, including CRM, marketplace, cashless payments and data analytics across the partner ecosystem, giving retailers everything they need to grow their business.
For more information, visit https://www.treez.io/
About Tymber
Tymber, the industry's most trusted platform for digital growth, enables dispensaries to attract, convert and retain their own customers with their own website and mobile apps. Their mission is to empower retailers to break their dependence on embedded menus and 3rd party marketplaces with a recognizable brand, frictionless shopping experience and ownership over their customers, marketing channels and e-commerce data.
For more information, visit https://www.tymber.io/
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LONDON and MIAMI, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TympaHealth is pleased to announce Lord David Prior as their Chairman. David comes with many years of experience in health and banking. He has recently stepped down as Chairman of the UK National Health Service (NHS), a position he held from November 2018 – April 2022. Before that, he was a Minister in the Department of Health, Chairman of the Care Quality Commission, and Chairman of University College London Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust. He still serves as Deputy Chairman of Lazard in London and chairs the Cambridge Life Sciences Council.
David first became aware of TympaHealth a few years ago as a trailblazing NHS spin-out company and one of the case studies for the NHS England Clinical Entrepreneur Program. On meeting Dr. Krishan Ramdoo, an NHS ENT Surgeon, he was inspired by Krishan's vision to digitise the ear and hearing care pathway and take services safely out of the hospital setting into the community.
"We are thrilled to welcome David as our Chairman. He brings invaluable experience at a pivotal time for us as a company. Tympa has supported more than 200,000 patients to date and is now nearing 12,000 patient interactions per month through multiple sectors. David will help us develop and drive continued growth, not only in the UK but as we take the next steps into the US market and global stage." – Dr. Krishan Ramdoo | CEO TympaHealth
David said, "I am absolutely delighted to be joining the Tympa team to help them in this growth phase of their journey. They have developed exciting, world-class British technology which I am delighted to support. I am equally proud that it is a company born out of the NHS, one of the world's greatest universal healthcare systems".
Lord Prior joins an impressive team of investors, entrepreneurs, and executives backing TympaHealth as the next-generation platform for hearing care and wellness. "We're excited to have Lord Prior's leadership as Tympa builds on the tremendous clinical and patient-driven adoption to date," said Jim Breyer, CEO & Founder of Breyer Capital and a globally recognized technology investor who participated in Tympa's most recent financing. "David's experience in leading the NHS and its efforts to expand community access to care aligns well with Tympa's mission to improve hearing health awareness, access, and treatment globally."
For more information, please visit the Company's website at tympahealth.com
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- GEMSTONE-301 study result was presented at IASLC 2022 World Conference on Lung Cancer. In addition, the leading Principal Investigator Professor Yi-Long Wu was invited to highlight key data in a press conference
- In the final progression-free survival analysis, sugemalimab showed sustained clinical benefits in patients with unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer whose disease had not progressed following concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy compared with placebo
- Sugemalimab has been approved in China for the treatment of patients with unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer whose disease had not progressed following concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy
SUZHOU, China, Aug. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CStone Pharmaceuticals ("CStone", HKEX: 2616), a leading biopharmaceutical company focused on research, development, and commercialization of innovative immuno-oncology therapies and precision medicines, today announced the presentation of the final progression-free survival (PFS) analysis results from the registrational GEMSTONE-301 study of sugemalimab as a consolidation therapy in patients with unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer (NSCLC) whose disease had not progressed after concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy at the IASLC 2022 World Conference on Lung Cancer (WCLC). The data showed sugemalimab maintained a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the PFS as assessed by blinded independent central review (BICR). Subgroup analysis demonstrated clinical benefits in patients who had received either concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy prior to sugemalimab.
The GEMSTONE-301 study is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind phase 3 clinical trial, designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sugemalimab as a consolidation therapy in patients with unresectable stage III NSCLC whose disease had not progressed after concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy. In May 2021, the GEMSTONE-301 study met its primary endpoint at pre-planned interim analysis. The findings showed that sugemalimab demonstrated a statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in PFS as compared to placebo. Subgroup analyses demonstrated that sugemalimab was associated with clinical benefits regardless of whether patients received concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy prior to sugemalimab.
The results presented at the WCLC 2022 were based on the PFS final analysis data. As of March 1, 2022, key results of this study are the following:
- BICR-assessed median PFS: 10.5 months for sugemalimab vs 6.2 months for placebo (HR= 0.65, 95% CI 0.50–0.84)
- For patients who received sequential chemoradiotherapy: the median PFS was 8.1 months vs 4.1 months, HR=0.57
- For patients who received concurrent chemoradiotherapy: the median PFS was 15.7 months vs 8.3 months, HR=0.71
- Preliminary overall survival data showed a trend for benefit favoring sugemalimab, median overall survival (OS): not reached for sugemalimab vs 25.9 months for placebo (HR= 0.69, 95% CI 0.49-0.97)
- For patients who received sequential chemoradiotherapy: the median OS was not reached vs 24.1 months, HR=0.60
- For patients who received concurrent chemoradiotherapy: the median OS was not reached vs 32.4 months, HR=0.75
- Similar objective response rate (ORR) was seen between sugemalimab and placebo but duration of overall response (DoR) was longer with sugemalimab
- ORR: 24.5% vs 25.2%
- DoR: 24.1 months vs 6.9 months
- Sugemalimab had a well-tolerated safety profile; no new safety signals were observed in PFS final analysis
Professor Yi-Long Wu, a tenured director of Guangdong Provincial People's Hospital, and the Leading Principal Investigator on the GEMSTONE-301 study, said, "The final PFS results from GEMSTONE-301 showed that sugemalimab as a consolidation therapy demonstrated PFS and OS benefits in patients with unresectable stage III NSCLC following concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy. The overall benefit was consistent with that in the PACIFIC study. Sugemalimab could be safely and effectively used after concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy and become a standard of care in this setting for unresectable stage III NSCLC. Sugemalimab has been approved in China for the treatment of patients with stage III NSCLC and recommended by 2022 Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO) Clinical Guidelines for Primary NSCLC as a preferred treatment option."
Dr. Jason Yang, Chief Medical Officer of CStone, said, "We are delighted that the updated results of GEMSTONE-301 are presented at WCLC 2022 and highlighted in the press conference session. In the final PFS analysis, sugemalimab demonstrated clinical benefits in patients receiving either concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy, while preliminary OS benefits were also observed. The interim PFS data has been published in the journal of The Lancet Oncology. We are working with our partner to engage regulatory agencies worldwide and to bring sugemalimab to more cancer patients with its robust efficacy and safety profile."
About the GEMSTONE-301 study
The GEMSTONE-301 study (clinicaltrials.gov registration number: NCT03728556; drug clinical trial registration number: CTR20181429) is a multicenter, randomized, double-blind phase 3 clinical trial, designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of sugemalimab as consolidation therapy in patients with unresectable stage III NSCLC whose disease had not progressed following concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy. The trial's primary endpoint was PFS as assessed by BICR according to RECIST v1.1; the secondary endpoints included OS, PFS as assessed by investigators and safety.
In May 2021, the GEMSTONE-301 study met its primary endpoint at a pre-planned interim analysis reviewed by the iDMC. The findings showed that sugemalimab demonstrated statistically significant and clinically meaningful improvement in the BICR assessed PFS. Investigator-assessed PFS showed consistent results as those of the primary endpoint. Sugemalimab was well tolerated with no new safety signals. Subgroup analyses demonstrated that sugemalimab was associated with clinical benefit regardless of whether patients received concurrent or sequential chemoradiotherapy prior to sugemalimab. The data were reported in the late-breaking abstract (LBA) presentation at the 2021 ESMO Annual Meeting and published in The Lancet Oncology in January 2022.
About Sugemalimab
The anti-PD-L1 monoclonal antibody sugemalimab was developed by CStone using OmniRat® transgenic animal platform, which allows creation of fully human antibodies in one step. Sugemalimab is a fully human, full-length anti-PD-L1 immunoglobulin G4 (IgG4) monoclonal antibody, which may allow a reduced the risk of immunogenicity and toxicity for patients, a unique advantage over similar drugs.
Currently, the National Medical Products Administration of China has approved sugemalimab (Cejemly®):
- In combination with pemetrexed and carboplatin as first-line treatment of patients with metastatic non-squamous NSCLC, lacking EGFR and ALK genomic tumor aberrations; and in combination with paclitaxel and carboplatin as first-line treatment of patients with metastatic squamous NSCLC
- For the treatment of patients with unresectable stage III non-small cell lung cancer whose disease had not progressed following concurrent or sequential platinum-based chemoradiotherapy
With its proven therapeutic advantages, sugemalimab is recommended by the 2022 Chinese Society of Clinical Oncology (CSCO) clinical guidelines for the diagnosis and treatment of NSCLC, in combination with chemotherapy as the first-line treatment of patients with stage IV non-squamous/squamous NSCLC without driver alterations; or as a consolidation therapy in patients with stage III NSCLC following concurrent or sequential platinum-based chemoradiotherapy.
CStone formed a strategic collaboration agreement with EQRx, under which EQRx licensed the exclusive rights to sugemalimab for development and commercialization outside of Greater China.
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COLUMBIA, S.C. — To Democrats championing the White House’s student loan forgiveness plan, it was the long-awaited delivery of one of President Joe Biden’s campaign promises.
To Republicans — and even some in the president’s own party — it was an ill-advised move that was unfair to those who had diligently paid back their loans or decided not to go to college.
In the student debt relief plan, both parties see an opportunity to boost their own political message ahead of the critical November midterm elections. While Democrats contended that the loan forgiveness would provide a lifeline for struggling working-class families, Republicans charged that it’s a giveaway to the “elites.”
For the midterms, the elitist rhetoric tactic “plays right in line with the GOP’s current brand of grievance and victimization politics,” conservative strategist Chip Felkel said, “giving them another rallying point to fire up their base and maybe attract some like-minded independents who see this action as ‘unfair.’”
Both the White House and some of Biden’s top allies argued that it was instead Republicans who were focused on the elite and that the potential beneficiaries of the student loan debt relief include more than just the wealthy.
“Who paid the piper?” asked U.S. House Majority Whip Jim Clyburn, one of Biden’s top congressional allies, pointing to Republican-passed tax cuts for the wealthy and big corporations in 2017 under the Trump administration as the real iniquity. “I think a lot of low-income people that we are trying to help today, those families paid for that tax cut while rich people and big corporations got off tax-free. ... This is an attempt on the part of this administration to once again help working families.”
Biden’s plan will erase $10,000 in federal student loan debt for those with incomes below $125,000 a year, or households that earn less than $250,000. It will also cancel an additional $10,000 for those who received federal Pell Grants to attend college, and it will pause federal student loan repayments.
The rhetoric from both parties over the student debt loan relief also likely reflects the education levels of their core constituencies, though plenty of people who attended college classes and took out student loans did not end up graduating from college.
Forty-four percent of Biden voters in the 2020 presidential election had college degrees, compared with 34% of Trump voters, according to AP VoteCast, an extensive survey of the electorate. Fifty-six percent of Biden voters did not have a college degree, compared with 66% of Trump voters.
Initially hesitant to endorse broad cancellation of student loan debt, Biden gradually embraced deeper tactics to alleviate the burden during the 2020 campaign, even expressing support for some proposals from Sen. Elizabeth Warren of Massachusetts, who made broad-based student loan debt cancellation a hallmark of her own bid.
This week, Warren applauded Biden’s plan, saying she would “keep pushing for more because I think it’s the right thing to do” but noting the significance of “what it means for the president of the United States to touch so many hard-working middle-class families so directly.” Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders, who also campaigned in 2020 to “cancel all student debt,” called the plan “an important step forward” but said “we’ve got to do more.”
Speaking at a White House briefing Friday, deputy director of the National Economic Council Bharat Ramamurti said student loan forgiveness would help “teachers, nurses, firefighters, police, members of the military and more.”
But not all Democrats were enthusiastic about the student debt loan relief, particularly those candidates facing tough races in November.
Democratic Rep. Tim Ryan, facing off in a U.S. Senate battle in Ohio against Republican JD Vance, criticized Biden’s order as unnecessary for some people and unfair to others. Saying he’s paying off his family’s own loans, Ryan said that “waiving debt for those already on a trajectory to financial security sends the wrong message to the millions of Ohioans without a degree working just as hard to make ends meet.”
Colorado Sen. Michael Bennet, in a tough reelection of his own, said the administration should have “proposed a way to pay for this plan,” adding that “one-time debt cancellation does not solve the underlying problem.”
Republicans, meanwhile, focused on the higher-end income bracket on Biden’s student loan plan, excoriating it as a boon for the wealthy.
Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell, R-Ky., called the plan “student loan socialism” that is “astonishingly unfair.” He said inflation is “crushing working families” and decried Biden’s proposed fix “to give away even more government money to elites with higher salaries.”
Sen. Ron Johnson, R-Wis., who is seeking reelection, said it was “grossly unfair to families who didn’t send their kids to college or managed to pay off their student debt.”
Mike Berg, spokesperson for the National Republican Congressional Committee, said, “Democrats know robbing middle-class taxpayers to give a bailout to Harvard Law graduates is an indefensible policy.”
In Florida, Gov. Ron DeSantis — campaigning for his reelection this year, in addition to laying the groundwork for a possible 2024 presidential challenge to Biden — posted on his social media accounts that “It’s unfair to force a truck driver to pay a loan for someone that got a PhD in gender studies.”
The contention that recipients of the relief plan were gender studies majors was a popular refrain among Republicans, though only a small number of students nationwide study in that field.
Largely driven by comments from conservative pundits and politicians including DeSantis and Mississippi Gov. Tate Reeves, Facebook and Instagram posts mentioning the term “gender studies” received more than half a million mentions, comments and likes in the 48 hours after Biden’s announcement, according to data from social media insights tool CrowdTangle.
The posts highlight how conservatives plan to campaign off potential frustration from millions of blue-collar workers who skipped college and might not see a benefit from Biden’s student loan debt relief order. Some of the critical Republicans, including DeSantis, hold multiple Ivy League degrees.
Aneesa McMillan, deputy executive director of Priorities USA, a Democratic super PAC, said student loan forgiveness would help drive support for Democrats in the midterms.
“This is one of the reasons we saw historic turnout for Joe Biden,” McMillan said. “And he has consistently delivered on those promises that he made to voters.”
Felkel, though, doubted the order’s ultimate weight for Biden’s party, given Democrats’ challenges to satisfy internal factions.
“While progressives on the left have been pushing this for a while, I don’t think this will give them a boost in the November elections like they might hope,” he said. “Those pushing were voting for Democrats already. Attempts to satisfy the progressives will hurt some Democrats in tough races.” | https://www.tdtnews.com/obituaries/article_e4905024-25c0-11ed-be65-eba1dfb39682.html | 2022-08-27T06:41:24Z |
Annual contract value grows 21 percent as profitability improves in Q1 2022
Published: Apr. 28, 2022 at 4:05 PM EDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
Total revenue grows 20 percent to $376 million
Gross margin improves to 77 percent
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pegasystems Inc. (NASDAQ: PEGA), the software company that crushes business complexity, released its financial results for the first quarter of 2022.
"Pega's low-code platform for AI-powered decisioning and workflow automation continues to be chosen by the most demanding enterprises," said Alan Trefler, founder and CEO, Pegasystems. "Our scalable architecture helps the world's leading organizations work smarter, unify experiences, and adapt instantly – so they're always ready for whatever is coming."
"As we get closer to the completion of the subscription transition, we are placing a greater emphasis on managing growth and profitability to become a Rule of 40 company," said Ken Stillwell, COO and CFO, Pegasystems. "This is more important than ever given the current economic environment, and I'm pleased to see the progress our team is making in maintaining our ACV growth rate while improving margins."
Financial and performance metrics ([1])
Quarterly conference call
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Discussion of non-GAAP financial measures
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A reconciliation of our non-GAAP and GAAP measures is at the end of this release.
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Forward-looking statements deal with future events and are subject to risks and uncertainties that are difficult to predict, including, but not limited to:
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global economic and political conditions and uncertainty, including continued impacts from the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the war in Ukraine;
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the potential impact of our convertible senior notes and Capped Call Transactions;
foreign currency exchange rates;
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security breaches and security flaws;
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our client retention rate; and
management of our growth.
These risks and others that may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in such forward-looking statements are described further in Part I of our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, Part II of our Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q from the quarter ended March 31, 2022, and other filings we make with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC").
Except as required by applicable law, we do not undertake and expressly disclaim any obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements publicly, whether due to new information, future events, or otherwise.
The forward-looking statements in this press release represent our views as of April 28, 2022.
About Pegasystems
Pega delivers innovative software that crushes business complexity. From maximizing customer lifetime value to streamlining service to boosting efficiency, we help the world's leading brands solve problems fast and transform for tomorrow. Pega clients make better decisions and get work done with real-time AI and intelligent automation. And, since 1983, we've built our scalable architecture and low-code platform to stay ahead of rapid change. Our solutions save people time, so our clients' employees and customers can get back to what matters most. For more information on Pegasystems (NASDAQ: PEGA) visit www.pega.com.
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Our GAAP effective income tax rate is subject to significant fluctuations due to several factors, including excess tax benefits generated by our stock-based compensation plans, gains and losses on our capped call transactions, tax credits for stock-based compensation awards to research and development employees, and unfavorable foreign stock-based compensation adjustments. We determine our non-GAAP income tax rate using applicable rates in taxing jurisdictions and assessing certain factors, including our historical and forecasted earnings by jurisdiction, discrete items, and our ability to realize tax assets. We believe it is beneficial for our management to review our non-GAAP results consistent with our annual plan's effective income tax rate as established at the beginning of each year, given tax rate volatility.
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The partnership focuses on reducing the cost of acceptance for travel payments
WASHINGTON, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UATP and Mystifly announced a strategic partnership in which UATP will be integrated into MystiPay, an airline payment solution from Mystifly. The partnership focuses on reducing the cost of acceptance for travel payments.
"We recognize that the airline distribution and payments landscape is complex," stated Rajeev Kumar, CEO and MD, Mystifly. "Through MystiPay, and with UATP as the scheme, we want to offer a profitable and secure payment solution that unlocks new revenue streams and better rebates, while lowering the cost of acceptance. We take great pride in partnering with UATP as both businesses share a common vision to provide a better payment opportunity for all. We look forward to maximizing the value of this partnership."
Today, Mystifly is one of the largest global B2B airfare aggregators backed by its strong travel technology vision. Mystifly offers search and retailing, order management, revenue and channel management, ancillary sales, multi-currency payment wallet and automated post booking management processes through their technology SaaS platform. Mystifly's model is to merge the gaps between aggregation, distribution, fulfilment and payments and settlements.
UATP President and CEO Ralph Kaiser commented, "Mystify continues to grow as a travel tech leader. Becoming an Issuer will enhance supplier relations and increase spending power. Mystifly will help save the industry money by utilizing UATP in its supplier relationships."
For more information, visit UATP.com or Mystifly.com.
ABOUT UATP
UATP is a global payment solution owned and operated by the world's airlines and accepted by thousands of merchants for air, rail and travel agency payments. UATP connects airlines to Alternative Forms of Payment which can expand reach and generate incremental sales globally. UATP offers easy-to-use data tools, DataStream℠ and DataMine℠, which provide comprehensive account details to Issuers and Corporate Subscribers for accurate travel management.
Accepted as a form of payment for corporate business travel worldwide by airlines, travel agencies and Amtrak®; UATP accounts are issued by: Aeromexico; Air Canada (TSE: AC); Air China; Air New Zealand (ANZFF.PK); Air Niugini; Air Serbia; American Airlines (NASDAQ: AAL); APG Airlines; Austrian Airlines; BCD Travel; China Eastern Airlines (NYSE: CEA); Delta Air Lines (NYSE: DAL); EL AL Israel Airlines; Etihad Airways; Fareportal; Frontier Airlines; GOL Linhas aereas inteligentes S.A. (NYSE: GOL and Bovespa: GOLL4); Hahn Air; Hight Point Travel; Japan Airlines (9201:JP); JetBlue Airways; Qantas Airways (QUBSF.PK); Shandong Airlines; Sichuan Airlines; Southwest Airlines; Sun Country Airlines; TUIfly GmbH; Turkish Airlines (ISE:THYAO); United Airlines (NYSE: UAL) and WestJet.
AirPlus International issues the UATP-based Company Account for Lufthansa German Airlines.
About Mystifly:
Mystifly is a travel tech leader in airline retailing envisioned to bring a positive difference in the experience of the travelers and how air travel is sold. Mystifly is the new operating system for existing or new businesses to start or grow their travel business globally. Certified by IATA as a NDC Level 4 Aggregator, Mystifly offers NDC-aligned tech stacks for businesses of every size. Founded in 2009, Mystifly unifies distribution, fulfilment and payments on a single platform that allows search, ticket, ancillary sales, post-booking services and payment for over 700 airlines including 180 LCCs, NDC and Non-NDC Airlines. Mystifly's suite of products empowers over 3000 clients globally.
Contact:
UATP Corporate Communications
Wendy Ward, wward@uatp.com
+1 202 250 4665
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Brittney Griner’s drawn-out drug trial in Russia resumes
KHIMKI, Russia (AP) - American basketball star Brittney Griner returned to a Russian courtroom on Tuesday for her drawn-out trial on drug charges that could bring her 10 years in prison if convicted.
The trial of the two-time Olympic gold medalist and Phoenix Mercury standout began July 1 but only four sessions have been held, some them lasting only a few hours. In one of them she acknowledged that she was carrying vape canisters containing cannabis oil when she was arrested at a Moscow airport in mid-February, but said she had no criminal intent.
The slow-moving trial and her five months of detention have raised strong criticism among teammates and supporters in the United States, which has formally declared her to be “wrongfully detained,” a designation sharply rejected by Russian officials.
Griner was arrested amid high U.S.-Moscow tensions ahead of Russia sending troops into Ukraine later that month. Some supporters contend she is being held in Russia as a pawn, possibly for a prisoner swap. American soccer notable Megan Rapinoe last week said “she’s being held as a political prisoner, obviously.”
However, even after the conflict broke out, Washington and Moscow brokered a prisoner trade in April when American Trevor Reed, imprisoned on a conviction of assaulting a police officer, was released in exchange for Konstantin Yaroshenko, a Russian convicted in the U.S. of drug smuggling.
The Russian Foreign Ministry last week lashed out at the U.S. contention that Griner is being wrongfully detained and said Russian laws should be respected.
“If a U.S. citizen was taken in connection with the fact that she was smuggling drugs, and she does not deny this, then this should be commensurate with our Russian local laws, and not with those adopted in San Francisco, New York and Washington,” spokeswoman Maria Zakharova said.
“If drugs are legalized in the United States, in a number of states, and this is done for a long time and now the whole country will become drug-addicted, this does not mean that all other countries are following the same path,” she added.
Russian media have speculated that Griner could be exchanged for prominent Russian arms trader Viktor Bout, who is imprisoned in the United States, and that Paul Whelan, an American imprisoned in Russia for espionage, may also figure in an exchange.
U.S. officials have not commented on the prospects for such a trade. Russian officials have said no exchange could be discussed until the conclusion of the legal proceedings against Griner. It is unclear how long the trial will last, but a court has authorized Griner’s detention until Dec. 20.
Previous trial sessions have included character-witness testimony from the director and captain of the Russian team that Griner played for in the off-season, along with written testimony including a doctor’s letter saying he had authorized her to use cannabis for pain treatment.
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delight in new and returning fall-themed flavors and Creations™ this autumn at Cold Stone Creamery® (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com). Beginning August 31, new Brown Sugar Ice Cream and returning favorite Pumpkin Bread Batter Ice Cream will be available in stores nationwide.
Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Sensation™ evokes the taste of freshly baked treats, made with Brown Sugar Ice Cream, Cookie Dough, Brown Sugar and Caramel, while The Apple of my Pumpkin Pie™ is reminiscent of apple picking season, featuring Pumpkin Bread Batter Ice Cream, Pecans, Graham Cracker Pie Crust, Apple Pie Filling and Caramel.
And don't forget to complete your Thanksgiving spread with dessert! The decadent Pumpkin Bread Batter Pie will be available starting November 1. It's an easy addition to any holiday gathering with Pumpkin Bread Batter Ice Cream piled into a Graham Cracker Pie Crust and topped with White Frosting, Cinnamon and Chocolate Leaves.
"The start of sweater weather doesn't mean you have to stop eating ice cream," said Sara Schmillen, vice president of marketing at Kahala Brands™, parent company of Cold Stone Creamery. "This season brings brown sugar, spice and everything nice and cozy, and we know our guests will love our take on baked goods imagined as super-premium ice cream flavors."
The fall-inspired ice cream flavors, Creations and pie will be available for a limited time until November 29.
Promotional Flavors:
- Brown Sugar Ice Cream
- Pumpkin Bread Batter Ice Cream
Promotional Creations™:
- Brown Sugar Cookie Dough Sensation™ – Brown Sugar Ice Cream, Cookie Dough, Brown Sugar & Caramel
- The Apple of my Pumpkin Pie™ – Pumpkin Bread Batter Ice Cream, Pecans, Graham Cracker Pie Crust, Apple Pie Filling & Caramel
Promotional Pie (available starting on November 1)
- Pumpkin Bread Batter Pie – Pumpkin Bread Batter Ice Cream in a Graham Cracker Pie Crust topped with White Frosting, Cinnamon & Chocolate Leaves
About Cold Stone Creamery
Cold Stone Creamery® delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world with a portfolio of nearly 30 fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands with approximately 3,000 locations in 35 countries. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates nearly 1,500 locations globally in approximately 30 countries worldwide.
For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.
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Governors diverge on gun control, school security efforts
By DAVID A. LIEB
Associated Press
The nation’s governors are diverging over how to respond to mass shootings such as the one that killed 19 students and two teachers at a Texas elementary school. Democrats are amplifying their calls for greater restrictions on guns. Many Republican governors are instead emphasizing more security at schools. The Associated Press surveyed governors after Tuesday’s attack in Texas. Democratic governors generally supported proposals to limit ammunition magazines to 10 bullets and prohibit people younger than 21 from buying semiautomatic weapons. Most Republicans did not. No Democratic governors told the AP they supported arming teachers, but Republican governors backed a wide array of potential school security steps. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national/2022/05/29/governors-diverge-on-gun-control-school-security-efforts/ | 2022-05-29T14:54:06Z |
MANNHEIM, Germany, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISB and Park Systems invite professionals from the electronic industry to submit abstract for the 2nd International SPM Symposium on Failure Analysis and Material Testing 2022 (FAMT) July 22, 2022.
Submit here: http://www.parksystems.com/FAMT2022symposium
Submission deadline: 15 June 2022
High integration density is an ongoing challenge for the quality and reliability of device components that generates a strong demand for more sophisticated methods for failure analysis. New-engineered products need to secure a high level of reliability, sustainability, and longevity to meet the international quality standards.
"Semiconductor device fabrication has seen continuously shrinking device dimensions and higher integration density on the one hand and more complex device geometries and sophisticated 3D architectures on the other hand. The rapid evolution and short development cycles of these technologies already impose tremendous challenges on process control and even more on failure analysis for today's semiconductor research and industry. Considering emerging topics such as 2D materials and quantum devices, such tasks will even aggravate the requirements for inspection and metrology," comments Prof. Dr.-Ing. Jörg Schulze, the head of the Fraunhofer IISB.
Detection and classification of nanometer-sized material defects require characterization methods with a resolution in the nanometer range. In this symposium, the latest approaches will be presented that help industry to develop robust electronic products and support reliable operation under environmental conditions of different kinds.
"Scanning probe microscopy with its very high local resolution and its huge variety of measurement modes and flexible integration of additional characterization techniques can, therefore, play a significant role for providing both, research and industry solutions for the aforementioned key challenges. This symposium's mission is to bring you in touch with recent trends and solutions," adds Prof. Schulze.
The program will include keynote talks ranging from case studies in the semiconductor device applications, innovative methods and tools for material characterization and defect review, emerging applications in the electronic industry up to future methods for increasing line productivity, efficiency, and yield.
The symposium is going to be held as a hybrid event, on-site at IISB in Erlangen, Germany and online via Zoom platform with free access for the global audience.
More information: www.parksystems.com/FAMT2022symposium
As one of the 72 institutes and research units of the Fraunhofer-Gesellschaft, the Fraunhofer Institute for Integrated Systems and Device Technology IISB conducts contract research for industry and public authorities. Its main objective is to provide excellent research to its customers and to set technological benchmarks as one of the leading research institutions in electronic systems.
Beside its headquarters in Erlangen, Fraunhofer IISB has branches in Freiberg / Saxony. In Freiberg, the IISB is active in the Fraunhofer Technology Center High Performance Materials THM. Here, innovative semiconductor materials for microelectronics, optoelectronics, and photovoltaics are developed. The institute closely cooperates with the Friedrich-Alexander-Universität Erlangen-Nürnberg (FAU) and is a foundation member of the Energy Campus Nürnberg (EnCN).
IISB pursues cooperation with numerous national and international partners in joint projects and associations. To learn more about Fraunhofer IISB, please visit https://www.iisb.fraunhofer.de/
Park Systems is the fastest growing and world-leading manufacturer of atomic force microscopy (AFM) systems, with a complete range of products for researchers and engineers in the semiconductor and data storage industries, chemistry, materials, physics and life sciences. Our mission is to enable nanoscale advances for scientists and engineers solving the world's most pressing problems and pushing the boundaries of scientific discoveries and engineering innovations. Customers of Park Systems include most of the world's top 20 largest semiconductor companies and national research universities in Asia, Europe and the Americas. Park Systems is a publicly traded corporation on the Korea Stock Exchange (KOSDAQ) with corporate headquarters in Suwon, Korea, and regional headquarters in Santa Clara, California, USA, Mannheim, Germany, Beijing, China, Tokyo, Japan, Singapore, and Mexico City, Mexico. To learn more about Park Systems, please visit http://www.parksystems.com
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Victoria Evans breaks world record for fastest female solo row across the Atlantic Ocean after ‘intense’ trip
By Ben Church, CNN Video produced by Amy Li, CNN
With nothing but her small boat for company, British lawyer Victoria Evans battled high winds, big waves and sleep deprivation to record the fastest female solo row across the Atlantic Ocean.
After setting off from Tenerife, Spain, on February 11, the 35-year-old covered 4,740 kilometers in 40 days and 19 hours before finally reaching land in Barbados.
Despite experiencing extreme conditions and encountering multiple problems along the way, Evans broke the previous world record by over eight days.
“It was much harder than I expected,” she told CNN Sport. “Not physically, but in terms of the conditions.
“I got probably the strongest kind of wind you can get out on the Atlantic for a very prolonged period and the resilience you need to keep going through that was huge.”
Evans had spent four years preparing for this journey of a lifetime but nothing could have readied her for the reality of an ocean crossing.
Even before setting off, the trip was plagued by issues caused by the Covid-19 pandemic which forced the challenge to be postponed by a year.
Then there was the logistical nightmare of getting the boat, and herself, across borders to reach the start point in Spain, with Evans requiring additional government support to do so.
Once the challenge was underway, high winds made rowing — and sleeping — incredibly difficult, while issues with steering equipment caused Evans to drift off track at times.
At one point she was even stuck outside of her cabin after a wave locked the door from the inside. It took her three hours to saw through the lock with a blade.
There were the inevitable blisters and occasional sunburn, though by the sound of it Evans seems to thrive in extreme conditions.
“It’s a very unique sport in that you can’t get off when you’re there and you have to deal with it. So it was so, so intense,” said Evans, who was inspired to tackle crossing the Atlantic after climbing Mont Blanc in 2017.
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‘We are so capable of training our brains’
“I think I really enjoy adventure sport due to the psychological elements of it and how much it forces you to learn about yourself and face up to yourself and the limits of where you can push yourself to,” added Evans.
“We are so capable of training our brains to allow us to achieve more but often people don’t want to put that work in.”
Evans lost just 4 kilograms on the journey, something she credits to her physical preparation and her simple yet nutritious diet while on board — using food as a pick-me-up whenever she felt overwhelmed.
Music became very important to Evans during the crossing. After all, no one can hear you sing when you’re thousands of miles from land.
David Bowie, Elton John and Sam Fender’s new album provided some of the hundreds of hours of music blared out amid the waves, offering unwavering motivation and a bit of company while Evans plugged away in total isolation.
Isolation, that is, minus the “special” wildlife she got the honor of seeing along the way.
Turtles, sharks and numerous fish offered light relief to the mammoth slog and Evans would take time to stop rowing whenever something popped its head out of the water.
She even saw a super pod of dolphins as she celebrated her 35th birthday .
“It was like they’d heard there was a party. I’ve never seen anything like it. Everywhere you look, there were dolphins,” she said.
Despite admitting she doesn’t miss the stress of life on the ocean, Evans knows it was an experience she will never get again, smiling as she recalls the times she would cover up her navigation lights and stare up to the unspoilt night sky, getting lost in the stars above.
“You’re never going to be there again and it’s easy to lose sight of that when you’re chasing the record, because you’re trying to go as quickly as possible, she said.
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Advocating for women in sport
Admitting she wasn’t particularly sporty as a child, Evans says her 15-year-old self would never have believed she was capable of setting such a record.
While the challenge was a personal goal for Evans, she also completed it to raise awareness and money for UK charity Women In Sport which looks to “give every woman and girl the opportunity to take part in sport.”
Evans has raised over £24,000 ($31,526) already for the charity and, through her legal work, she wants to advocate for more change now she’s back on dry land.
“Women are so capable in sport,” she said. “It is massively improving, but there seems to still be an underestimation of women.
“I’d want the message to be for everyone, but particularly women and girls, to know that they’re capable of absolutely anything they set their mind to.
“And on a wider level for sport as an industry to show that change needs to come and it’s an outdated viewpoint to assume that we need a helping hand or smaller events.”
Before getting to work, Evans was enjoying life in Barbados.
Joined by her family and friends, she spent her first night on dry land watching the sun set over the ocean she just conquered.
But make no mistake, she has no plans to get back in a boat anytime soon.
“I never felt that I was in immediate, serious risk but I was very much aware that one change could put me into a life threatening situation,” she said.
“I’m not going to miss the stress of that.”
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LAS VEGAS (AP) — Canelo Alvarez paused on his way to the ring to pose with his right fist high in the air, basking in the adulation of thousands of his frenzied fans expecting nothing more on this Cinco de Mayo weekend than another big win by a fighter already considered one of Mexico’s all-time greats.
He left 12 rounds later with his first loss in nine years, seemingly as stunned by the unexpected outcome as the sold-out crowd that came to watch.
Dmitry Bivol didn’t just beat Alvarez Saturday night at the T-Mobile Arena on the glittering Strip. He gave him a beating in a light heavyweight fight that wasn’t nearly as close as the identical 115-113 cards turned in by the three ringside judges.
And now the questions begin. Did Alvarez take too big of a risk moving up to 175 pounds to take on a tough champion in Bivol? Did the loss to the Russian damage the legacy Alvarez has built in the last decade along with his status as the best pound-for-pound fighter in the world?
And, perhaps more importantly, what becomes of his third fight with Gennadiy Golovkin, a long-awaited mega bout that now surely won’t be happening in September as planned, if at all?
No, one bad night may not wreck Alvarez’s career. He has accomplished way too much for that.
But after perhaps his worst outing as a pro, there’s work to be done before he’s talked about in such elevated terms again.
“You have to expect it. It is boxing. No excuses,” said Alvarez, who hadn’t lost in 16 fights since dropping a decision in 2013 to Floyd Mayweather Jr. “I lost today and he won. He’s a really good fighter.”
Bivol was more than that on this night. He was a bigger, slicker fighter who did what Alvarez usually does to his opponents — impose his will on the man across the ring from him.
A 5-1 underdog despite being an undefeated champion, Bivol consistently beat Alvarez to the punch and wasn’t afraid to trade inside with him. He was credited with landing 152 punches to just 85 for Alvarez, and out landed him in every round.
Fighting at 175 pounds always seemed a stretch for Alvarez, who beat Sergey Kovalev in his only other bout at light heavy. Fighting an unbeaten 175-pound champion turned out to be a bridge too far.
“We talked going into this fight how good Dmitry Bivol is, how tough this fight was and it was a punch-perfect performance,” said Eddie Hearn, who promotes Alvarez. “He had to box exactly the way he did to win the fight. Did Canelo look a little bit flat? Did he look tired? I think it was the brilliance of Dmitry Bivol.”
Alvarez admitted in the week before the fight that he was taking a big chance against Bivol but wanted fights that challenged him. Acutely aware of his legacy — particularly in Mexico — he was confident he could wear Bivol down over the course of the fight, just as he did before knocking Kovalev out in the 11th round of their 2019 fight.
But Kovalev was an aging fighter who was on the downside of his career. Bivol, on the other hand, was unbeaten and had never been in the kind of ring war that wears fighters down.
Instead, it was Alvarez who was marked up and looked the worse for wear when the bell sounded to end the final round. Alvarez said afterward he thought he did enough to win the bout, but the only real question for those watching in the arena and on pay-per-view was how much the judges might be swayed by Alvarez’ reputation and the screams of his supporters every time he landed a punch.
The judges got it right, but barely. Perhaps intimidated by the crowd, they scored the first four rounds for Alvarez even as Bivol kept landing more punches. Curiously, all three had every round scored the same, something unheard of in any fight, much less a big championship bout.
And if all three hadn’t given the last three rounds to Bivol, Alvarez would have escaped to fight another night with his huge fight planned for September with Golovkin still intact.
“Sorry I broke your plans with Gennadiy Golovkin,” Bivol said.
Now there will be new plans, including a possible rematch that Alvarez was talking about even before he left the ring.
Yes, he lost. But even in a bad loss there’s always a path forward.
“It doesn’t end like this,” Alvarez said.
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Enservco Corporation ("Enservco" or the "Company") (NYSE: ENSV) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and docketed under 22-cv-01267, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Enservco securities between May 13, 2021 and April 18, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Enservco securities during the Class Period, you have until July 19, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Enservco, through its subsidiaries, provides well enhancement and fluid management services to the onshore oil and natural gas industry in the United States.
Recently, the Company has employed several tactics in an apparent effort to strengthen its balance sheets. For example, in August 2020, Enservco's Board of Directors approved a transaction to, inter alia, exchange 50% of the Company's subordinated debt with Cross River Partners, L.P. ("Cross River Partners"), a related party. Enservco's Chief Executive Officer, Defendant Richard A. Murphy, is managing member of Cross River Capital Management, LLC, the general partner of Cross River Partners. On February 3, 2021, Enservco exchanged the remaining 50% of its subordinated debt with Cross River Partners. In addition, the Company awarded a warrant to Cross River Partners to purchase up to 150,418 additional shares of the Company's common stock in the future at an exercise price of $2.507 per share.
Moreover, during the second quarter of 2021, Enservco amended payroll tax returns originally filed for the third and fourth quarters of 2020 to claim refundable Employee Retention Credits ("ERCs")—a type of tax credit provided for under the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act (the "CARES Act")—for those periods.
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and compliance policies. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Enservco had defective disclosure controls and procedures and internal control over financial reporting; (ii) as a result, there were errors in Enservco's financial statements relating to, inter alia, its transactions with Cross River Partners and accounting for ERCs; (iii) accordingly, the Company would need to restate certain of its financial statements and delay the filing of its 2021 annual report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"); (iv) the Company downplayed the true scope and severity of its financial reporting issues; (v) accordingly, the Company could not file its delayed 2021 annual report with the SEC within its initially represented timeline; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On March 28, 2022, Enservco disclosed in an SEC filing that it had "concluded that the Company's previously issued condensed consolidated financial statements as of and for the quarters ended March 31, 2021, June 30, 2021 and September 30, 2021" (collectively, the "Relevant Periods") "should no longer be relied upon largely because of the Company's accounting for a conversion of debt to equity with a related party," namely, Cross River Partners. The Company further advised that it had "misinterpret[ed the] eligibility for certain employee retention tax credits under relevant provisions of the [CARES Act]" and would "amend its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the Relevant Periods to reflect restatements of its condensed consolidated financial statements for the Relevant Periods."
On this news, Enservco's stock price fell $0.45 per share, or 12.3%, to close at $3.21 per share on March 28, 2022.
On March 31, 2022, Enservco disclosed in an SEC filing that it could not timely file the Company's annual report on Form 10-K with the SEC for the quarter and year ended December 31, 2021 because the Company was "in the process of restating [its] financial statements and preparing amendments to its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q filings for the Relevant Periods, which must be completed prior to the completion and filing of the [Company]'s Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2021."
On this news, Enservco's stock price fell $0.21 per share, or 7.78%, to close at $2.49 per share on April 1, 2022.
On April 4, 2022, Enservco disclosed in an SEC filing that its Chief Financial Officer, Defendant Marjorie A. Hargrave, "is departing the Company and will no longer be an executive officer and employee of the Company effective April 22, 2022."
On this news, Enservco's stock price fell $0.19 per share, or 7.48%, to close at $2.35 per share on April 5, 2022.
On April 11, 2022, Enservco filed amended quarterly reports with the SEC for the Relevant Periods, each of which reported adjusted net losses that increased, and adjusted other income that decreased, significantly for their respective periods.
Then, on April 18, 2022, Enservco disclosed in an SEC filing that the Company "will not be filing its Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 within the 15-day extension period provided by the Company's 12b-25 filing" because it "intends to [again] amend its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q for the Relevant Periods to reflect restatements of its condensed consolidated financial statements for the Relevant Periods."
On this news, Enservco's stock price fell $0.38 per share, or 10.47%, to close at $3.25 per share on April 19, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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COVID-19 vaccine and treatment sales helped Pfizer breeze past Wall Street’s first-quarter expectations, as the drugmaker’s profit grew 61%.
The coronavirus vaccine Comirnaty brought in more than $13 billion in sales in the quarter, and the company is still trying to expand the market for the preventive shots.
Pfizer leaders said Tuesday they expect to submit to regulators by early June data on the effectiveness of a smaller, three-shot combination of their vaccine in children under age 5.
Currently, only children ages 5 or older can be vaccinated in the U.S. with Pfizer’s vaccine.
The pill treatment Paxlovid, which launched late last year, added another $1.5 billion in the first quarter.
All that helped company revenue swell 77%, compared to last year’s quarter, when vaccine sales were still ramping up.
Overall, Pfizer on Tuesday posted net income of $7.86 billion and adjusted earnings of $1.62 per share in the first quarter.
That easily topped the $1.49 per share projected by industry analysts, according to a survey by FactSet.
Revenue was $25.66 billion, also beating Wall Street expectations for $24.1 billion.
Pfizer’s COVID-19 vaccine launched in late 2020 and became the drugmaker’s top selling product by last year’s second quarter.
Pfizer books the vast majority of revenue from Comirnaty and splits profit, as well as the cost to make and distribute the vaccine, with development partner BioNTech.
Sales of that vaccine topped analyst expectations for the quarter, but revenue from Paxlovid fell short.
Pfizer said it still expects Comirnaty to bring in about $32 billion in sales this year, with Paxlovid recording around $22 billion.
President Joe Biden’s administration is pushing to expand access to Paxlovid, and sales are expected to pick up later this year.
“We are seeing strong sings for increasing demand for Paxlovid,” Chairman and CEO Albert Bourla told analysts Tuesday.
He added that Pfizer booked only a small portion of revenue in the first quarter from the roughly 6 million doses it has shipped so far. He noted that international sales will be booked in the second quarter.
Revenue from both products will likely wind up exceeding forecasts, Mizuho Securities USA analyst Dr. Vamil Divan said in a research note. He noted that current projections only include contracts the company signed as of mid April.
Pfizer Inc., based in New York, also revised the 2022 earnings forecast it debuted in February to reflect an accounting policy change. It now expects adjusted earnings of $6.25 to $6.45 per share.
That’s down a dime on both ends of the range from its previous forecast for $6.35 to $6.55 per share.
Analysts forecast earnings of $7.14 per share.
Shares climbed 2% to $49.40 in midday trading Tuesday, while broader indexes rose slightly.
Pfizer’s stock hit an all-time high price of $61.71 on Dec. 20. But that price has fallen 18% so far this year, a steeper drop than the roughly 13% decline of the Standard & Poor’s 500 index.
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AP Medical Writer Lauran Neergaard contributed to this report.
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SUZHOU, China, Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited ("Kintor Pharma", HKEX: 9939), a clinical-stage biotechnology company developing innovative small molecules and biological therapeutics, today announced that the company has completed the enrollment and dosing of 92 subjects for its phase I clinical trial of GT20029 in China for the treatment of androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and acne on August 8, 2022.
Developed using Kintor's proprietary Proteolysis Targeting Chimera (PROTAC) platform, GT20029 is the world's first topical androgen receptor (AR) PROTAC compound which entered the clinical stage.
The phase I clinical trial is a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled study to evaluate the safety and pharmacokinetics of GT20029 (gel/tincture) following topical administration in single dose and multiple ascending doses in healthy subjects. The leading principal investigators (leading PIs) of the phase I clinical trial are Professor Zhang Jing and Associate Professor Wu Xiaojie from Huashan Hospital affiliated to Fudan University. We expect to complete the database lock and preform data analysis in Q4, 2022.
In preclinical studies, GT20029 has demonstrated a positive safety profile and was shown to effectively block the AR pathway and physiological function by degrading the AR protein. In addition, by limiting skin penetration, GT20029 inhibits androgenetic effects locally in peripheral skin tissues, avoiding systemic effects and increasing its safety profile.
Dr. Youzhi Tong, founder, Chairman, and CEO of Kintor Pharma, commented, "Both indications of AGA and acne have great unmet clinical needs. As the world's first company to develop a topical AR-PROTAC compound, Kintor is currently conducting phase I clinical trials of GT20029 in China and the United States. We hope to advance a new and effective treatment option for hundreds of millions of patients with AGA and acne worldwide, as well as provide a successful case for the application of PROTAC technology to local drug targets on skin surfaces."
About GT20029
GT20029 is a topical androgen receptor (AR) receptor degrader using Kintor's proprietary Proteolysis Targeting Chimera (PROTAC) Platform. GT20029 can effectively block the androgen receptor pathway and its physiological function by degrading the AR protein. The China Center for Drug Evaluation (CDE) and the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) cleared GT20029's phase clinical trial for treating androgenetic alopecia (AGA) and acne in April 2021 and July 2021, respectively. In July 2021, Kintor announced the dosing of first batch of subjects in its China phase I clinical trial of GT20029. In February 2022, Kintor announced the dosing of first subject in its US phase I clinical trial of GT20029.
About Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited
Kintor Pharmaceutical Limited is developing and commercializing a robust pipeline of innovative small molecule and biological therapeutics for androgen-receptor-related disease areas with unmet medical needs, including COVID-19, prostate, breast and liver cancers, alopecia and acne. For more information, visit www.kintor.com.cn.
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Alio CEO and former US Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services announce webinar on innovation and the future of kidney health
BROOMFIELD, Colo., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alio and The Hargan Group are pleased to announce they will host a webinar "Bending the Cost Curve in End-Stage Kidney Disease." The webinar will take place on Tuesday, July 12th at 2pm EDT, and feature both Alio Co-founder and CEO, David Kuraguntla, and former US Deputy Secretary of Health and Human Services, Eric Hargan.
The webinar will discuss a number of timely topics, including:
- The scope and scale of the challenges facing the End-Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) population
- The evolving reimbursement landscape - expanding on how to pay for remote patient monitoring and AI technologies
- The new role for private payors in the kidney sector and what to expect
- Innovation in the medical technology sector that address the current challenges in the health care system – to prevent hospitalizations and improve patients' lives
- Progress on eliminating barriers and creating the momentum necessary for scalable systemic change, building on the successes of the CURES Act and KidneyX
As the number of people living with ESKD increases across the U.S. this conversation is all the more important in how innovation can benefit these patient populations in a sustainable and scalable way. With approximately 800,000 patients in the U.S. living with ESKD, and almost 150,000 new patients diagnosed per year, these dialogues help increase awareness while offering actionable clinical insights to help patients and lower costs.
ESKD patients make up 1% of the Medicare population but account for 7.2% of Medicare spending, or $37 Billion. The conversation between startup CEO, David Kuraguntla, and former Deputy Secretary Eric Hargan, represents the type of public-private partnership that will not only move the needle from a public policy perspective, but also attract significant investment from the start-up and venture capital community.
If you're interested in joining the Alio payer webinar, "Bending the Cost Curve in End-Stage Kidney Disease," you may register here. We look forward to your participation and an engaging conversation on the future of innovation in kidney health and how we can provide better peace of mind to those managing chronic conditions like ESKD.
Speaker Profiles:
Eric D. Hargan, Founder and CEO, The Hargan Group; Mr. Hargan has 30 years of experience working for the public and private sectors and unique insight and experience working for the U.S. Government. He served as the Deputy Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) from 2017 to 2021, as well as Acting Secretary in 2017-2018. From 2003 to 2007, Mr. Hargan also served at HHS in a variety of capacities, including holding the position of Acting Deputy Secretary. In addition to serving on the Board of Operation Warp Speed, Eric oversaw the set-up and launch of the Provider Relief Fund, KidneyX and the HHS Kidney Health Initiative. Since leaving his post at HHS, Hargan has joined the boards of Alio, University Hospitals in Cleveland, Tomorrow Health, and HealthTrackRx.
David Kuraguntla, CEO and Co-Founder of Alio: Dave is the Co-Founder and CEO of Alio, a noninvasive remote monitoring company dedicated to improving the lives of those living with chronic kidney disease (CKD) and other chronic conditions. Dave received his master's degree from Boston University and was a researcher at the National Institutes of Health. He then went to medical school on an Air Force scholarship. He was preparing for a surgical residency when he experienced firsthand the need for better technological solutions for those with chronic conditions. Drawing on his experience, he began to explore the potential of noninvasive wearables for conditions like End Stage Kidney Disease (ESKD) and started Alio. Since then, Alio has secured $35 million in funding to-date and formed key strategic partnerships with organizations including the NHS in the UK, Intermountain, Lifeline and US Renal Care.
Alio, Inc. (Broomfield, CO), is a medical technology company bringing peace of mind to people with chronic conditions through noninvasive, wireless remote patient monitoring. Currently, Alio uses its SmartPatchTM technology to monitor individuals with end stage kidney disease (ESKD) undergoing dialysis. Alio's platform uses artificial intelligence (AI) to analyze data and create actionable insights. These insights enable targeted interventions with the potential for improved health outcomes and reduced hospitalizations. Alio has built a team of seasoned leaders with diverse backgrounds spanning across industries and segments such as medical technology, medical devices, wearable technology, government relations, commercialization, and reimbursement. Visit our website for more information: https://alio.ai/
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FORT WORTH, Texas, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LFA Machines, a leading global provider of tableting and encapsulation products and services for the pharmaceutical and nutraceutical industries, today announces that they have successfully earned a certificate under ISO 22000:2018 for their Food Safety Management System at their U.S. office and warehouse in Fort Worth, Texas. The same facilities earlier this year in May have also recently been awarded the ISO 9001:2015 quality management system certification.
The Food Safety Management System currently in use by LFA Machines consists of the production (mixing, packing, storage, and shipping) of two products at their Fort Worth warehouse: dry powder excipients into food grade packaging and empty capsules into plastic containers and food grade packaging. To attain the certification, LFA Machines has specifically adapted their Food Safety Management System according to the standards found in ISO 22000:2018, while also consistently implementing, maintaining, and updating it. "At LFA we are always striving to improve our standards," said Richard Sanderson, Chief Technology Officer of LFA Machines. "We wanted to reassure the businesses that we are partnering with that we also hold ourselves to the highest possible standards and that we are doing everything to ensure they have a safe supply chain."
"I am so proud of what the team at LFA Machines has achieved!" said Alastair Sanderson, Chief Operating Officer of LFA Machines. "We are definitely one of the smaller companies that has achieved the ISO 22000 certification. I feel like this really exemplifies our team's consistent commitment to bettering ourselves. I am hoping that with this we will be able to grow our business by serving a wider part of the manufacturing community."
Created by the International Organization for Standardization (ISO), the goal of ISO 22000:2018 is to prevent the consequences of unsafe food by helping organizations identify and control food safety hazards. The standards developed in ISO 22000 dictate what organizations should do in order to demonstrate their ability to control any potential food safety hazards throughout the entire food chain.
"LFA Machines achieving ISO 22000:2018 certification shows that as a company we put food safety as a top priority," said Charles Verner, Food Safety Manager at LFA Machines. "By utilizing the framework provided by the standard in improving and measuring our own systems, we are able to provide the safest product we can for our customers, no matter where they find themselves on the supply chain."
For more information about LFA Machines' products and services, please visit lfamachines.com.
LFA Machines, a global leader in the supplements industry, is recognized as an all-in-one provider of tableting and encapsulation of supplements and confectionery for small and mid-sized manufacturing operations. Serving customers worldwide in four countries, in 11 languages, across three complete websites with multiple currencies (LFAMachines.com, LFATabletpresses.com, LFACapsulefillers.com), LFA features a broad assortment of products and customer support representatives. LFA Machines' customers can expect 100% genuine products that are fully traceable and certified. To help speed customers' time to market, LFA Machines hosts an extensive library of technical materials, including hundreds of technical resources, how-to videos, articles, product specifications, and user manuals. LFA was founded in 2009 in the United Kingdom and today offers worldwide support to provide best-in-class service and ships from its corporate office and 65,000-square-foot distribution facility in Fort Worth, Texas. For more information, visit lfamachines.com.
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Pediatrician pleads not guilty in murder-for-hire plot of ex-husband
LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE/Gray News) – A pediatrician in Kentucky pleaded not guilty to a murder-for-hire charge in which officials say she plotted to have her ex-husband killed.
Stephanie Russell was taken into custody by FBI agents on May 19, charged with commission of murder-for-hire, according to the United States Department of Justice.
Court records say Russell, a pediatrician who practiced in Louisville, contacted someone she believed she was hiring to murder her ex-husband. Russell agreed to pay the contact – who was an undercover FBI agent – $7,000 in exchange for the murder.
Documents say Russell placed $3,500 outside her medical office in a drop box as half of the payment. She agreed to pay the second half after her ex-husband was killed.
Russell was indicted during proceedings on Thursday. Her attorneys entered a not-guilty plea on the murder-for-hire charge.
A trial by jury is scheduled to take place in Louisville on Aug. 22.
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Americans Are Redefining Health in the Second Half of Life and Doing More to Stay Healthy as They Age
WASHINGTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- While three-quarters or more of those 60 and over have at least one serious health condition, nearly half rate their health as very good or excellent, according to new research from AARP in collaboration with National Geographic Partners. The Second Half of Life Research found that Americans are more likely to take steps to address their health as they get older, including actions like getting health screenings, eating more produce and monitoring their sugar intake. And having more healthy years matters more than simply living longer – most respondents were interested in a hypothetical pill that could slow down aging, but far fewer would take a pill to extend their life by a decade.
The oldest Americans are also some of the happiest: about one in three people 80 and older said they were very happy with their life, compared to just 16% of those ages 40-49. The Second Half of Life Study paired a national survey of adults 18 and older with in-depth interviews to paint a detailed picture of Americans' outlook on life in the years from 40 to 100, and how those perceptions evolve with each decade.
"The insights in this study demand that we reexamine our assumptions about aging, especially outdated stereotypes around growing older," said Jo Ann Jenkins, CEO of AARP. "Far from being dragged down by worries about their health and finances, adults in their 70s and beyond are optimistic and positive about their lives. They have a clear-eyed view of what it means to age, and they want their final decades of life to be independent and healthy – as they define the terms!"
On the financial front, just over half of adults 70 and older say their financial situation is excellent or very good – but responses vary widely by household income. More than half of those with an income of less than $30,000 per year rate their financial situation as fair or poor, while 60% of those with an income over $100,000 rate their finances as excellent or very good. Among adults who are still working, most want to retire at a younger age than they think they will be able to – a gap that gets smaller with age. Most Americans want and expect to live independently as they age; only in their 80s did more respondents say they would need support to do so.
The Second Half of Life is available to download here. The research, conducted with Heart+Mind Strategies, included an online and CATI panel of 2,580 US adults ages 18+, conducted January 7-28, 2022, and 25 in-depth individual interviews conducted virtually from February 22 to March 4, 2022.
About AARP
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org or follow @AARP and @AARPadvocates on social media.
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Praisidio's Procaire recognized for revolutionary, analytics-based approach to employee retention
SAN FRANCISCO, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Praisidio, the leader in talent retention management, today announced it has received the 2022 HR Tech Award for Best Emerging Tech Solution in the Talent Management category.
Praisidio's Procaire platform analyzes enterprise metadata including workload, relationships, development, promotional history, compensation and recognition to accurately predict attrition risk in real-time. The platform then presents contextually effective retention recommendations which HR professionals can track on retention impact dashboards that measure the business impact of implemented retention actions.
HR Tech Award winners are selected by an independent panel of judges drawn from industry positions (CXOs, talent leaders, and other business professionals), academia, and other relevant subject matter experts.
"Retention is on every company's mind right now, but the difficulty is a wide range of contributing factors that can lead to employee turnover," said Ben Eubanks, Chief Research Officer, Lighthouse Research & Advisory. "Praisidio's Procaire solution tackles this problem by hooking into an organization's existing technology stack, identifying signals that indicate who may be departing so that HR teams can intervene. The insights it brings to the forefront are simply incredible."
About Praisidio
Praisidio is a talent retention management company solving employee attrition. Praisidio's Procaire unifies enterprise and HCM data, applies advanced machine learning, reveals talent risks early in real-time, provides actionable insights, root cause explanations, comparisons, recommendations, and enables employee care at scale to improve employee engagement and retention materially. For more information, visit www.praisidio.com.
For media contact, please reach out at hello@praisido.com
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Suspects at large after robbing a Thackerville dispensary
Published: Aug. 28, 2022 at 8:27 PM CDT|Updated: 47 minutes ago
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) -A dispensary was robbed in Love County, the morning of August 28.
Love County Sheriff Andy Cumberledge said the suspects gained access inside Big Poppa’s by taking a sledge-hammer to the concrete wall.
According to Sheriff Cumberledge, there are at least two suspects involved and they were able to get away with almost $1,000,000 worth of medical marijuana.
Once deputies arrived at the scene, they found a cellphone and were able to identify at least one of the individuals involved and the destination of where the suspects were headed next.
No arrests have been made at this time.
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Freak accident: 7-year-old critically injured by falling tree limb, mother says
ST. MARYS, Kan. (WIBW/Gray News) - A Kansas girl remains in a medically-induced coma after her mother said a tree limb fell on her daughter’s head while they were walking to a local park.
Jenna Jones told WIBW that her daughter Quinlynn was walking to the park with her two brothers in the morning hours on April 23 when a 4-inch branch fell about 30 feet from an elm tree.
Jones said the falling branch fractured Quinn’s skull in two places; one was near a major blood vessel in the brain.
The second-grader was rushed to Children’s Mercy Hospital, and her mother said the doctors were initially optimistic about her recovery.
On Tuesday, Jones said her daughter’s recovery was a waiting game as doctors continue to wait for swelling near the fractures to go down. Quinlynn also remained in a medically-induced coma.
There were high wind gusts that morning in northeast Kansas, with reported gusts exceeding 50 mph.
A Facebook Group, Quinlynn’s Climb, has been created to update friends and family on her condition. A GoFundMe has been created to help the family cover medical expenses.
According to the online fundraiser, doctors told the family that the amount of brain damage Quinlynn will have is currently unknown. However, the bulk of the damage is in the language and processing area of her brain.
Jones said she doesn’t blame anyone for what happened to her daughter, calling it a freak accident. She said she appreciated how the community has rallied around Quinn and her family.
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Clarkston Station and Woodside Village are Jair Lynch's first acquisition with Nuveen Real Estate in the Atlanta market
WASHINGTON, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners ("Jair Lynch"), a leading owner and developer of mixed-use properties and attainable housing, and Nuveen Real Estate ("Nuveen"), one of the largest real estate managers globally with $152 billion of assets under management, announced this week the acquisition of two multifamily residential communities in the Clarkston submarket of Atlanta – Clarkston Station and Woodside Village (the "Properties"). The acquisition marks Jair Lynch's entrance into the Atlanta market as part of a larger expansion throughout the Southeast. The deals present an opportunity for Jair Lynch and Nuveen to improve and preserve over 700 units of housing while advancing their shared goals of uplifting and revitalizing communities through their investment in high-quality, sustainable neighborhood assets.
"With an incredibly diverse economy, a growing population, and job growth that continues to outpace the national average, Atlanta's demand for high-quality, affordable housing will continue to rise," said Ulysses Auger, Director of Acquisitions for Jair Lynch. "As an investor dedicated to preserving and increasing housing for working families and individuals, we look forward to meeting this important need and to making a positive impact throughout the region. This is just the start."
The acquisition encompasses Clarkston Station, a 356-unit community, and Woodside Village, a 360-unit community. The Properties currently operate under the Section 42 Low-Income Housing Tax Credit ("LIHTC") program with affordability restrictions through 2034 and 2036, respectively. As such, a collective 95% of the units will continue to serve individuals and families earning up to 60% Area Median Income ("AMI") for at least the next 12-14 years.
With convenient access to employment hubs along the Clifton Corridor and Emory's upcoming $1 billion Executive Park Redevelopment project, residents of both properties enjoy access to public transit, major retailers including Publix, The Home Depot, Northlake Mall, and many local and immigrant-owned businesses. Residents will also benefit from the highly anticipated $10 million Metropolitan Atlanta Rapid Transit Authority (MARTA) Clifton Corridor expansion, which will bring 11 additional stations to the Clarkston-Decatur area, increasing connectivity to jobs, education, health services, and retail throughout the greater Atlanta area.
Jair Lynch and Nuveen plan to introduce Cushman and Wakefield as the new property management company with a specific focus on resident services and community programming. As part of the business plan, they will address deferred maintenance and execute capital improvements including in-unit updates and upgrades to outdoor amenities including the clubhouses, playground equipment, grill stations, dog parks, and sustainable landscaping. Additional investment is also planned to improve the Properties' safety and security, including the addition of new lighting, gated front entrances, security cameras, and patrol services.
"Clarkston Station and Woodside Village are home to a large community of hardworking individuals and families including essential workers, first responders, educators, and more, who deserve quality, attainable housing options," said Mike Gilmartin, Senior Director of Impact Investing for Nuveen Real Estate. "We're proud to support resident well-being through sustainable improvements and robust resident services, and we look forward to executing the business plan with Jair Lynch."
Jair Lynch's attainable housing strategy aims to increase and preserve attainable housing for individuals and families earning between 30% and 120% of the area median income ("AMI"). With the addition of Clarkston Station and Woodside Village, Jair Lynch has now invested over $1.3 billion toward this initiative.
Paul Vetter of Berkadia served as seller's broker. Nixon Peabody served as purchaser's transaction counsel. CBRE provided financing for the transaction.
Jair Lynch Real Estate Partners is a leading real estate investment and development firm that specializes in the thoughtful transformation of walkable urban places. Founded in 1998, Jair Lynch has acquired, developed, and operated a portfolio of residential, commercial, and neighborhood assets that contribute to the company's mission of creating extraordinary places. The firm has developed over 5.5 million square feet of real estate projects, currently has $3.2 billion of assets under management, and has a controlled pipeline of 2.0 million square feet valued at more than $1.1 billion. Visit www.jairlynch.com to learn more.
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Events across New York State promote health and wellness for local residents
LONG ISLAND CITY, N.Y., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fidelis Care, a New York State health plan with more than 2.5 million members, today announced the return of its signature "Unity" events this August and September, promoting community health and wellness and the importance of staying connected with friends and neighbors. A dozen Unity events, from Long Island to Buffalo, will each offer free and fun family activities including live music, face painting, health screenings, and special appearances by Fidelis Care's popular dinosaur mascot, the Fidelisaurus.
Fidelis Care's original Unity event, "Unity in the Heights," started in 2011, featuring an exclusive partnership with the New York City Police Department (NYPD) and gathering over 1,500 people annually in Washington Heights in upper Manhattan. Since then, Unity events have expanded across the state with a variety of local partners, offering more New Yorkers the opportunity to enjoy family-friendly activities, meet friends and neighbors, and learn about health and wellness.
"Fidelis Care is proud of our unique Unity event series and the growth we've continued to see across New York State," said Chief Member Engagement Officer Pam Hassen. "Having a grassroots presence and serving the needs of local residents in their neighborhoods and communities has always been the heart of our mission. We believe in the power of unity and connection to transform lives."
"The Unity Summer Street Festivals are a great opportunity for people to have fun, meet their Neighborhood Coordination Officers, build bridges between the police and the community, and learn about ways to prioritize their health," added Inspector Maximo Tolentino, New York Police Department. "The NYPD is proud to partner with Fidelis Care on these Unity events, and we look forward to meeting everyone."
"It's wonderful to partner with Fidelis Care to bring our community together for a family-friendly event, focused on health, wellness, and safety," added Minnie Torres, Food Pantry Coordinator at the Elder State Presbyterian Church in Schenectady, "Hosting Unity in Schenectady allows us to offer support and resources for so many people, while meeting their neighbors and having fun."
Fidelis Care Unity events will be taking place in the following locations across New York State:
About Fidelis Care Fidelis Care is a mission-driven health plan offering quality, affordable coverage for children and adults of all ages and at all stages of life. With more than 2.5 million members statewide, Fidelis Care believes that all New Yorkers should have access to affordable, quality health insurance. Follow us on LinkedIn at linkedin.com/company/fidelis-care, on Twitter at @fideliscare, Instagram at @fideliscare, and on Facebook at facebook.com/fideliscare. For more information, call Fidelis Care at 1-888-FIDELIS (1-888-343-3547) or visit fideliscare.org.
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Which JBL speakers are best?
The JBL name is synonymous with quality, and whatever your speaker needs are, JBL has you covered. Founded by James B. Lansing over 70 years ago, the company’s reputation has grown steadily throughout the years. You can use JBL speakers to enhance your TV audio, chill out to your favorite tunes in the park or by the pool, or hook up all the rooms in the household with quality sound.
There are a plethora of different speakers available for a variety of needs. The JBL Flip 5, which offers wireless Bluetooth streaming and 12 hours of play time, is an excellent choice for your next gathering.
What to know before you buy a JBL speaker
Type of speaker
The most popular type of JBL speaker and the type they’re widely recognized for is their portable Bluetooth speakers. However, JBL also produces other kinds, such as speakers suitable for home use or party use, smart speakers and speakers that appeal to children. Car speakers are always popular, and even boat speakers are available. Whatever you require your speaker for, JBL has an option for you.
Color
You may prefer plain and traditional black, but JBL speakers often have various color options. You might wish to choose a color that reflects your personality or the occasion by opting for a more vivid color.
Portability
JBL speakers are typically portable and have various transporting options depending on the type of speaker. Smaller speakers may have a strap that allows attachment to a backpack or jacket. There may be a hook that can be used for hanging from a post or a tree, while ’80s boombox lovers may love the handle on the aptly named JBL Boombox.
What to look for in a quality JBL speaker
PartyBoost
The PartyBoost feature found in some JBL speakers allows you to pair any PartyBoost-compatible JBL speakers via Bluetooth. This enhances your audio output and can be a great choice at parties or outdoor events when speakers may be struggling to reach everybody.
Waterproofing
Keep in mind that when speakers say they’re waterproof, this doesn’t mean you can take them scuba diving. Any devices that claim to be waterproof, from JBL speakers to flashlights, are in fact water-resistant. The degree to which they’re water-resistant depends on their IP rating. Many JBL speakers have an IP7 waterproof rating, meaning they can be submerged in water up to 1 meter for 30 minutes. A higher IP rating means it can be submerged for a longer time at a deeper level. Lower means it’s protected from a short burst of weather, splashing or spray.
Dustproof
As well as being waterproof, some JBL speakers note how dustproof they are. An IP rating also measures dustproofing. For example, when you see an IP rating at IP67, the six is how dustproof it is, and the seven is how waterproof. However, you might see a device that says IPX6 or IPX7; this means that it doesn’t have a dustproof rating (the X), but it does have a waterproof rating (the 6 or 7). These speakers should be taken care of when at the beach, but poolside won’t be a worry.
How much you can expect to spend on a JBL speaker
There’s something for everyone looking to buy a JBL speaker on any budget. They can start as low as $30, with options that appeal to young children. Powerful-sounding party speakers can reach up to $800.
JBL speaker FAQ
Will a Bluetooth speaker get damaged if I leave it plugged in all the time?
A. The components in a Bluetooth speaker allow for it to be permanently plugged in with no damage occurring. Even when fully charged, it’s perfectly safe for the speaker to be powered from a wall socket.
How many hours of play do Bluetooth speaker batteries offer?
A. This depends on the size of the speaker. Smaller and more budget-friendly speakers last reasonably long, at around five hours. Depending on the volume level, bigger and more expensive speakers can last longer; some even last up to 24 hours at a moderate volume.
What’s the best JBL speaker to buy?
Top JBL speaker
What you need to know: This is a well-designed portable speaker featuring a powerful bass to accompany its great sound with a 20-watt output.
What you’ll love: The IPX7 waterproof rating means it can be submerged up to 1 meter for as long as 30 minutes, so it’s perfectly safe at the beach, the pool or even if you get stuck in a spot of rain at an outdoor barbecue. It can be displayed horizontally or vertically. Another cool feature is the PartyBoost pairing. This allows any compatible JBL Bluetooth speaker to pair with it, thus boosting those beats at your party.
What you should consider: Some reviewers complained the battery life didn’t last as long as advertised.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top JBL speaker for the money
What you need to know: This is a budget-friendly compact design with a 4.2-watt output.
What you’ll love: Designed for travel or easy transport, this small speaker doesn’t take up much room in any luggage or day bag. The 4.2-watt output produces enough decibels for room-level audio, and it comes in various fun colors. It has an IP67 rating, meaning it’s sand- and dustproof and can be submerged up to 1 meter for 30 minutes, making it an excellent choice for personal use at the beach.
What you should consider: It’s a small speaker, so it isn’t loud, and the battery life is five hours.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This loud speaker with a strong bass is suitable for outdoor parties or poolside gatherings.
What you’ll love: It’s a larger speaker, inconvenient for travel but portable. It has a classic handle, making it reminiscent of boomboxes popular in the 1980s for those looking for a bit of nostalgia. It weighs in at 13 pounds and is 22 inches long. With an IPX7 rating, this speaker is suitable for anywhere where it might get a splash or two. It has an impressive 24-hour battery life and is PartyBoost-compatible.
What you should consider: It’s on the pricier end of the scale for a JBL speaker.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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CETINJE, Montenegro (AP) — A man in Montenegro went on a shooting rampage Friday, killing 11 people on the streets of a city before being shot dead, Montenegro state TV reported, quoting police sources.
State TV RTCG said the 34-year-old gunman wounded another six people, including a policeman, in the city of Cetinje’s Medovina neighborhood, which is near the seat of the former royal government. The city is 36 kilometers (22 miles) west of Podogrica, the current capital of the small Balkan nation.
RTCG, quoting witnesses, said the attacker was randomly shooting at people walking in the street, including at children. Four of the wounded were transferred to a hospital in Cetinje while two others with serious wounds were sent to the Clinical Center in Podgorica, it said.
RTCG quoted police sources as saying that the attack came after a family dispute, but gave no further details. Police still have not issued an official statement about the attack but have blocked off the site.
Montenegrin Prime Minister Dritan Abazovic wrote on his Telegram channel that there had been “an unprecedented tragedy” in Cetinje, calling on the nation “to be, in their thoughts, with the families of the innocent victims, their relatives, friends and all the people of Cetinje.” | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/police-gunman-in-montenegro-kills-11-after-family-dispute/ | 2022-08-12T18:36:06Z |
Second annual live and virtual event helps organizations align priorities with data management, governance, and security by sharing best practices, experiences, and pitfalls
SAN FRANCISCO, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As both businesses and individuals continue to make significant decisions about their digital destiny, inappropriate data usage and bad data security can run rampant. Digital citizens and IT assets can be located anywhere and require cyber security technologies that offer high levels of integration, automation, and orchestration capabilities according to Gartner. To help modern data-driven organizations meet today's complex data management challenges, Okera, the Universal Data Authorization company, will host AIRSIDE Live 2022, an award-winning event that brings together industry leaders and visionaries to share how they secure, govern, and maximize the value of data in NYC on May 25-26, 2022.
To register for the live or virtual event, click here.
"AIRSIDE Live is the premier event for anyone looking to supercharge and protect how their teams leverage data to identify new revenue opportunities while establishing and ensuring consumer trust," said Sanjeev Mohan, Principal at Sanjmo. "With a stellar line-up of industry experts and thought leaders, the event helps audiences learn from some of the best minds in data management and security and apply best practices that allows them to innovate faster and cost-effectively and remove the typical security and compliance concerns that prohibit their organization from driving forward."
AIRSIDE Live 2022 focuses on top of mind issues and possible resolutions facing modern, data-driven organizations. Keynotes presented by data luminaires such as Aaron Carreras, Vice President, Data Management and Transparency Services Technology and Nate Weisz, Product Owner/IT Director at Financial Industry Regulatory Authority (FINRA), Cheryl Flink, Global Vice President, Leadership Research & Analytics at Center for Creative Leadership, Sanjeev Mohan, Principle, Sanjmo, Jeff Becraf, Head of U.S. Sales for Data & AI at Kyndryl, Guy Adams, Chief Technology Officer at dataops.live, Doron Porat, Data Infra Group Leader, Yotpo, Mike Meriton, Co-Founder & COO, EDM Council and Mike Meriton, Co-Founder & COO, EDM Council who will share how organizations can accelerate innovation, minimize data security risks, and demonstrate regulatory compliance.
By deep diving into all things big data, data security, and data governance, the live, in-person and virtual event will bring together hundreds of customers, technical experts, partners, and industry authorities who will share first-hand knowledge and expertise, use cases, and best practices. The event is designed to help organizations successfully and safely leverage their cloud and on-prem assets, maintain compliance, and safeguard personally identifiable information (PII). AIRSIDE Live will revolve around four key pillars:
- Data Management: from establishing effective data ops to lifecycle management to leveraging cloud, multi-cloud, hybrid environments.
- Data Security: from ensuring identity access management and data discovery to achieving visibility into access of applications and data.
- Data Privacy & Data Governance: from maintaining ever-evolving compliance regulations and data governance to building data privacy as a feature, and more.
- Data as a Product: from creating value with modern analytics and data science to learning about actual use cases.
AIRSIDE is also pleased to join forces with Data and Tech Aid (D.A.T.A.), a volunteer community formed by individuals and businesses with roots in data & analytics and technology, to support the organization's mission of providing medical relief to the people in Ukraine. Together, their goal is to drive awareness and support for the Kyiv School of Economics Charitable Foundation (KSE CF) by raising money to purchase 10,000 medical kits, worth $1 million in 6 weeks. To donate click here or register to hear them speak at the event.
Please Tweet: Ready to share best practices in data management, governance, and security and take part in the #TrustDataRevolution? @Okerinc is! See you at #AIRSIDELIVE
About Okera
Okera, the Universal Data Authorization company, helps modern, data-driven enterprises accelerate innovation, minimize data security risks, and demonstrate regulatory compliance. The Okera Dynamic Access Platform automatically enforces universal fine-grained access control policies. This allows employees, customers, and partners to use data responsibly, while protecting them from inappropriately accessing data that is confidential, personally identifiable, or regulated. Okera's robust audit capabilities and data usage intelligence deliver the real-time and historical information that data security, compliance, and data delivery teams need to respond quickly to incidents, optimize processes, and analyze the performance of enterprise data initiatives. Okera began development in 2016 and now dynamically authorizes access to hundreds of petabytes of sensitive data for the world's most demanding F100 companies and regulatory agencies. The company is headquartered in San Francisco and is backed by Bessemer Venture Partners, ClearSky Security, and Felicis Ventures. For more information, visit www.okera.com or contact info@okera.com, or connect with the team on Facebook, LinkedIn, or Twitter.
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LUXEMBOURG, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Swiss Insured Brazil Power Finance S.à r.l., a private limited liability company (société à responsabilité limitée), incorporated and existing under Luxembourg law, having its registered office at 16, rue Eugène Ruppert, L – 2453 Luxembourg, Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, registered with the Luxembourg Register of Commerce and Companies under number B 217648 (the "Company"), previously launched a consent solicitation (the "Consent Solicitation") in relation to its 9.850% Senior Secured Notes due 2032 with ISIN USL8915MAA38/US870880AA90 (the "Notes") pursuant to the consent solicitation statement, dated July 20, 2022 (as supplemented and amended prior to the date hereof, the "Statement"). Capitalized terms used, but not defined, in this announcement (the "Announcement") have the meanings assigned to them in the Statement.
The Company announces today that it has extended the scheduled expiration time for the Consent Solicitation from 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on August 1, 2022 (the "Existing Expiration Time") to 5:00 p.m. (New York City time) on August 3, 2022 (as so extended, the "Expiration Time"). D.F. King & Co., Inc., as Information and Tabulation Agent, informed the Company that, as of the Existing Expiration Time, Holders of R$1.45 billion aggregate principal amount of Notes, or 45.17% of the Original Face Value (as defined below), have provided their Consent in the Consent Solicitation. Furthermore, as of the date hereof, the holder of 100% of the loans under the Uninsured Loan Agreement has consented to the CELSE Consent and Amendment Authorization; therefore, the Requisite Consents threshold will be met if Holders representing at least 51.25% in aggregate outstanding principal amount of the Notes validly deliver (and do not revoke) Consents in the Consent Solicitation. Accordingly, Holders of an additional R$194.7 million, or 6.08% of the R$3,201,500,000 initial aggregate principal amount of Notes (the "Original Face Value"), would be required to Consent (and not revoke) in the Consent Solicitation in order for the Company to obtain the Requisite Consent. As of the date hereof, the Company continues to be in dialogue with certain Holders that have not yet consented but who have provided non-binding indications of intent to Consent. By adding such non-binding indications of intent to Consent together with the consents received as of the Existing Expiration Time, the Company expects that the Requisite Consents will be obtained.
As previously announced, the aggregate Consent Payment payable to Holders who validly deliver (and do not revoke) their Consent at or prior to the Expiration Time, will be 1.00% of the Original Face Value, or R$32,015,000, to be shared by all such consenting Holders. Specifically, the Consent Payment will be an amount, per R$1,000 of Original Face Value of Notes for which Holders have validly delivered (and not revoked) Consents prior to the Expiration Time, equal to the product of R$10.00 multiplied by a fraction, the numerator of which is the Original Face Value of the Notes outstanding as of the Expiration Time and the denominator of which is the Original Face Value of Notes for which Holders have validly delivered (and not revoked) Consents prior to the Expiration Time. As a result, the Consent Payment for the Notes will range from R$10.00 per R$1,000 (if all Holders consent) to approximately R$19.51 per R$1,000 (if Holders of 51.25% of the Original Face Value of Notes consent). Payment of the Consent Payment to consenting Holders is subject to the satisfaction or waiver of the other conditions to the Consent Solicitation set forth in the Statement, including the receipt of the Requisite Consents.
Upon receipt of the Requisite Consents in the Consent Solicitation (such time, the "Consent Effective Time"), the Company will instruct the Fiduciary Agent to consent to effectuate and/or enter into the Proposed Consent and Amendments and to consent to and do any other acts necessary to give effect to the CELSE Consent and Amendment Authorization, and upon receipt of all other consents required under the Intercreditor Agreement, the Debenture Indenture and the Project Intercreditor Agreement, the CELSE Consent and Amendment Authorization will become effective once the other conditions thereto have been satisfied. At the Consent Effective Time, the consent to the Proposed Consent and Amendments and the CELSE Consent and Amendment Authorization will be effective and operative as to all Holders, whether or not such Holders delivered a Consent or otherwise affirmatively objected to the consent to the Proposed Consent and Amendments; provided that, in accordance with the terms of the Indenture, unless the Consent Payment has been made on or prior to the Outside Date, each Consent provided pursuant to the Consent Solicitation shall be ineffective and deemed revoked and the Proposed Consent and Amendments and the CELSE Consent and Amendment Authorization and any amendments or consents resulting therefrom shall be void ab initio. The Company will give written or oral notice to DTC and make a public announcement of the occurrence of the Consent Effective Time by press release by 9:00 a.m., New York City time, on the next business day following the Consent Effective Time. Previously delivered valid Consents will not be automatically revoked by this Announcement, and may not be validly revoked after the earlier of (i) the Consent Effective Time and (ii) the Expiration Time.
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Charlotte Harbor water quality analytics pilot project expanding
CARY, N.C. and TALLAHASSEE, Fla., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The University of Florida's Center for Coastal Solutions (CCS) is embarking on an ambitious partnership with analytics leader SAS to study the factors that influence water quality in Charlotte Harbor. Funded by the Florida Department of Environmental Protection (DEP), this project aligns with CCS' mission to innovate cutting-edge data analytics, modeling and artificial intelligence to advance scientific discovery and provide leaders the insights they need to identify the decisions and investments that will make Charlotte Harbor an environmental restoration success story.
The project will evaluate the connections between water quality and key economic sectors in the region. As part of the yearlong project, SAS and CCS will use SAS® Viya® on Microsoft Azure to develop a web-based water analytics platform to integrate a diversity of data streams to facilitate scientific research, visualize water quality conditions over time, and gain insights on effective clean water management techniques. SAS Viya is the company's flagship AI, machine learning, analytics and data management platform,
An interdisciplinary team of CCS researchers – hydrologists, oceanographers, ecologists, economists and computer scientists – will use the data to investigate the interdependencies among pollution, ocean circulation, coastal water quality and economics and use satellite data to develop high-resolution water quality forecasting technology.
Building on a successful water quality pilot project
In a recent collaboration, CCS and SAS developed a pilot-scale platform to bring together massive amounts of water quality data from the Charlotte Harbor estuary in near-real time with easy-to-use visualizations. This pilot project demonstrated the value of quickly integrating high-quality data to support decision making and scientific research.
The new project will expand on the successful Charlotte Harbor pilot to include the northern reaches of the harbor and associated tributaries. By integrating additional environmental and regional economic data from the watershed, CCS and SAS will explore a wider range of drivers affecting water quality in Charlotte Harbor and Peace River Basin and estimate the economic impacts of environmental changes throughout the region.
"By capitalizing on the exceptional supercomputing power of the University of Florida and SAS Viya, CCS, SAS and DEP are in a unique position to leverage large amounts of environmental data that have been collected by state agencies, the National Oceanographic and Atmospheric Administration, and others to better understand how coastal water quality is changing and why," said Christine Angelini, PhD, CCS Director and Associate Professor in the Department of Environmental Engineering Sciences. "Our primary goal in coupling this advanced scientific understanding with a holistic assessment of the regional economy is to deliver useful, actionable information to decision makers who want to leave a legacy of cleaner waters, healthier ecosystems and a more robust, resilient economy in this region of the state."
Florida taps analytics in bold efforts to improve water quality
The governor's FY22-23 budget commits more than $3.6 billion to Florida's environment and water quality, of which $17 million will be dedicated to data analytics for water quality improvement.
"We are excited and proud to partner with the University of Florida and SAS to develop innovative solutions to complex challenges," said Dr. Mark Rains, Florida's Chief Science Officer. "This analytics platform will help us to better identify and respond to water quality changes in Charlotte Harbor, and it has the potential to unlock data-based solutions that will enhance our efforts around the state."
Learn more in this water quality webinar featuring experts from University of Florida, SAS and Intel.
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Approximately Doubling Its Size
NEW YORK, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marpai, Inc. ("Marpai" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: MRAI), an AI-technology company transforming the $22 billion Third-Party Administrator (TPA) market supporting self-funded employer health plans, today announced it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire Maestro Health ("Maestro"), a leading TPA servicing over 80 self-insured employers, based in Chicago, Illinois.
Highlights of the transaction include:
- At the closing the combined company will serve over 40,000 employee lives with expected combined proforma annual revenues of approximately $40 million in 2022.
- Significant cash of over $20 million on the combined balance sheet expected at closing, which is expected to finance the integration of the two companies.
- While up to date Maestro has posted substantial operating losses as it invested in growth, the joint company expects to target positive EBITDA within 18 months.
- Maestro's Clinical Management and Cost Containment in-house capabilities will enhance Marpai's ability to deliver better value to its clients and better health outcomes to its members.
- Purchase Price of $22.1 million is due in April 2024, but, subject to the Company meeting its obligations under the agreement, may be financed over four years by the seller.
Together, the companies will continue to provide innovative health plan administration for self-insured clients driven by technology.
"Maestro shares our vision on how to improve healthcare for employees and family members covered by self-insured plans," said Edmundo Gonzalez, CEO of Marpai. "There are tremendous revenue synergies. Maestro has in-house care management that helps members live healthier lives, and we intend to roll this out to the Marpai member base. The Maestro cost containment solutions will also be rolled out to our client base. Marpai's proactive match making of members to the best care will also be introduced to the Maestro client base."
The acquisition is expected to more than double Marpai's revenues (exclusive of third parties' share of revenues), number of customers and number of members it serves.
"We are committed to continue delivering the high level of customer service that both Maestro's and Marpai's customers are used to. We believe that this combination will create long-term benefits for our members, clients as well as our stockholders," said Gonzalez.
"Combining our TPA experience with Marpai is incredibly exciting. Over the last couple of years, we have made significant investments in cost containment and clinical solutions that are delivering outstanding results for our customers. Marpai brings deep TPA domain expertise, expanded discount network options and incredibly sophisticated approaches to data analytics," said Brandon Wood, CEO of Maestro Health. "The combined organization will help employers proactively provide benefits that are expected to lead to healthier and more satisfied member populations. This will be unmatched in the market."
The transaction is expected to close within 60 days, subject to completing certain regulatory notices and filings as well as satisfying certain other customary closing conditions.
Under the terms of the agreement, the purchase price of $22.1 million will be payable in cash on April 1, 2024. However, subject to the Company meeting its obligations under the agreement, this payment may be financed over four years by the seller with minimum annual cash payments, reflecting a 10% per annum cost of capital, of $5 million, $6 million, $8 million and $9 million which will be payable on December 31, 2024, 2025, 2026 and 2027, respectively. In addition, Marpai has agreed that a minimum of 35% of the net proceeds of any equity offering will be used to pre-pay its minimum payment obligations. Such payments will offset the minimum payments described above.
In addition, the parties have also agreed that Maestro's free cash position at closing will be $15.79 million and have also agreed that Maestro will have certain minimum working capital amounts at closing. The cash on the combined company's balance sheet, as well as synergies from the transaction, are expected to drive the joint company's plan of integration, which is expected to include a target of reaching positive EBITDA within 18 months.
Marpai management will discuss the transaction on the previously announced second quarter operating results conference call which is scheduled for Thursday, August 11 at 8:30 a.m. ET
The call can be accessed as follows:
Live Call: US: 1-866-652-5200 / CAN: 1-855-669-9657 / INT TOLL: 1-412-317-6060
Webcast: https://app.webinar.net/0EJlBnd6mVz
Marpai, Inc. (Nasdaq: MRAI) is a technology company bringing AI-powered health plan services to employers that directly pay for employee health benefits. Primarily competing in the $22B TPA (Third Party Administrator) sector serving self-funded employer health plans representing over $1T in annual claims, Marpai maximizes the value of the health plan as measured in health outcomes. Marpai takes a member-centric approach that uses AI and big data to connect members to health solutions predicted to have a high probability of positive outcomes and aims to bring value-based care to the self-insured market. With effective early intervention, disease management, claims processing and proactive member outreach, Marpai works to deliver the healthiest member population for the health plan budget. Operating nationwide, Marpai offers access to provider networks including Aetna and Cigna and all TPA services. For more information, visit www.marpaihealth.com.
Maestro is a Third-Party Administrator (TPA) for employee health and benefits servicing approximately 25,000 employee lives. Maestro offers end-to-end health plan solutions, integrating in-house care management and cost containment services. Maestro has over 80 customers in over 40 states with a 93% client retention rate, indicating high level of customer satisfaction. For more information, visit www.maestrohealth.com (link to Maestro's website does not constitute a part of this press release).
This press release contains forward-looking statements, as that term is defined in the Private Litigation Reform Act of 1995, that involve significant risks and uncertainties, including statements regarding revenues, employee lives and cash. Forward-looking statements can be identified through the use of words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "guidance," "may," "can," "could", "will", "potential", "should," "goal" and variations of these words or similar expressions. For example, the Company is using forward looking statements when it discusses the expected timing of the closing of the transaction, the expected benefits to be derived from the combined businesses, the Company's belief that the combined company expects to target positive EBITDA within 18 months, the expected combined revenues of the companies, that the acquisition is expected to more than double its revenues, number of customers and number of members it serves, that the cash on the combined balance sheet expected at closing is expected to finance the integration of the two companies and that the combined organization will help employers proactively provide benefits that lead to healthier and more satisfied member populations. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which reflect Marpai's current expectations and speak only as of the date of this release. Actual results may differ materially from Marpai's current expectations depending upon a number of factors. These factors include, among others, adverse changes in general economic and market conditions, competitive factors including but not limited to pricing pressures and new product introductions, uncertainty of customer acceptance of new product offerings and market changes, risks associated with managing the growth of the business. Except as required by law, Marpai does not undertake any responsibility to revise or update any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. More detailed information about Marpai and the risk factors that may affect the realization of forward-looking statements is set forth in Marpai's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Investors and security holders are urged to read these documents free of charge on the SEC's web site at http://www.sec.gov.
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– Preliminary results of second cohort in the first-in-human Phase 1a allow Company to proceed to 32 mg/kg dose of WP1122 in third cohort toward establishing maximum tolerated dose (MTD) –
– Multiple ascending dose (MAD) cohort to commence after completion of at least 3 successful SAD dosing cohorts –
HOUSTON, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Moleculin Biotech, Inc., (Nasdaq: MBRX) ("Moleculin" or the "Company"), a clinical stage pharmaceutical company with a broad portfolio of drug candidates targeting highly resistant tumors and viruses, today reported preliminary results from the second cohort of the Company's first-in-human Phase 1a study of WP1122. This cohort consisted of 8 subjects dosed with 16 mg/kg or placebo in the dose escalation trial evaluating the safety and pharmacokinetics (PK) of WP1122 in healthy volunteers in the United Kingdom (UK). Based on the overall results in Cohort 2, the Company deemed the cohort dose safe and well-tolerated and began its SAD Cohort 3 with a dose escalation to 32 mg/kg.
The Phase 1a, first-in-human, randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled, overlapping SAD and MAD is investigating the effects of WP1122 administered as an oral solution in healthy human volunteers. It is the first step in a planned investigation of WP1122 for the treatment of COVID-19. Dose escalation will take place in sequential SAD cohorts, and MAD will start as soon as SAD has successfully completed at least 3 dosing cohorts. This study in healthy volunteers will explore safety and PK, and subsequent antiviral clinical development is expected to be in patients infected with SARS-CoV-2 to further evaluate safety and establish a favorable risk/benefit profile. The Company expects to enroll approximately 80 subjects in this trial.
Walter Klemp, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Moleculin commented, "We continue to be encouraged by the safety data demonstrated by WP1122 in the SAD portion of our first-in-human Phase 1a study of WP1122. With two of the SAD cohorts now completed with promising preliminary results, we are working to enroll and complete Cohort 3 at 32 mg/kg in order to proceed to the MAD phase of the trial toward establishing a maximum tolerated dose. To date, WP1122 has demonstrated no dose escalating stopping criteria, and we look forward to taking the next step in studying the potential of WP1122 for the treatment of certain viral diseases, including COVID-19, and cancers."
During the SAD portion of this study, dose escalation will proceed up to a maximum dose of 64 mg/kg as a single dose. Dosing of WP1122 began in SAD at 8 mg/kg as a single dose and has escalated in two-fold increments (i.e., to 16 and now to 32 mg/kg as single doses, etc.) in subsequent cohorts. Dosing of WP1122 in the MAD cohorts will start after a dose of 32 mg/kg has been shown to be safe in the single dose cohort. The first dose administered in MAD will be 16 mg/kg every 12 hours (32 mg/kg/day) for 7 days and dosing in the second MAD cohort will escalate to 32 mg/kg every 12 hours (64 mg/kg/day) for 7 days.
For more information about the study, please visit clinicaltrials.gov and reference identifier NCT05195723. Moleculin is also in the process of identifying additional countries where potential future Phase 2 COVID-19 clinical studies could occur.
WP1122 was developed as a 2-DG prodrug to provide a more favorable pharmacological profile and was found to have greater potency than 2-DG alone in preclinical models where tumor cells require higher glycolytic activity than normal cells. WP1122 has also been shown to have a greater antiviral effect than 2-DG against SARS-CoV-2 in MRC-5 cells in culture. The improved pharmacokinetic and pharmacodynamic (PK/PD) profile of WP1122 compared to 2-DG was noted in female mice following oral dosing at equimolar (i.e., equivalent levels of 2-DG) doses.
While the Company is in the process of identifying additional countries where potential future Phase 2 COVID-19 clinical studies might occur, the volatility and unpredictability of COVID-19 incidence in various countries may limit the ability to recruit certain subjects and could make it infeasible to conduct a Phase 2 clinical trial in a given country. Additionally, Moleculin recently received IND clearance from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) to initiate a Phase 1 study of WP1122 for the treatment of Glioblastoma Multiforme (GBM). The Company is seeking collaborators with the intent to commence clinical trials of WP1122 in cancer indications including GBM, pancreatic cancer and others.
Moleculin Biotech, Inc. is a clinical stage pharmaceutical company focused on the development of a broad portfolio of drug candidates for the treatment of highly resistant tumors and viruses. The Company's lead program, Annamycin, is a next-generation anthracycline designed to avoid multidrug resistance mechanisms with little to no cardiotoxicity. Annamycin is currently in development for the treatment of relapsed or refractory acute myeloid leukemia (AML) and soft tissue sarcoma (STS) lung metastases.
Additionally, the Company is developing WP1066, an Immune/Transcription Modulator designed to be capable of inhibiting p-STAT3 and other oncogenic transcription factors while also stimulating a natural immune response, targeting brain tumors, pancreatic and other cancers; and WP1220, an analog to WP1066, for the topical treatment of cutaneous T-cell lymphoma. Moleculin is also engaged in the development of a portfolio of antimetabolites, including WP1122, for the potential treatment of COVID-19 and other viruses, as well as cancer indications including brain tumors, pancreatic and other cancers.
For more information about the Company, please visit www.moleculin.com and connect on Twitter, LinkedIn and Facebook.
Some of the statements in this release are forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, which involve risks and uncertainties. Forward-looking statements in this press release include, without limitation, whether the results of Moleculin's preclinical models can be replicated in human trials, Moleculin's ability to conduct a potential future Phase 2 COVID-19 clinical study, Moleculin's ability to identify and attract collaborators for additional clinical trials of WP1122, and the ability for WP1122 to be shown safe and effective in humans. Although Moleculin believes that the expectations reflected in such forward-looking statements are reasonable as of the date made, expectations may prove to have been materially different from the results expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Moleculin has attempted to identify forward-looking statements by terminology including 'believes,' 'estimates,' 'anticipates,' 'expects,' 'plans,' 'projects,' 'intends,' 'potential,' 'may,' 'could,' 'might,' 'will,' 'should,' 'approximately' or other words that convey uncertainty of future events or outcomes to identify these forward-looking statements. These statements are only predictions and involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties, and other factors, including those discussed under Item 1A. "Risk Factors" in our most recently filed Form 10-K filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") and updated from time to time in our Form 10-Q filings and in our other public filings with the SEC. Any forward-looking statements contained in this release speak only as of its date. We undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking statements contained in this release to reflect events or circumstances occurring after its date or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Jenene Thomas
(833) 475-8247
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AAKP and CareerEco Partner to Connect Employers to Kidney Patients Including Veterans
WASHINGTON, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP), the nation's largest kidney patient organization, is expanding their collaboration with CareerEco (www.careereco.com), a long-time AAKP partner, to provide a Remote and Hybrid Jobs Virtual Hiring Event on May 26, 2022. AAKP and CareerEco have operated in partnership for over five years to provide job opportunities to kidney patients and U.S. military veterans suffering from kidney diseases. The COVID-19 pandemic has been particularly brutal to kidney patients, especially minorities, exacting a devastatingly high mortality rate among immunocompromised kidney patients who manage multiple chronic conditions and those on dialysis. Kidney transplant recipients also remain at extremely high-risk due to their immunosuppressive medications and the resulting comparative lack of effectiveness of COVID vaccines on this population. Kidney patients have never faced more challenges in maintaining safe employment or re-entry into the workforce in a manner that supports their need for safety, flexibility to dialyze, and/or attend medical appointments when necessary.
"In 2017, CareerEco was honored to launch our partnership with the AAKP to raise awareness through their Veterans Health Initiative of a virtual fair that allowed veterans, active duty personnel, and dependents to connect with more than 45 graduate schools in the Yellow Ribbon Program to discuss their programs, admissions criteria, and military educational benefits. We thank AAKP for their continued support and sponsorship of our upcoming Remote and Hybrid Jobs Virtual Hiring Event and look forward to future collaborations that continue to support all the communities AAKP serves," states Gayle Oliver-Path, CEO and Founder of CareerEco.
Richard Knight, AAKP President, former dialysis patient, and 15-year transplant recipient, states, "As an individual who worked throughout my years on dialysis and now teaches at a local college, I know that employment provides both a sense of purpose and income protection for kidney patients as they navigate the myriad number of medical appointments and unforeseen issues that arise while managing kidney disease. The remote and virtual job fairs AAKP has conducted in partnership with CareerEco have proven to be highly valuable to all patients, especially minorities, veterans, and their families. Gayle Oliver-Path is a fine American and tremendous entrepreneur, and we are very pleased with our expanding partnership with CareerEco." Knight is a former senior Congressional aide and business consultant with substantial experience working with the Congressional Black Caucus and Congressional committees overseeing small business and employment issues.
The Remote and Hybrid Jobs Virtual Hiring Event will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022, from 11:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. ET. Interested individuals can register for free at www.CareerEco.com/Events/RemoteJobs. Participants will be able to:
- Engage through pre-scheduled 1-on-1 meetings.
- Access organizational profiles and job postings.
- Utilize audio or video capabilities in private interactions.
- Upload their resume and other documents for representatives to view.
- Make easy and efficient connections with representatives from various organizations.
Edward V. Hickey, III, USMC, AAKP Vice President and Chair of the AAKP Veterans Health Initiative, states, "Individuals with kidney diseases have the same dreams and aspirations as any other person–to remain active, start or support a family, buy a house, retire securely, and contribute to society. Through our ongoing partnership with CareerEco, AAKP expands our support for kidney patients, including veterans suffering from this condition, to align their treatment care choices with new employment opportunities and the financial needs of their families. We are enthusiastic about our partnership and look forward to more virtual job fairs with CareerEco, including dedicated events for veterans managing kidney diseases." Hickey is a former Administrative Assistant on Capitol Hill, a past senior advisor to the Director of the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, and an appointee at the U.S. Department of Commerce.
Paul T. Conway, AAKP Chair of Policy and Global Affairs, states, "Small business owners, business executives, and other employers across America are competing to recruit, hire, and retain talented and highly skilled individuals, and have creatively incorporated remote work technologies and more flexible benefit programs. The nature of work has transformed, and management has been forced to evolve to stay competitive. In this environment, Americans with kidney diseases and disabilities have tremendous opportunities to chart their own future and steer clear of dependency. We thank CareerEco and every participating employer for respecting patients as people who are not defined by their disease." Conway is a former Chief of Staff of the U.S. Department of Labor and the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, and a television news contributor on issues related to national unemployment and the economy.
AAKP's national strategy supports patient care choice in kidney treatment, such as aggressive expansions in home dialysis therapies and transplantation, including accelerated development of artificial implantable and wearable organs, so patients can choose treatments that best align with their aspirations to continue either full-time or part-time work, advance in their careers, build financial and retirement security, and contribute to society without dependence on disability income. AAKP is committed to reversing a decades-old status quo in kidney care that typically relegated patients to corporate in-center dialysis care without providing patients with substantive and ongoing education about their choices of home dialysis or kidney transplantation.
Since its founding in 1969, AAKP has defined kidney disease as both a health and workforce issue. An estimated one in seven U.S. adults, about 37 million people, have chronic kidney disease (CKD). Many individuals with CKD who are of working-age do work, but many lose their jobs and benefits or stop working once their kidney disease progresses to kidney failure–where there is the need for a kidney replacement therapy such as dialysis or kidney transplantation. By 1973, the founders of AAKP had helped secure Congressional passage, with the approval of President Richard Nixon, of national dialysis coverage, now known as the End Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) program administered by the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid services (CMS), as a bridge to transplantation and rehabilitation so kidney patients could return to the workforce and leave the disability rolls if they were able to do so.
About the American Association of Kidney Patients (AAKP): Founded in 1969, AAKP is the largest kidney patient organization driving policy discussions on kidney patient consumer care choice and treatment innovations. By 1973, AAKP patient collaborations with the U.S. Congress and White House helped gain passage of dialysis coverage for any person suffering kidney failure, creating the only disease-specific, taxpayer-funded entitlement program in America. That program, the End Stage Renal Disease Program (ESRD) administered by CMS, has saved over one million lives. In the past decade, AAKP patients have helped gain lifetime transplant drug coverage for kidney transplant recipients (2020); new patient-centered policies via the presidential Executive Order on Advancing American Kidney Health (2019); new job protections for living organ donors under the Family Medical Leave Act (FMLA) from the U.S. Department of Labor (2018); and Congressional legislation allowing HIV-positive organ transplants for HIV-positive patients (2013). AAKP virtual platforms and social networks are internationally known for their impact. Follow AAKP on social media at @kidneypatient on Facebook and @kidneypatients on Twitter, and visit https://aakp.org/ for more information.
MEDIA CONTACT:
Jennifer Rate
Marketing & Communications Manager
jrate@aakp.org
(813) 400-2394
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WAPATO, Wash., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pace International, a leading provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies for the fresh produce industry, is hosting its 10th Annual Postharvest Academy May 4, 2022, at the Suncadia Resort in Roslyn, Wash. The customer-exclusive event brings together industry thought leaders to learn about the latest research, innovations, and services in postharvest.
"The annual opportunity to invite our customers to come together and learn the newest and latest innovations and technologies offered in postharvest is a privilege of ours and one we greatly look forward to," said Jorge Gotuzzo, Sr. Global Marketing Director at Pace International. "Our goal for Pace's Postharvest Academy is to continue to be the premier source of postharvest education that supports efficient and sustainable operations at our customer sites that are in sync with global market trends."
The return-to-in-person gathering features a roster of thought leadership from across the fresh produce industry. Attendee customers will hear from Jessa Allen, CAE, USApple, Vice President of Membership & Events, during the presentation, "The Voice of America's Favorite Fruit." Carolina Torres, M.S., PhD., Associate Professor Endowed Chair in Postharvest Systems, Department of Horticulture, Tree Fruit Research & Research Extension Center, Washington State University, will present on "Storage Technologies for Organic Apples." And, Trevor Suslow, Trevor Suslow Consulting, LLC, will present on "Emerging Pillars of Produce Safety Optimization."
Members of Pace International's staff will also engage attendee customers during the Postharvest Academy event. Scott Christie, Pace International, Sr. Engineering & Application Services Manager, will present "Keeping Pace with Postharvest Technology and Innovation," and Christian Aguilar, Pace International, Senior Biology Scientist, Plant Pathology, will present "Postharvest Fungicide Resistance Management" using blue mold (Penicillium expansum) of pome fruit as a case study.
About Pace International LLC
Pace International LLC is a subsidiary of Valent BioSciences LLC, a Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. business. Pace collaborates with growers, packers and agricultural organizations to develop innovative solutions to enhance, protect, and preserve fruit and vegetable quality and freshness. Pace is the leading global provider of sustainable postharvest solutions and technologies, equipment and technical services to maximize efficiencies in packing operations and increase the freshness and value of harvested crops. For more information, visit the company's website at paceint.com.
About Valent Biosciences LLC
Headquartered in Libertyville, Illinois, Valent BioSciences LLC is a subsidiary of Tokyo-based Sumitomo Chemical Co., Ltd. Valent BioSciences is the worldwide leader in the development, manufacturing and commercialization of biorational products, with sales in 95 countries around the world. Valent BioSciences is an ISO 9001 Certified Company. For additional information, visit the company's website at valentbiosciences.com.
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SECAUCUS, N.J., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quest Diagnostics (NYSE: DGX), the world's leading provider of diagnostic information services, today announced it has made several organizational changes and leadership appointments of seasoned executives to better support the company's two-point business strategy to accelerate growth and drive operational excellence:
- Catherine T. Doherty has been appointed Senior Vice President, Regional Businesses. Ms. Doherty has deep knowledge of the company's business, gained through three decades of leadership at the company. In this role Ms. Doherty will oversee regional and enterprise operations, the commercial organization, and marketing. She will also be responsible for driving operational excellence, including Program Drive, the company's quality, cost saving and productivity initiative. Ms. Doherty also co-chairs the company's Inclusion and Diversity Council.
- Carrie E. Eglinton Manner has been appointed Senior Vice President, Advanced & General Diagnostics Clinical Solutions. In her expanded role, Ms. Eglinton Manner is responsible for bringing innovative diagnostic solutions to market through Quest's clinical franchises. Before joining Quest, she had gained over two decades of leadership experience in healthcare and medical technology at GE Healthcare. Ms. Eglinton Manner co-chairs the company's African American Employee Business Network.
- Patrick T. Plewman, who had led Quest's West region and has been with Quest for more than nine years, is named to the new role of Senior Vice President, Diagnostic Services. He will lead a portfolio of data driven analytics and services businesses which enable employers, providers and others to deliver health care more effectively and efficiently. This portfolio includes Employer Population Health, Employer Solutions, ExamOne, Healthcare Analytic Solutions, and Quest HealthConnect, and recently acquired Pack Health. Mr. Plewman is also a member of the company's Environmental Working Group, a group of leaders charged with identifying new ways to enhance the company's approach to sustainability. Prior to joining Quest he held leadership, business development and strategy roles in molecular diagnostics at SmithKline Beecham and diaDexus.
- Mark E. Delaney has joined Quest as Senior Vice President and Chief Commercial Officer, responsible for all sales operations. Prior to joining Quest Diagnostics in March 2022, Mr. Delaney had been Vice President for Sales and Marketing at Hillrom for more than four years, and became Vice President and General Manager at Baxter after it acquired Hillrom. Previously, Mr. Delaney had held senior sales and marketing leadership roles at GE Healthcare, most recently as Senior Vice President and Zone Manager where he had regional responsibility for sales of imaging, patient monitoring, IT, and services.
- Richard F. Adams has joined Quest as Vice President and General Manager, Consumer Initiated Testing, a new role. Mr. Adams has extensive experience in e-commerce, digital marketing and customer experience, and will lead Quest's rapidly growing direct-to-consumer testing business.
Also, as previously announced, EVP and Chief Financial Officer Mark Guinan will retire in 2022, and the process to find a successor is underway.
"These initial actions are designed to improve our ability to execute our strategy, and position us well for continued growth," said Jim Davis, Quest Diagnostics CEO-elect. "The transition is going well, and we're excited about the leadership that Mark Delaney and Richard Adams bring us."
"Jim and I believe these changes will help Quest grow and thrive in a post-pandemic world," said Steve Rusckowski, Chairman, CEO and President, who has announced he will transition his CEO and President roles to Mr. Davis on November 1. "These appointments demonstrate the depth and strength of Quest's management team."
About Quest Diagnostics
Quest Diagnostics empowers people to take action to improve health outcomes. Derived from the world's largest database of clinical lab results, our diagnostic insights reveal new avenues to identify and treat disease, inspire healthy behaviors, and improve health care management. Quest annually serves one in three adult Americans and half the physicians and hospitals in the United States, and our nearly 50,000 employees understand that, in the right hands and with the right context, our diagnostic insights can inspire actions that transform lives. Learn more at www.QuestDiagnostics.com or follow us on social media: LinkedIn, Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. For information on our COVID-19 testing, visit: newsroom.questdiagnostics.com/COVIDTestingUpdates
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Attorneys for the state of West Virginia and two remaining pharmaceutical manufacturers have reached a tentative $161.5 million settlement just as closing arguments were set to begin in a seven-week trial over the opioid epidemic, Attorney General Patrick Morrisey said Wednesday.
Morrisey announced the development in court in the state’s lawsuit against Teva Pharmaceuticals Inc., AbbVie’s Allergan and their family of companies. The judge agreed to put the trial on hold to give the parties the opportunity to work out a full settlement agreement in the upcoming weeks.
“Today does represent a very big day for our state,” Morrisey said later at a news conference.
The trial started April 4. The lawsuit accused the defendants of downplaying the risks of addiction associated with opioid use while overstating the benefits.
Under the tentative deal, West Virginia would receive more than $134.5 million in cash, while Teva would supply the state with $27 million worth of Narcan, a medication that can reverse opioid overdoses, restore breathing and bring someone back to consciousness.
By reaching a settlement, “it obviously puts us in a position where we mitigate risk,” Morrisey said. “We could win if we kept going to trial. I think we would have won. No guarantees, of course. But then we might be subject to five years of appeals and then we wouldn’t see any resources for five years.”
“I want to make sure we start to put feet on the ground now. And I want to see resources targeted to this epidemic now.”
Under a plan announced by Morrisey in February, 72.5% of the settlement will go to a nonprofit foundation established to distribute money in opioid-related litigations, 24.5% would be allocated to local governments and 3% would go to the state. The foundation would consist of an 11-member board, including five state appointees and representatives from six regions of the state. The board members will have expertise in fields such as mental health, substance misuse and law enforcement.
West Virginia had reached a $99 million settlement with drugmaker Johnson & Johnson’s subsidiary Janssen Pharmaceuticals Inc. last month over the drugmaker’s role in perpetuating the opioid crisis in the state that has long led the nation in drug overdose deaths.
Before the trial started, Morrisey’s office announced the state settled part of the lawsuit involving another defendant, Endo Health Solutions, for $26 million.
In separate, similar lawsuits, the state of West Virginia previously reached a $37 million settlement with McKesson Corp. in 2019, and $20 million with Cardinal Health Inc. and $16 million with AmerisourceBergen Drug Co. in 2017.
After years of lawsuits, drugmakers, distribution companies and some pharmacies have been settling cases over the toll of opioids.
In deals finalized this year, the three biggest distribution companies and drugmaker Johnson & Johnson agreed to settlements totaling $26 billion over time. OxyContin maker Purdue Pharma is in court trying to win approval for a national settlement including up to $6 billion in cash, plus using future profits from a remade version of the company to fight the opioid crisis.
In other settlements this year, the distributors have agreed to pay Washington state, which did not participate in the national settlement with them, more than $500 million, and a group of companies are sending $276 million to Alabama.
In all, proposed and finalized settlements, judgements and criminal penalties over opioids have reached more than $47 billion since 2007. Much of the money is to be used only to address the crisis, which has been linked to the deaths of more than 500,000 Americans in the last two decades. A relatively small portion of the settlement money – at least $750 million in the Purdue deal – is to be paid to individual victims and their survivors.
In Charleston, a separate bench trial wrapped up last summer in a federal lawsuit accusing AmerisourceBergen, Cardinal Health and McKesson of fueling the opioid crisis in Cabell County and the city of Huntington. That judge has not indicated when he will rule.
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Associated Press writer Geoff Mulvihill contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/tentative-161-5-million-settlement-reached-in-opioid-trial/ | 2022-05-26T01:53:50Z |
Russia shifting focus to show a victory by early May in eastern Ukraine, US officials say
By Barbara Starr, Jim Sciutto, Alex Marquardt, Jeremy Herb, and Katie Bo Lillis CNN
Russia has revised its Ukraine war strategy to focus on trying to take control of the Donbas and other regions in eastern Ukraine with a target date of early May, according to several US officials familiar with the latest US intelligence assessments.
More than a month into the war, Russian ground forces have been unable to keep control of areas where they have been fighting. Russian President Vladimir Putin is under pressure to demonstrate he can show a victory, and eastern Ukraine is the place where he is most likely to be able to quickly do that, officials say. US intelligence intercepts suggest Putin is focused on May 9, Russia’s “Victory Day,” according to one of the officials.
May 9 is a prominent holiday on the Russian calendar, a day the country marks the Nazi surrender in World War II with a huge parade of troops and weaponry across Red Square in front of the Kremlin. The officials say Putin wants to be able to celebrate a victory — of some kind — in his war on that day.
But other officials note even if there is a Russian celebration, an actual victory may be further off.
“Putin will have a victory parade on 9th May regardless the status of the war or peace talks,” a European defense official said. “On the other hand: a victory parade with what troops and vehicles?”
Still, US and European officials say that any deadlines Moscow may set rhetorically don’t change the reality on the ground that Russia appears to be preparing for the prospect of an extended conflict in Ukraine.
A European diplomat said that while the Kremlin is talking optimistically, Putin is preparing for a “Chechnya-style long, drawn-out war, because he, to a certain extent, has nowhere else to go on this.”
There are several reasons behind the May time frame, the officials say. As the winter freeze ends and the ground softens, it will be harder for heavy Russian ground units to maneuver, meaning that it’s vital for those forces to get into place as soon as possible, US intelligence assesses.
Russian-backed fighters have also already been in that region for years. In 2014, Russian separatist forces took control of territory within the the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. Before Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, Putin announced he was recognizing two self-declared independent republics in the Donbas region.
Ukrainian officials have publicly pointed to the date as well. “Ahead of May 9, Putin set the goal of a victory parade for this war,” Ukrainian Security Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov said on Thursday.
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer on Friday that the Ukrainians believe they are facing a “very complex and difficult” situation as Putin tries meet a deadline.
“His ultimate goal is, was and will be to take over Ukraine, but he failed. He failed due to a very strong resolve of Ukrainian military and very strong unity of Ukraine and the Western world, and the sanctions that have been imposed by the United States and G7 and the European Union,” Yatsenyuk said. “So now, as far as I see, Putin switched to Plan B. My take is that this Plan B has a, kind of, deadline. The deadline is the ninth of May.”
The US also assesses that Putin is now preparing for the first time to name an overall commander of the war to try to achieve greater Russian successes, two of the US officials said. The US belief is Putin will likely name a general who has been in the south because that is a place where the Russians have succeeded in their objectives.
CNN previously reported there was no theater-wide commander on the ground in or near Ukraine, and units from different Russian military districts operating in different parts of Ukraine appear to be competing for resources rather than coordinating their efforts, according to two US defense officials.
One of the signs the Russians are regrouping is that their troops pulling out of fighting areas north and east of Kyiv appear to have moved north, in some cases into Belarus, for resupply. The US believes this will put them in position to move southeast into the Donbas region. One Russian battlefield goal in Donbas would be to cut off Ukraine troops already there so they cannot fall back to defensive positions or link up with other Ukrainian forces, officials say.
But a shift in the battlefield to the east on the ground may do little to stop the ongoing Russian air assaults by long-range missiles and aircraft throughout the rest of Ukraine, especially in the south.
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Florida flies “illegal immigrants” to Martha’s Vineyard
TALLAHASSEE, Fla. (AP) - Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis on Wednesday flew two planes of immigrants to Martha’s Vineyard, escalating a tactic by Republican governors to draw attention to what they consider to be the Biden administration’s failed border policies.
Flights to the upscale island enclave in Massachusetts were part of an effort to “transport illegal immigrants to sanctuary destinations,” said Taryn Fenske, DeSantis’ communications director.
While DeSantis’ office didn’t elaborate on their legal status, many migrants who cross the border illegally from Mexico are temporarily shielded from deportation after being freed by U.S. authorities to pursue asylum in immigration court — as allowed under U.S law and international treaty — or released on humanitarian parole.
Massachusetts’ Gov. Charlie Baker, a Republican, said he was in touch with local officials and that short-term shelter was being provided.
State Rep. Dylan Fernandes, who represents Martha’s Vineyard, tweeted: “Our island jumped into action putting together 50 beds, giving everyone a good meal, providing a play area for the children, making sure people have the healthcare and support they need. We are a community that comes together to support immigrants.”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott began busing thousands of migrants to Washington in April and recently added New York and Chicago as destinations. Arizona Gov. Doug Ducey has been busing migrants to Washington since May. Passengers must sign waivers that the free trips are voluntary.
DeSantis, who is mentioned as potential presidential candidate, appears to be taking the strategy to a new level by using planes and choosing Martha’s Vineyard, whose harbor towns that are home to about 15,000 people are far less prepared than New York or Washington for large influxes of migrants.
The move is likely to delight DeSantis’ supporters who deride Democrat-led, immigrant-friendly “sanctuary” cities and anger critics who say he is weaponizing migrants as pawns for political gain.
The Florida Legislature appropriated $12 million to transport “illegal immigrants” from the state consistent with federal law, Fenske said.
“States like Massachusetts, New York, and California will better facilitate the care of these individuals who they have invited into our country by incentivizing illegal immigration through their designation as ‘sanctuary states’ and support for the Biden Administration’s open border policies,” Fenske said.
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LOS ANGELES , June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recent months, fentanyl overdoses have become an increasingly pressing issue in the United States. Fentanyl is a powerful synthetic opioid that is often prescribed to patients who are suffering from severe pain. However, due to its high potency, fentanyl can be extremely dangerous.
The Discovery House have seen an influx of patients who have overdosed on fentanyl, and many of these patients require detox to recover.
Famous artists like Prince, Tom Petty, and Mac Miller are among the celebrities who have died from fentanyl overdoses in recent years. In 2017, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) reported that over 42,000 people had died from opioid overdoses in the United States - and approximately 20,000 of those deaths were attributed to fentanyl.
"This is a national tragedy, and it is important that we do everything we can to prevent more lives from being lost to this epidemic. We need to protect the lives of people, especially the younger generation," stated Admissions Director Matt Ransdell.
Another side effect of opiate use is the detox and withdrawal process. Detoxing from fentanyl and opiate withdrawals can be extremely difficult and distressing. Because they are unable to cope with the symptoms, many individuals who attempt to withdraw on their own relapse.
The most common opiate withdrawal symptom is flu-like symptoms. Detoxification therapy may take one or two weeks, depending on the length of your addiction and how long you have been using it. Combining treatment programs with detox to discover the deep cause of addiction is the most efficient method to overcome it.
"Whether you're from Portland, Chicago, New York, or anywhere in the United States, we have several programs that can help you get your life back on track. Our treatment facility offers dual-diagnosis treatment programs, which means that we can help treat any underlying mental health issues that may be contributing to addiction"
"There is no shame in getting some help to overcome addiction. It is a serious disease that should be treated with the same care and compassion as any other chronic illness."
If you or your loved one is struggling from opioids, it's never too late to seek help to avoid fentanyl overdose. Contact The Discovery House below:
The Discovery House
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30% increase in participation from the world's leading international falcon breeding centers at the International Saudi Falcons & Hunting Exhibition
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Falconers from around the world are set to attend the fourth annual International Saudi Falcons & Hunting Exhibition in Riyadh. The event has already attracted global attention from local and international falconers ahead of the launch of the International Falcon Breeders Auction, organized by the Saudi Falcons Club in conjunction with the exhibition's activities, especially with record numbers recorded in the first edition of the international auction. The world's most expensive falcon "Gyr Qarmousha" (Falco Rusticolus) was sold for 1.75 million SAR ($466,000), which was owned by the American falcon breeding center, Pacific Northwest Falcons, widely regarded as one of the best falcon farms in the world.
Saudi Arabia prides itself on its position as a global destination for heritage tourism in the field of falconry, as well as in the field of preserving the cultural and civilizational heritage of the region. The event is expected to record a 30% increase in the number of participants and will take place in the Saudi capital, Riyadh, on August 25th featuring falcon breeding centers from around the world, including the United States, France, Spain, Poland, Germany, Denmark, Belgium and the Czech Republic. In addition to their world-class falcons, Gulf and Saudi Arabian companies will showcase their various products through the exhibition's 25 pavilions.
Saudi Arabia has succeeded in integrating the financial transactions services for the products of the exhibition within the electronic payments program, where all purchases of weapons, ammunition and accessories are made only through the electronic platform of the Saudi Falcons Club, where the value of commercial transactions during the exhibition is expected to increase by 25% compared to last year's figures.
In its fourth edition, the exhibition will run for 10 days and is expected to see a strong presence of elite falcons and hunting weapons presented for the first time, in addition to the customized 4x4 vehicles exhibit. A special pavilion has been allocated for modified and rare four-wheel drive cars, as well as for four-wheel bikes to meet the different climatic and environmental conditions facing hunting and outdoor travel enthusiasts. It's expected that the exhibition will also see the entry of new exhibitors of customized 4x4 vehicles from around the world.
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The multi-year sponsorship integrates Bush's into SEC Network programming and on-site activations with SEC Nation and conference championship events
KNOXVILLE, Tenn., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Bush's® Beans announced a new, multi-year sponsorship agreement with the Southeastern Conference and SEC Network to be the "Official Beans of the SEC." The new partnership begins this week with an on-site presence at SEC Kickoff in Atlanta.
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Whether celebrating with a bowl of chili made with Bush's Chili Beans or serving Baked Beans alongside tailgating favorites, Bush's Beans is a natural fit for gameday gatherings. "Nestled in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains, our brand has been rooted in the heart of SEC country for over a century," said CEO Al Williams. "We're excited to strengthen our connection with SEC fans and bring even more joy and good times to gamedays. We think this is the start of a beautiful partnership."
The sponsorship includes integration of Bush's Beans on SEC Network programming and within the SEC footprint through SEC Nation, the network's traveling football pre-game show. Bush's Beans will also activate on-site at SEC FanFare at the football championship in Atlanta and will have a presence at other major SEC championship events. There might even be an appearance from the one and only spokes dog, Duke.
"The addition of Bush's Beans as an SEC official sponsor fits perfectly with our fans' tailgating experiences for football and gatherings throughout the year. With their headquarters in the SEC footprint, we are pleased to welcome Bush's Beans to the SEC sponsor family," said SEC Commissioner Greg Sankey.
"It is going to be an exciting season," said Williams. "We look forward to showcasing Bush's as That Beautiful Bean Company on SEC Network and at various SEC events throughout the year."
To learn more about Bush's Beans visit bushbeans.com and follow Bush's Beans on Instagram, Twitter and Facebook for more exclusive content.
Bush's® is That Beautiful Bean Co.—a quality-obsessed, family-owned business since 1908. We believe in the goodness of the humble bean, a food that's equally good for humans and the earth. When you enjoy our beans, you can trust that they're the very best. Because we wouldn't serve your family anything less. Since we got our start more than 110 years ago in Chestnut Hill, Tenn., Bush's has always maintained that quality is the best policy. We pursue excellence and exceptional taste in our beans, sauces and everything we do. That's why, from mouthwatering Baked Beans to Chili Beans to our newest Sidekicks, you're cooking up the best with Bush's. For more information, visit www.bushbeans.com.
A pioneer in the integration of higher education and athletic competition, the Southeastern Conference is a leader on the national landscape for intercollegiate athletics in the 21st century. Since its formation in 1933, the SEC has achieved stature and stability by designating governing/voting power to the presidents of the member institutions. These university leaders determine the policies of the conference and through the years this involvement has been the principal source of strength in the evolution of the SEC. Throughout its history, the SEC has provided leadership on the vital issues facing intercollegiate competition. Alabama, Auburn, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, LSU, Mississippi, Mississippi State, Tennessee and Vanderbilt have been in the SEC since its formation in 1933. The league has expanded twice, adding Arkansas and South Carolina in 1991, then Missouri and Texas A&M in 2012.
The Southeastern Conference and ESPN launched SEC Network on August 14, 2014. The network televises hundreds of games across the SEC's 21 sports annually. Programming includes in-depth analysis and storytelling in studio shows such as SEC Nation, Thinking Out Loud, Out Of Pocket and Rally Cap, daily news and information with The Paul Finebaum Show and SEC Now, original content such as TrueSouth, SEC Storied and SEC Inside, and more. Hundreds of additional live events are available for streaming exclusively on SEC Network's digital companion, SEC Network+, via the ESPN App and SECNetwork.com. The network is also available in more than 135 countries throughout Europe, Middle East, Africa and Asia via ESPN Player, ESPN's sports streaming service in the region.
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AUSTIN, Texas, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- With college campuses reopening, advocates are warning that the first weeks of the semester are the riskiest and most dangerous for drinking among students, especially those who are underage. With consequences including impaired driving and motor vehicle crashes also more likely, Texas's leading advocacy coalition on youth underage drinking and substance use prevention urged heightened awareness and coordinated action among parents and campus officials.
Texans for Safe and Drug-Free Youth highlighted data from last year's Texas Survey of Substance Abuse Among College Students (TSCS), which shows: 73% of college students and 62% of underage students reported ever using alcohol.
In addition to alcohol, marijuana is among the most frequently used substances on campuses. According to TSCS, 37.7% of college students reported ever using marijuana, and the vast majority (94%) of students who reported that they used drugs at least once during the academic year say that marijuana was the drug used.
First Six Weeks are Critical
First-year students are the most vulnerable as they experience new social settings and environments, and the first several weeks of campus life are the most critical for awareness, prevention and intervention. Reaching students early is essential: According to the Substance Abuse and Mental Health Services Administration, from the time they enter college until they reach the legal drinking age of 21, the number of college students with an alcohol use disorder nearly doubles.
"College can be an incredibly exciting time," said Nicole Holt, CEO of TxSDY. "But everything can change very quickly with alcohol in the mix. As adults, we must do everything possible to make sure our kids – even as college students – are supported and encouraged to make good decisions, limit risks, and stay on a path to success."
College Drinking, Marijuana Use, and Motor Vehicle Crashes
The National Institute on Alcohol Abuse and Alcoholism estimates more than 1,500 college students die each year from alcohol-related accidents and injuries, including motor vehicle crashes. In Texas, 28% of drivers in alcohol-related crashes and 25% of drunk drivers killed in fatal car crashes were age 25 or under. Even still, 12% of Texas college students report driving after drinking at least once in a month.
According to the CDC, the risk of being involved in a car crash also increases with marijuana use, which can impair coordination, distort perception, and lead to memory loss and difficulty in problem-solving.
Academic Performance
A full quarter of all students experience academic problems as a result of drinking – and binge drinking leads to even more severe challenges: Students who binge drink are five times more likely to miss class and six times more likely to perform badly on an exam or assignment.
Coordinated Response
Parents and campus officials play equal parts in keeping students safe and healthy. Research repeatedly shows that parents are the most effective influence on their children's decision-making, and maintaining open, honest communication with their kids – before and after leaving for college – can have a dramatic impact. Schools must have protective measures in place – and enforce them. According to TSCS, nearly 40% of students did not know if their school had any policies concerning student alcohol use, and more than half did not know if their school had a drug and alcohol abuse prevention program. Schools must increase awareness of all resources available to students, as well as take active steps to enforce policies intended to protect students.
For more information on alcohol use trends among college students go to: https://txsdy.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/TxSDY_Alcohol-Use-Trends-Among-College-Students.pdf and to learn more about college campus alcohol policies visit https://cap.txsdy.org.
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– Epcoritamab shows clinically meaningful efficacy in challenging-to-treat, highly refractory LBCL patients
– Total patient population achieved overall response rate (ORR) of 63 percent and complete response (CR) of 39 percent; CAR T-naïve patients achieved 69 percent ORR and 42 percent CR; patients previously treated with CAR T achieved a 54 percent ORR and 34 percent CR
– Safety profile is consistent with previous findings observed
– Results were reported as part of a late-breaking oral presentation selected for the Presidential Symposium at EHA
NORTH CHICAGO, Ill., June 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AbbVie (NYSE: ABBV) today announced primary results from the large B-cell lymphoma (LBCL) expansion cohort in the EPCORE™ NHL-1 phase 2 clinical trial evaluating epcoritamab (DuoBody®-CD3xCD20), an investigational subcutaneous bispecific antibody. In this study, epcoritamab demonstrated efficacy with durable responses in patients who had previously received at least two prior lines of anti-lymphoma therapy including chimeric antigen receptor (CAR) T-cell therapy. These data were presented today in a late-breaking oral presentation as a part of the Presidential Symposium at the 27th Annual Meeting of the European Hematology Association (EHA2022) in Vienna, Austria (Abstract #LB2364).
"Large B-cell lymphoma is a fast-growing, difficult to treat type of aggressive non-Hodgkin's lymphoma. Some treatment approaches like chemotherapy and immunotherapy have been in place for decades and newer treatments like CAR T-cell therapies involve multiple steps before a patient can begin treatment so there is still a need for additional treatment options," said Professor Catherine Thieblemont, head of the Hemato-Oncology Department at Hôpital Saint-Louis, Paris, France. "The data presented today suggest that epcoritamab has the potential to provide patients living with LBCL an accessible, effective treatment with a safety profile that may fulfill an unmet need."
The study cohort, which included 157 relapsed/refractory LBCL patients, previously treated with a median of three lines of prior therapy, demonstrated an overall response rate (ORR) of 63 percent and a complete response (CR) rate of 39 percent. Baseline characteristics included 61 percent of patients who were refractory to primary treatment, 20 percent who had prior autologous stem cell transplantation (ASCT), and 39 percent who were treated with CAR T-cell therapy (75 percent of those refractory to CAR T). Patients enrolled in the study who were naïve to CAR T-cell therapy achieved a 69 percent ORR and a 42 percent CR and patients who received prior CAR T-cell therapy achieved a 54 percent ORR and a 34 percent CR. After a median follow up of 10.7 months, the median duration of response (mDOR) was estimated to be 12 months, while the mDOR among patients achieving a CR was not reached, with 89 percent still in CR at nine months. Topline results from this study were previously announced in April 2022.
The safety profile of epcoritamab was consistent with previous findings. The majority of treatment-emergent AEs (TEAEs) occurred during the first 12 weeks of treatment and resolved. The most common TEAEs of any grade (greater than or equal to 15 percent) included cytokine release syndrome (CRS) (49.7 percent), pyrexia (23.6 percent), fatigue (22.9 percent), neutropenia (21.7 percent), diarrhea (20.4 percent), injection site reaction (19.7 percent), nausea (19.7 percent) and anemia (17.8 percent). The most common Grade 3 or 4 TEAEs (greater than or equal to 5 percent) included neutropenia (14.6 percent), anemia (10.2 percent), neutrophil count decrease (6.4 percent), and thrombocytopenia (5.7 percent). The observed Grade 3 CRS was 2.5 percent. No Grade 4/5 CRS was observed.
"The epcoritamab data suggests a potentially compelling clinical profile for patients with relapsed/refractory LBCL, which currently have limited treatment options," said Mohamed Zaki, M.D., Ph.D., vice president and head, global oncology development, AbbVie. "Our partnership with Genmab allows us to continue exploring new standards of care for patients with blood cancer."
Epcoritamab is being co-developed by AbbVie and Genmab as part of the companies' broad oncology collaboration. The companies remain committed to evaluating epcoritamab as a monotherapy, and in combination, across lines of therapy for a variety of hematologic malignancies, including an ongoing phase 3, open-label, randomized trial evaluating epcoritamab as a monotherapy in patients with relapsed/refractory diffuse large B-cell lymphoma (DLBCL) (NCT: 04628494).
About Large B-cell Lymphoma (LBCL)
LBCL is a fast-growing type of non-Hodgkin's lymphoma (NHL) – a cancer that develops in the lymphatic system – that affects B-cell lymphocytes, a type of white blood cell. There are an estimated 150,000 new LBCL cases each year globally. LBCL includes DLBCL, which is the most common type of NHL worldwide and accounts for approximately 31 percent of all NHL cases.1,2,3,4
About the EPCORE™ NHL-1 Trial
EPCORE™ NHL-1 an open-label, multi-center safety and preliminary efficacy trial of epcoritamab including a phase 1 first-in-human, dose escalation part; a phase 2 expansion part; and an optimization part. The trial was designed to evaluate subcutaneous epcoritamab in patients with relapsed, progressive or refractory CD20+ mature B-NHL, including LBCL and DLBCL, the most common subtype of LBCL. The dose escalation findings, which determined the recommended phase 2 dose, were published in The Lancet in 2021. In the phase 2 expansion part, additional patients are treated with epcoritamab to further explore the safety and efficacy of epcoritamab in three cohorts of patients with different types of relapsed/refractory B-NHLs who had limited therapeutic options.
The primary endpoint of the phase 2 expansion part was ORR as assessed by an IRC. Secondary efficacy endpoints included duration of response, complete response rate, progression-free survival, and time to response as determined by the Lugano criteria. Overall survival, time to next therapy, and rate of minimal residual disease negativity were evaluated as secondary efficacy endpoints.
About Epcoritamab
Epcoritamab is an investigational IgG1-bispecific antibody created using Genmab's proprietary DuoBody technology. Genmab's DuoBody-CD3 technology is designed to direct cytotoxic T cells selectively to elicit an immune response towards target cell types. Epcoritamab is designed to simultaneously bind to CD3 on T cells and CD20 on B-cells and induces T cell mediated killing of CD20+ cells.5 CD20 is expressed on B-cells and a clinically validated therapeutic target in many B-cell malignancies, including diffuse large B-cell lymphoma, follicular lymphoma, mantle cell lymphoma and chronic lymphocytic leukemia.6,7 Epcoritamab is being co-developed by Genmab and AbbVie as part of the companies' broad oncology collaboration.
About AbbVie in Oncology
At AbbVie, we are committed to transforming standards of care for multiple blood cancers while advancing a dynamic pipeline of investigational therapies across a range of cancer types. Our dedicated and experienced team joins forces with innovative partners to accelerate the delivery of potentially breakthrough medicines. We are evaluating more than 20 investigational medicines in over 300 clinical trials across some of the world's most widespread and debilitating cancers. As we work to have a remarkable impact on people's lives, we are committed to exploring solutions to help patients obtain access to our cancer medicines. For more information, please visit http://www.abbvie.com/oncology.
About AbbVie
AbbVie's mission is to discover and deliver innovative medicines that solve serious health issues today and address the medical challenges of tomorrow. We strive to have a remarkable impact on people's lives across several key therapeutic areas: immunology, oncology, neuroscience, eye care, virology, women's health and gastroenterology, in addition to products and services across its Allergan Aesthetics portfolio. For more information about AbbVie, please visit us at www.abbvie.com. Follow @abbvie on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram, YouTube and LinkedIn.
AbbVie Forward-Looking Statements
Some statements in this news release are, or may be considered, forward-looking statements for purposes of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The words "believe," "expect," "anticipate," "project" and similar expressions, among others, generally identify forward-looking statements. AbbVie cautions that these forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties that may cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated in the forward-looking statements. Such risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, failure to realize the expected benefits from AbbVie's acquisition of Allergan plc ("Allergan"), failure to promptly and effectively integrate Allergan's businesses, competition from other products, challenges to intellectual property, difficulties inherent in the research and development process, adverse litigation or government action, changes to laws and regulations applicable to our industry and the impact of public health outbreaks, epidemics or pandemics, such as COVID-19. Additional information about the economic, competitive, governmental, technological and other factors that may affect AbbVie's operations is set forth in Item 1A, "Risk Factors," of AbbVie's 2021 Annual Report on Form 10-K, which has been filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, as updated by its subsequent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. AbbVie undertakes no obligation to release publicly any revisions to forward-looking statements as a result of subsequent events or developments, except as required by law.
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ULP Strike Could Impact Telecommunications Systems for Trans-Alaska Pipeline and U.S. Department of Defense Operations
ANCHORAGE, Alaska, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AT&T Alascom workers who build, maintain and service AT&T telecommunications infrastructure in Alaska walked off the job on an unfair labor practice (ULP) strike late yesterday to protest AT&T's violations of federal labor laws that protect workers' rights. The workers, who are members of Teamsters Local 959, are objecting to unilateral changes to working conditions AT&T made without bargaining with their union.
In Alaska, AT&T [NYSE: T] owns and operates the Alascom telecommunications infrastructure which supports the operations of the Alyeska Pipeline, numerous critical national security and defense systems, facilities and installations, and many communities throughout the state including Anchorage, Fairbanks and Juneau.
"Our members' contract with AT&T has expired and the company has not yet agreed to a contract that provides a fair return on their work," said Eileen Whitmer, President of Local 959. "When working under an expired contract, federal law requires that the company bargain with workers' representatives before changing working conditions. AT&T is making unilateral changes to working conditions and our members have the right to engage in concerted protected activity to protest AT&T's unlawful conduct."
"Workers decided to confront management over their unlawful changes but were not satisfied that they were being taken seriously," said Local 959 Business Agent David Nichols. "They walked off the job as a wake-up call to demand that AT&T stop violating federal labor laws."
Local 959 represents 175 members in Alaska who build, maintain and monitor Alaska's telecommunications infrastructure. They frequently risk their lives in extreme weather conditions to repair equipment and keep phone and internet services up and running throughout the state, including dangerous work that can only be performed via helicopter transport.
Founded in 1903, the International Brotherhood of Teamsters represents 1.2 million hardworking men and women throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. Visit www.teamster.org for more information. Follow us on Twitter @Teamsters and "like" us on Facebook at www.facebook.com/teamsters.
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Iconic Snack Company and Beast Philanthropy – Official Non-Profit to YouTube Star MrBeast – Donate Around $200,000 in Snacks, School Supplies
FRESNO, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of its kid-led Board of Imagination program – now in its second year – Sun-Maid is debuting their first philanthropic effort to turn creativity and imagination into back-to-school support. The iconic snack company and its innovative Board of Imagination partnered with one of the world's biggest YouTube celebrities, MrBeast, through his Beast Philanthropy channel to deliver around $200,000 in school supplies and Sun-Maid snacks to four schools in epic fashion.
The snack brand and YouTube superstar surprised-and-delighted four underfunded schools in MrBeast's (Jimmy Donaldson) backyard of Greenville, North Carolina and Ehrenberg Elementary in the town of Quartzsite, AZ, one of the most under-funded schools in America.
In addition to delivering mountains of Sun-Maid Fruity Raisin Snacks and Yogurt-Covered Raisins (MrBeast's favorite!), the YouTube video features the brand partnership providing busloads of school supplies to ECU Community School and South Greenville Elementary, donating a brand-new STEM Lab at Wellcome Elementary, gifting $10,000 to a beloved lunch lady and giving away a brand-new car to a teacher at Falkland Elementary who has faced unlucky times.
"Sun-Maid thrives on fostering the imaginative spirit in kids, which starts by getting them the snacks and supplies they need to kick off the school year right. For us, we couldn't think of a better match than Beast Philanthropy and MrBeast – who are among the most innovative and charitable groups on YouTube," said Harry Overly, President & CEO of Sun-Maid Growers of California. "It's a privilege to give back and start this school year by serving students and communities in need, and in turn, encouraging to our kid-led Board of Imagination to think charitably through their efforts of service."
The partnership between Sun-Maid and Beast Philanthropy highlights 'kids helping kids,' a mantra brought to life through Sun-Maid's Board of Imagination. The program selects kids from throughout the country to sit on a board that meets quarterly to help make decisions for the company. Two of the 'board members' had the chance of a lifetime as they helped prepare gift bags directly with Donaldson for grateful and enthusiastic students during the video shoot.
"Sun-Maid provided tremendous support in making this come to life. They're a great partner that supports Beast Philanthropy's mission to make the world a better place," said MrBeast, Jimmy Donaldson. "The video is one of the most exciting Beast Philanthropy has pushed out and it's a bit emotional with all of the happy surprises!"
For more information on Sun-Maid's raisin snacks portfolio and to find a local retailer near you, please visit www.sunmaid.com
About Sun-Maid Growers of California
Founded in 1912, Sun-Maid Growers of California is a farmer's cooperative of 750 grower families with vineyards in California's Central Valley. From childhood to adulthood and generation to generation, Sun-Maid's innovative snacks continue to feed imaginations one little red box at a time--because when imagination is used for good, there's nothing more delicious! And while some things change, our real, minimally processed and consistently good ingredients haven't. Always starting with a whole fruit you can see and taste, Sun-Maid continues to offer a trusted go-to snack that's simple, healthy and versatile--imagine that! For more information about Sun-Maid visit www.sunmaid.com and follow the brand on social media including TikTok, Instagram and Twitter.
About Beast Philanthropy
In June 2017, when Jimmy Donaldson (AKA MrBeast) received his first YouTube sponsorship deal of $10,000, he wondered, "how can I transform this money into something good?" Not wanting to keep the money for himself, Jimmy agreed to the sponsorship deal with one condition: he was able to give away all of the money. The sponsor agreed. Jimmy stayed true to his word and gave away the full $10,000, but he quickly realized that handing someone an envelope of cash was not enough. This first giveaway ignited a flame within Jimmy, and every charitable act fueled his desire to help those in need. And with a goal of making the world a better place, the idea for Beast Philanthropy was born.
Beast Philanthropy exists to leverage the power of social media to offer hope, education, and inspiration to MrBeast's massive audience while raising funds to alleviate the suffering of the most vulnerable and marginalized populations across the planet.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — Lawmakers began voting Monday to choose India’s next president in an election expected to be won by a woman from India’s ruling Bharatiya Janata Party who hails from a minority ethnic community.
The election of Draupadi Murmu is a formality as Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s BJP controls enough seats in federal and state legislatures to push its favored candidate. She is also likely to get the support of other regional parties in state assemblies.
The president in India is chosen by an electoral college that consists of lawmakers in both houses of Parliament and elected members of the legislative assemblies of all states. The president’s role is largely ceremonial, but the position can be important during times of political uncertainty such as a hung parliament, when the office assumes greater power.
The votes from Monday’s election will be counted Thursday.
Modi’s party has projected Murmu as a leader representing poor tribal communities, which generally lack health care and education facilities in remote villages. Murmu, 64, hails from the eastern of state Odisha and previously was governor of Jharkhand state.
If elected, she will become the first president from one of the country’s tribes and the second-ever female president of India. She is a member of the Santal ethnic minority.
Murmu’s main opponent is a former BJP rebel, a candidate put up by a divided opposition. Yashwant Sinha, 84, was finance minister during the previous BJP government from 1998 to 2002. He quit the party following a divergence with Modi on economic issues in 2018.
The winner will replace Ram Nath Kovind, a leader from the Dalit community, which is at the lowest end of the complex hierarchy of caste in Hinduism.
Kovind, 76, is also a longtime associate of the Rashtriya Swayamsevak Sangh, or National Volunteer Corps, a Hindu nationalist group that has long been accused of stoking religious hatred against Muslims. He has been president since 2017. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/indian-lawmakers-vote-for-president-likely-a-tribal-woman/ | 2022-07-19T01:22:20Z |
Dr. Javier Jimenez of My Cardiologist is a researcher with a national consortium studying DCM, a heart muscle disease that's a leading cause of heart transplantation
BOSTON, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novocardia, a value-based cardiovascular disease care platform, congratulates Dr. Javier Jimenez, an advanced heart failure and cardiac transplant specialist with My Cardiologist, on the publication of groundbreaking new research on dilated cardiomyopathy (DCM), a heart muscle disease that affects an estimated 1 in 250 people*.
Jimenez and his colleagues from 25 leading heart failure and heart transplant centers determined that 30 percent of patients with DCM of unknown cause (idiopathic) also had a close family member with the disease.
The research, published in the Journal of the American Medical Association (JAMA) **, found that idiopathic DCM was even more likely to run in Black families, with nearly 40 percent having a first-degree relative with the disease.
"This study has the potential to change the practice of medicine," said Jimenez, MD, Ph.D., FACC, a study co-author. "Now that we know how common it is for the disease to run in families, it allows us to recommend screening. With that, we can identify the disease early on, which can give us an advantage in treating it to prevent progression."
In addition to his research activities, Jimenez sees patients at My Cardiologist, his practice in South Miami, where he runs an advanced heart failure and heart transplant clinic. My Cardiologist joined Novocardia as a partner in January 2022.
"We are proud to partner with physicians like Dr. Jimenez, who are conducting important research to understand the causes of serious heart conditions such as idiopathic dilated cardiomyopathy," said Novocardia CEO Dan Blumenthal, MD, MBA. "Identifying patients at risk for DCM could present tremendous opportunities for interventions to preserve heart muscle and quality of life and reduce associated costs over the long-term."
Dilated cardiomyopathy occurs when the heart's left ventricle becomes enlarged, making it harder for the heart to pump blood throughout the body. DCM can occur at any age, although it is often asymptomatic until the later stages.
The DCM Precision Medicine Study enrolled 1,220 adults with DCM and 1,693 of their first-degree relatives. About 44 percent were women, 43 percent were Black, and 8 percent were Hispanic. Led by investigators at Ohio State University Wexner Medical Center and College of Medicine, the research team used mathematical modeling to determine familial risk.
"A highlight of this study is that it included very substantial diversity, including female probands and Black and Hispanic probands," Jimenez said. A "proband" is the person who is the starting point for a study on hereditary disease.
The DCM Consortium is planning additional studies, including a genetic analysis expected by the end of 2022 that could improve DCM screening among extended families. Future research will include how best to treat "pre-DCM" to halt progression and stave off complications.
"Providing information about risk will help patients and their family members make informed decisions about their healthcare," Jimenez said. "This is precision medicine for cardiovascular disease."
The consortium is funded by a grant from the National Heart, Lung, and Blood Institute of the National Institutes of Health (NIH) and a supplemental grant from the National Human Genome Research Institute.
Founded in 2020, Novocardia is on a mission to transform the delivery of cardiovascular care for all by building the national cardiovascular network of choice for high-quality, high-value care. Novocardia is committed to putting cardiologists, and their patients, at the center of care by investing in our partner practices, deploying purpose-built data and analytics tools to improve patient outcomes, and enabling our partners to transition more successfully to value-based care. To learn more about Novocardia, please visit www.novocardiahealth.com.
Founded in 1960 by Dr. Bernard Silverstein, My Cardiologist is dedicated to providing excellence in cardiac care to all patients, striving to make state-of-the-art technology accessible. Additionally, our doctors and staff pride themselves on delivering respectful and individualized care to each person, continuing the tradition of superior and personalized patient care. To learn more about My Cardiologist, please visit www.mycardiologist.com.
*Source: American College of Cardiology, acc.org/latest-in-cardiology/ten-points-to-remember/2021/06/28/18/23/understanding-the-genetics-of-adult
**Source: JAMA, Feb. 1, 2022, jamanetwork.com/journals/jama/article-abstract/2788528
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DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Is it OK for free-range chickens to not range freely?
That’s a question free-range egg producers have been pondering lately as they try to be open about their product while also protecting chickens from a highly infectious bird flu that has killed roughly 28 million poultry across the country.
The U.S. Department of Agriculture recommends that chickens be moved indoors to protect against the disease, but while some are keeping their hens inside, not everyone agrees.
John Brunnquell, the CEO of Indiana-based Egg Innovations, which contracts with more than 50 farms in five states to produce free-range and pasture-raised eggs, said any of his chickens in states with bird flu cases will stay in “confinement mode” until the risk passes.
“We will keep them confined at least until early June,” Brunnquell said. “If we go four weeks with no more commercial breakouts then we’ll look to get the girls back out.”
Bird flu cases have been identified in commercial chicken and turkey farms or in backyard flocks in 29 states, according to the USDA. Spread of the disease is largely blamed on the droppings of infected migrating wild birds.
The farms Brunnquell contracts with are in Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Ohio and Wisconsin, all of which have had at least once case of bird flu.
But some, like Mike Badger, the executive director of the American Pastured Poultry Producers Association, are taking a different approach.
Badger, whose Pennsylvania-based nonprofit group has about 1,000 members across the country, believes birds kept outdoors are at less risk of infection than chickens and turkeys raised amid thousands of others in large, enclosed barns.
“We put them outside and they get in touch with the environment so I think they have a better immune system to be able to fight off threats as they happen,” Badger said.
Research has not clearly proven significant immune system differences in chickens housed outdoors versus indoors. And Badger speculates that lower density of animals, air movement and less sharing of equipment and staff in pasture-raised operations may contribute to a lack of virus infections.
He said the decision whether to bring hens inside to wait out the annual migration of wild waterfowl is a farm-to-farm decision “based on the comfort level with the risk acceptance.”
Commercial outdoor flocks make up only a small percentage of U.S. egg production. About 6 million hens, or 2% of national flock, are free-range and about 4.2 million hens, or 1.3% of U.S. egg production, are from pasture-raised chickens.
Chickens are categorized as free-range or pasture-raised primarily by the amount of time they spend outdoors and space they are provided.
Free-range chickens typically must have at least 21.8 square feet (2 square meters) of roaming space outdoors and remain out until temperatures drop below around 30 degrees Fahrenheit (minus 1 Celsius), according to the American Humane Association, which certifies egg operations. Pasture-raised chickens typically must have 108 square feet (10 square meters) outdoors each and remain outside most of the year except during inclement weather.
The certifying organizations have protocols for high-risk situations and allow for temporary housing indoors — a time period not specifically defined — once a farm documents an outbreak near an outdoor flock. Certification agencies monitor farms to ensure they don’t use bird flu as an excuse to keep birds inside too long.
Brunnquell said none of his farms had infections during the last big outbreak in 2015, and he hasn’t had any cases this year.
Farmers in Europe have been dealing with the bird virus longer than those in the U.S., with cases reported as early as last December.
The United Kingdom has ordered free-range hens to be housed inside to protect them from the avian flu, and that has forced changes to how those eggs are labeled in stores. Free-range packaging is still used but must be marked with an added label of “barn eggs,” according to a communications representative for the British Free Range Egg Producers Association. Each egg also is stamped with a No. 2 that denotes “barn” rather than No. 1 for “free-range.”
For U.S. consumers, it means the free-range eggs they buy at a premium price could come from a chicken being temporarily kept inside. But producers say they think people who pay more for pasture-raised or free-range eggs have animal-welfare concerns and don’t want the chickens to be endangered the virus.
Brunnquell also noted that the certification agencies monitor farms to ensure they don’t use bird flu as an excuse to keep birds inside too long.
Eggs of all kinds have grown costlier recently thanks to bird flu concerns and a national spike in food costs.
Last week, prices for conventional eggs increased by 40 cents per dozen to $1.47 while cage-free egg prices rose 3 cents to $2.40 per dozen, according to the USDA. Organic eggs, which are from chickens required to have access to the outdoors, were selling for a national average of $4.39 a dozen last week, up from $3.65 the week before.
The price of eggs used by bakeries and other food products soared to a record high on April 8.
So-called breaker eggs, which will later be broken by processors and sold in containers weighing up to 50 pounds, peaked at $2.51 per pound, said Karyn Rispoli, egg market reporter for Urner Barry, a New Jersey-based food commodity market research and analytics firm. Many of the egg layers that have died from bird flu were on farms contracted to provide breaker eggs used as food product ingredients, Rispoli said.
Bird flu likely will remain a problem for at least several more weeks as migrating waterfowl will remain on the move in the Mississippi Flyway until June. In the past, warmer weather and the end of migration brought an end to bird flu cases, allowing turkey and chicken farmers to begin the monthslong process of replenishing flocks and resuming production.
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Associated Press writer Courtney Bonnell contributed to this report from London. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/bird-flu-drives-free-range-hens-indoors-to-protect-poultry/ | 2022-04-21T21:46:21Z |
Company purchases 3 plants in Wisconsin and North Carolina
MILWAUKEE, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Affiliates of Phoenix Investors ("Phoenix"), a national private commercial real estate firm headquartered in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, announced three separate acquisitions, which, combined, exceed 1 million square feet. The subject properties, located in Waupun, WI; Necedah, WI; and Lumberton, NC, join the rest of Phoenix's growing portfolio, which currently encompasses approximately 55 million square feet. Phoenix will make various capital improvements to each property in the coming months.
Silgan Container Manufacturing Corporation: 500 Libby Street; Waupun, Wisconsin
A former manufacturing facility, the property is located on a site of 46 acres with approximately 260,000 SF of modern warehouse space, as well as office and manufacturing capacities. Featuring 10 dock doors, a freight elevator, and heavy power throughout, the facility acts as a convenient hub amid Madison, Milwaukee, and Green Bay.
The transaction was brokered by Scott Furmanski, Senior Vice President; CBRE; Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Eaton Corporation: N9246 State Road 80; Necedah, Wisconsin
On a site of 68 acres, this 375,000-SF former manufacturing facility with warehouses and office space features easy access to I-94. The complex is demised to support multi-tenant occupancy in smaller suites. Featuring 18 dock doors, robust electrical power, and room to expand, the property provides a valuable midway point between Chicago and Minneapolis.
The transaction was brokered by Adam Matson, Director, and Patrick Hanrahan, Associate Director; NEWMARK; Milwaukee, Wisconsin.
Alamac American Knits, LLC: 1885 Alamac Road; Lumberton, North Carolina
On a site of 150 acres, the 410,000-SF former manufacturing plant with manufacturing, warehousing, office, and support spaces also boasts a gate guard and perimeter security as well as parking for up to 650 vehicles. The facility features concrete construction, up to 30' clear heights, and a recently replaced roof.
The transaction was brokered by Thomas Turner, Senior Managing Director; NEWMARK; Charlotte, North Carolina.
"The rapid increase in interest rates and the impact of high inflation have accelerated our acquisition pipeline across the United States," said David Marks, President & CEO, Phoenix. "Given these uncertain times and our successful track record of repositioning legacy industrial assets, corporate sellers and second-generation owners of former plants are turning to us frequently."
"The renovation and repurposing of former plants is a complex endeavor. These properties pose unique environmental and physical challenges. We have developed the core competencies to successfully tackle these redevelopment projects," said Frank Crivello, Founder and Chairman, Phoenix. "The result is a win-win outcome for corporate sellers, new corporate tenants, and countless communities across the country."
"While our pipeline has never been larger, our pace of leasing is equally robust," said Anthony Crivello, Executive Vice President, Phoenix. "With the explosion in construction costs over the last 24 months, our renovated former plants have become more attractive to corporate tenants who are seeking quality space at an affordable level."
About Phoenix Investors
Phoenix Investors is a national commercial real estate firm based in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. Phoenix's affiliate companies hold interests in industrial, retail, office, and single tenant net-leased properties in approximately 55 million square feet, spanning 28 states. Its core business is the revitalization of former manufacturing facilities throughout the United States. This strategy leads to positively transforming communities and restarting the economic engine in the communities we serve.
For more information, please visit https://phoenixinvestors.com.
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Manchin cuts ad for West Virginia Republican facing Trump-endorsed rival in primary
By Veronica Stracqualursi, CNN
Democratic Sen. Joe Manchin appears to be taking sides in the bitter Republican primary in his home state of West Virginia that pits US Rep. David McKinley against Trump-backed Rep. Alex Mooney.
In a 30-second video ad released Friday, Manchin says: “Alex Mooney has proven he’s all about Alex Mooney. But West Virginians know David McKinley is all about us.”
McKinley and Mooney are facing off in the May 10 Republican primary for West Virginia’s 2nd Congressional District after the state lost a seat in redistricting following the 2020 census.
Former President Donald Trump endorsed Mooney last year after he voted against a $1.2 trillion bipartisan infrastructure bill, which was a key part of President Joe Biden‘s economic agenda. McKinley voted for the infrastructure package, which Biden later signed into law.
In the ad, Manchin accuses Mooney and his “out-of-state supporters” of suggesting McKinley supported Biden’s sweeping Build Back Better plan, saying it was an “outright lie.”
“David McKinley has always opposed reckless spending because it doesn’t make sense for West Virginia,” says Manchin, who also did not support the President’s climate and social spending plan.
McKinley’s campaign posted the video on the GOP fundraising platform WinRed, writing, “Joe Manchin knows that I’ve always fought wasteful spending and opposed liberal policies that don’t work for West Virginians.”
CNN has reached out to McKinley’s campaign for comment.
Asked if Manchin was endorsing McKinley, the senator’s spokesperson Sam Runyon told CNN that the “ad speaks for itself.”
Mooney shared the ad on Twitter on Saturday, writing: “Further proof David McKinley is a complete and total RINO. Democrat Joe Manchin is endorsing him.”
Mooney has outraised McKinley this cycle, hauling in $3.7 million to his opponent’s $2 million through April 20, per their pre-primary filings with the Federal Election Commission.
The winner would be the overwhelming fa`vorite in the general election for the 2nd Congressional District, which covers the northern half of the state and would have backed Trump by 37 points in 2020.
Manchin, who isn’t up for reelection until 2024, is the lone Democrat representing the Mountain State in Congress. He has a history of across-the-aisle endorsements. Last year, he chose to back Alaska GOP Sen. Lisa Murkowski’s 2022 reelection bid, and he supported Maine Republican Sen. Susan Collins in 2020.
The West Virginia GOP race is just one of several member-versus-member primaries this year because of redistricting. Later this month, Georgia Democrats Carolyn Bourdeaux and Lucy McBath will face off for a suburban Atlanta seat. Illinois is hosting two such primaries in June: Democrats Sean Casten and Marie Newman are both running for a suburban Chicago seat while Republicans Rodney Davis and Mary Miller are vying for a redrawn Central Illinois district. And in Michigan, Democrats Andy Levin and Haley Stevens are both seeking the same suburban Detroit seat.
This story has been updated with additional details.
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‘Senseless violence’: 21-year-old college student found shot to death in car, police say
BATON ROUGE, La. (WAFB/Gray News) - Police in Louisiana are continuing their investigation into the death of a Louisiana State University student.
The Baton Rouge Police Department said officers found a woman, later identified as 21-year-old Allison Rice, shot to death inside a car on the edge of downtown Baton Rouge on Friday morning.
WAFB reports at least five or six bullets were fired into Rice’s vehicle.
The LSU student was alone in the vehicle when police arrived. Authorities said they found her near railroad tracks.
Investigators said Rice was possibly waiting for a train to pass. However, a train was not present when they arrived at the scene.
According to authorities, Rice was with friends in the Mid City area of Baton Rouge before the shooting. She was a senior at LSU majoring in marketing.
The university issued the following statement after Rice’s death was announced:
“The LSU community is saddened to hear of senior Allison Rice being killed overnight. Her family and friends are in our thoughts, and we encourage anyone who may have more information about this crime to contact Baton Rouge police.”
Rice was a 2019 graduate of Dutchtown High School, where she was on the homecoming court.
Dutchtown High School Principal Matthew Monceaux said the school is “deeply saddened” to learn of Rice’s death while sending condolences to her family and friends.
Rice also worked at The Shed BBQ restaurant near the LSU campus. Luke Forstmann, the restaurant’s owner, said he recently talked to Rice about an internship she had lined up.
“She had just such an amazing, bright future. Everything was just on the up and up and she was about to graduate,” Forstmann said. “It’s just so senseless and devastating that someone as bright as her would be taken from us this early.”
Baton Rouge Mayor-President Sharon Weston Broome called the shooting “senseless violence and completely unacceptable” as Baton Rouge officers continue to work the case.
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Idaho Power announces plans for large-scale battery storage projects
BOISE, Idaho (KIFI) — Idaho Power announced plans to install 120 megawatts (MW) of battery storage which will help maintain reliable service during periods of high use while furthering the company’s goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045.
The batteries would be the first utility-scale storage systems in Idaho.
“This is an exciting step for Idaho Power. Not only are we adding capacity to serve our customers, but we are taking advantage of advancements in technology that will be key to our future. Battery storage enables us to use existing generation sources efficiently while setting the stage for more clean energy in the coming years,” said Adam Richins, Idaho Power Senior Vice President and Chief Operating Officer.
On April 29, the company filed a request for a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity (CPCN) with the Idaho Public Utilities Commission, which will determine whether the proposal is in the public interest.
The batteries are scheduled to come online by June 2023. A 40-MW system may be located at the proposed Black Mesa solar facility in Elmore County, although the company is still evaluating potential sites. The Hemingway substation near Melba is a viable location for the other 80 MW, although other options are being considered.
Idaho Power’s planning process shows the company needs additional capacity as early as summer 2023 to serve customers during peak hours, especially early evenings following hot summer days when irrigation pumps and air conditioners drive up electrical demand.
Although batteries don’t generate electricity, they can store power generated during periods of lower use and deliver it when customers need it. A 40-MW battery can power more than 13,000 average homes for four hours during periods of peak use, and more when energy demand is lower. The batteries can be completely recharged in about four hours, depending on their energy source.
Batteries also help to integrate renewable resources like solar and wind by supplying predictable power regardless of weather. That’s key to Idaho Power’s goal of providing 100% clean energy by 2045.
The company issued a request for proposals in May 2021 for new resources to meet 2023 energy needs. After evaluating numerous responses, the company selected Portland, Oregon-based Powin to install the systems, which will be owned by Idaho Power.
“We’re pleased to support Idaho Power and its 600,000-plus customers with 120 MW of battery storage solutions,” said Powin CEO Geoff Brown. “The Powin Stack750 product will allow Idaho Power to efficiently store power and deploy it when it’s needed the most. As regulated utilities, IPPs and developers across the country add energy storage to their systems and achieve renewable energy goals, we’re proud to be their trusted partner."
Several factors are driving the need for additional capacity, including the region’s strong economy and rapid population growth. Transmission constraints have also restricted the company’s ability to import energy from the Pacific Northwest and elsewhere.
Idaho Power’s most recent long-range plan calls for adding nearly 1,700 MW of battery storage and more than 2,100 MW of solar and wind capacity by 2040. These additions will complement the company’s 17 hydroelectric projects as it transitions away from coal-fired plants. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho/2022/05/03/idaho-power-announces-plans-for-large-scale-battery-storage-projects/ | 2022-05-03T16:32:30Z |
- ImmunAdd's next-generation Saponin-based adjuvant IA-05 induced both humoral and cellular immunities in various vaccines, including those against COVID-19, influenza, and cancer.
- IA-05 is accessible via total chemical synthesis and does not rely on extracts from Quillaja Saponaria or any other tree.
- ImmunAdd is undertaking the development of IA-05 in collaboration with several biopharma from all over the world.
TAIPEI, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ImmunAdd, a privately held pharmaceutical company developing a fully synthetic, rationally designed, saponin-based small molecule vaccine adjuvant, attended the BIO International Convention conference in San Diego, California, on June 13-16.
Founder of ImmunAdd, Pi-Hui Liang, said, "My team and I are delighted to attend the BIO conference in San Diego, where we will show our next generation of saponin adjuvant IA-05 to the world and establish partnerships with companies developing the anti-infective and anti-cancer vaccines. IA-05 is a fully synthetic small molecule which that, in head-to-head preclinical studies against vaccines incorporating several existing adjuvants, including QS-21, demonstrated improved cross-presentation of antigens and well tolerability. Currently, QS-21-incorporated vaccines have shown better protection against virus infection. But QS-21 is less stable, which requires dedicated formulations, such as liposomes, and it is unsustainably sourced."
Professor Shan-Chwen Chang, infectious disease physician, chief advisor of the Central Epidemic Command Center (CECC) of Taiwan, and the executive vice president of National Taiwan University (NTU), said, "Subunit protein-based vaccines are the major player of vaccines, and most of them require adjuvants to make a stronger and longer-lasting immune response. Adjuvants have been used safely for decades in several vaccines. Many important vaccines rely on the new generation of adjuvants to show cross-presentation of antigens and supply economically, yet very few adjuvant can achieve this. It is great to have a new adjuvant that shows better cross-protection."
The IA-05 vaccine adjuvant
IA-05 is a fully synthetic, rationally designed, saponin-based small molecule vaccine adjuvant which that has demonstrated improved tolerability and elicited improved enhanced immune responses compared with QS-21 in COVID, influenza, and anti-cancer vaccines. IA-05 can therefore enable the development of safer, more effective, and more durable vaccines and address the crisis faced by the South American soap bark tree (Quillaja Saponaria), which is being unsustainably harvested for QS-21 production. IA-05 is being tested in vaccines by several biopharmaceutical companies from different countries.
About Saponin adjuvants
Saponin adjuvants are potent immune stimulators and important essential components of clinically-advanced infectious disease vaccines, including those against shingles, malaria, COVID-19, influenza, and cancer, combined sales of billions of dollars. Existing saponin adjuvants are limited by poor clinical tolerability and inefficient manufacturing. They are unsustainably sourced from the inner lining of the bark of the Quillaja Saponaria tree, which grows only in parts of South America.
About ImmunAdd
ImmunAdd is a privately-held biopharmaceutical company on a mission to improve health through advances in adjuvant design and formulation. ImmunAdd was founded in 2021 by Professor Pi-Hui Liang of the School of Pharmacy, NTU, and has raised USD$1 million in non-dilutive grant funding from the Ministry of Economic and Ministry of Science and Technology in Taiwan.
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BRENTWOOD, Tenn., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Delek Logistics Partners, LP (NYSE: DKL) ("Delek Logistics") today declared its quarterly cash distribution for the first quarter 2022 of $0.98 per common limited partner unit, or $3.92 per common limited partner unit on an annualized basis. This distribution represents a 0.5 percent increase from the distribution for the fourth quarter 2021 of $0.975 per common limited partner unit ($3.90 per common limited partner unit annualized) and a 6.5 percent increase over Delek Logistics' distribution for the first quarter 2021 of $0.92 per common limited partner unit ($3.68 per common limited partner unit annualized). The first quarter 2022 cash distribution is payable on May 12, 2022 to unitholders of record on May 5, 2022.
"This distribution marks 37 consecutive quarters of increasing the quarterly payout to our shareholders since the fourth quarter 2012. We see strong momentum for our company this year with elevated commodity prices prompting increased industry activity. This is most evident in our Permian Gathering System where producer demand is driving increased production volumes and creating growth opportunities. The lack of major planned turnaround activity for Delek US in 2022 bodes well for the DKL volumetric outlook. Finally, the recently announced planned acquisition of 3Bear Delaware Holding – NM, LLC, should provide DKL with more size and scale, better diversification both geographically within the Permian Basin and from a product mix standpoint. The transaction is expected to be immediately accretive to our distributable cash flow ratios," said Uzi Yemin, Chairman, President and Chief Executive Officer of Delek Logistics.
Delek Logistics Partners, LP, headquartered in Brentwood, Tennessee, was formed by Delek US Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: DK) ("Delek US") and owns, operates, acquires and constructs crude oil, natural gas and refined products logistics and marketing assets.
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are based upon current expectations and involve a number of risks and uncertainties. Statements regarding Delek Logistics' future distributions, including the amounts and timing thereof, utilization rates and other statements concerning current estimates, expectations and projections about future results, performance, prospects, opportunities, plans, actions and events and other statements, concerns, or matters that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements," within the meaning of federal securities laws. Investors are cautioned that the following important factors, among others, may affect these forward-looking statements: the fact that a substantial majority of Delek Logistics' contribution margin is derived from Delek US, thereby subjecting it to Delek US' business risks; risks and uncertainties related to the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic; risks and costs relating to the maintenance age and operational hazards of our assets including, without limitation, costs, penalties, regulatory or legal actions and other effects related to releases, spills and other hazards inherent in transporting and storing crude oil and intermediate and finished petroleum products; the impact of adverse market conditions affecting the business of Delek Logistics, including margins generated by its wholesale fuel business; adverse changes in laws including with respect to tax and regulatory matters and other risks as disclosed in our annual report on Form 10-K, quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and other reports and filings with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission.
Forward-looking statements are based on information available at the time and/or management's good faith belief with respect to future events, and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in the statements. There can be no assurance that actual results will not differ from those expected by management or described in forward-looking statements. Delek Logistics undertakes no obligation to update or revise such forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that occur, or which Delek Logistics becomes aware of, after the date hereof.
This release is intended to be a qualified notice under Treasury Regulation Section 1.1446-4(b)(4) and (d). Please note that 100 percent of Delek Logistics Partners, LP's distributions to foreign investors are attributable to income that is effectively connected with a United States trade or business. Accordingly, all of Delek Logistics Partners, LP's distributions to foreign investors are subject to federal income tax withholding at the highest applicable effective tax rate for individuals or corporations, as applicable. Nominees, and not Delek Logistics Partners, LP, are treated as the withholding agents responsible for withholding on the distributions received by them on behalf of foreign investors.
Information about Delek Logistics Partners, LP can be found on its website (www.deleklogistics.com), investor relations webpage (https://www.deleklogistics.com/investor-relations), news webpage (https://www.deleklogistics.com/news-releases) and its Twitter account (@DelekLogistics).
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Published in JAMDA, research is the first-ever study to evaluate a tunable solid-state (LED) lighting system as an intervention to reduce falls
COTTAGE GROVE, Wis., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A first-of-its-kind, two-year study conducted by investigators at Brigham and Women's Hospital and the Midwest Lighting Institute (MLI), showed a significant 43 percent reduction in the rate of falls in residents at long-term care facilities that utilized a tunable LED lighting system compared to control facilities that maintained standard lighting. The lighting was operated on a schedule developed by Midwest Light Institute that implements specific spectrum and intensity levels timed to regularize sleep-wake cycles and boost the daytime alerting effects of light. The results were published in the Journal of the American Medical Directors Association (JAMDA).
"Falls among care home residents have major health and economic implications, and this study is the first of its kind to translate the known beneficial effects of tunable lighting on neurocognitive responses into a real-world setting and examine if changes in lighting spectrum and intensity throughout the day can reduce the risk of falls in the elderly," said Shadab Rahman, Ph.D. MPH, Investigator in the Division of Sleep and Circadian Disorders at Brigham and Women's Hospital and Assistant Professor of Medicine at Harvard Medical School. "We found that upgrading ambient lighting is a safe, effective, low-cost, low-burden preventative strategy to reduce fall risk in long-term care settings, one that has tremendous potential to save lives and improve patients' health and well-being."
Falls are the leading cause of injury-related death in U.S. adults aged 65 and olderi , and the economic impact of falls is immense, with fatal falls estimated to cost $754 million, and non-fatal falls $50 billion annuallyii. Research has shown that blue-enriched, higher intensity light exposure during the day can improve alertness, cognition, and subsequent nighttime sleep, while blue-depleted lower intensity light exposure at night can help facilitate sleep. Implementing new lighting systems to determine if these improvements could impact patient outcomes had not previously been evaluated in a head-to-head study.
"Fall prevention is a major public health priority given our aging population, and we know that the right lighting at the right time of day can improve alertness, cognition, and sleep, leading to fewer falls," said Rodney Heller, President of MLI and partner at Energy Performance Lighting. "We believe that utilizing modern lighting technology to regularize circadian rhythm could have an enormous impact on a range of health-related outcomes, and we plan to continue our research across other healthcare settings and into specific therapeutic areas."
The study, initiated by MLI and supported by the State of Wisconsin Department of Health Services, was designed to assess the impact of a tunable lighting schedule on the rate of falls in long-term care home residents. The observational study examined two pairs of care homes (four sites total) with 758 residents. One site from each pair was selected for a solid-state tunable lighting system upgrade throughout the facility, while the other site served as a control. Energy Performance Lighting completed the installation at each of the experimental study sites.
At the experimental sites, the intensity and spectrum were changed throughout the day to increase exposure to short-wavelength (blue light) during the day (6 a.m. to 6 p.m.) and decrease it overnight (6 p.m. to 6 a.m.). Intensity and spectrum did not change throughout the day at the control sites with standard lighting. The number of falls was aggregated from medical records covering approximately 126,000 resident days to compare the rate of falls per 1,000 resident days between the experimental and control conditions.
Results indicated a similar rate of falls between experimental and control sites before the lighting upgrade (6.94 vs. 6.62 per 1,000 resident days; p=0.82), whereas following the upgrade, the rate of falls was significantly reduced by 43 percent at the experimental sites compared to the control sites (4.82 vs. 8.44 per 1,000 resident days; p=0.004).
Midwest Lighting Institute's lighting system and its application is patented (US 11,109,467) by the United States Patent and Trademark office.
Midwest Lighting Institute (MLI) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization dedicated to transferring laboratory research on light and human physiological response into real-world environments with the goal of speeding up the adoption of lighting methods that deliver healthier environments and lower operating costs. Through investments in research, studies, and patents, MLI believes that proper lighting can improve human health, productivity, and safety while creating an immediate positive impact on the adopting company's bottom line. MLI's mission is to take existing scientific findings about light and well-being and put those into practice in real buildings to benefit people's lives.
i. Burns E, Kakara R. Deaths from falls among persons aged ≥65 years - United States, 2007- 2016. Morb Mortal Wkly Rep. 2018;67(18):509-514. Florence CS, Bergen G, Atherly A, Burns E, Stevens J, Drake C. Medical costs of fatal and nonfatal falls in older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2018;66(4):693-698.
ii. Florence CS, Bergen G, Atherly A, Burns E, Stevens J, Drake C. Medical costs of fatal and 269 nonfatal falls in older adults. J Am Geriatr Soc. 2018;66(4):693-698.
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Hoosier Brehmer’s 4-hitter eliminates Illini in Big Ten 8-1
OMAHA, Neb. (AP) — Bradley Brehmer pitched a complete game four-hitter and eighth-seeded Indiana scored six runs in the bottom of the eighth inning to eliminate fourth-seeded Illinois in the Big Ten Tournament. The Hoosiers bounced back from a heart-breaking 11-inning loss to top-seeded Maryland to face the loser of the Michigan-Maryland game on Saturday. Brehmer (5-4), a senior transfer from Wright State, had his best outing for the Hoosiers, holding the Illini to a sixth-inning run that tied the game 1-1, a tie his teammates quickly broke with an unearned run in the bottom of the inning. He struck out six, walked two and hit a batter. Five different players drove in a run in the eighth when Indiana used four hits, two errors, a walk and a hit batter to break it open. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/27/hoosier-brehmers-4-hitter-eliminates-illini-in-big-ten-8-1/ | 2022-05-28T05:42:15Z |
USD 501 seniors receive diploma, now ready for their next chapter
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) -Highland Park and Topeka West celebrated its students hard work and dedication to their education.
“I’m very proud to walk down the stage after 13 years, it’s the best feeling ever,” said Itzel Munoz, HPHS.
“It’s like finally an experience I have been waiting for and it feels good to walk into the real world,” said Dontrey Washington, TWHS.
“It’s great, to be honest now that we are done with school we can work we can go to college, we can have fun for now,” said Emma Fouraker.
Some will cherish the memories created in the halls of their high schools, or outside of them.
“Actually, some of my favorite memories were on this field, I played football so that was great memories and everything just the culture, the Topeka West High School, everything was great, I loved it,” said Washington.
One Highland Park senior says although finally graduating is bitter-sweet, she will looking forward to her future.
“I’m just ready for the next part of my life, i’m ready for the new chapter going to college and stuff.”
Grads from both schools will be staying close by.
“I plan to go to Washburn University to get my nursing degree,” said Munoz.
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Successful seven-year relationship between Jada Toys and Universal continues to flourish with products inspired by blockbuster Fast & Furious Saga
CITY OF INDUSTRY, Calif., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Jada Toys Inc., a leading manufacturer of high-quality die-cast vehicles and collectible figures, and Universal Brand Development are excited to announce the renewal of their long-standing licensing agreement.
Jada Toys first began collaborating with Universal in 2015 and has now extended their agreements for further multiyear terms beginning in 2023. Jada Toys will continue to expand their vehicle and figures offerings for some of Universal's most popular franchises, including the blockbuster Fast & Furious Saga.
"Our partnership with Universal has allowed us to take our vehicle and figures lines to new worlds and audiences," said Bill Simons, CEO of Jada Toys. "We are incredibly proud to renew this partnership and continue to bring our innovative approach and expertise to life in 2023 and beyond."
New Fast & Furious product launches are in the works and expected to debut in 2023 alongside the highly anticipated 10th film in the Fast & Furious Saga, Fast X, which is scheduled to release in theatres May 2023.
"Jada delivers highly-detailed die-cast replicas and RC vehicles that drive incredible engagement with our fans around the world," said Joe Lawandus, general manager and senior vice president of global toys and hardlines for Universal Brand Development. "We look forward to bringing more innovation and collectability with Jada."
Jada Toys is a privately held leading toy manufacturer. Founded in 1999, Jada has developed a worldwide presence at retail. Their strong focus on pop, trend, and car culture has grown their portfolio from die-cast vehicles and radio control to include collectibles, action figures, dolls, preschool toys, and more. Partnering with best-in-class entertainment studios allows collaboration that has resulted in extensive lines of licensed product that appeals to collectors, kids, and families. Proprietary lines accompany the licensed product to round out Jada Toys' offerings. Jada Toy's is the US based division of the Simba Dickie Group. Visit Jada Toys at jadatoys.com.
Universal Brand Development globally drives expansion of NBCUniversal's intellectual properties, franchises, characters and stories through innovative physical and digital products, content, and consumer experiences. Along with franchise brand management, Universal Brand Development's core businesses include Consumer Products and Games and Digital Platforms based on the company's extensive portfolio of intellectual properties created by Universal Pictures, Illumination, DreamWorks Animation and NBCUniversal Television and Streaming. Universal Brand Development is part of NBCUniversal, a subsidiary of Comcast Corporation. www.universalbranddevelopment.com.
Over the course of ten films that have stoked passion in an ever-expanding audience and have earned more than $6 billion at the worldwide box office, Universal Pictures' record-smashing, homegrown Fast & Furious Saga has become the studio's most-profitable and longest-running franchise. Across social media platforms, the fan following for the movies and cast has grown into the biggest of any active franchise. On the heels of F9, which was a top-5 box office grossing film of 2021, the blockbuster franchise has expanded to a multitude of offerings – from toys and video games to an animated series and the successfully launched spin-off franchise, Hobbs & Shaw. Fast X, the tenth chapter in the Fast & Furious Saga, debuts May 2023.
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- ACCESS 2 is a randomized clinical trial evaluating Sirogen for improving hemodialysis AV Fistula outcomes -
CRESSKILL, N.J., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vascular Therapies, Inc. a clinical-stage biopharma company focused on improving vascular access outcomes in patients with kidney disease, today announced that the first patient in the ACCESS 2 clinical trial was enrolled at by Dr Nikhil Kansal at Harbor-UCLA Medical Center in Torrance, CA.
The Phase 3 prospective randomized ACCESS 2 study will enroll 120 patients from centers in the U.S. and U.K. The study is being conducted to validate an encouraging subgroup analysis from the first Phase 3 (ACCESS) study that showed that Sirogen use in ESRD patients 65 years and older resulted in clinically meaningful improvement in AV fistula maturation and durability.
Dr Kansal, the Division Chief of Vascular and Endovascular Surgery commented "We are excited to participate in this randomized clinical trial that addresses an important unmet clinical need. The elderly population is the fastest growing segment of the hemodialysis population and these patients urgently need a solution to improve AV fistula maturation."
Sriram Iyer, MD, Chief Scientific Officer of Vascular Therapies commented "initiating enrollment of the ACCESS 2 clinical study is an important milestone for Vascular Therapies. We'd like to thank our investigators and their research teams for their interest in Sirogen and desire to evaluate a new potential therapy for hemodialysis patients."
Vascular Therapies is a privately held, biopharma company developing Sirogen, a proprietary sirolimus formulation for local, perivascular drug delivery. The goal of this therapeutic approach is to improve vascular surgery outcomes in patients with kidney and vascular diseases. The Sirogen drug development program has received Fast Track status from the FDA and sirolimus has Orphan Drug designation for dialysis vascular access indications in the U.S. and E.U. The FDA has tentatively approved the proprietary tradename Sirogen. Sirogen is an investigational product and has not been determined to be safe and effective for any use. For more information, please go to www.vasculartx.com.
John McDermott
Chief Executive Officer
Vascular Therapies, Inc.
jmcdermott@vasculartx.com
201-266-8310
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SARASOTA, Fla., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FCCI Insurance Group launched its third video in a series of six – "FCCI Risk Control." In this newest release, FCCI helps business owners better understand the risks they face every day by protecting businesses, employees, property, automobiles and customers from losses due to accidents.
Expect three more videos this summer with a focus on the Business Owner experience, FCCI's partnership-driven TeamWorksSM approach, and recruiting top talent. These videos will enable current and prospective agents and policyholders to learn more about the Company, its values, and why they should partner with FCCI for their commercial insurance needs.
VIDEO LINK: FCCI Risk Control Video
For more about FCCI's prompt and fair claim handling, go to www.fcci-group.com/claims-services or call (800) 226-3224.
About FCCI – Distributing exclusively through independent agents in 20 states, plus Washington, D.C., FCCI provides commercial property and casualty insurance coverage, services and commercial and contract surety across more than a third of the U.S. Established in 1959, FCCI celebrates more than 60 years of keeping promises. FCCI is rated A (Excellent) by A.M. Best Company and is headquartered in Sarasota, Florida, with regional and branch offices in Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Indiana, Mississippi, Texas and Virginia. For more information, contact us at 800-226-3224 or visit www.fcci-group.com.
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PLEASANTON, Calif., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Following a comprehensive search process, 10x Genomics, Inc. (Nasdaq: TXG), today announced the hiring of Jim Wilbur, Ph.D., as Chief Commercial Officer, effective July 27. In this role, Wilbur will be responsible for driving commercial strategy and execution and leading the company's sales, support and marketing functions.
A life sciences entrepreneur and seasoned global commercial executive, Wilbur brings nearly 30 years of experience building businesses, developing high-performance teams and scaling commercial organizations to drive growth and customer success.
"Jim's deep experience driving commercial excellence and execution at scale make him the ideal person to lead our global commercial team in this next phase of growth," said Serge Saxonov, Co-founder and CEO of 10x Genomics. "What stood out from all the other great candidates is Jim's detailed understanding and passion of the sales craft, his ability to operate strategically from first principles and his technical depth as a top-notch scientist. It's an incredibly rare combination. He is a great fit with the 10x mission and culture, is rigorous about process and data and has tremendous energy to get things done. We're thrilled to welcome him to the team."
Wilbur joins 10x Genomics from Meso Scale Discovery (MSD), the world's leading provider of highly sensitive multiplex immunoassays. Widely recognized for its innovative and robust technology, MSD develops, manufactures and markets instruments and assays for research use in life sciences and biodefense.
As part of the original team that started the operations of MSD, Wilbur initially led the development of the company's core technology and products. When MSD launched its first products in 2001, Wilbur assumed leadership for the company's commercial function, building the global team responsible for marketing, selling and servicing the company's portfolio of instruments and consumables. Since that time, Wilbur has scaled MSD's global commercial organization to deliver sustained high growth and cultivate deep partnerships with customers.
"It's an exciting time to join the 10x team, be part of the company's mission and have the opportunity to make a difference in a transformational way," said Wilbur. "10x has a great foundation to build on, and I have strong confidence in the company's long-term opportunity and ability to fulfill the tremendous promise of single cell and spatial biology. I look forward to helping the team drive a strong culture of commercial excellence, deliver meaningful value for customers and accelerate growth and impact."
Wilbur earned his bachelor's degree in chemistry and intellectual history from the University of California, San Diego, and holds his Ph.D. in chemistry from Stanford University. Prior to MSD, he completed an NIH Postdoctoral Fellowship at Harvard University.
About 10x Genomics
10x Genomics is a life science technology company building products to interrogate, understand and master biology to advance human health. Our integrated solutions include instruments, consumables and software for analyzing biological systems at a resolution and scale that matches the complexity of biology. 10x Genomics products have been adopted by researchers around the world including in all of the top 100 global research institutions as ranked by Nature in 2020 based on publications and all of the top 20 global pharmaceutical companies by 2020 research and development spend and have been cited in over 3,800 research papers on discoveries ranging from oncology to immunology and neuroscience. Our patent portfolio comprises more than 1,500 issued patents and patent applications.
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TUCSON, Ariz., Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- E-Konomy Pool Service & Supplies, Inc., the premier pool service and supply company in Arizona, announced today that it has acquired the assets of L&L Pool Service. The acquisition combines two of the largest pool service companies in Tucson, AZ.
L&L's founder Lonnie Lominac commented, "In today's competitive market, we need to be able to offer our customers a better experience and employees growth opportunities. E-Konomy can provide our customers a full range of products and services – from retail to renovations –- as well as providing our employees with benefits and room for advancement. E-Konomy owner Dapo Fadeyi has a great vision that matches my own, and our entire team and I are excited."
Dapo Fadeyi, president of E-Konomy Pool Service & Supplies, Inc., said, "We've always had a good relationship with L&L, going back more than 30 years. The two businesses are very complementary, and it was a natural fit to combine the two best service teams."
About L&L Pool Service
Since 1989 L&L Pool Service has been providing a wide variety of residential and commercial services in the greater Tucson area.
About E-Konomy Pool Service & Supplies
Founded in 1961, E-Konomy Pool Service & Supplies, Inc., provides a full range of maintenance, renovation, and repair services for in-ground pools and hot tubs in Tucson and surrounding areas. The company carries an extensive inventory of pool and hot tub supplies, chemicals and parts at its two retail locations.
CONTACT: Dapo Fadeyi, 520-325-6427
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LONDON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Greystar Real Estate Partners, LLC ("Greystar"), a global leader in the investment, development, and management of high-quality rental housing, has forward purchased a substantial flexible accommodation portfolio of 2,500 units in Madrid, Spain, for a managed discretionary fund from King Street Real Estate GP, L.L.C ("King Street"), a leading global alternative investment firm that partnered with Greystar and Momentum REIM in 2019 to acquire three sites to be used for flexible accommodation.
The highly innovative concept will comprise three buildings located in the north and south of the Madrid metropolitan area in Rivas, San Sebastián de los Reyes and Valdebebas. They will operate under a new brand that will be unveiled at a later date, and guests will benefit from purpose-designed rooms and superior amenities including a gym, co-working space, pool, outdoor space and a dedicated concierge service. The buildings, which are currently under construction, are targeting a BREEAM rating of "Very Good."
Juan Acosta, Managing Director - Spain, Greystar, said: "The Madrid market is characterised by a significant under supply of all types of rental accommodation, including flexible and attainable solutions. The acquisition provides us with a portfolio of significant scale in this highly attractive city that will be purpose-designed and built for guests requiring a place to stay away from home."
Paul Brennan, Managing Director and Head of European Real Estate, King Street, said: "The sale of this portfolio underscores King Street's ability to successfully execute on our strategy of delivering BREEAM "Very Good" rated alternative living assets in Spain, where we still see a significant opportunity to grow given the under provision of purpose-built institutional product in the market."
King Street has committed over $4 billion of equity across 60 private real estate transactions since 2010. King Street has been investing in real estate in Spain since 2012. To date, King Street has directly and indirectly invested more than $1 billion of equity into real estate in Spain.
King Street was advised by Eastdil, Linklaters and Cuatrecasas. Greystar was advised by Jones Day, EY, Arcadis and Deloitte.
About Greystar
Greystar is a leading, fully integrated real estate company offering expertise in investment management, development, and management of rental housing properties globally. Headquartered in Charleston, South Carolina, Greystar manages and operates over $221 billion of real estate in 224 markets globally including offices throughout North America, Europe, South America, and the Asia-Pacific region. Greystar is the largest operator of apartments in the United States, manages over 768,000 units/beds, and has a robust institutional investment management platform with more than $58.2 billion of assets under management, including over $24 billion of development assets. Greystar was founded by Bob Faith in 1993 with the intent to become a provider of world-class service in the rental residential real estate business. To learn more, visit www.greystar.com.
About King Street Capital Management
King Street is a global alternatives investment firm founded in 1995 that manages approximately $22 billion in assets across public and private markets. The firm marries rigorous fundamental research with tactical trading and differentiated sourcing capabilities to identify misunderstood and complex investment opportunities across asset classes, up and down the capital structure. For more information, please visit www.kingstreet.com.
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NEW YORK (AP) — U.S. officials said they are able to ship out more monkeypox vaccine doses than previously planned — because of a strategy shift that allows more shots to be drawn from each vial.
The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services had previously anticipated allowing 221,000 doses to be ordered starting Monday. But officials said they would release 442,000 doses for order by state, local and territorial health departments.
The accelerated release was only possible because U.S. health officials said last week that they would stretch the nation’s limited supply of Jynneos monkeypox vaccine by giving people one-fifth the usual dose, injected just under the skin. Previously, each vaccine dose required a full vial injected into deeper tissue. They cited research suggesting that the reduced amount is about as effective.
The 442,000 doses would equate to about 88,000 vials.
Officials said the new approach allows them to make hundreds of thousands more doses available now while they gather data about how the shots are being used. That will help the government make sure doses are being administered to the places and people that need them most, officials said.
U.S. officials previously shipped more than 630,000 doses, though not all have been used.
Federal health officials have suggested they would need about 3.2 million shots to vaccinate all those considered at highest risk of monkeypox.
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New capabilities provide comprehensive Microsoft 365 security with Zero Trust Access
Highlights:
- Barracuda adds Zero Trust Access to its Email Protection suite.
- Barracuda Email Protection Premium Plus, now with Zero Trust Access included, continuously verifies, and only allows the right users to access specified resources.
- The new release allows customers to control and manage access to email systems on a need-to-know basis, providing an additional layer of security for their businesses.
CAMPBELL, Calif., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Barracuda Secured.22 Conference -- Barracuda, a trusted partner and leading provider of cloud-first security solutions, today announced the addition of Zero Trust Access to its email protection suite. The new capabilities allow customers to control and manage access to email systems and Microsoft 365 applications on a need-to-know basis, providing an additional layer of security for their businesses.
With the accelerated migration of workloads to Microsoft 365, the attack surface for today's businesses has expanded, and securing workloads for collaboration tools such as OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams requires security strategies built for the cloud. A robust approach to email security is especially important when it comes to protecting against account takeover because, when an account is compromised, attackers try to move laterally through the Microsoft 365 environment and access other applications and data.
Barracuda Email Protection Premium Plus, now with Zero Trust Access included, hardens the Microsoft 365 environment by continuously verifying and only allowing the right users to access specified resources. Conditional, time-based, and context-based access policies for Microsoft 365 email and applications can reduce the attack surface and compliance risks for businesses.
"Barracuda Email Protection with Zero Trust security provides complete protection for Microsoft 365, improving resiliency and security," said Don MacLennan, SVP, Engineering & Product Management, Email Protection. "For organizations that need to protect their businesses, brands, and people against the most advanced email-borne threats, Barracuda Email Protection is a comprehensive, easy-to-use solution."
"I was really impressed with Barracuda's multilayered approach. They combine all the different functions needed to secure us against email threats. I also like the management interface. Even though it puts so many different capabilities at your fingertips, it's clear and very easy to use," explained Jamie Milliken, systems analyst at Gateway Mechanical, in a Barracuda case study.
"The bundled capabilities in Barracuda Email Protection were just right for our needs. It's the comprehensive, integrated security solution we needed for our Microsoft 365 deployment," said Andy Shotwell, Senior Vice President Bank of Botetourt, in a Barracuda case study.
Check out the blog post:
Enhancing security with Zero Trust Access: http://cuda.co/bg0913zta
Get more information about Barracuda Email Protection:
Barracuda Secured.22 Customer Conference, happening this week September 13 and 14, is the company's annual global virtual conference for Barracuda customers. Barracuda Secured.22 is an informative event covering technical security scenarios that enable practitioners to identify, prevent, recover, and respond quickly to cyber security attacks. For more information, please visit: https://barracuda.events/secured.22/.
At Barracuda we strive to make the world a safer place. We believe every business deserves access to cloud-first, enterprise-grade security solutions that are easy to buy, deploy, and use. We protect email, networks, data, and applications with innovative solutions that grow and adapt with our customers' journey. More than 200,000 organizations worldwide trust Barracuda to protect them — in ways they may not even know they are at risk — so they can focus on taking their business to the next level. For more information, visit barracuda.com.
Barracuda Networks, Barracuda and the Barracuda Networks logo are registered trademarks or trademarks of Barracuda Networks, Inc. in the U.S. and other countries.
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UN climate report talks go into overtime as governments oppose firm language on fossil fuels
By Angela Dewan, CNN
Scientists and government representatives were locked in marathon talks late Sunday night in a race to complete the last installment of a landmark UN climate report, as a number of fossil fuel-producing nations objected to strong statements that the world must end its use of coal, oil and natural gas, a source familiar with the talks told CNN.
The Intergovernmental Panel on Climate Change’s (IPCC) three-part report is published once every six or seven years. Dozens of climate scientists from around the world, who are experts in their fields, had expected to finalize a summary of the third and final section on Friday and publish it Monday morning. Instead they negotiated all weekend amid a slew of objections from governments to its contents.
The report is based on thousands of studies by hundreds of scientists, and the summary is a document of dozens of pages intended to guide policymakers. It is now scheduled to be published seven hours later than expected on Monday.
“One issue is the fundamental, underlying declaration that the world has to get off fossil fuels as quickly as possible. (These objections are) coming from countries with economic interests, from countries that are prioritizing that above what is clearly a global imperative,” the source told CNN, declining to name particular nations.
“Scientists want to send the extra-clear message that what needs to happen next is to get off fossil fuels to cut emissions as quickly as possible in this decade.”
It is typical for governments to intervene and raise objections at this point in the process, but this report marks the longest talks in the history of the IPCC’s reporting process, which spans more than three decades, tweeted Jean-Pascal van Ypersele, a Belgian climate scientist who vice-chaired the previous rounds of reports.
Another sticking point was raised by some developing countries, which demanded that rich nations take more responsibility for their greater historical role in climate change, and that they pay more money to developing nations to help them cut greenhouse gas emissions and adapt to the crisis.
“They want to see clear responsibility taken by richer nations for the heat-trapping emissions they have put into the atmosphere … and to see greater financial flows for developing countries,” the source said.
The outstanding issues were so divisive that negotiators were placed in breakout groups to try to address them late Sunday.
The source told CNN that the enormous pressure to meet the moment of the mounting climate crisis had made talks tense and was the reason for the delay.
Where the previous installments of the report laid out the latest climate science and its impacts, this one is expected to set out a list of solutions to help the world reduce emissions. It comes at a time when many countries are rethinking policies around energy security.
Calls for a faster transition from fossil fuels to renewables have grown louder in recent months in response to a global energy crisis that is pushing up the cost of living in many parts of the world.
Coal, oil and natural gas demand — and prices — have soared since the world began to emerge from repeated Covid-19 lockdowns. Russia’s war in Ukraine is also putting enormous pressure on many countries, particularly those in Europe, to wean themselves off Russian oil and gas. Fossil fuel sales are a major contributor to the Russian state’s finances, which have been used to fund the war in Ukraine.
European nations are also trying to rely less on Russia to improve their own energy security.
The human-made climate crisis is driven primarily by the burning of coal, oil and gas. The International Energy Agency has argued that the world does not need to approve any new fossil fuel projects after 2021, and that it should not if it wants to reach to achieve net zero emissions by 2050. Net zero will be achieved when the world emits as little greenhouse gas as possible, and offsets any remaining by removing carbon dioxide from the atmosphere, whether through tree-planting or using technology or geo-engineering, which is where humans intervene in the Earth’s ecosystems.
The cost of renewable sources, such as wind and solar, has dropped dramatically in recent years and become competitive with coal and gas for power, according to the IEA.
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JACK Entertainment's betJACK Caters To Ohio's Sports Fans
CLEVELAND, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Will Ohio fans have a preferred sportsbook when real money sports gambling becomes legal? You bet. And betJACK is the odds-on favorite.
JACK Entertainment recently rolled out betJACK, a free-to-play sports betting app that caters to Ohio's sports fans' unbridled, passionate, and never-say-die mindset. The Ohio-born betJACK app is available now as a Training Camp for Ohio fans who want to practice their skills with a free experience before real betting becomes available next year.
"This is a game changer for Ohio sports fans," said Brian Eby, President of JACK Entertainment, the parent company of Jack Cleveland Casino and JACK Thistledown Racino. "From gridirons to 4-irons, hat tricks to hook shots, goal lines to line drives, betJACK is running up the score in Ohio. Jack Entertainment is Ohio's gaming company."
Each day they log in, Ohioans will receive 100 tokens to make simulated bets on any team in every sport. The tokens can't buy beer at the bar or tickets behind home plate, but they do allow players to win virtual trophies, seats on the leaderboard, and plenty of bragging rights.
The betJACK app lets players challenge friends to bet duels and track their stats on bets, winnings, and wager patterns. And it allows fans to check into The Sports Parlor, a weekly sports podcast featuring the biggest headlines and newsmakers from Ohio's sports teams.
"We're thrilled that betJACK is the only sportsbook app with real insight into the Buckeye State," said Adam Suliman, Vice President of Sports & Digital Gaming for JACK Entertainment. "We know how much Ohio fans love their local teams. They've been waiting to legally bet on sports here for years instead of having to drive across state lines. betJACK is finally giving them their shot."
To create branding for the new platform, JACK Entertainment tapped Stern Advertising, a full-service advertising and communications agency that has been headquartered in Cleveland for 68+ years. The two Ohio-based companies leveraged their deep knowledge of the Buckeye State to customize a sportsbook tool for local sports fans. Players will enjoy hometown news, game time information, and special promotions crafted with Ohio's biggest sports fans in mind.
Developed in partnership with award-winning product developer Shape Games, the betJACK app offers various betting options from spreads, money lines, over/under, and parlays, plus in-game betting. The app also features many how-to guides that explain sportsbook betting options and lingo.
betJACK is available for download on the Apple App Store and Google Play by searching betJACK. The sports wagering platform is available in both desktop and mobile versions.
To learn more about the betJACK brand and sports betting news, visit betjack.com.
About JACK Entertainment LLC
JACK Entertainment is a Cleveland-based urban gaming company that owns and operates the JACK Cleveland Casino and JACK Thistledown Racino gaming properties, as well as the 800,000 square foot Higbee Building that features 13 floors of office space. The JACK gaming portfolio includes 1,400+ team members, 14 bars and restaurants, and 1.5+ million square feet of regional casino entertainment space, including 2,600+ slot machines and video lottery terminals and 120 table games featuring blackjack, roulette, craps, baccarat, pai gow, poker and more. Approximately five million guests visit JACK properties each year and generate over $500 million in revenue. For more information, visit jackentertainment.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court made it easier Monday for certain prison inmates to seek shorter sentences under a bipartisan 2018 federal law aimed at reducing racial disparities in prison terms for cocaine crimes.
The justices ruled 5-4 that trial judges who are asked to resentence inmates may look at a wide range of factors, including some that have nothing to do with crack cocaine offenses that had produced longer stints in prison, disproportionately for people of color.
The high court settled a disagreement among the nation’s appellate courts over what judges should do in these cases.
The case before the justices involved Carlos Concepcion, who is serving a 19-year sentence after he pleaded guilty to possessing at least five grams of crack cocaine with an intent to distribute.
But the length of Concepcion’s prison term really was determined by previous state court convictions that made him a career offender under federal law.
In 2019, Concepcion asked for a reduced sentence under the First Step Act that President Donald Trump signed into law a year earlier. Concepcion argued that the law made him eligible for a shorter term, but he also pointed to his earlier convictions, one of which had been thrown out and others of which were no longer considered violent crimes under intervening Supreme Court decisions.
Still, the judge refused to consider changes to his sentence.
“The District Court in this case declined to consider petitioner Carlos Concepcion’s arguments that intervening changes of law and fact supported his motion, erroneously believing that it did not have the discretion to do so,” Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote in her opinion for the court.
Still, she wrote, judges remain free to leave the original sentence in place.
An unusual group of justices joined her, Clarence Thomas, Stephen Breyer, Elena Kagan and Neil Gorsuch.
In a dissent for four members of the court, Justice Brett Kavanaugh wrote that the majority misconstrued the 2018 law.
“The text of the First Step Act authorizes district courts to reduce sentences based only on changes to the crack-cocaine sentencing ranges, not based on other unrelated changes that have occurred since the original sentencing,” Kavanaugh wrote. He was joined by Chief Justice John Roberts and Justices Samuel Alito and Amy Coney Barrett. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/supreme-court-rules-for-inmates-seeking-reduced-prison-terms/ | 2022-06-28T08:27:02Z |
Inovia Venture Fund V extends the strategy that's already helped support dozens of founders building tech champions.
Venture Fund V is already deploying capital, leading investment rounds in Signal1 and Flare.
TORONTO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Inovia Capital announces today that it raised US$325 million for its fifth early-stage fund, the latest step in its journey to help build global, sustainable companies that strengthen the Canadian tech ecosystem.
The fund, which saw strong support from existing and new investors, will back tech-focused companies in their aspiration to become category leaders. The closing brings Inovia's total capital under management to US$2.2 billion.
"With this new fund, we will follow the proven strategy that's enabled us to find so many tech champions in the making since 2007," said Inovia Partner Magaly Charbonneau. "Thanks to our growing team and our global network of advisors, we'll continue to back and mentor entrepreneurs through their journey."
Inovia, which celebrates its 15th anniversary this year, is the largest early-stage investor in Canada. Since the beginning of 2021, the firm has raised three new funds totalling over US$1 billion, a testament to its commitment to tech entrepreneurs.
With two growth funds, a recently closed continuation fund and an expanding team of experts and former entrepreneurs, the firm is fully equipped to support founders from seed to IPO and beyond. Rewind, Clearco and Snapcommerce are just a few examples of portfolio companies that received seed or Series A funding before graduating to Inovia's later-stage funds as they conquered their respective markets.
"Digital transformation is accelerating across legacy industries, spurred by the continued evolution of living and working habits,'' said Inovia Partner Shawn Abbott. "The Inovia network is surfacing great entrepreneurs across Canada and beyond as a result, and we are stronger than ever in our commitment to support them in becoming next-generation category leaders."
Inovia has already started putting Venture Fund V to work. It led the US$10 million seed investment round in Signal 1, a health startup that uses artificial intelligence to predict which hospital patients are at a higher risk. It also recently led the CAD$9.5M Series A investment round in Flare, a leading cybersecurity provider enabling organizations to protect their data, financial resources, and reputation.
Inovia Capital is a venture capital firm that partners with founders to build impactful and enduring global companies. The team leverages an operator-led mindset to provide founders with multi-stage support, mentorship, and access to a worldwide network. Inovia manages over US$2.2B with operations in Montreal, Toronto, Calgary, San Francisco, and London. For more information, visit inovia.vc.
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“School’s out forever.”
— Alice Cooper
A lot of it has to do — as he’ll readily tell you — with the perception of former Phoebe Putney Health System President Joel Wernick. When hired, Wernick was tasked with taking the hospital system in a dynamic new direction, and he did that to the chagrin of many in the community.
Wernick, you see, was a tough cookie when it came to the hospital system; he ran it like a business.
There are, as anyone who has lived here long enough will tell you, other personal issues involved — some well-known, others not so much — but the love-hate relationship many in this community have with the hospital system is actually quite confounding. There are those whose lives were saved by physicians at the facility, and they still curse Phoebe anytime it’s mentioned in conversation.
And so, it’s become a “thing” for many people to “hate” Phoebe, despite its impact on the economy and the health care of southwest Georgia.
Which is, if you think about it, ridiculous.
Phoebe CEO/President Scott Steiner, who has more than ably filled the big shoes left empty when Wernick retired, came with foreknowledge of the enmity many have developed with the hospital system, but he’s now getting a first-hand taste of the depths to which some would sink to sabotage the health care facility's moving forward.
A story on Page 1A details the visionary concept Phoebe officials and late Albany Technical College President Anthony Parker developed to address the nationwide nursing shortage that has hit southwest Georgia just as it has every other health care facility in the nation. A side product of the “Living & Learning Community” planned at the former Albany High School building purchased by Phoebe long ago and now in disrepair would bring hundreds of nursing students to Phoebe, creating an economic development project that would have a huge positive impact on the neighborhood surrounding Phoebe and Albany’s downtown.
Led by member Bruce Capps, though, members of the Albany Historical Preservation Commission — and, reportedly, others in the city hierarchy — are pushing against the project, trying — and perhaps on the verge of succeeding — to force Phoebe to alter it’s plan to repurpose the building because it’s in the city’s Historic District. Capps, with no basis for making the statement, has said it would cost the same to restore the building as it would to repurpose it.
As a matter of fact, it would cost more. A whole lot more. Architects who helped design Phoebe’s planned facility say the difference is striking: in the millions.
Renovating the old Albany High/Albany Middle School building — and to what end, no one has explained other than the fact it is an old building — would leave Phoebe/ATC with 45,000 square feet of usable space. The repurposing project would provide 47,000 square feet of space for education, and 70,000 square feet of living space for 80 single apartments.
I’m sure there exists a certain level of sentimental attachment to the Albany High building, and there’s nothing wrong with that. But as the building has deteriorated into disuse, how does anyone even have an inkling that renovating this structure to look like it did many years ago serves any purpose? People love their old schools, sure, but demanding that a falling-apart building be restored in such a way that it costs its owner millions and millions of dollars to make it useful once again is well beyond the pale.
It doesn’t matter if you love Phoebe or hate it ... or anyone or any incident related to the hospital. It is a crucial part of this community. Using petty differences or supposed influence to block a project that has the capacity to transform a large portion of Albany is more than inane, it’s the epitome of insanity. And if city officials allow this to happen, they are complicit in the insanity. | https://www.albanyherald.com/local/carlton-fletcher-attempt-to-stop-phoebe-albany-tech-project-beyond-ridiculous/article_e192ceae-ffb1-11ec-aa91-9f9d17796423.html | 2022-07-09T22:24:24Z |
No services are planned for Jessie Mae “Nonnie” Duffie, 63, of Temple.
Ms. Duffie died Friday, June 3, at her residence.
Burial will be in Greenleaf Cemetery in Brownwood.
She was born Aug. 13, 1958, to Joe and Martha Duffie in Cameron. Jessie attended Brownwood High School.
Survivors include a son, Jodie Duffie of Temple; two brothers, Albert Joe Duffie of Kalamazoo, Mich., and Billy Wayne Duffie Sr. of Temple; six sisters, Dr. Esther Duffie of Round Rock, Mildred White, Bobbie Banks, Marlene Atkins Darlene Duffie, all of Temple, and Arlene Duffie of Houston; four grandchildren; and a great-grandchild.
Visitation will be 3-5 p.m. Friday at Branford/Dawson Funeral Home in Temple. | https://www.tdtnews.com/article_6dc9e19e-e6d7-11ec-87cc-cf8e6af58c7f.html | 2022-06-08T06:00:55Z |
When your name becomes synonymous with one of the world’s premier sports franchises, you’re legacy eventually transcends sport.
For Vin Scully, who for more than six decades embodied what it meant to be a Dodger, he became more than just a voice in a booth. He became a symbol for the city of Los Angeles and all who call it home.
Just like palm trees, traffic on the 405 and the Hollywood sign, Vin Scully was Los Angeles.
And as the sun sets on a groundbreaking life, members of the sports world, the Los Angeles community and those who knew him both intimately and in passing, are sharing their stories of the man who made Dodger baseball feel like a family affair, even if you aren’t a fan of the team.
Mayor Eric Garcetti called Scully, “the voice of L.A.,” writing on Twitter, “Vin Scully’s passing is the end of a chapter of our city’s history. He united us, inspired us, and showed us all what it means to serve.”
Garcetti also announced that City Hall would be lit up Wednesday in honor of the sports icon.
Another sports figure who cast a figurative shadow nearly as tall as Scully himself, Magic Johnson wrote, “Dodger Nation, today we lost a Los Angeles and Major League Baseball legend.”
“He had a voice & a way of storytelling that made you think he was only talking to you. His Hall of Fame career is to be admired. Vin was the nicest & sweetest man outside of the booth & was beloved by all of our Dodgers family,” Johnson added.
LeBron James, the man who currently holds the title as Los Angeles’ biggest sports star, wrote, “Rest in Power. A City of Angels icon. Another great one who made sports so damn special.”
Billie Jean King, a contemporary as a trailblazing sports figure who transcended the niche boundaries of her sport, highlighted Scully’s illustrious career with one franchise and said, “Rest easy, Vin Scully. You will be missed.” King is a minority owner in the Dodgers franchise and shared a photo of the two longtime friends and colleagues.
California’s Governor, while himself a San Francisco Giants fan, could not deny the impact that Scully’s life had on Los Angeles and the state as a whole.
“For literally millions of baseball fans, Vin’s voice WAS Dodger baseball. He defined his medium. He was the common denominator across so many generations. He was — and is — an absolute legend,” wrote Gavin Newsom.
Senator Alex Padilla, a Los Angeles native who holds a friendly rivalry with Newsom, said Scully “made each Dodgers game memorable with his love of baseball and unparalleled story telling,” adding that he was the greatest of all time.
L.A.’s other teams also took a moment to honor the legendary sportscaster. The Los Angeles Lakers called him “an icon to our city.” The L.A. Kings said Scully’s voice “will live on forever in our hearts.”
Finally, Major League Baseball, the sports league that made Scully famous and gave him the platform to reach each and every person lucky enough to hear him on the call on any given night, wrote:
“Vincent Edward Scully used his special talent and timeless touch to not only relay the game’s biggest moments but to evoke countless goose bumps of his own. Millions of sports fans who never met the man considered him a friend and a faithful companion.”
Vin Scully was 94. To read more about his life, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/vin-scully-remembered-by-l-a-sports-world/ | 2022-08-03T08:01:21Z |
- New benefits of Shop Now are added to JD.com's paid membership program JD PLUS.
- JD PLUS members can now receive coupons to use with payments for orders on Shop Now, and for utility bills as well.
SHANGHAI, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shop Now, a jointly-built business dedicated for JD.com's on-demand consumer retail section with Dada Group (Nasdaq: DADA), is now included in JD PLUS, JD.com's paid membership program. Various Shop Now-associated benefits are accessible to JD PLUS members.
JD PLUS members enjoy various privileges on Shop Now, including shopping coupons that can be used on the platform, and also those for paying utility bills via JD.com. The coupons are distributed at the JD PLUS members' disposal on the first of every month. In addition, benefits such as exclusive festival discounts, and phone top-up coupons are to be offered to JD PLUS members on an ad-hoc basis from time to time.
JD PLUS has become China's largest paid membership program in the industry with over 30 million members as of July 2022. In collaboration with over 1,200 renowned brands, JD PLUS has forged an omni-scenario ecosystem for members to enjoy premium benefits, online and offline.
Data shows that JD PLUS members demonstrate a strong trait of 'triple-highness', namely high-spending, highly active, and higher loyalty. And 80% of JD PLUS members are family-oriented consumers, who are characterized by a higher demand in the categories of fresh & raw, and FMCG products. In the past year, the proportion of JD PLUS members who have experienced the convenience of Shop Now service has continued to increase significantly, and the on-demand retail has been welcomed and recognized by more JD PLUS members.
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Enables security management of a complete vehicle or product system, through a unified assessment of all its underlying firmware, components and SBOMs
DETROIT and TEL AVIV, Israel, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cybellum, a leading provider of the Product Security Platform for vehicle, product, and device manufacturers announced today at the 9th escar USA Conference the release of its new "System of Systems" functionality for comprehensive system level cybersecurity for vehicles and products.
Cybersecurity has become one of the biggest challenges for vehicle and device manufacturers. Supply chain vulnerabilities from open source and third-party components are on the rise, and vulnerabilities that are a result of coding errors by internal development teams are also opening doors for potential threat actors. In addition, the creation of SBOMs, and the handling of the high number of uncovered vulnerabilities has become much more labor-intensive and costly than just scanning and detecting threats.
The result is a time consuming, expensive, and error prone process, which is very difficult to manage throughout the device lifecycle. Product teams have no visibility at the product system level, they are unable to assess overall potential risk and damage, and they are left with complex processes that don't scale.
"One of the key barriers that teams are faced with is the limited view they have into their devices, which results in their inability to comprehensively assess their overall security posture," said Eran Rosenberg, VP of Product at Cybellum. "Instead, they labor over multiple disconnected subcomponent assessments, trying to figure out how one component relates to the other, what is the impact of a certain vulnerability on the whole device security, and what could be the potential for damage."
System of Systems solves these issues by providing product security teams with the following:
- Ability to view inter-device / system architecture, relations between components and any connections to external networks
- Automatically define a product or vehicle system's potential damage impact
- Analyze risks in a hierarchical view, drilling down from the system view to the component level – CVEs, zero-days, policy violations and more
- Ability to define and set countermeasures like Firewalls, IDS/IPS, within the device/system and see the immediate impact on the overall security risk score
"At Cybellum, we've extended our award-winning Cyber Digital Twins technology to deliver the much-needed full system view," noted Rosenberg. "System of Systems provides unprecedented visibility and control for product security teams. It enables improved time to market with simpler and quicker system level assessments. It also minimizes security risks with enhanced control over system-level risk and improves compliance with regulations and standards that require device/system level cybersecurity management."
About Cybellum
Cybellum enables device manufacturers to keep the products they build secure and compliant, every single moment of their life. Industry leaders use Cybellum's product security platform to fuse security into every phase of the product lifecycle. Powered by Cyber Digital Twins™ technology -- a live digital replica of every software component inside your devices – Cybellum allows product security teams to manage cyber risk continuously, whatever new threat arises. From living SBOMs to automated vulnerability management and continuous monitoring, teams can ensure their product portfolio is secure from design to post-production and beyond.
To learn more visit www.cybellum.com
Contact:
Annette Habani
Marketing Manager, Cybellum
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COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka is sending two government ministers to Russia to negotiate for fuel — one of the necessities nearly exhausted amid the Indian Ocean island nation’s economic collapse.
The development comes as Washington and its allies aim to cut off energy imports from Russia in line with sanctions over its war on Ukraine. Since the invasion in late February, global oil prices have skyrocketed, sparking a number of countries to seek out Russian crude, which is being offered at a steep discount.
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said two ministers are scheduled to leave for Russia on Monday to continue talks that Sri Lanka has been having with Russian authorities to directly purchase fuel, among other related issues.
He urged people Saturday not to line up for fuel, saying only limited stock will be distributed to limited stations throughout next week. He said until the next shipments arrive, “public transport, power generators and industries will be given a priority.”
Residents have had to queue for hours and sometimes days to get fuel, sometimes resorting to burning charcoal or palm fronds for cooking.
Wijesekera’s comments come while a high-level U.S. delegation is visiting Sri Lanka, seeking ways to help the island nation cope with an unprecedented economic crisis and severe shortages of essential supplies.
Like some other South Asian nations, Sri Lanka has remained neutral on the war in Europe.
However, Wijesekera said the foreign ministry and the Sri Lankan ambassador in Russia have been making arrangements for a fuel sale.
“There is an advantage for us if we could buy oil directly from the Russian government or the Russian firms. There are talks going on,” he told reporters Sunday.
The shortages have led to protests against the government, recently to demand fuel. The government has deployed armed troops in addition to police at every fuel station.
Sri Lanka says it’s unable to repay $7 billion in foreign debt due this year, pending the outcome of negotiations with the International Monetary Fund on a rescue package. It must pay $5 billion on average annually until 2026. Authorities have asked the IMF to lead a conference to unite Sri Lanka’s lenders.
Last month, the country bought a 90,000-metric-ton (99,000-ton) shipment of Russian crude to restart its only refinery, Wijesekera said.
In an interview with The Associated Press in mid-June, Prime Minister Ranil Wickremesinghe said Sri Lanka would be compelled to buy oil from Russia and was trying to get oil and coal from traditional suppliers in the Middle East.
“If we can get from any other sources, we will get from there. Otherwise (we) may have to go to Russia again,” he said.
Wickremesinghe also said last week that the state-run Ceylon Petroleum Corporation was $700 million in debt and as a result, no country or organization was willing to provide fuel.
On Sunday, the corporation hiked prices of petrol by 22% to 550 Sri Lankan Rupees per liter (about $5.80 per gallon), and diesel by 15% to LKR 470 per liter (about $4.95 per gallon). Wijeserekara said the hike was meant to be par with the global fuel prices.
Protesters have occupied the entrance to President Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s office for more than two months demanding his resignation, saying the primary responsibility for the crisis rests with him and his family, whom they accuse of corruption and mismanagement.
The U.S. delegation led by Robert Kaproth, deputy assistant secretary of the Treasury for Asia, and Kelly Keiderling, deputy assistant secretary of state for South and Central Asia, began its visit Sunday and is scheduled to meet top Sri Lankan officials during their stay until Wednesday. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/sri-lanka-sends-2-ministers-to-russia-for-oil-amid-crisis/ | 2022-06-28T08:25:30Z |
Which Tracfones are best?
Tracfone is a Mobile Virtual Network Operator that operates nationwide. It doesn’t require contracts and has multiple prepaid phone plans available. Plus, it’s compatible with many smartphones, iPhones and basic phones. If you’re looking for a great prepaid device to use anywhere in the country, check out the Tracfone Apple iPhone 7 4G LTE Prepaid Smartphone.
What to know before you buy a Tracfone
Locked vs. unlocked
An unlocked cell phone does not need a specific carrier or phone plan to work. However, Tracfone has a strict unlock policy, so most devices are locked until activated. You can unlock one of their devices by using the associated code or contacting the company by phone.
Certain devices unlock automatically after a certain period. For instance, Apple phones activated on the Tracfone service will unlock two months after activation. Military personnel who are currently deployed can request the company unlock their device at any time.
If you find a device online that’s already unlocked, it might not work as intended or have reduced functionality.
Network and coverage
Tracfone is compatible with Verizon, AT&T and T-Mobile. The service you get depends mainly on the carrier. For example, Verizon provides the most coverage and works across the country. Meanwhile, AT&T and T-Mobile generally offer the fastest download speeds.
Also, the company now has 5G coverage enabled for certain modern phones. This is included in any of their phone service plans.
Compatible phones
Tracfone has a keep-your-own-phone policy, meaning you can use your current phone when setting up the service. The following devices are compatible:
- T-Mobile, AT&T and Verizon phones
- Global System for Mobile Communications unlocked phones
- Certain phones that use Code Division Multiple Access Technology
The company also sells various discount devices that work on their network, including iPhones and other smartphones such as Samsung and LG devices. They also sell non-smartphones and flip phones for those who want something basic and functional.
What to look for in a quality Tracfone device
Phone plan
Tracfone offers multiple phone plans, none of which require a contract. Plans include:
- Smartphone $199 Plan: 365 days of unlimited talk and text with 12 gigabytes of data each month.
- Smartphone $125 Plan: 365 days with 1,500 minutes, 1,500 texts and 1.5GB each month.
- Smartphone $50 Plan: 90-day plan with 750 minutes, 1,500 texts and 2GB of data a month.
- Smartphone $30 Plan: 30-day plan with unlimited text and talk plus 3GB of data each month.
For an additional cost, there are also add-on services, such as the global calling card that lets you make calls across the world for as little as 1 cent per minute. Other add-ons include more texts, minutes and data.
SIM card
When you purchase a phone or sign up for service, you receive a SIM card with a new phone number on it. Unlike most other cellular companies, you can’t transfer an existing Tracfone SIM card to another device.
Data
Tracfone offers unlimited data rollover. So, if you don’t use all the available data in one month, it gets automatically added to the next month’s plan. However, there are no data-only plans, meaning you’ll need to purchase minutes and texts to get data on your device.
Auto-refill service
While you can purchase a monthly plan every month, you also have the option to sign up for auto-refill. With this service, you can keep your phone constantly active without having to set up payments manually. Another incentive of auto-refill is that it also gives consumers a 5% to 10% monthly discount on their current plan. You can set up the service through your account.
Phone storage
As with any other mobile device, the storage in your phone varies. For casual users who don’t intend to download many apps or games, 5GB should be enough. However, if you use your phone extensively or want to have a lot of pictures, videos or games on it, you’ll need anywhere from 10GB to 50GB of storage space.
If your space runs out, you can clear the device’s cache or delete unnecessary apps. You can also upload images and videos to the Cloud and delete the ones taking up space on your phone. Alternatively, most Tracfone devices let you increase your phone’s storage by inserting a microSD card into the device.
Prepaid cards
Since it’s a prepaid service, Tracfone offers prepaid cards that specify the allowances and limitations of the plan. You can purchase these cards on the company’s website or at a local store. Some prepaid cards only add data or minutes to an existing plan, while others serve as the full plan.
How much you can expect to spend on Tracfone
The cheapest unlimited talk and text plan starts at $20 a month and goes up from there. There are also sometimes promo codes available to decrease costs. If you set up the auto-refill service, you can save more money on an existing plan.
Tracfone FAQ
How do you set up a Tracfone?
A. Once you have a compatible device, use the company’s online activation system. From there, follow the steps to activate and set it up. You’ll need the red activation card that comes with the phone or plan. And you’ll need to agree to the Terms and Conditions. Once that’s done, you can start using the phone right away.
Can you transfer minutes to a different phone?
A. If you’re switching from one smartphone to another, you can also roll any remaining minutes, texts or data into the new one. However, you cannot transfer minutes when switching from a smartphone to a non-smartphone.
What’s the best Tracfone to buy?
Top Tracfone
Tracfone Apple iPhone 7 4G LTE Prepaid Smartphone
What you need to know: This locked iPhone comes with 32GB phone storage and has a fast operating system, making it ideal for mobile gamers, work use and more.
What you’ll love: It features a 4.7-inch Retina HD display that’s great for taking photos, which you can easily store on the device. This sleek, black phone comes with a SIM card and is easy to set up.
What you should consider: Since it’s an Apple product, it’s not compatible with most Android apps.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Tracfone for the money
Motorola TracFone Moto E6 4G LTE Prepaid Smartphone
What you need to know: Offering either 16GB or 32GB of storage, this smartphone is best for Android users.
What you’ll love: It has a long battery life and Max Vision HD+ Display, meaning you can use it for hours taking pictures, playing mobile games and more. It operates on Verizon’s CDMA networks and comes with a SIM card.
What you should consider: The phone isn’t as fast as other devices. It’s also not constructed with high-quality materials.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
TracFone Carrier-Locked LG Stylo 4 4G LTE Prepaid Smartphone
What you need to know: This smartphone comes at a discounted price and offers competitive storage, good audio and a crisp display.
What you’ll love: This prepaid device comes with 16GB of storage, an HD display, SIM card and phone manual. It’s also compatible with MicroSD memory cards up to 2TB.
What you should consider: It takes a long time to reach full charge.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Agreement makes available the largest Black-owned coffee brand to the 36 million+ households with a Keurig brewer
BURLINGTON, Mass., FRISCO, Texas and DES MOINES, Iowa, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keurig Dr Pepper Inc. (NASDAQ: KDP) and BLK & Bold Specialty Beverages today announced the launch of BLK & Bold coffees in K-Cup® pods for the Keurig® brewing system.
BLK & Bold was cultivated in 2018 in Des Moines, Iowa by founders Pernell Cezar and Rod Johnson. The Black-owned brand ignited a passion to deliver a blend of rich flavors to coffee lovers with a mission to support youth in need by helping to close socio-economic gaps in the U.S. For every product sold, the company pledges 5% of its profits to "For Our Youth" partners nationwide who are dedicated to giving America's children the tools they need to be the best versions of themselves.
To date, BLK & Bold has provided funding to more than a dozen nonprofit organizations, with many focused on urban populations. In support of that pledge and in conjunction with the launch of BLK & Bold K-Cup pods, Keurig is donating to the Coffee Coalition for Racial Equity (CCRE), a nonprofit committed to building a racially diverse & equitable coffee industry.
Mauricio Leyva, President of Coffee for Keurig Dr Pepper said, "BLK & Bold's inspiring mission to support organizations that help communities across America is as exceptional as their delicious coffee blends. We are pleased to introduce both to the millions of Keurig households and be a partner in advancing their efforts."
"We're beyond excited to work with Keurig Dr Pepper in a way that continues our mission to turn the daily ritual of enjoying a cup of coffee into a means of giving back," said BLK & Bold Co-Founder and CEO Pernell Cezar. "Partnering with the iconic Keurig brand advances our mission to support underserved communities while we serve more households our premium product and community impact proposition."
Beginning this August, three Fair Trade-certified BLK & Bold blends will hit shelves nationwide on BLK & Bold and Keurig digital platforms and at Target and Albertson's, with more retailers to be added throughout the year. Varieties include:
- Rise & GRND: A signature medium roast blend with a taste profile of caramel, lemon, and nutty flavor notes.
- Smoove Operator: A creamy dark roast blend with flavor notes of caramel and toffee with the signature silky feel of a full-bodied coffee.
- Brighter Days: A light roast with a vibrant blend of fruity, toffee flavor notes.
New features within the Keurig brewing system that BLK & Bold will benefit from include MultiStream™ technology, which uses five streams of water to thoroughly saturate the coffee grounds and extract full flavor and aroma from each K-Cup pod. In addition, Keurig's signature BrewID™ technology – recently introduced in Keurig's first connected brewer, the K-Supreme Plus® SMART – recognizes the specific K-Cup pod brand, variety and roast and customizes the brew settings to make each cup distinctively delicious.
About Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with annual revenue approaching $13 billion and approximately 27,000 employees. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands is designed to satisfy virtually any consumer need, any time, and includes Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott's®, CORE® and The Original Donut Shop®. Through its powerful sales and distribution network, KDP can deliver its portfolio of hot and cold beverages to nearly every point of purchase for consumers. The Company is committed to sourcing, producing, and distributing its beverages responsibly through its Drink Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility platform, including efforts around circular packaging, efficient natural resource use and supply chain sustainability. For more information, visit https://www.keurigdrpepper.com/.
About BLK & Bold Coffee & Tea
Co-founders, Pernell & Rod created BLK & Bold with the desire to unite coffee and tea lovers worldwide through an interest of investing back into community. Pernell & Rod believe that if children are the future, then they should be equipped with resources, including tools to equip confidence to manifest potential and create generational wealth. Through that philosophy, BLK & Bold pledges 5% of its proceeds to nonprofit organizations across America that are aligned with pouring guidance and time into children for them to be the best version of themselves. For more, visit www.blkandbold.com.
Media Contacts:
Keurig Dr Pepper
Katie Gilroy
T: 781-418-3345
katie.gilroy@kdrp.com
BLK & Bold
Rod Johnson
T: 219.902.8687
rod@blkandbold.com
Investor Contact:
Keurig Dr Pepper
Steve Alexander
T: 972-673-6769
steve.alexander@kdrp.com
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NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Mixx, a NYC-based creative agency, with a 26-year history of being a leader on the cutting edge of creativity, diversity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB), is now implementing a four-day work week for the summer months.
The shift came naturally to the agency, after The Mixx did what they do best - listened, learned and approached things differently. "We learned from the way COVID-19 impacted how our employees approached work," explains Robyn Streisand, Founder and CEO. "We made this shift in the work week to eliminate stressors and burnout and to empower our people by acknowledging that creativity doesn't always strike within the walls of an office."
Streisand has been intentional about fostering a productive team environment from the beginning. She recently spoke to LA Wire to share her thoughts on reshaping the future of work for The Mixx and society at large. The Mixx also embraces a fully hybrid work environment, off-site retreats, educational funds, home office improvement stipends and wellness benefits such as ClassPass. Most recently, The Mixx celebrated work and talent with a company-wide retreat in Miami Beach, also known as "Mixx Miami."
The Mixx joins a growing number of major organizations who've recently transitioned to a 4-day work week - including Buffer, Toshiba, Microsoft Japan, Treehouse and Basecamp. The success of the shift is well documented, with economist Juliet Schor noting that workers are "'dramatically happier,' revenue has increased and customer satisfaction scores are 'outstanding,'" in a recent speech at the TED2022 conference.
Founded in 1996, The Mixx is a certified diverse (WBENC and NGLCC) NYC-based creative agency that delivers impactful and purposeful branding, marketing, and culture and communications programs and campaigns to internal and external audiences alike. The company's bold and human-centered design approach features insight-driven and evidence-led strategy which connects brands with both new and existing audiences.
Contact
Olympia Lambert
646-642-4393
olympia.lambert@themixxnyc.com.
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LOS ANGELES, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schall Law Firm, a national shareholder rights litigation firm, reminds investors of a class action lawsuit against Celsius Holdings, Inc. ("Celsius" or "the Company") (NASDAQ: CELH) for violations of §§10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder by the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
Investors who purchased the Company's securities between August 12, 2021 and March 1, 2022, inclusive (the ''Class Period''), are encouraged to contact the firm before May 16, 2022.
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
We also encourage you to contact Brian Schall of the Schall Law Firm, 2049 Century Park East, Suite 2460, Los Angeles, CA 90067, at 310-301-3335, to discuss your rights free of charge. You can also reach us through the firm's website at www.schallfirm.com, or by email at bschall@schallfirm.com.
The class, in this case, has not yet been certified, and until certification occurs, you are not represented by an attorney. If you choose to take no action, you can remain an absent class member.
According to the Complaint, the Company made false and misleading statements to the market. Celsius improperly recorded expenses related to share-based compensation for both the second and third quarters of 2021. The Company would be forced to restate its financial results for those quarters, including a net loss for the third quarter. The Company failed to maintain adequate controls over financial reporting. Based on these facts, the Company's public statements were false and materially misleading throughout the class period. When the market learned the truth about Celsius, investors suffered damages.
Join the case to recover your losses.
The Schall Law Firm represents investors around the world and specializes in securities class action lawsuits and shareholder rights litigation.
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Survey reveals two-thirds of the rehab therapy respondents are currently considering a career move and details how patient volume, student debt, workforce diversity, and patient care models are impacting rehab therapy
PHOENIX, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WebPT, the leading rehab therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth, today released The State of Rehab Therapy report for 2022. The highly anticipated report details findings from the sixth annual industry-wide survey of more than 6,000 physical therapy, occupational therapy, and speech-language pathology professionals. The report sheds light on the biggest challenges, trends, and opportunities influencing the profession from practices spanning various sizes, locations, and specialties.
According to the report, there are several trends impacting the industry, including declining employee retention, clinician burnout, and high patient volumes. Notably, more than two-thirds of the rehab therapy respondents are currently considering a career move, and nearly 35% of rehab therapy organizations saw an increase in patient volume over the past year compared to previous years.
"Over the past six years, The State of Rehab Therapy report has provided valuable insights into both the challenges and opportunities our industry is facing," said Dr. Heidi Jannenga, PT, DPT, ATC, WebPT co-founder and Chief Clinical Officer. "This year, we are seeing that clinically focused providers and younger leaders are leaving the industry at a rate faster than in most other healthcare professions. I implore our industry to take a deep look at how we can strengthen the culture of our practices, provide sustainable career pathways, elevate our advocacy voice with impactful data, and adapt to the digital transformation of our industry."
The report offers further data on these topics as well as demographics, business and financials, staffing and employment, salaries, and technology use. Compelling takeaways include:
- More than a third of the industry workforce reports employee burnout with high patient workloads and long work hours cited as the top reasons.
- Student debt remains disproportionately high with 8% of rehab therapy organizations offering some sort of student loan payback option.
- Women have made gains in executive leadership representation, with 46% of C-level positions being held by women, up six percentage points from 2021.
- Technology adoption for remote care has increased, with more than one-third of respondents implementing new video conferencing software in the past year. Telehealth, home exercise program (HEP), and patient-engagement software top the list of sought-after technologies.
WebPT will be hosting a live webinar discussion about the report on Thursday, August 18 at 9:00 AM PDT (12:00 PM EDT). Host Heidi Jannenga, and panelists TaVona Boggs, Owner of Thrive Network, Larry Benz, President and CEO of Confluent Health, and Keaton Ray, Co-Founder and COO of MovementX, will cover the impact of the report findings and answer questions.
To learn more and download the full survey report, visit https://bit.ly/rehabtherapyreport2022.
To register for the webinar, visit https://bit.ly/2022reportwebinar.
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, including the tools and knowledge necessary to maximize performance, revenue, and patient outcomes. 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. Learn more at webpt.com.
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LUXEMBOURG, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Metal Packaging S.A. will host its Second Quarter 2022 earnings call on Thursday, July 28, 2022.
A results release will be posted to our website at midday BST (07:00 EST) on July 28, 2022, at https://www.ardaghmetalpackaging.com/investors
An investor webcast and conference call will be held at 14:00 BST (9:00 EST) on July 28, 2022. A full replay of the presentation will also be available at the same link shortly after the conclusion of the live presentation.
Webcast https://event.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1560399&tp_key=e488908c25
Dial in*:
International: +44 (0)330 165 4012
US/Canada: +1 800-289-0720
Conference code: 3115885
*It is not necessary to dial into the audio conference unless you are unable to join the webcast.
Additional dial-in numbers are at this link, or simply click Participant Access Information (globalmeet.com) and enter your details to be connected. The link is active 15 minutes prior to the start time.
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MENLO PARK, Calif., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PacBio (NASDAQ: PACB), a leading developer of high-quality, highly accurate sequencing solutions, announced today that it will be participating in the upcoming Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference in New York, New York.
Members of PacBio's management are scheduled to participate in a fireside chat on Wednesday, September 14 at 1:30 p.m. Eastern Time. The live webcast can be accessed at the company's investors page at investor.pacificbiosciences.com. A replay of the webcast will be available for at least 30 days following the presentation.
About PacBio
Pacific Biosciences of California, Inc. (NASDAQ: PACB) is a premier life science technology company that is designing, developing and manufacturing advanced sequencing solutions to help scientists and clinical researchers resolve genetically complex problems. Our products and technology under development stem from two highly differentiated core technologies focused on accuracy, quality and completeness which include our existing HiFi long read sequencing and our emerging SBB™ short read sequencing technologies. Our products address solutions across a broad set of research applications including human germline sequencing, plant and animal sciences, infectious disease and microbiology, oncology, and other emerging applications. For more information, please visit www.pacb.com and follow @PacBio.
Contacts
Investors:
Todd Friedman
650.521.8450
ir@pacb.com
Media:
Lizelda Lopez
pr@pacb.com
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Woman reports someone kicked in door while she was home in Manhattan
Published: Apr. 6, 2022 at 6:38 AM CDT|Updated: 56 minutes ago
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Riley County police are investigating an aggravated burglary after a woman reported someone kicked in the door to her home early Tuesday in Manhattan.
The incident was reported around 4:06 a.m. Tuesday in the 2000 block of Casement Road, on the northeast side of Manhattan.
Riley County police officials said 46-year-old woman reported unknown person kicked in the front door to her home while she was inside her residence.
The estimated total loss in this case was listed at approximately $50.
Anyone with information may call Riley County Crime Stoppers at 785-539-7777.
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