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ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ampio Pharmaceuticals, Inc. (NYSE American: AMPE), today released the following letter to stockholders from its Chairman, Kevin Buchi and Chief Executive Officer, Mike Martino.
Dear Fellow Stockholders,
On behalf of the Board and management team, we are writing to provide an update on the previously announced internal investigations, the clinical development of Ampion and how this impacts our strategic alternatives process, and near-term strategic business alternatives. Finally, we would like to take this opportunity to address the importance of your vote at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders to be held on Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at 11 am MT.
As we announced on May 16, 2022, an independent special committee of the Ampio Board of Directors (the "Special Committee") has been conducting internal investigations focused primarily on (1) the statistical analysis of Ampio's AP-013 clinical trial and (2) unauthorized provision of Ampion, an investigational drug that is not approved by the Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), for use by individuals not participating in clinical trials ("unauthorized use"). These investigations are now completed and the investigations are summarized below.
Through outside counsel, the Special Committee has engaged in extensive fact finding, including interviewing numerous individuals and reviewing documents and emails relating to the AP-013 clinical trial. In connection with the unauthorized use investigation, the Special Committee also reviewed documents, conducted interviews, and reviewed other information regarding the provision and unauthorized use of Ampion. The Special Committee committed significant resources to these endeavors and did not impose material limitations on the investigations' scope, timing, or access to information.
As it relates to the AP-013 clinical trial, the Special Committee's primary findings include that certain former Ampio executive officers and senior staff were aware, at the time of the per-protocol interim analysis in March 2020, that the AP-013 trial did not demonstrate efficacy for Ampion on its co-primary endpoints of pain and function; and that these former Ampio executive officers and senior staff did not fully report the results of the AP-013 trial and the timing of unblinding of data from the AP-013 trial. The Special Committee has determined that the Company's current executive officers were not made aware of the unblinding events in March 2020. Through counsel, the Company and the Special Committee have informed the Securities and Exchange Commission of the investigations. The Company and the Special Committee also have contacted the FDA regarding this investigation.
As it relates to the unauthorized use of Ampion, the Special Committee's primary finding is that certain Ampio personnel, including a former executive officer and certain former directors, facilitated the provision of Ampion for unauthorized use. Ampio has worked to resolve this issue, including through the conduct of safety surveillance activities relating to the provision of Ampion for unauthorized use, implementation of appropriate mitigation measures (described below), and self-reporting to FDA. The results of the safety surveillance activities have not changed the Company's view of the safety profile of Ampion. The Special Committee has determined that the Company's current executive officers were not involved in the provision of Ampion for unauthorized use.
The Company has taken the following actions based in part upon the investigations and the findings of the Special Committee:
- Terminated the employment of two executive officers;
- Restructured the Board of Directors through resignation of certain directors;
- Separated the role of Chair of the Board and Chief Executive Officer;
- Re-constituted the Company's Disclosure Committee with additional subject-matter experts;
- Enhanced Company policies and procedures including those related to inventory management and distribution; and
- Conducted company-wide training regarding appropriate use of Ampion while in the clinical trial stage.
- When we launched the strategic alternatives process in May 2022, one of our first areas of focus was the viability of continued dev elopment and advancement of Ampion in order to generate value for the Ampio stockholders.
Regarding the status of Ampion™ development, in total, we have conducted seven Phase 2/3 trials, comprising more than 1,500 Ampion-treated patients and more than 1,400 saline-treated patients. Ampion has consistently demonstrated a 30 percent reduction in pain and a 30 percent improvement in function across these trials. Unfortunately, so has the control element, saline. The saline response in our trials is consistent with the response in other published materials on osteoarthritis of the knee ("OAK") trials. As illustrated in the graphs below, Ampion has simply not demonstrated a sufficient therapeutic benefit versus saline to support another superiority trial and a noninferiority trial versus saline would not be commercially competitive.
Over the past several months we have undertaken an extensive meta-analysis of a merged database containing all clinical, laboratory and outcome data from all Ampion trials. This analysis has not identified either a sub-population of patients or combination of inclusion/exclusion factors that predicts a trial design where there would be a reasonable expectation for Ampion to outperform saline control.
Additionally, we evaluated trial designs, techniques, and tools that might provide an opportunity to highlight the differential benefits of Ampion vs a saline control given our current knowledge, including the following:
- Using a centralized reading of images/data to include/exclude patients from the trial;
- Education of investigators and the use of pain and function evaluation tools to reduce placebo effect; and
- Using joint imaging as a primary endpoint.
In addition, we evaluated the data from AP-008 (n = 342), in which patients were dosed with Ampion every two weeks for up to three doses versus a single dose of saline and confirmed this trial did not yield statistically significant results.
Finally, we evaluated conducting trials with alternative controls, such as hyaluronic acid and corticosteroids and concluded that these trials are not feasible or advisable for several reasons. This includes the diminishing use of hyaluronic acid in clinical practice and the magnitude of the corticosteroid efficacy signal.
In addition to evaluating the continued development of Ampion, we have also been developing a new and improved formulation of Ampion. While the in vitro and preclinical data are encouraging, we do not believe that redefining Ampio as a preclinical company is in the best interests of stockholders.
Based on this extensive analysis, we do not believe that conducting an eighth, and likely a confirmatory ninth, pivotal trial for Ampion is a good use of the Company's cash and resources.
With this context in mind, we have been pursuing other strategic alternatives for Ampio with the goal of maximizing value for Ampio stockholders. This exercise includes the potential for Ampio to acquire a product/pipeline and/or execute a reverse merger with a company that is seeking an NYSE American listing and has a development candidate and/or pipeline that we believe would represent a better value proposition for Ampio stockholders.
With the assistance of a financial advisor, we have identified several potential acquisition and reverse merger candidates, as well as received inbound interest from potential counterparties for several transformative transactions. We are diligently evaluating all opportunities in terms of value returned to the Ampio stockholders, but this selection process takes time.
With that fact in mind, we wish to emphasize the importance of the upcoming vote at the 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders and, specifically Proposal No. 3 regarding the reverse stock split. Our goal is to maximize stockholder value through the process we have just outlined. A key component of maximizing stockholder value is maintaining the listing of our stock on the NYSE American. De-listing would likely result in one or more of the following:
- Negatively impact Ampio's attractiveness as a counterparty for a strategic transaction since listed companies would be at a competitive advantage in stock-based transactions and for future capital raising.
- Eliminate potential transactions that may otherwise be high value for Ampio stockholders. For example, Ampio would not be a viable counterparty for a private company's go-public reverse merger transaction as the stock exchange listing would be one of the key assets that the private company is seeking to acquire.
- Decrease the prospect of additional institutional ownership and likely result in reduced ownership by existing institutional shareholders.
- Produce lower trading volume, higher proportionate transaction costs and wider bid-ask spreads for investors. Ultimately, liquidity in the stock would be limited.
We believe it is important to position Ampio for maximum attractiveness as a counterparty and to permit maximum flexibility in the structure of a transaction that we believe will provide maximum value to stockholders.
As we reported, Ampio is not currently in compliance with NYSE American listing requirements due to its low stock price. NYSE American requires Ampio to regain compliance with their listing requirements relating to share price by December 23, 2022. A reverse stock split is a means to regain compliance with the NYSE American listing requirements.
We want to be clear, stockholder approval of Proposal No. 3 only permits but does not require the Ampio Board to effect a reverse stock split. This proposal gives us the ability to act in a timely manner to regain compliance with the NYSE American requirements, if need be. Stockholder approval at the 2022 annual meeting on August 10, 2022, will give the Board the ability to eliminate the uncertainty regarding future delisting action and help preserve value for the Ampio stockholders in the stock exchange listing.
We urge Ampio stockholders to approve Proposal No. 3.
Sincerely,
J. Kevin Buchi
Chairman of the Board
Michael A. Martino
Chief Executive Officer
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are made pursuant to the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Any statements contained in this press release that are not statements of historical fact may be deemed to be forward-looking statements. Without limiting the foregoing, words such as "may," "will," "expect," "believe," "anticipate," or "estimate" or comparable terminology are intended to identify forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, for example, statements about the potential outcomes or timing of the strategic alternatives process being led by the Ampio board of directors.
Forward-looking statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied in such statements including, among others:
- the risk that the stockholders will not approve the reverse stock split proposal and that Ampio's stock will be delisted from the NYSE American, limiting the prospects for a successful strategic alternatives process;
- the challenges in identifying one or more attractive, strategic businesses to transform Ampio through one or more strategic transactions and the risk that no strategic transaction will be considered by the Ampio board to be in the best interests of its stockholders;
- the strategic alternatives process will consume our cash resources and reduce cash available to be used in a strategic transaction or cash available for the post-closing business;
- the strategic alternatives process and any strategic transaction may involve unexpected costs, liabilities or delays;
- the expense and risk associated with any strategic transaction, including the risk that the expected benefits of the transaction may not be realized in the time frames expected or at all;
- Ampio's stock price may suffer as a result of uncertainty surrounding the strategic alternatives process and any resulting strategic transaction; and
- the risk factors described in the Ampio's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, and other factors set forth in Ampio's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including Ampio's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022.
The forward-looking statements in this press release speak only as of the date of this press release. Except as required by law, Ampio assumes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements for any reason, except as required by law.
Media Contact:
Nic Johnson, nic.johnson@russopartnersllc.com
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There’s still a way to reach global goal on climate change
(AP) - If nations do all that they’ve promised to fight climate change, the world can still meet one of two internationally agreed upon goals for limiting warming. But the planet is blowing past the other threshold that scientists say will protect Earth more, a new study finds.
The world is potentially on track to keep global warming at, or a shade below, 2 degrees Celsius (3.6 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than pre-industrial times, a goal that once seemed out of reach, according to a study published Wednesday in the journal Nature.
That will only happen if countries not only fulfill their specific pledged national targets for curbing carbon emissions by 2030, but also come through on more distant promises of reaching net zero carbon emissions by mid-century, the study says.
This 2-degree warmer world still represents what scientists characterize as a profoundly disrupted climate with fiercer storms, higher seas, animal and plant extinctions, disappearing coral, melting ice and more people dying from heat, smog and infectious disease. It’s not the goal that world leaders say they really want: 1.5 degrees Celsius (2.7 degrees Fahrenheit) since pre-industrial times. The world will blast past that more prominent and promoted goal unless dramatic new emission cuts are promised and achieved this decade and probably within the next three years, study authors said.
Both goals of 1.5 degrees and 2 degrees are part of the 2015 Paris climate pact and the 2021 Glasgow follow-up agreement. The 2-degree goal goes back years earlier.
“For the first time we can possibly keep warming below the symbolic 2-degree mark with the promises on the table. That assumes, of course, that the countries follow through on the promises,” said study lead author Malte Meinshausen, a University of Melbourne climate scientist.
That’s a big if, outside climate scientists and the authors say. It means political leaders actually doing what they promise.
The study “examines only this optimistic scenario. It does not check whether governments are making efforts to implement their long-term targets and whether they are credible,” said Niklas Hohne of Germany, a New Climate Institute scientist who analyzes pledges for Climate Action Tracker and wasn’t part of this study. “We know that governments are far from implementing their long-term targets.”
Hohne’s team and others who track pledges have similarly found that limiting warming to 2 degrees is still possible, as Meinshausen’s team has. The difference is that Meinshausen’s study is the first to be peer-reviewed and published in a scientific journal.
Sure, the 2-degree world requires countries to do what they promise. But cheaper wind and solar have shown carbon emissions cuts can come faster than thought, and some countries will exceed their promised cuts, Meinshausen said. He also said the way climate action works is starting with promises and then policies, so it’s not unreasonable to take countries at their word.
Mostly, he said, limiting warming to 2 degrees is still a big improvement compared to just five or ten years ago, when “everybody laughed like ‘ha, we’ll never see targets on the table that bring us closer to 2 degrees,’” Meinshausen said. “Targets and implemented policies actually can turn the needle on future temperatures. I think that optimism is important for countries to see. Yes, there is hope.”
About 20% to 30% of that hope is due to the Paris climate agreement, but the rest is due to earlier investments by countries that made green energy technologies cheaper than dirty fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas, Meinshausen said.
Yet, even if that’s good news, it’s not all good, he said.
“Neither do we have a margin of error (on barely limiting to 2 degrees) nor do the pledges put us on a path close to 1.5 degrees,” Meinshausen said.
In 2018 the United Nations’ scientific expert team studied the differences between the 1.5- and 2-degree thresholds and found considerably worse and more extensive damages to Earth at 2 degrees of warming. So the world has recently tried to make the 1.5 degrees goal possible.
Earth has already warmed at least 1.1 degrees Celsius (2 degrees Fahrenheit) since pre-industrial times, often considered the late 1800s, so 2 degrees of warming really means another 0.9 degrees Celsius (1.6 degrees Fahrenheit) hotter than now.
Meinshausen’s analysis “looks good and solid, but there are always assumptions that could be important,” said Glen Peters, a climate scientist who tracks emissions with Global Carbon Project.
The biggest assumption is that nations somehow get to promised net zero carbon emissions, most of them by 2050 but a decade or two later for China and India, said Peters, research director of the Cicero Center for International Climate Research in Oslo, Norway.
“Making pledges for 2050 is cheap, backing them up with necessary short-term action is hard,” he said, noting that for most countries, there will be five or six elections between now and 2050.
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LITTLE RIVER-ACADEMY — Rogers head coach Charlie Roten knew that if the Eagles had a shot at knocking off rival Academy, his team’s flex-bone rushing attack had to churn out yards and chew up time on the clock.
Cue first-year starting quarterback Cooper Sisneroz, running back Garrett Wolfe and a bulky group of offensive linemen. Toss in two key defensive stops, including a late interception, and Rogers dialed up exactly what Roten ordered Friday night.
Sisneroz rushed for a game-high 110 yards on 10 carries, Wolfe ran for three touchdowns, and defensive lineman Jaime Reyna’s interception with 1:18 left helped seal the Eagles’ 29-23 victory over the Bees in a season opener at bustling John Glover Stadium.
“I told them I’m speechless. I don’t really have the words. I’m so proud of them. It’s a group with not a lot of guys back, so I did have some questions, some concerns. They answered those,” Roten said. “Kids played hard. We played the game perfectly. I said, ‘Hey, we’re going to keep the ball from them.’ They are really good on offense, throwing that ball. The kids executed the plan just how we wanted them to.”
Academy led a back-and-forth battle in front of a standing room-only crowd 20-15 heading to the fourth quarter.
Rogers went ahead 23-20 with Wolfe’s third and final rushing TD, a 2-yarder, and Sisneroz’s subsequent 2-point run early in the period.
After forcing Academy’s only punt, the Eagles caught a bad bounce when the kick nicked off a player blocking down field and was recovered by the Bees.
Academy cashed in the hop with Lucas Sanderson’s 21-yard field goal to tie it a 23 with 7:21 left, but Sisneroz and company engineered a seven-play, 73-yard trip that ended when Zach Davis bounced outside and barreled in for an 8-yard TD.
The point after try was unsuccessful, leaving Rogers with the uncomfortable margin of six, 29-23, knowing the Bees had Academy quarterback Kasey Mraz, wide receiver Scout Brazeal and more ready to roll.
Mraz, who finished with 348 yards on 24-of-37 passing, had Academy to the Rogers 35 with 1:24 to go when Eagles lineman Josh Kohring disrupted Brazeal’s bubble screen route and tipped up the ball into Reyna’s waiting arms.
Rogers punted four plays later, and Mraz’s last-gasp pass into the end zone from about 60 yards away landed incomplete, sending the Eagles and their fans into a frenzy.
“We played hard. I just did a bad job coaching. My hat’s off to Rogers, their community, their kids. They played hard. They did what it takes. They managed the clock. We missed some opportunities and I can’t wait to go get things corrected,” Academy coach Chris Lancaster said.
Wolfe finished with 106 yards rushing for Rogers, which averaged 6.4 yards per carry en route to 263 overall.
Brazeal hauled in 10 receptions for 140 yards, Alex Lawton added 117 yards on seven receptions and Brayden Bartlett caught an 8-yard TD to make it 20-15 in the third quarter.
Sisneroz opened the first quarter by guiding the Eagles on a seven-play, 71-yard drive that featured a 33-yard completion to Jacob McCormick and was punctuated by Wolfe’s 9-yard TD run at 7:59 of the first. The point-after try by Baldemar Arzola was good.
The Bees countered about 4½ minutes later with Cavalli Nealy’s 1-yard plunge into the end zone that capped a 10-play, 65-yard drive. Mraz hit Zane Clark for the 2-point conversion and an 8-7 lead for Academy.
The advantage held for about 7 minutes before Wolfe lowered his shoulder at the end of a 5-yard carry for the touchdown and Bryce Watson took an option pitch from Sisneroz for the 2 points to put Rogers ahead 15-8
It took Academy six plays to answer on its next possession. Mraz and Brazeal connected for the first pass-catch TD of the season, a 22-yarder, after doing so 18 times in 2021. The 2-point pass, however, fell incomplete.
Academy had the ball with 1:05 left before the break and traveled 77 yards down to the 3 – a bulk of the journey gobbled up by Lawton’s 46-yard reception down the right sideline — with 5 seconds left. After Bees timeout, Mraz handed off to Bartlett, who looked to have a crease across the goal line but was stopped just shy as time expired to keep Rogers’ 15-14 advantage.
“We were the underdogs all week,” Sisneroz said. “I had a great team behind my back. They came out and did their jobs and we got it done.”
ROGERS 29, ACADEMY 23
Rogers 7 8 0 14 — 29
Academy 8 6 6 3 — 23
Rog — Garrett Wolfe 9 run (Baldemar Arzola kick)
Aca — Cavalli Nealy 1 run (Zane Clark pass from Kasey Mraz)
Rog — Wolfe 5 run (Bryce Watson run)
Aca — Scout Brazeal 22 pass from Mraz (pass failed)
Aca — Brayden Bartlett 8 pass from Mraz (run failed)
Rog — Wolfe 2 run (Cooper Sisneroz run)
Aca — Lucas Sanderson 21 FG
Rog — Zach Davis 8 run (run failed)
TEAM STATISTICS
Rog Aca
First downs 14 18
Rushes-yards 42-258 15-46
Passing yards 63 348
Comp.-Att.-Int. 2-2-0 24-37-1
Punts-average 2-27 1-33
Fumbles-lost 5-1 0
Penalties-yards 5-40 7-55
INDIVIDUAL STATISTICS
RUSHING — Rogers: Sisneroz 10-110, Wolfe 19-106, Davis 4-20, Abraham Hernandez 4-14, Bryce Watson 2-7, Karsen Gomez 2-6, team 1-(-5); Academy: Bartlett 10-26, Nealy 5-20.
PASSING — Rogers: Sisneroz 2-2-0-63; Academy: Mraz 24-37-1-348.
RECEIVING — Rogers: Jacob McCormick 1-33, Davis 1-30; Academy: Brazeal 10-140, Alex Lawton 7-117, Clark 2-43, Luke Tomasek 4-40, Bartlett 1-8. | https://www.tdtnews.com/sports/article_4ffd85e6-25c8-11ed-aa81-a71df5989fad.html | 2022-08-27T06:41:37Z |
Average US gasoline price jumps 15 cents to $4.38 per gallon
CAMARILLO, Calif. (AP) — The average U.S. price of regular-grade gasoline has jumped 15 cents over past two weeks to $4.38 per gallon. Industry analyst Trilby Lundberg of the Lundberg Survey says the current price sits just a nickel below the highest average price in history — $4.43, set on March 11. The average price at the pump is $1.36 higher than it was one year ago. Nationwide, the highest average price for regular-grade gas is in the San Francisco Bay Area, at $5.85 per gallon. The lowest average is in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at $3.80 per gallon. Diesel soared 43 cents, to $5.58 a gallon. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/08/average-us-gasoline-price-jumps-15-cents-to-4-38-per-gallon/ | 2022-05-08T22:16:34Z |
BOSTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- STAG Industrial, Inc. (the "Company") (NYSE:STAG) today announced it has successfully completed the sale of two fully occupied industrial real estate properties for gross proceeds of approximately $82.0 million, representing a cash capitalization rate of 5.2%.
The buildings consist of approximately 1.0 million square feet and are located in Dayton, Ohio and Greenwood, Indiana. The Company acquired the buildings in 2017 and 2018, respectively, for a purchase price of approximately $63.3 million, representing a cash capitalization rate of 6.2%. The 100% occupied assets had long-term leases in place, which today have a remaining Weighted Average Lease Term of 10.3 years.
"This portfolio sale of two individually acquired industrial buildings with significant cap rate compression demonstrates the ability of the STAG team to effectively execute on transactions despite the current volatility in the market," said Bill Crooker, Chief Executive Officer of the Company. "This transaction contributes to STAG's ability to accretively recycle capital as opportunities arise through the remainder of the year."
About STAG Industrial, Inc.
STAG Industrial, Inc. is a real estate investment trust focused on the acquisition, ownership, and operation of industrial properties throughout the United States. As of March 31, 2022, the Company's portfolio consists of 551 buildings in 40 states with approximately 110.1 million rentable square feet.
For additional information, please visit the Company's website at www.stagindustrial.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release, together with other statements and information publicly disseminated by the Company, contains certain forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The Company intends such forward-looking statements to be covered by the safe harbor provisions for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and includes this statement for purposes of complying with these safe harbor provisions. Forward-looking statements, which are based on certain assumptions and describe the Company's future plans, strategies and expectations, are generally identifiable by use of the words "believe," "will," "expect," "intend," "anticipate," "estimate," "should," "project" or similar expressions. You should not rely on forward-looking statements since they involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that are, in some cases, beyond the Company's control and which could materially affect actual results, performances or achievements. Factors that may cause actual results to differ materially from current expectations include, but are not limited to, the risk factors discussed in the Company's annual report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, as updated by the Company's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q. Accordingly, there is no assurance that the Company's expectations will be realized. Except as otherwise required by the federal securities laws, the Company disclaims any obligation or undertaking to publicly release any updates or revisions to any forward-looking statement contained herein (or elsewhere) to reflect any change in the Company's expectations with regard thereto or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such statement is based.
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viking Therapeutics, Inc. ("Viking") (NASDAQ: VKTX), a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel therapies for metabolic and endocrine disorders, today announced that the company will participate at two upcoming investor conferences.
Details of the company's participation are as follows:
- H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference
Details: Dr. Lian will deliver a corporate presentation and Viking management will participate in 1-on-1 meetings
Conference Dates: September 12-14, 2022
Presentation Timing: 12:30 – 1:00 p.m. Eastern on Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Format: Hybrid conference (in person and virtual); webcast available
- Morgan Stanley 20th Annual Global Healthcare Conference
Details: Viking management will participate in 1-on-1 meetings
Conference Dates: September 12-14, 2022
Format: In-person at Sheraton New York Hotel
A live webcast of the H.C. Wainwright presentation may be accessed via a link on the Viking Therapeutics website in the Investors & Media section under Webcasts. Additionally, a replay of the webcast will be available on the Viking website following the conferences.
Viking Therapeutics is a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company focused on the development of novel first-in-class or best-in-class therapies for the treatment of metabolic and endocrine disorders. Viking's research and development activities leverage its expertise in metabolism to develop innovative therapeutics designed to improve patients' lives. The company's clinical programs include VK2809, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the potential treatment of lipid and metabolic disorders, which is currently being evaluated in a Phase 2b study for the treatment of biopsy-confirmed non-alcoholic steatohepatitis (NASH) and fibrosis. In a Phase 2a trial for the treatment of non-alcoholic fatty liver disease (NAFLD) and elevated low-density lipoprotein-cholesterol (LDL-C), patients who received VK2809 demonstrated statistically significant reductions in LDL-C and liver fat content compared with patients who received placebo. The company is also developing VK2735, a novel dual agonist of the glucagon-like peptide 1 (GLP-1) and glucose-dependent insulinotropic polypeptide (GIP) receptors for the potential treatment of various metabolic disorders. VK2735 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1 clinical trial. In the rare disease space, the company is developing VK0214, a novel, orally available, small molecule selective thyroid hormone receptor beta agonist for the potential treatment of X-linked adrenoleukodystrophy (X-ALD). VK0214 is currently being evaluated in a Phase 1b clinical trial in patients with the adrenomyeloneuropathy (AMN) form of X-ALD.
For more information about Viking Therapeutics, please visit www.vikingtherapeutics.com. Follow Viking on Twitter @Viking_VKTX.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's a well-known frustration point within the product marketing community that product marketing managers (PMMs) are very misunderstood. The Product Marketing Alliance (PMA) has set out to battle this pervasive problem with their inaugural book - Product Marketing MisUnderstood.
Anyone who knows product marketing really understands the value it adds to an organization, but it is common that PMMs do not get the recognition they deserve.
Written by Founder & CEO Richard King, and Chief Marketing Officer Bryony Pearce, Product Marketing Misunderstood sets out how product marketers apply the tools of their own trade, helping organizations value what they do.
This book will equip PMMs with the first-hand knowledge, techniques, and stories needed to amplify their role, establish their authority, and elevate their strategic value.
Readers will learn how applying the product marketing principles such as positioning, research and customer segmentation to a product marketing role, will translate into giving colleagues the ultimate 'aha' moment.
It's simply this: Want to be understood? Read Product Marketing MisUnderstood.
Marcus Andrews, Director of Product Market at Pendo said:
"Nobody gets product marketing like PMA. Product Marketing Misunderstood is proof. It PAINS me how misunderstood our craft is. How can we convince CMOs to invest in product marketing if nobody knows what the hell we do? This book takes a major bite out of the mystery surrounding product marketing. It's required reading for aspiring and tenured PMMs. Get your CMO a copy too."
Richard King, Founder & CEO at PMA, added:
"Since PMA was born, it's been our mission to elevate the role of product marketing and ensure every single department truly understands and values the immense value PMMs bring to the table. This book goes a long way in supporting that mission by arming product marketers with the tools they need to hammer home the value of their role."
Product Marketing Alliance was founded in February 2019 with a mission of uniting product marketers across the globe. And it did just that. Since launching, it's gathered more than 40,000 enthusiasts from the USA to Russia, Greece to Germany, England to Australia. All with one shared goal: to drive demand, adoption, and the overall success of their products.
Contact:
Bryony Pearce
bryony@pmmalliance.com
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Chase Elliott wins at Dover to snap 26-race winless streak
By DAN GELSTON
AP Sports Writer
DOVER, Del. (AP) — Chase Elliott snapped a 26-race winless streak when the 2020 NASCAR champion pulled away down the stretch to win the rain-delayed Cup Series race at Dover Motor Speedway. Elliott led the final 53 laps and won his 14th career Cup race. He made it another win for Hendrick Motorsports on the mile concrete track. Elliott followed teammate Alex Bowman’s checkered flag a year ago, and a Hendrick driver won for the 22nd time at Dover. Ricky Stenhouse Jr. was second and had his first top-five finish of the season for JTG Daugherty Racing. Ross Chastain was third for Trackhouse Racing. Joe Gibbs Racing driver Christopher Bell finished fourth. The race was red-flagged Sunday with teammates Kyle Larson and Elliott sitting first and second. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/02/chase-elliott-wins-at-dover-to-snap-26-race-winless-streak/ | 2022-05-02T20:49:36Z |
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Amtrak released its FY21 Sustainability Report that showcases sustainability projects across Amtrak's regions and operations. Throughout the report are details of Amtrak's measured progress against annual and long-term sustainability goals that encompass greenhouse gas emissions, diesel fuel and electricity usage.
"Driving sustainability at Amtrak means transforming the customer experience, reducing our carbon footprint and expanding service to new markets across America," said Stephen Gardner, CEO at Amtrak. "Recognizing the urgency to act now, Amtrak is out to change the way our country moves."
Today, intercity travel on Amtrak is cleaner and more sustainable than most alternatives. On average, Amtrak service is 46% more energy efficient than travel by car and 34% more efficient than domestic air travel. On the electrified Northeast Corridor, Amtrak travel emits up to 83% less greenhouse gas emissions compared to car travel and up to 72% less greenhouse gas emissions than flying. Our fully electrified service also provides the environmental benefit of zero tail pipe emissions which improves air quality in the dense urban areas we serve.
Highlights from the report include:
- Cleaner, more climate-friendly equipment: A significant share of Amtrak's Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act (IIJA)-provided funding will support the procurement of new train equipment. On the NEC and various State-Supported routes, this equipment will include new trainsets, including some dual-power equipment that can run on electric or diesel and other dual-power equipment that can run on battery or diesel. On Long-Distance routes, IIJA funds will support the continued procurement of fuel-efficient, Tier 4-compliant ALC-42 locomotives, which emit 89% less nitrogen oxide and 95% less particulate matter than the diesels that they are replacing.
- Expansion of energy-efficient passenger rail service: Large increases in population and travel demand, demographic shifts, congestion and changing travel preferences mean that Amtrak's legacy route network does not fully meet the changing needs of the traveling public. For example, Texas and Florida, the nation's second and third most populous states, have a combined population of just over 50 million, but those two states are served by just six Amtrak routes, some of which do not operate every day. In FY21, Amtrak released a corridor vision called Amtrak Connects US, to develop and expand intercity passenger rail corridors. Providing intercity passenger rail service to the 50 largest metropolitan areas, Amtrak's vision aims to add service to 160 new communities, create 39 new routes and enhance 25 routes. A historic investment in expanding passenger rail, IIJA funding signifies the important role trains play in the future of sustainable transportation.
- Improved capacity, reliability and performance on existing routes: Guided by the Northeast Corridor Commission's Connect NEC 2035 service development plan, the IIJA investments will make the Western Hemisphere's busiest, highest-speed rail corridor an even more efficient, effective and resilient mode of transportation—taking countless cars off the road, driving down carbon emissions and showing what sustained, robust funding for rail could achieve in other parts of the country.
- Acela solar-powered gates: In 2021, Amtrak designed and deployed innovative, solar powered technology to improve security on our Northeast Corridor (NEC) Right of Way (ROW), prior to the upcoming launch of the historic new Acela service, advancing safety and sustainability together.
"Providing high-quality, low-carbon rail service that takes people out of cars and planes is one of the most efficient ways to drive emissions reductions," said Dennis Newman, Executive Vice President, Strategy, Planning & Accessibility at Amtrak. "Through more and better service, we will give additional people a chance to pitch-in and fight the climate crisis by choosing rail."
For more information about Amtrak's approach to sustainability, please visit amtrak.com/sustainability.
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With new entry system for visitors, opportunities abound outside of Yellowstone National Park
HELENA, Mont., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- After temporary closures last week, Yellowstone National Park is welcoming visitors back today with the reopening of its south loop and three of its five entrances, including the West Entrance, South Entrance and East Entrance.
"The National Park Service has done an incredible job of getting the park back open for visitors," said Scott Osterman, Director for the Montana Department of Commerce. "Tourism is a vital part of our economy, and we invite visitors to continue with their trips to Yellowstone National Park and Montana and encourage them to enjoy all our state has to offer beyond the park."
Visitor access will be granted based on a just-launched alternating license plate system, which allows alternating entry on odd and even days of the month based on license plates. Specific details are available here.
West Yellowstone, Montana – which borders Yellowstone National Park and is home to the park's most popular West Entrance – is the closest access point to the park and is open for travelers, with a variety of things to do, see and experience, including the Grizzly and Wolf Discovery Center, Yellowstone Aerial Adventures and Museum of the Yellowstone.
Beyond West Yellowstone, there are endless options to experience Montana's wide-open spaces, touchable history, western offerings and American Indian culture. Cast a fishing line on blue-ribbon waters with an experienced guide in Ennis, walk through Montana history in Virginia City and Nevada City, take the backroads to Helena and explore the Gates of the Mountains.
Additional trip inspiration and itineraries can be found at VISITMT.COM; travelers can also call 800-847-4868 for specific information and ideas.
"While we know this is throwing a wrench in the plans of many travelers, it's an incredible opportunity to be flexible and explore other parts of Montana, all while supporting local businesses and towns," said Jan Stoddard, Bureau Chief of the Office of Tourism for Montana.
While there is no confirmed opening date for the park's North Entrance through Gardiner or the Northeast Entrance via Cooke City, both Gardiner and Red Lodge are open and accessible for travelers.
Earlier this month, unprecedented amounts of rainfall caused substantial flooding, rockslides, and mudslides within Yellowstone National Park and south-central Montana. Historic water levels caused severe damage to roads, water and wastewater systems, power lines, and other infrastructure. The latest information from Yellowstone National Park can be found here.
Travelers are encouraged to visit the following sites for up-to-date information:
- Road conditions: www.511mt.net
- Yellowstone National Park: https://www.nps.gov/yell/learn/news/
- To sign up for text alerts for Yellowstone National Park: Text "82190" to 888-7777 (an automatic text reply will confirm receipt and provide instructions).
Visit Montana markets Montana's spectacular unspoiled nature, vibrant and charming small towns, breathtaking experiences, relaxing hospitality and competitive business climate to promote the state as a place to visit and do business. For more information, please visit VISITMT.COM.
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Genpact acclaimed for strong policy expertise, AI capabilities, and curating a Global Command Centre to drive strategies and solutions for social media, media and entertainment buyers
NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genpact (NYSE: G), a global professional services firm focused on delivering digital transformation, today announced that it has been ranked a Leader for the second consecutive year in Everest Group's Trust and Safety – Content Moderation Services PEAK Matrix® Assessment 2022. As noted by the Assessment, Genpact's strengths in creating a robust ecosystem of internal talent, external partnerships, and an innovative hub for developing policy management contributed to its Leader position.
By leveraging augmented and virtual reality and data-driven insights, Genpact is positioned to strategize and execute trust and safety and content moderation programs for global media, social media, retail, and e-commerce clients. Clients have lauded the capabilities of its Global Command Center, a unified location for managing every aspect of global trust and safety-content operations, which customizes itself to the complexity and scale of operations while monitoring trends and leveraging AI enabled intelligence customize itself to the complexity and scale of any platform and operation to drive key outcomes. Trend monitoring and AI enable predictive intelligence, which can anticipate workload fluctuations to manage effective staffing and workforce planning.
"The worldwide increase of online users, paired with the rise of the metaverse for gaming, shopping and expanded social engagements has created a pivotal moment in time for our clients. Regulations and privacy concerns continue to be a challenge, while countries enacting laws governing targeted collection and an increased use of personal data (even anonymized) requires deep scrutiny," said Anil Nanduru, global leader, high tech, and manufacturing services at Genpact. "Our expertise, protocols, and mechanisms help organizations develop curated strategies and best practices to create safe and engaging customer experiences."
Initially the scope of content moderation was limited to social media, today, any enterprise with an online presence is finding use cases for content moderation and other trust and safety services such as fraud and risk mitigation and protected gaming experiences. While automation accounts for most of the content moderation decision-making, there is a critical component of supplementing this with AI human expertise.
"Serving multiple industries, Genpact has expertise in handling sensitive content types," said Abhijnan Dasgupta, Practice Director, Everest Group. "Genpact's capabilities in offering transformation services to its clients, combined with its dedicated investments in technology that help turn data into informed decisions, contributed to its positioning as a Leader in Everest Group's Trust and Safety PEAK Matrix 2022 Assessment."
Genpact continues to innovate in this space by combining domain, technology, and Lean and Six Sigma expertise to protect users and enhance client operations:
- Our AI-powered Global Command Center uses a combination of advanced data visualization, machine learning, and natural language generation to help run consistent, repeatable operations and measure across more than 100 metrics
- Genpact's policy lab proactively addresses regulatory policy changes and their impact on platforms and operations. It created proprietary frameworks to assess policy changes and then applies blueprint processes to seamlessly operationalize updates across platforms
- Our AI-based policy accelerator can be embedded in clients' CMS systems to help moderators understand and apply policy faster and more accurately. This proprietary framework can be customized for the needs of each platform and how stringent its policies are, while also sharing industry and real-world context and impact
Everest Group's PEAK Matrix report provides an objective, data-driven assessment of service and technology providers based on overall capability and market impact across different global services markets.
For more information, explore Genpact's trust and safety services and read the customer version of the Everest Group report.
About Genpact
Genpact (NYSE: G) is a global professional services firm that makes business transformation real. Led by our purpose – the relentless pursuit of a world that works better for people – we drive digital-led innovation and digitally enabled intelligent operations for our clients. Guided by our experience reinventing and running thousands of processes for hundreds of clients, many of them Global Fortune 500 companies, we drive real-world transformation at scale. We think with design, dream in digital, and solve problems with data and analytics. Combining our expertise in end-to-end operations and our AI-based platform, Genpact Cora, we focus on the details – all 100,000+ of us. From New York to New Delhi, and more than 30 countries in between, we connect every dot, reimagine every process, and reinvent the ways companies work. We know that reimagining each step from start to finish creates better business outcomes. Whatever it is, we'll be there with you – accelerating digital transformation to create bold, lasting results – because transformation happens here. Get to know us at Genpact.com and on LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube, and Facebook.
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Genpact
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CHICAGO, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group, the world's leading derivatives marketplace, today announced plans to expand its suite of Sector futures with the addition of six new contracts on August 8, pending regulatory review. These new contracts will include:
- E-mini S&P Regional Banks Select Industry futures
- E-mini S&P Insurance Select Industry futures
- E-mini S&P Biotechnology Select Industry futures
- E-mini S&P Oil & Gas Exploration and Production Select Industry futures
- E-mini S&P Retail Select Industry futures
- E-mini PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index futures
"We continue to see strong market demand for liquid, cost-effective and capital-efficient tools to track the same underlying indices as some of the most popular ETFs," said Tim McCourt, CME Group Global Head of Equity and FX Products. "These new contracts will provide more opportunities and versatility in managing sector exposure and will complement the growing liquidity pool of our existing Sector futures product suite, which cover more than 10 S&P Select Sectors, as well includes Dow Jones US Real Estate and Nasdaq Biotech futures, giving clients more tools to meet their trading needs."
"We are very pleased to expand our ongoing collaboration with CME Group with the launch of the exchange's latest series of E-mini futures contracts based on the S&P Select Industry Indices," said Aye Soe, Global Head of Core and Multi-Asset Product Management at S&P Dow Jones Indices. "These popular family of indices measure the performance of stocks that comprise specific Global Industry Classification Standard sub-industries and reflect growing market demand for more targeted and diverse industry exposures as investors navigate uncertain and volatile market conditions."
"Launched in 1993, the PHLX Semiconductor Sector Index™ has been particularly relevant recently as it reflects a transformative period for the semiconductor industry," said Cameron Lilja, Vice President, Global Head of Index Product, Nasdaq. "We are pleased to expand our long-term partnership with CME Group by continuing to provide timely and innovative solutions that help investors achieve their investment objectives amid ever-evolving market dynamics."
CME Group's existing Sector futures product suite, which includes the E-mini Select Sectors Index futures, E-mini Dow Jones Real Estate Index futures and E-mini Nasdaq Biotech Index futures, have been growing significantly over the last few years, with 2022-to date average daily volume (ADV) up a record 14% versus 2021 and June ADV up nearly 200% versus May.
For more information on this product, please see: www.cmegroup.com/sectors,
The S&P Select Industry Indices are a product of S&P Dow Jones Indices LLC ("S&P DJI"). S&P®, S&P 500® and US500 are trademarks of Standard & Poor's Financial Services, LLC, and have been licensed for use by S&P DJI and CME Group, Inc. The E Mini Sector Index Futures are not sponsored, endorsed, sold or promoted by S&P DJI, or its affiliates and neither S&P DJI nor its affiliates make any representations or recommendations concerning the advisability of investing such futures.
As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex® platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing.
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LOS ANGELES, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Clubhouse Media Group, Inc. (OTCMKTS: CMGR) ("CMGR"), an influencer-based social media firm and digital talent management agency, today announced that professional model and television star Amber Nichole Miller has joined HoneyDrip.com. Honeydrip.com is a new digital platform designed and owned by Clubhouse Media Group with a focus on the empowerment of creators. The site allows creators to connect with fans and sell exclusive photo and video content.
"Amber is absolutely gorgeous" said Danche Prokopov, General Manager of HoneyDrip.com. "I'm very happy that she found us, and I have a feeling she will do very well on the site. I'm sure a lot of fans can't wait to start interacting with her on HoneyDrip.com."
Amber Nichole Miller began her modeling career at the age of five when she appeared on the Mickey Mouse Clubhouse. Years later, in 2002 she became the first official Octagon Girl for the UFC. In 2009 she was named Xyience Spokesmodel and did national commercials for the company. Amber is both a runway and published model. She has graced the covers and has been featured in some of the largest national magazines including Muscle and Fitness, Oxygen, Maxim, Sports Illustrated, and FHM, to name a few. She can also be seen on the E! Entertainment television series WAGS LA Season 3. Amber has also been known to donate her time to many charities such as American Soldier Network, Veterans for Kids, Our Rescue, and Reel Warriors.
"I'm so excited to be a part of HoneyDrip" said Amber. "The site will be a great place for me to express my creativity and monetize my exclusive content."
Follow Amber on Instagram @ambernicholemiller2
About Clubhouse Media Group, Inc.
CMGR represents the future of influencer media and marketing, with a global network of professionally run content houses, each with its brand, influencer cohort, and production capabilities. CMGR offers management, production, and deal-making services to its handpicked influencers, a management division for individual influencer clients, and an investment arm for joint ventures and acquisitions for companies in the social media influencer space.
Follow CMGR on Twitter: https://twitter.com/ClubhouseCMGR
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The 20-day trial of advanced biofuel achieved a decrease in lifecycle emissions compared to marine gas oil
SEATTLE, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Holland America Line completed the cruise industry's first multiweek test of biofuels on board Volendam at Port of Rotterdam in the Netherlands. The 20-day test was conducted in partnership with GoodFuels, a leading producer and supplier of sustainable biofuels for the transportation industry, and Wärtsilä, a global leader in power and propulsion technologies and lifecycle solutions for the marine market.
The assessment was completed September 7. In the first five days of the test the ship used a mix of 30% biofuel and 70% marine gas oil (MGO) in one of its main auxiliary engines. For the final 15 days of testing, the ship used 100% biofuel. According to GoodFuels, there was a 78% decrease in lifecycle CO2 emissions during the final 15 days of trial compared to marine gas oil emissions.
"We were excited to have this opportunity to test a next-generation fuel resource on a Holland America Line ship, and we are very encouraged by the results," said Gus Antorcha, president of Holland America Line. "As part of our commitment to sustainability, we have always looked for cutting-edge solutions to environmental challenges that will help us meet Carnival Corporation's sustainability goals over the coming decades."
Dutch-flagged Volendam was selected for the test since it was located at the Port of Rotterdam, one of the global ports where GoodFuels operates the infrastructure necessary to provide biofuel waterside fueling services. There is no significant difference for the ship's team members in handling regular fuel oil versus biofuel. The use of a "drop-in" biofuel such as the one tested on Volendam requires no shipboard refitting or special equipment.
The advanced biofuel is derived from feedstocks that are certified as 100% waste or residue, with no land-use issues and no competition with food production or deforestation.
"Marine biofuel is already the biggest low carbon marine fuel in the world and we expect usage to rise sharply to 10% of total volume by 2030," said Dirk Kronemeijer, CEO and founder of GoodFuels
"Our extensive work in testing alternative marine fuels is a central part of our efforts to shape viable decarbonisation options for our customers," said Ricardo Opperman, managing director of Wärtsilä North America Inc. "We are continuously developing our engine technology to accept and retain operational and environmental efficiency levels with various future fuels, including biofuels. These sea trials with 100% biofuel will be especially important — for Carnival Corporation, for Goodfuels, for Wärtsilä, and for the industry as a whole."
Holland America Line is the first Carnival Corporation brand to run a long-term 100% biofuel shipboard test. Carnival Corporation's German brand AIDA also partnered with Goodfuels in July to run a blended biofuel test on board AIDAprima in Rotterdam. While biofuels have been tested on large diesel engines at shoreside research facilities and on a few cargo ships, these represented the first live tests on working cruise ships.
The two brands' biofuel tests support the overall environmental mission, goals and aspirations of Carnival Corporation. Those include achieving a 40% reduction in carbon per available lower-berth-day by 2030; expanding its alternative fuels strategy across its liquefied natural gas (LNG) program and battery, fuel cell and biofuel capabilities; delivering a 50% reduction in absolute air emissions of particulate matter by 2030; and the aspiration to achieve net carbon neutral operations by 2050.
For more information about Holland America Line, consult a travel advisor, call 1-877-SAIL HAL (877-724-5425) or visit hollandamerica.com.
Find Holland America Line on Twitter, Facebook, Instagram and the Holland America Blog. You can also access all social media outlets via the home page at hollandamerica.com.
About Holland America Line [a division of Carnival Corporation and plc (NYSE: CCL and CUK)]
Holland America Line has been exploring the world for 150 years with expertly crafted itineraries, extraordinary service and genuine connections to the destinations. Offering an ideal mid-sized ship experience, its fleet visits nearly 400 ports in 114 countries around the world and has shared the thrill of Alaska for 75 years — longer than any other cruise line. Holland America Line's 11 vessels feature a diverse range of enriching activities and amenities focused on destination immersion and personalized travel. The best live music at sea fills each evening at Music Walk, and dining venues feature exclusive selections from a Culinary Council of world-famous chefs.
About GoodFuels
GoodFuels is a global pioneer in sustainable marine fuels, with offices in Europe and Singapore. The Netherlands-headquartered company has created a one-stop-shop for marine industry customers, integrating the entire supply chain for sustainable marine biofuels. From feedstock to tank, GoodFuels' proposition covers elements of sourcing feedstock and ensuring its 100% sustainability, the production and refining, the global distribution, quality assurance, and marketing programs with ports, governments, and cargo owners. GoodFuels is part of the GoodNRG Group, which is active under various labels and companies in sales, marketing, trading, R&D, and production of truly sustainable decarbonization solutions for the global transport industry. Learn more about GoodFuels at goodfuels.com.
Wärtsilä Marine Power in brief
Wärtsilä Marine Power leads the industry in its journey towards a decarbonised and sustainable future. Our broad portfolio of engines, propulsion systems, hybrid technology, and integrated powertrain systems delivers the efficiency, reliability, safety, and environmental performance needed to support our customers. Our offering includes performance-based agreements, lifecycle solutions, and an unrivalled global network of maritime expertise. Learn more at www.wartsila.com/marine.
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DES MOINES, Iowa, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jake Espenmiller has joined the Conterra Ag Capital team as chief lending officer, signifying significant growth for the West Des Moines-based ag lender.
Espenmiller will lead the company in business development, working alongside Conterra's executive team and relationship managers and shaping the company's strategic direction as it continues to grow.
"Jake brings unparalleled expertise in ag lending and farmland equity investing. His proven track record in both makes Jake the perfect fit to lead our business development efforts across the US," said Paul Erickson, Conterra President and CEO. "Jake's insights will be key when working with Conterra senior management team to develop strategies supporting the changing agricultural landscape."
The Iowa native has more than 24 years of experience in ag finance, most recently serving as the Midwest president of Oak River Farms. His experiences have taken him to several of the nation's core ag regions and industries, offering additional perspective to Conterra's ag lending team.
"As a private lender with deep ag roots and experience, Conterra is uniquely positioned to be a key capital partner for today's farmers, ranchers and agribusinesses," says Espenmiller. "I think of Conterra as a 'Goldilocks' firm — just the right size to be a significant player, while remaining nimble and flexible."
The Simpson College and Drake University graduate says Conterra's culture, work ethic and passion for agriculture aligned with his own. Currently residing in Overland Park, Kansas, Espenmiller and his wife are partners in a family row-crop operation in Northwest Iowa.
"I plan to build upon the success of Conterra's founders by providing great service to customers, great returns for our investors and a great culture for our employees."
Conterra Ag Capital focuses exclusively on agriculture, providing loan servicing, alternative lending and asset management to institutional investors, banks and other agricultural lenders throughout the United States.
Conterra Ag has loan tools to help meet the challenges of today's agricultural environment:
- Long-term fixed rate loan
- Flexibility through revolving line of credit loans
- Restructuring debts to improve cash flows
Conterra Ag's staff of seasoned ag lending professionals will quickly respond to your inquiry. To learn more, contact Conterra Ag by phone at 855-381-3451 or by email at info@conterraag.com.
Media Contact: Aleks Ridge, aleks.ridge@conterraag.com
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NORWALK, Conn., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In a program designed to honor real estate agents who are new to the business yet achieving extraordinary results, RISMedia has launched its inaugural Real Estate Rookie of the Year award, sponsored by industry education leader, Colibri Real Estate.
Agents who received their license no earlier than Jan. 1, 2020 are eligible for this year's award. Nominations are now open and can be made by any member of the real estate industry, including agents, brokers, MLS and association executives, coaches and service providers. The nomination deadline is June 27th.
Nominees for the Real Estate Rookie of the Year award will be considered based on their 2021 sales volume and transaction data, investment in professional education, technology prowess and community involvement. RISMedia will announce 10 finalists in September, and the winner will be revealed and awarded during RISMedia's Power Broker Reception & Dinner on November 11 in Orlando, Florida, during the annual REALTORS® Conference & Expo.
"In a time when the residential real estate industry is witnessing an unprecedented number of agents entering the business, it is imperative that we identify those newcomers who stand apart and who can be proud representatives of this industry's future," says RISMedia Founder & CEO John Featherston. "Agent professionalism is under attack. Our intent for RISMedia's Real Estate Rookie of the Year annual award program is to help elevate our industry's reputation."
"Colibri's mission is to lead people to achieve more and thrive in their careers, and this mission is evident in the dedicated expertise and comprehensive learning solutions we provide to all real estate professionals," says Colibri Real Estate President Jennifer Dixson Hoff. "That's why we are thrilled to partner with RISMedia to honor those new agents who have demonstrated that they are serious about this business and committed to the homebuyers and sellers they serve."
Nominate an agent(s) to become RISMedia's Real Estate Rookie of the year here.
For more information, please visit www.rismedia.com/rookie-faqs.
About RISMedia
RISMedia was founded in 1980 by CEO and Publisher John E. Featherston as the residential real estate industry's definitive source for news and information for real estate's most profitable and productive professionals. For over 40 years, RISMedia has provided the industry with news, strategies and trends, and educational events, and their premium news membership service, Premier.
For more information, visit www.rismedia.com.
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Footballer David Brooks announces he is cancer free
By George Ramsay, CNN
Wales and Bournemouth football player David Brooks announced on Tuesday that he has successfully completed his cancer treatment.
Brooks was diagnosed with stage two Hodgkin Lymphoma last year. It is a form of cancer affecting the lymph system or “tissues and organs that produce, store, and carry white blood cells that fight infections,” according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
“I would like to say a huge thank you to all of the incredible medical staff for their amazing work and support throughout the process,” the midfielder wrote on social media.
“Last week I met with my specialist having reviewed my final test results. I am delighted to say the treatment was successful and I can now say that I have been given the all clear and am now cancer free.
“Those words feel incredible to say and I am so thankful for all your messages and good wishes, these really helped me through the tough times.”
The 24-year-old Brooks said he hoped to return to full fitness soon.
“I am determined to work my hardest over the months ahead and I can’t wait to be back out there and playing in front of you on the pitch in the not so distant future,” he added.
On Tuesday, Bournemouth earned promotion to the Premier League thanks to Kieffer Moore’s goal in a 1-0 victory against Nottingham Forest.
Bournemouth, relegated from English football’s top flight in 2020, finished second in the Championship.
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This story is part of a KXAN series of reports called “Stop Mass Shootings,” providing context and exploring solutions surrounding gun violence in the wake of the deadly Uvalde school shooting. We want our reports to be a resource for Texans, as well as for lawmakers who are convening a month after the events in Uvalde to discuss how the state should move forward. Explore all “Stop Mass Shootings” stories by clicking here.
AUSTIN (KXAN) – An investigative committee was established Friday to look into the Robb Elementary shooting in Uvalde, according to Texas House Speaker Dade Phelan.
Phelan said the committee would conduct an examination into the circumstances surrounding the shooting.
Representatives Dustin Burrows, R-Lubbock, and Joe Moody, D-El Paso, as well as the Honorable Eva Guzman —who was a former Texas Supreme Court justice who most recently ran against Attorney General Ken Paxton — were appointed to the committee, according to a news release.
“The investigative committee, which possesses the power of subpoena and is authorized to conduct depositions and initiate discovery, has been tasked with collecting and analyzing evidence from law enforcement, making comprehensive findings, and reporting its conclusions as soon as possible to help inform the work of the House,” Phelan said in the release.
Phelan also said seven House members were appointed to the Select Committee on Youth Health & Safety.
Six of the seven represent cities that experienced a mass shooting in recent years—Republican Greg Bonnen represents Santa Fe; Republican Charlie Geren represents White Settlement; Democrat Mary Gonzalez represents El Paso, Democrat Tracy King represents Uvalde, Republican John Kuempel represents Sutherland Springs and Republican Brooks Landgraf represents Odessa.
Republican Drew Darby, who represents San Angelo, was the sixth person added to the committee.
Earlier this week, Lt. Gov. Dan Patrick appointed members to a senate committee also tasked with responding to the shooting. It doesn’t include any senators from Uvalde, El Paso or Santa Fe.
“I do consider it a slap in the face to the people of Uvalde,” Sen. Roland Gutierrez told the Texas Tribune. | https://cw33.com/news/texas-house-speaker-creates-investigative-committee-for-robb-elementary-shooting/ | 2022-06-21T22:35:34Z |
WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — Ons Jabeur’s steady progress from year to year — up the tennis rankings, through the draws of various tournaments and, now, at Wimbledon — has carried her to a Grand Slam singles final, the first African woman and Arab woman to make it that far in the professional era.
The No. 3-seeded Jabeur, a 27-year-old from Tunisia, got past her good friend Tatjana Maria 6-2, 3-6, 6-1 in an up-and-down semifinal at a sun-splashed Centre Court on Thursday.
“I want to go bigger, inspire many more generations. Tunisia is connected to the Arab world, is connected to the African continent. … I want to see more players from my country, from the Middle East, from Africa,” said Jabeur, who sat on her sideline chair and threw her head back after the biggest victory of her career. “We didn’t believe enough, at a certain point, that we can do it. Now I’m just trying to show (we can). Hopefully people are getting inspired.”
On Saturday, she will face another player making her major final debut, No. 17 seed Elena Rybakina, for the championship. Rybakina, a 23-year-old who was born in Moscow but began representing Kazakhstan four years ago, overpowered 2019 Wimbledon champion Simona Halep 6-3, 6-3 in the second semifinal.
“I already did a lot,” Rybakina said, “and it’s just time to enjoy.”
This is the first Wimbledon final since 1962 featuring two women both appearing in their initial Grand Slam title match.
After a surprising first-round loss at the French Open in May, Jabeur is on quite a run: She has won 11 consecutive matches, all on grass courts, and 22 of her past 24. Since pro players were first admitted to major tennis tournaments in 1968, never had an African woman or Arab woman been to a Slam final.
There were supposed to be two men’s semifinals on Friday, but now there will be just one, because 22-time Grand Slam winner Rafael Nadal pulled out of the tournament with a torn abdominal muscle. Nadal announced his withdrawal Thursday, which put unseeded Nick Kyrgios into his first major final. Kyrgios will face either No. 1 seed Novak Djokovic or No. 9 Cameron Norrie of Britain, who play each other Friday.
Jabeur has been rising in the tennis world in recent seasons. In 2020, at the Australian Open, she became the first Arab woman to reach the quarterfinals at a major. Last year produced all sorts of milestones: first Arab player to break into the top 10 of the men’s or women’s rankings; first Arab to win a WTA title; a quarterfinal at Wimbledon.
Now she’s done that two steps better.
“I really don’t know what to say. It’s a dream coming true from years and years of work and sacrifice. I’m really happy it’s paying off,” Jabeur said through a wide smile. “One more match now.”
When their semifinal ended, she and Maria — a 34-year-old mother of two from Germany who is ranked 103th — met at the net for an extended hug. Jabeur whispered something in her pal’s ear. Then, after depositing her racket on the sideline, Jabeur returned to the middle of the court for the usual victor’s wave to the crowd — except, instead of going alone, she playfully tugged Maria along with her, an uncommon gesture, and encouraged the spectators to salute the player on the wrong end of the scoreline.
“I definitely wanted to share the moment with her at the end, because she’s such an inspiration for so many players, including me,” Jabeur said. “Coming back after having two babies — I still can’t believe how she did it.”
Rybakina, who upset Serena Williams in the 2021 French Open’s fourth round, drew several questions from reporters about her Russian background. Players from Russia and Belarus were banned by the All England Club from competing this year because of the war in Ukraine.
“I feel for the players who couldn’t come here,” Rybakina said, “but I’m just enjoying playing here on the biggest stage, enjoying my time and trying to do my best.”
Rybakina, never beyond a major quarterfinal until now, leads the tour in aces this year and added five to her total Thursday. More surprising was the way Halep never got going, especially on her serve, double-faulting nine times.
Halep had won her past 12 matches at the All England Club, a streak that began with her title run three years ago. Wimbledon was canceled in 2020 because of the coronavirus pandemic, and Halep was unable to compete a year ago because she tore her left calf muscle.
Before their semifinal, Jabeur and Maria stood beside each other, waiting to take the walk through the halls of the stadium that lead to the court. Close as they are, the pair avoided exchanged any glances or chatter.
Close friends, yes. On this day, opponents, too, with quite the setting, stage and stakes.
Neither had been to a Grand Slam semifinal previously. Maria never had been past the third round in any of her 34 prior majors — and she only got that far once, at Wimbledon in 2015.
They are, to use Jabeur’s term, “barbecue buddies.” Jabeur knows Maria’s two daughters so well that the German referred to her as “Aunt Ons.”
“She’s part of our family,” Maria said.
Both offer unusual brands of speed-mixing, variety-filled tennis. On the second point of the match, Jabeur won a point by using a drop shot on a return of serve. Maria loves to hit slice forehands; Jabeur, quite capable of powerful groundstrokes, joined in on that occasionally.
“Very tricky player,” Rybakina said about Jabeur. “It’s not going to be easy to play against her.”
After a strong first set, Jabeur was far less effective in the second. Suddenly, mistakes began accruing rapidly. Her serving was less self-assured. Maria took full advantage. And then, just as suddenly, Jabeur switched back to her best self, pulling out to a 5-0 edge in the third in 20 minutes.
After 17 unforced errors in the second set, Jabeur made a remarkably low total of three the rest of the way. Maria simply could not keep up.
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HONG KONG, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bund Finance Center (BFC) in Shanghai officially resumed dine-in services at restaurants starting from 29 June. At present, Fosun's businesses and shopping centers in Shanghai, including the BFC, Yuyuan Tourist Mart, Forte Woli City, and Orstar City Zhenru, have fully resumed business operations. As major shopping centers shows signs of recovery, businesses that have been affected by the epidemic since March this year have quickly recovered, and the consumption vitality is ushering in a new climax.
In addition, thanks to the stabilization of the epidemic prevention and control situation and the arrival of the peak season in tourism industry, Fosun Tourism Group's domestic business saw a rapid recovery following a strong rebound in its overseas business.
After experiencing the "trough period" of the epidemic, Fosun's businesses in various segments have made steady progress, and is poised for a new round of growth.
As the Epidemic Situation Stabilizes, Businesses and Tourism Consumption have Rebounded Significantly
The resumption of dine-in services in major business districts in Shanghai is accelerating the economic recovery.
The robust momentum in business operations is also catalyzing business recovery. Positioned as a consumer group in the Happiness segment, Yuyuan Inc. takes "Oriental life aesthetics" as the top concept, and continues to refine the operation of the Happiness industry. In the first quarter of this year, Yuyuan Inc. continued to expand the business channels of its Jewelry & Fashion segment and continued to improve its product competitiveness. The sales volume of the Guyun Gold series products reached a new high, with a year-on-year increase of over 100%. In the first quarter, Yuyuan Jewelry & Fashion chain business opened 140 net stores, which brings the total number to 4,121 stores, consolidating its leading position in store expansion in the industry.
In terms of domestic tourism, Qian Jiannong, Chairman and CEO of Fosun Tourism, said, "Thanks to the stabilization of the epidemic prevention and control situation and the further relaxation of the epidemic prevention measures in Hainan, Fosun Tourism's tourism destination projects in Sanya have seen a significant rebound in visitor flow and occupancy rate." Entering the second half of June, the occupancy rate of Atlantis Sanya has exceeded 90%, and the hotel bookings at the end of the month are almost full. In order to welcome the return of tourists, Atlantis Sanya will launch the "2022 Atlantis Super Summer" event from 2 July to 31 August, including the marine fantasy acrobatics C Show, Shall We parent-child art festival and various children's summer camps to rekindle tourists' enthusiasm for tourism consumption. As residents in Beijing and Shanghai are resuming normal life, it is believed that Hainan will become the first stop for many consumers after a long absence of travel.
In addition, Club Med Joyview Qiandao Lake has served more than 3,000 customers since its trial operation on 16 June with an occupancy rate of more than 60% based on available rooms. The resort is located on the outskirts of the core city with high-quality ecological resources, making it an ideal travel destination for residents in Jiangsu, Zhejiang and Shanghai after the epidemic.
Previously, Fosun Tourism's overseas business saw its first rebound. Since Fosun Tourism Group announced in April that it has turned profitable in the first quarter of 2022, international brands such as Club Med, Thomas Cook and Casa Cook under Fosun Tourism have actively seized the opportunity of the recovery of the global tourism industry, and have made remarkable progress. On 16 April, the bookings of Club Med in the second half of the year have surpassed that of the same period in 2019 before the epidemic. Among them, the bookings in two major regional markets of Europe and the Americas have increased significantly, outperforming the industry level. Thomas Cook's business in the UK saw an increase of more than 8-fold year-on-year in the first quarter of this year. Thomas Cook has also expanded into the Netherlands in March. On the basis of its original partners, it has adopted digital business models such as the use of websites and applications to expand its regional business in Europe. Casa Cook has also accelerated its expansion in Europe, with the new opening of Casa Cook Samos in Greece in May this year.
Innovation-driven: Pharmaceuticals and Hive Operations Performed Remarkably
Fosun continued its steady growth momentum in the Health segment with successive breakthroughs in regional cooperation, drug introduction, and research and development.
On 27 June, Fosun Pharma and Hainan Boao Lecheng International Medical Tourism Pilot Zone entered into an agreement. The two parties will translate scientific research achievements of innovative drugs and medical devices, diagnostic technologies and products into applications and conduct pilot trials based on Lecheng's real-world data, introduce overseas drugs and medical devices for urgent clinical use, establish regional cooperation with medical institutions, and strengthen the training of academic talents.
On the same day, Fosun Pharma and Amgen jointly announced a collaboration and license agreement for the commercialization of Amgen's two innovative drugs, Otezla® and Parsabiv®, in the Chinese Mainland (excluding Hong Kong SAR, Macau SAR, and Taiwan region).
Regarding research and development, Henlius has recently made a technological breakthrough in asymmetric multichain bispecific antibody cell line development (CLD), in which the stable monoclonal cell line increased the titer to 6g/L, and over 90% of clones expressed the desired products. Based on this achievement, the company was invited to the BioProcess International US West Conference.
Profound industry operations is an important driving force for Fosun's long-term development. Recently, Fosun Hive has renewed its efforts in industry operations, and Hefei Yungu Financial City has ushered in a new round of industrial development, further consolidating the benchmarking and intelligent manufacturing capabilities of hive city. On 27 June, the opening ceremony of enterprises and the signing ceremony of project settlement in Hefei Yungu Financial City Park were successfully held. Among them, the Securities Division of HuaAn Securities on Yungu Road, Binhu New District, Hefei and the Anhui Branch of the Architectural Design & Research Institute of Tsinghua University successfully opened. In addition, Alltrust Insurance has entered into an agreement to establish a presence in Hefei Yungu Financial City. With the continuous introduction of high-quality enterprises, the park has gathered more industries and headquarters bases.
About Fosun
Founded in 1992, Fosun is a global innovation-driven consumer group dedicated to providing high-quality products and services for families around the world in Health, Happiness, Wealth, and Intelligent Manufacturing segments. In 2007, Fosun International Limited was listed on the main board of the Hong Kong Stock Exchange (stock code: 00656.HK). In 2021, Fosun International's total revenue was RMB161.3 billion and total assets amounted to RMB806.4 billion. Fosun International ranks No.589 on the 2022 Forbes Global 2000 List, with a MSCI ESG rating of AA.
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Restaurant Developers Set to Open 15 Sandwich Shops across the Tampa Bay Area
LUTZ, Fla., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Capriotti's Sandwich Shop, known for its award-winning, hand-crafted cheesesteaks, turkey subs and more, is debuting a new location in the Willow Bend Shopping Center in Lutz at 1948 Collier Pkwy. on April 25. This location will mark the second of 15 total locations set to open in the Tampa Bay area.
Developing the award-winning sandwich brand in an untapped market is what initially inspired the interest of new Capriotti's multi-unit franchisee owner, Scott Crawford. Crawford is no stranger to the restaurant industry. With his first job out of high school as a pizza delivery driver, Crawford now has over 20 years of experience in the food service industry. With a passion for the restaurant industry, he saw the strong foundation that franchises provide and how it can help guide a successful restaurant. Drawn to the mouthwatering menu items provided by Capriotti's, Crawford is excited to bring a concept he is passionate about to the area. More background information on Crawford can be found here.
One of the reasons why Capriotti's continues to be a leader in the fast casual and sandwich category is because of its wide array of sandwiches including: The Bobbie, made with fresh oven-roasted turkey, cranberry sauce, stuffing and mayo, the Capastrami, made with hot pastrami, Swiss cheese, Russian dressing and homemade coleslaw, and the Cheese Steak is made with premium steak, chicken or Impossible plant-based meat and melted cheese plus hot or sweet peppers.
The Lutz Capriotti's will offer a convenient order-ahead option, in addition to third-party delivery services. The new shop will bring 30 new jobs to the Tampa community. Locals will be able to experience Capriotti's 45-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural Butterball® turkeys in-house and hand-pulling them every morning, top-choice beef and other brand favorites.
"The quality of Capriotti's is something one would expect to have in their favorite home-cooked meal," said Crawford. "No matter the sandwich preference, Lutz and the entire Tampa Bay area will soon be able to experience a level of quality and comfort that has never been available in the area until now."
Lutz Capriotti's fans can download the CAPAddicts Rewards app on iOS and Android to earn and redeem rewards and score free food. The restaurant also features online ordering. Capriotti's in Lutz offers catering for any event from corporate events to birthday parties with items such as party trays with cold subs, box lunches or a hot homemade meatball bar.
Capriotti's is open from 10 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily. For additional information, visit www.capriottis.com or call the location at (813) 553-3745.
Founded in 1976, Capriotti's Sandwich Shop is an award-winning national franchised restaurant chain that remains true to its 45-year tradition of slow-roasting whole, all-natural turkeys in-house every day. Capriotti's fresh ingredients, homemade subs and unique menu items have won numerous accolades including being named one of the "10 Great Places for a Surprising Sandwich" by USA Today and many "Best of" awards across the country. Capriotti's cold, grilled and vegetarian subs, cheesesteaks and salads are available at more than 100 locations across the U.S. Capriotti's signature sub, The Bobbie®, was voted "The Greatest Sandwich in America" by thousands of readers across the country and reported by AOL.com. Capriotti's fans can also download the CAPAddicts Rewards app for iOS and Android, where they can earn and redeem rewards. For more information, visit capriottis.com. Like Capriotti's on Facebook, follow on Twitter or Instagram.
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30 cats, including kittens, rescued from feces-filled home, report says
POCAHONTAS COUNTY, Iowa (KCRG/Gray News) - A nonprofit animal shelter in Iowa rescued multiple cats living in filthy and unhealthy conditions this week.
The Animal Rescue League of Iowa reports it removed 30 cats, including kittens, from a home in Pocahontas County.
KCRG reports the animals were found in a hot, filthy house without food or water. The home also did not have electricity during a time when temperatures were in the 80s and 90s.
Representatives with the nonprofit said the smell of urine hit its team immediately when they arrived. They reported finding feces, urine and trash covering the floors and countertops within the home.
“Many of the cats and kittens were thin with ear infections, fleas and skin infections,” the organization shared in a news release. “The two mother cats were nursing litters of kittens, and they would not have survived much longer in the heat and filth without food or water.”
The nonprofit said an investigation continues with the animals receiving medical care.
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NORTHBROOK, Ill., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stepan Company (NYSE: SCL) will issue its second quarter 2022 earnings results on Wednesday, July 27, 2022 at approximately 7:00 am ET (6:00 am CT). Supporting slides will be posted at approximately the same time on the Investors/Presentations page at www.stepan.com. The Company will hold a conference call to discuss and answer questions about its financial and operational performance on the same day, at 10:00 am ET (9:00 am CT).
The call will be hosted by Scott R. Behrens, President and Chief Executive Officer and Luis E. Rojo, Vice President and Chief Financial Officer. The call can be accessed by phone and webcast. Telephone access will be available by dialing 800-954-0624, and the webcast can be accessed through the Investors/Conference Calls page at www.stepan.com. A webcast replay of the conference call will be available at the same location shortly after the call.
Corporate Profile
Stepan Company is a major manufacturer of specialty and intermediate chemicals used in a broad range of industries. Stepan is a leading merchant producer of surfactants, which are the key ingredients in consumer and industrial cleaning and disinfection products and in agricultural and oilfield solutions. The Company is also a leading supplier of polyurethane polyols used in the expanding thermal insulation market, and CASE (Coatings, Adhesives, Sealants, and Elastomers) industries.
Headquartered in Northbrook, Illinois, Stepan utilizes a network of modern production facilities located in North and South America, Europe and Asia.
The Company's common stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) under the symbol SCL. For more information about Stepan Company please visit the Company online at www.stepan.com
More information about Stepan's sustainability program can be found on the Sustainability page at www.stepan.com
Contact: Luis E. Rojo 847-446-7500
Certain information in this news release consists of forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. These statements include statements about Stepan Company's plans, objectives, strategies, financial performance and outlook, trends, the amount and timing of future cash distributions, prospects or future events and involve known and unknown risks that are difficult to predict. As a result, Stepan Company's actual financial results, performance, achievements or prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "guidance," "predict," "potential," "continue," "likely," "will," "would," "should," "illustrative" and variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by Stepan Company and its management based on their knowledge and understanding of the business and industry, are inherently uncertain. These statements are not guarantees of future performance, and stockholders should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements.
There are a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors, many of which are beyond Stepan Company's control, that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained in this news release. Such risks, uncertainties and other important factors include, among other factors, the risks, uncertainties and factors described in Stepan Company's Form 10-K, Form 10-Q and Form 8-K reports and exhibits to those reports, and include (but are not limited to) risks and uncertainties related to the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic; accidents, unplanned production shutdowns or disruptions in manufacturing facilities; reduced demand due to customer product reformulations or new technologies; our inability to successfully develop or introduce new products; compliance with laws; our ability to identify suitable acquisition candidates and successfully complete and integrate acquisitions; global competition; volatility of raw material and energy costs and supply; disruptions in transportation or significant changes in transportation costs; downturns in certain industries and general economic downturns; international business risks, including currency exchange rate fluctuations, legal restrictions and taxes; unfavorable resolution of litigation against us; maintaining and protecting intellectual property rights; our ability to access capital markets; global political, military, security or other instability; costs related to expansion or other capital projects; interruption or breaches of information technology systems; our ability to retain executive management and key personnel; and our debt covenants.
These forward-looking statements are made only as of the date hereof, and Stepan Company undertakes no obligation to update or revise these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Research developed using Verana Health's Ophthalmology Qdata™, quality real-world data stemming from the American Academy of Ophthalmology IRIS® Registry
SAN FRANCISCO, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Verana Health®—a digital health data company elevating quality in real-world data—delivered two podium presentations at the American Society of Retina Specialists (ASRS) 2022 Annual Meeting in New York City on July 15.
The research findings were generated through analysis of Ophthalmology Qdata®, quality real-world data resulting from the curation of the American Academy of Ophthalmology (Academy) IRIS® Registry (Intelligent Research in Sight). The IRIS Registry—powered by Verana Health's unique VeraQ™ population health data engine—is the largest specialty society clinical data registry in all of medicine. It incorporates more than 9 years of longitudinal data on approximately 74 million patients and 16,000 contributing clinicians across the United States.
The two research abstracts presented at ASRS demonstrated Verana Health's ability to strategically collaborate with life sciences companies to uncover new insights from its exclusive real-world data network.
Durga Borkar, M.D., MMCi, presented an abstract about a study conducted in collaboration with Apellis Pharmaceuticals, titled "Characterizing Real-World Functional Outcomes in Patients with Geographic Atrophy: An IRIS Registry Analysis" in a session on Friday, July 15 from 9:00 a.m. to 9:55 a.m. EDT. The study was based on an analysis of clinical notes of patients with geographic atrophy (GA) from the IRIS Registry. The objective of the research was to report results of a retrospective cohort analysis of patient notes to assess the feasibility of quantifying vision-related quality of life (VR-QoL). This study searched for text strings relevant to VR-QoL, including "driving" and "reading," in unstructured clinical notes. The findings revealed that functional outcomes were rarely documented in patient notes, highlighting the need for improved tools to collect real-world data (RWD) on patient QoL.
Theodore Leng, M.D., M.S., also presented an abstract titled "Long-Term Real-World Treatment Patterns Among Patients with Diabetic Macular Edema Initiating Anti-VEGF: 6-year Follow-up Using the IRIS Registry" during a session on Friday, July 15 from 2:00 p.m. to 3:00 p.m. EDT. This study, conducted in collaboration with Genentech, aimed to characterize long-term treatment patterns including discontinuations, and switching of anti-vascular endothelial growth factor (VEGF) therapies amongst patients with diabetic macular edema (DME). The study revealed that although most patients with DME discontinue intravitreal therapy (IVT) after a mean of 6 months, a third of patients resumed treatment. This might imply that after initial treatment discontinuation, due to perceived success by the physician or patient, additional treatment was still required. This highlights the need for continued surveillance of DME patients and the need for long-term treatment. The study also showed that 58% of patients initially received bevacizumab, but its use decreased over time with an increased use of on-label agents.
To learn more about the IRIS Registry and our partnership with the American Academy of Ophthalmology, visit: https://www.veranahealth.com/partners/.
Verana Health® is a digital health company elevating quality in real-world data. Verana Health operates an exclusive real-world data network of more than 20,000 healthcare providers (HCPs) and about 90 million de-identified patients, stemming from its strategic data partnerships with the American Academy of Ophthalmology®, American Academy of Neurology®, and American Urological Association. Using its clinician-informed and artificial intelligence-enhanced VeraQ™ population health data engine, Verana Health transforms structured and unstructured healthcare data into curated, disease-specific data modules, Qdata™. Verana Health's Qdata helps power analytics solutions and software-as-a-service products for real-world evidence generation, clinical trials enablement, HCP quality reporting, and medical registry data management. Verana Health's quality data and insights help drive progress in medicine to enhance the quality of care and quality of life for patients. For more information, visit www.veranahealth.com.
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Grants Continue Historic Support for Arts Education, Film Restoration, Journalism Programs and Support for Underserved Communities
LOS ANGELES, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) announced more than $4.5 million in grant awards for 2022-23 through its philanthropic program. These donations support a diverse range of nonprofit organizations that help underserved communities, universities, and colleges. In addition, the grants also support film restoration projects both in the United States and overseas, as well as journalism programs that provide aid and assistance to journalists across the globe.
"The HFPA's long history of philanthropy sits at the core of our mission to support cultural, educational, artistic, and humanitarian organizations," said Helen Hoehne, President of the HFPA. "Our membership has always taken pride in devoting its funds to supporting the broadest range of programs with the most impact. We are exceptionally proud of this year's grantees and the impact they are making, which range from the largest film restoration project in our history in France to the support of economically and socially disadvantaged diverse journalism students in Cerritos, California."
The HFPA membership approved $4,534,195 for 112 grants to 93 programs and organizations, representing an increase of 3.2% over last year. A total of $4,420,695 was awarded as recurring grants with another $63,500 given as one-time grants. All funding for HFPA's philanthropy program comes from revenue generated by broadcasting of the Golden Globes® awards show.
Among some of the noteworthy first-time HFPA grantees include:
National Hispanic Media Coalition: Founded in 1986, the National Hispanic Media Coalition (NHMC) is a women-led a civil rights organization dedicated to eliminating hate, discrimination, and racism toward the Latinx community. The $250,000 awarded by the HFPA over the next five years will support NHMC's Education & Workforce Development Program: Series Scriptwriters Program & Latinx Stream Showcase. For nearly 20 years, the NHMC Series Scriptwriters Program has helped launch the careers of more than 200 Latinx writers who have worked on shows that can be viewed on Netflix, CW, NBCUniversal, HBOMax, Hulu, ViacomCBS, Amazon Prime, Disney+, and more.
Compton Unified School District Education Foundation: Serving over 19,000 primarily minority students, the Compton Education Foundation, working with current HFPA grantee Get Lit, was awarded $100,000 over five years to bring Get Lit's program of empowering students through literacy and poetry to 3,000 middle and high school students. The grant includes curriculum licensing and materials, a school assembly, mentor visits, entry to a poetry slam, teacher training, and facilitation by teaching artists.
Film2Future: Film2Future (F2F) is a professional-level filmmaking program for underserved youth across Los Angeles County with a mission to empower a new generation of diverse content creators. Film2Future provides filmmaking instruction to high school students at zero cost to students and their families with programs delivered by more than 250 industry professionals who volunteer each year. As students graduate high school Film2Future works to facilitate their entry into the industry - whether that path is through college and paid internships or full-time, entry-level positions. Film2Future has secured 86 jobs or internships for its alumni so far, covering all areas of the filmmaking industry and students have received over $1 million in college scholarship awards. The $100,000 over five years will provide professional-level training to ensure that underserved diverse LA youth have access to careers in the film industry.
"These powerful programs represent our focus in helping to bring Hollywood opportunities closer to diverse and underserved communities," said Neil Phillips, Chief Diversity Officer for the HFPA. "The HFPA's grants also help maintain our support for protecting and growing journalism around the world, whether it involves the investigation of corruption or the push to keep the world's attention on conflict zones, such as the war in Ukraine. We are proud of our philanthropy and the strong connections we have built between these communities and Hollywood."
In addition to the $4.5 million annual recurring grants awarded, the HFPA also provided discretionary awards to support a variety of worthy programs, including $400,000 to support the NAACP and the Reimagine Coalition, $100,000 to La Cinémathèque Francaise for the restoration of the 1927 classic "Napoleon," and $75,000 to the Committee to Protect Journalists for its work in the Ukraine war.
Grants were awarded in several categories:
Among recurring grantees include noteworthy programs such as A Place Called Home, Big Brothers Big Sisters Los Angeles, Get Lit – Words Ignite, Latino Film Institute, IndieCollect, Film Noir, American Cinematheque, Film Independent, Committee to Project Journalists, Los Angeles Press Club, International Consortium of Investigative Journalists, Children's Hospital, The Actor's Gang, St. Elmo Village and Las Fotos.
Higher education institutions receiving support include Cal State Dominguez Hills, Cal State Fullerton, Cal State Long Beach, Cal State Los Angeles, Cal State Northridge, Cerritos College Foundation, Los Angeles City College, Los Angeles Valley College, Cerritos College, Santa Monica College, California Institute of the Arts, UCLA and the American Film Institute.
The Hollywood Foreign Press Association (HFPA) was founded in 1943 – then known as the Hollywood Foreign Correspondents Association – by a group of entertainment journalists based in Los Angeles. During World War II, the non-profit organization established a cultural bridge between Tinseltown and millions around the world seeking an escape and inspiration through entertainment. The HFPA continues to do so today with a membership representing more than 55 countries.
Since 1944, the group has hosted the annual Golden Globe® Awards – the premier ceremony which honors achievements in both television and film. The licensing fees from the Golden Globe® Awards has enabled the organization to donate more than $50 million to more than 70 entertainment-related charities, film restoration, scholarship programs and humanitarian efforts over the last three decades. Its efforts include support for diversity programs in partnership with advocacy groups promoting greater access in Hollywood aimed at underserved communities. For more information, please visit www.GoldenGlobes.com and follow us on Twitter (@GoldenGlobes), Instagram (@GoldenGlobes), and Facebook (www.facebook.com/GoldenGlobes).
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NEW YORK, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of 17 Education & Technology Group Inc..
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ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) 17EdTech's K-12 Academic AST Services would end less than a year after the Company's initial public offering; (2) as part of its ongoing regulatory efforts, Chinese authorities would imminently curtail and/or end 17EdTech's core business; and (3) as a result, defendants' statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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- This latest S-K 1300 report marks an important milestone, reconfirming UEC's position as America's leading ISR uranium company with South Texas and Wyoming Hub & Spoke platforms containing 12 satellite projects, 7 of which are fully licensed, and over 71,000,000 lbs of Measured and Indicated resources and 17,000,000 lbs of Inferred resources
- Total South Texas Disclosed M&I Resources are 9,126,700 lbs with 4,738,000 tons grading approximately 0.101% U3O8
- Total Disclosed Inferred Resources for South Texas is 9,924,000 lbs with 5,469,000 tons grading approximately 0.120% U3O8
- The South Texas Hub & Spoke platform is production ready with fully licensed ISR projects
CORPUS CHRISTI, Texas, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Uranium Energy Corp (NYSE: "UEC") ("UEC" or the "Company") is pleased to announce that it has filed a Technical Report Summary ("TRS") on EDGAR, disclosing mineral resources for the Company's Texas Hub & Spoke In-Situ Recovery ("ISR") Project (the "Project").
- As a U.S. domestic and domiciled company, UEC is now reporting all mineral resources in accordance with Item 1302 of Regulation S-K ("S-K 1300");
- S-K 1300 was adopted by the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") to modernize mineral property disclosure requirements for mining registrants and to align U.S. disclosure requirements more closely for mineral properties with current industry and global regulatory standards;
- The mineral resource estimates set forth in this TRS have not previously been reported under the S-K 1300 format; and
- The Project geology is considered amenable to low-cost, environmentally friendly ISR mining methods.
The TRS was prepared under S-K 1300 and was filed on August 11, 2022, with the SEC through EDGAR on Form 8-K and is also available on SEDAR as a "Material Document" filed on August 11, 2022. The TRS was prepared on behalf of the Company by Western Water Consultants, Inc. d/b/a WWC Engineering, of Sheridan, Wyoming.
Amir Adnani, President and CEO, stated: "The disclosure of resources in the new S-K 1300 format at our South Texas Hub and Spoke production platform reconfirms the robust nature of the Project. Our database of drilling results, containing decades of exploration logs, shows strong potential for Project expansion and also dovetails well with our initiative to increase the production license at the Hobson Plant. We are pleased with the progress of the Company's domestic ISR profile in Texas and Wyoming as we continue to advance these projects towards near term production. UEC has recently submitted an offer to the U.S. government to supply the uranium reserve ("UR") and we are looking forward to our production ready projects providing future needs of the UR as well as the utility industry."
Andy Kurrus, V.P. of Resource Development, Texas, stated: "We are delighted with the expanded production prospects for our Hub and Spoke production platform in South Texas. We see significant potential in this region and will look to advance our exploration and resource delineation efforts which will benefit from our extensive resource database, containing results from 5,232 drill holes, including survey coordinates, collar elevations, depths and grade of uranium intercepts. The quality of this comprehensive data has enabled us to identify promising resource areas without extensive new drilling costs and has accelerated our exploration processes in defining new production areas for our near-term production strategy."
The Project consists of five Project areas ("Figure 1-1"): Hobson Central Processing Plant ("CPP"), Burke Hollow, Goliad, Palangana and Salvo; and is located in Karnes, Bee, Goliad and Duval Counties, Texas. The Hobson CPP will serve as the 'hub' of the Project, with the other Project areas serving as satellite facilities, or the 'spokes'. The Hobson CPP will process all the mineral mined on each of the other Project areas. The Project is in the South Texas Uranium Province ("STUP"), which is part of the South Texas coastal plain portion of the Gulf of Mexico Basin ("GMB").
Mineral rights for the Project are all private (fee) mineral leases. Fee mineral leases are obtained through negotiation with individual mineral owners.
The Project resides in the GMB. The GMB extends over much of South Texas and includes the Texas coastal plain and STUP where the Project is located. The coastal plain is bounded by the Rocky Mountain uplift to the west and drains into the Gulf of Mexico. The coastal plain is comprised of marine, non-marine and continental sediments ranging in age from Paleozoic through Cenozoic.
Uranium mineralization at the Project is typical of Texas roll-front sandstone deposits. The formation of roll-front deposits is largely a groundwater process that occurs when uranium-rich, oxygenated groundwater interacts with a reducing environment in the subsurface and precipitates uranium. The most favorable host rocks for roll-fronts are permeable sandstones with large aquifer systems. Interbedded mudstone, claystone and siltstone are often present and aid in the formation process by focusing groundwater flux.
To date, UEC holds data from 5,232 drill holes that have been completed by UEC and previous uranium exploration companies on and nearby the five Project areas held by UEC. Data from the drilling, including survey coordinates, collar elevations, depths and grade of uranium intercepts, have been incorporated into UEC's database.
Recent Developments
Recent developments and operations include all work that has been done to develop and operate the Project properties since the last technical reports were written to update the resources and development at each Project area.
Summary capital and operating cost estimates are not included with this TRS, since UEC is reporting the results of an Initial Assessment ("IA") without economic analysis. No new construction/development has occurred at the Hobson CPP or at Salvo since the 2010-2012 drilling campaign. However, UEC initiated drilling projects on Palangana, Goliad and Burke Hollow in 2010-2015, 2014 and 2019-2021, respectively. UEC also activated several wellfields at Palangana to produce uranium from 2010 to 2016.
Palangana
From 2010 to 2015, UEC drilled 891 drill holes at Palangana. Most of the drilling occurred in 2010 (391 holes), 2011 (281 holes) and 2012 (186 holes) and the remaining holes were drilled from 2013-2015. The majority of these wells were drilled for delineation purposes and the rest were drilled for monitor and production wells. In 2010, UEC activated wellfields in Production Area ("PA") PA-1, PA-2 and PA-3 at Palangana. From 2010 to 2016, 563,600 lbs of uranium were produced by ISR methods.
Goliad
In 2014, UEC conducted a drilling program at Goliad for exploration and water wells. 35 holes were drilled and logged for exploration and water supply purposes with a majority of the holes being drilled in PA- 1 and PA-2.
Burke Hollow
In 2019, UEC completed 129 drill holes, mostly focusing on delineating the Lower B1 and Lower B2 sands in the proposed PA-1. In addition, UEC began installing perimeter monitor wells in PA-1. In total, 57 holes were drilled solely for delineation and exploration purposes and 72 holes were drilled for monitoring purposes.
From 2021 to 2022, UEC conducted another drilling program to upgrade a portion of their resources from inferred to measured and indicated, to better define the ore body in proposed PA-1 and to install monitor wells. 168 delineation and exploration holes were drilled as of March 7, 2022. 24 of these holes were also used as monitor wells. This drilling program is ongoing for the purpose of completing more monitor wells.
No historic data was used in this estimate which includes only data from drilling projects conducted by UEC from 2012 to 2022. 297 new holes were drilled and logged in 2021 and 2022 to complete this estimate.
This IA for the Project has been prepared in accordance with the regulations set forth in S-K 1300 with the objective of disclosing the mineral resources at the Project.
Based on the density of drilling, continuity of geology and mineralization, testing and data verification, the mineral resource estimates meet the criteria for indicated or inferred mineral resources as summarized herein.
The in-place resources were estimated separately for each Project area. The Project contains a measured resource of 2.78 million lbs and an indicated resource of 6.34 million lbs of U3O8 in-place. The Project contains 9.92 million lbs of inferred mineral resources in-place. Tables 1 and 2 below list the Project resources by the Project area. Mineral resources are not mineral reserves and do not have demonstrated economic viability. However, considerations of reasonable prospects for eventual economic extraction were applied to the mineral resource calculations herein.
Table 1: Texas Hub and Spoke Project Measured and Indicated Resource Summary
Table 2: Texas Hub and Spoke Project Inferred Resource Summary
The technical information in this news release has been reviewed by WWC Engineering, a consultant to the Company, and by Clyde L. Yancey, P.G., Vice President-Exploration for the Company, being a qualified third party firm and a Qualified Person under Item 1302 of Regulation S-K.
Uranium Energy Corp is America's leading, fastest growing, uranium mining company listed on the NYSE American. UEC is a pure play uranium company and is advancing the next generation of low-cost, environmentally friendly In-Situ Recovery (ISR) mining uranium projects. The Company has two production ready ISR hub and spoke platforms in South Texas and Wyoming, anchored by fully licensed and operational processing capacity at the Hobson and Irigaray plants. UEC also has seven U.S. ISR uranium projects with all of their major permits in place. Additionally, the Company has other diversified holdings of uranium assets, including: (1) one of the largest physical uranium portfolios of U.S. warehoused U3O8; (2) a major equity stake in the only royalty company in the sector, Uranium Royalty Corp.; and (3) a pipeline of resource-stage uranium projects in Arizona, Colorado, New Mexico and Paraguay. The Company's operations are managed by professionals with a recognized profile for excellence in their industry, a profile based on many decades of hands-on experience in the key facets of uranium exploration, development and mining.
Stock Exchange Information:
NYSE American: UEC
WKN: AØJDRR
ISN: US916896103
Except for the statements of historical fact contained herein, the information presented in this news release constitutes "forward-looking statements" as such term is used in applicable United States and Canadian securities laws. These statements relate to analyses and other information that are based on forecasts of future results, estimates of amounts not yet determinable and assumptions of management. Any other statements that express or involve discussions with respect to predictions, expectations, beliefs, plans, projections, objectives, assumptions or future events or performance (often, but not always, using words or phrases such as "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", "plans, "estimates" or "intends", or stating that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will" be taken, occur or be achieved) are not statements of historical fact and should be viewed as "forward-looking statements". Such forward looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results, performance or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such risks and other factors include, among others, the actual results of exploration activities, variations in the underlying assumptions associated with the estimation or realization of mineral resources, the availability of capital to fund programs and the resulting dilution caused by the raising of capital through the sale of shares, accidents, labor disputes and other risks of the mining industry including, without limitation, those associated with the environment, delays in obtaining governmental approvals, permits or financing or in the completion of development or construction activities, title disputes or claims limitations on insurance coverage. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual actions, events or results to differ materially from those described in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause actions, events or results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. Many of these factors are beyond the Company's ability to control or predict. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements contained in this news release and in any document referred to in this news release. Important factors that may cause actual results to differ materially and that could impact the Company and the statements contained in this news release can be found in the Company's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. For forward-looking statements in this news release, the Company claims the protection of the safe harbor for forward-looking statements contained in the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The Company assumes no obligation to update or supplement any forward-looking statements whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. This news release shall not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy securities.
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Mercury Insurance's 'My First Car' takes an intimate look at music artists' first rides
Jewel is part of the AM GOLD TOUR coming to FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, Calif. on July 29th
LOS ANGELES, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) and Live Nation have partnered again to connect music fans with the artists they love through Mercury's "My First Car" series, an intimate look at some of the best known musical artists and their first memories behind the wheel.
"Getting to know your favorite musician on a personal level is always exciting, especially when you realize how much you might have in common with them," said Erik Thompson Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at Mercury Insurance. "The My First Car video series brings fans and artists together through the power of shared experience. So many of us have vivid memories about owning our very first car, so we wanted to ask some of our favorite artists about theirs."
Jewel is the first artist featured in the My First Car video series.
"My first car was a 1969 VW bus," said Jewel. "It was my first real ride and it also became my home so it was a pretty big deal. I was homeless at the time [and] this van represented safety and shelter. I wrote a lot of songs in that van and it's amazing to think that those songs became my first album. Those songs ended up changing the entire trajectory of my life. I will always think of a lot of music when I think about van."
For access to Mercury Insurance's 2022 concert series, visit https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/music/.
Watch Jewel's My First Car video now, at https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/myfirstcar/.
See Jewel at the AM Gold Tour live at FivePoint Amphitheatre in Irvine, California on Friday, July 29, 2022. Learn more about the show and buy tickets at Ticketmaster.com.
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is a multiple-line insurance carrier predominantly offering personal auto, homeowners, renters and commercial insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Illinois, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia, as well as auto insurance in Florida. Mercury writes other lines of insurance in various states, including business owners and business auto, landlord, home-sharing, ride-hailing and mechanical protection insurance.
Since 1962, Mercury has provided customers with tremendous value for their insurance dollar by pairing ultracompetitive rates with excellent customer service. Mercury has earned "A" ratings from A.M. Best and Fitch, as well as ranking highest in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Insurance Digital Experience StudySM and four consecutive "Best Auto Insurance Company" awards from Insure.com. For more information visit https://www.mercuryinsurance.com/ or follow the company on Twitter or Facebook.
Jewel is an American singer-songwriter, actress, and author. She has received four Grammy Award nominations and, as of 2021, has sold over 30 million albums worldwide. Jewel released her debut album, Pieces of You, in 1995 and it went on to become one of the best-selling debut albums of all time, going 12-times platinum. The debut single from the album, "Who Will Save Your Soul", peaked at number 11 on the Billboard Hot 100. "You Were Meant for Me" and "Foolish Games", reached number two on the Hot 100, and were listed on Billboard's 1997 year-end singles chart, as well as Billboard's 1998 year-end singles chart. For more information about Jewel, visit https://jeweljk.com/.
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts, and Live Nation Media & Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
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School in east Ukraine hit by Russian strike, bodies found
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Ukrainian emergency workers recovered three bodies from a school hit by a Russian strike in the east of the country, officials said Friday, as attacks continued in several parts of the nation.
The reported casualties follow a barrage Thursday on a densely populated area of Ukraine’s second-largest city, Kharkiv, that killed at least three people and wounded 23 others.
In a rare sign of light, the signing was expected Friday of an accord that would allow Ukraine to resume its shipments of grain across the Black Sea and Russia to export grain and fertilizers.
Beyond that, however, there was no indication of relief from the grinding war. Russia this week has reiterated its plans to seize territories beyond eastern Ukraine, where the Russian military has spent months trying to conquer the Donbas region.
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The Ukrainian president’s office said that in Kramatorsk, in Donetsk province, Russian shelling destroyed a school and damaged 85 residential buildings.
Ukraine’s state emergencies agency said it has completed work at the school, which was hit on Thursday, and found three bodies.
“Russian strikes on schools and hospitals are very painful and reflect its true goal of reducing peaceful cities to ruins,” Donetsk Gov. Pavlo Kyrylenko said in televised remarks, repeating his call on residents to evacuate.
Russian Defense Ministry spokesman Lt. Gen. Igor Konashenkov, however, said that the Russian strike had killed over 300 Ukrainian troops who used the building of School No. 23 in Kramatorsk as their base. He said another strike destroyed a munitions depot in the industrial zone of the southern city of Mykolaiv.
Konashenkov also said that Russian forces destroyed four HIMARS multiple rocket launchers supplied by the U.S. between July 5 and 20. The U.S. said it has supplied 12 HIMARS systems and will deliver four more. The claims could not be independently verified.
The Ukrainian military has used HIMARS, which have a higher range and better precision compared with similar Soviet-era systems in the Russian and Ukrainian inventory, to strike Russian munitions depots and other key targets.
In the Dnipro region of central Ukraine, three schools were destroyed in the latest Russian strikes, Ukrainian authorities said. Seven Russian missiles hit the small town of Apostolove in the Dnipro region, wounding 18 residents.
Regional governor Valentyn Reznichenko decried the “senseless” attack, saying that “there are no military goals behind it and this shelling could only be explained by their desire to keep people on edge and sow panic and fear.”
In other developments Friday:
— The British Defense Ministry said it believes that Russia is experiencing “critical shortages” of dedicated ground-attack missiles and has increased its use of air-defense missiles “in secondary ground attack mode” because of that. It said that Russia has “almost certainly” deployed S-300 and S-400 strategic air defense systems that are designed to shoot down aircraft and missiles at long range, and that there is a “high chance” of them missing their intended targets and causing civilian casualties.
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CORAL SPRINGS, Fla., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Referrizer, LLC, the world's most advanced marketing automation platform for local businesses today reported its financial results for the quarter and trailing twelve months "TTM" June 30, 2022. The company reported year-over-year 41% revenue growth and annual TTM revenue growth of 52% from 2021 to 2022.
Second Quarter 2022 Compared to Second Quarter 2021:
- 41% increase in revenue in Q2'22 compared to Q2'21, increasing to $855,020 from $606,533 in Q2'21.
- Revenue per customer increased by 34% from $474 in Q2 2021 to $635 in Q2 2022.
- Number of successful payments increased 19% to 4,443 compared to 3,721 in Q2 2021.
Full Year TTM 2022 Compared to Full Year TTM 2021:
- Revenue increased by 52% from $2,029,584 in 2021 to $3,090,420 in 2022.
- Revenue per customer increased by 35% from $1,121 in 2021 to $1,516 in 2022.
- Number of successful payments increased 27% to 16,856 compared to 13,292 in 2021.
Upcoming Highlights
Revenue Growth TTM 2nd Qtr. 2022 and Quarter over Quarter sequential growth
- TTM 2nd Qtr. 2022 revenue of $3,090,420 vs $2,841,781 Q1 2022 revenue for a 9% growth quarter to quarter.
- Q2 2022 Revenue of $855K increased 12% compared to Q1 2022 Revenue of $761K
Valuation
- With our TTM Quarterly Growth of 9%, provides a 9% improvement in pre-money valuations for investors.
Crowdfunding Campaign
- Launched $1 million crowdfunding campaign with Republic, a platform with over 1.5 million members. Currently raised $41K. Visit www.republic.co/referrizer
Sales
- Victory Martial Arts Corporate Account onboarding 40 locations.
- Approved by Restore Hyper Wellness as Approved Agency Partner (Potential for 160 locations)
- Active pipeline with 3 additional corporate accounts for approved vendor relationships.
- New Website launched.
Product
- Continuing with UX (User Experience) improvements.
- Completed two additional integrations (Sun Lync and Restore POW)
- Completed Design for New Marketplace (Projected to represent 20% of our revenue when we hit $50M ARR)
- Completed Design for New Offer Creation (As part of our Product-Led future)
"Our second quarter and TTM full year results continue to thrive with 41% revenue growth over the same quarter last year and TTM full year growth of 52%" said Andre Cvijovic, the Company's Chairman and CEO.
Mr. Cvijovic continued, "We continue to look for participation in our crowdfunding campaign and or direct investment in Referrizer and also investor referrals for interested parties in this round of funding. The deadline is fast approaching to September 30th, 2022, so if you are interested, act now."
George O'Leary, Vice Chairman, said "Our TTM annual revenue has exceeded the $3M milestone. With it going from $2.8M to $3.1M during the last quarter increases the calculated market capitalization by another $2M, similar to last quarter, creating an even larger buying opportunity for the current investment round."
About Referrizer, LLC
The Referrizer platform is revolutionizing and setting a new standard for local business marketing. Getting more clients and keeping them longer is now easier, more convenient, and more effective than ever before. The most powerful way to grow your business is through referrals combined with marketing automation.
Referrizer is helping local wellness businesses to solve two of their biggest business challenges: getting new customers and keeping existing customers longer. It's the worlds' most advanced marketing automation for local businesses offering end-to-end solutions.
Referrizer is a cloud software service platform that integrates with existing POS or business scheduling software. It empowers local businesses with an automated Referral Marketing System that turns existing customers into brand ambassadors. Our Reputation Management system prevents businesses from getting bad reviews while delivering 10x improvement in positive 5-star reviews. Our set of tools for Retention Marketing include: a loyalty program, Email and Text marketing automation that empowers communication with customers, so businesses can increase upsell value, prevent cancellations, reduce churn and extend lifetime value of their customers.
Our newest "Quick Connect" feature increases conversion rate from leads to customers by 400% by reducing time to contact leads from hours to less than 60 seconds.
As a result, businesses in our network experience positive ROI in the very first month, save hundreds of hours in manual labor through automation and most importantly get predictable, long-lasting results.
Referrizer is growing incredibly fast. Our upcoming releases in development will simplify user experience and the onboarding process while delivering even better results for our clients. For more information, visit our website at www.referrizer.com or reach andre.c@referrizer.com
Forward Looking Statements
Forward-Looking Statements in this press release, which are not historical facts, are forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Our actual results, including as a result of any acquisitions, performance or achievements may differ materially from those expressed or implied by these forward-looking statements. In some cases, you can identify forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may," "could," "expect," "intend," "plan," "seek," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "predict," "potential," "continue," "likely," "will," "would" and variations of these terms and similar expressions, or the negative of these terms or similar expressions. Such forward-looking statements are necessarily based upon estimates and assumptions that, while considered reasonable by our management, and us are inherently uncertain. We caution you not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which are made as of the date of this press release. We undertake no obligation to update publicly any of these forward-looking statements to reflect actual results, new information or future events, changes in assumptions or changes in other factors affecting forward looking statements, except to the extent required by applicable laws. If we update one or more forward-looking statements, no inference should be drawn that we will make additional updates with respect to those or other forward-looking statements.
Contacts:
Andre Cvijovic
Chairman and CEO
(954) 667-3648
andre.c@referrizer.com
George O'Leary
Vice Chairman
(561) 779-8338
goleary@referrizer.com
- * Net Loss decreased 29% from $190,794 in Q1 2022 to $135,618 in Q2 2022 mainly due to the increase in revenue during the period.
- ** Includes $350,000 of new SBA loan with a 30-year term at 3.75% interest.
- *** Decrease in Equity due to ($584k) in TTM net loss offset by equity compensation of $133k.
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DUBAI, UAE, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's most trusted digital asset trading exchange, XT.COM is overwhelmed to announce that it is expanding its crypto listing scoop to list Healium (HLM) token in its Innovation Zone (Metaverse) with USDT trading pair on June 1, 2022, at 09:00 (UTC).
Healium (HLM) is a Solana-based cryptocurrency that safely keeps and manages individuals' genetic data. HLM functions as a native currency that facilitates transactions within Healium's ecosystem of crypto services. Similar to fiat, HLM tokens can be used to pay for goods and services within the Healium platform.
Listed on XT.COM as HLM/USDT, users are encouraged to start depositing their crypto holdings in preparation for trading. The Healium token listing represents a remarkable innovation and an opportunity for everyone who uses the Healium token to buy and sell HLM/USDT seamlessly on XT.COM, thereby pushing HLM token mainstream adoption.
More so, this is an opportunity for XT.COM users to trade HLM token for the first time on the platform. Withdrawal section will be open for everyone on XT.COM on June 2, 2022, at 09:00 UTC. This portrays that, after trading HLM/USDT, users will be able to transfer their earnings without any difficulties.
XT.COM pledges not to list just any token under the sun on its platform but it's well-positioned to list only the best selection of cryptocurrencies that have potential use cases.
Anisor, the Global CMO of XT.COM stated, "We are all set to list the Healium (HLM) token in the Innovation Zone (Metaverse) on XT.COM. We will never stop building XT.COM's crypto ecosystem with a continuous token listing. On behalf of XT.COM, we applaud and welcome the HLM token to be listed on our platform and it's our pleasure to help users trade seamlessly."
About Healium Token (HLM)
Healium (HLM) is a blockchain that safely and reliably stores and manages high-value personal information such as an individual's genetic data. Healium predicts preventable diseases in advance and provides personalized healthcare solutions based on your DTC gene analysis. Through this, Healium wants to establish an ecosystem in which tokens are rewarded through a system where individuals can choose and manage their consent to use data for genetic analysis results.
Beyond Healthcare 3.0, which prevents diseases in advance, we open the era of healthcare 4.0 fused with Bio-Metaverse. Through Healium Bio-Metaverse, Healium provides a platform for you to enjoy various contents such as smart healthcare, shopping, leisure, education, games, and performances etc. Furthermore, you can use Healium coin as a means of payment within the platform.
Healium Metaverse, based on genetic analysis, is the world's first smart healthcare platform. You can now receive healthcare services in a virtual space known as Bio-Metaverse developed by Healium. What in fact makes Healium Metaverse different from online gaming platforms is that, here in the Metaverse social, economic, and cultural activities are also possible. Healium Metaverse is a platform that combines the physical world and the virtual world. Non-Fungible Token also known as (NFT) uses blockchain technology to verify the actual owner, and is used to authenticate the originality and ownership of data.
About XT.COM
Established in 2018, XT.COM is the world's first social infused digital assets trading platform, headquartered in Dubai. It has multiple operation centers across the globe including Singapore and Seoul. With 3+ million registered users, over 300,000+ monthly active users, and 30+ million users in the ecosystem, XT.COM strives to cater to its large user base by providing a safe and easy trading experience. The platform currently supports 500+ high-quality currencies and 800+ trading pairs which are accessible to the entire global crypto market.
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Which tea cup and saucer is best?
Tea is more than just a beverage; it’s a way of life. For those who are serious about their tea drinking, a tea cup and saucer set is a worthwhile investment. It can lend the everyday task a little more ritual, as well as being a must-have for anyone who plans to throw a tea party. The Wedgwood Hibiscus Cup and Saucer is a high-quality tea set with a stand-out pattern, making it a perfect pick for those who want to infuse a little extra elegance into their cup of tea.
What to know before you buy a tea cup and saucer
Shapes
Though there are many similarities, tea cups have some key differences from coffee mugs. Most notably, the shape — most Western-style tea cups have slanted sides, which makes them easy to drink from, but they don’t hold heat as well. Asian-style tea cups are usually (though not always) without handles and often have straight sides like a coffee mug.
Materials
Clay
Clay cups, until they’re glazed, have a porous surface that can retain the taste of the tea. Glazed cups are easier to clean. Most clay cups are not dishwasher safe and are not the most durable.
Porcelain
Porcelain cups are made of clay fired at a higher temperature to create a more durable material that holds heat more effectively.
China
China is fired at a lower temperature than porcelain, creating a less durable material that’s finer and has a beautiful luster. Bone china is china mixed with animal bone ash in various percentages and then dual fired for a stronger, harder cup with a slightly translucent appearance.
Glass
Glass is environmentally safe and minimalist chic, though not the most durable. Most glass tea cups are dishwasher safe and made of shatter-resistant glass.
Wood
Wood is difficult to break, beautiful and eco-friendly. It’s also a porous material and won’t last as long as many other options.
Metal
Metal is the most durable material out there for tea cups — shatter-proof, affordable and dishwasher safe. But depending on the metal, it can leave a metallic taste in the liquids it holds.
What to look for in a quality tea cup and saucer
Durability
Some materials, as detailed above, are more durable than others. If you’re on the clumsier side, or regularly have children or other people using your tea cups, a more durable set might be a good option. Materials like metal and wood are the least breakable, but thicker, more durable porcelain will also be tougher to break than a thin bone china or delicate clay cup.
Pattern
Dish patterns have a long and rich history, with many people choosing a single family pattern that they then stick to. There are thousands of tea cup patterns and designs to choose from, from the most feminine of florals to simpler one-color designs. Whether you prefer to mix your patterns or want a matching set, choose a design that goes with your sense of style and kitchen decor.
How much you can expect to spend on a tea cup and saucer
There’s no shortage of cheap cup and saucer sets available, and if you’re looking for a bargain, there are options as cheap as $5 or under per cup. But most high-quality tea cup and saucer sets will run between $20-$50. Extremely high-end options can be as much as $100 or more for the set.
Tea cup and saucer FAQ
Are tea cups and saucers dishwasher and microwave safe?
A. Many modern tea sets are dishwasher safe, but unless they’re specifically denoted as such on the packaging, err on the side of caution. Many are microwave safe as well, but any tea cup or saucer with metal foil as a design element is not microwave safe. Handwashing all dishes, particularly delicate ones, can extend their lifespan.
What’s the best tea cup shape?
A. This depends on your tea drinking preference. Slanted edge cups may be easier to pour into and drink from but will hold heat less efficiently. Straight edge designs, tall and short, will hold heat better and allow you to smell the aroma of the tea, but may be more difficult to drink from. Pick the style that meshes best with your preferred tea.
What’s the best tea cup and saucer to buy?
Top tea cup and saucer
Wedgwood Hibiscus Teacup and Saucer
What you need to know: With a design inspired by an 1810 Wedgwood pattern, this is a quality bone china cup and saucer set.
What you’ll love: It’s a beautiful teacup from a trusted brand, made of fine bone china with a unique shape and handle design.
What you should consider: It’s not the most affordable, nor is it microwave safe.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top tea cup and saucer for the money
Bosmarlin Coffee Cup with Saucer
What you need to know: This is a sturdy ceramic cup and saucer set that comes in a few colorways and a nice 8.5-ounce capacity.
What you’ll love: It’s dishwasher and microwave safe and sturdy. It has a stylish look that could fit in with rustic, minimalist or classic senses of style.
What you should consider: Some reviewers found that it arrived broken.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Prince Albert 100-Year Anniversary 5-Piece Set
What you need to know: It’s a five-piece 100th anniversary set released in 2006, with an array of Royal Albert’s charming, whimsical designs.
What you’ll love: The cups feature an array of beautiful designs, with each set taking inspiration from a different decade since 1904.
What you should consider: Some may not be a fan of the mix-and-match style of the cups and saucers. They’re not dishwasher or microwave safe.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Zac Brown Band member reveals ALS diagnosis
(CNN) - A member of the Zac Brown Band has revealed his diagnosis with ALS.
John Driskell Hopkins is a founding member, bassist and songwriter for the band.
In a video message to fans, surrounded by band members and his siblings, he announced he has the nervous system disease, also known as Lou Gehrig’s disease.
“Over the past several years, I’ve noticed some balance issues and some stiffness in my hands. After careful analysis by some of the country’s top neurologists, I have been diagnosed with ALS,” Hopkins said. “Because my symptoms have been slow-progressing from the start, we believe they will continue to be slow-progressing, going forward. God willing, I plan to be rocking with these amazing people for many years to come.”
Hopkins, who goes by “Hop,” is 51 years old.
He is currently on tour with the band, which is set to wind down in November.
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Woman found dead under chairlift in Gatlinburg, Tenn.; witness says she fell
GATLINBURG, Tenn. (WVLT/Gray News) - A woman fell from the Anakeesta chairlift Thursday around 7:40 p.m., witnesses said.
Seth Butler with the city of Gatlinburg confirmed that Gatlinburg Fire and Rescue responders went to the scene and found a woman dead under the lift.
Anakeesta’s attractions sit atop a mountain in Gatlinburg. Visitors take a chairlift ride to the top at the beginning of their visit and back down again when they’re finished.
Jeffery McConnell said he was visiting the Gatlinburg attraction with his fiancée and three children when a woman, who he described as being in her late 20′s, fell from the lift from about three-quarters of the way up the mountain.
Before the woman fell, McConnell said that other visitors tried to alert the woman that her safety railing was up, but she did not respond.
According to McConnell, the ride kept going for 10 or 15 minutes after the incident. Another witness, Jay Deuro, told WVLT that the staff at Anakeesta kept loading people onto the chairlift after the incident.
“You could see the concern on everyone’s face that was getting on,” Deuro said.
McConnell said that after his family had made their way back down the mountain, they told people waiting in line to “not look down” on their way up.
In a statement, Anakeesta representative Michele Canney said, “A tragic incident occurred this evening. 911 was called immediately. Our hearts are with the family of the deceased. This is currently an active investigation. We cannot disclose further information at this time.”
The park noted on Twitter Friday that that the chondola is closed.
Butler said the incident is being investigated, and information will be released when it is available.
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ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JBM® Institutional Multifamily Advisors brokers the sale of The Park at Treviso (now, The Morgan) – a 304-unit, garden-style multifamily community. The Property was built in 1972, features large floorplans averaging 1,038 square feet, and has a desirable, low-density site plan of just 14.36 units per acre.
The Park at Treviso offers an array of community amenities, including pristine lake views; three resort-style pools; brand new poolside lounge chairs with shaded awnings; fitness center overlooking the pool with an attached children's playroom; multiple picnic areas with barbecue grills and plenty of green space; community clubhouse with coffee station; business center; and multiple on-site laundry facilities.
Units at The Park at Treviso are primed for additional value-add renovations. Currently, units feature fully equipped, contemporary kitchens with white appliances, designated pantries, Formica countertops, and tile backsplash; carpet in living rooms and bedrooms, with select units including luxury faux wood plank flooring; lots of extra storage, including walk-in closets; ceiling fans; sliding glass patio doors; large bathroom makeup vanity area with oversized mirrors; and vaulted ceilings in select units.
Ideally located in south St. Petersburg, Florida, The Park at Treviso offers numerous locational benefits to both entertainment as well as nearby employment centers. The St. Petersburg/Tampa MSA currently ranks #7 in the country for year-over-year rent growth at 24%. The Property has excellent connectivity, with proximate access to Interstate 275. In addition, St. Pete Beach – the U.S.' #1 Beach in 2021 – is just a 10-minute drive away, Downtown St. Petersburg is only 6 miles northeast of the Property, and two Publix Super Markets are located within just one mile. Nearby major employers include John Hopkins All Children's Hospital, ARK Invest, Jabil, Home Shopping Network, Bayfront Health, Raymond James, and many others.
JBM® is the #1 ranked boutique brokerage firm in the U.S. Despite only transacting in Florida, JBM® was ranked the #12 multifamily broker by sales volume throughout the entire U.S. according to Green Street's mid-year 2022 rankings. Amongst brokers with multiple transactions, JBM® ranks #1 for Highest Average Sold Price across the country.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Dallas Mayor Eric Johnson is showing his support for Ukraine. Mayor Johnson has officially extended special recognition to Ukrainian Independence Day this Wednesday, Aug. 24.
In a tweet, Mayor Johnson said, “Today, we commemorate Ukrainian Independence Day. The Ukrainian people continue to struggle valiantly against the Russian Federation’s unprovoked aggression. Let us renew our support for Ukraine in its fight to remain a free and independent nation.”
Ukrainian Independence Day is celebrated on Aug. 24, in commemoration of the Ukrainian Declaration of Independence which was issued on that day in 1991. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-mayor-johnson-commemorates-ukrainian-independence-day/ | 2022-08-24T20:27:35Z |
GUANGZHOU, China, April 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The 131st Canton Fair has hosted the first "Discover Canton Fair with Bee and Honey" event on April 15 on Facebook, attracting over 183,000 viewers worldwide. The mascot hosts Bee and Honey presented China's top household appliance and electronics manufacturers to global audiences.
"The idea of this promotion event series is to focus on the needs and demands of buyers and bring attention to key exhibition sectors, brand enterprises and local industrial clusters. Through social media, we are able to promote the exchange and interaction between exhibitors and buyers and showcase the power and charm of 'Intelligent manufacturing in China,'" said Alan Liu, Deputy Director General of the Foreign Affairs Office of the Canton Fair.
Six top household appliances companies interacted with Bee and Honey at the trade promotion livestreaming:
- Beijing Puppy Vacuum Cleaner Group Co., Ltd. presented its latest intelligent cordless vacuum product that has won the Red Dot Design Award. Its vacuum products have accumulated 1,012 patents at home and abroad, the products are now sold in 86 countries and regions.
- Whirlpool (China) Co., Ltd. highlighted its intelligent tilting washing machine that brings convenient and high-efficiency user experience.
- Shenzhen Sky Dragon Audio-Video Technology Co., Ltd. specializes in sound products; it can also customize audio solutions according to customers' needs.
- Guangzhou Havit Technology Co., Ltd. has participated in 30 Canton Fairs. The brand showcased high-tech new products including Bluetooth earphones, smart riding glasses and smart watches.
- Guangzhou Conwide Technology Co., Ltd. has 20 years of experience in the innovative R&D of coffee machines and is a top 10 coffee machine supplier in China.
- Guangdong Vanward New Electric Co., Ltd. is a leading household appliance manufacturer specializing in water heaters, kitchen appliances and hot water systems.
"This event has made it easier for customers to participate virtually and better helped Whirlpool (China) to reach global buyers and audiences, breaking through the limits of time and space and allowing global customers to experience Whirlpool products comprehensively," said Wang Yu, deputy director of OEM business department of Whirlpool (China) international trade company.
Chen Minling, sales director of Sky Dragon, said that the livestreaming event is of great benefit for the company to enhance its reputation internationally, and it's hoped that through this event, more potential buyers can understand the company better and bring in more foreign trade orders.
Khashing Cai, a buyer from the Philippines, is participating in the Canton Fair for the first time. He commented that although many people cannot attend the offline exhibitions due to the pandemic, promotion events like this can provide the opportunity to learn about China's high-end companies, and he will explore more companies and their products further online.
The Canton Fair will continue to host seven "Discover Canton Fair with Bee and Honey" events from April 16 to 22.
Visit https://www.cantonfair.org.cn/en-US/register/index#/foreign-email for more opportunities.
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Support the fight against Lou Gehrig's Disease on Sunday, July 10th
BYRON, Ill., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Two years after launching an award-winning "Mini"-Walk to Defeat ALS program, the ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter forges a new route in Byron, IL for the return of their in-person Walk event in the region. The Walk to Defeat ALS is a day when the community shows support for the many local individuals and families touched by the disease. Others can participate from their own neighborhoods on a date and time of their choosing with their own Mini-Walk to Defeat ALS!
The event's theme this year is "Sunflower Field of Dreams," which plays on the use of the sunflower as a symbol of ALS awareness and the disease's connection to baseball through Lou Gehrig's diagnosis in 1939. Registration and check-in for the event will open at 8:30 AM and the Walk will begin at 10:00 AM. Everyone is welcome to this family-friendly event. Registration is free; and there is no fundraising minimum, but participants who raise $90 will receive an event t-shirt. Register for the Walk to Defeat ALS, sign up to volunteer, or donate at web.alsa.org/northernil or by calling 312-932-0000.
About ALS:
ALS, commonly known as Lou Gehrig's Disease, is a devastating, fatal neuromuscular disease. Every 90 minutes, someone is diagnosed with ALS, and every 90 minutes someone loses their fight with ALS. Funds raised through the Chicago Walk to Defeat ALS directly support services provided in the Greater Chicago Area, including funding of the ALS Multidisciplinary Clinics, home visits, an equipment lending program and more.
About the ALS Association:
The ALS Association is the only national not-for-profit health organization dedicated solely to the fight against ALS. The Association leads the way in research, patient and community services, public education, and advocacy — giving help and hope to those facing the disease.
Contact:
Samantha Courter, Fundraising & Marketing Manager
The ALS Association Greater Chicago Chapter
312-932-0000 | samantha@alsachicago.org
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CoinShares continues to generate strong results despite negative price action in digital assets in the first half of the quarter and ongoing regulatory uncertainty across Europe and the US.
SAINT HELIER, Jersey, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CoinShares International Limited (Nasdaq First North Growth Market: CS; US OTCQX: CNSRF) ("CoinShares"), Europe's largest and longest standing digital asset investment firm today announced preliminary financial results for its first quarter ended 31 March 2022 and provided an update on its corporate strategy.
Q1 2022 financial highlights
- Combined revenue, gains and other income of £27.96 million (Q1 2021: £39.91 million)
- Adjusted EBITDA of £18.7 million (31 March 2021: £34.2 million).
- Total comprehensive income of £20.2 million (31 March 2021: £32.1 million).
- ETP assets under Management ("AUM") as at 31 March 2022 of £3.07 billion (31 March 2021: £3.4 billion)
- CoinShares Blockchain Global Equity Index (BLOCK Index) assets under Management ("AUM") as at 31 March 2022 of £0.88 billion.
- Net asset position of the Group as at 31 March 2022 of £221 million (December 2021: £200.5 million).
Q1 2022 operational highlights
- Important steps taken towards the Group's long-term strategy, including progressing plans to uplist to the Nasdaq Stockholm Main Market, hiring a Group Head of Marketing and Communications with a dedicated team and integrating consumer platform, Napoleon.
- Investment into key growth areas, including growing the staff base, which as at 31 March 2022 stands at 95 individuals (up from 42 as at 1 January 2020).
- Ongoing diversification of the Group's asset management platform through the launch of 4 additional products within the CoinShares Physical product suite.
- A diversification in activities of the Capital Markets team, whose performance was driven by, among other things, the deployment of capital into DeFi protocols to generate staking rewards and yield.
- Continued deployment of Principal Investments arm, including increased stake in Swiss digital bank, FlowBank.
Commenting on Q1 2022's results, Jean-Marie Mognetti, Chief Executive Officer of CoinShares said:
"CoinShares has delivered a good first quarter with strong financial and operational progress. We delivered resilient EBITDA of £18.7 million, all while making considerable steps to advance our long-term strategy. This includes work towards our imminent uplisting to Stockholm's main market, significantly growing our headcount, including a new Group Head of Marketing and a dedicated team to support the Group's enlarged footprint, and integrating our consumer platform, Napoleon.
"We are continuing to invest in our long-term future, and the Group is well positioned to navigate the shifting global regulatory landscape for digital assets in 2022."
ABOUT COINSHARES
CoinShares is Europe's largest and longest standing digital asset investment firm, managing billions of dollars of assets on behalf of its client base. The Group is focused on expanding investor access to the digital asset ecosystem by pioneering new financial products and services that seek to provide trust and transparency when accessing this new asset class. CoinShares is publicly listed on the Nasdaq First North Growth Market under the ticker CS and the OTCQX under the ticker CNSRF.
For more information on CoinShares, please visit: https://coinshares.com
Company | +44 (0)1534 513 100 | enquiries@coinshares.com
Investor Relations | +44 (0)1534 513 100 | enquiries@coinshares.com
Certified Advisor – Mangold Fondkommission AB | +46 (0)8 503 015 50 | ca@mangold.seThis information is information that CoinShares International Limited is obliged to make public pursuant to the EU Market Abuse Regulation 596/2014. The information in this press release has been published through the agency of the contact persons set out above, at 8:00 am GMT on 3 May 2022
PRESS CONTACT
Maitland/amo
Freddie Barber / Alasdair Todd
coinshares@maitland.co.uk
+44 (0) 207 379 5151
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WESTMINSTER, Colo., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, not-for-profit cooperative wholesale power supplier Tri-State Generation and Transmission Association, Inc. (the "Company") announced the pricing terms of its previously announced cash tender offers (the "Tender Offers") for up to $100,000,000 aggregate principal amount (the "Aggregate Tender Cap") of its First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2014E-1, 3.70% due 2024 (the "Bonds due 2024"), First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2014E-2, 4.70% due 2044 (the "Bonds due 2044") and First Mortgage Bonds, Series 2016A, 4.25% due 2046 (the "Bonds due 2046" and, collectively, the "Securities"), in the order or priority set forth in the offer to purchase, dated July 13, 2022 (as it may be amended or supplemented from time to time, the "Offer to Purchase").
The following table lists the Bonds due 2024 that had been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to 5:00 p.m., New York City time, on July 26, 2022 (the "Early Tender Date"), as reported by D.F. King & Co., Inc., the tender and information agent. The applicable Reference Yield, Repurchase Yield, Early Tender Payment and Total Consideration (each as defined more fully in the Offer to Purchase) with respect to the Bonds due 2024 accepted for purchase are detailed in the table below.
The Tender Offers consist of offers to purchase for cash, on the terms and conditions set forth in the Offer to Purchase, which sets forth the terms and conditions of the Tender Offers. Withdrawal rights for the Tender Offers expired at 5:00 p.m. New York City time on July 26, 2022, and, accordingly, Securities validly tendered in the Tender Offers may no longer be withdrawn except where additional withdrawal rights are required by law. The Tender Offers for the Securities will expire at 11:59 p.m., New York City time, on August 9, 2022, or, in each case, any other date and time to which the Company extends the applicable Tender Offer (such date and time, as it may be extended with respect to a Tender Offer, the applicable "Expiration Time"), unless earlier terminated.
Because the Tender Offers have been fully subscribed as of the Early Tender Date, holders who tender Securities after the Early Tender Date will not have any of their Securities accepted for purchase, unless the Company elects to increase or eliminate Aggregate Tender Cap. Any Securities tendered after the Early Tender Date, together with any Securities tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Date but not accepted for purchase by the Company, will be returned to the holders thereof as described in the Offer to Purchase, unless the Company elects to increase or eliminate the Aggregate Tender Cap.
Because the aggregate principal amount of Securities validly tendered exceeds the Aggregate Tender Cap, the Company does not expect to accept for purchase all Securities that have been validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Date, in each case as further described in the Offer to Purchase. Rather, the Company expects that it will accept for purchase Bonds due 2024 validly tendered and not validly withdrawn at or prior to the Early Tender Deadline on a pro rata basis in accordance with the Offer to Purchase, subject to a proration factor of approximately 74.5%, and does not expect to accept for purchase any Bonds due 2044 or Bonds due 2046. As a result, a holder who validly tenders and does not validly withdraw Bonds due 2024 pursuant to the Tender Offers may have all or a portion of its Securities returned to it. As described in the Offer to Purchase, all Securities tendered and not accepted for purchase will be promptly returned to the tendering holder's account.
The consideration (the "Total Consideration") offered per $1,000 principal amount of Bonds due 2024 validly tendered, and not validly withdrawn, and accepted for purchase pursuant to the Tender Offer will be determined in the manner described in the Offer to Purchase by reference to the "Fixed Spread" for the Bonds due 2024 in the table above, plus the Reference Yield specified in the table above.
Holders will also receive accrued and unpaid interest on Securities validly tendered and accepted for purchase from the last interest payment date up to, but not including, the Early Settlement Date ("Accrued Interest").
The Company expects to make payment for Bonds due 2024 that are validly tendered at or prior to the Early Tender Deadline on July 28, 2022 (the "Early Settlement Date").
The Tender Offers are subject to the satisfaction or waiver of certain conditions as set forth in the Offer to Purchase. The Tender Offers are not subject to minimum tender conditions.
J.P. Morgan and US Bancorp are the dealer managers for the Tender Offers. Investors with questions regarding the Tender Offers may contact J.P. Morgan at (866) 834-4666 (toll-free) or (212) 834-3554 (collect) and US Bancorp at (800) 479-3441 (toll-free) or (646) 651-4233 (collect). D.F. King & Co., Inc. is the tender and information agent for the Tender Offers and can be contacted at (866) 828-6934 (bankers and brokers can call collect at (212) 269-5550) or by email at tristate@dfking.com.
None of the Company or its affiliates, their respective boards of directors, the dealer managers, the tender and information agent or the trustee with respect to any Securities is making any recommendation as to whether holders should tender any Securities in response to any of the Tender Offers, and neither the Company nor any such other person has authorized any person to make any such recommendation. Holders must make their own decision as to whether to tender any of their Securities, and, if so, the principal amount of Securities to tender.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to sell, or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities that may be issued pursuant to the transactions described above. Further, nothing contained herein shall constitute a notice of redemption of the Securities of any series. The full details of the Tender Offers, including complete instructions on how to tender Securities, are included in the Offer to Purchase. Holders are strongly encouraged to read carefully the Offer to Purchase, including materials incorporated by reference therein, because they will contain important information. The Offer to Purchase may be obtained from D.F. King & Co., Inc., free of charge, by calling toll-free at (866) 828-6934 (bankers and brokers can call collect at (212) 269-5550) or by email at tristate@dfking.com.
About Tri-State
Tri-State is a wholesale power supply cooperative, operating on a not-for-profit basis, with 45 members, including 42 utility electric distribution cooperative and public power district members in four states that together deliver reliable, affordable and responsible power to more than a million electricity consumers across nearly 200,000 square miles of the West.
Certain information contained in this press statement are forward-looking statements including statements concerning Tri-State's plans, future events, and other information that is not historical information. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions, including those described from time to time in Tri-State's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. Tri-State's expectations and beliefs are expressed in good faith, and Tri-State believes there is a reasonable basis for them. However, Tri-State cannot assure you that management's expectations and beliefs will be achieved. There are a number of risks, uncertainties and other important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking statements contained herein.
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Striving to restore unity through personal kindness connections with strangers
NEW YORK, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Every September 11th, Pay It Forward 9/11 encourages Americans to perform three good deeds during Eleven Days of Kindness as a way to honor victims of the 9/11 attacks.
Pay It Forward 9/11 was inspired by the people of the small town of Gander, Newfoundland (then pop. 9,000). The compassionate Canadians selflessly provided food, clothing and shelter to 7,000 stranded airline passengers from 90 countries who were diverted there when US airspace was closed. This story and the resulting charity are one of the true 9/11 stories conveyed by the writers of the Broadway musical Come From Away.
By encouraging random acts of kindness, this movement has reached 12 countries and growing during the #11Days of Kindness Sept. 1-11. For example, on Friday, September 9, business owners in New York City and Los Angeles will distribute cash to their employees to empower them to pay it forward.
"When we founded this charity in 2002, the words 'United We Stand' were pervasive worldwide. Twenty years later, we are far from united," says Kevin Tuerff, founder. "We said we would never forget the lives lost on 9/11. By focusing on the theme of unity and kindness, we are inspiring others to honor their lives by performing a good deed for someone who looks, acts, or thinks differently than themselves."
Participation in 11 Days of Kindness & Unity is spreading globally. In New York City, a coalition of faith-based organizations and companies already provided free coffee to strangers walking through Union Square. In Austin, an executive at Dell Technologies worked with colleagues to donate 500 backpacks filled with school supplies to elementary school students, and prompted students to write thank you letters to their teachers. For more tips, visit www.PayItForward911.org and add your community's heart on our global Map of Kindness.
Pay it Forward 9/11, Inc. is supported by generous individual donors and sponsored by the writers and producers of Come From Away musical, Tito's Handmade Vodka, Gallin & Son, UFCU, Dell Technologies and Precise Communications.
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SEATTLE, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PitchBook, the premier data provider for the private and public equity markets, today announced it was ranked 10th on LinkedIn's 2022 Top Companies Industry Edition List in financial services. The 2022 Industry Edition Lists highlight top companies for professionals to grow their careers in nine different industries, leveraging exclusive LinkedIn data. Companies are evaluated for the LinkedIn Top Companies lists based on seven pillars which include the ability to advance, skills growth, company stability, external opportunity, company affinity, gender diversity and educational background. To be eligible, companies must have at least 500 employees and less than ten percent attrition during the methodology time period of May 1, 2021 through April 30, 2022.
"I've always said the best thing about PitchBook is the people. This ranking would not be possible without our incredible teams working hard every single day to help our customers win," said John Gabbert, founder and CEO of PitchBook. "As we continue to grow, we will continue to be intentional in building and fostering a workplace culture that centers around embracing and driving change, inclusion, excellence and having fun along the way."
PitchBook has over 850 employees in the US and 1,500 employees globally across offices in London, New York, San Francisco and Hong Kong. PitchBook is the company behind the PitchBook Platform, an easy-to-use, all-in-one research and analysis workstation for investment and research professionals – including VC and PE firms, corporate development teams, investment banks, LPs, lenders, law firms and accounting firms.
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About PitchBook
PitchBook is a financial data and software company that provides transparency into the capital markets to help professionals discover and execute opportunities with confidence and efficiency. PitchBook collects and analyzes detailed data on the entire venture capital, private equity and M&A landscape—including public and private companies, investors, funds, investments, exits and people. The company's data and analysis are available through the PitchBook Platform, industry news and in-depth reports. Founded in 2007, PitchBook has offices in Seattle, San Francisco, New York, London and Hong Kong and serves more than 70,000 professionals around the world. In 2016, Morningstar acquired PitchBook, which now operates as an independent subsidiary.
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Julie Chrisley and Todd Chrisley in a scene from "Chrisley Knows Best." USA Network will air the second half of season nine of "Chrisley Knows Best" as planned, despite the show's stars being convicted of fraud earlier this week, a source close to the series has confirmed to CNN.
USA Network will air the second half of season nine of "Chrisley Knows Best" as planned, despite the show's stars being convicted of fraud earlier this week, a source close to the series has confirmed to CNN.
The couple and their accountant, Peter Tarantino, were also convicted of several tax crimes, and Julie Chrisley was found guilty of obstruction of justice and wire fraud.
"Chrisley Knows Best" began airing in March 2014 and focused on the lives of Todd Chrisley, a Georgia real estate tycoon, and his family.
The network announced in May that the second half of the ninth season of the popular series would begin airing on June 23. Those episodes were filmed prior to the couple being convicted.
"Obviously the Chrisleys are devastated and disappointed, but will be pursuing an Appeal,"Julie Chrisley's attorney, Stephen Friedberg ,said in a statement to CNN. 'They are grateful for all of the love and support they have received from their Family, friends and fans."
No announcement has been made regarding a potential season 10 of the show.
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More than 6 million Venezuelans have fled their country amid deteriorating conditions, matching Ukraine in the number of displaced people and surpassing Syria, according to the United Nations.
The refugee crisis in Venezuela is striking because there is not a war in the country like Ukraine, where ongoing conflict has pushed people out of the country.
"The United Nations confirmed that the number of displaced Venezuelans has reached 6.8 million people—tying with Ukraine for the largest refugee and migrant crisis worldwide, and surpassing Syria for the first time ever," said Refugees International Senior Advocate for Latin America Rachel Schmidtke in a statement.
But "although the number of Venezuelans and Ukrainians forced from their homes is now roughly the same, the international response is not," Schmidtke added.
"This year, donors have only funded 13 percent of the humanitarian response plan for Venezuelans—while the Ukraine response plan has received almost five times the amount of support," she said.
Deteriorating economic conditions, food shortages and limited access to health care are increasingly pushing Venezuelans to leave, and a growing Venezuelan community in the United States is also a draw, Doris Meissner, who directs US immigration policy work at the nonpartisan Migration Policy Institute in Washington, previously told CNN.
In July, US Border Patrol apprehended 17,603 Venezuelan migrants at the US-Mexico border, marking an increase from June, according to the latest available agency data. Venezuelans have also been arriving to Washington DC and New York City on buses contracted by the state of Texas. They are often seeking political asylum.
Authorities can turn back migrants under a Trump-era pandemic rule known as Title 42, but it doesn't apply to everyone. The public health authority allows border officials to swiftly expel migrants to Mexico, but there are limits on which nationalities can be turned back.
That, coupled with frosty relations with countries like Venezuela, keeps the US from removing certain people, meaning they might be released while going through immigration proceedings.
The flow of people north presents a challenge for US President Joe Biden, making it a top issue discussed between him and Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador.
Administration officials have been monitoring the increased movement of migrants in the region for months. Many migrants who are journeying north worked informal jobs before the Covid-19 pandemic and were especially vulnerable to falling into extreme poverty as economies tightened, while others are fleeing violence and political instability.
Migrants often pass through a perilous jungle, known as the Darien Gap, which spans Panama's and Colombia's borders, in their journey to the US.
A Venezuelan family who spoke with CNN after arriving in Washington on Wednesday called the journey through the Darién Gap treacherous, but said they fled to the United States for safety and work.
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WATCH: Engagement ring found in car fire leads to impromptu proposal
FRANKLIN, Tenn. (WSMV/Gray News) - A young man is breathing a little easier after nearly losing an engagement ring to a vehicle fire Monday in Tennessee.
According to a Facebook post from Williamson County Fire Rescue, crews were dispatched to a car fire off I-840. They arrived to find the vehicle ablaze and quickly moved to stop the flames, WSMV reported.
Brooklynn Stevens and her high school sweetheart, Myers Hart, were driving a rental car when they heard a loud pop. Hart pulled off to the side of the road to check the car. He realized the car was on fire.
“There was a loud bang. I think the coolant reservoir blew and it shot the hood up and spewed fluid everywhere and then it went up in flames,” Hart said.
The couple, and Stevens’ best friend, got out of the car safely. Then it dawned on Hart that he was hiding the engagement ring in the car.
“Her friend knew about it and we looked at each other and said, ‘The ring is in there and we couldn’t get it out,’” Hart said. “By that point all they could do was pray the ring would make it through the fire.”
“After our car fire happened, a butterfly landed on our car and my best friend was like, ‘Oh, that means good luck.’ And I was like, ‘Yeah, we have such good luck. The car caught on fire. Amazing luck,’” Stevens said.
It turns out, Stevens’ best friend was right. After Williamson firefighters put out the flames, she quietly asked them to look for the ring.
“And we started sifting through all the ashes and everything, and it was melted against the seat and actually it was perfectly encased in the ring box. And I opened it up and it looked brand new, so it was really a miracle,” Fire Engineer Steve Hopkins said.
“We were talking about it and they were saying how this was a really good time to do it. Like, this was a sign I have to do it now. And I had one of them film and we walked up there,” Hart said.
“And he gets on one knee and I’m like, ‘Here?’ and I started crying. I said, ‘Here? Right now? Like, the car just caught on fire, are you serious? I mean, yes! Yes of course I want to. But like the car.’ And he was like ‘I know,’” Stevens said.
Stevens said the ring still felt warm from the fire when Hart slipped it on her finger.
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SAN MARCOS ATEXQUILAPAN, Mexico (AP) — After days of preparation and donations to cover funeral costs, this mountain community in eastern Mexico on Thursday mourned the return of three teens, all cousins, lost among the 53 migrants who died inside a semitrailer in San Antonio, Texas.
The previous 24 hours were a flurry of activity as residents of San Marcos Atexquilapan stepped forward to help the Olivares family receive the bodies of brothers Jaír and Yovani Valencia Olivares, ages 19 and 16, as well as their cousin, 16-year-old Misael Olivares.
Women cleaned banana leaves to make tamales, men carried chairs from one house to another, while the boys’ friends plastered a wall with photos of all three.
Similar scenes of solemn preparation played out across Mexico as the bodies of 16 of those lost in the tragedy were brought back on two military flights Wednesday and then sent to their hometowns and at least one more flight was planned. Mexico’s Foreign Affairs ministry said it would bring back 25 of Mexico’s 26 victims in accordance with their families’ wishes.
In the southern state of Oaxaca, the body of Javier Flores López arrived Thursday to the village of Cerro Verde, where his mother, siblings, wife and children held a wake in the small chapel.
Flores López had been living in Ohio, where he worked in construction, but had returned to Mexico to visit his wife and children before setting out again for the U.S. last month.
The repatriation of victims was expected to continue in coming days in Guatemala and Honduras, which also lost 21 and six migrants, respectively.
Ten of the 53 fatal victims were teenagers, including the Olivares. In the darkness, men carried the caskets and arranged them side by side before a large crucifix sheltered by tarps strung up above the mourners.
The youths were to buried Friday.
People stood along the highway Wednesday night holding candles and awaiting the arrival of the three hearses carrying the caskets. A band made up of the boys’ friends played music as the crowd slowly accompanied the hearses.
Hundreds of people from the area flocked to the families’ homes, which sit in a row. The youths all played on a local soccer team and were well known.
People tossed white flower petals and cried as the caskets were placed at the family’s home.
“I can’t accept it,” whispered Yolanda Valencia, mother of Jaír and Yovani. You have to “work hard” in life, “try to fight to make their dreams reality.”
Her sons wanted to build a house and open a shoe store in this town of about 1,500 people known for its shoemaking. “They went with a lot of goals that weren’t realized,” she said.
Gildardo Fernández, said, “We were close friends, we played on a soccer team, and well, the truth was they were sincerely very humble people, very hard workers and fun to be around.”
“Sometimes you have to leave, and in a way I admire it because it is not easy for someone to leave their family, their community to seek a better life,” Fernández said. “Unfortunately, it didn’t go as expected.”
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CALGARY, AB, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - High Tide Inc. ("High Tide" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: HITI) (TSXV: HITI) (FSE: 2LYA) a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets, announced today that it has confirmed that its Canna Cabana retail cannabis stores in Ontario will begin sales of Cabana Cannabis Co. branded shatter, THC gummies, pre-rolls, and full-spectrum multicannabinoid tinctures and softgels in the fall of 2022. This confirmation comes as a result of the licensed producers with whom the Company has entered into white label agreements having received approval from the Ontario Cannabis Store ("OCS") to list their initial Cabana Cannabis Co. branded products as part of the OCS' Fall Product Call for 2022. The initial lineup of Cabana Cannabis Co. products, and the licensed producers who have respectively manufactured and received OCS approval for such products, are as follows:
- From Heritage Cannabis Holdings ("Heritage") (CNSX: CANN), an industry-leading and vertically-integrated cannabis provider: Cabana Cannabis Co. Pink Hawaiian shatter, available in 1-gram packages.
- From Loosh Brands ("LOOSH"), a privately-held, next generation edibles and finished goods manufacturer: Cabana Cannabis Co. THC gummies, available in both Sunset Punch and Clementine Cream flavours, and sold in packages of two soft chews at 5 milligrams of THC each.
- From Candre Cannabis Inc. ("Candre"), a privately-held licensed producer of craft cannabis: Cabana Cannabis Co. Apricot Jelly pre-rolls, available in 1.5-gram packages which will include three pre-rolls at 0.5 grams each.
- From Emprise Canada ("Emprise"), a privately-held licensed producer with 20 years of nutraceutical and pharmaceutical manufacturing experience: Cabana Cannabis Co. full-spectrum multicannabinoid (including CBD, CBN, CBG, CBC, and Delta-9 THC) oil and softgels. The oil will be available in 30 millilitre containers at a concentration of 12 milligrams per millilitre for each of the five listed cannabinoids, while the softgels will be available in packages of 120 softgels, each containing 3 milligrams of each of the five listed cannabinoids.
All products in the OCS' Fall Product Call, including the above Cabana Cannabis Co. SKUs are expected to become available for retail sales in the months of October or November, 2022.
"I am very pleased to announce that we have a confirmed timeline to begin sales of Cabana Cannabis Co. products in Ontario, which is Canada's largest provincial market for cannabis. By drawing on the latest insights into consumer preferences from our Cabanalytics data and working with our contracted licensed producers through white label agreements, we are introducing a lineup of the greatest hits of premium and competitively-priced products that we know will be well-received by our customers," said Raj Grover, President and Chief Executive Officer of High Tide. "As I stated last week upon the initial launch of the Cabana Cannabis Co. lineup in Saskatchewan, bringing these newly-developed SKUs to market in multiple provinces is only the first step in High Tide's white label strategy. We intend to continue leveraging our Cabanalytics data to significantly expand the Cabana Cannabis Co. catalogue moving forward, through white label contracts with licensed producers. Over the long-term, we intend to have 20-30% of our total bricks-and-mortar sales come from the expanded Cabana Cannabis Co. product lineup, allowing us to enhance our bricks-and-mortar retail margins while also directly serving the preferences and needs of our customers. I once again want to applaud the forward-thinking decision of the AGCO to allow for white label partnerships in Ontario, which will enhance the customer experience while also allowing for greater product differentiation, benefitting retailers large and small," added Mr. Grover.
High Tide is a leading retail-focused cannabis company with bricks-and-mortar as well as global e-commerce assets. The Company is the largest Canadian retailer of recreational cannabis as measured by revenue, with 126 current locations spanning Ontario, Alberta, Manitoba, and Saskatchewan. High Tide was featured in the third annual Report on Business Magazine's ranking of Canada's Top Growing Companies in 2021 and was named as one of the top 10 performing diversified industries stocks in the 2022 TSX Venture 50™. The Company is also North America's first and only cannabis discount club retailer, featuring Canna Cabana, Meta Cannabis Co., and Meta Cannabis Supply Co. banners, with additional locations under development across the country. High Tide's portfolio also includes retail kiosk and smart locker technology – Fastendr™. High Tide has been serving consumers for over a decade through its established e-commerce platforms including Grasscity.com, Smokecartel.com, Dailyhighclub.com, and Dankstop.com and more recently in the hemp-derived CBD space through Nuleafnaturals.com, FABCBD.com, BlessedCBD.co.uk, and BlessedCBD.de, as well as its wholesale distribution division under Valiant Distribution, including the licensed entertainment product manufacturer Famous Brandz. High Tide's strategy as a parent company is to extend and strengthen its integrated value chain, while providing a complete customer experience and maximizing shareholder value.
Neither the TSX Venture Exchange nor its Regulation Services Provider (as that term is defined in the policies of the TSX Venture Exchange) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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TIFTON — With a strong bounce-back over the pandemic year, Abraham Baldwin Agricultural College had an economic impact of $429,357,879 on south Georgia during the 2020-21 fiscal year.
Renata Elad, dean of the Stafford School of Business at ABAC, said the college forged ahead from an economic impact of $390,015,778 during the 2020 fiscal year.
“ABAC’s numbers show that we are edging closer to pre-pandemic levels,” Elad, who analyzed the data from the University System of Georgia (USG) report, which showed that the USG contributed a total of $19.3 billion to Georgia’s economy between July 1, 2020, and June 30, 2021, said. “ABAC continues to be a steady engine for social and economic development in the region.
“Driven by initial student spending of $42,062,490.80 as well as spending on personnel services and capital outlay, ABAC continues to thrive.”
USG Chancellor Sonny Perdue applauded the effort of all 26 colleges and universities in the USG for the $700 million increase in economic impact to the state over the previous year.
“USG institutions and the system as a whole are key contributors to our state and are an economic engine for communities in every region of Georgia,” Perdue said. “That economic impact continues to climb, and we are grateful to Gov. Brian Kemp and the General Assembly for their support of the University System and public higher education as we focus on increasing prosperity for the state and all Georgians.”
Conducted on behalf of USG by Jeffrey M. Humphreys, director of the Selig Center for Economic Growth in the University of Georgia’s Terry College of Business, the study also showed USG over the same time period generated 152,629 full- and part-time jobs across Georgia.
Included in the initial spending by the USG institutions are rounds of funding from the Higher Education Emergency Relief Fund, which are federal funds allocated by the Coronavirus Response and Relief Supplemental Appropriations Act that provided emergency grants for postsecondary education.
Elad said students make it happen for ABAC.
“Students are the reason ABAC exists, and ABAC students continue to impact the region and the state,” she said. “According to the USG, post-secondary education employment one-year, three-year, and five-year data show the average starting salary for ABAC graduates increases steadily within three and five years, respectively.”
Of the 152,629 jobs generated by USG institutions, approximately 33% of the positions are on-campus jobs and 67% are off-campus. The study found that for each job created by a USG institution on its campus, two additional jobs are created in the local community.
Counties covered by ABAC’s economic impact include Tift, Worth, Cook, Colquitt, Irwin, Ben Hill, Turner, Decatur, Seminole, Miller, Grady, Early, Thomas, Mitchell and Baker.
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NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Phosphorus Cybersecurity™, the leading provider of advanced and full-scope security for the extended Internet of Things (xIoT), is debuting the industry's first Mobile xIoT Lab at Black Hat USA 2022 where it will offer live demonstrations of high-risk IoT, OT, and network-connected devices.
The Mobile xIoT Security Lab (August 10-11) offers participants an up-close, hands-on experience in securing 10 vulnerable enterprise and industrial devices, including printers, security cameras, VoIP phones, network switches, programmable logic controllers (PLCs), and more. Each of these devices contain high-risk or critical CVEs (CVSS scores of 8-10) which could be exploited by adversaries to gain remote access to the device, change configuration settings, steal data, deploy ransomware, and potentially "pivot" from the device to move laterally inside the connected IT network. All of the devices and vulnerabilities included in the demo are commonly found in real-world deployments, although most organizations are unaware of the risks.
"Although IoT and OT devices are incredibly beneficial to all types of organizations, they also have created a new attack surface that threat actors are actively exploiting," said Chris Rouland, CEO of Phosphorus. "The Mobile xIoT Security Lab provides an opportunity for companies to see first-hand how insecure these devices really are, while also giving them clear guidance on how to harden these devices against future attacks through simple, proactive, and automated solutions."
Phosphorus's Mobile xIoT Security Lab features vulnerable devices and live demonstrations of automated remediations, including safe firmware updates, device hardening, credential rotation, and monitoring. Participants will also learn how to find, fix, and monitor their xIoT devices.
- Find — Identify, assess, and discover all enterprise xIoT Things
- Fix — Patch, update, and secure all xIoT Things with One-Click remediation
- Monitor — Ongoing management, detection, and response for all xIoT Things
The Mobile xIoT Lab takes place August 10-11 at the Phosphorus xIoT Security Suite at the Four Seasons Las Vegas. To register in advance, visit https://phosphorus.io/black-hat-usa-2022/, or sign up at the conference.
Visit Phosphorus at Black Hat USA (booth 2470) to learn more about the Mobile xIoT Security Lab and get a closer look at the industry's first and only security remediation and discovery platform for enterprise and industrial xIoT devices. Phosphorus will be providing a full walkthrough of its Enterprise xIoT Security Platform, which delivers proactive and automated security for IoT, OT, and network devices.
Phosphorus Cybersecurity™ is the leading extended Security of Things platform designed to secure the rapidly growing and often unmonitored enterprise IoT and OT landscape. Our Extended Enterprise xIoT Security Platform fully automates the remediation of the biggest IoT/IIoT/OT vulnerabilities—including unknown and inaccurate asset inventory, out-of-date device firmware, default device credentials, and out-of-date certificates. Founded in 2017 by Chris Rouland, Rebecca Rouland, and Earle Ady, the company is a trusted partner of Fortune 500s, Global 2000, and government agencies. Phosphorus is a privately held company headquartered in Nashville, TN, with investors including SYN Ventures and MassMutual Ventures. Follow Phosphorus on LinkedIn, Twitter, and YouTube, and learn more at www.phosphorus.io.
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PARIS (AP) — French President Emmanuel Macron held his first big rally Saturday in his race for reelection, promising the French more “progress” and “solidarity” over the next five years, but his campaign has hit a speed bump.
It’s been dubbed “the McKinsey Affair,” named after an American consulting company hired to advise the French government on its COVID-19 vaccination campaign and other policies. A new French Senate report questions the government’s use of private consultants and accuses McKinsey of tax dodging. The issue is energizing Macron’s rivals and dogging him at campaign stops ahead of France’s April 10 first-round presidential vote.
Macron, a centrist who has been in the forefront of diplomatic efforts to end the war in Ukraine, has a comfortable lead in polls so far over far-right leader Marine Le Pen and other challengers.
“We are here to make possible a project of progress, of independence, for the future, for our France,” Macron told a crowd of about 30,000 at a stadium that usually hosts rugby matches. “I see difficulties to make ends meet, situations of insecurity … and so much more to accomplish to turn back extremism.”
Speaking to those who see “all their salary go into gasoline, bills, rent” as the war in Ukraine is driving up food and energy prices, Macron promised to let companies give a tax-free bonus to employees of up to 6,000 euros ($6,627) as soon as this summer.
He also promised to raise the minimum pension to 1,100 euros ($1,214) a month for those who have worked full time — up from about 700 euros now. The retirement age will need to be progressively raised from 62 to 65 to finance the plan, he said.
Supporters welcomed him, chanting “Macron, president!” “One, two, five more years!” and waiving the French tricolor flag.
But for those trying to unseat Macron, the word “McKinsey” is becoming a rallying cry.
Critics describe the French government’s 1 billion euros spent on consulting firms like McKinsey last year as privatization and Americanization of French politics and are demanding more transparency.
The French Senate, where opposition conservatives hold a majority, published a report last month investigating the government’s use of private consulting firms. The report found that state spending on such contracts has doubled in the past three years despite mixed results, and warned they could pose conflicts of interest. Dozens of private companies are involved in the consulting, including giants like Ireland-based multinational Accenture and French group Capgemini.
Most damningly, the report says McKinsey hasn’t paid corporate profit taxes in France since at least 2011, but instead used a system of “tax optimization” through its Delaware-based parent company.
McKinsey issued a statement saying it “respects French tax rules that apply to it” and defending its work in France.
McKinsey notably advised the French government on its COVID-19 vaccination campaign, which got off to a halting start but eventually became among the world’s most comprehensive. Outside consultants have also advised Macron’s government on housing reform, asylum policy and other measures.
The Senate report found that such firms earn smaller revenues in France than in Britain or Germany, and noted that spending on outside consultants was higher under conservative former President Nicolas Sarkozy than under Macron.
Budget Minister Olivier Dussopt said the state money spent on consultants was about 0.3% of what the government spent on public servants’ salaries last year and that McKinsey earned only a tiny fraction of it. He accused campaign rivals of inflating the affair to boost their own ratings.
The affair is hurting Macron nonetheless.
A former investment banker once accused of being “president of the rich,” Macron saw his ratings surge when his government spent massively to protect workers and businesses early in the pandemic, vowing to do “whatever it takes” to cushion the blow. But his rivals say the McKinsey affair rekindles concerns that Macron and his government are beholden to private interests and out of touch with ordinary voters.
Everywhere Macron goes now, he’s asked about it.
“The last few days, I heard a lot speaking about tax evasion, an American company,” Macron said at Saturday’s rally. “I want to remind those who show outrage that they used them (consulting firms)” in local government as well.
He also pointed to his government’s fight to make sure corporations pay their fair share of taxes.
“The minimum tax in Europe, we fought for it, we did it,” he said.
France is pushing for quick implementation in the 27-nation European Union of the minimum corporate tax of 15%, on which more than 130 countries agreed last October. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/macrons-re-election-push-troubled-by-mckinsey-affair/ | 2022-04-02T18:44:41Z |
Homeowner kills intruder who attacked him, police say
KENOSHA, Wis. (WTMJ) - Police say a Wisconsin homeowner fought back against and killed an intruder who attacked him after forcing his way into his house.
Police responded to reports of someone damaging cars and attempting to enter several homes in a Kenosha neighborhood just before 7:30 p.m. Friday.
“The guy was going absolutely crazy. He was throwing rocks at cars, houses,” said Jayme Raddatz, who lives in the area.
Raddatz says his family was getting ready for a movie night when he heard a commotion. He went upstairs and saw his neighbor struggling with the intruder.
“He had his arm in, trying to open the door, and my neighbor was beating on his arm, screaming for help,” Raddatz said.
Surveillance footage from another neighbor shows a man with no shirt on walking back and forth and throwing things at cars.
Police say the suspect forced his way into another house blocks away, where he got into a physical fight with the homeowner, ultimately leading to the intruder’s death. Officers responded for the death investigation shortly after 9 p.m.
A neighbor who did not want to be identified says she never thought something like this would happen in her quiet neighborhood.
“It was very shocking. This is a wonderful neighborhood,” she said.
Police have not confirmed how the intruder died. The investigation is ongoing.
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Every outing for celebrated photographer Ulf Kirchdorfer is an adventure. To wit: Last week I was out with a friend, who is a specialist in fungi and worked for the USDA and FDA for over 30 years, and we spent four hours in the woods. In addition to all the photos and a great experience, I learned after some hours that I had come down with the worst case of chigger bites I have had in my entire life. I don't think the readership of The Albany Herald would enjoy photos of chigger bites, so I am sending along instead a photo of a beautiful skink we encountered in the woods.
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Wendy’s changes logo to support longtime Canadian journalist
Published: Aug. 29, 2022 at 10:35 AM CDT|Updated: 19 minutes ago
(CNN) - One of the world’s most famous redheads has made a change to make a statement.
The Wendy’s mascot, long-known for her ginger pigtails, now has gray hair on Canadian social media sites.
Wendy’s new look was posted to support longtime Canadian journalist Lisa LaFlamme.
In June, LaFlamme found out her contract was not being renewed and her career at CTV was coming to an unexpected end after more than three decades.
Shortly after the announcement, rumors started that LaFlamme was being let go, at least in part, because she was no longer dyeing her hair blonde and allowing it to turn gray.
Bell Media issued a statement denying LaFlamme’s hair color had anything to do with her dismissal.
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RALEIGH, N.C. , Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimley-Horn, a premier planning and design consultancy with offices across the country, was recognized today as one of People Magazine's "100 Companies That Care." This marks the second time the company has made the list—this year, the firm ranks 59.
"Kimley-Horn cares about our people, our clients, and the communities we serve," said Lori Hall, Director of Human Resources and Chair of The Kimley-Horn Foundation. "I am proud to be part of a company and a culture that embodies an "above and beyond" mindset, whether through The Kimley-Horn Foundation's charitable giving or the myriad ways our employees make an impact through their work and volunteerism."
Kimley-Horn was recognized for its culture of caring for its people, the communities in which they live and work, and the world at large. Kimley-Horn's KH My Way program awards employees with monetary bonuses throughout the year for childcare, travel, fitness, or other things they find valuable. Employees are also given "red envelopes" – spontaneous bonuses to help fight inflation or celebrate fun events. Additionally, The Kimley-Horn Foundation supports volunteering and public engagement by donating funds to organizations where employees volunteer and promoting stories about their community efforts.
Beyond bonuses and non-profit support, Kimley-Horn also supports a fulfilling environment for staff. Kimley-Horn offers a unique schedule with half-days on Fridays, as well as options for flexibility, alternate schedules, and reduced schedules to support employees in their various seasons of life. This flexibility, along with the company's commitment to a thriving workforce, has resulted in Kimley-Horn being ranked for years as a Great Place to Work® Best Workplace for Millennials, Parents, and Women as well as one of the FORTUNE® 100 Best Companies to Work For.
Kimley-Horn's recognition as one of the 2022 PEOPLE® Companies that Care highlights a workplace that champions employee-driven change impacting individuals, industries, and communities.
Kimley-Horn is a 6,800-person firm with more than 100 offices nationwide. It has been named 15 times as one of Fortune's 100 Best Companies to Work For and is ranked in the top 10 of 50 design firms in the nation by Engineering News-Record. Kimley-Horn provides planning and design consulting services related to transportation, aviation, the environment, land development, transit, urban planning/landscape architecture, and water resources. For more information, please visit www.kimley-horn.com.
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SANTA CLARA, Calif., July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Achronix Semiconductor Corporation, a leader in high-performance field-programmable gate arrays (FPGAs) and embedded FPGA (eFPGA) IP, today announced that President and CEO, Robert Blake, will participate at the following upcoming conferences:
- Oppenheimer Technology, Internet & Communications Conference - Tuesday, Aug. 9, 2022. Virtual investor meetings with management will be held throughout the day.
- Jefferies Semiconductors, IT Hardware & Communications Infrastructure Summit – Tuesday, Aug. 30, 2022, at the Magnificent Mile Hotel in Chicago. Management will be available to meet with attending investors throughout the day.
Interested parties attending these events who would like to schedule a meeting with Achronix should contact the respective firm's equity sales representative.
About Achronix Semiconductor Corporation
Achronix Semiconductor Corporation is a fabless semiconductor corporation based in Santa Clara, California, offering high-end FPGA-based data acceleration solutions, designed to address high-performance, compute-intensive and real-time processing applications. Achronix is the only supplier to have both high-performance, high-density standalone FPGAs and licensed eFPGA IP solutions. Achronix Speedster®7t FPGA and SpeedcoreTM eFPGA IP offerings are further enhanced by ready-to-use VectorPathTM accelerator cards targeting AI, machine learning, networking and data center applications. All Achronix products are fully supported by the Achronix Tool Suite which enables customers to quickly develop their own custom applications. Achronix has a global footprint, with sales and design teams across the U.S., Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit www.achronix.com.
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EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives, a leading provider of safer, more sustainable industrial cleaning and disinfection solutions, introduces America to Aquatabs, the world's number one water purification product for emergency preparation and recreation
BRAINTREE, Mass., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the last three decades, Aquatabs® has been the leading water disinfection product used by international relief organizations and aid agencies in developing countries with no access to clean drinking water and emergency water treatment during natural disasters. Now EarthSafe®, a company known for pioneering innovative cleaning and disinfecting solutions to solve the world's biggest challenges, brings Aquatabs Water Purification Tablets to the United States.
"Our job is help protect public health," said Steve Wilson, EarthSafe CEO. "Every year, communities are devastated by floods, fires, earthquakes, and hurricanes. One of the most crucial necessities in almost any emergency is drinking water. Plus, with summer travel and outdoor activities in full swing, Aquatabs ensures safe drinking water is available whenever and wherever it's needed."
With hurricane season predicted to be higher-than-normal this year, EarthSafe created an Aquatabs Emergency Kit for retailers located in the Gulf and Atlantic Coast states to help communities prepare for oncoming storms. Providers of emergency supplies are also incorporating Aquatabs into go-bags for survivalist groups.
Aquatabs kills 99.99% of microorganisms, viruses, and bacteria to prevent cholera, typhoid, dysentery, and other water borne diseases. The pre-measured tablets rapidly disinfect small or large quantities of water in just 30 minutes after mixing. Aquatabs are used in a range of critical scenarios including water supplies on ships and aircraft, military patrol packs, and even general-purpose disinfection for field hospitals. In agriculture and food production, Aquatabs are used to remove pathogenic microorganisms, such as Salmonella and Escherichia coli (E. coli), as well as fungi, mold, and trace pesticides to ensure produce is safe for consumption.
Beyond large-scale applications, the individually packaged tablets are designed to be highly portable for travel as well as outdoor activities like backpacking, hiking, camping, boating, and RVs. Aquatabs are iodine free, and dissolve clear for great tasting drinking water in only half an hour. Other water purification products often take twice as long, can be cumbersome, costly, or less effective at killing microorganisms. With a five-year shelf life, Aquatabs is the ideal water purifier for adventurers and serious preppers alike.
Rich Prinz, EarthSafeGlobal Vice President of Sales said, "The aim is to provide low-cost water disinfection, whether for recreational activities or disaster response."
Aquatabs is available through distribution partners, at big-box and convenience stores, outdoor and sporting goods retailers, as well as online. To learn more about Aquatabs, contact EarthSafe at info@earthsafeca.com.
EarthSafe Chemical Alternatives® was founded in 2014 by pioneering serial entrepreneur RJ Valentine and are known as a foremost provider of safer, more sustainable cleaning solutions. In 2016, the company introduced the EvaClean® Infection Prevention System, which leverages advanced electrostatic sprayer technologies and safer chemistries. In 2022, EarthSafe launched a complementary line of industrial-strength cleaning and water purification solutions that also incorporate safer chemistries and smarter technologies. EarthSafe's team is considered a leading authority on healthier approaches to cleaning and disinfection in environmental hygiene and industrial hygiene across all market sectors. Learn more at www.earthsafeca.com.
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Celebrate the ADA at the North Port Public Library
NORTH PORT, Fla. (WWSB) - Sarasota County is celebrating the 32nd year of the Americans with Disabilities Act with a special event and exhibit at the North Port Public Library on Friday, Aug. 26.
The exhibit, “Coming Out of History’s Dark Corners,” examines the history of civil rights for people with disabilities, and the accessibility and inclusiveness that has resulted from the passage of the landmark law in 1990.
The library is also hosting an exhibit from the Easterseals Art Initiative Program to engage the community and showcase the healing power of art.
The event, which runs from 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., will also celebrate the recent installation of hearing loops at the North Port and Shannon Staub Public Libraries. Hearing loop technology eliminates most background noise and improves understanding of speech and music, and is also customized by each user’s unique hearing instrument.
The exhibit is in partnership among Sarasota County Libraries and Historical Resources, Easterseals Southwest Florida, Out of Door Academy, the Sarasota ADA Coordinator’s Office, and the Hearing Loss Association of America Sarasota-Manatee Chapter.
The event is free and open to the public, and the exhibits run through Sept. 30.
North Port Public Library is located at 13800 S. Tamiami Trail, North Port.
Additional information is available by calling 311 or by visiting scgov.net.
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- Valour's Binance Exchange Traded Product becomes the 10th ETP offered by Valour and the 2nd ETP offering exposure to BNB globally.
- Valour Binance (BNB) EUR (CH1149139672) will enable retail and institutional investors to gain exposure to the BNB token simply and securely via their bank or broker.
- The ETP will be first available on Börse Frankfurt, the largest exchange in Germany
TORONTO, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Valour Inc. (the "Company" or "Valour") (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJR) (OTC: DEFTF), a technology company and the first and only publicly traded company that bridges the gap between traditional capital markets, Web3 and decentralized finance, announced today that it will debut its new Binance Coin Exchange Traded product ("ETP") on Börse Frankfurt. Trading of Valour (BNB) ETP begins today, August 24, 2022.
The Valour Binance (BNB) EUR ETP (CH1149139672) precisely tracks the price of BNB, the native token behind the BNB Chain. It primarily serves to 'fuel' transactions across the BNB Chain, as well as acting as a governance token for the network. BNB Chain is a decentralized, open-source, multi-chain platform that is being used to build parallel virtual ecosystem infrastructure. The permissionless, smart contracts network is shaping and scaling the growth of MetaFi (the intersection of DeFi infrastructure with GameFi, SocialFi, the Metaverse, Web3 & NFTs).BNB is currently among the top five cryptocurrencies in the world by market capitalization, at USD$48.052M as of August 23, 2022.
"BNB is a dynamic digital asset. By offering exposure to this token on Börse Frankfurt, Valour is enabling investors to safely and securely gain exposure through a distinguished and reputable exchange," said Russell Starr, CEO of Valour. "I am confident that our low fee model will drive interest in our Valour (BNB) ETP as more investors seek to diversify with digital assets."
"By gaining exposure to digital assets via Valour, investors benefit from the standardisation, risk reduction and operational efficiency of a centrally cleared product listed on a regulated stock exchange", continues Marco Infuso, Chief Sales Officer of Valour.
Valour offers fully hedged digital asset ETPs with low to zero management fees, with product listings across European exchanges, banks and broker platforms. In addition to Binance Coin (BNB) Valour's existing product range includes Valour Uniswap (UNI), Cardano (ADA), Polkadot (DOT), Solana (SOL), Avalanche (AVAX), Cosmos (ATOM) and Enjin (ENJ) ETPs with low management fees. Valour's flagship products are Bitcoin Zero and Ethereum Zero, the first fully hedged, passive investment products with Bitcoin (BTC) and Ethereum (ETH) as underlyings which are completely fee free.
Learn more about Valour at https://valour.com/
Valour Inc. (NEO: DEFI) (GR: RMJ.F) (OTCQB: DEFTF) is a technology company and the first and only publicly traded company that bridges the gap between traditional capital markets and decentralized finance. Founded in 2019, Valour is backed by an acclaimed and pioneering team with decades of experience in financial markets and digital assets. Valour's mission is to expand investor access to industry-leading Web3 and decentralized technologies. This allows investors to access the future of finance via regulated equity exchanges using their traditional bank account and access.
This press release contains "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian securities legislation. Forward-looking information includes, but is not limited to the trading of Valour (BNB) ETP; the regulatory environment with respect to the growth and adoption of decentralized finance; the pursuit by Valour and its subsidiaries of business opportunities; and the merits or potential returns of any such opportunities. Generally, forward-looking information can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans", "expects" or "does not expect", "is expected", "budget", "scheduled", "estimates", "forecasts", "intends", "anticipates" or "does not anticipate", or "believes", or variations of such words and phrases or state that certain actions, events or results "may", "could", "would", "might" or "will be taken", "occur" or "be achieved". Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements of the Company, as the case may be, to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Such risks, uncertainties and other factors include, but is not limited to the acceptance of Valour ETPs by exchanges, including the NGM, Frankfurt and Euronext; investor demand for Valour's products; growth and development of DeFi and cryptocurrency sector; rules and regulations with respect to DeFi and cryptocurrency; general business, economic, competitive, political and social uncertainties. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking information, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
THE NEO STOCK EXCHANGE DOES NOT ACCEPT RESPONSIBILITY FOR THE ADEQUACY OR ACCURACY OF THIS RELEASE
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Texas is the fifth state Radius has expanded to as part of aggressive national growth plans following $13M Series A funding
HOUSTON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Radius, the tech-enabled brokerage that lets real estate professionals keep 100 percent of their commissions, today announced it has launched in Houston with Sharon Seline Wright and Kelly McQuerry Henderson joining the brokerage. The Houston launch marks Radius' entry into Texas on the heels of a $13 million Series A fundraise.
Sharon Seline Wright and Kelly McQuerry Henderson represent almost four decades of combined Houston real estate experience. Their contributions to the Houston community extend far beyond helping buyers become homeowners and working with homeowners to sell their homes. They are both prominent mentors and coaches to other real estate professionals in the area. Their expertise and deep knowledge of the Houston market will fuel Radius' growth in the region and across Texas.
"The past two and a half years have caused the world and our lives to change dramatically. It not only changed the real estate market, but the way we all do business," said Sharon Seline Wright. "Now, more than ever, I need to continue investing in and developing my business to best meet my client's needs. That means finding solutions that will not only solve for today's current climate, but sustain us for the future. Radius is that solution."
"I am thrilled to be partnering with such a forward-thinking, innovative brokerage," said Kelly McQuerry Henderson. "I am very excited to bring Radius to Houston and the state of Texas. Change is good in business, and with Radius I will be able to invest in the growth of my business and take it to the next level."
Radius is a full service, modern brokerage that enables real estate professionals to keep 100 percent of their commissions while providing the coaching, community, and technology that agents and their teams need to grow their business. The brokerage empowers entrepreneurial real estate professionals with integrated technology, mentorship, recruiting, financial services and marketing resources to build and amplify their own brand.
"We're thrilled to have Kelly and Sharon on board with us here in Houston to launch our Texas operations," said Barb Hindle, Chief Brokerage Officer at Radius. "Kelly and Sharon's deep experience in real estate, paired with their entrepreneurial drive make them each perfect partners for us as we look to expand here in Houston and the state. I look forward to watching their continued growth and success with Radius."
Dedicated to developing the whole agent, Radius helped real estate professionals and their teams close more than $400 million in sales in the first quarter of 2022, representing 213 percent quarterly growth. Radius' referral network has generated $25 billion in referral commissions in the last three years. The company has doubled revenue in the last five months, and seen 300 percent revenue growth year-over-year.
Radius currently operates in California, Colorado, Georgia, Oregon and now Texas. Building on its real estate social network of more than 85,000 agents nationwide, Radius plans to further expand across the U.S. to places like Florida, Washington and more.
About Radius
Radius is the premier tech-driven brokerage firm for real estate professionals eager to grow their brands and profits. From networking opportunities to agent training to white-glove services for buyers and sellers, Radius is poised to help real estate professionals grow their businesses while saving them time. Visit https://www.radiusagent.com/ to learn more.
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Host extraordinary gatherings in a stunning special events venue with a personality and charm unlike any other.
PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club has an important message for event planners — really, for anyone seeking a one-of-a-kind, world-class venue for a truly memorable private event.
"Formal, casual, intimate, or elegant - every event held at Jimmy's is personalized exclusively for our clients and tailored to exceed their expectations. We treat every event at Jimmy's as an important relationship requiring the utmost care, commitment, and attention to detail to be successful," states Rachel Huddleston, Event Sales Director at Jimmy's. "We want all events held at Jimmy's to be outstanding experiences!"
The high-touch hospitality team at Jimmy's is dedicated to delivering everything needed to host important corporate functions, weddings, intimate to large-scale social gatherings, private parties, and unforgettable celebrations.
Located in the heart of historic Portsmouth, this architecturally breathtaking and meticulously restored 1905 landmark is built to bring people together…and set any event apart with a one-of-a-kind "Wow Factor."
A towering glass-and-steel atrium. Intimate rooms with fireplaces and bay windows. Balconies perched overlooking the grand main stage. Opulently appointed VIP areas. Original arched stained-glass features. And so much more.
Lovingly restored to preserve and celebrate local history and architecture, the high-ceilinged spaces are alive with the positive vibrations of world-class musical artists like Wynton Marsalis, Herbie Hancock, Pat Metheny, Taj Mahal, Mavis Staples, Arturo Sandoval, and Lee Ritenour.
Next-level culinary experiences take center stage at Jimmy's, where "The Pursuit of Deliciousness" is the flavorful motto of executive chef Brian Stuart. Chef and his team cultivate personal connections with local farmers and fishermen who supply Jimmy's the finest and freshest ingredients. The unique southern-influenced, New England-inspired cuisine can be customized to meet any event's exact needs and requirements.
Engineered with the leading-edge sound and acoustics, lighting and AV systems required to showcase world-class jazz and blues artists, Jimmy's also offers in-house theater and projector capabilities, including a six-camera video system for livestreaming events, capturing key moments, or recording entire functions for future viewing.
Whatever the occasion, the entire team at Jimmy's puts heart and soul into curating truly memorable experiences for each group of guests. They cordially invite you to reach out to explore hosting your special event at Jimmy's — a singularly spectacular, full-service event space with a personality and charm unlike any other.
To start a conversation about hosting your special event at Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club, please fill out our Event Request Form or call 888-603-5299 or email events@jimmysoncongress.com.
The mission of Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club is to provide guests a one-of-a-kind, world-class experience featuring serious jazz and blues music served with exceptional cuisine. Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club features a spectacular and visually breathtaking environment engineered to deliver the highest quality acoustics while utilizing state-of-the-art production, sound and lighting technologies. Jimmy's Jazz & Blues Club is located within a beautifully restored 1905 building at 135 Congress Street in the heart of historic downtown Portsmouth, New Hampshire. For more information visit www.jimmysoncongress.com or follow us on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/JimmysJazzBlues.
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Netflix shares drop 26% after it loses 200K subscribers
By MICHAEL LIEDTKE
AP Technology Writer
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Netflix suffered its first subscriber loss in more than a decade, causing its shares to plunge 26% in extended trading amid concerns that the pioneering streaming service may have already seen its best days. The company’s customer base fell by 200,000 subscribers during the January-March period, according to its quarterly earnings report released Tuesday. It’s the first time that Netflix’s subscribers have fallen since the streaming service became available throughout most of the world outside of China six years ago. Worse, Netflix is now expecting to lose another 2 million subscribers during the April-June period. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/19/netflix-shares-drop-23-after-it-loses-200k-subscribers/ | 2022-04-19T23:04:38Z |
CHANGZHOU, China, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trina Solar, a leading global PV and smart energy total solution provider, has been recognized as" Top Brand PV modules" by EUPD Research, the globally leading market research firm, for Trina Solar's exceptionally high level of customer satisfaction with its PV modules in Australia, Chile, Mexico and Pakistan.
EUPD Research is a world-renowned leading certification body in the PV industry with extensive research experience, and has developed unique evaluation models based on rich and deep data analysis with the highest quality and objectivity in reflecting the installers' perception of solar brands.
Every year EUPD Research surveys thousands of installers in 25 countries and regions, soliciting their views of PV brands and their performance in terms of module, inverter, racking systems, wholesale and storage. This year's survey shows that Trina Solar is ranked among the leading global brands with exceptional level of installer satisfaction and recommended value. This means Trina Solar is a top performer in the global PV market, a top company in the minds of installers and end users, and is recognized for its excellent reliability and trustworthiness in the eyes of customers and business partners.
Markus A.W. Hoehner, President and CEO of EUPD Research, said: "Trina Solar PV modules are among the most recommended products in Australia, Chile, Mexico, and Pakistan. It is certified that the company has made an outstanding contribution to the solar market development in these countries. We congratulate Trina Solar and wish it every success in serving as a role model of the high standards that business partners and customers globally have come to expect."
Trina Solar has gained international recognition for its product reliability and brand bankability many times. By last year it had been named Top Performer, as certified by PVEL, the leading independent PV test laboratory, for seven consecutive years. It has also scored 100% in the BNEF Bankability Survey, ranked as the top bankable module supplier for six consecutive years, and rated as a tier 1 manufacturer of BNEF PV modules in the fourth quarter last year.
Since Trina Solar's foundation 25 years ago, the company has remained firmly committed to its mission of benefiting all mankind with solar energy. At present the power range of 210mm Vertex modules covers 410W+ to 690W+, which meets customers' wide range of needs and various uses, such as in distributed and ground power stations. By April this year Trina Solar had shipped more than 100GW of high-efficiency modules worldwide. Trina Solar ranked second spot for global module shipments in 2021 and keeps it in first quarter this year.
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NEW YORK, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, announces it has filed a class action lawsuit on behalf of purchasers of the securities of Missfresh Limited (NASDAQ: MF) pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus (collectively, the "Registration Statement") issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering ("IPO" or the "Offering"). A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 12, 2022.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Missfresh securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Missfresh class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7370 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than September 12, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement featured false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its Registration Statement; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Missfresh class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=7370 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Rapidly Expanding Group Fitness Franchise Welcomes New Member to the Leadership Team
LOS ANGELES, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mayweather Boxing + Fitness - a revolutionary group fitness concept founded by undefeated boxing champion, Floyd Mayweather – is excited to announce their new COO, Ralph Yarusso, an executive and USAF Veteran, who's currently chairman of the IFA VetFran Committee. With an extensive background in the franchise industry, Yarusso will help propel the brand forward as it continues to grow both nationally and internationally.
After serving in the United States Air Force, Yarusso began his professional journey in the franchising world. He has held positions such as Regional Vice President & Chief Operating Officer for Driven Brands franchise Meineke, Chief Development and Chief Operations Officer for Full Speed Automotive brands Grease Monkey and SpeeDee Oil Change and Automotive service, and most recently as V.P. at BrandONE Business Development. He was also a multi-unit franchisee with 15 locations in New Jersey and Colorado. Now, with 30+ years of franchise expertise, he is ready to take on his new title at Mayweather Boxing + Fitness as COO.
"I am excited to continue my professional career in the franchising world with Mayweather Boxing + Fitness," said Yarusso. "I have been in the automotive industry for much of my franchise career, so moving into the health and fitness world is a new, exciting challenge for me to take on. Being a former Head Varsity HS Lacrosse coach makes me no stranger to the fitness world. While this is a change in my professional life, I know the Mayweather team will also be helping me stay healthy too. I am thrilled to join the leadership team and start working closely with everyone that makes this franchise a success."
Offering the most time-tested group fitness experience on the market today, Mayweather Boxing + Fitness utilizes methods developed throughout Floyd Mayweather's 25-year undefeated boxing career. Floyd developed and designed the innovative fitness experience with the perfect combination of boxing, strength, and cardio conditioning intervals to be accessible to any fitness audience. Members participate in 45- and 60-minute-long classes that use state-of-the-art smart screen technology to project Floyd's image throughout the duration of the class, making members feel like they are learning from and training alongside the undefeated boxer himself. Mayweather Boxing + Fitness has seen rapid growth with 50 locations open throughout the United States.
"I think Ralph will aid immensely in the rapid growth of Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, being a mastermind in operational excellence, and specializing in building foundations for organic growth, franchise sales, brand acquisition and integration," said CEO, James Williams. "With his extensive experience in the franchising world, we couldn't have found a better fit to fill this role. I am excited to see what innovative and creative ideas he will bring. We are thrilled to welcome him to the team."
About Mayweather Boxing + Fitness
Founded in 2018 by undefeated boxing champion Floyd Mayweather, Mayweather Boxing + Fitness provides an inclusive, high-intensity fitness experience developed by the champ himself. Based in Los Angeles, the brand currently has 60 locations open or in presale across the United States. For more information on Mayweather Boxing + Fitness, or if interested in franchising opportunities, please visit https://mayweather.fit/franchise/.
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BRUSSELS (AP) — Ukraine will start trading electricity with neighboring European countries later this week as it continues to move away from Russia’s sphere of influence, the European Network of Transmission System Operators for Electricity (ENTSO-E) said on Tuesday.
The Belgian-based association, which represents dozens of transmission system operators in Europe, said the first phase of commercial exchanges is set to begin on June 30 following the synchronization of power systems in March.
Following the Russian invasion, engineers linked Ukraine to the continental grid to allow the country to decouple its power system from Russia. Moldova was also synchronized with the continental system.
ENTSO-E, whose 39 members operate the world’s largest interconnected electrical grid, said commercial exchanges with the Ukrainian and Moldovan power systems will start on the interconnection between Ukraine and Romania.
Trade on other interconnections (Ukraine-Slovakia, Ukraine-Hungary, and Moldova-Romania) is expected to start at a later stage, with capacity set to 100 megawatts in the first phase, ENTSO-E said.
ENTSO-E said in March that the move will help maintain the stability of the Ukrainian and Moldovan power systems.
Ukraine and Moldova were previously part of the Integrated Power System that also includes Russia and Belarus. This made Ukraine dependent on Russia’s grid operator despite there having been no electricity trade between the two countries for years. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/ukraine-to-start-electricity-trading-with-eu-neighbors/ | 2022-06-29T02:38:11Z |
Company to host conference call and webcast today at 8:30 a.m. EDT
CARMIEL, Israel, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc. (NYSE American: PLX) (TASE: PLX), a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development, production and commercialization of recombinant therapeutic proteins produced by its proprietary ProCellEx® plant cell-based protein expression system, today reported financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022 and provided a business update on recent corporate and regulatory developments.
"Positive topline results from our phase III BALANCE clinical trial of PRX-102 for the treatment of adult patients with Fabry disease were announced last April. The clinical study report (CSR) for the trial is now complete," said Dror Bashan, Protalix's President and Chief Executive Officer. "The final analysis of the BALANCE study, which was designed to evaluate the efficacy and safety of 1 mg/kg of PRX–102 administered every other week compared to agalsidase beta in patients previously treated with agalsidase beta, confirms the positive topline results and favorable tolerability profile. The results from the BALANCE study highlight our confidence that PRX–102 has the potential to become an important treatment option for patients with Fabry disease. We are excited to move closer to potential approval of PRX–102 and commercial launch, and thank our team members and external partners for their continued support."
2022 Second Quarter and Recent Business Highlights
Corporate Developments
- On June 30, 2022, the Company announced the appointment of Shmuel "Muli" Ben Zvi, Ph.D. to the Board of Directors. Dr. Ben Zvi is serving as the new Chairman of the Audit Committee and as a member of the Compensation Committee.
Second Quarter 2022 Financial Highlights
- The Company recorded revenues from selling goods of $3.4 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of $0.2 million, or 6%, compared to revenues of $3.2 million for the same period of 2021.
- Revenue from licenses and R&D services for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were $5.4 million, an increase of $2.2 million, or 69%, compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2021. Revenues from license and R&D services are comprised primarily of revenues recognized in connection with the Chiesi Agreements.
- Cost of goods sold for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was $4.1 million, a decrease of $0.6 million, or 13%, compared to cost of goods sold of $4.7 million for the same period in 2021. The decrease in cost of goods sold was primarily the result of decreased manufacturing costs due to higher yields and lower wastage.
- Research and development expenses for the three months ended June 30, 2022 were $7.6 million, a decrease of $0.1 million, or 1%, compared to $7.7 million for the same period in 2021.
- Selling, general and administrative expenses were $2.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, a decrease of $0.6 million, or 19%, compared to $3.2 million for the same period in 2021. The decrease resulted primarily from a decrease in salary related and selling costs.
- Financial income, net were $0.2 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022, compared to financial expenses, net of $2.1 million for the same period in 2021. The decrease resulted primarily from lower interest and debt amortization costs due to a decrease in the Company's outstanding notes from an aggregate principal amount of $57.92 million of 2021 Notes to an aggregate principal amount of $28.75 million of 2024 Notes, and an increase in the exchange rate of New Israeli Shekels for U.S. Dollars over the period.
- Cash, cash equivalents and short-term bank deposits were approximately $28.6 million at June 30, 2022.
- Net loss for the three months ended June 30, 2022 was approximately $5.3 million, or $0.11 per share, basic and diluted, compared to a net loss of $11.2 million, or $0.25 per share, basic and diluted, for the same period in 2021.
Conference Call and Webcast Information
The Company will host a conference call today, August 15, 2022, at 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Time, to review the corporate and clinical developments, which will also be available by webcast. To participate in the conference call, please dial the following numbers prior to the start of the call:
Conference Call Details:
Monday, August 15, 2022, 8:30 a.m. Eastern Daylight Savings Time (EDT)
Domestic: 877-423-9813
International: 201-689-8573
Conference ID: 13732027
Webcast Details:
The conference will be webcast live from the Company's website and will be available via the following links:
Company Link: https://protalixbiotherapeutics.gcs-web.com/events0
Webcast Link: Registration – https://tinyurl.com/44z7w7ex
Conference ID: 13732027
Please access the websites at least 15 minutes ahead of the conference to register, download and install any necessary audio software.
The conference call will be available for replay for two weeks on the Events Calendar of the Investors section of the Company's website, at the above link.
About Protalix BioTherapeutics, Inc.
Protalix is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialization of recombinant therapeutic proteins expressed through its proprietary plant cell-based expression system, ProCellEx. Protalix was the first company to gain U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of a protein produced through plant cell-based in suspension expression system. Protalix's unique expression system represents a new method for developing recombinant proteins in an industrial-scale manner.
Protalix's first product manufactured by ProCellEx, taliglucerase alfa, was approved by the FDA in May 2012 and, subsequently, by the regulatory authorities of other countries. Protalix has licensed to Pfizer Inc. the worldwide development and commercialization rights for taliglucerase alfa, excluding Brazil, where Protalix retains full rights.
Protalix's development pipeline consists of proprietary versions of recombinant therapeutic proteins that target established pharmaceutical markets, including the following product candidates: pegunigalsidase alfa, a modified stabilized version of the recombinant human α–Galactosidase–A protein for the treatment of Fabry disease; alidornase alfa or PRX–110, for the treatment of various human respiratory diseases or conditions; PRX–115, a plant cell-expressed recombinant PEGylated uricase for the treatment of severe gout; PRX–119, a plant cell-expressed long action DNase I for the treatment of NETs-related diseases; and others. Protalix has partnered with Chiesi Farmaceutici S.p.A., both in the United States and outside the United States, for the development and commercialization of pegunigalsidase alfa.
Forward-Looking Statements
To the extent that statements in this press release are not strictly historical, all such statements are forward-looking, and are made pursuant to the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. The terms "expect," "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "project," "may," "plan," "will," "would," "should" and "intend," and other words or phrases of similar import are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause actual future experience and results to differ materially from the statements made. These statements are based on our current beliefs and expectations as to such future outcomes. Drug discovery and development involve a high degree of risk and the final results of a clinical trial may be different than the preliminary findings for the clinical trial. Factors that might cause material differences include, among others: risks related to the timing and progress of the preparation of a Biologics License Application (BLA) resubmission addressing the complete response letter; risks related to the timing, progress and likelihood of final approval by the FDA and European Medicines Agency (EMA) of a resubmitted BLA and of a Marketing Authorization Application, respectively, for PRX–102 and, if approved, whether the use of PRX–102 will be commercially successful; likelihood that the FDA, EMA or other applicable health regulatory authorities will approve an alternative dosing regimen; failure or delay in the commencement or completion of our preclinical studies and clinical trials, which may be caused by several factors, including: slower than expected rates of patient recruitment; unforeseen safety issues; determination of dosing issues; lack of effectiveness during clinical trials; inability to satisfactorily demonstrate non-inferiority to approved therapies; inability or unwillingness of medical investigators and institutional review boards to follow our clinical protocols; and inability to monitor patients adequately during or after treatment; the risk that the FDA, EMA, or other foreign regulatory authorities may not accept or approve a marketing application we file for any of our product candidates, and other risks relating to the review process; risks associated with the novel coronavirus disease, or COVID–19, outbreak and variants, which may adversely impact our business, preclinical studies and clinical trials; risks related to any transactions we may effect in the public or private equity markets to raise capital to finance future research and development activities, general and administrative expenses and working capital; the risk that the results of the clinical trials of our product candidates will not support the applicable claims of safety or efficacy, or that our product candidates will not have the desired effects or will be associated with undesirable side effects or other unexpected characteristics; risks related to our ability to maintain and manage our relationship with our collaborators, distributors or partners; risks related to the amount and sufficiency of our cash and cash equivalents; risks relating to our ability to make scheduled payments of the principal of, to pay interest on or to refinance our outstanding notes or any other indebtedness; risks relating to changes to interim, topline or preliminary data from clinical trials that we announce or publish; risk of significant lawsuits, including stockholder litigation, which is common in the life sciences sector; our dependence on performance by third party providers of services and supplies, including without limitation, clinical trial services; delays in our preparation and filing of applications for regulatory approval; the inherent risks and uncertainties in developing drug platforms and products of the type we are developing; the impact of development of competing therapies and/or technologies by other companies and institutions; potential product liability risks, and risks of securing adequate levels of product liability and other necessary insurance coverage; risks related to our expectations with respect to the potential commercial value of our product and product candidates; and other factors described in our filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The statements in this press release are valid only as of the date hereof and we disclaim any obligation to update this information, except as may be required by law. The statements in this press release are valid only as of the date hereof and we disclaim any obligation to update this information, except as may be required by law.
Investor Contact
Chuck Padala, Managing Director
LifeSci Advisors
646-627-8390
chuck@lifesciadvisors.com
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Industry Leader Continues Its Emphasis on Supporting People, Community and Planet
GREENSBORO, N.C., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT), a leading operator of upscale, open-air outlet centers, announced today the release of its sixth annual Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Report. This report demonstrates Tanger's continued progress in integrating ESG principles into its business practices, addressing the issues most important to its stakeholders and setting goals to create positive social and economic impact while reducing its environmental footprint, all built on a foundation of strong governance. In addition, this year's report highlights Tanger's mission, vision and values – which are based on engagement with its employees and other key stakeholders.
"At Tanger Outlets, our mission is to deliver the best value, experience and opportunity for our communities, stakeholders and partners," said Stephen Yalof, President and Chief Executive Officer of Tanger Outlets. "For more than 41 years, we have been dedicated to creating long-term value. Acting as a responsible corporate citizen is intrinsic to this commitment as we consider our impact on our people, our planet and our communities in every decision we make."
Highlights from the report include:
- Establishing an Inclusive Workforce: Tanger conducted a market-level assessment to analyze workforce demographic makeup at the center level and included focused diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) questions in its employee pulse surveys. These insights will inform plans to progress diversity and inclusion in the company.
- Building a Diverse Business Community: To enhance opportunities for small minority- and women-owned businesses in its communities, Tanger established a Specialty Leasing Small Business Program, which provides qualified local entrepreneurs with additional support and tools to grow their businesses at Tanger centers.
- Prioritizing Employee Well-being: In 2021, Tanger demonstrated its continued commitment to investing in its employees through enhanced health and wellness benefits that lower employee costs and improve medical coverage and access to care.
- Impacting Tanger Communities: In 2021, Tanger donated over $740,000 to community charities, including 137 grants totaling $150,000 awarded to schools and educational programs across the U.S., and employees contributed over 2,200 company-sponsored volunteer hours across the country.
- Operating Sustainably: Tanger produced nearly 6.2 million kilowatt hours of solar energy and powered over 60,000 electric vehicle charging sessions in 2021. It also completed the transition to LED lighting at 100% of its managed centers and reduced water usage by 5% across its portfolio in 2021 versus a 2019 baseline.
- Managing with Integrity: Tanger reaffirmed its commitment to strong governance principles built on a foundation of integrity and fairness and a belief that diverse perspectives lead to better decision-making.
To learn more about Tanger's ESG strategy and progress, please view the full report at investors.tangeroutlets.com/corporate-responsibility/.
About Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc.
Tanger Factory Outlet Centers, Inc. (NYSE: SKT) is a leading operator of upscale open-air outlet centers that owns (or has an ownership interest in) and/or manages a portfolio of 37 centers with an additional center currently under development. Tanger's operating properties are located in 20 states and in Canada, totaling approximately 14.0 million square feet, leased to over 2,700 stores operated by more than 600 different brand name companies. The Company has more than 41 years of experience in the outlet industry and is a publicly-traded REIT.
Investor Relations Contact
Doug McDonald
SVP, Finance and Capital Markets
T: (336) 856-6066
tangerir@tangeroutlets.com
Media Contact
Nathaly Martinez
KWT Global
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MADRID (AP) — Rafael Nadal one day. Novak Djokovic the next.
The list of victims of Spanish teenager Carlos Alcaraz keeps growing.
And so does the hype over tennis’ newest sensation.
After defeating his idol Nadal in the quarterfinals on Friday, the 19-year-old Alcaraz rallied to beat top-ranked Djokovic 6-7 (5), 7-5, 7-6 (5) after more than 3 1/2 hours on Saturday to reach the Madrid Open final.
“It was one of those matches to enjoy,” Alcaraz said. “Despite the tension, despite being the semifinals, being 7-6 in the third-set tiebreaker … I’ve enjoyed it. Until the last point I was being able to smile.”
In the women’s final, Ons Jabeur of Tunisia won her biggest career title by defeating Jessica Pegula of the U.S. in three sets.
Jabeur, the first Arab woman in the top 10, won 7-5, 0-6, 6-3 for her second career title.
“When I had the match point, I was like, I had to win it from the beginning, otherwise it’s going to be very tough for me,” Jabeur said. “But I’m very happy and trying to realize that I won today, really.”
Pegula, a one-time tour winner, will reach a career-high No. 11 ranking on Monday.
Alcaraz became the first player to beat Nadal and Djokovic at the same clay-court event. He converted his third match point in front of a raucous home crowd on the Caja Mágica center court.
“It’s a spectacular feeling right now,” Alcaraz said. “I’m very excited to be able to play these kind of matches, to be able to beat Rafa yesterday, to be able to beat the No. 1 today.”
A win on Sunday will give Alcaraz his fourth title this season, the most of any player.
He will face defending champion Alexander Zverev, who defeated Stefanos Tsitsipas 6-4, 3-6, 6-2. The second-seeded German player converted three of his five break opportunities to clinch the victory in nearly two hours in match that ended after 1 a.m. local time (2300 GMT).
Zverev is now 19-2 in Madrid, where he also won the title in 2018.
“This is my favorite court in the world,” Zverev said. “This is the Caja Mágica and it is doing magic for me because I came into this tournament playing really bad. I was not very confident I didn’t win a lot of matches this year but this court brings something out of me.”
The fourth-seeded Tsitsipas had beaten Zverev in the Monte Carlo semifinals earlier this year.
Alcaraz lost both matches he played against Zverev, all last year on hard courts.
“I know 99.999% percent of the people will be against me tomorrow but this is completely fine,” he said with a smile. “I’m still thankful that you guys are here at 1:10 a.m.. It’s going to be a fun match tomorrow.”
Zverev returned to the empty center court after his match to practice his service.
Alcaraz, the youngest player in the top 10 since Nadal in 2005, has won this year in Miami, Rio de Janeiro and Barcelona.
Djokovic remains without a title this season as he continues to try to regain his best form going into his title defense at the French Open this month.
“Congrats to him. He held his nerves very well,” Djokovic said. “For somebody of his age to play so maturely and courageously is impressive. He deserved to win.”
Alcaraz, the youngest ever to reach the Madrid semifinals, took an early lead in the first set but Djokovic rallied.
The Spaniard took the second set after Djokovic wasted three break opportunities to serve for the match, and kept the pressure on during the third until finally capitalizing on one of his many chances in the tiebreaker.
The match winner came was one of Alcaraz’s more than 30 forehand winners that kept Djokovic on the defensive throughout. Alcaraz had 51 winners to Djokovic’s 24.
“It was so close,” Alcaraz said. “He had the chances to break my serve at the end of the second set. In the first set as well it was so close in the tiebreak. Honestly I don’t know what made the difference.”
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Strong top line growth and improved revenue mix led to higher profitability
Net Revenues up 61.0% YoY with Adjusted Gross Margin expanding 650bps to 33.8% in Q1
SÃO PAULO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zenvia Inc. (NASDAQ: ZENV), the leading cloud-based CX communications platform in Latin America, empowering companies to transform their existing communications with end-customers along their life cycle, today reported its fiscal 2022 first quarter operating and financial metrics. Q1 2022 numbers fully consolidate D1 and SenseData.
Cassio Bobsin, Founder & CEO of ZENVIA, said: "We are pleased with the strong start for 2022. The first quarter results attest to the successful execution of our strategic plan. The proceeds from the IPO were critically allocated to M&A and R&D events, which contributed to the acceleration of a more mature ecosystem of products and services.
The recently closed Movidesk transaction is the last of the three acquisitions we funded with the proceeds. More importantly, it concludes our plan A for the first phase of our M&A strategy. Put another way, we bought the exact capabilities and companies that we had targeted. Also, R&D for 2021 drastically increased to represent 12% of our revenue, up from 2% in the prior year. We believe this active management style will continue to benefit our firm and stakeholders, as the healthy increase in our revenues and solid margin expansion from the integration of acquisitions and organic growth confirms so.
One of the main projects where we used our R&D funds is Zenvia Campaign; an intuitive, effortless, and integrated SaaS solution launched in early April, designed to answer the highly demanded needs of our clients, that can now manage multichannel communications throughout their entire user journey. The solution was also constructed to unlock the full potential of data-analytic tools and convert consumers' reactions into effective success metrics, improving the strategic decision-making process and achieving higher customer loyalty and profitability. We believe this is a game changer in campaigning solutions for the Latin American market.
With the conclusion of the Movidesk transaction, the launch of Zenvia Campaign and the ongoing integration of recently acquired companies, we are well-positioned to offer a full suite of end-to-end solutions and capture all the opportunities in the market."
Financial Highlights Q1 2022
- Net Revenues increased 61.0% YoY to BRL 197.6 million, with organic growth of 36.0%
- Net Revenue Expansion Rate (NRE) of 122%, +13p.p. vs Q1 2021
- Adjusted Gross Profit totaled BRL 66.8 million, +100% YoY, with Adjusted Gross Margin expanding 650bps to 33.8%
M&A and Integration Activity
- Closing of Movidesk acquisition on May 2nd, 2022. Movidesk adds a help desk SaaS tool for ZENVIA with +75 performance indicators to further empower companies in customer service and support; in 2021, the firm revenues expanded 96% to BRL 33 million, while gross margin was approximately 70%. Movidesk had 2,500 clients as of March 2022, with Annual Recurring Revenue (ARR) of BRL 46 million
- Integration of D1 moving as planned with teams already fully integrated as of April, and synergies on the cost side (suppliers and systems) being implemented; cross-selling of solutions is positively received by the clients
- Integration of SenseData is also moving as expected, with back-office activities and structures fully integrated, while team integration is still in progress; on track to target selected customers with cross-selling solutions beginning in Q3
Key Metrics and Recent Business Highlights
- Number of active customers grew by 21.7% YoY to 12,400
- ZENVIA Campaign SaaS tool launched in early April. Unlike other tools in the market, this product was developed to offer multichannel communication throughout the entire end-customer journey. Companies can now interact with consumers using a combination of direct and indirect channels, allowing them to react to the brand's actions in the channel they are most active in, effectively contributing to the campaign's success. It is possible to orchestrate the journey so that messages always arrive at the most opportune moment. The launch is aligned with ZENVIA's strategy of leveraging organic growth by introducing new SaaS products to its growing client base.
Consolidated Revenue
Consolidated Revenue in Q1 2022 totaled BRL 197.6 million, an increase of 61.0% YoY, reflecting both solid organic growth and M&A gains.
The organic growth rate of 36.0% reflects a higher number of active customers (+21.7% YoY) and a 13 p.p. increase in the Net Revenue Expansion rate to 122%.
Q1 2022 fully consolidates D1 and SenseData, which jointly contributed BRL 30.7 million to our consolidated net revenues in the period. Movidesk transaction was concluded on May 2nd, 2022, and therefore will be fully consolidated as of that date, with numbers already incorporated into ZENVIA's 2022 earnings guidance.
In terms of revenue mix, revenue from Beyond SMS Termination, which carries higher gross margins, represented 40.6% of the total revenue in Q1 2022, compared to 25.2% in Q1 2021, attesting to solid execution and the positive impacts of our M&A strategy.
Our strong revenue growth for the quarter demonstrates our ability to keep delivering results through a combination of organic expansion in both client base and usage and integrating acquired companies, further improving our revenue mix.
Profitability
Adjusted Gross Profit increased a solid 100% in the quarter to BRL 66.8 million, reflecting the strong revenue growth and improved mix, while Adjusted Gross Margin expanded 650bps to 33.8%. Adjusted Gross Margin in Q1 2022 was up 120bps sequentially, due to the impact of seasonal higher SMS volumes over profitability in Q4. On a like-for-like basis (pro-forma excluding D1 and SenseData), the Adjusted Gross Margin expanded by 360bps YoY in the quarter.
Adjusted Gross Profit from Beyond SMS Termination reached 79.6% of the total in Q1 2022, compared to 68.6% in the same period of 2021, as a direct result of our diversification strategy and recent acquisitions to position ZENVIA as a SaaS company.
Non-gaap Adjusted EBITDA was negative BRL 9.5 million and includes earn-out expenses related to the acquisitions of Total Voice and Sirena. Excluding these non-cash expenses , non-gaap Adjusted EBITDA in Q1 2022 was negative BRL 7.6 million.
Guidance
(1) Includes D1 and SenseData from January 1 to December 31, 2022 and Movidesk from May 1 to December 31, 2022.
(2) Organic revenue growth guidance excludes revenue from acquisitions that closed after January 1, 2021
Conference Call
The Company will host a webcast on Friday, May 06, 2022, at 12:00 pm EDT to discuss its operational and financial metrics. To access the webcast presentation, click here. Additional information can be found on the Zenvia Investor Relations website at https://investors.zenvia.com.
Contacts
About ZENVIA
ZENVIA is driven by the purpose of empowering companies to create unique experiences for customer communications through its unified end-to-end platform. ZENVIA empowers companies to transform their existing customer communications from non-scalable, physical and impersonal interactions into highly scalable, digital-first and hyper contextualized experiences across the customer journey. ZENVIA's unified end-to-end CX communications platform provides a combination of (i) SaaS focused on campaigns, sales teams, customer service and engagement, (ii) tools, such as software application programming interfaces, or APIs, chatbots, single customer view, journey designer, documents composer and authentication and (iii) channels, such as SMS, Voice, WhatsApp, Instagram and Webchat. Its comprehensive platform assists customers across multiple use cases, including marketing campaigns, customer acquisition, customer onboarding, warnings, customer services, fraud control, cross-selling and customer retention, among others. ZENVIA's shares are traded on Nasdaq, under the ticker ZENV.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date they were first issued and were based on current expectations, estimates, forecasts, and projections, as well as the beliefs and assumptions of management. Words such as "expect," "anticipate," "should," "believe," "hope," "target," "project," "goals," "estimate," "potential," "predict," "may," "will," "might," "could," "intend," variations of these terms or the negative of these terms and similar expressions are intended to identify these statements. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, many of which involve factors or circumstances that are beyond Zenvia's control. Zenvia's actual results could differ materially from those stated or implied in forward-looking statements due to several factors, including but not limited to: our ability to innovate and respond to technological advances, changing market needs and customer demands, our ability to successfully acquire new businesses as customers, acquire customers in new industry verticals and appropriately manage international expansion, substantial and increasing competition in our market, compliance with applicable regulatory and legislative developments and regulations, the dependence of our business on our relationship with certain service providers, among other factors.
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Consolidated Balance Sheet
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Amber Alert issued for missing 2-month-old girl in Texas
(Gray News) - Police in Texas issued an Amber Alert on Monday for a 2-month-old girl believed to be in in grave or immediate danger.
The Harker Heights Police Department is searching for Winter Jones, a Black female weighing 13 1/2 pounds with black hair, brown eyes and last seen wearing a pink and white flower print zippered sleeper.
Police are looking for 33-year-old Rotoyia Vertison, a Black female, 5 feet tall and 218 pounds, with brown hair, brown eyes with a flower tattoo on the right wrist, and Runnesha Vertison, 29 years old, 5-foot-7 and 118 pounds, with black and blonde dreadlocked hair, dark brown eyes with a chest tattoo and a half sleeve tattoo on both arms in connection with the abduction.
The suspect is believed to be driving a silver 2014 Ford, Fusion with a Texas license plate number of PDY6485. The suspect was last heard from in Harker Heights.
Anyone with information regarding the abduction is asked to call the Harker Heights Police Department at 254-953-5423 or call 911.
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Anne Heche in critical condition, on ventilator after crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anne Heche remained hospitalized on a ventilator to help her breathe and faced surgery Tuesday, four days after the actor was injured in a fiery car crash.
“Shortly after the accident, Anne became unconscious, slipping into a coma and is in critical condition,” spokeswoman Heather Duffy Boylston said in an email. “She has a significant pulmonary injury requiring mechanical ventilation and burns that require surgical intervention.”
Pulmonary means having to do with the lungs. No further details were provided by Duffy Boylston, who is Heche’s friend and podcast partner.
On Aug. 5, Heche’s car smashed into a house in the Mar Vista area of Los Angeles’ westside. Flames erupted, and Heche, who was alone in the car, was pulled by firefighters from the vehicle embedded in the house. It took nearly 60 firefighters more than an hour to douse the flames, the Los Angeles Fire Department said.
A native of Ohio, Heche first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” from 1987 to 1991, for which she won a Daytime Emmy Award.
Her film career took off in the late 1990s, with Heche playing opposite stars including Johnny Depp (“Donnie Brasco”) and Harrison Ford (“Six Days, Seven Nights”).
In a 2001 memoir, “Call Me Crazy,” Heche talked about her lifelong struggles with mental health and a childhood of abuse.
She was married to camera operator Coleman Laffoon from 2001 to 2009. The two had a son together. She had another son during a relationship with actor James Tupper, her co-star on the TV series “Men In Trees.”
Heche has worked consistently in smaller films, on Broadway, and on TV shows in the past two decades. She recently had recurring roles on the network series “Chicago P.D.” and “All Rise,” and in 2020 was a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars.”
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DALLAS, Sept. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Megatel Homes, one of the largest private homebuilders in the country, today announced that the company has closed out the development of Grayhawk, a 169-lot community of single-family homes in the Dallas suburb of Forney, Texas.
Ranging in size from 1,983 square feet to 2,608 square feet, homes in the community were most recently priced between $430,000 and $464,000.
Megatel's Grayhawk community is located in Kaufman County, which was the fastest-growing county in the nation between 2020 and 2021, as reported by U.S News & World Reports. Residents are migrating to Forney in response to the thriving job market, highly rated education system, and housing affordability. The city enjoys a wide array of job opportunities in the technology, engineering, and healthcare sectors. Niche.com, a website that rates cities and schools, cites Forney as one of the best suburbs in Texas in which to buy a home and it holds an "A" rating in diversity and schooling. According to Opendoor, an online company that sells residential real estate, in 2022 Forney ranked as the 8th "hottest" suburb for homebuyers in the United States. Homebuyers across the country are relocating to this growing Dallas suburb at an exponential rate.
"Forney has experienced tremendous growth in the past few years," said Zach Ipour, co-founder. "This Dallas suburb offers an abundance of opportunity in both the employment and housing sectors. We look forward to continued success in Forney from new home sales in our upcoming Bellagio lagoon community."
Megatel Homes is currently developing their highly anticipated lagoon community, Bellagio, in Forney. This revolutionary concept in the housing industry will combine residential living with resort-style amenities. The new community will feature a massive manmade lagoon with white sand beaches, a swim-up bar, and an expansive entertainment district.
"Megatel prides itself on applying innovative thinking to offer new developments that enhance the quality of life for the modern homebuyer without compromising affordability," explained Ipour. "We are excited to introduce this new residential development style to the city of Forney."
About Megatel Homes
Founded in 2006, Megatel Homes has emerged as one of the most successful homebuilders in the country. The company has had considerable growth, with more than 100 developments comprised of several thousand homes, completed since its founding. The company currently has more than 100 communities and is rapidly spreading throughout the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex.
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In a fractured world, leadership is coming from the people brave enough to shape the future. TBD Media Group introduces these ambitious leaders to the global community
LONDON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The world is changing and businesses are behind the change.
Businesses can be a force for social and environmental good. Through TBD Media Group, Global Thought Leaders are sharing great ideas with the wider world. Businesses will be more successful if they connect with people in a more meaningful, more human way and build relationships based on trust and relevance. To do this, businesses must be transparent about who they are and what they stand for.
Global Thought Leaders, a campaign by acclaimed production company TBD Media Group is showcasing the ideas of the world's most innovative business minds, examines their motivation and looks at the future they are creating.
TBD Media Group, which has a reputation for finding and telling the stories of the world's most influential businesses, is highlighting the ways in which Global Thought Leaders are driving change through technology and innovation.
Paolo Zanini, Founder and CEO at TBD Media Group says:
"The real power in the world is not in the hands of politicians: it belongs to those who actually get things done and use the levers at their disposal to make a difference. In Global Thought Leaders we have built a campaign around highlighting these individuals. We find out what their vision is, how they will achieve it and what benefits we will see as a result."
The Global Thought Leaders documentary series will provide valuable insights into how today's businesses are taking action to shape the future of the planet.
Companies featured in this launch:
More information on the Global Thought Leaders Campaign may be found here: https://www.globalthoughtleaders.org/
About TBD Media Group:
TBD Media Group is an international, purpose-driven, media developer that helps companies, organizations and governments tell their brand stories in a human and direct way. Learn more at https://www.tbdmediagroup.com/
Media Contact:
Anna Berkman
Chief Marketing Officer
a.berkman@tbdmediagroup.com
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Drug search warrant served at SE Topeka home
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - The Topeka Police Dept. says details are forthcoming about an east Topeka drug raid late Thursday morning.
Members of the Topeka Police Dept. and Shawnee Co. Sheriff’s Office could be seen going in and out of a home at 2439 SE Illinois as our crews were there early Thursday afternoon.
Officials on-scene would only confirm that they were there for a narcotics warrant.
In an email sent to 13 NEWS, TPD Spokesperson Lt. Manuel Munoz said as of 3 p.m. Thursday that the investigation was still underway and additional details would be released as soon as investigators are finished.
13 NEWS spoke with a person who lives nearby who “wasn’t surprised” that law enforcement descended upon the particular home in question.
This is a developing story.
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LOS ANGELES, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Proof of Learn, a new Web3 learning platform with a mission to unlock accessible high-quality education across the world through blockchain technology unveiled its first project Metacrafters - a learn-to-earn education platform. The Proof of Learn team shared the Metacrafters teaser trailer at NFTLA with an immersive experience.
This mission-driven team with a focus on accessibility and equality is taking their global experience scaling Web2 solutions with a social impact to Web3, by creating Proof of Learn, a platform with a vision to make high-tech education accessible to people all over the world - and to give employers transparent access to students' skill sets. Proof of Learn is a learn-to-earn platform where students put their learned vocational skills into practice as they progress. What's more, it incentivizes learning by offering students cryptocurrency and NFTs upon mastering new skills. Proof of Learn aims to increase massive open online course completion rates, which studies show hover between 5-15%, by not only incentivizing completion with learn-to-earn economic rewards but also by providing a strong network community for the students.
Proof of Learn and Metacrafters is led by co-founders Sheila Lirio Marcelo, Kevin Yang, and Lauren Tornow. Marcelo founded and was former CEO and Chairwoman of Care.com — the world's largest online marketplace for care, serving more than 35 million people across 20 countries and growing more than 100% year-over-year from its founding in 2006 until the company went public in 2014, and then sold to IAC in 2020. Yang is a technology entrepreneur, blockchain developer, and Stanford Computer Science graduate, specializing in crypto and mobile apps, who helped build and scale the Philippines' leading mobile fast-food delivery app. Tornow also hails from Care.com, where she led marketing and international expansion; she also led marketing at Brainly, an online global learning community.
"Blockchain technology has already transformed the global industry, making its best-known impacts in finance, art, and real estate. This new tech remains largely untapped when it comes to innovating the way we learn and what we do with what we learn" says Founder and CEO of Proof of Learn, Sheila Lirio Marcelo.
Proof of Learn's mission is to target students who live in emergent economies such as Southeast Asia, Africa, and Latin America - regions with incredible potential and the need for access to Web3 education and job opportunities. On the employer side, Proof of Learn will give companies the ability to access real-time information about students' credentials, with the goal of transparency and overall meritocracy, improving the efficiency of employment matching across the globe.
Transition to Web3 is an opportunity to narrow the digital divide by equipping lower-income, high-potential people globally with skills to fit the internet's next iteration. "As a team with strong personal ties to developing countries, like the Philippines, we care deeply about creating new education and employment opportunities across the globe," says Sheila.
Proof of Learn connects promising global talent to professional global opportunities, guiding and rewarding that talent during their education and offering employers the best possible professionals to play meaningful, fulfilling roles in the new economy.
About Proof of Learn
Proof of Learn, Inc (POL) is a Web3 education platform with a mission to unlock accessible, high-quality education across the world through blockchain and a learn-to-earn protocol. With a focus on addressing the skills shortage experienced by the Web3 economy, the platform will facilitate learning in the metaverse with cryptocurrency rewards and collectible NFT credentials earned as on-chain representation of skills advancement. The company's vision is to ensure that anyone with an internet connection can gain a world-class online education, as well as direct access to income-earning opportunities and employment via its careers marketplace. View Proof of Learn on CrunchBase.
About Metacrafters
Metacrafters is a multichain learn-to-earn game that teaches users to write smart contracts and build on-chain. Metacrafters invites crafters to a world of wonder, growth, and possibility where developers can access a world-class Web3 education with immediate earning and employment opportunities in the metaverse. It bridges education and an immersive gaming experience that brings the history and lore of blockchain to life. With a learn-to-earn model, developers and engineers are offered grant-funded financial incentives to complete courses as they upskill from Web2 to Web3. Metacrafters is available to the 32 million developers around the globe for whom these new skills may be life-changing and serve to close the significant pay gap between engineers in developed nations and those in emerging markets.
About Sheila Lirio Marcelo
Sheila Lirio Marcelo is the Co-Founder and CEO of Proof of Learn, a Web3 learning platform with a mission to unlock accessible, high-quality education across the world. Prior to POL, Sheila was a Venture Partner at New Enterprise Associates (NEA). In 2006, before joining NEA, she founded Care.com, where she was Chairwoman and CEO until early 2020. Under Marcelo's leadership, Care.com experienced an over 100% year-over-year growth, went public in early 2014, and was sold to IAC in early 2020.
Marcelo has been honored with numerous accolades. She was one of Fortune magazine's "Top 10 Women Entrepreneurs", was recently honored with the esteemed Helen G. Drinan Visionary Leader Award by the Simmons University Institute for Inclusive Leadership, and she is a Henry Crown Fellow @Aspen Institute, a Young Global Leader of the World Economic Forum, a Marshall Memorial Fellowship awardee, and a member of the Council on Foreign Relations.
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TROY, Mich., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- E7 Solutions, an enterprise service management leader with a focus on digital transformation, announced it has become an official Atlassian Specialized Partner in Cloud. Having already achieved Atlassian's Platinum Solution Partner requirements, this specialization further demonstrates E7's deep knowledge, extensive experience, and ability to deliver impactful cloud related services all of which result in high customer satisfaction and meaningful outcomes. Ultimately, E7's mission is to enhance the velocity of information within client's organizations, so they can deliver their best and most meaningful work.
E7 Solutions has achieved the Atlassian Cloud Specialization since the program was launched on May 11, 2021.
"Atlassian would like to recognize E7 Solutions for their specialized solution practice, as they have proven success migrating operations and supporting enterprise- level use cases across the Atlassian Cloud Platform," said Ko Mistry, Atlassian's Head of Global Channel.
"The level of commitment in the Cloud Specialization Program recognizes these Atlassian Partners' effort and dedication to delivering consistent, high-quality services to optimize a customer's experience and success."
Cloud Specialized Partners have success migrating enterprise clients from server to the Atlassian Cloud. Specialized Partners deliver consistent, high-quality services to optimize customer satisfaction and outcomes. These partners earn Specialization by fulfilling rigorous requirements within particular Atlassian solution areas.
"We're excited to be part of the Atlassian Cloud Specialized Program. The team has done an outstanding job, and we're all very proud of this achievement," said Edmond Delude, E7 Solutions, CEO, Visionary, and Founder. "We really appreciate the opportunity to grow together with Atlassian and look forward to continued, mutual success."
E7 Solutions works with medium to enterprise organizations to create robust digital transformations as they relate to cloud migrations and modernized ITSM approaches. Their full service approach results in realizing revenue faster, maximizing the return on investment, and enabling continuous innovation and improvement.
Leveraging the Atlassian Cloud can increase revenue and profit while enabling an organization for growth. The journey to the cloud requires a guide. E7 brings a thorough, accurate, and reliable migration plan as well as the expertise and tools to get it done. Streamline your organization's transition from server or Data Center to Cloud with E7 Solutions today.
For three consecutive years, E7 Solutions has been recognized by Atlassian with these awards: 2020 Partner of the Year for Cloud Services, 2019 Partner of the Year: Cloud, and 2018: Rising Star.
Contact: Ashleigh Laabs
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NEW YORK , June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Oscar Health, Inc. (NYSE: OSCR) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Oscar Class A common stock pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and prospectus issued in connection with the Company's March 2021 initial public offering.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 11, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in OSCR:
https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/oscar-health-inc-loss-submission-form?id=29211&from=4
Oscar Health, Inc. NEWS - OSCR NEWS
CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Oscar Health, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Oscar was experiencing growing COVID-19 testing and treatment costs; (2) Oscar was experiencing growing net COVID costs; (3) Oscar would be negatively impacted by an unfavorable prior year Risk Adjustment Data Validation result relating to 2019 and 2020; (4) Oscar was on track to be negatively impacted by significant SEP membership growth; and (5) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Oscar you have until July 11, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Oscar securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the OSCR lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/oscar-health-inc-loss-submission-form?id=29211&from=4.
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J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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- Honda and the Honda USA Foundation now accepting applications through October 31 for 2023-2024 funding awards
- Funding will be awarded to eligible nonprofit organizations and schools that align with Honda's five strategic pillars
- Funding awards will be announced in spring 2023
TORRANCE, Calif., and MARYSVILLE, Ohio, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Honda and the Honda USA Foundation today announced the opening of its annual funding cycle for eligible nonprofit organizations and schools based on the company's long-standing commitment to give back to the communities where its associates live and work. Applications for funding will be accepted now through the deadline of October 31, 2022, with awards to be announced in spring 2023.
Honda and the Honda USA Foundation provide funding to national and local organizations that provide support to communities located near Honda operations and align with the company's five strategic CSR pillars of Education, Environment, Mobility, Traffic Safety and Community. Funding is available through both corporate and the company's Foundation.
Funding opportunities from Honda will be available in all five pillars, with a renewed focus on support for STEAM (Science, Technology, Engineering, Arts and Math) in the Education pillar.
Funding available through the Honda USA Foundation will continue to support three of those pillars: Environment, Mobility and Traffic Safety.
The funding cycle is part of a new approach to Honda CSR activities initiated in 2021, based on the five-pillar strategy to drive change within local communities. Through Honda and the Honda USA Foundation, the company has increased its philanthropic investment to better align with Honda being a company society wants to exist.
To learn more about funding opportunities and eligibility criteria, please visit: https://csr.honda.com/community/honda-giving/.
About Honda Corporate Social Responsibility and the Honda USA Foundation
For more than 60 years in the U.S., Honda has been committed to making positive contributions to the communities where its associates live and work. Honda's mission is to create products and services that help people fulfill their life's potential, while conducting business in a sustainable manner and fostering a diverse and inclusive workplace. Advancing its corporate social responsibility, Honda and the Honda USA Foundation support this direction through giving focused on education, the environment, mobility, traffic safety and community.
Learn more at http://csr.honda.com/.
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VIENNA, Va., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Alpha Omega Integration Solutions today announced the general availability of A2O automation, a tool that automates and accelerates the Authorization to Operate mandate for Federal agencies and enterprises.
"Authorization to Operate (ATO) is a fundamental step to meeting security compliance before launching a software application—and to continuously monitor the application throughout the life of a system. On average, an ATO can take anywhere from 6 to 18 months to achieve. This length of time can stifle change—making applications stale and limiting the pace of modernization," said Gautam Ijoor, CEO at Alpha Omega. "Our automation tool, A2O, is designed to accelerate the process."
The status quo ATO process—which covers 17 control families and over 400 controls for a high baseline system—is predominantly manual.
"With A2O™, chief information security officers at Federal agencies can automate the collection of data related to controls of the ATO process," said Navin Maganti, head of Automation at Alpha Omega. "A2O™ reuses collected data to create documents required for assessments and audits. Automation and reuse allow A2O™ to promote simplicity and transparency in your organization while providing a clear mechanism for traceability."
A2O™ features include:
- Configurable intelligent bots driving data collection, aggregation, and analysis to execute and manage ATO processes
- Automated discovery of ATO process execution and ISO tasks
- Frictionless integration with minimal change to systems, data, and team composition.
"Our A2O™ accelerates time to obtain and maintain ATOs, while maintaining continuous compliance and monitoring to increase compliance scores with automated evidence," continued Maganti. "By implementing A2O™, our clients have realized 90% reductions in time to collect security accreditation artifacts."
"At Alpha Omega, we constantly strive to bring modernization and automation to our federal clients, and A2O™ is yet another proof of innovation that combines our by combining our cybersecurity, intelligent automation, and Agile competencies," said Ijoor.
Alpha Omega Integration Solutions is a business-aligned technology consulting company that delivers innovation, modernization, and automation to help accelerate the Government digital transformation. As partners with leading cloud, automation, and security products, we deliver Agile software development, cloud migration, and infrastructure security to fulfill agency mission. Alpha Omega has been voted one of Virginia's Best Places to Work and Washington Post's Top Places to Work companies. We are also winners of the prestigious Maryland Tech Council Government Contracting Company of the Year in the $50M and above in annual revenue category.
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Divers drown in Florida cave diving expedition
BROOKSVILLE, Fla. (AP) — Two men drowned while on a diving expedition in a mazelike Florida cave system that extends deep below the surface, authorities said Thursday.
The Hernando County Sheriff’s Office said three teenagers saw the two divers go into the Buford Springs Cave on Wednesday, but one surfaced and was floating unresponsively. Rescue divers found the second man 137 feet (41 meters) down into the cave.
They were identified as Todd Richard McKenna, 52, and Stephen Roderick Gambrell, 63. The medical examiner will determine the cause of the deaths.
According to the sheriff’s office, the teenagers heard the two divers discussing going into the cave and whether they had enough air in their tanks, with one mentioning a possible leak. Both then went down into the water and apparently drowned, the sheriff’s office said.
Buford Springs is a network of underground caverns with a 167-foot (50-meter) descent, according to a guide on the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission website. It contains twisting passages within the caverns; divers must register and obtain authorization from park officials before going down into a potentially dangerous situation.
“Even experienced cave divers have perished here. Underwater caves, beautiful as they are, do not forgive mistakes,” the guide says.
The cave is in the Chassahowitzka Wildlife Park, which is north of the Tampa Bay area along the Gulf Coast. An adjacent cave, Eagle’s Nest Sink, is regarded as the “Mount Everest of cave diving,” according to the wildlife commission.
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LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cadiz Inc. ("the Company", NASDAQ: CDZI/CDZIP), a California business dedicated to sustainable water and agricultural projects, today announced that its Board of Directors has declared the following cash dividend on Cadiz's 8.875% Series A Cumulative Perpetual Preferred Stock (the "Series A Preferred Stock").
Holders of Series A Preferred Stock will receive a cash dividend equal to $560.00 per whole share.
Holders of depositary shares, each representing a 1/1000 fractional interest in a share of Series A Preferred Stock (Nasdaq: CDZIP), will receive a cash dividend equal to approximately $0.56 per depositary share.
The dividend will be paid on July 15, 2022 to respective holders of record as of the close of business on July 1, 2022.
About Cadiz Inc.
Founded in 1983, Cadiz Inc. (NASDAQ: CDZI) is a California water technology with more than 70 square miles of property, significant infrastructure and water rights. The Company is on a mission to dedicate our unique and diverse land, water, agriculture and infrastructure assets to finding sustainable solutions to California's resource challenges, including providing access to safe, clean water for all communities. Working with California public agencies, we are implementing the Cadiz Water Project, which will manage groundwater at our properties to make available needed water supply and significant storage capacity for underserved communities in California. Cadiz is also the first Company in the world to convert a retiring oil and gas pipeline – the Cadiz Northern Pipeline – for water conveyance in underserved areas of California. For more information, please visit www.cadizinc.com.
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SHENZHEN, China, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On May 10, at the ISE2022 exhibition in Barcelona, INFiLED, a global leading manufacturer of LED displays, officially unveiled its impressive booth at Hall 3 3B400. The booth showcases INFiLED's latest innovative products and will continue to exhibit until May 13.
ISE is recognized as the world's largest AV and system integration exhibition and is also regarded as the premier platform for manufacturers and service providers to launch creative products and solutions in the multi-technology market. As one of the popular exhibitors at ISE, INFiLED has been invited to exhibit for seven consecutive years. At this year's ISE2022, INFiLED is showcasing their extensive range of outstanding LED displays suitable for a variety of application scenarios, solutions for xR studio, rental, indoor and outdoor fixed installations, as well as many others, all exhibited at the booth.
Entering from the east access of Hall 3, a highly recognizable 3*3*3m xR studio has been set up at INFiLED's booth, which is composed of two backdrop walls made from the DB series and floors made from the DFII series. Both series are popular in the xR field and have been widely adopted for virtual studios or stage setups such as Ten-dots Virtual Studio, PURE VIEW xR Studio, Voxx Haus Studio, among others.
The DB series on the wall has a refresh rate of up to 3840Hz, supports HDR10, and features precise color display, smooth dynamic pictures, and the excellent detail expression required for xR production. As for the floor, the DFII is equipped with an INFiLED patented optical masking, which is anti-glare, low-reflection, and has no color deviation under wide viewing angles, making it an appropriate choice for xR virtual scenes.
Just to the right of the xR studio, a large-format screen made of the TITAN-X series has been mounted on the façade of the INFiLED booth. This series has a high transparency of 70%, a pixel pitch of merely 8.3mm, and a brightness of up to 4000nits and stands out in the outdoor rental market with its unique appearance and premium performance. Noteworthy is the fact that the TITAN-X has been victorious as winner of events technology in the 2022 Inavation Awards.
In the corner of the booth, the newly launched XII1.9 curved screen comes into clear view. The XII series adopts INFiLED's patented soft module technology, which has strong flexibility and can be ±30° convex and concave and also meets various screen shape requirements, such as inner arc, outer cylinder, streamer, wave, among others. In addition, the horizontal and vertical viewing angles of this series reach up to 160°, and the picture presented on the screen is natural and smooth from any viewpoint.
Right above the XII series, a majestic MV EDGE curved screen is present. Each module of the MV EDGE is only 125x250mm in size, supports various connection angles from 90° to 180°, and can be matched with INFiLED's MV planar series. Not only that, it also has a high brightness of 5000 nits and an outstanding refresh rate of 3840Hz making it ideal for outdoor fixed installations, especially for DooH applications. Additionally, it has a low energy consumption of 180W/m2, which is an environmentally friendly and efficient display solution.
In the INFiLED exhibition area, there are several indoor fixed display solutions, including the recently launched WP ARC series. This series offers a variety of pixel pitches down to 1.5mm and is compatible with the WP series, converting the display from a flat surface to a smooth 90° bump curve. Apart from this, the WP ARC series offers a standard 16:9 aspect ratio and supports automatic grayscale and point-by-point correction, displaying accurate colors and fluent images.
Other high-quality products being exhibited also include the WP series, which are utilized in indoor scenes such as conference rooms and medical waiting rooms, presenting a sharp picture with abundant details. The AM series, a transparent display for the rental market, with a mere module size of 500*250mm, is convenient to install and can be used as an LED ceiling.
Find INFiLED:
The address of the ISE2022 exhibition is Fira Barcelona, Gran Via. INFiLED's booth is located in Hall 3 3B400. During the exhibition period, professionals provide services for all customers who are interested in our products. Moreover, INFiLED's EMEA showroom in central Barcelona is open every afternoon to customers wishing to have a tour, with event tickets available to visit booth 3B400.
About INFiLED
INFiLED is an international high-tech enterprise specializing in the R&D and manufacturing of large-scale LED video equipment. Up to now, INFiLED's products were exported to 85 countries and applied in various fields including advertising, transportation, sports, events, corporate branding, conferences, and creative applications. Focusing on independent innovation and continuous improvement, INFiLED is striving to be a top brand of LED screen manufacturer to enlighten the world with a visual feast.
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NEW YORK, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Volta Inc. f/k/a Tortoise Acquisition Corp. II (NYSE: VLTA, VLTA-WT, SNPR) between August 2, 2021 and March 28, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 31, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Volta securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Volta class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4819 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 31, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Volta had improperly accounted for restricted stock units issued in connection with the Business Combination; (2) Volta had understated its net loss for third quarter 2021; (3) there were material weaknesses in Volta's internal control over financial reporting that resulted in a material error; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Volta would restate its financial statements; (5) Legacy Volta's founders would imminently exit the Company; (6) Volta's financial results would be adversely impacted; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about Volta's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Volta class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=4819 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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- Hundreds of Aspen Dental offices to open doors for annual Day of Service, honoring veterans
- Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 to schedule an appointment
CHICAGO, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, June 11, participating Aspen Dental locations nationwide will open their doors to provide free care to military veterans across the country. Now in its 8th year, the Aspen Dental Day of Service provides much-needed dental care for veterans and their families at no cost to honor their service and break down barriers to health care.
Appointments are still available for veterans in Michigan, at the following Aspen Dental locations:
- Allen Park, Michigan
- Bay City, Michigan
- Benton Harbor, Michigan
- Brighton, Michigan
- Cadillac, Michigan
- Chesterfield, Michigan
- Grand Rapids, Michigan (Walker)
- Lake Orion-Auburn Hills, Michigan
- Midland, Michigan
- Novi, Michigan
Veterans and their families can call 1-844-277-3646 (1-844-ASPENHMM) to find a participating Aspen Dental office in their community and schedule an appointment. Advance appointments are required. During the Day of Service, Aspen Dental doctors and their teams focus on treating the most urgent dental needs for veterans and their families - with a focus on getting them out of pain, from fillings and extractions to dental hygiene and basic denture repairs.
Millions of Americans struggle to access dental care every year, and veterans are no exception. In fact, U.S. veterans are ineligible for dental benefits through the Veterans Administration unless they're 100% disabled, have a service-related mouth injury, or were a prisoner of war.
Visit www.HealthyMouthMovement.com to learn more.
Aspen Dental was founded in 1998 in New York by Bob Fontana with a simple goal in mind: to break down the barriers that doctors and patients face when it comes to dental care. Today, more than 20 years later, with nearly 1,000 Aspen Dental locations nationwide, the mission of the company remains the same – to bring better care to more people. Aspen Dental is the largest group of branded dental offices in the world. For more information, visit aspendental.com, and follow us on Facebook, Twitter, and LinkedIn.
TAG – The Aspen Group was built on the simple idea of bringing better health care to more people. TAG and the independent health care practices it supports operate more than 1,100 locations in 45 states through its four health care support companies: Aspen Dental®, ClearChoice Dental Implant Centers®, WellNow Urgent Care® and Chapter Aesthetic StudioSM. Combined, the companies serve more than 35,000 patients a day and more than 8 million patients each year. TAG is headquartered at 800 W. Fulton Market in Chicago. For more information, visit teamtag.com, and follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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- Appointment of Dr. Joseph Ruiz as Chief Executive Officer
- Appointment of Sean Morrison as Chief Financial Officer
- Appointment of Sheryl Moore as Senior Partner
- Promotion of Vilma Brager to Chief Operating Officer
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Insight HR Consulting, a leader in providing Outsourced HR Services for growth-focused companies, today announced new executive appointments and a key promotion in a strategic move to bolster its leadership team to best support the company's continued growth and demand for its HR solutions.
Dr. Joseph Ruiz has been named as Chief Executive Officer. Dr. Ruiz will focus on helping the company achieve its strategic initiatives and mission to become the "go-to" HR partner to companies seeking outside HR, training, and payroll support. Ruiz brings a wealth of leadership and business management experience, including over a decade of strategic development, business and talent management, and executive coaching, most recently as President and Chief Executive Officer of LEAPROS Workforce Solutions and Principal of Momentous Executive Coaching.
Sean Morrison has been named as Chief Financial Officer. Mr. Morrison will focus on leading and supporting business functions across finance, strategy, operations, M&A, and technology. With almost twenty years of management, finance, and operations experience, Morrison's mission is to ensure that Insight HR Consulting is understanding and responding to its customers' needs and offering maximum value to all internal and external stakeholders.
Sheryl Moore has been named as Senior Partner. Mrs. Moore will focus on providing tactical and strategic HR support to companies of all sizes, and work closely with business owners and HR leaders as a strategic thought partner and business advisor. Sheryl brings over two decades of experience in human resources and executive client management in a variety of industries. Her subject matter expertise in California Labor Law Compliance, talent management, and organizational leadership will further strengthen the company's service offerings.
Vilma Brager has been promoted to Chief Operations Officer. Mrs. Brager has continuously received glowing feedback from her clients and is regularly recognized as a knowledgeable and trusted business partner. This promotion will enable Insight HR Consulting to continue delivering impactful HR solutions to the company's growing base of clients.
Insight HR Consulting specializes in providing HR solutions for businesses of all sizes and industries. Insight HR Consulting's suite of service offerings include Human Resources Outsourcing and Consulting, Compensation Consulting, Organizational Development, Benefits and Payroll Administration, PEO Services, Workplace Harassment Investigations, Leadership Development, and Management and Staff Training including Sexual Harassment Prevention and Awareness Training. To learn more about Insight HR Consulting and their HR services, visit www.insighthrconsulting.com or call 800-784-0362
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Bringing the premier RV resort and entertainment venue to the Texas Coast
HOUSTON, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Bolivar Beach Club & RV Resort, a highly anticipated beachfront RV resort and entertainment venue on the Texas Gulf Coast, today announced its Grand Opening will take place over Memorial Day weekend. To celebrate the occasion, the resort will entertain thousands at its new concert venue, Paradise Park, and kick off its inaugural concert series, the first of a summer-long concert lineup to rock the Texas Gulf Coast.
The Grand Opening Concert Series schedule includes:
Friday, May 27
Kevin Fowler
with Jake Bush
Saturday, May 28
Granger Smith Featuring Earl Dibbles Jr.
with Grant Gilbert
& Martin Griffin
Sunday, May 29
Cody Canada & The Departed
Waves
The Powell Brothers
& Remy Reilly
After breaking ground less than one year ago, the rapid development of the resort included 204 RV sites, a supersized resort-style pool with private poolside cabanas, VIP air-conditioned cabana suites, and a fun-filled recreation park that boasts a world-class beachside concert venue that will soon be the go-to place for live entertainment and all-out fun. The RV portion of the resort including the RV sites, a bath, laundry and gym building, and a camp store opened in February, and has since welcomed thousands of guests to begin using the first-class facilities.
"There has been a tremendous amount of interest and excitement surrounding the Beach Club and pool. We look forward to opening the gates to the entertainment park Memorial Day weekend and entertain our guests at the pool and concert venue," said Brad Ballard, founder and developer of the Bolivar Beach Club & RV Resort. "In addition, we can't wait to unveil our music lineup for the summer. Kevin Fowler, Granger Smith, and Cody Canada are the perfect way to kick off our summer concert series!"
Paradise Park was designed to provide the ultimate experience in an intimate coastal setting that includes VIP lounge seating, VIP suites, multiple bars, and a state of the art audio system capable of entertaining over 5,000 people, making it one of the largest beachfront entertainment venues on the Gulf Coast. The resort plans to release its summer concert series lineup in the coming weeks as it gears up to become the ultimate vacation destination and the first of its kind on the Texas Gulf Coast.
The Bolivar Beach Club & RV Resort offers the perfect vacation escape that is customizable for every type of guest. A place to lounge poolside, cocktail in-hand in a private cabana. A place to soak in live music, enjoy Crystal Beach with sand between your toes, to enjoy family-friendly activities, or modern conveniences and VIP experiences—and all paired with a Southern hospitality that makes the resort unlike anything else on the Texas Gulf Coast. The Beach Club will continue to innovate with additional amenities and services for its guests throughout 2022, and hopes to bring more than 100 jobs to the region in this year.
Event tickets are on sale now. To purchase a Paradise Park Day Pass or to book your RV site for the summer, visit BolivarBeachClub.com.
About the Bolivar Beach Club & RV Resort
The Bolivar Beach Club & RV Resort is a beachfront vacation and entertainment venue offering an unmatched amenity package that elevates the RV travel experience. A blend of seaside Southern hospitality and backyard tranquility, this resort is decked out with sparkling pools, swim-up bars, private VIP cabanas and live entertainment just steps from the beaches of the Upper Texas Coast. To learn more, visit BolivarBeachClub.com.
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CALGARY, AB, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - CardiAI Inc. is pleased to announce the Global launch & distribution of their brand new 24-hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure monitoring system. BPAro is a compact, portable, German-manufactured, self-monitoring blood pressure device that uses Bluetooth for wireless data collection, which is uploaded to a secure cloud database. BPAro is clinically validated for accuracy and has received approval from the FDA and Health Canada. The device provides blood pressure monitoring for evidence-based healthcare by synchronizing patient and physician results in real-time, without delay. BPAro measures and automatically records patient blood pressure, at regular programmed intervals. At 30 minute intervals, BPAro can collect blood pressure measurements for up to 7 days. While using BPAro, patients can participate in any of their day-to-day activities, including sleep. BPAro has been designed and tested to be user-friendly and straightforward to start up. All results are recorded on the user's personal cloud account and are visible in the BPAro app on your computer or mobile devices.
"BPAro is the first to release among a number of point-of-care devices that will bridge the gap between a patient's everyday life and the doctor's office to aid in better patient treatment and preventative healthcare solutions," said Dr. Anmol Kapoor, Founder and CEO of CardiAI. "High blood pressure can be a serious condition that could lead to heart attacks, strokes, kidney failure and loss of vision. Accurate and long-term blood pressure metrics aid in patient diagnosis and treatment. BPAro removes uncertainty and puts precision medicine in your hands."
The BPAro device is a clinically validated 24 hour Ambulatory Blood Pressure Monitor (ABPM) with cloud-based advanced analytics that can seamlessly integrate with existing electronic health records using HL7 connectivity. BPAro measures and generates a large number of blood pressure readings without manual work from a doctor or the patient. These measurements are collected at regular programmable intervals for up to 24 hours. The data generated creates a blood pressure profile for the patient in their usual environment - unaffected by the stressors present in clinical settings. The machine wirelessly uploads data to the BPAro app, which allows your healthcare team to access data promptly and mediates teleconsultations securely.
"BPAro is a one-stop service that tackles the epidemic of high blood pressure by providing accurate diagnosis and remote care with precision. We are the first company to provide timely, clinically validated blood pressure monitoring, cloud-based analytics through the BPAro mobile application, built-in EMR for telemedicine consultations and the writing of prescriptions for patients into a complete platform," said Dr. Anmol Kapoor, Founder and CEO of CardiAI.
BPAro devices can be purchased online at https://bparo.com/ and the app can be downloaded from the Google Play store for android devices and the Apple store for ios. If your doctor suspects that you may have hypertension, hypotension or require continuous blood pressure measurements, you may be referred to have ambulatory blood pressure monitoring (ABPM) by BPAro – so you can continue your day without interruption. Ask your doctor about BPAro and if you could benefit from ABPM monitoring.
CardiAI™ is a biotechnology company that inspires humanity, creates early opportunities to mitigate health risks and contributes to the health and well-being of generations. At CardiAI™, we are developing platform-based medical diagnostics devices and software that will transform healthcare worldwide. These health care technologies will provide a sense of assured future and stability impact by improving patient care around the world. CardiAI™ prioritizes patient-centered care by understanding and emphasizing patient needs to their health care and information providers. Our research and development team consists of physicians, biochemists, biotechnologists, stem cell researchers, bioinformatics experts, engineers, molecular biologists, clinical trial specialists and astute business leaders who have a combined total of 150 years of dedicated experience and expertise. We are a medical device research and development organization based in Western Canada.
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CANTON, Ohio, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TimkenSteel Corp. (NYSE: TMST), a leader in high-quality specialty steel, manufactured components and supply chain solutions, today released its inaugural sustainability report, which is available at https://timkensteel.com/who-we-are/Sustainability.
The 2021 Sustainability Report demonstrates the company's commitment to operate responsibly and sustainably. It highlights progress on key initiatives and programs that support the company's three sustainability pillars: Environmental Stewardship, Social Commitment, and Governance and Ethics. The report shares TimkenSteel's continued progress toward its 2030 environmental goals related to reductions in greenhouse gas emissions, energy consumption, fresh water usage, and waste, which were established in October 2021.
The report's theme: "At Our Core – Strong. Sustainable. Steel." reflects how the company continues to embrace sustainability as a fundamental consideration in its daily operations and overall vision.
As a steel company with more than 100 years of experience, the company's reputation as a sustainable steel supplier is rooted in its proud history. In 1952, TimkenSteel transitioned all production to electric arc furnaces (EAFs), and today, produces 100% of its steel primarily from recycled scrap metal.
"While this is our first official sustainability report, TimkenSteel has a distinguished legacy of producing sustainable, high-quality steel for more than 100 years," said Mike Williams, president and chief executive officer. "Sustainability is a driving factor in our strategy development, capital allocation, and reporting expectations. As we look to the future, we are guided by our vision of harnessing the enduring power of steel to make the world a better place."
As part of the continued maturation of TimkenSteel's sustainability strategy, a materiality assessment was conducted in 2021 to identify specific focus areas and ensure alignment with key internal and external stakeholders, including employees, customers, suppliers, communities, and investors. Twelve focus areas emerged and are aligned with the relevant pillars of our sustainability strategy.
- Environmental Stewardship: TimkenSteel's commitment to environmental stewardship encompasses how the company continuously seeks to improve the efficiency and cleanliness of its electric arc furnace (EAF) operations while delivering quality products and services that help customers compete in the marketplace. The associated focus areas are climate action; waste and recycling; water conservation; and product stewardship.
- Social Commitment: The company's social commitment begins with protecting the health and safety of employees, customers, and suppliers, and extends to fostering an inclusive workplace environment in which differences are celebrated, and where everyone has the opportunity to grow and achieve their full potential. TimkenSteel is also inspired to make a positive impact in local communities. The associated focus areas are health and safety; employee engagement; diversity, equity, and inclusion; and community engagement
- Governance and Ethics: TimkenSteel promotes the long-term interests of shareholders and builds public trust through good governance practices. This includes oversight of the sustainability strategy by the Board of Directors, which receives regular updates from senior leadership and reviews environmental, social, and governance-related risks and opportunities annually. The associated focus areas are corporate governance; business ethics and compliance; supply chain management; and cybersecurity and data privacy.
ABOUT TIMKENSTEEL CORPORATION
TimkenSteel (NYSE: TMST) manufactures high-performance carbon and alloy steel products from recycled scrap metal in Canton, OH, serving demanding applications in mobile, energy and a variety of industrial end markets. The company is a premier U.S. producer of alloy steel bars (up to 16 inches in diameter), seamless mechanical tubing and manufactured components. In the business of making high-quality steel for more than 100 years, TimkenSteel's proven expertise contributes to the performance of our customers' products. The company employs approximately 1,850 people and had sales of $1.3 billion in 2021. For more information, please visit us at www.timkensteel.com.
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Some federal, state and municipal government offices, including Temple, will be closed Monday in observance of the new national Juneteenth holiday, which takes place today.
Temple offices will be among those local entities that will be closed Monday, although officials said its solid waste department will still operate.
Government offices in Killeen, Harker Heights and Fort Hood also will be closed Monday.
Belton officials said the city would not be closed for the holiday, with all of its offices open.
Bell County offices also will be open Monday, spokesman James Stafford said. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_39155a88-ef7d-11ec-ab98-3b99cf264a63.html | 2022-06-19T08:11:53Z |
Factory fire kills 6 in India, 13 in hospital with burns
By OMER FAROOQ
Associated Press
HYDERABAD, India (AP) — Police say a fire in a pharmaceutical factory after an explosion has killed at least six workers on night shift and caused burns to 13 others. Police said the fire broke out due to a tank leaking monomethyl nitric acid, which caused a big explosion on Wednesday night. Five workers died on the spot and another succumbed to burns in a hospital. The 13 hospitalized workers are in critical condition, suffering 80% burns. The cause of the leak is being investigated. Media reports said it took two hours to douse the blaze. In 2019, a fire caused by an electrical short circuit in a New Delhi factory producing handbags and other items killed 43 people. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/13/factory-fire-kills-6-in-india-13-in-hospital-with-burns/ | 2022-04-14T05:37:21Z |
New, American-made line offers quick delivery, lower price point with standardized specifications
STODDARD, N.H., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Carlisle Wide Plank Floors, the leader in artisan-crafted wide plank hardwood flooring for residential and commercial spaces, has introduced the Essentials Collection, a line of eight popular colors on White Oak that currently ship in eight weeks. With names such as Cashmere, Leather, Merino, Pearl, Pewter, Suede, Tweed and Velvet, the wide plank floors in the Essentials Collection are inspired by time-honored fabrics and materials that pair with everything. Color tones in the collection range from subtle whites and gray washes to deeply pigmented browns and blacks, offering a foundation for a range of architectural and interior design styles.
The American-made line combines the handcrafted quality of Carlisle floors with a set menu of selections that enable the company to hold inventory to expedite shipping and reduce costs. Floors in the Essentials Collection are priced below the company's comparable custom floors and the minimum order is just 400 square feet – half the minimum of other Carlisle collections.
"We wanted to buck the trend toward much longer lead times and higher costs caused by the global disruption in the supply chain. With the Essentials Collection, we provide an option that offers the Carlisle quality with shorter lead times and an enticing price point," explains Chris Sy, company President.
The Essentials Collection uses American-sourced White Oak. The heirloom-grade engineered planks in the collection are offered in two- to ten-foot lengths. Each plank is six inches wide and 5/8 inch thick, with a smooth texture and an extra matte sheen. While customization is available, eight-week turnaround and lower pricing is only available for orders using standard specifications.
The collection can be ordered through Carlisle showrooms or by contacting Carlisle directly.
For more information, visit www.wideplankflooring.com
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About Carlisle Wide Plank Floors
Carlisle Wide Plank Floors has been creating fine, wide plank wood floors for more than 50 years. Using a time-honored process, Carlisle handcrafts one plank at a time, whether the floor is selected from the company's extensive curated collections or completely custom. Carlisle is committed to responsibly sourcing timber grown in America's forests and selects only the highest quality wood for its floors. Headquartered in Stoddard, NH, Carlisle also has showrooms in Boston, Chicago, Dallas, New York, San Francisco and Washington, D.C..
Contact: Lauri Buffum, 603-801-4936, lbuffum@wideplankflooring.com
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- ATTRIBUTABLE & ADJUSTED ATTRIBUTABLE Q2 DILUTED EPS OF $0.27 AND $0.30 PER SHARE, RESPECTIVELY
- QUARTERLY PRODUCTION OF 159,262 OUNCES AT PRODUCTION COSTS OF $986 PER OUNCE AND AISC* OF $1,267 PER OUNCE
- FIRST HALF PRODUCTION OF 333,201 OUNCES AT PRODUCTION COSTS OF $918 PER OUNCE AND AISC* of $1,177 PER OUNCE
- YEAR-TO-DATE CAPITAL RETURNS OF NEARLY $100 MILLION, A 2.8% YIELD
- COMPANY ADDED TO RUSSELL 1000® INDEX FOLLOWING SUCCESSFUL U.S. GAAP TRANSITION
- PUBLISHED FOURTH ANNUAL ESG AND SUSTAINABILITY REPORT
- CLOSED THE ACQUISITION OF TAIGA GOLD CORP. IN SASKATCHEWAN
- SUBSEQUENT TO THE QUARTER, COMPLETED THE SALE OF THE PITARRILLA PROJECT IN MEXICO
- ҪӦPLER HEAP LEACH IMPROVEMENT INITIATIVES COMPLETED AND PENDING INSPECTION AND VERIFICATION BY REGULATORS
- RESTART OF OPERATIONS EXPECTED IN THE THIRD QUARTER FOLLOWING RECEIPT OF REQUIRED REGULATORY APPROVALS
DENVER, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -SSR Mining Inc. (NASDAQ: SSRM) (TSX: SSRM) (ASX: SSR) ("SSR Mining" or the "Company") reports consolidated financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. In addition, the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per common share payable on September 6, 2022 to holders of record at the close of business on August 12, 2022. This dividend qualifies as an 'eligible dividend' for Canadian tax purposes.
Rod Antal, President and CEO said, "The second quarter of 2022 demonstrated the continued resilience of our globally diversified business in the face of inflationary pressures, as our consolidated production and cost metrics tracked well against our year-to-date targets. Our four operating assets produced 333,201 gold equivalent ounces at production costs of $918 per ounce and AISC of $1,177 per gold equivalent ounce, showcasing solid margins with attributable net income of $126 million and adjusted attributable net income of $133 million for the first half of the year. We are however continuing to face increased cost pressures especially in fuel, electricity, and reagents across the business that have outpaced our various cost mitigation efforts this year. As a result, we are reaffirming our production guidance, albeit at the bottom end of the guidance range, and revising our cost guidance higher for the year to reflect these macroeconomic pressures and the temporary suspension of the Çöpler mine.
The second quarter also included an update to our peer-leading capital returns program with the announcement of a Normal Course Issuer Bid ("NCIB"). Including purchases subsequent to quarter's end, we have already returned nearly $70 million to shareholders under the 2022 NCIB program, in addition to the more than $30 million in quarterly dividend payments year-to-date. Combined, SSR Mining has delivered a year-to-date capital returns yield in excess of 2.8% and a minimum capital return for the year of approximately 3.7%. Given the near-term value opportunities across the portfolio, we continue to view the share buyback program as an accretive mechanism to return capital to our shareholders.
Importantly at Çöpler, we have completed the improvement initiatives at the heap leach pad required by Türkiye's Ministry of Environment, Urbanization and Climate Change ("Ministry of Environment"), and after inspection and verification by the Regulators, we will move towards obtaining the approvals to restart operations. We remain closely aligned with the Ministry of Environment and will provide further updates to the market as required."
(All figures are in U.S. dollars unless otherwise noted)
- Solid operating performance: Delivered second quarter production of 159,262 gold equivalent ounces at production costs of $986 per gold equivalent ounce and AISC of $1,267 per gold equivalent ounce, for year-to-date production of 333,201 gold equivalent ounces at production costs of $918 per gold equivalent ounce and AISC of $1,177 per gold equivalent ounce. (1) SSR Mining's previously announced January 31st full year production guidance is unchanged, however the Company is revising its cost guidance higher, with production cost guidance of $940 – $1,000 per gold equivalent ounce and AISC guidance of $1,230 – $1,290 per gold equivalent ounce, from $1,120 – $1,180 per gold equivalent ounce previously. Production for the remainder of 2022 is expected to be heavily weighted to the fourth quarter, driven by stronger production at Marigold, the deferral of planned maintenance previously scheduled for the fourth quarter at Çöpler, and the potential mining of higher grades at Seabee. Accordingly, AISC are expected to be lowest in the fourth quarter, trending below the revised cost guidance range.
- Strong financial results: Attributable net income in the second quarter was $58.5 million, or $0.27 per diluted share, and adjusted attributable net income was $66.8 million, or $0.30 per diluted share. (1) For the six months ending June 30, 2022, operating cash flow was $95.0 million and free cash flow was $18.7 million. (1)
- Renewed commitment to peer-leading capital returns: During the second quarter, the Board declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per share. Additionally, on June 16, 2022, the Company announced that it had received acceptance from the Toronto Stock Exchange to initiate an NCIB permitting SSR Mining to purchase for cancellation up to 10,600,000 of its common shares of the Company representing approximately 5% of SSR Mining's total issued and outstanding common shares. As of June 30, 2022, the Company has purchased a total of 797,842 of its outstanding common shares under the NCIB at an average price of $18.38 per share. As of July 29, 2022, the Company had repurchased more than 4,000,000 shares under the NCIB program.
- Balance sheet reinforces business resiliency: At the end of the second quarter, the Company had a cash and cash equivalents balance of $938.6 million, after $35.6 million in scheduled debt repayments, $30.1 million in dividend payments to equity shareholders, $14.7 million in share repurchases, and $30.8 million in dividends to joint venture partners in the first half of 2022. Non-GAAP net cash totals $638.1 million as of June 30, 2022. (1)
- Çöpler maintenance accelerated, improvement initiatives completed: Delivered gold production of 51,389 ounces in the second quarter at production costs of $1,091 per ounce and AISC of $1,253 per ounce. (1) Maintenance previously scheduled for the fourth quarter of 2022 has been accelerated and partially completed during the current pause in operations at Çöpler. As noted, Çöpler has completed the improvement initiatives required by the Türkiye's Ministry of Environment, pending inspection and verification by the Regulators, and will move towards obtaining approvals to restart operations during the third quarter of 2022.
- Marigold progressing towards strong second half: Marigold produced 45,769 ounces of gold in the second quarter, in line with expectations. Marigold's production profile remains 60% weighted to the second half of 2022 as higher grade ore accessed in the second and third quarters of 2022 is expected to drive stronger production through the remainder of the year, most notably in the fourth quarter. Marigold stacked approximately 71,000 ounces in the second quarter, including 31,000 ounces in the month of June. Accordingly, AISC is expected to improve in line with this production profile and be lowest in the fourth quarter. (1)
- Record first half production at Seabee: Produced 38,341 ounces of gold in the second quarter at production costs of $447 per ounce and AISC of $628 per ounce as processed grades of 12.1 g/t benefited from higher grade stockpiled material mined in the first quarter. (1) Underground mining and mill throughputs both averaged nearly 1,100 tonnes per day in the second quarter as operational excellence initiatives continued to support strong productivity. Exploration continues at the higher grade zone mined in the first quarter, which if successful, could provide the potential for the area to be mined again in 2023. An update on this initiative, along with an exploration update across the Seabee property, is expected within the second half of 2022.
- Puna returns to plan, on track for stronger second half: Produced 2.0 million ounces of silver at production costs of $18.29 per ounce of silver in the second quarter and AISC of $15.23 per ounce of silver. (1) Throughput averaged more than 4,600 tonnes per day in the second quarter, showcasing the successful operational excellence initiatives at the mine.
- Exploration activities progressed across the portfolio: The 2022 exploration programs continued across the Company's core jurisdictions. Exploration results from resource expansion and development programs at Copper Hill, Çakmaktepe Extension, Marigold, Seabee, and Puna are expected throughout the second half of 2022. Earlier stage, regional exploration activities also continued in Nevada, Saskatchewan, Türkiye, Peru and Argentina during the quarter.
- Russell 1000® Index inclusion reflects successful U.S. GAAP transition: On June 27, 2022, the Company was incorporated into the Russell 1000® Index as well as the broad-market Russell 3000® Index as part of the annual reconstitution of the Russell indexes. Russell indexes are widely used by investment managers and institutional investors for index funds and as benchmarks for active investment strategies. Approximately $12 trillion in assets are benchmarked against Russell's U.S. indexes, and we believe the inclusion in these indexes is expected to increase the Company's exposure in the U.S. investment community and provide an opportunity to expand our shareholder base.
- 2021 ESG and Sustainability Report: On April 14, 2022, the Company published its fourth annual ESG and Sustainability Report. The report outlines SSR Mining's approach to sustainability across a range of areas, including Health & Safety, environment, communities, and diversity, as well as summarizes our 2021 ESG performance.
- Completed the sale of the Pitarrilla project: Subsequent to the quarter, on July 6, 2022 the Company announced the closing of the sale of the Pitarrilla project to Endeavour Silver following receipt of all required regulatory approvals and satisfaction of customary closing conditions. As consideration for the sale, SSR Mining received $35 million in cash, $35 million in shares of Endeavour Silver, and a 1.25% net smelter return royalty on the Pitarrilla property. The sale was originally announced on January 13, 2022.
- Closed the acquisition of Taiga Gold Corp.: On April 14, 2022, SSR Mining completed the previously announced plan of arrangement to acquire all of the issued and outstanding shares of Taiga Gold Corp. The transaction consolidated a 100% interest in the Fisher property contiguous to the Seabee mine, eliminated a 2.5% NSR royalty on the Fisher property, and added five new properties covering over 29,100 hectares to complement the Company's existing exploration platform in the underexplored and geologically prospective Province of Saskatchewan. SSR Mining's Saskatchewan assets now cover an area of approximately 132,520 hectares.
Financial and Operating Highlights
A summary of the Company's consolidated financial and operating results for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022 and June 30, 2021 is presented below:
Çöpler, Türkiye
(amounts presented on 100% basis)
For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, Çöpler produced 51,389 and 75,754 ounces of gold, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, Çöpler produced 122,030 and 154,232 ounces of gold, respectively. Lower production for the three and six months ended June 30, 2022, is mainly due to depleting oxide ore which resulted in fewer oxide tons and lower grade mined, as well as the scheduled autoclave maintenance that was completed in April of 2022. Production costs were $1,091 per ounce in the second quarter, while AISC was $1,253 per ounce reflecting higher reagent unit prices as well as lower mill grade feed.
At the end of the second quarter, Türkiye's Ministry of Environment temporarily suspended operations pending implementation of required improvement initiatives. As noted, SSR Mining has completed these initiatives under the oversight of the Ministry of Environment, and after inspection and verification by the Regulators, the Company will move towards obtaining the approvals to restart operations during the third quarter of 2022.
By advancing planned fourth quarter 2022 maintenance in conjunction with recent improvement initiatives, the brick relining of the second sulfide plant autoclave can be deferred into the first half of 2023. Additionally, the flotation circuit continued to ramp up in the quarter, supporting record throughput of 1.3 million tonnes in the sulfide plant in the first half of 2022, while helping to reduce reagent usage in the plant.
Çakmaktepe Extension continues to progress towards expected first gold production in 2023. As highlighted in the CDMP21, Çakmaktepe Extension is expected to contribute more than 1.2 million ounces of gold production for initial capital of $69 million. The Company is also progressing the C2 project through a Pre-Feasibility Study in 2022, targeting first production for the project in 2025 for initial capital of $218 million.
Marigold, USA
For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, Marigold produced 45,769 and 57,892 ounces of gold, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, Marigold produced 79,557 and 125,828 ounces of gold, respectively. As guided, production in the first half was impacted by fewer tonnes placed, as well as slower leaching due to finer ore from the north pits delaying some gold recovery. Second quarter production costs were $1,097 per ounce. In line with expectations, quarterly AISC of $1,458 per ounce was above Marigold's full-year guidance range due to the increased waste stripping and fewer ounces sold. Marigold stacked approximately 71,000 ounces in the second quarter of 2022, including 31,000 ounces in the month of June.
In 2022, Marigold remains on track for its original production guidance. As previously guided, production is weighted to the second half of the year, most notably the fourth quarter, reflecting the higher grades stacked in the second and third quarters. This improving production profile and reduced waste stripping is expected to drive quarter-over-quarter reductions in mine-site AISC.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, Seabee produced 38,341 and 36,994 ounces of gold, respectively. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, Seabee produced 90,923 and 60,729 ounces of gold, respectively. The increase in gold production during the first six months of 2022 was the result of a 37.4% increase in mill feed grade to 14.85 g/t and increased mine and mill productivity levels. During the quarter, production benefited from the processing of higher grade material stockpiled in the first quarter of 2022. Second quarter production costs were $447 per ounce. AISC of $628 per ounce was below expectations due to the increased production during the quarter.
Exploration and definition work is continuing at the high grade zone mined in the first quarter which if successful could enable mining in this area in 2023.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, Puna produced 2.0 million ounces of silver. For the six months ended June 30, 2022 and 2021, Puna produced 3.3 million and 3.8 million ounces of silver, respectively. Second quarter production costs were $18.29 per ounce of silver sold. Second quarter 2022 AISC of $15.23 per ounce of silver sold was in line with expectations.
Production is expected to remain weighted to the second half of 2022, driven largely by higher grades in the third and fourth quarters as tonnes processed are targeted to remain at or above 4,500 tonnes per day throughout the year.
This news release should be read in conjunction with the Company's Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended June 30, 2022, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC") and available on the SEC website at www.sec.gov or www.ssrmining.com.
- Conference call and webcast: Tuesday, August 2, 2022, at 5:00 pm EDT.
- The conference call will be archived and available on our website. Audio replay will be available for two weeks by calling:
On August 2, 2022 the Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.07 per common share, payable on September 6, 2022 to holders of record at the close of business on August 12, 2022. This dividend qualifies as an 'eligible dividend' for Canadian income tax purposes.
The dividend payment applies to holders of SSR Mining's common shares, which trade on the Toronto Stock Exchange and the Nasdaq under the symbol SSRM, and to holders of its CHESS Depositary Interests ("CDIs"), which trade on the Australian Securities Exchange under the symbol SSR. Each CDI confers a beneficial interest in one common share. Therefore, CDI holders are entitled to a dividend calculated on the same basis as the holders of SSR Mining's common shares.
SSR Mining has sought and been granted a temporary waiver of certain of the ASX Settlement Operating Rules. Under the authority of the waiver, the processing of conversions of common shares to CDIs, or CDIs to common shares, lodged on or after or after August 11, 2022, will be deferred until after the record date of August 12, 2022. The key dates with respect to the dividend are as follows:
Payments to Canadian shareholders will be made in Canadian dollars based on the exchange rate on the record date as reported by the Bank of Canada. Payments to other shareholders will be made in U.S. dollars. For CDI holders, payments will be made in Australian dollars, and it is expected to be based on the prevailing exchange rate sourced from the wholesale foreign exchange market on or around 5 business days after the record date.
SSR Mining Inc. is a leading, free cash flow focused gold company with four producing operations located in the USA, Türkiye, Canada, and Argentina, combined with a global pipeline of high-quality development and exploration assets. In 2021, the four operating assets produced approximately 794,000 gold-equivalent ounces. SSR Mining is listed under the ticker symbol SSRM on the NASDAQ and the TSX, and SSR on the ASX.
F. Edward Farid, Executive Vice President, Chief Corporate Development Officer
Alex Hunchak, Director, Corporate Development and Investor Relations
SSR Mining Inc.
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Except for statements of historical fact relating to us, certain statements contained in this news release constitute forward-looking information, future oriented financial information, or financial outlooks (collectively "forward-looking information") within the meaning of applicable securities laws. Forward-looking information may be contained in this document and our other public filings. Forward-looking information relates to statements concerning our outlook and anticipated events or results and, in some cases, can be identified by terminology such as "may", "will", "could", "should", "expect", "plan", "anticipate", "believe", "intend", "estimate", "projects", "predict", "potential", "continue" or other similar expressions concerning matters that are not historical facts.
Forward-looking information and statements in this news release are based on certain key expectations and assumptions made by us. Although we believe that the expectations and assumptions on which such forward-looking information and statements are based are reasonable, undue reliance should not be placed on the forward-looking information and statements because we can give no assurance that they will prove to be correct. Forward-looking information and statements are subject to various risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results and experience to differ materially from the anticipated results or expectations expressed in this news release. The key risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to: local and global political and economic conditions; governmental and regulatory requirements and actions by governmental authorities, including changes in government policy, government ownership requirements, changes in environmental, tax and other laws or regulations and the interpretation thereof; developments with respect to the COVID-19 pandemic, including the duration, severity and scope of the pandemic and potential impacts on mining operations; and other risk factors detailed from time to time in our reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on EDGAR and the Canadian securities regulatory authorities on SEDAR.
Forward-looking information and statements in this news release include any statements concerning, among other things: forecasts and outlook; preliminary cost reporting in this document; timing, production, operating, cost, and capital expenditure guidance; our operational and development targets and catalysts and the impact of any suspensions on operations; the results of any gold reconciliations; the ability to discover additional oxide gold ore; the generation of free cash flow and payment of dividends; matters relating to proposed exploration; communications with local stakeholders; maintaining community and government relations; negotiations of joint ventures; negotiation and completion of transactions; commodity prices; Mineral Resources, Mineral Reserves, conversion of Mineral Resources, realization of Mineral Reserves, and the existence or realization of Mineral Resource estimates; the development approach; the timing and amount of future production; the timing of studies, announcements, and analysis; the timing of construction and development of proposed mines and process facilities; capital and operating expenditures; economic conditions; availability of sufficient financing; exploration plans; receipt of regulatory approvals; expectations regarding COVID-19, its ongoing impact on us and any interruptions it may cause on our operations; renewal of the NCIB program; and any and all other timing, exploration, development, operational, financial, budgetary, economic, legal, social, environmental, regulatory, and political matters that may influence or be influenced by future events or conditions.
Such forward-looking information and statements are based on a number of material factors and assumptions, including, but not limited in any manner to, those disclosed in any other of our filings on EDGAR and SEDAR, and include: the inherent speculative nature of exploration results; the ability to explore; communications with local stakeholders; maintaining community and governmental relations; status of negotiations of joint ventures; weather conditions at our operations; commodity prices; the ultimate determination of and realization of Mineral Reserves; existence or realization of Mineral Resources; the development approach; availability and receipt of required approvals, titles, licenses and permits; sufficient working capital to develop and operate the mines and implement development plans; access to adequate services and supplies; foreign currency exchange rates; interest rates; access to capital markets and associated cost of funds; availability of a qualified work force; ability to negotiate, finalize, and execute relevant agreements; lack of social opposition to our mines or facilities; lack of legal challenges with respect to our properties; the timing and amount of future production; the ability to meet production, cost, and capital expenditure targets; timing and ability to produce studies and analyses; capital and operating expenditures; economic conditions; availability of sufficient financing; the ultimate ability to mine, process, and sell mineral products on economically favorable terms; and any and all other timing, exploration, development, operational, financial, budgetary, economic, legal, social, geopolitical, regulatory and political factors that may influence future events or conditions. While we consider these factors and assumptions to be reasonable based on information currently available to us, they may prove to be incorrect.
The above list is not exhaustive of the factors that may affect any of the Company's forward-looking information. You should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information and statements. Forward-looking information and statements are only predictions based on our current expectations and our projections about future events. Actual results may vary from such forward-looking information for a variety of reasons including, but not limited to, risks and uncertainties disclosed in our filings on our website at www.ssrmining.com, on SEDAR at www.sedar.com, on EDGAR at www.sec.gov and on the ASX at www.asx.com.au and other unforeseen events or circumstances. Other than as required by law, we do not intend, and undertake no obligation to update any forward-looking information to reflect, among other things, new information or future events. The information contained on, or that may be accessed through, our website is not incorporated by reference into, and is not a part of, this document.
This news release includes terms that comply with reporting standards in Canada under National Instrument 43-101 – Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects ("NI 43-101"), including the terms "Mineral Reserves" and "Mineral Resources". NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects. The standards of NI 43-101 differ significantly from the requirements of the SEC. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made in accordance with U.S. standards.
We have included certain non-GAAP financial measures to assist in understanding the Company's financial results. The non-GAAP financial measures are employed by us to measure our operating and economic performance and to assist in decision-making, as well as to provide key performance information to senior management. We believe that, in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with GAAP, certain investors and other stakeholders will find this information useful to evaluate our operating and financial performance; however, these non-GAAP performance measures do not have any standardized meaning. These performance measures are intended to provide additional information and should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for measures of performance prepared in accordance with GAAP. Our definitions of our non-GAAP financial measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures reported by other companies. These non-GAAP measures should be read in conjunction with our consolidated financial statements.
Cash costs, AISC per ounce sold, adjusted attributable net income, free cash flow, and net cash are Non-GAAP Measures with no standardized definition under U.S GAAP.
Non-GAAP Measure – Net Cash
Net cash and net debt are used by management and investors to measure the Company's underlying operating performance. The Company believes that net cash is a useful measure for shareholders as it helps evaluate the strength of liquidity and available cash.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash and cash equivalents to net cash:
Non-GAAP Measure - Cash Costs and AISC
The Company uses cash costs per ounce of precious metals sold to monitor its operating performance internally. The most directly comparable measure prepared in accordance with GAAP is production costs. The Company believes this measure provides investors and analysts with useful information about its underlying cash costs of operations and the impact of by-product credits on its cost structure. The Company also believes it is a relevant metric used to understand its operating profitability and ability to generate cash flow. When deriving the production costs associated with an ounce of precious metal, the Company includes by-product credits. Thereby allowing management and other stakeholders to assess the net costs of gold and silver production. In calculating cash costs per ounce, the Company also excludes the impact of specific items that are significant, but not reflective of its underlying operations.
AISC includes total production costs incurred at the Company's mining operations, which forms the basis of cash costs. Additionally, the Company includes sustaining capital expenditures, sustaining mine-site exploration and evaluation costs, reclamation cost accretion and amortization, and general and administrative expenses. This measure seeks to reflect the ongoing cost of gold and silver production from current operations; therefore, expansionary capital and non-sustaining expenditures are excluded. Certain other cash expenditures, including tax payments and financing costs are also excluded.
The Company believes that AISC represents the total costs of producing gold and silver from current operations and provides the Company and other stakeholders with additional information about its operating performance and ability to generate cash flows. It allows the Company to assess its ability to support capital expenditures and to sustain future production from the generation of operating cash flows.
When deriving the number of ounces of precious metal sold, the Company considers the physical ounces available for sale after the treatment and refining process, commonly referred to as payable metal, as this is what is sold to third parties.
AISC includes total production costs incurred at the Company's mining operations, which forms the basis of its cash costs and which are reconciled to reported production costs.
The following tables provide a reconciliation of production costs to cash costs and AISC:
The following tables provide a reconciliation of production costs to cash costs and AISC used in our 2022 guidance:
Non-GAAP Measure - Adjusted Attributable Net Income
Adjusted attributable net income and adjusted attributable net income per share are used by management to measure the Company's underlying operating performance. We believe this measure is also useful for shareholders to assess the Company's operating performance. The most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP are net income attributable to equity holders of SSR Mining and net income per share attributable to equity holders of SSR Mining. Adjusted attributable net income is defined as net income adjusted to exclude the after-tax impact of specific items that are significant, but not reflective of the Company's underlying operations, including impairment charges; foreign exchange (gains) losses and inflationary impacts on tax balances; transaction, integration, and SEC conversion expenses; and other non-recurring items.
The following table provides a reconciliation of net income attributable to equity holders of SSR Mining to adjusted net income attributable to equity holders of SSR Mining:
Non-GAAP Measure - Free Cash Flow
The Company uses free cash flow to supplement information in its condensed consolidated financial statements. The most directly comparable financial measures prepared in accordance with GAAP is cash provided by operating activities. The Company believes that in addition to conventional measures prepared in accordance with US GAAP, certain investors and analysts use this information to evaluate the ability of the Company to generate cash flow after capital investments and build the Company's cash resources. The Company calculates free cash flow by deducting cash capital spending from cash generated by operating activities.
The following table provides a reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities to free cash flow:
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The president of the Federal Reserve Bank of Kansas City, Esther George, said Wednesday that she will retire in January, as required by the Fed’s mandatory retirement rules.
George, who has typically supported higher interest rates to ward off inflation — a “hawk,” in Fed parlance — spent 40 years at the Kansas City Fed and became president nearly 11 years ago. Historically, Kansas City Fed presidents have had hawkish views, so her retirement may not have a significant impact on interest rate policy.
George’s departure will extend a period of significant turnover among top Fed officials, just as the central bank is confronting the worst inflation in 40 years. The president of the Chicago Fed, Charles Evans, also faces a mandatory retirement in the coming months.
The Senate this month confirmed two new members to the Fed’s board of governors in Washington, and also approved Chair Jerome Powell to a second four-year term. Governor Lael Brainard was confirmed as Vice Chair, replacing Richard Clarida, who resigned in January.
The turnover has increased the Fed’s diversity. Biden’s two new governors, Lisa Cook and Philip Jefferson, are the fourth and fifth Black governors in the Fed’s 108-year history.
And on July 1, Susan Collins, an economist and provost at the University of Michigan, will become president of the Boston Federal Reserve, the first Black woman to run a regional Fed bank.
In August, Lorie Logan, an executive vice president at the New York Federal Reserve, will become president of the Dallas Fed. Logan currently oversees the Fed’s trillions of dollars of Treasury and mortgage-backed bond holdings. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/kansas-city-fed-president-esther-george-announces-retirement/ | 2022-05-26T01:51:54Z |
READ: 82 texts between Sean Hannity and Mark Meadows
By CNN
CNN has obtained 2,319 text messages that former President Donald Trump’s White House chief of staff Mark Meadows sent and received between Election Day 2020 and President Joe Biden’s January 20, 2021, inauguration. Meadows selectively provided these messages to the House select committee investigating the January 6, 2021, attack on the US Capitol.
Among the trove of texts are more than 80 from Fox’s Sean Hannity, which are included below. The communications show Hannity’s evolution from a staunch supporter of Trump’s election lies to being “fed up” with the “lunatics” hurting Trump’s cause in the days before January 6.
Note: CNN has removed personal information from the texts. Errors in spelling and grammar reflect the messages as they were sent. Blank messages contain images or attachments not included in the logs.
November 3, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Hey
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
NC gonna be ok?
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Stress every vote matters. Get out and vote
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
On radio
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Yes sir i
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
On it. Any place in particular we need a push
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Pennsylvania. NC AZ
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Yup
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Nevada
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Got it. Everywhere
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Is turnout low?
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
No. Seems good. But some of our people said it was going to be a landslide. Don’t want that out there
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Agree
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
((THREE BLANK MESSAGES))
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
‘@ec_schneider : Important early totals out of NC in Wake, Mecklenburg counties, home to Raleigh & Charlotte. Higher turnout in both, Biden running a couple points ahead of how Clinton performed in 2016. Again, still waiting on 100K votes or so in both counties, but good signs for Ds there. (8:34 PM)
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Will we hold??
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
NC PRES: 68% of precincts reporting Trump (R): 52.9 Biden (D): 46
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
‘@ec_schneider : Also VERY important for NC right now: We’re getting the urban/suburban counties first. There’s a lot of rural Republican-leaning counties outstanding and that will (inevitably) tighten things up very quickly, too. (8:43 PM)
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
NC PRES: 69% of precincts reporting Trump (R): 46.4 Biden (D): 52.4
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
We are still good
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
K
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
NC PRES: 71% of precincts reporting Trump (R): 46.9 Biden (D): 52
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
This looks scary
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Yes
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
We still win NC?
November 10, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
How u holding up.
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
I am doing well. Working around the clock. We are going to fight and win
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
You really think it’s possible. I’m beginning to feel down. To much disorganization. We need Jim to front the messaging. Someone that’s credible.
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Arizona now down just 12813. Still ballots to count. Very disorganized but I have been busting heads yesterday and today. Let NOT your heart be troubled my friend
November 13, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
What is happening with Haspel? I thought she was close with Pompeo?
November 14, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
NATIONWIDE PRESIDENTIAL ELECTION Several Democratic counties systematically prevented Republican observers from looking at and verifying the signatures on the envelopes of mail-in ballots. In other words, the process of comparing the signature on the ballot envelope with the voter’s signature on file with the state was done by one party and hidden from observers from the other party in violation of state laws and regulations. As a result of this partisan signature verification process, it is probable that many mail-in ballots that were counted in the election should not have been counted because the signatures do not match. The question is exactly how many mail-in ballots were counted that should not have been counted? This is very easy to determine…even if the ballots have been separated from the signed envelopes they came in. Our lawsuit requests an independent non-partisan election audit that compares the signatures on the ballot envelope with the voters signatures on file with the state. In a few days, after a portion of the mail-in signatures are reviewed, the audit will indicate if there is a serious problem that potentially changed the outcome of the election. For example, if this early phase of the signature audit calculates a 5% signature rejection rate on mail-in ballots while the election itself rejected less than 1% of those signatures that means that 4% of the mail-in ballots that were counted in the election were in fact invalid and should not have been counted. Finishing the signature audit of the ballot envelopes will not tell you which ballots were improperly counted because the ballots are separated from the envelopes, however it will tell you, county by county, the exact number of mail-in ballots that were counted that should not have been counted Those numbers are all we need to determine if the ballots were counted accurately and the election result was valid. In summary, the only verification of mail-in ballots is matching the signatures on the ballot envelopes to the signatures on file with the state. If you want to see if the mail-in ballots were properly counted and the election was fair…all you have to go back and look at the signatures on the envelopes.
November 16, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
I’m Going to Speak in Georgian A Realistic Primer on the Runoffs in Georgia By Matt Towery In the classic movie ‘The Godfather,’ Michael Corleone travels to a small restaurant in the Bronx to meet with a rival Mafia boss. At the table the boss tells a corrupt policeman who is there to serve as a third party witness that he is going to speak to Michael in Italian. In the movie they switch languages to keep the policeman in the dark. In this piece I’m going to speak ‘Georgian,’ not to keep anyone out, but to hopefully add some realistic context to two situations that have been a cluttered media mess in the past week. The recount in Georgia, despite assertions by the Secretary of State and some of the local media, has been an exercise in futility and disingenuous. Despite statements to the contrary, there was a failure to properly authenticate ballots. Consider some statistics uncovered by one of my colleagues. Data shows that over 15,000 individuals who have moved out of Georgia, voted in the recent General Election. Another 8800 inactive voters magically cast a vote in this cycle. Add to that over 14,000 low propensity voters who basically have not voted in ten years. Almost all of the votes were cast before the November 3rd same day voting. These are not wild assertions, the names, addresses and voting history of everyone of these voters has been obtained and verified. My colleague estimates those numbers have a high percentage of fraudulent or illegal votes. None of this will change the course of a recount in which not enough monitors were allowed, those allowed in many of the larger counties were forced to observe from a far, and signature verification was not even considered. But these dubious voters could have their status challenged for the upcoming runoff, yet so far no effort has materialized. And that gets us the two Georgia U.S. Senate runoffs. Let me blunt. The Republican incumbents, Perdue and Loeffler, are the underdogs. I come to this conclusion not just as a pollster who usually gets Georgia right, but who served as a state Representative, a GOP nominee for Lt. Governor, and as the political analyst for three of the four Atlanta network affiliates. I think I know the place pretty well. And that is where I start speaking ‘Georgian.’ When I served in legislature, our famed House Speaker the-late Tom Murphy used to say, as the legislative session was in its last days, that we were down to the lick log (a farming term) meaning time was up for our efforts. The Republican candidates in these Senate races are down to that ‘lick log.’ Advanced in-person voting starts in less than a month and absentee ballots start being mailed this week. And while former state Representative Stacey Abrams has announced that she has already crossed the 600,000 mark in requested absentee ballots, Georgia Republicans are busy fighting with each other. Indeed they are faced with two branches of their party, one being a narrow Atlanta suburban, Athens, Savannah, and Sea Island establishment GOP. The other a massive North and South Georgia Trump Republican party. With the silence of the Republican Governor Brian Kemp over the voting issues in Georgia, both rank-in-file Republicans and many state leaders are bitterly divided. That is a house divided that must come together quickly and may not. Resentment towards Kemp among Trump supporters reeling from a loss many are suspicious of will make turnout for Perdue and Loeffler problematic. Kemp has been asked to call a special legislative session to clean up Georgia’s chaotic absentee ballot laws but refuses to do so. And the early campaign messages in the two races may further complicate matters. Loeffler advocates have gone to the airwaves linking her opponent, Raphael Warnock, to support of the controversial Reverend Jeremiah Wright. While that may convert a few suburban white voters, it could also inflame Georgia’s phenomenally strong African-American demographic. Whether it is the Wright commercial, or something else, you can bet that Loeffler will be accused of racism. It’s a time honored tradition in Georgia politics and trust me, it’s coming. In Perdue’s instance, it appears that the well-worn ‘he is liberal’ TV ad (which rarely resonate with voters in Georgia) has been substituted with a he’s too socialist version. Perdue’s opponent, Jon Ossoff has carefully cultivated image of a progressive moderate. Throwing the S word around won’t do enough to dent the Democratic nominee. Just ask the esteemed last living pollster for Ronald Reagan, Craig Keshishian. He flatly declares, in a California version of our Georgia lingo, that dog won’t hunt. And running Sen. Chuck Schumer in attack ads won’t work either because most Georgia voters have only a vague concept of who he is or what he does. The winning Republican strategy must be threefold. First, the messaging to Atlanta suburban white voters, many of whom are on the verge of becoming permanent Democrat voters, must be specific as to how a victory for the Democratic nominees will impact them in a very personal way. That means ads showing solar panels being forced on their homes and social workers substituting for police. And for good measure, a calculation of their soon to be new tax hikes in their city or county, courtesy of lost revenues due to Covid, might make these voters think twice about oncoming federal tax hikes. Secondly, the huge Republican Trump base must be reengaged. Make no mistake, these voters really could care less about the two U.S. Senators. They are completely devoted to Donald J. Trump and only Trump can deliver them back to the polls. In Georgia, Trump not a political figure among most Republicans, he’s closer to a religion. Finally, let’s return to that discussion of the recount. How about those many voters who have moved out of Georgia or who have not voted in ages but somehow managed to send an absentee ballot this go around? There is a short window in which, under Georgia law, their status can be challenged by appealing to their local county election board. The question is, why are Republicans this far into the next round without any effort to do so? For the two Republican incumbents, and for the balance of power in the Senate, we are truly at ‘the lick log.’ Now you know how to speak ‘Georgian’.
November 29, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
https://thefederalist.com/2020/11/23/5-more-ways-joe-biden-magically-outperformed-election-norms
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
I’ve had my team digging into the numbers. There is no way Biden got these numbers. Just mathematically impossible. It’s so sad for this country they can pull this off in 2020. We need a major breakthrough, a video, something.
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
You’re exactly right. Working on breakthrough
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Ok. Would be phenomenal
December 6, 2020
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
https://thehill.com/homenews/528940-wallace-interrupts-at-azar-over-bidens-title-hes-the-president-elect
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Doing this to try and get ratings will not work in the long run and I am doubtful it is even a short term winning strategy
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
I’ve been at war with them all week. We will talk wen I see u. I’m at the party with my kids next Sunday night at 7. Also if this doesn’t end the way we want, you me and Jay are doing 3 things together. 1- Directing legal strategies vs Biden 2- NC Real estate 3- Other business I talked to Rudy. Thx for helping him.
December 8, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Texas case is very strong. Still a Herculean climb. Everyone knows it was stolen. Everyone
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
I vacillate between mad as hell and sad as hell. Wtf happened to our country Mark.
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
So upset to see what we allowed to happen
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Honestly we think alike. That’s another discussion. If I had a dollar every time o asked before the election of this was covered. I would be rich.
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
You saw and I saw it and others said Don’t worry we have got it covered
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Yes they did. I was screaming about no ads from Labor Day on. I made my own they never ran it. I’m not pointing fingers. I’m frustrated
December 11, 2020
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Send me Suzanne Scott’s number if you can. I can call through switchboard but that makes it a bigger deal
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Yes
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
3 years we expose the deep state, what happens? Nothing The Media protects Joe and Hunter. They steal an election. What am I missing Mark? We r so F’d as a country
December 12, 2020
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
I am afraid you are not missing anything. The evil prevails for a time and they are rejoicing. But we must continue to fight
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Ok Not sure what a senator can do. I’d like to see him announce he’s going to prioritize changing election laws. And announce he’s running in 2024. ‘President Trump in exile’. Art of the comeback.
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
These 2 senate seats are slipping away. Kemp is a total idiot
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
He has to make this about him. I’ll make a deal with you, If you 2 R’s to the senate, I’ll run again in 2024
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Elect
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Make it about him. 2 of the worst candidates I’ve ever seen
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
The seats are slipping away. I agree that he has to give some hope for the future. Connect the future to these candidates. Additionally. I think we set up a group of administrative lawyers, with a communication arm that fights election laws in every state and fight Biden actions every day, starting on Jan 20. ACLU filed over 400 lawsuits against Trump administration. We need to do the same. I think I can raise around 10 million dollars to hire a team to make sure the fight continues and prepares the way for 2024
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
I talked to Jay about this and he agrees. You also need to spend at least half your time doing business with us. And I’m serious. Did u ever talk to Fox
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
I’ve been at war with them
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
I agree. We can make a powerful team. I did not talk with Suzanne because I got tied up with pardons but I will make sure I connect. You are a true patriot and I am so very proud of you! Your friendship means a great deal to me
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Feeling is mutual. I truly feel sorry for our friend. He’s never had a days peace. On the other side of this, he’s exposed a very dark side of thework swamp that’s far worse than I ever imagined and I am not particularly optimistic for the future. Biden is a semi conscious corpse, and he will be controlled by a very radical left wing element. I’m convinced now, that he defied all odds, beat the deep state twice and they were never going to let him win this election. The country has foundational corruption that likely can never be fixed. The ramifications of this are incalculable. Nobody will dare take this on again. That means we will no longer be the America we once thought we were. By the time the public wakes up to this it will be too far gone. I’ve lost all confidence in our institutional strength.
December 22, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Hey my friend. How are you doing?
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
Fighting like crazy. Went to Cobb county to review process. Very tough days but I will keep fighting
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
You fighting is fine. The fing lunatics is NOT fine. They are NOT helping him. I’m fed up with those people.
December 27, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
You ok my friend?
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
I am doing fine. Eventful week or so. Thanks for all you do
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
No worries. We have to avoid a shutdown and get a bill passed or Ga is gone imho. It’s already a heavy heavy lift. Talked to everyone at length today. Any Hope?
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
He will sign it omnibus and Covid relief package today
December 31, 2020
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
We can’t lose the entire WH counsels office. I do NOT see January 6 happening the way he is being told. After the 6 th. He should announce will lead the nationwide effort to reform voting integrity. Go to Fl and watch Joe mess up daily. Stay engaged. When he speaks people will listen.
January 5, 2021
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Im very worried about the next 48 hours
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Pence pressure. WH counsel will leave.
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Sorry, I can’t talk right now.
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
On with boss
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
We are going to lose both
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Yup
January 6, 2021
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Can he make a statement. I saw the tweet. Ask people to peacefully leave the capital
Mark Meadows to Sean Hannity
On it
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Wth is happening with VPOTUS
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
JUST IN: “This is not news we deliver lightly,” @margbrennan says as she reports: Trump Cabinet secretaries are discussing invoking the 25th Amendment to remove President Trump. Nothing formal yet presented to VP Pence.
“I’m talking about actual members of the Cabinet,” she says
— Ed O'Keefe (@edokeefe) January 7, 2021
January 10, 2021
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows and Jim Jordan
Guys, we have a clear path to land the plane in 9 days. He can’t mention the election again. Ever. I did not have a good call with him today. And worse, I’m not sure what is left to do or say, and I don’t like not knowing if it’s truly understood. Ideas?
January 19, 2021
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Senate Majority Leader Mitch McConnell says Capitol insurrectionists were "provoked by the president and other powerful people." pic.twitter.com/6kqSlAJHky
— The Recount (@therecount) January 19, 2021
Sean Hannity to Mark Meadows
Well this is as bad as this can get
The-CNN-Wire
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CNN Exclusive: Russian officials requested adding convicted murderer to Griner/Whelan prisoner swap
By Natasha Bertrand and Frederik Pleitgen, CNN
Russian government officials requested that a former colonel from the country’s domestic spy agency who was convicted of murder in Germany last year be added to the US’ proposed swap of a notorious arms dealer for Brittney Griner and Paul Whelan, multiple sources familiar with the discussions told CNN.
The Russians communicated the request to the US earlier this month through an informal backchannel used by the spy agency, known as the FSB, that they wanted Vadim Krasikov released in addition to Viktor Bout, the sources said. Krasikov was convicted in December of murdering a former Chechen fighter, Zelimkhan “Tornike” Khangoshvili, in Berlin’s Kleiner Tiergarten in 2019 and sentenced to life in prison.
The request was seen as problematic for several reasons, the sources told CNN, among them that Krasikov remains in German custody. As such, and because the request was not communicated formally but rather through the FSB backchannel, the US government did not view it as a legitimate counter to the US’ offer which was first revealed by CNN on Wednesday.
But underscoring how determined the Biden administration has been to get Griner and Whelan back to the US, US officials did make quiet inquiries to the Germans about whether they might be willing to include Krasikov in the trade, a senior German government source told CNN. A US official characterized the outreach as a status check on Krasikov.
The conversations were never elevated to the top levels of the German government and including Krasikov in a potential trade has not been seriously considered, the German source said. But the previously unreported discussions reveal that Russian officials have at least somewhat engaged with the US’ proposal.
While the request was not made through formal channels, the FSB has an expansive remit and is a core part of the Russian security apparatus. Russian President Vladimir Putin famously worked for its powerful predecessor, the KGB.
Asked for comment, a State Department official told CNN that “In order to preserve the best opportunity for a successful outcome, we’re not going to comment publicly on any speculation.” Secretary of State Antony Blinken said on Wednesday that the US had put “a substantial proposal on the table weeks ago” to facilitate Griner and Whelan’s release. He added that “our governments have communicated repeatedly and directly on that proposal.”
Blinken spoke with Russian Foreign Minister Sergei Lavrov on Friday about the proposed swap. They had a “frank and direct conversation” Blinken said.
“I pressed the Kremlin to accept the substantial proposal that we put forth on the release of Paul Whelan and Brittney Griner,” Blinken added.
Multiple sources told CNN that even if it is not Krasikov, the Russians will likely demand two prisoners be released in exchange for Griner and Whelan. Russian government officials have indicated publicly in recent weeks that they want to see the release of Bout and Roman Seleznev, a convicted hacker currently serving a 27-year sentence in the US.
“I’m not sure that any additional activity, especially in the public sphere, will help a correct, balanced compromise and find a basis to alleviate the fate of a lot of our compatriots such as Viktor Bout, who has health problems, [or] such as Seleznev, and many others,” Deputy Russian Foreign Minister Sergey Ryabkov told reporters earlier this month.
But US officials believe Russia is just trying to buy time by making unserious offers until Griner’s trial is over.
Griner is on trial for allegedly entering Russia in February with cannabis oil in her luggage, something she said she uses for pain relief and that she packed in her bags unintentionally. Whelan was convicted on espionage charges in 2020 and sentenced to 16 years in prison. The State Department has declared both of them wrongfully detained.
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