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From Network, Data and Voice to Call Center solutions, Velocity's Managed Services enable companies to outsource management of their large, multi-location IT networks to the experts
HOLLAND, Ohio, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Velocity, a rapidly growing provider of managed services nationwide with a blue chip customer base, has been chosen by Enterprise Networking magazine as one of the nation's top ten purveyors of network management solutions in its annual edition.
Velocity specializes in applying a wide range of its core networking services to meet the unique and acute needs of those companies who have a large, geographically dispersed 'network of networks'.
A typical Velocity customer could be a large hotel, retail, or restaurant chain or any entity with numerous branch locations that can literally number into the hundreds of sites. These networks often have complex management needs that can be more cost-effectively outsourced to Velocity while simultaneously improving quality of service and simplifying operations.
As the article explains, "…a one-stop-shop, the company offers a comprehensive suite of technology solutions and support services for the hospitality, retail, healthcare, entertainment…" and other industries. "The company covers the entire spectrum of network management needs, including everything from managing security platforms to providing Wi-Fi and VoIP solutions."
"Most companies who must maintain operations with these kinds of very large, connected networks find it difficult to meet those challenges with their internal IT resources," said Mark Walker, President and COO of Velocity. "They eventually realize that economies of scale are better realized with an outside vendor like Velocity who is built to meet those specific challenges. This recognition from Enterprise Networking is just the most recent evidence of the compelling value proposition we bring to the table."
Velocity can deliver end-to-end management services by leveraging a network backbone of 13 redundant data centers and 5,500+ certified technicians across the nation, along with 450 carrier agreements supporting its status as a CLEC in all 50 states. In addition to a full portfolio of managed services for IT networks, Velocity also offers Digital Signage, Digital/Mobile Advertising solutions, and related complimentary services to customers.
One of Velocity's more unique offerings is "no-charge" TEM, or Technology Expense Management, which Velocity delivers at no charge for guaranteed cost savings. TEM is a process for pro-actively managing wireless, voice, and data to eliminate duplicative telecom costs across networks, reducing risk and otherwise cutting telecom costs.
Velocity's portfolio of managed services also includes managed network and data services; voice services and solutions; call center services; on-site technician services; repair depot services; back office support; project management and media solutions; digital signage; advertising networks; and more.
Velocity delivers customized IT managed services such as IT support, network management, voice and data connectivity, multinational data networking, on-site repairs and service, field project rollouts and implementations, free-to-guest TV and Wi-Fi solutions, digital signage and DOOH media solutions, and more in the retail, hospitality, healthcare, and entertainment industries. Velocity is a privately held company with approximately 550 employees, 13 redundant data centers, 5,500+ certified technicians throughout the U.S., and 450 carrier agreements and is a CLEC in all 50 states. For more information, visit www.velocitymsc.com.
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The health care work force in the US had huge turnover at the start of the Covid-19 pandemic but seems to be getting back to prepandemic levels, although it's not there yet, according to a new study.
The study, published Friday in the journal JAMA Health Forum, found that the recovery has largely been uneven.
Researchers from the University of Washington and the University of Minnesota compared turnover rates between April-December 2020 and January-October 2021, using records from the US Current Population Survey, along with records from the US Census and the Bureau of Labor Statistics. They looked at records on 125,717 health care workers.
When hospitals postponed elective surgeries and clinics closed during the first peak of the pandemic, about 1.5 million health care workers lost their jobs, other research has showed. Most jobs returned by fall 2020. But by the next year, the health care employment rate was still 2.7% below prepandemic levels.
The researchers note that because of the way they did this study, they weren't able to directly link work force exits to Covid-19.
Turnover rates peaked in the first part of the pandemic, but the work force largely recovered in the second period studied, with the exception of doctors and people who worked in long-term care facilities.
Turnover rates also varied by demographics. More health care workers -- men and women -- with young children left the work force. The rate was higher among women.
The turnover rates among American Indians, Alaskan Natives and Pacific Islanders were higher than among other races. Black and Latino workers experienced the slowest job recovery rates in the second period studied. The people least likely to leave were White workers.
Turnover also varied by position, with aides and assistants most likely to leave their jobs throughout the pandemic.
The researchers were unable to address specifically why people were quitting, but study co-author Janette Dill, an associate professor in the Division of Health Policy and Management in the School of Public Health at the University of Minnesota, had some ideas.
Wages may a part of the problem. She points to the high turnover rates in long-term care as an example.
"Long-term care is a sector that is largely paid for by Medicaid, and Medicaid has pretty low reimbursement rates, and so consequently, the wages in long-term care are pretty low. So there are lots of reasons people would want to leave long-term care," Dill said.
Problems in that part of the health care industry predate the pandemic, but the pandemic made them much worse, she said.
"I interviewed a worker recently who told me that she could get a job at Target that paid $2 more an hour than her health care job. Who could blame her for leaving?" Dill said. "Long-term care has a lot of pressure from retail right now that just pays better."
The Biden administration also raised the amount of money people could get while on unemployment, which may also have played a role in people leaving jobs that didn't pay well.
It may also be an issue of risk.
Black and Latino workers tend to work more as aides and assistants, Dill noted, occupations that are at significant risk of infection and had far less access to protective gear, particularly at the start of the pandemic. Those communities also have had a disproportionate number of Covid-19 cases.
White workers were more concentrated in technician, therapist, physician and registered nurse positions, where people were a little better able to protect themselves.
Burnout and a lack of child care may also be to blame.
April Kapu, president of the American Association of Nurse Practitioners, said her group has been following the work force issue closely.
Turnover and retention have been a serious concern, she said. "I think the pandemic really highlighted much of what was already there," said Kapu, who was not involved in the new research. "We have a lot of work to do in the area of mental health and supporting the mental health of our health care workers."
The Dr. Lorna Breen Health Care Provider Protection Act, which President Biden signed into law in March, is one step in that direction, she said. It authorizes grants for programs that offer behavioral health services for front-line health care workers.
The act was named for a New York City emergency room doctor who died by suicide in 2020. She had been working 18-hour days and treating an onslaught of Covid-19 patients at the start of the pandemic.
Kapu said more funds are also needed to increase the work force in general and to pay for education so more people can go into the health care profession.
One of the study's findings that may not be able to be explained by wages is the high level of physicians who left their jobs. The rate is lower than any of the other positions, but the number of doctors leaving the health care sector has stayed high, compared with 2019, and it is unusual.
"Physicians rarely leave their jobs," Dill said. "It does seem to indicate that there is some dissatisfaction in the physician work force and the work force is not recovering to the same levels of the prepandemic period."
Tracking turnover in health care is going to be critical to determining where retention efforts should be focused.
"Waiting too long to understand these issues may further elongate the consequences of the Covid-19 pandemic," the study says.
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White Castle Also First to Offer New Soft Drink from Coca-Cola, Its Partner Since 1921
COLUMBUS, Ohio, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the first time in several years, White Castle is rolling out a new, permanent menu item — a slider inspired by the very first hamburger White Castle made when it opened its doors in 1921.
Called The 1921 Slider®, the new burger marks 101 years of slider innovations.
"The 1921 Slider brings our menu full circle to the hamburger that started it all," said Lynn Blashford, chief marketing officer for White Castle. "It's been so popular in our limited release that we can't wait for Cravers in all of our restaurant markets to enjoy this fresh take on our 101-year-old slider recipe."
The 1921 Slider is a thick, 100% beef patty, seared and seasoned to perfection, then topped with cheddar cheese, grilled caramelized onions, a slice of Roma tomato, lettuce and pickles. Inspired by White Castle's first slider, it promises to bring Cravers back in time to the hamburger that launched an industry!
White Castle tested The 1921 Slider in Cincinnati last spring, using customer feedback to guide the eventual build of the slider. The response to The 1921 Slider was so positive that White Castle began introducing it in a few other markets, including St. Louis, Nashville and Louisville. As of yesterday, White Castle is making the tasty slider available at White Castle restaurants in Illinois, Indiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Arizona, New Jersey and Florida. Restaurants in New York will begin offering The 1921 Slider in June.
In 1921, White Castle founder Billy Ingram had the idea of making a hamburger by pressing a beef meatball into a flat, circular patty, and later even invented an industrial spatula to more easily press the meatball on the grill. That's how the iconic White Castle slider came to be.
The family-owned White Castle, well-known as the country's first fast-food hamburger chain, continued to innovate throughout the years, making changes that positioned White Castle as a pioneering leader and its slider as one of America's favorite sandwiches.
"My great-grandfather came up with many brilliant ideas as he launched White Castle in 1921 and in the decades to follow," said Lisa Ingram, the CEO of White Castle and a fourth-generation Ingram family member. "Thanks to him, innovation has been part of our DNA from the very beginning, and he would be so pleased to see that our team members' drive to innovate is as strong as ever."
White Castle's slider innovations over the past 101 years include:
1921 White Castle opened and served the very first hamburger "slider."
1927 White Castle invented the concept of carryout and promoted it with the tagline, "Selling 'em by the Sack."
1931 White Castle began selling sliders in individual carton packaging.
1935 White Castle opened its first bakery to produce buns for its sliders (White Castle bakeries still produce slider buns today).
1954 White Castle added five holes to the slider patty to increase cooking speed.
1954 White Castle formed slider patties into squares to maximize griddle space.
1961 White Castle sold its 1 billionth slider.
1962 White Castle introduced cheese sliders as a standard menu item.
1987 White Castle launched its retail food division, making regular and cheese sliders available in the freezer aisles of U.S. grocery stores.
1990 White Castle created its popular Thanksgiving stuffing recipe featuring 10 Original Sliders.
1997 White Castle introduced jalapeño cheese sliders for those craving a spicy slider.
2001 White Castle added the Crave Case, which holds 30 sliders, as a packaging option.
2015 White Castle introduced a veggie slider for plant-based eaters.
2018 White Castle debuted the Impossible Slider, becoming the first quick-service restaurant to introduce an Impossible burger.
2022 White Castle added The 1921 Slider in all of its markets.
"We're excited to give our customers this additional menu option that harkens back to our beginning," Blashford said. "Although we've made a lot of updates over 10 decades, the all-new 1921 Slider comes as close as ever to that very first slider with a few new twists."
White Castle also introduces new soft drink option from Coca-Cola
The 1921 Slider is just one new item on the menu. Yesterday, White Castle also began offering a new drink option — Coca-Cola® Crème Soda — to complement the new 1921 Slider. Consumers can get the crème soda at White Castle before anywhere else. White Castle has been serving Coca-Cola since it first opened 101 years ago, when the soft drink, sliders, coffee and apple pie were the only items on the menu.
Members of White Castle's customer loyalty program, Craver Nation, can access a special buy-one-get-one-free offer for The 1921 Slider through the White Castle app. The offer is good for new and existing Craver Nation members and will be available April 18 through May 30 systemwide (except New York and New Jersey).
About White Castle®
White Castle, America's first fast-food hamburger chain, has been making hot and tasty Sliders as a family-owned business for 101 years. Based in Columbus, Ohio, White Castle started serving The Original Slider® in 1921. Today, White Castle owns and operates more than 350 restaurants dedicated to satisfying customers' cravings morning, noon and night and sells its famous fare in retail stores nationwide. The Original Slider, named in 2014 as Time magazine's "Most Influential Burger of All Time," is served alongside a menu of creatively crafted Sliders and other mouthwatering food options, including White Castle's Impossible™ Slider, named by Thrillist in 2019 as the "Best Plant-Based Fast-Food Burger." White Castle's commitment to maintaining the highest quality products extends to the company owning and operating its own meat processing plants, bakeries and frozen-food processing plants. In 2021, 100 years after the first Slider was sold, Fast Company named the fast-food pioneer one of the "10 Most Innovative Dining Companies." White Castle is known for the legendary loyalty of its team members, more than 1 in 4 of whom have worked for White Castle for at least 10 years, and also for its faithful fans ("Cravers"), many of whom compete each year for entry into the Cravers Hall of Fame. The official White Castle app, available at iTunes App Store or Google Play, makes it easy for Cravers to access sweet deals and place pickup orders at any time. They can also have their orders delivered using one of White Castle's delivery partners. For more information on White Castle, visit whitecastle.com.
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IRVINE, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Animal Dermatology Group, Inc. ("ADG"), the largest veterinary dermatology specialty business in the U.S., today announced that Dr. Julia Miller has joined ADG's Kentucky practice at its new facility, Animal Dermatology Clinic – Louisville.
Prior to joining ADG, Dr. Miller was the Assistant Clinical Professor in Dermatology at the Cornell University College of Veterinary Medicine. She received her veterinary medicine degree as well as completed her dermatology residency at Cornell and achieved diplomate status with the American College of Veterinary Dermatology in 2019. Dr. Miller was honored with the New York State Veterinary Conference Speaker of the Year in 2018, the Zoetis Distinguished Teacher Award in 2021 and has contributed significantly to published research in the fields of veterinary dermatology and equine medicine.
"I'm excited to return to clinical practice and work with the ADG team," said Dr. Miller, "With my love for both companion animal and equine medicine, Louisville is the ideal place for me to make a difference in the health and quality of life of my patients."
Dr. Miller's addition coincides with the grand opening of ADG's new practice location for Animal Dermatology Clinic – Louisville, a 4,000 square foot state-of-the-art veterinary specialty facility dedicated to the advanced practice of veterinary dermatology and the management of acute and chronic skin and ear conditions in dogs, cats and horses. The Louisville practice serves as one of the leading centers for clinical practice and education in the area.
Steve Mrha, ADG's Chief Executive Officer stated, "We are delighted to welcome Dr. Miller to our new Louisville facility, joining Drs. Joya Griffin, Katie Lake Robertson and Jeff Tinsley. This team exemplifies our commitment to building a center of dermatology excellence that supports the needs of clients and referring veterinarians in Kentucky and the surrounding markets as well as providing a solid foundation to help train the next generation of veterinary dermatology specialists."
About Animal Dermatology Group
Animal Dermatology Group is the largest veterinary dermatology business in the U.S., providing the highest quality care to pets with acute and chronic skin conditions. ADG has over 50 veterinarians supporting more than 40 primary and satellite locations where its specialists are actively involved in providing clinical care, research and academic training. For more information, please visit www.animaldermatology.com.
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Private equity firm launches "Future of Work" platform by partnering with innovative company that sources and manages best-in-class talent tailored for each client engagement
CHARLOTTE, N.C., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Falfurrias Capital Partners today announced it has made a platform investment in Said Differently, a global marketing agency that assembles integrated teams of specialists strategically sourced to meet and exceed specific client goals. Terms were not disclosed.
The deal is the fourth investment from Falfurrias' $850 million Fund V. It's the first investment by the Charlotte-based private equity firm in support of its "Future of Work" thesis, which aims to identify and grow companies poised to capitalize on dramatic changes taking place in how work gets done.
As part of the investment, Falfurrias' Alexander Jutkowitz will join Said Differently as Executive Chairman. Jutkowitz has been an Executive in Residence for four years at Falfurrias, where he has been actively involved with the firm's investments across marketing, media and information services including My Code, Ballast Research and Industry Dive.
"The Covid pandemic opened a lot of people's eyes to how technology can turn the traditional employment model upside down," said Jutkowitz. "Said Differently has completely revolutionized the traditional agency model by amassing a collection of global talent that would rival any agency, and I know Falfurrias is excited for them to be the launching pad for additional investments in similarly innovative companies."
Said Differently was founded in 2020 before the start of the pandemic by Rachel Barek and Brian Skahan, both former managing directors at leading global marketing agencies. The company operates virtually, with Barek based in Washington, D.C., Skahan living in Florida, and the rest of its employee base spread around the globe. The true measure of Said Differently's capabilities, however, is its proprietary network of more than 3,000 specialist studios, freelance designers, programmers, strategists and other marketing experts worldwide, up to 300 of whom may be engaged in client assignments at any given time.
"The traditional professional services model is outdated," Barek and Skahan said in a joint statement. "Clients are in dire need of a lean and modern solution to manage the complexities of today's market, customized to their changing needs. We built Said Differently as the interface between clients and a world of talent that has already shifted to a new way of working. We are set up to solve the challenges our clients will face over the next decade and beyond, and we're eager to partner with Falfurrias on the next stage of this journey."
"We began looking at opportunities around the 'Future of Work' in April 2020, shortly after Covid began disrupting so many businesses," said Falfurrias Partner Geordie Pierson. "There's a lot of innovation out there, especially among B2B service providers, and we found Said Differently to be one of the most successful in completely transforming the delivery of world-class capabilities. We see a lot of potential to build off what they've accomplished, and we're thrilled to have Brian and Rachel at the forefront of our efforts in this area."
Alston & Bird served as Said Differently's legal counsel, and K&L Gates served as legal advisors to Falfurrias Capital Partners on the transaction.
About Said Differently
Reinventing the outdated "agency model," Said Differently offers an untraditional global approach to strategic consulting, design and development services that garner award-winning campaigns, products and platforms for the most innovative companies in the world, from nonprofits to VC-backed start-ups to Fortune 500 brands. Launched in 2020 with founders based in Miami and Washington, D.C., Said Differently's network of over 3,000 specialists are geographically distributed across the globe to service a range of clients across industry verticals, time zones and languages. For more information, visit saiddifferently.com.
About Falfurrias Capital Partners
Falfurrias Capital Partners is a Charlotte-based private equity investment firm founded in 2006 by Hugh McColl Jr., former chairman and CEO of Bank of America; Marc Oken, former CFO of Bank of America; and Managing Partner Ed McMahan. The firm has raised more than $1.9 billion across five funds and invests in growing, middle-market businesses in sectors where the firm's operational resources, relationships and sector expertise can be employed to complement portfolio company executive teams in support of growth objectives. Falfurrias Capital Partners employs a proprietary, research-based process called "Industry First'' to identify markets with durable growth trends, construct a thesis based on research findings, and partner with management teams to create strategic value. For more information, visit www.falfurriascapital.com.
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ATHENS — With a record number of eight undergraduates selected as Boren Scholars this spring, the University of Georgia ranks third in the nation on the list of top-performing institutions for Boren Scholarships for 2022. These students will receive funding to study critical languages abroad in exchange for a year of federal service.
UGA has had 89 Boren Scholarship and Fellowship offers to date, and 54 in the last 10 years. The university also was named a top-performing institution for Boren Scholarships in 2021.
“The broad impact of critical language studies has long been felt across our institution, and our students, whether they are learning on campus or studying languages abroad, deepen their global understanding through programs like the Boren Awards,” Meg Amstutz, interim associate provost and dean of the Morehead Honors College, said. “We are thankful for the opportunities these awards provide to UGA students.”
In 2022, 208 undergraduates across the country received Boren Scholarships, and 121 graduate students received Boren Fellowships. The award is designed to add important international and language components to students’ educations by giving them the opportunity to study overseas in world regions critical to U.S. interests.
The national initiative is administered by the Institute of International Education on behalf of the National Security Education Program. Boren Award recipients commit to working in the federal government for at least one year after graduation in exchange for up to $25,000 in funding.
“We are incredibly proud of our Boren Scholars and grateful for our strong collaboration with UGA’s Russian and Portuguese Flagship programs,” Elizabeth Hughes, student affairs professional in the Morehead Honors College and Boren Awards campus representative, said. “Our students are well-prepared to launch careers in national security and public service after completion of their Boren programs.”
One recipient — Leah Whitmoyer of Tucker — said she will use the award to study Arabic in Jordan. She is a second-year Honors student and Foundation Fellow majoring in biological science.
The other seven recipients are students in UGA’s Language Flagship programs. The Language Flagship provides undergraduates the opportunity to pursue professional-level language proficiency in one of seven critical languages. Programs are led by nationally recognized leaders and innovators in language education. UGA hosts Language Flagship programs in both Portuguese and Russian.
A student in UGA’s Portuguese Flagship Program, Neely McCommons of Bishop, will study Portuguese and complete an internship during her capstone year in Brazil. McCommons is a second-year Honors student majoring in Latin American and Caribbean studies, international affairs and women’s studies with minors in Spanish and Portuguese.
The following six recipients — who are all in UGA’s Russian Flagship Program — were awarded a Boren Scholarship to support their participation in a capstone year program to study Russian and complete an internship.
♦ Sydney Buchanan of Augusta is a third-year student majoring in Russian and international affairs.
♦ Robert Fox of Marietta is a fifth-year student majoring in Russian and Romance languages and minoring in international affairs.
♦ Lauren Harvey of Norfolk, Va., is a third-year student majoring in Russian and international affairs.
♦ Natalie Navarrete of Boca Raton, Fla., is a third-year Honors student and Foundation Fellow majoring in Russian, Spanish and international affairs and minoring in Latin American and Caribbean studies.
♦ Dana Newman of Fayetteville is a fourth-year student majoring in Russian, international affairs and anthropology.
♦ Moriah Thomas of Good Hope is a fourth-year student majoring in Russian and international affairs.
“The high rate of success and the number of Boren scholarships awarded to our students this year are exceedingly impressive,” Victoria Hasko, director of the UGA Russian Flagship Program and Faculty Fellow in the Center for International Trade and Security, said. “It is gratifying to see the Language Flagship curriculum model thrive at UGA, and we are proud to see the recognition and support that our students have earned through dedication to critical language studies spanning their undergraduate careers.”
The list of top-performing institutions for Boren Scholarships for 2022 is available at www.borenawards.org/statistics. | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/boren-awards-names-uga-a-top-performing-institution/article_d8b7de46-ec33-11ec-80b9-7bf406cb2260.html | 2022-06-21T11:28:19Z |
Florida fire chief accused of murdering business owner
PENSACOLA, Fla. (WALA) - A Florida fire chief has been suspended after his arrest in relation to the death of a business owner.
Baker Fire Chief Brian Easterling, 52, is in jail following the shooting death of a 63-year-old business owner in Pensacola. Escambia County Sheriff Chip Simmons said the incident started Thursday after a disagreement about money, WALA reports.
“It turns out that the fire chief in Baker is also a cold-blooded killer,” Simmons said.
Investigators say Easterling and the victim had prior business deals, where the victim allegedly owed the suspect money. They were seen on camera discussing the issue - until things took a deadly turn, according to the sheriff.
“As he turned away, just for a split second, he pulled a small handgun from his pants pocket, fires one round and puts the gun right back in pocket, takes his keys and leaves,” Simmons said.
Easterling allegedly left after placing a tarp over the victim’s body.
It would take three days for police to discover the gruesome scene.
“His family had not gotten a hold of him. They went to the local Pensacola police department, and they went to his shop off Creighton Road. That’s where we got the call to go up there with them. That’s where the body was discovered,” Simmons said.
After finding the victim, the search was on for Easterling. Deputies in Okaloosa County found him and arrested him at his home in Holt.
“You never know who you’re dealing with, I guess. Sometimes, they can be your typical type of person who will commit a crime. And sometimes, they can be the fire chief from Baker,” Simmons said.
Easterling is back in Escambia County, where he’ll face charges for premeditated murder.
He has also been suspended as the Baker fire chief. The assistant chief will take over.
Copyright 2022 WALA via Gray Media Group, Inc. All rights reserved. | https://www.mysuncoast.com/2022/06/07/florida-fire-chief-accused-murdering-business-owner/ | 2022-06-07T10:02:11Z |
ATLANTA, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Family Ties Enterprises, Inc. and TQIntelligence today announced that Family Ties Enterprises, Inc. will integrate Clarity AI, TQIntelligence's digital health platform, into in-school programs throughout Georgia to provide mental health services to the most vulnerable patient population.
TQIntelligence's Clarity AI features a unique voice-based algorithm that objectively identifies and targets high-risk patients to improve treatment outcomes, reduce unnecessary hospitalizations, ER visits, and other high-dollar services. Using predictive analytics to manage high-risk patients in this way supports Family Ties Enterprises, Inc.'s vision of being a data-driven behavioral health organization.
Family Ties Enterprises, Inc. will be piloting Clarity AI in its school-based program, which serves more than 90 schools in Georgia, and has been awarded the APEX grant, with school year 2022-2023 being its second-year funding. The grant, which is sanctioned through the Governor's office of Georgia, strives to build capacity, and increase access to mental health services for school-aged youth, Pre-Kindergarten to 12th grade, throughout the state.
"The youth and families served in our Intensive In-Home behavioral health programs represent some of the most complex youth in the Georgia system of care," said Ciara Green, CEO of Family Ties Enterprises, Inc. "These are youth that due to exposure are usually plagued with complex trauma and higher ratings on clinical assessment scales; we have a history of using evidence based modalities to address complex trauma. Due to attrition in the field on a national level right now, cases at times can also be staffed by clinicians that are newer in the field, so I am beyond thrilled that we are putting this innovative tool in their toolbelts."
The two organizations will use the cutting-edge voice algorithm to support school systems as a whole. Schools have been under a great deal of pressure to address additional trauma-related cases brought about by COVID. The new initiative will focus on improving mental health outcomes for this population with the goal of improving the quality of life of youth, increasing their level of function, and improving academic performance.
"COVID has disproportionately impacted underserved communities that were struggling before COVID and schools need innovative technologies to measure students' trauma burden," said Dr. Yared Alemu, founder and CEO of TQIntelligence. "Our digital health solutions help identify trauma severity quickly, track treatment outcomes systematically, and monitor high-risk students remotely."
This collaboration highlights Family Ties Enterprises, Inc.'s commitment to innovation, not only to address current problems of affordable quality mental health services but also to deal with the upcoming shortage of mental health providers. Clarity AI has added a solution to support providers by automating the clinical documentation process, which reduces the amount of time therapists spend documenting by 50 percent.
"We are excited to see how TQIntelligence will help us respond to patient data in real-time to improve the quality of interventions performed by the Therapists," Green continued. "As the pilot renders successful outcomes, it is Family Ties Enterprises, Inc.'s hope that we could find pathways to expand TQIntelligence more broadly across our continuum of mental health services at Family Ties Enterprises, Inc."
About Family Ties Enterprises, Inc. Headquartered in Atlanta Georgia, Family Ties Enterprises, Inc. is a human services leader transforming lives through early childhood, family stability, and mental health services. Family Ties Enterprises, Inc. is a leader in adopting evidence-based services, and trauma-informed care, for children 4-18 and Adults and their families, via telehealth and in-person. They have been recognized on the national level as a NNED partner of the month Family Ties Enterprises, Inc. who employs 160 staff in 12 counties throughout the state of Georgia, and is led by President Ciara Green, LCSW. To read more about Family Ties Enterprises, Inc., go to https://www.familytiesinc.com/, or email info@familytiesinc.com
About TQIntelligence, Inc
TQIntelligence is a Georgia Institute of Technology incubator company and the National Science Foundation (NSF) Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR Phase I and II) recipient. The grant supports TQIntelligence's R&D leveraging human voice/speech and Artificial Intelligence (AI) to develop a voice biomarker of psychological distress in children and adolescents. The voice-based algorithm enables multidisciplinary teams to collaborate to deliver affordable quality mental health care. TQI's innovation augments emerging therapists' clinical capabilities to improve their therapeutic effectiveness. TQI is a portfolio company for Startup Health, BCBS of Massachusetts and Jumpstart Foundry. https://www.tqintelligence.com
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NASA has selected Guardians of Honor LLC of Washington to provide a wide range of science, technology, engineering, and math (STEM) products and services to the agency, including its Office of STEM Engagement.
The NASA Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics contract is a single award, indefinite-delivery/indefinite-quantity contract with a firm fixed price level-of-effort basis and a maximum potential value of approximately $290 million. The period of performance includes a base period that begins Oct. 12, 2022, and runs through Oct. 11, 2023, as well as four option periods that run through Oct. 11, 2027.
Under the small business contract, Guardians of Honor LLC will provide services to execute NASA's vision and mission to immerse students, especially those underrepresented and underserved in NASA's work and research, enhance STEM literacy, and inspire the next generation of aeronautics and space explorers.
These services include:
- NASA internships and fellowships
- Awards and grants support
- STEM content and products
- Participant recruitment
- NASA workforce and career learning experiences
- NASA K-12 STEM engagement
- NASA K-12 educator professional development
- NASA K-12 collegiate competitions and challenges
- NASA institutional support for research and development
- Performance assessment and evaluation services
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HOUSTON, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CITGO Petroleum Corporation today reported net income of $245 million for the first quarter 2022, compared to net income of $21 million for the fourth quarter of 2021 and a loss of $(180) million for the first quarter of 2021.
Reliable operations and favorable market conditions enabled CITGO to generate EBITDA1 of $518 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to EBITDA of $236 million and Adjusted EBITDA of $139 million for the fourth quarter of 2021. There were no special items for the first quarter of 2022.
"We have worked hard to position CITGO operationally and commercially to benefit from improved refining margins, and the first quarter provided this opportunity," said Carlos Jordá, CITGO President and CEO. "I'm equally pleased that we successfully completed a major Cat Cracker (FCC) and Alkylation plant turnaround at our Corpus Christi refinery, and both of the affected units are back in operation."
Q1 2022 Highlights:
- Throughput – Crude throughput in the first quarter of 2022 was 731,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), resulting in overall crude utilization of 95%. This compares to fourth quarter of 2021 throughput of 723,000 bpd, and overall crude utilization of 94%. Feedstock processing for the first quarter 2022 was 20,000 bpd compared to 73,000 bpd for the previous quarter, due primarily to the Corpus Christi turnaround.
- Turnarounds and Capital Investments - Invested $205 during the first quarter, consisting of $133 in turnaround and catalyst changes and $72 million in capital expenditures. This compares with a total spend of $49 million during the previous quarter with no turnaround activity. The turnaround expenses were concentrated in Corpus Christi, where the FCC and Alkylation turnarounds required extensive refractory and metal repairs in the reactor, extending the duration and cost. Manpower during the turnaround for both units peaked at 2,460 contractors, with an outstanding safety performance with no recordable incidents. At Lake Charles, catalyst changes were done for A Reformer, and turnarounds for C Reformer and the Unicracker were advanced after the reformer experienced catalyst losses.
- Operational Excellence – Health, Safety and Environmental (HSE) performance was excellent, and the Company is on pace for record-setting occupational safety and environmental performance for 2022.
- Commercial Excellence - CITGO expanded its customer base in Latin America, and export/domestic marine sales increased 61% over first quarter 2021 to 214,000 bpd. The Company's Lubricants and Light Oils business units also contributed favorably to the first quarter results.
"While significant energy-market uncertainties remain in the near term, we are confident that through reliable and safe operations we can continue providing a consistent supply of fuel products to our customers in the North American and Latin American markets," Jordá concluded.
Notable Personnel Changes:
CITGO also continued to strengthen its leadership team in the first quarter with the appointment of Bob Kent to the CITGO Petroleum Board of Directors. Jerry Dunn was also named Vice President of Refining, replacing Art Klein who retired after more than 40 years of service to CITGO, and Sterling Neblett was named Vice President and General Manager of the Lake Charles refinery, succeeding Mr. Dunn in that role. In addition, Joe Carroll was named the Company's first-ever Chief Information Officer.
Stephen McNabb also was named CITGO Treasurer in May 2022.
About CITGO
Headquartered in Houston, Texas, CITGO Petroleum Corporation is a recognized leader in the refining industry and operates under the well-known CITGO brand. CITGO operates three refineries located in Lake Charles, La.; Lemont, Ill.; and Corpus Christi, Texas, and wholly and/or jointly owns 38 active terminals, six pipelines and three lubricants blending and packaging plants. With approximately 3,300 employees and a combined crude capacity of approximately 769,000 barrels-per-day (bpd), CITGO ranks as the fifth-largest and is one of the most complex independent refiners in the United States. CITGO transports and markets transportation fuels, lubricants, petrochemicals and other industrial products, and supplies a network of approximately 4,300 locally owned and operated branded retail outlets, all located east of the Rocky Mountains. CITGO Petroleum Corporation is owned by CITGO Holding, Inc.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
General:
CITGO publishes financial and other information on its website, including reports of quarterly and annual results of operations and financial condition. While CITGO's historical financial information is presented in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"), except for certain non-GAAP financial measures (see below), CITGO is not an SEC reporting company and does not report all information required of SEC reporting companies.
Forward-Looking Statements:
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" regarding financial and operating items relating to the CITGO business. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results, developments and business decisions to differ materially from those contemplated by these forward-looking statements. This press release may also contain estimates and projections regarding market and industry data that were obtained from internal company estimates as well as third-party sources believed to be generally reliable. However, market data is subject to change and cannot always be verified with complete certainty due to limits on the availability and reliability of raw data and other limitations and uncertainties inherent in any statistical survey, interpretation or presentation of market data and management's estimates and projections. The forward-looking statements contained in this press release are made only as of the date of this press release. CITGO disclaims any duty to update any forward-looking statements.
Non-GAAP Financial Measures:
This press release also contains operational metrics and non-GAAP information, including EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA, that have not been audited and are based on management's estimates, which may be difficult to verify. These non-GAAP financial measures are in addition to, and not a substitute for or superior to, measures of financial performance prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP and may differ from non-GAAP measures used by other companies in our industry. We consider these non-GAAP financial measures to be important because we believe they provide useful supplemental measures of the operating performance of the Company, exclusive of unusual events, as well as factors that do not directly affect what we consider to be our core operating performance. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered a substitute for financial information presented in accordance with GAAP. Please see the reconciliation of EBITDA and Adjusted EBITDA to the most directly comparable GAAP measure set forth on page 5 of this press release.
Refinery EBITDA Estimates:
The estimates of Refinery EBITDA presented in this press release are calculated as refinery hydrocarbon gross margin minus refinery operating expenses and non-operating and income/(expense) items, plus depreciation and amortization. Our estimates of Refinery EBITDA are intended as estimates of our refineries' earnings before taxes and interest and depreciation and amortization. Shown in the table on page 6 of this press release is a reconciliation of our estimates of Refinery of EBITDA (on an individual and total refinery basis) to EBITDA for our consolidated operations for the respective periods presented therein. In addition, we summarize below the methodologies and assumptions we utilize in connection with our estimates of the various components of Refinery EBITDA.
With respect to these components of Refinery EBITDA, we define refinery hydrocarbon gross margin as the estimated value of a refinery's production less the cost of hydrocarbons and intermediate feedstocks used by that refinery. The estimated values of production are not calculated in the same way as revenues for U.S. GAAP purposes, and these values would not be eligible for revenue recognition under U.S. GAAP. Under U.S. GAAP, we recognize revenues at the time products are sold, whereas the estimated values are based on production dates, which may not be the same as the market values at the time of sale. In addition, our U.S. GAAP revenues are based on the actual sales prices of products, while the estimated values are based on selected market indexes. As a result, the actual revenues realized for the sale of products may vary based on the timing, location or actual realized sales price. The cost of hydrocarbons and intermediate feedstocks used to calculate refinery hydrocarbon gross margin are the acquisition costs of these inputs used by a refinery. Costs relating to these items are included as part of cost of sales and operating expenses on our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income under U.S. GAAP. However, for purposes of calculating refinery hydrocarbon gross margin, these costs are not calculated in the same way that we calculate amounts included in cost of sales under U.S. GAAP, and the amounts reflected in refinery hydrocarbon gross margin may materially understate or overstate the corresponding U.S. GAAP amounts.
In addition, refinery operating expenses reflect estimates of the direct costs and expenses associated with operating the refineries, such as labor and related burden energy, maintenance and materials, and depreciation and amortization. Costs and expenses relating to these items are included as part of other expenses or cost of sales and operating expenses on our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income under U.S. GAAP, along with other expenses. The amounts allocated to our refineries for certain of these costs and expenses for purposes of our estimates of Refinery EBITDA do not necessarily reflect the full amounts of such costs, or may materially overstate or understate such costs.
Further, other miscellaneous costs and indirect expenses associated with operating the refineries include certain overhead expenses for crude supply and trading, industrial products and petrochemicals, as well as certain refinery-related equity in the investments of affiliates and insurance proceeds. These items reflect amounts included as part of cost of sales and operating expenses and other income, other expenses, insurance recoveries and equity in earnings of affiliates on our consolidated statements of income and comprehensive income. along with other expenses. The amounts allocated to our refineries for certain of these costs and expenses for purposes of our estimates of Refinery EBITDA do not necessarily reflect the full amounts of such costs, or may materially overstate or understate such costs.
Select items affecting Adjusted EBITDA during the periods shown above were:
– Hurricane Laura expenses (all periods presented): To date, we incurred approximately $94 million in repair costs, of which approximately $50 million were recovered through insurance.
– During 1Q 2022, CITGO did not incur any significant costs associated with the repairs from the damages caused by Winter Storm Uri (to date: $24MM). Out of $24MM approximately $14MM were recovered through insurance.
– LIFO permanent dip (4Q 2021): We incurred approximately $100 million benefit in 2021 because of selling prior years' inventory layers at prices above cost.
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SINGAPORE, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kenon Holdings Ltd. ("Kenon") (NYSE: KEN) (TASE: KEN) has previously announced that its Board of Directors has approved a capital reduction distribution in an aggregate amount of approximately $552 million, or $10.25 per share (the "Distribution"), and Kenon's shareholders approved the Distribution at Kenon's 2022 Annual General Meeting, contingent upon the approval of the High Court of the Republic of Singapore. Kenon is announcing today that the Distribution was approved by the High Court of the Republic of Singapore on June 14, 2022 and will be paid on July 5, 2022 (the "Payment Date") to Kenon's shareholders of record as of the close of trading on June 27, 2022 (the "Record Date").
Additional Information about the Distribution
The New York Stock Exchange's ("NYSE") ex-dividend date, which is the date on which Kenon's shares will begin trading on the NYSE without the entitlement to the Distribution, is June 24, 2022 (the "NYSE Ex-Dividend Date").
The Tel Aviv Stock Exchange's ("TASE") ex-dividend date, which is the date on which Kenon's shares will begin trading on the TASE without the entitlement to the Distribution, is June 27, 2022 (the "TASE Ex-Dividend Date"). The TASE will automatically adjust the price of Kenon's shares on the TASE Ex-Dividend date to reflect the completion of the Distribution.
We encourage you to contact your bank, broker, nominee or other institution if you have any questions regarding the mechanics and timing of having the proceeds of the Distribution attributable to your shares credited to your account.
Proceeds from the Distribution received by Kenon's shareholders should, generally, not be taxable in Singapore. Nevertheless, the Distribution may constitute a taxable event to Kenon's shareholders according to their jurisdiction and the local tax law applicable (including for the purpose of withholding tax in accordance with applicable law and/or regulation). Kenon's shareholders should consult their tax advisors with respect to the federal, state, and/or any other local tax consequences of the Distribution, including the classification of the Distribution for tax purposes in light of the fact that the Distribution will be made by way of a capital reduction by a Singapore company, and the potential imposition of any withholding or other taxes in connection with the Distribution.
Caution Concerning Forward-Looking Statements
This press release includes forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements include statements about capital reduction and planned distribution to shareholders, including the timing of the Record Date, Payment Date, Ex-Dividend Dates, and the crediting of accounts with the Distribution proceeds. These statements are based on Kenon's management's current expectations or beliefs, and are subject to uncertainty and changes in circumstances. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks and uncertainties, which could cause the actual results to differ materially from those indicated in Kenon's forward-looking statements. Such risks include risks relating to a failure by Kenon to complete the Distribution, the timing of the Record Date, Payment Date, Ex-Dividend Dates, and the crediting of accounts with the Distribution, and other risks and factors, including those set forth under the heading "Risk Factors" in Kenon's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F, filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. Except as required by law, Kenon undertakes no obligation to update these forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events, or otherwise.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Firmament, a leading provider of structured equity capital solutions to small- and medium-sized enterprises, announced today a growth capital investment in Panacea Healthcare Solutions ("Panacea"). Panacea provides strategic pricing, price transparency, chargemaster, compliance, and revenue integrity software and consulting services to healthcare companies across the full continuum of care. Firmament's investment will fuel innovation and expand Panacea's product suite through the acquisition of Holliday & Associates and First Healthcare Compliance. The combined company will be a leading provider of healthcare revenue integrity and compliance software and services to over 600 hospitals, health systems, physician practices, and accountable care organizations across the United States.
The executive management teams of Panacea, Holiday & Associates, and First Healthcare Compliance will remain in place, together with the majority of their former shareholders. Panacea CEO Frederick Stodolak will continue to serve as Chief Executive Officer of the combined platform and will expand his role to become an active Chairman of the Board.
Stodolak stated, "We are proud to partner with Firmament and are excited for our future growth and continued product innovation. With the acquisition of Holliday & Associates, we are excited that our customers will benefit from access to a comprehensive suite of chargemaster software tools from a single vendor. Furthermore, we look forward to expanding First Healthcare Compliance's popular learning platform to leverage Panacea's expertise in inpatient, outpatient, and physician coding and compliance."
Rosemary Holliday, Managing Partner at Holliday & Associates, stated, "We have been partners with Panacea for many years and are thrilled to formally combine our two companies. With this step, our clients will benefit greatly as we integrate to become one of the industry's most comprehensive providers of revenue integrity software solutions."
"First Healthcare Compliance clients will benefit from the wide array of coding compliance and revenue integrity software solutions that Panacea offers," Julie Sheppard, President of First Healthcare Compliance, commented. "Our team looks forward to continuing to support our amazing clientele through expanded product offerings and continued investments into our compliance platform."
Green Campbell, Vice President at Firmament stated, "Healthcare providers today are overburdened by complex coding, pricing, and compliance rules. Panacea's price transparency, strategic pricing, coding, and compliance solutions sit at the forefront of the most relevant regulations impacting the healthcare industry today. We are proud to partner with the teams at Panacea, Holiday & Associates, and First Healthcare Compliance to support their continued growth and investments in cutting edge software and tech-enabled services."
About Panacea Healthcare Solutions
Panacea (www.panaceainc.com) provides software and tech-enabled services that help healthcare organizations improve their revenue integrity, coding, and compliance with front-line expertise in mid-revenue cycle management. In an era where 95% of provider revenue is driven by accurate coding and defensible yet optimal pricing, clients trust Panacea to deliver unparalleled value in strategic pricing, price transparency, chargemaster, compliance, and revenue integrity solutions.
About Firmament
Firmament (www.firmament.com) provides structured equity capital solutions to small- and medium-sized enterprises. Firmament is a value-added partner to entrepreneurs, management teams and business owners and curates solutions by deploying versatile capital in a user-friendly way. Firmament concentrates on software and services businesses with significant scaling potential in the healthcare, logistics, wellness and environmental sectors. With offices across the United States and in the United Kingdom, Firmament is focused on turning small business into big business.
Media Contact: Allie Reitman, media@firmament.com
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SEATTLE (AP) — New York Yankees designated hitter Matt Carpenter broke his left foot Monday night when he fouled off a pitch against the Seattle Mariners and will be out indefinitely.
Carpenter, wearing a protective boot in the Yankees’ clubhouse after their 9-4 win, said he’s hopeful he might only miss a month. But a timeline won’t be determined until he sees a foot specialist.
“I don’t want to say a number because I just don’t know, but I’m holding out hope that it’ll be a situation where I could come back in the middle of September and can contribute towards a stretch run,” Carpenter said. “So we’ll see. I mean, that’s my mindset is that I’ll be back.”
Carpenter fouled a slider from starter Logan Gilbert off the foot in the first inning. The left-handed hitter was briefly checked by manager Aaron Boone, but finished the at-bat and struck out swinging on the next pitch.
“I knew something was wrong when I did it, but I thought that I could finish the at-bat, get that run in,” Carpenter said. “But then when I went to swing on the next pitch, I mean as soon as I started to plant and rotate on that back foot, my lower body gave out and I wasn’t able to.”
Boone said he was immediately aware something was wrong and he knew a change was needed when he checked on Carpenter in the clubhouse between innings. Tim Locastro replaced Carpenter in the third.
“I knew he got it good. That’s why I went out there initially,” Boone said. “And I was just like, the way he was moving, I’m like, this isn’t good.”
The three-time All-Star was one of the feel-good stories in baseball this year while enjoying a comeback season at age 36. Carpenter was toiling at Triple-A when the Texas Rangers released him in May. He signed with the Yankees and became a big surprise, earning regular playing time in a powerful lineup.
Carpenter began the night hitting .307 with 15 home runs and 37 RBIs in just 127 at-bats. He batted below .200 in each of the previous two seasons with St. Louis.
“He’s definitely going to be missed for however long it’s going to be, but we’re hoping that we get some good news and that it’s not going to be season ending,” Yankees third baseman Josh Donaldson said.
It was the latest significant injury for the Yankees, who snapped a season-worst five-game losing streak Monday night. All-Star slugger Giancarlo Stanton and pitchers Luis Severino, Michael King and Miguel Castro all went down last month and haven’t returned yet.
King will miss the rest of the season with a broken right elbow, while Severino (right lat strain) and Castro (right shoulder strain) are also on the 60-day injured list. Stanton is on the 10-day IL, retroactive to July 24, with left Achilles tendinitis.
New York has the best record in the American League at 71-39 and leads the AL East by 10 1/2 games.
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(NEXSTAR) – With kids out of school for the summer, your family may be spending more time on the road. With all the extra car time, experts are warning parents to be wary of an ongoing dangerous trend: counterfeit car seats that could cost a child’s life.
These products may look and feel like the real thing, but in a crash, they perform much differently.
These counterfeit items aren’t just marketed by shady websites – many have been sold by third-party sellers via some of the world’s biggest retailers, including Amazon and Walmart. The retail behemoths said that in cases of reported counterfeits they have removed the items from their websites promptly.
Quality control from third-party sellers is an ongoing problem for online marketplaces – especially for products like car seats, which can’t typically be tested for efficacy and reviewed by consumers.
“Counterfeit car seats are made with cheaper, flimsier materials that are not able to withstand the forces of a crash,” write Orlando Health‘s Courtney Gleaton and Lina Chico. “These seats are not federally regulated in the U.S. They may appear safe to the untrained eye, but when crash-tested, counterfeit car seats have been shown to shatter into many pieces. Many also have been found to have high levels of chemicals and have highly flammable materials for padding.
In 2019, CNN tested a copycat of a Doona brand car seat from a third-party seller on Amazon – the seat broke apart when tested at 30 mph crash conditions. During the investigation, CNN learned from several child’s brands that their products were actively being knocked off by counterfeiters and sold specifically on Amazon’s marketplace.
While Doona told CNN Amazon is good about removing copycat listings when they appear, legally, Amazon itself isn’t liable for defects on third-party items. The company told the Washington Post it’s constantly scanning for counterfeit listings.
Amazon responded to CNN by explaining that the company has a “high bar” for safety and that sellers must meet these standards.
“We require all products offered in our store to comply with applicable laws and regulations and have developed industry-leading tools to prevent unsafe or non-compliant products from being listed in our stores,” an Amazon spokesperson told CNN.
Counterfeit seats have been a concern in recent years. As WaPo reported in 2019, while more of the imitation products are sold overseas than in the U.S., their presence as third-party sellers on trusted American retail sites is increasing.
How do you know if a car seat meets safety standards? There are few ways:
- The American Academy of Pediatrics’ car seat list, which only includes approved items
- NHTSA‘s Car Seats and Booster Seats resources
- Only purchase directly from the retailer or manufacturer (not a third-party)
- Does the box and/or tags include a manufacturer phone number? A contact number should be listed (red flag if it’s not). If a number is listed and you have questions, call for any possible recall notices or updates you may have missed
- Compare prices – if two of the same brand-name items vastly differ in prices, find out why
- Buy in-person, if possible
While vehicle crashes were recently replaced as the leading cause of death for children in the U.S. by firearm-related injuries, vehicle-related injuries remain a very close second. Crashes were previously the number one killer of children for years.
In addition to ensuring your child’s car seat is real and certified for safety, it’s equally as important to make sure you install and fit the car seat correctly. Earlier this year, the U.S. Department of Transportation’s National Highway Traffic Safety Administration said 46% of car and booster seats aren’t worn correctly. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/is-your-childs-car-seat-fake-counterfeit-items-put-kids-at-risk/ | 2022-06-05T19:57:53Z |
New agreement expands access to precision radiotherapy to more cancer patients in the UK
DENVER, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewRay, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRAY) announced today that GenesisCare, the largest global provider of cancer services across the USA, UK, Spain and Australia, has purchased two additional MRIdian MRI-guided radiation therapy systems for installation at new-build comprehensive cancer centres in Guildford and Birmingham. These latest acquisitions will double the UK footprint to four systems, which currently includes those in Oxford and London, and will bring the total number of systems in the GenesisCare global network to six, including systems in the USA and Spain, within the next two years.
"We are passionate about partnering with companies who are driving innovation and challenging the status quo and are excited to add two further MRIdian systems to our network. This will allow us to provide even greater access to ultra-precise MRI-guided stereotactic ablative radiotherapy (SABR) across the United Kingdom," said Paul Gearing, Senior Vice President of Physician Services & Development at GenesisCare. "MR-guided adaptive SABR will be a key pillar of cancer care over the next decade and beyond, and we are proud to provide cancer patients with access to the most comprehensive and advanced treatment possible, wherever they live."
GenesisCare has more than 440 centers offering the latest treatments and technologies that have been proven to help patients achieve the best possible outcomes. For radiation therapy, that includes over 130 centers in the United States as well as 14 centers in the UK, 17 in Spain, and 40 in Australia. Every year the GenesisCare team sees more than 400,000 people globally.
"We are pleased to continue our partnership with GenesisCare, as well as taking part in honoring their commitment to challenging the status quo through the value of MRIdian SMART to patients in the UK, Spain and the USA," said Scott Drake, President and CEO of ViewRay.
The MRIdian system provides oncologists with outstanding anatomical visualization through diagnostic-quality MR images and the ability to adapt a radiation therapy plan to the targeted cancer with the patient on the table. This combination allows physicians to define tight treatment margins to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure of vulnerable organs-at-risk and healthy tissue and allows the delivery of ablative radiation doses in five or fewer treatment sessions, without relying on implanted markers. By providing real-time continuous tracking of the target and organs-at-risk, MRIdian enables automatic gating of the radiation beam if the target moves outside the user-defined margins. This allows for delivery of the prescribed dose to the target, while sparing surrounding healthy tissue and critical structures, which results in minimizing toxicities typically associated with conventional radiation therapy.
To date, nearly 25,000 patients have been treated with MRIdian. Currently, 53 MRIdian systems are installed at hospitals around the world where they are used to treat a wide variety of solid tumors and are the focus of numerous ongoing research efforts. MRIdian has been the subject of hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, scientific meeting abstracts, and presentations. For a list of treatment centers, please visit: https://viewray.com/find-mridian-mri-guided-radiation-therapy/
The opinions and clinical experiences discussed herein are specific to the featured physicians and are for information purposes only. Nothing in this material is intended to provide specific medical advice or to take the place of written law or regulations. Results of treatment presented in this press release are not indicative of typical or future results.
The MRIdian Linac System is not appropriate for all patients, including those who are not candidates for magnetic resonance imaging. Radiation treatments may cause side effects that can vary depending on the part of the body being treated. The most frequent ones are typically temporary and may include, but are not limited to, irritation to the respiratory, digestive, urinary or reproductive systems; fatigue; nausea; skin irritation; and hair loss. In some patients, side effects can be severe. Treatment sessions may vary in complexity and duration. Radiation treatment is not appropriate for all cancers. You should discuss the potential for side effects and their severity as well as the benefits of radiation and magnetic resonance imaging with your doctor to make sure radiation treatment is right for you.
ViewRay, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRAY) designs, manufactures, and markets the MRIdian® MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System. MRIdian is built upon a proprietary high-definition MR imaging system designed from the ground up to address the unique challenges and clinical workflow for advanced radiation oncology. Unlike MR systems used in diagnostic radiology, MRIdian's high-definition MR was purpose-built to address specific challenges, including beam distortion, skin toxicity, and other concerns that potentially may arise when high magnetic fields interact with radiation beams. ViewRay and MRIdian are registered trademarks of ViewRay, Inc.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, ViewRay's financial guidance for the full year 2022, anticipated future orders, anticipated future operating and financial performance, treatment results, therapy adoption, innovation, and the performance of the MRIdian systems. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the ability to commercialize the MRIdian Linac System, demand for ViewRay's products, the ability to convert backlog into revenue, the timing of delivery of ViewRay's products, the timing, length, and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impacts across our businesses on demand, our operations and global supply chains, disruptions in the supply or changes in costs of raw materials, labor, product components or transportation services as a result of inflation, the results and other uncertainties associated with clinical trials, the ability to raise the additional funding needed to continue to pursue ViewRay's business and product development plans, the inherent uncertainties associated with developing new products or technologies, competition in the industry in which ViewRay operates, and overall market conditions. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to ViewRay's business in general, see ViewRay's current and future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as updated periodically with the Company's other filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and ViewRay assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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NEW YORK, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yext, Inc. (NYSE: YEXT), the Answers Company, today announced that its first quarter fiscal year 2023 results will be released on Wednesday, June 8, 2022, after the close of the market. The company will host a conference call at 4:30 p.m. (ET) / 1:30 p.m. (PT) to discuss its financial results with the investment community.
A live webcast of the event will be available on the Yext Investor Relations website at http://investors.yext.com. A live dial-in is available domestically at (877) 883-0383 and internationally at (412) 902-6506, passcode 3151785.
A replay will be available domestically at (877) 344-7529 or internationally at (412) 317-0088, passcode 1685973, until midnight (ET) June 15, 2022.
About Yext
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200+ tires dump on Canton Township property now cleaned up
CANTON TWP. – An illegally dumped debris heap, which included dozens of scrap tires, has been removed from a vacant site in the 2000 block of Central Avenue SE.
Law enforcement authorities are estimating the junk was dumped between early January and early March.
"I don't see anything listed as witnesses or suspects right now," said Chief Deputy John Oliver of the Stark County Sheriff's Office. "It is trespassing and littering. It is a criminal act."
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Tack Enterprises is property owner
The site is about just south of the Canton border. Tack Enterprises, a Jackson Township-based limited liability company, is the listed property owner, according to Stark County real estate records.
However, township officials identify the property owner as local business operator Anthony Codispoti.
"When we contacted him about this, he got it resolved fairly quickly," township Zoning Inspector Michael Hanshaw said. "I don't know specifically who cleaned it up."
Attempts to contact Codispoti were not successful. The lead agent for Tack Enterprises is Vincent Codispoti, according to the Ohio Secretary of State's Office.
When asked to provide an estimate of how many tires were discarded at the site, Hanshaw said, "anywhere from 200 to 250. That would be conservative."
Normally, when an exorbitant amount of scrap tires is illegally discarded, the health department in the respective county participates in the cleanup. Efforts to contact key officials with the Stark County Health Department were not successful.
"It is unfortunate to see tires and debris dumped anywhere in Canton Township," township Trustee Mark Shaffer said. "I thought we were on a better trajectory. This was on purpose."
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Biden adviser Jake Sullivan tests positive for COVID-19
REHOBOTH BEACH, Del. (AP) — White House national security adviser Jake Sullivan tested positive on Saturday for COVID-19, according to the White House.
Sullivan typically has frequent contact with President Joe Biden but last was in contact with the president early in the week, according to a senior administration official who spoke on condition of anonymity. Sullivan had been keeping his distance from Biden after “a couple” of people he had been in close contact with had tested positive for the virus, the official said.
Adrienne Watson, a National Security Council spokeswoman, said Sullivan “is asymptomatic and he has not been in close contact with the president.”
The White House confirmed on Thursday that Biden had tested negative that day. White House officials did not immediately respond to a request for comment on whether Biden has been tested more recently.
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Patrick Oppmann has reported under one of the most secretive regimes on the planet for nearly a decade. CNN is the only American television network with a bureau in Communist Cuba.
As Oppmann got ready to move from Seattle to Havana in 2012, he recalled his boss giving him this advice: "'Don't bring a lot of stuff because Fidel (Castro) could die any day.'"
That's because some thought CNN Havana was just a "death watch bureau" set up to cover the possibility that Communist Cuba might open up after the passing of its aging Communist leader.
While that hasn't happened, Cuba has opened up in many ways since Oppmann's arrival nearly a decade ago and Castro's death in 2016. The increasingly cash-strapped island has been forced to allow more capitalism and information-starved Cubans have pushed for greater internet access.
Last July, the largest anti-government protests since the 1959 revolution rocked the island and led to widespread arrests. And in November, Cuban activists reported being trapped in their homes as the government clamped down on plans for opposition protests.
Like never before, the Cuban government is under pressure to adapt or join other Communist regimes that crumbled in the face of rising dissent.
We caught up with Oppmann at his Havana home to talk about what life is like there. The following is an edited version of our conversation:
Q: First of all, what's it like living in Cuba?
Oppmann: Living in Cuba can be a full-time job -- everything that comes in is imported by the government; all supermarkets are government-run. Before, you could bring things in in suitcases, but not with Covid travel restrictions.
There are gas shortages, food shortages -- there's always a bit of desperation around food. We use WhatsApp lists if we're at the market and there's something hard to find, like eggs -- we post it (on WhatsApp) so everyone knows. If they're a really good friend, you'll buy them extra while you are there.
A lot of times during the pandemic, I would drive to the countryside and load up my car with whatever there was -- I'm lucky I have a car and gas. At one point we couldn't find any protein, so a friend dropped off a whole pig. I didn't know what to do with it -- luckily I found a YouTube video on how to butcher it!
A lot of people write me and say, "Oh, it must be so hard," but we're very lucky: Unlike many Cubans, we're not missing any meals.
Q: You live in Havana with your wife and four young children -- what's it like raising a family in Cuba? How is their childhood different from yours growing up in America?
Oppmann: For my kids, it's been a great place to grow up -- they play outside all the time, they love the beach, which was closed during most of the pandemic because of Covid. They are totally bilingual and they aren't attached to gadgets as they might be if they were growing up in the US.
Since Cuba has a lot of food shortages, they appreciate the small things even more. They love apples -- and then they disappear!
Q: Do Cuban citizens have access to the internet? Can they see CNN there?
Oppmann: Relatively few people have internet in their homes, but they have access on their phones. The government started slowly opening up the internet, but has been very cautious about it. And there's no cable or satellite TV allowed here.
If you want a landline (telephone) it can take years, but you can get a SIM card with 4G in just a day. You just go to the store and then, boom, you can get online. People joke they'd rather skip a meal than not get data -- and I'm sure that happens.
Before, it was nice -- no one was looking at their phone in Havana -- but now it's everywhere.
You have access to Twitter, Facebook, Instagram -- and I wonder sometimes if the government regrets it. The year Cuba opened up wireless data, some analysts said it was the largest leap in people getting online anywhere in the world. People here now have a better idea of what life is like outside Cuba -- and that's created a lot of resentment toward the government.
Now that they're connected and they can see how people live around the world, people want the opportunities that others have. Cubans are very educated and they don't know why they have to work and only make $50 a month or why they can't own their own farm. They want the same opportunities that people have in other countries.
Q: Do you ever consider moving back to the US?
Oppmann: I kind of want to see how the story plays out here, but maybe one day. We've learned to be very patient here.
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Link enhances the usability of JupyterLab, offering more readable pipelines and improved collaboration while eliminating Kubernetes' technological hurdles.
SEOUL, South Korea, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MakinaRocks, an AI-based startup specializing in manufacturing and industrial solutions, today launched a community version of its AI and Machine Learning (ML) modeling tool MakinaRocks Link™ (hereafter referred to as "Link"), making their industry-changing technology available for a wider variety of Machine Learning Operations (MLOps) environments.
Link is an extension for JupyterLab – an interactive development interface for notebooks, code, and data – that lets users easily create readable pipelines for AI and ML modeling. Link maintains the usability of JupyterLab that data scientists rely on while removing technological hurdles related to Kubernetes, a portable, open-source platform for managing workloads and services. By removing the technological hurdles associated with Kubernetes, Link allows users to create pipelines that can be used in MLOps environments with ease, even without a working knowledge of Kubernetes.
Link offers a number of exciting features that will streamline workflows and dramatically improve the experience for those working with JupyterLab. First, Link users can now define relationships between different cells and their execution sequence, a feature that has been missing from JupyterLab until now. Link makes that possible by creating a pipeline in the code script screen to increase the readability of notebook code. It also comes with additional features such as pipeline execution, comment writing, header color changing capabilities, and component storage and sharing – all features designed to simplify pipeline configuration and usage.
Second, Link helps eliminate repetitive tasks and boost productivity by caching the results of executed cells. Cache data storage and sharing features enable a seamless, collaborative workflow, while simplifying workflow reproduction for other collaborators.
Third, Link makes collaboration among data scientists easier and more efficient. The very nature of JupyterLab's built-in flexibility makes it challenging to use different approaches to reuse other users' output. Link helps overcome this difficulty, promoting the reusability of code and keeping collaborators on the same page by allowing them to store and share execution results and pipelines, all or in part. Link also supports diverse collaboration features such as commenting, component grouping and Python script conversion.
Additional features such as the management of pipelines, management of change history for notebook source code and execution environment synchronization will be added in the coming months. Link is available for free download, with further product details on its official website (link.makinarocks.ai).
"MakinaRocks is a startup that has been solving various problems in the manufacturing and industrial sectors through AI solutions since its inception," said co-CEO Andre S. Yoon. "We've launched Link to help solve the problems data scientists experience in their daily work environment. Link will offer improved AI and ML modeling experiences for data scientists with its diverse features and help overcome JupyterLab's limitations while further enhancing its strengths."
About MakinaRocks
Founded in 2017, MakinaRocks is an AI startup with offices in Seoul, Korea and Silicon Valley, U.S. As of June 2022, MakinaRocks has about 70 employees, 75% of whom are engineers. MakinaRocks raised $11.5 million from its 2018 seed-round funding and 2020 Series A funding from prestigious global investors, including Hyundai Motor Company (KRX: 005380), SK Telecom (KRX: 017670), LG Technology Ventures, Applied Ventures and Korea Development Bank. Experts celebrated the company's success in bringing major Korean conglomerates together to participate in the funding – a rare occurrence for a startup of its kind. In 2021, MakinaRocks was selected as one of the "World Economic Forum's Technology Pioneers," a list occupied by brands like Google, Airbnb and Palantir Technology.
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COLUMBIA, Md., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sealing Technologies, Inc. (SealingTech), a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that provides innovative cybersecurity solutions, was recently awarded a $168.5 million task order to assist the U.S. Marine Corps (USMC) with their Defensive Cyber Weapons System (DCWS). SealingTech will support the Marine Corps Cyber Protection teams by building a holistic cyber defense solution comprised of SealingTech fly away kits and a suite of tools to analyze vulnerabilities, map key cyber terrain and respond to incidents.
"The DCWS system is an important enabler of cyberspace maneuver across the Department of Defense's (DoD) key terrain." said Ed Sealing, Founder and CEO of SealingTech. "We are both humbled and excited that the USMC has trusted SealingTech with this critical mission and we are hitting the ground running to ensure its success."
With this contract award, and their support to the Army, Navy, and US Air Force cyber teams, SealingTech continues to posture the DoD cyber operators with a standard defensive cyber operating platform in preparation for a Joint Cyber Warfighting Architecture. As an industry partner, SealingTech is ideally positioned to work across all DoD services and agencies to identify best practices and enable the most effective and efficient joint solution.
SealingTech is a Veteran Owned Small Business (VOSB) that rapidly delivers innovative cybersecurity solutions that modernize, protect, and defend the networks and systems of the Federal Government and private industries. SealingTech's vast cyberspace experience and knowledge provides cutting-edge research, engineering and integration services that support the United States and their allies.
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HONG KONG, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TSC Renewables, a wholly owned subsidiary of CMIC, a world leading supplier of integrated solutions to onshore, offshore oil and gas, offshore wind and hydrogen sectors and KenzFigee, a well-established lifting, handling and service specialist of tailor-made equipment for the marine, offshore and wind energy industry, have reached a Technology License and Transfer Agreement with the purpose to enable CMIC to manufacture, market and sell gangway systems based on the KenzFigee developed 3D Active Motion Compensated (AMC) gangway system as well as further improvement and upgrade of such a system based on market demand.
This agreement is a result and part of the recently signed strategic cooperation agreement between KenzFigee and CMIC and includes an exclusive license and technology transfer agreement for development, manufacturing and upgrading of gangways based on the KenzFigee designed 3D AMC gangway for equipment owners in the Chinese market, as well as a non-exclusive license agreement for the international market.
Through this agreement, CMIC will be able to offer proven high-end 3D Active Motion Compensated (AMC) gangway technology and meet the demand in the rapidly emerging market for offshore renewable energy products for (offshore) wind farms, WTIVs (wind turbine installation vessels) and SOVs (service operation vessels) both in China and internationally. KenzFigee will support CMIC by providing know-how, technical services, and the supply of critical components. By joining forces, both companies will be able to leverage their extensive experience, which will benefit the clients and result in a stronger market position for both CMIC and KenzFigee.
"We are pleased with this mutually beneficial agreement with CMIC, an important step after the recently signed Strategic Cooperation Agreement", says Maikel Takken, CEO of KenzFigee. "It's a great opportunity for KenzFigee and CMIC to increase our contribution in the emerging offshore wind market".
Added by Mr. Jiang Binghua, CEO of CMIC, "This agreement marks the first step towards further cooperation and shows strong commitment of both companies under the recently signed Strategic Cooperation Agreement". He continues: "With technical and service support from KenzFigee, CMIC will be able to offer the proven and high-end 3D ACM gangway and further development to meet future requirement from the Chinese market. With this great milestone achieved, we will continue grow in our renewable energy business and contribute to the global energy transition".
About CMIC
CMIC Ocean En-tech is a leading technology company providing complete engineering, manufacturing and integrated solutions to clients in both onshore and offshore oil and gas, offshore wind and hydrogen sectors. CMIC is also in the business of investing in energy sectors including the renewable energy sector. Established in 1995, CMIC has a large global footprint and operations to serve clients in the energy sector worldwide. CMIC is registered in the Cayman Island and its stocks are traded in the Hong Kong Stock Exchanges (206.HK).
M: +852 39196309
About KenzFigee
Established in 1836, KenzFigee has designed and built more than 4,500 cranes, lifting and handling solutions that fit the specific needs of its clients in the most demanding conditions. Based on our decades of experience, focus on innovation and client requirements, KenzFigee has become a leading supplier and service provider of reliable and durable tailor-made cranes and equipment for the worldwide marine, offshore and wind energy industries.
At KenzFigee we take care of clients during the whole life cycle of the equipment. The experienced professionals provide design, engineering expertise and a variety of services, to support clients increasing operational efficiency and to minimize downtime of equipment.
KenzFigee is headquartered in Zaandam, the Netherlands and has branch offices in Abu Dhabi, United Arab Emirates and Aberdeen, United Kingdom.
For more information about Kenzfigee, visit www.kenzfigee.com or contact:
Jeanny C.M. de Leeuw-Hulsman
Marketing & Communication Manager
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Police in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have created an online portal where residents can upload videos and images that may help authorities investigating the recent killings of four Muslim men.
Police in Albuquerque, New Mexico, have created an online portal where residents can upload videos and images that may help authorities investigating the recent killings of four Muslim men.
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Muhammed Afzaal Hussain, one of the four Muslim men killed in Albuquerque, New Mexico, worked for the city of Española, New Mexico.
A 27-year-old Muslim man killed last week in Albuquerque, New Mexico, is being remembered as a "brilliant public servant" committed to "improving conditions and inclusivity for disadvantaged minorities," according to the mayor of the city he worked for.
Police believe the death of Muhammad Afzaal Hussain on August 1 could be linked to the killings of three other Muslim men. The most recent killing, which Albuquerque police were alerted to Friday night, came a day after authorities determined there was a connection between the killings of Hussain and 41-year-old Aftab Hussein, who, like Hussain was from Pakistan.
Detectives are working to determine whether the November killing of Mohammad Ahmadi, a Muslim man from Afghanistan killed outside a business he ran with his brother, was also related.
At the time he was killed, Hussain worked on the planning team for the city of Española, New Mexico, according to a news release from the mayor, who said he was "deeply saddened" to learn of the man's death.
"Muhammad was soft-spoken and kind, and quick to laugh," Mayor John Ramon Vigil said in a news release last Wednesday. "He was well-respected and well-liked by his coworkers and members of the community."
Hussain, who had worked for the office for a year, studied law and human resource management at the University of Punjab in Pakistan, the mayor's release said, before receiving both master's and bachelor degrees in community and regional planning from the University of New Mexico.
"Our City staff has lost a member of our family," the mayor's statement said, "and we all have lost a brilliant public servant who wanted to serve and improve his community."
The University of New Mexico community is similarly "heartbroken" over Hussain's death, President Garnett S. Stokes said in a statement, calling Hussain "an inspiring leader and a really special Lobo who touched so many lives."
"It was my privilege to know and work with him," Stokes said.
Jesse Alemán, the acting dean of graduate studies at the university, called Hussain a "brilliant, respected student leader" who "continued to extend his compassionate leadership skills and educational expertise at the local and state levels" after he graduated.
Victims were 'ambushed with no warning,' police say
The attacks have drawn condemnation from political leaders, including President Joe Biden, who said he was "angered and saddened" by the attacks.
"While we await a full investigation, my prayers are with the victims' families, and my Administration stands strongly with the Muslim community," Biden wrote on Twitter.
Vice President Kamala Harris and New Mexico Gov. Michelle Lujan Grisham similarly expressed support for New Mexico's Muslim community, with the latter describing the attacks as "deeply angering and wholly intolerable."
"We will continue to do everything we can to support ... the Muslim community of Albuquerque and greater New Mexico during this difficult time," the governor said on Twitter. "You are New Mexicans, you are welcomed here, and we stand with you."
Albuquerque police officers responded just before midnight Friday to reports of a shooting in the area of Truman Street and Grand Avenue, and found the victim dead, according to the police department's news release. The victim, a Muslim man believed to be in his mid-20s, was from South Asia, police said. His identity has not been positively confirmed, the release added.
Hussain, Hussein and Ahmadi, were all "ambushed with no warning, fired on and killed," Kyle Hartsock, deputy commander of the police department's Criminal Investigations Division, previously said.
"Our top priority is keeping the community safe and we are asking the Muslim community especially, to be vigilant, to watch out for one another. If you see something, say something," the police chief said Saturday. "Evil will not prevail."
The Council on American-Islamic Relations is also offering a $10,000 reward for information leading to an arrest and conviction of those responsible, the organization announced, calling the series of killings a "horrific, hateful shooting spree."
"We thank local, state and federal law enforcement for their ongoing work on this crisis, and we call the Biden administration to ensure that authorities all of the resources needed to both protect the Albuquerque Muslim community and stop those responsible for these horrific crimes before they claim more innocent lives," CAIR National Deputy Director Edward Ahmed Mitchell said in a statement.
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Rebel Wilson says she didn't really date in her twenties as she was focused on making it in Hollywood.
But the 42-year-old is "now happily in a relationship."
During an appearance on the podcast "U Up?" Wilson talked about the differences between dating in Australia and dating in the US. The "Senior Year" star said that in 2019, she did a "year of love" and went out with different people.
For awhile, she said, she was on the exclusive dating app Raya, which is used by many in Hollywood to meet perspective partners.
But she met her current love via a friend who set them up.
"He'd known both of us for at least five years each, and was like, 'Yeah, I think you two would hit it off' and then we did," she said.
Wilson said there was a comfort level in meeting someone through a mutual friend.
"That escalates things quicker because it's from a trusted source," she said. "So then you're like, 'Ok yeah I can trust this person that they are legit.' They are who they say they are, which is something on the apps you don't really know."
Wilson didn't identify who she is currently dating. Her new movie, "Senior Year," is out Friday.
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Next-generation solution improves patient experience, outcomes tracking, and practice revenues for EMR users
PHOENIX, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WebPT, the leading rehab therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth, today announces the release of the Keet Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) Dashboard and enhanced integrations with the WebPT and Insight EMRs. Users now can take advantage of enhanced real-time integration with the Keet platform, including its new RTM capabilities. These new workflows will enable rehab therapists to improve the patient experience, better track patient outcomes, and increase practice revenues that leverage RTM billing codes.
"When we acquired Keet Health earlier this year, we committed to continuing Keet's laser focus on extraordinary digital-health innovation," said Ashley Glover, CEO at WebPT. "We also wanted to make it easier for WebPT EMR and Insight EMR users to access the benefits of Keet without duplicating work. As a result, practices now can take advantage of seamless integrations between our EMR products and Keet's expanded functionality—and get even more value from their investments in our platforms."
Specifically, WebPT has expanded solutions and functionality for Keet Health, Insight EMR, and WebPT EMR users through the following integrations and new offerings:
- The new Keet RTM Dashboard presents new patient engagement opportunities and tracks a patient's progress and the therapist's remote monitoring time, allowing the clinic to confidently bill for the four new RTM CPT codes that apply to outpatient therapy.
- Keet Health now offers WebPT EMR users a near real-time integration. The connection, which has been available for Insight EMR users, includes three solutions—Keet Engage, Keet Outcomes, and the new Keet RTM Dashboard—and ensures that they are easy to use for clinicians and patients.
In addition to enabling new revenue streams, digital RTM support can also accelerate patient recovery by remotely ensuring patients comply with their plans of care. "An important and timely addition to the digital health needs of every clinic is remote therapeutic monitoring (RTM)," said Troy Bage, PT, DPT, Chief Operating Officer at Ivy Rehab Physical Therapy. "Not only can RTM technology support better communication with your patients, but it also can help improve patient adherence and outcomes."
"WebPT remains passionately focused on improving experiences and outcomes for providers and patients," said Greg Ingino, Chief Technology Officer at WebPT. "Adding new Keet integrations to the WebPT EMR delivers on our commitment to help rehab therapists save time on documentation and administrative processes. This allows them to do what they do best: treat patients."
To learn more about WebPT products and integrations, visit webpt.com.
WebPT is the leading rehab therapy platform for enhancing patient care and fueling business growth. WebPT's product suite provides a robust end-to-end solution covering the entire rehab therapy business cycle, including the tools and knowledge necessary to maximize performance, revenue, and patient outcomes. With a 99% retention rate and an uptime rate in excess of 99.9% across its entire platform, WebPT is the most-trusted and most-reliable solution in the industry, regardless of practice setting, specialty, or size. Learn more at webpt.com.
Keet Health, a WebPT company, improves the digital experience and clinical outcomes for patients treated by outpatient rehab, orthopedic, and hospital-based practices. Comprising three solutions, the Keet platform features Engage, for patient communication, education, and progress tracking; Outcomes, for performance benchmarking and value-based program participation; and Remote Therapeutic Monitoring (RTM) Dashboard, for billing RTM-based CPT codes. Keet drives better outcomes—for patients and for practices. Learn more at keethealth.com.
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Former Bon Jovi bassist, founding member Alec John Such dies
NEW YORK (AP) — Alec John Such, the bassist and a founding member of the iconic rock band Bon Jovi, has died. He was 70.
The group on Sunday announced the death of Such, the New Jersey band’s bassist from 1983 to 1994. No details on when or how Such died were immediately available. A publicist for singer-songwriter Jon Bon Jovi didn’t immediately respond to messages.
“He was an original,” Bon Jovi wrote in a post on Twitter. “As a founding member of Bon Jovi, Alec was integral to the formation of the band.”
Bon Jovi credited Such for bringing the band together, noting that he was a childhood friend of drummer Tico Torres and brought guitarist and songwriter Richie Sambora to see the band perform. Such had played with Sambora in a band called Message.
The Yonkers, New York-born Such was a veteran figure in the thriving New Jersey music scene that helped spawn Bon Jovi. As manager of the Hunka Bunka Ballroom in Sayreville, New Jersey, Such booked Jon Bon Jovi & The Wild Ones before joining the singer-songwriter’s band. He played with Bon Jovi through the group’s heyday in the 1980s.
Such departed the band in 1994, when he was replaced by bassist Hugh McDonald. He later rejoined the band for its induction into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame in 2018.
“When Jon Bon Jovi called me up and asked me to be in his band many years ago, I soon realized how serious he was and he had a vision that he wanted to bring us to,” said Such at the Hall of Fame induction. “And I am only too happy to have been a part of that vision.”
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The robotic mower manufacturer hires engineers, sales professionals, creative specialists and production staff to meet the demands of sustained and increasing sales
GREEN BAY, Wis., June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RC Mowers, a leading manufacturer of remote-operated robotic mowers, announces the hiring of several new employees as demand for the company's remote-operated robotic mowers grows and the company continues to add new dealers throughout the country.
"These new hires are a testament to the abilities of our product and the anticipation of our future product lines," said Tim Kubista, vice president of sales and marketing for RC Mowers. "We are seeing sustained interest from both commercial landscapers and from public works departments. Their positive reaction to our mowers, along with the continued expansion of our dealer network, has made these new hires a necessity to meet demand."
Along with several new production, operations, purchasing and marketing team members, RC Mowers has notably hired Matthew Bries as its senior robotics engineer and Bryan Johnson as its regional sales manager based in the Pacific Northwest.
Bries has a bachelor of science in electrical engineering, worked for several years as a research engineer at Southwest Research Institute in San Antonio, Texas and has extensive experience in robotics technology. He will continue his work in autonomous vehicle development at RC Mowers.
Johnson comes from an extensive career in the automotive industry. He has experience in sales, operations, project management, customer service and team building, including a 15-year career at Discount Tire, the world's largest independent tire and wheel retailer.
The company has been traveling throughout the United States on an extensive Great American Road Show to demonstrate its remote-operated mowers to dealers and potential customers. The success of this tour has resulted in a sales growth that has exceeded projections. The company also broke ground on a new $4.8 million manufacturing facility near Green Bay, Wisconsin, earlier this year.
"Our founders saw a need to solve the very real and ongoing problems of labor shortages and safety concerns in the landscaping industry," Kubista said. "Because we are efficiently addressing our customers' need to offset these industry shortfalls, we are continuing to grow at a rapid pace. We wish Matthew, Bryan and our other new employees continued success as we work together to redefine the business of mowing."
About RC Mowers
Founded in 2018 and based near Green Bay, Wisconsin, RC Mowers manufactures remote-operated robotic mowers for mowing steep slopes, difficult terrain and other hazardous landscapes. Our mowers help companies safely, quickly and efficiently mow these areas, often leading to reduced injuries, decreased labor costs and greater profitability. All our mowers are 100% manufactured and serviced in the United States, have a 30-day buy-back guarantee and come with a 72-hour parts shipping guarantee. For more information, visit https://www.rcmowersusa.com.
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Stocks tumble on hotter-than-expected inflation report
NEW YORK (AP) — Stocks are tumbling Tuesday as Wall Street comes to the realization that inflation isn’t slowing as much as it had hoped.
The S&P 500 sank 2.1% in early trading, after rising for four straight days.
Bond prices also fell sharply, sending their yields higher, after a report showed inflation came in at 8.3% in August, instead of the 8.1% economists expected.
The hotter-than-expected reading likely means the Federal Reserve will ultimately have to raise rates higher to combat inflation, with all the risks for the economy that entails.
The yield on the 10-year Treasury rose to 3.44%. Stock markets in Europe swung from gains to losses after the report.
THIS IS A BREAKING NEWS UPDATE. AP’s earlier story follows below.
Wall Street futures swung sharply lower before the opening bell Tuesday after new data showed inflation in the U.S. slowed moderately, but likely not enough to divert the aggressive push by the Federal Reserve to curb rising costs through interest rate hikes.
The Dow Jones swung by almost 600 points and moved into negative territory. The benchmark S&P 500 index is down 0.4% and futures for the Dow Jones industrials are now down 1.2%.
The tech-heavy Nasdaq composite fell almost 3%.
The Labor Department reported Tuesday that sharply lower prices for gas and cheaper used cars slowed U.S. inflation in August for a second straight month, but prices for food surged.
“The Fed was already in a hawkish mood and this data release will do nothing to deter that,” said Paul Ashworth, chief U.S. economist for Capital Economics.
Markets in Europe also reversed course at midday after the U.S. inflation data was released, with the FTSE 100 in London and the DAX in Frankfurt both losing 0.3% and the CAC 40 in Paris down 0.2%.
In Asia, the Shanghai Composite Index gained less than 0.1% to 3,263.79 and the Nikkei 225 in Tokyo added 0.3% to 28,614.63. The Hang Seng in Hong Kong shed 0.2% to 19,326.86.
The Kospi in Seoul soared 2.7% to 2,449.54 and Sydney’s S&P-ASX 200 rose 0.7% to 7,009.70.
India’s Sensex gained 0.8% to 60,620.01. New Zealand declined while Southeast Asian markets gained.
Fed officials have affirmed support for substantial rate hikes and to keep borrowing costs elevated for long enough to make sure inflation is extinguished.
Consumer prices surged 8.3% in August compared with a year earlier, the government said Tuesday. Though still painfully high, that was down from an 8.5% jump in July and a four-decade high of 9.1% in June. On a monthly basis, prices rose 0.1%, after a flat reading in July.
Excluding the volatile food and energy categories, so-called core prices jumped 0.6% from July to August, higher than many economists had expected and a sign of inflation’s persistence.
Investors had hoped receding inflation pressures might prompt the Fed to back off. Similar hopes earlier were dashed when chair Jerome Powell said in August rates would stay high.
Surveys show traders expect the Fed to raise rates this month for the fifth time this year and by 0.75 percentage points, three times its usual margin. After that, the U.S. central bank is expected to hold rates steady through the first half of 2023.
In energy markets, benchmark U.S. crude fell 41 cents to $87.37 per barrel in electronic trading on the New York Mercantile Exchange. The contract rose 99 cents to $87.78 on Monday. Brent crude, the price basis for international oil trading, lost 50 cents to $93.50 per barrel in London. It gained $1.16 the previous session to $94.
The dollar rose to 144.19 yen from Monday’s 142.73 yen. The euro slid back to $1.0052 from $1.0117.
On Monday, the S&P 500 index rose 1.1%. The Dow gained 0.7% and the Nasdaq composite rallied 1.3%.
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Cogitate to implement full stack, cloud native digital insurance ecosystem
ATLANTA, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Southern General Insurance Company ("SGIC"), is set to overhaul its legacy system – Sapiens SIS – with Cogitate DigitalEdge Insurance Platform. SGIC today announced its partnership with Cogitate, a leader in accelerated digital insurance for Wholesale Brokers, MGAs, and Carriers, offers readiness and relevance as the industry quickly transforms.
Cogitate DigitalEdge is a full stack, cloud native digital underwriting and distribution platform which delivers modern policy admin system essential for insurance providers. DigitalEdge is powered with industry leading Low Code No Code capabilities and brings pre-integrated third-party data and service ecosystem.
"In Cogitate, we found a partner that understands insurance as much as we do. Cogitate team will not only deliver a modern digital insurance solution but also will help us streamline our processes to improve underwriting, increase efficiency leading to reduction in operational cost", said Diane Boyer, Vice President of Operations at Southern General Insurance Company. "We have opted Cogitate DigitalEdge for its future-ready digital capabilities coupled with the wide range of state-of-the-art features. We will be implementing Cogitate DigitalEdge Policy, Billing and Claims modules which will eliminate the need of integrating our decades-old SIS system with third-party user interface"
"DigitalEdge is pre-integrated with multiple third-party data providers for automatic risk capture and data prefill. Its robust analytics provides line of business specific details through built-in dashboards, charts, and reports with drill-down on key data points", quoted Edward Cologgi, Vice President of Sales for Southern General. "DigitalEdge is equipped with best-in-class Low Code No Code platform which will help us significantly increase speed to market and react quickly to the market changes."
Arvind Kaushal, CEO and Co-Founder of Cogitate commented, "One of Cogitate's strongest advantage is we can integrate with customer's existing core and legacy systems with digitalization layer or we can replace them with our modern solutions. DigitalEdge is truly cloud native which means the modularity of DigitalEdge allows our customers the freedom of choosing the modules their business needs today while the scalability ensures their future growth. We are excited to partner with Southern General Insurance Company to provide their customers, employees and channel partners a modern contemporary user experience.
Cogitate Technology Solutions, Inc., develops modern and innovative technology products and solutions for the Property & Casualty Insurance Industry. It helps insurance companies transform their business models to create a competitive advantage in a time of rapid industry change. Cogitate's next-generation technology products and solutions are helping insurance carriers, brokers, MGAs, and agents to accelerate digitalization and expand their businesses.
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KU, Washburn hosting spring game Saturday
Published: Apr. 7, 2022 at 4:42 PM CDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two area collegiate football programs are looking to showcase their talent Saturday in the spring game.
Kansas will be hosting their scrimmage Saturday, April 9 at 1 p.m.
The university plans to host a surplus sale, live music and a kids’ carnival before the game. It is free to go and watch.
Washburn football is having their spring game this Saturday as well. They’ll be at Yager Stadium with a early morning start time for 9:30 a.m. Admission is free.
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VANCOUVER, BC, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Rock Tech Lithium Inc. (the "Company" or "Rock Tech") announces that, in accordance with the Company's Stock Option Plan, it has granted 100,000 incentive stock options (the "Options") to an officer of the Company. The Options have an exercise price of $4.92 per share and will expire six years from the date of grant. The Options will vest over a 4-year period with 25% of the Options vesting on the first anniversary of the date of grant and the remaining options vesting in equal monthly instalments thereafter.
Rock Tech Lithium (TSX-V: RCK) (OTCQX: RCKTF) (FWB: RJIB) (WKN: A1XF0V) is a cleantech company with operations in Canada and Germany that aims to supply the automotive industry with high-quality, "made in Germany" lithium hydroxide. As early as 2024, Rock Tech intends to commission Europe's first lithium converter with a production capacity of 24,000 tonnes per year. This is equivalent to the volume needed to equip around 500,000 electric cars with lithium-ion batteries.
Rock Tech owns the Georgia Lake Project in Ontario, Canada. The company has set itself the goal of creating the world's first closed-loop for lithium, thus closing the raw material gap on the road to clean mobility. As early as 2030, around 50 percent of the raw materials used are expected to come from the recycling of batteries.
Rock Tech Lithium - The super fuel for the battery age
On behalf of the Board of Directors,
Dirk Harbecke
Chairman
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In particular, this new release contains forward-looking information pertaining to: the features and location of the proposed Converter, including the costs and benefits thereof; statements regarding future plans, estimates, and schedules relating to the Company's Converter strategy; statements regarding future activities undertaken in connection with the MoU; anticipated production of lithium hydroxide and related processing methods; statements and expectations regarding the electric vehicle industry; Rock Tech's planning, approval and decision-making process, including relevant factors taken into consideration by the Company; Rock Tech's opinions, beliefs and expectations regarding the Company's business strategy, development and exploration opportunities and projects, and plans and objectives of management for the Company's operations and properties.
Forward-looking information contained in this press release is based on certain assumptions, estimates, expectations, analysis and opinions of the Company and in certain cases, third party experts, that are believed by management of Rock Tech to be reasonable at the time they were made. Such assumptions, estimates and other factors include, among other things: the supply and demand for, deliveries of, and the level and volatility of prices of, feedstock and intermediate and final lithium products, expected growth, performance and business operations, future commodity prices and exchange rates, prospects, growth opportunities and financing available to the Company, general business and economic conditions, results of development and exploration, Rock Tech's ability to procure supplies and other equipment necessary for its business. The foregoing list is not exhaustive of all assumptions which may have been used in developing the forward-looking information. While Rock Tech considers these assumptions, estimates and factors to be reasonable based on information currently available, they may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking information should not be read as a guarantee of future performance or results.
In addition, forward-looking information involves known and unknown risks and uncertainties and other factors, many of which are beyond Rock Tech's control, that may cause Rock Tech's actual events, results, performance and/or achievements to be materially different from that which is expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Risks and uncertainties that may cause actual events, results, performance and/or achievements to vary materially include the Company's ability to access funding required to invest in available opportunities and projects (including the proposed Converter) and on satisfactory terms, the current and potential adverse impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and recent geopolitical hostilities, the anticipated benefits of MoU may not be realized; the risk that Rock Tech will not be able to meet its financial obligations as they fall due, changes in commodity and other prices, Rock Tech's ability to attract and retain skilled staff and to secure feedstock from third party suppliers, unanticipated events and other difficulties related to construction, development and operation of the proposed Converter, the cost of compliance with current and future environmental and other laws and regulations, title defects, competition from existing and new competitors, changes in currency, exchange rates and market prices of Rock Tech's securities, Rock Tech's history of losses, impacts of climate change and other risks and uncertainties described from time to time in Rock Tech's public disclosure documents available on the Company's SEDAR profile at www.sedar.com, including those discussed under the heading "Financial Instruments and Other Risks" in Rock Tech's most recently filed Management Discussion and Analysis. Such risks and uncertainties do not represent an exhaustive list of all risk factors that could cause actual events, results, performance and/or achievements to vary materially from the forward-looking information.
We cannot assure you that actual events, results, performance and/or achievements will be consistent with the forward-looking information and management's assumptions may prove to be incorrect. Forward-looking information reflects Rock Tech management's views as at the date the information is created. Except as may be required by law, Rock Tech undertakes no obligation and expressly disclaims any responsibility, obligation or undertaking to update or to revise any forward-looking information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, to reflect any change in Rock Tech's expectations or any change in events, conditions or circumstances on which any such information is based.
Given these uncertainties, readers are cautioned not to rely on the forward-looking information set forth in this press release.
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ALULA, Saudi Arabia, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Renowned artists Manal AlDowayan, Agnes Denes, Michael Heizer, Ahmed Mater and James Turrell will create permanent and era-defining new works for Wadi AlFann, an iconic new cultural destination set to open by 2024 in the ancient desert of AlUla, in the Arabian Peninsula.
Wadi AlFann - meaning 'Valley of the Arts' - spans 65 square kilometres in north-west Saudi Arabia. This awe-inspiring display of contemporary art will see large-scale, site-specific works by some of the world's most compelling artists placed permanently in the monumental landscape of AlUla, an extraordinary region steeped in thousands of years of natural, historical and cultural heritage.
Historically lying on the incense trade route, AlUla is home to the ancient Nabataean city of Hegra, Saudi Arabia's first UNESCO World Heritage Site, and was once capital to the Kingdom of Dadan. Today, it is a living museum of heritage, arts and nature, rekindling its legacy as a vital cultural destination.
Wadi AlFann will welcome art lovers, adventurers and globetrotters from across the world on a transformative cultural journey to a unique place of creative and geographical wonder, continuing AlUla's history as a place of cross-cultural exchange. This epic new destination will provide unparalleled opportunities for local communities and visitors to experience art as a source of education and enrichment.
Created by renowned pioneers of land art and artists at the forefront of contemporary practice, the concepts, vision and scale of Wadi AlFann's commissions will mark a new chapter in AlUla's rich history. The first five works will explore themes like collective memory, folklore, civilisation, achievement, form, scale, myth, mirage, perception and the materiality of light. They will mark the start of a continued programme of commissions, with more artists to be announced.
This unprecedented, ambitious and visionary showcase will offer a profound opportunity to experience art in dialogue with nature. Learning from the desert, the commissioned artists will take inspiration from its dramatic topography, undulating vistas, remarkable geology and complex ecosystem.
From late 2022, Wadi AlFann's pre-opening programme will feature temporary exhibitions, artist residencies and public symposia. A dynamic public programme will accompany the unveiling of the first five artworks, including performances and tours through the valley, along with educational opportunities for local communities.
"Wadi AlFann will rekindle the creativity of AlUla and deliver new transformative experiences for locals and visitors alike," says Nora Aldabal, Executive Director of Arts and Creative Industries at the Royal Commission for AlUla, "This visionary destination will build a vibrant and prosperous local cultural economy, forging pathways for the people of AlUla to unlock creative potential."
Aligned to the Saudi government's holistic blueprint for the country at large, known as Vision 2030, Wadi AlFann is one of various new creative landmarks planned for AlUla as part of its Journey Through Time masterplan – developed by the Royal Commission for AlUla and unveiled by His Royal Highness the Crown Prince - which will see 15 new destinations for culture, heritage and creativity open by 2035.
A new five-minute short film about Wadi AlFann can be viewed here
A one-minute version of the film can be viewed here
A video offering commentary from Nora Aldabal, Executive Director of Arts and Creative Industries at Royal Commission for AlUla and Iwona Blazwick, Chair of Royal Commission for AlUla's Public Art Expert Panel, can be viewed here
A roll of Wadi AlFann landscape footage can be viewed here
The render of Ashab Al-Lal by Ahmed Mater's can be found here
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- Clinically meaningful benefit of RVU120 monotherapy: a complete remission (CR) in a DNMT3A/NPM1-mutated AML patient; more than 18-month duration of therapy in a DNMT3A-mutated high-risk MDS patient; stable diseases (SD) with blast reductions in three additional patients
- Partner Menarini Group presents updated data from Phase 1/2 study of SEL24 (MEN1703), in patients with IDH1/2-mutated AML
KRAKOW, Poland, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ryvu Therapeutics (WSE: RVU), a clinical-stage drug discovery and development company focusing on novel small molecule therapies that address emerging targets in oncology, today announced updated data from the ongoing Phase 1b dose-escalation study of RVU120 in patients with acute myeloid leukemia (AML) or high-risk myelodysplastic syndromes (HR-MDS) at the Annual European Hematology Association (EHA) 2022 Hybrid Congress, June 9-17 in Vienna, Austria. In addition, Ryvu's partner, Menarini Group, presented a clinical update on the Phase 1/2 study of SEL24 (MEN1703) in patients with IDH1/2-mutated AML.
"The data presented at this year's EHA Congress demonstrate Ryvu's commitment to developing effective, first-in-class treatment options for people with hematologic malignancies," said Hendrik Nogai, M.D., Chief Medical Officer at Ryvu Therapeutics.
"We are excited to share these promising results from our ongoing Phase 1b dose-escalation study in patients with AML and HR-MDS, in which we have seen single-agent activity of RVU120, validating its mechanism of action even at doses that resulted in less than complete target engagement. These clinical data support our responder hypothesis in a molecularly defined subset of patients with DNMT3A and NPM1 mutations. Based on the encouraging data, we plan to continue dose escalation and further advance the clinical development of RVU120 in both biomarker-selected AML patients and the unselected broader AML population."
"The emerging RVU120 clinical data are very promising with the potential to achieve durable benefit in patients with very few treatment options," said Pawel Przewiezlikowski, CEO of Ryvu Therapeutics. "We are also proud that the SEL24 (MEN1703) program, developed in collaboration with our partner Menarini, continues to make progress in the clinic. We look forward to providing future updates from our clinical programs throughout 2022 as we advance new and innovative therapeutics for patients suffering from cancer."
Poster presentations featured at the Congress:
RVU120: orally available CDK8/19 inhibitor
Abstract Title: "CLI120-001 Phase1b Dose Escalation Study of RVU120 in Patients with AML or High-Risk MDS Safety and Efficacy Data Update," Abstract Number: #P501
Preliminary results were presented from the first seven cohorts, demonstrating a favorable safety and a predictable pharmacokinetic (PK) profile for RVU120.
As of the data cutoff date of May 26, 2022, 16 patients with AML or HR-MDS have been dosed (5 ongoing) with a median of three prior lines of therapy.
Clinically meaningful benefit of RVU120 monotherapy has been observed at doses that resulted in less than complete target engagement, with one complete remission (CR) and stable diseases with blast reductions in several ongoing patients who failed multiple prior lines of therapy and presented with a very poor prognosis:
- Complete remission in an AML patient with FLT3/DNMT3A/NPM1 mutations
- Stable disease with a duration of therapy of more than 18 months in a high-risk MDS patient with DNMT3A mutations; significant reductions in red blood cells (RBC) transfusions at various timepoints
- Three additional patients ongoing with stable disease and blast count reductions
Dose escalation is ongoing, with active enrollment in the 100 mg dose cohort (NCT04021368).
Abstract Title: "Preclinical and Clinical Signs of RVU120 Efficacy, a Specific CDK8/19 Inhibitor in DNMT3A Mutation Positive AML and HR-MDS," Abstract Number: #P450
Preclinical data demonstrate that treatment with RVU120 demonstrated a pronounced anti-cancer effect in AML patient-derived cells with DNMT3A and NPM1 mutations.
Preliminary evidence of clinical response to RVU120 has been shown in a r/r AML patient with DNMT3A and NPM1 mutations, who achieved a complete remission. Anti-cancer efficacy of RVU120 was associated with transcriptomic reprogramming involving lineage commitment and inhibition of homeobox genes. Repression of homeobox genes in the responder patient confirms the on-target activity of RVU120.
Further molecular studies in a larger number of patients under RVU120 treatment are ongoing and are expected to provide additional evidence for predictive markers of response to RVU120 in AML.
SEL24/MEN1703: orally available dual PIM/FLT3 inhibitor
Abstract Title: "Phase 1/2 Study of SEL24/MEN1703, a First-In-Class Dual PIM/FLT3 Kinase Inhibitor, in Patients with IDH1/2-Mutated Acute Myeloid Leukemia: The DIAMOND-01 Trial," Abstract Number: #P520
Ryvu's partner Menarini Group reported the updated safety and efficacy results from an additional expansion cohort of the DIAMOND-01 trial, which enrolled patients with relapsed or refractory (R/R) IDHm AML, treated with the dual PIM/FLT3 inhibitor, SEL24 (MEN1703).
As of a data cutoff of April 21, 2022, 25 patients were enrolled in the IDHm AML expansion cohort. SEL24 (MEN1703) was well tolerated, with no drug discontinuations or deaths due to treatment-related adverse events (TRAEs). Promising efficacy was observed, with overall response rates (ORR) and complete remission (CR) / CR with incomplete hematologic recovery (CRi) / CR with partial hematologic recovery (CRh) of 13% for the IDHm cohort, which is similar to monotherapy activity of other drugs in R/R AML.
Based on these data, SEL24/MEN1703 may be a feasible therapy in this difficult-to-treat population of patients with R/R AML who harbor IDH mutations. Clinical trials are planned in order to better explore the potential of SEL24/MEN1703 in different AML populations.
All posters are now available for download from Ryvu corporate website: https://ryvu.com/investors-media/publications/.
About Ryvu Therapeutics
Ryvu Therapeutics is a clinical-stage drug discovery and development company focused on novel small molecule therapies that address emerging targets in oncology. Internally discovered pipeline candidates make use of diverse therapeutic mechanisms driven by emerging knowledge of cancer biology, including small molecules directed at kinase, synthetic lethality, and immuno-oncology targets.
Ryvu's most advanced programs are RVU120 - a selective CDK8/CDK19 kinase inhibitor with potential for the treatment of hematological malignancies and solid tumors currently in Phase I clinical development for the treatment of acute myeloid leukemia and myelodysplastic syndrome, and Phase I/II for the treatment of r/r metastatic or advanced solid tumors, and SEL24 (MEN1703) - dual PIM/FLT3 kinase inhibitor licensed to the Menarini Group, currently in Phase II clinical studies in acute myeloid leukemia.
The company was founded in 2007 and is headquartered in Krakow, Poland. Ryvu is listed on the main market of the Warsaw Stock Exchange and is a component of the sWIG80 index. For more information, please see www.ryvu.com.
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ST. LOUIS, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enterprise Medical Recruiting, a leading national physician search and placement firm, announced today they have been acquired by ARR Healthcare (ARRH), Inc a Dallas based healthcare staffing corporation that operates a locum tenens company called Alliance Recruiting Resources, Inc. The addition of Enterprise Medical Recruiting will allow ARR Healthcare to offer both permanent and temporary physician staffing solutions.
Enterprise Medical Recruiting (www.enterprisemed.com) was founded in 1990 and has grown to service multiple physician specialties across the nation with placement services of both contingent and retained search. The company has remote employees in various states and offices in St. Louis, Atlanta, Columbia, and Boston. As part of this transition, Paul Smallwood, Executive Vice President, is being promoted to Chief Operating Officer and will run the day-to-day operations of the business, as Neal Fenster stays on as CEO.
"We are excited to be joining the ARRH team. I believe we have found the perfect partnership that aligns with our values and positions Enterprise for long term growth.," stated Neal Fenster, CEO & Founder of Enterprise Medical Recruiting. "Paul's promotion and expanded role in the business is a testament to his strong leadership. His leadership has been integral to our success, and I look forward to his contributions as we continue to grow."
ARR Healthcare, Inc. is the parent company of Alliance Recruiting Resources, Inc. which was established in 2001. Alliance Recruiting Resources offers locum tenens staffing across multiple physician, CRNA, and NP/PA specialties throughout the United States. Alliance Recruiting Resources has remote employees in various states and offices in both Dallas and Houston.
"This is a great moment for us. Our vision has always been to have multiple lines of healthcare staffing offerings. Today we have taken another step in that direction," said David Bruce, chairman of the board for ARR Healthcare, Inc. "We couldn't be prouder to add Enterprise Medical Recruiting to our portfolio."
"Enterprise aligns well with our strategic direction and their values mirror ours in many ways, added James Hamilton, CEO of ARR Healthcare, Inc. "We are thrilled to welcome Enterprise to the team and are excited for the new journey we are undertaking."
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WARSAW, Poland (AP) — Prosecutors in southern Poland said Thursday that they have charged three doctors in relation to the death last year of a 30-year-old pregnant woman.
Agnieszka Wichary, spokesperson for the prosecutors’ office in Katowice, said the charges were of exposing the patient to the danger of loss of life.
“As a result of the team’s activity and the failure to act, the patient has died,” Wichary’s statement said.
Two of the doctors also were charged with unintentionally causing the patient’s death. If convicted, they could face up to five years in prison.
The death from sepsis last September of the woman know as Iza at the hospital in Pszczyna in her 22nd week of pregnancy led to massive protests against Poland’s restrictive anti-abortion law.
Activists blamed the doctors’ choice to “wait and see” rather than immediately carry out an abortion on the country’s near-ban on abortion and said she was the first to die from the further tightening of the restrictive law. The woman left behind a husband and a daughter.
It was not immediately known when an indictment could be sent to court.
Poland, a mostly Catholic country, passed a strict law in 1993 that banned abortions except in three cases: if the pregnancy results from rape or incest; if the woman’s life or health is at risk; or if the fetus had congenital deformities. But the Constitutional Tribunal, under the influence of Poland’s conservative ruling party, ruled last year that abortions for congenital defects were not constitutional. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/ap-three-doctors-charged-in-death-of-pregnant-woman-in-poland/ | 2022-09-09T00:54:24Z |
BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AGNC Investment Corp. (Nasdaq: AGNC) ("AGNC" or the "Company") announced today that its Board of Directors has declared a cash dividend of $0.12 per share of common stock for August 2022. The dividend is payable on September 12, 2022 to common stockholders of record as of August 31, 2022.
For further information or questions, please contact Investor Relations at (301) 968-9300 or IR@AGNC.com.
ABOUT AGNC INVESTMENT CORP.
AGNC Investment Corp. is an internally-managed real estate investment trust that invests primarily in residential mortgage-backed securities for which the principal and interest payments are guaranteed by a U.S. Government-sponsored enterprise or a U.S. Government agency. For further information, please refer to www.AGNC.com.
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. ("FHS"or the "Company") (NYSE: FHS). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether FHS and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On or around March 11, 2021, FHS conducted its initial public offering ("IPO") of 7.5 million American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") priced at $10.00 per share. Soon after the IPO, media reports stated that Chinese policymakers had proposed stricter regulations to rein in the for-profit education industry, such as regulations aimed at enhancing teacher quality, limiting fee scams, reducing market abuse, and reducing the stress that for-profit educational companies had placed on students in the Chinese educational system.
On May 12, 2021, news reports revealed that the impending government crackdown on for-profit educational companies in China would be much more drastic and far reaching than previously publicly known. Sources stated that anticipated rules would include measures such as banning on-campus tutoring classes, prohibiting tutoring services during weekend hours, and the imposition of industry-wide fee limitations.
On May 14, 2021, China's state council announced that it would further tighten regulations on compulsory education and training institutions with new rules set to take effect on September 1, 2021.
On July 23, 2021, China unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its education sector, banning companies that teach the school curriculum from making profits, raising capital or going public. These drastic measures effectively ended any potential growth in the for-profit tutoring sector in China.
On July 26, 2021, FHS issued a press release announcing that the Company "will follow the spirit of the Opinion and comply with all relevant rules and regulations in providing high school education services."
In a series of disclosures beginning on September 28, 2021, FHS reported, among other things, disappointing financial and operating results due to the impact of the regulatory crackdown on China's for-profit education sector; the resignation of the Company's Chief Financial Officer; the dismissal of the Company's auditor, KPMG Huazhen LLP; the receipt of a letter from the New York Stock Exchange ("NYSE") stating that the Company was in non-compliance with the NYSE's listing requirements because its total market capitalization and stockholders' equity had fallen below compliance standards; and that the Company would be unable to timely filed its annual report with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission.
By May 10, 2022, FHS ADSs closed below $1.00 per share, representing a decline of more than 90% from the offering price.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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Tool manufacturer carves out a perfect niche with newest pocket knife line.
SPARKS, Md., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crescent Tools, a widely-recognized tool brand, releases a brand new line of Pocket Knives. The Crescent team will unveil three dynamic new pocket knives: the Hybrid Folding Utility Knife, Compact Folding Utility Knife, and the 2.5" Low Profile Frame Lock Knife. Both Utility Knives have a sturdy liner lock and feature a slide button release for quick blade change.
The Hybrid Folding Utility Knife features a first-to-market design that combines the comfort of an everyday carry (EDC) knife with the blade-changing functionality of a utility knife. A ball-bearing flipper tab makes for smooth, one-handed blade deployment.
The Compact Folding Utility Knife is truly compact, with a length of only three inches when closed, and an EDC-style pocket clip. The 2.5" Low Profile Frame Lock Knife features an ultra-slim design and a durable D2 steel drop point blade that is made to stay sharp even with heavy use.
"Ultimately, our team was looking to solve customers' pain points with current knives on the market," says Stephen Ragon, Product Manager at Crescent Tools. "Many knives—especially utility knives—are difficult to open, obtrusive to carry and too large for EDC convenience. Our solution was to develop smooth blade deployment, deep pocket carry capabilities, and a compact design for our knives."
The Crescent Pocket Knives are available as individual pieces. To view the full product offering and purchase in-store or online, please visit www.crescenttool.com
About Crescent®
Crescent is a premier brand from Apex Tool Group, one of the largest hand tool manufacturers in the world. The product line includes Crescent® adjustable wrenches, mechanics hand tools, and power tool accessories, Crescent Wiss® snips, scissors, shears, knives and trade tools, Crescent Lufkin® measuring tapes, rules, wheels and chalk reels, Crescent Nicholson® files and saws, Crescent H.K. Porter® heavy-duty cutting products, and Crescent JOBOX® on-site, flammable liquid and truck storage products. Visit www.crescenttools.com
About Apex Tool Group
Apex Tool Group, LLC is one of the largest worldwide producers of hand and power tools, tool storage, drill chucks, chain, and electronic soldering products. Apex serves a multitude of global markets, including automotive, aerospace, electronics, energy, hardware, industrial, and consumer retail. For more information, visit www.apextoolgroup.com
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- The Dynapro AT2 Xtreme, has been created with a more aggressive shoulder design, enhanced noise reduction and unrivaled longevity, including warranty up to 70K miles
- Dynapro AT2 Xtreme expansion brings line to a total of 75 SKUs available
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global leading tire company Hankook Tire is expanding its Dynapro AT2 Xtreme range with an additional 43 sizes, offering further options for drivers seeking both off-road terrains and highway performance. With 75 sizes now available, the Dynapro AT2 Xtreme covers 80 percent of the all-terrain market, including major light truck sizes 275/60R20, 275/65R18, LT275/70R18, as well as popular floating sizes such as 35X12.50R20, 35X12.50R17.
The Dynapro AT2 Xtreme has been reimagined with a more aggressive shoulder design, enhanced noise reduction and an unrivaled longevity. Its aggressive high-depth sidewall blocks and cross-combined shoulder scoops enhance off-road traction and help prevent cuts and abrasions. The Dynapro AT2 Xtreme is also 3-Peak Mountain Snowflake rated, built with multi-directional grooves and sipes, as well as biting block edges that provide added traction in wear and severe snow conditions.
"We aim to be at the forefront of growth in the SUV and Light Truck market, and the Dynapro AT2 Xtreme is a prime example," said JJ Park, Vice President of Marketing, Hankook Tire America Corp. "The Dynapro AT2 Xtreme is our most popular pickup truck tire and by expanding the size range, we are excited to provide customers with a full size lineup."
With a more aggressive design than its predecessor, the Dynapro AT2 Xtreme still provides quiet and comfortable on-road performance with its noise-reducing tie-bars and staged block edges. In addition, the Dynapro AT2 Xtreme provides an unrivaled mileage warranty up to 70K miles.
About Hankook Tire America Corp.
Hankook Tire America Corp. is a growing leader in the U.S. tire market, leveraging investments in technology, manufacturing and marketing to deliver high-quality, reliable products that are safer for consumers and the environment. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Hankook Tire America Corp. markets and distributes a complete line of high-performance and ultra-high-performance passenger tires, light truck and SUV tires as well as medium truck and bus tires in the United States. Hankook Tire America Corp. is a subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd., a Forbes Global 2000 company headquartered in Seoul, Korea.
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LAKE OSWEGO, Ore., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Geneva Financial (Geneva), a direct mortgage lender operating in 46 states, has announced the opening of a new branch location in Lake Oswego, OR led by Branch Manager Pauline Hines. The opening of this new branch provides opportunities for local borrowers and buyers looking to navigate the current housing market.
"Already, our transition to Geneva has proven tremendously fruitful." Oregon Branch Manager Pauline Hines stated. "The resources available to me and my branch have allowed us to expand in ways I couldn't have imagined. We are excited to see the potential continue to grow as we serve our market."
Based out of Lake Oswego, OR, Hines and her team proudly serve homebuyers throughout the state. The new branch will continue Geneva's exceptional service and extensive product offering through countless homebuyer and homeowner-focused products including Conventional, FHA, VA, USDA, Refinance, Reverse, Jumbo Loans, Condo Financing, and so much more.
With more that 20 years in the mortgage and real estate industry, Pauline has built a stellar reputation through her experience and skill in the sector. To Hines, communication is key through the entire loan process, always keeping her clients' best interests in mind. From first-time homebuyers to seasoned investors, Hines and her team will go above and beyond to help clients achieve their dreams of homeownership.
Geneva Financial Home Loans is currently expanding in all markets and seeking branch managers and loan originators across the United States looking to advance their mortgage careers. For information on opportunities, visit www.GenevaFi.com/opportunity
Founded in 2007 by Aaron VanTrojen, Geneva Financial (NMLS 42056) is a direct mortgage lender headquartered in Chandler, Arizona with more than 130 branch locations in 46 states. Our mission at Geneva Financial is to approach every aspect of our business from the "inside-out". With a culture-forward mindset, we focus on our loan originators and support staff first to ensure an unbeatable experience for our customers.
Our Core Values were created as a daily reminder to operate with the inside-out approach in mind. Core Value #1 is the backbone of all our Core Values, our mission, and our brand vision: Home Loans Powered by Humans®. Learn more about Geneva Financial Home Loans at www.GenevaFi.com
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Outdoorsmen and -women ready to plan out their hunting season adventures can get help in their planning by grabbing a copy of the new 2022-2023 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide.
SOCIAL CIRCLE – Outdoorsmen and -women ready to plan out their hunting season adventures can get help in their planning by grabbing a copy of the new 2022-2023 Georgia Hunting Seasons and Regulations Guide. The guide is available online, on the Go Outdoors GA app, and in print, officials with the Georgia Department of Natural Resources’ Wildlife Resources Division said in a news release.
This guide provides vital information on season dates, bag limits, hunting licenses, wildlife management areas, quota hunts, youth opportunities and so much more.
Interested persons can view the guide (or download) online at eregulations.com/georgia/hunting/ or on the Go Outdoors GA app. Pick up a printed copy at Wildlife Resources Division offices and license vendors throughout Georgia.
MAJOR CHANGES IN THE GUIDE:
· Chronic Wasting Disease Update: There are changes to the requirements for bringing harvested deer/elk/caribou/moose from out of state into Georgia, including only bringing back boned-out meat or products; hides with no attached head; antlers, skulls, skull plates, teeth or jawbones with no soft tissue attached; finished taxidermy products.
· Raccoon and Opossum: On private land, no closed season and no bag limit for hunting or trapping raccoon and opossum. Hunting season on National Forest lands and on most WMAs is Aug. 15 through the last day of February. There is no bag limit for raccoon.
· Sea Ducks: Bag limits have changed for sea ducks (scoters, eiders, long-tailed ducks).
CLARIFICATIONS: In the printed copy of the new Georgia Hunting Regulations, WRD staff has identified 15 areas that need some clarification relative to the duration of the stated “state season” length. The online and app version of the guide will be updated to reflect these clarifications.
Guide Listing Reads
Archery and Primitive Weapons Seasons for Deer listed as “state seasons.”
WMA or other Area
Big Dukes Pond, Elbert County, Fishing Creek, Flat Tub, Germany Creek, Hart County, Lower Broad River, Redlands, Soap Creek, and Tallulah Gorge WMAs, and Oconee NF
Clarification
Archery Deer Season is Sept. 10-Oct. 14; Primitive Weapons Season is Oct. 15-21
Guide Listing Reads
Primitive Weapons Season for Deer listed as “state season.”
WMA or other Area
Clarks Hill, Lanahassee and Oconee WMAs
Clarification
Primitive Weapons Season is Oct. 15-21
Guide Listing Reads
Archery Season for Deer listed as “state season.”
WMA or other Area
Yuchi WMA
Clarification
Archery Deer Season is Sept. 10-Oct. 14
For more information on hunting in Georgia, visit GeorgiaWildlife.com/hunting/hunter-resources or contact a local Wildlife Resources Division office (GeorgiaWildlife.com/about/contact).
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With SESIP level 2 certification, W77Q Secure Flash will provide connected devices a higher level of assurance by simultaneously requiring a vulnerability analysis and actual penetration testing on IoT platform design systems using Secure Flash in compliance with security and functional safety standards simultaneously.
TAICHUNG, Taiwan, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Winbond Electronics Corporation, a leading global supplier of semiconductor memory solutions, today announced that the Company's TrustME® W77Q Secure Flash had obtained Security Evaluation Standard for IoT Platforms (SESIP) Level 2 with Physical Attacker Resistance Certification. This is the first certification using GlobalPlatform® SESIP Profile for Secure External Memories, and NIST 8259A (IoT device cybersecurity capability core baseline). The certification also claims compliance with IEC 62443 (security for industrial automation and control systems). With the prestigious industry-recognized security certification, TrustME W77Q Secure Flash can simultaneously satisfy emerging cybersecurity demands in IoT applications.
The W77Q family has also been certified with the Common Criteria EAL2+, Functional safety ISO26262 ASIL-C level and FIPS 140-3 CAVP.
W77Q Secure Flash comes in densities of 16Mb, 32Mb, 64Mb and 128Mb; it operates at a frequency of 66MHz in Double Transfer Rate mode and 133MHz in Single Transfer Rate mode. It features a standard single/dual/quad/QPI serial peripheral interface (SPI) and industry-standard packages and pin-outs to facilitate their uses as a drop-in replacement for non-secure SPI NOR Flash devices. W77Q Secure Flash can retain data for over 20 years and perform 100,000 Program/Erase cycles with a wide operating temperature range of -40°C to 105°C.
Complementary to the host chip, W77Q Secure Flash provides the security features of secure boot code storage and authentication, secure firmware update, remote attestation for building platform Root of Trust and firmware resiliency. These outstanding security features are enabled by the below security functions from the perspectives of protection, detection, and recovery:
- Data confidentiality
- Data and command authentication
- Code integrity protection
- Replay protection
- Cryptographically secured write protection
- Secure code update with rollback protection
- DICE-like attestation mechanism
- Authenticated Watchdog Timer with an optional hardware reset output
- Secure firmware over-the-air update, via an end-to-end secure channel between an update authority (a.k.a. OTA server) and the W77Q even when the host processor or SoC has been compromised.
"We would like to congratulate GlobalPlatform Full Member Winbond for achieving SESIP Level 2 certification," adds Ana Tavares Lattibeaudiere, Executive Director of GlobalPlatform. "SESIP is helping IoT product manufacturers, like Winbond, comply with specific security requirements and regulations. Because the methodology is mappable to other evaluation methodologies, and compliant with many standards and regulations, it reduces the complexity, cost and time-to-market for IoT stakeholders as we all work to bring greater trust to the IoT ecosystem."
"In the world of connected devices, security is becoming strategic for risk management, market differentiator and compliance. Many standards and regulations are emerging across regions and verticals. Standards like IEC 62443, NIST 8259A and others are looking to address core security functionality. SESIP has rapidly grown internationally as the recognized certification going beyond the security fragmentation. As an optimized version of CC applied to IoT market, SESIP is providing evidence of secure products by design. The proper protection of stored data is a key element of the overall security of devices." says Carlos Serratos, Director of Strategy at SGS Brightsight. Carlos goes on to say, "SGS Brightsight congratulates Winbond with the successful certification of their W77Q16/32 Secure Flash Memory under SESIP and CC, an achievement on itself that gets enhanced for proving its readiness for applications in the scope of IEC 62443 and NIST 8259A. Glad to be the Winbond partner in its security journey!"
Winbond Electronics Corporation is a leading global supplier of semiconductor memory solutions. The Company provides customer-driven memory solutions backed by the expert capabilities of product design, R&D, manufacturing, and sales services. Winbond's product portfolio, consisting of Speciality DRAM, Mobile DRAM, Code Storage Flash, and TrustME® Secure Flash, is widely used by tier-1 customers in communication, consumer electronics, automotive and industrial, and computer peripheral markets. Winbond is headquartered in Central Taiwan Science Park (CTSP), and it has subsidiaries in the USA, Japan, Israel, China, Hong Kong, and Germany. Based on Taichung and new Kaohsiung 12-inch fabs in Taiwan, Winbond keeps pace to develop in-house technologies to provide high-quality memory IC products.
TrustME® is a trademark of Winbond Electronics Corporation. All other product names that appear in this material are for identification purposes only and are acknowledged trademarks or registered trademarks of their respective companies.
Product Contact
Vincent Chen
Secure Flash Product Director
TEL: +886-3-567-8168 #75398
E-mail: KHChen12@winbond.com
News Contact
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Marcom Manager
TEL: +886-3-567-8168 #75395
E-mail: YLLi5@winbond.com
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Vice President & Chief Financial Officer
TEL: +886-3-567-8168/+886-987-365-682
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OAKVILLE, ON, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. (TSX: AQN) (NYSE: AQN) ("AQN" or the "Company") today announced financial results for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. All amounts are shown in United States dollars ("U.S. $" or "$"), unless otherwise noted.
"We are pleased to report solid second quarter results and continued growth across our regulated and renewables businesses," said Arun Banskota, President and Chief Executive Officer of AQN. "We remain committed to the execution of our capital plan, which we believe supports growth in earnings and cash flows and delivery of long-term value to our shareholders."
Q2 2022 Financial Highlights
- Revenue of $624.3 million, an increase of 18% compared to the second quarter of 2021
- Adjusted EBITDA1 of $289.3 million, an increase of 18% compared to the second quarter of 2021;
- Adjusted Net Earnings1 of $109.7 million, an increase of 19.6% compared to the second quarter of 2021; and
- Adjusted Net Earnings1 per share of $0.16, an increase of 7% compared to the second quarter of 2021.
Corporate Highlights
- Pending Acquisition of Kentucky Power Company and AEP Kentucky Transmission Company, Inc. – On May 4, 2022, the Kentucky Public Service Commission ("KPSC") issued an order, including an approval of the pending acquisition of Kentucky Power Company and AEP Kentucky Transmission Company, Inc. (the "Kentucky Power Transaction") by Liberty Utilities Co. ("Liberty Utilities"), an indirect, wholly-owned subsidiary of AQN, subject to certain conditions set forth in the order, including those agreed to by Liberty Utilities in the course of the docket. On May 3, 2022, the KPSC issued an order that required certain changes to the proposed operating and ownership agreements (collectively, the "Mitchell Agreements") relating to the Mitchell coal generating facility (in which Kentucky Power owns a 50% interest, representing 780 MW). On July 1, 2022, the Public Service Commission of West Virginia ("WVPSC") issued an order on the Mitchell Agreements that is inconsistent with the KPSC's order on the Mitchell Agreements. The closing of the Kentucky Power Transaction is subject to the satisfaction of certain conditions precedent, which include those relating to the approval of the Mitchell Agreements by the KPSC, WVPSC and U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission. Liberty Utilities and AEP are in discussions to reach a resolution regarding the conditions precedent in respect of the Mitchell Agreements (the "Mitchell Agreements Condition"), which if successful, could allow the Kentucky Power Transaction to close in the second half of 2022.
- Completion of the Blue Hill Wind Facility – On April 14, 2022, the Renewable Energy Group achieved commercial operations ("COD") at its 175 MW Blue Hill Wind Facility, located in southwest Saskatchewan. The energy generated from the facility is being sold through a long-term power purchase agreement with SaskPower. Bringing low-cost renewable generation capacity to communities is one of the ways the Company is delivering on its commitment to sustainability.
- Completion of Sandhill Renewable Natural Gas Acquisition – On August 5, 2022, the Renewable Energy Group completed its acquisition of Sandhill Advanced Biofuels, LLC ("Sandhill"). Sandhill is a developer of renewable natural gas ("RNG") anaerobic digestion projects located on dairy farms with a portfolio of four projects in the state of Wisconsin. Two of the projects recently achieved COD, while the other two projects are in late-stage development. Once fully constructed, the portfolio is expected to produce RNG at a rate of approximately 500 million British thermal units ("MMBTUs") per day. The acquisition represents the Company's first investment in the non-regulated RNG space.
- Moody's assigns Baa2 rating – On August 5, 2022, Moody's Investors Service ("Moody's") assigned an inaugural Baa2 long term issuer rating to Liberty Utilities with a stable outlook. Liberty Utilities is also rated by S&P Global Ratings and Fitch Ratings.
Additional information regarding AQN is available on its web site at www.AlgonquinPowerandUtilities.com and in its corporate filings on SEDAR at www.sedar.com (for Canadian filings) and EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar (for U.S. filings).
Earnings Conference Call
AQN will hold an earnings conference call at 10:00 a.m. eastern time on Friday, August 12, 2022 hosted by President and Chief Executive Officer, Arun Banskota and Chief Financial Officer, Arthur Kacprzak.
About Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp. and Liberty
Algonquin Power & Utilities Corp., parent company of Liberty, is a diversified international generation, transmission, and distribution utility with over $17 billion of total assets. Through its two business groups, the Regulated Services Group and the Renewable Energy Group, AQN is committed to providing safe, secure, reliable, cost-effective, and sustainable energy and water solutions through its portfolio of electric generation, transmission, and distribution utility investments to over one million customer connections, largely in the United States and Canada. AQN is a global leader in renewable energy through its portfolio of long-term contracted wind, solar, and hydroelectric generating facilities. AQN owns, operates, and/or has net interests in over 4 GW of installed renewable energy capacity.
AQN is committed to delivering growth and the pursuit of operational excellence in a sustainable manner through an expanding global pipeline of renewable energy and electric transmission development projects, organic growth within its rate-regulated generation, distribution, and transmission businesses, and the pursuit of accretive acquisitions and value enhancing recycling of assets.
AQN's common shares, preferred shares, Series A, and preferred shares, Series D are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQN.PR.A, and AQN.PR.D, respectively. AQN's common shares, Series 2018-A subordinated notes, Series 2019-A subordinated notes and equity units are listed on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbols AQN, AQNA, AQNB, and AQNU, respectively.
Visit AQN at www.algonquinpowerandutilities.com and follow us on Twitter @AQN_Utilities.
Caution Regarding Forward-Looking Information
Certain statements included in this news release constitute ''forward-looking information'' within the meaning of applicable securities laws in each of the provinces and territories of Canada and the respective policies, regulations and rules under such laws and ''forward-looking statements'' within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 (collectively, ''forward-looking statements"). The words "will", "expects", "believes", "plans", "could" and similar expressions are often intended to identify forward-looking statements, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words. Specific forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: the expected future earnings, performance and growth of AQN; capital expenditure plans; expectations regarding the anticipated closing of the Kentucky Power Transaction; and the expected generating capacity of the Blue Hill Wind Facility and the Sandhill RNG projects. These statements are based on factors or assumptions that were applied in drawing a conclusion or making a forecast or projection, including assumptions based on historical trends, current conditions and expected future developments. Since forward-looking statements relate to future events and conditions, by their very nature they require making assumptions and involve inherent risks and uncertainties. AQN cautions that although it is believed that the assumptions are reasonable in the circumstances, these risks and uncertainties give rise to the possibility that actual results may differ materially from the expectations set out in the forward-looking statements. Material risk factors and assumptions include those set out in AQN's Management Discussion & Analysis and Annual Information Form for the year ended December 31, 2021, and in AQN's Management Discussion & Analysis for the three months and six ended June 30, 2022 (the "Interim MD&A"), each of which is or will be available on SEDAR and EDGAR. Given these risks, undue reliance should not be placed on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of their dates. Other than as specifically required by law, AQN undertakes no obligation to update any forward-looking statements to reflect new information, subsequent or otherwise
Non-GAAP Measures
AQN uses a number of financial measures to assess the performance of its business lines. Some measures are calculated in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles in the United States ("U.S. GAAP"), while other measures do not have a standardized meaning under U.S. GAAP. These non-GAAP measures include non-GAAP financial measures and non-GAAP ratios, each as defined in Canadian National Instrument 52-112 – Non-GAAP and Other Financial Measures Disclosure. AQN's method of calculating these measures may differ from methods used by other companies and therefore may not be comparable to similar measures presented by other companies.
The terms "Adjusted Net Earnings", "Adjusted EBITDA" and "Adjusted Funds from Operations", which are used in this news release, are non-GAAP financial measures. An explanation of each of these non-GAAP financial measures can be found in the section entitled "Caution Concerning Non-GAAP Measures" in the Interim MD&A, which section is incorporated by reference into this news release, and a reconciliation to the most directly comparable U.S. GAAP measure, in each case, can be found below. In addition, "Adjusted Net Earnings" is presented in this news release on a per share basis. Adjusted Net Earnings per share is a non-GAAP ratio and is calculated by dividing Adjusted Net Earnings by the weighted average number of common shares outstanding during the applicable period.
Reconciliation of Adjusted EBITDA to Net Earnings
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted EBITDA and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to U.S. GAAP consolidated net earnings.
Reconciliation of Adjusted Net Earnings to Net Earnings
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted Net Earnings and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to consolidated net earnings in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The following table shows the reconciliation of net earnings to Adjusted Net Earnings exclusive of these items:
Reconciliation of Adjusted Funds from Operations to Cash Provided by Operating Activities
The following table is derived from and should be read in conjunction with the consolidated statement of operations and consolidated statement of cash flows. This supplementary disclosure is intended to more fully explain disclosures related to Adjusted Funds from Operations and provides additional information related to the operating performance of AQN. Investors are cautioned that this measure should not be construed as an alternative to cash provided by operating activities in accordance with U.S. GAAP.
The following table shows the reconciliation of cash provided by operating activities to Adjusted Funds from Operations exclusive of these items:
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NEW YORK, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KORE Software is pleased to announce the acquisition of London-based, fan data management, and digital marketing solutions provider, Sports Alliance. This acquisition marks an expansion for KORE in the EMEA market, inheriting more than 140 clients and strengthening its position as the global leader of engagement marketing solutions. This acquisition represents continued expansion for KORE Software, after recently acquiring SSB's professional sports business and leading AI-powered social and digital analytics platform, Hookit, in February 2022.
With more than 20 years of evolving and customizing fan data solutions for professional sports brands, the Sports Alliance platform helps marketing teams' access, interpret, and activate on their data faster, while inspiring new campaign and engagement ideas with AI-driven insights. From loyalty program integration, and email marketing or full Omni-channel orchestrations, to single sign-on, and contact management for privacy and detailed transactions, Sports Alliance's platform unifies all fan data in one, easy-to-use interface where sport marketers can create unique fan experiences that deepen loyalty and improve efficiency for any brand. By adding Sports Alliance to the KORE Software portfolio, KORE will not only dramatically expand its global footprint, but be able to provide new features and functionality to its clients.
The new partnership between KORE Software and Sports Alliance strengthens and expands best-in-class sponsorship, ticketing, fan engagement, and data analytics solutions from a single-source for their combined 1,000+ sport and entertainment organizations and top global brand clients. With overlapping clients across the Premier League, NFL and more, KORE Software will now be able to provide even more solutions for its clients. Marketing, partnership, and operational teams will all benefit from the time and cost saving solutions now offered in this robust product suite.
Anthony Khan, CEO of Sports Alliance "We are excited to be joining the KORE Software family, with a shared company ethos and true business alignment, KORE is the perfect fit for Sports Alliance. Over the last two decades, Sports Alliance has achieved a dominant position serving European clubs, leagues, and associations. As part of the definitive global leader in the provision of data and marketing software to sports and entertainment organizations, the growth opportunities are astounding."
KORE Software is passionate about partnerships and creating solutions to help sports, entertainment and brand partners effectively manage, measure, and optimize their own partnerships and fan relationships. The addition of Sports Alliance will also provide more General Data Protection Regulation's (GDPR) support to global brands and organizations, helping them to remain focused on partnerships, ideation, and strategy.
"By bringing Sports Alliance into the KORE portfolio, we are expanding our global footprint and capabilities, '' said KORE Software CEO, Jason Fletcher. "This marriage bolsters KORE's position as the most extensive provider of engagement marketing solutions across the sports and entertainment marketplace. We are excited for what we can continue to achieve together. "
KORE Software is the global leader in engagement marketing solutions. Over 900 brands, venues, and sports organizations trust KORE's tools and platform as a source of truth that drives smarter partnership decisions and deepens connections with their audiences. Through Sponsorship Management and Evaluation, Ticketing & Fan Engagement, and Data Management & Analytics, KORE's two-sided network unites corporate sponsors, sponsorship properties, and their fans with solutions that accelerate and inform an organization's ability to act. This allows teams to enhance the fan experience, maximize returns, and spend time where it matters. Learn more at KORESoftware.com or follow us on LinkedIn or Twitter.
Founded in London UK in 2002, Sports Alliance serves over 140 sports brands across the UK, Europe and the Americas. Sports Alliance helps rights-holders use data, technology, analysis and marketing insight to enhance fan experience and revenue generation. Sports Alliance provides end-to-end fan relationship management tools and solutions in Marketing & CRM, Digital, Loyalty and Commercial. Our mission is to personalize sport for every individual fan, current and future. Read more about Sports Alliance at www.sportsalliance.com/us/ or visit the Linkedin page.
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CONSHOHOCKEN, Pa., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Firstrust Bank today announced that President Timothy J. Abell will become CEO as part of a long-planned executive transition that will ensure business continuity and growth for the region's largest and strongest full-service, family-owned bank.
Current Board Chairman and CEO, Richard J. Green, who has spent his 45 year banking career building Firstrust, will become the Executive Chairman of the Board of Directors. Richard's grandfather, Samuel, founded the bank in 1934, and during Richard's career was privileged to have worked with both his grandfather, and father, Daniel. Richard will remain the Owner of the bank.
This planned transition will become effective on January 1, 2023. As Tim Abell becomes CEO, Richard, in turn, will focus more fully on Firstrust's continued growth as well as the expanding philanthropic work of The Green Family Foundation.
During his tenure as CEO, Green led several successful transformations for Firstrust, including its transition to a full-service commercial bank, the reinvention of Hatch Bank, a subsidiary of Firstrust, into a bank focused on serving the Fintech community, as well as deftly navigating Firstrust through the Great Recession and the Global Pandemic.
Under his leadership, Philadelphia's Hometown Bank and the Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles has become national in capability, technology and innovation, while remaining local and personal in its service to its customers, while growing its assets to more than $5Billion.
"Tim Abell is an exceptional banker and charismatic leader who lives and breathes the Firstrust culture and our commitment to our customers and the community," Green said. "I have had the privilege of working side by side with Tim for the past 18 years, and I have complete confidence in his leadership and ability to accelerate the bank's growth and serve the community that we both love."
Abell was born and raised in Philadelphia and has longstanding ties throughout the community. He has served as Firstrust's President since 2007 and as a member of the Board of Directors since 2016. He will be the first non-family member to serve as CEO and he will remain President.
In his new position, Abell will be responsible for implementing the bank's strategic plan, including guiding its digital transformation, and the overall growth of the enterprise. He will oversee the day-to-day operations of Firstrust, as well as its Apex Commercial Capital, Firstrust Financial Resources and Hatch Bank subsidiaries.
Abell has more than 30 years of experience working with businesses and entrepreneurs in the Philadelphia region. He joined Firstrust in 2004 and during his tenure has expanded the bank's small business, commercial and real estate lending businesses, developed new business lines, overseen the investment in digital technologies, the expansion into the Maryland market and the growth of the subsidiaries. Prior to joining Firstrust, Abell was Market President for Fleet Bank in Philadelphia and Southern New Jersey.
"Firstrust is a special bank with a professional, caring and motivated team that is passionate about our customers and their success, and the well-being of the communities we serve," Abell said.
"Richard has made an indelible mark on the bank and on the Greater Philadelphia community," he added. "Fortunately for me and the Firstrust Family, he is stepping up, not down. As we continue to work together in our individual capacities, I am excited to grow the Firstrust legacy of outstanding customer service, commitment to the prosperity of our community while continuing to invest in our people, technology and innovation."
Founded in 1934, with assets of approximately $5 billion, Firstrust Bank is the region's largest family-owned financial institution, one of the region's largest and strongest full-service commercial banks, and one of the most consistently top-performing banks in the Nation. Founded by Samuel A. Green, who began the business in his mother's kitchen in South Philadelphia, Firstrust is currently in its third generation of family management, operating as Philadelphia's Hometown Bank® for nearly 90 years. Firstrust offers a broad range of retail and commercial banking products and services to individuals, businesses, and institutions. In commercial banking, Firstrust provides a wide variety of solutions, including commercial real estate finance, business banking, asset-backed lending, and deposit and treasury management services. Firstrust meets the need of its consumer customers by offering a full range of deposit, lending, and residential mortgage products. Firstrust is a Small Business Administration (SBA) Preferred Lender, is a Top Workplaces employer, the Official Bank of the Philadelphia Eagles and serves its customers through 19 branch banking offices located in Southeastern PA, Cherry Hill, NJ, and Towson, MD. For more information, visit firstrust.com or call 800-220-BANK. Member FDIC.
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FCC is cracking down on ‘auto warranty’ robocalls
(CNN) - If you’ve ever received a robocall saying, “We’ve been trying to reach you concerning your car’s extended warranty,” you’re not alone.
The Federal Communications Commission said Thursday that telecom providers in the United States will be required to block millions of those robocalls every day.
The order targets a group of 13 individuals and six companies, specifically.
That group is accused of sending more than 8 billion messages advertising extended vehicle warranties since 2018.
Most of those calls are considered illegal under U.S. law.
Robocalls about extended car warranties have been the No. 1 consumer complaint to the FCC for the past two years.
The FCC said telecom companies that continue to allow the illegal calls could face penalties.
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GRAPEVINE, Texas, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vistadash is excited to announce they have been chosen by the National Automobile Dealers Association (NADA) to power the organization's digital 20 Group analytics platform.
The Vistadash platform provides automotive digital data warehousing, as well as valuable insights to dealers who use the software when managing their digital presence. Developed with feedback from dealers across the country, Vistadash is a vendor-neutral company that helps dealers manage their marketing investments and processes online.
"The goal of our relationship is to help dealers analyze their digital marketing metrics and produce more meaningful insights, helping them to better understand the digital landscape" says Dan Moore, president of Vistadash. "Given all the noise around digital marketing, dealers are constantly faced with the question, 'Is what I am doing working?' With our technology, we are able to create an apples-to-apples comparison for NADA 20 Group members, taking the confusion out and giving them data they can rely on to make decisions."
As an advocate for the nation's franchised new-car and -truck dealers, NADA is equally committed to supporting the success of dealerships.
"NADA education is aimed at driving dealership success," said NADA 20 Group Consultant and Digital Analytics Specialist James Dodd. "The goal of our education is to offer dealers the best practices and tools, including financial, digital and operational analysis tools, that will enhance their performance financially and operationally."
To Moore, this relationship provides new opportunities: "NADA 20 Groups help dealers improve their dealership's overall performance and assist dealers with organizing their digital data and providing a view of how their marketing is performing. This relationship is a perfect collaboration with aligned core values that aid the dealer in becoming a better operator."
NADA selected Vistadash as their digital data provider given its ability to organize 20 Group members' Google Analytics metrics, by tracking consumer engagement on a dealer's website. These metrics are compiled into 20 Group composites, where they are comparable with other group member's performance. The comparison provides actionable insights and best practices that members can then incorporate in their digital and operational strategies. With Google Analytics 4 coming next year, NADA and Vistadash look to further educate dealers on how to properly setup and categorize metrics that provide predictive outcomes.
"The relationship has great synergy," says Moore. "Vistadash provides a tool that enables NADA 20 Group members to spend more time solving problems and less time chasing data."
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RESTON, Va., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Village of Buchanan, New York, chose community development software, Cloudpermit, to bring its building permitting, planning, and code enforcement online.
"I've worked with different community development software in small and mid-sized local governments over my career, but none offered the public access to their information or the ability to submit applications online," revealed Marcus Serrano, Village Administrator for the Village of Buchanan. "We wanted a cost-effective, user-friendly, and configurable system that gave our staff and residents improved transparency, and after researching many options, we found those advantages in Cloudpermit. This software will be simple for our residents to use and help us provide more insight into our streamlined approval process."
Cloudpermit's calendar function gives staff greater access to each other's schedules, so it is easier to plan inspections based on availability. All users also receive notifications when the status of their application or inspection changes, so Buchanan's 2,230 residents will always understand where their applications stand when Cloudpermit launches later this year.
"We are excited to be in the state of New York and have the Village of Buchanan lead the way," said Jarkko Turtiainen, Cloudpermit's Senior Vice President, North America. "We look forward to simplifying Buchanan's community development processes to help keep their staff and residents informed and involved online."
This partnership has made the Village of Buchanan an online leader in New York.
"It's important to not be afraid to be first and understand that being first means you can help build something from the ground up," Serrano shared. "With Cloudpermit, we will benefit from being able to modify our data the way we need. We are eager to continue to serve, prioritize, and listen to our residents by adopting a convenient and remote way to complete development projects."
Cloudpermit is community development software for local governments. Headquartered in Reston, Virginia, our SaaS (software-as-a-service) company was founded over ten years ago and is committed to delivering efficient, user-friendly, and accessible software solutions for online building permitting, planning & zoning, and code enforcement. Our cloud-based software streamlines land management processes for government staff, development communities, and citizens. For additional information, please visit cloudpermit.com or follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, and Twitter.
The lovely Village of Buchanan is situated in the northwestern corner of Westchester County on the eastern bank of the historic Hudson River. Located within the Town of Cortlandt, the village covers 1.4 square miles. Rich in history and amenities, visitors and residents enjoy a thriving shopping district, parks, recreational facilities and more. The Village of Buchanan is a wonderful place to live, shop and explore – learn more at villageofbuchanan.com.
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5 things to know about the Internet of Things
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5 things to know about the Internet of Things
The internet of things has become a buzzword you’ve likely seen in the news over the last several years. As more people buy smartwatches, autopilot-enabled cars, smart TVs, game consoles, or even smart refrigerators, the internet of things grows in its vastness and depth, with billions of electronics online at any moment.
These rapid technological developments are enough to make your head spin as a consumer. IoT Secure demystifies the internet of things and the most common electronic devices and networks linked to it.
You can buy practically any appliance now that has been enabled with “smart technology”—generally a type of tiny transmitter, from a radio frequency identification tag to smartphones and tablets linked to cellular networks. These devices’ communications range from a simple ping verifying location to a full user interface with built-in GPS, like a smartwatch. Their defining feature is that they can not only communicate with one another, but also transmit data to a central hub like a corporation or manufacturer. Then there are devices designed for constant interaction with humans. For example, a smartwatch that records not only your exercise heart rate and calories burned, but also logs how many hours you sleep.
Read on to find answers to some of the most common questions about IoT devices. We’ll demystify the technology, as well as present some of the risks you may have heard about from linking your Alexa or home thermostat to the internet.
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Where you find IoT devices in everyday life
In 2022, it’s hard to overstate how common it is to find devices that are part of the internet of things, or IoT. Smartwatches are the most popular IoT, with Apple shipping 31 million Apple Watches in 2019 alone. Smartwatches are usually tied to your cellular provider so it can stay online while you roam. A lot of the information they gather is the same data that you’d find being constantly collected by your smartphone.
Gaming consoles are the second most popular type of device linked to IoT, with high-speed internet connections that download new games and keep others constantly online. Smart TVs are the third most popular, as more people opt for big screens that can seamlessly stream all their favorite shows. The fourth most popular type of IoT is voice-controlled devices like Alexa, which also introduces a host of questions about privacy and security.
The fifth most popular IoT category is scanners and printers. You’ll still find many in home offices, despite smartphone camera apps more recently replacing their functions. The sixth and the most important type of IoT for home security is also the most potentially problematic for privacy: video cameras. This applies especially to cameras on laptops and tablets equipped with microphones that can detect and record conversations.
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How IoT devices communicate
IoT devices are all connected to the internet and designed to form systems to communicate amongst themselves as part of an interlinked network. This interconnectivity allows them to automate or remotely control different processes, like turning off lights or monitoring your backyard. IoT devices can collect and transmit information, just like almost every other electronic device.
The simplest type of IoT is radio frequency identification, or RFID, which is when devices send pings back and forth to indicate their location. Other devices grow in complexity as they use more bandwidth, transmitting continuously via Bluetooth, Wi-Fi, and cellular networks.
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The types of information IoT devices collect and transmit
IoT devices collect data for automation, like when you tell your smart thermostat what hours you’re away from home and when to warm up your bedroom. All the collected data form an impression of how you use your devices so devices can begin to forecast behavioral patterns. This can make for better predictions—as well as highly targeted marketing—that represent the highest and often controversial value captured by Amazon and other corporations that operate IoT products.
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How IoT data is used
A variety of industries use IoT device data. Companies can use ongoing location data from devices like smartwatches to create profiles of users’ daily commutes, plus locations commuters are avoiding due to service outages or construction.
Logistics companies can use container RFID and GPS data to identify efficiencies and sell lower-cost shipping. Electric utilities can use consumer thermostat data to help adjust the grid for lower power consumption depending on the time of day, seasonality, and severe temperature swings. As robots and other devices integrate improved RFID technology, manufacturers hope to combine IoT with artificial intelligence to revolutionize how they measure and improve the performance of their machinery.
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Risks to your network of devices
We’ve seen the ways that IoT can improve consumer experiences and change industries, but what about the security risks? In general, the more IoT devices and networks that interact with your life, the greater the risks will be that one of them could be targeted by hackers. Despite precautions such as Wi-Fi router encryption and network password changes, there is always some possibility that hackers can intercept the data being transmitted by smart devices.
There’s also an additional risk that hackers could send false or malicious data to the devices themselves, like changing the thermostat to overheat your house, or reprogramming your onboard GPS that you use for directions. In one example of IoT security vulnerabilities, one teenage hacker recently claims to have infiltrated dozens of Tesla electric vehicles across 13 countries due to owners not safeguarding their settings.
News stories in recent years have highlighted how data gathered by worn devices and smartphones can reveal sensitive sites, protection protocols for important figures, or even military troop locations on the battlefield. In 2018 Wired and the Washington Post reported that FitBit smartwatches worn by deployed U.S. special forces personnel during workouts were a big concern for the Pentagon, after data linked to a smartwatch fitness app exposed the locations of sensitive bases in Afghanistan and Syria.
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NEW YORK (AP) — The co-founder and CEO of Airbnb, Brian Chesky, has donated $100 million to the Obama Foundation to fund scholarships for students pursuing careers in public service and includes multiple stipends for travel.
The Voyager Scholarship will grant $50,000 to rising juniors to cover tuition costs over two years as well as a $10,000 grant and Airbnb credit to fund a summer experience designed by the student. Scholarship winners will also get an Airbnb credit worth $2,000 a year for 10 years after their graduation, which is in addition to Chesky’s donation a foundation spokesperson said.
“You’re going to find young people from every corner of this country who are going to be future change makers. There are leaders everywhere. We just have to find them,” former President Barack Obama said in a video announcement Monday. He and Chesky will meet with scholarship recipients at an annual conference to talk about service and leadership.
Travel engenders curiosity and cooperation, Chesky said, acknowledging that many students face financial burdens that discourage them from entering professions or fields oriented toward service.
“There are young people across the country who have a passion for public service, but can’t pursue it because of their student loan debt,” Chesky said. “We want to help reduce that burden.”
Chesky’s donation is the largest the Obama Foundation has received, tied with a $100 million donation from Amazon founder Jeff Bezos in November.
Some 43 million Americans carry student loans worth $1.6 trillion, according to federal figures. President Joe Biden promised to cancel $10,000 in federal student debt per person while campaigning but has not yet done so. He said in April that he is continuing to study what action to take on student loans.
The Voyager Scholarship has openedapplications via the website Scholarship America for the first 100 students it will fund. Applicants must be entering their junior year of college at a four-year U.S. university and must be a U.S. citizen, permanent resident or have a deferred action status under the Deferred Action for Childhood Arrivals Program. The deadline to apply is June 14. Scholarship America is managing the application process, but the Obama Foundation will select recipients, a spokesperson for the foundation said.
Students must demonstrate a commitment to public service, which the program’s website defines broadly as including “careers in government, nonprofits or the private sector,” including occupations ranging “from community organizing to social work and from entrepreneurship to the arts.”
Chesky is a graduate of the Rhode Island School of Design and has spoken about his unexpected path to becoming an entrepreneur. Airbnb went public in December 2020 with a valuation of over $100 billion, a major comeback after its business was badly impacted by the onset of the coronavirus pandemic.
Chesky has signed a pledge to give the majority of his wealth away during his lifetime.
The Obama Foundation has recently funded community organizations working to close opportunity gaps for boys and young men of color as well as to fund girls’ education, according to its 2020 tax filings.
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HR technology leader centers agenda for annual benefits conference around building healthy, dynamic, diverse organizational culture as cure to the Great Resignation
WEST DES MOINES, Iowa , April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Businessolver®, a leader in Saas-based benefits technology and services, announced the keynote speakers and agenda for Vision 2022, an annual gathering for clients and partners to engage with industry experts to develop and improve benefits strategies for today's diverse workforce. The all-virtual two-day event will be held June 23 and 24.
This year's Vision theme is MAKE YOUR MARK, calling to mind the term, originally from archery, that references where an arrow hits the target. Although the last year or so may have been hit or miss, so to speak, for employers as they navigated the pandemic and Great Resignation, Businessolver's Vision agenda features two dynamic keynotes and a full session slate led by industry experts designed to help HR/benefits leaders refocus their attention and energy toward hitting nothing but bullseyes in 2022.
"As employers nationwide navigate workforce and economic recovery from the pandemic, employees—through the Great Resignation—are making themselves clear: Organizational culture, specifically those defined by flexibility and support for them as a whole person, will be what wins the day in the new war for talent," said Jon Shanahan, Businessolver CEO and President. "This year's Vision event will help leaders gain similar clarity and intention around what that looks like—especially in the HR and benefits function, with a focus on the strategies and technologies needed to use organizational culture as a way to drive successful recruitment and retention, high employee engagement, sustained operational efficiency, and positive business growth."
In addition to Shanahan's annual "State of the Industry" address outlining key business and technology trends for professionals to watch and prepare for, Businessolver has confirmed two vibrant speakers to keynote the two-day Vision event.
Ginger Hardage, former Senior Vice President of Culture and Communications at Southwest Airlines, will set the tone for Vision with her opening keynote address on June 23, detailing the characteristics of an unstoppable culture—similar to the one she built during her more than two decades at Southwest.
Day one will round out with a beautiful mixture of live music and motivation, as keynote speaker Jade Simmons will broaden attendees' definition of diversity, unlock dormant creativity, and help them find greater momentum to innovate work to transform the organization's culture for the better.
Additional sessions during Vision 2022 will help HR/benefits leaders:
- Effectively address employee mental health, by better understanding burnout and boredom and how they can hide or highlight larger psychological issues.
- Hold leaders accountable—with data and deliverables—to upholding their organization's diversity, equity, and inclusion values.
- Transform employee experience and benefits delivery, through strategic small-group meetings with representatives from Businessolver's exclusive Pinnacle ProgramTM partners and Visionary sponsors Allstate, Aura, Cigna, and The Hartford.
- Honor industry excellence, at the second-annual Solvies. Vision attendees will gain inspiration from their HR/benefits peers—honorees from within the Businessolver client family who exemplify its four pillar values: Perform, Engage, Innovate, and Give Back.
Find complete details about Vision 2022—including registration information, full agenda, speaker list, and sponsors at www.businessolver.com/vision.
Since 1998, Businessolver has delivered market-changing benefits technology and services supported by an intrinsic responsiveness to client needs. The company creates client programs that maximize benefits program investment, minimize risk exposure, and engage employees with easy-to-use solutions and communication tools to assist them in making wise and cost-efficient benefits selections. Founded by HR professionals, Businessolver's unwavering service-oriented culture and secure SaaS platform provide measurable success in its mission to provide complete client delight.
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$1K+ in tools stolen from truck in Manhattan
Published: Aug. 2, 2022 at 10:13 AM CDT|Updated: 7 minutes ago
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - More than $1,000 in tools was stolen from the bed of a man’s truck in Manhattan on Monday.
The Riley Co. Police Department incident report indicates that around 11 a.m. on Monday, Aug. 11, officers were called to the 600 block of Seth Child Rd. with reports of theft.
When officers arrived, they said a 53-year-old man reported a bag full of tools had been stolen from the bed of his truck, costing him about $1,500.
Anyone with information about the crime should call RCPD at 785-537-2112 or the Manhattan Riley Co. Crime Stoppers at 785-539-7777.
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Paley's 2022 Pride Month events spotlight legendary icons, influential programs, and extraordinary moments that have shaped LGBTQ+ representation on television
Special PaleyLive Event Featuring the Cast and Creative Team of Queer as Folk on June 7
NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Paley Center for Media celebrates Pride Month with its dynamic and interactive Salute to LGBTQ+ Achievements in Television, from June 2 to June 26, 2022. The exhibit and screenings spotlight the creative contributions of legendary icons, influential programs, and extraordinary moments that have shaped LGBTQ+ representation in our culture.
"The Paley Center is honored to celebrate the remarkable achievements of the LGBTQ+ community through the lens of television," said the Paley Center President and CEO Maureen Reidy. "Throughout Pride month, we will trace the evolution of LGBTQ+ portrayals on television, explore breakthrough moments, and salute the enduring achievements of LGBTQ+ artists and innovators who have made groundbreaking contributions to media."
Paley Center's Salute to LGBTQ+ Achievements in Television highlights LGBTQ+ achievements in five areas: televised drama, news/talk/documentary, comedy, music/variety, and sports. The exhibit salutes such pioneering programs as That Certain Summer, now celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, as well as All in the Family and Tales of the City. The programming features storytellers Greg Berlanti, Ilene Chaiken, Lee Daniels, and Ryan Murphy; influential creative talents like Laverne Cox, Ellen DeGeneres, Sean Hayes and other notable figures from sports, journalism, music, politics, and culture.
On Tuesday, June 7 at 6:30 pm, the Paley Center presents a preview screening and conversation of Peacock's Queer as Folk. A vibrant reimagining of the groundbreaking British series, Queer as Folk explores a diverse group of New Orleans friends and the tragedy that transforms their lives. Following the screening, creator/executive producer/writer/director Stephen Dunn and executive producer/writer Jaclyn Moore will join stars Devin Way, Fin Argus, Jesse James Keitel, CG, Johnny Sibilly and Armand Fields on stage for a lively post-screening conversation. (The screening is rated TV-MA and is suggested for mature audiences.). Admission is free for this event thanks to Peacock's generous support.
Paley's Pride Month celebration will also include family activities, special events, and interactive trivia. The Paley Center invites its members to the exhibit's opening cocktail reception on June 2 and offers pre-ordering of tickets to the Queer As Folk free event here. Paley Center's Salute to LGBTQ+ Achievements in Television runs from Thursday, June 2 to Sunday, June 26, 2022.
About The Paley Center for Media
The Paley Center for Media, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization with locations in New York and Los Angeles, leads the discussion about the cultural, creative, and social significance of television, radio, and emerging platforms. Drawing upon its curatorial expertise, an international collection, and close relationships with the leaders of the media community, the Paley Center examines the intersections between media and society.
The Paley Center's premier programming can be viewed on the Paley Center's YouTube channel and the Paley Center's Facebook page. The public can access the Paley Center's permanent media collection, which contains over 160,000 television and radio programs and advertisements, and participate in programs that explore and celebrate the creativity, the innovations, the personalities, and the leaders who are shaping media.
Through the global programs of its Media Council and International Council, the Paley Center also serves as a neutral setting where media professionals can engage in discussion and debate about the evolving media landscape. Previously known as The Museum of Television & Radio, the Paley Center was founded in 1975 by William S. Paley, a pioneering innovator in the industry.
For more information about the Paley Center and to learn about the Paley Center's acclaimed programming, please visit www.paleycenter.org.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Owl Rock Capital Corporation (NYSE: ORCC, or the "Company") today reported net investment income of $125.1 million, or $0.32 per share, and net loss of $34.9 million, or $(0.09) per share, for the second quarter ended June 30, 2022. Reported net asset value per share was $14.48 at June 30, 2022 as compared to $14.88 at March 31, 2022.
Craig W. Packer, Chief Executive Officer of Owl Rock Capital Corporation commented, "The second quarter was another strong quarter for our business. Our earnings exceeded our dividend, our borrowers continued to perform well with only one name on non-accrual, and more volatile market conditions are creating attractive direct lending opportunities for which we are well positioned. Importantly, we also expect our earnings to benefit from rising interest rates beginning next quarter."
The Company's Board of Directors has declared a third quarter 2022 dividend of $0.31 per share for stockholders of record as of September 30, 2022, payable on or before November 15, 2022.
PORTFOLIO AND INVESTING ACTIVITY
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, new investment commitments totaled $603.4 million across 16 new portfolio companies and 10 existing portfolio companies. This compares to $530.4 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 across 17 new portfolio companies and 4 existing portfolio companies.
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, the principal amount of new investments funded was $341.3 million. For this period, the Company had $488.3 million aggregate principal amount in sales and repayments.
For the three months ended March 31, 2022, the principal amount of new investments funded was $347.9 million. For this period, the Company had $374.8 million aggregate principal amount in sales and repayments.
As of June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, the Company had investments in 168 and 157 portfolio companies with an aggregate fair value of $12.6 billion and $12.8 billion, respectively. As of June 30, 2022, the average investment size in each portfolio company was $75.3 million based on fair value.
As of June 30, 2022, based on fair value, our portfolio consisted of 73.1% first lien senior secured debt investments, 14.5% second lien senior secured debt investments, 2.1% unsecured debt investments, 2.2% investment funds and vehicles, 2.3% preferred equity investments, and 5.8% common equity investments.
As of March 31, 2022, based on fair value, our portfolio consisted of 74.0% first lien senior secured debt investments, 14.7% second lien senior secured debt investments, 2.1% unsecured debt investments, 2.3% investment funds and vehicles, 1.9% preferred equity investments, and 5.0% common equity investments.
As of June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, approximately 87.6% and 88.7% of the portfolio was invested in secured debt, respectively. As of June 30, 2022, 98.8% of our debt investments based on fair value in our portfolio were at floating rates.
As of June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, the weighted average total yield of accruing debt and income-producing securities at fair value (which includes interest income and amortization of fees and discounts) was 8.9% and 7.9%, respectively, and the weighted average total yield of accruing debt and income-producing securities at amortized cost (which includes interest income and amortization of fees and discounts) was 8.8% and 8.0%, respectively.
As of June 30, 2022, 1 portfolio company with an aggregate fair value of $11.0 million was on non-accrual status, representing 0.1% of the total fair value of the debt portfolio.
RESULTS OF OPERATIONS FOR THE QUARTER ENDED JUNE 30, 2022
Investment Income
Investment income increased to $273.3 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 from $249.0 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021. In addition to the growth in the portfolio, the incremental increase in investment income was primarily due to an increase in dividend income. Included in interest income are other fees such as prepayment fees and accelerated amortization of upfront fees from unscheduled paydowns. Period over period, income generated from these fees decreased. Other income increased period-over-period due to an increase in incremental fee income, which are fees that are generally available to us as a result of closing investments and generally paid at the time of closing. We expect that investment income will vary based on a variety of factors including the pace of our originations and repayments.
Expenses
Total expenses increased to $146.6 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022 from $129.7 million for the three months ended June 30, 2021, which was primarily due to an increase in interest expense and management and incentive fees. The increase in interest expense was primarily driven by an increase in the average daily borrowings as well as an increase in the average interest rate. Management and incentive fees increased primarily due to an increase in our investment portfolio and dividend income.
Liquidity and Capital Resources
As of June 30, 2022, we had $0.3 billion in cash and restricted cash, $7.2 billion in total principal value of debt outstanding, and $1.4 billion of undrawn capacity on our credit facilities. The Company's weighted average interest rate on debt outstanding was 3.2% and 2.9% for the three months ended June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, respectively. Ending net debt to equity was 1.20x and 1.17x as of June 30, 2022 and March 31, 2022, respectively.
CONFERENCE CALL AND WEBCAST INFORMATION
Conference Call Information:
The conference call will be broadcast live on August 4, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. Eastern Time on the Events section of ORCC's website at www.OwlRockCapitalCorporation.com. Please visit the website to test your connection before the webcast.
Participants are also invited to access the conference call by dialing one of the following numbers:
- Domestic: (877) 737-7048
- International: +1 (201) 689-8523
All callers will need to reference "Owl Rock Capital Corporation" once connected with the operator. All callers are asked to dial in 10-15 minutes prior to the call so that name and company information can be collected.
Replay Information:
An archived replay will be available for 14 days via a webcast link located on the Events section of ORCC's website, and via the dial-in numbers listed below:
- Domestic: (877) 660-6853
- International: +1 (201) 612-7415
- Conference ID: 13731354
ABOUT OWL ROCK CAPITAL CORPORATION
Owl Rock Capital Corporation (NYSE: ORCC) is a specialty finance company focused on lending to U.S. middle-market companies. As of June 30, 2022, ORCC had investments in 168 portfolio companies with an aggregate fair value of $12.6 billion. ORCC has elected to be regulated as a business development company under the Investment Company Act of 1940, as amended. ORCC is externally managed by Owl Rock Capital Advisors LLC, an SEC-registered investment adviser that is an indirect affiliate of Blue Owl Capital Inc. ("Blue Owl") (NYSE: OWL) and part of Owl Rock, a division of Blue Owl. Owl Rock, together with its subsidiaries, is a New York based direct lending platform.
Certain information contained herein may constitute "forward-looking statements" that involve substantial risks and uncertainties. Such statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors and undue reliance should not be placed thereon. These forward-looking statements are not historical facts, but rather are based on current expectations, estimates and projections about ORCC, its current and prospective portfolio investments, its industry, its beliefs and opinions, and its assumptions. Words such as "anticipates," "expects," "intends," "plans," "will," "may," "continue," "believes," "seeks," "estimates," "would," "could," "should," "targets," "projects," "outlook," "potential," "predicts" and variations of these words and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, some of which are beyond ORCC's control and difficult to predict and could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or forecasted in the forward-looking statements including, without limitation, the risks, uncertainties and other factors identified in ORCC's filings with the SEC. Investors should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date on which ORCC makes them. ORCC does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements or any other information contained herein, except as required by applicable law.
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212-419-3000
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According to Candace Cameron Bure, everything is "all good" between the actress and JoJo Siwa after Siwa pegged her as the "rudest celebrity" she's ever met.
Siwa posted a video on TikTok over the weekend that went viral in which she shared a photo of Bure, but no details about how she was rude.
It had the internet trying to theorize what happened between the former "Dancing With the Stars" contestants that could have caused drama.
"I had no idea idea where it came from and so I immediately tried to reach out to her through a mutual friend," Cameron Bure said. "My publicist contacted her manage and I DM'd her because I didn't know what happened."
CNN has reached out to Siwa for comment.
She said she was able to speak with Siwa and asked what had happened because as far as Cameron Bure could recall, they had had a "great" time meeting on "The Kelly Clarkson Show."
Cameron Bure said the singer and former "Dance Moms" star was at first hesitant to tell her why she felt slighted by Cameron Bure since she was just participating in a TikTok trend and "didn't think it was a big deal."
But the "Fuller House" star said they kept talking.
"She said, 'I met you at the Fuller House premiere when I was 11 years old, and we were all on the red carpet. I had come up to you and said, "Can I have a picture with you?" and you said to me, "Not right now." And then proceeded to do what you were doing and take pictures with other people on the red carpet,'" Cameron Bure recalled Siwa explaining.
She said the now 19-year-old Siwa told her, "You weren't even mean and I get it now, as an adult, when you're on the red carpet and everything's happening and you're being pulled in different directions, but at that time I was 11."
"I kind of broke your 11-year-old heart, I didn't take a picture with you!" Cameron Bure said, adding, "I feel crummy. JoJo, I'm so sorry!"
Cameron Bure said it's now "all good on the JoJo front."
And she learned from it.
"I think that the lesson we can learn is to be mindful of no matter how many followers you have, even a 10 second trending TikTok video can do damage," Cameron Bure said. "Because our words matter and our actions matter and whether you have 50 million followers or 500 followers or five followers, we all influence the people around us."
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Chanel restricts sales to Russians abroad amid Ukraine war
By THOMAS ADAMSON
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PARIS (AP) — Luxury fashion brand Chanel says it will stop selling its clothes, perfumes and other luxury goods to Russian customers abroad if they plan to take the products back to the country. Some are calling the move a bold response to the invasion of Ukraine, while others say it goes too far. It comes after the French fashion house shuttered its boutiques in Russia. Chanel says this step is simply complying with Western trade sanctions that prohibit transactions with designated individuals. Some Russian social media influencers say they’re being asked for identification and denied the ability to buy goods at Chanel boutiques from Paris to the United Arab Emirates. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/06/chanel-restricts-sales-to-russians-abroad-amid-ukraine-war/ | 2022-04-06T16:36:10Z |
Alan White, longtime drummer for Yes, dead at 72
SEATTLE (AP) — Alan White, the longtime drummer for progressive rock pioneers Yes who also played on projects with John Lennon and George Harrison, has died. He was 72.
White’s death was announced on his Facebook page by his family. The post said he died at his Seattle-area home Thursday after a brief illness. Just days earlier Yes had announced that due to health issues White would not take part in the band’s upcoming tour of the United Kingdom to celebrate the 50th anniversary of the iconic album “Close to the Edge.”
White joined Yes in 1972, replacing original drummer Bill Bruford. In a band noted for frequent lineup changes, White was a constant and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame as a member of Yes in 2017.
Though he didn’t play on “Close to the Edge,” he performed on every subsequent Yes studio album over nearly five decades, including the band’s latest release, “The Quest,” which came out last year.
White stayed with the band through its many iterations. A trailblazing act in the progressive rock scene in England that grew in popularly in the early 1970s alongside bands like Genesis, Pink Floyd and Jethro Tull, Yes was especially know for its intricate arrangements and the musical skill of its individual members.
When progressive rock fell out of fashion in the late 1970s many of the bands associated with the genre struggled.
Following another lineup change, Yes, with White still behind the drum kit, reinvented itself in the 1980s as a harder edged band that appealed to younger listeners more attuned to heavy metal and the visual cues of music videos. In 1983 Yes released the smash hit album “90125.”
A longtime Seattle-area resident, White was born in Pelton, County Durham, England, in 1949. His family said he began piano lessons at age 6 and playing the drums when he was 12.
White played with bands in England throughout the 1960s. In 1969, he was asked by John Lennon to join his Plastic Ono Band. In an interview with The Seattle Times in 2021, White said he thought the call from the famous Beatle was a prank.
“A voice announced, ‘Hello, this is John Lennon,’” White said. “I thought it was a mate pulling my leg, put the receiver down, and went back to the kitchen.”
White played a 1969 concert in Toronto with Lennon’s band, which also included guitarist Eric Clapton. White also played with another Beatle, contributing drums to George Harrison’s 1970 solo album “All Things Must Pass.”
In the statement announcing his death, his family wrote: “Alan was many things to many people: a certified rock star to fans around the world; band mate to a select few, and gentleman and friend to all who met him.”
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WIMBLEDON, England (AP) — How much do you know about Wimbledon, the grass-court Grand Slam tennis tournament that begins Monday at the All England Club? Give this AP quiz a try:
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1st Round: In what year was Wimbledon first held — and in what year were women first allowed to compete for the singles championship?
a.) 1877 and 1877
b.) 1877 and 1884
c.) 1879 and 1879
d.) 1879 and 1886
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2nd Round: French Open champion and No. 1-ranked Iga Swiatek enters Wimbledon on a 35-match winning streak. Who was the last woman to compile more consecutive victories on tour?
a.) Venus Williams
b.) Ash Barty
c.) Martina Hingis
d.) Monica Seles
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3rd Round: Roger Federer will not be participating in Wimbledon this year as he works to return from a series of knee operations, the most recent shortly after his loss at the All England Club in 2021. When was the last time the Grand Slam tournament Federer has won a men’s-record eight times was held without him?
a.) 1998
b.) 2000
c.) 2002
d.) 2004
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4th Round: When 18-year-old American Coco Gauff reached the French Open final this month, she became the third-youngest woman since 2000 to reach the title match at a Grand Slam tournament. Who was the youngest major champion this century?
a.) Maria Sharapova
b.) Kim Clijsters
c.) Jennifer Capriati
d.) Sofia Kenin
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Quarterfinals: A rendering of what kind of fruit is perched atop the men’s singles championship trophy at Wimbledon?
a.) Apple
b.) Strawberry
c.) Pineapple
d.) Cherry
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Semifinals: Novak Djokovic is the defending champion at Wimbledon for the sixth time. On the previous five occasions, how many times did he lose a match before the semifinals?
a.) Zero
b.) One
c.) Two
d.) Three
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Final: How many total Wimbledon titles have Serena Williams and Venus Williams won, adding up their individual totals for singles, doubles (each time they won together counts twice) and mixed doubles?
a.) 10
b.) 15
c.) 20
d.) 25
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ANSWERS
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1st Round. b. The oldest Grand Slam tennis tournament was first won by Spencer Gore in 1877, but the first women’s championship was not held until seven years later, when Maud Watson won her first of two consecutive titles. Men’s doubles was added in 1884, but women’s doubles — and mixed doubles — did not get added until 1913.
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2nd Round. c. Hingis won 37 matches in a row until being beaten by Iva Majoli in the 1997 French Open final.
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3rd Round. a. Since making his debut at Wimbledon in 1999, Federer has never missed the tournament until now (it was not held in 2020, when the All England Club canceled competition entirely because of the coronavirus pandemic).
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4th Round. a. Sharapova was 17 when she won Wimbledon in 2004 for the first of what would become five Grand Slam titles during her playing career.
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Quarterfinals. c. No one seems to know exactly why there is a pineapple atop the trophy, but according to the tournament’s official website, “pineapples were prized as a rare and exclusive food” in the latter half of the 19th century.
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Semifinals. b. Coming off two championships in a row at the All England Club, Djokovic lost to Sam Querrey in the third round in 2016. Otherwise, Djokovic’s title defenses have gone this way: one semifinal defeat and four successful runs to another trophy.
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Final. d. Serena Williams has 14 total trophies from the All England Club, and Venus Williams has 11. Serena’s collection: seven in singles, six in doubles (all with her older sister) and one in mixed doubles (with Max Mirnyi in 1998). Venus’ collection: five in singles, six in doubles. The siblings also were the singles runner-up four times apiece.
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Which brand of gaming monitor is better?
Of all the companies that produce gaming monitors, Samsung and Asus stand out as two of the best. They both offer a decent variety in most price levels, plus great quality control and long-term dependability.
Samsung gaming monitors
Samsung is well-known for its TVs and smartphones, but less so for its gaming monitors. Nonetheless, it offers a decent variety, with particularly great values on its entry-level models. If you’re looking for something in the 27- to 32-inch range at a middle-of-the-pack resolution, a Samsung monitor is a great choice.
Samsung gaming monitor pros
- Good prices: For less than $400, you can get your hands on a fantastic Samsung monitor that should satisfy you for years.
- Impressive high-end technologies: Samsung pioneered advanced features like the 32:9 aspect ratio and quantum dot filtration. At the top end, its best gaming displays take advantage of cutting-edge technology.
- Increased reliability and quality control: There was a time when Samsung TVs and monitors were somewhat known for dead pixels and other panel malfunctions. All reports indicate that this time is past, with more satisfied customers than ever before.
Samsung gaming monitor cons
- Subpar selection: Samsung doesn’t offer a ton of gaming monitors.
- Less-than-perfect top-of-the-line options: Samsung’s most expensive monitors lose out to Asus in some features, such as HDR performance.
Best Samsung gaming monitors
Despite its midrange price, this 4K model sports advanced features such as a 144-hertz refresh rate with G-Sync and FreeSync Premium variable support. Thanks to its HDMI 2.1 support, it’s perfect for PC and console gaming.
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Its size lets it deliver a high immersive experience, while the 1440p resolution won’t strain older machines too much. If you’d prefer a clearer image and are willing to sacrifice some of that immersion, consider the nearly identical 27-inch model.
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This is the evolution of Samsung’s original ground-breaking 32:9 aspect ratio display, which provides the most immersion possible outside of a virtual reality headset. This advanced option boasts impressive specs such as HDR1000 certification and quantum dot filtration, but it’s costly, huge and requires a powerful PC to take full advantage of.
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This 24-inch model is proof that you don’t have to spend a fortune for great features such as a variable 144-hertz refresh rate. Since it’s not very big, its 1080p resolution makes for a relatively crisp image.
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Priced just above $500, this is one of the best values ever on a high-quality monitor with a 21:9 aspect ratio. It offers FreeSync Premium VRR functionality and passable, but not incredible, HDR10 processing.
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If smooth motion handling is especially important to you, the 27-inch, 240-hertz G7 is the perfect choice. You can opt for the larger 32-inch version instead if you want something more immersive at the cost of slightly less pristine image clarity.
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Asus gaming monitors
Asus makes all kinds of great laptops, but it’s notably great at producing gaming equipment. It’s responsible for some of the best gaming motherboards and graphics cards, so it makes sense that its gaming monitors are of top quality.
Asus gaming monitor pros
- Extremely wide selection: No matter your budget or the quality of your PC, Asus definitely has something that’s right for you.
- Lots of premium technology: Unbeatable refresh rates, Nvidia Reflex latency reduction, Extreme Low Motion Blur and powerful HDR support are just some of the great features Asus offers.
- Wide color gamut: Some of the most popular Asus gaming monitors sport expansive coverage of the cinematic DCI-P3 color gamut.
Asus gaming monitor cons
- The best ones are very expensive: To get your hands on the brand’s best releases, you’ll have to shell out $1,000 or more.
Best Asus gaming monitors
A high variable refresh rate, 4K resolution and Extreme Low Motion Blur technology make this one of the best-performing gaming monitors. It’s not exactly cheap, but few competitors look as good or have such a high color volume.
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It hits the sweet spot of a 1440p resolution at 27 inches, so you won’t be able to make out individual pixels when viewing it from across a desk. Its 170-hertz refresh rate and HDR400 certification make it a great value for the money.
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Asus designed this one with specialized technology to reduce motion blur, resulting in especially smooth motion handling with little to no ghosting or artifacts. Its 135% sRGB color coverage is among the best, but it doesn’t come cheap.
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According to graphics card manufacturer Nvidia, high refresh rates including the 270-hertz one found on this panel can actually help improve gaming reflexes and players’ performance.
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This no-frills 24-inch model is perfect for gamers on a budget, but it doesn’t have any advanced features aside from its 165-hertz refresh rate.
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This one’s notable for its ability to display a whopping 360 frames per second and its Nvidia Reflex technology, which lowers input lag and ensures the lowest reaction times and smoothest gameplay possible.
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This gigantic 32:9 monitor directly competes with Samsung’s similar Odyssey offering, but at a lower price.
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The feature set on this top-of-the-line 21:9 ultrawide monitor borders on the absurd. It boasts quantum dot filtration, a 200-hertz refresh rate, nearly complete DCI-P3 color coverage and the coveted DisplayHDR 1000 certification.
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Should you get a Samsung or Asus gaming monitor?
You can’t go wrong with either one, whether you’re trying to save money or get the best display possible. It’s slightly more likely that you’ll find a perfect Asus model simply because there are more to choose from, but Samsung’s offerings are just as good. In particular, those searching for a highly immersive ultrawide monitor should strongly consider a Samsung.
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BOSTON (AP) — Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale broke his right wrist in a bike accident over the weekend and will miss the rest of the season, the team said Tuesday, the latest setback during an injury-plagued three years for the Boston ace.
Sale had surgery Monday and is expected to be ready for the start of spring training next year.
“You couldn’t make this up,” Red Sox Chief Baseball Officer Chaim Bloom said Tuesday. “It stinks. It’s really unfortunate. We’re relieved this wasn’t worse, obviously. Very glad this wasn’t worse. But it’s been such a run of bad luck for him and obviously for us.”
Sale’s latest injury raises questions about his future with the team once he’s healthy. The 33-year-old appeared in just two games this season, throwing 5 2/3 innings. He suffered a broken left pinkie finger when he was hit by a line drive against the New York Yankees on July 17 and had surgery the next day. The start of his season was delayed after he broke a rib while working out on his own during the lockout.
“We need to dispatch some people to go find whoever has the Chris Sale voodoo doll and recover it,” Bloom said.
Bloom said Sale rode his bike home from a throwing session on Saturday at Boston College near his home. He took his bike out again to get lunch and hit something as he was going down a hill, throwing him from the bike and causing what Bloom called “a pretty rough spill.”
Sale’s still-healing left pinkie wasn’t harmed in the crash, Bloom said.
Sale has thrown only 48 1/3 innings in the regular season and nine in the postseason since the end of 2019. He missed the pandemic-shortened 2020 season because of Tommy John surgery and went 5-1 with a 3.16 ERA in nine starts last year. He’s logged only 14 starts, including three in the playoffs, over the past three seasons.
He is in the third year of a five-year, $145 million deal.
The Red Sox came within two wins of the World Series in 2021 but are last in the AL East thanks in part to injuries that have diminished both their starting rotation and regular lineup. Boston entered Tuesday at 54-56, 4 1/2 games out of the final AL wild-card spot.
Bloom said he had expected Sale to pitch again this season after recovering from the broken pinkie.
He’s spoken with Sale over the past few days and said he remains encouraged despite “an incredibly bizarre run of events.”
Bloom said the team will develop a plan for Sale’s 2023 season in light of all the missed time.
“We’re obviously gonna have to do that and be smart with it,” Bloom said. “If we want to play 162-plus, we have to build our team to have a lot of starting pitching depth. That’s been a huge organizational focus the last few years. Obviously, it’s been tested this year.
“It just shows the importance of that pipeline and continuing to build that depth and we plan on going into next year with a lot of starting pitching options,” Bloom continued. “Knowing that whether it’s Chris or someone else, things do happen and we’re gonna need people to step up over the course of the season if we want to play in the postseason.”
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SAN DIEGO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viracta Therapeutics, Inc. (Nasdaq: VIRX), a precision oncology company targeting virus-associated malignancies, today announced that company management is scheduled to present at the Jefferies Healthcare Conference on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. EDT.
A live webcast of the presentation will be available on the Investors section of the Viracta website under "Events and Webcasts" at https://viracta.investorroom.com/events-and-webcasts. The webcast will be archived for 30 days.
Viracta is a precision oncology company targeting virus-associated malignancies. Viracta's lead product candidate is an all-oral combination therapy of its proprietary investigational drug, nanatinostat, and the antiviral agent valganciclovir (collectively referred to as Nana-val). Nana-val is currently being evaluated in multiple ongoing clinical trials, including a pivotal, global, multicenter, open-label Phase 2 basket trial for the treatment of multiple subtypes of relapsed/refractory Epstein-Barr virus-positive (EBV+) lymphoma (NAVAL-1), as well as a multinational Phase 1b/2 trial for the treatment of EBV+ recurrent or metastatic nasopharyngeal carcinoma and other EBV+ solid tumors. Viracta is also pursuing the application of its inducible synthetic lethality approach in other virus-related cancers.
For additional information please visit www.viracta.com.
Investor Relations Contact:
Ashleigh Barreto
Head of Investor Relations & Corporate Communications
Viracta Therapeutics, Inc.
abarreto@viracta.com
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GEORGE TOWN, Cayman Islands, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Channel Capital Cayman, an offshore governance services business based in the Cayman Islands is pleased to announce that it has been issued with a Companies Management License by the Cayman Islands Monetary Authority (CIMA) and it is now offering its investment fund fiduciary services to investment vehicles domiciled in the Cayman Islands.
Located in the Cayman Islands and UK, each member of Channel Capital Cayman acts as a fund director and is regulated by CIMA. The team of directors initially includes Mark Cook, Carl Brenton and Katherine Youhanna, and offers decades of professional governance experience to select fund boards.
The Cayman Islands is a world leader in the establishment of offshore investment funds due to its tax-neutrality, stable economy, sophisticated banking sector, and professional financial services industry. Approximately 70% of non-US domiciled alternative investment funds managed by US SEC-registered advisors are domiciled in the Cayman Islands.
Executive Director at Channel Capital Cayman, Mark Cook, said: "The Cayman Islands remains by far the most popular jurisdiction for global hedge, private equity and infrastructure funds. The Cayman Islands Government and CIMA have developed a strong regulatory framework for the investment funds industry, and we are confident that the Cayman Islands will continue to be a leading funds jurisdiction."
"Having been involved in the industry since 2008, we know first-hand the vast range of compliance and governance issues boards have to navigate. The independent director services we provide allows for a flexible and tailored approach to fund governance through each stage of an investment fund's life cycle. Our platform ensures necessary compliance with regulation is satisfied but with an emphasis on reducing the administrative burden faced by those in the fund governance space and we look forward to expanding our team of likeminded fund directors," said Mr Cook.
About Channel Capital
Established in 2013, Channel has 47 employees across Sydney, Brisbane, Melbourne and Grand Cayman, and currently partners with eight investment management firms. Channel provides incubation, distribution, operational and responsible entity services to a select group of investment management firms and their clients across the institutional, family office, high net worth and advisor-led investor space. Channel's subsidiary entity, CIML, provides responsible entity services to a limited set of funds. https://www.channel.capital
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BEIRUT (AP) — Lebanon’s prime minister on Friday warned that the ruin of a massive grain silo risks total collapse due to an ongoing fire that’s expanding amid the summer heat at the Beirut port where a devastating blast two years ago tore through the Mediterranean city.
A fire in the structure has been smoldering for the past two weeks due to 800 tons of grain inside fermenting in the hot weather. The government said the fire expanded after flames reached nearby electrical cables.
The fire and the dramatic sight of the smoldering, partially blackened silo is reviving memories and in some cases trauma for survivors of the gigantic explosion that tore through the port two years ago. Experts say part of the structure is leaning and in danger of tipping over.
Prime Minister Najib Mikati, who oversees a caretaker government, ordered firefighters and civil defense volunteers to step back Friday for their safety. Civil Defense volunteer Youssef Mallah told The Associated Press that they are still at the port, but have been ordered to stay far from the silo.
The August 2020 blast was caused by hundreds of tons of ammonium nitrate, a highly explosive material used in fertilizers, that had been improperly stored for years at the port’s warehouse.
The tall structure withstood the force, effectively shielding the western part of Beirut from the explosion that killed over 200 people, wounded more than 6,000 and badly damaged entire neighborhoods.
The government said experts had warned that trying to put out the fire with water could worsen it due to humidity, but the Interior Minister on Thursday ordered firefighters to try to contain the fire with water anyway. Over the weekend, the Lebanese army sent a helicopter to try to douse the fire with water as well.
Another minister warned last week that the situation at the port was “tricky and complicated”, and warned of a collapse.
Emmanuel Durand, a French civil engineer who volunteered for the government-commissioned team of experts said the north block of the silo was “on path for catastrophic failure” and that a collapse was inevitable at this point. He told the AP the grain fire could not be extinguished by water, which actually fuels the process of fermentation and can make the silo tilt faster.
Durand, who is based in Switzerland, has been monitoring the silo for two years via sensors, and sending warnings to the government. The silo that have been tilting at no more than 0.5 millimeters a day two weeks ago are now moving at “cruise speed” with 2 millimeters an hour, he said.
Earlier this year, the Lebanese government moved to demolish the silo, but was forced to suspend the decision following protests from families of the blast’s victims and survivors, who have yet to see justice served. They argue that the silo may contain evidence useful for a judicial probe. Some also say the silo should stand as a memorial for the tragic incident.
The judicial probe revealed that range of government officials knew about the dangerous substance that had been stored at the port for years, but did not take meaningful action to remove it or dispose of it. No officials have been yet been convicted.
Those implicated have lodged legal complaints against the judge leading the investigation. A rally organized by the Hezbollah group against the judge leading the probe turned deadly last year, with six people were killed and dozens wounded. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/smoldering-beirut-port-silo-risks-total-collapse-amid-fire/ | 2022-07-22T21:21:05Z |
Atlanta’s Robinson likely to miss World Cup with Achilles
By PAUL NEWBERRY
AP Sports Writer
ATLANTA (AP) — Atlanta United defender Miles Robinson will likely miss the World Cup for the United States after rupturing the Achilles tendon in his left leg during an MLS game. The team announced that Robinson would undergo surgery Monday after an MRI confirmed the worst-case scenario. Robinson was injured in the first half of a 4-1 win over Chicago Fire. The 25-year-old central defender was carried off the field on a stretcher. He faces a lengthy recovery period that probably will cost him a roster spot at the World Cup. The Americans open the tournament in Qatar on Nov. 21. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/09/atlantas-robinson-likely-to-miss-world-cup-with-achilles/ | 2022-05-09T17:01:35Z |
BookIt by LeanData creates an express lane for website visitors to instantly schedule a meeting with the best person to help them
SANTA CLARA, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LeanData, the modern revenue orchestration platform for today's growth leaders, has released its newest solution which enables revenue teams to auto-qualify and auto-book meetings with inbound prospects visiting a company's website.
Integrated with the most popular online calendars and marketing automation platforms, LeanData BookIt empowers prospects to immediately secure a meeting with the right person – thereby eliminating manual back-and-forth scheduling between sellers and buyers, and often lengthy wait times for seller follow-up after initial interest is expressed.
Gartner recently identified scheduling automation as a key emerging technology that can help sellers gain a competitive edge and improve virtual selling results. ("Top Technologies for Pipeline Growth," May 18, 2022) ¹
"As we've witnessed firsthand with our customers, BookIt not only accelerates lead conversions for sellers, but it also improves the buying experience for prospects," said Doug Bell, CMO at LeanData. "BookIt is a natural extension of LeanData's revenue orchestration platform, and further extends the competitive advantage of our customers in today's selling environment."
Released in May, LeanData's BookIt solution has already generated strong demand from high-performing B2B revenue teams.
"Speed to lead has been huge for us, and that is the biggest benefit where BookIt delivers," said Yana Clark, Marketing Operations Analyst, Alation. "Meetings could take 24 hours or more to schedule previously. With BookIt, the SDR doesn't even have to reach out – prospects can choose to book meetings instantly."
"BookIt removes the manual step of coordinating schedules, which saves our sales team's time," said Tim Herchenroeder, Senior Salesforce Developer, Brazen Technologies. "But most importantly, from our customers' perspective, they can talk to the right person very quickly. So, it's just much more efficient and a win/win for everyone."
"We have a high volume of quality inbound leads for sales reps that are on the road and in the field, so it's often necessary for SDRs to qualify leads. However, the manual back-and-forth to schedule meetings can introduce another hurdle for a prospect," said Christine Leonard, Executive Director of Sales Development and Renewals at Amplify. "For our prospects, BookIt reduces the friction between point of interest and connecting with the person who is going to help them."
Companies can easily add BookIt to their marketing automation webforms to offer the convenience of scheduling automation to their prospects. Submissions are instantly routed via LeanData's drag-and-drop decision logic according to a customer's unique go-to-market parameters.
In addition to highly accurate and sophisticated routing capabilities, BookIt offers a customizable scheduling experience allowing companies to provide consistent and branded experiences to their prospects.
BookIt works with the leading marketing automation vendors, including Marketo, Hubspot and Pardot, and is fully integrated with both Google and Microsoft 365 calendars.
LeanData BookIt is now available, with pricing available upon request. For more information or to request a demo, please visit
https://www.leandata.com/appointment-scheduling-software/.
Today's growth leaders are powering their B2B selling with LeanData, the gold standard in modern revenue orchestration and an essential element of the modern RevTech stack. The LeanData Revenue Orchestration Platform, powered by No-Code Automation, simplifies and accelerates coordination of all the plays, people and processes needed to transform buyer signals into buying decisions. LeanData is inspiring a global movement among its 800+ customers and community of 5000+ OpsStars worldwide, empowering them with revenue operations excellence that translates into compelling buyer experiences and competitive advantage. See www.leandata.com.
¹ Gartner, "Top Technologies for Driving Pipeline Growth," May 18, 2022
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Uber drops mask mandate for riders, drivers
CINCINNATI (WXIX/Gray News) – Uber dropped its mask mandate for riders and drivers effective Tuesday, one day after a federal judge in Florida struck down the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s national mask requirement for travel on planes and other public transportation.
“However, the CDC still recommends wearing a mask if you have certain personal risk factors and/or high transmission levels in your area,” the company announced on its website. “Remember: many people still feel safer wearing a mask because of personal or family health situations, so please be respectful of their preferences. And if you ever feel uncomfortable, you can always cancel the trip.”
As of Tuesday morning, Lyft’s website still says riders and drivers must follow CDC guidance related to COVID-19, “including wearing a face mask that covers your mouth and nose (as required by federal order). A mask is required even if you’ve been vaccinated.”
As a result of the judge’s decision Monday, the U.S. Transportation Safety Administration announced it will no longer enforce masking at airports while the CDC reviews the court order.
Most airlines, including Delta and United, have now switched to mask-optional policies.
“Due to today’s court ruling, effective immediately, TSA will no longer enforce its Security Directives and Emergency Amendment requiring mask use on public transportation and transportation hubs,” a spokesperson for the TSA said in a statement. “TSA will also rescind the new Security Directives that were scheduled to take effect tomorrow. CDC continues to recommend that people wear masks in indoor public transportation settings at this time.”
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Buttigieg: US may act against airlines on consumers’ behalf
(AP) - The day after Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg met with airline leaders to quiz them about widespread flight disruptions, his own flight was canceled and he wound up driving from Washington to New York.
“That is happening to a lot of people, and that is exactly why we are paying close attention here to what can be done and how to make sure that the airlines are delivering,” Buttigieg told The Associated Press in an interview Saturday.
Buttigieg said he is pushing the airlines to stress-test their summer schedules to ensure they can operate all their planned flights with the employees they have, and to add customer-service workers. That could put pressure on airlines to make additional cuts in their summer schedules.
Buttigieg said his department could take enforcement actions against airlines that fail to live up to consumer-protection standards. But first, he said, he wants to see whether there are major flight disruptions over the July Fourth holiday weekend and the rest of the summer.
Enforcement actions can results in fines, although they tend to be small. Air Canada agreed to pay a $2 million fine last year over slow refunds.
During Thursday’s virtual meeting, airline executives described steps they are taking to avoid a repeat of the Memorial Day weekend, when about 2,800 flights were canceled. “Now we’re going to see how those steps measure up,” Buttigieg said.
Travel is back. On Friday, more than 2.4 million people passed through security checkpoints at U.S. airports, coming within about 12,500 of breaking the pandemic-era high recorded on the Sunday after Thanksgiving last year.
The record surely would have been broken had airlines not canceled 1,400 flights, many of them because thunderstorms hit parts of the East Coast. A day earlier, airlines scrubbed more than 1,700 flights, according to tracking service FlightAware.
Weather is always a wild card when it comes to flying in summer, but airlines have also acknowledged staffing shortages as travel roared back faster than expected from pandemic lows. Airlines are scrambling to hire pilots and other workers to replace employees whom they encouraged to quit after the pandemic hit.
It takes months to hire and train a pilot to meet federal safety standards, but the Transportation Department sees no reason the airlines cannot immediately add customer-service representatives to help passengers rebook if their flight is canceled.
The government has its own staffing challenges.
Shortages at the Federal Aviation Administration, part of Buttigieg’s department, have contributed to flight delays in Florida. The FAA promises to increase staffing there. The Transportation Security Administration, an agency within the Department of Homeland Security, has created a roving force of 1,000 screeners who can be dispatched to airports where checkpoint lines get too long.
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WOODINVILLE, Wash., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This month, Woodinville Whiskey will release its Special Limited Release Woodinville Moscatel Finished Straight Bourbon in 23 markets (MSRP $99.99 per bottle). At the time of its distillery-only release last fall, the Woodinville 2021 Harvest Release was the first Moscatel Finished Straight Bourbon in the American Whiskey category. The whiskey was introduced exclusively at the Distillery Tasting Room in Washington state last September.
Woodinville Moscatel Finished Straight Bourbon is Woodinville's fully mature, Flagship Straight Bourbon Whiskey transferred into 10-year-old, 200-gallon Moscatel de Setúbal barrels for "finishing". Moscatel de Setúbal is a rare, fortified wine produced on the Setúbal Peninsula of Portugal, a region known for its ideal climate for producing these wines. This "finishing" process adds notes of dried apricot and orange peel, with a honey and toffee sweetness. Candied nuts and a hint of fennel greet you for a lingering finish.
As the 2021 Washington state Harvest Release, Woodinville Moscatel Finished Straight Bourbon was named one of the "Best New American Double-Barrel Whiskies of 2021" by Nicolas Stecher in Maxim. For Uproxx's "Best Bourbon Whiskey Blind Taste Test" in February, Zach Johnston of Uproxx wrote, "Tasting Notes: There's a mix of chocolate powder, apricots, and orange that's tempered by five spice and a hint of wet reeds. Sweet and floral honey opens the palate up to Almond Roca (gotcha!) and peach pits. Ripe plums with more of those wet reeds drive the finish towards soft leather, more stone fruit, and a slightly spicy tobacco chew. My Guess: This is a Woodinville bourbon… that Almond Roca flavor note is very Seattle and gives it away instantly."
Woodinville's online Product Locator will assist in locating bottles of this Special Limited Release: https://www.woodinvillewhiskeyco.com/product-locator/ .
Woodinville Whiskey Company (www.woodinvillewhiskeyco.com) is a craft distillery founded by two longtime friends and residents of the Woodinville area, Orlin Sorensen and Brett Carlile under the mentorship of an industry icon, the late David Pickerell, former Master Distiller for Maker's Mark. Woodinville is Washington state's largest craft distillery, handcrafting all of its products from 100% locally sourced grains from the Omlin Family Farm in Quincy, Washington.
Their single farm, flagship products, Woodinville Straight Bourbon Whiskey, and Woodinville Straight 100% Rye Whiskey were both awarded "Craft Whiskey of the Year" in their respective categories by the American Distilling Institute in 2016 and 2017, a national competition with over 500 spirits entries from around the country. In March of 2020, the San Francisco World Spirits Competition also gave the competition's highest honors to Woodinville's Flagship Bourbon Whiskey with a Double Gold medal and the title of "Best Straight Bourbon Whiskey of 2020". In addition, it performed incredibly in Fred Minnick's "Pappy vs. the Field" blind tasting and Minnick also named it "Best Bourbon Outside Kentucky" in 2019. Last year Forbes reported that Woodinville "may just be the best craft whiskey in America." And in May, Woodinville Flagship Straight 100% Rye Whiskey earned Double Platinum honors in the American Spirits Council of Tasters 2022 ASCOT Awards.
In 2017 Woodinville joined Moët Hennessy, the wine and spirits division of LVMH (Louis Vuitton Moët Hennessy), the world's leading luxury goods company, with Orlin and Brett still at the helm. Woodinville Whiskey is available in Washington state, Alaska, Arizona, California, Colorado, DC metro, Florida, Georgia, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Michigan, Minnesota, Nebraska, Nevada, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, South Carolina, Texas and Wisconsin. The state-of-the-art distillery and tasting room in Woodinville, completed in 2014, is home to exclusive new launches like its annual Harvest Release in the fall. Private tours led by a distiller are available, when scheduled in advance. The distillery is open 7 days a week. Woodinville PR: Kat Spellman, (206)755-2341, spellman@woodinvillewhiskeyco.com.
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Unity Software Inc. ("Unity") (NYSE: U) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between March 5, 2021 and May 10, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Unity, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Unity includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (ii) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (iii) accordingly, Unity had overstated the Company's commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (iv) as a result, the Company was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
Aggrieved Unity investors only have until September 6, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Change and disruption are all around us. TBD Media Group meets the leaders finding opportunity for positive change
LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In times of disruption, the winners in business will be those agile enough to respond effectively to emerging trends. As disruption affects the fundamental assumptions we have made about the world and economy, a new generation of leaders is stepping up to find and exploit these new opportunities.
50 Leaders of Change, a campaign by acclaimed production company TBD Media Group is bringing the stories of the world's most innovative businesses from across sectors to showcase their vision of the future.
TBD Media Group, which has built a reputation for providing a platform for the world's most important businesses to tell their stories is highlighting the ways in which Global Thought Leaders are both responding to and driving change.
Paolo Zanini, Founder and CEO at TBD Media Group says:
"We face a future that is uncertain. Within that uncertainty we can choose to be pessimistic or optimistic. The 50 Leaders of Change see opportunity in uncertainty. History has shown us time and again that it takes leadership to identify these opportunities early and be ahead of the pack in defining the landscape for others."
The 50 Leaders of Change 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 50 Leaders of Change Campaign may be found here: https://www.globalthoughtleaders.org/50-global-leaders
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
TBD Media Group
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Moretti Fine Art Gallery Set to Inaugurate Virtual Pangea's Block-0
ZUG, Switzerland, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blockchain innovator Virtual Pangea AG (www.virtualpangea.com) announces its partnership with the critically acclaimed Moretti Fine Art Gallery, set to open its first virtual gallery in the company's metaverse later in the year. The news comes as the Old Italian Masters gallery specializing in paintings and sculptures from the 14th to the 17th century, is opening today its doors to a new, refurbished space in London, 12-13 Duke Street, St. James's.
As one of the icebreakers in its niche entering the metaverse, Moretti Fine Art Gallery will be inaugurating Block-0 - the first block of the Virtual Pangea Metaverse and the first immersive 3D & VR-ready experience coming later this year. The Moretti digital gallery will be located in this massive multistorey structure showcasing the power of NFT technology in a virtual space.
Within this space, Moretti Fine Art clients will witness history in the making, interacting, and buying NFTs of the finest art in the world. The future gallery presents an exciting opportunity for enthusiasts to enjoy art and traditional masterpieces beyond the limitations of the physical, experienced via the best technology has to offer, connecting the 'real' and virtual worlds like never before.
Andreea Mocanu, Business Director and cofounder of Virtual Pangea, commented: "The partnership with the Moretti Fine Art Gallery opens the door for art experts and enthusiasts, as well as curious users to enjoy and invest in masterpieces in an exciting and memorable way. We are beyond excited about the opportunity to host such a prestigious gallery in our Block-0 and we are looking forward to growing what is already looking to be a fruitful relationship."
Fabrizio Moretti founded the Moretti Fine Art Gallery in 1999 at the age of 22, according to his latest interview for FT: "I never felt young at the time. I was ready. It helped, of course, to be in Italy. And there was [more] maturity then that is different today, perhaps the world is not tough enough anymore." Through trial and error his decades long experience has made Moretti a master of the craft, creating one of the finest Old Masters galleries in the world.
The public can enjoy the inaugural exhibition in the gallery's new space in London on July 1st, which will include the finest Italian paintings and sculptures, featuring works by Sano Di Pietro, Giovanni Baronzio, Nicolo dell'Abate, and Canaletto, for which the gallery is world-famous.
About Virtual Pangea AG
Virtual Pangea AG is the creator of the first Multilayer Metaverse that offers businesses, institutions, and users a seamless experience across devices. Headquartered in Zug, Switzerland, the company focuses on community ownership and developing solutions that will contribute to R&D and further blockchain adoption.
For more information, visit: www.virtualpangea.com
About Moretti Fine Art Gallery
The Moretti Fine Art Gallery is a critically acclaimed gallery founded in 1999 by the expert art dealer and collector Fabrizio Moretti. The gallery specializes in the finest Old Master artwork from the 14th to 17th century and has been featured at numerous prestigious art exhibitions. across the word.
For more information, visit: www.morettigallery.com
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Head of Marketing, Virtual Pangea
Email: marketing@blockmakers.io
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Leading testing and wellness provider expands services to support clients' natural glow and bolster immunity amidst the summer months
LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sameday Health, a world-class testing and wellness provider, announced today the launch of their Inner Beauty IV drip therapy. The service will be administered at Sameday Health clinics nationwide where wellness services are offered to support clients' collagen production, fortify their hair and nails, and keep their skin and blood cells healthy, among other benefits.
The Inner Beauty IV drip contains Vitamin C and Vitamin B complex vitamins—including Biotin (B7), thiamine (B1), and niacin (B3)—that work to fortify hair and nails, reduce wrinkles, and hydrate skin from the inside out. In addition to improving natural glow, the Inner Beauty IV drip is designed to boost immunity and reduce fatigue to help clients feel just as good as they look.
According to McKinsey & Company, the global $1.5 trillion wellness industry is driven by consumers' interest in better health and appearance. As consumers increasingly seek out wellness services that will bolster their overall well-being and improve their appearance, more are turning to IV drip therapy to infuse essential vitamins, antioxidants, and nutrients into their bloodstream.
Sameday Health's Inner Beauty IV drip joins the company's current service menu of 10+ IV drips and wellness injections, including their Immunity IV and Get Up & Go IV.
"At Sameday Health, we strive to help our clients lead their fullest lives — that's why we've introduced our Inner Beauty IV drip to boost confidence and improve skin quality from the inside out with premium, nutrient-rich vitamins," said Patrick Emad, Sameday Health VP of Clinics. "We're proud to bring to market an all-in-one solution that will help our clients feel and look their best — especially during the on-the-go summer months."
"The Inner Beauty IV drip is part of our extended effort to make Sameday Health clinics a consistent home base for all of our clients' health and wellness needs," said Felix Huettenbach, Sameday Health CEO and Founder. "We remain dedicated to continuously expanding our menu with services that revitalize our clients' lives through improved health and wellness."
The Inner Beauty IV drip is available now across the country in participating Sameday Health clinics — including Los Angeles, New York City, and Washington D.C.
To learn more about Sameday Health's IV drip therapy, visit here.
Sameday Health is dedicated to healthcare as a complete experience, not simply a service. Our purpose is to create healthcare that centers around the client, combining a human approach with intuitive technology. We offer quality, personalized care wherever you are including in our clinics or at your door.
Inspired by the lotus flower's ability to grow in even the toughest terrains, Sameday Health is determined to create a sense of hope and help with our clients. Since opening our first clinic in Venice, CA at the height of the COVID 19-pandemic, the Sameday team has been focused on closing gaps in the healthcare system from testing to wellness to care. Devoted to responding immediately to our client's needs, we are providing expanded same day healthcare in our locations including Los Angeles, San Francisco, New York, Miami, DC, Boston, and more.
Sameday Health serves its clients wherever and whenever it is most convenient for them. In most cases there is at home and same day.
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TAMPA, Fla., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BoardPrep Recovery Center is proud to recognize Alcohol Awareness Month, an event that the National Council for Alcoholism and Drug Dependence sponsors every year. This year, to recognize, BoardPrep Recovery Center is focusing on supporting working medical professionals battling alcohol addiction. A 2015 anonymous survey that appeared in the Volume 36 of the Substance Abuse Journal suggested that over 45% of nurses used alcohol or drugs at work. This action has the potential to affect the nurses themselves, as well as the individuals they treat and the organizations where they work. Consequently, supporting healthcare professionals with effective substance use disorder treatment can lead to better patient outcomes.
Nurses are not the only medical professionals at risk. A research paper that appeared in the Mayo Clinic Proceedings in July 2009, suggested that between 10 and 12% of physicians develop a substance use disorder during their careers. They may delay seeking treatment because they fear losing their license and livelihood.
This Alcohol Awareness Month, the team at BoardPrep is reaching out to medical professionals in the Tampa area and encouraging them to get help. With the help of our private programs, medical professionals can get the care and support they need while also continuing to support themselves. Furthermore, because the treatment programs at BoardPrep Recovery Center are tailored for board-certified professionals, clients have the opportunity to work towards sobriety with others in the healthcare profession. The team implores nurses and physicians not to put off seeking treatment anymore. Instead, they should reach out to the addiction treatment programs for healthcare professionals at BoardPrep Recovery today.
About BoardPrep Recovery Center: BoardPrep Recovery Center offers a health professionals program with private rooms based in Tampa, Florida. We specialize in providing private, highly effective behavioral health treatment programs for healthcare professionals. To learn more about our treatment programs, please reach out to us online or call 1.866.796.4720.
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MINNEAPOLIS and DUNDEE, Scotland, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bio-Techne Corporation (NASDAQ: TECH) today announced the signing of an exclusive licensing agreement to commercialize The University of Dundee's BromoTAG® system and fund the recruitment of postdoctoral researchers at the University's Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD). CeTPD researchers will create new chemical tools that will be commercialized by Tocris, a Bio-Techne brand, for use by the biopharmaceutical research community.
BromoTAG enables scientists to determine which individual proteins possess the greatest potential as a target for new therapeutic agents. Using genome-editing technologies, BromoTAG pins a small biological tag to a target protein and labels it for subsequent modifications, for example cellular degradation, allowing researchers to evaluate its functional role and impact on disease development. BromoTAG was developed by Conner Craigon and Adam Bond, PhD students at CeTPD and is a powerful chemical biology tool, enabling the rapid and selective removal of any individual protein. It has been shown to degrade the tagged protein at low concentration, within minutes, and reversibly. Critically, it degrades only the individual target protein and prevents any off-target effects.
The University of Dundee is a leader in Targeted Protein Degradation (TPD), a field of research that is revolutionising drug discovery. This approach is making the treatment of diseases previously thought to be undruggable a reality. Dundee researchers and teams led by CeTPD Director, Professor Alessio Ciulli, have previously revealed fundamental insights into the working of the degrader molecules that they have designed and that are used across the globe. Professor Ciulli is a pioneer in protein degraders research, while Tocris has strong know-how and expertise in organic chemistry. Over the past five years, Tocris has been working with Professor Ciulli to commercialize various chemical tools such as inhibitors and degraders developed in his lab.
"We are excited about TPD, both as an enabling technology for life science research, as well as for its potential to deliver new therapeutics in the clinic," said Will Geist, Bio-Techne's Protein Sciences Segment President. "Bio-Techne has built a leading portfolio of tools and technologies to support scientists through every stage of their TPD research, and we are delighted to offer BromoTAG to researchers through this exclusive license. We have a long-standing relationship with the University of Dundee to commercialize exciting and useful technologies and look forward to expanding this relationship through our support of post-doctoral research."
Professor Ciulli said, "We are delighted to announce the successful commercialization of a recent CeTPD discovery, and for continued collaborative work between Dundee and Tocris. We will jointly work to develop the next-generation BromoTAG for a variety of applications. The licensing deal deepens the relationship between the University and Bio-Techne. These developments cement the importance of our research to the field of targeted protein degradation."
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FRANKLIN, Tenn., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc. (MMNA) is celebrating dealer partners who go above and beyond for their communities. They provide more than just a great place to buy a car – they help their hometowns thrive in the good times and heal in the challenging times. They rise to the occasion, whatever the occasion may be.
In June, we are proud to feature farmer, first responder and West Mitsubishi Dealer Principal Gary Campbell, who recently rose to the occasion, when there was a medical emergency at a Mitsubishi Dealer Partner event. Campbell sprang into action, providing emergency medical assistance, and sprang onto our radar as a must-feature for our Dealer Partner Spotlight.
FIVE QUESTIONS WITH GARY CAMPBELL
Owner & Dealer Principal, West Mitsubishi, Orland, CA
- This is the story of a small-town farm kid, turned successful, independent car dealership owner, turned successful Mitsubishi franchise owner. Take us back to the very beginning. I grew up on a large farm in the small town of Orland, CA. Alongside my father, I worked from sunup to sundown, and we grew whatever crop was fashionable at the time – hay, corn, etc. – just trying to make a living. When I was 14, I went with my dad to a farm auction, where we bought four Pacific Gas and Electric farming vehicles. We painted them, fixed minor things here and there, and we re-sold each for a $500 profit. In the 80s, that was big money, and as farmers and entrepreneurs, that sparked our interest. From there, my father got his dealers license, and we opened a small independent dealership. We made mistakes at first, learning how to balance the store and the farm, but the farmer's work ethic prevailed, and 35 years later, the store, the farm (and the family) are still going strong.
- Five years ago, in your words, it was time to take the next step, and you became a Mitsubishi franchise dealer. Why this next step and why Mitsubishi? Orland is a Northern California farming town of less than 10,000 people – far from the beaches and city lights of Los Angeles. Everybody knows everybody, and your word and reputation are everything. We wanted to grow the business, but we also wanted to be able to sleep at night, knowing we were doing right by our customers and our community. We were attracted to Mitsubishi, because of their 10-year, 100,000-mile warranty and the quality of their vehicles. I would put any family member or neighbor into one of these cars. Fast forward, I am now a member of Mitsubishi's National Advisory Board, where I am able to represent small towns and small businesses, and because they are a small manufacturer (in the grand scheme of the automotive industry), I really feel heard and valued, and that goes a long way.
- You're a farmer… and a car dealer… and a volunteer firefighter, and you are all of these things every day. How did you become a volunteer firefighter, and how do you balance it all? As a kid, I always wanted to be police officer. I studied criminal justice at the local junior college, and afterward, I graduated from the police academy. I was working at the dealership during the day, and as a reserve police officer at night, and it wasn't sustainable. Around that time, the local fire department was recruiting volunteers, and the position would allow me a little more flexibility, while still allowing me to serve my community. So, I signed up, and I have been volunteering with them now for 26 years. As far as balancing it all, family – and my employee family – always come first. I am very involved in the day-to-day operations of the dealership, but my phone also doubles as a fire department pager, and my team knows that, when the phone/pager/fire alarm sounds, even if I'm in the middle of a deal, I've got to go. The team is cross-trained, so there is no lapse in service. Plus, the dealership is strategically located one block from the fire house, so I can get there quickly.
- Community service is a core personal value of yours, and it is also a core value of your business. Tell us about that. My parents taught me to treat people right, to be fair, and when you can, to improve the lives of those around you. I try to do that for my employees, and as a team, we try to do that for the community. We support the local 4-H Club and high school, and I encourage everyone to get involved in their own personal causes, and to take time off as needed to support those causes. Those values influence the way we run our business. We greet people at the door with a smile; we treat them like family – we walk them where they need to go and make any introductions needed; we are transparent about service and parts our customers really need. We build trust. Everything is clean and comfortable. As a result, our customers come back to us for service, and even customers of other manufacturers come to us for service! This is a farming town, and we see plenty of pickup trucks in our service lane.
- You've (seemingly) done it all. What's next? Even though I have been doing this my entire life, as the industry and society changes, there is still so much to learn. I am a member of several professional networking and education organizations, namely a 20 group, focused solely on Mitsubishi. 20 groups bring dealerships from across the country, large and small, together to learn from each other and consultants about how to grow and improve their businesses. In my free time, what little I have of it, I own several rental properties around town, and I enjoy working on them. I am also an avid motorcyclist. I've biked across the United States and Australia. One day, when I know that my family, business and community are taken care of, I hope to be able to get up and go whenever and wherever I want – just ride off into the sunset.
Through a network of approximately 330 dealer partners across the United States, Mitsubishi Motors North America, Inc., (MMNA) is responsible for the sales, marketing and customer service of Mitsubishi Motors vehicles in the U.S. MMNA was the top-ranked Japanese brand in the J.D. Power 2021 Initial Quality Study, ranking third overall and tied with Lexus. In its 2030 Environmental Plan, MMNA's parent company Mitsubishi Motors Corporation has set a goal of a 40 percent reduction in the CO2 emissions of its new cars by 2030 through leveraging EVs — with PHEVs as the centerpiece — to help create a sustainable society.
With headquarters in Franklin, Tennessee, and corporate operations in California, Georgia, Michigan, New Jersey, Texas, Florida and Virginia, MMNA directly and indirectly employs more than 8,000 people across the United States
For more information on Mitsubishi vehicles, please contact the Mitsubishi Motors News Bureau at 615-257-2698 or visit media.mitsubishicars.com.
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Senior Director, Communications and Events
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Mobile: 714-296-1402
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Manager, Communications and Events
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Attempted rape suspect identified by company work shirt he was wearing, police say
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WMC/Gray News) - A man wanted in an attempted rape that was foiled by residents in Tennessee over the weekend is now behind bars after he was allegedly identified by the work shirt he was wearing.
Records dug up by WMC also show he’s a registered sex offender.
On Sept. 10, a tourist was walking on Tennessee Street in Memphis around 4 a.m. when a man, who was later identified as 30-year-old Christian Nugent, walked up behind her with his pants down and genitals exposed, according to an affidavit.
The victim told investigators Nugent took her to the ground and ripped her clothing.
As the victim tried to fight him off, a few residents in the area came outside and yelled at Nugent, causing him to run away.
Surveillance cameras in the area captured the incident. The video reportedly showed Nugent wearing a company shirt with a logo which police said assisted in his arrest.
Nugent met with investigators on Sept. 13 and allegedly admitted to being in the area that day and speaking to a woman. Police said he identified himself from the video but denied assaulting the victim, the affidavit said.
Police said Nugent has been charged with criminal attempted rape. He has a bond set at $40,000.
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Passport Parking app now available through Passport's platform
TAMPA, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The City of Tampa, Florida is partnering with transportation software and payments company, Passport, to offer residents and visitors a more convenient way to pay for parking at more than 8,000 on and off-street spaces across the City. The contactless payment application, Passport Parking, allows users to pay for parking seamlessly through their smartphones. The Passport Parking app is free to download from the App Store and Google Play. Users can also manage their parking online at passportparking.com.
To begin a parking session using the Passport Parking app, users simply create an account with their email address or phone number and enter their license plate number and desired length of stay. Users can extend sessions remotely and review parking history and receipts with just a few taps.
"The City of Tampa is rapidly growing, and to keep up with the evolving needs of our residents and visitors, we are actively seeking new ways to enhance the user experience. By providing access to multiple parking payment apps, we continue to reduce our reliance on hardware while gathering the data and insights needed to assess and improve the parking experience in our community," said City of Tampa Parking Division Manager, Fed Revolte.
Passport's powerful platform helps cities manage mobile pay parking, parking enforcement, digital permitting, payment services and more. With Passport, cities throughout Florida, including Tampa, Key West, Destin and Delray Beach can centralize parking data to operate more efficiently, increase revenue and improve the parking experience with an integrated solution.
"Tampa now has the ability to streamline processes and by partnering with Passport has the potential to unlock integrations with additional Passport products and other technologies," says Jason Sutton, Passport VP of Channel Partnerships. "We are thrilled to partner with Tampa to enhance the parker experience as well as support the City's needs and goals through our technology."
Passport is a transportation software and payments company that builds technology to more efficiently manage streets and sidewalks. Based in Charlotte, North Carolina, Passport is trusted by more than 800 cities, universities and agencies, including Chicago, Toronto, Los Angeles, and Miami. Passport's digital platform helps cities manage parking and mobility infrastructure, creating more livable, equitable communities. One of the fastest-growing companies on the Inc. 5000 and Deloitte Technology Fast 500 lists, Passport was also named to Fast Company's World's Most Innovative Companies for 2020.
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Transaction combines firm's real assets and specialty finance expertise to meet growing loan demand
MINNEAPOLIS, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Castlelake, L.P. ("Castlelake"), a global alternative investment manager with approximately 17 years of experience investing in asset-rich opportunities, today announced that it has made a $150 million investment in Swedish specialty lender, IMH. The investment includes the acquisition of IMH's existing loans and a financing facility for the origination of new loans.
IMH focuses on lending up to SEK 50 million to small to medium-sized real estate investors and developers to address their short-term liquidity needs in areas such as construction and operations, and bridge loans backed by real estate assets. In its 8 years of existence, IMH has lent over SEK 1.3 billion in Sweden. In a market where there is a lack of credit availability for these borrowers, Castlelake believes that by partnering with IMH it can help expand access to high-quality loans that support local residential real estate investment.
"Partnering with IMH is an exciting next step for Castlelake as we continue to expand our presence in Europe and the Nordic region," said Philipp Braschel, Partner, European Real Assets at Castlelake. "IMH and its experienced management team are well-positioned to provide capital to a growing but underserved market, and we believe this investment can deliver value to our investors as well as IMH and its stakeholders."
"Castlelake has been an incredible partner throughout this process, and IMH expects to benefit greatly from their deep expertise in both the specialty finance and real assets space, making them an ideal choice as we chart the next steps on our expansion journey," said Jonas Hägerbäck, CEO of IMH.
This transaction builds on the Castlelake's experience investing in a diverse set of asset-rich opportunities across Europe, where it has acquired more than 7,000 assets across 12 European countries since its founding in 2005. It also taps the firm's experience in specialty finance, having invested over $3 billion in such opportunities, including acquisitions of more than 3,500 commercial and industrial loans and financing or acquiring more than 5 million consumer receivable accounts. Castlelake's recent activity in northern Europe includes $500 million in loans to real estate developers and investors that are active in transitioning assets to more modern usages and more than $600 million in financing facilities to consumer and small business credit originators in the UK.
Castlelake, L.P. is a global alternative investment manager focused on investments in real assets, specialty finance and aviation. Founded in 2005, Castlelake manages approximately $21 billion of assets. The Castlelake team comprises more than 200 experienced professionals, including 89 investment professionals, across six offices in North America, Europe and Asia. For more information, please visit https://www.castlelake.com/.
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E-cigs using synthetic nicotine come under FDA oversight
WASHINGTON (AP) — U.S. regulators will soon begin cracking down on vaping companies using a now-closed loophole, including a line of fruit-flavored e-cigarettes that have become teenagers’ top choice.
Under a law taking effect Thursday, the Food and Drug Administration can regulate e-cigarettes and similar products that use synthetic nicotine.
The action targets Puff Bar and several other vaping companies that recently switched their formulas to laboratory-made nicotine to skirt FDA oversight.
The change “allows FDA to protect the public health from the harms of tobacco products, regardless of the source of nicotine,” the agency said in a statement Wednesday. Companies must register with the FDA and submit their products for review within 30 days.
Puff Bar did not immediately respond to a request for comment Thursday.
The FDA’s action does not automatically ban Puff Bar and similar products. Instead it brings them under the same regulatory scheme as older e-cigarettes that derived their nicotine from tobacco.
“The synthetic nicotine products do not necessarily just disappear on their own,” Robin Koval, chief executive of the Truth Initiative, an advocacy group that runs anti-tobacco ads. “The FDA will have to decide how they want to enforce the law and hopefully they will.”
The FDA has been reviewing applications for an array of vaping devices, formulas and flavors — rejecting more than 1 million, usually because of their potential appeal to youngsters. Anti-tobacco advocates hope the agency will quickly do the same for any applications submitted by Puff Bar and other manufacturers.
Nicotine, the chemical the makes smoking and vaping addictive, occurs naturally in tobacco plants.
The 2009 law that first gave the FDA oversight of cigarettes and related products only referred to tobacco-based nicotine. That left an opening for artificial nicotine, which is being used in e-cigarette liquids, nicotine pouches and other products.
Last month, Congress passed language clarifying that the FDA can regulate any form of nicotine, regardless of the source.
After appearing in 2019, Puff Bar has grown to become the most popular e-cigarette among teenagers, by far, sold in flavors like blueberry, strawberry banana and mango. Under FDA pressure, the company said it was halting sales in 2020, pulling its disposable vaping devices out of convenience stores, gas stations and vape shops.
Last February, the company announced a “fresh launch” of its colorful devices using synthetic nicotine. In marketing language, the company said its products “do not contain tobacco or anything derived from tobacco.” That put Puff Bar in a legal gray area, because federal, state and local restrictions nearly always apply to tobacco-based products, not nicotine itself.
Stanford researchers last year found synthetic nicotine products for sale via online platforms that prohibit tobacco sales, such as Amazon, eBay and Target. Under the new law, synthetic nicotine will be subject to the same federal age limit and sales restrictions as other tobacco products.
Using synthetic nicotine is not a new idea. Tobacco companies experimented with chemically derived nicotine as early as the 1960s, but deemed it too expensive for mass production. Manufacturing advances in recent years finally made it a viable alternative to tobacco-derived nicotine.
A large government survey last year showed Puff Bar had leapfrogged over better-known brands to become the top choice among high schoolers who vape. Juul — which is widely blamed for initially sparking the teen vaping trend — was the fourth most popular brand.
In 2020, the FDA restricted flavors in cartridge-based e-cigarettes like Juul to just menthol and tobacco, which are generally preferred by adults. But the flavor ban didn’t apply to disposable e-cigarettes like Puff Bar and other types of vaping devices.
Anti-tobacco groups worry that the FDA is always one or two steps behind whichever products are making inroads among kids.
“The lesson we can all take away from this is that when the FDA’s actions are incomplete and happen after the fact — which has often been the case with e-cigarettes — you will always be playing whack-a-mole and catch-up,” said Koval.
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NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. ("FHS" or the "Company") (NYSE: FHS) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of FHS investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased FHS American Depositary Shares in or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
FHS investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (a) the new rules, regulations and policies to be implemented by the Chinese government following the Two Sessions parliamentary meetings were far more severe than represented to investors and posed a material adverse threat to the Company and its business; (b) contemplated Chinese regulations and rules regarding private education were leading to a slowdown of government approval to open new educational facilities which would have a negative effect on FHS's enrollment and growth; and (c) as a result, representations made in connection with the Company's initial public offering regarding FHS's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of the Company at the time of the initial public offering, and were materially false and misleading and lacked a factual basis.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in FHS during the relevant time frame, you have until July 11, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you are a class member, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket costs or fees. There is no cost or obligation to participate.
WHY LEVI & KORSINSKY: Over the past 20 years, the team at Levi & Korsinsky has secured hundreds of millions of dollars for aggrieved shareholders and built a track record of winning high-stakes cases. Our firm has extensive expertise representing investors in complex securities litigation and a team of over 70 employees to serve our clients. For seven years in a row, Levi & Korsinsky has ranked in ISS Securities Class Action Services' Top 50 Report as one of the top securities litigation firms in the United States.
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Joseph E. Levi, Esq.
Ed Korsinsky, Esq.
55 Broadway, 10th Floor
New York, NY 10006
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Construction on Hwy 69/75 is moving along
Oklahoma (KXII) -It’s been almost three years since construction broke ground on the $150 million Hwy 69/75 project.
“It kind of took forever but it does take a long time to build a overpass,” said nearby resident, Savannah Courtwright.
And on that project agenda were two overpasses; one in Calera over Main St. and the other in Durant.
Courtwright said, “it just delayed going to Durant from Sherman.”
While the overpass in Calera is still under construction, the overpass in Durant over Choctaw Rd is finally open and ready for drivers.
“It’s a lot easier for everybody,” said Hugo resident, Kisha Makerney.
The Choctaw bridge will allow drivers to avoid the traffic lights when passing through Durant.
“Definitely will be very helpful because the people that don’t need gas or don’t need to stop at stop lights for anything can keep going over,” added Courtwright.
“For me personally, my grandfather’s been in the hospital in Sherman and I’m driving from Choctaw County and normally it would take so much longer to go through all the red lights, especially with... the growing area” added Makerney.
With Durant bringing in high volume traffic, the Choctaw bridge was made top priority according to the Oklahoma Department of Transportation
“Especially with the casino right here and our Texas neighbors wanting to visit us,” Makerney said.
ODOT said the Main Street bridge in Calera will be complete in the summer of 2023, along with the rest of the Hwy 69/75 project.
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Drone hovers over house, peeps into daughter’s room, mother says
HUNTINGTON BEACH, Calif. (KCAL/KCBS) – A California mom is alerting her community after she said she saw a drone hovering near her home. She said she believes it was spying on her daughter.
The Huntington Beach wife and mother said she spotted the drone Monday afternoon hovering above her adult daughter’s balcony in the backyard. She said it was like a Peeping Tom.
“I could hear a drone,” the unnamed mother said. “And then I just was walking up and I realized one kind of swooped down and was only, like, maybe five feet from me, looking right in.”
She said her daughter didn’t hear the drone because the TV was on.
“For her not to know that that was just sitting there viewing … which, she’s in there, you know,” the mother said. “I don’t want her seen, I don’t want anyone that close.”
It’s not the first time family members have seen the drone flying close to their windows. They called the police and posted a warning on the Nextdoor app.
“That’s an easy way to Peeping Tom,” the mother said. “I mean, if they can come right into your window and be looking in, that’s a problem.”
Residents posted comments on Nextdoor about drones and concerns that criminals may be using them to scope out neighborhoods, and people were left wondering about their privacy rights.
Eric Traut, a civil trial attorney, said using drones to spy on people is an invasion of privacy.
“The laws are kind of catching up with the technology now, fortunately. So, you could have a drone that’s half a mile away videotaping somebody in their bathroom or bedroom and be in violation of the civil code section,” he said. “It’s also a violation of penal code.”
The California law on drone regulation spells out that no drone pilot can enter the airspace of a person to capture images without consent, nor can they take photos or record video of a person engaged in personal, private or familial activities without approval.
“It’s exactly the same as a peeper standing in your backyard or from their backyard,” Traut said. “As I said, it doesn’t have to be a trespass. If you’re looking into an area where people have an expectation of privacy, whether it’s with a drone or physically doing it or binoculars or any other device, it’s a violation of the law.”
Traut recommends that people with privacy concerns get photos or video of drones they believe may be invading their privacy.
He said, if it is safe, a person could even follow the drone to get more information about the possible pilot.
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PARIS (AP) — Birds tweeted — not fashionistas — the day Chanel brought its couture guests to the calm of the Bois de Boulogne forest.
On Tuesday morning, bleary-eyed VIPs walked across tons of white sand through the Etrier de Paris equestrian center on the leafy outskirts of Paris, past lines of spinning wheels and inflatable capsules as nature, fashion and art mingled.
The dreamscape had been specially made for fall-winter by artist Xavier Veilhan, who had adorned Chanel’s indoor ring venue with a gargantuan silver mobile. It had guests — including Marion Cotillard and Keira Knightley — gawping.
Haute couture is the age-old Parisian tradition of producing exorbitantly priced, made-to-measure garments for the world’s richest women.
Here are some highlights of the day’s fall-winter 2022 collections:
CHANEL’S SOFTNESS
With a somewhat incongruous drum rendition via video recording, Chanel ambassador Pharrell Williams rousingly kicked off proceedings before the real show began — to soft music and even softer form.
Gentle colors, lines and shapes, punctuated by moments of dazzling buttons, floaty plumes and large hats was the simple formula for Virginie Viard. The French designer was in a soft mood for couture this season, letting subtle twists do the talking.
A loose pastel green skirt suit opened, lined with minutely sparkling crystalline buttons made by the stalwart’s world-famous atelier. It led on to fastidious embroideries and jacquards on loose coats in speckled mint and sand with often-oversize or upturned collars, laded with an air of the 80s. A-line coats with a weighty swag, dropped waists and statement pockets, meanwhile, introduced subtle tensions — alongside hems and fringing in contrasting patterns.
Yet the best looks were those that kept it minimal. A ribbed olive green gown with a clean strap across the bust flared out at the bottom — in a clever take on a mermaid dress. It towed a perfect line between sporty and chic. There’s a niggling feeling that Viard has been playing it safe, since replacing Karl Lagerfeld who died in 2019.
FRONT ROW
It’s got to be couture week when, to blasting horns of annoyed motorists in tangled traffic, paparazzi skid in the sand for a snap of the celebrity roll call.
Keira Knightley, 37, arrived at the far-flung Chanel show to cause the most commotion. The actress, who’s been a house ambassador since 21, arrived in a velvet and lace halterneck LBD by Chanel, accessorized with shades and accompanied by her husband, British musician James Righton.
French Oscar-winning actress Marion Cotillard rocked up in a more casual ensemble, comprising a striped Chanel shirt and black micro mini, declining interviews. Actresses Sigourney Weaver, Clemence Poesy and Maggie Gyllenhaal also joined — applauding vigorously when the designer came out at the finale.
ALEXIS MABILLE BLOOMS
French designer Alexis Mabille was in top fall form for a timeless collection of couture that never forgot its whimsy.
Draped gowns in luxuriant pastel silks caressed the body, quivering lightly as they were showcased down the dazzling indigo fabric runway.
Flowers were never far from the Mabille design universe — both literally and figuratively.
A pastel gray silk dress had a central curved split at the knee so that the hem cascaded down in folds like an opening flower. Its top bib was made of intricate white lace like the veins of a petal under a microscope.
Then came flashes of whimsical fashion design — such as one enormous silken flower headdress made of multitudinous shimmering petals.
MENSWEAR REIGNS IN PARIS
Front row fashion insiders are commenting how Paris menswear week — held June 21-26 — felt as equally buzzy as this week’s VIP-filled couture. And unusually so. Couture traditionally outperforms menswear in terms of attention and celebrity presence. But could this be a thing of the past?
From Justin Timberlake to K-pop sensations BTS, the celebrity presence alone of the menswear spring summer 2023 season was enough to rival this week’s couture. And that signals higher levels of attention than normal in the glossy press and online.
This change in gear — or fashion levelling out — comes as men’s luxury brand portfolio has been outperforming women’s wear in terms of growth more generally with more and more eyeballs on the men’s runway.
Of particular note is the proliferation of U.S. menswear brands, which are now opting to show across the pond in Paris to capitalize on the attention. After the ill-fated New York men’s fashion week — launched in 2016 and then canceled over a dwindling presence — reports have noted how myriad U.S.-based houses such as Thom Browne, Amiri, Greg Lauren, KidSuper and Rhude have opted to showcase their designs in the City of Light. | https://cw33.com/business/ap-business/chanel-gets-gently-geometric-in-far-flung-paris-couture/ | 2022-07-06T10:32:47Z |
- Through a provocative creative campaign and a call-to-action for US customers to support the Equality Act, The Body Shop is opposing hateful anti-2SLGBTQ+ legislation targeting young people.
- The Body Shop Canada is asking customers to pledge to speak out against hatred and intolerance aimed at the 2SLGBTQ+ community.
- $1 from each sale of the brand's new "Out for Love" Pride highlighter makeup range will benefit 2SLGBTQ+ charitable partners across North America.
NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, The Body Shop North America announces continued efforts in supporting 2SLGBTQ+ youth amidst a devastating legislative cycle and uptick in discrimination. In the United States, the Parental Rights in Education Bill, coined as the 'Don't Say Gay' bill by the media, recently passed in Florida, and now, copycat bills that threaten the protection and privacy of 2SLGBTQ+ students and educators are on the rise in other conservative states like Texas and Tennessee.
In response, the activist beauty retailer is launching a pro-2SLGBTQ+ creative campaign that directly opposes this legislation. The campaign will be brought to life through retail signage, digital initiatives, an educational hub, non-profit partnerships, and dedicated product sales.
Starting June 1, visitors to the brand's North American stores will see bold, colorful signage, videos, and specially designed apparel worn by retail staff including bandanas and pins that will read "We don't just say gay. We also say…" followed by the list of 2SLGBTQ+ identifiers, including "pansexual," "bisexual," and "trans," among others, meant to capture the sentiment "we say it all" for, and in solidarity with, the 2SLGBTQ+ community. The Body Shop will also be putting up outdoor advertising in key locations on building walls, outside cafes, and in other high-traffic areas in city centers, calling for the passing of the Equality Act.
"Our priority this Pride, and always, is to keep working toward a world where 2SLGBTQ+ youth feel safe, supported, and able to show up as they are," said Hilary Lloyd, VP of Marketing and Corporate Responsibility for The Body Shop North America. "We hope this unapologetic campaign speaks truth to power and helps our 2SLGBTQ+ customers and allies to feel at home with The Body Shop."
Stores across North America will also be equipped with informational tables and QR codes that lead customers to The Body Shop's digital Pride Hub, which will include educational resources and a petition hosted by the brand's charitable partners, which are Advocates for Youth in the US and It Gets Better Canada.
In the US, the Pride Hub petition is encouraging customers to support 2SLGBTQ+ youth by telling Congress to pass the Equality Act. The petition will allow customers to automatically generate a letter to their senator urging support of the bill, which is widely considered to be the single-most important piece of federal legislation for safeguarding 2SLGBTQ+ rights.
In Canada, the petition is asking customers to sign It Gets Better Canada's pledge to commit to speaking out against intolerance and hate.
"Young 2SLGBTQ+ people are facing attacks on our bodily autonomy and rights," said Sydney Greene, Manager of Digital Content and Strategy, Advocates for Youth. "It is vitally important for companies, organizations, and people showing up to Pride this year to do everything they can to pass the Equality Act, which will provide protections for the queer and trans youth who are under attack in many parts of the United States right now."
The Body Shop also recently launched an "Out for Love" highlighter makeup range in three different shades. From May 31st through August 31st, $1 of every sale will benefit It Gets Better Canada and Advocates for Youth in the US, up to $10,000 for each organization.
"We are proud to collaborate with The Body Shop this year to inspire a better future for all, by working towards creating opportunities that elevate hope, resilience, and determination for 2SLGBTQ+ youth," said Omid Razavi, Executive Director at It Gets Better Canada.
This Pride campaign is a continuation of The Body Shop's advocacy for 2SLGBTQ+ rights. Last year in the US, the retailer galvanized thousands of customers to send letters to Senators supporting the Equality Act and garnered $35,000 in donations for the Equality Federation, a grassroots organization that builds state-based power for 2SLGBTQ+ people and policies. Last year in Canada, The Body Shop joined the All Blood Is Equal coalition to campaign for ending Canada's discriminatory blood ban, which eliminated potential donors based on sexual orientation and gender identity. In April of this year, Canadian Blood Services announced that it would move to end the policy.
To learn more, and join The Body Shop in its action, visit thebodyshop.com.
ABOUT THE BODY SHOP INTERNATIONAL
Founded in 1976 in Brighton, England, by Dame Anita Roddick, The Body Shop is a global beauty brand and a certified B Corp™. The Body Shop seeks to make positive change in the world by offering high-quality, naturally inspired skincare, body care, hair care and make-up produced ethically and sustainably. Having pioneered the philosophy that business can be a force for good, this ethos is still the brand's driving force. The Body Shop operates about 3,000 retail locations in more than 70 countries. Along with Aesop, Avon and Natura, The Body Shop is part of Natura & Co, a global, multi-channel and multi-brand cosmetics group that is committed to generating positive economic, social and environmental impact. The four companies that form the group are committed to generating positive economic, social, and environmental impact.
For more information visit, www.thebodyshop.com. To connect with The Body Shop on social media, follow @thebodyshopnorthamerica on Instagram and TikTok.
ABOUT ADVOCATES FOR YOUTH
Advocates for Youth is a 501(c)3 organization that champions efforts that help young people make informed decisions about their reproductive and sexual health. Advocates boldly advocates for a more positive and realistic approach to adolescent sexual health, focusing its work on young people ages 14-25 in the U.S. and around the globe.
ABOUT IT GETS BETTER CANADA
It Gets Better Canada is a registered charity in Canada that envisions a world where all 2SLGBTQ+ youth are free to live equally and know their worthiness and power as individuals. Its mission is to uplift, empower, and connect 2SLGBTQ+ youth across Canada.
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SAN DIEGO, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A proposed settlement has been reached in the case of Woodard v. Labrada, a class action lawsuit. The proposed settlement establishes a $625,000 settlement fund.
On July 7, 2021, United States District Court for the Central District of California, Judge Jesus G. Bernal, preliminarily approved a settlement of a lawsuit between Labrada and California purchasers of Labrada's Green Coffee Bean Extract and Labrada Garcinia Cambogia. The class action claims that Labrada violated California's consumer protection laws with misleading marketing of these products. The defendant denies this, and the Court has made no decision on these issues. Rather than continue litigating the case in court, the two sides have agreed to a class action settlement.
The proposed settlement establishes a $625,000 settlement fund and eligible class members may be eligible for estimated cash payments of up to $5 for each product purchased up to a maximum of ten products if they have a proof of purchase, and with a maximum of four products if they have no proof of purchase.
You are a Class Member if you purchased, in California, the Labrada Green Coffee Bean Extract product and/or the Labrada Garcinia Cambogia product, for personal or household use and not for resale, during the time period between February 2, 2012 until July 15, 2022.
You have a choice of whether to stay in the Class and participate in the Settlement or not, and you must decide this now. If you stay in the Class, you will be legally bound by all orders and judgments of the Court, and you will not be able to sue, or continue to sue Labrada as part of any other lawsuit involving the same claims that are in this lawsuit. This is true even if you do nothing by not submitting a claim. You can exclude yourself from the class, in which case you get no settlement payment but keep the right to sue over these claims at your own expense. You can object to the settlement and tell the judge why you do not want the settlement to be approved.
You can file a claim to receive payment from the settlement fund at LabradaClassAction.com, as well as get more detailed information about this case, the settlement, and your options. If you need help, you can also ask questions by mail by writing to Labrada Products Class Action Settlement, c/o Classaura, 1718 Peachtree St NW #1080, Atlanta, GA 30309 or call 1-800-801-7097
Your rights and options – and the deadlines to exercise them – are only summarized in this press release. A Longform Notice describes, in full, how to file a claim, object, or exclude yourself, and provides other important information. For more information and to obtain a Longform Notice, claim form or other documents, visit LabradaClassAction.com.
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Bahrain confirms firm’s talks to buy AC Milan for $1.1B
MILAN (AP) — Bahrain’s government has announced that a private equity firm based in the country is in “exclusive talks” to buy seven-time European champion AC Milan and become the Italian league’s first Middle East investor. A tweet from Bahrain’s embassy to Britain confirms Investcorp is in discussions to buy the Serie A leader for $1.1 billion. The announcement comes three days after news of the dealings emerged. The U.S.-based hedge firm Elliott Management has owned Milan since 2018 after the former Chinese owner failed to repay part of a loan. Former Italian premier Silvio Berlusconi controlled Milan for more than 30 years before selling to the Chinese group in 2017. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/18/bahrain-confirms-firms-talks-to-buy-ac-milan-for-1-1b-2/ | 2022-04-18T20:02:47Z |
GRAND RAPIDS, Mich., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PlayBooked, a leading NIL marketplace web/mobile app, and Basepath, a NIL operations platform for university collectives, co-announce a partnership that provides college and university collectives with a best-in-class NIL management software solution with robust analytics and a user-friendly interface. This end-to-end platform allows collectives, universities, brands, and athletes to seamlessly manage all aspects of their name, image, and likeness needs in one app (iOS and Android compatible).
PlayBooked powered by Basepath offers university collectives the ability to license proprietary technology to maximize the earning potential of student-athletes while simplifying the back-end management and disbursement of collective funds to help ensure operational compliance for athletes and the collective alike.
Via a fully branded, state-of-the-art, college/university-specific website, web app, and mobile app, PlayBooked works behind the scenes to provide collective athletes with individual and group brand deals. At the same time, Basepath's automation tool eases the operational burden allowing the collective to focus on fundraising for the athletes.
"PlayBooked powered by Basepath helps collectives execute the right way while offering athletes income-making opportunities and fans the ultimate experience," explains Keith Mitchell, PlayBooked CEO. "Fans, alumni, supporters, brands, and local businesses can log into the school-specific collective app and peruse athletes from all sports to book appearances, shout outs, and live video chats with their favorite athletes."
PlayBooked has spent nearly one million dollars in brand revenue on thousands of athletes and anticipates a fivefold increase in year two. "Companies, including Crypto.com, Fabletics, DoorDash, and Shoe Station, to name a few, have realized that harnessing the power of the college athlete en masse can help move the needle in messaging while providing quantitative results," says partner Ryan Schinman.
"The combination of PlayBooked's expertise in sports marketing and brand relationships, coupled with Basepath's operations technology, forms a best-in-class solution for college athletes and collectives to benefit," says Thomas Thomas Jr., CEO of Basepath. "Like PlayBooked, our mission is to invest in the lives of the collegiate athlete, and we're excited to power the PlayBooked platform for our collective partners and the athletes they serve."
PlayBooked and Basepath have signed agreements with collectives that serve athletes at the University of Michigan, Notre Dame, UC Berkeley, Purdue, Michigan State, North Carolina State, Minnesota, TCU, Kansas State, Florida State, and San Diego State. With the new alliance in place, they anticipate having over fifty college collectives signed by the end of the year.
PlayBooked is a web platform/app that connects college athletes with fans and brands. Founded in 2020, PlayBooked's digital marketplace empowers student-athletes to monetize their NIL by accepting booking requests to create content. Booking opportunities range from producing branded content, live video chats, and video shout outs. PlayBooked for Business custom-curates initiatives for multi-athlete brand marketing campaigns and special events. For more information or to create a free account as a fan, brand, or college athlete, visit PlayBooked.com or download the PlayBooked app.
Basepath is a software development company focused on delivering NIL operations solutions to collectives, universities, NIL organizations, and their student-athletes. For more information, visit https://basepath.co/.
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RICHMOND, Va. — A shopping spree in Beverly Hills, a luxury vacation in Mexico, a bank account that jumped from $299.77 to $1.4 million overnight.
From the outside, it looked like Moe and Kateryna Abourched had won the lottery.
But this big payday didn’t come from lucky numbers. Rather, a public school district in Michigan was tricked into wiring its monthly health insurance payment to the bank account of a California nail salon the Abourcheds owned, according to a search warrant application filed by a Secret Service agent in federal court.
The district — and taxpayers — fell victim to an online scam called Business Email Compromise, or BEC for short, police say. The couple deny any wrongdoing and have not been charged with any crimes.
BEC scams are a type of crime where criminals hack into email accounts, pretend to be someone they’re not and fool victims into sending money where it doesn’t belong. These crimes get far less attention than the massive ransomware attacks that have triggered a powerful government response, but BEC scams have been by far the costliest type of cybercrime in the U.S. for years, according to the FBI — siphoning untold billions from the economy as authorities struggle to keep up.
The huge payoffs and low risks associated with BEC scams have attracted criminals worldwide. Some flaunt their ill-gotten riches on social media, posing in pictures next to Ferraris, Bentleys and stacks of cash.
“The scammers are extremely well organized and law enforcement is not,” said Sherry Williams, a director of a San Francisco nonprofit recently hit by a BEC scam.
Losses in the U.S. to BEC scams in 2021 were nearly $2.4 billion, according to a new report by the FBI. That’s a 33% increase from 2020 and more than a tenfold increase from just seven years ago.
And experts say many victims never come forward and the FBI’s numbers only show a small fraction of how much money is stolen.
“It’s one of the most lucrative things out there,” said Shalabh Mohan, chief product officer at Area 1 Security.
In the nail salon case involving Grand Rapids, police say $2.8 million was stolen. Banks were able to recall about half that amount once the scam was discovered, court records show.
A Secret Service agent said in an affidavit as part of a search warrant application that someone hacked into the email account of one of the school district’s human resource employees and sent emails that persuaded a colleague in the finance department to change the bank account where the health insurance payments were sent.
The emails were brief and unfailingly polite. “Please kindly update” the records, one of them said — words the real HR employee would later tell police she never uses, according to the affidavit.
Police tracked the money to the salon’s bank account owned by the Abourcheds, the affidavit says. After the theft was detected, Moe Abourched contacted a Grand Rapids police detective and said he’d been fooled by a European woman named “Dora” into accepting the funds and forwarding them to other accounts, according to the affidavit.
The Secret Service agent said Abourched’s claims were false and he’d used a similar ruse with police after he received money from a BEC scam targeting a Florida storage company.
Police put the couple under surveillance and in October searched their apartment, offices and BMW, court records show. Police said earlier this year they needed more time to examine the data in the couple’s phones and computers.
The Abourcheds’ lawyer, Kevin Gres, said his clients have done nothing wrong and no charges should be filed.
“My clients were unwitting victims in this scheme,” he said.
BEC scammers use a variety of techniques to hack into legitimate business email accounts and trick employees to send wire payments or make purchases they shouldn’t. Targeted phishing emails are a common type of attack, but experts say the scammers have been quick to adopt new technologies, like “deep fake” audio generated by artificial intelligence to pretend to be executives at a company and fool subordinates into sending money.
In the case of Williams, the San Francisco nonprofit director, thieves hacked the email account of the organization’s bookkeeper, then inserted themselves into a long email thread, sent messages asking to change the wire payment instructions for a grant recipient, and made off with $650,000.
After she discovered what happened, Williams said, her calls to law enforcement went nowhere.
The FBI told her the local U.S. attorney’s office won’t take her case. She flew to Odessa, Texas, where the bank that initially received the stolen money was located. The money by then was long gone and the local detective was powerless to help. Williams asked her U.S. senators for help and later learned the Secret Service was investigating, but said it hasn’t given her any updates.
Crane Hassold, an expert on BEC scams and former cyber analyst with the FBI, has heard of federal prosecutors declining to take BEC cases unless several million dollars were stolen, a minimum threshold that speaks to how out of control the problem is.
“There’s so many of them they can’t possibly work them all,” said Hassold, now director of threat intelligence at Abnormal Security.
Almost every enterprise is vulnerable to BEC scams, from Fortune 500 companies to small towns. Even the State Department got duped into sending BEC scammers more than $200,000 in grant money meant to help Tunisian farmers, court records show.
The Justice Department has launched months-long operations in recent years that have netted hundreds of arrests worldwide.
“Our message to criminals involved in these types of BEC schemes will remain clear: The FBI’s memory and reach is long and wide-ranging, we will relentlessly pursue you no matter where you may be located,” said Brian Turner, executive assistant director of the FBI’s Criminal, Cyber, Response, and Services Branch.
But security experts say the wave of arrests has had little impact, and the FBI’s own numbers show that BEC scams continue to grow at a rapid clip.
“You can arrest 100 of the guys and there’s no ripple effect,” said Hassold.
Many of those arrested by U.S. authorities are lower-level “money mules,” who move stolen money around the banking system until it’s out of reach to authorities.
“Mules” don’t need hacking skills and come from a variety of backgrounds. A South Florida man, Alfredo Veloso, pleaded guilty in 2019 after prosecutors say he recruited women he met through his business making “kink pornography” videos to be money mules for BEC and other cyber scams.
Sophisticated BEC scams targeting businesses and other organizations started taking off in the mid-2010s. It was also around that time when ransomware attacks — in which hackers break into networks and encrypt data — started to grow in frequency and severity.
For years both BEC scams and ransomware attacks were treated largely as a law enforcement problem. That’s still true for BEC attacks, but ransomware is now a key national security concern after a series of disruptive attacks on critical infrastructure like the one last year against the biggest fuels pipeline in the U.S. that led to gas shortages along the East Coast.
The National Security Agency’s hackers have taken action to disrupt ransomware operators’ networks. The Justice Department set up a ransomware task force to better organize the law enforcement response. And U.S. President Joe Biden has pressed the issue directly with President Vladimir Putin of Russia, where many ransomware operators are located.
Nothing close to those efforts has been deployed against BEC fraud despite the huge financial losses.
“It’s a bunch of tiny little silos, and they still haven’t figured out a way to have just a single source that goes after these things,” said John Wilson, a threat researcher at the cybersecurity firm Agari.
If the U.S. were to launch a whole-of-government response to BEC fraud, it almost certainly would focus heavily on Nigeria.
Nowhere are BEC fraudsters more active than in Africa’s most populous nation, where scammers have able to operate almost unchecked for decades. The well-worn Nigerian Prince scam may now be a global punchline, but a new generation is making fortunes through sophisticated BEC fraud.
BEC scammers from Nigeria are glorified in pop songs and show off their wealth on Instagram and Facebook, posing with expensive cars or piles of money.
Ramon Abbas, a well-known Nigerian social media influencer who went by Ray Hushpuppi, had more than 2 million followers on Instagram before he was arrested in Dubai. Abbas’ social media posts showed him living a life of total luxury, complete with private jets, ultra-expensive cars and high-end clothes and watches.
“I hope someday I will be inspiring more young people to join me on this path,” read one Instagram post by Abbas, who pleaded guilty in the U.S. to international money laundering related to BEC and other cybercrimes last year. His sentencing is currently set for July.
Pete Renals, a threat researcher at Palo Alto’s Unit 42, said tech-savvy Nigerian criminals started learning how to use available malware to steal victims’ credentials around 2014. As the software changed, the scammers changed too. In 2018, he said, researchers started seeing Nigerian malware being developed in-country by the BEC scammers themselves.
“It does not seem like there’s a whole lot slowing them down,” he said. They see “no reason to stop.”
Obinwanne Okeke was one of Nigeria’s best known young entrepreneurs when he was a featured panelist at an event hosted by the prestigious London School of Economics.
“If it’s not born in you to take up challenges, you cannot do it,” Okeke said at the 2018 event when discussing his entrepreneurial drive.
But just days before he made those comments, Okeke had been busy sending fake invoices and defrauding the British sales office of the heavy equipment manufacturer Caterpillar out of $11 million through a BEC scam, according to the FBI. He was arrested at Dulles Airport outside Washington in 2019, pleaded guilty to wire fraud a year later and is now serving a 10-year prison sentence.
BEC scammers arrested by police in Nigeria often have better luck and win back their freedom by paying fines or bribes, experts say. Adedeji Oyenuga, a sociology professor at Lagos State University who has studied cybercrime culture, said there’s little fear by BEC scammers of being punished if caught.
“The person will walk around the streets freely knowing nobody is going to say anything about what he or she is doing,” Oyenuga said.
In the Hushpuppi case, U.S. prosecutors have also charged Abba Kyari, a top Nigerian law enforcement official who prosecutors say falsely imprisoned one of Abbas’ criminal rivals. Kyari remains in Nigeria, where media reports say he’s been arrested on a separate charges related to alleged drug smuggling.
Doug Witschi, an assistant director at the global police organization Interpol, said tech companies that help facilitate BEC crimes need to be more active in stopping such behavior.
“We can’t arrest our way out of this challenge,” he said.
Unlike ransomware operators who try to keep their communications private, BEC scammers often openly exchange services, share tips or show off their wealth on social media platforms like Facebook and Telegram.
A Facebook group called Wire Wire.com, which was until recently available to anyone with a Facebook account, acted as a message board for people to offer BEC-related services and other cybercrimes.
The page, which had a profile picture of a duffle bag filled with cash, was created in 2015 and had more than 1,400 members. It was taken down shortly after The Associated Press asked Facebook about it last month. The company declined comment.
In the case of the stolen Grand Rapids money, it was social media that helped law enforcement when seeking a federal judge’s approval for a search warrant.
Included in the application was a vacation Instagram post by Kateryna Abourched, which linked the timing of her trip with a $3,503 payment to a luxury resort in Mexico made from the bank account that had received the stolen Grand Rapids money.
“Vacation is always inspiring,” she wrote in her Instagram post. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_258a6c44-b84e-11ec-b7c7-e38c798ed786.html | 2022-04-10T01:42:50Z |
Leader in insurance solutions opens new location in Austin, Texas
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CCIG, a leader in Risk Management and Insurance solutions for business and individual clients nationwide, is expanding its services to the Southwest with the opening of a new location in Austin, Texas.
CCIG specializes in construction and real estate insurance protection. Their Insurance Program Design Team and their Risk Management Team help clients secure the right insurance protection, reduce risk exposures and manage the claims that do occur.
"It's a full package for the client. Businesses and individuals face an ever-changing landscape of exposures and risk, and CCIG is in the best position to help them address those challenges," said Brook Mahoney, Founder and CEO of CCIG. "Businesses and families throughout the Southwest now have easy access to our Risk Management Team, our insurance networks and Advisors who will help them minimize potential losses at a competitive price. We look forward to introducing our services to the families and businesses of Texas out of our new office in Austin."
Recognized as one of the fastest-growing privately held companies in the U.S., CCIG's evolving landscape creates an opportunity for them to transform not only how buyers receive and understand their healthcare, but how they use and pay for that care.
"We recognize that there is no one-size-fits-all solution when it comes to insurance or employee benefits," said Andrew Mahoney, President of CCIG. "We are the curious broker because we fully engage with clients helping them identify exactly what they need and how to apply a wide array of employee benefit solutions. With an office in Austin, we can offer hands-on care to more individuals who need assistance in navigating the healthcare space."
For more information about CCIG, please visit https://thinkccig.com/.
Since 1985, CCIG is a fiercely independent, rapidly growing insurance brokerage, delivering risk management and insurance solutions to their clients. They represent clients nationally and have offices in Denver, CO and Austin, TX. Living up to their "curious broker" philosophy, their Advisors are relentlessly focused on understanding the needs and evolving landscape within their respective industry verticals. CCIG has an award-winning culture, being named Max Performer of the Year and a "Best Practices" Insurance Broker by The Independent Insurance Agents and Brokers of America. CCIG lives by the acronym of RISE: Relationships, Innovation, Strategy, Excellence and this is the foundation on which all decisions are made.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) ("Creatd" or the "Company"), today announced that it has received a letter from Nasdaq notifying the Company of the Nasdaq Hearings Panel's decision to delist the Company's stock as the Company did not meet the $2.5 million stockholders' equity requirement for continued listing prescribed in Listing Rule 5550(b). As of the opening of business September 7, 2022, the Company's stock will no longer trade on Nasdaq. The Company is applying to have its stock quoted on the OTCQB marketplace effective on that same date. Management expects to file an appeal with Nasdaq within the prescribed time period, complete its Rights Offering, and apply for immediate reinstatement on Nasdaq.
Said Founder and Executive Chairman Jeremy Frommer, "While we are terribly disappointed by the Nasdaq's decision, we expect to have our Rights Offering repriced and effective next week and will rapidly appeal this decision in good standing with the stockholders' equity requirement. The Company has brought its operating expenses down significantly over the last 60 days to under $3 million per quarter. While revenue expectations of $1.25 to $1.5 million for third quarter show exponential revenue growth year over year, the Company has brought its monthly cash burn to approximately $600K per month. I remain confident in our business model and our ability to fill our financial obligations irrespective of this development. We will either prevail and be reinstated to Nasdaq, or we will move to the private sector. I have already begun productive discussions regarding alternative financing from the private market. The Company remains in discussions regarding asset sales as the data continues to demonstrate that, at current valuations, the individual components are worth more than the sum."
Continued Mr. Frommer, "The market conditions and the Nasdaq's lack of flexibility over the past few years have not been conducive to success and the spirit of entrepreneurialism that we had initially sought on the exchange. My goal is to create long-term value for our shareholders and if the Nasdaq is not the right environment, then we will endeavor to find one that accomplishes that goal. Creatd has matured into a technology company with a scalable business model. Our return on marketing is multiples of our spend. Our operational costs have never been leaner with a staff of 30. With the success of our upcoming financings, we will increase the marketing budget and attempt to achieve cash flow breakeven by third quarter, 2023. We expect the monthly burn of $600K to be reduced by nearly 50% by the start of second quarter, 2023, and revenues to exceed $2 million a quarter by that same timeframe. We expect to double revenues again FY 2023 over FY 2022. We will continue to do our best to update the market on a regular basis on our financial and business progress."
About Creatd
Creatd, Inc. (Nasdaq CM: CRTD) is a company dedicated to unlocking creativity for creators, brands, and consumers. We accomplish this through Creatd's four business pillars: Creatd Labs, Creatd Partners, Creatd Ventures, and Creatd Studios.
Creatd: https://creatd.com;
Creatd IR: https://investors.creatd.com;
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The $2,000 scholarship was awarded to Clarissa Klein.
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mike Morse Law Firm is proud to announce the winner of the 2022 Winning In The Community Scholarship. The scholarship awards $2,000 annually to a current or prospective college student who has excelled not only in the classroom, but in his or her community.
This year, the firm has selected Clarissa Klein as the recipient of the scholarship. Klein is a graduate student at Saginaw Valley State University, pursuing a master's degree in social work.
"I just wanted to say that I am so excited to have been chosen for this opportunity!" said Klein. "As a social work major, I find it so amazing that the Mike Morse Law Firm takes the time and initiative to better serve their community and I am so thrilled to be involved in this amazing work."
After graduation, Klein plans to work in child welfare and ultimately enter law school to become a child protective lawyer. Clarissa dedicates her time to giving back to the community by participating in annual food drives and volunteering with her National Honor Society Fraternity, Phi Alpha. She is also a member of the Student Social Work Association.
Mike Morse Law Firm is committed to making a difference in the communities it serves. With education being one of the most reliable paths to increased opportunity, Morse is passionate about helping students reach their post-secondary educational goals. Morse also understands that college can place a tremendous financial strain on both students and their families, so he created the Winning In the Community Scholarship to help relieve that stress.
Growing up, Mike's parents taught him the values of charity and public service. He's carried these principles with him throughout his entire life, and he's built the Mike Morse Law Firm to reflect these values.
"'To whom much is given, much is required' was a core value that my dad lived daily as he fought to help people in his law practice and make a difference in his community," said Morse. "So, it was instilled in me very early that I had a responsibility to not only fight for my clients but to help to make the world around me better. Clarissa's community outreach efforts and desire to help others personally and professionally makes her well deserving of this scholarship."
Since 1995, the Mike Morse Law Firm has been protecting the rights of Michigan auto accident and injury victims. They are Michigan's largest personal injury firm, specializing in auto, truck, pedestrian and motorcycle accidents as well as Social Security disability claims. They are experts in Michigan's No-Fault Act. Since opening their doors in 1995, the firm has won over one billion dollars for its clients. Mike Morse Law Firm handles cases throughout the state of Michigan, with a main office in Southfield. To learn more, call (855) 645-3946 or visit www.855mikewins.com.
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Commentary: Problems with the grading system
Picture this. You have a chemistry test and begin studying two full days before, leaving adequate time to review unit conversions, empirical formulas and other important content.
Thanks to your hard work, you walk out of the test feeling just as confident as when you sat down to take it. You get the results back one week later.
You stare at your test and see an ugly 50% staring back. Meanwhile, you overhear a classmate, with a near perfect score, bragging about how they studied the period before the test.
But who really mastered the content?
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Although it varies across schools, the principle is the same; in each class they take, students receive a letter grade between A and F that corresponds to their performance.
While summarizing a student’s cumulative performance with a single letter may simplify parent-teacher conferences, this method of evaluating students certainly creates more problems than it solves.
The structure and emphasis teachers, parents and peers place on the grading scale skews the purpose of school toward maintaining a certain letter grade and away from actual learning.
If students are seeing the same grade when they memorize content compared to when they take the time to understand it, then most students will opt for memorizing and regurgitating.
This is especially true in math courses.
Students (including myself) tend to memorize the steps of a specific problem so that when it appears on a test, they are able to complete the problem perfectly. These students may receive an A, but if they were to complete a modified version of the same problem, they would likely have difficulty doing so.
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Memorization prevents important skills from being generalized to a variety of problems. However, because the grades they receive are unchanged whether they are memorizing content or truly understanding it, students see no reason as to why they shouldn’t memorize.
These problems become worse in high school.
Over 60% of Americans view grades as a major factor in the college admission process, according to the Pew Research Center. Worries over college admissions further encourage students to resort to rote memorization to maintain their grades.
The added pressure from college applications further skews the purpose of school away from learning. That being said, schools should be equipping students with knowledge and essential skills to help them navigate the real world.
How can students be expected to think critically or creatively if the grading scale disincentivizes them from practicing those skills in school?
In a nutshell, it takes more effort to learn and less effort to memorize.
As a high school student, I can certainly attest to the ease of blatant memorization. This approach to school continues unaddressed as the grading scale also causes problems for parents and teachers.
Simply seeing an A average on a report card makes it difficult to determine whether a student is truly understanding taught material or simply memorizing.
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In fact, Jessica Lahey, an English teacher who also writes about education in the New York Times explains that she often had doubts about the grading system due to its unpredictability in determining whether students had mastered a topic.
The grading scale blurs the line between mastery and memorization, making it easy for students to take the easy way out and difficult for parents and teachers to kindle a love for learning.
What’s the solution? Considering potential alternatives to our current letter grade system are vague and unclear, sweeping reforms may prove to be impractical. However, uncertainty is not an excuse to ignore a problem within the education system.
To ensure a letter grade accurately reflects understanding, schools could independently take the initiative to educate students on the importance of learning over memorization or structuring homework and tests that accurately assess critical thinking and understanding.
This does not mean making classwork overly difficult, but rather teaching students how to successfully apply their skills to a variety of problems.
Even if these aren’t the best solutions, simply identifying and informing others of the problem is one step ahead of where we started.
Divya A Shanmugam is a rising senior at Jackson High School. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/columns/guest/2022/07/10/f-evaluating-students-letter-grades-poses-problems-divya-shanmugam/7750635001/ | 2022-07-10T15:43:29Z |
Built for the customer, Drift's digital sales room has the power to shorten sales cycles and reduce the number of sales touchpoints
Boston, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Drift, the Conversation Cloud company, today announced the launch of Drift Deal Room, which serves as a shared digital space to make buying for business easier. Consolidating shared content and conversations between both parties into a single place, Drift Deal Room modernizes how businesses sell—fostering collaboration between sellers and buyers at a time when B2B sales cycles are more complex than ever before. Drift's latest offering helps sales representatives navigate today's intricate sales cycle by reducing time between meetings, streamlining and enabling more flexible discussions between the two parties and decreasing the number of touchpoints per deal. For buyers, Drift Deal Room provides a VIP, customized experience that consolidates vital content and communication into a single place.
According to Gartner, the number of stakeholders involved in B2B deals has increased by over 30% from an average of 5.4 decision-makers in 2015 to an average of six to 10 people in 2022. For buyers, this means that purchasing software has become a full-time job as they navigate back-and-forth communication between sellers and internal stakeholders. At the same time, in the current macro environment, B2B sellers are under an increasing amount of pressure to deliver relevance and value — and do more, often with less, while separating themselves from the noise of competitors. Gartner found that sales reps have just 5% of a customer's time throughout the entire buying journey.
Most deals require many emails, texts, meetings, and phone calls, with bits of information and collateral in each. The buyer must organize the information to evangelize to stakeholders before they can make a purchase decision. With Drift Deal Room, all of this important information is in one place, making the buyers' work easier, faster, and more efficient, thereby allowing them to deliver better buying experiences across every stage of the customer lifecycle. Buyers can focus on gaining buy-in from internal stakeholders and accelerating procurement, not sifting through information.
"With buyers continuing to embrace digital and self-serve sales channels, organizations need to explore new ways to improve the online buying experience to generate sales," said Kimen Warner, vice president of product management at Drift. "We built Drift Deal Room with the buyer's experience in mind so that our customers can meet today's buyers where they are and deliver a superior digital experience, ultimately edging out competitors and closing more deals, faster."
Drift Deal Room empowers sales representatives to provide every buyer a customized, unique VIP experience. The all-in-one solution scales with businesses and has the power to:
- Enable seamless collaboration between internal teams and entire buyer committees with a shared mutual action plan, allowing all parties to have conversations, share files and emails, manage action items, schedule meetings, chat live and more in one location.
- Consolidate past conversations, meetings and files to create a single source of truth so all stakeholders are on the same page.
- Save time and minimize sales touch points.
- Drive collaboration outside of scheduled calls to keep the momentum going during the "in-between steps" of deals.
- Ensure seamless hand-offs between different stakeholders throughout a customer's journey.
- Increase visibility by providing the seller with real-time alerts on who, what, and how buyers interact with your content throughout the entire journey to get a clear picture of deal activity and trajectory.
This news comes as Drift co-founder and executive chairman David Cancel is speaking at Collision Conference on how to use technology to make employees happier and the future of B2B sales and marketing. For more information on Drift Deal Room, please visit https://www.drift.com/platform/deal-room/.
Drift®, the Conversation Cloud company, helps businesses connect with people at the right time, in the right place with the right conversation. Using the Drift Conversation Cloud, businesses can personalize experiences that lead to more quality pipeline, revenue and lifelong customers. Drift brings Conversational Marketing, Conversational Sales and Conversational Service into a single platform that integrates chat, email and video and powers personalized experiences with artificial intelligence (AI) at all stages of the customer journey. More than 5,000 customers use Drift to deliver a more enjoyable and more human buying experience that builds trust and accelerates revenue. Representing less than 1% of unicorns led by Latino founders, Drift is building an equitable, enduring company to transform the way businesses buy from businesses.
For more information, visit www.drift.com and follow @drift.
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Internal promotions exemplify Tiger Pistol's commitment to innovation through personal career growth and ongoing investment among its engineering team.
AUSTIN, Texas , June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tiger Pistol, the leading collaborative advertising platform that delivers local activation at scale, recently elevated four members of its current engineering department to lead its growing team.
Under the new structure, Ben Gdovicak, who holds nearly two decades of experience leading teams in developing and implementing complex technology solutions and systems, has been promoted to VP, Engineering. In his new role, Gdovicak also joins the Tiger Pistol Executive Team, where he will help guide the future direction of the business.
"I have been fortunate enough throughout my career to work across many roles within engineering departments, and I'm thrilled to bring all of those experiences together in this leadership role," said Gdovicak. "It's an especially exciting time here at Tiger Pistol. We have many innovative new opportunities ahead of us, and I have never been more confident in our ability to achieve our objectives. We have assembled a world class engineering team. In addition to recent hires, these internal promotions instill confidence across the organization, maintain continuity in our team, and help drive a culture of continuous transformation. I look forward to continuing this culture as we structure this team to scale with our future growth."
Prior to Tiger Pistol, Gdovicak served as Director of Technology at Robots & Pencils, a global digital innovation firm, where he led teams to enhance existing enterprise solutions and deliver on greenfield projects. He has also held senior technology leadership roles at KINETiQ DIGITAL, a data-driven digital agency, where he established and led the engineering team to deliver software solutions for clients, and for ForeSee, a leading cloud-based voice of the customer (VoC) vendor, where he designed and implemented a product reviews solution for large eCommerce sites.
"Ben's strong work ethic, extensive software knowledge, and true dedication to the company have made him a major asset to the engineering team, and the company as a whole," said Paul Elliott, CEO of Tiger Pistol. "His depth of experience, strong relationships with our product team, and autonomous leadership style provide the perfect combination to bring our technology roadmap to fruition."
Tiger Pistol has also elevated the roles of three other veteran team members to leadership positions.
As Senior Director of Engineering, Daniel Vogel holds fifteen years of experience in full-stack software development, and seven years experience working with the Tiger Pistol Collaborative Advertising Platform™. In this new role, Vogel will apply his depth of platform knowledge to evolve and scale the team's development processes for future growth. Prior to Tiger Pistol, Vogel worked at NovaStor, a data backup and recovery software solutions company as a Front-End Developer.
Brandyn Brosemer has accepted the role of Director of Development Operations, responsible for managing and automating the deployment, operation, and infrastructure of Tiger Pistol's software applications and cloud infrastructure. Prior to TigerPistol, Brandyn served as the Lead Enterprise Architect at BrandMuscle, the leader in integrated local and channel marketing.
Mike Wagner has been elevated to the role of Director of Quality Engineering, responsible for release management, software testing, and test automation; and ensuring that all aspects of the software development lifecycle are tuned to ensure the best quality software for Tiger Pistol's users. Wagner has more than 20 years of experience in software testing and development. Prior to Tiger Pistol, Wagner held technology leadership roles at Robots & Pencils as the Principal Software Test Engineer, and Progressive Insurance, where he filled roles as a Software Test Engineering Lead and Senior Project Manager.
"Tiger Pistol employees collaborate to produce exceptional outcomes - where the sum of our efforts is greater than the parts," said Elliott. "With this engineering leadership team in place, I'm confident that Tiger Pistol will continue to broaden the applicability of our solution and deepen the value we deliver to our clients."
Tiger Pistol, the most award-winning collaborative advertising platform, makes high performance social advertising simple and scalable for clients and their partners, removing the barriers to customer acquisition, sales growth, and partner loyalty. Tiger Pistol's Collaborative Advertising Platform™ utilizes advanced technology and automation to unite enterprise brands, resellers, or agencies with their partners to acquire and engage new customers within their local communities. As a long-standing Meta (formerly Facebook) Business Partner, Tiger Pistol is the largest third-party publisher of collaborative social ads in the world, supporting clients in 22 global markets with more than 700,000 campaigns published annually. Learn more by visiting TigerPistol.com, or following on Twitter, Facebook, or LinkedIn.
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Oklahoma legislator candidacy filing ended Friday
ARDMORE, Okla. (KXII) - The deadline to file to run for state or U.S. legislator was on Friday.
Now, voters have to decide between one of the 71 candidates who filed to represent Oklahoma or the districts in our viewing area.
For the bigger elections, voters have options: 27 candidates for US senate, and 31 for US representative.
Each position has at least one candidate running as a Republican and a Democrat, and several have candidates running as Libertarians or independents.
But for the Oklahoma house and senate in Texoma, it’s a different story.
The Oklahoma state representative candidates for districts in the area are all Republican.
Bryan County voters have the most options, with four republicans running for the District 21 representative seat.
Meanwhile the three state representative candidates in Districts 19, 22 and 25 have effectively already won-they’re running unopposed.
It’s the same in the state senate: for Districts 6 and 14, each candidate for Oklahoma senator has not been challenged.
According to a review by the Oklahoma Watch, this is common in rural districts, with Republicans running for nearly twice as many seats as Democrats.
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Co-founder Pankaj Risbood appointed CEO to manage next growth phase
Co-founder Jonathan Matus becomes Zendrive Chairman and CEO of Fairmatic
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zendrive , the insurance industry's leader in Mobility Risk Intelligence, today announced the spin-out of a new commercial insurance company, Fairmatic, which is leveraging the company's data to rewrite the business model of commercial fleet insurance. With Zendrive bucking industry trends with five additional consumer apps recently added to its network, co-founder and Chief Technology Officer (CTO), Pankaj Risbood has been appointed as the new Chief Executive Officer (CEO) to manage the company's next growth phase as it eyes other corporate development opportunities, with Co-founder and CEO Jonathan Matus transitioning to Chairman of the Board and founding CEO of Fairmatic.
Since its inception, Zendrive's leading Mobility Risk Intelligence (MRI) platform has analyzed over 200 billion miles of data gathered from hundreds of millions of users across the globe. It has also detected hundreds of thousands of real-world collisions, making it the world's most accurate and robust smartphone-centric telematics provider and a major force in saving lives on the road.
Risbood has been assuming broader corporate responsibilities since the beginning of this year, he now formally assumes the title of CEO. Under his leadership, the company has added 50M users to its network in the US alone. His background in leading engineering and growth at Walmart and Google positions him well to take Zendrive through its next growth phase.
"I'm delighted to be taking over as CEO to help the company expand further by offering tailored solutions across the entire customer insurance lifecycle," said Pankaj Risbood, co-founder and CEO. "Our vision remains to help make insurance fairer and smarter through our partners while making roads safer for consumers. We will announce more corporate development initiatives and partnerships in the coming months."
"With Zendrive's success in transforming insurance data and analytics, I'm now focused on transforming one of the biggest sectors, commercial insurance," said Jonathan Matus, co-founder, and Chairman of the Board. "I leave Zendrive in Pankaj's extremely capable hands and look forward to continued growth and success for Zendrive and Fairmatic."
Zendrive is powered by the world's largest and fastest-growing proprietary mobility data set, which comprises over 200 billion miles of analyzed data to date—and scores driving
characteristics using industry-leading AI and machine learning algorithms. The company's AI platform enables smartphone-centric driving behavior solutions capable of generating risk models 10x more predictive of risk than industry standards while informing users about their driving behavior and delivering feedback via smartphone apps
" Zendrive continues to leverage its industry-leading platform to develop new business models while staying core to its mission of making driving safer for all of us," added Brian Yee, Partner at ACME Capital and board member of Zendrive. " Given the traction and scale of Zendrive's insurance business, we felt it was the appropriate time to spin out Fairmatic to maximize value for both companies."
For more information about Zendrive, visit Zendrive.com
Zendrive's mission is to make roads safer through data and analytics. Its award-winning Mobility Risk Intelligence (MRI) platform — powered by 200 billion miles of data gathered from 100s of millions of drivers across the globe — helps insurers understand and mitigate mobility risk, reducing the likelihood of collisions by 49%. The platform also helps insurers find and acquire preferred risk drivers through Zendrive's vast publisher network with access to hundreds of millions of users. With an engaging test drive experience, participating consumer applications deliver savings to their customers while also diversifying revenue streams. The company has been recognized as one of Fast Company's Most Innovative Companies and won the 2017 Best Startup in San Francisco award.
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OAKLAND, Calif. and TORONTO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Harborside Inc. ("Harborside" or the "Company") (CSE: HBOR) (OTCQX: HBORF), a California-focused, vertically integrated cannabis enterprise will hold its annual and special meeting of shareholders (the "Meeting") on June 23, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. (Eastern time).
The Meeting will be held in a virtual-only format. The live audio webcast can be accessed at the following webcast link: https://web.lumiagm.com/219343554 (meeting ID 219-343-554), with the password HBOR2022 (case sensitive).
Following the formal business of the Meeting, Ed Schmults, Chief Executive Officer of Harborside, will make a presentation and host a Q&A session.
Registered shareholders and duly appointed proxyholders will be able to attend the Meeting, submit questions and vote by online ballot. Non-registered shareholders, being shareholders who hold their shares through a bank, trust company, broker, dealer, custodian, nominee, administrator of a self-administered plan or other intermediary who have not duly appointed themselves as proxyholder will be able to virtually attend the Meeting as guests.
Harborside, a vertically integrated enterprise with cannabis licenses covering retail, major brands, distribution, cultivation, nursery and manufacturing, is one of the oldest and most respected cannabis companies in California. Founded in 2006, Harborside was awarded one of the first six medical cannabis licenses granted in the United States. Today, the Company operates 14 dispensaries covering Northern and Southern California and one in Oregon, distribution facilities in San Jose and Los Angeles, California and integrated cultivation/production facilities in Salinas and Greenfield, California. Harborside is a publicly listed company, currently trading on the Canadian Securities Exchange ("CSE") under the ticker symbol "HBOR" and the OTCQX under the ticker symbol "HBORF".
The Company continues to play an instrumental role in making cannabis safe and accessible to a broad and diverse community of California and Oregon consumers.
The CSE has neither approved nor disapproved the contents of this news release. Neither the CSE nor its Market Regulator (as that term is defined in the policies of the CSE) accepts responsibility for the adequacy or accuracy of this release.
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$9.9M Awarded to 25 Food Banks Partnering with Community-Based Organizations to Address Food Insecurity Disparities by Race and Ethnicity
CHICAGO, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Feeding America®, the nationwide network of 200 food banks, 21 statewide associations and 60,000 partner food pantries and meal programs, today announced the initial grant awards as part of the Food Security Equity Impact Fund. Nearly $10 million was awarded to 25 food banks, partnering with 60 different community-based organizations, to address the root causes of hunger and food insecurity by developing and advocating for change and developing solutions to improve food insecurity and to create a more just food system.
"We know that communities of color experience food insecurity at disproportionate rates. As we work to improve food access for all, we need to invest in local organizations whose work helps to remove barriers that lead to long-term or multi-generational food insecurity," said Ami McReynolds, chief equity officer of Feeding America. "The grants announced today are a major step in our journey toward community-led change. The Food Security Equity Impact Fund has the potential to transform food security philanthropy, and this round of funding will be the first of many for Feeding America."
Feeding America established the Food Security Equity Impact Fund in March 2021 and seeded it with a $20 million donation from MacKenzie Scott. The fund was established to drive investments to communities of color which are disproportionately impacted by food insecurity while honoring Feeding America's commitment to advance equity. Data shows Black, Latino, Native American, and Pacific Islanders experience food insecurity at rates 2-3 times higher than that of white individuals, and food insecurity among Asian subgroups varies substantially leaving some subgroups at heightened risk. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic further deepened existing disparities and the structural barriers communities of color face.
The Food Security Equity Impact Fund is part of Feeding America's broader grantmaking strategy to intentionally support communities of color and rural communities known to be disproportionately impacted by food insecurity. Individual grants range between $100,000 to $500,000 and will support communities across 22 states and Puerto Rico. The grants are also geographically diverse, with urban, suburban and rural communities receiving awards. In addition, 90% of the community-based partners are led by people of color.
"The work proposed by food banks and their community partners for these grants is inspiring," McReynolds continued. "Grantees will focus on local food system infrastructure, community-based agriculture practices, job training, expanding access to federal nutrition program and much more. We are excited to play a small part and see communities build and grow their work. Our hope is that we learn from these community investments and together, in partnership with people facing hunger, work to dismantle the systems that drive inequity and truly end hunger in America."
- Alameda County Community Food Bank, Saba Grocers Initiative - Oakland, California
- Banco de Alimentos de Puerto Rico, Para la Naturaleza, Trito Agro-Industrial Services, Inc. - Carolina, Puerto Rico
- Chattanooga Area Food Bank, The Bethlehem Center, City Farms Growers Coalition - Chattanooga, Tennessee
- Community Food Bank of Southern Arizona, Native American Advancement Foundation - Tucson, Arizona
- El Pasoans Fighting Hunger, St. Vincent de Paul Diocesan Council of El Paso, Kelly Center for Hunger Relief, El Paso Matters, The University of Texas at El Paso - El Paso, Texas
- Feeding America Eastern Wisconsin, Menominee Tribe of Wisconsin - Milwaukee, Wisconsin
- Food Bank of Iowa, In Harmony Farm, Urban Dreams - Des Moines, Iowa
- Food Bank of Northwest Indiana, Inc., Families Anchored In Total Harmony, Inc. - Merrillville, Indiana
- Food Bank of South Jersey, Koinonia Family Life, Inc., DBA Camden Dream Center Technology Training School - Pennsauken, New Jersey
- Forgotten Harvest, Detroit Black Community Food Security Network - Oak Park, Michigan
- Freestore Foodbank, System to Achieve Food Equity (SAFE) Network, South Avondale School of Cincinnati Public School System, Cozy Home Childcare and Learning Center, The Community Builders (The Pointes at Avondale), Isaiah 55, Inc., La Soupe, Inc., The New Bond Hill Market by Community Economic Advancement Initiatives, Inc., Your Store of the Queen City, Queen Mother's Market Cooperatives - Cincinnati, Ohio
- Good Shepherd Food Bank, Ummah Farm Food Hub, Presente! Maine - Auburn, Maine
- Greater Chicago Food Depository, Growing Home - Chicago, Illinois
- Hawaii Foodbank, Inc., Waianae Coast Comprehensive Health Center, 'Elepaio Social Services - Honolulu, Hawaii
- Houston Food Bank, Harvest for the Hungry, Inc., Plant It Forward, Small Places, Ivy Leaf Farms - Houston, Texas
- Lowcountry Food Bank, Gullah Farmers' Cooperative Association - Charleston, South Carolina
- Mississippi Food Network, Reuben V. Anderson Center for Justice - Jackson, Mississippi
- Montana Food Bank Network, FAST Blackfeet - Missoula, Montana
- Oregon Food Bank, Mudbone Grown/Feed'em Freedom Foundation, Black Oregon Land Trust - Portland, Oregon
- Philabundance, North Philly Peace Park of CultureTrust - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- San Francisco and Marin Food Banks, En2Action, Community Action Marin, North Marin Community Services, West Marin Community Services, Canal Alliance, YWCA Golden Gate Silicon Valley, Multicultural Center of Marin - San Francisco, California
- Second Harvest Food Bank of Greater New Orleans and Acadiana, The Federation of Southern Cooperatives Land Assistance Fund, Chenier Farms - New Orleans, Louisiana
- Southeast Missouri Food Bank, Faith Temple Complex, Inc. - Sikeston, Missouri
- The Food Bank of Western Massachusetts, Women's Fund of Western Massachusetts, Holyoke Health Center, City of Holyoke Office of Planning and Development, Springfield Food Policy Council, Pioneer Valley Planning Commission, Holyoke Food Equity Collective, Community Involved in Sustaining Agriculture, Nuestras Raices, Holyoke Chamber of Commerce - Hatfield, Massachusetts
- Vermont Foodbank, SUSU CommUNITY Farm - Barre, Vermont
For more information about Feeding America and the Food Security Equity Impact Fund, please visit feedingamerica.org/equityimpact.
Zuani Villarreal
Feeding America
312.641.6532
Feeding America® is the largest hunger-relief organization in the United States. Through a network of more than 200 food banks, 21 statewide food bank associations, and over 60,000 partner agencies, food pantries and meal programs, we helped provide 6.6 billion meals to tens of millions of people in need last year. Feeding America also supports programs that prevent food waste and improve food security among the people we serve; brings attention to the social and systemic barriers that contribute to food insecurity in our nation; and advocates for legislation that protects people from going hungry. Visit www.feedingamerica.org, find us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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LAS VEGAS, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Last weekend, EDC Las Vegas successfully concluded its premium flagship festival. More than 300 artists and more than 400,000 fans attended EDC Las Vegas 2022. Memories were made as tens of thousands of festival goers traveled to the Las Vegas Motor Speedway from May 20 to May 22.
In addition to the exciting performances, this is the ultimate Instagram influencer playground, with plenty of photo ops. GeekBar, a brand owned by Geekvape Technology Co., Ltd, also joined the exciting music party, bringing a fun and unique experience for music fans.
Why GeekBar and music festivals just go together
The reason is straightforward. People attend music festivals to unwind and enjoy the music. GeekBar can provide a pleasurable and soothing experience. At the same time, most music festivals take place outdoors, making GeekBar not only free of open flames and cigarette smoke, but also more environmentally friendly.
One of the reasons why GeekBar is so popular with customers has always been the diversity of flavors available. GeekBar launched the GeekBar X6000 and GeekBar Pro, as well as their most traditional GeekBar collection. The products come in handy crystal and with use-fit mouthpieces in a rich rainbow of colors.
What makes GeekBar such a must-have for music festivals
On the one hand, GeekBar acknowledges that smoking has long been an annoyance at music festivals and other large outdoor events. Traditional cigarettes entail not only carrying a cigarette case, lighter, or matches, but also dealing with ashes and cigarette butts; and second-hand smoke is a big concern everywhere for non-smokers. This is when the GeekBar becomes a must-have piece of gear.
Last week, GeekBar won two awards at the 2022 Vapouround Awards, namely Best Disposable and Best Shisha Vape. Vapouround is the most authoritative and significant publication in the global market for electronic atomization. GeekBar has been recognized by the audience and media industry for its exceptional product and brand power for two consecutive years.
GeekBar has always prioritized social responsibility and set an example by strictly prohibiting the sale and marketing of their products to minors through any channel. Through the EDC music festival, a new generation of consumers got to know GeekBar better and understand its brand ethos and social responsibility.
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SOURCE GEEKVAPE TECHNOLOGY CO., LTD | https://www.mysuncoast.com/prnewswire/2022/06/02/when-geekbar-meets-edc-music-festival-what-makes-it-must-have-piece-festival-gear/ | 2022-06-02T18:59:05Z |
Company offers tips for customers to manage rising temperatures and energy costs
NEW CASTLE, Pa., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Penn Power, a FirstEnergy Corp. (NYSE: FE) electric company, recently completed proactive equipment inspections and maintenance to reinforce the electric system against extreme heat and severe weather this summer. The work builds upon vast equipment and technology upgrades FirstEnergy has made to its electric grid in western Pennsylvania over recent years to help prevent power outages and reduce many interruptions to just a brief or momentary outage.
"We proactively inspect, maintain and upgrade our equipment to minimize the length and impact of service interruptions that are often caused by events out of our control, like severe weather," said Scott Wyman, president of FirstEnergy's Pennsylvania operations. "This year alone, FirstEnergy plans to invest more than $20 million in new automated technology and equipment upgrades across the Penn Power service area to help keep power flowing to our customers in all types of weather conditions."
Proactive equipment inspections include using thermovision cameras to capture infrared images of electrical equipment, helping detect potential problems within substations and on power lines that cannot be observed during regular visual inspections. The infrared technology shows heat on a color scale, with brighter colors or "hot spots" indicating areas that could need repairs. These images can identify equipment issues such as loose connections, corrosion and load imbalances, and utility workers are able to make repairs to prevent potential power outages in the future.
Penn Power is also nearing completion on the construction of a new distribution substation in Cranberry, Butler County, to support the energy demands of the area's rapidly growing population and help prevent lengthy service disruptions during severe weather. The work includes installation of automated equipment and technology within the new substation and along power lines serving more than 20,000 customers in parts of Cranberry, Mars, Evans City, Jackson Township and nearby areas. The facility is expected to be operational by the end of the summer.
Other work being completed by Penn Power personnel includes inspecting electrical equipment, like transformers, located along neighborhood power lines and within substations to ensure the infrastructure is ready to perform reliably when demand for electricity increases during the summer, typically due to air conditioning usage.
In addition, helicopter patrols have completed inspections of nearly 750 miles of high-voltage power lines owned by American Transmission Systems, Inc., a FirstEnergy transmission subsidiary, located in the Penn Power service area. The inspections are designed to look for damaged wire, broken cross arms and other hardware problems not visible from the ground. Any potential reliability issues identified during the inspections are addressed as quickly as possible.
Beyond the infrastructure work, Penn Power and FirstEnergy employees have participated in readiness exercises and drills throughout the year to test the company's restoration process used to address storm-related power outages. Storm drills are becoming more common in the utility industry in the wake of severe weather over the last several years.
Customers can review tips to prepare in advance of severe weather, and view restoration updates if storms do cause power outages, by visiting FirstEnergy's 24/7 Power Center at www.firstenergycorp.com/outages.
With the summer storm season also comes higher-than-usual temperatures and rising energy costs. Customers can take steps to beat the heat while also managing their electricity bill this summer. The following tips can help customers use electricity wisely during this period of high demand:
- Set thermostats as high as comfort will allow. Every degree a customer can increase the temperature in their home will result in using about 3 percent less energy during the summer.
- Use fans – moving air cools skin faster, resulting in greater comfort on hot days.
- During sunny weather, close drapes or blinds on windows facing the sun to prevent direct radiant heating from impacting interior temperatures.
- Use a programmable or smart thermostat to keep temperatures higher when no one is home and to reduce the temperature before arrival back home.
- Seal any leaks with caulk or weather stripping to prevent hot air from sneaking into your home.
- Check air conditioner and furnace fan filters. Clogged filters waste energy and money by forcing HVAC systems to work harder than necessary.
- Avoid using heat-producing appliances during the hottest hours of the day. The less heat produced at home, the less work the air conditioner must do.
- Payment arrangements and assistance programs are available for customers who need help with their electric bills. For more information, visit www.firstenergycorp.com/billassist.
Summer is also a time when contractors and homeowners spend more time outdoors completing projects. Important outdoor electrical safety tips are available at www.firstenergycorp.com/publicsafety.
Penn Power serves more than 160,000 customers in all or parts of Allegheny, Beaver, Butler, Crawford, Lawrence and Mercer counties in western Pennsylvania. Follow Penn Power on Twitter @Penn_Power, on Facebook at www.facebook.com/PennPower, and online at www.pennpower.com.
FirstEnergy is dedicated to integrity, safety, reliability and operational excellence. Its 10 electric distribution companies form one of the nation's largest investor-owned electric systems, serving customers in Ohio, Pennsylvania, New Jersey, West Virginia, Maryland and New York. The company's transmission subsidiaries operate approximately 24,000 miles of transmission lines that connect the Midwest and Mid-Atlantic regions. Follow FirstEnergy online at www.firstenergycorp.com. Follow FirstEnergy on Twitter: @FirstEnergyCorp.
Editor's Note: Photos of Penn Power workers completing equipment upgrades and inspections are available for download on Flickr. A video of utility personnel conducting a thermovision inspection and explaining the work can be found on the company's YouTube channel.
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SOURCE FirstEnergy Corp. | https://www.wibw.com/prnewswire/2022/06/20/penn-power-completes-proactive-work-keep-electricity-flowing-safely-reliably-through-summer-season/ | 2022-06-20T14:41:26Z |
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