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The portable J+ BOOSTER 2 EV charging station puts an end to anxiety about electric vehicle range
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juice Americas Inc., the U.S. subsidiary of Swiss-based Juice Technology AG – the market leader in portable chargers for electric vehicles (EVs) – today announced the availability of its portable two-in-one EV charger, J+ BOOSTER 2, in the North American Market.
J+ BOOSTER 2 enables EV owners to simply take their EV charger on the road to charge their EV from any conventional power socket-outlet. Developed in Switzerland at Juice Technology's Research and Development Center, the North American version of Juice's popular portable EV charger is now certified and available to North American consumers.
"The J+ BOOSTER 2 is like a Swiss army knife of EV charging technology and makes any concerns about vehicle range a thing of the past," said Christoph Erni, founder and CEO of Juice Technology AG. "After all, electricity is available everywhere: you just have to make it accessible."
Rugged, Safe and Reliable
Weighing in at barely 2.2 pounds (1 kg), J+ BOOSTER 2 is made from solid, military-grade aluminum. The in-cable control box is so robust that, even if run over by a tank, it still suffers no damage. The included accessories assortment offers eight NEMA-compliant adapter plugs that are easily attached via the J+ CONNECTOR, Juice's proprietary plug interface.
The patented J+ CONNECTOR is based on proven aerospace engineering and, like the J+ BOOSTER, is both spray-waterproof and dustproof. The adapter plugs are coded so that the right charging power is set to be fully automatic at the socket-outlet according to the available socket input current. The unit delivers a charging power ranging from 720 W to 9.6 kW, so users ideally need only about four to six hours to fully charge a vehicle's battery, depending on the battery pack size.
The J+ CELSIUS temperature sensor installed directly at the plug pins protects socket-outlets against overheating. The residual current device integrated into the J+ BOOSTER 2 for fault current protection eliminates the need to install any expensive DC residual current device in the home – saving users considerable extra expense.
"All these features make this charging station user-friendly at home and on the road and ensure safety every time you charge," said Michael Boehm, Managing Director of Juice Americas. "J+ BOOSTER 2 offers users all the functionality of a full-fledge wall charger with the versatility of a portable device."
Used Worldwide
Portable charging stations enable drivers to charge their electric cars wherever they park habitually for extended periods of time – during the day at the workplace, or nights at home. This compensates for the irregular spatial distribution of charging infrastructure and facilitates EV adoption. Ever wider use of portable EV chargers makes the transition to electric mobility fast, flexible and economical.
J+ BOOSTER 2, based on one of the world's top-selling portable EV chargers, has now been specially adapted for the North American power grid. It is certified by the independent testing and certification organization UL and fully meets all applicable standards.
J+ BOOSTER 2 Features and Benefits:
- Socket Compatibility: The versatile J+ BOOSTER 2 charging station enables EVs to charge from any conventional household or industrial socket-outlet throughout North America.
- Power Input: The power input options cover all supply current variants, either 120V or 240V, and from 6 to 40 amps.
- NEMA Compliant: This charging device comes with eight adapters compliant with the National Electrical Manufacturers Association (NEMA) standards (NEMA 5-15, NEMA 6-15, NEMA 5-20, NEMA 6-20, NEMA TT-30, NEMA 14-30, NEMA 6-50, and NEMA 14-50), and all are equipped for automatic detection of socket input current. The NEMA 5-15, NEMA 6-15, NEMA 5-20, and NEMA 6-20 adapter plugs are also fitted with the J+ CELSIUS temperature monitoring system. The basic set includes the NEMA 5-15 and NEMA 14-50 adapter plugs. All other adapter plugs are available as extra accessories.
- Ruggedized Durability: The in-cable control box is waterproof and dustproof (to protection rating IP 67), can be used within an ambient temperature range of -22°F to 122°F (-30°C to 50°C), and is driveover-resistant to wheel loads of up to 6,600 lbs. (3 metric tons).
- UL Certified: All electrical devices in the United States and Canada must be safety-certified in accordance with specified national requirements. One authorized testing and certification company is Underwriters Laboratories (UL). UL tests products, components, materials and systems to determine whether they meet specific standards. J+ BOOSTER 2 has been certified by UL and bears the certification mark UL2594 for electric vehicle supply equipment (EVSE) as well as UL2231-1 and -2 for personnel protection for EVSE in full compliance with the two international standards IEC 62196 and IEC 61851-1 and the Restriction of Hazardous Substances (RoHS) Directive.
Pricing and Availability
J+ BOOSTER 2 is available now on Amazon with pricing starting at $699. For more product information, please see https://www.jplus.world/jplus-booster.
About J+
J+ is a brand of Juice Americas Inc. headquartered in St. Petersburg, Florida and part of the Juice Group, the globally active Swiss producer of charging solutions for electric vehicles (EVs). J+ is actively marketed in North America, including the United States, Canada, and Mexico. It has entered the North American market with a version of the JUICE BOOSTER 2, the most popular portable EV charger in Europe, which has been specially developed for this region as the J+ BOOSTER 2. For more information, visit: https://www.jplus.world/.
Juice has entered the North American market with a version of the in Europe most popular portable wall charger Juice Booster 2 specially developed for this region – the J+ BOOSTER 2.
About Juice Technology
Juice Technology AG is a globally active producer of charging solutions for electric vehicles. The company's comprehensive product portfolio, featuring AC and DC charging stations ranging from lightweight portable devices to large fast chargers, makes it one of the very few full-range vendors in the industry. Juice has dominated the market for portable 22-kW charging stations since 2014. To find out more about the company, its products and solutions, go to www.juice-world.com. You can also follow us on LinkedIn, Facebook, Instagram and Twitter.
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PlusCBD™'s latest product leverages CBD and THC to target anxiety and stress
SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CV Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: CVSI) (the "Company", "CV Sciences", "our", "us" or "we"), a preeminent consumer wellness company specializing in hemp extracts and other proven, science-backed, natural ingredients and products, today announced the launch of +PlusCBD™Reserve Collection Softgels to support stress relief and relaxation. The product will be available on +PlusCBD's' website on August 15, 2022.
+PlusCBD™ Reserve Collection Softgels is the newest iteration of CV Sciences' top-selling Reserve Collection, the brand's sole THC line. Reserve Softgels are specially formulated to provide a full spectrum of cannabinoids, fostering feelings of calm and relief when consumers require intense support. Reserve Softgels feature a 10:1 ratio of CBD to THC (12.5mg CBD to 1.25mg THC), offering a manageable microdose perfect for consumers of all backgrounds and needs. +PlusCBD™Reserve Collection Softgels are available in 60-count bottles.
"With the continued success of the Reserve Collection, an easy-to-take softgel is the perfect next addition to provide consumers with an even broader range of form factors," said Joseph Dowling, CEO of CV Sciences. "CV Sciences consistently aims to offer consumers the highest-quality, most innovative ways to incorporate CBD and THC into their daily lives, actively targeting common issues like anxiety, depression and stress. Our team is proud to introduce +PlusCBD™ Reserve Collection Softgels: another thoughtfully-formulated product to help consumers improve their quality of life."
The Reserve Softgels join the +PlusCBD™Reserve Collection's product lineup, featuring gummies and oils available in various flavors and potency. Rich and bold, the Reserve Collection elicits powerful feelings of calm, comfort and relief.
About CV Sciences, Inc.
CV Sciences, Inc. (OTCQB: CVSI) is a consumer wellness company specializing in hemp extracts and other proven, science-backed, natural ingredients and products, which are sold through a range of sales channels from B2B to B2C. The Company's +PlusCBD™ branded products are sold at select retail locations throughout the U.S. and are one of the top-selling brands of hemp extracts in the natural products market, according to SPINS, the leading provider of syndicated data and insights for the natural, organic and specialty products industry. CV Sciences follows all guidelines for Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) and the Company's products are processed, produced, and tested throughout the manufacturing process to confirm strict compliance with company standards and specifications. With a commitment to science, +PlusCBD™ product benefits in healthy people are supported by human clinical research data, in addition to three published clinical case studies available on PubMed.gov. +PlusCBD™ was the first hemp extract supplement brand to invest in the scientific evidence necessary to receive self-affirmed Generally Recognized as Safe (GRAS) status. The Company also operates a drug development division focused on developing and commercializing CBD-based novel therapeutics. CV Sciences, Inc. has primary offices and facilities in San Diego, California. Additional information is available from OTCMarkets.com or by visiting www.cvsciences.com.
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SEATTLE (AP) — The first day of classes at Seattle Public Schools Wednesday was cancelled and teachers are on strike over issues that include pay, mental health support, and staffing ratios for special education and multilingual students.
“No one wants to strike,” Seattle Education Association President Jennifer Matter said. “But SPS has given us no choice. We can’t go back to the way things have been.”
Contract talks continued.
The district said in an email to parents that it was “optimistic the bargaining teams will come to a positive solution for students, staff, and families.”
Districts around the country have faced labor challenges as the pandemic put extraordinary stress on teachers and students alike. An infusion of federal stimulus money has helped stabilize school district budgets, and teachers unions have sought to improve pay, resources and and working conditions after a difficult few years.
High inflation, a national teacher shortage and the goodwill teachers earned from their pandemic-schooling efforts are all bolstering union efforts, said Bradley Marianno, an assistant professor of education policy at the University of Nevada, Las Vegas.
“By all measures, school budgets actually look pretty good right now,” Marianno said. “So as teachers union contracts are expiring, they’re looking for new deals that essentially send more funding to teachers and more funding to students.”
School in the Seattle suburb of Kent was supposed to start Aug. 25 but has been delayed as teachers there strike. Early Wednesday the union said it had reached a tentative agreement with the district.
Teachers in Columbus — Ohio’s largest school district — last week ended a brief strike, agreeing on a package that included 4% raises, includes plans for building improvements, reduced class sizes and innovative paid leave benefits.
In Denver, marathon bargaining sessions resulted last week in tentative agreement for an 8.7% raise for educators, a higher salary for first-year teachers, and more money from the district for health insurance costs.
Teachers in Minneapolis, Chicago and Sacramento walked out earlier this year before securing new contracts.
In Seattle, the school district has offered pay raises of an additional 1% above the 5.5% cost-of-living increase set by state lawmakers — far less than the union says it wants — plus one-time bonuses for certain teachers, including $2,000 for third-year Seattle teachers earning an English language or dual-language endorsement.
The union says it is opposing the district’s efforts to eliminate staffing ratios for special education students, saying that will mean more work for general education teachers and special education teachers alike. The union also says the district’s proposals would make general education teachers more responsible for supporting multilingual students. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-seattle-teachers-on-strike-over-pay-staffing-issues/ | 2022-09-07T16:59:36Z |
Jay Brown joins as the first President in the Tennessee market for Lockton
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockton welcomes Jay Brown to the firm's Nashville and Memphis offices as President, where he will focus on all areas of growth for Lockton.
With an impressive 25 year track record for helping his clients succeed and growing businesses, Jay joins as the first President in the Tennessee market for Lockton.
In his role, he will be responsible for culture, performance and business growth. Jay will also oversee client relationships, guide service teams, and advise global businesses on human capital and risk management strategies.
"I'm excited to hit the ground running and help Lockton strengthen their presence in the Tennessee market," said Jay. "I'll work alongside my clients to find creative solutions for their most pressing business concerns."
"As Lockton Tennessee's first President, we look forward to creating an environment for Jay to lead this dynamic team towards success," said Brian Roberts, Executive Vice President, Chief Operating Officer of Lockton Midwest. "A successful team leads to successful clients, which is always our top priority."
Jay is a graduate of Middle Tennessee State University where he received his Bachelor of Science in Finance and alumni of the Nashville Health Care Council Fellows.
ABOUT LOCKTON
Lockton is the world's largest privately held brokerage firm that provides insurance, risk management, employee benefits and retirement consulting services. What makes Lockton stand apart is also what makes us better: independence. Lockton's private ownership empowers its 7,500 Associates doing business in over 125 countries to focus solely on clients' risk and insurance needs. With expertise that reaches around the globe, Lockton delivers the deep understanding needed to accomplish remarkable results. For over three decades, Business Insurance magazine has recognized Lockton as a "Best Place to Work in Insurance."
To view and apply for open positions in Lockton's Nashville office visit lockton.com/careers
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- Enters into Amended Purchase Agreement with Frontline Power Solutions and completes the initial closing for the acquisition of Frontline Power Solutions
- Federal Government Allocates $350 Billion Towards Energy Efficiency Improvements in Commercial Buildings
PHOENIX, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SinglePoint Inc. (OTCQB: SING) ("SinglePoint'' or "the Company''), an acquisition-focused solar energy and sustainable solutions provider, announced today the completion of initial closing for the acquisition of Frontline Power Solutions, a Multi-State Licensed Energy Services Company (ESCO). The agreement provides for a two-phase closing of which we have now completed phase one with the initial payments completed and will proceed to phase two.
Frontline Power Solutions (FPS) is a comprehensive energy service Company with the ability to operate in deregulated markets across the country. Frontline Power is licensed in nine states and has applied for and is awaiting final approval in 12 additional states. Frontline provides Energy Supply Agreements to all sizes of commercial, industrial, and institutional properties. In addition to supplying direct agreements, FPS also lends its expertise to its clients to help reduce energy consumption, streamline energy portfolios, and offer other options to lower energy costs.
The strategic acquisition provides SinglePoint with access to an extensive portfolio of clients while giving those FPS clients reciprocal access to one of the nation's leading solar power solutions companies and best-in-class customer service.
Wil Ralston, CEO of SinglePoint, said, "With the completion of our first investment and acquisition of minority interest in FPS, we believe FPS will round out our service offerings by providing tremendous opportunities in the deregulated energy markets. Through Energy Service Agreements or assistance with installing a client's solar system, SinglePoint can now assist thousands of commercial clients in their solar transition."
John Holmes, Founder and CEO of FPS, said, "Our focus has been supplying commercial energy contracts to large and small commercial, industrial, institutional, and property management firms. We facilitate substantial reductions in energy consumption and spending while streamlining logistical management of their energy portfolios. By joining with SinglePoint, our two companies benefit from economies of scale and monetizing opportunities more efficiently and quickly."
There are currently 26 U.S. states that offer deregulated power options which are expected to reach $9 Billion in annual industry revenues.
About Frontline Power Solutions (FPS)
Frontline Power Solutions (FPS) is a comprehensive energy solutions Company. They are equipped with industry experts who have been on the "frontline" of energy procurement, sales, marketing, analysis, and information technology in the power industry since the dawn of deregulation. The combined intellectual and leveraged resources translate to unmatched value to their customers. FPS provides full-service power supply solutions, including supply, billing, auditing, renewable energy supply, efficiency consulting, and incentive coordination for large or small enterprises.
About SinglePoint Inc (OTCQB:SING)
SinglePoint Inc. (www.singlepoint.com) is a renewable energy, and sustainable lifestyle Company focused on providing environmentally friendly energy efficiencies and healthy living solutions. SinglePoint is initially focused on building the largest network of renewable energy solutions and modernizing the traditional solar and energy storage model. The Company is also actively exploring future growth opportunities in air purification, electric vehicle charging, solar as a subscription service, and additional energy efficiencies and appliances that enhance sustainability and a healthier life. For more information, visit the Company's website (www.singlepoint.com) and connect on social media for the latest updates.
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International Responsibilities Assumed by CEO and CFO with Planned Departure of Nick Powell, President International
Dan Sullivan to expand his current Chief Financial Officer duties to now include President Europe and Latin America role
Shelton, Conn, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Edgewell Personal Care Company (NYSE: EPC) today announced organizational changes to streamline its leadership structure to support Company growth. With the planned departure of Nick Powell, President of International, responsibilities for Edgewell's international business will be split between Rod Little, President and Chief Executive officer, and Dan Sullivan, who will add the role of President Europe and Latin America to his Chief Financial officer duties.
As a part of these leadership changes, Little will lead the Japan and Greater China markets, and Sullivan will lead Europe, Latin America, Oceania and Distributor markets as well as the International Brand Strategy group, effective October 1, 2022.
Rod Little, Edgewell's President and Chief Executive Officer said, "The transformation plan that we embarked upon almost two years ago is successfully underway, enabled by our focused execution against our key strategic priorities, including structurally simplifying our operating model and driving sustainable growth. These organizational changes further flatten the leadership structure at Edgewell, supporting greater agility and faster speed to market. I believe this will fortify our leadership position in men's and women's shave in key markets like Japan and provide the necessary foundation for sustainable growth across our international business."
"I am also excited to announce the promotion of Dan Sullivan, who has been an important member of our executive leadership team, a key architect of our business strategy and a proven leader within the organization. Dan's elevated and expanded role gives him the opportunity to build upon his existing CFO role with direct commercial and operational responsibilities," added Little.
Speaking to the planned departure of Powell, Little said, "I also want to thank Nick for his significant contributions to the Company over the past 18 years. During this time, he has been a true ambassador of our culture, purpose and values. I'm grateful for the role he played in organically growing our international business and strengthening our market positions over his long tenure with the company and wish him well in his future endeavors."
These changes will not impact Edgewell's business in North America. We have made significant progress in accelerating our business momentum in North America and we will maintain our focus here. Eric O'Toole, President of North America, will continue to lead the North America business unit structure and will have increased responsibility as we integrate the recently acquired Billie brand under his leadership.
About Edgewell
Edgewell is a leading pure-play consumer products company with an attractive, diversified portfolio of established brand names such as Schick®, Wilkinson Sword® and Billie® men's and women's shaving systems and disposable razors; Edge and Skintimate® shave preparations; Playtex®, Stayfree®, Carefree® and o.b.® feminine care products; Banana Boat®, Hawaiian Tropic®, Bulldog®, Jack Black®, and CREMO® sun and skin care products; and Wet Ones® products. The Company has a broad global footprint and operates in more than 50 markets, including the U.S., Canada, Mexico, Germany, Japan, the U.K. and Australia, with approximately 6,900 employees worldwide.
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Russian diplomat to UN in Geneva resigns over war in Ukraine
By JAMEY KEATEN
Associated Press
DAVOS, Switzerland (AP) — A veteran Russian diplomat to the U.N. Office at Geneva says he handed in his resignation before sending out a scathing letter to foreign colleagues inveighing against the “aggressive war unleashed” by President Vladimir Putin in Ukraine. The 41-year-old Boris Bondarev confirmed his resignation in a letter delivered Monday morning at the Russian diplomatic mission after a diplomatic official passed on his English-language statement to The Associated Press. Bondarev confirmed to the AP in a phone call that he had resigned. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/05/23/russian-diplomat-to-un-in-geneva-resigns-over-war-in-ukraine/ | 2022-05-23T13:22:17Z |
Companies combine key capabilities to advance flow cytometry as an essential companion diagnostic modality for cancer and other diseases
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced a collaboration agreement with Labcorp (NYSE: LH), a leading global life sciences company, creating a framework to develop, manufacture, market and commercialize flow cytometry-based companion diagnostics (CDx) intended to match patients with life-changing treatments for cancer and other diseases.
The agreement creates a framework for BD and Labcorp Drug Development to collaborate on flow cytometry-based CDx opportunities with pharmaceutical partners. The two companies bring together capabilities that comprise an end-to-end solution for CDx development for the pharmaceutical industry. Their joint offering ranges from exploratory panel development to U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approval of diagnostic and IVD kit manufacturing and distribution.
"Flow cytometry is a trusted and powerful tool for analyzing cells to better understand disease, and it has tremendous untapped potential as a companion diagnostic in oncology and other therapeutic areas," said Dr. Bill Hanlon, chief scientific officer of Labcorp Drug Development. "This strategic collaboration with BD, a pioneer and global leader in flow cytometry, is an exciting step toward increasing adoption and ultimately bringing innovative new companion diagnostics to market to help identify patients who could benefit most from appropriate treatments."
Selecting the optimal first-line therapy for patients with cancer by using companion diagnostics can be critical to ensuring the best outcomes and time and cost savings. Today's companion diagnostic tests commonly involve technologies such as immunohistochemistry (IHC), fluorescence in situ hybridization (FISH), polymerase chain reaction (PCR), next-generation sequencing (NGS) and imaging. Flow cytometry is an emerging technology in the field.
"In the companion diagnostic landscape, there is a clear and urgent need for high sensitivity and multiplexing capabilities, and that is where flow cytometry can help," said Puneet Sarin, president of BD Biosciences. "BD and our dedicated CDx team are uniquely positioned to advance flow cytometry as a companion diagnostic tool, and we are pleased to join forces with Labcorp, a trusted global leader in diagnostic testing and drug development, to pursue opportunities with the pharmaceutical industry to develop new companion diagnostics that can potentially improve patient outcomes and drive us forward in advancing the world of health."
About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health™ by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 75,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/ and Twitter @BDandCo.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Milwaukee catcher Pedro Severino was suspended for 80 games on Tuesday following a positive drug test, the fourth major leaguer penalized in two days.
Severino tested positive for the performance-enhancing substance Clomiphene, the commissioner’s office said. The drug is used to induce ovulation.
Severino will lose about half his $1.9 million salary. He apologized to the Brewers, teammates and fans.
“Since late 2020, my wife and I had been trying to start a family unsuccessfully,” Severino said in a statement issued by the players’ association. “When we returned to the Dominican Republic after the 2021 season, we sought medical assistance to determine why we had not succeeded. One of the doctors I consulted with prescribed me with a medication to treat infertility issues. Unfortunately, I now know that the medication contained Clomiphene. I accept responsibility for this mistake and have decided not to challenge my suspension.”
A seven-year major league veteran, the 28-year-old is in his first season with the Brewers after playing for Washington and Baltimore. He hit .248 with 11 homers and 46 RBIs last season for the Orioles, leaving him with a .235 career average with 33 homers and 133 RBIs.
“I have been tested more than 100 times in my career and I had never had an issue,” Severino said.
Severino batted .435 with two homers and nine RBIs in eight spring training games. He was expected to serve as the main backup to 2021 All-Star Omar Narváez, filling a void that was created when the Atlanta Braves signed Manny Piña away from Milwaukee.
Other catchers on the Brewers’ 40-man roster are Mario Feliciano and Brett Sullivan. Feliciano has one game of MLB experience and Sullivan has never played in the majors.
President of baseball operations David Stearns said the Brewers are looking at possible catching options from outside the organization.
“This time of year, this timeframe of a couple of days before opening day, is not ideal to be looking for a specific team need, but we’re already actively engaged in conversations,” Stearns said. “We’ll see if anything comes of that in the next 24-48 hours, and if not, we have confidence in what we have internally.”
Three free agents were suspended Monday following positive tests for Boldenone: outfielder/first baseman Danny Santana, pitcher Richard Rodríguez and infielder José Rondón. Those were the first suspensions since the major league drug testing program resumed March 11 following a 99-day suspension during the lockout.
All the positive tests resulted from urine samples taken before the lockout started Dec. 2, but MLB concluded it could not announce discipline during the lockout, a person familiar with the testing program told The Associated Press, speaking on condition of anonymity because that detail was not announced.
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iPad accessory streamlines efficiency and protects tech for off-grid adventures
ORANGE COUNTY, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Urban Armor Gear (UAG), leading designers of rugged, lightweight mobile device cases and accessories, recently launched its Rugged Bluetooth Keyboard with Trackpad, a durable keyboard with eight feet of drop protection, designed for the iPad 10.2. The launch marks the brand's introduction into the hardware space, offering a premium Bluetooth accessory with the rugged protection UAG is known for.
"The launch of the Rugged Bluetooth Keyboard with Trackpad aligns with UAG's commitment to protection and our mission to help you Work From Anywhere," said UAG's Vice President of Brand and Creative, Casey Bevington. "We're excited to offer yet another tool to inspire you to push the boundaries and take your essential tech with you everywhere."
Since 2013, UAG has been a leading name in hand-held device protection. Known for its rugged yet functional cell phone cases, UAG has since expanded to offer a perfect balance of defense and design throughout its line of accessories for phone cases, smartwatches, headphones, and tablets alike.
The UAG Rugged Bluetooth Keyboard with Trackpad offers unique 360° protection, a rugged, non-slip exterior and other premium features that UAG is known for. The keyboard offers a laptop-style tracking and typing experience, and it features a backlit, spill-resistant keyboard for added protection against the elements. To top it all off, the keyboard's rechargeable battery allows up to 180 hours of battery life, offering users long-lasting utility while off-the-grid.
Work from anywhere with the UAG Rugged Bluetooth Keyboard with Trackpad, now available at select retailers and online at www.urbanarmorgear.com.
About Urban Armor Gear
Inspired by adrenaline-fueled outdoor adventures throughout Southern California, Urban Armor Gear (UAG) delivers mobile accessories and cases developed to survive rugged terrains while protecting your tech throughout any journey. Urban Armor Gear's innovative and lightweight yet durable designs constantly evolve to provide urban adventurers and global thrill seekers high-quality accessories to preserve the latest tech gear on the market, with the reassurance that their UAG mobile cases will perform in all extremes. Our badge of honor stands behind every single UAG product, receiving a military-grade certification for protection against shock by enduring rigorous laboratory drop-testing.
Visit: urbanarmorgear.com or www.instagram.com/urbanarmorgear for more information.
About Backbone Media
Backbone Media targets, engages and inspires the active lifestyle market through public relations, media planning and buying, and social media. For more than 20 years, Backbone has worked with leading outdoor gear, apparel, technology, food and beverage brands, as well as tourism destinations around the world. Backbone has offices in Carbondale and Denver, Colorado, and has consistently been named one of Outside magazine's "Best Places to Work." For more about Backbone Media, visit www.backbonemedia.net.
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Kentucky governor vetoes ban on most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy
By Amanda Musa, CNN
Kentucky Democratic Gov. Andy Beshear vetoed a sweeping abortion bill Friday that would have banned most abortions after 15 weeks of pregnancy, restricted access to medication abortion and made it more difficult for a minor to obtain an abortion in the state.
House Bill 3 places a number of restrictions on drugs used in a medication abortion, such as mifepristone. Under the bill, the drug can’t be given to a patient without obtaining their “informed consent” at least 24 hours prior, which includes signing a document “created by the cabinet.”
The legislation does not include exceptions for cases of rape or incest.
Beshear said in a veto letter signed Friday that the legislation is “likely unconstitutional.”
The bill, he said, “requires physicians performing nonsurgical procedures to maintain hospital admitting privileges in geographical proximity to the location where the procedure is performed. The Supreme Court has ruled such requirements unconstitutional as it makes it impossible for women, including a child who is a victim of rape or incest, to obtain a procedure in certain areas of the state.”
The legislation would also amend the law that deals with minors obtaining abortions so that only an attending physician, and not an agent, can obtain written consent and requires that the consenting parent or legal guardian “has made a reasonable attempt to notify” any other parent with joint or physical custody at least 48 hours before providing consent.
Samuel Crankshaw, communications manager for the American Civil Liberties Union of Kentucky, said in a statement Friday that the bill “inserts politics into medicine, aggressively sidelines science in healthcare, and threatens the wellbeing of Kentuckians.”
“House Bill 3 has nothing to do with improving patient safety; it’s just another way for extreme Kentucky politicians to push their political agenda at the expense of their constituents’ lives,” Crankshaw added.
Despite Beshear’s action, the state’s General Assembly can override the veto next week with “a constitutional majority of 51 votes in the House of Representatives and 20 votes in the Senate,” Crankshaw said.
Last month, the GOP-led Senate voted 29-0 to pass the legislation and amended the bill to include a 15-week ban. The same day, the state’s Republican-controlled House passed the measure by 74-19.
The governor, who could have chosen to allow the bill to become law without signing it, has vetoed abortion legislation before.
Beshear had previously told reporters he would “review each” bill, and in response to a question about abortion bills that were pending in mid-March, the governor said he believes “health care decisions should be between a patient and their doctor.”
His veto follows a recent flurry of state-level action to restrict access to abortion across the country.
Last month, Arizona’s Republican Gov. Doug Ducey signed into law a ban on most abortions in the state after 15 weeks, similar to the Mississippi law currently before the US Supreme Court, and South Dakota’s Republican Gov. Kristi Noem signed a bill that will further restrict access to medication abortions in the state.
In Idaho, Republican Gov. Brad Little signed legislation modeled after Texas’ law that bans abortions after about six weeks, becoming the first state to follow the controversial Texas statute that allows private citizens to enforce the restrictions with lawsuits.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Levi & Korsinsky, LLP notifies investors in Missfresh Limited ("Missfresh" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: MF) of a class action securities lawsuit.
CLASS DEFINITION: The lawsuit seeks to recover losses on behalf of Missfresh investors who were adversely affected by alleged securities fraud. This lawsuit is on behalf of persons who purchased or otherwise acquired Missfresh securities pursuant and/or traceable to the registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with Missfresh's June 2021 initial public offering. Follow the link below to get more information and be contacted by a member of our team:
MF investors may also contact Joseph E. Levi, Esq. via email at jlevi@levikorsinsky.com or by telephone at (212) 363-7500.
CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that defendants made false statements and/or concealed that: (1) Missfresh provided false financial figures in its registration statement and related prospectus issued in connection with the Company's June 2021 initial public offering; (2) Missfresh would need to amend its financial figures; (3) Missfresh, among other things, had lesser net revenues for the quarter ended March 31, 2021; and (4) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times and negligently prepared.
WHAT'S NEXT? If you suffered a loss in Missfresh during the relevant time frame, you have until September 12, 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.
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Former CEO and Chairman of Revionics brings more than three decades of experience leading high-growth enterprise software and technology platforms.
LOS ANGELES, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mojix, a leading supply chain SaaS platform, is pleased to announce that Marc Hafner has agreed to join the firm's Board of Directors. Mr. Hafner brings more than thirty years of experience building, leading, and professionalizing software and technology companies. He most recently was CEO of Revionics, and previously held executive roles at NEC, BroadCloud, and Westell. Mr. Hafner will bring strategic insights and direction to Mojix in the highly competitive market of SaaS-based software solutions for global organizations.
"Marc's track record of operating and advising leading SaaS platforms will be invaluable to Mojix as we enter our next phase of growth. We're proud to have built a cohesive, global group of industry experts to continue building Mojix's standing as the destination company for cutting-edge supply chain management and item-level traceability systems worldwide," said Dan Doles, Mojix CEO. Pete Leibman, board member at Mojix1, added: "Marc has earned a sterling reputation as a thought leader in supply chain management and traceability, and we are excited about the strategic insights he will bring to Mojix."
Mojix is a global leader in item-level intelligence solutions for Manufacturing, Supply Chain and Retail. The firm is leading the way in item-level traceability solutions utilizing its high security, globally scalable cloud-hosted SaaS platform. Founded in 2004, the company has deep domain expertise in serialization technologies such as RFID, NFC, and print based marking systems. Mojix builds business intelligence from event-triggered actions tracking billions of unique identities, following item lifecycles from source to shelf. Companies can leverage the seamlessly integrated data to increase their sales and operational efficiency, reduce major risks and enhance their customer experience. With offices across the US, Latin America and Europe, Mojix is now a recognized expert in end-to-end, item-level track and trace, product authentication and automated inventory management. Learn more at www.mojix.com
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-- Innovative Single-Family Rental (SFR) Investment Platform Brings in Trio of Industry Veterans --
TAMPA, Fla., May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Second Avenue Group ('Second Avenue'), a full-service, institutional quality single-family rental platform ("SFR"), announced today that three visionary SFR industry executives have joined the company in various senior-level roles.
Ray Barrows, who boasts more than 25 years of experience in housing operations, acquisitions and development, joins Second Avenue as the firm's new COO. In addition, Bruce Strohm and Fred Tuomi - two iconic and longtime SFR and related housing industry executives - join as Strategic Advisors to Second Avenue.
"Second Avenue is experiencing extremely high growth in the SFR market today, which makes the hiring of these three gentlemen a truly transformative moment for our company," said Second Avenue CEO and Founder Mike Rothman. "Not only have they validated the strength of our existing platform by joining us, but their presence on the team positions us to expand on an even greater level going forward with their combined knowledge and proven industry leadership," said Second Avenue CEO and Founder Mike Rothman.
Ray Barrows previously served as EVP of National Operations and Chief Operating Officer at Progress Residential where he helped oversee the company's growth from 28,000 to 55,000+ single-family home rentals. Prior to working with Progress Residential, Mr. Barrows was a Senior Vice President with The Irvine Company in California. In that capacity, he oversaw the day-to-day property management operations for the company's 64,000 apartment units in Southern California. Mr. Barrows has also held senior positions with Waypoint Residential, Bell Partners, Archstone Communities and Security Capital Group.
"It's an honor to join a team as experienced and innovative as Second Avenue," said Barrows. "Second Avenue is one of the few SFR companies to create an end-to-end technology platform that effectively manages the required aspects of both maintenance and capital decisions at the home level, as well as providing the personalized customer service that residents now demand from quality SFR housing. The Board, Senior Management and Operations team are unparalleled in both experience and the understanding of how these tech-enabled systems will be utilized to provide superior returns for Second Avenue's investors."
Bruce Strohm previously served as the Executive Vice-President, General Counsel and Corporate Secretary of Equity Residential, an S&P 500 public company, from 1995 until January 2018. Equity Residential is one of the largest apartment companies in the United States, owning over 300 properties, with 80,000 units, with a market capitalization in excess of $30 billion. From 2018 to 2019, Mr. Strohm was Chief Legal Officer of Equity International, a private equity company focusing on investing in real estate outside the United States. During his tenure at Equity Residential and Equity International, Mr. Strohm provided legal oversight of transactions, litigation and insurance, and worked closely with the chief executive officer and chief financial officer on capital markets activities and shareholder relations.
"Having worked for Sam Zell for over 30 years, I have a highly disciplined approach to investing, with a laser focus on the right supply-demand metrics. Second Avenue does that exceptionally well, which is why I invested with Mike Rothman and his company in 2019," said Strohm. "Second Avenue is one of the few SFR operators to have the ability to effectuate a high velocity of acquisitions because of their proprietary lead generation technology, investment valuation and underwriting expertise. I am pleased to be a strategic advisor to Second Avenue, helping them maximize performance for their institutional investors."
Fred Tuomi served as President, Chief Executive Officer and Director of Invitation Homes Inc, the nation's largest single-family rental company, from 2017 until his retirement in 2019. Prior to its merger with Invitation Homes, Mr. Tuomi served as Chief Executive Officer and Director of Starwood Waypoint Homes from 2016 until 2017. Prior to its merger with Starwood Waypoint Homes, he served as Co-President and Chief Operating Officer of Colony American Homes, Inc. from 2013 until 2016. Mr. Tuomi was Executive Vice President and President—Property Management for Equity Residential, the nation's largest multi-family REIT, from 1994 until his retirement in 2013. He led the development of Equity Residential's property management group through years of rapid growth and expansion, while helping to pioneer its leading operational platform.
Said Tuomi: "Along with the substantial level of investment capital continuing to flow to the SFR sector, there is a tremendous need for an institutional quality, full service and tech-enabled platform for acquisition, asset management and property management of SFR homes and BTR communities. Second Avenue recognized this need in 2017 and has developed a highly capable platform for large scale investors, empowered by robust technology and experienced SFR professionals. I am pleased to be an investor and to serve as an advisor to Second Avenue."
Second Avenue, which was founded in 2017, is currently active in 10 markets, primarily in the Southeastern and Southwestern United States. The firm has targeted an additional 10 markets for entry in the next year and expects to deploy as much as ~$1 billion annually.
The firm's growth outlook is consistent with the long-awaited and now widely recognized boom in the single-family rental sector, addressing the growing demand for high-quality suburban rental housing.
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Discover the joy of renting with Second Avenue, the next-gen single-family rental investing platform. Second Avenue provides sought-after rental homes for today's families and compelling risk-adjusted returns in single family rental (SFR) property portfolios for institutional investors. Bringing exceptional discipline, tech simplicity, and professional property acquisition and management to the industry, Second Avenue makes SFR renting and investing easier and better than ever. Discover the simplicity and possibility of Second Avenue homes and investing. With ~$2 billion under management, Second Avenue is privately held and headquartered in Tampa, Florida with regional teams throughout the United States.
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Providing Researchers with Breakthrough Materials to Investigate Pre-Eclampsia
CENTENNIAL, Colo., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Essent Biologics™, a leading supplier of human-derived cell and scaffold materials, today announced availability for investigational researchers to obtain human pre-eclamptic cytotrophoblasts and Hofbauer cells through its distribution agreement with the Amnion Foundation.
The Amnion Foundation successfully isolated cytotrophoblasts and Hofbauer cells from the post-partum placenta of a donor with confirmed pre-eclampsia, enabling researchers to further investigate disease mechanisms at the cellular level and identify key differences in health and disease.
Pre-eclampsia is one of the leading causes of death in pregnant women, yet treatment options are limited and the disease etiology is poorly understood. Research studies are crucial to elucidating mechanisms and developing new effective treatments that improve the lives of both mother and child.
"The Amnion Foundation team leveraged their proprietary methods to establish disease-origin cytotrophoblasts and Hofbauer cells from a pre-eclamptic placenta," said Sharon Presnell, Ph.D., President and Director of Client Services for Amnion Foundation. "This provides an exciting opportunity for researchers in this space to expand their efforts and investigate cellular function in both health and disease using well characterized cells. Together, with Essent, we have reached an important milestone on our mission to make living cells from birth tissue accessible to support the development of life-changing therapies."
"We are proud to have a collaborative relationship with such an innovative partner in the Amnion Foundation," said Dr. Jeff Brown. "It's exciting to be able to support the Amnion Foundation with this breakthrough in post-partum research tools. The availability of these rare cells will open up new avenues for researchers and clinicians to further investigate this complicated disorder that affects so many mothers and babies."
To learn more about and how to purchase pre-eclampsia Cytotrophoblasts cells, visit https://essentbiologics.org/product/cytotrophoblast-cells-ctbs/; for Hofbauer cells, visit https://essentbiologics.org/product/hofbauer-cells-macrophages/.
The Amnion Foundation is a registered 501(c)3 organization located in Winston-Salem, North Carolina. As an operating 501(c)3, Amnion actively processes donated birth tissues (placenta and umbilical cord) to generate viable human cells that are provided to researchers in academia, government, and pharma to support the development of in vitro models and in vivo therapies. The Foundation provides research-grade cells and related services to clients and has both GLP- and GMP-compliant capabilities. All donations to the Amnion Foundation are tax deductible and donors are provided the opportunity to direct their funds across a spectrum of internal and external projects. To learn more please visit www.amnionfoundation.org.
Essent Biologics is setting a new standard in human-derived biomaterials and comprehensive data for research. The nonprofit biotechnology company provides low-passaged primary cells, research tissue and scaffold materials to advance regenerative medicine research from benchtop to bedside. Essent Biologics supplies products in small or large volumes and serves as a manufacturing partner by creating master cell banks and an inventory of custom products within a tailored specification. In order to ensure reliable product quality, safety and efficacy, Essent Biologics products are developed using robust design control processes and produced under current Good Manufacturing Practices (cGMP). For more information, please visit essentbiologics.org.
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SAN DIEGO, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sempra (NYSE: SRE) (BMV: SRE) today announced that its board of directors has declared a $1.145 per share quarterly dividend on the company's common stock, which is payable Oct. 15, 2022, to common stock shareholders of record at the close of business on Sept. 23, 2022.
Sempra's board of directors also declared a semi-annual dividend of $24.375 per share on the company's 4.875% Fixed-Rate Reset Cumulative Redeemable Perpetual Preferred Stock, Series C, which is payable Oct. 15, 2022, to Series C preferred stock shareholders of record at the close of business on Oct. 1, 2022.
About Sempra
Sempra's mission is to be North America's premier energy infrastructure company. The Sempra family of companies have 20,000 talented employees who deliver energy with purpose to nearly 40 million consumers. With more than $72 billion in total assets at the end of 2021, the San Diego-based company is the owner of one of the largest energy networks in North America helping some of the world's leading economies move to cleaner sources of energy. The company is helping to advance the global energy transition through electrification and decarbonization in the markets it serves, including California, Texas, Mexico and the LNG export market. Sempra is consistently recognized as a leader in sustainable business practices and for its long-standing commitment to building a high-performing culture focused on safety, workforce development and training, and diversity and inclusion. Sempra is the only North American utility sector company included on the Dow Jones Sustainability World Index and was also named one of the "World's Most Admired Companies" for 2022 by Fortune Magazine. For additional information about Sempra, please visit Sempra's website at sempra.com and on Twitter @Sempra.
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Factors, among others, that could cause actual results and events to differ materially from those expressed or implied in any forward-looking statement include risks and uncertainties relating to: California wildfires, including the risks that we may be found liable for damages regardless of fault and that we may not be able to recover all or a substantial portion of costs from insurance, the wildfire fund established by California Assembly Bill 1054, in rates from customers or a combination thereof; decisions, investigations, regulations, issuances or revocations of permits and other authorizations, renewals of franchises, and other actions by (i) the California Public Utilities Commission (CPUC), Comisión Reguladora de Energía, U.S. Department of Energy, U.S. Federal Energy Regulatory Commission, Public Utility Commission of Texas, and other regulatory and governmental bodies and (ii) the U.S., Mexico and states, counties, cities and other jurisdictions therein and in other countries in which we do business; 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failure of foreign governments, state-owned entities and our counterparties to honor their contracts and commitments; actions by credit rating agencies to downgrade our credit ratings or to place those ratings on negative outlook and our ability to borrow on favorable terms and meet our debt service obligations; the impact of energy and climate policies, laws, rules and disclosures, as well as related goals and actions of companies in our industry, including actions to reduce or eliminate reliance on natural gas generally and any deterioration of or increased uncertainty in the political or regulatory environment for California natural gas distribution companies and the risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets; the pace of the development and adoption of new technologies in the energy sector, including those designed to support governmental and private party energy and climate goals, and our ability to timely and economically incorporate them into our businesses; weather, natural disasters, pandemics, accidents, equipment failures, explosions, acts of terrorism, information system outages or other events that disrupt our operations, damage our facilities and systems, cause the release of harmful materials, cause fires or subject us to liability for damages, fines and penalties, some of which may be disputed or not covered by insurers, may not be recoverable through regulatory mechanisms or may impact our ability to obtain satisfactory levels of affordable insurance; inflationary and interest rate pressures, volatility in foreign currency exchange rates and commodity prices, our ability to effectively hedge these risks, and their impact, as applicable, on San Diego Gas & Electric Company's (SDG&E) and SoCalGas' cost of capital and the affordability of customer rates; the availability of electric power, natural gas and natural gas storage capacity, including disruptions caused by failures in the transmission grid or limitations on the withdrawal of natural gas from storage facilities; the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on capital projects, regulatory approvals and the execution of our operations; the impact at SDG&E on competitive customer rates and reliability due to growth in distributed and local power generation, including from departing retail load resulting from customers transferring to Community Choice Aggregation and Direct Access, and the risk of nonrecovery for stranded assets and contractual obligations; Oncor Electric Delivery Company LLC's (Oncor) ability to eliminate or reduce its quarterly dividends due to regulatory and governance requirements and commitments, including by actions of Oncor's independent directors or a minority member director; changes in tax and trade policies, laws and regulations, including tariffs, revisions to international trade agreements and sanctions, such as those that have been imposed and that may be imposed in the future in connection with the war in Ukraine, which may increase our costs, reduce our competitiveness, impact our ability to do business with certain counterparties, or impair our ability to resolve trade disputes; and other uncertainties, some of which are difficult to predict and beyond our control.
These risks and uncertainties are further discussed in the reports that Sempra has filed with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC). These reports are available through the EDGAR system free-of-charge on the SEC's website, www.sec.gov, and on Sempra's website, www.sempra.com. Investors should not rely unduly on any forward-looking statements.
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Intensive manhunt underway after gunman shoots 10 people on Brooklyn subway train
By Pervaiz Shallwani, Shimon Prokupecz, Laura Ly, Artemis Moshtaghian and Travis Caldwell, CNN
An intensive hunt, involving local and national law enforcement agencies, is underway for the man who set off smoke grenades and fired a handgun on a crowded New York City subway train, wounding passengers and setting off a panicked scramble during the Tuesday morning rush hour.
“The FBI’s and NYPD’s joint-terrorism task force is made up of over 50 agencies and we are fully engaged on this investigation. It’s still very much in its early stages. Our focus right now — our thoughts and prayers are with the victims,” Michael J. Driscoll, Assistant Director in Charge of the FBI New York Field Office, said Tuesday.
Investigators have named a “person of interest” they believe rented a U-Haul van that has been connected to the shooting at the 36th Street subway station in Brooklyn’s Sunset Park.
Frank James, 62, has not been named as a suspect. James has addresses in Wisconsin as well as Philadelphia, where the U-Haul was rented, NYPD Chief of Detectives James Essig said.
“The keys to that U-Haul van was found in the subway in our shooter’s possessions,” Essig said. “We don’t know right now if Mr. James has any connection to the subway. That’s still under investigation.”
The U-Haul was recovered near the station and has been cleared by the NYPD’s bomb squad, police said. The van will be transported to a forensic location where federal and local authorities can go through the vehicle in a controlled environment, a senior law enforcement official told CNN.
The gunman fired at least 33 times and struck 10 people, according to Essig. Overall, 29 people were hospitalized in connection with the shooting with injuries that included gunshot wounds, smoke inhalation or from falling while trying to escape, officials said.
None of the injuries appear to be life-threatening, NYPD Commissioner Keechant Sewell said.
“We know this incident is of grave concern to New Yorkers,” Sewell said. “We cannot lose sight of victims in this city. We will use every resource we can to bring those to justice who continue to prey on the citizens of New York.”
The motive of the shooting is not yet known. The attack is not being investigated as an act of terrorism but authorities have not ruled out anything, Sewell said, adding the victims have a variety of backgrounds.
A $50,000 reward for information leading to the arrest of the suspect has been offered, according to a statement from the Metropolitan Transportation Authority. The MTA and the Transport Workers Union (TWU) Local 100 each offered $12,500 in reward money and the New York City Police Foundation offered an additional $25,000.
“Riders need to feel safe. My members need to feel safe. We don’t just dip in and out of the system. We spend entire shifts down there every day and night. This guy has to be apprehended,” said TWU Local 100 President Tony Utano.
Service via the D, N and R subway lines has been restored to the 36th Street subway station and is “running with delays,” the MTA said early Wednesday. Commuters were riding a Manhattan-bound N train as it neared the station when the shooting started.
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Piecing together what happened
Evidence collection for the incident “will take some time,” according to Driscoll, but added that he was grateful for the residents and eyewitnesses who have already stepped forward with information.
Investigators have cell phone video from an eyewitness that shows the suspect, a law enforcement source tells CNN.
Within the station, surveillance video may not be available. A preliminary review indicates there was some sort of malfunction with the camera system at the station, Mayor Eric Adams told WCBS Radio.
There are almost 10,000 cameras in the MTA system, including almost 600 cameras on the Brooklyn section where the attack took place, MTA Chair and CEO Janno Lieber told CNN’s Jake Tapper.
“We’re going to work with the NYPD to capture all that video to find out where this criminal may have come in or out of the system,” Lieber said. “And we’re also just reviewing with everybody who is involved, all of the information.”
Investigators found a Glock 9 mm handgun, three extended magazines, two detonated smoke grenades, two non-detonated smoke grenades, a hatchet and the U-Haul key at the scene, Essig said. Two officials told CNN they believe the gun jammed during the shooting.
A credit card that was used to rent the U-Haul was also found, two law enforcement sources told CNN.
Videos linked to James
James, described as a person of interest by the NYPD, has been linked to multiple rambling videos posted on a YouTube channel. A screenshot from one of the videos was used on an NYPD Crimestoppers flyer seeking information about the shooting.
James talked about violence and mass shootings in the videos, including one uploaded Monday in which he said he’s thought about killing people who have presumably hurt him.
“I’ve been through a lot of s**t, where I can say I wanted to kill people. I wanted to watch people die right in front of my f**king face immediately. But I thought about the fact that, hey man, I don’t want to go to no f**king prison,” he said.
In another video posted last week, James, who is Black, rants about abuse in churches and racism in the workplace, using misogynistic and racist language.
Many of the videos that James uploaded included references to violence, including at a set group of people he believed had maligned him, in addition to broad societal and racial groups that he appeared to hate.
In another video posted last month to the same channel, James said that he had post-traumatic stress. In that video, James said he left his home in Milwaukee on March 20. During the trip eastward, he said he was heading to the “danger zone.”
“You know, it’s triggering a lot of negative thoughts of course,” he said in the video. “I do have a severe case of post-traumatic stress.”
CNN has reached out to James and his family for comment but has not received a response.
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Celebrations Abound with In-App Offer and Free Delivery Weekend
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ice cream lovers, unite! National Ice Cream Day is on Sunday, July 17 and Cold Stone Creamery (www.ColdStoneCreamery.com) is offering a special deal available only on the new and improved Cold Stone mobile app.
"Whether you're a fan of classic Signature Creations™ like Chocolate Devotion® and Birthday Cake Remix™, or if you prefer to create your own ice cream concoctions, Cold Stone Creamery wants to invite you to celebrate the best day of the year with us," said Sara Schmillen, vice president of marketing at Kahala Brands™, parent company of Cold Stone Creamery. "This National Ice Cream Day, Sunday, July 17, we're celebrating by loading a little something sweet to our mobile app for our current My Cold Stone Club Rewards members – or anyone who wants to join!"
In honor of National Ice Cream Day, Cold Stone Creamery will offer guests $4 off a purchase of $20 or more. This offer will be valid in the app only and signing up is as simple as downloading the app and creating an account. My Cold Stone Club Members can simply sign-in to their account on the app to receive the special deal. The offer will be valid Sunday, July 17 through Thursday, July 21, 2022 and is redeemable for orders placed through the app.
In addition to this sweet offer, there are two additional ways to celebrate. Frist, all online orders placed between July 15 through July 17, 2022 will be eligible for free delivery. Second, guests can get a $5 BONUS eCard when they purchase $25 in gift cards from ColdStoneCreamery.com.
Cold Stone Creamery® delivers the Ultimate Ice Cream Experience® through a community of franchisees who are passionate about ice cream. The secret recipe for smooth and creamy ice cream is handcrafted fresh daily in each store, and then customized by combining a variety of mix-ins on a frozen granite stone. Headquartered in Scottsdale, Arizona, Cold Stone Creamery is owned by parent company Kahala Brands™, one of the fastest growing franchising companies in the world with a portfolio of nearly 30 fast-casual and quick-service restaurant brands with approximately 3,000 locations in 35 countries. The Cold Stone Creamery brand operates nearly 1,500 locations globally in approximately 30 countries worldwide.
For more information about Cold Stone Creamery, visit www.ColdStoneCreamery.com.
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Mavs’ Doncic strains calf against Spurs as playoffs loom
DALLAS (AP) — Dallas Mavericks superstar Luka Doncic strained his left calf and has been ruled out for the rest of the regular-season finale against San Antonio. Doncic had turned to run to the defensive end when he pulled up after the first step and stopped. He called for the medical staff while reaching for his calf after play was stopped. The two-time All-Star got a reprieve to play against the Spurs when the NBA rescinded what would have been his 16th technical foul of the season two nights earlier against Portland. He faced a one-game suspension. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/10/mavs-doncic-strains-calf-against-spurs-as-playoffs-loom/ | 2022-04-11T05:16:28Z |
NASHUA, N.H., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pinpoint is pleased to welcome Mr. Jay Stainsby, a forty-year Financial Services industry veteran, to their team. His expertise in the industry makes him a proponent of training, development, compliance solutions. Mr. Stainsby comes to Pinpoint from Cetera Investment Services where he served as Vice President of Sales Leadership Development & Recruiting. He has also served Foresters as Regional VP of Sales and First Investors as Director of Training and SVP of Sales.
As both an end-user and a decision maker Jay experienced first-hand the efficiencies that Pinpoint Global provides. Jay made the leap to Pinpoint so he can positively impact their financial services clients by applying his technology experience to solve their training and compliance requirements.
"Jay is a great addition to the Pinpoint team. His industry insights and leadership skills will ensure Pinpoint continues to grow our business and better service our clients in the financial services industry," says Bob Sullivan, CEO of Pinpoint Global Communications.
About Pinpoint Global Communications
Pinpoint Global is the recognized leader of on-demand, on-line training and compliance solutions for the financial services and health insurance industries. Pinpoint's financial services clients include; MassMutual, Cetera, Equitable Advisors, Equitable Distributors, MetLife, AIG, Prudential, Allianz, Lincoln Financial, Manulife, Raymond James LTD., Guardian Life, and more than fifty (50) others. Pinpoint's health plan clients include; Cigna, BlueCross Blue Shield of Minnesota, BlueCross BlueShield of Michigan, Wellmark, Regence, BlueCross Blue Shield of Louisiana, the BlueCross BlueShield Association and more than 25 other health plans across the United States.
Our platform enables clients to deliver required training and relevant information to salespeople, agents, wholesalers, and employees in ways that keep their attention, improve their understanding, and easily track their progress. In addition, administrators and management personnel possess the capabilities to track and monitor progress through real-time reports.
Pinpoint also provides an entire array of services from video, audio, and flash animation production to SCORM compliant presentation authoring and hosting, to custom designed portals. www.pinpointglobal.com
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Experienced A&D Executive to Lead Firefly's Next Phase of Expansive Growth
CEDAR PARK, Texas, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Firefly Aerospace ("Firefly" or "Company"), an emerging leader in economical launch vehicles, spacecraft, and in-space services, announced today that long-time aerospace and defense executive, Bill Weber, has been named the Company's CEO, effective immediately. Firefly is a portfolio company of AE Industrial Partners ("AEI"), a U.S.-based private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets.
Mr. Weber previously served as President, CEO, and Director of KeyW Corporation (NASDAQ: KEYW), a leading provider of agile cyber operations and warfare, data analytics, and geospatial satellite payloads and sensors for U.S. government intelligence and defense customers, as well as the commercial sector. During his tenure, he led the Company through a multi-year transformation focusing on driving consistent growth, operational discipline, and divestitures and acquisitions, culminating in the sale of KeyW to Jacobs Engineering Group (NYSE: J).
"Bill is a proven leader with an impressive record of helping companies successfully navigate change, making him the clear choice to lead Firefly during this transitional growth period," said Peter Schumacher, Partner at AE Industrial Partners, who served as interim CEO of the Company. "His deep experience and strong relationships across many areas of the A&D landscape will be invaluable as Firefly transitions to full-rate production across its portfolio of products. On behalf of the Firefly and AEI teams, I welcome him to the Company."
Mr. Weber most recently founded First Light Acquisition Group as Chief Executive Officer and Chairman, a company focused on investing in technology-enabled solutions with mission-critical applications. Prior to KeyW, Mr. Weber served as President and Chief Operating Officer of XLA, a privately-held national security and diplomacy technology firm. He previously was President of Kaseman, a technology services firm providing foreign policy assistance to the U.S. government, and has spent the balance of his career in leadership positions in the technology sector serving the A&D community. A veteran U.S. Army Officer and an Airborne Ranger, Mr. Weber was awarded the Bronze Star for actions during Operation Desert Storm. He holds a Bachelor of Science degree from Washington University and is a graduate of The Executive Program at the University of Virginia Darden School of Business. He currently serves on the boards of Modus eDiscovery, Buchanan Edwards, and America's Warrior Partnership.
"This is a once in a lifetime opportunity to lead a company on the forefront of critical, leading-edge space transportation solutions, and I am honored to join the talented Firefly team," said Mr. Weber. "I respect and admire Firefly's innovative corporate culture, which has led to its success, and I know that Firefly is poised to achieve great things. I look forward to collaborating with the Firefly and AEI teams at this critical juncture in the Company's development."
"We're confident that Firefly will transform the space industry with its game-changing technologies, and Bill's successful track record delivering new technologies for space and defense companies will help to accelerate the Company's vision and market leadership," said Kirk Konert, Chairman of Firefly and Partner at AEI. "As a former public company CEO at KeyW, Bill is the perfect mix of space and defense technologist and is an accomplished executive respected by some of the world's largest financial institutions. I am excited to work closely with him and the management team during the Company's next stage of growth."
Firefly has scheduled the second launch of its Alpha rocket from the Vandenberg Space Force Base for September 11th. It was also announced last month that Firefly has partnered with Northrop Grumman Corporation (NYSE: NOC) to develop an American-built first-stage upgrade for the Antares rocket and a new medium-lift launch vehicle to serve commercial, civil and national security space launch markets. This unique collaboration will provide American-built engines to replace the Russian-made RD-181 engines.
About Firefly Aerospace
Headquartered in Cedar Park, TX, Firefly Aerospace is an emerging end-to-end space transportation company focused on developing a family of launch vehicles, in-space vehicles, and services to provide industry-leading affordability, convenience, and reliability to its government and commercial customers. Firefly's launch vehicles, combined with their in-space vehicles, such as the Space Utility Vehicle (SUV) and Blue Ghost Lunar Lander, provide the space industry with a single source for missions from LEO to the surface of the Moon and beyond. For more information please see www.firefly.com.
About AE Industrial Partners
AE Industrial Partners is a private equity firm specializing in aerospace, defense & government services, space, power & utility services, and specialty industrial markets. AE Industrial Partners invests in market-leading companies that can benefit from its deep industry knowledge, operating experience, and relationships throughout its target markets. AE Industrial Partners is a signatory to the United Nations Principles for Responsible Investment and the ILPA Diversity in Action initiative. Learn more at www.aeroequity.com.
CONTACTS:
For Firefly:
Kim Jennett
408-375-4758
Kim.Jennett@firefly.com
For AE Industrial:
Jennifer Hurson
845-507-0571
jhurson@lambert.com
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Inference-focused features, including integration with NVIDIA Triton Inference Server, make Run:ai Atlas the ideal AI infrastructure management platform for development, training and production
TEL AVIV, Israel, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Run:ai, the leader in compute orchestration for AI workloads, today announced new features of its Atlas Platform, including two-step model deployment — which makes it easier and faster to get machine learning models into production. The company also announced a new integration with NVIDIA Triton Inference Server. These capabilities are particularly focused on supporting organizations in deploying and using AI models for inference workloads on NVIDIA-accelerated computing, so they can provide accurate, real-time responses. The features cement Run:ai Atlas as a single unified platform where AI teams, from data scientists to MLOps engineers, can build, train and manage models in production from one simple interface.
AI models can be challenging to deploy into production; despite the time and effort spent to build and train models, most never leave the lab. Configuring a model, connecting it to data and containers, and dedicating only the required amount of compute are major barriers to making AI work in production. Deploying a model usually requires manually editing and loading tedious YAML configuration files. Run:ai's new two-step deployment makes the process easy, enabling organizations to quickly switch between models, optimize for economical use of GPUs, and ensure that models run efficiently in production.
Run:ai also announced full integration with NVIDIA Triton Inference Server, which allows organizations to deploy multiple models — or multiple instances of the same model — and run them in parallel within a single container. NVIDIA Triton Inference Server is included in the NVIDIA AI Enterprise software suite, which is fully supported and optimized for AI development and deployment. Run:ai's orchestration works on top of NVIDIA Triton and provides auto-scaling, allocation and prioritization on a per-model basis — which right-sizes Triton automatically. Using Run:ai's Atlas with NVIDIA Triton leads to increased compute resource utilization while simplifying AI infrastructure. The Run.ai Atlas Platform is an NVIDIA AI Accelerated application, indicating it is developed on the NVIDIA AI platform for performance and reliability.
Running inference workloads in production requires fewer resources than training, which consumes large amounts of GPU compute and memory. Organizations sometimes run inference workloads on CPUs instead of GPUs, but this might mean higher latency. In many use cases for AI, the end user requires a real-time response: identification of a stop sign, facial recognition on a phone, or voice dictation, for example. CPU-based inference can be too slow for these applications.
Using GPUs for inference workloads gives lower latency and higher accuracy, but this can be costly and wasteful when GPUs are not fully utilized. Run:ai's model-centric approach automatically adjusts to diverse workload requirements. With Run:ai, using a full GPU for a single lightweight workload is no longer required, saving considerable cost while maintaining low latency.
Other new features of Run:ai Atlas for inference workloads include:
- Visibility and Monitoring - New inference-focused metrics and dashboards give insights into the health and performance of the AI models in production.
- Deploy Models on Fractional GPUs - Right-sizing models and deploying them on GPU fractions avoids resource waste and ensures performance requirements are met.
- Auto-Scaling - Allows organizations to automatically scale models up or down based on predefined thresholds using built-in and GPU-specific metrics. This ensures model Service Level Agreements (in terms of latency) are met.
- Scale-to-Zero - Automatically scales deployments to zero resources when possible, freeing up valuable resources which reduces cost and enables repurposing of resources for other workloads.
"With new advanced inference capabilities, Run:ai's Altas Platform now offers a solution for the entire AI lifecycle — from build to train to inference — all delivered in a single platform," said Ronen Dar, CTO and co-founder of Run:ai. "Instead of using multiple different MLOps and orchestration tools, data scientists can benefit from one unified, powerful platform to manage all their AI infrastructure needs."
"The flexibility and portability of NVIDIA Triton Inference Server, available with NVIDIA AI Enterprise support, enables fast, simple scaling and deployment of trained AI models from any framework on any GPU- or CPU-based infrastructure," said Shankar Chandrasekaran, senior product manager at NVIDIA. "Triton Inference Server's advanced performance and ease of use together with orchestration from Run:ai's Atlas Platform make it the ideal foundation for AI model deployment."
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Verified Teachers Receive 10 Percent Off Teacher Lesson Planners 5/16-5/31
AUSTIN, Texas, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading lifestyle brand Erin Condren released today their new 2022-2023 Teacher Lesson Planner and collection of educator favorites, including notebooks, writing tools, backpacks, and more teacher-requested accessories that add a little more joy to each day. The brand will offer 10 percent off Teacher Lesson Planners from May 16, 2022 to May 31, 2022. This teacher-exclusive offer is valid with ID.me verification. In addition to the discount, customers who purchase the Teacher Lesson Planner on May 16 and May 17 will receive a complimentary gift with purchase.
"Our 2022-2023 collection is inspired by teachers who do the hard work to nurture so many, through so much," said Erin Condren CEO Tonia Misvaer. "These products are designed to help teachers focus on self-care and reset ahead of the new school year. Featuring more designs, sizes, and customization options than ever before, this collection was created to give teachers the tools they need to bloom."
Erin Condren is also inviting the public to vote in its first-ever Educators Grant competition to continue the brand's philanthropic support for teachers, educators and students in need. The program will award three monetary grants to educators totaling $5,000 to first place, $3,000 to second place, and $2,000 to third place. The application period has closed, but the top 10 entries will progress to the voting round of the competition and will be open to the public for voting from May 18, 2022 to May 24, 2022. Educators can encourage their friends and family to vote one time each day. Winners will be announced on May 27, 2022. The seven finalists who do not win a monetary grant will each receive a $250 Erin Condren gift card.
To shop the 2022-2023 Teacher Lessons Planner visit: https://www.erincondren.com/teacher-lesson-planner. For more information on the Erin Condren Educators Grant, including eligibility and the full legal terms, visit: http://erincondren.com/educators-grant.
About Erin Condren
Founded in 2005, Erin Condren is a lifestyle brand known for creating fun and functional organizational essentials for the home, office and everything in between. The brand's best-selling planners, notebooks and accessories are available via ErinCondren.com, Erin Condren retail stores, and select retailers nationwide, including Amazon, Target, and more.
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- Rapid and robust transition of banks' loan portfolios to green assets will unlock value
- Banks must invest in high-calibre tracking for their financed emissions immediately to be able to make accurate strategic decisions
- Banks must develop long-term strategic plans that allow them to adapt quickly and decisively as the carbon transition unrolls
BOSTON, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The world's banks are accelerating on the carbon transition, but they face three major strategic challenges to reaching net zero emissions by 2050, according to new research from Bain & Company. As financed emissions—those associated with an organisation's lending or investment activity—represent at least 95% of a bank's overall carbon footprint, it is essential to prioritize granular measurement of these emissions along with a long-range strategy to capture value from the carbon transition.
Bain & Company's new study reveals that many banks have the opportunity to build a more accurate baseline of emissions in their lending and other financed portfolios as there is a risk of over- or under-estimating financed emissions by up to double when using loan data that is not granular enough. This critical but complex task of measuring financed emissions makes it challenging to understand where and when value will emerge in the carbon transition and which strategy is best for a bank to capitalise on it.
Bain & Company's experts predict that banks that tackle these challenges head on—which Bain calls "pioneer banks"— will see profits grow by between 25% and 30%. In sharp contrast, banks that either delay or adopt a passive approach tied simply to following regulatory requirements will see profits eroded by between 10% and 20%.
Pioneer banks will ensure they invest in high-calibre emissions tracking to help their clients transition and make smarter strategic decisions, actively steering their portfolios based on both financial indicators and carbon footprints. By moving quickly, pioneer banks will shift a much larger percentage of their portfolios to green assets—up to 85% by 2050. In turn, their cost of funding and risk will be far lower than those of slower-moving competitors, who will be increasingly penalised by markets and investors for higher exposure to traditional industries and projects.
"Banks have a pivotal role to play in limiting global warming to 1.5 degrees Celsius, and industry-wide initiatives, such as the Glasgow Financial Alliance for Net Zero, are critical," said Camille Goossens, Bain & Company's global lead for sustainability and responsibility in financial services. "We see positive momentum on both commitments by 2050 and 2030 as well as on disclosures that are increasingly transparent and precise. However, this critical topic requires banks to invest in reliable granular data and to increasingly adopt longer-term adaptable strategic thinking. Each bank will also need to decide on the posture it wants to take in order to unlock value, asking themselves 'Are you willing to be a pioneer?'"
For questions or to request an interview, please contact Gary Duncan at gary.duncan@bain.com or Katie Ware at katie.ware@bain.com.
Bain & Company examined the top 15 banks by assets in Europe, Asia-Pacific and North America using data from PCAF, PACTA, S&P Global Market Intelligence and banks' annual reports to determine where banks stand in terms of disclosures and target setting. Bain & Company measured both a bank's financed emissions disclosure and the percentage of portfolio value it covered in this study. In addition, it measured whether the bank discloses its 2030 targets, as well as how many sectors it is measuring to assess if it is declaring absolute emissions.
Bain & Company also conducted a study to determine whether data granularity has a significant impact on measurement reliability. This study calculated the carbon footprint for four representative loan portfolios: electric power, metallurgy, automotive and home mortgage, using three methodologies in accordance with the PCAF standard. The Partnership for Carbon Accounting Financials (PCAF) establishes a data quality score that considers the granularity and specificity of emissions data. The score ranges from 1 to 5, with 1 representing highly certain data and 5 representing highly uncertain (nonspecific and general) data.
Bain & Company modelled a theoretical bank with a representative portfolio (e.g. international activities, balanced industries exposure and product mix). Based on volume and probability factors, the model simulated how a bank's profits would change between now and 2050, excluding inflation or market growth and following three different strategies:
1. Pioneer. The bank displays an early, strong commitment to climate transition.
2. Follower: The bank undertakes climate transition, but not quickly or aggressively.
3. Laggard: The bank delays and adopts a passive approach, tied to regulatory requirements.
Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world's most ambitious change makers define the future.
Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today's urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a gold rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 2% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.
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Watching al-Qaida chief’s ‘pattern of life’ key to his death
WASHINGTON (AP) — As the sun was rising in Kabul on Sunday, two Hellfire missiles fired by a U.S. drone ended Ayman al-Zawahri’s decade-long reign as the leader of al-Qaida. The seeds of the audacious counterterrorism operation had been planted over many months.
U.S. officials had built a scale model of the safe house where al-Zawahri had been located, and brought it into the White House Situation Room to show President Joe Biden. They knew al-Zawahri was partial to sitting on the home’s balcony.
They had painstakingly constructed “a pattern of life,” as one official put it. They were confident he was on the balcony when the missiles flew, officials said.
Years of efforts by U.S. intelligence operatives under four presidents to track al-Zawahri and his associates paid dividends earlier this year, Biden said, when they located Osama bin Laden’s longtime No. 2 — a co-planner of the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks on the U.S. — and ultimate successor at the house in Kabul.
Bin Laden’s death came in May 2011, face to face with a U.S. assault team led by Navy SEALs. Al-Zawahri’s death came from afar, at 6:18 a.m. in Kabul.
His family, supported by the Haqqani Taliban network, had taken up residence in the home after the Taliban regained control of the country last year, following the withdrawal of U.S. forces after nearly 20 years of combat that had been intended, in part, to keep al-Qaida from regaining a base of operations in Afghanistan.
But the lead on his whereabouts was only the first step. Confirming al-Zawahri’s identity, devising a strike in a crowded city that wouldn’t recklessly endanger civilians, and ensuring the operation wouldn’t set back other U.S. priorities took months to fall into place.
That effort involved independent teams of analysts reaching similar conclusions about the probability of al-Zawahri’s presence, the scale mock-up and engineering studies of the building to evaluate the risk to people nearby, and the unanimous recommendation of Biden’s advisers to go ahead with the strike.
“Clear and convincing,” Biden called the evidence. “I authorized the precision strike that would remove him from the battlefield once and for all. This measure was carefully planned, rigorously, to minimize the risk of harm to other civilians.”
The consequences of getting it wrong on this type of judgment call were devastating a year ago this month, when a U.S. drone strike during the chaotic withdrawal of American forces killed 10 innocent family members, seven of them children.
Biden ordered what officials called a “tailored airstrike,” designed so that the two missiles would destroy only the balcony of the safe house where the terrorist leader was holed up for months, sparing occupants elsewhere in the building.
A senior U.S. administration official, speaking on the condition of anonymity to discuss the strike planning, said al-Zawahri was identified on “multiple occasions, for sustained periods of time” on the balcony where he died.
The official said “multiple streams of intelligence” convinced U.S. analysts of his presence, having eliminated “all reasonable options” other than his being there.
Two senior national security officials were first briefed on the intelligence in early April, with the president being briefed by national security adviser Jake Sullivan shortly thereafter. Through May and June, a small circle of officials across the government worked to vet the intelligence and devise options for Biden.
On July 1 in the White House Situation Room, after returning from a five-day trip to Europe, Biden was briefed on the proposed strike by his national security aides. It was at that meeting, the official said, that Biden viewed the model of the safe house and peppered advisers, including CIA Director William Burns, Director of National Intelligence Avril Haines and National Counterterrorism Center director Christy Abizaid, with questions about their conclusion that al-Zawahri was hiding there.
Biden, the official said, also pressed officials to consider the risks the strike could pose to American Mark Frerichs, who has been in Taliban captivity for more than two years, and to Afghans who aided the U.S. war efforts who remain in the country. U.S. lawyers also considered the legality of the strike, concluding that al-Zawahri’s continued leadership of the terrorist group and support for al-Qaida attacks made him a lawful target.
The official said al-Zawahri had built an organizational model that allowed him to lead the global network even from relative isolation. That included filming videos from the house, and the U.S. believes some may be released after his death.
On July 25, as Biden was isolated in the White House residence with COVID-19, he received a final briefing from his team.
Each of the officials participating strongly recommended the operation’s approval, the official said, and Biden gave the sign-off for the strike as soon as an opportunity was available.
That unanimity was lacking a decade earlier when Biden, as vice president, gave President Barack Obama advice he did not take — to hold off on the bin Laden strike, according to Obama’s memoirs.
The opportunity came early Sunday — late Saturday in Washington — hours after Biden again found himself in isolation with a rebound case of the coronavirus. He was informed when the operation began and when it concluded, the official said.
A further 36 hours of intelligence analysis would follow before U.S. officials began sharing that al-Zawahri was killed, as they watched the Haqqani Taliban network restrict access to the safe house and relocate the dead al-Qaida leader’s family. U.S. officials interpreted that as the Taliban trying to conceal the fact they had harbored al-Zawahri.
After last year’s troop withdrawal, the U.S. was left with fewer bases in the region to collect intelligence and carry out strikes on terrorist targets. It was not clear from where the drone carrying the missiles was launched or whether countries it flew over were aware of its presence.
The U.S. official said the Taliban was provided with no forewarning of the attack. In an interview with ABC’s “Good Morning America” on Tuesday, Sullivan said that no uniformed personnel had been on the ground when the strike happened and that “we are in direct communication with the Taliban on this.”
In remarks 11 months ago, Biden had said the U.S. would keep up the fight against terrorism in Afghanistan and other countries, despite pulling out troops. “We just don’t need to fight a ground war to do it.”
“We have what’s called over-the-horizon capabilities,” he said.
On Sunday, the missiles came over the horizon.
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Boss Women Media and Capital One team up once more to encourage women to take ownership of their careers and financial futures
DALLAS, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boss Women Media's Black Girl Magic Digital Summit is returning for its fourth consecutive year of programming and is set to premiere on Saturday, August 27 on Prime Video. The digital summit aims to educate, empower and equip Black women, and will celebrate and support thousands of global attendees, including a network of corporate professionals, entrepreneurs and student changemakers.
The programming, a Boss Women Media production, was pre-recorded in Los Angeles in late July at Brigid Coulter's Blackbird House. Female students from Historically Black Colleges and Universities (HBCUs) across the country, as well as professional leaders in an array of industries, joined in person at Blackbird House as the live audience. The women in attendance were able to meet with speakers and influencers, as well as network with each other, allowing for a day full of connections and conversations.
"We are on a mission to provide Black women with the tools and education they need to take the next steps toward having more," said Marty McDonald, Founder and CEO of Boss Women Media. "The Black Girl Magic Digital Summit is a pivotal part of this mission as it gives us the stage and presence to amplify critical conversations and poignant messages. We are honored to have partnered with Capital One again for this year's digital summit. Their team has been a steadfast ally over the years, and we can't wait to see the magic from this digital summit reach more Black women than ever before."
Key speakers for this year's digital summit include Allyson Felix, Meena Harris, Aurora James, Meagan Good, and more. Boss Women Media also partnered with Tai Beauchamp, Lady Jade, Codie Oliver, and Mattie James as Brand Ambassadors for this important initiative. Each of these influential women will be hosting watch parties in their respective cities (Los Angeles, Dallas, Atlanta) to promote the premiere of the digital summit and support Black women in their communities.
For the fourth consecutive year, Capital One teamed up with Boss Women Media for the digital summit, activating its network of executives, community partners, as well as finance and career experts to discuss topics related to financial well-being, career development, advancing socioeconomic mobility, small business success, and more.
"At Capital One, we value the powerful impact Black women have on the workplace, economy and our society," said Theresita Richard, Managing Vice President of Diversity, Inclusion and Belonging at Capital One. "We are honored to partner with Boss Women Media again this year to open empowering conversations around career growth, financial well-being, and entrepreneurship."
The partnership is an extension of Capital One's Impact Initiative, a multi-year commitment which invests in underserved communities and businesses, and supports organizations that expand economic opportunity.
Capital One Business will also sponsor the Black Girl Magic Summit Pitch Competition, providing $100,000 in grants to three female-owned small businesses, up from $50,000 in 2021. Applications will be accepted between now and August 12. To learn more, visit www.BossWomen.org/BlackGirlMagic.
The digital summit is free and open to the general public. The first 1500 registrants will receive a Boss Box complete with products from Amazon.
For more information on Boss Women Media, and Capital One's involvement in the Black Girl Magic Digital Summit, visit www.BossWomen.org/BlackGirlMagic, and watch the premiere on Saturday, August 27 via Prime Video.
Boss Women Media is an online membership platform & offline women's empowerment & educational community. We create event experiences for women to connect through summits, conferences, and networking opportunities. For more information on Boss Women Media and its initiatives visit www.BossWomen.org.
Capital One Financial Corporation (www.capitalone.com) is a financial holding company whose subsidiaries, which include Capital One, N.A., and Capital One Bank (USA), N.A., had $313.4 billion in deposits and $434.2 billion in total assets as of March 31, 2022. Headquartered in McLean, Virginia, Capital One offers a broad spectrum of financial products and services to consumers, small businesses and commercial clients through a variety of channels. Capital One, N.A. has branches located primarily in New York, Louisiana, Texas, Maryland, Virginia, New Jersey and the District of Columbia. A Fortune 500 company, Capital One trades on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "COF" and is included in the S&P 100 index.
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Mirabel from 'Encanto' to Make June 26 Debut at Walt Disney World Resort
Published: Jun. 22, 2022 at 12:40 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mirabel from Walt Disney Animation Studios' hit film "Encanto" will make her debut June 26, 2022, at Magic Kingdom Park at Walt Disney World Resort in Lake Buena Vista, Fla. She will be featured in the "Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade!" which winds its way through the park several times each day. This super-sized cavalcade features nearly 30 Disney and Pixar friends, including Miguel from "Coco," Nick and Judy from "Zootopia," Baloo and King Louie from "The Jungle Book," Princess Elena, Merida, Moana, The Incredibles and more. The "Disney Adventure Friends Cavalcade!" is part of a growing line-up of new and returning magical entertainment at Magic Kingdom Park during the Walt Disney World 50th Anniversary celebration. (David Roark, Photographer)
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Demand for Dario's single approach to chronic condition management continues to show strong demand
NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- DarioHealth Corp. (Nasdaq: DRIO), a leader in the global digital therapeutics (DTx) market, today announced a new contract to deliver its full suite of integrated chronic condition management solutions to a national employer. The new account is expected to launch in the third quarter of 2022.
Demand for Dario's multi-chronic suite solutions continues to grow, with 40% of contracts signed since the beginning of 2022 now representing more than one solution. The latest employer client selected Dario to provide an integrated approach to support employees living with diabetes, high blood pressure, and needs related to weight, musculoskeletal pain and behavioral health. Dario's single digital therapeutics platform is designed to make it easier for people to manage chronic health conditions with highly personalized experiences informed by billions of insights gained from more than ten years of engaging consumers.
"We believe that Dario's ability to address five of the most costly and common chronic conditions with one integrated approach is resonating in a market that is saturated with point solutions. We are excited to partner with this new client and provide their employees with more continuous and connected support to improve their overall health," said Rick Anderson, President and General Manager, North America, of DarioHealth.
About DarioHealth Corp.
DarioHealth Corp. (NASDAQ:DRIO) is a leading digital therapeutics (DTx) company revolutionizing how people with chronic conditions manage their health through a user-centric multi-chronic condition platform. Our platform and suite of solutions deliver personalized and dynamic interventions driven by data analytics and one-on-one coaching for diabetes, hypertension, weight management, musculoskeletal pain, and behavioral health.
Our user-centric platform offers people continuous and customized care for health, disrupting the traditional episodic approach to healthcare. This approach empowers people to holistically adapt their lifestyles for sustainable behavior change, driving exceptional user satisfaction, retention, and results. Making the right thing to do the easy thing to do.
Dario provides its highly user rated solutions globally to health plans and other payors, self-insured employers, providers of care and directly to consumers. To learn more about DarioHealth and its digital health solutions, or for more information, visit http://dariohealth.com.
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LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- E1011 Labs announces a complete revamp of its Heat-not-Burn product offering. Keeping with its mission to provide easy, affordable, and convenient access to cannabinoid wellness, they are excited to launch a new line of products. Founded in 2018 by a team of leading designers & engineers, E1011 Labs is one of the original pioneers for Heat-not-Burn in the cannabis & hemp segment as it creates alternative wellness for the masses by entwining ancient holistic traditions with future-proof innovations. E1011 Labs is a vertically integrated company that owns and operates its own technology platform. The company has created an advanced manufacturing & delivery system allowing for the maximum preservation of the plant's integrity, with minimal waste during production & consumption. The patented elon®[1] device has been re-examined to create the second-generation model designed to hold a better pre-dosed stelo™, formally known as stem, during a session. The new design uses the precision heating technology codeveloped with S10 Labs[2] from the first-generation device, continuing to provide a combustion-free experience while eliminating exposure to pyrolytic toxins associated with flammable combustion. E1011 Labs' device touts a sleek aesthetic, with a patented "pause" feature, Sensor O, that allows users to pause a session by gently blowing into the circular sensor.
Along with revamping its patented Heat-not-Burn elon®, E1011 Labs has rebranded its pre-filled, pre-dosed flower pod (stelo™) system designed to be enjoyed with the device. A stelo™ is filled with high percentage CBD hemp flower and comes in packs of 10 count (available at retail for $8.99) and 20 count[3] (available for $14.99). Focused on convenience, the size of the 10 count is for on-the-go sessions with the specialized paper board material reducing oxidation of the flower by 80%. The 20 count consists of two 10 count packs contained in a delightfully colored aluminum case. Falling in line with the company's relentless commitment to sustainability, the aluminum case can be recycled or reused. The formulas packed within the stelo™ have been expertly crafted for every mood and help take the guesswork out of flower. Consumers can currently purchase three formulas of the stelo™ (Uplift, Relax, and Relief) with additional formulas to be released later this year.
In addition to launching stelo™, E1011 Labs will be introducing the ARI53™ series later this month exclusively for the US market. The series is the company's alternative line, offering a more elevated experience than its stelo™ counterparts. ARI53™ comes in the same 10 and 20 counts (available at $9.99 and $19.99 respectively), but the main difference lies in the CBD hemp flower packed inside. By using flower with different cannabinoid contents, the new series allows for a more uplifting session.
With the launch of ARI53™ comes the announcement of E1011 Labs' procurement of exclusive licensing rights for the use of Mutant Ape #1007 from the Mutant Ape Yacht Club (a derivative collection under Bored Ape Yacht Club). Under the licensing agreement, they will be using this specific blue-chip NFT to promote selected products under E1011 Labs. A spokesperson from E1011 Labs commented, "The Mutant Ape #1007 will be our first-ever initiative to explore creating a deeper relationship between the Web3 & cannabis communities. We are thrilled to announce this partnership and look forward to sharing this product with our communities". The Ape will appear on the ARI53™ Grape Ape case and offer the opportunity for consumers to collect a version of this highly desired NFT. E1011 Labs is looking to the future with Mutant Ape #1007, with much more to come.
Finally, E1011 Labs is pleased to announce its pilot partnership program (P3), as the company looks to open its ecosystem to a select group of key partners who will help advance its initiative in the Heat-not-Burn segment. The first company to enter the ecosystem is TAAT® Global Alternatives Inc. (CSE: TAAT) (OTCQX: TOBAF) (FRANKFURT: 2TP). Headquartered in Nevada, Las Vegas, TAAT® is a global leader in the alternative tobacco space with a mission to provide a better alternative to tobacco cigarettes. TAAT®'s pioneering status in the world of hemp cigarettes, along with its market knowledge, distribution channels, and high-quality products make it the ideal partner for E1011 Labs as the Heat-not-Burn sector is projected to surpass 68bn by 2027. With an annual growth rate of over 30%, the global rise of the Heat-not-Burn category as a smoking alternative signifies the importance of this partnership and its strategic outlay for future expansion. The TAAT® branded elon® device and TAAT® Original, Smooth, and Menthol cartridges, "powered by E1011 Labs", will be available for purchase through its e-commerce platform in the coming months. E1011 Labs and TAAT® will be exhibiting together at the InterTabac trade show in Dortmund, Germany this September 15-17, 2022. TAAT® President of Operations Michael James II commented, "We are excited to be working with E1011 Labs, as we add heat-not-burn to our range of alternatives to tobacco products. The combustible version of TAAT® is made with a patent-pending formulation containing no nicotine or tobacco and is already carried by more than 2,700 U.S. stores. Furthermore, we just acquired a tobacco distributor in Ohio that has a reach of over 5,000 stores, in addition to three owned convenience outlets which are the perfect in-store research environment for new-to-market offerings such as TAAT® Heat-not-Burn. We are very impressed with how E1011's samples have turned out so far, and I am confident it will be well-received both at the InterTabac trade show in Germany, and by the North American market when TAAT heat-not-burn is officially launched."
Today, E1011 Labs reintroduces its vision of delivering a comprehensive range of therapeutic molecules via our next generation, Heat-not-Burn, inhalable consumer technology. The company is proud of the collaboration with its production team in developing the next generation device and new product lines. The Heat-not-Burn category is making headway in various industries (pharmaceutical, cannabis, tobacco etc.), and E1011 Labs is looking forward to exploring this segment further.
E1011 Labs, is a Los Angeles-based wellness company that is reinventing the wellness space through the lens of technology and CBD. Our sleek plug-and-play lineup of products are helping time-strapped people all over the country find an easy way to manage a natural and healthy lifestyle. Our goal is to disrupt an exploding hemp industry, littered with fly-by-night brands, by building cutting-edge products and a company culture that believes in investing in people's potential to do good for themselves and the world around us.
For more information, please visit http://e1011labs.com.
[1] Elon device is an acronym for (e)lectronic (l)ighter (o)f the (n)ext-generation
[2] S10 Labs is a leading R&D firm for zirconia ceramics. The company is dedicated to normalizing the use of zirconia ceramics to promote clean technology in the vaporization hardware industry and beyond.
[3] 10 count is a pack of 10 individual stelo™ and a 20 count is a pack of 20 individual stelo™
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The June 10 Event in Beverly Hills Drew a Packed Crowd for the The Salvation Army's California South Division Annual Fundraiser and Tribute Dinner
LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 10, 2022, The Salvation Army's California South Division donors celebrated the return of The Sally Awards at the Four Seasons Beverly Wilshire Hotel ballroom in Beverly Hills. In front of a packed crowd of generous donors and supporters, philanthropist Prisciilla Hunt was honored with the Sally Award for her commitment to the community. Los Angeles Rams Chief Operating Officer Kevin Demoff received the Judge Harry Pregerson Award for community service on behalf of the LVI Super Bowl Champion Rams. Also honored was the Army's own Francisco Medina, the director of L.A.'s Red Shield Community Center.
Priscilla Hunt's dedication to the community and contributions have changed the lives of many in need. With her help, The Salvation Army has created the Donald & Priscilla Hunt Apartments, at The Salvation Army Bell Shelter; the Donald & Priscilla Hunt Performing Arts Center at The Salvation Army Torrance Corps; The Donald and Priscilla Hunt Long Beach Community Center at The Salvation Army, along with The Donald & Priscilla Hunt Cancer Center at Torrance Memorial Hospital.
"The Salvation Army is very dear to my heart," said Hunt upon accepting her award. "My late husband was brought up by the Salvation Army, and my family taught me to be generous. What makes me happy is helping other people, and that's why I donate."
Kevin Demoff accepted this year's Judge Harry Pregerson Award at the ceremony. Since joining the Rams in 2009, Demoff has been at the heart of the Rams community outreach efforts. He's worked with the Salvation Army for years to make a difference in the lives of those most vulnerable in the Los Angeles area, whether it's supporting homeless children through The Salvation Army's Christmas shopping spree program or donating funds to a family in need.
"Since returning to Southern California in 2016, giving back to our community has been at the heart of what we do," said Demoff. "Whether it's using the game of football to bring communities together like with the Watts Rams, to addressing food insecurity working with local food banks, or taking kids on a shopping spree to brighten up the holidays, we are committed to using our platform for the betterment of this region. We are grateful to partner with organizations like The Salvation Army, which allow us to extend our reach and help so many Angelenos in need."
Also honored at Friday night's ceremony was Francisco Medina, the director of the Army's Los Angeles Red Shield Community Center. Medina started working at the center 19 years ago as a lifeguard. But his roots go back even further, when he was a 12-year-old growing up in the Center's Pico-Union neighborhood and found refuge playing sports at the Center.
The Sally Awards guests included actor and "America's Got Talent" host Terry Crews and his wife, actress Rebecca King-Crews. Presenters included NBC4 sports anchor Fred Roggin. The silent auction and fund-a-need host was former NBC4 weather anchor Fritz Coleman. Ben Mankiewicz, TV political commentator and host of Turner Classic Movies, was the master of ceremonies.
For more information about the Sally Awards or to donate directly to The Salvation Army, go to www.thesallyawards.org.
The Salvation Army is committed to serving men, women, and children in need on a daily basis, without discrimination, by providing basic needs services such as food, rental and utility assistance, and case management support for families in distress. We help youth overcome a number of obstacles including poverty, violence, overcrowded and failing schools, and the influence of drugs and illegal activities. We provide a safety net for homeless individuals looking to make necessary life changes, and numerous other important services.
For more information, please visit https://calsouth.salvationarmy.org
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Charges filed against woman accused of smuggling following chase, standoff
EMPORIA, Kan. (WIBW) - Formal charges have been filed in Lyon Co. against the woman accused of spurring a 4-county chase and nearly 4-hour standoff due to alleged human smuggling.
KVOE reports that formal charges have been officially filed in Lyon Co. for Rebecca Estrada, 39, of New Mexico, who has been accused of leading authorities on a chase through four counties, which resulted in a nearly 4-hour standoff when she locked herself in the cab of a semi at a truck stop.
Estrada has been charged with Felony Flee and Elude, Speeding, No Registration and Misdemeanor Interference with Law Enforcement.
A formal first appearance in Lyon Co. is pending as Estrada also faces charges in Franklin Co. after she struck deputies’ vehicles in the parking lot of the truck stop, sending one to the hospital. In Franklin Co., she faces charges of Aggravated Battery on Law Enforcement, Interference with Law Enforcement, Aggravated Assault, Aggravated Vehicular Burglary and Drug Possession.
Federal charges are also possible in this case as Estrada has been accused of human smuggling, which remains unspecified.
On June 25, Lyon Co. deputies said a chase began on I-35 and continued through Coffey, Osage and Franklin counties before Estrada stopped in Ottawa at a Love’s Truck stop. She allegedly brandished a knife as she jumped out of her Ford Expedition and entered the unlocked cab of a semi where a nearly 4-hour standoff ensued.
KVOE notes that Estrada’s next appearance has been scheduled for 1 p.m. on Thursday, July 7, in Franklin Co.
Formal charges remain pending in Coffey and Osage counties.
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A collection of 9,180 exclusive NFTs will be up for grabs
SINGAPORE, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Singapore-based metaverse lifestyle company Meta Bosses Club unveiled today a new non-fungible token (NFT) project, Pa-ardy World, in collaboration with fashion label Hardy Hardy and collectible creators TheFinalBosses, for a worthwhile social cause.
Going beyond just art and fashion, the Pa-ardy World collection will consist of 9,180 Genesis NFTs as ERC-721A tokens on the Ethereum (ETH) blockchain, featuring Hardy Hardy's line of premium streetwear fashion apparel as donned by Paisus, an avatar created by TheFinalBosses. Each Pa-ardy World NFT is randomly generated, with over 400 unique hand-drawn traits in the mix to create a truly one-of-a-kind collectible.
The whitelist of Pa-ardy World starts from 18 May '22, followed by a public minting on 29 May '22. A reveal on OpenSea will be made on a later date.
Upcoming Roadmap
Following the release of Pa-ardy World, 2,000 collectible designer figurines in 7" size, bundled with meaningful messages, will be airdropped to random NFT holders to thank them for their support.
MetaBosses plans to collaborate with more brand partners in the future, where holders have options to evolve their Genesis NFTs into a new NFT, potentially allowing all Genesis NFTs to mutate into multiple brand collections within the 9,180 NFTs. This serves to expand the community's collections and exclusivity.
To increase social responsibility, Meta Bosses Club is partnering with The Giving Block to donate up to USD 200,000 of the NFT sale proceeds to charity funds chosen by the NFT holders.
Interested collectors can keep up with the MetaBosses Club and the Pa-ardy World collection through the website, Twitter, Discord, Instagram.
About Hardy Hardy
Founded in 2015, HARDY HARDY, advocates the American Rock Spirit. With signature tattoo art, the brand conveys joy, power and passion through bright totems, mysterious skulls and shining elements.
About TheFinalBosses
TheFinalBosses creates limited edition designer toys. The "Originals" toy line is designed to raise awareness on prevailing problems that are usually overlooked around the world, with each design following a set storyline.
About Meta Bosses Club
Meta Bosses is a metaverse lifestyle company, partnering with lifestyle brands to bring new concepts for phygital products in the evolving NFT space. Visit our newsroom.
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LOS ANGELES , July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VyTrac Health, Inc. (VyTrac), a digital health leader advancing behavioral health through technology and Remote Patient Monitoring (RPM) innovator, announced today that Dr. Smitta Patel, Psychiatrist at the UCLA Semel Institute for Neuroscience and Human Behavior, is joining its strategic medical advisory board. In this role, she will be advising VyTrac executives on advancing their diagnostic and therapeutic approaches to treating mental illness by leveraging digital health technology. Dr. Patel has a storied career of focusing on how chronic conditions not only affect patients physiologically, but how they can also affect a patient's mental wellness.
VyTrac is guiding the behavioral health community to innovate the standard of care into a precision medicine model by tracking standardized assessments in a consistent manner, between visits illustrating real world patient experiences that otherwise would not be captured during a face-to-face visit. As psychiatric symptoms are often elusive, this new era of healthcare innovation will allow for the use and integration of personalized health data to improve the accuracy of psychiatric diagnoses and better monitoring of treatments.
"Utilizing self-reported patient data from standardized assessments, in addition to physiological information from medical grade hardware, VyTrac is able to provide actionable insight and alter treatment plans to improve care and patient outcomes," said Dr. Patel. "VyTrac provides a more comprehensive picture of a patient's psychiatric presentation that will help primary care with triaging and treatment of mental illness."
VyTrac brought in Dr. Patel because of her expertise in both adult and adolescent psychiatry to enhance how digital health data can be integrated to have a better understanding of a patient as a whole. This course of oversight and accountable treatment plans will lead to better care and improved outcomes.
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STOCKHOLM, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
- Group sales and operating profit increased strongly on the back of continued solid momentum for the US smokefree business and currency tailwind.
- Group sales increased by 23 percent to 5,561 MSEK (4,505). In local currencies, Group sales increased by 11 percent for the second quarter.
- Group operating profit increased to 2,227 MSEK (1,956).
- Operating profit from product segments increased by 14 percent to 2,271 MSEK (1,988). In local currencies, operating profit from product segments1) increased by 1 percent for the second quarter.
- In local currencies, operating profit grew by 14 percent for the Smokefree product segment despite higher market investments across geographies to support future growth. For the Cigars product segment, operating profit declined, impacted by lower volumes. For Lights, underlying operating profit increased, but items of temporary nature drove a decline in reported operating profit.
- Profit after tax increased to 1,624 MSEK (1,441).
- Earnings per share increased by 17 percent to 1.07 SEK (0.92).
- The full year outlook for 2022, found on page 14, has been updated based on developments during the first six months.
1) Excludes Other operations and larger one-time items.
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A telephone conference will be held today, Friday, July 22 at 2:00 p.m. (CET), (1:00 p.m. UK time). At this time we will review and comment on the results. Participants will include Lars Dahlgren, Anders Larsson, and Emmett Harrison.
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BEVERLY HILLS, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Skinuva is excited to announce the launch of its newest physician developed and solutions driven product, Skinuva Bruise. Our mission at Skinuva is to evolve skincare's gold standards by introducing professional, science backed formulations invented and clinically tested by physicians. Skinuva Bruise is the perfect addition to expand the Skinuva portfolio as a clinically supported homeopathic supplement to aid in recovery.
Skinuva Bruise is a pharmaceutical grade, homeopathic supplement that includes the best ingredients known to aid healing and reduce the appearance of bruising including Arnica Montana, Bromelain, Zinc, Vitamin C, Grape Seed Extract, and Rutin. Skinuva Bruise was formulated using these clinically supported ingredients to provide physicians and their patients the most advanced supplement to help reduce swelling, pain, and bruising from surgeries, cosmetic procedures, and injuries. Skinuva Bruise is vegan and vegetarian friendly, non-GMO, gluten-free, and is an FDA registered product manufactured by an FDA registered facility with a meticulous regulatory process to ensure product safety.
"I've been providing my patients homeopathic Arnica and Bromelain based supplements for over 12 years and have seen first-hand the benefits of incorporating them in my patients' post-procedure recovery regimen," says Christopher Zoumalan MD, a board-certified Oculoplastic Surgeon and the Founder of Skinuva.
"With a myriad of post recovery Arnica based supplements available on the market, consumers may not be aware of the stringent manufacturing methods and regulatory pathways Arnica-based supplements need to undergo in order to ensure product safety," says Skinuva Chief Technical Officer Dr. Tanya Rhodes. "Just as Skinuva Scar and Skinuva Brite were developed out of a desire to offer more scientifically based and clinically proven topical products for scars and hyperpigmentation, we also developed Skinuva Bruise to be a more safe and effective homeopathic post-recovery supplement. By incorporating Arnica, Bromelain, Zinc and other key antioxidants into our proprietary formulation, we believe we are providing the optimal supplement for both patients and our physician partners."
Skinuva Bruise includes key ingredients that help improve patients' bruising and swelling while boosting their immune system during the recovery period. What is unique about Skinuva Bruise compared to other post-recovery supplements is that it is registered with FDA as an OTC homeopathic drug supplement, having undergone the highest level of quality and regulatory assurance during its development and manufacturing process.
To learn more about Skinuva Bruise or to purchase, please visit www.skinuva.com.
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FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX), a leading global medical technology company, today announced that Rishi Grover has been named executive vice president (EVP) and chief integrated supply chain officer for BD, effective July 7, 2022.
In this role, Grover will have global responsibility for the leadership of the Supply Chain, Operations, Procurement, Sustainability, and Environmental, Health and Safety (EHS) teams across the company and will become a member of the BD Executive Leadership Team.
Grover has more than 20 years of experience in manufacturing and supply chain roles, most recently serving as senior vice president of Operations for Carrier, a $20 billion company that is the leading global provider of healthy, safe, sustainable and intelligent building and cold chain solutions, with 47 manufacturing facilities around the world. In this role, he was responsible for all aspects of global operations, including lean manufacturing excellence, supply chain efficiency, operational transformation and EHS. He also led the modernization and digitization of Carrier's operations and processes across the company. Before Carrier's spinoff from United Technologies Corporation (UTC), Rishi served as vice president of Global Operations and Systems for Collins Aerospace and held roles of increasing responsibility at UTC Power, Hamilton Sundstrand and UTC Aerospace Systems.
"Rishi has deep expertise in lean manufacturing and supply chain operations that will continue to ensure BD is at the forefront of our industry in navigating the current environment of unprecedented supply chain challenges while we build for the future," said Tom Polen, chairman, CEO and president of BD. "His career has been focused in industries known for their focus on quality, the use of advanced technologies in their supply chains and excellence in managing through complexities in materials and manufacturing. This experience will serve BD well as we advance our BD 2025 strategy and improve the speed and efficiency of our global supply chains."
Grover earned his master's degree in Electrical Engineering from the University of Hartford, a master's degree in Systems Engineering and Management from Massachusetts Institute of Technology and a Master of Business Administration from University of Chicago. He earned his bachelor's degree in Electronics from the National Institute of Technology in Surat, India.
Grover replaces Alexandre Conroy who will retire from BD at the end of the year. Conroy's 31-year career at BD has included multiple leadership roles that spanned numerous businesses and regions.
"I would like to thank Alex for his decades of leadership and dedication to BD, our customers and our teams," Polen continued. "He is a great example of how to build a successful career at BD, and we wish him all the best in his well deserved retirement."
About BD
BD is one of the largest global medical technology companies in the world and is advancing the world of health by improving medical discovery, diagnostics and the delivery of care. The company supports the heroes on the frontlines of health care by developing innovative technology, services and solutions that help advance both clinical therapy for patients and clinical process for health care providers. BD and its 75,000 employees have a passion and commitment to help enhance the safety and efficiency of clinicians' care delivery process, enable laboratory scientists to accurately detect disease and advance researchers' capabilities to develop the next generation of diagnostics and therapeutics. BD has a presence in virtually every country and partners with organizations around the world to address some of the most challenging global health issues. By working in close collaboration with customers, BD can help enhance outcomes, lower costs, increase efficiencies, improve safety and expand access to health care. For more information on BD, please visit bd.com or connect with us on LinkedIn at www.linkedin.com/company/bd1/ and Twitter @BDandCo.
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Which refrigerator organizer bins are best?
It seems like the fridge always ends up a mess and is filled with leftovers and old produce that you forgot you bought. One way to help avoid wasting food is to keep everything in your refrigerator organized so everything is in plain view.
You can say goodbye to the days of stacking jars on top of each other and shoving back bags of produce to make your leftovers fit. Like the top choice HOOJO Fridge Organizer Bins, the best refrigerator organizer bins make finding things in your fridge simple and easy.
What to know before you buy a refrigerator organizer bin
Size
Size is vitally important when purchasing organizer bins, especially if you have a mini-fridge that could use a little sprucing up.
The best practice is to measure the depth of your fridge to ensure that the bins you purchase can fit properly. Though it may seem obvious, some people may not realize they have a counter-depth fridge that isn’t as deep as standard ones. It can be a frustrating experience to purchase organizer bins that are too large, as they may prevent your door from fully shutting.
Durability
You must ensure the refrigerator organizer bins you purchase are durable enough to last at least a few years. Organizer bins are there to help make your life easier by safely maximizing the limited space available. While a slight crack might not present an immediate problem, it can suddenly cause the entire bin to snap under heavy weight.
Function
Before purchasing your refrigerator organizer bins, try to visualize the final result. It’s always best to keep similar items together when possible. For example, all the fruits and vegetables should be in one area while your drinks and condiments should be in another.
Keep in mind which items will be used the most. This will help you organize your fridge to avoid having to remove certain items to be able to grab a snack or can of soda.
What to look for in a quality refrigerator organizer bin
Ingenuity
Most refrigerator organizer bins are fairly straightforward. They’re either wide or narrow to snugly fit all your groceries. However, once in a while, you’ll find an organizer bin with some ingenuity in the design.
For example, you can purchase a bin that can hold up to nine sodas, but wouldn’t one that pulls a can forward every time provide more convenience? How about bottles? One interesting product involves using magnetic strips that paste to the fridge’s roof, making a soda or beer bottle look like it’s levitating and making use of unused space.
Similarly, you can also find organizer bins with drainage holes on the bottom that allow your produce to sit above any moisture. Some even have humidity controls to help make food last longer.
Shape
When searching for refrigerator organizer bins, you’ll come across various shapes and sizes. Determine the size of your fridge and the kinds of items you’ll place in the bins to see which ones you’ll benefit from the most.
If you have organizer bins from different brands, it’s beneficial to measure them. That way, you help ensure you’re maximizing space when they’re placed next to each other.
Dividers
Sometimes having clearly labeled organizer bins isn’t enough. In that case, consider purchasing bins with separate dividers. This way, you can keep your apples away from your lemons and your onions separate from your garlic.
How much you can expect to spend on refrigerator organizer bins
Depending on whether it’s an individual organizer bin or a complete set, you can expect to spend between $20-$60 on quality bins.
Best refrigerator organizer bins FAQ
What’s the best way to organize my refrigerator?
A. The best way to organize your refrigerator is to keep similar items together. However, you should always keep in mind food safety guidelines.
Raw meats should be adequately wrapped and stored at the bottom of the fridge. If you are thawing more than one type of meat, from the top-down in the fridge, the order should be: whole fish, whole beef and pork, ground meat, fish pieces and finally, a whole chicken at the bottom. This helps avoid contamination should any of them drip liquids. If you’re ever confused, just remember that the meat that takes the longest to cook should be at the bottom.
Additionally, using clear plastic bins helps everyone quickly find where everything goes when putting things away. Labels are also beneficial in helping you and your family members keep your fridge organized throughout the week.
How do I wash refrigerator bins?
A. Even if your refrigerator bins can fit in the dishwasher, it’s best to always hand wash them with dish soap warm and water. That helps prevent cracking and ensures you get every corner of the bin, eradicating all traces of harmful bacteria. Barring any substantial spills, it’s recommended to deep clean your entire refrigerator and bins every three or four months.
What’s the best refrigerator organizer bin to buy?
Top refrigerator organizer bin
What you need to know: HOOJO presents a set of bins in various shapes and sizes that’s perfect for those who like to reorganize their fridge according to their grocery haul.
What you’ll love: This packaged set comes with eight containers that allow for various storage options based on your needs. You have narrow and wide bins for storing fruits and vegetables. The great thing is, the wide bins have enough space to store an entire bag of large oranges or apples without overflowing. It also comes with a bin wide and long enough to hold up to nine cans of soda or beer. HOOJO didn’t forget about your eggs. This set also features an egg carton that can hold up to 14 eggs and has a lid that serves as an extra layer of protection.
What you should consider: There may not be enough height in your fridge to stack the bins on top of one another to save space.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top refrigerator organizer bin for the money
Utopia Refrigerator Storage Bins Set
What you need to know: Utopia presents a 6-piece refrigerator bin set perfect for the budget shopper.
What you’ll love: This durable 6-piece set contains five open-top bins and one egg container that can hold up to 14 eggs at any given time. Additionally, they feature a stackable design with ergonomic BPA-free handles. The egg container has a space-saving design, with a lid that closes and allows you to store another bin on top for maximum storage.
What you should consider: The handles stick out slightly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This bin ensures soda and beer cans don’t take up too much space or come rolling out every time you open the refrigerator door.
What you’ll love: These dispensers can hold up to nine cans of your favorite drink without sacrificing space for other ingredients and produce. The clear, shatter-resistant and BPA-free container allows you to see how many drinks are left and makes for easy clean up.
What you should consider: Even though only nine cans fit per dispenser, this set of four holds a total of 36 drinks.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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LOS ANGELES, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. f/k/a Peridot Acquisition Corp. ("Li-Cycle" or the "Company") (NYSE: LICY).
Class Period: February 16, 2021 – March 23, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: June 20, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Li-Cycles largest customer, Traxys North America LLC, is not actually a customer, but merely a broker providing working capital financial to the Company while Traxys tries to sell Li-Cycles product to end customers; (2) the Company engaged in highly questionable related party transactions; (3) the Company's mark-to-model accounting is vulnerable to abuse and gave a false impression of growth; (4) a significant portion of the Company's reported revenues were derived from simply marking up receivables on products that had not been sold; (5) the Company's gross margins have likely been negative since inception; (6) the Company will require an additional $1 billion of funding to support its planned growth (which is a figure greater than the Company raised via the merger); and (7) as a result, Defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Women’s Equality Day is this Friday, Aug. 26, and in the spirit of Women’s Equality, we want to take a second of introspection.
A new report from WalletHub is looking at which states are the best (and worst) for Women’s Equality and it looks like Texas has some work to do.
According to the study, Texas ranked as the 9th worst state for Women’s Equality in the nation, citing some of the worst political representation and educational attainment for women in the country.
Here’s how Texas ranked across a few key metrics:
- 38th – Executive Positions Gap
- 22nd – Work Hours Gap
- 42nd – Educational Attainment Gap (among Advanced Degree Holders)
- 15th – Entrepreneurship Rate Gap
- 43rd – Political Representation Gap
Here are the 10 best states for women’s equality in the nation:
- New Mexico
- Nevada
- California
- New York
- Vermont
- West Virginia
- Hawaii
- Maine
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
Methodology: WalletHub officials compared all 50 states across 17 different metrics measuring gender equality, including the pay gap between female and male executives and disparities in unemployment rates for men and women.
For the full report, visit WalletHub. | https://cw33.com/news/local/texas-is-the-9th-worst-state-for-womens-equality-study-says/ | 2022-08-22T15:54:43Z |
Report revamps Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) Framework, highlights efforts to reduce emissions on ship and at port
MIAMI, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) released its 14th annual sustainability report, providing a comprehensive update on the company's Environmental, Social and Governance (ESG) framework and activities across its three wholly owned brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises and Silversea Cruises.
New for 2021, Royal Caribbean Group revamped its ESG framework to better reflect the company's contributions to a more sustainable cruise industry. The ESG framework focuses on five distinct ways to deliver great vacation experiences responsibly: Champion communities and the environment; provide unforgettable cruise experiences; foster human rights and be an employer of choice; advance net zero innovation; and govern responsibly.
"All of us at Royal Caribbean Group are focused on delivering the best vacations possible and doing so responsibly," said Jason Liberty, CEO, Royal Caribbean Group. "This report reflects our commitment to continuous innovation and building a sustainable cruise industry while growing our business for good."
The release of the 2021 Seastainability Report follows the recent announcement that Royal Caribbean Group has committed to another five-year partnership with World Wildlife Fund (WWF). A flagship partner, WWF will help the company continue to establish sustainable business practices in areas including emissions, sustainable tourism and more.
This year's ESG report highlights the company's unrelenting efforts to decarbonization, especially through the company's Destination Net Zero strategy, which aims to establish Science-Based Targets (SBT) and achieve net zero emissions by 2050.
Destination Net Zero, along with other ESG initiatives, will ensure Royal Caribbean Group develops ambitious and measurable goals for continued carbon emissions reduction, sustainable business development and growth, sustainable tourism, and waste management. Destination Net Zero encapsulates Royal Caribbean Group's focus on serving as a catalyst for innovation in the industry, with developments that include:
- Introducing a fuel-cell hybrid design that allows for zero emission in port.
- Future-proofing the company's ship-building portfolio through fuel flexibility and innovation that ensure each new ship class is 20% more energy efficient than its predecessor.
- Developing waste management technologies that can convert waste to energy. Currently 100% of the fleet is equipped to be landfill-free.
- Being ready, through shore power, to connect to local power grids as soon as it becomes available.
This year's report was shaped by RCG's 2021 materiality assessment and references the Global Reporting Initiative's (GRI) 2020 core reporting standards. The report is also aligned, to the extent possible, with the Sustainable Accounting Standards Board (SASB) standards.
To view Royal Caribbean Group's 2021 sustainability report and learn more about the company's efforts, visit: www.royalcaribbeangroup.com/sustainability.
About Royal Caribbean Group
Royal Caribbean Group (NYSE: RCL) is one of the leading cruise companies in the world with a global fleet of 63 ships traveling to approximately 1,000 destinations around the world. Royal Caribbean Group is the owner and operator of three award winning cruise brands: Royal Caribbean International, Celebrity Cruises, and Silversea Cruises and it is also a 50% owner of a joint venture that operates TUI Cruises and Hapag-Lloyd Cruises. Together, the brands have an additional 11 ships on order as of March 31, 2022. Learn more at www.royalcaribbeangroup.com or www.rclinvestor.com.
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Consumer packaged goods marketers benefit from the enriched solution with faster outcome-based insights, greater actionability, increased precision and early effectiveness reads
NEW YORK, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A newly enriched, machine learning-driven version of NCSolutions' (NCS) next-generation advertising campaign measurement solution will help consumer packaged goods (CPG) advertisers be more agile in dynamic markets and have greater insight into the elements of their campaigns that are driving sales lift and return on ad spend (ROAS).
Called Next Gen Sales Effect, the new release leverages machine learning and advancements in NCS intellectual property and methodologies. The new methods support the demands for faster delivery, early reads and greater precision. This sales lift measurement solution is available immediately for all current NCS clients.
"In recent years, CPG marketers have been navigating turbulent waters. The confluence of inflation, increased competition, consumer behavior changes and supply chain stalls - on top of the usual demands of creating effective marketing strategies - have made moving the incremental sales needle significantly more challenging," said Lance Brothers, chief revenue officer, NCSolutions. "In pre-pandemic times, outcome measurement was always a key input. Today, it's fundamental. Fundamental for measuring and optimizing your campaigns to make every dollar count."
More than 70% of CPG marketers rely on incremental sales or sales lift to measure campaign outcomes, according to a 2022 Brand Innovators/NCS CPG brand marketers survey*. Additionally, 55% of CPG brand marketers are placing a greater emphasis on measuring return on advertising spend due to recent privacy changes by Google and Apple*.
In its latest release, NCS Sales Effect offers more granular, precise and actionable intelligence about the advertising effectiveness of campaigns and the factors driving incremental sales. CPG marketers can leverage Next Gen Sales Effect study insights to optimize media, creative, audience and other elements of their ad campaigns.
"Measuring campaign outcomes for CPG advertisers is at the heart of what we do. Next Gen Sales Effect opens up unparalleled campaign measurement opportunities for CPG brands, agencies, publishers and TV platforms," said Jeff Doherty, chief product enrichment officer and COO at NCSolutions. "Marketers can do more than just look back to see what happened in a campaign. They can discover what is next, create what-if scenarios and best determine how they should alter their advertising approach to meet their marketing goals."
Originally launched in 2010, the same year NCS was founded, the Sales Effect solution evolved continuously to help marketers stay ahead of CPG industry trends. The Next Gen release is a significant upgrade, making the most of machine learning technology for faster study delivery, with the notable inclusion of early effectiveness reads. These early reads demonstrate if the advertising meets sales goals during the crucial window while the campaign is in flight. Marketers can use this intelligence to optimize and achieve a higher ROAS.
"What was initially a revolutionary idea—the ability to connect the dots from an ad campaign's exposure to the resulting in-store sales—has become much more of an industry-standard today," said Linda Dupree, chief executive officer NCSolutions. "CPG marketers are increasingly turning to sales lift research as they plan their campaign. Forty-four percent say it's more vital in a post-cookie world. We expect that percentage to grow in the near future, and it's why we continue to put innovating our solutions to reflect the market needs at the center of our priorities. This next generation measurement solution is just one example."
Like CPG marketers, publishers also leverage NCS Sales Effect studies as third-party confirmation that advertising on their platform provides a sales lift. Credible sales lift reports drive advertising decisions, and 41%* of CPG marketers say they are a 'very important factor' in determining whether to advertise with a specific publisher.
In January 2019, NCS became a Google measurement partner and launched Next Gen Sales Effect specifically for Google's YouTube platform. Building on that success, today's Next Gen Sales Effect launch from NCSolutions, represents a full market release of the solution providing a parallel campaign measurement service across publisher platforms. CPG advertisers need to evaluate return on ad spend and effectiveness across publishers using a common measurement service and the full-market release of Next Gen solves that need. The next generation of Sales Effect continues to be available for CPG advertisers on YouTube.
NCS has more than a decade of unrivaled experience helping the CPG ecosystem target, optimize and measure their advertising sales while driving the growth of their brands. To learn more about NCS Sales Effect, visit the website.
*ABOUT THE 2022 BRAND INNOVATORS/NCS CPG BRAND MARKETERS SURVEY
The survey, conducted in Q4 of 2021 by Brand Innovators, Inc. in collaboration with NCS, set out to examine CPG marketers' advertising spending plans and attitudes towards a range of next-generation marketing and advertising effectiveness tools and the various issues impacting their efficiency and the effectiveness of their ad campaigns. There were 69 CPG marketers surveyed. To read more about the findings, you can download the full report.
ABOUT NCS
NCSolutions (NCS) makes advertising work better. Our unrivaled data resources powered by leading providers combine with scientific rigor and leading-edge technology to empower the CPG ecosystem to create and deliver more effective advertising. With NCS's proven approach, brands achieve continuous optimization everywhere ads appear, through purchase-based audience targeting and sales measurement solutions that have impacted over $25 billion in media spend for our customers. NCS has offices in NYC, Chicago, Tampa, and Cincinnati. Visit us at ncsolutions.com to learn more.
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NEW YORK, May 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Riskified Ltd. (NYSE: RSKD) pursuant and/or traceable to the Registration Statement issued in connection with the Company's initial public offering conducted on or about July 28, 2021 (the "IPO" or "Offering"), of the important July 1, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Riskified securities pursuant and/or traceable to the IPO you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Riskified class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5896 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 1, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources, or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, the IPO Registration Statement was negligently prepared and, as a result, contained untrue statements of material fact or omitted to state other facts necessary to make the statements made not misleading and were not prepared in accordance with the rules and regulations governing their preparation. Specifically, the IPO Registration Statement made inaccurate statements of material fact because they failed to disclose the following adverse facts that existed at the time of the IPO: (1) as Riskified expanded its user base, the quality of Riskified's machine learning platform had deteriorated (rather than improved as represented in the Registration Statement), because of, among other things, inaccuracies in the algorithms associated with onboarding new merchants and entering new geographies and industries; (2) Riskified had expanded its customer base into industries with relatively high rates of fraud – including partnerships with cryptocurrency and remittance business – in which Riskified had limited experience and that this expansion has negatively impacted the effectiveness of Riskified's machine learning platform; (3) as a result, Riskified was suffering from materially higher chargebacks and cost of revenue and depressed gross profits and gross profit margins during its third fiscal quarter of 2021; and (4) thus, the Registration Statement's representations regarding Riskified's historical financial and operational metrics and purported market opportunities did not accurately reflect the actual business, operations, and financial results and trajectory of Riskified prior to and at the time of the IPO, and were materially false and misleading, and lacked a factual basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Riskified class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=5896 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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New Report Details Economic Impact Across 43 States
Webinar on July 14th to Review Findings
WASHINGTON, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As many small towns and rural communities across America face shrinking populations and growing economic challenges, a new report finds that a positive economic contributor to these communities is the flow of benefit dollars from public pension plans. In 2018, public pension benefit dollars represented between one and three percent of GDP on average in the 2,922 counties in the 43 states studied.
These findings are detailed in a new study released today by the National Institute on Retirement Security, Fortifying Main Street: The Economic Benefit of Public Pension Dollars in Small Towns and Rural America. The report is authored by Dan Doonan and Tyler Bond from NIRS, along with Nathan Chobo from Linea Solutions Inc.
The research illustrates the impact of benefit dollars from public pension plans according to several different measures: as a percentage of GDP by county; as a percentage of total personal income by county; and by categorizing counties as metropolitan, small town (micropolitan), or rural. This study builds on previous research, adding significantly more states and examining data in 43 states from a majority of public pension plans in the states.
Download the research here.
Register here for a webinar on Thursday, July 14, 2022, at 2:00 PM ET for a review of the findings with the report authors.
This newly-expanded report finds that public pension benefit dollars account for significant amounts of total personal income in counties across the 43 states studied. For all 2,922 counties in this study, pension benefit dollars represent an average of 1.25 percent of total personal income, while some counties experience more than six percent of total personal income derived from pension dollars.
The analysis indicates that less populated counties with smaller economies experience a greater relative economic benefit from the flow of public pension benefit dollars into the county as compared to more populated, urban counties. This larger relative impact helps to sustain the economies of small towns during this period of economic transition in rural America.
"National economic trends coupled with population declines have had a devasting impact on many small towns and rural areas across America. Often, the largest employer in these smaller towns is a public entity like a school system or municipality that employs teachers, nurses, firefighters, and public safety officials. These public employees spend their career serving their communities at a time when a growing number of young workers are leaving their hometowns for job opportunities in urban areas," said Dan Doonan, NIRS executive director.
"Eventually, public employees in rural and smaller communities retire and typically stay in their hometown. Retired public employees spend their pension income in their towns on goods and services like housing, food, medicine and clothing, which serves as a stable source of economic activity in smaller communities. Our analysis clearly indicates that pension spending provides a substantial economic impact on struggling small towns and rural communities across the nation," Doonan explained.
The report's key findings are as follows:
- Public pension benefit dollars represent between one and three percent of GDP on average in the 2,922 counties studied.
- Rural counties have the highest percentages of their populations receiving public pension benefits.
- Small town counties experience a greater relative impact in terms of both GDP and total personal income from pension benefit dollars than rural or metropolitan counties.
- Rural counties see more of an impact in terms of personal income than metropolitan counties, while metropolitan counties and rural counties see an equivalent impact in terms of GDP.
- Counties that contain state capitals are outliers from other metropolitan counties, likely because there is a greater density of public employees in these counties, most of whom remain in these counties in retirement.
- On average, rural counties have lost population while small town counties and metropolitan counties have gained population in the period between 2000 and 2018, but the connection between population change and the relative impact of public pension benefit dollars is weak.
To ensure accuracy, the data for this report was collected directly from each pension plan.
The National Institute on Retirement Security is a non-profit, non-partisan organization established to contribute to informed policymaking by fostering a deep understanding of the value of retirement security to employees, employers and the economy as a whole. Located in Washington, D.C., NIRS' diverse membership includes financial services firms, employee benefit plans, trade associations, and other retirement service providers. More information is available at www.nirsonline.org. Follow NIRS on Twitter @NIRSonline.
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New Platform Feature Allows Specialty Brands to Offer the On-Demand Premium Delivery Method
SALT LAKE CITY, Utah, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quivers, the leading commerce platform for specialty brands and retailers, today announced the addition of White Glove Delivery (WGD) — the premium delivery method for products that require in-home delivery and setup, or special attention during shipping due to their size, weight or fragility.
Premium Delivery That Protects Against Consumer Doubts
Substantiated worries about damage during delivery, "porch piracy" and an inability to install specialty items often mean potential consumers don't pull the trigger on expensive online purchases. Quivers White Glove Delivery seeks to remedy this by providing specialty brands a premium delivery service they can offer through partnering fulfillers.
Brands offer WGD using their dealer network, meaning delivery is handled by specialist fulfillers whose staff are trained in how to handle the products and provide any necessary set-up or installation. Consumers can be given a variety of WGD delivery options, including in-home delivery, room-of-choice setup, on-site assembly and old item removal.
Flexibility is key: Brands can decide exactly what is and isn't offered as part of WGD delivery and have the power to only assign WGD as an option for selected, qualified fulfillers. They can set a distance limit for which retailers can be assigned an order and can edit the delivery policy on the Quivers platform to set the products, regions and price ranges where WGD is available.
"This latest addition to our platform brings us another step closer to being the central nervous system that allows specialty brands to provide the online and in-store shopping and fulfillment experiences required to be competitive in a rapidly changing commerce environment," said Ben Barenholtz, VP of Marketing for Quivers. "We sought feedback from our customers to see how we could make their lives easier, and we believe with White Glove Delivery we've really hit the ball out of the park," he added.
Effortless Set-Up & Integration
Simple to configure via the Quivers administrative portal, White Glove Delivery allows brands to select which partnering retailers (within adjustable parameters) are able to fulfill. By dictating which retailers can fulfill, brands guarantee fulfillment is handled by the specialists they trust.
The process is made easy for the consumer too: WGD will show up as a delivery option at checkout, the consumer can select that option, and an auto-assigned retailer will fulfill the order.
The new feature is the latest addition to the Quivers stack of distributed fulfillment solutions, which includes click-and-collect tools that let brands offer consumers the ability to purchase online and pickup in-store and curbside. The platform also includes advanced Ship-to-Store capabilities that allow brands to sell products online and offer in-store fulfillment of those products, beyond a retailer's current stocking position.
White Glove Delivery allows brands to:
- Offer an in-demand, premium delivery and setup service for specialty products.
- Put their trust in carefully selected fulfillers and their staff who are trained in the setup and assembly of their products.
- Minimize the risk of returns, damage, or theft by providing an expert service.
- Take control of how exactly they want to offer WGD to their consumers.
White Glove Delivery is now available to all Quivers' clients as part of the platform's growing suite of ecommerce and fulfillment solutions.
To learn more about Quivers' collaborative commerce platform for specialty brands and retailers, please visit https://www.quivers.com or request a demo.
About Quivers
Quivers is the leading commerce platform for specialty brands. Quivers provides specialty brands complete control of their commerce ecosystem—including retail partners, distributors, ambassadors, pro consumers, employees, marketplaces, and more. Quivers bridges the gap between online and offline shopping by offering specialty brands unique ecommerce features to drive performance while also powering the very best in local fulfillment for their consumers. Ultimately, Quivers helps brands create a better consumer experience, increase ecommerce sales, improve sell-in, reduce stock-outs, and ship faster and more efficiently, all while fostering a healthy B2B channel. For more information, please visit www.quivers.com.
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PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a device to reflect and redirect sound waves from the speakers on a flat screen TV toward the viewer," said an inventor, from Santa Rosa Beach, Fla., "so I invented the T V SOUND SCOOPS. My design would enable you to hear audio more clearly without having to turn up the volume, or buy expensive sounds bars/speakers."
This patent-pending invention provides an economical and effective way to improve the volume and sound quality of a flat screen television. In doing so, it prevents sound waves from traveling downward. As a result, it would amplify the sound from the speakers. It would also offer an alternative to using additional speaker systems and sound bars. The invention features a simple and compact design that is easy to install so it is ideal for households. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Tallahassee sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TLS-160, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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ATLANTA — If you’ve been looking forward to paying off that student loan debt, Georgia Congressman Drew Ferguson has some good news for you.
He’s introduced a bill that he says will prevent the Biden administration from canceling student loan debt, ensuring the more than 43 million Americans who owe a total $1.6 trillion will have the right to pay off their debt in full.
“Hard-working Americans are not responsible for paying off the student loan debt of others,” Ferguson said in a statement. “The Biden Administration’s radical big government proposal would come at the expense of taxpayers — many of whom have fully paid off their student loans, worked hard to pay for their education, or chose not to enroll in college at all.”=
Ferguson introduced the bill, called the Student Loan Accountability Act, on June 9, along with fellow Republican Rep. Mike Gallagher of Wisconsin. Utah Republican Sen. Mitt Romney introduced a similar bill in that chamber last month.
“Even though the president lacks statutory authority to implement a mass scale cancellation of student debt, the Student Loan Accountability Act puts this fundamentally unfair discussion to rest,” Ferguson said. “Instead, Congress must focus on market-driven solutions that bring down the cost of higher education, including reducing the government’s role in the student loan market.”
Those who oppose student debt forgiveness say it would be unfair to those who decided not to go to college because of the debt burden, as well as to those who already paid off their debts. They worry it could exacerbate inflation and would not address the root problem of sky-high tuition rates.
Adjusted for inflation, the average student loan debt has increased more than 300% since 1970, according to EducationData.org.
As of the end of 2021, more than 1.6 million Georgians owed about $68.6 billion, for an average debt of about $41,600, according to data from StudentAid.gov.
Many young Americans say they are unable to buy a house or start a family because of their debt.
Progressive members of the Democratic Party have called on President Biden to forgive significant amounts of student loan debt, with some like Vermont Sen. Bernie Sanders advocating eliminating all student debt and funding public universities with tax dollars rather than tuition.
Last year, Georgia Sen. Raphael Warnock called for Biden to eliminate $50,000 in student debt via executive order. Earlier this year, Warnock and other lawmakers signed onto a letter urging Biden to forgive “a meaningful amount” of student debt.
Biden has been less fired up about the issue than younger and more progressive members of his party. On the campaign trail, he advocated forgiving $10,000 in student loans, which he is reportedly still considering.
Last month’s Democratic ballot for the Georgia primary election included a question about student loan forgiveness: “Should the United States remove obstacles to economic advancement by forgiving all student loan debt?” More than 85% of Democratic voters answered yes.
Borrowers are currently on a reprieve from paying their loans back because of the pandemic, but that is due to end Aug. 31 after four extensions.
Speaking before a U.S. Senate Appropriations subcommittee on June 7, U.S. Education Secretary Miguel Cardona suggested another extension was possible but did not say for sure whether it was in the cards.
“I don’t have any information now to share with you about when it would end or what the conversations are about when it’s going to be lifted,” he said.
“I know we have a date, and it could be that it’s extended, or it could be that it starts there, but what I will say is that our borrowers will have ample notice, and we’ll communicate that with you as well.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/news/georgia-congressman-wants-student-borrowers-to-pay-off-debt-themselves/article_d0c49226-f0d2-11ec-bb77-9bd7fc4ffa43.html | 2022-06-20T21:45:58Z |
TSX.V: EU
OTCQB:ENCUF
www.encoreuranium.com
CORPUS CHRISTI, TEXAS, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - enCore Energy Corp. ("enCore" or the "Company") (TSXV: EU) (OTCQB: ENCUF) announced today that Mr. Gregory Zerzan has been appointed as the Chief Administrative officer and General Counsel, effective July 15, 2022. Mr. Zerzan is a proven executive and recognized legal expert on public and regulatory policies with more than 20 years of experience, most recently as the Principal Deputy Solicitor of the United States Department of the Interior.
"We are thrilled to welcome Gregory to our executive team," said William M. Sheriff, Executive Chairman at enCore Energy. "Gregory brings a wealth of experience and expertise in public affairs and legislative and regulatory relations, having worked successfully in both the public and private sectors with a specialty in the energy and natural resources industries. At enCore, he will provide strong stewardship and navigation for the company as we advance our strategy amid a revitalized but delicate public landscape. He will play an instrumental role, both as the Chief Administrative officer and as the General Counsel, as enCore continues its progress towards many development and production milestones in becoming the next leading American uranium producer."
Gregory Zerzan has held senior leadership positions in both the government and the private sector. During his career in public service, he has held several prominent roles, most recently as Principal Deputy Solicitor of the United States Department of the Interior. In this position, Mr. Zerzan directed legal efforts in areas including energy development, access to public lands, environmental reform, and tribal relations. Previously, Mr. Zerzan was appointed Deputy Assistant Secretary of the United States Treasury and has also served as counsel to three different Congressional committees. In the private sector, Zerzan has been Counsel and Head of Global Public Policy for the International Swaps and Derivatives Association, Director at Koch Companies, and a shareholder in the law firm Jordan Ramis PC. Zerzan has served as a Senior Fellow at the University of Melbourne, Australia School of Law and frequently speaks at conferences, trade associations and on television regarding matters of law and regulatory policy.
In conjunction with the appointment, the Company approved to grant Mr. Zerzan 400,000 stock options with 25% immediate vesting, 25% vesting on December 31, 2022, and 25% every 6 months thereafter. The stock options are exercisable for a term of five years at an exercise price of $1.07 per common share.
With approximately 90 million pounds of U3O8 estimated in the measured and indicated categories and 9 million pounds of U3O8 estimated in the inferred category1, enCore is the most diversified in-situ recovery uranium development company in the United States. enCore is focused on becoming the next uranium producer from its licensed and past-producing South Texas Rosita Processing Plant by 2023. The South Dakota-based Dewey Burdock project and the Wyoming Gas Hills project offer mid-term production opportunities, with significant New Mexico uranium resource endowments providing long-term opportunities. The enCore team is led by industry experts with extensive knowledge and experience in all aspects of ISR uranium operations and the nuclear fuel cycle.
For more information, visit www.encoreuranium.com.
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Stark County real estate transfers July 2-8
Alliance
Barker Glenn M from Mikes Bryan Joseph & Carol Sue, 275 W Broadway St, $55,500.
Delatin Cody Brant & Sarah Chivon from Russell Nicole M, 998 Overlook Dr, $192,999.
Lawarence Jeremiah L from Aberegg Jasen E & Angela N, 274 W Main St, $80,000.
Lee Noah from New Home Alliance Limited Partnership, 1036 Front St, $84,900.
Pilla Ryan v & Armour Trisha L from Cedarwood Property Management I LLC, 419 Garfield Ave, $68,500.
Pinkley Michael A & Ball Jamie N from Anderson Danielle, 1024 N Rockhill Ave, $140,000.
Pinkley Michael A & Ball Jamie N from Danielle Anderson, parcel 111290 Rockhill Ave N, $140,000.
Bethlehem Township
Coy Penny S & Billy G from Shellock Richard M & Susan G Co Trustees, parcel 1100305 Tanganyika Trl, $3,500.
Craver Ronald Lewis & Cindy Lee from Myher William H, 224 Jacob St NE, $74,401.
Mast Ruby W from Francis Robert F & Maryanna, 27 C St Nav Vil, $43,900.
Stewart Jayson R & Kimberly A from Villard Jane F, parcel 10015420 Mose St SW, $133,100.
Studer Michael A & Michelle D from Villard Jane F, 7685 Mose St SW, $510,000.
Canton
Avondale Property Investments LLC from Foraker Danny D & Dianne K, 1914 Lang PL NW, $25,500.
Ayala Efrain Lopez from NND Properties LLC, 1512 38th St NW, $159,795.
Bell Jeremy J & Koren from Markley Joseph G, 326 Bellflower Ave NW, $145,000.
Canton for All People Acquisition & from Shimp Rodney E Jr, 818 Gilmore Ave NW, $27,000.
Card Darrelyn from Williams Devaughntah, 1225 12th St NE, $29,000.
Card Darrelyn from Williams Devaugntah, 936 Arlington Ave SW, $22,000.
Casey Kimberly Marie from Martin Ruth A, 2815 Vera PL NW, $85,000.
Elder Monique & Batin Uthman from Harris Julian G, 1222 13th St NW, $5,000.
Elder Monique & Batin Uthman from Harris Julian G, parcel 209546 Oby PL NW, $5,000.
Fennell Sharon v from Rohde George J, 1221 26th St NE, $133,900.
Kanam John from Leeders Joshua M & Taylor Cassancra E, 2614 Fletcher Ave NE, $63,000.
Kirkland Financial LLC from US Bank Trust National Association Trust, 1604 Glendale PL NE, $31,160.
Korkor Khalil from Belopotosky James A Paula S, 4109 Valley Dr NW, $138,000.
Larkin Street Homes LLC from Tornero James A, 1512 Alden Ave SW, $99,000.
Mccarthy Judy & Bruce from Rich Aaron J & Cara J, 5306 Loma Linda LN NE, $340,000.
Nguyen Thuy-Tien T from Barson George A Trustee / George A Barso, 1225 Field St NW, $194,900.
Ormsbee Roy S from Elite Security Consultants LLC, 1340 N Market Ave, $209,000.
Ormsbee Roy S from Elite Security Consultants LLC, parcel 246655 Walnut Ave NE, $209,000.
Parker Jeramey Scott from Sweeney Matthew F &Catherine L, 1337 23rd St NW, $84,900.
Premier Homes Inc from Learn Holdings LLC, 309 Bromo CT NE, $7,000.
Premier Homes Inc from Northeast Canton Properties LLC, 2103 17th St NE, $40,000.
Premier Homes Inc from Northeast Canton Properties LLC, parcel 205933 Ohio Ave NE, $40,000.
Premier Homes Inc from Schafrath Enterprises LLC, 1647 St Elmo Ave NE, $37,500.
Sharper Services LLC from Mclendon Properties, 940 Monument Dr NW, $80,000.
Tome Steven M from Hawn Eric M, 3007 11th St SW, $106,500.
Wengerd Jesse D from Hamilton Richard R & Kathryn N, 1332 15th St NW, $24,900.
Zelk Brian from Chiarelli John P, 1318 Shorb Ave NW, $23,000.
Canton Township
Bradley Leslie D from Roush Carl & Dona Wros, 2812 Cleveland Ave SW Lot A3, $6,000.
Cindia Ronald Jr & Kari Ann from Marraccini Robert D & Cynthia S, 2925 Faircrest St SW, $278,900.
Marecek Brian & Jennifer from Osborn Todd S & Kelly A, 1341 Cascade Cir W, $289,000.
Nicholas Ray Enterprises LLC from Loveless Inc, 145 46th St SW, $247,500.
Jackson Township
Balding James R & Rita Ferrara from Young Evelyn, 8670 Easy St NW, $185,000.
Burgess Craig M & Brandi L from Hoffee Randy C & Ann M, 4428 Noble Loon St NW, $405,000.
Candela Nicholas J & Ay Sin from Deville Hills & Dales LLC, 3539 Red Tail Cir NW 5B, $434,670.
Condos Thomas & Janice R from Barnes Judith K, 2738 Marsh Ave NW, $185,000.
Flashhouse Oh 2 LLC from Marsh Jeffrey S & Mayo Karen A, 4905 Maclaren Ave NW, $404,000.
Franklin Carol from Deville Hills & Dales LLC, 3537 Red Tail Cir NW 5a, $375,080.
Glaze Ronald L & Diane E from Sander Scott W, 3064 Brunnerdale Ave NW, $150,300.
Green Ty & Karla from Roma Michael Anthony Jr, 6087 Sailboat St NW, $264,000.
Guo Qifu & Zheng Meiya from Puterbaugh Michael R & Christina M, 5891 Frank Ave NW, $359,900.
Hozian Brian R & Regina M from Ensminger James & Lindsey, 9860 Emerald Ridge St NW, $320,000.
Jurkovich Jr George A & Vanessa R from Mecsey Tyler B, 7270 Hills and Dales Rd NW, $175,000.
Martin Ruth Ann from Arnone April & Greaves Thomas, 7122 Wren Ave NW, $165,000.
Nolan Terry & Joyce from Buckeye Development Group LLC, parcel 1630200 Birkdale St NW, $30,300.
Pond Michael & Donald K from Nething Veda G, 5111 Bob O Link St NW, $135,000.
Putt Michelle & Darren from Portage LLC, 6666 Portage St NW, $150,000.
Reith Leonard J & Sherry A from King Jacquline I, 5565 Strausser St NW, $234,500.
Turske Emily & Philip from Nadeau Wendy M, 6102 Foxview Ave NW, $445,000.
Zahlouk Mikhaeil & Kadduoh Ghada from Kochovski Enterprises LLC, 6217 Swan Lake Cir NW, $60,000.
Lake Township
Anderson Emily Rose from Phillips Jason A & Christie, 1270 Cosmos St NW, $160,000.
Best Jacob Russell from Thorp Kay E & Neely Joan E, 1835 Chowning Cir NW, $285,000.
Boehlke Brandon John & Marissa from Lightning Holdings LLC, 3085 Perrydale St NW, $125,000.
Bruckmann Melodie & Joshua from Bobo Carrie S, 13530 Acorn Cir NW, $190,000.
Clevenger Andrew M from Miller Marion N, 3154 Foxmoor St NE, $240,000.
Cortese Gabriella from Your Home Team Rentals LLC, 8684 Essex Ave NW, $225,000.
Eshbach Christopher & Alyssa from Clupper Michelle A, 13449 Inverness Ave NW, $220,000.
Harris David M & Christina M from Miller Steven R & Holly A, 11395 Billingham Ave NW, $615,000.
Holdridge Zachary Michael & Emily Erin from Resonate Real Estate Holdings LLC, 10689 Cleveland Ave NW, $415,000.
Mishler Gregory & Betty from Coblentz Leon Successor Trustee, 807 Andrews St NW, $112,000.
Murari Jason Eugene from Shrider Gary J, 8411 Market Ave N, $205,000.
Reynolds Travis & Krystal from Newman Rebecca, 1000 Radway Cir NE, $485,000.
Schlosser William & Wang Xue from Seeberger Christopher B & Danielle, 2417 Macnaughten St NW, $600,000.
Tropf Management Group LLC from Nexus Gas Transmission LLC, 10625 Cleveland Ave NW, $300,000.
Wise Julia & Chad from Karlsson Amy E & Karl Rickard, 10885 Kent Ave NE, $259,000.
Lawrence Township
Brown Sandra Elaine & Telofski Sandi Lyn from Kadilak Justin & Vaccaro Autumn, 6153 Cartage Ave NW, $285,000.
Hassman Mark & Alicia from Nickajack Realty LLC, parcel 10015302 Manchester Ave NW, $162,000.
Krajcik Daniel A & Nina C from Reese Derrick & Shawna L, 6030 Hann Ave NW, $205,000.
Reese Derrick C & Shawna L from Montgomery Kevin R & Lisa A, 8570 Rock Spring Cir NW, $281,500.
Louisville
Blackie Angela M & Jerry N from Christ United Methodist Church, 716 E Gorgas St, $125,000.
Delsavio Ronald L & Gretchen Wells from Doerr Ronald F Etal, 1210 Presidents St, $255,000.
Guidone Franco Paul from Sumarko LLC, 233 Ohio Ave, $110,000.
NVR Inc., A Virginia Corporation, DBA from New Life Development Inc, 340 E Reno Dr, $32,000.
NVR Inc., A Virginia Corporation, DBA from New Life Development Inc, 342 E Reno Dr, $32,000.
NVR Inc., A Virginia Corporation, DBA from New Life Development Inc, 344 E Reno Dr, $32,000.
NVR Inc., A Virginia Corporation, DBA from New Life Development Inc, 346 E Reno Dr, $32,000.
Marlboro Township
Decker Shawn David & Renee Irene from Goggin Patrick M & Cheryl W, 6760 Center St NE, $451,000.
Rhome Alexander L & Emily M from Cannon Matthew A, parcel 3101091 German Church St NE, $69,000.
Massillon
Benkovich Corey R from Daut Sam, 825 Cherry Rd NW, $125,000.
Bishop Richard Leroy Jr from Doering Paul, 420 1st St NE, $76,500.
Brown Arch Nelson from Chris & Goldie LLC, 1343 3rd St SE, $120,000.
Delvalle John & Mcguire Kelly from Carpenter Willie Mae, 760 Fay St SE, $55,400.
Ekingen Mustafa from Carpenter Mildred, 412 Erie St S, $68,310.
Fease Kathryn R & Karlson Jared B from Lenaers Sonny H, 2520 Trillium Cir NE, $380,000.
Hall Jerry from Herron Mary A, 150 24th St NW, $150,000.
Hall Jerry from Herron Mary A, parcel 615684 Chauncy Ave NW, $150,000.
Mayle Kimberly D from Arciello Ellen R, 2320 Pebble Beach Dr SE, $228,500.
Murtaugh Michael from Grant Aundra, 1201 Jackson St SW, $55,000.
Schalmo Jason & Melinda from Bailey Craig W & Traci M, 2529 Fallen Oak Cir NE, $382,088.
Scott Sandy L from Brown Terry W, 743 Erie St S, $54,500.
Stark County Property Leasing LLC from Jaeb Kenneth P, 610 Wellman Ave SE, $40,000.
Whipkey Andrew & Tiffany from Dailey Ted J & Natalie, 823 Taylor St SW, $90,000.
Nimishillen Township
Snyder Makensie P from Cargyle Joseph R & Corrie L, 4084 Broadway Ave, $145,000.
Snyder Makensie P from Cargyle Joseph R & Corrie L, parcel 3304397 Broadway Ave NE, $145,000.
North Canton
Dimauro Christopher A from Brown Laura E, 35 Auburn Ave SE, $242,000.
Fedor Dorothy & James T from Conard Denver, 1234 Pasadena, $35,000.
Hunt Matthew Scott & Haley Kristen from Mudd Steve J, 820 Weber Ave NE, $262,000.
Management Millenial Properties from Baylor Larry L & Jennifer L TTEES/BAYLOR, 160 Woodside Ave NE, $175,000.
Marraccini Robert D & Cynthia from Richardson Scott T, 625 Weber Ave NE, $242,250.
Mchenry Scott & Hilary from Mcwilliams Amanda R & Brett G Co Truste, 1610 Chadford Gate SE, $495,000.
Mears Christopher J & Katz Karen L from Mears Mark C & Christopher J &, 1225 7th St NE, $300,000.
Nesnidol Kenneth James from Krisher Paulette M, 1647 Mabry Mill Dr SW, $310,000.
Stutz Justin Christopher & Kimberly Rae from Humphrey Laurie L & Donell, 520 Winesap Ave SW, $412,000.
Van Joel from Esber Jonathan P, 1450 Wilbur Dr NE, $280,000.
Volz Jeanne from Hill Bette J, 414 Woodrow St NW, $207,500.
Wilson Robert H & Linda G from Keitch David W & Cynthia L Trustees, 414 Pebblebrook Dr SW 410-14, $290,000.
Osnaburg Township
Glagola Ryan Lee from Johanning Jason & Victoria, 8136 Georgetown St, $189,900.
Yard Danial J & Lynsey M from Jacobsen Bruce C & Lisa A, 9194 Georgetown St, $450,000.
Perry Township
Bruce Annika Aka Annika Vanessa Indorf & from White Alyssa M, 4702 7th St SW, $170,500.
Dixon Samantha G from Albrecht Matthew J & Maureen E, 143 Highland Ave SW, $150,000.
Giavasis Jennifer from Reynolds Karla J, 1227 Miles Ave SW, $179,900.
Global Real Estate Solutions LLC from Siggelkow Susan C, 158 Perry Dr NW, $55,000.
Hess Victoria L from Hansen Dean & Nicole, 7474 Navarre Rd SW, $147,000.
Long Matthew from Williams Harry E & Johnston-Williamsbeth M Co Ttees, 1451 Miles Ave SW, $152,000.
PR Properties LLC from Chambers Scott, 5210 18th St SW, $209,000.
Ritz Morgan & Chad from Kurtz Rosemary, 2355 Moock Ave SW, $261,000.
Rodriguez Robin Elaine from Barnes Kyle A & Olivia M, 7223 Crusader St SW, $269,900.
Rogers Ellen L Trustee from Chambers Scott, parcel 4303384 College St SW, $17,000.
Rohr Derek & Allison from Spence Sarah A, 4206 Greenford Ave SW, $165,000.
Seward Donald & Bell Shaina from Swast Kim M, 4509 Baunach St NW, $170,000.
Waite Richard Alan & Richard J & Clara from Kemp Charles R, 3421 Hilton St NW, $160,000.
Pike Township
Richmond Park Ohio Homes LLC from Farnsworth Crystal, 2728 Deer Pass Dr SE, $1,000.
Sanders Lauren R & Renee from Brown Troy & Marella, 5928 Stinewood Dr SE, $97,699.
Sanders Lauren R & Renee from Brown Troy & Marella, parcel 4900686 Stinewood Ave SE, $97,699.
Plain Township
Angione Paul from Simmonds George, 3401 26th St NW, $158,500.
Carr Joshua & Elizabeth from Stevens Leonard D &Brenda D, 5349 Mosswood Cir NE, $330,000.
Dalton Jackie Jr from Dalton Fawnsworth, 3115 Long Ave NE, $185,000.
Imdorf Gregory Brian from Gatchell Deborah J & Swanson Sandra K, 4639 Lindford Ave NE, $150,000.
Kell Michael T from Nimen Deebe J, 5627 Thunderbird Cir NW, $162,000.
Killinger Diane E from NVR Inc D/B/A Ryan Homes, 1340 Fountain View St NE, $391,520.
Long Eric from Ruiz Kaylee, 4112 28th St NE, $2,000.
Losa Investments Ltd from Gilhousen Gary R & Donna, 3016 Gross Ave NE, $30,000.
Mac-Uni LLC from White Louise C Trustee, 2605 Hyacinth Dr NW, $212,000.
Malt LLC from Lautzenheiser Cyle P & Shannen, 2947 Maple Ave NE, $65,000.
Marazita Daniel from Basso Logan D, 1512 32nd St NE, $147,000.
Mayle Timmy from Bolyard Dallas & Geraldine, 3316 Middlebranch Ave NE, $14,311.
Mercina Paul T & Ramona L from Rea Custom Homes LLC, 6914 Timbercreek Ave NE, $80,000.
Morales Justin A & Lenardos Jamie J from Morales Justin A & Lenardos Jamie J, 8175 Garnet Ave NE, $309,900.
North Cory A & Rachel L from Graber Rhoda A, 1643 Windcrest St NW, $192,000.
Park Elisabeth C & Justin M from Skelley Fred D & Barbara L, 4330 21st St NW, $234,900.
Redwood Plain Township MT Pleasant from Redwood Plain Township MT Pleasant, parcel 10015295 Mount Pleasant St NW, $656,100.
Walsh University from Li Ke Ming & Zhang Shu Zhong, 2133 Philzer St NW, $180,000.
Sugarcreek Township
Dice Clint R from Arney Keren R, 12263 Baughman St SW, $67,500.
Mckee Larry G & Marsha F from Mcwilliams Sarah M, 251 7th St SE, $162,900.
Miller Joshua P & Renae N from Majors Anastasia J, 13705 Mount Eaton St SW, $425,000.
Tuscarawas Township
Schumacher Barbara I Trustee from Schumacher Barbara I Trustee &, 2830 Alabama Ave SW, $245,000. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/2022/07/29/stark-county-real-estate-transfers-july-2-8/10143773002/ | 2022-07-29T10:38:20Z |
‘I felt tears welling up in my eyes’: Woman unknowingly buys skates she originally sold 40 years earlier
(CBC) – A Canadian woman says she had a Cinderella moment when she went shopping for used roller skates.
As fate would have it, she coincidentally came across the same pair of skates she parted ways with 40 years earlier.
Renée Forrestall hadn’t laced up a pair of roller skates in more than 40 years. She wanted to try it again as a fun way to exercise, so she bought new skates last month.
She practiced for a week, but she said they didn’t fit right, not like the ones she had when she was young.
She searched online classified sites and quickly found a similar pair in questionable condition.
“They said, ‘Well, here it is, if you think that’s going to fit your foot, you’re welcome to try it,’” she said. “And I thought, ‘Ah, that’s a bit dodge.’ So, I kind of kept scrolling, but I said, ‘40 dollars, that’s a good deal.’ And I thought, ‘They do look like the ones I used to have.’”
Forrestall said they were pretty dirty when she first saw them.
Once she got her foot in one of the skates, however, she knew she found a good fit.
“It’s like Cinderella and the slipper moment,” she said. “It was very strange. It was like the perfect fit. I couldn’t believe it. And they felt good. It wasn’t even like the new ones that I had. It was like they were broken into my feet.”
Forrestall said she started asking the seller where he got the skates when things got even stranger.
“As he’s telling me, I flip back the tongue and there’s my name,” she said. “And I was like, ‘What?’ I thought, I couldn’t even believe it. I thought, ‘Who? How?’ I said, ‘This is me! These were mine.’ When I saw my name, the shock kind of absorbed me, and I felt tears welling up in my eyes. and I think because … suddenly I was reeled back to my youth. Like, 40 years ago. It was like … life flashed before my eyes.”
Watching this all take place was James Bond, the man selling the skates.
He said the moment filled his heart with joy.
“When she saw her name written on the insides, she just started tearing up and I thought that was so cool,” Bond said. “I feel like they could make a Disney movie out of the whole thing.”
Bond is selling a lot of items online right now because he’s getting ready to move. He had a strict first come first serve policy.
But something was different about this woman asking about the old roller skates.
“She explained a few things, just in probably three or four quick messages before she said she was going to come pick them up,” Bond said. “It was mainly just her tone in the message saying that she wanted to get back into roller skating. and wanted to find a good pair, so, it was just a gut feeling really.”
For Forrestall, it can’t be a coincidence. She felt a desire to roller skate again, she logged online to find the right pair and she was reunited with her 40-plus year old skates.
“The universe works in mysterious ways, you know? And I think things come around for a reason,” she said.
But Bond said this was meant to happen one way or another because he said he doesn’t believe in coincidence.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) (Hecla) and Alexco Resource Corp. (NYSE American: AXU) (TSX: AXU) (Alexco) announced today completion of the Alexco acquisition.
"With the world's increasing demand for silver for clean energy, Hecla is helping meet that demand as the world's fastest growing established silver miner," said Phillips S. Baker, Jr., Hecla's President & CEO. "Since 2010, Hecla has increased silver production by more than 25%. With the additional production from Alexco's Keno Hill, and the continued production growth from Greens Creek and Lucky Friday, we expect Hecla to produce 17-20 million ounces per year in the next few years, which is 30 to 55% more than 2021. Hecla's silver production is in the United States where it already produces 40% of all the silver mined and, with Keno Hill, Hecla is on the path of being Canada's largest silver producer as well."
"The Keno Hill property is in a premier mining jurisdiction where the First Nation of the Na-Cho Nyak Dun and Yukon governments are supportive of mining. Like our other operations where we have had decades of mining and have become an integral part of the communities, we look forward to doing the same in the Yukon," Baker added.
Baker said, "Keno Hill currently has an almost decade-long high-grade reserve life, which we expect to extend as we drill on identified resources. With the fully operational mill and development that is in place we don't anticipate a large capital program to bring the mine into production. Over the coming months Hecla plans to invest in development, infrastructure, and equipment so there are adequate mining faces and good working conditions to bring Keno Hill to full and consistent production by the end of 2023."
As part of the acquisition, Hecla issued 17,992,875 million shares of its common stock to Alexco shareholders for a total consideration of approximately $69 million based on a share exchange ratio of 0.116 of a Hecla share for each Alexco common share. Concurrent with the acquisition, the silver streaming interest at Alexco's Keno Hill property held by Wheaton Precious Metals Corp was terminated in exchange for US$135 million of Hecla common stock, in the form of 34,800,989 million shares of Hecla common stock based on the 5-day VWAP of $3.88 per share. As part of the transaction, Hecla provided Alexco with a US$30 million secured loan facility, of which US$25 million was drawn when the transaction closed.
ABOUT HECLA
Founded in 1891, Hecla Mining Company (NYSE:HL) is the largest silver producer in the United States. In addition to operating mines in Alaska, Idaho and Quebec, Canada, the Company owns a number of exploration properties and pre-development projects in world-class silver and gold mining districts throughout North America.
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This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, which are intended to be covered by the safe harbor created by such sections and other applicable laws, including Canadian securities laws. When a forward-looking statement expresses or implies an expectation or belief as to future events or results, such expectation or belief is expressed in good faith and believed to have a reasonable basis. However, such statements are subject to risks, uncertainties and other factors, which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed, projected or implied by the forward-looking statements. Forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance and financial condition and often contain words such as "anticipate," "intend," "plan," "will," "could," "would," "estimate," "should," "expect," "believe," "project," "target," "indicative," "preliminary," "potential" and similar expressions. Forward-looking statements in this news release may include, without limitation: (i) Hecla could be the largest silver producer in the U.S. and Canada; (ii) the Keno Hill mine will resume production in the future; (iii) Hecla may produce 17-20 million ounces per year in the next few years; (iv) Keno Hill's mine life may be extended; (v) Hecla does not anticipate a large capital program to bring Keno Hill into production and (vi) Hecla expects to invest in development, infrastructure, and equipment at Keno Hill to obtain adequate mining faces and good working conditions to make Keno Hill a consistent producer by the end of 2023. The material factors or assumptions used to develop such forward-looking statements or forward-looking information include that Hecla's plans for development and production will proceed as expected and will not require revision as a result of risks or uncertainties, whether known, unknown or unanticipated, to which Hecla's operations are subject.
Estimates or expectations of future events or results are based upon certain assumptions, which may prove to be incorrect, which could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements. Such assumptions, include, but are not limited to: (i) there being no significant change to current geotechnical, metallurgical, hydrological and other physical conditions; (ii) permitting, development, operations and expansion of Hecla's projects being consistent with current expectations and mine plans; (iii) political/regulatory developments in any jurisdiction in which Hecla operates being consistent with its current expectations; (iv) the exchange rate for the USD/CAD being approximately consistent with current levels; (v) certain price assumptions for gold, silver, lead and zinc; (vi) prices for key supplies being approximately consistent with current levels; (vii) the accuracy of our current mineral reserve and mineral resource estimates; (viii) Hecla's plans for development and production will proceed as expected and will not require revision as a result of risks or uncertainties, whether known, unknown or unanticipated; (ix) counterparties performing their obligations under hedging instruments and put option contracts; * sufficient workforce is available and trained to perform assigned tasks; (xi) weather patterns and rain/snowfall within normal seasonal ranges so as not to impact operations; (xii) relations with interested parties, including Native Americans, remain productive; (xiii) economic terms can be reached with third-party mill operators who have capacity to process our ore; (xiv) maintaining availability of water rights; (xv) factors do not arise that reduce available cash balances; and (xvi) there being no material increases in our current requirements to post or maintain reclamation and performance bonds or collateral related thereto.
In addition, material risks that could cause actual results to differ from forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: (i) gold, silver and other metals price volatility; (ii) operating risks; (iii) currency fluctuations; (iv) increased production costs and variances in ore grade or recovery rates from those assumed in mining plans; (v) community relations; (vi) conflict resolution and outcome of projects or oppositions; (vii) litigation, political, regulatory, labor and environmental risks; (viii) exploration risks and results, including that mineral resources are not mineral reserves, they do not have demonstrated economic viability and there is no certainty that they can be upgraded to mineral reserves through continued exploration; (ix) the failure of counterparties to perform their obligations under hedging instruments; * we take a material impairment charge on our Nevada operations; (xi) we are unable to remain in compliance with all terms of the credit agreement in order to maintain continued access to the revolver, and (xii) we are unable to refinance the maturing senior notes. For a more detailed discussion of such risks and other factors, see Hecla's 2021 Form 10-K, filed on February 23, 2022, with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), as well as Hecla's other SEC filings, including its Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q filed with the SEC on August 5, 2022. Hecla does not undertake any obligation to release publicly revisions to any "forward-looking statement," including, without limitation, outlook, to reflect events or circumstances after the date of this news release or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events, except as may be required under applicable securities laws. Investors should not assume that any lack of update to a previously issued "forward-looking statement" constitutes a reaffirmation of that statement. Continued reliance on "forward-looking statements" is at investors' own risk.
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From ‘Goodfellas’ to ‘Field of Dreams,’ Ray Liotta’s movie roles fulfilled a ‘Wild’ promise
By Brian Lowry, CNN
Ray Liotta actually enjoyed a long and varied career, but it’s perhaps appropriate that his screen legacy will be bookended by two of the mercurial tough-guy roles in which he excelled, in “Something Wild” and “The Many Saints of Newark,” 35 years apart.
Liotta, who died suddenly at the age of 67, started out in the soap opera “Another World,” and most recently has again been extremely active in television and particularly streaming. After starring as a corrupt cop opposite Jennifer Lopez in the NBC drama “Shades of Blue,” which ended in 2018, recent roles have included Amazon’s “Hanna” and Apple TV+’s upcoming “Black Bird,” which premieres in July.
Still, his filmography was heavily defined by a run of memorable movies early in his career, highlighted by Martin Scorsese’s mob epic “Goodfellas,” but also the baseball fantasy “Field of Dreams.”
A look back at some of Liotta’s key films:
“Something Wild” (1986): Liotta had a breakthrough supporting role in director Jonathan Demme’s comedic thriller, playing the psychotic ex-husband of an alluring woman (Melanie Griffith), who drags an ordinary and understandably befuddled guy (Jeff Daniels) into a crazed adventure. Filled with menace and edge, Liotta’s performance was, in hindsight, a significant promise of what was to come.
“Dominick and Eugene” (1988): Liotta played a medical student looking after his brother (Tom Hulce), a person with an intellectual disability, and forced to make decisions about his future in this sensitive drama.
“Field of Dreams” (1989): Heeding a disembodied voice, Kevin Costner builds a baseball field on his Iowa farm, brings the late baseball star Shoeless Joe Jackson (Liotta) out of the corn stalks and gave grown men permission to cry in theaters, in a movie whose popularity has withstood the test of time. (In addition to Major League Baseball’s recent game devoted to it, a “Field of Dreams” series is also being produced for NBC’s Peacock service.)
“Goodfellas” (1990): Liotta starred as mobster Henry Hill in Scorsese’s exceedingly violent, fact-based look at the mob and his character’s downfall, in a genre-defining film that also featured Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci as the sort of wiseguys you definitely didn’t want to be accused of laughing at.
“The Rat Pack” (1998): Liotta took a slightly different turn in this breezy HBO movie in which he portrayed Frank Sinatra at the height of his fame, carousing his way through Vegas — and hanging out with President Kennedy (William Petersen) — along with pals Dean Martin (Joe Mantegna), Sammy Davis Jr. (Don Cheadle) and Peter Lawford (Angus Macfadyen).
“The Many Saints of Newark” (2021): Revisiting the organized-crime neighborhood, Liotta appeared in a dual role as twin brothers in writer-producer David Chase’s prequel to “The Sopranos,” which looks at the history of the Moltisanti family, as well as the formative years of the young Tony Soprano (Michael Gandolfini).
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TORONTO, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Gamelancer Gaming Corp. (CSE: GMNG) (OTCQB: WDRGF) (FRA: 64Q) ("Gamelancer" or the "Company"), a mobile-focused entertainment company providing brands access to the global gaming audience through its owned and operated channels, is excited to announce it has generated $184,000 in monthly recurring revenue from its curated, in-house produced online video content. With custom Gamelancer video featuring Robolox, Minecraft, GTA and its branded "Egirl" content, Gamelancer now produces 8 custom video content series featured on various OTT video platforms, with recently acquired JoyBox Media launching 2 OTT video content series in the month of May.
OTT, or "over-the-top" media is a service which provides internet streaming of custom TV shows or movies for subscribers of the platform to view. Gamelancer curates custom short-form video content which is submitted to OTT platforms, which are subsequently featured on the platform for subscribers to view. Gamelancer therein received a 50% revenue split with the OTT platform hosting the content.
"Gamelancer's growing network of over 28,200,000 followers and subscribers on Tiktok, Snapchat, and Instagram, constitute the largest GenZ social media network in gaming. Our audience increasingly views our video content on subscription-based OTT platforms, which charge viewers a fee and generate advertising revenue, providing Gamelancer with a vital monthly recurring revenue stream. Our OTT video revenue continues to demonstrate that Gamelancer is a new media company, focused on short-form video content and direct media sales. Gamelancer will continue to build multiple short-form video series', featuring content derived from our daily videos posted across our 27 channels. Our walled-garden approach to owned and operated channels on platforms such as Tiktok, allows us to host hundreds of daily short-form videos and choose the best material to build into TV-style series." – Jon Dwyer, Chairman & CEO, Gamelancer Gaming Corp.
Acquired by Wondr Gaming, Gamelancer Gaming Corp. is a growing mobile-focused social media network in gaming - generating over 1.2 billion monthly video views across its 27 owned and operated channels. With over 28,200,000 followers on TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat, predominantly located in the US, Canada, the UK, and Australia, Gamelancer sells direct and programmatic media across its network to the world's largest brands. With advanced user data analytics, we provide our audience curated content relevant to the GenZ & Millennial gaming community, which allows brands unparalleled access to the largest media inventory in gaming across TikTok, Instagram, and Snapchat. Gamelancer also monetizes across its variety of Snapchat Discover channels with monthly recurring revenue in partnership with Snapchat.
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WARWICK, Australia, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Kangaroo Industry Association of Australia (KIAA) is calling for designers of fashion, footwear, and apparel, together with industry which values high performance leather such as premium soccer boots and heavy-duty sports, to embrace kangaroo leather with the launch of a new U.S. social media campaign.
The peak body for the commercial kangaroo industry says the campaign – the first in its history – showcases one of the world's most beautiful, lightest, and strongest leathers, which importantly, is sourced sustainably and responsibly.
KIAA President Ray Borda said not only do people expect beautiful products, they're looking for exceptional performance.
"Kangaroo leather is unique as it has an ultra-thin fibre structure which provides greater strength and longevity. Today, with domestic and international certification schemes allowing consumers to determine whether the source of their leather is sustainable and ethical, it has become a natural choice for leading designers."
The commercial industry employs more than 3,000 people across Australia, predominantly from rural and remote areas, and supports local farmers. Commercial harvesting of kangaroos is widely considered by the scientific community, government, animal welfare experts, indigenous groups, and the agricultural industry as a responsible way to manage kangaroo numbers while boosting the economy.
Mr Borda continued: "All KIAA kangaroo leather is a by-product of the meat industry which would otherwise end up in landfill. Our priority is to use ethical and sustainable practices to turn a by-product into a valuable, premium product."
"This is a responsible approach in a circular economy – we're all being encouraged to make better choices and move away from fast, disposable consumer goods," said Mr Borda.
Australia has a national commercial code of practice for the humane treatment of kangaroos based on the latest scientific research into kangaroo behaviour and ecology. The industry must meet the code's high animal welfare standards set by animal welfare experts including The Royal Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (RSPCA), Australian Veterinary Association (AVA), state governments and regulators, the kangaroo industry and farmers.
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Hughes ground system to enable 100 Gbps on the Nusantara Lima satellite to help bridge the digital divide
GERMANTOWN, Md., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for 50 years, today announced that PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN), the oldest private telecommunication and information service provider in Indonesia, selected the Hughes JUPITER™ System to enable services on the Nusantara Lima very high-throughput satellite. Eleven JUPITER gateways will power 100 Gbps of capacity across Indonesia and nearby countries to bring internet access to people living outside the reach of terrestrial broadband.
This award follows PSN's earlier selection of the JUPITER System for the Satellite of the Republic of Indonesia (SATRIA), currently under construction, and the Nusantara Satu satellite (formerly known as PSN VI), now in service.
"With integrity and reliability, Hughes has been an essential technology partner to PSN for many years, helping us turn our ambitions for connectivity in Indonesia into reality," said Adi Rahman Adiwoso, Chief Executive Officer at PSN. "We have put the JUPITER System to the test on several satellites, transforming satellite signals into efficient and cost-effective solutions that change people's lives, and we will do so again with the Nusantara Lima."
"Strong partnerships, like ours with PSN, are the backbone of our industry, and we genuinely appreciate the opportunity to earn their business and their ongoing trust," said Ramesh Ramaswamy, senior vice president and general manager, International Division, Hughes. "It is a privilege to support PSN in their ongoing mission to connect the unconnected in Indonesia."
In addition to choosing the Hughes technology as the ground platform for several satellites, PSN employs JUPITER equipment to light up Community Wi-Fi hotspots across Indonesia. The JUPITER System is the next-generation Very Small Aperture Terminal (VSAT) platform from Hughes, in use at more than half of all VSAT implementations worldwide. Widely considered the de facto industry standard, the JUPITER System enables software-defined satellite networking and virtualized, cloud-enabled network management for the highest possible performance and cost efficiencies.
For more information about the JUPITER System, please visit the Hughes website.
About PSN
PT Pasifik Satelit Nusantara (PSN), is the first private satellite telecommunications company in Indonesia and was established in 1991. PSN provides various telecommunication and multimedia solutions. From a humble beginning as a lessor of satellite transponder, PSN has grown to become a full-range satellite telecommunications provider.
PSN provides data communication service through satellite for the cellular, banking, plantation, and other industries, through its VSAT or SCPC technology. PSN also provides data connectivity to institutions and retail customers throughout Indonesia. PSN is also known as one of the 5 (five) satellite operators in Indonesia and pioneered the innovation of extending satellite lifespan. For further information regarding PSN, please visit www.psn.co.id/ and follow @PSNengage on Twitter & @PSNengage on Facebook.
About Hughes Network Systems
Hughes Network Systems, LLC (HUGHES), an innovator in satellite and multi-transport technologies and networks for 50 years, provides broadband equipment and services; managed services featuring smart, software-defined networking; and end-to-end network operation for millions of consumers, businesses, governments and communities worldwide. The Hughes flagship Internet service, HughesNet®, connects more than 1.5 million subscribers across the Americas, and the Hughes JUPITER™ System powers Internet access for tens of millions more worldwide. Hughes supplies more than half the global satellite terminal market to leading satellite operators, in-flight service providers, mobile network operators and military customers. A managed network services provider, Hughes supports nearly 500,000 enterprise sites with its HughesON™ portfolio of wired and wireless solutions. Headquartered in Germantown, Maryland, USA, Hughes is owned by EchoStar. To learn more, visit www.hughes.com or follow HughesConnects on Twitter and LinkedIn.
About EchoStar
EchoStar Corporation (NASDAQ: SATS) is a premier global provider of satellite communication solutions. Headquartered in Englewood, Colo., and conducting business around the globe, EchoStar is a pioneer in secure communications technologies through its Hughes Network Systems and EchoStar Satellite Services business segments. For more information, visit www.echostar.com. Follow @EchoStar on Twitter.
©2022 Hughes Network Systems, LLC, an EchoStar company. Hughes and HughesNet are registered trademarks and JUPITER is a trademark of Hughes Network Systems, LLC.
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SEOUL, South Korea (AP) — The influential sister of North Korean leader Kim Jong Un called the South Korean defense minister a “scum-like guy” for talking about preemptive strikes on the North, warning Sunday that the South may face “a serious threat.”
Kim Yo Jong’s statement came amid heightened tensions between the rival Koreas over the North’s spate of weapons tests this year, including its first intercontinental ballistic missile launch in more than four years. Some experts say her statement could signal that North Korea will conduct more significant weapons tests soon and take a hardline stance on South Korea.
The ICBM test on March 24 that broke North Korea’s four-year moratorium on big weapons tests was an embarrassment to South Korea’s liberal President Moon Jae-in, who has pushed hard to achieve greater reconciliation between the countries and find a peaceful resolution to the North Korean nuclear crisis.
During a visit to the country’s strategic missile command on Friday, South Korean Defense Minister Suh Wook said that South Korea has the ability and readiness to launch precision strikes on North Korea if it detects the North intends to fire missiles at South Korea. Seoul has long maintained such a preemptive attack strategy to cope with North Korea’s growing missile and nuclear threats, but it was highly unusual for a senior Seoul official under the Moon administration to publicly discuss it.
On Sunday, Kim’s sister, Kim Yo Jong, issued blistering rhetoric directed at Suh and threats toward Seoul.
“The senseless and scum-like guy dare mention a ‘preemptive strike’ at a nuclear weapons state,” Kim Yo Jong said in a statement carried by state media. “South Korea may face a serious threat owing to the reckless remarks made by its defense minister.”
“South Korea should discipline itself if it wants to stave off disaster,” she said.
Kim Yo Jong, a senior official in the North’s ruling Workers’ Party, is in charge of relations with Seoul and Washington. South Korea’s spy service says she is the North’s No. 2 official behind her brother.
Pak Jong Chon, a secretary in the Workers’ Party’s central committee, separately warned that “any slight misjudgment and ill statement rattling the other party under the present situation” may trigger “a dangerous conflict and a full-blown war.”
Pak said North Korea will “mercilessly direct military force into destroying major targets in Seoul and the South Korean army” if South Korea preemptively attacks North Korea.
Relations between the Koreas briefly flourished in 2018 after North Korea abruptly reached out to South Korea and the United States and expressed its willingness to put its nuclear program on the bargaining table. At the time, Kim Yo Jong visited South Korea to attend the opening ceremony of the Winter Olympics and conveyed her brother’s invitation for Moon to visit the North. Kim Jong Un and Moon eventually met three times in 2018.
But North Korea turned a colder shoulder on Moon and cut off ties with South Korea after its broader nuclear diplomacy with the United States collapsed in 2019 due to disputes over U.S.-led economic sanctions on the North.
“Kim Yo Jong’s remarks foreshadow another significant military test,” said Leif-Eric Easley, a professor at Ewha University in Seoul. “Similar to how Moscow and Beijing try to gaslight the world that Russia’s invasion of Ukraine is somehow the fault of NATO, Pyongyang will blame its nuclear and missile advancements on the U.S.-South Korea alliance.”
Analyst Cheong Seong-Chang at the private Sejong Institute in South Korea said that the back-to-back North Korean statements indicate that it will take hardline steps toward South Korea. He said that Pyongyang is sensitive to Seoul’s preemptive attack capability because it lacks military assets and capability to detect South Korean strikes in advance.
But Cheong worried that Seoul’s public comments on preemptive strikes would result in strengthening the voices of hardline officials in Pyongyang and raising tensions between the Koreas.
Moon’s single five-year term ends in May, when he will be replaced by conservative Yoon Suk Yeol, who openly discussed the preemptive attack strategy on North Korea during his campaign. His liberal rivals criticized him for unnecessarily provoking North Korea, but Yoon said he would pursue a principled approach on Pyongyang.
The United States has urged North Korea to return to talks without preconditions, but the North has rejected such an overture saying the U.S. must first drop its hostility toward it. Kim Jong Un has repeatedly vowed to expand his nuclear arsenal as a diplomatic stalemate with Washington continues.
Some experts say the North’s recent missile tests were meant to perfect its weapons technology, boost its leverage in future negotiations with the U.S. and secure stronger internal loyalty. They say North Korea could soon conduct another ICBM launch, a launch of a satellite-carrying rocket or a test of a nuclear device in coming weeks. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/n-korea-warns-seoul-of-serious-threat-over-missile-remark/ | 2022-04-03T18:41:56Z |
Chris Mann joins KS Attorney General race as only Democrat
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A former police officer and prosecutor is officially making a run at the Attorney General’s Office.
Chris Mann filed his election papers Thursday. Mann started his career as a police officer in Lawrence, before going to law school.
He says running for Attorney General was the best way he could promote public safety. To do that, Mann says he wants to leave politics out of the office.
“I truly believe that we are a lot closer together as Kansans than politicians would let you believe,” Mann said. “I believe that we can find common ground together and make sure that Kansas is a better and safer place to live. That’s why I’m running for Attorney General; to bring public safety and public service, not politics, to that office.”
Mann is the only Democratic candidate so far. State Senator Kellie Warren, retired prosecutor Tony Mattivi, and former Secretary of State Kris Kobach are vying for the Republican nomination.
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Stark County roundup: News from around the Canton region
Application deadline for Master Recycler Program is Friday
BOLIVAR − The Stark-Tuscarawas-Wayne Recycling District will hold its annual Master Recycler Program on select Tuesday evenings and some Saturday mornings from Sept. 6 through Oct. 11. The program location is split between the district office in Bolivar and several local facilities.
A course fee of $40 is required to cover the cost of food, supplies and transportation, but financial assistance may be available. The deadline to apply is Friday, and applications are available on the district’s website at www.timetorecycle.org/masterrecycler.
The goals of the program are to provide comprehensive training in solid waste management practices and related sustainability issues, improve overall understanding and participation in district programs, and empower participants to reduce waste and cultivate partnerships in the local community. Participants are also required to volunteer at least 20 hours at various community events such as farmers markets, festivals and litter cleanups to receive official certification and may continue to represent the district at events to further expand outreach and recycling opportunities.
Those interested in participating must be residents of Stark, Tuscarawas or Wayne County or work at a business/institution or attend a college/university located in those counties. Residents must be 18 or older to participate, though the district would consider a 17-year-old if accompanied with a parent or designated guardian. For more information, visit www.timetorecycle.org/masterrecycler or call 800-678-9839.
American Sign Language course offered
CANTON TWP. – TRIAD Deaf Services will offer an eight-week Introduction to American Sign Language (ASL) Level 1 course at the Canton Township Community Center, 210 38th St. SE, from 10:30 a.m. to noon Saturdays starting Sept. 3 and ending Oct. 22.
Registration costs $80, and full payment for the course is due by Sept. 6. Payments can be made with Venmo, check, or cash in person at the TRIAD office, 408 Ninth St. SW, Suite 2100, Canton. The cost of the book is not included in the registration cost, and students will be informed two weeks before the course starts which book to order. Those who are interested or have questions about the course can contact Danielle at dpartin@triadds.org.
Music at Spring Hill
MASSILLON – Spring Hill Historic Home, 1401 Springhill Lane NE, will host a free, outdoor concert by Brian Stahl at 6:30 p.m. Tuesday.
Stahl is a folk singer/songwriter who crafts his own songs with acoustic melodies and whose style has been compared to Jim Croce and Cat Stevens. The community is welcome; bring a lawn chair or blanket for seating. Several picnic tables will be available.
Donations are welcome. Light concessions will be available for purchase, cash only, but outside food and drink are permitted.
Bouquet workshop
MASSILLON − Lepley & Co. will present a "Build-a-Bouquet" workshop at the Massillon Museum, 121 Lincoln Way E, from noon to 1 p.m. Aug. 20.
Anyone 8 or older may attend. Participants will receive guidance on the basics of flowers and floristry and learn about flowers. People with all experience levels will each take home a custom bouquet.
Register at MassMu.org/Tickets or call 330-833-4061 by Thursday. The fee is $35 ($32 per Massillon Museum member).
MAPS dinner dance Saturday
GREEN – The Military Aviation Preservation Society (MAPS) Air Museum, 2260 International Parkway, will hold a dinner dance Saturday, featuring the music of LaFlavour's "Five Decades of Hits." Guests may attend for dinner and dancing, or for dancing only.
Dinner begins at 5:30 p.m., with dancing from 7 to 10 p.m. Tickets for both dinner and dancing are $21.72 per person; advance reservations are required for this option. Order tickets and make reservations at www.mapsairmuseum.org or laflavour.org or call 330-896-6332, ext. 110. The deadline for orders is 1 p.m. Aug. 19.
No advance ticket purchase or reservations are required for dancing only, and the cost is $10 per person at the door. Admission for dancing only opens at 6:30 p.m. Seating for both options is first-come, first-seated. No outside food, beverages, or alcohol are permitted. The MAPS snack bar will be open throughout the event.
Bands at amphitheater
JACKSON TWP. – The Chris Higbee Band will perform from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Aug. 20 at the Jackson Amphitheater, 7454 Community Parkway NW.
E5C4P3, a Journey tribute band formed in 1993, will perform from 7:30 to 10 p.m. Sept. 3. To buy tickets for either concert, visit www.jacksonamphitheater.com.
Back-to-school event at farmers market
JACKSON TWP. – The Farmers Market at St. Stephen Church, 4600 Fulton Drive NW, will have a "Back to School" event from 3 to 6 p.m. Thursday.
The Aultman Hospital WOW van will be on site with information for parents and children returning to school. All children 12 and younger visiting the market that day will receive a free gift. St. Stephen also holds a summer outdoor worship service each Thursday following the market at 7 p.m. All are welcome.
Healthiest Soil Contest
MASSILLON – Stark Soil & Water Conservation District is searching for Stark County’s Healthiest Soil.
Contestants can stop by the district office to pick up a standardized 4-inch cylinder, which can used to collect a uniform sample. Detailed instructions on proper sampling are available at starkswcd.org. Samples can be dropped off at the district office from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Monday through Friday.
District staff and soil scientists will conduct soil health assessment tests to determine the healthiest soil. The district is at 2650 Richville Drive SE, Suite 100, Massillon. For more information, call 330-451-7645.
Oil paintings on display
MASSILLON − Daric Gill will display oil paintings on reclaimed wood in the exhibit "The Absolutes" in the Massillon Museum’s Studio M, 21 Lincoln Way E, through Sept. 21.
The museum will host a reception for Gill from 5 to 7 p.m. Aug. 27. The free event, open to all, will be concurrent with Massillon’s Last Saturday event. A podcast interview with the artist is at MassillonMuseum.org.
Gill holds a master of fine arts degree from the University of Cincinnati in sculpture and interdisciplinary art, and a bachelor of fine arts degree from Columbus College of Art and Design in sculpture and painting. He is a former adjunct professor at the Columbus College of Art and Design.
Overdose Awareness Day event is Saturday
PERRY TWP. − The Stark County Health Department and community agencies are joining for a community event to highlight substance use disorder and overdose awareness.
The Walk Together: Overdose Awareness Day event will be from 9 to 11 a.m. Saturday at Petros Lake Park, 3519 Perry Drive SW. International Overdose Awareness Day is Aug. 31. Residents can find out more information about the event at https://savestark-starkcohealthoh.hub.arcgis.com.
Residents will be walking the mile-long Mindfulness Walk on the grounds of Petros Lake Park. Along the trail, residents can visit 10 activity stations, which will include a memorial rock painting, writing a note of thanks and sharing a story.
The event will also host a yoga class by Y12SR whose instructor has received treatment and recovery for a substance use disorder. The Y12SR class combines the practical tools of 12-step programs and cognitive addiction methodologies with the art and science of yoga. Residents will also have the chance to engage with community agencies and pick up a naloxone kit. | https://www.cantonrep.com/story/news/local/2022/08/14/stark-county-roundup-news-from-around-the-canton-region/65393912007/ | 2022-08-14T11:27:25Z |
MELBOURNE, Australia and INDIANAPOLIS, May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited (ASX: TLX, Telix, the Company) today announces that a first patient has been dosed in the 'STARLITE 2' Phase II study of the Company's investigational renal cancer therapy, TLX250 (177Lu-DOTA-girentuximab), at Memorial Sloan Kettering Cancer Center (MSK) in New York.
STARLITE 2 (NCT05239533) will assess the efficacy of TLX250 targeted radiation in combination with immunotherapy for clear cell renal cell carcinoma (ccRCC), the most common and aggressive form of kidney cancer. TLX250 targets carbonic anhydrase IX (CA9),[1] a protein that is highly expressed in patients that are likely to demonstrate a more limited response to cancer immunotherapy.[2] The concept is that low doses of targeted radiation can potentially overcome immune resistance – or "immune prime" a tumour and therefore make it more responsive to cancer immunotherapy.
This Phase II study, in patients who have progressed following prior immunotherapy, will evaluate TLX250-delivered radiation in combination with the anti-PD-1[3] immunotherapy Opdivo®[4] (nivolumab). The primary endpoint is to determine the safety and efficacy of combination therapy with TLX250 as assessed by the tumours responding to the Telix therapy versus the current standard of care alone. Telix's investigational companion imaging agent TLX250-CDx (89Zr-DFO-girentuximab) will also be used in the study to image CA9 expression. The single-arm investigator-led study is expected to enrol approximately 30 patients.
Telix Chief Medical Officer, Dr. Colin Hayward noted, "The integration of precision nuclear medicine and medical oncology is underway and Telix is at the forefront of this movement to develop personalised products and patient-friendly regimens. We wish to express our gratitude to Dr. Darren Feldman and his clinical team, as well as the patients who will contribute to this ground-breaking study."
Disclosure: MSK has institutional financial interests related to Telix.
About TLX250
TLX250 (177Lu-DOTA-girentuximab) is an antibody-based therapeutic platform that targets carbonic anhydrase IX (CA9), a cell surface protein that is highly expressed in several human cancers including ccRCC. High CA9 tumour expression is generally correlated with poor prognosis. Telix's companion investigational diagnostic imaging agent TLX250-CDx (89Zr-DFO-girentuximab) is currently the subject of a global Phase III trial (ZIRCON trial, NCT03849118).
About Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
Telix is a biopharmaceutical company focused on the development and commercialisation of diagnostic and therapeutic products using Molecularly Targeted Radiation (MTR). Telix is headquartered in Melbourne, Australia with international operations in Belgium, Japan, Switzerland, and the United States. Telix is developing a portfolio of clinical-stage products that address significant unmet medical need in oncology and rare diseases. Telix is listed on the Australian Securities Exchange (ASX: TLX). For more information visit www.telixpharma.com and follow Telix on Twitter (@TelixPharma) and LinkedIn.
Telix's lead product, gallium-68 (68Ga) gozetotide (also known as 68Ga PSMA-11) injection, has been approved by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA),[5] and by the Australian Therapeutic Goods Administration (TGA).[6] Telix is also progressing marketing authorisation applications for this investigational candidate in Europe[7] and Canada.[8]
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Telix Pharmaceuticals Limited
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This announcement has been authorised for release by Dr. Christian Behrenbruch, Managing Director and Group Chief Executive Officer.
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NEW YORK, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of LMP Automotive Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: LMPX) between June 29, 2021 and May 19, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period") of the important July 26, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased LMP securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the LMP class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6635 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than July 26, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) LMP engaged in the improper identification and elimination of intercompany transactions; (2) LMP used incorrect estimates for chargeback reserves for finance and insurance products; (3) LMP had misclassified certain items in its financial statements which impacting balance sheet and income statement financial statement captions; (4) there were material weaknesses in LMP's internal control over financial reporting; (5) as a result of the foregoing, LMP overstated its revenue; (6) as a result of the foregoing, LMP would restate certain of its previously issued financial statements and results; and (7) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about LMP'S business, operations, and prospects were materially misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the LMP class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6635 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
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Man arrested accused ‘peeping Tom’ in Bryan Co.
Published: Jul. 14, 2022 at 2:47 PM CDT|Updated: 44 minutes ago
BRYAN COUNTY, Okla. (KXII) - A Texas man was arrested for being accused as a “peeping Tom” at the Choctaw Casino restroom Monday.
Court documents said Francisco Gabriel Alfa Aquino, 22, of Sherman, held his phone over the bathroom stall and recorded the man next to him.
Aquino was also charged with public intoxication.
If convicted, he will face up to a year in prison and a $5000 fine.
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Brand poised to harmonize market interests efficiently in accordance with ethical standards to fulfill the promise of advertising technology with uncompromising regard for consumers
NEW YORK, PARIS and LONDON, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global adtech company, Smart AdServer, has re-launched its global presence in 14 countries under the new name, Equativ. This follows the company's acquisitions of DynAdmic and LiquidM, with the companies now consolidated under the Equativ brand. Equativ will capitalize on this unified expertise to fulfil the promise of advertising technology; offering a comprehensive and vertically integrated advertising and monetization solution to both supply- and demand-side clients.
The Equativ name reinforces the equal way in which the company treats clients; promoting openness, fairness, and accountability within the industry. Equativ facilitates direct interaction between buyers and sellers while offering a less complex, more transparent, and efficient advertising journey that benefits the entire value chain.
Founded in 2006 within a digital media publisher, Smart became independent in 2015 and has flourished as a global, highly profitable business with 3-fold net revenue growth over the past 3 years from €31m in 2019 to €100m expected in 2022. The company now operates in 14 countries with close to 500 employees in fully integrated teams collaborating hand-in-hand to provide clients access to best-in-class technologies, expertise, and market opportunities.
The continued growth coincides with the company's vertical integration strategy - moving from a supply-oriented platform to a comprehensive, global solution with the development of its demand and CTV offerings. Equativ remains committed to supporting the open web by offering the digital advertising ecosystem a scaled, independent alternative to monopolistic walled-garden platforms.
"The Equativ brand represents the true integration of our teams under a single unified entity," said Arnaud Créput, Equativ's CEO. "This evolution answers the open web's need for an efficient marketplace where both supply and demand coexist and interact end to end on our platform while respecting the consumer. We provide the industry with a complete range of tools and expertise to take back control of their advertising activities while ensuring transparency, privacy, first party data activation, better reporting, performance and cost efficiency. That's been the promise of advertising technology from the early days. Equativ is dedicated to fulfilling that promise."
About Equativ
Equativ is the new single name for Smart AdServer, DynAdmic and LiquidM — three proven innovators in advertising technology. The vertically integrated company provides brand and privacy-safe solutions that empower its clients to achieve maximum impact while respecting the rights of consumers. The union combines client expertise and engineering excellence to serve the interests of both the supply-side and demand-side with equal professionalism and technical sophistication.
Headquartered in Paris and New York, Equativ operates globally with a team of more than 450 in 20 offices. Equativ offers the market its own independent ad server, SSP, buyer tools, and media services to fulfill the promise of advertising technology.
Learn more at Equativ.com.
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Camilla becomes queen, but without the sovereign’s powers
LONDON (AP) — After seven decades, the United Kingdom has a new woman to call queen.
Charles’ wife, Camilla, the Duchess of Cornwall, will be known as Queen Consort — a title that came with Queen Elizabeth II’s blessing after years of contention, dating back to the days before she even married Prince Charles.
It wasn’t always a given that the 75-year-old Camilla would take the title, even though it gives her none of the sovereign’s powers.
While the wife of a king is traditionally crowned queen, the question of what title Camilla would hold when Charles became king had been a tricky one for many years. That was due to sensitivity about her status as his second wife — and the wave of grief that washed over Britain following the death of his former wife, Princess Diana, in a car crash in 1997.
Charles and the royal household have moved carefully on the matter, mindful of lingering public perceptions of Camilla as the “third person” that ruined the marriage between Charles and the beloved princess.
But over the decades, Camilla has won over large parts of the British public with her discretion, down-to-earth personality and loyalty to her husband.
When Camilla and Charles married in a low-key civil ceremony in 2005, she was in fact the new Princess of Wales — Diana’s title — but she styled herself the Duchess of Cornwall instead.
Palace officials said for years that Camilla “intended” to be known as “Princess Consort” — instead of the traditional “Queen Consort” — when Charles acceded to the throne.
There is no precedent for the title Princess Consort, which was reportedly suggested by royal officials. The similar title of Prince Consort has only been used once — for Prince Albert, husband of Queen Victoria, who reigned from 1837 to 1901.
In a 2010 interview with NBC, Charles was asked if Camilla would become “Queen of England, if and when you become the monarch.” He hesitated as he replied, “That’s, well ... We’ll see, won’t we? That could be.”
The question was resolved when Elizabeth declared she wanted Camilla to be known as Queen Consort after her son became king. It was an endorsement that formally signified the royal family’s acceptance of Camilla as a respected senior member and was widely seen as a move by Elizabeth to pave a smooth transition to Charles’ reign.
“When, in the fullness of time, my son Charles becomes king, I know you will give him and his wife, Camilla, the same support that you have given me; and it is my sincere wish that, when that time comes, Camilla will be known as Queen Consort as she continues her own loyal service,” Elizabeth said in February 2022, when she marked the 70th anniversary of her rule.
Charles said he and Camilla were “deeply conscious of the honor.”
“As we have sought together to serve and support Her Majesty and the people of our communities, my darling wife has been my own steadfast support throughout,” he said.
The most recent Queen Consort in British history was George VI’s wife Queen Elizabeth, known in later years as the Queen Mother after her daughter became monarch in 1952.
By custom, Camilla will be anointed at Charles’ coronation, although that could be omitted.
Born Camilla Rosemary Shand on July 17, 1947, she came from aristocrats with long and close links with Britain’s royal family. Her great-grandmother, Alice Keppel, was a romantic partner of King Edward VII.
She met Charles at a polo match in 1970 when she was 23 and he was considered to be the most eligible bachelor in Britain. The two immediately became close, and by the end of 1972, Charles was smitten. But the romance was interrupted by his eight months of naval duty.
In his absence, Camilla married her longtime boyfriend, army officer Andrew Parker Bowles, in 1973. The couple divorced in 1995, shortly after Charles gave an explosive television interview admitting an affair with Camilla. Charles and Diana divorced the next year.
Charles and Camilla waited another nine years, marrying in 2005 in a private ceremony at the Guildhall in Windsor.
Since then, Camilla has taken up dozens of royal duties. She is patron or president of more than 90 charities and has shown particular interest in work on animals, promoting literacy and empowering women. She also has found her voice as a public speaker, earning respect by campaigning about difficult issues such as sexual violence against women and domestic abuse.
In 2021, she delivered what many called her landmark speech, urging “the men in our lives” to get involved in women’s rights and expressing sympathy for the families of women who are murdered.
The same year, Buckingham Palace underlined Camilla’s role as a senior royal by making her a Royal Lady of the Most Noble Order of the Garter, the most senior order of chivalry in Britain.
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----Study is the First to Demonstrate How the Premature Newborn Gut Microbiome May Lead to the Mucosal Injury Underpinning NEC----
----Results Provide Insights Into Clinical Management of NEC----
DAVIS, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Results of a study published today in Frontiers in Pediatrics have revealed critical missing information linking potentially pathogenic gut microbes to intestinal injury and necrotizing enterocolitis (NEC). NEC is one of the leading causes of death and disease in premature newborns. Although studied for decades, the precise cause of NEC remains undefined. This new study heralds a novel understanding of NEC and provides the rationale for potential prevention strategies.
NEC is an inflammatory condition of the newborn gut that can lead to significant intestinal injury. In severe cases, this injury extends through the intestinal wall leading to irreversible tissue death and perforation. Translocation of harmful bacterial contamination through the perforation can cause peritonitis and sepsis, both life-threatening conditions.
The most severe cases of NEC are associated with a significant risk of death (40% - 50%). Babies with NEC are at heightened risk of neurodevelopmental impairment. Those who survive and recover from NEC can face life-long health challenges resulting from inflammation and intestinal malfunction. These in turn decrease the body's ability to absorb nutrients and thus negatively affect the infant's growth, leading to developmental delays.
In the study published today, researchers combined metagenomics and targeted metabolomics with functional in vivo and in vitro assessment to define a novel molecular mechanism of NEC. Analyses of stools in infants with NEC revealed that the short chain fatty acid formate was significantly elevated at disease onset and dissipated during recovery. Formate levels were positively correlated with the degree of intestinal injury. Formate was responsible for dose- and development-dependent cytotoxicity in human cells and intestinal injury in newborn mice, respectively. Enterobacter cloacae and Klebsiella pneumoniae were the most common gut bacteria found in the stools of patients who developed NEC and were determined to be genetically capable of elevated formate production in the study's metagenomic analysis.
"This landmark study released today shows how detrimental bacteria in the preterm infant are linked to the intestinal injury developed in NEC, a disease not only carrying a high risk of infant death but also significant life-long health challenges", explains attending Neonatologist Jennifer Bragg, MD.
This study is the first to demonstrate a significant relationship between infant gut dysbiosis (a negative disruption in the infant gut microbiome), NEC, and a mechanism of intestinal injury caused by microbial fermentation and the overproduction of formate. "Formate production by specific Proteobacteria (the gut bacteria most strongly associated with NEC), including the Enterobacteriaceae family members Enterobacter cloacae and Klebsiella pneumoniae as demonstrated in this study, provides insights into the mediator of intestinal injury resulting from premature newborn gut dysbiosis. The findings implicate aberrant pattern of gut fermentation and metabolism as the pathophysiologic link between Proteobacteria colonization and NEC in newborns born premature," explains study lead author Karl Sylvester, MD.
The metabolic model defined by the researchers is consistent with and extends prior studies suggesting the key role of specific members of the newborn enteric microbial community as a necessary first step toward the development of NEC. The results of this study demonstrate the potential importance of novel therapies to prevent NEC by targeting the newborn gut microbiome to displace the potential pathogens identified in this study and others, with microbes that promote a healthy gut in newborns.
These newly published results bring us closer to understanding the biological underpinnings of NEC while providing information to link mechanisms of action, with clinical observations derived from use of B. infantis EVC001 to alter the preterm infant microbiome," notes neonatologist Brian Scottoline, MD, PhD, Associate Professor of Pediatrics at Oregon Health & Science University (OHSU). He continues "The OHSU NICU has been using enterally-administered B. infantis EVC001 to address intestinal dysbiosis in very low birth weight infants most at risk for NEC since 2018, and the incidence of NEC in these infants has decreased significantly. We published some of these findings earlier this year using a retrospective chart review and found that infants who had received B. infantis EVC001 had a 73% risk reduction of NEC relative to when our unit hadn't implemented any measures to address dysbiosis; the same result was true for the subgroup of extremely low birth weight infants. Knowing from other studies that infants who receive B. infantis EVC001 have a lower abundance of Enterobacteriaceae capable of producing formate as described in this new study, I am looking forward to seeing future research that connects interventions aimed to address intestinal dysbiosis in preterm infants with the kind of mechanistic observations described in this paper."
"Together with clinical research partners all over the world, Evolve is on a mission to establish an optimal standard of care for all infants leading to an improved lifelong health trajectory," emphasizes Kaile Zagger, CEO of Evolve. She continues "This study provides further scientific evidence of the pioneering science that provides the foundation for Evolve's discovery engine and expanding product pipeline. Our goal is to bring discoveries to market that clinically demonstrate improvement to not only the immediate health of newborns but that can positively impact their life-long health."
To read the study, please visit: doi: 10.3389/fped.2022.893059
Evolve BioSystems, Inc. is a privately held infant health company on a mission to give babies the biggest chance to lifelong health. Dedicated to discovering and marketing microbiome-based products that improve short and long-term health of infants worldwide, Evolve has built substantial science and technology assets focused on the nutrition, biochemistry, physiology, and immunology of the developing infant. Launched at the University of California, Davis, following more than a decade of pioneering research on breast milk at the Food for Health Institute, Evolve continues to expand its pipeline of synbiotic-based solutions that can revolutionize human health. Evolve has a strong foundation of partners and investors such as; Johnson & Johnson Development Corporation, Horizons Ventures, Cargill, Manna Tree Partners, The Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation, Spuce, Acre Ventures, Bow Capital, Tate & Lyle Ventures. Since 2014, Evolve has built substantial science and technology assets, focused on the nutrition, biochemistry, and physiology of the developing infant gut microbiome, and has now added strong data science and technology platform capabilities.
References:
Tobias J, Olyaei A, Laraway B, et al. Bifidobacterium longum subsp. infantis EVC001 Administration Is Associated with a Significant Reduction in the Incidence of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in Very Low Birth Weight Infants. J Pediatrics. 2022;244:64-71.e2. doi:10.1016/j.jpeds.2021.12.070
Casaburi G, Wei J, Kazi S, et al. Metabolic Model of Necrotizing Enterocolitis in the Premature Newborn Gut Resulting from Enteric Dysbiosis. Frontiers. Pediatrics.2022; doi: 10.3389/fped.2022.893059
CONTACT: Jennifer Van Aken, Senior Vice President, Marketing, marketingsupport@evolvebiosystems.com
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How much travelers pay for some of the world’s most expensive passports
By Maxime Tamsett
Whether you want to start a new life abroad or simply vacation overseas, getting a new passport can be an expensive endeavor.
Even the savviest, cost-cutting travelers can be caught off guard replacing an expired (or soon to be expired) passport that could set them back hundreds of dollars.
Once you’ve gathered all your documents and jumped through whatever bureaucratic hoops your country has, hopefully you’ll have your passport in hand in a couple of weeks or months. But at what cost?
These are some of the world’s priciest passports, plus some more standard price points. The costs below are in local currencies and US dollars for adult passports that last 10 years, unless specified otherwise. Currency conversions are approximate as of early May 2022.
Average price points
While a lot of passports cost around $100 to $160, that’s no small price tag. However, there are even more expensive ones to come.
Whether renewing or buying a passport for the first time, Japanese citizens can expect to pay 16,000 Japanese yen (about $125).
New Zealanders can expect to pay NZD $191 (about $125) for their new passport.
Buying an adult US passport for the first time will cost at least $165, while renewals cost $130.
For British nationals looking to visit sunnier destinations, renewing a UK passport online will cost £75.50 (about $95 or €90). For most expats living abroad, renewal will cost a combined standard fee and courier fee for about £106 (about $135 or €125).
Including postage, Swiss nationals will be set back about 145 Swiss francs (about $150 or €140).
If you’re not reeling from sticker shock already, see what some of the pricier passports cost citizens wanting to travel abroad:
Mexican passport (3,505 MXN or about $170)
Renewing a passport in Mexico costs 3,505 Mexican pesos (about $170).
Liechtenstein passport (256 CHF or about $260)
Being the fourth smallest country in Europe and the sixth smallest in the world by land area, Liechtenstein is nestled between Switzerland and Austria. What Liechtenstein may lack in geographic mass, it makes up for in passport costs. Including shipping fees, citizens can expect to pay 256 CHF (about $260 or €250), for a new passport.
Cuban passport (6,500 CUP or about $270 for 10 years)
Cuba’s passport renewal process is different than that of others on this list.
According to the Cuban government, while buying a new passport locally costs 2500 Cuban pesos (about $105), which can last a total of six years, the passport must be renewed every two years to remain valid.
Each renewal will cost an additional 500 CUP, until the sixth year of the passport’s life, where the process of buying a new passport restarts.
To compare apples to apples, the cost of holding a valid Cuban passport for 10 years totals to about 6500 CUP (about $270).
Australian passport (AUD $308 or about $220)
Those living in Australia can expect to pay AUD $308 (about $220) to renew their passport.
For Aussies living abroad, there’s an overseas processing surcharge, bringing the total cost to $336 in the United States.
Syrian passport ($600 for 10 years)
The Syrian passport is one of the least powerful passports while simultaneously being among the most expensive.
According to the Syrian Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Expatriates website, Syrians living abroad will have to pay $300 for a new passport which will last only six years.
Over the span of 10 years, holding a valid Syrian passport will cost at least $600.
Lebanese passport: (1,200,000 L.L. or about $795)
For those living in Lebanon, renewing a passport will cost 1,200,000 Lebanese pounds, according to the Lebanese General Directorate of General Security (about $795).
However, expats renewing their passports at either the New York or Los Angeles Consulate General of Lebanon can expect to pay $600.
Lebanon is one of few countries that charges its local citizens more than expats abroad to renew passports.
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TORONTO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Chicago-based nonprofits CJE SeniorLife and Elderwerks Educational Services have partnered with Toronto-based virtual reality company VR Vision to launch Dementia Reality®, the first virtual reality dementia program that combines skills training with real-life obstacles in a virtual environment. Dementia Reality is a new educational tool for professionals caring for older adults with dementia. Tapping into the power of technology for training purposes, this program can benefit the healthcare system as well as older adults with dementia and their loved ones. The goal is to have more empathetic caregivers and happier, engaged clients.
"Dementia Reality brings multiple senses to training, which, as we have learned, is a far more effective way to train and engage employees, so they are confident and successful in their jobs," said Dan Fagin, CJE SeniorLife's President, and CEO. "CJE has always been committed to serving older adults and their families, and we expect to see exceptionally positive outcomes for both the trainees and the clients they care for with this new educational tool. We are thrilled to partner with VR Vision to help fulfill our mission of enhancing the quality of life of older adults through this outstanding program."
The new virtual educational model utilizes technology powered by VR Vision to immerse professional caregivers and better prepare them to help clients living with dementia. Through various courses, trainees experience first-person simulations by shadowing a caregiver and then seeing the same scenario from the perspective of an individual with dementia.
Catherine Samatas, Director of Engagement and Innovative Programming at CJE SeniorLife, spearheaded Dementia Reality with Elderwerks: "This type of programming is an impactful addition to training that is currently available for caregivers. Being delivered via virtual reality is so powerful."
What sets Dementia Reality apart is how this training emphasizes the feelings of a caregiver with the plight of a client to build empathy and a trusting relationship. "Being able to both see and discuss in real time the impact that caregiving has on a person living with dementia is what makes us so unique and what makes Dementia Reality such a powerful learning tool," said Samatas. Training modules include simple tasks like waking a resident to more challenging care like showering and helping to manage delusions and redirect behaviors such as eloping or hoarding. This allows the participants to not only learn correct care techniques, but also observe the impact that they have in their daily roles. Participating in the Dementia Reality program has been an emotional experience for many participants as they reflect on how their care affects people living with dementia.
Dementia Reality® utilizes the latest in 360 video technology, delivered in virtual reality to create impeccably realistic, interactive content. We also carefully considered the process of trainers conducting group sessions and developed a web-based application for trainers to maintain full control of sessions and provide assistance in an easy way.
"Creating immersive training experiences is our passion at VR Vision, and in working with CJE SeniorLife and Elderwerks, we developed soft skills training for both healthcare workers and seniors living with dementia. This has driven a positive impact in both training readiness and bottom line ROI for the organizations and Dementia Reality program," said Roni Cerga, CEO at VR Vision.
Each chapter opens with a real-life situation in the virtual reality setting. The person-centered focus is not only on the client but also on the caregiver's concerns. Group discussions among the trainees and trainers are part of the overall curriculum. Trainees are eligible to earn continuing education units (CEUs) after the completion of the course.
"Dementia Reality trainees will gain a real understanding of the world of a person living with dementia. The immersion into their world shows how someone would feel and react when cared for appropriately and inappropriately," said Jennifer Prell, SMM-C, Dementia Reality Specialist, and Elderwerks President and Founder. "This education helps caregivers improve their knowledge and quality of care, which creates a better living environment for a person living with dementia."
To learn more about this exciting and innovative program, please visit www.DementiaReality.org.
About CJE SeniorLife
For 50 years, CJE SeniorLife has been helping older adults pursue lives of meaning, independence, and good health. Today, CJE has over 300 employees who provide 20,000 older adults and their family members with a myriad of programs and services annually. These services include independent housing, assisted living, home-delivered meals, transportation, adult day services, geriatric care management, health and wellness activities, counseling services and support groups for older adults and caregivers, and numerous lifelong learning opportunities. For more information about CJE, visit www.cje.net.
About Elderwerks
Elderwerks Educational Services is a Chicago-based not-for-profit social service providing senior living coordination, advocacy, and education. Elderwerk's complimentary services include information, referrals, and guidance to older adults and seniors for all types of senior living, home care, support services, and benefits. For more information about Elderwerks, visit www.elderwerks.org.
About VR Vision
VR Vision provides complete, end-to-end, extended reality (XR) solutions for enterprises. With our custom content management solutions combined with full-scale analytics, the VR Vision platform provides scalable XR deployment to enhance human potential and improve training efficiency with the latest in XR technology. With VR Vision, enterprises can transform their workforce with unique learning experiences that increase retention, reduce incidents, and deliver formidable cost savings versus traditional training methods. For training and upskilling employees at scale, VR Vision is pleased to partner with Fortune 1000 companies to raise training performance through immersive learning experiences. For more information, visit www.vrvisiongroup.com.
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BUDAPEST, Hungary (AP) — Hungary has declared a legal “state of danger” in response to Russia’s war in neighboring Ukraine, the prime minister announced Tuesday, allowing the right-wing nationalist government to take special measures without the participation of the legislature.
In a video on social media, Prime Minister Viktor Orban said that the war in Ukraine represents “a constant threat to Hungary” which was “putting our physical security at risk and threatening the energy and financial security of our economy and families.”
In response, he said, a “war state of danger” would take effect beginning Wednesday, allowing the government “to respond immediately and protect Hungary and Hungarian families by any means possible.”
The move came after Orban’s ruling party passed a constitutional amendment Tuesday allowing for legal states of danger to be declared when armed conflicts, wars or humanitarian disasters were taking place in neighboring countries.
The special legal order permits the government to enact laws by decree without parliamentary oversight, and permits the temporary suspension of and deviation from existing laws.
Hungary’s government implemented similar measures in response to the COVID-19 pandemic to outcry from critics and legal observers, who argued they gave the government authority to rule by decree. That special legal order was set to expire on June 1.
Orban’s government has been accused of eroding democratic freedoms in Hungary since taking power in 2010, and using state resources to cement its power. The governing Fidesz party won a fourth-straight election victory on April 3, giving Orban, the longest-serving leader in the European Union, an additional four-year term.
In a statement Tuesday, Emese Pasztor of the Hungarian Civil Liberties Union wrote that Hungary’s government was “once again adapting the rules of the game to its own needs.”
“By always allowing the possibility of introducing a special legal order in the future, it will lose its special character. It will become the new normal, which will threaten the fundamental rights of all of us, and rule by decree will further diminish the importance of Parliament,” Pasztor wrote.
Governmental decrees issued through the special legal order are valid for 15 days unless extended by Hungary’s parliament. Orban’s Fidesz party has held a two-thirds majority in parliament since 2010.
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Bakery vandalized with hate speech ahead of drag show, police say
Published: Jul. 26, 2022 at 11:58 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
LAKE IN THE HILLS, Ill. (CNN) – A hate crime in Illinois is forcing the organizers of a drag show to reschedule.
Joseph Collins is charged with vandalism and writing hate messages at the UpRising Bakery and Café northwest of Chicago.
In a release, Lake in the Hills police said the bakery sustained broken windows along with anti-LGBTQ graffiti that was spray-painted on the building.
The bakery had planned to host a drag show brunch. That event is now on hold while repairs are being done.
Corinna Sac, the owner of the bakery, said there are plans to go on with the drag show in the future.
The 24-year-old suspect is being held on a $10,000 bond.
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Investors include Brevan Howard Digital, Big Brain Holdings, Foundation Capital, Republic Capital and other crypto-native investors in an oversubscribed round to bring digital asset technologies to billions of mainstream users.
B+J Studios' first product, the NFT Super-App Cupcake, debuted an easy-to-use NFT experience at iconic festival Lollapalooza, demonstrating mass market excitement and demand for a simple and secure mobile-based NFT experience.
CHICAGO, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- B+J Studios ("the Company"), the 0 to 1 builder studio developing world class blockchain-based solutions for mainstream consumer and institutional-grade use cases, closed an oversubscribed $10 million Series A funding round with participation from Brevan Howard Digital, Big Brain Holdings, Foundation Capital, Starting Line, Republic Capital, Solana Labs executives and other crypto-native investors.
Founded by two software engineers hailing from Solana Labs and multi-national hedge fund Citadel, B+J Studios is onboarding billions into crypto through infrastructure that prioritizes a seamless user and customer experience. Fortune 500 brands and creators can leverage B+J Studios' technology across experiential, commerce, content, and gaming use cases to connect with users in digital and physical environments.
"This is the future of NFTs," said Jordan Prince, Co-Founder of B+J Studios. "NFTs should be easy and fun while providing value for individuals, creators, brands, and developers. By bridging the physical and digital worlds with NFTs, we're bringing unlimited new possibilities to get NFTs into the hands of billions of people in ways that haven't been possible before."
B+J Studios' first product, the NFT Super-App Cupcake, simplifies the complex technical restrictions and lengthy setup processes typical of acquiring NFTs for the first time, and eliminates gas fees for users. Users create a digital asset wallet and mint their first NFT in under one minute via encrypted near-field communication technology (NFC) on mobile devices through Sprinkles, Cupcake's secure NFC tags, which are paired with smart contracts.
The successful rollout of Cupcake NFTs at Lollapalooza shows the demand for easy, digital interactions which enhance the in-real-life fan experience. In under one minute, users are able to create a crypto wallet and mint an NFT with no prior technical experience required. To achieve rapid onboarding, Cupcake incorporates a NFC non-custodial web-based wallet and meta transactions. Lollapalooza attendees went on a treasure hunt to collect NFTs, which were redeemed for backstage passes, merchandise, and NFT-gated access to special creator/fan experiences.
"Cupcake opens up new ways for fans and creators to connect with each other," said Jordan. "Brands and artists foster a direct relationship with their fans, establishing an ongoing digital engagement channel between organizers and attendees. Fans can get physical goods like clothing embedded with Cupcake Sprinkles which prove ownership, provenance, and authenticity through the blockchain, but this is just the start."
The Cupcake NFT solution is available now for implementation by live event organizers, brands, and creators by completing this form.
The NFTs for Cupcake at Lollapalooza were built on Solana, the only blockchain built for mass adoption. Solana is fast, inexpensive, and energy efficient – each transaction on Solana uses the equivalent energy of only three Google searches.
B+J Studios is a 0 to 1 builder studio developing world class blockchain-based solutions for mainstream consumer and institutional-grade use cases. Fortune 500 brands and creators can leverage B+J Studios' technology across experiential, commerce, content, and gaming to connect with users in digital and physical environments. Founded by Jordan Prince and Bartosz Lipiński, two software engineers hailing from Solana Labs and Citadel, B+J Studios is onboarding billions into crypto through blockchain based infrastructure that prioritizes a seamless user and customer experience.
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Deputies arrest mom for repeatedly calling 911 after son brought home girlfriend
SPARTANBURG, S.C. (WHNS/Gray News) - Deputies said a mother in South Carolina was arrested after repeatedly calling 911 on her son early Wednesday morning.
The Spartanburg County Sheriff’s Office said deputies were called to a home in Inman just before midnight on Tuesday, WHNS reports.
Upon arrival, deputies found the mother, who seemed to be heavily intoxicated, arguing with her son. The mother told deputies her son brought his girlfriend home after she told him not to.
The son said he and his girlfriend only needed to stay there for the night before returning to New York in the morning, according to deputies. Deputies explained to the mother that due to her son living at the home, he had the right to have guests over.
Deputies said they left the scene but were called back to the same house at 12:20 a.m. and 4:12 a.m. in reference to the mother calling 911 on her son. She left the home before deputies arrived the third time.
The mother was placed into custody after returning home a little more than one hour after the final 911 call, the sheriff’s office said.
She was charged with the misuse of 911 and was booked into the Spartanburg County Detention Center.
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DALLAS, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marine Petroleum Trust (NASDAQ: MARPS) ("Marine") today declared a quarterly cash distribution to the holders of its units of beneficial interest of $0.197500 per unit, payable on June 28, 2022, to unitholders of record on May 31, 2022. Marine's 2021 tax information, cash distribution history, current and prior year financial reports, a link to filings made with the Securities and Exchange Commission and more can be found on its website at http://www.marps-marine.com/. Additionally, printed reports can be requested and are mailed free of charge.
This distribution of $0.197500 per unit is higher than the $0.107485 per unit distributed last quarter. As compared to the previous quarter, the volume of oil produced and included in this distribution decreased slightly while the volume of natural gas has increased. The price realized for oil produced and included in the current distribution increased this quarter while the price for natural gas decreased. This distribution is higher than the $0.028228 per unit distributed in the comparable quarter in 2021. As compared to the comparable quarter in 2021, the volumes of both oil and natural gas produced and included in the current distribution and the price realized for both oil and natural gas have increased.
Also included in this quarter's distribution is the Final Distribution from Marine's investment in Tidelands Royalty Trust "B" in the amount of $93,134.47, received as of February 14, 2022.
Marine's distributions to unitholders are determined by royalties received up to the date the distribution amount is declared. In general, Marine receives royalties two months after oil production and three months after natural gas production.
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Former Japanese Prime Minister Shinzo Abe is in critical condition and fighting for his life after being shot in the street in broad daylight while making a campaign speech in the central city of Nara, in an attack that has shocked the nation.
Prime Minister Fumio Kishida said in a press conference on Friday that Abe is receiving emergency treatment at the Nara Medical University hospital, where medical staff are fighting to save him.
"This is not a forgivable act," Kishida said. "We will comprehend the situation and take appropriate measures."
An official from the Nara City Fire Department earlier confirmed to CNN that Abe was in a state of cardiopulmonary arrest, a term used to describe the sudden loss of heart function and breathing.
Abe is the former Liberal Democratic Party leader and Japan's longest-serving prime minister, holding office from 2006 to 2007 and again from 2012 to 2020, before resigning due to health reasons.
He was rushed to hospital via helicopter in the aftermath of the shooting. According to police, he was believed to have been shot twice, in the chest and neck, Japanese public broadcaster NHK reported.
A suspect, identified as Yamagami Tetsuya, a local man in his 40s, was arrested and charged with attempted murder, according to NHK. It appears the suspect used a handmade gun in the attack, though the motive remains unclear. He is being held for questioning at Nara Nishi police station, according to NHK.
Photos from the scene show the weapon on the ground, wrapped in black material.
CNN has not yet been able to independently verify these reports.
Video aired on NHK and images from the scene show police wrestling a man to the ground near where the former Prime Minister was standing. Another video aired by NHK shows smoke in the air.
Prime Minister Kishida, who was on a tour of duty, rushed back to his office and government ministers in various parts of the country had been urged to return to Tokyo immediately, Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said.
"Such barbaric behavior is unacceptable for any reason and we firmly condemn it. The government will take all possible measures to deal with the situation," Matsuno said.
How events unfolded
Abe was making a speech in support of LDP candidates ahead of the upcoming Upper House elections scheduled for Sunday. He was due to head to Kyoto and Saitama prefecture, near the capital Tokyo.
Video aired by NHK captured the moments leading up to the shooting and show Abe speaking to a small crowd in the street in front of Yamatosaidaiji Station in Nara. In subsequent video two shots can be heard.
The former Prime Minister was conscious and responsive while being transported following the shooting, police sources told NHK. He is being treated Nara Medical University hospital.
Images show Abe being carried on a stretcher to a helicopter.
Outpouring of global concern
World leaders sent messages of condolence in the wake of the shooting.
The United States Ambassador to Japan Rahm Emmanuel said in a tweet early Friday, "We are all saddened and shocked by the shooting of former Prime Minister Abe Shinzo."
"Abe-san has been an outstanding leader of Japan and unwavering ally of the US The US Government and American people are praying for the well-being of Abe-san, his family, & people of Japan."
British Prime Minister Boris Johnson said he is "utterly appalled and saddened to hear about the despicable attack on Shinzo Abe," while Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi said he was "deeply distressed by the attack on my dear friend."
Among those sharing messages of support and concern were US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, Taiwan's President Tsai Ing-wen, Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese, and Mexico's Foreign Minister Marcelo Ebrard.
Japan's low gun crime
Abe's shooting has shocked Japan, which has one of the lowest rates of gun crime in the world due to its extremely strict gun control laws.
In 2018, Japan only reported nine deaths from firearms, compared with 39,740 that year in the United States.
Under Japan's firearms laws, the only guns permitted for sale are shotguns and air rifles -- handguns are outlawed. But getting them is a long and complicated process.
Nancy Snow, Japan director of the International Security Industrial Council, told CNN that Friday's shooting will change the country "forever."
"It's not only rare, but it's really culturally unfathomable," Snow said. "The Japanese people can't imagine having a gun culture like we have in the United States. This is a speechless moment. I really feel at a loss for words. I pray for the best for the former prime minister.
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NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Upstart, Inc..
Shareholders who purchased shares of UPST during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
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CLASS PERIOD: March 18, 2021 to May 9, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Upstart's AI model could not adequately account for macroeconomic factors such as interest rates that impact the market-clearing price for loans; (2) as a result, Upstart was experiencing a negative impact on its conversion rate; (3) as a result, the Company was reasonably likely to use its balance sheet to fund loans; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and/or misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis.
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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., April 7, 2022 Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will participate in the BofA Securities 2022 Healthcare Conference at the Encore Hotel in Las Vegas, Nevada on Wednesday, May 11th. Ashley McEvoy, Executive Vice President, Worldwide Chairman, MedTech will represent the Company in a session scheduled at 3:40 p.m. (Eastern Time).
This conference call will be available to investors and other interested parties by visiting the Johnson & Johnson website at www.investor.jnj.com.
A webcast and podcast replay will be available approximately 48 hours after the live webcast.
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Zdanow brings a wide range of industry experience and an entrepreneurial spirit to Integrum Worldwide. His role will be rooted in supporting the company's future growth, continued scale, and its global M&A strategy
LOS ANGELES, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Integrum Worldwide, the Apollo Capital Corp and M2B Growth Enterprises backed marketing agency collective, today announced that marketing industry veteran Claude Zdanow has joined as President. Zdanow adds to an exceptional leadership team that supports Integrum's two agencies Storia and Chalk and will be responsible for driving all future growth, continued scale, and global mergers and acquisitions for Integrum Worldwide's growing collective of agencies.
Integrum Worldwide operates as a platform that supports marketing agencies by centralizing key shared services and allowing the agencies to focus on what they do best. This allows clients to have the best of both worlds, boutique creativity and agility with big agency scale and range of services.
Zdanow will report to CEO & Chairman of the Board Irv Minnaker, where he will oversee core initiatives to support the company's global growth vision, including agency finance and planning, agency operations and performance, new business and client relationships, talent, and global mergers and acquisitions.
Zdanow joins Integrum Worldwide following a period of scale and growth for the company. The company has recently acquired two agencies, Hell's Creative and Shell Shock, and is currently finalizing another acquisition that will be announced before year end.
Zdanow is a seasoned business and marketing industry leader who has spent more than 17 years growing numerous businesses in music and in marketing that worked with some of the world's most reputable names and brands. Zdanow has built and scaled several businesses from small start-up operations to global brands generating tens of millions of dollars in enterprise value and whose clients included global brands like 7-Eleven, Brown Forman, Disney's FX Networks, The Recording Academy, Peter Thomas Roth, Pernod Ricard, Rolls Royce, and Xbox. Prior to his career in marketing he spent many years in the music industry. Zdanow's music industry career included building and leading businesses responsible for work with artists like Avicii, The Chainsmokers, The Chicago Symphony Orchestra, Eminem, Drake, and Yo-yo Ma.
"Claude's track-record as a leader and organization builder speaks for itself, and he will be an incredible asset for Integrum Worldwide," said Irv Minnaker. "We are thrilled to welcome Claude to the Integrum Worldwide family as we execute on our vision to scale globally through continued M&A and organic growth. Great talent is at the core of our organization and what Claude brings to the table will just add to that."
"The experience and talent that Claude brings to the organization is unparalleled. His experience navigating, building, and scaling through both the best and the worst of climates gives him the tenure needed to help us grow to the next level. We are excited to have him as part of the Integrum Worldwide leadership team and look forward to what he brings to the group in the near future," said Daniel Kordash of M2B Growth Enterprises, one of Integrum Worldwide's principal backers.
For more information on Integrum Worldwide, visit www.integrumworldwide.com.
Integrum Worldwide is a collective of specialist agencies including Storia and Chalk. Together, they believe in the power of combining the radical creativity of independents with the seamless integration of a one-stop-shop.
The collective is a host of agencies in the marketing services space including branding, creative, paid media, search engine optimization, and experiential marketing. Through this model, Integrum Worldwide delivers scalable, measurable, and integrated marketing solutions that deliver results. In addition, Integrum Worldwide is focused on developing a best in class corporate culture and putting sustainability, diversity and inclusion, and its overall employee population first.
The Integrum Worldwide marketing agency collective focuses on clients in the middle and upper market with a roster that includes Jennifer Adams, Steven Soderbergh's Singani 63, PBS, Edrington Americas, We Are Memphis, Cyrcurion, Xcellerate 35, Chemtech, and Beauty Magnet. The collective has teams in the United States, Canada, South America, and India.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — Many parents are hunting for infant formula because of a combination of short- and long-term problems that has hit most of the biggest U.S. brands.
Millions of babies in the U.S. rely on formula, which is the only source of nutrition recommended for infants who aren’t exclusively breastfed.
Here’s a look at what’s behind the problem and what parents can do:
WHY IS THERE A SHORTAGE?
Ongoing supply disruptions have combined with a recent safety recall to leave many pharmacy and supermarket shelves bare.
The problems began last year as the COVID-19 pandemic led to disruptions in labor, transportation and raw materials — economy-wide issues that didn’t spare the formula industry. Inventory was further squeezed by parents stockpiling during COVID-19 lockdowns.
Then in February, Abbott Nutrition recalled several major brands of powdered formula and shut down its Sturgis, Michigan, factory when federal officials began investigating four babies who suffered bacterial infections after consuming formula from the facility.
Abbott is one of only a handful of companies that produce the vast majority of the U.S. formula supply, so their recall wiped out a large segment of the market.
WHAT IS IN BABY FORMULA?
Most formulas contain protein from cow’s milk that’s been altered to be easier to digest and enhanced with extra nutrients needed for growth and development. The Food and Drug Administration sets specific nutritional requirements, including minimum amounts of protein, fat, calcium and a number of vitamins. Formula makers achieve those levels by adding various sugars, oils and minerals.
The formulas are designed to mimic breast milk, though studies have repeatedly shown better health outcomes for babies who are breastfed.
WHY CAN’T ALL MOTHERS RELY ON BREAST MILK?
Health professionals recommend exclusively breastfeeding babies until they are 6 months old. But federal figures show that only 1 in 4 are relying solely on breast milk at that age.
Mothers face a number of challenges to long-term breastfeeding, including returning to work and finding the time and equipment needed to pump breast milk. About 60% of mothers stop breastfeeding sooner than they had planned, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
State and federal laws have been enacted to encourage breastfeeding by requiringbreak time and accommodations for mothers of infants.
Rates of breastfeeding have consistently been lower among Black babies than other groups. About three quarters of Black babies are breast fed in infancy, below the national average of 84%, according to the CDC.
WHAT SHOULD PARENTS DO IF THEY ARE HAVING TROUBLE FINDING FORMULA?
Talk with your pediatrician or call a local food bank to see if they can help locate some options. Experts also recommend checking with smaller stores and pharmacies, which may still have supplies when larger stores run out.
Most regular baby formulas contain the same basic ingredients and nutrients, so parents shouldn’t hesitate to buy a different brand if they’re having trouble finding their regular one.
Some infants require specialty formulas due to allergies, digestive problems and other medical conditions. Parents should talk to their doctor if they can’t find those products, which manufacturers usually distribute through pharmacies and clinics.
Families that qualify for WIC — a federal program similar to food stamps that pays for about half the formula used in the U.S. — can also contact their local agency.
Health officials also warn against buying formula via social media websites or outside of conventional retailers because they could be counterfeit.
WHY ARE PARENTS TOLD NOT TO USE MAKE-YOUR-OWN FORMULA RECIPES ONLINE?
Many do-it-yourself formula recipes are made from cow’s milk and granular sugar that may be difficult for young babies to digest. They also lack the specific vitamins and proteins found in breastmilk and FDA-approved formulas that are needed for basic nutrition.
“Particularly for small babies, many of these formulas and mixtures that are found online don’t contain even the most basic nutrient mixes that babies need to survive,” said Dr. Steven Abrams, a pediatrician at the University of Texas, Austin.
Abrams also stressed that parents should never dilute infant formula.
WHAT ARE RETAILERS DOING TO KEEP FORMULA IN STOCK?
Several national chains have limited the number of containers customers can purchase in stores and online. For CVS and Walgreens, the limit is three per customer. Target limits purchases to four per person when buying online.
Amazon said Thursday it is working to keep the products available on its website and monitoring third-party sellers for price-gouging.
“If we identify a price that violates our policy, we remove the offer and take appropriate action with the seller,” a company spokesperson said in a statement.
WHEN ARE SUPPLIES LIKELY TO IMPROVE?
Health regulators recently announced several steps designed to boost supply, including allowing faster importation of formula made overseas. Typically, 98% of baby formula consumed in the U.S. is made domestically, according to federal officials.
The FDA is working with Abbott to fix the violations that triggered the shutdown of its Michigan plant, which produces Similac, EleCare and several other leading powdered formulas.
The company says its products have not been directly linked to the bacterial infections in children, pointing out that genetic samples collected from its factory did not match those found in several infants who got sick.
The Chicago-based company said this week that, pending FDA approval, it could restart manufacturing at its plant within two weeks. After that it would take another six to eight weeks before new products hit store shelves.
But even then, experts caution that many of the industrywide issues will continue to restrain supplies.
“This is going to be a problem and it’s not going away for at least a period of several months,” Abrams said.
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Focused on Affordable and Accessible Eye Care, New Businesses to Serve Optical Needs of the Community
VERO BEACH, Fla., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stanton Optical, a leading full-service optical retailer offering accessible and affordable eye care and eyewear, has opened its newest location in the Vero Beach area on July 18. Located at 6350 20th Street in the Vero Beach city, this new store mark Stanton Optical's eighth store in the West Palm Beach and the first one in Vero Beach, as well as north of this region.
"We are so pleased to bring another Stanton Optical store in the West Palm Beach area and the first one in Vero Beach. We look forward to meeting the eyecare services and product needs of Vero Beach residents," said Kissel Goldman, Senior Vice President of Operations for Now Optics. "Not only is West Palm Beach home to Stanton Optical's headquarters, it is also home to the brand's stores since 2012. We believe this new store in Vero Beach will continue to provide the affordable and convenient eyecare solutions that Stanton Optical is known for."
Under the leadership of founder and CEO Daniel Stanton, Stanton Optical is a retail brand of Now Optics, which also includes My Eyelab. Now Optics has led the optical industry in ocular telehealth by leveraging proprietary innovative telehealth technology to provide patients with affordable and convenient eye exams, eyeglasses, and contact lenses. Tapping into its national network of independent eye doctors, to date the company has conducted more than 2 million telehealth eye exams.
On top of that, an assortment of over 2,000 unique frames to fit both style and budgets, guided by our knowledgeable and friendly staff, allows consumers the ultimate eye care experience. For convenience, Stanton Optical in the Vero Beach area accepts both same day appointments and walk-ins for eye exams and offers two pairs of glasses including the cost of an eye exam, starting at just $79. You can get an eye exam and your single vision glasses all made the same day due to onsite lab in this store. Moreover, the COVID-19 pandemic has not stopped Stanton Optical, as its proprietary telehealth technology minimizes the risk without compromising quality eye care.
Hours for the new store in Vero Beach is Monday – Saturday from 9AM-7PM. Sundays - Closed. For more information or to schedule an appointment go to www.stantonoptical.com or call 772-837-9184.
ABOUT NOW OPTICS:
Now Optics is a leader in the eye care industry. Its retail brands, My Eyelab and Stanton Optical, are among the nation's fastest growing, full-service retail optical centers. The company continues to expand its retail footprint with over 250 corporate and franchise locations in 28 states while delivering affordable eye health solutions. Now Optics consistently ranks among the largest optical retailers in the country by Vision Monday; while My Eyelab ranked on the top #100 on Entrepreneur's list of Top New Franchises in 2022. Visit myeyelab.com or stantonoptical.com for more information. Find details about franchise opportunities at myeyelabfranchise.com.
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America's Diner will work with Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance to expand opportunities for Black franchisees
SPARTANBURG, S.C. , June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Denny's announced its commitment to the Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership program created by the Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA). Denny's and MFHA have enjoyed a successful 25-year alliance and, as a new Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership partner, Denny's will help MFHA reach its goal of creating 100 Black-owned franchises by 2023.
The Pathways to Black Franchising program aims to make systemic change and drive greater wealth in the Black community by empowering African American entrepreneurs to operate high-performing franchise businesses. Research from the US Census Bureau and the International Franchise Association shows that African Americans make up only 8% of franchise business owners, and, together, Denny's and MFHA will work to close that gap by providing participants with specialized training, coaching, mentoring and other support to help them open both single and/or multi-unit franchise businesses.
Joining Pathways marks another chapter in Denny's long-standing commitment to diversity, equity and inclusion. Since 1993, Denny's has invested more than $2 billion in underrepresented suppliers, including hiring minority-owned small business operators and entrepreneurs as consultants.
"At Denny's, diversity, equity and inclusion are key components of our business strategy and that includes every part of our organization from our board of directors to our franchisee association," said Denny's CEO John Miller. "Our expanded partnership with MFHA will help close the ownership gap for Black business owners and bring new faces and fresh thinking to Denny's. We're humbled to be able to create more opportunities for Black business owners who are historically underrepresented in the restaurant industry."
"MFHA is excited to welcome Denny's to the Pathways program," said Gerry Fernandez, Founder and President of MFHA. "Together, we can make a lasting impact by helping Black entrepreneurs achieve their dream of owning their own restaurant, uplifting their communities and building wealth for their family and future generations."
Pathways to Black Franchise Ownership was launched in 2020 with the goal of creating 100 Black-owned franchises by the end of 2023. MFHA is working closely with the National Restaurant Association, the National Restaurant Association Education Foundation (NRAEF) and the International Franchise Association to expand the program.
Companies and aspiring Black entrepreneurs can click here to learn more and register for the Pathways webinar on June 16, 2022.
Denny's Corporation is the franchisor and operator of one of America's largest franchised full-service restaurant chains, based on the number of restaurants. As of March 30, 2022, Denny's had 1,643 franchised, licensed, and company restaurants around the world including 153 restaurants in Canada, Puerto Rico, Mexico, the Philippines, New Zealand, Honduras, the United Arab Emirates, Costa Rica, Guam, Guatemala, El Salvador, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom. For further information on Denny's, including news releases, please visit the Denny's website at www.dennys.com or the brand's social channel via Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn or YouTube.
The Multicultural Foodservice & Hospitality Alliance (MFHA) is dedicated to advancing diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) across the restaurant, foodservice and hospitality industry. Founded by Gerry Fernandez in 1996, MFHA serves as a leading resource for companies large and small seeking to improve DEI across their organization and to become culturally competent. MFHA provides tailored solutions and guidance that draw from a broad range of best practices, research, DEI partnerships and expertise in current and emerging social issues.
As a non-profit 501(c)(3), MFHA is also affiliated with the National Restaurant Association Educational Foundation (NRAEF), the non-profit arm of the National Restaurant Association. MFHA members have access to a range of products and services, including workshops, webinars, research, programs, events and speaking engagements.
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- New Articles for August Issue of "KIZUNA," Official E-magazine of Japanese Government -
TOKYO, Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Government of Japan publishes new articles every month in an official e-magazine, "KIZUNA." This month's articles feature climate change action, introducing advanced technologies and forest-conservation efforts toward achieving decarbonization. New articles published in late August are outlined below.
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- Hydrogen Power Generation for a Zero-Carbon World With hydrogen one of the keys to achieving decarbonization, Japan's technology is leading the future of hydrogen power generation.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/08/hydrogen_power_generation.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=08_2_2022
- Carbon-Negative Concrete: A Game Changer for a Sustainable Future An innovative type of carbon dioxide-absorbing concrete is Japan's carbon-recycling technology that could accelerate decarbonization.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/08/carbon-negative_concrete.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=08_2_2022
- Burning Garbage, but Reducing Greenhouse Gases Japan's technology that changes garbage into clean energy is now helping to drive decarbonization transition in Asia.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/08/burning_garbage.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=08_2_2022
- Harmony Between Forests and Communities Echoes in Tanzania Yamaha Corporation's challenge is to protect "musical sounds" by making a virtuous cycle of industrial progress and conservation of nature.
https://www.japan.go.jp/kizuna/2022/08/forests_and_communities.html?utm_source=pressrelease&utm_medium=referral&utm_campaign=08_2_2022
About "KIZUNA"
Kizuna means the enduring bonds between people -- close relationships forged through mutual trust and support. The kizuna cultivated among countries of the world has the power to deepen cooperation for a better future. By reporting on a wide variety of topics concerning Japan, "KIZUNA" hopes that this publication will provide opportunities for Japan and the rest of the world to connect and build strong kizuna.
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The opening of USSM's pilot battery PCAM plant in rural Missouri marks the first time an American company produces critical minerals wholly in the United States to meet U.S. EV battery demand.
ST. LOUIS, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U.S. Strategic Metals, LLC ("USSM"), a company committed to obtaining the critical minerals ethically and sustainably to fuel the green energy revolution and advance America's economic and national security, today announced that it will break ground later this month for a pilot precursor cathode active material ("PCAM") plant on USSM's facility in rural Missouri.
USSM's PCAM facility, combined with its existing hydrometallurgical processing plant ("hydromet"), will close the loop on the production of critical minerals wholly within the United States. When USSM enters production of PCAM, American electric vehicle manufacturers and battery companies may no longer need to go outside the United States—to China or other countries—to get the critical material needed to power their vehicles.
"This new PCAM plant will dramatically improve America's production of electric vehicle batteries by creating an end-to-end battery materials pipeline here in the United States, is already creating new jobs and significant economic opportunities in a rural and economically challenged community, and represents a major environmental and economic success story, with USSM partnering with the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency and Missouri's Department of Natural Resources to clean up this former lead mine and make it into a new engine for growth," said Stacy W. Hastie, CEO of U.S. Strategic Metals.
"This new plant and its ability to provide cobalt, nickel, lithium, and other critical minerals alongside USSM's strategic vision and approach to protecting America's access to such material has the potential to help break China's stranglehold on the processing of these critical materials once and for all," said Jamil N. Jaffer, former senior advisor to the Senate Foreign Relations Committee and USSM Advisory Board Member.
USSM's hydromet pilot plant—up and running successfully for over two years—uses proprietary American technology to process a wide range of raw materials cleanly—including material from used EV batteries, existing mine waste, and raw ore—to obtain new battery-grade metals and other strategic metals. By building a commercial-scale hydromet plant—which USSM expects will begin commissioning by the end of the year—USSM estimates that it could supply half the United States total demand for cobalt and nickel sulfate by 2025 and potentially the full U.S. demand for cobalt sulfate soon thereafter.
Today, China processes upwards of 90% of the world's cobalt along with many other critical minerals. As a result, China controls a key element of the world's supply chain for EV batteries and other critical
aerospace and defense applications. USSM's capacity to obtain and process these materials, as well as other critical minerals, represents a massive opportunity to lead on environmental protection and enhance the national security of the United States.
USSM's new and existing pilot and commercial-scale facilities—combined with USSM's ownership of one of the largest domestic sites of strategic metals with over 3,800 acres of mineral rights—enables USSM to rapidly commercialize a domestic supply of ethically and sustainably sourced critical minerals to meet our nation's unprecedented demand. Indeed, with the successful completion of its pilot PCAM plant and the future construction of a commercial-scale PCAM facility in partnership with the industry-leading engineering and design-build firm CLAYCO, USSM will be the first producer of cobalt in the world with a complete, closed-loop supply chain in the United States adhering to the highest standards of ethics and environmental stewardship.
USSM uses a transformative hydrometallurgical process that can substantially reduce emissions, waste, and the inefficient power consumption plaguing other processing capabilities like leaching and smelting used in China and elsewhere. USSM also has valuable partnerships with the Missouri Department of Natural Resources (MDNR) and the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) to help ensure that all of USSM's efforts are consistent with our nation's global leadership on environmental matters.
This means that USSM has the potential to completely relieve the United States' current dependence on foreign adversaries in a way that is consistent with American values. Moreover, in addition to being able to obtain these key battery materials wholly within the United States, having a domestic processing capability in the U.S. means that USSM has the potential to disintermediate China from its current role processing the vast majority of the world's cobalt supply.
For more information, visit USSM's Website. Information on USSM's website is not incorporated by reference into this press release, and you should not consider information on USSM's website to be part of this press release.
U.S. Strategic Minerals, LLC ("USSM"), is a holding company whose constituent companies are committed to undertaking high quality, reliable, ethical, and sustainable efforts to obtain critical minerals to protect the economic and national security of the United States. USSM, through its subsidiary, Missouri Cobalt, is the only vertically integrated producer and recycler of critical battery materials, including cobalt, nickel, and lithium, in North America and is therefore strategically positioned to supply clean, domestic, and ethically sourced battery metals required to meet the unprecedented demand for electric vehicles and lithium-ion batteries.
This press release includes "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the "safe harbor" provisions of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995, including, without limitation, statements regarding U.S. Strategic Metals '("USSM") ability to obtain cobalt, nickel, lithium and other strategic minerals and the impact of USSM's capabilities on the national security and economic security of the United States. When used in this press release, the words "estimates," "projected," "expects," "anticipates," "forecasts," "plans," "intends," "believes," "seeks," "may," "will," "should," "future," "propose" and variations of these words or similar expressions (or the negative versions of such words or expressions) are intended to identify forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance, conditions, or results, and involve a number of known and unknown risks, uncertainties, assumptions, and other important factors, many of which are outside USSM's management's control, that could cause actual results or outcomes to differ materially from those discussed in the forward-looking statements. Important factors, among others, that may affect actual results or outcomes include: USSM's ability identify, process, or otherwise obtain cobalt, nickel, lithium and other strategic minerals; USSM's ability to execute on its plans to develop new capabilities to identify, process, or otherwise obtain strategic minerals and the timing of the development of these capabilities; the rate and degree of market acceptance of USSM's capabilities; the success of other competing capabilities that may become available; USSM's ability to identify and integrate acquisitions; the performance of USSM's capabilities; the state of national and international markets for strategic minerals; potential litigation involving USSM; and general economic and market conditions impacting demand for USSM's products. The foregoing list of factors is not exhaustive. You should carefully consider the foregoing factors and the other risks and uncertainties relevant to USSM's business including any documents that USSM files with the SEC from time to time or otherwise makes public. These filings and documents may identify and address other important risks and uncertainties that could cause actual events and results to differ materially from those contained in the forward- looking statements. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they are made. Readers are cautioned not to put undue reliance on forward-looking statements, and USSM does not undertake any obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
This communication shall neither constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities, nor shall there be any sale of securities in any jurisdiction in which the offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to the registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such jurisdiction.
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NEW YORK, June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Arqit Quantum Inc. (f/k/a Centricus Acquisition Corp.) ("Arqit" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ARQQ). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Arqit and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On April 18, 2022, The Wall Street Journal published a story entitled: "British Encryption Startup Arqit Overstates Its Prospects, Former Staff and Others Say." The Wall Street Journal reported, among other things, that "Arqit has given investors an overly optimistic view of its future revenue and the readiness and workability of its signature encryption system", citing "former employees and other people familiar with the company, and documents viewed." Specifically, "people familiar with the matter said that the bulk of [Arqit's] committed revenue isn't from selling its product and that at its public launch, [Arqit] had little more than an early-stage prototype of its encryption system. Several clients [Arqit] lists—including a number of British government agencies—are simply giving Arqit research grants, nonbinding memorandums of understanding or research agreements that come with no funding, not contracts for its encryption product, they said." The article also reported that "[i]n April 2021, Arqit's chief revenue officer resigned after raising concerns with [Arqit's CEO] that he was overstating contracts and giving unrealistic revenue projections to potential investors."
On this news, Arqit's stock price fell $4.61 per share, or 30.61%, over the following two trading sessions, to close at $10.45 per share on April 19, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com.
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Pomerantz LLP
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888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Consumer Watchdog filed a "friend of the court" brief urging the California Supreme Court to reaffirm the ability of non-profit organizations and other groups to bring lawsuits on behalf of the public under California's landmark Unfair Competition Law.
Consumer Watchdog filed its amicus brief on behalf of the plaintiff in the case, California Medical Association. The suit against Aetna Health of California addresses the issue of access to physicians not participating in an insurer's network, known as "out of network" physicians.
Download the brief here: https://consumerwatchdog.org/sites/default/files/2022-06/FileStampedCopyAmicusBrief.pdf
In the upcoming case, the California Supreme Court will decide whether organizations acting on behalf of the public have "standing" to bring a lawsuit under the state Unfair Competition law – the "UCL." Organizational standing under the UCL has been called into question after the passage of Proposition 64 in 2004, which added a requirement that plaintiffs show they have "lost money or property" as a condition of bringing a lawsuit.
As the Supreme Court found in a prior case, the "UCL's purpose is to protect both consumers and competitors by promoting fair competition in commercial markets for goods and services," and its "scope is broad." (Kasky v. Nike, Inc. (2002) 27 Cal.4th 939, 949.)
Consumer Watchdog argued in its brief filed with the Court today that:
"The Court of Appeal's decision below, if left undisturbed, will have a wide-ranging impact on organizations seeking to bring both UCL and non-UCL claims alike, effectively precluding membership organizations from ever bringing direct suit over injuries personally suffered in responding to and assisting their members. [Aetna] would have this Court go even further, arguing that the doctrine of direct organizational standing is incompatible with Proposition 64, which would preclude all organizations, membership or not, from seeking redress under the UCL for harms they suffer when a defendant frustrates their organizational mission."
Recognizing direct organizational standing as a proper means to show UCL standing directly serves the broad remedial purpose of the UCL to protect consumers, according to Consumer Watchdog.
The California Medical Association sued Aetna over its policy to restrict or eliminate patient referrals to out-of-network physicians, which is critically important for patients with serious illness who need access to specialists. The California Medical Association argued Aetna's policy harmed the public by interfering with the ability of its member doctors to exercise "sound medical judgment."
The Court of Appeal incorrectly concluded that when California voters passed Proposition 64 in 2004 voters intended to foreclose lawsuits brought by organizations on behalf of the public. In fact, the UCL, as amended by Proposition 64, is entirely compatible with the "direct organizational standing" doctrine. The California Medical Association appealed to the California Supreme Court to reverse the lower court's ruling.
"It is critically important for California consumers that organizations have the ability to challenge anti-consumer practices by bringing lawsuits on behalf of the public," said Ryan Mellino, a law fellow with Consumer Watchdog. "It is essential that the California Supreme Court recognize that the direct organizational standing doctrine is entirely compatible with the UCL after Proposition 64, and to reject the Court of Appeal's and Aetna's invitations to find to the contrary."
Proposition 64 targeted so-called "shakedown suits" by amending the UCL to require that all plaintiffs (including organizations) suffer an economic injury before bringing a lawsuit.
Pursuant to the "direct organizational standing" doctrine, an organization is economically injured when it diverts resources to protect the public. This was the conclusion reached by the Court of Appeal in the case Animal Legal Defense Fund ("ALDF") v. LT Napa Partners LLC (2015) 234 Cal.App.4th 1270. Consumer Watchdog urged the California Supreme Court to adopt the reasoning of the ALDF court and to reject the Court of Appeal's illogical decision in the present case that ignores the plain language of the law.
The case at the California Supreme Court is California Medical Association v. Aetna, Case No. S269212.
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From Day One conference panel to address how employers can use innovative, empathy-based strategic benefits solutions to boost morale and productivity
DUBLIN, Ohio, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Quantum Health, the healthcare navigation and care coordination industry leader, announced today that Chief People Officer Veronica Knuth will appear on a panel of national thought leaders in the areas of human resources, hybrid work, diversity, employee benefits, social impact and employee engagement during "Workers and the Corporate Values Revolution," a From Day One series conference, in Silicon Valley on June 14.
"Employee benefits play a pivotal role in the race to keep pace with rapidly evolving workforce expectations and cultural preferences, as well as a vast array of benefits offerings and regulations," said Knuth. "I look forward to discussing how empathy-based strategic benefits solutions can enhance an employer's brand perception and value among current and prospective employees, while also supporting overall corporate performance."
Knuth is a seasoned business leader, with expertise in human resources strategy, talent acquisition, and building and leading optimized workforces. In her role at Quantum Health, Knuth leads the development of health, wellbeing, and workplace culture initiatives that support Quantum Health's consumer-centric approach to healthcare navigation and care coordination.
The From Day One conference series is designed to provide an up-to-the-minute conversation about how organizations can build stronger bonds of trust with their employees and their communities. The panel discussion, "Managing a Healthy Workplace in a Hybrid Environment," will explore how employers and human resource leaders can boost morale and productivity, and enhance their employment brands by using empathy-based strategic benefits solutions, like healthcare navigation, to guide their initiatives and communications with employees.
The conference takes place Tuesday, June 14, from 8:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m. PT, in Silicon Valley, California. For more information about this panel and the speakers, go to https://www.fromdayone.co/conferences/silicon-valley-2022/.
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About Quantum Health
Quantum Health is the industry-leading consumer healthcare navigation and care coordination company that delivers an unparalleled consumer experience to its members, as well as validated claims savings and high satisfaction rates for its self-insured employer clients. Quantum Health's proprietary Real-Time Intercept® model identifies opportunities for early intervention in a member's healthcare journey, resulting in better engagement, outcomes, and cost efficiencies.
The company was founded in 1999 and is based in Dublin, Ohio. Since its inception, Quantum Health has earned numerous awards and honors, including being named among the Fastest-Growing Private Companies by Inc. 5000, and a Great Place to Work by FORTUNE Magazine and Entrepreneur Magazine. Quantum Health has consistently been named one of the 50 Fastest-Growing Women-Owned/Led Companies by the Women Presidents Organization, and Columbus Business First has consecutively honored Quantum Health as a Best Place to Work.
To learn more about the company, visit www.Quantum-Health.com, and connect with us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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PHILADELPHIA, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague is investigating securities fraud allegations on behalf of investors who purchased the securities Unilever PLC ("Unilever" or the "Company") (NYSE: UL) between September 2, 2020 and July 21, 2021 (the "Class Period").
If you purchased the securities of Unilever during the Class Period, would like to discuss Berger Montague's investigation, or have questions concerning your rights or interests, please contact attorneys Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Michael Dell'Angelo at mdellangelo@bm.net or (215) 875-3080 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/unilever-plc-/
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A recently filed lawsuit alleges that, throughout the Class Period, defendants made false and misleading statements and failed to disclose that in July 2020, Ben & Jerry's board passed a resolution to end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory," as well as the risks attendant to the board's decision. Additionally, Unilever's description of its legal risks omitted discussion of Ben & Jerry's boycott decision, which risked adverse governmental actions for violations of laws, executive orders, or resolutions aimed at discouraging boycotts, divestment, and sanctions of Israel adopted by 35 U.S. states ("Anti-BDS Legislation").
On July 19, 2021, Unilever and its hand-picked Ben & Jerry's CEO, Matthew McCarthy, finally "operationalized" the Ben & Jerry's board's resolution to boycott Israel. Ben & Jerry's announced on its website and through its Twitter account that, upon the expiration of the current licensing agreement by which its products had been distributed in Israel for decades, Ben & Jerry's would end sales of its ice cream in "Occupied Palestinian Territory" but Ben & Jerry's would purportedly continue to sell its products in Israel. On this news, the price of Unilever ADRs fell.
Then, July 22, 2021, CNBC reported that the states of Texas and Florida were examining Ben & Jerry's actions in connection with the states' Anti-BDS Legislation. Being added to the list also meant that Unilever would not be able to enter or renew contracts with the state or any municipality in Florida. On this news, the price of Unilever ADRs fell more than 5%, further damaging investors.
Ultimately, the states of New York, New Jersey, Florida, Texas, Illinois, Colorado, and Arizona announced decisions to divest their pension fund investments in Unilever due to violations of their Anti-BDS Legislation.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
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House approves bill to take aim at gasoline ‘price gouging’
WASHINGTON (AP) — A closely divided House approved legislation Thursday to crack down on alleged price gouging by oil companies as prices at the pump continue to soar.
A bill backed by House Democrats would give President Joe Biden authority to declare an energy emergency that would make it unlawful to increase gasoline and home energy fuel prices in an “excessive” or exploitative manner. The bill directs the Federal Trade Commission to punish companies that engage in price gouging.
“At a time when people across the country are feeling the pinch at the gas pump, Congress needs to be doing all it can to bring down costs for American families,” said Rep. Kim Schrier, D-Wash., who co-sponsored the bill.
She called it “infuriating” that spikes in gas prices were “happening at the same time that gas and oil companies are making record profits and taking advantage of international crises to make a profit. This must stop.”
The measure was approved, 217-207. It now goes to the Senate, where a similar bill is pending but faces steep odds amid a 50-50 split between Democrats and Republicans.
The focus on price gouging comes as gas prices hit an average of $4.59 per gallon Thursday — 49 cents a gallon higher than a month ago and $1.55 higher than a year ago, according to AAA.
ExxonMobil, Chevron and other major oil companies announced profits totaling more than $40 billion in the first quarter of the year, a fact Democrats repeatedly cited in floor debate. Many of the companies are spending billions on stock buybacks and dividend payments to investors.
“Big Oil is price gouging families because they can,’’ said Rep. Katie Porter, D-Calif., another co-sponsor. “Enough is enough.’’
Republicans and industry groups called the bill misguided, saying there is no evidence of price gouging. Oil is a global commodity, and prices are set on the global market.
Gas prices rose late last year amid supply chain problems and increased demand as the economy recovered following the COVID-19 pandemic, but prices have spiked ever higher since Russia’s Feb. 24 invasion of Ukraine. The U.S. has banned imports of Russian oil and other countries are seeking alternatives to Russian energy, driving prices up.
Biden, aware of the political stakes, has vowed to do all he can to ease “pain at the pump for American families,” including ordering release of record amounts of oil from the nation’s strategic reserve.
Republicans say the answer to higher gas prices is to increase production here in the United States.
Louisiana Rep. Steve Scalise, the No. 2 House Republican, called the bill an attempt by Democrats “to distract and shift blame from the administration’s self-inflicted energy and inflation crisis.’’
Scalise called the bill “a socialist price-fixing scheme that hurts small businesses and consumers the most.’’ He accused Democrats of “politicizing” the FTC by giving the commission “wide-ranging powers based on undefined parameters that will allow it to usurp market forces and set government-controlled gasoline prices.’’
The American Exploration and Production Council, a lobbying group that represents independent oil and gas producers, called allegations of price-gouging false and counter-productive.
The FTC has conducted numerous investigations that have shown that changes in gasoline prices are based on market factors — not illegal behavior, said Anne Bradbury, the group’s CEO.
The vote on the House bill comes as Interior Secretary Deb Haaland said she will release a long-delayed, five-year plan that allows Interior to conduct new offshore oil and gas lease sales. The current plan expires June 30, and administration officials had not said when or if a replacement would be released.
Haaland told the Senate Energy Committee the new plan will be made public by June 30. The plan does not issue specific leases or authorize any drilling project.
“As we take this next step, we will follow the science and the law, as we always do,’’ Haaland said, vowing a “robust and transparent review process that includes input from states, the public and tribes.’’
The Biden administration has come under pressure to increase U.S. crude production as fuel prices spike because of the pandemic and the war in Ukraine.
Biden also faces pressure from Democrats and environmental groups urging him to do more to combat climate change, even as his legislative proposals on climate and clean energy remain stalled in a sharply divided Congress.
Sen. Joe Manchin, a West Virginia Democrat who chairs the energy panel and plays an outsized role on energy policy, said Thursday that “even as we see Russia wage a war enabled by energy insecurity in Europe, this administration has made its opposition to domestic oil and gas production crystal clear.’’
Manchin said he supported a pause on new oil and gas leasing on federal lands and waters announced by Biden soon after taking office in January 2021. By last summer, he told Haaland, “the time for a pause had come and gone.’’
Now, 16 months after the pause was announced, “we still have no new leases,’’ Manchin said. “I’m sorry to say it has become crystal clear that the ‘pause’ is in fact a ban.’’
Interior conducted an offshore lease sale last fall, responding to a court order, but the sale was later vacated by a federal judge.
The administration has scheduled onshore lease sales next month in eight mostly Western states. However, officials scaled back the amount of land offered for drilling and raised royalty rates charged to energy companies by 50%.
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New White House Covid projection puzzles experts and catches some Biden officials off guard
By MJ Lee and Deidre McPhillips, CNN
It was a stern and startling warning from the White House’s new Covid response coordinator: In the fall and winter, the US could potentially see 100 million new Covid-19 infections if Congress doesn’t approve federal funding to fight the pandemic.
That warning from Dr. Ashish Jha, who said the projection was based on a range of internal and external models, jolted some public health experts and even came a surprise to some top Biden administration officials, with sources telling CNN that the grim forecast — and details of where exactly that 100 million number had been derived from — was not discussed with some key officials intimately involved in the administration’s work to fight Covid before Jha’s TV interview over the weekend.
As of Thursday morning, the White House had not yet released the underlying data that it says supports its projection. A senior administration official had told CNN on Monday that the 100 million infection number is a moderate one that falls somewhere in the middle of more conservative and extreme projections and is based on an underlying assumption of no additional resources or extra mitigation measures being taken, including new Covid-19 funding from Congress, or dramatic new variants.
The timing of Jha’s announcement — as the White House is trying to pressure Congress to approve billions of dollars in new Covid funding — has also raised some concern among experts about whether political considerations were a driving factor behind making the public projection.
Michael Osterholm, an infectious disease expert and a former health adviser to Biden, told CNN he was concerned that Jha did not make public specific models that were used to project 100 million potential infections later this year, saying, “I don’t think Ashish has provided us with any data to support that.”
Osterholm took issue with the Biden administration making a Covid projection that spans the fall and winter, saying there are currently too many unknowns — including the possible development of new Covid variants — that could significantly change the trajectory of the pandemic in the months to come.
“The idea that you’re modeling six months out? It’s pixie dust. Six months ago we didn’t have Omicron,” Osterholm said, adding that he was concerned the public warning may have been driven too much by the desire to publicly pressure Congress to approve additional Covid money.
The White House Covid team has been reaching out to modelers and experts over the past few weeks, collecting what one senior administration official described as “preliminary” and “early” data that ultimately led to Jha’s warning. The official predicted that many of those models that look ahead to the fall and winter were likely still weeks away from being finalized and shared with the public, and that they could still change.
The official also stressed to CNN that those efforts — as well as Jha’s warning about 100 million new infections — were “less about trying to predict” what might happen later this year. Instead, they were part of the administration’s “scenario planning” for if the country doesn’t have the resources to launch an aggressive vaccine campaign and runs out of Covid tests and therapeutics by the fall, the official said.
Other health experts say that a wave that causes 100 million new infections is possible, but it’s one of many scenarios that should be considered.
“It’s an outcome that we should be thinking about and preparing for. Does it mean it’s absolutely going to happen? No,” Nick Reich, a biostatistician at the University of Massachusetts and leader at the Covid-19 Scenario Modeling Hub, told CNN.
“One of the things we’ve learned is that Covid continues to throw us curveballs. We have to learn to expect the unexpected.”
That unpredictability has led Reich and other modelers to scale back on case projections, focusing instead on measures of more severe outcomes.
“We’ve spent the last two-plus years looking really carefully at these forecasts, and one of the things we’ve seen is that cases in general tend to be the hardest thing to make accurate predictions about,” Reich said.
He and other scientists at the Covid-19 Scenario Modeling Hub have collaborated with the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention on modeling Covid trends and interpreting those projections, ultimately leading the CDC to drop case projections from its weekly forecast reports due to “low reliability.”
The CDC directed CNN back to the White House when asked about Jha’s latest projection for 100 million new infections and did not respond to follow-up questions over email.
Dr. Celine Gounder, another infectious disease expert and former health adviser to the administration, said her ongoing conversations with Biden officials have made clear that approval for additional Covid funding is currently a top White House concern: “Everything stems from that,” Gounder said.
On Jha’s projection, Gounder added: “It would be helpful any time you have more transparency. It’s helpful so people understand what went into that projection and where that is coming from.”
Asked on Monday whether the White House could make public the models that the administration has consulted, press secretary Jen Psaki said: “I’m happy to see if there’s more specific data we can make available. But what I can assure you of is that Dr. Jha is a very experienced public health expert. He talks to a range of officials internally and externally. And that’s what he’s basing it on.”
Without supplemental funding to tackle with Covid, Biden administration officials have said that the country could take steps backwards on everything from the production of updated vaccines to progress on Covid testing and treatments.
Jha is a newcomer to the Biden administration, replacing former White House Covid response coordinator Jeff Zients last month. The epidemiologist and former dean of Brown University’s School of Public Health had been a familiar face on cable TV, including CNN, throughout the Covid pandemic prior to taking on the government role.
Jha has been meeting with lawmakers to push for additional funding to be approved, according to a senior administration official, as Congress remains stuck on how to proceed with Biden’s $22.5 billion request. One complicating factor has been a disagreement over the Title 42 immigration policy — a pandemic-era rule allowing border officials to return migrants to their home countries by citing a public health emergency.
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OAKLAND, Calif., May 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On Saturday, May 21st, Alameda Health System Foundation (AHSF) will host the first annual Soul of Spring experience at The Bridge Yard Oakland.
Join us to celebrate those who make such a difference in our lives throughout Alameda County – first responders, businesses that donated to frontline workers, staff that went above and beyond the call of duty, and partners that help advance health equity in our community.
Tickets are available now via Eventbrite at https://bit.ly/AHSFSoulofSpring
Kick off the evening with a delightful variety of cocktails and beverages and enjoy delicious culinary dishes and desserts while mingling with friends, colleagues, and guests. A live concert featuring Grammy Award-Winning Motown Legend Thelma Houston, Emcee Miranda Wilson, and DJ J Espinosa will be followed by an After-Party with local Bay Area musical collective Jazz Mafia, hosted by AHSF's Associate Board with Chuy Gomez. A special VIP Reception takes place before the main event by invitation.
In consideration of State and Alameda County COVID protocols, proof of vaccination including booster will be verified and masking is required. Photography and video will be included at this event as well. By purchasing a ticket, you have been fully informed of your consent, waiver of liability, and release before entering the event.
About Alameda Health System
Alameda Health System (AHS) is a leading public health care provider and medical training institution recognized for its world-class patient and family-centered system of care. AHS's mission—Caring, Healing, Teaching, Serving All—reflects its commitment to promoting wellness, eliminating disparities, and optimizing the health of all residents of Alameda County. For more information, visit AlamedaHealthSystem.org.
About Alameda Health System Foundation
Alameda Health System Foundation (AHSF) is a California 501(c)(3) nonprofit (Federal Tax ID 94-3103136) that serves Alameda Health System (AHS), Alameda County's patient and family-centered safety net health care system. The mission of AHSF focuses on advancing health equity. Key priorities include increasing access to quality care, addressing unmet social needs, and building a community-centered workforce. For more information, visit FoundationAHS.org.
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Albany Technical College will provide information about a refresh of its Criminal Justice Technology Program during a presentation at 10 a.m. Wednesday.
ALBANY – Albany Technical College is hitting the refresh button on its Criminal Justice Technology Program on Wednesday, and will introduce the changes during a presentation at the college.
“Program refreshes are a way that Albany Technical College introduces existing programs to the community with a new perspective and provides fresh energy to the program, creating a curiosity for those interested in a new career,” college officials said in a Tuesday news release. “Technology and instruction may have often changed over the years, and what is presented is entirely new information to the service area.”
The presentation is scheduled for 10 a.m. in Room 112 of the Freedom Hall Building.
The Criminal Justice refresh is designed to give students a solid foundation in law enforcement skills, including in the areas of law enforcement, legal systems, crime prevention, corrections and probation. The study areas cover apprehension, prosecution, defense, sentencing, incarceration and supervision of those suspected or charged with criminal offenses.
Other areas of study included with this degree include criminal law, constitutional law, ethics and cultural perspectives, and corrections.
"We try to give our students a well-rounded curriculum that will prepare them for a future in criminal justice,” Lynn Miller, Albany Tech's Criminal Justice Technology Program chair, advisor and instructor. “Areas of focus include crime scene investigation, emergency vehicle operation simulation, and judgmental firearms simulation. We also have a mock courtroom here at the college so students can become comfortable in that environment.”
Students pursuing a Criminal Justice Technology degree can find work in the public and private sectors, the news release said. Jobs within the criminal justice field include police officer, crime scene investigator, Drug Enforcement Administration agent and other federal agencies, homicide detective, jail screener, probation officer, narcotics officer, parole officer, state trooper, youth correctional counselor, criminal justice instructor, fingerprint technician and deputy sheriff.
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Blackhawks top Sharks 5-4 in SO to end 8-game slide
By MATT CARLSON
Associated Press
CHICAGO (AP) — Alex DeBrincat scored the lone goal in the shootout after having three assists in regulation and the Chicago Blackhawks snapped an eight-game losing streak with a 5-4 win over the San Jose Sharks. Jaycob Megna scored with 3:25 left in the third to tie it at 4 and send it to overtime. Patrick Kane scored his 24th goal and added two assists for Chicago. Dylan Strome notched his career-high 21st goal and had an assist and Taylor Raddysh and Calvin de Haan scored. Meier scored his team-leading 32nd goal for the Sharks, who have lost eight in a row. Scott Reedy and Rudolfs Balcers also scored for San Jose. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/14/blackhawks-top-sharks-5-4-in-so-to-end-8-game-slide/ | 2022-04-15T05:14:17Z |
AP source: Women’s hockey talks between rivals break down
By STEPHEN WHYNO and JOHN WAWROW
AP Hockey Writers
The Professional Women’s Hockey Players Association has decided to break off talks with the rival Premier Hockey Federation. Representatives from the PWHPA and PHF met in March at the request of the NHL. The NHL had hoped the discussions would thaw relations between the sides and get them to work together to unify the sport. The PHWPA is headlined by U.S. and Canadian national team players. It has long opposed uniting with the PHF back to the days it was known as the National Women’s Hockey League. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/12/ap-source-womens-hockey-talks-between-rivals-break-down/ | 2022-04-12T21:20:44Z |
Treasurer to discuss barriers to quality housing at Kansas Housing Conference
WICHITA, Kan. (WIBW) - Treasurer Lynn Rogers will discuss key barriers to quality housing in the Sunflower State at the Kansas Housing Conference.
Kansas State Treasurer Lynn Rogers says on Tuesday, Aug. 30, he will attend the Kansas Housing Conference in Wichita and discuss the lack of housing stock, the challenges builders face, the barriers to young people entering the housing market and how to help seniors stay in their communities.
Rogers said he will speak to attendees and key leaders on Tuesday.
“Housing shortages are impacting every state in the country,” Rogers said. “Addressing the financial causes of the issues we are facing is a strong way the state can alleviate the pressures being faced by the public as they seek safe, affordable housing.”
Rogers noted that he wants to see action taken to reform the Kansas Housing Loan Deposit Program which has had allocated funds sitting unused for about 15 years to help address the issue.
The Treasurer indicated that the program requires tweaking to make it an option to support Kansans who seek quality housing.
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California-based cybersecurity company expands its alliance with Cloud Seguro to provide Colombian enterprises with unparalleled levels of cyber risk management
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Resecurity, Inc., a U.S. cybersecurity and intelligence company, announced its deepened partnership with Cloud Seguro to expand Resecurity's AI-driven cybersecurity solutions and services to Colombia. Based in Bogotá, Cloud Seguro is a leading Colombian Information Security, Ethical Hacking and Cloud Security company.
As Colombia's digital economy expands, cyber threats are increasingly prominent; the first half of 2020 saw a 59% increase in reports of computer crimes compared to the same period of the previous year. In 2019, Colombia was among the countries in Latin America most targeted by cyber criminals. Cybersecurity has become a frequent topic of policy concern for Colombia. The government proposed a Consolidated Guiding Vision in document CONPES 3701, which seeks to generate national cybersecurity policy guidelines. The aim is to develop a national strategy that counteracts the increase in computer threats to Colombia's digitization process. [1] To accelerate the implementation of AI-powered cybersecurity and threat intelligence in Colombia, Resecurity has further partnered with Cloud Seguro to provide Colombian customers best-in-breed risk management.
"The relationship between Colombia and the United States has continuously strengthened over the last 300 years to a full partnership that links the governments of both nations around several key issues, including, most recently, terrorism and cybercrime; our deepened partnership with our existing reseller in Colombia, Cloud Seguro, is a natural expansion as Colombia invests in cybersecurity to secure private and public organizations, leveraging AI" said Gene Yoo, CEO of Resecurity. "Resecurity is excited to build a deep relationship with Cloud Seguro to drive cybersecurity market development in Colombia, including participating together in co-organized events and cybersecurity contests."
The synergy between Cloud Seguro and Resecurity will accelerate proactive managed threat detection, vulnerability assessment and penetration testing (VAPT) services for Colombian market. The offering will enable local business leaders to mitigate possible cybesecurity risks and minimize damage from the consequences of data breaches and ransomware activity targeting companies in critical sectors of economy in Latin America.
Resecurity's innovative cybersecurity solutions allow organizations to automate the identification, assessment, and triage of incoming cyber threats while staying ahead of cybercriminals using advanced tactics to attack organizations at scale. The AI-driven platform allows administrators to reduce potential blind spots and security gaps by quickly seeing in-depth analysis and specific artifacts obtained through the dark web, botnets activity, network intelligence, and high-quality threat intelligence.
"Risk must be identified in each of the processes of companies, not only in technology management; each process has a risk and needs special management in information security. Our alliance with Resecurity allows us to use their bleeding-edge tools and highly innovative team to augment our own team on the ground in Colombia to provide our Colombian customers with unparalleled services, across on-premise, private cloud and public cloud." said German Realpe, CEO and co-founder of Cloud Seguro.
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Resecurity is a cybersecurity company providing managed threat detection and response. The company delivers a unified platform for endpoint protection, risk management, and cyber threat intelligence. Known for providing best-of-breed data-driven intelligence solutions, Resecurity's services and platforms focus on early-warning identification of data breaches and comprehensive protection against cybersecurity risks. Founded in 2016, it has been globally recognized as one of the world's most innovative cybersecurity companies with the sole mission of enabling organizations to combat cyber threats regardless of how sophisticated they are. Most recently, Resecurity was named as one of the Top 10 fastest-growing private cybersecurity companies in Los Angeles, California by Inc. Magazine. An official member of AFCEA, NDIA, SIA, Infragard, the American Chamber of Commerce in Saudi Arabia (AmChamKSA) and the American Chamber of Commerce in Mexico (AmChamMexico). To learn more about Resecurity, visit https://resecurity.com.
Founded in 2011, Cloud Seguro's information security consulting is based on managing risk, which is different for each company. Identifying the risks is the best way to understand how to create an information security management system. When the risk of a company's processes and assets is understood, security controls can be implemented, including encryption, technological tools, digital signatures, electronic signatures, VPNs, software, and others. Cloud Seguro has created a simple methodology that is based on processes, procedures and technical controls. With this methodology, it is easy to certify a process over time under the framework of the ISO 27001 standard. Cloud Seguro's clients are from myriad verticals, including health, services, and Fintech. To learn more about Cloud Seguro, visit http://www.cloudseguro.co/.
[1] Accessed on 8/24/2022: https://www.trade.gov/market-intelligence/colombia-cybersecurity-outlook
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The nonprofit will host a premiere party for "My Vote Matters" music video at the Englewood-based brewery on Sept. 15 to drive voter registration and education
ENGLEWOOD, Colo., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Developmental Pathways (DP) is teaming up with Brewability, a pizzeria and brewery that primarily employs individuals with developmental disabilities, to host the "My Vote Matters" music video premiere party on Thursday, Sept. 15. This summer, DP partnered with community advocate, Jim Brennan, to create a parody sing-along music video to raise awareness about the importance of voting. The video is complete, and we're excited to share it.
The event will take place at Brewability at 3445 S Broadway, Englewood, CO, from 5:00 to 7:00 p.m. on Sept. 15. The first showing of the video will be at 5:30 p.m. and will play again throughout the evening. All attendees will be able to enjoy the music video thanks to Brewability's vibrational dance floor, funded by a grant through DP in July. Additionally, nonpartisan election officials from Arapahoe and Douglas Counties will be there to assist with voter registration.
The music video is a collaboration between DP staff and community advocate Jim Brennan, who performs weekly sing-alongs on social media with his son, Ian. Jim, Ian, community members, performers, and staff met at the DP office in Aurora this summer to film the video. Jim brought a stellar production team and a music therapist to help the stars shine. The goal of the video is to bring attention to voting rights in the disability community and encourage all Coloradoans, regardless of ability, to register to vote, learn about the candidates and ballot issues, and – most importantly – vote.
"Brewability is a place for everyone in the community to come together," says founder and owner Tiffany Fixter. "We're excited to host the "My Vote Matters" premiere to help empower individuals with disabilities to vote on the issues that matter most to them."
DP recognizes there can be many barriers to voting, especially for those with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities. According to the American Association for People with Disabilities (AAPD), in a study cited from Rutgers University, "If people with disabilities voted at the same rate as people without disabilities who have the same demographic characteristics, there would be about 2.35 million more voters." Some numbers suggest closer to 3 million more voters.
"People with disabilities often rely on services and support systems funded by state and federal dollars to access important resources like housing, education, and medical care," says DP's Associate Director for Disability Policy Kim Tenure. "Voting is critical for this community because what's on the ballot may impact their ability to be included in key decisions."
Voter turnout for people with disabilities increased from the 2016 to 2020 election for a variety of reasons, including more awareness and changes in requirements due to COVID-19, which made voting more accessible. In Colorado, in addition to the requirements for accessible polling locations, people with disabilities can also take advantage of mail-in and electronic ballots.
In 2020 DP launched its first organized voter engagement initiative with the goal of creating a nonpartisan campaign that advocates for individuals with developmental disabilities and/or delays in all stages of life. As part of the ongoing campaign, DP works with members of all political parties, shares educational resources, and creates influential partnerships. Each year it evolves to meet the community's needs, and this year is no different. Along with creating its first music video, DP onboarded a voter engagement intern and will release a ballot guide in October.
Started in 1964, Developmental Pathways is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit agency serving more than 8,000 individuals with developmental disabilities/delays (I/DD) and their families per year. We're one of Colorado's Community Centered Boards (CCB) which connect people with I/DD to federal, state, county, and private funding in Arapahoe, Douglas, and Elbert Counties and the City of Aurora. We passionately believe inclusion is for everyone and offer services through Home and Community Based Medicaid Waiver programs, locally funded programs, and partnerships with other community organizations.
Since its inception in 2016, Brewability has been serving up inclusivity alongside beer and pizza. Founded by a former special education teacher, Brewability is a brewery and pizzeria staffed primarily by people with developmental disabilities. Located in Englewood, Colorado, this establishment is where good food, good drinks, and good times are accessible to everyone. From hand-crafted brews to a bone-conduction, vibrational dance floor, Brewability is on the forefront of fun and inclusivity.
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MONTREAL, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The Lion Electric Company (NYSE: LEV) (TSX: LEV) ("Lion" or the "Company"), a leading manufacturer of all-electric medium and heavy-duty urban vehicles, today announced that it will release its 2022 second quarter results on August 5, 2022, before markets open. A conference call and webcast will be held on the same day, at 8:30 a.m. (Eastern Time) to discuss the results.
To participate in the conference call, please dial (226) 828-7575 or (833) 950-0062 (toll free) using the Access Code 842480. A live webcast of the conference call will also be available at www.thelionelectric.com under the "Events and Presentation" page of the "Investors" section. An archive of the event will be available shortly after the conference call.
Lion Electric is an innovative manufacturer of zero-emission vehicles. The company creates, designs and manufactures all-electric class 5 to class 8 commercial urban trucks and all-electric buses and minibuses for the school, paratransit and mass transit segments. Lion is a North American leader in electric transportation and designs, builds and assembles many of its vehicles' components, including chassis, battery packs, truck cabins and bus bodies.
Always actively seeking new and reliable technologies, Lion vehicles have unique features that are specifically adapted to its users and their everyday needs. Lion believes that transitioning to all-electric vehicles will lead to major improvements in our society, environment and overall quality of life. Lion shares are traded on the New York Stock Exchange and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol LEV.
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ST. LOUIS, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Arch Resources, Inc. (NYSE: ARCH) today announced the publication of its 2022 sustainability report, now available for download on the company's website homepage at archrsc.com. The report details Arch's commitment to the highest environmental, social and governance principles, and includes a robust discussion of the company's significant and ongoing progress in its 10-year pivot towards global steel and metallurgical coal markets, which are expected to play an essential role in the build-out of a new, low-carbon economy.
Among the highlights, the report delineates Arch's:
- Lost-time incident rate of 1.01 in 2021, which was nearly 2.5-times better than the industry average
- Perfect 2021 environmental compliance record under the federal mining law
- 100 percent compliance against 134,000 water quality measurements conducted in 2021
- Establishment of an industry-first thermal mine reclamation fund, which sets aside sufficient cash for final reclamation of its legacy thermal operations, and
- Reductions now totaling 56 percent in direct and indirect CO2e emissions against its 2013 baseline year
"We believe Arch's long-term success hinges on our ability to drive continuous improvement against a wide range of ESG-related metrics," said Paul A. Lang, Arch's CEO and president. "The Arch team's deep commitment to safety and environmental stewardship – as well as to the principles of transparency, integrity and good governance – serve as the very bedrock of the Arch corporate culture and provide a powerful foundation on which to build. We remain sharply focused on driving even greater progress and extending our industry leadership in these critical areas of performance, and welcome ongoing dialogue with our many stakeholders as we pursue these objectives."
Arch Resources is a premier producer of high-quality metallurgical products for the global steel industry. The company operates large, modern and highly efficient mines that consistently set the industry standard for both mine safety and environmental stewardship. Arch Resources from time to time utilizes its website – archrsc.com – as a channel of distribution for material company information. To learn more about us and our premium metallurgical products, go to www.archrsc.com.
Forward-Looking Statements: This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended - that is, statements related to future, not past, events. In this context, forward-looking statements often address our expected future business and financial performance, and future plans, including our sustainability objectives, commitments, plans, programs, targets, goals and strategies, and often contain words such as "should," "could," "estimates," "project," "target," "expects," "may," "plans," "believes," "seeks," "strives," "will" or variations of such words or similar words. Actual results or outcomes, including the sustainability objectives, targets and commitments set forth in this report, may vary significantly, and adversely, from those anticipated due to many factors, including: unexpected delays, difficulties, and expenses in executing against the objectives, targets and commitments identified in this report; unexpected cost increases or technical difficulties in constructing, developing, maintaining or modifying sites, technologies or processes; technological innovations; impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic; changes in coal prices, which may be caused by numerous factors beyond our control, including changes in the domestic and foreign supply of and demand for coal and the domestic and foreign demand for steel and electricity; volatile economic and market conditions; operating risks beyond our control, including risks related to mining conditions, mining, processing and plant equipment failures or maintenance problems; weather, natural disasters and climate-related events; the unavailability of raw materials, equipment or other critical supplies, mining accidents, and other inherent risks of coal mining that are beyond our control; the degree to which necessary data can be gathered and verified; loss of availability, reliability and cost-effectiveness of transportation facilities and fluctuations in transportation costs; inflationary pressures and availability and price of mining and other industrial supplies; the effects of foreign and domestic trade policies, actions or disputes on the level of trade among the countries and regions in which we operate, the competitiveness of our exports, or our ability to export; competition, both within our industry and with producers of competing energy sources, including the effects from any current or future legislation or regulations designed to support, promote or mandate renewable energy sources; alternative steel production technologies that may reduce demand for our coal; the loss of key personnel or the failure to attract additional qualified personnel and the availability of skilled employees and other workforce factors; our ability to secure new coal supply arrangements or to renew existing coal supply arrangements; the loss of, or significant reduction in, purchases by our largest customers; disruptions in the supply of coal from third parties; risks related to our international growth; our relationships with, and other conditions affecting our customers and our ability to collect payments from our customers; the availability and cost of surety bonds, including potential collateral requirements; additional demands for credit support by third parties and decisions by banks, surety bond providers, or other counterparties to reduce or eliminate their exposure to the coal industry; inaccuracies in our estimates of our coal reserves; defects in title or the loss of a leasehold interest; losses as a result of certain marketing and asset optimization strategies; cyber-attacks or other security breaches that disrupt our operations, or that result in the unauthorized release of proprietary, confidential or personally identifiable information; our ability to acquire or develop coal reserves in an economically feasible manner; our ability to comply with the restrictions imposed by our financing or insurance arrangements; our ability to service our outstanding indebtedness and raise funds necessary to repurchase our convertible notes for cash following a fundamental change or to pay any cash amounts due upon conversion; existing and future legislation and regulations affecting both our coal mining operations and our customers' coal usage, governmental policies and taxes, including those aimed at reducing emissions of elements such as mercury, sulfur dioxides, nitrogen oxides, particulate matter or greenhouse gases; increased pressure from political and regulatory authorities, along with environmental and climate change activist groups, and lending and investment policies adopted by financial institutions and insurance companies to address concerns about the environmental impacts of coal combustion; increased attention to environmental, social or governance matters ("ESG"); our ability to obtain and renew various permits necessary for our mining operations; risks related to regulatory agencies ordering certain of our mines to be temporarily or permanently closed under certain circumstances; risks related to extensive environmental regulations that impose significant costs on our mining operations, and could result in litigation or material liabilities; the accuracy of our estimates of reclamation and other mine closure obligations; the existence of hazardous substances or other environmental contamination on property owned or used by us; and risks related to tax legislation and our ability to use net operating losses and certain tax credits; and our ability to pay base or variable dividends in accordance with our announced capital return program. All forward-looking statements in this report, as well as all other written and oral forward-looking statements attributable to us or persons acting on our behalf, are expressly qualified in their entirety by the cautionary statements contained in this section and elsewhere in this report. These factors are not necessarily all of the important factors that could cause actual results or outcomes to vary significantly, and adversely, from those anticipated at the time such statements were first made. These risks and uncertainties, as well as other risks of which we are not aware or which we currently do not believe to be material, may cause our actual future results and outcomes to be materially, and adversely, different than those expressed in our forward-looking statements. For these reasons, readers should not place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements speak only as of the date on which such statements were made, and we do not undertake, and expressly disclaim, any duty to update our forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as may be required by the federal securities laws. For a description of some of the risks and uncertainties that may affect our future results, you should see the "Risk Factors" in Item 1A of our most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent Form 10-Q and current report on Form 8-K filings made with the Securities Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Furthermore, while future events discussed in this report may be significant, any significance should not be read as necessarily rising to the level of the definition of materiality used for the purposes of certain disclosures required to be included in our SEC filings. Moreover, given the uncertainties, estimates and assumptions inherent in the matters discussed in this report, and the timelines involved, materiality is inherently difficult to assess far in advance. In addition, given the inherent uncertainty of the estimates, assumptions and timelines associated with the matters discussed in this report, we may not be able to anticipate in advance whether or the degree to which we will or will not be able to meet our plans, targets or goals. In addition, non-financial information, such as that included in parts of this report, is subject to greater potential limitations than financial information, given the methods used for calculating or estimating such information. The company has not and does not intend to independently verify third-party data contained in this report or used in the estimates and assumptions necessary to the matters discussed in this report.
In addition, many of the standards and performance metrics used and referred to in the objectives, targets and commitments set forth or referred to in this report continue to evolve and are based on management expectations and assumptions believed to be reasonable at the time of preparation, but should not be considered guarantees. The standards and performance metrics used, and the expectations and assumptions they are based on, have not unless otherwise expressly specified, been verified by any third party.
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Mattamy ranks #3 as award recognizes the company's supportive, welcoming and engaging work environment
RIVERVIEW, Fla., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Mattamy Homes has been named as one of Tampa Bay's Best Places to Work, for the fourth consecutive year, as part of the Best Places to Work competition managed by the Tampa Bay Business Journal. Mattamy was recognized as the #3 place to work in the extra large companies category, beating out significantly larger organizations in the Tampa Bay area. Mattamy was one of the smallest companies in this category to make the top 15 list and one of only two homebuilders named as a Best Place to Work.
Best Places to Work aims to identify the top workplaces in Tampa Bay based on employee feedback. Nominated organizations are evaluated by their employees through an anonymous survey focusing on elements of the work environment including: team effectiveness, retention risk, alignment with goals, trust with co-workers, individual contribution, manager effectiveness, trust in senior leaders, feeling valued, work engagement and people practices.
"At Mattamy it is our ongoing goal to provide a work environment that is supportive, welcoming and engaging," says Bob Meyn, President of Mattamy's Tampa and Southwest Florida Division. "During the challenging last two years, our top priority has been maintaining a positive work environment and supporting the wellbeing of our team members. We're pleased to be recognized for the special culture we've created and continue to maintain here at Mattamy."
For more information:
https://mattamyhomes.com/florida/tampa
https://mattamyhomes.com/about/careers
Mattamy Homes is the largest privately owned homebuilder in North America, with more than 40 years of operations history across the United States and Canada. Every year, Mattamy helps more than 8,000 families realize their dream of home ownership. In the United States, the company is represented in 11 markets –Charlotte, Raleigh, Dallas, Phoenix, Tucson, Jacksonville, Orlando (where its US head office is located), Tampa, Sarasota, Naples and Southeast Florida – and in Canada, its communities stretch across the Greater Toronto Area, as well as in Ottawa, Calgary and Edmonton. Visit www.mattamyhomes.com for more information.
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Welcome banners in 8 different languages added Downtown
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Downtown Topeka added some new banners Wednesday, August 3, to make the community more inclusive.
Downtown Topeka Inc. added multiple banners along Kansas Ave. that say “welcome” in eight different languages, including Spanish, English, Arabic, Mandarin, Hindi, Potawatomi, Ukrainian, and German.
According to Rhiannon Friedman, the president of Downtown Topeka Inc., the organization selected the languages by looking at what the most commonly spoken languages are in our area and then picked the top eight. Friedman also says the project was a community group effort.
“This was really an idea that was brought together by our marketing team and then our chief equity officer, Glenda Washington, was right there to support us in it,” Friedman said. “We were able to work with native speakers in the Topeka area to make sure that we were checking that all the languages were appropriately translated, so it was great to get to meet new people in the community.”
DTI saw this as a way to bring more inclusiveness to the community and show support for its businesses.
“As we open up more businesses downtown, Olive Café, the Mediterranean restaurant, we’ve got The Globe down here, so we are just trying to be inclusive and welcoming to all different languages and I hope that those restaurant owners see this and feel welcomed to know they are supported in downtown,” said Friedman.
The banners will be up year-round, except during holidays or special events.
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Goals: Eliminate screening barriers, reduce mortality
BETHESDA, Md. , June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The American Gastroenterological Association today released a series of evidence-based position statements that amount to a call to action for a national colorectal cancer screening approach, which would enable everyone to participate in colorectal cancer (CRC) screening programs without barriers.
CRC experts developed eight statements, which highlight the continuum of CRC screening, identify barriers and provide a platform for physician groups, patient advocates, industry, employers, payers and the government to work together eliminate screening barriers.
"CRC screening saves lives, but only if people get screened. Cost sharing is an important barrier to screening, which contributes to racial, ethnic and socioeconomic inequities in colorectal cancer outcomes. The full cost of screening – including non-invasive tests and follow-up colonoscopies – should be covered without cost to patients," says David Lieberman, MD, AGAF, chair of the AGA Executive Committee on the Screening Continuum. "AGA wishes to collaborate with key stakeholders to eliminate obstacles to screening, which disproportionately impact those with low income and lack of insurance."
AGA position statements on reducing the burden of colorectal cancer:
- AGA supports the development of a national approach to CRC screening to ensure accessibility to all individuals in the United States with the goal to eliminate suffering and death from CRC.
- There is strong evidence from randomized controlled trials, observational clinical studies, and modeling studies that increasing CRC screening rates will reduce CRC incidence and mortality.
- A screening program should include both colonoscopy and noninvasive screening options, patient education, outreach, and navigation support.
- Co-pays and deductibles are barriers to screening and contribute to socioeconomic disparities. The full cost of screening should be covered by payers without cost sharing.
- Screening with high-quality colonoscopy should be covered by payers without cost sharing, consistent with the aims of the Affordable Care Act. These costs include the bowel preparation, facility and professional fees, anesthesia, and pathology.
- Noninvasive colorectal screening should be considered as programs with multiple steps, each of which, including follow-up colonoscopy if the test is positive, should be covered by payers without cost sharing as part of the screening continuum.
- AGA supports expansion of the continuum of screening to include the follow-up of patients found to have high-risk adenomas* (HRA) or advanced sessile serrated lesions (SSLs).
- AGA, working with a broad coalition of stakeholders, envisions the creation of a national resource to help manage population health focused on ensuring high-quality CRC screening and eliminating barriers to CRC screening.
AGA published these position statements in Gastroenterology.
Groups interested in collaborating with AGA should contact Kathleen Teixeira, AGA Vice President, Public Policy and Advocacy, at kteixeira@gastro.org.
Colorectal cancer resources
- Coding guide for CRC screening (for physicians)
- CRC screening: what to expect when paying (for patients)
- For patients: CRC Screening Options
- Updates on Age to Start and Stop Colorectal Cancer Screening: Recommendations From the U.S. Multi-Society Task Force on Colorectal Cancer
- Clinical Practice Update: Approach to the use of non-invasive CRC screening options
About the AGA Institute
The American Gastroenterological Association is the trusted voice of the GI community. Founded in 1897, the AGA has grown to more than 16,000 members from around the globe who are involved in all aspects of the science, practice and advancement of gastroenterology. The AGA Institute administers the practice, research and educational programs of the organization. www.gastro.org.
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Agile background screening technology and Mitratech I-9 product deliver faster hiring & onboarding
AUSTIN, Texas, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mitratech, a leading global provider of legal, compliance, and HR software, is pleased to announce that it has acquired AssureHire, an emerging leader in the tech-enabled background screening space.
AssureHire offers increased automation and a comprehensive verification process for new hires, resulting in a rapid and seamless end-to-end screening experience. By combining AssureHire and Mitratech's award-winning compliance solution, Tracker I-9, the hiring process is integrated from their initial application to the first day of a candidate's work. This combination will provide a more unified and seamless experience for job candidates that will allow them to move through onboarding faster, and with less drop-off.
"Mitratech continues to be dedicated to bringing world-class specialty solutions to our customers, and AssureHire is an example of that," said Mike Williams, CEO, Mitratech. "All of our technologies have been vetted and selected for their unique, market leading capabilities based on where our customers need us most. With our world-class Tracker I-9 solution along with AssureHire's expertise, our customers will be able to seamlessly and accurately verify and hire new candidates in this really challenging market."
AssureHire is an accredited Consumer Reporting Agency by the National Association of Professional Background Screeners (NAPBS).
Mitratech is a proven global technology partner for corporate legal, risk, compliance, and HR professionals seeking to maximize productivity, control expense, and mitigate risk by deepening organizational alignment, increasing visibility, and spurring collaboration across an enterprise. Mitratech serves over 1,800 organizations worldwide spanning more than 160 countries.
For more info, visit: www.mitratech.com
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DALLAS (KDAF) — What is your favorite place to eat in Dallas? With so many options to choose from, it’s hard to justify going to the same place over and over, but humans are creatures of habit and that’s okay.
Whether it be Cane Rosso, Chili’s, or any other Dallas eaterie, your favorite is your favorite. In the spirit of favorites, a new report from Bid-On-Equipment.com looked at the most popular restaurants in each major U.S. city.
Officials say they used Yelp to find the top 40 highest rated and reviewed restaurants in each city. They used that data and Google search data to find the most searched restaurant in each state.
According to the study, the most popular restaurant in Dallas is none other than Dallas-based Velvet Taco.
Across the nation, the study says the most popular food option is breakfast food (editor’s note: same), with most people (77% of people) preferring to eat at local restaurants.
Despite a universal love of eating out, the study found that half of the people in the nation are eating out less because of inflation. For the full report, visit Bid-On-Equipment.com. | https://cw33.com/news/local/report-says-this-is-the-most-popular-restaurant-in-dallas/ | 2022-07-21T21:47:43Z |
MLK Commission adds $58,000 to endowment; local students benefit
CANTON – The cost of college is about to get tad bit easier for seven local students.
On Tuesday, the Greater Canton Martin Luther King Jr. Commission added $58,000 to its charitable fund at the Stark Community Foundation.
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A portion of the money, raised through the group's 29th annual Mayors' Breakfast, will be used to award $2,000 Gene DeChellis Scholarships to seven area high school seniors:
- Kiera Collin, a Perry High senior, who plans to study psychology and design at Stark State College.
- Dontay Mustin, a GlenOak High senior, who will major in sociology at Ohio State University.
- McKenzie Mack, a senior at GlenOak High, who will study broadcast journalism at Ohio State University.
- Morgan Harrison, a Washington High senior in Massillon, who will study pharmacy at the University of Findlay.
- Raine Rueschman, a National Honor Society senior at Canton South High, who will attend Aultman College to study radiology.
- Nevaeh Simmons, a McKinley High senior, who plans on studying law enforcement.
- Maraja Moss, a senior at Jackson High, who will attend the University of Pittsburgh, where she will double-major in Spanish and neuroscience.
MLK Commission Treasurer Agatha Johnston-Johnson said the latest donation brings the charitable fund's total to $90,034. The endowment was started in 2017.
More than $28,000 was contributed to the endowment in 2020.
The Greater Canton Martin Luther King. Jr. Commission was formed in 1991. The Mayors' Breakfast was begun in 1993. Participating Mayors include Canton Mayor Thomas Bernabei, Alliance Mayor Alan Andreani, Canal Fulton Mayor Joe Schultz, Louisville Mayor Pat Fallot, Massillon Mayor Kathy Catazaro-Perry, and North Canton Mayor Stephan Wilder.
More:https://www.cantonrep.com/story/opinion/columns/2017/02/22/memorial-field-house-needs-hist
Mayors' Breakfast Chair Krista Allison said 500 people participated in this year's breakfast, which was virtual due to the pandemic. A breakfast wasn't held in 2021.
Allison said there are plans to return to an in-person event in 2023.
"We're excited; other people are excited too," she said.
Bridgett L. Neisel, vice president of advancement at the Stark Community Foundation, said she's honored the Commission chose the foundation for its endowment. Learn more at https://www.starkcf.org/ or call 330-454-3426.
Reach Charita at 330-580-8313 or charita.goshay@cantonrep.com
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