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Investments to Provide Customers With Better Reliability
Improvements Will Help Meet Changing Customer Needs and Expedite Transition to EVs
Program Will Help Achieve N.J. Energy Master Plan Goals
NEWARK, N.J., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The New Jersey Board of Public Utilities today approved a settlement that will enable PSE&G to make investments that will provide the enhanced reliability customers now need and help New Jersey achieve its clean energy goals. With the approval of PSE&G's Infrastructure Advancement Program, the state's largest utility is expected to invest $511 million over four years, creating hundreds of well-paying jobs and helping stimulate the New Jersey economy.
The investments will modernize PSE&G's distribution systems to provide customers with improved reliability, including during extreme weather. The IAP also includes "Last Mile" investments that will begin preparing the grid for the rapid transition to EVs and enable a greater blend of renewable energy resources by increasing the reliability of the state's electric grid down to the street and neighborhood level.
"The Infrastructure Advancement Program is the next step forward in our efforts to meet our customers' changing needs," PSE&G President Kim Hanemann said. "Homes now are more important than ever to people's daily lives, playing the added roles of offices, entertainment centers, classrooms, and even fueling stations for electric vehicles. Meanwhile, businesses increasingly rely on e-commerce and electronic devices, and many are considering providing charging stations for their EV-driving customers and employees."
"The program is another step toward realizing PSEG's Powering Progress vision in which our customers use less energy, and the energy used is cleaner and delivered more reliably than ever."
The program includes:
- modernizing electric circuits,
- upgrading five aging electric substations and four aging natural gas metering and regulating stations, and
- $234 million of last mile improvements to provide residential areas with greater reliability.
The IAP continues PSE&G's work to update its distribution systems to make them more reliable, and resilient to increasingly severe storms. PSE&G's initiatives to protect New Jersey communities and customers from extreme weather conditions were recognized last week by the Edison Electric Institute, which awarded the utility the 2022 Edison Award, the electric utility industry's highest honor.
For a typical residential electric and gas customer, the proposal's bill impact would be about $1.50 per month, or approximately 0.75%, in 2026. It's worth noting that a typical residential electric and gas customer's current bill is now 21% lower than a decade ago, or about 36% lower when taking inflation into account.
Public Service Electric & Gas Co. is New Jersey's oldest and largest gas and electric delivery public utility, serving three-quarters of the state's population, as well as one of the nation's largest utilities. PSE&G has won the ReliabilityOne Award for superior electric system reliability in the Mid-Atlantic region for 20 consecutive years. PSE&G received the 2022 ENERGY STAR® "Partner of the Year" award in the Energy Efficiency Program Delivery category, and is a 2021 Customer Champion and Most Trusted Brand as named by Escalent. PSE&G is a subsidiary of Public Service Enterprise Group Inc., (PSEG) (NYSE:PEG), a predominantly regulated infrastructure company focused on a clean energy future and has been named to the Dow Jones Sustainability Index for North America for 14 consecutive years (www.pseg.com).
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Highlights:
- Q1 2022 revenues increased 13.0% over Q1 2021 due to a 7.2% increase in consolidated shipments primarily as a result of an 18.7% increase in Americas lift truck shipments
- Comparable revenues, favorable sales mix and the reinstatement of tariff exclusions led to improved Q1 2022 gross margins compared with Q4 2021
- Q1 2022 results were better than expected in the Q4 2021 earnings release, but remained unprofitable with a consolidated operating loss of $18.3 million and a consolidated net loss of $25.0 million due to the following:
- Lift Truck market growth rates moderated from early 2021 levels yet remain strong
- Q1 2022 lift truck bookings continue to exceed shipments as production continued to be disrupted by component shortages due to supplier and logistics constraints despite a reduced number of individual supplier issues
- Although Q2 2022 Lift Truck segment consolidated operating and net losses are expected to be greater than Q1 2022 due to inflation in backlog costs and adverse product mix, in Q3 and Q4 2022, as the Lift Truck segment works through its low-margin backlog, margins are expected to improve in each successive quarter, which in turn is expected to lead to a significantly lower operating loss in the third quarter and strong operating profit in the fourth quarter of 2022, and in 2023. However, results for the remainder of 2022 are expected to be lower than expected in the Q4 2021 earnings release due to higher material inflation resulting from the Russia/Ukraine conflict
- For Q1 2022, Bolzoni reported a return to profitability and expects continued improvement in the remainder of 2022
- Nuvera 2022 operating results expected to improve due to the absence of impairment charges recognized in 2021 and expected lower production costs
CLEVELAND, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. (NYSE: HY) today announced consolidated revenues of $827.6 million, an operating loss of $18.3 million and a net loss of $25.0 million, or a loss of $1.48 per share, for the first quarter of 2022 compared with consolidated revenues of $732.2 million, operating profit of $3.1 million and net income of $5.6 million, or $0.33 per share, for the first quarter of 2021.
Segment Financial Results
Summary results for the Company's three business segments were as follows for the first quarter of 2022 and 2021:
Hyster-Yale Group Results
Hyster-Yale Group unit shipments, bookings and backlog were as follows:
Effective in the first quarter of 2022, third-party industry data historically used to report market changes is now being issued one quarter in arrears. As a result, actual industry data for the first quarter of 2022 will not be available until the Company reports its second quarter 2022 results. Comments in this release about the 2022 first quarter industry are based on the Company's understanding of what transpired in the market and are not based on reported third-party data, which could differ from the Company's estimates.
The global lift truck market appears to have remained relatively robust in the first quarter of 2022. As a result, bookings in the first quarter of 2022 were still at very robust levels, but the Company had fewer bookings than in the historically high prior-year first quarter. The Company is focused on keeping the pricing of new bookings close to target margins based on anticipated costs at the time of expected production. The average bookings sales price per unit increased compared with both the 2021 fourth quarter and the prior-year quarter because the Company continued to increase prices to offset material and freight cost inflation. These increased prices in turn translated into an increase in the current average sales price per unit of backlog in the 2022 first quarter over the respective prior periods as well.
First-quarter unit shipments increased compared with the prior-year first quarter since the Company has increased production rates and since component shortages caused by ongoing global supply chain and logistics constraints have had a moderately reduced impact. However, ongoing supply chain constraints of certain critical components resulted in fewer shipments than in the fourth quarter of 2021. With higher bookings and lower shipments than in the 2021 fourth quarter, the Company's already historically high backlog level continued to increase, which further extended delivery lead times.
In this context, Lift Truck segment revenues increased 12.8% in the first quarter of 2022 compared with the first quarter of 2021. The improvement in revenue was primarily due to the favorable effect of price increases put in place to mitigate the impact of material and freight cost inflation, as well as higher unit and parts volumes in the Americas and EMEA segments, mainly from a 2,300 unit increase in shipments due to higher sales of Class 2 and Class 3 electric warehouse trucks and lower-capacity Class 5 internal-combustion engine trucks. These improvements were partially offset by unfavorable currency movements of $14.0 million, due to a strengthening U.S. dollar, and lower unit and parts volumes in JAPIC.
Geographic Segment Results
Ongoing parts shortages and supply chain disruptions continued to constrain the Company's production of lift trucks in the first quarter, although the Company did generate higher revenues. Nevertheless, the Lift Truck business generated an operating loss of $10.7 million compared with operating profit of $12.2 million in the first quarter of 2021. The substantial decline in results was mainly attributable to a decrease in gross profit in all three geographic segments, most significantly in EMEA and JAPIC, as well as higher operating expenses in the Americas and EMEA. Gross profit declined primarily as a result of an $18.5 million increase in manufacturing costs over the 2021 first quarter as component shortages had a severe impact on the Company's ability to produce and ship products from the backlog. Additionally, cost increases of $50.1 million, net of price increases of $43.9 million, resulting from significant material cost and freight inflation for trucks already in the backlog, and a shift in sales mix to lower-margin lift trucks, as well as unfavorable currency movements of $7.8 million, also contributed to the reduction in gross profit. The realization of higher margins on parts sales and higher unit volumes only partly offset the significant increase in manufacturing, material and freight costs. The Company also recorded charges totaling $2.5 million in the Lift Truck segment to establish reserves for Russian inventory and receivables.
While all three of the geographic Lift Truck segments were affected by unfavorable increases in material and freight costs and supply chain constraints in the 2022 first quarter, the Americas segment was less affected than the EMEA segment. In the Americas, first-quarter 2022 revenues increased 21.3% over the prior-year quarter as a result of price increases implemented to offset material and freight cost inflation and higher unit and parts volumes, as well as a shift in sales to higher-priced products. Operating profit decreased to $4.4 million in the first quarter of 2022 from $14.6 million in the prior-year first quarter, but improved significantly over the 2021 fourth-quarter operating loss. Benefits from higher unit and parts volumes, as well as $3.5 million of favorable retroactive tariff exclusion adjustments for certain components imported from China, were more than offset by an increase in material and freight costs of $40.5 million, net of price increases of $40.8 million, higher manufacturing costs of $13.6 million resulting from inefficiencies associated with component shortages that constrained the Americas' ability to build products, a shift in sales mix to lower-margin lift trucks and modestly higher operating expenses.
First-quarter 2022 EMEA revenues were comparable to the 2021 first quarter as benefits from higher unit and parts volumes and price increases were offset by unfavorable foreign currency movements. EMEA reported an operating loss of $11.4 million compared with operating profit of $0.1 million in the first quarter of 2021. The lower results were primarily due to higher material and freight costs of $8.1 million, net of price increases of $1.6 million, higher manufacturing costs due to production delays of $3.6 million and an increase in operating expenses. The establishment of reserves totaling $2.5 million on Russian-related inventory and receivables also contributed to the lower EMEA results.
The JAPIC segment's operating loss increased to $3.7 million in the first quarter of 2022 from an operating loss of $2.5 million in the first quarter of 2021. The lower results were due to a decrease in gross profit resulting from lower unit and parts volumes, higher material and freight costs and additional manufacturing costs. Lower operating expenses partly offset the reduction in gross profit.
Overall, the Lift Truck segment's first quarter 2022 operating loss reflects the impact of the market forces discussed in the 2021 fourth-quarter outlook, but the results are substantially better than expected at that time. The net loss reflects the decision made in the second half of 2021 to record valuation allowances against certain losses.
Hyster-Yale Group Strategic Perspective
In the remainder of 2022, the Company expects the global lift truck market to continue to decline from the historical highs of 2021, in part due to the impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict, but remain above pre-pandemic levels. As a result of this market outlook, the Lift Truck business is anticipating a substantial decrease in bookings during the remainder of 2022 compared with 2021, with the rate of decrease expected to moderate in the fourth quarter.
During 2021, the Company experienced production and shipment levels which were substantially lower than its objectives due to supply chain logistics constraints and component shortages. Some moderation in the number of suppliers with shortages occurred in the first quarter of 2022, but shortages are anticipated to continue throughout 2022, and possibly escalate again in light of the Russia/Ukraine conflict. Nevertheless, full-year shipments are currently expected to increase significantly in 2022 over 2021 given the Company's robust backlog and actions put in place to mitigate the impact of the supply chain constraints and shortages, but with the expectation that supplies of products or commodities are not constrained further as a result of the Russia/Ukraine conflict and recent COVID lockdowns in China.
Prior to the Russia/Ukraine conflict, there were signs that material costs had peaked. However, as a result of that conflict, significant additional material and freight cost inflation is expected to keep the cost of components higher in 2022 than in 2021 and not moderate as previously expected. In light of cost inflation in 2021 and what is now expected in 2022, the Lift Truck business implemented several price increases in 2021 and in the first quarter of 2022, but many of the orders in the backlog slotted for production in the second and third quarters of 2022 do not reflect the full effect of all these price increases. On the other hand, new bookings are being made at close to target margins based on expected future costs at the time of expected production. Further the renewal of tariff exclusions is expected to partly offset the anticipated higher material cost inflation in the backlog over the remainder of 2022. As a result, the Company expects to experience lower margins in the second quarter of 2022 compared with the first quarter of 2022 due to the lag between when unit price increases go into effect and when revenue is realized as the units are shipped. Margins are then expected to increase over the second half of 2022 with much stronger margins in the fourth quarter when the higher-margin, already-booked trucks, and trucks anticipated to be booked, are expected to be produced and shipped. In the meantime, the Company expects to continue to work aggressively to manage component availability in order to increase production rates, and continue to adjust prices as costs change. As a result of these factors, the Lift Truck business expects larger operating and net losses in the second quarter, moderated operating and net losses in the third quarter and substantial profit in the fourth quarter. Overall, the Russia/Ukraine conflict, on a net basis, has reduced prospects for the remaining quarters of 2022, particularly in the expectations for EMEA's second and third quarters, but has not changed the overall pattern of quarterly improvement expected in the second half of 2022.
From a broader perspective, Hyster-Yale Group has three core strategies that are expected to have a transformational impact on the Company's competitiveness, market position and economic performance as it emerges from the current period of mismatch of costs and pricing. The first is to provide the lowest cost of ownership while enhancing customer productivity. The primary focus of this strategic initiative is the new modular and scalable product projects, which are expected to lay the groundwork for enhanced market position by providing lower cost of ownership and enhanced productivity for the Company's customers, including low-intensity applications. Additional to this are key projects geared toward electrification of trucks for applications now dominated by internal combustion engine trucks, automation product options and providing telemetry and operator assist systems. The second core strategy is to be the leader in the delivery of industry- and customer-focused solutions. The primary focus for this strategic initiative is transforming the Company's sales approach by using an industry-focused approach to meet its customers' needs. The third core strategy is to be the leader in independent distribution. The main focus of this strategic initiative is on enhancing dealer and major account coverage, dealer excellence and ensuring outstanding dealer ownership globally.
As a result of these core strategies, the increased shipment volume potential of the current backlog and expected bookings in 2022, enhanced prices and the renewal of tariff exclusions, the Lift Truck business expects to move from the significant operating loss in the first quarter of 2022 to substantial operating profit in the fourth quarter, with the fourth-quarter profit expected to more than offset the losses in the first nine months of 2022. Over this period, the Company is projecting the stabilization of product and transportation costs and continued improvement in component and logistics availability, although this could change if the availability of commodities and/or components is seriously affected as a result of the ongoing Russia/Ukraine conflict and the recent lockdowns in China. The Company is also anticipating the continued introduction of additional modular and scalable product families and the continued implementation of cost-savings initiatives over this period and in the longer term. Overall, as the Company's strategic programs mature, as costs and prices come in line over 2022 and 2023, and as production volumes increase, the Lift Truck business is expected to have a strong operating profit and net income in the fourth quarter of 2022 and in 2023.
Bolzoni Results
Bolzoni's revenues for the 2022 first quarter increased 19.6% to $95.1 million from $79.5 million in the 2021 first quarter primarily as a result of higher sales volumes, price increases implemented to offset material and freight cost inflation and a shift in sales to higher-priced products.
Bolzoni's operating profit increased to $2.1 million in the first quarter of 2022 from $0.8 million in the first quarter of 2021 due to a 14.6% improvement in gross profit, partly offset by a moderate increase in operating expenses, as well as charges totaling $0.7 million for the establishment of reserves on Russian-related receivables and business closure. The gross profit improvement was the result of increased unit volumes of higher-margin products partially offset by higher material and freight costs, net of price increases.
Bolzoni Strategic Perspective
Bolzoni has a small operation in Russia which is in the process of closing. As a result of adjusting its operations for the Russia/Ukraine conflict and adapting to the additional material inflation caused by the conflict, Bolzoni expects operating profit and net income in the second quarter of 2022 to be lower than the 2022 first quarter, but significantly higher than the loss realized in the prior-year second quarter. Over the second half of 2022, Bolzoni expects component shortages to moderate and the timing of pricing actions to permit improving operating profit in the third and fourth quarters. As a result, Bolzoni expects sizeable, but moderately lower than previously anticipated, operating profit and net income in 2022 compared with operating and net losses in 2021.
Bolzoni continues to focus on implementing its "One Company - 3 Brands" organizational approach to help streamline corporate operations and strengthen its North America and JAPIC commercial operations. Bolzoni is working to increase its Americas business by strengthening its ability to serve key attachment industries and customers in the North America market through the introduction of a broader range of locally produced attachments with shorter lead times, while continuing to sell cylinders and various other components produced in its Sulligent, Alabama plant. Bolzoni is also increasing its sales, marketing and product support capabilities both in North America and Europe based on an industry-specific approach, with an immediate focus on the paper, beverage, appliance, third-party logistics and automotive industries.
Nuvera Results
Nuvera's revenues increased to $0.6 million in the first quarter of 2022 primarily as a result of sales of fuel cell engines. Nuvera continued to focus on increasing its sales pipeline for its 45kW and 60kW engines in all major geographic areas by implementing its commercial programs. Despite an accelerating demonstration pipeline, the COVID-19 pandemic and slow customer adoption of fuel cells have delayed bookings, manufacture and shipment of orders for Nuvera's larger engines.
Nuvera's first-quarter 2022 operating loss decreased to $8.1 million from $9.8 million in the first quarter of 2021. The lower operating loss was primarily due to improved margin from lower production costs in 2022. The net loss reflects the absence of a gain on sale of $4.6 million recognized in the prior year and the decision to record valuation allowances against certain losses as determined in the prior year.
Nuvera Strategic Perspective
Nuvera continues to focus on applying its 45kW and 60kW engines, which were both released for sale late in 2020, in niche, heavy-duty vehicle applications with expected near-term significant fuel cell adoption potential. As a result of these releases, Nuvera accelerated its 45kW and 60kW engine commercialization operations for the global market. In 2022, Nuvera expects to continue to focus on ramping up demonstrations, quotes and bookings of these products. In addition, Nuvera has initiated development of a new 125kW engine and continues to focus on applications in the forklift truck market. Excluding the impact of the inventory valuation and fixed asset impairment charges taken in 2021, the Company expects moderately reduced losses at Nuvera in 2022 as a result of enhanced fuel cell shipments.
Consolidated Outlook
Given the continued component shortages due to supply chain constraints, significant material and freight cost inflation, and, more recently, the impact of the Russia/Ukraine conflict, as well as continued losses at Nuvera and the lack of tax offsets against pre-tax losses for the Lift Truck business and Nuvera, the Company, on a consolidated basis, expects a larger net loss in the second quarter than in the 2022 first quarter, a lower but still substantial net loss in the third quarter and substantial net income in the fourth quarter of 2022. However, the fourth-quarter net income is not expected to offset the losses generated in the first nine months. Generally, results in the remaining three quarters of 2022 are expected to be lower than at the time of the 2021 fourth quarter earnings release, mainly due to the Russia/Ukraine conflict. These expectations are based on the expected reasonable resolution of component shortages and relative stabilization of material and freight costs.
The Company is managing 2022 capital expenditures, operating expenses and its production plans in a manner designed to protect liquidity. Capital expenditures are expected to be approximately $29 million in 2022. The Company has implemented a program of strict controls over operating expenses to reduce cash outflow, including delays in the timing of certain strategic program investments. While the Company expects over time to make these capital expenditures and investments in the business, maintaining liquidity will continue to be a priority. During 2021 and early 2022, the Company's ability to build and ship trucks was significantly constrained by parts shortages of certain critical components while the remaining components needed to build trucks were received and added to inventory, causing inventory levels to increase substantially. In this context, the Company expects to reduce inventory significantly by using current inventory to build trucks for which production has been significantly delayed due to critical parts shortages and receiving components as they are needed for production.
At March 31, 2022, the Company's cash on hand was $65.1 million and debt was $479.0 million compared with cash on hand of $65.5 million and debt of $518.5 million at December 31, 2021. During the first quarter of 2022, the Company implemented a dealer advance deposit program on orders, which contributed to the reduction in debt levels. As of March 31, 2022, the Company had unused borrowing capacity of approximately $218 million under the Company's revolving credit facilities compared with $165 million at December 31, 2021.
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Conference Call
In conjunction with this news release, the management of Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc. will host a conference call on Wednesday, May 4, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. Eastern Time. To participate in the live call, please register more than 15 minutes in advance at http://www.directeventreg.com/registration/event/1990075 to obtain the dial-in information and conference call access codes. For those not planning to ask a question of management, the Company recommends listening to the call via the online webcast, which can be accessed through Hyster-Yale's website at https://www.hyster-yale.com/investors. Please allow 15 minutes to register, download and install any necessary audio software required to listen to the webcast. A replay of the conference call will be available shortly after the call ends through May 11, 2022. An archive of the webcast will also be available on the Company's website two hours after the live call ends. Further information regarding strategic initiatives can also be found in the Company's Q1 2022 Investor Deck that will be made available on the Company's website.
Non-GAAP and Other Measures
This release contains non-GAAP financial measures. Included in this release are reconciliations of these non-GAAP financial measures to the most directly comparable financial measures calculated in accordance with U.S. generally accepted accounting principles ("GAAP"). Adjusted EBITDA in this press release is provided solely as supplemental non-GAAP disclosures of operating results. Adjusted EBITDA does not represent operating profit (loss) or net income (loss), as defined by U.S. GAAP, and should not be considered as a substitute for operating profit (loss) or net income (loss). Hyster-Yale defines Adjusted EBITDA as income before goodwill and fixed asset impairment charges, income taxes and noncontrolling interest income (loss) plus net interest expense and depreciation and amortization expense. Adjusted EBITDA is not a measurement under U.S. GAAP and is not necessarily comparable with similarly titled measures of other companies. Management believes that Adjusted EBITDA assists investors in understanding the results of operations of the Company. In addition, management evaluates results using Adjusted EBITDA.
For purposes of this news release, discussions about net income (loss) refer to net income (loss) attributable to stockholders.
Forward-looking Statements Disclaimer
The statements contained in this news release that are not historical facts are "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. These forward-looking statements are made subject to certain risks and uncertainties, which could cause actual results to differ materially from those presented. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof. The Company undertakes no obligation to publicly revise these forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances that arise after the date hereof. Among the factors that could cause plans, actions and results to differ materially from current expectations are, without limitation: (1) delays in delivery and other supply chain disruptions, or increases in costs as a result of inflation or otherwise, including materials and transportation costs and shortages, the imposition of tariffs, or the renewal of tariff exclusions, on raw materials or sourced products, and labor, or changes in or unavailability of quality suppliers or transporters, including the impacts of the foregoing risks on the Company's liquidity, (2) the duration and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, any preventive or protective actions taken by governmental authorities, and any unfavorable effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on either the Company's or its suppliers plants' capabilities to produce and ship products, (3) delays in manufacturing and delivery schedules, (4) customer acceptance of pricing, (5) unfavorable effects of geopolitical and legislative developments on global operations, including without limitation the entry into new trade agreements and the imposition of tariffs and/or economic sanctions, as well as armed conflicts, including the Russia/Ukraine conflict, and their regional effects, (6) the ability of Hyster-Yale and its dealers, suppliers and end-users to access credit in the current economic environment, or obtain financing at reasonable rates, or at all, as a result of current economic and market conditions, (7) impairment charges or charges due to valuation allowances, (8) reduction in demand for lift trucks, attachments and related aftermarket parts and service on a global basis, including any reduction in demand as a result of an economic recession, (9) exchange rate fluctuations, interest rate volatility and monetary policies and other changes in the regulatory climate in the countries in which the Company operates and/or sells products, (10) the effectiveness of the cost reduction programs implemented globally, including the successful implementation of procurement and sourcing initiatives, (11) the successful commercialization of Nuvera's technology, (12) the political and economic uncertainties in the countries where the Company does business, as well as the effects of any withdrawals from such countries, (13) bankruptcy of or loss of major dealers, retail customers or suppliers, (14) customer acceptance of, changes in the costs of, or delays in the development of new products, (15) introduction of new products by, or more favorable product pricing offered by, competitors, (16) product liability or other litigation, warranty claims or returns of products, and (17) changes mandated by federal, state and other regulation, including tax, health, safety or environmental legislation.
About Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc.
Hyster-Yale Materials Handling, Inc., headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, offers a broad array of solutions to meet the specific materials handling needs of customers' applications. The Company's wholly owned operating subsidiary, Hyster-Yale Group, Inc., designs, engineers, manufactures, sells and services a comprehensive line of lift trucks, attachments and aftermarket parts marketed globally primarily under the Hyster® and Yale® brand names. Subsidiaries of Hyster-Yale include Bolzoni S.p.A., a leading worldwide producer of attachments, forks and lift tables marketed under the Bolzoni®, Auramo® and Meyer® brand names and Nuvera Fuel Cells, LLC, an alternative-power technology company focused on fuel cell stacks and engines. Hyster-Yale also has significant joint ventures in Japan (Sumitomo NACCO) and in China (Hyster-Yale Maximal). For more information about Hyster-Yale and its subsidiaries, visit the Company's website at www.hyster-yale.com.
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Health and wellness industry veteran will lead the company to scale sustainable bioactives using plant cell technology instead of agriculture
BOSTON, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ayana Bio, the plant cell technology company making sustainable bioactives for consumer products, today announced the appointment of Frank Jaksch as the company's chief executive officer. Jaksch founded, was the longtime CEO and presently serves as Board Chair of health and wellness company ChromaDex, manufacturer of popular NAD product, Tru Niagen (Nasdaq: CDXC).
Ayana Bio launched in September 2021 as a Ginkgo Bioworks (NYSE: DNA) platform venture and uses proprietary plant cell technology rather than agricultural production to create plant bioactives for human nutrition, thus overcoming challenges in the current ingredient supply chain. Some of the most important and potent health bioactives come from plants and can only be produced through agriculture or foraging. Climate volatility and limited natural resources lead to shortcuts on purity, safety, and sustainability. The health and wellness consumer products industry needs new forms of production to tap into sustainable plant bioactives at scale.
"Through my decades in the natural products world, I've experienced how sourcing botanical ingredients from the wild or agriculture is not sustainable," said Jaksch. "Supply chain issues have impacted the botanicals industry for years, and more recently this year, war and climate change driven weather events have made it worse. As a result, product quality and consumer trust has suffered. Plant cell technology will revolutionize how the industry sources our most beneficial plant bioactives, and Ayana Bio can make these powerful ingredients more accessible to the world."
Ayana Bio's plant cell technology product pipeline includes bioactive compounds from ginseng, berries, cocoa, ginger and other high-value botanicals. Through its partnership with Ginkgo Bioworks, Ayana Bio can rapidly analyze its plant cell library to identify superior cell lines. From there, Ayana Bio grows and scales the cell lines using standardized cultivation methods in stainless steel tanks. The technology yields plant biomass with the identical molecular makeup of the plants found in nature—produced without the land, irrigation, fertilizers or pesticides required by agriculture. It also solves the standardization problems plaguing all agriculture-based supply chains and provides climate change resilience while protecting natural ecosystems and biodiversity.
"Synthetic biology has incredible potential to support human and environmental health, and we're proud to enable innovators like the Ayana Bio team to launch on Ginkgo's platform. Frank's understanding of where to apply plant cellular technology to fill unmet needs in nutrition and complementary medicine coupled with Ginkgo's platform for cell engineering has the power to transform the category," said Jason Kelly, CEO of Ginkgo Bioworks.
"Extraction from agriculture is the past; ingredient cultivation is the future," said Effendi Leonard, Ayana Bio's co-founder and chief technology officer. "We rely on plant-derived molecules for many things in our daily lives, and Ayana Bio's mission to democratize plant bioactives without agriculture limitation is not an easy feat. Ayana Bio is uniquely positioned to be able to leverage the most advanced life science technology, computation, and cellular cultivation all under one roof to bring Ayana Bio's mission to fruition."
Jaksch has more than 25 years in life sciences and food, beverage, and dietary supplement consumer products, building dietary supplement and food ingredient company ChromaDex from the ground up and taking the company public on Nasdaq. Jaksch sits on the board of directors for the Natural Products Association and is a recognized global expert on natural products chemistry, longevity and healthspan.
Ayana Bio launched in 2021 with $30 million in Series A funding provided by Viking Global Investors and Cascade Investment. Ayana Bio was launched in collaboration with Ginkgo Bioworks, the premier horizontal platform for cell programming, and with Ferment, the company creation studio that helps ideate and launch new companies that use cell programming to support human and environmental health and well-being.
About Ayana Bio
Ayana Bio makes sustainable bioactives for health and wellness products using plant cell cultivation rather than agriculture. Ayana Bio collaborates with global industry leaders in consumer packaged goods brands, supplements, specialized nutrition, over the counter, and traditional medicines to create standardized bioactives that give consumers confidence in quality and reliability—while preserving the planet. There's no better way to produce what comes from plants than using plant cells. For more information, visit www.ayanabio.com.
About Ginkgo Bioworks
Ginkgo is building a platform to enable customers to program cells as easily as we can program computers. The company's platform is enabling biotechnology applications across diverse markets, from food and agriculture to industrial chemicals to pharmaceuticals. Ginkgo has also actively supported a number of COVID-19 response efforts, including K-12 pooled testing, vaccine manufacturing optimization and therapeutics discovery. For more information, visit www.ginkgobioworks.com.
About Ferment
Ferment is a company creation studio for the next wave of synthetic biology product companies. Ferment companies are powered by Ginkgo Bioworks, the world's most advanced platform for cell programming. Learn more at www.Ferment.co.
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TORONTO (CTV Network) -- A new study looking at ultrasounds from more than 3,000 women has found that receiving the COVID-19 vaccine while pregnant was not associated with any increase in the risk of physical birth defects.
Although health experts have stressed that pregnant people should get vaccinated, and that there is no evidence that it has a detrimental impact on the parent or the child, lingering concerns have persisted for many due to pregnant people being excluded from the original round of clinical trials for COVID-19 vaccines.
“One of the reasons women struggle with the vaccine in pregnancy is they’re worried about their babies and don’t want to take any risks,” Dr. Rachel Ruderman, a fourth-year resident in obstetrics and gynecology at Feinberg, and first author of the study, said in a press release. “This study shows there really is no increased risk of birth defects, and it supports other evidence that shows the vaccine is safe and beneficial for mom and baby.”
Their study, published Monday in JAMA Pediatrics, used data from pregnant people who were receiving care between March and November 2021 at a specific medical centre in Chicago. All participants had received an ultrasound at 19-20 weeks in their pregnancy to assess progress of the fetus.
The study included 3,156 women, 83 per cent of whom were vaccinated.
Researchers compared ultrasounds from both vaccinated pregnant people and unvaccinated pregnant people with ultrasounds from those who had received their vaccination within a specific window near the start of pregnancy: sometime between 30 days before conception and 14 weeks into gestation.
This span of time includes something called the teratogenic window, a crucial time period for fetal development at the start of a pregnancy, usually spanning from around 10-14 days after conception to about eight weeks into pregnancy. During this time, substances like alcohol, recreational drugs or certain infections, among other factors, can negatively affect the fetus.
“During the early part of pregnancy when the organs are forming, there can be abnormalities in how they form, and they can take the form of birth defects that can have implications for the life of the child,” Dr. Emily Miller, chief of obstetrics at Northwestern Medicine and assistant professor of maternal fetal medicine at Northwestern University Feinberg School of Medicine and corresponding author of the study, said in the release.
“For example, if the baby’s heart isn’t forming correctly, that could lead to the baby needing major cardiac surgery or long-term medication.”
Nearly 1,150 women in the study had received vaccination within 30 days before conception and 14 weeks into their pregnancy.
Researchers found that there was a fetal anomaly in 5.1 per cent of the unvaccinated pregnant women, and in 4.2 per cent of those who had received at least one shot of the vaccine.
These rates are similar to the average levels in the U.S., where around three to five per cent of births involve a structural birth defect.
Even after controlling for potential factors that could increase or decrease the likelihood of a fetal anomaly, researchers found that being vaccinated within the teratogenic window was not associated with an increased risk of birth defects.
“I think the big strength of this study is that we compared against other women who were vaccinated, but at different point in their pregnancies,” Miller said. “People who choose vaccination are often different from people who choose not to be vaccinated. Our study design helps account for some of those differences.”
Researchers acknowledged that they couldn’t search for everything, as the abnormalities that would show up on an ultrasound only include structural birth defects.
Researchers noted that participants included those vaccinated with mRNA vaccines as well as those with adenovirus vector vaccines.
This isn't the first study to demonstrate that the COVID-19 vaccine does not pose a threat to pregnant individuals, their children, or to fertility in general.
One study published last fall tracked nearly 14,000 people with ongoing pregnancies and found no correlation between vaccination and miscarriage risk during the first trimester.
Another study published this January found that those who received the Pfizer and Moderna vaccines had the same fertility and pregnancy outcomes as unvaccinated individuals.
In 2021, many COVID-19 vaccine manufacturers, including Pfizer and Moderna, also announced clinical trials for the vaccine in pregnant people to close up that gap of knowledge.
But every piece of new research helps, researchers said, adding that they still see hesitancy in their patients.
Ruderman said in the release that she received a booster shot while in week 12 of her own pregnancy.
“Patients say, ‘I don’t think the data is good, and everyone is getting COVID anyway, so why would I expose my baby?’” Ruderman said. “Then I tell people, ‘Actually, the data is really good,’ and I feel like they’re receptive. So, these findings will only add to that.” | https://www.albanyherald.com/features/health/study-receiving-covid-19-vaccine-during-early-pregnancy-not-associated-with-risk-of-birth-defects/article_dff710a4-d8e5-596e-8f99-33811da12a51.html | 2022-04-07T03:56:14Z |
25 Years of Diverse Law Enforcement and Security Leadership Experience
BELLEVUE, Wash., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Lassen Peak announces the appointment of Ruben Lechuga to its advisory committee. Ruben has 25 years of experience working in public safety leadership roles in diverse and complex work environments, including that of a Native American tribal government and casino, a large metropolitan convention center and a popular and high-profile entertainment district.
Mr. Lechuga's career encompasses a unique blend of experience that combines aspects of both public safety and quality of life among very diverse populations. As an example, Ruben is currently the Vice President of Urban Place Management with the Hollywood Partnership. This non-profit was formed in 1996 to manage the Hollywood Entertainment District in order to ensure a high standard of cleanliness, hospitality and safety as well as create positive and memorable experiences for everyone visiting this diverse community. Ruben has also served as the Vice President of Security and Guest Services for AEG Facilities at the Los Angeles Convention Center where he oversaw more than 350 events annually, and he was also a Public Safety Division Commander overseeing a large deployment of public safety personnel for the San Manuel Band of Mission Indians.
Lassen Peak's advisory committee consists of nationally recognized experts to address critically important issues such as civil rights, law enforcement policy and procedure, and key community perspectives as it relates to the introduction of Lassen Peak's upcoming products. The committee will provide insight and guidance into the methods and application of Lassen Peak's ground-breaking concealed weapon detection technology throughout its development, currently targeted for introduction to law enforcement departments and agencies in 2023.
Mr. Lechuga comments, "In my present role, I have the privilege to serve a very diverse group of people – ranging from the wealthiest and highest-profile celebrities to the homeless, many of whom are mentally ill or have substance abuse issues. I am happy to be a part of Lassen Peak's journey as their solution will provide a safer, more respectful and equitable way for law enforcement to engage with all of these people."
Lassen Peak Chairman of the Board and CEO, Hatch Graham, states "While our technology will be the first of its kind in the world, our solution is about more than just the technology. It is truly a paradigm shift – changing the way that law enforcement interacts with communities. This requires our Company to deliver a well thought out approach to policy, training and supervision that considers the increasing diversity in our society, and Ruben's background adds a unique and valuable perspective to that process."
Lassen Peak is a Seattle-area startup founded in 2019, which comprises a unique blend of industry technology leaders in ultra-highspeed wireless, imaging radar, geo-positioning and other technologies, public safety veterans in law enforcement, military, and high fan-volume entertainment industries, and civil rights and social justice leaders. The company is developing handheld technology that will allow highly accurate weapon detection to be conducted anywhere in the field, at a reasonably safe distance, and without physical contact – all while providing safeguards that protect civil rights and privacy, and while offering a path to a greater level of accountability than today's manual concealed weapons searches.
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CARACAS, Venezuela (AP) — The ground shook at the instant the voice of Mexican music star Alejandro Fernandez collided with the deafening cheers of fans gathered for his first concert in Venezuela in over a decade.
After an initial shocked pause at seeing the artist finally take the stage, the crowd, cellphones in hand, joined him in singing “Sin Tantita Pena” — “Without Too Much Pity.”
“It’s beautiful to be in Venezuela,” he said to screams and whistles from the sold-out audience, some of whom had taken out loans to see him perform last month at a 5,000-capacity theater in Caracas, the capital. “Beautiful, dear, Venezuela that I always carry in my heart.”
Prominent artists are returning to stages in the South American country this year after leaving it out of tours for years. Multilingual vocal group Il Divo and Latin Grammy-winning singer-songwriter Kany Garcia are among those with scheduled concerts.
But with ticket prices ranging from $55 to upward of $600, the events are symbols of great inequality in an impoverished nation.
Superstars like the Backstreet Boys once drew fans to sleep outside a Caracas arena for days as they lined up for tickets. Guns N’ Roses and Shakira came to town. So did Juanes, whose 2008 tour included multiple cities in Venezuela.
Major concerts, however, became more sporadic starting around 2010. They vanished almost completely a few years later when the country fell into a political, social and economic crisis that eliminated jobs even as inflation collapsed the purchasing power of millions.
Today, about three quarters of Venezuela’s population still lives on less than $1.90 a day, considered the international standard for extreme poverty. But for those who have found good private-sector jobs, entered the gig economy or have a business, particularly in Caracas, things are looking up.
The change is partly due to the government’s decision to give up its long and complicated efforts to restrict transactions in U.S. dollars in favor of the local bolivar, whose value has been obliterated by inflation.
That means promoters once again sense people have money to spend on music — and the changed rules make it possible again to finance the events.
“They’re going to book cities and venues based on venues they could sell,” said Jeffrey Dorenfeld, music industry professor at Berklee College of Music in Boston. “Artists are not going to want to play the half houses. They don’t like to see empty chairs. The objective is to fill the room with paid attendance.”
Business administrator Edgar Villanueva attended the Fernandez concert with his wife, two daughters and a son-in-law. One of his daughters had learned of the concert on Instagram and immediately bought the tickets.
Waiting to enter the theater, Villanueva acknowledged his country’s challenges, but said he’s not a politician and simply wanted to have a good time with his family. They were hoping Fernandez would sing “A Qué Sabe El Olvido” — “What is The Taste of Being Forgotten.”
“Well, we decided to address our own issues, and from time to time, we as a family get together and say let’s enjoy this concert,” Villanueva said. “We have always been fans of Alejandro. We are passionate about his songs.”
An equally enthusiastic fan, Mileydi Villamizar, came with friends who were all smiles while in line. She loves live music, and before the crisis, attended concerts roughly every other month.
Making it to this one was not so easy.
“Yes, it is expensive. There is a part of the population that can still afford it, and there is another that, like us, has had to scrape together and even get a loan,” said Villamizar, who paid around $75 for her ticket. “For many years, they have not taken us into account for concerts or for anything like that, so whoever can indulge will do it.”
She hopes to see the Backstreet Boys return to Venezuela one day. Mexican rock band Mana is also on her list.
These days, more than 60% of transactions in Venezuela are in U.S. dollars. So public-sector employees, who are paid in local bolivars, are struggling. Their monthly minimum wage was raised from about $2 to around $30 last month, but that is still not enough to buy groceries and inflation — while slower — still steadily erodes it.
The changed currency policy also has helped make concerts a reality by making it possible for promoters to again get dollars needed to pay performers.
The government used to subsidize official exchange rates with oil revenues, but it became increasingly hard for concert promoters to get dollars at a preferential rate as the state’s revenue began to collapse with the economic crisis around 2012-2013, said Asdrubal Oliveros, managing partner of the Caracas-based firm Ecoanalitica.
“So, it is a process that began even before hyperinflation and has more to do with the gradual disappearance of the foreign exchange subsidy,” he added.
Now, clearly some Venezuelans, at least, still have money to spend.
At Fernandez’s concert, a bottle of Johnnie Walker Blue Label whisky cost $500 while thriftier types could spend $180 for a Buchanan’s Special Reserve. A burger cost $10 and water $2.
Fernandez performed for more than two hours as the crowd sang along song after song. Those up front were seated at tables while behind them — in the parking lot of a mall — it was standing room only. People also watched from the windows of nearby office buildings.
During the concert, a fan reached out to hand Fernandez a rosary — a symbol perhaps of the joy many felt at the return of the musicians.
“They had abandoned us,” Villamizar said. | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/ap-entertainment/music-stars-return-to-venezuela-after-skipping-it-for-years/ | 2022-04-05T13:41:17Z |
FRANKLIN LAKES, N.J., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Board of Directors of BD (Becton, Dickinson and Company) (NYSE: BDX) has declared a quarterly dividend of $0.87 per common share, payable on September 30, 2022 to holders of record on September 9, 2022. The indicated annual dividend rate is $3.48 per share.
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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Colorful BMW part of drive to support Mulvane Art Museum
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - An artistic display of a colorful BMW was the main attraction at the Aristocrat Motors’ latest celebration, but could also, hopefully, be the source of a donation for the Mulvane Art Museum.
A BMW i4 was wrapped in a neutral vinyl wrap and painted on June 2 to act as a masterpiece for the Mulvane Art Fair, in partnership with Aristocrat Motors.
Live, artistic car wrap at Evergy Plaza kicks off Mulvane Art Fair
To kick off the Mulvane Art Fair, which begins Saturday, June 4, and Sunday, June 5, at the Washburn University Campus, an artist displayed a live, artistic wrapping of the all electric BMW i4 at Evergy Plaza.
The MSRP (Manufacturer Suggested Retail Price) of the decorated vehicle is currently at roughly $45,000, but because of its recent paint job, the MSRP is expected to increase. Therefore, according to Aristocrat Motors, if there is a difference between the current MSRP and the increased MSRP, the difference will all be donated to the Mulvane Art Museum. Contact Aristocrat Motors for further information.
“We consider BMW to be a piece of art and we like to invest in the community and in people that want to produce beautiful works of art and try and help support them,” said Kris Nielsen, Aristocrat Motors General Manager. “It is not the easiest thing to get going and to support yourself as an artist.”
The celebration was created to celebrate art, celebrate the partnership between the Mulvane Art Museum and Aristocrat Motors, and also bring awareness to art among kids.
“We do exhibitions, we have a collection of over 6,000 artworks, and we also do outreach for the schools,” according to Connie Gibbons, the Director of the Mulvane Art Museum. “You know for kids it is often their only opportunity or their first opportunity in exposure to making art.”
The Mulvane Art Museum is located at 1700 SW Jewell Ave. on the Washburn University campus.
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Geico facing payout to woman claiming she got an STD after sex in car
Published: Jun. 10, 2022 at 8:09 AM CDT|Updated: 16 minutes ago
KANSAS CITY, Mo. (AP) — Geico may have to pay $5.2 million to a woman who says she contracted a disease during sex in a car with a man insured by the company.
A Missouri Court of Appeals panel on Tuesday upheld the award to a woman identified in court records as M.O.
She alleged a man she was in a relationship with did not tell her before they had sex in his car that he had HPV, the human papillomavirus.
The Maryland-based insurance company argued in its appeal that it had not been given due process and the arbitration agreement was unenforceable.
Geico has filed a separate federal lawsuit contending the man’s insurance policy doesn’t cover the claim.
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KENTUCKY (KTVX) — In an ad entitled “Pain of our Past,” Charles Booker, a Kentucky state representative and Democratic nominee in Kentucky’s 2022 Senate race, shines a light on his ancestors’ painful history.
The ad evokes an emotional reaction, as Booker, who is challenging Sen. Rand Paul in November’s midterm election, can be seen wearing a noose around his neck as he calls for action.
The ad begins with a voiceover of the Democratic nominee saying, “The pain of our past persists to this day,” and a shot of a noose swinging back and forth as it hangs from a tree.
The noose is, of course, a reference to the age-old hateful practice of lynching.
Booker points to lynching as a “tool of terror” that existed throughout the South in states like Kentucky.
The ad continues, showing a black and white photo of a man hanging from a tree by his neck as a large crowd is gathered around, peering toward the camera.
“It was used to kill hopes for freedom, it was used to kill my ancestors,” he says as he appears on screen with a noose around his neck, wearing a suit fit for the Senate floor.
Booker is the first black Kentuckian to receive the Democratic nomination for U.S. Senate.
He cites his nomination as a “historic victory for our Commonwealth” before bringing up his opponent, Sen. Paul, who appears on screen giving a half-hearted smile.
Booker goes on, pointing to Paul as “the very person who compared expanded health care to slavery, the person who said he would have opposed the Civil Rights Act, the person who single-handedly blocked an anti-lynching act from being Federal law,” all while a noose hanging around his neck as he stands by a tree.
The sounds of a tightening rope can be heard as Booker says, “The choice couldn’t be clearer.”
“In November, we will choose healing,” he says as he lifts the rope from around his neck. “We will choose Kentucky.”
Booker is a lifelong resident of Louisville’s West End, growing up in what has been one of the poorest zip codes in Kentucky, his website states.
It also says he has “been homeless” and has had to ration his insulin because he couldn’t afford the medication he needed as a Type 1 diabetic.
The Democratic nominee for U.S. Senate was first elected to the Kentucky House of Representatives in 2018, becoming the youngest black state legislator in nearly 90 years. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/new-ad-shows-kentucky-dem-nominee-for-us-senate-wearing-noose/ | 2022-06-02T14:26:32Z |
PANAMA CITY, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Copa Holdings, S.A. (NYSE: CPA), today released preliminary passenger traffic statistics for May 2022:
Given the irregular nature of the Company's operations starting in March 2020 due to the Covid-19 pandemic, we will compare this traffic report to 2019 statistics.
Consolidated capacity (ASMs) came in 3.7% lower than May 2019, while passenger traffic (RPMs) decreased 4.2%, which resulted in an 85.7% load factor.
Copa Holdings is a leading Latin American provider of passenger and cargo services. The Company, through its operating subsidiaries, provides service to countries in North, Central and South America and the Caribbean. For more information visit www.copaair.com.
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LONDON, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Virax Biolabs Group Limited ("Virax" or the "Company") (Nasdaq: VRAX), an innovative biotechnology company focused on the prevention, detection, and diagnosis of viral diseases, today announced that Virax's Chairman of the Board of Directors and Chief Executive Officer, Mr. James Foster will present at H.C. Wainwright's 24th Annual Global Investment Conference, held from September 12-14, 2022, in New York, NY.
Session details are as follows:
Date: September 12 – 14, 2022 @ Lotte New York Palace Hotel, New York, NY
Presentation Information: Pre-recorded on-demand presentation available starting Monday, September 12, 2022 at 7:00am EST
Title: Virax BioLabs Group Limited Presentation
Virax Participant: Mr. James Foster, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer
Registration Link: https://hcwevents.com/annualconference/
Virax's management team will be available during the conference for one-on-one meetings. Interested parties may schedule a one-on-one meeting via email from Maxim Jacobs, CFA at Maxim.Jacobs@russopartnersllc.com
Founded in 2013, Virax Biolabs Group Limited is an innovative biotechnology group focused on the detection and diagnosis of viral diseases, with a particular interest in the field of immunology.
Virax Biolabs Group Limited is currently developing a proprietary T-Cell Test technology with the intention of providing an immunology profiling platform that assesses each individual's immune risk profile against major global viral threats. T-Cell testing is particularly effective in the diagnosis and therapeutics of COVID-19 as well as other threats including Monkeypox, Hepatitis B, Malaria, Herpes and Human Papillomavirus. For more information, please visit www.viraxbiolabs.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements. In addition, from time to time, we or our representatives may make forward-looking statements orally or in writing. We base these forward-looking statements on our expectations and projections about future events, which we derive from the information currently available to us. Such forward-looking statements relate to future events or our future performance, including: our financial performance and projections; our growth in revenue and earnings; and our business prospects and opportunities. You can identify forward-looking statements by those that are not historical in nature, particularly those that use terminology such as "may," "should," "expects," "anticipates," "contemplates," "estimates," "believes," "plans," "projected," "predicts," "potential," or "hopes" or the negative of these or similar terms. In evaluating these forward-looking statements, you should consider various factors, including: our ability to change the direction of the Company; our ability to keep pace with new technology and changing market needs; and the competitive environment of our business. These and other factors may cause our actual results to differ materially from any forward-looking statement. Forward-looking statements are only predictions. The forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives, may not occur, and actual events and results may differ materially and are subject to risks, uncertainties, and assumptions about us. We are not obligated to publicly update or revise any forward-looking statement, whether as a result of uncertainties and assumptions, the forward-looking events discussed in this press release and other statements made from time to time by us or our representatives might not occur.
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Ukraine says Russian offensive in east picks up momentum
IRPIN, Ukraine (AP) - Ukraine said Thursday that Russia’s offensive in the east picked up momentum, with several towns coming under intense attack as Moscow’s forces attempt to surround Ukrainian troops.
In a reminder of the horrific toll the war has taken since it began Feb. 24, United Nations Secretary-General António Guterres visited towns outside the capital of Kyiv where evidence of mass killings of civilians was found after Russia’s retreat from the area.
The fighting gathered pace after Russia suddenly cut off natural gas to two NATO nations on Wednesday, in what was seen as a bid to punish and divide the West over its support for Ukraine ahead of the potentially pivotal battle in the eastern industrial region of the Donbas.
The General Staff of Ukraine’s military said Russian forces were “exerting intense fire” in several places as they pushed on with the second phase of their invasion. The most intensive action was around Donetsk and close to Kharkiv, which lies outside the Donbas but is seen as key to Russia’s apparent bid to encircle Ukrainian troops there.
Tatiana Pirogova spoke of the intense fear of living under constant bombardment.
“It’s not just scary. It’s when your stomach contracts from pain” the Kharkiv resident said. “When they shoot during the day, it’s still OK, but when the evening comes, I can’t describe how scary it is.”
The General Staff said that over the past 24 hours, the Ukrainian forces have repelled six attacks in the Donbas, control of which is now Moscow’s primary focus ever since its initial offensive faltered and failed to take the Ukrainian capital.
Luhansk governor Serhiy Haidai said the Russian army shelled the residential area in his region “29 times by aircrafts, multiple rocket launches, tube artillery and mortars.”
Satellite photos analyzed by The Associated Press also showed evidence of intense Russian fire on Mariupol in recent days. The images show how concentrated attacks have greatly damaged a central facility at the Azovstal steelworks, the last redoubt of Ukrainian fighters in the key battleground city.
An estimated 1,000 civilians are sheltering along with about 2,000 Ukrainian fighters in the steelworks, a massive Soviet-era complex with a warren of underground facilities built to withstand airstrikes.
Russia, meanwhile, said a city under its control in the south also came under fire.
With the war now in its third month, Guterres on Thursday toured towns outside Kyiv, including Bucha, that have seen some of the most horrific attacks of the war.
“Civilians always pay the highest price,” he said as he visited the bombed out suburb of Irpin. “And this is something everyone should remember, everywhere in the world. Wherever there is a war the highest price is paid by civilians.”
Evidence of atrocities was discovered in the towns Guterres visited on Thursday after the Russians retreated from the area in the face a fiercer than expected Ukrainian resistance, bolstered by Western arms.
In what could be a further Ukrainian counterattack, a series of explosions boomed near the television tower late Wednesday in southern Ukraine’s Kherson, which has been occupied by Russian forces since early in the war. The blasts at least temporarily knocked Russian channels off the air, Ukrainian and Russian news organizations reported.
Ukraine has urged its allies to send even more military equipment so it can continue its fight.
NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said Thursday that “up to date, NATO allies have pledged and provided at least 8 billion U.S. dollars in military support to Ukraine. And we see the importance of further stepping up our support to Ukraine.”
While Russia’s initial blitz was stunted — and it suffered the humiliating loss of a massive warship — Britain’s Defense Ministry said the Russian navy still has the ability to strike coastal targets in Ukraine.
In an intelligence briefing posted Thursday morning, the ministry says that about 20 Russia naval vessels, including submarines, are currently operating the Black Sea zone.
But the ministry says Russia isn’t able to replace the guided-missile cruiser Moskva, which sank earlier this month in the Black Sea, because the Bosporus Strait remains closed to all non-Turkish warships. Russia also lost the landing ship Saratov, which was destroyed by explosions and fire on March 24.
While it presses its campaign in the east, Moscow has also piled on the pressure by leveraging its biggest export product —energy, cutting off NATO members Poland and Bulgaria from its natural gas on Wednesday.
European leaders blasted that decision as “blackmail,” saying the move and the Kremlin’s warning that it might cease shipments to other countries is a failed attempt to divide the West over its support for Ukraine.
The tactic against the two EU countries could eventually force targeted nations to ration gas and deal another blow to economies suffering from rising prices. At the same time, it could deprive Russia of badly needed income to fund its war effort.
The gas cuts do not immediately put the two countries in any dire trouble. Poland, especially, has been working for many years to line up other suppliers, and the continent is heading into summer, making gas less essential for households.
Gazprom said it shut off the two countries because they refused to pay in rubles, as President Vladimir Putin has demanded of “unfriendly” nations. The Kremlin said other countries may be cut off if they don’t agree to the payment arrangement.
European countries have balked at Russia’s demand for rubles. Moscow has since proposed a system that it says satisfies its demand — but that the Europeans say means they are still paying in either euros or dollars.
“Europe (and) Germany will make payments in euros and others may pay in dollars, and not in rubles,” Germany’s Economy Minister Robert Habeck said Wednesday. “The conversion, once the payments have been made, is a matter for Gazprom. We have discussed this with the European Union. We will continue down this path.”
Still, the cutoff and the Kremlin warning that other countries could be next sent shivers of worry through the 27-nation European Union. Germany is the world’s biggest buyer of Russian energy, and Italy is also a significant consumer, though they, too, have been taking steps to reduce their dependence on Moscow.
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Gambrell reported from Lviv, Ukraine, and Gera reported from Warsaw, Poland. Associated Press journalists Jill Lawless in London, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, David Keyton in Kyiv, Oleksandr Stashevskyi at Chernobyl, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, and AP staff around the world contributed to this report.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Outset Medical, Inc. (NASDAQ: OM) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities who purchased Outset Medical common stock between September 15, 2020, and June 13, 2022.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 6, 2022
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Outset Medical, Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company's flagship product, Tablo Hemodialysis System ("Tablo"), would require an additional 510(k) application to be filed with The United States Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), as defendants had "continuously made improvements and updates to Tablo over time since its original clearance"; (2) as a result, the Company could not conduct a human factors study on a cleared device in accordance with FDA protocols; (3) the Company's inability to conduct the human factors study subjected the Company to the likelihood of the FDA imposing a "shipment hold" and marketing suspension, leaving the Company unable to sell Tablo for home use; and (4) as a result, defendants' positive statements about the Company's business, operations, and prospects were materially false and misleading and /or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Outset Medical you have until September 6, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Outset Medical securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
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LONDON (AP) — The World Health Organization says it’s holding an open forum to rename the disease monkeypox, after some critics raised concerns the name could be derogatory or have racist connotations.
In a statement Friday, the U.N. health agency said it has also renamed two families, or clades, of the virus, using Roman numerals instead of geographic areas, to avoid stigmatization. The version of the disease formerly known as the Congo Basin will now be known as Clade one or I and the West Africa clade will be known as Clade two or II.
WHO said the decision was made following a meeting of scientists this week and in line with current best practices for naming diseases, which aims to “avoid causing offense to any cultural, social, national, regional, professional, or ethnic groups, and minimize any negative impact on trade, travel, tourism or animal welfare.”
Numerous other diseases, including Japanese encephalitis, Marburg virus, Spanish influenza and Middle Eastern Respiratory Syndrome have been named after the geographic areas where they first arose or were identified. WHO has not publicly suggested changing any of those names.
Monkeypox was first named in 1958 when research monkeys in Denmark were observed to have a “pox-like” disease, although they are not thought to be the animal reservoir.
WHO said it was also opening a way for the public to suggest new names for monkeypox, but did not say when any new name would be announced.
To date, there have been more than 31,000 cases of monkeypox identified globally since May, with the majority of those beyond Africa. Monkeypox has been endemic in parts of central and west Africa for decades and was not known to trigger large outbreaks beyond the continent until May.
WHO declared the global spread of monkeypox to be an international emergency in July and the U.S. declared its own epidemic to be a national emergency earlier this month.
Outside of Africa, 98% of cases are in men who have sex with men. With only a limited global supply of vaccines, authorities are racing to stop monkeypox before it becomes entrenched as a new disease. | https://cw33.com/health/ap-health/who-plans-to-rename-monkeypox-over-stigmatization-concerns/ | 2022-08-13T18:32:25Z |
Streaming gained 6 share points from 12 months ago, while cable showed the largest year-over-year decline with a loss of 5 share points.
NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In June, streaming captured 33.7% of total television consumption according to The Gauge, Nielsen's (NYSE: NLSN) monthly total TV and streaming snapshot. This is streaming's largest share of TV usage to be measured by The Gauge since its inception in May 2021. Conversely, while viewership for broadcast and cable is traditionally lower during the summer months, June represented the smallest shares yet for the formats, which totaled 22.4% for broadcast and 35.1% for cable.
Total time spent watching TV in June increased slightly (+2%) from May, bolstered by an 8% uptick in streaming volume over the same interval. Time spent streaming jumped 23.5% on a year-over-year basis allowing the digital format to add 6 percentage points to its share of TV in 12 months.
This considerable increase in streaming had a similar effect on streaming platforms, four of which saw record-high viewing shares in June: Netflix, Amazon Prime Video, Disney+ and YouTube (including YouTubeTV). Viewers spent 16% more time watching Netflix versus last month, and as a result, Netflix gained a full share point from May and captured 7.7% of total TV viewing—the largest month-to-month growth ever for a streaming platform. Compared to June 2021, all reported streaming platforms in The Gauge have seen significant growth in viewing, led by Amazon Prime Video (+31.9%), Disney+ (+22%) and Netflix (+18.1%).
While cable viewing in June fell 2% from the previous month, the category lost 1.4 share points of TV usage over the same period. Cable continues to show some of the largest year-over-year shifts of any viewing category, dropping 5 percentage points and -11.9% in viewing compared to June 2021.
Due to the conclusion of the traditional broadcast TV season, time spent watching broadcast was down 6.7% in June compared to May, and the share of viewing declined 2.1 percentage points. While these declines are fairly typical for this time of year, broadcast viewing this month was down 3.9% compared to June 2021, and a full share point lower.
The Gauge is underpinned by Nielsen's TV ratings service and Streaming Platform Ratings. The latter provides clients with audience measurement data that details the amount of time consumers spend streaming and on which platforms. This broad look at platform usage provides complimentary insights to Nielsen Streaming Content Ratings, which details viewing to subscription-based video on demand (SVOD) content at the title, program and episode level. By showcasing both the micro and macro-level data sets, the industry has a full picture of how this media is being consumed, as well as when and by whom.
Nielsen's approach to audience measurement, which leverages a geographically representative panel of real people and big data, is built for the future of media consumption. With The Gauge, the future of TV consumption is visible in a single view. The latest edition of The Gauge is always available at www.nielsen.com/thegauge.
Nielsen shapes the world's media and content as a global leader in audience measurement, data and analytics. Through our understanding of people and their behaviors across all channels and platforms, we empower our clients with independent and actionable intelligence so they can connect and engage with their audiences—now and into the future. An S&P 500 company, Nielsen (NYSE: NLSN) operates around the world in more than 55 countries. Learn more at www.nielsen.com or www.nielsen.com/investors and connect with us on social media (Twitter, LinkedIn, Facebook and Instagram).
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NEW YORK, April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner of the class action firm Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), a national securities firm rated Top 50 in the 2018-2020 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating:
- Tivity Health, Inc. (TVTY), relating to its proposed acquisition by funds managed by Stone Point Capital. Under the terms of the agreement, TVTY shareholders will receive $32.50 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/tivity-health-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
- Manning & Napier, Inc. (MN), relating to its proposed acquisition by Callodine Group, LLC. Under the terms of the agreement, MN shareholders will receive $12.85 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/manning-napier-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
- Randolph Bancorp, Inc. (RNDB), relating to its proposed acquisition by Hometown Financial Group, Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, RNDB shareholders will receive $27.00 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/randolph-bancorp-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
- LHC Group, Inc. (LHCG), relating to its proposed acquisition by Optum, part of UnitedHealth Group. Under the terms of the agreement, LHCG shareholders are expected to receive $170.00 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/lhc-group-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
- Nielsen Holdings plc (NLSN), relating to its proposed acquisition by a consortium of private equity led by Evergreen Coast Capital Corp. and Brookfield Business Partners LP. Under the terms of the agreement, NLSN shareholders will receive $28.00 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/nielsen-holdings-plc-0. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
- Plantronics, Inc. (POLY), relating to its proposed acquisition by HP Inc. Under the terms of the agreement, POLY shareholders will receive $40.00 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/plantronics-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
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MOSCOW (AP) — Russia’s foreign ministry called U.S. news media to a meeting on Monday to warn that their accreditations and visas could be withdrawn if the United States does not rescind measures limiting Russian journalists there.
The warning from ministry spokeswoman Maria Zakharova comes amid high tensions with the West over what Russia calls its special military operation in Ukraine, where Russian forces have taken substantial territory.
The Kremlin-funded TV channel RT was dropped by U.S. cable and satellite operators, state-run TV stations have been targeted by U.S. sanctions and YouTube has blocked many official Russian channels, including feeds of Zakharova’s weekly briefings.
Zakharova also said Russian journalists have been denied U.S. visas or extensions of them and that some have been detained for lengthy interrogations at airports.
“Why on earth would we have to endure all this? If they want to destroy our media space, then we will destroy it together,” she said. “You see, it’s like cutting a dog’s tail piece by piece. Let’s cut it off right away and not suffer.”
“If our journalists are not restored in their rights, and our Russian media are not restored their rights, these same measures will affect you,” Zakharova said.
“When you do not receive visas, when you do not have accreditation … please, please don’t say we didn’t talk about it,” she told representatives of The Associated Press and other U.S. media outlets.
Many foreign news organizations suspended or curtailed their operations in Russia following the passage in March of a law calling for up to 15 years in prison for reports seen as discrediting the Russian military.
Zakharova did not state a timeframe for when Russia could take action. But journalist visa and accreditation renewals are being issued only for three-month periods.
She dismissed concern about the short-term extensions, saying “this is our greatest patience.”
Last month, the foreign ministry ordered the closure of the state-funded Canadian Broadcasting Corporation’s Moscow bureau in response to Canada’s ban on RT. In February, as Russia built up troops along Ukraine’s border, German broadcaster Deutsche Welle was ordered to close in Moscow after Germany banned the broadcast of RT’s German-language programs.
Russia last year refused to renew the visa of Sarah Rainsford, a longtime reporter for the BBC in Moscow. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/us-media-face-russian-visa-denial-due-to-us-restrictions/ | 2022-06-07T02:49:37Z |
CHICAGO, April 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Each year, the osteopathic medical profession joins together during National Osteopathic Medicine Week (NOM Week) to raise awareness of osteopathic medicine and the distinctive care osteopathic physicians provide. This year's observance, which runs April 18-24, 2022, will highlight the many milestones achieved since the founding of osteopathic medicine in 1892. Osteopathic physicians, or DOs, practice in every medical specialty and believe there's more to good health than the absence of pain or disease. Their whole-person approach to medicine focuses on prevention, helping promote the body's natural tendency toward health and self-healing. The American Osteopathic Association, with headquarters located in Chicago, represents more than 168,000 osteopathic physicians (DOs) and osteopathic medical students.
Aldwin Soumare knows the impact he can make not only in the black community, but in the health profession overall. As a fourth year osteopathic medical student, he looks forward to helping his future patients understand the importance of treating the whole person and not just the symptoms of disease.
"Where I am from, you are more likely to be incarcerated or killed in gun violence than to become a physician. So I consider it a privilege to be a medical student, not only for myself but for my community," said Aldwin Soumare, a fourth- year medical student at Philadelphia College of Osteopathic Medicine. "Every day, I think about my future patients, my community and the opportunity to become a leader in a profession that is empowering and impactful."
"Our distinctive practice of osteopathic medicine provides great care to many patients in the United States," said AOA CEO Kevin M. Klauer, DO, EJD.
Building on a proud 130-year history of providing distinctive, whole-person care, the osteopathic medical profession continues to chart record-breaking growth and expansion with each passing year. There are almost 135,000 DOs nationwide. Two thirds of actively practicing DOs are under age 45. The number of female DOs, particularly those under age 45, also continues to grow dramatically. Women have played a key role in the osteopathic profession since the first osteopathic medical school was founded in 1892. Overall, females make up 43% of DOs in active practice today and nearly three-quarters of these are under age 45. Keeping pace with national trends, female students constituted a majority in the ranks of first-year osteopathic medical school students.
"DOs have an opportunity to provide a spark and be the beacon of light for a more holistic approach to healthcare," said Julieanne P. Sees, DO, a board-certified pediatric neuro-orthopedic surgeon caring for children with neuromuscular conditions at Nemours Children's Health. "We know that wellness means treating the whole person, and through our osteopathic hands and heart we understand the difference in treating the mind, body and spirit as opposed to just treating diseases."
Osteopathic medicine is one of the nation's fastest-growing health care professions. Every year, significantly more osteopathic physicians enter the workforce and help shape the practice of medicine. Today, DOs hold some of the most prominent positions in medicine. They oversee care for our nation's astronauts, serve in the uniformed services, and even serve as the physician for President Joe Biden.
"While National Osteopathic Medicine Week celebrates 135,000 osteopathic physicians and 35,000 students enrolled in colleges osteopathic medicine, it really is about the patients and their ability to choose the unique body, mind and spirit approach that DOs offer," said David Broder, DO, a board-certified internist who serves as president and CEO of the New York Colleges of Osteopathic Medicine Educational Consortium.
An all-time high total of 7,049 osteopathic medical students and past DO graduates matched into residency positions that will start later this year, through the 2022 National Resident Matching Program (NRMP) Match. The incoming class is spread out over more than 41 specialties, including family medicine, diagnostic radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, obstetrics-gynecology, orthopedic surgery and psychiatry.
"The success of our DO students and graduates in this year's match is an exciting indicator of the continued growth of osteopathic medicine and the remarkable quality of the osteopathic physicians entering the healthcare community," said AOA President Joseph A. Giaimo, DO.
Notable increases for placements in key specialties, such as diagnostic radiology, neurology, neurosurgery, obstetrics-gynecology, orthopedic surgery, pathology and psychiatry, indicate growing opportunities for DO residents to pave the way for further incorporation of osteopathic principles and practice across all areas of medicine. To learn more about DOs and the osteopathic philosophy of medicine, visit www.osteopathic.org.
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NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- An ad hoc group of certain holders of unsecured indebtedness (the "Ad Hoc Group") issued by Crédito Real, S.A.B. de C.V., SOFOM, E.N.R. (the "Company") is publicly disclosing information that was provided to the Ad Hoc Group in connection with discussions regarding potential transactions involving a recapitalization, refinancing, or other restructuring transaction with respect to the Company (each, a "Possible Transaction"). The Ad Hoc Group is advised by Akin Gump Strauss Hauer & Feld LLP, Sainz Abogados, S.C., Houlihan Lokey and Blink Capital Solutions (collectively, the "Advisors"). In connection with discussing a Possible Transaction, the Company entered into confidentiality agreements ("NDAs") with certain members of the Ad Hoc Group and certain other holders of senior notes of the Company (collectively, the "Holders"), as well as other third parties. Over the course of those discussions with the Holders and other third parties, and subject to the applicable NDAs, the Company shared certain confidential information with the Holders (collectively, the "Information"). The Company and the Holders have not reached any definitive agreement regarding a Possible Transaction.
Under the NDAs, the Holders are entitled to disclose the Information if the Company does not do so. In light of the Company's failure to timely disclose the Information provided to the Holders, the Holders are exercising their rights pursuant to, and in accordance with, the terms of the NDAs and are disclosing the Information on Schedule 1 here.
The Information contained in this press release was provided by the Company. Neither the Holders nor the Advisors make any representations or warranties whatsoever with respect to such Information, including but not limited to the accuracy and completeness of the Information. The Holders and the Advisors disclaim any responsibility of any kind to anyone for any use of, or reliance on, this Information or any omissions therefrom. None of the Holders or the Advisors have undertaken any responsibility to confirm or otherwise verify the Information provided by the Company.
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HAIKOU, China, July 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As the second China International Consumer Products Expo ("CICPE" or "Hainan Expo") welcomes 2,800 boutique brands from 61 countries and regions, Sanya, the popular resort city on Hainan Island's southern tip, showcased the city's possibilities and potential as a tourism destination combined with fashionable elements through its theme day on July 28 at the largest consumer boutique exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region.
The Sanya Day event was organized by the Hainan Provincial Bureau of International Economic Development (Hainan IEDB) and co-organized by the Sanya Tourism Promotion Board (STPB). It aimed to cultivate new businesses and promote culture exchange for tourism consumption while encouraging international partners to explore the potential of this "tourism + culture" destination in China.
Fashion show brings Hong Kong designer brands to a top tourist destination
Hainan Expo provides unlimited business opportunities for international brands to explore the Chinese market, while introducing China's fashionable products to consumers across the globe. The Sanya Day event, which was an important part of the Hainan Expo Fashion Week, featured three debut shows from Hong Kong boutique and pioneering designer brands, including Ribyeung, BronzeLucia, and KINGWEN, with elements covering leisure, vacation, youth, and nature.
The cooperation with the Hong Kong designers echoes Sanya's commitment to expanding this business and establishing a long-term collaboration mechanism with international premium and emerging brands with the ambition of bringing travelers more fashion experiences.
While promoting Sanya as a fashionable and trendy tourism option, the show also presented Sanya as an open and diverse international destination and called for mutual cooperation with Hong Kong and the international community.
Fashion as a new approach to discovering the best of Sanya
At the event, STPB and Hainan IEDB signed a strategic cooperation agreement on the fashion sector, leveraging resources to land brand debuts and introduce the fashion cluster to Sanya. The signings will explore opportunities in Sanya's tourism market and future development opportunities in supporting future brand debuts and designer events as well as launching premium conferences and exhibitions.
An internationally renowned tourist destination, Sanya is undoubtedly the best medium for brands to enter the Chinese market given its diversified customer base. It is also an ideal option for travelers who would like to add more fashion-related experiences to their business or leisure trips, as Sanya keeps enhancing its competitiveness against the backdrop of the integrated free trade port policy and the popularity of tourism and leisure consumption scenarios.
"Sanya has been committed to developing partnerships and enriching its offering to serve the demands of various visitors. The idea of achieving win-win cooperation and deepening mutual exchange is the original intention of our participation in the Hainan Expo, as we hope to extend more possibilities of Sanya," said Albert Yip, director general of the STPB. "Building on the development of the Guangdong-Hong Kong-Macao Greater Bay Area and Hainan Free Trade Port and taking the second Hainan Expo as an opportunity, we would like to extend an invitation to visitors from Hong Kong and other places across the world to explore the enormous potential in Sanya, to enjoy the unique experience here with a fashionable taste."
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DALLAS, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kimberly-Clark Corporation published its annual report on sustainability, including an update on the company's progress toward its 2030 sustainability strategy and goals, aimed at addressing the social and environmental challenges of the next decade with goals to improve the lives and well-being of 1 billion people in underserved communities around the world and reducing its environmental footprint.
"As Kimberly-Clark continues to grow our business, caring for our people, consumers, customers, partners and communities remains front and center," said Mike Hsu, Chairman and CEO, Kimberly-Clark. "From our commitment to climate stewardship and our efforts to develop more sustainable solutions for our product portfolio to our focus on inclusion and diversity and our ambition to advance the well-being of 1 billion people around the world, we'll continue to drive positive impact as we create long-term value for our shareholders. That's how we deliver Better Care for a Better World."
Key highlights of the company's 2021 results include:
- Social Impact – Kimberly-Clark and its brands continued to deliver toward the goal to improve the well-being of 1 billion people in underserved communities by 2030 through programs like Toilets Change Lives, No Baby Unhugged and the Kotex® She Can initiative, as well as through partnerships with the Kimberly-Clark Foundation, and NGOs including Water For People, WaterAid and Plan International. In 2021, Kimberly-Clark advanced the well-being of 15.7 million people in vulnerable and underserved communities, raising our total to 41.4 million people since 2015.
- Climate – Consistent with the world's enhanced climate action commitments coming out of COP26, the company made progress against ambitious targets approved by the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi) for reducing our Scope 1 and 2 greenhouse gas emissions by 50% and our Scope 3 emissions by 20% – all by 2030. As of the end of 2021, Kimberly-Clark achieved nearly a 41% reduction in operational emissions (Scope 1 and 2) versus our 2015 base year. For Scope 3 GHG emissions, we achieved a 6.3% GHG emissions reduction from a 2015 base year, with a focus on purchased goods and services and end-of-life treatment of sold products.
- Forests – The company made continued progress toward its goal of sourcing 90% of our tissue fiber from environmentally preferred fiber sources. In 2021, Kimberly-Clark achieved 87% environmentally preferred fiber use globally, primarily by increasing our procurement of virgin wood fiber certified by the Forest Stewardship Council (FSC®) (63%) as well as recycled fiber (24%) for our tissue products.
- Plastics – Kimberly-Clark continued its work to explore more sustainable, commercially viable and scalable alternatives to fossil fuel-based plastics. In 2021, the company doubled the percentage of recycled content in our plastics packaging, and it further increased the amount of packaging globally that is reusable, recyclable, or compostable to nearly 84%, as it strives for 100% by 2025.
- Water – In 2021, Kimberly-Clark achieved a 34% reduction of water consumption in water-stressed regions against our 2015 baseline, of which 1.4% occurred in the last year, driven by our strategic approach to water management, which centers around technological innovation for circular solutions and best-in-class management systems.
- Inclusion and Diversity – Kimberly-Clark continued to foster a culture of inclusion that recognizes, values and celebrates the diverse perspectives of our team. Among other pillars of our strategy, the past year focused on leveraging leadership to drive inclusion and diversity with initiatives including educating team leaders through our Activating Inclusive Leadership Lab to build high-performing, inclusive and diverse teams.
- Health and Safety – As the world continued to navigate through the global COVID-19 pandemic, the company prioritized the health and safety of our people with global protocols that often exceeded local requirements. A number of sites provided preventive programs, including free on-site testing, vaccination clinics for employees and family members as well as training and education.
"Our purpose of Better Care for a Better World is our call to action, challenging us to help billions of people through greater access to life's daily essentials while building on our past successes, scaling our use of efficient new technologies, and delivering solutions that address the challenges facing our planet in the decade ahead," said Lisa Morden, Vice President of Safety, Sustainability and Occupational Health, Kimberly-Clark. "We will remain steadfast in our efforts to reach our goals because we believe it's the best way to care for the people we serve, it's the right thing to do for our planet, and it helps us deliver on our purpose."
In addition to the report, the company has provided enhanced ESG-related content on its website in order to provide more primary information about its overall strategy, progress and achievements, and make it easier for stakeholders to find the information that is most relevant to them.
"As its reporting format continues to evolve, Kimberly-Clark's commitment to acting with care for people, communities, and the planet remains resolute," added Morden. "In addition, maintaining transparency in our ESG disclosures in order to engender the trust of our investors, customers, consumers, employees, local communities, and other stakeholders remains paramount."
Kimberly-Clark's annual sustainability report and accompanying disclosures portray the company's progress through stories that highlight our work around the world as well as key data and metrics prepared in accordance with the Global Reporting Initiative (GRI) Sustainability Reporting Standards "Core" level. The reporting covers the time frame of January 1, 2021 through December 31, 2021. For more information on the topics in this report, please visit the sustainability page on Kimberly-Clark.com.
About Kimberly-Clark
Kimberly-Clark (NYSE: KMB) and its trusted brands are an indispensable part of life for people in more than 175 countries. Fueled by ingenuity, creativity, and an understanding of people's most essential needs, we create products that help individuals experience more of what's important to them. Our portfolio of brands, including Huggies, Kleenex, Scott, Kotex, Cottonelle, Poise, Depend, Andrex, Pull-Ups, GoodNites, Intimus, Neve, Plenitud, Sweety, Softex, Viva and WypAll, hold the No. 1 or No. 2 share position in 80 countries. We use sustainable practices that support a healthy planet, build stronger communities, and ensure our business thrives for decades to come. To keep up with the latest news and to learn more about the company's 150-year history of innovation, visit kimberly-clark.com.
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Many factors outside our control, including competitive pressures, evolving legal and regulatory requirements, and societal and market conditions globally and in the markets in which we do business, could cause actual results to vary. Issues identified as material for purposes of this release may not be considered material for SEC reporting purposes. There can be no assurance that these future events will occur as anticipated. Forward-looking statements speak only as of the date they were made, and we undertake no obligation to publicly update them. Please see Kimberly-Clark's latest Annual Report on Form 10-K and subsequent SEC filings for a discussion of risk factors as they relate to forward-looking statements.
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LONDON (AP) — Google says its Russian subsidiary is planning to file for bankruptcy because it can’t pay staff and suppliers.
Russian state media reported Wednesday that the U.S. tech company’s Russian subsidiary, Google LLC, submitted notice of its intention to declare bankruptcy to a national registry, Fedresurs.
The company said in a press statement that it filed for bankruptcy because the “Russian authorities’ seizure of Google Russia’s bank account has made it untenable for our Russia office to function, including employing and paying Russia-based employees, paying suppliers and vendors, and meeting other financial obligations.”
Google, which had previously suspended its business operations in Russia, said it would continue to provide its free services there, including Search, YouTube, Gmail, Maps, its Android operating system and its Play app store. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/googles-russian-business-plans-to-file-for-bankruptcy/ | 2022-05-19T08:55:57Z |
Biden to speak about abortion ruling, outline his plans
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden will speak from the White House on Friday about the U.S. Supreme Court ruling overturning Roe v. Wade, the landmark decision that legalized abortion nationwide.
The remarks, which are scheduled for 12:30 p.m. EDT, will outline his approach to this new phase of the fight over abortion access.
The White House has been preparing for this moment since a draft of the decision leaked in May. Officials have been huddling with state leaders, advocates, health care professionals and others to prepare for a future without Roe v. Wade.
Now Biden’s plans will be tested in terms of politics and policy.
Outside the Supreme Court, a crowd of abortion supporters swelled to the hundreds after the ruling was issued. One chanted into a bullhorn, “legal abortion on demand” and “this decision must not stand.”
A competing faction demonstrated in favor of the ruling, holding signs saying “the future is anti-abortion″ and “dismember Roe.”
Biden and other Democrats hope to use outrage over the court decision to rally voters in November’s midterm elections. Although nationwide legislation ensuring access to abortion appears out of reach, more Democratic victories at the state level could limit Republican efforts to ban the practice.
House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, D-Calif., said the ruling “is outrageous and heart-wrenching” and fulfills the Republican Party’s “dark and extreme goal of ripping away women’s right to make their own reproductive health decisions.”
House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif., told reporters that he applauds the court decision.
“A lot of lives are going to be saved,” McCarthy told reporters. “But it also goes back to people in the states to have a say in the process.”
Many Republican-controlled states are poised to severely restrict abortion, or even ban it outright.
The White House has been exploring options for Biden to take executive action to safeguard abortion rights, but his options are limited.
Lawrence Gostin, who runs the O’Neill Institute for National and Global Health at Georgetown Law, said ahead of Friday’s ruling that he expected the Biden administration to be “to be nibbling around the edges, and is not going to do anything really profound.”
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Gostin said he’s discussed a variety of options with administration officials but believes they are “gun shy” given the potential for legal challenges that could lead to more roadblocks from a U.S. Supreme Court that’s currently dominated by conservatives.
Some of Gostin’s suggestions included having Medicaid cover the cost of traveling across state lines to end pregnancies, as well as expanding access to abortion medication that can be delivered by mail.
“States couldn’t pick and choose what cancer drug they would allow, and they shouldn’t be permitted to choose what options women have for medication abortions that are fully approved as safe and effective,” he said.
Alexandra LaManna, a White House spokeswoman, said earlier this week that the president “believes we should defend the right of all Americans to make their own decisions,” and she added that Republican policies “include abortion bans with no exceptions for rape or incest, and criminalizing women who have an abortion and the physicians who perform them.”
During their preparations, White House officials have held a series of meetings with advocates, medical groups and faith leaders who are supportive of abortion access.
The Rev. John Dorhauer, the general minister and president of the United Church of Christ, drove from Cleveland to Washington, D.C., to attend one meeting earlier this month. Another virtual meeting was held this week, featuring Vice President Kamala Harris.
“It was rather impressive to see the commitment the White House and the vice president’s office has had to gather advocates from around the country,” Dorhauer said.
However, there are also concerns that the administration is not ready.
Dr. Colleen McNicholas, chief medical officer of Planned Parenthood of the St. Louis Region and Southwest Missouri, attended a recent virtual meeting with abortion providers and said she expects “a true health crisis.”
“I think that we should have been preparing for far longer than we have been,” McNicholas said. “Do I think that they recognize that this a problem? Yes. Do I think that they’re prepared in this moment? No.”
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Associated Press writers Will Weissert, Matthew Daly, Zeke Miller, Lisa Mascaro and Mary Clare Jalonick contributed to this report.
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SINGAPORE, May 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Marrtin Hoon, CEO of MetaOne shares his thoughts on how gaming industry has always been evergreen as gamers will always play games regardless of the global economic situation. In fact, more will find solace through the world of gaming. The hottest topic in town would be the evolution of GameFi, the fusion of the words "game" and "finance" which stands for monetization of the gaming experience. Making money playing online games has been around for some time, but with the emergence of GameFi since the 2020s, people are actually making a living by playing these games.
Despite all the hype, there is still a huge potential for community growth as making the switch from traditional gaming to GameFi requires effort, knowledge building, or in certain cases, cash.
Created by Gamers, MetaOne project is committed to reach out to this untapped community to shed the path towards GameFi by neutralising the transition barriers with their single interface platform.
The MetaOne platform highlights effortless onboarding with its one-stop guild management system that facilitates sign ups from all gamers and followers. Their integration with GameFi partners make BigData analysis possible with in-game insights that empower decision makers to execute secure cross-chain NFT activities via their Smart Contract protocol. The ecosystem within is looking forward to bringing tremendous benefit to all stakeholders while contributing to the GameFi space expansion.
"The market now is very turbulent but also gave us an opportunity to prove some key points. MetaOne's key strategy has always been to convert this massive group of gamers to enter into GameFi through a credible platform that provides science and data clearly to them for making right choices. This will have material impacts to GameFi studios and ultimately the blockchain community," said Marrtin, CEO of MetaOne, "We are so excited about communicating this vision to all geographical regions and realizing it into real executable plans where guilds, gamers, GameFi studios and users can see and feel the tangibles."
Fundamentally, Metaone does not compete with Guilds, games, and online ecosystems but rather is a comprehensive enabler and force multiplier for the Gamefi space, integrating analytics, guild management, NFT asset management, and Game NFT activities that can be harnessed to empower these spaces plus changing how the industry operates.
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SEATTLE (AP) — Seattle Public Schools said late Monday it had reached a tentative agreement with the union for teachers who went on strike last week over issues like pay and classroom support.
Earlier Monday the district had cancelled classes Tuesday, the fifth school day that students have missed since the strike began began Sept. 7. That was supposed to be the first day for approximately 49,000 students in the district.
In a statement, the district said it would on Tuesday announce an update on when classes would begin.
“We look forward to welcoming students and staff for the 2022-23 school year,” the statement said.
Details about the agreement weren’t immediately available.
Striking teachers said their main concern was educational and emotional help for students, especially those with special needs or learning difficulties.
In a statement the union, the Seattle Education Association, said: “We should all be proud of what we accomplished and what we stood up for: student supports and respect for educators.”
Meeka DiLorenzo has a son at a Seattle high school and supports teachers who walked out, but she worries about the toll on students whose first day has been delayed.
DiLorenzo’s 15-year-old son is a sophomore at Ingraham High School in Seattle. She was disappointed at the proposals put forward by district.
“Maybe it’s because of COVID — parents have a newfound appreciation for what teachers go through,” said DiLorenzo, who is a cellist in the Seattle Symphony.
Because her son is old enough to stay home alone, DiLorenzo hasn’t had to scramble for childcare like parents of younger kids. Both she and her son have at times joined teachers to walk the picket lines.
“I would like to see the district listen to educators about what they need in the classroom — I would like to see mental health supports in place, in the form of counselors, social workers, nurses,” she said.
Problems the schools were dealing with before the COVID pandemic became exacerbated when students returned after pandemic-related closures last year, she said. Her son noticed the difference on the first day of school in the fall of 2021.
“It was a lot of instability and chaos,” she said.
This year, he’s not really looking forward to going back to school, but DiLorenzo is worried about the implications of delaying the opening of schools.
“For me, the mental health implications of keeping schools closed have a specific impact for teenagers,” she said.
In Seattle, the school district had 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 wanted — plus one-time bonuses for certain teachers, including $2,000 for third-year Seattle teachers earning an English language or dual-language endorsement.
Teachers in the city have seen healthy raises since their last strike in 2015, with many making more than $100,000, thanks largely to a new state education funding model. The union has said it is primarily focused on winning raises for its lower-paid members, including instructional assistants and front office staff. Paraeducators in Seattle Public Schools start at $19 an hour — nowhere near enough to afford to live in the city, many say.
The union says it was opposing the district’s efforts to eliminate staffing ratios for special education students.
One issue for Seattle Public Schools is declining enrollment. Projections show Washington state’s largest school district losing several thousands students over the next few years, which officials say translates into significant budget deficits.
Districts around the country have faced labor challenges as the pandemic put extraordinary stress on teachers and students.
Teachers in Minneapolis, Chicago and Sacramento walked out earlier this year before securing new agreements.
Heather Larson lives in Snoqualmie, Washington, but her 16-year-old child attends Interagency High School in the Seattle district because it is the only one in the region for minors that are in recovery from addition.
“Getting them back to school is crucial,” Larson said about her child. “One of the harder things for kids with substance abuse disorders is the need to keep it consistent.”
She’s got a flexible job, where she can work from home some days, but on other days her child has had to go to work with her and sit in her office.
“I’m all for the teachers fighting for what they need,” Larson said.
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Boone reported from Boise, Idaho. | https://cw33.com/news/u-s-news/ap-us-headlines/ap-parents-worry-about-kids-as-seattle-school-strike-continues/ | 2022-09-13T23:50:13Z |
NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EXCLUSIVE: In the latest episode of The Chris Cuomo Project, former New Mexico governor and U.S. Ambassador to the U.N. Bill Richardson speaks with Chris about the current state of the Democratic Party and U.S. politics. Richardson's wide-ranging interview also covers his involvement in negations to free Brittney Griner from prison in Russia.
Watch/listen here: https://youtu.be/xc66gQ1x7J0
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QMed Innovations to integrate location and temperature data with MTS platform and offer iTraycer case and inventory management application.
MIDDLETOWN, R.I., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- QMed Innovations, pioneering IoT-powered solutions for global asset management of surgical trays and implant inventory, has announced its partnership with Medical Tracking Solutions (MTS).
"The partnership with MTS will expand the value of our autonomous cellular IoT-based location and temperature data by integrating them into the iTraycer case and inventory management platform," said Victor Nunes, founder and CEO of QMed Innovations. "Though we offer an API feed that will allow our data to be imported into any software application, some of our customers are interested in a comprehensive offering that already incorporates our asset tracking data. MTS is a leading player in the medical device logistics vertical and we look forward to a strong partnership."
The Quest sensor was designed to withstand autoclave temperatures, allowing QMed to collect valuable actionable data including tray turns. The QVue portal offers insight that will help customers:
- Improve Tray Turns
- Increase Sales Rep Efficiency
- Reduce Field Inventory
- Locate Lost Trays
- Facilitate Audit Management
- Support Recall Management
- Reduce Freight Cost
- Provide Inspection/Calibration Tracking
QMed Innovations, 2021 Gold Edison Award winner, enables medical device manufacturers, distributors, and providers to better track their instruments and implants, the industry's only autonomous cellular IoT-driven technology for global asset management. QMed helps reduce healthcare costs in the surgical suite by automatic delivery of data and analytics for unprecedented insights. Visit qmedinnovations.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
Medical Tracking Solutions Inc., a team of medical device industry experts, developed iTraycer to meet the day-to-day challenges of medical device companies. The system's multifunctional software facilitates communication and collaboration across the enterprise and enables companies to make critical, fact-based decisions with real-time information. Visit www.medicaltracking.com. Follow us on Linkedin
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NEW YORK, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neurovation Labs, Inc., a biotechnology company developing the first objective diagnostic and companion treatment for Post-traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), today announced that it has been awarded a second U.S. Air Force Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) Direct to Phase II contract through AFWERX and Air Force Research Lab (AFRL). This contract follows a Phase I contract in December 2019 and a Phase II contract in June 2020, where the company gained the sponsorship of the Air Force Special Operations Command (AFSOC) 24th Special Operations Wing to continue development of the PTSD diagnostic and treatment. This Phase II contract will significantly accelerate the development of these pivotal healthcare technologies, as well as explore expansion into detecting Traumatic Brain Injury (TBI), including mild TBI (mTBI).
Two of the most significant issues affecting long-term soldier health are TBI and PTSD, which often occur together. In fact, after a trauma, over one-third of soldiers with TBI also have concurrent PTSD. Civilians are impacted as well, with 8-10% of the U.S. population suffering from PTSD, caused by accidents, assaults, natural disasters, and other traumas, and many more suffering from TBI. Meanwhile, brain trauma is closely tied to homelessness, joblessness, drug misuse, and a staggering suicide rate.
Neurovation Labs is addressing critical shortcomings in brain trauma healthcare by assessing and targeting underlying biomarkers. The company's first two products focus on PTSD, which is currently poorly diagnosed using subjective symptom checklists and then treated by off-target, ineffective drugs or by various cognitive therapies. Neurovation Labs is targeting a localized protein increase in the brain to develop the first diagnostic brain scan and companion medication for the disorder. With this Phase II contract, the company will be extending use of its diagnostic platform to detect mTBI before outward behavioral symptoms manifest.
"We are incredibly excited to continue our work with AFWERX and the U.S. Air Force on the development of our brain trauma healthcare platform," stated CEO Dr. Jennifer Perusini. "This partnership not only validates the need for our products but also ensures we are providing solutions that fit within both civilian and military healthcare systems. Our goal at Neurovation Labs is to revolutionize mental healthcare for everyone, with a precision molecular approach."
Prior to this AFWERX contract, the company was a finalist in the U.S. Army xTechSearch 5 competition and participated in the xTech Accelerator powered by FedTech. In total, Neurovation Labs has received over $2.25 million in awards and contracts from the U.S. military.
Neurovation Labs is a biotechnology company revolutionizing the way mental health disorders are diagnosed and treated, focusing on PTSD and other brain traumas. Founded in 2016, the company is leveraging a major brain biomarker discovery to develop two products for PTSD: (1) a molecular diagnostic and (2) a companion targeted treatment. Both products are in preclinical development and have the potential to transform brain trauma healthcare.
Established in 2017 by the Secretary of the Air Force, AFWERX is a catalyst for agile Air Force engagement across industry, academia, and non-traditional contributors to create transformative opportunities. The core mission of AFWERX is to improve Air Force capabilities by connecting innovators, simplifying technology transfer and accelerating results. AFWERX has partnered with the AFRL, a scientific research organization operated by the U.S. Air Force Materiel Command, to streamline the SBIR process in an attempt to speed up the experience, broaden the pool of potential applicants and decrease bureaucratic overhead. Beginning in SBIR 18.2, and now in 22.1, the Air Force has begun offering 'The Open Topic' SBIR/STTR program that is faster, leaner, and open to a broader range of innovations.
Contact: Press@NeurovationLabs.com
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Ducks begin life after Getzlaf with 4-year playoff drought
By GREG BEACHAM
AP Sports Writer
ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Ryan Getzlaf’s retirement from the Anaheim Ducks signals the start of a new era. That’s both for the star center and for the organization he’s leaving behind. The Ducks hope next year is when they’ll finally be contenders again. The Ducks have missed the Stanley Cup playoffs in four consecutive seasons for the first time in franchise history, but their growing wealth of young talent suggests they’ll soon have the players who can end the drought. They showed that promise intermittently this season, but ultimately fell well short of the progress necessary to get there. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/02/ducks-begin-life-after-getzlaf-with-4-year-playoff-drought/ | 2022-05-03T01:37:48Z |
Zink plans to focus presidency on IT integration and improving the connection between healthcare and public health
ARLINGTON, Va., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Association of State and Territorial Officials (ASTHO) announced today that Anne Zink, MD, will now serve as president for the association. Zink also holds the position of chief medical officer for the Alaska Department of Health (ADOH). She takes the reins from Nirav D. Shah, MD, JD, director of the Maine Center for Disease Control and Prevention, who has held the position since January 2021. Zink is the 80th president on the organization's 80th anniversary year.
Zink plans to focus her presidency on improving health information systems to empower the public, healthcare providers, and the public health workforce with the tools and information they need to promote individual and population health.
"First and foremost, I am dedicated to the health of the people we serve," says ASTHO President Anne Zink, MD. "It is a tremendous honor to lead as ASTHO's president and promote their mission of advancing the public's health and well-being though the collaboration of our members, staff, the public, and policy makers not only during public health emergencies, but every day. As a practicing emergency medicine physician who had the honor of serving our state through the COVID-19 pandemic, it is clear we must do everything to ensure our systems put the people we serve at the center of all our work, and our tremendous public health and healthcare workforces deserve the basic tools, data, and funding to do the jobs they have been called to do."
Dr. Zink's 16 years of experience in emergency medicine made her acutely aware of the consequences public policy has on the health of the individual, which motivated her to embrace the opportunity to work in public health. Prior to her role at ADOH, she worked at the Mat -Su Regional Medical Center, where she served as the emergency department medical director (2010-2018) and on the Board of Trustees (2012-2018). In addition, she helped create the High -Utilizer Mat -Su (HUMS) program, which aims to improve patient health and cost savings for some of the state's most vulnerable patients.
She led state and federal policy changes, including work on information sharing, addressing the opioid epidemic, addressing workplace violence, and mental healthcare. In her time as Alaska's chief medical officer, she has been recognized locally and nationally as a collaborative leader for her partnership with Alaska's federally recognized tribes, industry partners, schools, municipalities, and healthcare.
"Dr. Zink has been a wonderful resource to ASTHO and its members and partners in her role as ASTHO's president-elect and we look forward to her term as president," says Michael Fraser, PhD, ASTHO CEO. "She has been an incredible leader in Alaska throughout the COVID-19 pandemic. She impresses all of us with her optimistic outlook and calm demeanor in crisis situations. Her background as an emergency physician will serve her well, especially as we head into fall flu season and we continue to navigate COVID-19 and monkeypox."
Dr. Zink grew up in Denver, received her medical degree from Stanford University School of Medicine after being a Watson Fellow and completed her residency at the University of Utah. She first fell in love with Alaska while instructing for the National Outdoor Leadership School where mornings start with a run in the mountains and evenings end among the northern nights. She stayed because of the people and medicine, where collaboration comes first and the connection between physical, mental, and environmental health are an integral part of all health work.
Other newly elected ASTHO leaders include Steven J. Stack, MD, MBA, president-elect and Scott Harris, MD, MPH, secretary-treasurer.
Learn more about Dr. Zink in a new Q & A here.
ASTHO is the national nonprofit organization representing the public health agencies of the United States, the U.S. territories and Freely Associated States, and Washington, D.C., as well as the more than 100,000 public health professionals these agencies employ. ASTHO members, the chief health officials of these jurisdictions, are dedicated to formulating and influencing sound public health policy and to ensuring excellence in public health practice.
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QUITO, Ecuador (AP) — Gunfire and a subsequent explosion left at least five people dead, 15 injured and several others missing, as well as damaging homes, in the Ecuadorian port city of Guayaquil, authorities said Sunday.
On its Twitter account, Ecuador’s Prosecutor’s Office said its agents were gathering evidence to establish the cause and motive for the attack in Guayaquil’s Cristo del Consuelo neighborhood.
Interior Minister Patricio Carrillo tweeted that organized crime in Ecuador is now attacking with explosives.
Sunday’s violence “is a declaration of war against the State. Either we unite to face it or the price will be even higher for society,” he wrote.
Guayaquil, 270 kilometers (168 miles) southwest of the capital Quito, has seen frequent shootings and killings by members of rival gangs believed to have links to national and international drug trafficking. Dozens were killed last year in massacres inside the largest state prison in the city. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/shooting-blast-in-ecuador-port-city-kills-5-damages-homes/ | 2022-08-15T17:16:48Z |
MINNEAPOLIS, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
COURT-APPROVED LEGAL NOTICE
If you purchased Boxed or Case-Ready Beef directly from Cargill, JBS, National Beef, or Tyson in the United States from January 1, 2015, through February 10, 2022, a class action settlement may affect your rights.
Para una notificación en español, llame gratis al 877-331-0717
o visite nuestra página web www.BeefDirectPurchaserSettlement.com.
A settlement has been reached in a class action antitrust lawsuit filed on behalf of Direct Purchaser Plaintiffs with Defendants JBS S.A., JBS USA Food Company, Swift Beef Company, and JBS Packerland, Inc. (collectively "JBS").
The United States District Court for the District of Minnesota authorized this notice. The Court will hold a hearing to decide whether to approve the Settlement.
Members of the Settlement Class are defined as all persons and entities that, from January 1, 2015, through February 10, 2022, directly purchased in the United States from any of the Defendants or their respective subsidiaries and affiliates, boxed or case-ready beef processed from Fed Cattle, excluding ground beef made from culled cows. Defendants in this lawsuit for purposes of the Settlement Agreement are Cargill, Inc., Cargill Meat Solutions Corporations (a/k/a Cargill Protein) (collectively "Cargill"); JBS S.A., JBS USA Food Company, JBS Packerland, Inc., and Swift Beef Company (collectively, "JBS"); National Beef Packing Company ("National Beef"); and Tyson Foods, Inc., and Tyson Fresh Meats, Inc. (collectively "Tyson") (together "Defendants"). Excluded from the Settlement Class are Defendants; their officers, directors or employees; any entity in which a Defendant has a controlling interest; and any affiliate, legal representative, heir or assign of a Defendant. Also excluded from this Settlement Class are any federal, state, or local governmental entities, any judicial officer presiding over this action; the members of the judicial officer's immediate family and staff, and any juror assigned to this action. The Settlement Agreement affects only claims against JBS.
If you are not sure you are included, you can get more information, including a detailed notice, at www.BeefDirectPurchaserSettlement.com or by calling toll-free 877-331-0717.
Direct Purchaser Plaintiffs allege that Defendants and their co-conspirators conspired and combined to fix, raise, maintain, and stabilize the prices of case-ready and boxed beef, beginning at least as early as January 1, 2015, with the result of increasing prices in the United States, in violation of federal antitrust laws. JBS denies it did anything wrong. For inclusion in the Settlement Class, the term "beef" means boxed and case-ready beef that has been processed from fed cattle by Defendants. "Cattle" means fed cattle before they are processed into beef and excludes culled cows. "Fed cattle" means steers and heifers raised in feedlots on a concentrated diet for the production and sale of beef.
The Court did not decide which side was right, but both sides agreed to the Settlement Agreement to resolve the case against JBS and get benefits to the Settlement Class. The case is still proceeding on behalf of the Direct Purchaser Plaintiffs against other Defendants that may be subject to separate settlements, judgments, or class certification orders.
Defendants are (as described above) Cargill, JBS, National Beef, and Tyson. You must have purchased boxed or case-ready beef directly from one of these defendants in order to be eligible for this settlement.
Under the terms of the Settlement Agreement, JBS will pay $52,500,000 to resolve all Settlement Class claims against it in this litigation. In addition to this monetary benefit, JBS has also agreed to provide specified cooperation in the Direct Purchaser Plaintiffs' continued prosecution of the litigation. In connection with final approval of this settlement, Co-Lead Counsel have asked the Court to establish a $5 million Litigation Fund to cover the current and ongoing costs of this litigation. Co-Lead Counsel are not seeking attorneys' fees or Class Representative service awards at this time, and do not plan for distribution of the net settlement proceeds to the Settlement Class Members at this time, but will do so at a future date subject to further notice and Court approval. At the appropriate time, Co-Lead Counsel will seek attorneys' fees of up to one-third of the Settlement Fund and Class Representative service awards in an amount not to exceed $75,000 per named plaintiff. A copy of the motion for attorneys' fees, future litigation expenses, and service awards, if any, will be available on the Settlement website.
You do not need to take any action to remain a member of the Settlement Class and be bound by the Settlement Agreement. As a Settlement Class member, you may be able to participate in (or exclude yourself from) any future settlement or judgment obtained by Direct Purchaser Plaintiffs against other Defendants in the case. The detailed notice available on the Settlement website explains how to exclude yourself or object. The Court will hold a hearing in this case (In re Cattle and Beef Antitrust Litigation, et al. (In re DPP Beef Litigation), Case No. 20-cv-01319 JRT-HB) on August 2, 2022, at 11:00 a.m. Central to consider whether to approve the Settlement Agreement. You may ask to speak at the hearing, but you don't have to.
This notice is only a summary. You can find more details about the Settlement at www.BeefDirectPurchaserSettlement.com or by calling toll-free 877-331-0717. Please do not contact the Court.
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DALLAS, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Starting June 1st, 2022, the Educational First Steps (EFS) board of directors welcomed five new members; continuing their mission to "create and support high-quality early learning environments that ignite the minds of children from birth to age five."
The new vice chair, Libby Manning, has been an established fundraiser and advocate for public and private education in the Fort Worth area for over 20 years and serves on the EFS Fort Worth/Tarrant County Advisory Council. Libby has always had a passion for childhood education and is enthusiastic to support the Educational First Steps board cabinet alongside the new Governance Chair, Danielle Hunter.
Danielle is the Executive Vice President, General Counsel, and Corporate Secretary for Berry Corporation and formerly served as a member of the Boys & Girls Club of Greater Houston board of directors. Libby and Danielle join Chair Gail Stoke, Treasurer Patrick Reardon, Education Policy Chair Alice Barnett, Co-Development Chair Bill Mattes, Co-Development Chair Wendy Stanley, Secretary Margaret Shouse, and Fort Worth Advisory Chair Sharla Williams as well as 14 general board members.
Educational First Steps also welcomes Melissa Goebel, SPHR, local business leader specializing in human resources and people leadership with over 30 years of experience across a wide range of industries; Kate S. Minnich, Associate of Holland & Knight, LLP; and John S. Relton, founder and managing director of Dallas-based Strait Capital Company – selected as one of Dallas Business Journal's 2014 "40 Under 40" honorees.
For additional information about Educational First Steps and ways you can support their mission, go to www.educationalfirstseps.org.
Based in North Texas, Educational First Steps is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to create and support high-quality early learning environments that ignite the minds of children from birth to age five. EFS delivers professional development, training, classroom resources, and business support to educators to help existing childcare centers achieve and maintain national accreditation. By investing in early childhood education, Educational First Steps helps close achievement gaps for early learners, break cycles of generational poverty for families, and create a brighter and more socially equitable tomorrow.
Contact: Savannah Espiritu
Phone: 214-824-7940 x 252
Email: sespiritu@educationalfirststeps.org
Website: www.educationalfirstseps.org
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — A knee injury to Zach Wilson in Friday night’s preseason game against the Philadelphia Eagles has turned the Jets’ high hopes for their second-year quarterback into concern.
Wilson hurt his right knee in the first quarter of the Jets’ 24-21 preseason victory. After going back to pass with 4:29 left in the period, Wilson was flushed out of the pocket and scrambled to his right for 7 yards, but went down after the play. He appeared to injure his knee when planting to cut on Philadelphia’s grass field.
After being checked by trainers, Wilson limped to the sideline on his own power before heading to the locker room.
After the game, Jets coach Robert Saleh said the initial tests on Wilson showed the ACL “is supposed to be intact,” but the team is waiting for the MRI on Saturday.
“I’m always concerned until you get the final evaluation,” Saleh said.
Philadelphia quarterback Jalen Hurts looked sharp, completing all six of his pass attempts for 80 yards and a touchdown while playing just one series.
There is optimism this year for the 23-year-old Wilson, who was drafted No. 2 overall last year. He had an up-and-down rookie season, throwing nine touchdowns and 11 interceptions in 13 games, but went without an interception in his final five games.
Wilson was shaky in his first series against Philadelphia’s starters, going 1 for 3 for 10 yards with an interception. Eagles linebacker Kyzir White stepped in front of Wilson’s intended pass for wide receiver Corey Davis and returned it 27 yards to the Jets 20 on what appeared to be a poor read by the New York quarterback. Wilson’s first pass of the game was a badly thrown out-route intended for rookie first-round pick Garrett Wilson.
Wilson struggled with accuracy last season, ranking last in the league in completion rate (55.6%) and passer rating (69.7). His decision-making and accuracy had looked better this summer during training camp.
Before his injury, Wilson was sharper in his second series, albeit against Philadelphia backups. He connected with tight end Tyler Conklin for 4 yards and then hit wide receiver Elijah Moore for 9 yards, finishing 3 for 5 for 23 yards and an interception.
On the play in which he was hurt, a first down from the New York 42-yard line, Wilson faked a handoff to running back Michael Carter on a play-action pass play but was forced to scramble after defensive lineman Tarron Jackson beat right tackle Max Mitchell around the end.
With Eagles first-round rookie defensive tackle Jordan Davis in hot pursuit, Wilson tried to juke past linebacker Nakobe Dean but went down after being barely touched by Dean.
Asked if Wilson should have run out of bounds, Saleh said, “One hundred percent.”
Saleh stood nearby while trainers attended to Wilson.
“He got a little greedy there,” Saleh said.
Wilson was not available for comment.
“He’s in good spirits, a little frustrated obviously,” Saleh said. “As good as you can be in this situation.”
Saleh said he uttered “a lot of swear words” when Wilson went down. The Jets coach didn’t blame the injury on the turf, but mentioned it was new sod that he said was just laid down on July 29. He said the issue with new sod, which he said can be loose, is determining the proper cleats to wear.
It’s the same knee that Wilson suffered a sprained PCL in Week 7 against New England last year. He was sidelined four games before returning and playing the rest of the season.
“It sucks, obviously,” wide receiver Braxton Berrios said. “We’re hoping for the best.”
The Jets also have 37-year-old quarterback Joe Flacco, but he was not in uniform for the game as a handful of veterans did not play in the preseason opener.
“Joe is a phenomenal football player,” Saleh said. “He’s having a great camp.”
Jets fourth-stringer Chris Streveler, a 2019 Grey Cup champion with the CFL’s Winnipeg Blue Bombers, threw two TD passes, including a go-ahead 5-yard toss to Calvin Jackson Jr. with 16 seconds left. Streveler, who previously spent time in the NFL with Arizona, Baltimore and Miami, had not taken a snap in offensive team drills in camp this summer before playing against Philadelphia.
Unlike Wilson, Hurts got out of the game apparently unscathed — though he took a vicious helmet-to-helmet, out-of-bounds hit by linebacker Quincy Williams that left Philadelphia coach Nick Sirianni livid.
“Egregiously awful; he knows better,” Saleh said.
Said Sirianni: “I was more mad at the situation, not Saleh.”
Hurts popped right up after the play.
“You definitely don’t want to take hits, especially late hits, but it happens,” Hurts said. “I’m healthy.”
After making the playoffs in the first season under Sirianni last year, there is great hope in Philadelphia for more progress this season. The hottest topic in town is whether Hurts can elevate his game to a level that would allow the Eagles to make a deep playoff run.
A second-round pick, Hurts is entering his third season and second as a full-time starter. He showed his dual-threat ability last season, passing for 3,144 yards and rushing for team-bests of 784 yards and 10 touchdowns. But he was 26th in completion rate (61.3 percent) and 22nd in passer rating (87.2), and his accuracy and arm strength have been targets for skeptics. An up-and-down training camp only has fueled the ire of Hurts’ doubters.
But Hurts came out firing on all cylinders in his first opportunity to show his progress in a live games after an offseason full of work, hitting wide receiver Quez Watkins for 28 yards down the right sideline on the game’s first play. He connected with his next four passes before finishing a perfect passing drive with a 22-yard touchdown strike to tight end Dallas Goedert.
“We talk about the importance of explosive plays and we came out of the gate with an explosive play,” Hurts said. That can get a drive going.”
Hurts looked impressive without even targeting his new No. 1 receiver, A.J. Brown, whom the Eagles acquired in a draft-day trade with the Tennessee Titans and promptly signed to a four-year deal with $57 million guaranteed.
Hurts’ lone drive wasn’t without concern, though, as he was leveled with a hard hit from Williams despite being clearly out of bounds after scrambling for no gain. Williams was flagged for unnecessary roughness, and Sirianni tore off his headset and screamed toward the Jets bench while standing nearly 20 yards on the field.
Philadelphia’s opening drive wasn’t a good sign for a revamped Jets defense that finished 2021 last in total defense and scoring defense, 30th in pass defense and 29th against the run. New York made several additions to bolster its defense, including selecting cornerback Sauce Gardner No. 4 overall and defensive lineman Jermaine Johnson No. 26 in the first round of this year’s draft. But the Jets defense put up little resistance to Hurts and the Eagles.
SANDERS SOLID
Eagles RB Miles Sanders caught two Hurts passes for 20 total yards during the opening drive. Pass receiving is an area of improvement for Sanders, who is in the final season of a four-year deal. He has rushed for 2,439 yards and nine touchdowns in 40 games.
COLE, DOUGLAS TABBED
Former Eagles defensive linemen Trent Cole and Hugh Douglas will be inducted into the club’s hall of fame on Nov. 27 when they host the Green Bay Packers, the team announced. Cole had 85½ sacks in 10 seasons with the Eagles, and Douglas had 54½ in six years.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Jets: OL Conor McDermott (left ankle sprain) is out 1 to 2 weeks. … RT Mekhi Becton was sidelined after suffering a knee injury in practice that is expected to cost him the season. Becton, a 2020 first-round pick, missed all but the first game last season after dislocating his right kneecap and suffering cartilage damage in the opener.
Eagles: C Jason Kelce had elbow surgery earlier this week, and his streak of starting 122 consecutive regular-season games could be in jeopardy when the season opens. Rookie Cam Jurgens took Kelce’s place. … Starting offensive linemen Jordan Mailata and Andre Dillard played the first series after missing practices recently because of concussions. … Running backs Boston Scott (concussion) and Kenneth Gainwell (hip) didn’t play. … G Landon Dickerson (sore foot) didn’t play and was replaced by Sua Opeta. … WR Greg Ward (toe), DT Javon Hargrave (toe sprain) and S Jaquiski Tartt (personal reasons) were out.
UP NEXT
Jets: Host the Atlanta Falcons in the second of their three preseason games on Aug. 22 in preparation for the season opener on Sept. 11 against Baltimore.
Eagles: At the Cleveland Browns on Aug. 21 in the second of three preseason games to get ready for the season opener on Sept. 11 at Detroit.
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Pro Football Hall of Fame East-West All-Star Football Game rosters feature All-Ohio players
Rosters have been announced for the Pro Football Hall of Fame East-West All-Star Football Game, which is 7 p.m., Saturday, at Tom Benson Hall of Fame Stadium. The game showcases some of the area's top graduated seniors from the 2021 season.
The rosters, as of Monday, are highlighted by four first-team All-Ohio players from last fall — the Hoover duo of defensive lineman Michael Shimek and kicker Robby Smart, Massillon two-way lineman Jaiden Woods and Green receiver Trey Martin.
Shimek and Smart are on the East. Woods and Martin are on the West.
Martin was the state's co-offensive player of the year in Division II last fall after helping Green reach the state semifinals (beating Massillon in a regional final). Two teammates who played a big role in Martin's record-breaking success as a receiver, quarterback Trevor Van Horn and offensive lineman CJ Dawson, Green, also are on the West roster. They each earned second-team all-state honors.
Three other second-team all-state performers are on the West — linebacker-defensive end Riley Campbell of Massillon, linebacker Logan Brady of Lake, and running back-safety Hunter Campbell of Fairless. Others on the West who received all-state honors in 2021 are Canton South receiver Caleb Lott (third team) and Central Catholic two-way lineman Benjamin Hopkins (honorable mention).
In addition to Shimek and Smart, the East features three other players who earned All-Ohio last fall — offensive lineman Stefan Monahan of McKinley (second team), running back Kris Williams of McKinley (honorable mention), and East Canton linebacker Chase Vacco.
Canton-area high school football statistics:Final 2021 Stark County-area high school football statistical leaders
Each roster is subject to change during the week.
The head coaches for the game are Sandy Valley's Brian Gamble for the East and Green's Mark Geis for the West. Also, a pair of Pro Football Hall of Famers will be honorary coaches in the game — Donnie Shell (East) and Isaac Bruce (West).
Tickets for the game are $10 and are available at www.profootballhof.com/events/2022/07/east-west-all-star-game/.
Practices for the game began this week.
Another event this week is the induction of the 2020 class of the Stark County High School Football Hall of Fame. That event was canceled during the pandemic. The 2020 class features Lance Burick, Eric Heinzer, Larry Laursel, Josh McDaniels, Tim Powell, Herman “Bup” Rearick and Zach Slates.
Doors open for the induction banquet at 5:30 p.m., Friday, at the Nash Family Event & Conference Center at the Hall of Fame. The dinner follows at 6:35 with the program set for 7:30. For more information on the banquet, click here.
Full rosters for the all-star game follow below:
East All-Star roster
Gage Ford, Alliance, 5'8, 160, WR-CB
Thomas Butt, Alliance, 6-0, 215, OT-DE
Mar Qwayil Greer, Alliance, 5'10, 180, RB-LB
Hunter Berlin, Alliance, 5'11, 250, DT
Alaa Saad, McKinley, 6-0, 185, K
Stefan Monahan, McKinley, 6'8, 315, OT-DT
Kris Williams, McKinley, 5'10, 180, RB
Creed Patterson, McKinley, 5'11, 189, RB-LB
Caleb Ruffin, McKinley, no other details provided
Grayden Clark, East Canton, 6'1, 185, OL-DL-OLB
Chase Vacco, East Canton, 6'3, 185, RB-WR-LB
Isaiah Knox, GlenOak, 6'2, 160, QB-DB
Timothy Roach, Hoover, 5'11, 196, FB-LB
Michael Shimek, Hoover, 6'2, 225, TE-DE-LB
Deacon Heather, Hoover, 6'1, 220, TE-LB
Roddric Mack, Hoover, 6'1, 175, WR-S
Robby Smart, Hoover, 5'10, 150, K-P
Anthony Gross, Hoover, 5'10, 170, WR-FS
AJ Lingenhoel, Louisville, 6'7, 240, TE-DL
Zack Seaman, Louisville, 5'9, 171, C-WR
Cam Brazek, Louisville, 6'4, 276, OT-DL
Carson Rode, Louisville, 6-0, 183, LB
Lukas Tortola, Marlington, 5'10, 150, RB-OLB
Nolan Kibler, Minerva, no other details provided
Brandon Young, Sandy Valley, 6'2, 235,G-DE
Ashton Lee, Sandy Valley, 5'10, 225, C-DE
West All-Star roster
T'Kye Wells, Central Catholic, 5'10, 175, WR-CB
Benjamin Hopkins, Central Catholic, 6'3, 227, OT-DE
Caleb Lott, Canton South, 6'1, 170, WR
Akil Martin, Canton South, 6-0, 175, WR-CB
Tam Church, Canton South, 5'9, 200, RB-LB
Hunter Campbell, Fairless, 6'2, 185, RB-WR-S
Trey Martin, Green, 6'1, 180, WR-CB
Quinn Simmer, Green, 5'9, 165, WR-S
Trevor Van Horn, Green, 6'3, 200, QB
CJ Dawson, Green, 6'3, 300, LT-DL
Jack Schaal, Green, 6'2, 180, WR-LB
Jacob Reed, Green, 6'3, 210, TE-DE
Luke Budziak, Green, 6-0, 180, WR-LB
Collin Sanchez, Green, no other details provided
Logan Brady, Lake, 5'10, 190, TB-ILB
Mason Champagne, Lake, 5'9, 180, WR-DB
Kobi Laclair, Lake, 6'3, 205, TE-DE
Anderson Neidert, Lake, 5'10, 215, DL
Ty Perrin, Lake, 5'9, 175, WR-SS
Luke Kerscher, Lake, no other details provided
Nate Watkins, Massillon, 6'1, 210, WR-OLB
Darrius McElroy, Massillon, 6'1, 220, QB
Jaiden Woods, Massillon, 6-0, 260, OL-DL
Kurtis Miller, Massillon, 5'8, 155, WR-CB
Riley Campbell, Massillon, 6'3, 210, TE-DE
Te'Jamere Nash, Massillon, 6'3, 305, OL
Cody Logan, Northwest, 6'1, 245, OL-DL
Kam Gill, Perry, 5'11, 190, WR-S
Justin Mattox, Perry, 6'4, 240, DL-OL
Vincent Hildebrand, Perry, 6-0, 265, OL-DL
Samuel Thompson, Perry, 5'8, 165, RB-DB
Jeremiah Strong, Tuslaw, 5'8, 175, RB-WR-DB
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Man arrested in connection with DUI after Riley County crash
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - A man was arrested in connection with driving under the influence following a two-vehicle, injury crash Monday evening just north of Manhattan, authorities said.
The collision was reported around 5:42 p.m. near the intersection of Tuttle Creek Boulevard and S. Dam Road.
According to Riley County police reports, a 1996 Ford Crown Victoria driven by Eli Joseph Smith, 19, of St. George, collided with a 2017 Mitsubishi Mirage driven by Philip Clark, 64, of Clay Center.
Authorities said the Mitsubishi was traveling north on Tuttle Creek Blvd. when it collided with the Ford after it entered the intersection.
Riley County police said Clark was transported to Via Christi Hospital in Manhattan for treatment of a laceration to the head and chest pain. Clark’s condition wasn’t available early Wednesday.
Smith was arrested in connection with driving under the influence. Smith was booked into the Riley County Jail in Manhattan and was released after posting a $750 bond, Riley County police officials said.
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WESTBROOK, Maine, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. (NASDAQ: IDXX), a global leader in pet healthcare innovation, has scheduled the release of its 2022 second quarter results for Tuesday, August 2, 2022 before the market opens. The Company will conduct an analyst conference call beginning at 8:30 a.m. ET on that day.
Individuals can access a live webcast of the conference call through a link on the IDEXX website, www.idexx.com/investors. An archived edition of the webcast will be available after 1:00 p.m. ET on that day via the same link and will remain available for one year.
The live call also will be accessible by telephone. To listen to the live conference call, please dial 1-866-374-5140 or 1-404-400-0571 and reference pin 28182746.
About IDEXX Laboratories
IDEXX is a global leader in pet healthcare innovation. Our diagnostic and software products and services create clarity in the complex, constantly evolving world of veterinary medicine. We support longer, fuller lives for pets by delivering insights and solutions that help the veterinary community around the world make confident decisions—to advance medical care, improve efficiency, and build thriving practices. Our innovations also help ensure the safety of milk and water across the world and maintain the health and well-being of people and livestock. IDEXX Laboratories, Inc. is a member of the S&P 500® Index. Headquartered in Maine, IDEXX employs more than 10,000 people and offers solutions and products to customers in more than 175 countries. For more information about IDEXX, visit idexx.com.
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WASHINGTON — When "Top Gun: Maverick" roared into theaters in late May, the Air Force was ready.
The smash hit movie may feature Pete "Maverick" Mitchell as a hotshot Navy aviator, but to much of the movie-going public, the distinction between Air Force and Navy fighter jets is lost. So Air Force recruiters struggling to meet their enlistment goals took boxes of free mugs and lanyards, and fanned out to movie theaters for the premiere, determined to capitalize on the jet-fueled excitement surrounding the film.
These are tough times for military recruiters. With COVID-19 complicating their work and low unemployment reducing the number of potential recruits, all services are having problems finding young people who want to join and can meet the physical, mental and moral requirements.
The Army especially is struggling. On Tuesday, it said it will cut the total number of soldiers it expects to have in the force over the next two years. If those trends continue, that could present challenges as it tries to meet future national security and warfighting missions.
The situation is somewhat less dire for the Air Force, Navy and Marine Corps. Leaders of those branches say they hope to meet or just slightly miss their recruiting goals for this year. But they say they will have to dip into their pool of delayed entry applicants, which will put them behind as they begin the next recruiting year.
So recruiters are offering bigger bonuses and other incentives to those who sign up. And they are seizing on the boost that Hollywood may offer – such as the buzz over the sequel to the 1986 hit "Top Gun."
"When the original 'Top Gun' was released, the Navy and Air Force received a pretty good recruiting bump," said Maj. Gen. Edward Thomas, head of Air Force Recruiting Service. "Frankly, we hope people get excited all over again about what we do. Whether they want to aim high or fly Navy, we just want them to come join us. We want them to be excited about military service."
The Air Force said it usually goes into each year with about 25% of its recruiting goal already locked in, but this year will have about half of that. The Navy and Marine Corps often have as much as 50% of their goals at the start of the year, but also will see their percentage slashed.
Gen. Eric Smith, assistant commandant of the Marine Corps., said the Marines are focusing more on retention than recruiting. He said the Marine Corps "will make or come very close to making" its recruiting goals this year, but at the expense of the 2023 pool. And when recruits have less time to prepare before reporting to boot camp, more fail to complete their training, he said.
The situation is more dire for the Army, which a top general says faces "unprecedented challenges" in recruitments.
Gen. Joseph Martin, vice chief of staff for the Army, said the service will have a total force of 466,400 this year, down from the expected 476,000. It could end 2023 with between 445,000 and 452,000 soldiers, depending on how well recruiting and retention go.
With just 2 1/2 months to go in the budget year ending Sept. 30, the Army has met just 50% of its recruiting goal of 60,000 soldiers, and based on those trends will likely miss that goal by nearly 25% as of Oct. 1.
An array of factors has made recruiting more difficult across the services.
Two years of the COVID-19 pandemic shuttered schools and other large public events that the military relies on to meet young people face to face.
The low unemployment rate means fewer people are looking for jobs. Private companies often pay more and are more nimble in responding to a tight labor market by raising salaries. Military salaries vary widely and are determined by Congress.
Across the country, fewer people are familiar with the military. Many do not know anyone who served and do not have bases in their regions. As political and cultural divisions over race, abortion, vaccines and other issues tear through the nation, trust in the government — including the military — has declined.
At the same time, only about 23% of young adults are physically, mentally and morally qualified to serve without receiving some type of waiver. Moral behavior issues include drug use, gang ties or a criminal record.
"We look at it as the toughest recruiting environment that we've had in decades," said Rear Adm. Lex Walker, who heads Navy Recruiting Command. "Companies are also offering great pay, they're offering sign-on bonuses, help with college. They're offering many of the same benefits the Navy has historically used to recruit."
One short-term solution is money. The Air Force and Navy commanders both said they had to request more money for bonuses this year as they began to see the recruiting struggle worsen.
For the first time in a decade, the Air Force approved two rounds of additional bonuses this budget year. Last October the service budgeted $17.5 million for enlistment bonuses, but in April service leaders added another $14 million, and in July they put in $7 million more.
The Navy, said Walker, has also increased bonuses by about $100 million. It also has also relaxed some restrictions to make it possible to enlist some who may not have qualified before. He said the Navy expanded its waiver policy for some prior marijuana use and for tattoos — allowing recruits to have visible ones in more places, such as the neck. A new pilot program allows single parents with up to two children over a year old to seek a waiver to enlist as long as the recruits have someone who can care for the children in case of a deployment.
The recruiting officials also said it's crucial to increase the public's awareness of the military and the benefits available for serving. They said recruiters and all members of the military need to get out into their communities, connect with people and tell their stories.
Air Force Sgt. Eric Way did just that at the Regal Cinema in Waterford, Connecticut, during the premiere of "Top Gun: Maverick." Standing in the lobby, surrounded by Air Force swag and banners, he captured the attention of a 22-year-old from Old Lyme, who later told him the movie convinced him that he should enlist.
Air Force Senior Master Sgt. Gervacio Maldonado, who helped organize the New England recruiting campaign centered on the movie's premiere, said recruiters spoke to the young man before the film and gave him social media information to contact them later.
It worked. The man has already done his first interview.
Maldonado said the man later told a recruiter that he had been debating the enlistment idea for some time and said that "after watching the movie, that was my tipping point and I want to start the process." | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/article_11bbbee4-0866-11ed-a998-e33e6cffd5ca.html | 2022-07-20T23:19:27Z |
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VANCOUVER, BC, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP ("AHIP") (TSX: HOT.UN, HOT.U, and HOT.DB.V) announces a U.S. dollar cash distribution of $0.015 per limited partnership unit ("Unit") for September 2022, which is equivalent to U.S. dollar $0.18 per Unit on an annualized basis. The distribution will be paid on October 14, 2022 to unitholders of record at the close of business on September 30, 2022.
AHIP intends to pay cash distributions on or about the 15th day of each month to the unitholders of record on the last business day of the preceding month.
American Hotel Income Properties REIT LP (TSX: HOT.UN, TSX: HOT.U, TSX: HOT.DB.V), or AHIP, is a limited partnership formed to invest in hotel real estate properties across the United States. AHIP's premium branded, select-service hotels are located in secondary metropolitan markets that benefit from diverse and typically stable demand. AHIP's hotels operate under brands affiliated with Marriott, Hilton, IHG and Choice Hotels through license agreements. The Company's long-term objectives are to build on its proven track record of successful investment, deliver monthly U.S. dollar denominated distributions to unitholders, and generate value through the continued growth of its diversified hotel portfolio. More information is available at www.ahipreit.com.
Certain statements in this news release may constitute "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities laws (also known as forward-looking statements). Forward looking information involves known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, and it may cause actual results, performance or achievements or industry results, to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements or industry results expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward-looking information generally can be identified by the use of terms and phrases such as "anticipate", "believe", "could", "estimate", "expect", "feel", "intend", "may", "plan", "predict", "project", "subject to", "will", "would", and similar terms and phrases, including references to assumptions. Some of the specific forward-looking statements in this news release include, but are not limited to, statements with respect to: the payment of the current distribution; AHIP's intention to pay future cash distributions on or about the 15th day of each month to the unitholders of record on the last trading day of the preceding month; and AHIP's stated long-term objectives.
Forward-looking information is based on a number of key expectations and assumptions made by AHIP, which management believe to be reasonable, including, without limitation: AHIP's distribution policy will be sustainable; AHIP will not be prevented from paying distributions under the terms of its senior credit facility or investor rights agreement or any other agreement; AHIP's business will perform consistent with AHIP's expectations; and AHIP will achieve its long term objectives.
Forward-looking statements involve significant risks and uncertainties and should not be read as guarantees of future performance or results as actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied in such forward-looking statements. Those risks and uncertainties include, among other things, monthly cash distributions are not guaranteed and remain subject to the approval of Board of Directors and may be reduced, deferred or suspended at any time at the discretion of the Board; the payment of distributions by AHIP to its unitholders is subject to the satisfaction of certain financial covenants under AHIP's senior credit facility and AHIP's investor rights agreement limits the payment of distributions by AHIP in certain circumstances. Additional information about risks and uncertainties is contained in AHIP's MD&A dated March 8, 2022 and annual information form for the year ended December 31, 2021, copies of which are available on SEDAR at www.sedar.com.
The forward-looking information contained herein is expressly qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement. Management believes that the expectations reflected in the forward-looking information are based upon reasonable assumptions and information currently available; however, management can give no assurance that actual results will be consistent with the forward-looking information contained herein. The forward-looking information is made as of the date of this news release and AHIP assumes no obligation to update or revise such information to reflect new events or circumstances, except as may be required by applicable law.
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(Our Auto Expert) — In the same way that BlackBerry was once King of the smartphone, Tesla is the king of the electric car. Currently, you can buy or order around 100 different EV models in the U.S. We are simplifying the information to help people understand what is available. But we’ll start with which vehicles on sale today have the best range.
Let’s talk about recharging time. Super important to anybody buying a car. There’s a list of the top 5 with Hyundai’s Ionic 5. At number five, with 13.4 miles, every single minute that you charge it on a top charger. Then at number 4 is Kia’s EV6; you’ll get 14.5 miles for every minute charge, then moving up to number three. It’s Tesla’s Model 3. I’ll get 15 miles for every minute charge. Porche’sTaycan at number two, 15.5 miles for every minute charged. And the number one spot. It’s Lucid Air getting 20 miles on a top charger for every minute charged.
Let’s talk about range. That’s super important to most Americans. The longest-range vehicle on sale today is the Lucid air, and that will get about 520 miles. It’s an expensive vehicle with a hundred and seventy thousand dollars MSRP before any tax credits.
Coming soon is the Mercedes-Benz EQXX which gets a real-world test of 747 miles on a single charge.
Price for EVs, now be careful with the tax credits. Ford, Toyota, and Nissan are about to see their tax credits expire. So you won’t get the s$7,500 tax credit.
The Chevy Bolt EV is $27,590 Chevy currently does not qualify for the tax credit. Nissan Leaf is $28,425. They are about to lose their federal tax credits, and the Chevy Bolt EV is $29,190 of course, Chevy doesn’t qualify for that federal tax credit. So those are the three least expensive electric cars in the United States. Hopefully, this quick information will help you process and make the best decision for you and your family. | https://cw33.com/automotive/which-electric-car-is-the-best-to-buy-we-make-it-easy-for-you/ | 2022-08-09T01:28:36Z |
CANBERRA, Australia (AP) — An Australian judge on Thursday ordered Samsung to pay 14 million Australian dollars ($9.8 million) in penalties for misleading advertising over how water-resistant some models of smartphones are.
Federal Court Justice Brendan Murphy gave Samsung Electronics Australia, a subsidiary of South Korea-based Samsung Electronics Co., 30 days to pay the fines.
Samsung must also pay AU$200,000 ($140,000) toward the costs of the Australian Competition and Consumer Commission, the consumer watchdog that initiated an investigation of the phones four years ago.
Samsung admitted to making false and misleading claims in nine advertisements between 2016 and 2018 about the water resistance of seven models of Galaxy smartphones. They are the S7, S7 Edge, A5 (2017), A7 (2017), S8, S8 Plus and Note 8.
Samsung and the commission also agreed to the penalties imposed.
The misleading ads promoted the phones’ water resistance and suitability for use in swimming pools and seawater. But the charging ports could be damaged and stop working if the phones were recharged while the ports were still wet.
Samsung said the charging port issue only effected the seven models identified in the case that were launched between 2016 and 2017.
“The issue does not arise for Samsung’s current phones,” a Samsung statement said.
Samsung sold 3.1 million of the vulnerable phones in Australia, but the court could not determine how many customers found faults in their charging ports.
An unknown number of customers had their ports replaced by authorized Samsung repairers. Some repairers did the job for free while others charged between AU$180 ($126) and AU$245 ($171), the court heard.
Murphy said customers were entitled to assume that a large company such as Samsung would not advertise that its Galaxy phones could safely be submerged in water if they could not.
“A great many consumers are likely to have seen the offending advertisements and a significant number of those who did so are likely to have purchased one of the Galaxy phones,” Murphy said in his judgment.
Commission Chair Gina Cass-Gottlieb said her investigation had received hundreds of complaints from phone owners.
“They experienced issues with their Galaxy phones after it was exposed to water and, in may cases, they reported their Galaxy phones stopped working entirely,” Cass-Gottlieb said in a statement.
The judge said the penalty exceeded Samsung’s profit during the course of the misleading advertising campaign.
Samsung’s lawyers had initially denied the ads were misleading and that the phones could be damaged by immersion in water, the judge said.
“I do not consider Samsung Australia should be given much credit for its cooperation,” Murphy said.
Samsung said it had cooperated with the commission’s investigations, which originally included more than 600 ads and 15 Galaxy phone models.
“Samsung endeavours to deliver the best possible experience to all our customers and we regret that a small number of our Galaxy users experienced an issue with their device pertaining to this matter,” Samsung said. | https://cw33.com/technology/ap-technology/samsung-fined-9-8m-for-misleading-australian-phone-ads/ | 2022-07-29T02:51:24Z |
COLOMBO, Sri Lanka (AP) — Sri Lanka’s president will not step down and instead will face the country’s political and economic crisis, a key government minister said Wednesday despite continuing large protests that are demanding his resignation.
Sri Lanka has endured months of shortages of fuel and other essentials, and the protests over the economic troubles have spread nationwide and expanded to criticism of President Gotabaya Rajapaksa and his politically powerful family.
Rajapaksa has resisted the calls for him to resign even after members of his own coalition made them this week, with governing party lawmakers saying an interim government should replace his and failing to do so would make them responsible for violence.
Rajapaksa “will not resign. We will face this. We have the strength to face this. We are not afraid,” Minister of Highways Johnston Fernando told Parliament on Wednesday.
Hours earlier, Rajapaksa revoked the state of emergency that he had declared last week after crowds of protesters demonstrated near his home in the capital, Colombo. The widely criticized emergency declaration gave him sweeping authority to act to protect public security, including suspending any laws, authorizing detentions and seizing property.
TV and social media images from Monday showed protesters storming into the offices and houses of governing party lawmakers and vandalizing some premises. Lawmakers urged the Parliament speaker to ensure their safety, and Fernando said they were prepared.
“We are ready to face them if anyone comes to attack us,” Fernando said in Parliament.
Protests continued Wednesday in many parts of the country demanding that Rajapaksa step down.
In Colombo, hundreds of doctors staged a protest march urging the government to solve shortages of medicine at state-run hospitals, while opposition lawmakers demonstrated in Parliament demanding that Rajapaksa resign. The protest caused a 10-minute suspension of Parliament.
Elsewhere in the country, students, lawyers and other groups protested against the government.
Rajapaksa earlier proposed a unity government be formed to handle the crisis, but the main opposition party rejected it. His Cabinet resigned Sunday night, and on Tuesday, nearly 40 governing coalition lawmakers said they would no longer vote according to coalition instructions, significantly weakening the government.
The president and his older brother, Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa, continue to hold power, despite their politically powerful family being the focus of public ire. Five other family members are lawmakers, including Finance Minister Basil Rajapaksa, Irrigation Minister Chamal Rajapaksa and a nephew, Sports Minister Namal Rajapaksa.
The family’s immense political clout grew in part from Mahinda Rajapaksa being credited when he was president earlier for ending Sri Lanka’s 25-year civil war with the defeat of Tamil Tiger rebels in 2009.
There are now fears the family’s control over key state functions has weakened independent institutions and left the government unable to address the crisis.
The government estimates the COVID-19 pandemic has cost Sri Lanka’s economy $14 billion in the last two years. Protesters also allege fiscal mismanagement — Sri Lanka has immense foreign debt after borrowing heavily for infrastructure and other projects that don’t earn money. Its foreign debt repayment obligations are around $7 billion for this year alone.
The debts and dwindling foreign reserves leave it unable to pay for imported goods.
For several months, Sri Lankans have endured long lines to buy fuel, foods and medicines, most of which comes from abroad and is paid for in hard currency. The fuel shortage, along with lower hydropower capacity in dry weather, has caused rolling power cuts lasting hours each day.
Rajapaksa last month said his government was in talks with the International Monetary Fund and turned to China and India for loans while he appealed to people to limit the use of fuel and electricity. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/sri-lankan-president-revokes-emergency-amid-growing-protests/ | 2022-04-06T18:49:59Z |
MEMPHIS, Tenn. (WREG) — A man has been charged with kidnapping and evading arrest after officers say the victim begged for help from a KFC employee.
Officers responded on Saturday to a kidnapping call at KFC in Memphis, where a worker at the restaurant told them a woman had left a note begging for help. The employee gave a description of the woman and the man she was with.
Police soon found the victim and a man who matched the worker’s description. Court documents said the man, 23-year-old Diego Glay, refused to obey officers’ commands and took off running.
Glay was soon caught and taken into custody.
The victim told police that Glay was her boyfriend and that he had been holding her against her will. She said Glay has previously punched her in the face.
Investigators learned that the woman had come to visit Glay from Baltimore. Glay was looking through her phone and got upset upon finding a video of her with an ex-boyfriend. Afterward, the woman bought a train ticket back to Baltimore, but Glay allegedly found out and wouldn’t let her go, holding her “physically against her will with physical assaults, threats, and being armed with a handgun,” Memphis police said.
Officers said Glay also took the victim’s phone and kept her from leaving his sight for days at a time. He and the woman went from hotel to hotel, according to police.
Glay is currently being held at a Memphis jail facility on $35,000 bond, according to Shelby County records. He is expected to appear in court Tuesday. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/kidnapping-victim-passes-note-to-kfc-worker-begging-for-help/ | 2022-05-18T18:21:52Z |
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(NewsNation) — Health officials in northern Michigan are investigating reports of an unidentified, parvovirus-like illness being reported in dogs.
The unidentified illness, which has killed dozens of dogs, first appeared in Otsego and Clare counties, according to NewsNation local affiliate WOOD-TV.
A report from the Clare County Cleaver said more than 30 dogs in the area died in a matter of days from the virus.
On Facebook, the Otsego Animal Shelter said dogs they’ve seen have parvo-like symptoms such as bloody diarrhea, vomiting, lethargy and loss of appetite. However, when the canines are taken to a veterinarian, their parvo test comes back negative.
The illness is not affecting certain breeds more than others, Otsego Animal Shelter noted, and cases have been reported in counties around northern and central Michigan.
In a news release from the Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development, the agency urged dog owners to work with their veterinarians to ensure their pet is up to date on routine vaccinations. Health officials also say dogs and puppies should be kept away from other animals until they are fully vaccinated or if the canines are showing any signs of illness.
According to the American Veterinary Medical Association, canine parvovirus — or “parvo” — affects the gastrointestinal tracts of dogs and is spread by “direct dog-to-dog contact and contact with contaminated feces (stool), environments, or people.”
The virus is highly contagious, with unvaccinated dogs and puppies under 4 months at the highest risk.
According to the MDARD, canine parvovirus is not contagious to people or other animals. Also, it should not be confused with Parvovirus B19, which infects only humans.
The AVMA says there is no specific drug out there that will kill parvovirus in infected dogs.
The Michigan Department of Agriculture and Rural Development is working with local animal control shelters, veterinarians, the Michigan State University Veterinary Diagnostic Laboratory and others to learn more about the reports and try to find a cause of the mystery illness.
“Our team at the MSU VDL has the expertise to lead this diagnostic investigation, including the detection and identification of potential infectious or toxic causes,” said Kim Dodd, director of the Michigan State University Diagnostic Laboratory. “Our work starts with looking for known causes of disease, and if none is found, we’ll explore novel explanations such as new virus variants. Our team is working hard to find clear answers, and we will provide an update when we know more.” | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/a-mystery-illness-is-killing-dogs-in-michigan-officials-say/ | 2022-08-24T00:19:50Z |
Limited Edition "Pacific Wonderland" Blanket and Lifestyle Items
Will Support the "Park Explorer Series"
PORTLAND, Ore., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pacific Northwest lifestyle brand Pendleton Woolen Mills announces the release of the Pacific Wonderland and Forever Oregon blankets and lifestyle product collection in collaboration with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department (OPRD). The items were created to celebrate the centennial of the Oregon State Parks System. A portion of sales will go to support OPRD's Park Explorer Series, which encourages a more diverse group of park explorers by removing barriers and welcoming all to Oregon State Parks.
The design for the limited edition Pacific Wonderland collection depicts a moonlit landscape in a deep indigo, featuring some of Oregon's most cherished natural wonders: a waterfall, mountain, forest, rivers and ocean. Above and below this landscape are classic, bold park stripes varying from a vivid amber and bright marigold yellow, to a light sky and deep regal blue, on to a brilliant forest and warm mossy green.
The design for the limited edition Forever Oregon blanket depicts a snow-covered volcanic peak reflecting off a lake flanked by forests and crossed by traditional geometric patterns honoring Oregon's original inhabitants. Medallions for twelve beloved state parks are bordered by stripes in colors that echo the landscape.
"Working with the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department to celebrate their dedication to providing and protecting the remarkable recreational sites Oregon has to offer is a milestone collaboration," said Amanda Coppa, senior merchandise manager of Pendleton's home division. "The commitment to Oregon's heritage that both Pendleton and the Oregon State Parks share is truly iconic. We are thrilled to launch a new philanthropic partnership in support of the Oregon Parks and Recreation Department's Park Explorer Series."
"Partnering with Pendleton to advance our inclusion and accessibility efforts has been an incredible opportunity," said OPRD Communications Director Jason Resch. "Every purchase supports projects that make state parks more welcoming to everyone, from investing in accessible trails to partnering with organizations to get new users into parks."
The limited edition items in the Pendleton Pacific Wonderland collection includes a wool blanket ($279), Klean Kanteen® stainless steel water bottle ($39.50), caps in two colorways ($29.50), and a beanie ($24.50). The limited edition Forever Oregon wool blanket retails for $499. Items are available on Pendleton-USA.com and select Pendleton retailers.
ABOUT PENDLETON WOOLEN MILLS
Pendleton Woolen Mills is a heritage lifestyle brand and the leader in wool blankets, apparel and accessories. Founded in 1863 and located in Portland, Oregon, Pendleton weaves iconic designs in two of America's remaining woolen mills located in Pendleton, Oregon and Washougal, Washington. With six generations of family ownership, Pendleton is focused on their "Warranted to Be a Pendleton" legacy, creating quality lifestyle products with timeless classic styling. Inspiring individuals from the Pacific Northwest and beyond for over 150 years, Pendleton products are available at Pendleton stores across the US, select retailers worldwide, and on pendleton-usa.com.
ABOUT OREGON PARKS AND RECREATION DEPARTMENT
The Oregon Parks and Recreation Department aims to provide and protect outstanding natural, scenic, cultural, historic and recreational sites for the enjoyment and education of present and future generations. The department houses the State Historic Preservation Office and manages Heritage Programs, the state's ATV Program, Community Grants and Oregon State Parks.
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April Rodgers, Pendleton Woolen Mills
503-754-3597, april.rodgers@penwool.com
Jason Resch, Oregon State Parks and Recreation
Jason.RESCH@oprd.oregon.gov
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BEACHWOOD, Ohio, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To set the stage for mass energy transformation of cities, the New York State Energy Research and Development Authority (NYSERDA) aims to upgrade New York's building stock through their RetrofitNY Program. Identifying partners to help drive and execute this change, NYSERDA has named Tremco Construction Products Group an approved component manufacturer (RFQL 4551 Component Manufacturer) for Deep Energy Retrofit (DER) projects across the state of New York.
Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc. (WTI), a general contracting and building enclosure maintenance company within Tremco CPG, has been selected as an approved solution provider (RFQL 4553- Solution Provider). These designations make Tremco CPG the first company to serve on NYSERDA's exclusive lists for both approved manufacturers and solution providers.
"Tremco's ability to not only provide the innovative material solutions, but also installation of the products has us uniquely positioned to support DER project needs," explained David Hutchinson, the Deep Energy Retrofit Development Representative for Tremco.
To improve a structure's performance and operational costs in a sustainable manner, Tremco CPG companies emphasize restoring building components instead of replacing them wherever possible. For example, their continuous insulation (CI) panels for façades provide superior watertightness, energy-efficiency, and durability for the building exterior, enabling stakeholders to achieve their long-term energy and aesthetic goals, while also minimizing tenant disruption.
To start a Deep Energy Retrofit project, contact your local Tremco CPG representative. You can also learn more about sustainable construction and the DER initiative here: https://youtu.be/rENqT_RLzYg
Tremco Construction Products Group (CPG) brings together the Commercial Sealants & Waterproofing and Roofing & Building Maintenance divisions of Tremco CPG Inc.; Dryvit and Willseal brands; Nudura Inc.; Prebuck LLC; Tremco Barrier Solutions, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies, Inc.; Weatherproofing Technologies Canada, Inc.; and Pure Air Control Services, Inc.
Tremco CPG companies operate 21 manufacturing facilities, 6 distribution sites, and 3 R&D/technology sites, and employ more than 2,700 people across North America. Together, they form the industry's only provider of comprehensive systems and services for all six sides of the building enclosure. Whether new construction or restoration, commercial, residential, in-field or in-plant – structures with Tremco CPG systems are easier to build and maintain, virtually impervious to the elements, and can provide any look desired. For restoration and renovation of existing structures, Tremco CPG's six-sided solutions deliver demonstrable performance at the lowest possible life-cycle costs, and ensure peace of mind through long-term warranties and maintenance programs. For more information, visit www.tremcocpg.com.
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Las Vegas driver pulled over for reckless driving twice in one night
LAS VEGAS, Nev. (FOX5/Gray News) - North Las Vegas police arrested a man accused of driving recklessly, twice in one night.
Police say the 36-year-old man, driving a convertible sports car, was stopped for going 73 mph in a 35 mph zone at the intersection of Lake Mead and McDaniel on July 15. Officers cited him for reckless driving.
NLVPD throughout the valley were participating in a “joining forces” event to crack down on drivers.
Not even 2 minutes passed after the officer cleared the scene and the same driver was clocked going 106 mph in another 35 mph zone, according to police.
This time around the driver was not let off easy as officers arrested the man.
Police say the vehicle was towed and the alleged reckless driver was booked on charges.
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Tennessee woman shot at with 20 rubber bullets while walking dog
By Marissa Sulek
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NASHVILLE, Tennessee (WSMV) — A Germantown woman said she was walking her dog early Saturday morning when she was shot at with rubber bullets.
Kristin Hepperla and her dog Maisy have lived at LC Germantown off Second Avenue for three years. A walk has never been a worry until Saturday when a car pulled up next to her on Second Avenue.
“I just assumed it was an Uber,” Hepperla said. “I made note of the car but didn’t think anything of it.
“Then, all of a sudden, before I knew it, something was hitting my face.”
Hepperla remembers hearing a loud popping sound.
“I turned around and I screamed ‘Ow!’ and then they kept going,” Hepperla said. “They hit me probably like 20 times.”
Hepperla said she filed a police report. Police said hers was the only incident of the sort reported that night, but that incident now leaves physical marks.
“There were welts up and down the side of my face,” she said. “Kind of under my chin, on my chest. It hit me all down the side, my back and my arm. I was wearing a hoodie though, so those ones weren’t so predominant.”
Hepperla said she never got a good look at the shooters, but she will make sure she presses charges.
“I only got a glimpse of the car, which doesn’t help much for my sake,” Hepperla said. “It’s not funny and it’s assault at the end of the day.”
If it’s late, dark and dog owners must take their dog out, try to use an interior area, like a dog park at an apartment complex. If owners must go for a walk late at night, walk with another person.
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Mo Donegal, Nest, We the People prep for Belmont Stakes
NEW YORK (AP) — Belmont Stakes contenders Mo Donegal, Next and We the People all worked out Friday in preparation for the third jewel of thoroughbred racing’s Triple Crown in two weeks. Hall of Fame trainer Todd Pletcher had Mo Donegal and Nest work in company for the $1.5 million race on June 11. The colts went five-furlongs in 1:02.99, followed by an extended three-eighths gallop out. Mo Donegal was fifth in the Kentucky Derby. Nest finished second to Secret Oath in the Kentucky Oaks on May 6. We the People won the Peter Pan in his last start. | https://localnews8.com/news/2022/05/27/mo-donegal-nest-we-the-people-prep-for-belmont-stakes/ | 2022-05-27T22:55:09Z |
- After the unveiling of the new vehicle by brand ambassador Neymar Jr. in Berlin, e.GO celebrates the launch of the e.wave X with many suppliers, partners and employees in Aachen, Germany.
- The e.wave X had a real kick-start with nearly 2,000 reservations in only two and a half weeks
- Nationwide roadshow is planned in the coming months
AACHEN, Germany, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Around 600 suppliers and partners, employees and media representatives had the opportunity to celebrate together with Next.e.GO Mobile SE the launch of the new vehicle – the e.wave X - at the Aachen Micro Factory.
The strong interest in the new model, with 2,000 reservations in the days since the official unveiling by Neymar Jr., has been a great response to the e.GO Mobiles team's efforts to bring this new line-up to the market, especially at the time where the energy transition makes urban electro mobility all the more economically desirable. The vehicles will be produced in the Aachen Micro Factory, Germany, which has been designed with energy and environmental footprint at its core.
"We are delighted with the progress we have made and the strong uptick in demand - thanks to our valued customers. We will work tirelessly to deliver to their trust and more importantly to our joint commitment of sustainable urban mobility" said Ali Vezvaei Chairman of Next.e.GO Mobile SE.
The modern, practical and innovative four-seater was developed with sustainability and everyday usability in mind. The driving pleasure, ease of charging and smart controls of the e.wave X offer a seamless user experience. The e.wave X is available from 24,990 euros* before subsidies and can be reserved through our website - https://e-go-mobile.com/
A nationwide roadshow has been planned over the coming months, where the vehicle will be presented at around 50 events throughout Germany until the end of November, including more than 10 SportScheck RUNs, and the Green World Tour.
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UConn tops Stanford 63-58, advances to NCAA title game
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Paige Bueckers scored 14 points and UConn advanced to the national championship game with a 63-58 win over defending champion Stanford on Friday night.
The Huskies will face South Carolina for the national championship on Sunday night. The Gamecocks beat the Cardinals 72-59 in the first game of the Final Four.
It’s UConn’s first trip to the championship game since 2016, when the Huskies won the last of four straight championships. Since then, the team has suffered heartbreaking defeats in the national semifinals, losing twice in overtime.
UConn (30-5) will be seeking its 12th national championship, and the Huskies have never lost in an NCAA title game.
They had to work to get to the finals. Leading by 52-44 with 1:26 left, Stanford made a furious rally thanks to a few costly UConn turnovers.
Cameron Brink’s layup with 18.4 seconds left got the Cardinal within 60-58. UConn was able to work seven seconds off the clock before Christyn Williams was fouled with 11 seconds left. The senior guard calmly swished both free throws to restore a two-possession lead.
Ashten Prechtel completely missed a tough contested 3-pointer from the wing with 5.4 seconds left and the Huskies held on for the win.
Haley Jones led the Cardinal with 20 points.
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WASHINGTON, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - According to the new 'WhistleBlower Security US Report' released today, 41 per cent or 64 million working Americans are aware of wrongdoing committed at their place of work and of those, 78 per cent say they are likely to blow the whistle. The top three types of organizational wrongdoing witness by employees are discrimination (38 per cent), health and safety violations (38 per cent), and sexual harassment (36 per cent). The March 2022 research findings were released by WhistleBlower Security Inc. at the 17th annual Compliance Week conference in Washington, D.C. WhistleBlower Security Inc. is a global provider of ethics reporting services and the research was conducted on the Angus Reid Forum with 1,012 employed Americans.
"It seems like Americans are done tolerating workplace wrongdoing with 92 per cent saying employees should speak up if they witness it," says Shannon Walker, Founder and President, WhistleBlower Security Inc. The 'WhistleBlower Security US Report' found employees are most likely to report wrongdoing if it affects their colleagues (93 per cent), followed by customers (90 per cent), the leadership team (88 per cent) and the environment (85 per cent).
"Following multiple high-profile whistleblowing events in business, sport and politics, American employees seem especially skeptical these days," adds Walker. "In the 'WhistleBlower Security US Report' we found that 89 per cent of American employees believe their employers use unethical or illegal practices that only employees know about and as such, almost all working Americans (94 per cent) say employers should put safeguards in place to protect employees. If they don't, a full third (32 per cent) believe the organization 'probably has something to hide'." As well, if a whistleblower hotline is not available to employees, nearly half (46 per cent) will make their concerns public by sharing them with friends/family (21 per cent), industry officials (14 per cent), lawyers (9 per cent), media (5 per cent), and social media (5 per cent).
The 'WhistleBlower Security US Report' also examined the beliefs of 18- to 34-year-old employees and according to Walker, they "see more, fear more and tell more" as compared to their older colleagues. The younger set sees more wrongdoing, especially when working from home during Covid, has greater fears of retaliation if they blow the whistle and on average tells twice as many people about their workplace concerns and are three times more likely to share them on social media.
About the Research
From March 21 to March 25, 2022, an online survey was conducted by WhistleBlower Security with a representative sample of 1,012 Americans employed at organizations with more than 250 employees. The survey was conducted among members of the Angus Reid Forum. The margin of error is +/- 3.1 percentage points, 19 times out of 20.
About WhistleBlower Security Inc.
WhistleBlower Security Inc. is a global, B Corp Certified provider of ethics reporting services, including a 24/7/365 Global Ethics Hotline and Case Management platform which provide organizations with an efficient and trustworthy ethics reporting process. Visit https://www.whistleblowersecurity.com/ for more information.
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(NerdWallet) – The cost of an abortion — generally less than $750 in the U.S., according to Planned Parenthood — has not changed a great deal in recent years. However, access to abortions has been radically trimmed since the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade in June, opening the door to state-level restrictions on the procedure.
Residents of at least 26 states now have no or severely limited legal access to abortion services, as of August 2022. Those who choose to travel to another state for the medical procedure will have to take on additional costs, while medication abortion (which now accounts for more than half of all abortions) is likely to continue to grow as an option.
What is an abortion?
An abortion is a medical procedure that ends a pregnancy. The vast majority of abortions — 92.7% in 2019 — are performed within the first 13 weeks of pregnancy, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
There are two kinds of abortions: surgical (or procedural) abortions and medication abortions. A surgical abortion is a safe, effective medical procedure, and most people who get surgical abortions can resume normal activities the next day. A medication abortion, commonly referred to as “the abortion pill,” is another safe, effective form of abortion in which two different pills are administered to end the pregnancy.
Since the Supreme Court overruled Roe v. Wade in June and ended federal protections for abortion, a person’s ability to get an abortion can vary widely based on how many weeks they’ve been pregnant and where they live. You can use this state-by-state guide on abortion access to determine what health care is accessible in your area.
How much does a surgical abortion cost?
While the average cost of a surgical abortion is generally less than $750, the exact cost can vary, depending in part on how long a person has been pregnant at the time of abortion.
According to a report from the University of California, San Francisco, the national median costs for an abortion in 2021 were:
- $625 for a first-trimester procedural abortion.
- $775 for a second-semester procedural abortion.
How much does an abortion pill cost?
Costs for a medication abortion can vary depending on the length of pregnancy, your insurance, and where the pills are bought or administered.
The national median cost for a medication abortion was $568 in 2021, according to UCSF. Depending on where you live, you can receive the abortion pill — again, a term that’s actually referring to two pills — at a health clinic, doctor’s office or Planned Parenthood. During the pandemic, it became possible to be prescribed medication abortion following a telehealth visit. The Food and Drug Administration has approved the pill for use up to 10 weeks into pregnancy.
States that have restricted abortion access have targeted both surgical and medication abortion, so availability of both methods is affected. U.S. Attorney General Merrick Garland has said his department will fight state bans on the use of mifepristone, one of the two components in most medication abortions, so continued access to this form of abortion remains contested.
Does insurance cover abortions?
That’s a tricky question to answer, as circumstances are changing almost daily. In some states, insurance still technically offers coverage for what’s become an illegal procedure. In other states, abortion is legal, but certain health insurance plans are barred from covering the procedure.
Here’s what we do know:
- Per federal law, no health insurance plan is required to cover abortion.
- No federal funds can be used to pay for abortions, with the exception of abortions following rape, incest or life endangerment.
- All states are technically required to cover abortions that meet those federal exceptions.
Private insurance plans and employer-based insurance plans typically include abortion coverage. Some of these plans cover abortion only in cases of rape, incest or life endangerment. And if abortion is illegal in a given state, then insurance coverage is a moot point.
Here’s some state-by-state information on abortion coverage:
- In 26 states, health insurance plans sold through the public marketplace are banned from offering abortion coverage. All but two states — Louisiana and Tennessee — have exceptions for abortions resulting from rape, incest or life endangerment.
- In 10 states — Idaho, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Michigan, Missouri, Nebraska, North Dakota, Oklahoma and Utah — no insurance plan, public or private, is allowed to cover abortion, with limited exceptions for rape, incest or to save the pregnant person’s life.
- Meanwhile, eight states — California, Illinois, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, New York, Oregon and Washington — require private insurance plans to provide abortion coverage.
- And in four states — California, New York, Oregon and Washington — all state-regulated health care plans, including plans on the Affordable Care Act marketplace, are required to cover abortion.
Where are abortions available?
In the months since federal protections for abortion were ended, some states have made efforts to protect the right to abortion, while others have sought to ban access to abortion in almost all instances. It’s a situation that’s changing day by day.
The American Civil Liberties Union, a nonprofit organization, is regularly updating its state-by-state abortion availability map.
The following information is updated as of August 2022.
Abortion is legal and accessible in these states, meaning there aren’t any state-level restrictions against the procedure: California, Connecticut, Hawaii, Illinois, Minnesota, New Jersey, New York, Oregon, Vermont, Washington.
Abortion laws are in flux in these states: Alaska, Colorado, Delaware, Florida, Kansas, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Rhode Island, Virginia.
And these states either have total bans on abortion or make it extremely difficult to obtain an abortion: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, Georgia, Idaho, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, Nebraska, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming.
Can I travel to get an abortion?
You can cross state lines to obtain an abortion. As it stands right now, there aren’t any laws against doing so.
However, some states have attempted to ban people from traveling for an abortion. Experts predict that more states could break from convention and start punishing people for going to another state to do something that’s illegal in their own state.
Before traveling to get an abortion, consider seeking legal advice regarding your state’s abortion laws. The American Bar Association offers free, confidential legal advice from lawyers volunteering to answer questions online.
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New $45M liquid biopsy lab and diagnostic testing facility creates hundreds of new bioscience job opportunities in Phoenix
IRVING, Texas, April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences® (Caris), the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare, today announced the opening of a new liquid biopsy laboratory in Phoenix, Arizona, which will further expand the company's molecular profiling capabilities, which include tumor profiling and innovative blood-based cancer diagnostics. This $45 million investment in the company's laboratory facilities will enable the company to continue to develop and launch its blood-based diagnostic assay, Caris Assure™.
The opening of the new laboratory will create hundreds of new bioscience job opportunities in Phoenix. The state-of-the-art lab is one of the largest high-throughput sequencing facilities in the world and will provide profiling on blood specimens for up to 1,500 patients per day. This third Arizona lab brings the company's total lab facility footprint in the state to approximately 160,000 sq. ft.
"Caris continues to shape the future of precision medicine and cancer care. This new lab is just one example of how we're continuing to innovate as we develop the most powerful blood-based assay ever," said David Spetzler, M.S., Ph.D., MBA, President and Chief Scientific Officer of Caris. "We are at the cutting edge of molecular science, and we're excited to be uniquely positioned to bring tremendous value to the precision oncology market."
For 14 years, Caris has been pioneering the field of precision medicine, offering the most advanced and comprehensive tumor profiling available that further helps health care providers optimize treatment plans for patients. By building the industry's most informative and distinctive platform for analyzing cancers, the company arms physicians with the clarity and guidance they need to know with certainty which therapy will work best for each patient. Caris Assure™ sequences the complete coding region of the gene as well as all the RNAs being expressed. This comprehensive data will assist physicians not just with treating cancer patients, but ultimately also with early detection of disease.
About Caris Life Sciences
Caris Life Sciences® (Caris) is the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes. Through comprehensive molecular profiling (Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing) and the application of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms, Caris has created the large-scale clinico-genomic database and cognitive computing needed to analyze and unravel the molecular complexity of disease. This information provides an unmatched resource and the ideal path forward to conduct the basic, fundamental research to accelerate discovery for detection, diagnosis, monitoring, therapy selection and drug development to improve the human condition.
With a primary focus on cancer, Caris' suite of market-leading molecular profiling offerings assesses DNA, RNA and proteins to reveal a molecular blueprint that helps patients, physicians and researchers better detect, diagnose and treat patients. Caris' latest advancement, which is currently available within its Precision Oncology Alliance, is a blood-based, circulating nucleic acids sequencing (cNAS) assay that combines comprehensive molecular analysis (Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing from blood) and serial monitoring – making it the most powerful liquid biopsy assay ever developed.
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Caris has offices in Phoenix, New York, Denver, Tokyo, Japan and Basel, Switzerland. Caris provides services throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and other international markets. To learn more, please visit CarisLifeSciences.com or follow us on Twitter (@CarisLS).
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Almost half surveyed say they are using hybrid cloud or local cloud service providers as an alternative to AWS, Azure, and Google Cloud to meet sovereignty requirements
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Scality today announced the results of an independent survey of IT decision makers across France, Germany, the U.K., and the U.S. about their data sovereignty strategies. 98% of organizations already have policies in place or have plans to implement them. To achieve data sovereignty, 49% of IT decision makers are using hybrid cloud or regional cloud service providers as an alternative to the public cloud.
137 out of 194 countries in the world have data protection and privacy legislation in place.1 As a result, many organizations must adhere to the data residency guidance and local regulations required for data collection and processing.
According to the survey — conducted by global technology market research firm Vanson Bourne — the vast majority of organizations across all four countries either have sovereignty regulations or policies in place to keep their data in specific locations (80%) or have plans to do so (18%). The report reveals minimal differences between France (where 81% of respondents have policies in place), Germany (79%), U.K. (82%), and U.S. (78%). Just 2% of respondents worldwide said they do not have sovereignty policies in place, nor do they plan to implement them.
Cloud technologies will benefit from this trend, with IT teams employing a number of data storage strategies to achieve sovereignty. Across the four geographies, of the organizations that have sovereignty policies or plans:
- 40% primarily (will) store their data on a large public cloud, such as regional offerings by AWS, Azure, or Google Cloud
- 36% of respondents (will) deploy a combined on-premises/public cloud solution, i.e. hybrid cloud
- 13% (will) store their data with a regional cloud service provider
- 11% (will) use an on-premises data center.
While some large public cloud providers offer options to store data in specific regions, this isn't suitable for many organizations that own highly sensitive data, or who wish to avoid vendor lock in and high data access or egress fees.
Hybrid cloud sovereignty emerges as viable strategy to meet regulations
36% of respondents opted for a solution that combines on-premises or private cloud/s with public cloud/s. This hybrid cloud approach provides the flexibility and control to store data locally for data residency and sovereignty while providing the freedom to easily migrate data to a different platform at any time.
Paul Speciale, chief marketing officer, Scality said: "It's extremely encouraging to see that such a high number of organizations in the U.S. as well as Europe are taking data sovereignty seriously and have plans in place, including a significant shift toward hybrid-cloud strategies. This can certainly help organizations prevent cloud lock-in and provide safety in having data stored locally or in multiple locations. The surprisingly high results in the U.S. could be due to growing concerns regarding China's strength in technology development."
In the survey, detailed further in this blog, IT decision makers from several industries including manufacturing, telecom, professional services, financial services, and retail, were asked: "To what extent does your organization have sovereignty regulations or policies in place to keep your data in specific locations (e.g., local, in specific countries or regions)?" Respondents that currently have or are planning sovereignty regulations to keep data in specific locations were asked: "How are you primarily storing or planning to store the data?"
Key findings in the U.S. include:
- 78% of U.S. respondents have already adopted data sovereignty policies, and 21% have plans to do so. Just 1% said they do not plan to implement them
- In the U.S., organizations from the business and professional services (90%), and the manufacturing (86%) sectors are most likely to already have policies in place
- To implement sovereignty policies, 41% of U.S respondents (will) use a public cloud service, 33% hybrid cloud, 12% a regional service provider, and 14% an on-premises data center. Interestingly, compared to the other regions, the U.S. is most likely to opt for an on-premises data center (at 14% against a worldwide average of 11%)
- U.S. respondents from smaller organizations (1,000-2,999 employees) compared to larger organizations (3,000+ employees) are more likely to select a public cloud (43% vs 39%) or regional cloud service provider (14% vs 10%), and less likely to select a hybrid cloud (29% vs 36%) or on-premises data center (13% vs 15%).
For more information on how organizations are implementing hybrid-cloud solutions, please read this recent announcement.
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SILVER SPRING, Md., Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --Today, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration is announcing steps to further increase monkeypox testing capacity and accessibility nationwide as part of its continued commitment to addressing the ongoing outbreak.
"Since the beginning of the monkeypox outbreak, the agency has used the full breadth of its authorities to work quickly and proactively to ensure the availability of medical countermeasures, including diagnostics, to prevent the spread of the disease," said FDA Commissioner Robert M. Califf, M.D. "We will continue to engage federal public health partners like the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, laboratories, commercial manufacturers, health care professionals, and consumers to facilitate the availability of monkeypox tests to people and communities who need them."
Since the first case of monkeypox was detected in the U.S., the FDA has been:
- working with the CDC to increase production and distribution of the FDA-cleared CDC non-variola orthopoxvirus test;
- clearing the use of additional reagents and automation to increase the testing capacity of laboratories using the CDC test;
- proactively engaging with commercial manufacturers on the development and validation of both lab-based molecular diagnostic tests and rapid molecular or antigen tests for use at the point-of-care (such as clinics) or at home;
- facilitating the development and availability of test components to help high-complexity CLIA-certified laboratories develop tests for monkeypox; and
- monitoring tests that have been developed and used since the start of the outbreak. For example, on July 15, the FDA issued a safety communication recommending the use of lesion swabs to avoid false results.
New Guidance to Facilitate Development of Additional Tests
Today, the FDA issued guidance that outlines the agency's current thinking regarding enforcement policies, recommendations for emergency use authorization (EUA) requests for monkeypox diagnostic tests, and the FDA's plans to prioritize review of EUA requests. The agency is also providing voluntary templates that test developers may use when validating a test or when submitting an EUA request. These templates include recommendations – not requirements – for how a developer could validate a test to help ensure it is appropriately accurate and reliable. The FDA intends to update its recommendations, as needed, in response to the developing emergency.
This guidance follows a declaration by the Secretary of the Department of Health and Human Services justifying the emergency use of in vitro diagnostics for detection and/or diagnosis of the monkeypox virus or non-variola orthopoxviruses. Under the declaration, the FDA may issue an EUA to allow the use of unapproved in vitro diagnostics or unapproved uses of approved in vitro diagnostics.
"Today's important actions further aid the monkeypox response by working toward expanding vital testing capacity and facilitating the detection of cases nationwide in an effort to stem the spread of the virus," said Jeff Shuren, M.D., J.D., director of the FDA's Center for Devices and Radiological Health. "The policy announced today is intended to support the development of more validated monkeypox tests and expand access to testing."
As explained in the guidance, the FDA does not intend to enforce requirements for certain tests developed by laboratories that are used without submission of an EUA request where they are appropriately validated and the laboratories notify the FDA within 30 days, among other things. The agency's intent is to facilitate the development of additional tests to address local availability and accessibility concerns not addressed by current testing capabilities. The FDA will monitor the situation and may adjust its policies as appropriate to address testing needs. The FDA also may decide, on a case-by-case basis, not to object to individual labs offering tests using different specimen types or technologies to address patient care needs.
Commercial manufacturers who intend to make a diagnostic test for monkeypox and want to seek authorization through the more streamlined EUA process should inform the FDA of their plans within 30 days, as well.
It is important that all tests be appropriately validated prior to use, as false results can have a negative impact on both the individual patient and the public health broadly. Currently, only lesion swabs have been shown to be an appropriate specimen type for diagnosing monkeypox. If and when other specimen types are validated, the FDA will inform the developer community and the public. Test developers are encouraged to discuss alternative specimen types, technologies, and approaches to validating their test with the agency.
FDA Authorizes Quest Diagnostics Monkeypox Virus Real-Time PCR Test
In addition to the FDA's guidance, the agency issued the first EUA for a monkeypox in vitro diagnostic. The Quest Diagnostics Monkeypox Virus Qualitative Real-Time PCR is intended to detect monkeypox and other non-variola orthopoxvirus DNA using lesion swab specimens. Quest Diagnostics submitted data demonstrating that its test for distribution to other laboratories met the standards for issuance of an EUA.
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NEW YORK, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Founder and Wealth Management Advisor Lee Weinstein CLU®, ChFC®, AEP® has departed Insight Financial to create LWS Financial, a holistic planning and advisory firm launched to support the continued growth of his practice. Weinstein adds: "Evolution was knocking on my door and the solution became clear: I needed to partner with organizations that share my client-focused values, can deliver next-level service, and free me up to focus on asset management and planning."
As a recognized industry leader specializing in wealth management for closely held businesses and high-net-worth individuals and families, Weinstein has grown his practice to serve a diverse client base. He selected MassMutual and MMLIS to access a best-in-class platform, have greater flexibility, more efficient cost structures, a deep bench of experts, superb technology, and an expanding suite of curated alternative investments.
This also provided him with the opportunity to affiliate with Piller Financial Group, a leader on the MMLIS investment platform to help meet the needs of his clients. Owner, Grant Piller, adds: "We are excited to team up with LWS Financial and build upon the incredible reputation they have created in a high-net-worth marketplace. We look forward to expanding into the Southeast and broadening our financial knowledge while providing strong resources to the LWS team."
Weinstein and his team will operate out of their NYC and West Palm Beach offices. Weinstein's team includes Managing Director Andrew Klein. Klein comes to us from Northwestern Mutual after a successful 20-plus-year career in investment banking. His career experience as a former banker provides a unique insight into the needs of a wide variety of clients, including financial professionals, doctors, and founder/family-owned businesses.
"FAF is proud to have Lee and his team join our organization. His three decades of helping families and businesses secure their financial future is impressive. His leadership will be instrumental in the growth of our firm," said Managing Partner, Michael Book.
About FAF
Fifth Avenue Financial is the largest general agency of Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). We are an award-winning company comprised of industry-leading financial service professionals who excel in a wide variety of areas to help their clients establish the financial security they want for themselves, their families, and their businesses. To learn more about Fifth Avenue Financial visit https://www.fifthavenuefinancial.com/
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InsureMyTrip researchers say trip insurance benefits offered through personal credit cards do not provide robust trip cancellation protection
WARWICK, R.I., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to researchers for InsureMyTrip.com, travel insurance benefits offered through some personal credit cards greatly vary and may not provide the level of coverage travelers expect or may need.
InsureMyTrip researchers evaluated more than 100 personal credit cards. While many cards offer travel insurance perks, few provide emergency medical coverage, robust trip cancellation protection or covered perils like hurricanes.
InsureMyTrip Travel Insurance Expert Meghan Walch answers some commonly asked questions about credit cards and travel insurance:
Question: How do you know if a credit card has travel insurance?
Walch: Many travelers will assume travel protection is included in their credit card benefits. However, many do not — or only offer limited coverage. It's best to contact the card company directly before booking a trip and ask questions like:
- Does my credit card offer trip cancellation protection?
- What are my reimbursement limits?
- What are the covered reasons, restrictions, limitations, and exclusions?
- How do I file a claim?
Q: What are some common travel insurance benefits offered through credit cards?
Walch: Travel insurance benefits can vary significantly, but we have found that some personal credit cards offer trip cancellation, or baggage loss/damage benefits. Although, credit card users may find it difficult to evaluate the level or scope of the coverage.
A select few premiere cards may advertise a "Cancel for Any Reason" reimbursement program. Many times, it is just the non-refundable flights that are covered and only if those flights were paid for with that credit card.
Q: Why should a traveler consider a policy from a third-party even if travel insurance is offered through a credit card company?
Walch: While your credit card may offer some protection, it will not provide the same amount of coverage available from traditional travel insurance.
A comprehensive travel insurance policy purchased through InsureMyTrip can cover the entire pre-paid non-refundable trip cost. Key benefits like emergency medical, emergency medical evacuation, trip interruption, trip delay, baggage coverage, and 24/7 emergency assistance are also available.
Also, the "Cancel for Any Reason" (CFAR) protection, typically offered as a buy up on a traditional travel insurance plan, covers much more than a CFAR-style benefit offered through a credit card. Providers often require CFAR purchasers to insure the entire prepaid non-refundable trip cost, not just flights. (See below for CFAR details)
Travelers seeking additional assistance when evaluating their travel insurance options can contact a licensed travel insurance agent for help.
Cancel for Any Reason (also known as: CFAR) is an optional upgrade. CFAR offers the most trip cancellation flexibility and is the only option available to cover Covid-19 travel fear. Full terms of coverage will be listed in state-specific policy. If eligibility requirements are met, reimbursement is typically 50% - 75% of the insured prepaid non-refundable trip cost if all eligibility requirements are met (available in most states).
Note: coverages are governed by the specific plan certificate. Traditional travel insurance does not offer cancellation coverage for fear of travel, whether related to COVID-19 or not. Cancel For Any Reason is required.
It's simple. InsureMyTrip finds you the right travel insurance plan, every time. InsureMyTrip is the authority on travel insurance. We are committed to empowering travelers to make the best possible insurance decisions by leveraging our technology, data intelligence, and expertise. InsureMyTrip is rated A+ by the Better Business Bureau.
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The latest installment of the Black Enterprise Economic Equity and Racial Justice Series, April 28, will feature solutions presented by leading experts in public health, fitness, and nutrition
NEW YORK, April 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- BLACK ENTERPRISE, the No. 1 multimedia resource for African American entrepreneurs and business leaders, presents the latest installment of the BLACK ENTERPRISE Economic Equity & Racial Justice Town Hall Series: "Wellness & Healthcare Disparities – How Black People Can Live Better and Longer" on Thursday, April 28, 7:00 p.m. – 8:30 p.m. EST. Gilead Sciences serves as the Wellness & Health Disparities Town Hall sponsor.
Panelists for the Wellness & Health Disparities Town Hall session include Fit Beyond 40 Founder and NASM Certified Personal Trainer Kirk Charles; Gilead Sciences Director of Corporate Citizenship and Public Affairs, Shanell L. McGoy, Ph.D., M.P.H.; Women's Health Dietician and The Flourish Heights Podcast Host Valerie Agyeman, R.D.; and Public Health Expert and J. Dow Fitness Founder; CEO Jacqueline Dow, Dr.Ph., M.S.P.H. The town hall will be moderated by author and TV personality Ian Smith, Ph.D., and remarks will also be delivered by BLACK ENTERPRISE CEO Earl "Butch" Graves Jr.
Healthcare in America is often discussed as if everyone gets the same high-quality care. However, because of racial disparities in the American healthcare system, that is too often not the case. The uneven distribution of resources between racial communities results in grossly underequipped and understaffed hospitals—especially in the African American community. Food deserts disproportionately affect Black communities, making fresh, healthy foods less accessible. These inequities in health and wellness result in the loss of millions of African American lives; a reality tragically played out during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Against this daunting backdrop, our virtual town hall discussion focuses on specific, solution-focused questions: What can we as Black people do—in our homes, families, and communities—to overcome the barriers to greater levels of health and wellness? What actions can we take today to live better, longer lives?
"Disparities in health and wellness are directly correlated to the nation's racial wealth gap, the root cause of America's systemic inequality," says Graves. "Too many Black people deal with chronic illness or die prematurely during what should be our peak earning years, creating a persistent drag on Black wealth creation. We can do more than just say, 'Health is wealth;' we must proactively change our habits and mindsets to produce both and press corporations and government to support better health outcomes for Black people."
Wellness & Health Disparities Town Hall panelists will also explore the impact of the following related issues:
- COVID-19 in the Black community
- Unequal distribution of funding for hospitals and other medical resources
- Eliminating food deserts
- Increasing access to reliable health information
- Rebuilding trust between healthcare providers and Black patients
- Actions that Black people, families, and communities can take to improve the quality and longevity of Black lives
"Wellness & Healthcare Disparities – How Black People Can Live Better and Longer" is the latest of an ongoing series of virtual roundtable sessions featuring top corporate executives, entrepreneurs, subject-matter experts, and thought leaders. The roundtable discussions will examine a range of challenges confronting communities of color, with the goal of yielding strategic plans to galvanize Black Americans to act. The sessions seek to advance the state of the Black community, help position Black professionals to gain more C-suite and board positions, increase capital and procurement opportunities for Black-owned businesses, and ensure corporate America's accountability to their diversity, equity, and inclusion initiatives.
For complimentary entry to the "Wellness & Healthcare Disparities – How Black People Can Live Better and Longer" Town Hall, go to blackenterprise.com/townhall/.
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BLACK ENTERPRISE is the No.1 Black media brand, with more than 12 million monthly unique visitors. Since 1970, black enterprise has been the premier business, career, investing, and wealth-building resource for African Americans. black enterprise produces video and podcast programming, virtual and in-person business and lifestyle events, and other digital media. Visit www.blackenterprise.com for more information.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Fourth of July weekend has passed, and even though this holiday may be fun to you, it is often a different story for your pet.
Fireworks often scare pets, triggering their fight or flight instincts and causing them to run away. If you lost a pet over the weekend, officials with the City of Plano have some tips for you.
- Visit any shelters and see if they have found your pet. If you live close to the borders of another city, check surrounding cities’ shelters as well.
- Visit City of Plano’s virtual lost and found tool to see if someone else has found your pet
- Contact your local shelter to file a lost pet report
- If your pet was wearing a tag or was implanted with a microchip, call the vet or microchip company
- Search your neighborhood and let your neighbors know that you have lost your pet. Place lost pet flyers and signs around the area, as long as that is permitted by the city/HOA.
- Check local shelters every day
- If you lost a cat, put its litter box outside
For more information, visit City of Plano. | https://cw33.com/news/local/did-you-lose-a-pet-during-fourth-of-july-here-are-some-tips-to-help-you-find-them-from-city-of-plano/ | 2022-07-05T21:46:14Z |
Meet The Cats succeeds in getting fans excited for the 2022 season
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas State football’s Meet The Cats event returned after a two-year hiatus on Saturday, and it got both fans and players ramped up for what’s to come in Bill Snyder Family Stadium this year.
“Just knowing that we have this much appreciation, this much support behind us going into the season is big time,” said running back Deuce Vaughn. “Knowing that these seats are gonna be full next week, and these people that came through today are gonna be there, the hype that they had, the excitement they had, it gets us motivated.”
The players were all in agreement that even though the event is cool for the fans, it is just as cool for the Wildcats themselves.
“A lot of the fans came up with pictures already made of myself, so I feel like that’s something special,” said cornerback Ekow Boye-Doe. “Just to be able to see them supporting me and the team is an awesome thing.”
The meet and greet succeeded in getting everyone really excited for what’s to come starting this Saturday, when the Wildcats take on South Dakota at home at 3:00 p.m.
“Anytime we get to step on the football field, Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and then on Saturday, it’s a big time blessing,” added Vaughn.
At the event was one family who may be some of the biggest K-State fans around. They love the school so much, they named their four kids Willie, Snyder, Liam, and Manhattan.
“I grew up a K-State fan, I was Willie the Wildcat, my wife was a trainer for us, we met through that. So we got married, had four kids, named them all after K-State,” said Travis Kurtz. “They love getting autographs, we love meeting all the players and everything, it’s amazing.”
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MLB criticizes teams over facilities for female employees
By RONALD BLUM
AP Baseball Writer
NEW YORK (AP) — Major League Baseball has told its clubs that some are failing to provide acceptable work accommodations for female employees, calling them “embarrassingly below” standard. The May 20 memorandum from Michael Hill, the MLB senior vice president for on-field operations, asks teams to provide documentation by June 3 of the facilities for home and visiting female coaches and staff. Hill told teams to comply with MLB regulations “as soon as possible.” San Francisco Giants assistant coach Alyssa Nakken this year became the first woman to work as an on-field coach for a big league team. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/26/mlb-criticizes-teams-over-facilities-for-female-employees/ | 2022-05-27T05:21:30Z |
HONOLULU, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA), parent company of Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. ("Hawaiian"), plans to report its second quarter 2022 financial results after the market closes on Tuesday, July 26, 2022. An investor conference call is scheduled for 4:30 p.m. Eastern Time that day.
The call will be open to all interested investors through a live audio webcast accessible in the Investor Relations section of Hawaiian's website at HawaiianAirlines.com. For those who are not able to listen to the live webcast, the call will be archived for 90 days on Hawaiian's website.
About Hawaiian Airlines
Hawaiian® has led all U.S. carriers in on-time performance for each of the past 18 years (2004-2021) as reported by the U.S. Department of Transportation and was named No. 1 U.S. airline by Condé Nast Traveler's 2021 Readers Choice Awards. Consumer surveys by Travel + Leisure and TripAdvisor have placed Hawaiian among the top of all domestic airlines serving Hawaiʻi.
Now in its 93rd year of continuous service, Hawaiian is Hawaiʻi's biggest and longest-serving airline. Hawaiian offers approximately 130 daily flights within the Hawaiian Islands, daily nonstop flights between Hawaiʻi and 16 U.S. gateway cities – more than any other airline – as well as service connecting Honolulu and American Samoa, Australia, Japan, New Zealand, South Korea, and Tahiti.
The airline is committed to connecting people with aloha by offering complimentary meals for all guests on transpacific routes and the convenience of no change fees on Main Cabin and Premium Cabin seats. HawaiianMiles members also enjoy flexibility with miles that never expire. As Hawai 'i's hometown airline, Hawaiian encourages guests to Travel Pono and experience the islands safely and respectfully.
Hawaiian Airlines, Inc. is a subsidiary of Hawaiian Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: HA). Additional information is available at HawaiianAirlines.com. Follow Hawaiian's Twitter updates (@HawaiianAir), become a fan on Facebook (Hawaiian Airlines), and follow Hawaiian on Instagram (hawaiianairlines). For career postings and updates, follow Hawaiian's LinkedIn page.
For media inquiries, please visit Hawaiian Airlines' online newsroom.
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Highmark Wholecare, formerly Gateway Health, has been a leading managed care organization for 30 years
PITTSBURGH, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Highmark Wholecare, formerly Gateway Health, has been selected by the Pennsylvania Department of Human Services (DHS) as a Medicaid managed care organization (MCO) through the 2019 Pennsylvania HealthChoices Physical Health request for applications (RFA) process. The 2019 HealthChoices Physical Health RFA results will be implemented on Sept. 1, 2022.
Established in 1992, Highmark Wholecare is a leading mission-driven, member-centric managed care organization dedicated to caring for the total health of its members. Through its robust Medicaid and Medicare programs – and in collaboration with a network of 29,000 primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, community partners and other ancillary providers – Highmark Wholecare coordinates health care that goes beyond doctors and medicine that helps members achieve whole life health.
In 2021, Highmark Wholecare's Medicaid plan in Pennsylvania achieved a Medicaid Accreditation score of 4.0 (out of 5 stars) from the National Committee for Quality Assurance (NCQA). Highmark Wholecare Medicare Advantage dual-eligible special needs plans (D-SNPs) earned a 4.5-star quality rating (out of five stars) for contract year 2022 from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services (CMS).
"At Highmark Wholecare, our mission is to care for the whole person in communities where the need is greatest, and we see a future where everyone has an equal opportunity to achieve their best health," said Ellen Duffield, President and Chief Executive Officer, Highmark Wholecare. "We are proud that the state entrusts us to care for vulnerable families and communities. Our corporate headquarters are in Pittsburgh and our membership resides exclusively in Pennsylvania. The majority of our associates live and work in the state. Our members are our neighbors."
Along with its extensive provider network, Highmark Wholecare's care model includes coordinating with a wide range of community partners to help address members' social determinants of health (SDoH) needs. Social determinants of health are the conditions in which people are born, grow, live, work and age. Up to 80% of a person's health is determined by these factors, which can include lack of access to quality food, housing, education, jobs and transportation.
"We pride ourselves on being a community-based health plan, supporting not only our members, but organizations within the communities we serve that provide the types of resources and assistance that our members need," Duffield said. "We are proud to help local businesses and non-profits in pursuit of providing our members with the best care possible so they can live healthier lives and achieve not just physical health, but whole life health."
Highmark Wholecare has prepared for the HealthChoices implementation by executing a stringent internal review of the nearly 2,000 readiness items requested by DHS prior to implementation.
"For nearly a year, we have been preparing diligently for the HealthChoices implementation to ensure there is no disruption of care for any of our members," Duffield added. "We identified and empowered a dedicated readiness team that has followed the guidance set forth by DHS. The process has proceeded so smoothly that by the end of 2021 we had addressed 99% of the readiness items requested by DHS."
In 2021, Highmark Health acquired full ownership of Gateway Health, after previously holding a 50% ownership interest. Gateway Health was established in 1992 through a partnership that included Highmark Health and Mercy Health.
Highmark Health acquiring sole ownership paved the way for Gateway Health to become a Blue Cross Blue Shield licensee. Highmark Wholecare Blue Cross and/or Blue Shield Medicaid and Medicare Advantage D-SNP health plans became available across Pennsylvania on Jan. 1, 2022.
We believe in caring for the whole person in all communities where the need is greatest. We see a future in which everyone has equal opportunity to achieve their best health. Through our leading Medicaid and Medicare programs, we are coordinating healthcare that goes beyond doctors and medicine that helps members achieve not just physical health, but also delivers whole person care. Our associates are helping to drive this new kind of healthcare for our 370,000 Medicaid and Medicare members in collaboration with a network of 29,000 primary care physicians, specialists, hospitals, and other ancillary providers. We are also committed to supporting our neighbors through our many community outreach and engagement programs.
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Judge again denies Graham’s effort to skirt Georgia subpoena
COLUMBIA, S.C. (AP) — A federal judge on Thursday ruled that constitutional protections don’t shield U.S. Sen. Lindsey Graham from testifying before a special grand jury investigating possible illegal efforts to overturn then-President Donald Trump’s 2020 election loss in Georgia.
The ruling from U.S. District Judge Leigh Martin May rejected Graham’s argument that all his calls with Georgia’s secretary of state, Brad Raffensperger, were protected under the U.S. Constitution’s “speech or debate” clause, which shields members of Congress from questioning about official legislative acts.
She did, however, agree with lawyers for the South Carolina Republican that legislative protection applies to parts of the calls specifically pertinent to “Georgia’s then-existing election procedures and allegations of voter fraud in the leadup to his certification vote” — portions she noted were “legislative fact-finding.”
Despite the decision, continuing appeals in the case mean the senator’s appearance is not imminent. The ruling does push Graham — one of Trump’s top congressional allies and a key figure in the former president’s postelection activities — one step closer to testifying before the special grand jury empaneled this year by Fulton County District Attorney Fani Willis.
Willis has sought testimony from a number of other close Trump allies and advisers, including former White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows, Trump-allied lawyer Sidney Powell and conservative lawyer L. Lin Wood Jr., who said this week he’s been told Willis wants him to appear.
On Wednesday, a judge ruled that Georgia Gov. Brian Kemp must testify, while agreeing with the Republican’s request to delay that appearance until after the Nov. 8 election. Kemp faces a rematch with Democrat Stacey Abrams.
Rudy Giuliani, the former New York mayor and Trump lawyer who’s been told he may face criminal charges in the investigation, testified in mid-August.
Graham has asked for a partial quashing of the subpoena, which had initially instructed him to appear before the special grand jury last month. The judge had previously rejected Graham’s attempts to challenge the subpoena, but an appeals court sent the matter back to May to decide whether the subpoena should be partially quashed or modified because of the constitutional protections.
Graham is already challenging his possible appearance with the 11th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals, which will now consider his objections yet again, based on May’s order.
Prompted by a Jan. 2, 2021, phone call between Trump and Raffensperger, during which Trump suggested Raffensperger could “find” the votes needed to overturn his narrow loss in the state, Willis and her team have said they want to ask Graham about two phone calls they say he made to Raffensperger and his staff shortly after the 2020 general election.
During those calls, Graham asked about “reexamining certain absentee ballots cast in Georgia in order to explore the possibility of a more favorable outcome for former President Donald Trump,” Willis wrote in a petition seeking to compel his testimony.
Graham also “made reference to allegations of widespread voter fraud in the November 2020 election in Georgia, consistent with public statements made by known affiliates of the Trump Campaign,” she wrote. She said in a hearing last month that Graham may be able to provide insight into the extent of any coordinated efforts to influence the results.
Republican and Democratic state election officials across the country, courts and even Trump’s attorney general found there was no evidence of voter fraud sufficient to affect the outcome of the election.
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Crown Aesthetics Elevates its Commitment to Customer Education and Training
DALLAS, Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crown Aesthetics ("Crown"), a division of Crown Laboratories, Inc., announced today that its direct United Kingdom and Ireland ("UKI") team will now offer all UK & Ireland SkinPen Precision customers with an opportunity to receive internationally recognized Continuing Professional Development ("CPD") accreditation.
Upon completion of our Crown Educational Learning program, all SkinPen customers in Crown's UK & Ireland direct markets will receive CPD education points that will go towards their own self-development learning. This is the first CPD opportunity for microneedling aesthetic practices in these countries.
Crown's self-driven SkinPen Precision education program includes 3 hours of online pre-learning modules and a 6-hour Academy, Virtual, Live Seminar or In-clinic Masterclass. The comprehensive Masterclass is interactive and aims to educate on the versatility and effectiveness of microneedling using SkinPen Precision following FDA and CE guidelines. The Program's content includes skin anatomy, diagnosis and wound healing responses, mechanism of action, clinical studies, approved FDA and CE protocols, contraindications and precautions, creating satisfied patients, and treatment tailoring.
Crown Aesthetics is built upon three foundational pillars: Technology, Education, and Customer Service. Crown ensures SkinPen meets or exceeds all industry standards for efficacy and safety. Because we take great pride in our technology, it is paramount that our aesthetic practices do the same. Because our customers are continuously looking to enhance their proficiency and techniques, we are dedicated to providing them with opportunities to stay on top of our latest innovations and to hone their skills. By investing in CPD accredited education to help our practices deliver our premier microneedling treatment to their patients, we are providing our practice partners a competitive advantage to grow their SkinPen patient base.
"Crown Aesthetics is upholding our commitment to our clinic partners by helping them drive success with our technologies," said Angela Wilson McDonald, Senior Director of Global Education for Crown Aesthetics. "Through education and support, we are helping them achieve the highest level of safety and efficacy for their patients. This is the foundation upon which Crown Aesthetics was founded in 2013 and which has led us to emerge as the world leader in the skin remodeling market with SkinPen Precision."
About Crown Aesthetics
Crown Aesthetics, the premier medical aesthetics company, is dedicated to helping leading practices around the world grow their businesses. We do that by delivering dramatic results in rejuvenation and restoration. Our minimally-invasive innovations – SkinPen®, the first FDA-cleared microneedling device; MicroPen EVO™, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) systems ProGen PRP™ Advantage and Eclipse PRP®, VOTESSE™, a hair health system; and the post-microneedling protocol Skinfuse®– act as "gateway" products that drive new and highly satisfied patients into practices. Based in Dallas, Texas, Crown Aesthetics sets industry standards for efficacy, safety, and innovation. As a result, our customers consistently deliver the best aesthetic care in the business. For more information, please visit www.crownaesthetics.com.
About Crown Laboratories, Inc.
Crown, a privately held, fully integrated global skincare company, is committed to developing and providing a diverse portfolio of aesthetic, premium and therapeutic skincare products that improve the quality of life for its consumers throughout their skincare journey. An innovative company focused on skin science for life, Crown's unyielding pursuit of delivering therapeutic excellence and enhanced patient outcomes is why it has become a leader in Dermatology and Aesthetics. Crown has been listed on the Inc. 5000 Fastest Growing Privately Held Companies List for nine years and has expanded its distribution to over 41 countries. For more information, visit www.crownlaboratories.com.
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TORONTO, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Quarterhill Inc. ("Quarterhill") (TSX: QTRH) (OTCQX: QTRHF), will release its financial results for the three- and six-month periods ended June 30, 2022, on Thursday, August 11, 2022. Bret Kidd, President and CEO, and John Karnes, CFO, will host a conference call and audio webcast at 10:00 a.m. ET the same day.
The live audio webcast will be available at:
https://app.webinar.net/38vZ7ERG16j
- To access the call from Canada and U.S., dial 1.888.220.8474 (Toll Free)
- To access the call from other locations, dial 1.647.484.0475 (International)
Webcast replay will be available for 365 days at:
https://app.webinar.net/38vZ7ERG16j
Telephone replay will be available from 1:00 p.m. ET on August 11, 2022, until 11:59 p.m. ET on August 18, 2022, at: 1.888.203.1112 (Toll Free North America) or 1.647.436.0148.
Conference ID: 7443681 and Replay Passcode: 7443681
Quarterhill is a leading provider of tolling and enforcement solutions in the Intelligent Transportation System (ITS) industry, as well as, through its Wi-LAN Inc. subsidiary, a leader in Intellectual Property licensing. Our goal is global leadership in ITS, via organic growth of the Electronic Transaction Consultants, LLC (ETC) and International Road Dynamics, Inc. (IRD) platforms, and by continuing an acquisition-oriented investment strategy that capitalizes on attractive growth opportunities within ITS and its adjacent markets. Quarterhill is listed on the TSX under the symbol QTRH and on the OTCQX Best Market under the symbol QTRHF. For more information, visit www.quarterhill.com
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Stanley Kania and Warren Patterson have taken on new leadership positions.
ALPHARETTA, Ga., July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Summit Hosting, one of the largest providers of virtual servers and cloud-based QuickBooks and Sage hosting in the U.S. and Canada, is pleased to announce today that a senior leadership transition has taken place. Stanley Kania, former CEO of Summit Hosting has become Chairman of the Board for the company, and Warren Patterson, former COO, has become the CEO.
"We came together to form Summit Hosting in 2016 with the shared vision of creating a great cloud hosting company that offers tailored solutions to help businesses save money and increase growth while removing IT headaches. Warren has been instrumental in executing on that vision and is highly equipped to continue to lead the organization in his new role as CEO" said Kania. "This transition was part of the strategic plan we developed when partnering with our private equity partners, Silver Oak Services Partners, last year and I look forward to remaining actively involved in the company going forward as Chairman."
Patterson has focused on scaling companies in the application hosting and IaaS space throughout his career. "I am thrilled to take the next step as CEO of Summit Hosting," he said. "We have built a great business with the best people, processes, and technology in place to provide an excellent customer experience. I look forward to continuing to execute on our growth plan through continued acquisitions, and expanding into new end markets while continuing to provide high-quality services to our existing customers."
Summit Hosting is committed to bringing the best cloud solutions to the market by pushing the boundaries of what they offer and delivering a high-quality cloud experience with a strong focus on customer satisfaction.
"We're excited about the future," said Patterson. "We have a lot of interesting projects in the works and these leadership changes position Summit Hosting for continued success."
About Summit Hosting: Summit Hosting is a leading cloud hosting provider for financial applications, including QuickBooks, Sage, and SAP Programs in North America. We offer top-tier hosting platforms for customers worldwide, with over 8,000 servers and 30,000 end-users running in our environments. We pride ourselves on giving our customers every tool they need to make their day-to-day more manageable and allow their business to grow.
About Silver Oak Services Partners: Founded in 2005 and based in Evanston, IL, Silver Oak is a leading lower middle market private equity firm focused exclusively on service businesses. Silver Oak invests in business, healthcare, and consumer services companies in the lower middle market, typically with EBITDA of $4 million to $25 million.
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Nationals’ Corbin gets nod to start opening day vs Mets
By CHUCK KING
Associated Press
JUPITER, Fla. (AP) — Patrick Corbin will make his first opening day start with the Washington Nationals on Thursday against the New York Mets, manager Dave Martinez said. The 32-year-old Corbin enjoyed the best year of his career in 2019, his first with Washington. He went 14-7 with a 3.25 ERA while helping pitch the Nationals to their lone World Series title. The left-hander struggled each of the past two seasons, going 11-23 combined. Last season, his ERA ballooned to 5.82. Martinez says he’s seeing a different pitcher this spring. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/02/nationals-corbin-gets-nod-to-start-opening-day-vs-mets/ | 2022-04-03T00:58:51Z |
January 6th Committee outlines Trump’s role in Capitol attacks
Former president accused of “attempted coup” and “brazen conspiracy”
WASHINGTON (Gray DC) - Thursday night, Americans got a chance to learn about the last 10 months of the House select committee investigation into the January 6 assault on the U.S. Capitol.
The committee has conducted more than 1,000 interviews and has tens of thousands of pieces of paper and social media evidence. To craft a compelling story, the January 6th committee brought in a documentary film maker and the former president of ABC News in to help make their case to the public. Formally, the bipartisan panel promised to, “present previously unseen material documenting January 6th, receive witness testimony, and provide the American people an initial summary of its findings about the coordinated, multi-step effort to overturn the results of the 2020 presidential election and prevent the transfer of power.”
As Chairman Rep. Bennie Thompson (D-Miss.) promised, former President Donald Trump was at the center of the attack. Rep. Liz Cheney (R-Wy.) said that Donald Trump summoned the mob and lit the flame that turned into the hundreds of his political supporters marching from the rally on January 6th up to the U.S. Capitol.
The Mississippi democrat opened the prime time public hearing, telling Americans: people in his home Congressional district historically tried to justify slavery and the KKK. Then, he drew a line to today, saying, “I’m reminded of that dark history as I hear voices today try and justify the actions of the insurrectionists on January 6th.
Committee Vice Chair Republican Liz Cheney laid out the plan for a series of hearings, during which Americans will learn Donald Trump had no interest in stopping the attack. “Those who invaded our Capitol and battled law enforcement for hours were motivated by what President Trump had told them. That the election was stolen, and that he was the rightful president.”
Former U.S. Attorney General told the committee that he told Donald Trump three times that there was no evidence of election fraud presented to him while he was at the U.S. Department of Justice, and since that time, he has not seen evidence of election fraud. Evidence was also presented that then White House Chief of Staff Mark Meadows was told there was “no there there” when it came to problems with the 2020 election. The panel also played clips from daughter Ivanka Trump and key Trump advisers such as Steve Bannon, Jason Miller and Alex Cannon, as well as Mark Short, former chief of staff for Vice President Mike Pence.
The committee played a series of videos showing the carnage. The evidence presented including tweets and other communications from Donald Trump as well as U.S. intelligence. Even as some Republican lawmakers tweeted that the hearings do not matter, Rep. Thompson urged Americans not to listen to those who downplay the significance of the riot. He said, “we can’t sweep what happened under the rug. The American people deserve answers.”
Following a brief break, the hearing continued with in-person testimony from two witnesses. Capitol Police Officer Caroline Edwards spoke of how she kept trying to help her fellow officers after she was injured. She told the panel that she stood up, turned around and thought that the West front of the U.S. Capitol, the side which faces the National Mall, looked like a war zone.
Documentarian Nick Quested spoke of how he was working on a film about the militia group, the Proud Boys. He got separated from his crew and kept filming on January 6th, turning of much of his never-before seen footage to the committee.
The committee has a total of 6 hearings planned, with the next scheduled for Monday, June 13 at 10 a.m. Eastern.
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WASHINGTON, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) today applauded the historic U.S. Senate passage of the SFC Heath Robinson Honoring Our PACT Act. The legislation will finally guarantee care and benefits for veterans who suffer the ill effects of their exposure to burn pits and other toxins while serving America.
"This toxic exposure bill will literally save the lives of countless veterans," Wounded Warrior Project CEO Lt. Gen. (Ret.) Mike Linnington said after the Senate vote. "Thousands of veterans and supporters made their voices heard on Capitol Hill. We want to thank every U.S. Senator who supported the vital legislation. Chairman Tester and Ranking Member Moran deserve a lot of credit for working together in a bipartisan way to get this bill across the finish line. Now we're calling on the U.S. House to quickly follow suit and send this bill to President Biden for his signature."
Wounded Warrior Project and other veterans service organizations (VSOs) have worked for years to build support for comprehensive toxic exposure legislation. According to WWP's Annual Warrior Survey, nearly all of the warriors served by WWP report being exposed to hazardous or toxic substances during their service, with 75% reporting being exposed to burn pits, specifically.
The Honoring Our PACT Act will declare 23 new presumptive conditions tied to toxic exposure, establish 31 new VA health care facilities around the country, and grant VA health care enrollment eligibility to any veteran who suffered toxic exposures while in service.
"The road to passing this legislation was longer than it needed to be, but the road doesn't end when the president signs the bill," Linnington said. "WWP will continue to help toxic-exposed veterans – and all post-9/11 wounded warriors – get the treatment they need."
Now and after the bill passes, the WWP Benefits team is available to help post-9/11 wounded, ill and injured veterans get the care and benefits they need and deserve.
About Wounded Warrior Project
Since 2003, Wounded Warrior Project® (WWP) has been meeting the growing needs of warriors, their families, and caregivers — helping them achieve their highest ambition. Learn more.
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Fuld brings unrivaled market knowledge to the digital blockchain investment bank and multi-asset Alternative Trading System ("ATS")
DARIEN, Conn., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Oasis Pro Markets today announced that Dick Fuld has joined the company as a strategic advisor. He is the founder and CEO of Matrix Investment Holdings, a private merchant banking advisory firm.
Mr. Fuld is the former Chairman and Chief Executive Officer of Lehman Brothers. Previously he served as a member of the Business Council for the World Economic Forum, the Board of Governors of the New York Stock Exchange, and the Board of Directors of the Federal Reserve Bank of New York.
"Dick offers a wealth of knowledge and a vast network of strategic partners to Oasis Pro Markets. The comprehensive opportunities he will bring to the table are endless. We are thrilled to have him join us as an advisor," said Pat LaVecchia, CEO of Oasis Pro Markets.
"Oasis Pro Markets is uniquely positioned to benefit from the coming digital transformation of the capital markets, strategically and technologically," said Mr. Fuld. "Pat LaVecchia is a true visionary who has created a best-in-class platform and has assembled an unrivaled team. I look forward to working with them to build the digital investment bank of the future."
Oasis Pro Markets is the industry leading digital asset platform and is accelerating the transition of traditional financial services into the digital blockchain and decentralized finance/DeFi market. Its key services include firm underwriting, advisory services (including M&A, digital and traditional private placements, etc.), as well as operating a regulated multi-asset ATS known as OATSPRO that allows subscribers to trade digital securities, through blockchain and smart contract technology, and pay for those digital securities in digital cash such as stablecoins or fiat currency.
Oasis Pro recent highlights include:
- Oasis Pro, Inc., the parent company of Oasis Pro Markets, closed an oversubscribed strategic Series A capital raise of over $27 million earlier this year. Investors included Redwood Trust, Mirae Funds, UDHC, Blizzard (Avalanche) and Ledger Prime (a subsidiary of LedgerX and FTX)
- The company recently secured a grant of over $1 million from the State of Connecticut to continue their rapid expansion in the fintech area in the State.
Founded by seasoned Wall Street and blockchain veterans, Oasis Pro, Inc. is a leading fintech and blockchain company with a mission to bridge the world of traditional finance, blockchain and decentralized finance/DeFi.
Oasis Pro's subsidiary, Oasis Pro Market LLC is a full-service broker-dealer and investment bank and operates a multi-asset alternative trading system ("OATSPRO") that enables issuers and subscribers to conveniently and securely buy, sell, and offer a range of alternative assets in the secondary market. OATSPRO allows subscribers to trade digital ("blockchain") securities and make payment for those digital securities in digital cash (i.e. stable coins) or fiat.
Oasis Pro Markets offers the next evolution of alternative asset investing with proprietary technology that provides a sleek, user-friendly experience for issuers and investors by leveraging blockchain and smart contract technology to create real-time settlement, while eliminating counterparty risk. Additionally, OATSPRO offers efficient KYC/AML onboarding of digital securities for issuers, streamlined onboarding for investors, and provides a liquidity platform for multi-asset private and public OTC market digital securities.
Oasis Pro Markets is regulated by FINRA and the SEC. For more information, visit www.oasispromarkets.com. Securities are offered through Oasis Pro Markets, Member FINRA/SIPC.
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Company Names Mike DiTullio to President, Digital Thread Group; Catherine Kniker to Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer
BOSTON, May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PTC (NASDAQ: PTC) today announced expanded roles for two members of its executive team, both effective immediately. Long-time PTC executive and current president of PTC's Velocity group Mike DiTullio will take over as president of the company's larger Digital Thread group. In addition, PTC's current Chief Strategy Officer Catherine Kniker will expand her charter in a newly formed role as Chief Strategy and Sustainability Officer. Troy Richardson, who has served as president of PTC's Digital Thread group for the past year, will leave the company after a period of transition.
"As a proven leader at PTC over the past 24 years, Mike DiTullio has consistently demonstrated an ability to drive success, helping build the businesses that make up our Digital Thread group to the level of performance we enjoy today," said Jim Heppelmann, president & CEO. "Over the past year leading the Velocity group, Mike has been steeped in our cloud-native businesses and he will carry his SaaS and general management knowledge to this expanded role as we seek to continue to grow and transition our Digital Thread businesses to SaaS."
During his long career as a sales leader, DiTullio has built deep relationships with PTC customers around the world leveraging the company's entire product portfolio. Assuming leadership of PTC global sales and marketing in 2015, DiTullio helped the company transition to a subscription business model and adopt a digital-first marketing strategy, both of which were key factors in PTC's ability to drive sustained growth throughout the downturn caused by the pandemic. In 2021, DiTullio was named president of PTC's Velocity group, where he has been responsible for managing the company's Onshape and Arena businesses.
"It has been my distinct privilege to lead many different teams during my career at PTC," said DiTullio. "In the past year, I've learned a lot from people who have created SaaS businesses from the ground up – putting the customer first, being agile in everything we do, and driving to ensure our products are always available and secure. Having led teams in nearly every part of the world for PTC, I am looking forward to leading such an accomplished, global team and continuing the track record of success for our Digital Thread group."
Across PTC's stakeholder ecosystem, environmental, social, and corporate governance (commonly known as ESG) issues are becoming increasingly important. As a result, PTC will be launching a formal initiative to elevate its work in the field of environmental sustainability, in particular, to identify and help quantify the ways that PTC solutions enable customers to achieve their own sustainability goals. With today's announcement, PTC is elevating environmental sustainability as a responsibility managed at the executive level by Catherine Kniker. Kniker, who is currently EVP and Chief Strategy Officer, joined PTC in 2016 as Chief Revenue Officer for the company's IoT and AR businesses. Since then, she has helped fuel PTC's growth by leading strategic alliances, including the company's strategic alliances with Rockwell Automation, Microsoft, and Ansys, as well as strategy and corporate development, including the acquisitions of Arena Solutions and Intland Software.
Said Kniker: "Sustainability and climate change are no longer peripheral issues for our customers due to consumer demand for more sustainable products and pressure from investors and regulators globally. PTC has a tremendous opportunity with our products to help our manufacturing customers build more sustainable approaches into their product lifecycle – from design and manufacture to repair and reuse and, ultimately, to disposal. Our company's approach to ESG is necessarily cross-functional, and I look forward to championing it."
Related to these developments, Troy Richardson will leave the company after a transition period.
"At PTC, we have a strong organization with a lot of momentum," said Heppelmann. "We value the impact Troy has had in driving PTC's growth and transition to SaaS, and we appreciate his support during this transition."
About PTC
PTC enables global manufacturers to realize double-digit impact with software solutions that enable them to accelerate product and service innovation, improve operational efficiency, and increase workforce productivity. In combination with an extensive partner network, PTC provides customers flexibility in how its technology can be deployed to drive digital transformation – on premises, in the cloud, or via its pure SaaS platform. At PTC, we don't just imagine a better world, we enable it. For more information, please visit www.ptc.com.
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WINSTON-SALEM, N.C., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today the Blue Ridge Environmental Defense League released a report which shows that hazardous air quality during the Weaver Fertilizer Plant fire was downplayed.
The report Winston-Salem Weaver Fertilizer Plant Fire - Analysis of Publicly Disseminated Air Quality Information During Facility Fire Incident highlights instances when local officials told the public that the air quality was okay and pollutants were just "irritants" when, in fact, levels of Particulate Matter 2.5 were in the U.S. Environmental Protection Agency's hazardous and very unhealthy categories.
It has been six months since the Weaver fertilizer plant fire which began on the evening of January 31. BREDL has recently received EPA air quality data through the Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) which show that hazardous air quality conditions were downplayed during this industrial incident. We are still waiting for information from a March 22, 2022 open records request with the North Carolina Department of Environmental Quality.
The report compares official statements to the then current air quality data, specifically PM 2.5. This air quality data was available to the fire command center in real time but was not available to the general public.
Once EPA set up temporary air monitors around the perimeter of the fire, 29 hours into the incident, the PM 2.5 readings were well into the hazardous category. These air monitors became operational around midnight on Wednesday, February 2.
Five hours later during a press conference officials stated that "all levels have been in the acceptable range". While, in fact, PM 2.5 concentrations were as high as 9200 micrograms per cubic meter (ug/m3) at the temporary air monitor located at the Wake Forest University police station. EPA community action hazardous conditions start at a concentration of 500 ug/m3.
Mark Barker, author of the BREDL Report, said, "On the afternoon of February 2 a Wake Forest University alert stated that the EPA indicated air quality readings on and near campus posed no threat to individual health and was safe to breathe. However, the on campus EPA air quality data indicated hazardous and very unhealthy PM 2.5 levels."
PM 2.5 has long been associated with significant health effects especially impacting respiratory and heart conditions.
The community within a one-mile radius of the Weaver facility has a high prevalence of asthma and heart disease according to EPA's EJScreen tool.
Barker said, "Our analysis leads us to make several recommendations for local, state and federal officials during industrial incidents: be transparent in reporting air quality and associated health impacts, make air quality data available to the public, include an air quality expert in incident press briefings and statements, utilize EJScreen to identify vulnerable communities, and incorporate temporary air monitors into existing EPA current air quality maps."
The BREDL report is available online at www.bredl.org/reports.htm.
Contact: Mark Barker
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WALTHAM, Mass., April 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- More than 1,400 students, faculty, staff, alumni, trustees, friends of the university and representatives of other colleges celebrated the inauguration of E. LaBrent Chrite, PhD, as the ninth president in Bentley University's 105-year history. In a livestreamed ceremony in the Bentley Arena, Chrite was welcomed and praised for his leadership skills and strong belief in business as a force for good in the world.
"President Chrite personifies our strong belief in the power of business to create solutions to human problems," said Bentley Trustee Chair J. Paul Condrin '83, P'19 '22. "For much of his career, he has dedicated himself to improving business education, developing market-based economies and expanding economic opportunities for organizations and people around the world. President Chrite is a shining example of the type of leader we hope all of our students aspire to be — using knowledge, wisdom, compassion and a strong business mindset to change the world."
Chrite has more than 25 years of leadership experience in higher education. Before Bentley, he was the president of Bethune-Cookman University, an iconic historically Black college in Florida. He also served as dean of the University of Denver's Daniels College of Business and of the Feliciano School of Business at Montclair State University and in academic and senior leadership roles at the University of Arizona's Eller College of Management and the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan.
In a tradition-steeped ceremony at the Bentley Arena, Chrite walked to the stage as part of an academic procession of more than 200 delegates, many from other colleges and universities who were lined up precisely based on the year of their founding, from Harvard University (1636) and Yale (1701) to William James College (1974) and Olin College of Engineering (1997). The delegates wore satin-lined hoods and brightly colored cassock-like gowns reflecting the college that awarded their highest degree and the field in which it was earned — beige for Accounting and Business, copper for Economics, purple for Law.
As he rose and stepped to the podium, Chrite looked over an audience that included his wife Phyllis, children Elrie, Adriana and Jordan, and friends from across the country. Blue inauguration pennants waved throughout the crowd, and many students wore inauguration T-shirts with "Chrite - 9" on the back to welcome and honor the university's ninth president.
Chrite said he and Phyllis were "deeply moved by the outpouring of support, goodwill and generosity expressed here this afternoon." He said Bentley's greatest strength is its ability to empower the next generation of students and business leaders to realize their full potential.
"The American Dream includes the possibility that all citizens have the opportunity to move up — or down — the economic ladder," he said. "In a society that is neither fully meritocratic nor egalitarian, higher education in general and places like Bentley in particular represent a vital gateway to mobility.
"Mobility, access and opportunity are ideas that were central to our university at its founding," he said.
Bentley was founded by Harry C. Bentley in 1917 to prepare a new generation of students for professional careers in business, and the university has been reinventing business education for more than a century. Chrite, the university's first Black president, has worked to develop the private sector and spur development and economic opportunities for residents around the world, including in Afghanistan, Africa, Central Asia and the Middle East.
Trustee Nick Stavropoulous '79, in remarks read in his absence by fellow trustee Lebone Moses '02, praised Chrite as "a leader who may look unlike any we've ever had but whose commitment to using business to do good in the world represents every single one of us."
Chrite started as Bentley's president on June 1, 2021, but asked that his inauguration be delayed so the university could focus on students last fall and a full return to operations after the pandemic.
Debora Spar, PhD, Jaime and Josefina Chua Tiampo Professor of Business Administration and senior associate dean of business and global society at Harvard Business School, said she observed three successful leadership traits in Chrite: common sense, heart and the ability to make tough decisions.
Spar, who also serves as a university trustee, said in her keynote address that Chrite was the type of educational leader who remains "perpetually willing to seek and revel in the magic that education can, and should, bring."
"Brent is that kind of leader," she said. "He has seen the transformative power of education in his own life and has dedicated his life to bringing that same transformation to others."
B. Joseph White, PhD, president emeritus at the University of Illinois, has known Chrite for 30 years since they worked together at the Ross School of Business at the University of Michigan. He said a university president has many jobs, including setting the school's direction, raising money and being chief HR person for the faculty – but those aren't the most important.
"The most important job is creating an environment in which young adults with the guidance of the faculty can learn, develop and thrive. Find their way. Nail down their values. Experience achievement. Overcome adversity. Prepare for the future," White said in his keynote address. "Brent will deliver that leadership: firm and friendly, with clarity and consensus, through diligence and deliberation."
Others spoke of the connections Chrite had quickly made with the Bentley community. Since arriving on campus, he has become a popular and often-seen fixture working out at the Dana Center gym, participating in on-campus events or just walking around campus with his backpack from meeting to meeting.
"I see President Chrite as the president of the masses," said Hiral Mehta MSBA '22, MBA '22. "Through my interactions with him both formally or informally, at graduate events or at the gym, what stuck with me is his rigor and passion to make a difference and create a strong, diverse and engaging community."
After the keynote addresses were finished, Board Chair Condrin stepped to the podium and called Chrite forward for the moment all had been waiting for. Condrin lifted the university's presidential medallion — a chain symbolizing the authority of the office that includes the names of every past Bentley president — over Chrite's head and placed it onto his shoulders. "We are confident that your enthusiasm for Bentley University's mission, vision and core values; your wise and collaborative leadership style; and your belief in the power of business to create solutions to human problems will enable the institution to fulfill its great promise for years to come," Condrin said. "On behalf of the board of trustees, I welcome you as president of Bentley University. You have our full confidence and unwavering support to lead this institution through the next chapter in its history."
Bentley University is more than just one of the nation's top business schools. It is a lifelong-learning community that creates successful leaders who make business a force for positive change. With a combination of business and the arts and sciences and a flexible, personalized approach to education, Bentley provides students with critical thinking and practical skills that prepare them to lead successful, rewarding careers. Founded in 1917, the university enrolls 4,000 undergraduate and 1,000 graduate and PhD students and is set on 163 acres in Waltham, Massachusetts, 10 miles west of Boston. For more information, visit bentley.edu.
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ROSLYN HEIGHTS, N.Y., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- New York Bariatric Group (NYBG), the nationally renowned bariatric practice with the country's most accomplished bariatric surgeons establishes NYBG Veins and opens 2 offices in Nassau and Westchester County, New York. Utilizing NYBG methodology of combining the latest technology, talent, and experience, NYBG Veins was developed to diagnose and treat chronic venous diseases such as varicose veins, spider veins and venous insufficiency.
NYBG Veins will be led by accomplished Interventional Radiologist Dr. Jiyong Ahn. Dr. Ahn brings over 20 years of diverse experiences in diagnostic and interventional vascular radiology. Combining minimally invasive image-guided techniques with specialized training in phlebology, Dr. Ahn and his team can provide patients with customized vein treatment plans with reduced risks, less pain, and faster recovery.
"I am proud to be part of the NYBG Veins team," says Dr. Ahn. "We can provide best-in-class techniques to treat vein disorders in a patient friendly environment. Venous diseases present symptoms like cramping, pain, swelling, heaviness, itching, and throbbing with accompanying skin changes. If left untreated, it can lead to more serious and potentially life-threatening conditions. Discussing your concerns with a vein specialist is the first step in addressing the condition."
Vein disease can be contributed to several factors such as genetics, age, gender, pregnancies, obesity and even a job that involves standing for extended periods of time. Founder of NYBG, Dr. Shawn Garber explains why it was essential to develop NYBG Veins and provide resources to address vein disease, especially for those who are symptomatic and overweight. "Extra weight increases venous pressure and causes veins to stretch, dilate and bulge. Patients should consult a qualified vein specialist who has the skill and experience to properly address the condition, alleviate pain, and improve health outcomes."
The advanced treatment options available at NYBG Veins include Endovenous laser ablation (EVLA), Radiofrequency Ablations, a consistently direct heat treatment that collapses the damaged vein, thereby redirecting blood flow to healthy veins, and ultrasound-guided foam sclerotherapy, which seals off the unhealthy vein.
NYBG Veins is an affiliate of the New York Bariatric Group, the recognized leader in bariatric surgical procedures that elevate the standard of treatment with the most recently developed, innovative technologies and surgical techniques. NYBG Veins is committed to providing patients minimally invasive venous treatments that result in healthier legs.
NYBG Veins accepts most major insurances. For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 888-8-NYVEINS or visit StopObesityForLife.com
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NEW YORK, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Tupperware Brands Corporation (NYSE: TUP) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: November 3, 2021 to May 3, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 15, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in TUP:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Tupperware Brands Corporation made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Tupperware was facing significant challenges in maintaining its earnings and sales performance; (ii) accordingly, Tupperware's full-year 2022 guidance was unrealistic and/or unsustainable; (iii) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Tupperware's financial condition; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Tupperware you have until August 15, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Tupperware securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the TUP lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/tupperware-brands-corporation-loss-submission-form-2?id=30188&from=4.
ABOUT KLEIN LAW FIRM
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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PORTSMOUTH, N.H., Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- TALON, a pioneer and industry leader in providing groundbreaking healthcare technology solutions, has announced a new partnership with third-party administrator Fox/Everett, a division of HUB International.
With a proven, seven-decade track record of offering innovative insurance solutions and unsurpassed service to clients and members spanning a wide range of industries, Fox/Everett has chosen to implement TALON's turn-key solution in support of the Transparency in Coverage Rule and No Surprises Act.
"After a thorough analysis of all solutions, we have chosen TALON as the' Best in Class" provider, to meet the federal mandate and provide a state-of-the-art Price Transparency Platform, helping our client's members lower their overall cost of healthcare," said Grant Brabham, Senior Vice-President HUB & Director of Fox/Everett.
TALON Co-Founder, President, and CEO Mark Galvin says that Fox/Everett had a very specific set of needs that TALON was able to meet—quickly and seamlessly.
"Fox/Everett recognized the need to provide their diverse dossier of clients with a comprehensive, scalable, easy-to-implement solution that not only ensures full compliance with current AND forthcoming transparency mandates, avoiding budget-busting financial penalties that are being enforced TODAY, but also empowers and incentivizes plan members to make smart, economical decisions about their own care. TALON provides that, and much more, in one streamlined solution," said Galvin.
About TALON
TALON's mission is to educate, empower, and incentivize the American healthcare consumer to meaningfully reduce costs and create a healthier ecosystem. We've built the ultimate suite of software services designed to fulfill the requirements of the Transparency in Coverage Rule and No Surprises Act. Simply put, TALON protects healthcare stakeholders from overpaying for care while enabling seamless integration into the Payer's existing architecture, all without disruption or distraction. Our tools create free-market dynamics, starting with our ability to ensure full compliance with all mandates and extending through our consumer-driven MyMedicalShopper platform. Learn more at talonhealthtech.com.
About Fox/Everett
Fox/Everett, a Division of Hub International, is a single source for any business' or individual's insurance needs, with the ability to provide the full spectrum of insurance products and services from business insurance, third party claims administration, employee benefits, personal insurance, financial services, and retirement plan administration and consulting. Learn more at http://hubinternational.com/.
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BEIJING, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This is a report from China.org.cn:
The Academy of Contemporary China and World Studies (ACCWS) released a report entitled "Keywords to Understand the Global Development Initiative" in Chinese and English versions at the International Symposium on Chinese Path to Modernization and Global Development Initiative (GDI) on July 28. Based on an overview of how the initiative was formed, the report introduces a series of keywords to interpret the GDI's core ideas and cooperation areas. It explains key concepts and the terminology of the GDI, intending to help the international community to understand the initiative.
According to the report, development is the eternal theme of human society and an important gauge of progress. The GDI targets major challenges to the survival and development of mankind. In an effort to build a global development community, it stays committed to development as a priority, a people-centered approach, benefits for all, innovation-driven development, harmony between human and nature, and results-oriented actions.
The Initiative responds to the dynamics and urgent needs of global development and aims to achieve more robust, greener and more balanced global development. It gives priority to cooperation on poverty reduction, the fight against the pandemic, food security, energy security, new industrialization, the digital economy, green development, interconnectivity, human resources, and development financing. It calls for all sides to speed up the implementation of the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development, steer global development toward a new stage of balanced, coordinated, and inclusive growth, and work together to build a global development community.
The report, totaling 50,000 words, was drafted by ACCWS, advised by the National Development and Reform Commission, and translated by China Academy of Translation (CATL). The report is one of the public knowledge products of "Keywords to Understand the Global Community of Shared Future" issued by ACCWS and CATL.
Report on Global Development Initiative released
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585K pounds of ready-to-eat chicken recalled; may be undercooked
(Gray News) - Approximately 585,030 pounds of ready-to-eat chicken breast fillet products have been recalled by Wayne Farms, LLC, the U.S. Food Safety and Inspection Service announced.
It is an expansion of a recall in April that originally included about 30,000 pounds of product. Customer complaints that the chicken appeared to be undercooked led to the recall, the FSIS stated in a news release.
Brand names on the items include Chef’s Line and Chef’s Craft. Photos of labels can be seen on the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s website.
The following products are in the recall and were produced between Feb. 9 and April 30:
- 9-pound cases containing eight packages of 6-ounce “ALL NATURAL FIRE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST” with “use by” dates ranging from 5/10/22 to 4/29/23.
- 9-pound cases containing 12 packages of 4-ounce “ALL NATURAL FIRE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST” with “use by” dates ranging from 5/10/22 to 4/29/23.
- 6-pound cases containing 24 individual packages of 4-ounce “ALL NATURAL FIRE GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST FILLET” with “use by” date 3/5/23.
- 16-ounce zippered plastic packages containing “CHEF’S CRAFT CHICKEN BREAST FILLET” and establishment number P-20214 printed next to the 3/23/2023 best by date.
These items were shipped to distributors nationwide and further distributed to restaurants and retail locations, FSIS stated. The retail locations are in North Carolina, South Carolina and Virginia.
Consumers were urged not to eat the products and restaurants not to serve them. They should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
People with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or live chat via Ask USDA from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET Monday through Friday.
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COVID-19 third leading cause of death in 2021, study says
(CNN) - The coronavirus was the leading cause of death for people between the ages of 45 to 54 last year, according to a new study published Monday in JAMA Internal Medicine.
The study also found that for 2020 and 2021, COVID-19 was the third leading cause of death overall in the United States.
Cancer and heart disease were the top two causes of death overall the past two years.
Researchers looked at death certificates from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention to gather the information.
According to data from the CDC on Tuesday, the omicron offshoot BA.5 is now the dominant subvariant in the U.S.
Several studies have shown that BA.4 and BA.5 are able to evade much of the immune protection from vaccines and prior infections, which is likely what is helping the virus spread so quickly.
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Net Sales of $1,463M; Comparable Sales of (23)% Consistent with Early Quarter Trends as Previously Shared
GAAP Gross Margin of 23.9%; Adjusted Gross Margin of 23.8% including 840bps Impact from Transient Costs Related to Inventory Markdown Reserves and Port-Related Supply Chain Fees
Excluding the Two Aforementioned Impacts, Q1 Adjusted Gross Margin of 32.2%
Announcing Aggressive Actions on Inventory, Cost and Capex
UNION, N.J., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. (Nasdaq: BBBY) today reported financial results for the first quarter of Fiscal 2022 ended May 28, 2022.
As announced earlier today in a separate press release, Sue Gove has been named Interim Chief Executive Officer, replacing Mark Tritton, who will leave his role as President and Chief Executive Officer and as a member of the Board.
Ms. Gove commented, "I step into this role keenly aware of the macro-economic environment. In the quarter there was an acute shift in customer sentiment and, since then, pressures have materially escalated. This includes steep inflation and fluctuations in purchasing patterns, leading to significant dislocation in our sales and inventory that we will be working to actively resolve. The simple reality though is that our first quarter's results are not up to our expectations, nor are they reflective of the Company's true potential. The initiatives we are instituting today are just the first steps in putting our business on firm footing to drive our future success. I look forward to working with the Board, the management team, and our Associates to immediately address our supply chain challenges, market share recapture, inventory and cash optimization, and cost structure alignment."
Q1 Highlights
- Net Sales of $1,463M declined (25)%, reflecting a Comparable1 Sales decline of (23)% and (2)% related to the impact from fleet optimization activity
- GAAP Gross Margin of 23.9%; Adjusted2 Gross Margin of 23.8%
- Cash Flow from Operations of approximately $(0.4) billion, Cash Flow from Investing Activities of $(0.1) billion and Cash Flow from Financing Activities of $0.2 billion
Fiscal 2022 First Quarter Results (ending May 28, 2022)
Net sales of $1,463M declined (25)%, reflecting a Comparable1 Sales decline of (23)% and (2)% related to the impact from fleet optimization activity.
- By channel, Comparable1 Sales declined (24)% in Stores and (21)% in Digital versus the fiscal 2021 first quarter.
- Bed Bath & Beyond banner Comparable1 Sales decreased (27)% compared to the prior year period. Results exclude the impact from the Company's previously announced store fleet optimization program, which began in the second half of fiscal 2020.
- The buybuy BABY banner Comparable1 Sales decreased in the mid-single digits compared to the Fiscal 2021 first quarter consistent with market trends.
GAAP Gross Margin was 23.9% for the quarter. Excluding special items, Adjusted2 Gross Margin was 23.8%, inclusive of transient costs associated with a 620 basis point negative impact from markdown inventory reserves and 220 basis point negative impact from supply chain-related port fees compared to last year. Excluding the aforementioned 840 basis points of transient costs, Q1 Adjusted2 Gross Margin was 32.2%. The Company is proactively working with suppliers to adjust future inventory receipts and accelerating markdowns in order to right-size inventory levels commensurate with the declining sales trends.
SG&A expense on both a GAAP and Adjusted2 basis remain at lower levels compared to the prior year period, primarily due to cost reductions and lower rent and occupancy expenses on a lower store base following the Company's fleet optimization program. SG&A Margin for the quarter increased on a GAAP and Adjusted2 basis versus last year due to lower Net Sales. Bed Bath & Beyond is in the midst of further refining its supply chain infrastructure and adjusting cost structure to reflect lower sales levels. At the same time, the Company is pausing its new store and remodel programs for the remainder of fiscal 2022 which is expected to reduce its Fiscal 2022 planned capital expenditures by a minimum of approximately $100 million to $300 million from a prior expectation of approximately $400 million.
Adjusted2 EBITDA for the period was ($224) million reflecting lower Net Sales and lower Adjusted2 Gross Margin.
Net Loss per diluted share of ($4.49) for the quarter reflected approximately $1.66 of special items for the quarter. Excluding special items, Adjusted2 Net Loss per diluted share was ($2.83). Special items during the first quarter included restructuring and costs associated with the Company's transformation initiatives. Adjusted2 Net Loss per diluted share also reflects an income tax benefit on the Company's Adjusted2 Pre-Tax Loss.
During the quarter, the Company reported operating cash flow of approximately $(0.4) billion. Investing cash flow of $(0.1) billion was primarily driven by planned capital expenditures in connection with store remodels, supply chain and information technology systems.
Cash, cash equivalents, restricted cash and investments totaled approximately $0.2 billion in the Fiscal 2022 first quarter. Total Liquidity3 was approximately $0.9 billion as of the Fiscal 2022 first quarter, including the Company's asset based revolving credit facility less borrowings of $0.2 billion.
Fiscal 2022 Outlook Commentary
At this time, the Company is providing the following outlook parameters for Fiscal 2022:
– Sequential Comparable1 Sales recovery to occur in the second half of Fiscal 2022 versus the first half of Fiscal 2022 driven by inventory optimization plans, including incremental clearance activity
– Adjusted2 SG&A expense for Fiscal 2022 below last year, reflecting aggressive actions to align cost structure to sales
– Capital Expenditures of approximately $300 million (from $400 million previously) for Fiscal 2022, reflecting a minimum reduction of $100 million
The Company will provide further commentary and context for its Fiscal 2022 outlook during its conference call as well as in its investor presentation available on the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://bedbathandbeyond.gcs-web.com/investor-relations.
Fiscal 2022 First Quarter Conference Call and Investor Presentation
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc.'s Fiscal 2022 first quarter conference call with analysts and investors will be held today at 8:15am EDT and may be accessed by dialing 1-404-400-0571, or if international, 1-866-374-5140, using conference ID number 80961020#. A live audio webcast of the conference call, along with the earnings press release, investor presentation and supplemental financial disclosures, will also be available on the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://bedbathandbeyond.gcs-web.com/investor-relations. The webcast will be available for replay after the call.
The Company has also made available an Investor Presentation on the investor relations section of the Company's website at http://bedbathandbeyond.gcs-web.com/events-and-presentations.
About the Company
Bed Bath & Beyond Inc. and subsidiaries (the "Company") is an omnichannel retailer that makes it easy for our customers to feel at home. The Company sells a wide assortment of merchandise in the Home, Baby, Beauty and Wellness markets. Additionally, the Company is a partner in a joint venture which operates retail stores in Mexico under the name Bed Bath & Beyond.
The Company operates websites at bedbathandbeyond.com, bedbathandbeyond.ca, buybuybaby.com, buybuybaby.ca, harmondiscount.com, facevalues.com, and decorist.com. As of May 28, 2022, the Company had a total of 955 stores, including 769 Bed Bath & Beyond stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico and Canada, 135 buybuy BABY stores and 51 stores under the names Harmon, Harmon Face Values or Face Values. During the Fiscal 2022 first quarter, the Company opened 5 buybuy BABY stores. Additionally during the fiscal 2022 first quarter, the Company closed 3 stores including 2 Bed Bath & Beyond stores and 1 Harmon store. The joint venture to which the Company is a partner operates 12 stores in Mexico under the name Bed Bath & Beyond.
Non-GAAP Information
This press release contains certain non-GAAP information, including adjusted earnings before interest, income taxes, depreciation and amortization ("EBITDA"), adjusted EBITDA margin, adjusted gross margin, adjusted SG&A, adjusted net earnings per diluted share, and free cash flow. Non-GAAP information is intended to provide visibility into the Company's core operations and excludes special items, including non-cash impairment charges related to certain store-level assets and tradenames, loss on sale of businesses, loss on the extinguishment of debt, charges recorded in connection with the restructuring and transformation initiatives, which includes accelerated markdowns and inventory reserves related to the planned assortment transition to Owned Brands and costs associated with store closures related to the Company's fleet optimization and the income tax impact of these items. The Company's definition and calculation of non-GAAP measures may differ from that of other companies. Non-GAAP financial measures should be viewed in addition to, and not as an alternative for, the Company's reported GAAP financial results. For a reconciliation to the most directly comparable US GAAP measures and certain information relating to the Company's use of Non-GAAP financial measures, see "Non-GAAP Financial Measures" below.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 21 E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 including, but not limited to, our progress and anticipated progress towards our long-term objectives, as well as more generally the status of our future liquidity and financial condition and our outlook for our 2022 Fiscal second quarter and 2022 Fiscal year. Many of these forward-looking statements can be identified by use of words such as may, will, expect, anticipate, approximate, estimate, assume, continue, model, project, plan, goal, preliminary, and similar words and phrases, although the absence of those words does not necessarily mean that statements are not forward-looking. Our actual results and future financial condition may differ materially from those expressed in any such forward-looking statements as a result of many factors. Such factors include, without limitation: general economic conditions including the recent supply chain disruptions, labor shortages, wage pressures, rising inflation and the ongoing military conflict between Russia and Ukraine; a challenging overall macroeconomic environment and a highly competitive retailing environment; risks associated with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic and the governmental responses to it, including its impacts across our businesses on demand and operations, as well as on the operations of our suppliers and other business partners, and the effectiveness of our and governmental actions taken in response to these risks; changing consumer preferences, spending habits and demographics; demographics and other macroeconomic factors that may impact the level of spending for the types of merchandise sold by us; challenges in executing our omni-channel and transformation strategy, including our ability to establish and profitably maintain the appropriate mix of digital and physical presence in the markets we serve; our ability to successfully execute our store fleet optimization strategies, including our ability to achieve anticipated cost savings and to not exceed anticipated costs; our ability to execute on any additional strategic transactions and realize the benefits of any acquisitions, partnerships, investments or divestitures; disruptions to our information technology systems, including but not limited to security breaches of systems protecting consumer and employee information or other types of cybercrimes or cybersecurity attacks; damage to our reputation in any aspect of our operations; the cost of labor, merchandise, logistical costs and other costs and expenses; potential supply chain disruption due to trade restrictions or otherwise, and other factors such as natural disasters, pandemics, including the COVID-19 pandemic, political instability, labor disturbances, product recalls, financial or operational instability of suppliers or carriers, and other items; inflation and the related increases in costs of materials, labor and other costs; inefficient management of relationships and dependencies on third-party service providers; our ability to attract and retain qualified employees in all areas of the organization; unusual weather patterns and natural disasters, including the impact of climate change; uncertainty and disruptions in financial markets; volatility in the price of our common stock and its effect, and the effect of other factors, including the COVID-19 pandemic, on our capital allocation strategy; changes to statutory, regulatory and other legal requirements or deemed noncompliance with such requirements; changes to accounting rules, regulations and tax laws, or new interpretations of existing accounting standards or tax laws; new, or developments in existing, litigation, claims or assessments; and a failure of our business partners to adhere to appropriate laws, regulations or standards. Except as required by law, we do not undertake any obligation to update our forward-looking statements.
Contacts
INVESTOR CONTACT: Susie Kim, IR@bedbath.com
MEDIA CONTACT: Eric Mangan, media@bedbath.com
Non-GAAP Financial Measures
The following table reconciles non-GAAP financial measures presented in this press release or that may be presented on the Company's first quarter conference call with analysts and investors. The Company believes that these non-GAAP financial measures provide management, analysts, investors and other users of the Company's financial information with meaningful supplemental information regarding the performance of the Company's business. These non-GAAP financial measures should not be considered superior to, but in addition to other financial measures prepared by the Company in accordance with GAAP, including comparisons of year-to-year results. The Company's method of determining these non-GAAP financial measures may be different from other companies' methods and, therefore, may not be comparable to those used by other companies. As such, the Company does not recommend the sole use of these non-GAAP measure to assess its financial and earnings performance. For reasons noted above, the Company is presenting certain non-GAAP financial measures for its Fiscal 2022 first quarter. In order for investors to be able to more readily compare the Company's performance across periods, the Company has included comparable reconciliations for the 2021 period in the reconciliation tables below. The Company is not providing a reconciliation of its guidance with respect to Adjusted EBITDA because the Company is unable to provide this reconciliation without unreasonable effort due to the uncertainty and inherent difficulty of predicting the occurrence, the financial impact, and the periods in which the adjustments may be recognized. For the same reasons, the Company is unable to address the probable significance of the unavailable information, which could be material to future results.
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HONOLULU (AP) — Bobby Edward Fort was 27 when he enlisted in the Coast Guard in 1994 and retired 22 years later with a secret security clearance that allowed him to land a job in Honolulu as a defense contractor.
But in reality, Bobby Fort was long dead. He was just short of 3 months old when he choked and died in a Texas hospital in 1967.
The Bobby Fort who enlisted in the Coast Guard had stolen the dead baby’s identity 35 years ago. A false birth certificate helped him get five passports, drivers’ licenses and Department of Defense credentials.
The fraud was uncovered last week. On Thursday, the man authorities said had posed as Fort was before a judge, who asked him to state his name: “Walter Glenn Primrose,” the 66-year-old said.
Primrose was ordered held without bail by a U.S. District Court judge after a prosecutor provided new details about how he and his wife had been fraudulently living for decades under the stolen identities of two dead Texas infants.
While the hearing further deepened the mystery of why the couple shed their past, it provided little clarity about whether the case against them goes beyond stolen identity, though a prosecutor suggested it could have ties overseas.
“We think the defendant is obviously quite adept at impersonating other people, obtaining government ID documents, fraud, avoiding detection,” Assistant U.S. Attorney Wayne Myers said. “He may — we’re not saying for sure — but he may have some troubling foreign connections. And if he does, he might be able to use those to enlist help.”
A search of the couple’s Hawaii home turned up faded Polaroids of the two wearing jackets that appear to be authentic Russian KGB uniforms, Myers said. An expert determined the snapshots were taken in the 1980s.
The search also yielded an invisible ink kit, documents with coded language and maps showing military bases, Myers said.
When the couple were left in a room together, they were recorded saying “things consistent with espionage,” Myers said.
Federal defender Craig Jerome said the government only provided “speculation and innuendo” that the couple was involved in something more nefarious than “purely white-collar nonviolent offenses.”
“If it wasn’t for the speculation that the government’s injected into these proceedings without providing any real evidence … he would certainly be released,” Jerome said.
Prosecutors feared Primrose would flee if freed. They noted in court papers that he was an avionics electrical technician in the Coast Guard and was highly skilled to communicate secretly if released.
U.S. Magistrate Judge Rom Trader said he based his detention order on the alleged fraud “over multiple occasions spanning a long period of time.”
Morrison faces a bail hearing Tuesday.
Her lawyer said the couple — regardless of the names they used — had lived law-abiding lives. Attorney Megan Kau told The Associated Press the couple posed for photos in the purported KGB jacket for fun.
“She wants everyone to know she’s not a spy,” Kau said. “This has all been blown way out of proportion. It’s government overreaching.”
The couple’s story begins in Texas, where Primrose and Gwynn Darle Morrison went to high school and college together and married in 1980, according to court documents.
In the early 1980s, they told family they were going into the witness protection program before abruptly abandoning their house and leaving Texas, Myers said. They handed over the keys to their Nacogdoches home and told family members to take anything they wanted. The house was later foreclosed on.
When they reemerged they had new names and different explanations of what happened.
In 1987, Primrose took on the identity of Fort, an infant who died in 1967 in Burnet, Texas. Morrison took the identity of Julie Lyn Montague, who died in 1968 at the same hospital as Fort. Primrose and Morrison, both born in 1955, were more than a decade older than the birth dates listed on their new IDs.
“The defendant and his wife reportedly told yet other associates that they needed to change their names because of legal and financial reasons,” Myers said. “And that going forward they can be contacted using their new names, Fort and Montague.”
At some point, Primrose told someone he was a government agent and couldn’t share photos of himself.
The couple remarried under their assumed names in 1988, according to court records.
Primrose had a longstanding interest in espionage, Myers said. His wife had anti-government and anti-military sentiments and was said by an associate to live in Romania when it was part of the communist bloc.
Kau denied that Morrison ever lived in Romania.
The couple, who were arrested Friday at their Kapolei home, are charged with conspiracy to commit an offense against the U.S., false statement in passport application and aggravated identity theft. They face up to 17 years in prison if convicted of all charges.
Inside their house, investigators discovered correspondence in which an associate believed Primrose had joined the CIA or had become a terrorist, Myers said.
Morrison used her real name to open a post office box, where she told family to contact her. When her father died, her family couldn’t reach her and enlisted local law enforcement to track her down.
“Even the defendant’s family cannot find him when they need to,” Myers said.
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KU Baseball Head Coach Dan Fitzgerald announces his coaching staff
Lawrence, Kan. (WIBW) - On Thursday afternoon, KU Baseball Head Coach Dan Fitzgerald announced who will be joining his coaching staff for the 2022-2023 season.
Brandon Scott will join as an Assistant Coach/Pitching Coach, Tyler Hancock as an Assistant Coach/Hitting Coach, Jon Coyne will be an Assistant Coach and Recruiting Coordinator, and Wally Marciel will continue his role as the Director of Baseball Operations with the Jayhawks.
In a statement, Coach Fitzgerald called them excellent leaders, developers, and recruiters. “It’s critical to bring in a group that has worked in different settings and can combine their philosophies to teach our student-athletes,” said Fitzgerald.
Scott has spent the last six seasons at Southern Illinois-Edwardsville as the Recruiting Coordinator/Pitching Coach. In his first four seasons with the Cougars, his pitching staff lowered its team ERA.
Fitzgerald and Scott worked together at Des Moines Area Community College from 2007 to 2010, where Fitzgerald was the Head Coach from 2008 to 2012. Fitzgerald says Scott’s familiarity of the Midwest region and ability to identify top pitchers will be essential for the team’s success.
Scott has coached 20 MLB Draft selections, five region Pitchers of the Year, eight NJCAA All-Americans, and two MLB players.
Hancock is coming to the Jayhawks after two seasons with California Baptist University, where he worked with catchers, infielders, and outfielders. In those two seasons, the program went 76-36 and clinched a share of the 2021 Western Athletic Conference regular season title.
Before that, Hancock was a volunteer assistant at Dallas Baptist in 2020, where Fitzgerald coached from 2012-2021 before heading to LSU.
Some of Hancock’s career highlights include coaching the 2021 WAC Player of the Year and 2022 WAC Defensive Player of the Year. CBU led the WAC in batting average, on-base percentage, and slugging percentage in 2022.
Fitzgerald called Hancock a “bright, rising star in college baseball coaching”.
Coyne is headed to Lawrence after four seasons at University of New Mexico as the Infield Coach/Recruiting Coordinator. There, he worked directly with the hitters, and his team’s batting average was at least .285 each season.
Coyne has coached 20 MLB Draft selections, and helped New Mexico to its highest ranked recruiting class in program history in 2020. Fitzgerald called Coyne one of the best recruiters in the country, and says the Fort Worth native’s recruiting roots are in the south.
Marciel is a former pitcher for the Jayhawks, and has served as the Director of Baseball Operations at KU since 2014. Fitzgerald called his relationships within the program invaluable.
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HUDSON, Ohio, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leaf Home™, a leading technology-enabled direct-to-consumer provider of home solutions, opened three new locations within the United States and Canada in July through its gutter protection and water brands.
As one of North America's largest home improvement companies, Leaf Home delivers innovative, quality products across the U.S. and Canada for customers looking to make upgrades inside and outside the home. The company's experienced local specialists provide end-to-end services directly to consumers through various solutions, including gutter protection, water purification, decking, bathroom safety upgrades, stairlifts, cabinet refacing, window and door replacement, and more.
"We're continuing our growth in key locations across North America to delight as many customers as possible through our products and solutions," said Jeff Housenbold, President and CEO of Leaf Home. "We're thrilled to offer convenience and peace of mind to even more homeowners in these states and provinces."
LeafFilter Gutter Protection Adds U.S., Canada Locations
In July, LeafFilter® Gutter Protection opened two new locations in Port Huron, Michigan, and Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada. Through these offices, the company is looking forward to offering the best gutter protection on the market to ensure customer homes are safely protected from the damage clogged gutters can cause.
Since 2005, LeafFilter Gutter Protection has empowered homeowners to eliminate gutter cleaning hassle with its award-winning and patented technology, scientifically designed to keep everything out of the gutters except water.
Leaf Home Water Solutions Grows to 20 Offices
Leaf Home Water Solutions™ has opened its twentieth office in Texas' capital of Austin, which also marks the company's fourth water location in the state. As one of Leaf's fast-growing business segments, the company looks forward to giving homeowners cleaner, safer water free of dangerous contaminants.
Leaf Home Water Solutions pairs homeowners with the ideal whole-home water filtration system for their needs by testing tap water with free innovative digital water tests. The product line tackles city and well water's unique demands with a team of industry experts and an extreme dedication to customer service.
About Leaf Home
Leaf Home™ is a leading technology-enabled direct-to-consumer provider of branded, innovative home solutions in North America. The company is on a mission to enhance the safety, enjoyment, and comfort of homeowners and their families by delivering seamless, transformative home solutions including gutter protection, home safety, water purification, and other home enhancement products. With its corporate headquarters in Hudson, Ohio, and locations across the U.S. and Canada, Leaf Home has become a trusted partner to over 1.1 million homeowners. Live Comfortable. Live Safe. Live Happy. For more information, visit www.leafhome.com.
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California utility to pay $55 million for massive wildfires
By OLGA R. RODRIGUEZ
Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Pacific Gas & Electric has agreed to pay more than $55 million to avoid criminal prosecution for two major wildfires started by its aging power lines in Northern California. PG&E does not admit wrongdoing in the two settlements reached with prosecutors for last year’s Dixie Fire and the 2019 Kincade Fire in Sonoma County. PG&E also will submit to five years of oversight by an independent monitor similar to the supervision it faced during five years of criminal probation after it was convicted for misconduct that contributed to its natural gas explosion that killed eight people in 2010. | https://localnews8.com/news/ap-national-business/2022/04/11/california-utility-to-pay-55-million-for-massive-wildfires/ | 2022-04-11T19:06:59Z |
Don't be surprised if you see the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention out at the LGBTQ pride parade this year or showing up on your dating app.
The CDC's been trying to warn men in Florida or traveling to Florida, particularly those who identify as gay, bisexual, queer or trans, that they need to get a vaccine that can prevent them from getting meningococcal disease. Meningococcal disease, including meningitis, is a bacterial infection in the lining of the brain and spinal cord.
There is an ongoing outbreak in Florida in what the CDC describes as "one of the worst outbreaks of meningococcal disease among gay and bisexual men in U.S. history."
As of Friday, there have been 26 cases and seven deaths with 24 of these cases among men who have sex with men. Six of the deaths were also a part of the LGBTQ community. Half of the cases have been in men who identify as Hispanic.
The disease doesn't only impact people who identify as LGBT or Q and the illness does not seem to be connected to one particular event. The CDC is still investigating, but the outbreak is ongoing.
The outbreak comes as the CDC has been tracking another unusual outbreak of monkeypox in countries where the disease is not endemic, including the United States. As of Friday, the CDC has reported 201 orthopoxvirus cases in the United States, including 16 in Florida.
The threat to the general US population is low, the CDC says, but there are notably high numbers of monkeypox cases among gay, bisexual, and other men who have sex with men. "However, anyone who has been in close contact with someone who has monkeypox is at risk," the CDC notes.
Associate Director for Prevention, Division of Foodborne, Waterborne, and Environmental Diseases at the CDC, Sam Crowe, told CNN Friday that many of the meningococcal cases had been concentrated in Central Florida, but there are cases now throughout the state.
Meningococcal disease doesn't have to be deadly. Typically two and 10 people who get the bacterial infection die, according to the CDC. But as soon as a person gets sick they need to get antibiotics right away.
The CDC plans to continue doing a big publicity and education push in both English and Spanish in local newspapers, through gay media, and on social apps throughout the summer. The agency says its presence at pride events will also continue throughout the summer.
On the Grindr app, the company said they are working with the CDC and Building Health Online Communities a nonprofit that supports gay men's health, to get the word out about the outbreak.
Gridr said it first sent out a message about the outbreak in April and then sent a second message two weeks ago to their users in Florida. One message warns users that gay and bi men in Florida are at increased risk for meningococcal disease and to seek immediate attention if they feel any symptoms like a stiff neck, headache or severe flu-like symptoms. Another gives a push for the vaccine.
People may not know that there is an urgent need to get to the doctor because the symptoms can look a lot like other health problems like a hangover or the flu.
"That's part of the challenge," Crowe told CNN. "High fever, headache, nausea, vomiting, even a dark purple rash. It can progress very rapidly though and lead to death within a very short period of time. So we're telling folks if they're seeing those symptoms, to definitely get to their health care provider as soon as possible."
It's not as contagious as the common cold Crowe said, people need close contact with the infected to get sick. But "close contact" can mean just living in the same household.
It spreads through respiratory secretions, like saliva or spit, or can be spread through kissing.
"It's very concerning that we're seeing that number of deaths and then even people who survived there's a lot of really bad sequela including potential limb amputation and deafness. It's very serious, serious disease," Crowe said.
People living with HIV are especially vulnerable since they're immunocompromised.
The CDC has long encouraged people living with HIV to get vaccinated against meningococcal disease to prevent severe illness. But now the CDC is telling the community regardless of HIV status, that it should get the vaccination now. Even if they had one as a child. Typically the protection of the vaccine wears off after about five years.
People should ask for the MenACWY vaccine. There is another, MenB, but the subspecies of the bacteria from serogroup C is what seems to be at the root of these cases among the LGBTQ community in Florida.
"The vaccine is readily available. Folks can go to their local health care provider," Crowe said. "The vaccine is also available at the county health department for free. We're trying to make sure that everyone who wants the vaccine can get it as soon as possible."
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TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Andrei Vasilevskiy is a not-so-secret key ingredient in the Tampa Bay Lightning’s recipe for success in the playoffs.
The reigning Conn Smythe Trophy recipient won his fifth straight postseason game Sunday, stopping 34 of 35 shots to help the two-time defending Stanley Cup champions beat the Florida Panthers 5-1 and move to the brink of another trip to the Eastern Conference final.
“It all starts with him,” forward Nick Paul said after Vasilevskiy stood tall again in shutting down the high-scoring Panthers, who had the NHL’s best record while averaging a league-high four goals per game during the regular season.
The Presidents’ Trophy winners have three goals in three games against the Lightning, who have a commanding 3-0 series lead and are within one victory of advancing to the conference final for the sixth time in eight years.
“There’s a whole ton of things that go into it,” coach Jon Cooper said of Tampa Bay’s defensive effort.
“But we’re committed to play D, and I think it’s helped in some of these times that we’ve had the lead. … But we have a plan, and the guys are executing and playing hard, ” Cooper added. “We feel like we’ve got a recipe going here, and we just have to stick with it. It’s hard, though, because they’re a hell of a team.”
Steven Stamkos scored two goals and Nikita Kucherov had a goal and three assists for the Lightning, who are in the playoffs for the eighth time in nine seasons under Cooper.
Game 4 is Monday night at Amalie Arena, where Tampa Bay has won three of four games this postseason.
“We’re pleased with what’s going on here. But you know, we haven’t done anything yet,” Cooper said. “Until you start checking off that fourth win, there’s nothing we can sit and hang our hat on. We’re inching our way closer, but this is far from over.”
Corey Perry got the Lightning off to a strong start with his 50th career playoff goal and Erik Cernak also scored.
Vasilevskiy, meanwhile, allowed just one goal for the fourth straight game after allowing at least three in each of Tampa Bay’s first six games this postseason.
The 6-foot-3 goaltender, nicknamed “Big Cat,” was helped again Sunday by teammates who combined to block 19 shots.
“We’re down 3-0, so obviously we’re not happy with the results,” Panthers star Jonathan Huberdeau said.
“But we’re playing probably the best goalie. He’s making some saves. We’re having chances. We’re not getting bounces, too, right now,” Huberdeau added. “Credit to them, too, they’re blocking every shot. They’re a good team. You can see why they won two Stanley Cups.”
Sam Reinhart scored Florida’s lone goal Sunday, snapping a puzzling 0-for-25 start to the playoffs for the Panthers’ power play.
Sergei Bobrovsky stopped 31 of 34 shots, with Perry and Cernak both scoring only moments after Florida killed off penalties in the first and second periods. Stamkos’ one-timer off a pass from Kucherov made it 3-1 midway through the second.
Kucherov and Stamkos added empty-net goals in the final four minutes after the Panthers removed Bobrovsky in favor of an extra attacker.
“The expectation coming into every game is to win,” Stamkos said, looking ahead to Game 4. “But we realize the challenge ahead.”
Perry, who signed with Tampa Bay as a free agent after being part of teams that lost to the Lightning in each of the past two Stanley Cup Finals, re-directed Ryan McDonagh’s shot past Bobrovsky to give the defending champs an early lead.
The Panthers, 0-for-25 on the power play through their first nine playoff games, finally broke through to tie it 1-all with Huberdeau and Aleksander Barkov setting up Reinhart to beat Vasilevskiy from in front of the net.
Ultimately, though, Florida paid for its inability to capitalize on other opportunities.
Barkov just missed answering Cernak’s goal that put the Lightning ahead 2-1, sending a shot from the right circle off the post. The Panthers also narrowly missed pulling even during a second-period power play that produced several chances, including Huberdeau’s wide-open look that McDonagh deflected up over the net with his stick.
Florida finished 1-for-3, dropping to 1-for-28 in man-advantage situations this postseason.
“Not a lot of puck luck, and lots of credit to them,” Florida interim coach Andrew Brunette said.
“We fall behind, they’re a tough team to come back on. We kind of fell behind here this whole series and we haven’t found that extra gear from behind, which we found all year,” Brunette added. “But you have to play one game to bring it home and keep it alive.”
NOTES: With his 50th career playoff goal, Perry moved ahead of Brad Marchant and Patrick Bergeron into sole possession of sixth place among active career playoff goal leaders. … The Lightning are 9-0 in best-of-seven series in which they’ve won the first two games, including last year’s first-round victory over the Panthers. … Lightning C Brayden Point missed his third consecutive game because of a lower body injury suffered during Tampa Bay’s Game 7 victory over Toronto in the first round.
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Attorneys recognized for excellence in real estate law
HOUSTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Five Moody Law Group attorneys have been named to the 2023 list of Best Lawyers in America, one of the oldest and most respected legal listings in the country. Recognized for excellence in real estate law, honorees include firm founder John S. Moody, Jr. and veteran lawyers Julie Barry, Kelly Beaudry, Tania Hovel, and Robert C. Walker.
With more than two decades of experience in real estate law, Mr. Moody is a proven leader in real estate matters involving development, sales, leasing, acquisitions, financing, and construction. He is Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate by the Texas Board of Legal Specialization and was named the 2022 Houston real estate "Lawyer of the Year" by Best Lawyers.
In her inaugural year on the Best Lawyers list, Ms. Barry focuses her practice on transactions, primarily on the representation of small- and mid-sized enterprises. Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate, her work also includes the acquisition and disposition of businesses and real estate, commercial real estate loans, and leasing matters.
Ms. Beaudry has more than a decade of experience and is Board Certified in Commercial Real Estate. Her practice includes real estate transactional work, including purchase and sale transactions, land development, leasing, and loans. This is Ms. Beaudry's first year to be recognized by Best Lawyers.
Ms. Hovel represents clients in all stages of commercial real estate. Her expertise lies in commercial transactions, including retail, office and industrial leasing, acquisitions, sales and development, finance, and general corporate matters. This is Ms. Hovel's second year to be honored by Best Lawyers.
Robert C. Walker is a seasoned commercial real estate attorney with decades of experience. His practice includes representation of banks and lenders in various aspects of commercial lending, including construction and mini-perm loans for real estate projects such as apartments, condominiums, and retail shopping centers.
The Best Lawyers in America honorees are selected based on confidential client and peer evaluations, as well as extensive editorial research.
"To have five Moody Law attorneys recognized this year is truly an honor," said Mr. Moody. "It's one thing to be recognized for our work, but it's really something special knowing these honors come from our peers. It doesn't get any better than that."
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Broulim’s to pause development of proposed Victor store
VICTOR, Idaho (KIFI) - Broulim's Fresh Foods has announced a temporary pause in the development of its proposed Victor store location.
Development of the 20,000-square-foot grocery store, which was approved last year by the City of Victor, has been subject to delay due to a lawsuit challenging the decision by Victor City Council to rezone the property Broulim's had purchased to build the grocery store.
On March 4, 2022, District Judge Steven Boyce ruled the city had not violated due process by considering both the 2015 and 2021 comprehensive plans in reaching its decision to rezone the property. However, the Judge found the city council should have required a traffic study before approving a rezone of the property.
As a result, the Judge ordered the decision to rezone the property to be vacated pending a new public hearing with the traffic study in hand.
At the end of that hearing, the Judge ruled the city could either approve the rezone or not.
“Per Judge Boyce’s ruling, we have been working on completing a traffic study to satisfy the Judge's decision,” President of Broulim's Fresh Foods Robert Broulim said. “While our commitment to having a grocery store in Victor has never been stronger, with rising interest rates, labor shortages, higher material costs, and the limitation in the size and design of the store we can build in Victor, we have decided now may not be the best time to build a new store in Victor. We have informed the City we are going to pause any further development of our Victor store for the time being.”
Victor Mayor Will Frohlich expressed disappointment with Broulim's decision but said, “I completely understand the headwinds that businesses face right now and respect Broulim's decision to pause development of a new store in our community until economic conditions improve.”
The Mayor further added, “The City remains committed to working with Broulim's when the time is right to bring this matter back before the City Council.”
Broulim’s currently has 10 store locations in Rigby, Rexburg, Montpelier, Driggs, St. Anthony, Soda Springs, Shelley, Afton, Alpine, and Sandcreek. | https://localnews8.com/news/idaho/2022/05/17/broulims-to-pause-development-of-proposed-victor-store/ | 2022-05-17T21:26:04Z |
Biden: Classified documents at Mar-a-Lago raise concerns
WASHINGTON (AP) — President Joe Biden says the discovery of top-secret documents at former President Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate raised concerns that sensitive data was compromised and called it “irresponsible.”
Biden, who rarely does interviews, spoke to CBS’ “60 Minutes” in a segment that aired Sunday. He said that when he heard about classified documents taken from the White House, he wondered how “anyone could be that irresponsible.”
Biden added: “And I thought, what data was in there that may compromise sources and methods?”
The president said he did not get a heads-up before the Trump estate was searched, and he has not asked for any specifics “because I don’t want to get myself in the middle of whether or not the Justice Department should move or not move on certain actions they could take.”
The FBI says it took about 11,000 documents, including roughly 100 with classification markings found in a storage room and an office, while serving a court-authorized search warrant at the home on Aug. 8. Weeks after the search, Trump lawyers asked a judge to appoint a special master to conduct an independent review of the records.
The warrant says federal agents were investigating potential violations of three different federal laws, including one that governs gathering, transmitting or losing defense information under the Espionage Act.
Biden told “60 Minutes” that when he heard about classified documents being taken from the White House, he wondered how “anyone could be that irresponsible.”
“And I thought what data was in there that may compromise sources and methods?”
In the wide-ranging interview, the president wouldn’t commit to running for reelection in 2024, though he’s said in the past that he planned to.
“My intention, as I said to begin with, is that I would run again,” he said. “But it’s just an intention. But is it a firm decision that I run again? That remains to be seen.”
Biden was asked about growing concerns that Russia’s efforts to seize Ukraine could inspire China’s leader Xi Jinping to attack Taiwan. The island has been recognized by the U.S. as part of China but has its own democratic government. Xi and Russian President Vladimir Putin met last week.
Biden again said the U.S. forces would respond “if in fact there was an unprecedented attack.”
White House officials later said the official U.S. policy had not changed, and would not say whether American forces would be called to defend Taiwan. Biden has made the claim before, but the statements come at an increasingly tense time for U.S.-China relations, particularly after House Speaker Nancy Pelosi’s trip there last month.
Beijing sees official American contact with Taiwan as encouragement to make the island’s decades-old de facto independence permanent, a step Biden and other U.S. leaders say they don’t support.
The president said the U.S. commitment to Ukraine was “ironclad” and would remain so “as long as it takes.” Ukrainian troops are engaged in a counteroffensive that has reclaimed towns and cities from Russian troops. But the toll the war has taken is vast, and fresh atrocities are being revealed, including torture chambers and mass graves. Since January 2021, the U.S. has given more than $13.5 billion in security assistance to Ukraine.
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HOUSTON (KIAH) — With the economy beginning to struggle under the weight of inflation woes, job openings in the state of Texas are holding steady, according to a new study.
In the last month, Texas had a job openings rate of 7.30%, which is the 16th smallest hiring struggle in the country, according to a study by WalletHub. That’s up from the 6.62% job openings rate Texas had 12 months ago.
Alaska is the state with the most job openings, with an 8.40% rate last month, which is down from the 9.27% rate it had last year. Kentucky (8.70%) and Georgia (8.40%) follow.
The state with the lowest rate of job openings is New York (5.70%), followed by the District of Columbia (6.30%) and Connecticut (6.20%).
The numbers show that while the economy is slowing down, companies are still struggling to fill its open positions.
Also, some businesses are having a hard time keeps its current employees as Americans are quitting their jobs at record rates in what’s been dubbed the “Great Resignation.”
Rochelle Parks-Yancy, a professor of management at the Jesse H. Jones School of Business at Texas Southern University, said that some of the main factors in the high rates is that some businesses are offering better opportunities that are attractive to workers.
“Workers (are) expecting quality treatment from leaders that they do not believe they are receiving,” she said. “However, it should be noted that firms are still downsizing talent in significant numbers, as well.
“Some examples include Better’s layoffs in November, and, recently, Unilever announced that they would terminating 1,500 management roles soon. Generally speaking, low turnover benefits employers in terms of wages, while high turnover benefits talent in terms of compensation. Classic supply and demand curves.” | https://cw33.com/news/texas/study-texas-remains-steady-in-job-openings-amid-economic-downturn/ | 2022-06-30T17:47:07Z |
SHANGHAI, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IMAX China ("IMAX China," HKSE:1970) today announced it will hold a conference call to discuss its first-half 2022 financial results on Friday, July 29 at 8:00 a.m. Hong Kong Time (Thursday, July 28, at 8:00 p.m. Eastern Time).
To access the call via telephone, interested parties in the US and Canada should dial 800-289-0720 approximately 5 to 10 minutes before the call begins. Hong Kong callers should dial 800-961-245 / 852-3018-8394 and other international callers should dial 647-484-0258. The conference ID for the call is 6573900. A replay of the call will be available via webcast at www.imax.cn/investor/l-en or via telephone by dialing 888-203-1112 (US and Canada), or 647-436-0148 (international), or 800-901-108 (Hong Kong). The Conference ID for the telephone replay is 6573900.
About IMAX China
IMAX China is a subsidiary of IMAX Corporation, and was incorporated as a limited liability company under the laws of Cayman Islands. IMAX China was established by IMAX Corporation specifically to oversee the expansion of IMAX's business throughout Greater China. Shares of IMAX China trade on the Hong Kong Stock Exchange under the stock code "1970".
About IMAX Corporation
IMAX, an innovator in entertainment technology, combines proprietary software, architecture, and equipment to create experiences that take you beyond the edge of your seat to a world you've never imagined. Top filmmakers and studios are utilizing IMAX theaters to connect with audiences in extraordinary ways, and, as such, IMAX's network is among the most important and successful theatrical distribution platforms for major event films around the globe.
IMAX is headquartered in New York, Toronto, and Los Angeles, with additional offices in London, Dublin, Tokyo, and Shanghai. As of March 31, 2022, there were 1,690 IMAX theater systems (1,606 commercial multiplexes, 12 commercial destinations, 72 institutional) operating in 87 countries and territories.
IMAX®, IMAX® Dome, IMAX® 3D, IMAX® 3D Dome, Experience It In IMAX®, The IMAX Experience®, An IMAX Experience®, An IMAX 3D Experience®, IMAX DMR®, DMR®, IMAX nXos® and Films to the Fullest®, are trademarks and trade names of the Company or its subsidiaries that are registered or otherwise protected under laws of various jurisdictions. More information about the Company can be found at www.imax.com. You may also connect with IMAX on Instagram (https://www.instagram.com/imax), Facebook (www.facebook.com/imax), Twitter (www.twitter.com/imax) and YouTube (www.youtube.com/imaxmovies).
This press release contains forward looking statements that are based on IMAX China management's and IMAX Corporation management's assumptions and existing information and involve certain risks and uncertainties which could cause actual results to differ materially from future results expressed or implied by such forward looking statements. These risks and uncertainties are discussed in IMAX China's most recent Annual Report and IMAX Corporation's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and most recent Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q.
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STOCKHOLM, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASSA ABLOY has signed an agreement to acquire Alcea, a provider of security supervision software and associated access control hardware, that together with system partners are providing total access management solutions.
"I am very pleased to welcome Alcea into the ASSA ABLOY Group. This company will reinforce our offering within critical infrastructure and will provide complementary growth opportunities," says Nico Delvaux, President and CEO of ASSA ABLOY.
"Alcea offers high-quality and innovative digital solutions under a strong and well-known brand, and the acquisition will further advance our position as a full solutions provider. I welcome Alcea's experienced team and I am convinced that we together will continue our successful journey," says Stephanie Ordan, Executive Vice President and Head of Global Technologies business unit Global Solutions.
Alcea was established in 1995 and has some 120 employees. The main office is located in Villebon-sur-Yvette, France.
Sales for 2021 amounted to about MEUR 20 (approx. MSEK 200) with a good EBIT margin. The acquisition will be accretive to EPS from the start.
The acquisition is subject to regulatory approval and customary closing conditions and is expected to close during the third quarter of 2022.
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Nico Delvaux, President and CEO, tel. no: +46 8 506 485 82
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About ASSA ABLOY
The ASSA ABLOY Group is the global leader in access solutions. The Group operates worldwide with 51,000 employees and sales of SEK 95 billion. The Group has leading positions in areas such as efficient door openings, trusted identities and entrance automation. ASSA ABLOY's innovations enable safe, secure and convenient access to physical and digital places. Every day, we help billions of people experience a more open world.
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SAN FRANCISCO, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Automotive Grade Linux (AGL), a collaborative cross-industry effort developing an open source automotive platform for all connected car technologies, has announced the latest code release of the AGL platform, UCB 13, also known under the codename "Magic Marlin."
Developed through a joint effort by AGL member companies, the Unified Code Base (UCB) is an open source software platform that can serve as the de facto industry standard for infotainment, telematics and instrument cluster applications.
"The AGL community is continuously evaluating open source technologies for automotive use cases to ensure that we are integrating best-in-class software into the platform," said Dan Cauchy, Executive Director of Automotive Grade Linux at the Linux Foundation. "2022 will be a big year for the AGL platform as we transition to some of these newer technologies including Flutter, VirtIO, Containers and V2C applications. We are also expanding the development options available to the community by adding support for the latest automotive hardware as well as cloud-based virtual platforms."
UCB 13/Magic Marlin includes an operating system, board support package, middleware, application framework and application APIs. Notable updates to the AGL platform include:
- New Application Framework with more upstream components
- IVI technology demonstrator based on Toyota's Base System contributions
- Chromium-based HTML5 Image updated to Chromium 87 with WAM (Web Application Manager)
- Virtualization updates including VirtIO enhancements
- Initial integration of Toyota's open-source embedded automotive Flutter solution
- LXC-based container demonstration (IVI container and IC container)
- Yocto Long Term Support version upgraded to Dunfell 3.1.14 along with Pipewire and Wireplumber updates
- Board Support Package updates including Renesas R-Car BSP v5.9 with Kernel 5.10, AGL Reference Hardware, NXP i.MX8 and new support for Jacinto7 (j7)
The full list of additions and enhancements to UCB 13 can be found here.
Demonstrations of the AGL software platform will be available at upcoming events including:
AGL Tech Day!
On April 13, 2022, AGL will host a one-day virtual event for the AGL community to discuss the most recent technology updates and connect with other community members. The event takes place from 15:00 - 18:00 Japan Standard Time (JST)/ 08:00 - 11:00 Central European Summer Time (CEST). Additional information and registration is available at https://events.linuxfoundation.org/agl-linux-tech-day/.
All Member Meeting (AMM)
The AGL All Member Meeting takes place bi-annually and brings the community together to learn about the latest developments, share best practices and collaborate to drive rapid innovation across the industry. The next AMM will be in-person on July 12-13 in Honolulu, Hawaii. To register or submit a speaking proposal, visit https://events.linuxfoundation.org/agl-amm-summer/.
About Automotive Grade Linux (AGL)
Automotive Grade Linux is a collaborative open source project that is bringing together automakers, suppliers and technology companies to accelerate the development and adoption of a fully open software stack for the connected car. With Linux at its core, AGL is developing an open platform from the ground up that can serve as the de facto industry standard to enable rapid development of new features and technologies. Although initially focused on In-Vehicle-Infotainment (IVI), AGL is the only organization planning to address all software in the vehicle, including instrument cluster, heads up display, telematics, advanced driver assistance systems (ADAS) and autonomous driving. The AGL platform is available to all, and anyone can participate in its development. Automotive Grade Linux is hosted at the Linux Foundation. Learn more at automotivelinux.org.
About the Linux Foundation
Founded in 2000, the Linux Foundation is supported by more than 1,000 members and is the world's leading home for collaboration on open source software, open standards, open data, and open hardware. Linux Foundation's projects are critical to the world's infrastructure, including Linux, Kubernetes, Node.js and more. The Linux Foundation's methodology focuses on leveraging best practices and addressing the needs of contributors, users, and solution providers to create sustainable models for open collaboration. For more information, please visit us at LinuxFoundation.org.
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Ansys expands in the 2D-3D space, strengthening its position in the turbomachinery market
/ Key Highlights
- Ansys is collaborating with SoftInWay to create streamlined turbomachinery workflows from the design phase through 3D simulation
- The partnership will enable seamless integration between SoftInWay's unique design platform and Ansys' simulation software
PITTSBURGH, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ansys (NASDAQ: ANSS) and SoftInWay, a design and analysis software provider for 1D-2D designs, are partnering to streamline the design workflow for single-stage, multi-stage, and multi-module turbomachinery. The new engineering workflow enables seamless, push-button design transfer between platforms for advanced multiphysics computational fluid dynamics (CFD) and finite element analysis (FEA) to support environmentally responsible, lower-emission engine designs for SoftInWay customers.
When designing turbomachinery, engineers begin working within a 1D-2D tool, then tweak their designs for further optimization. The next step is to transfer the resulting design into a 3D model and run simulations, which normally requires manual data transfer. Without the right 3D solvers in place, transferring both designs and data from the 1D-2D stage is a cumbersome process prone to inaccuracies.
The Ansys-SoftInWay partnership supports further digitization of a very streamlined workflow, from the initial design in SoftInWay's AxSTREAM platform, to analysis using Ansys' 3D physics solvers Ansys® CFX®, Ansys® Fluent®, and Ansys® Mechanical™. The new workflow enables the integration of the high-fidelity simulations and optimization studies needed through Ansys Workbench to automate the entire development process in one continuous chain. Workflow automation contributes to more predictively accurate designs and faster production cycles, significantly lowering production costs while speeding time to market.
"Nothing in the simulation world exists in a bubble, especially in the modern age," said Leonid Moroz, CEO at SoftInWay. "Integration is key and having the ability to seamlessly toggle between 0D-2D and 3D multiphysics simulation tools is going to be a necessity as we enter a new age of digitalization. Through this partnership, companies can fully automate the development process from the initial stages all the way to the completed design in one environment, which is extremely advantageous to any engineering workflow."
"As efficiency and emissions targets continue to evolve, significant changes are coming to aeroengine function and design," said Shane Emswiler, senior vice president of products at Ansys. "Ansys simulation plays a key role in the evolution of digital turbomachinery design to meet these expectations. Together with SoftInWay, we're realizing a quicker path toward efficiency within a robust software toolchain that yields predictively accurate simulation results for our customers."
/ About Ansys
When visionary companies need to know how their world-changing ideas will perform, they close the gap between design and reality with Ansys simulation. For more than 50 years, Ansys software has enabled innovators across industries to push boundaries by using the predictive power of simulation. From sustainable transportation to advanced semiconductors, from satellite systems to life-saving medical devices, the next great leaps in human advancement will be powered by Ansys.
Take a leap of certainty … with Ansys.
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LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Glancy Prongay & Murray LLP ("GPM") announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Teladoc Health, Inc. ("Teladoc" or the "Company") (NYSE: TDOC).
Class Period: October 28, 2021 – April 27, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 5, 2022
If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff of the Teladoc lawsuit, you can submit your contact information at www.glancylaw.com/cases/teladoc-health-inc-1/. You can also contact Charles H. Linehan, of GPM at 310-201-9150, Toll-Free at 888-773-9224, or via email at shareholders@glancylaw.com to learn more about your rights.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) increased competition, among other factors, was negatively impacting Teladoc's BetterHelp and chronic care businesses; (2) accordingly, the growth of those businesses was less sustainable than Defendants had led investors to believe; (3) as a result, Teladoc's revenue and adjusted EBITDA projections for FY 2022 were unrealistic; (4) as a result of all the foregoing, Teladoc would be forced to recognize a significant non-cash goodwill impairment charge; and (5) 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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