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PORTLAND, Ore., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Crestview Recovery, an accredited and evidence-based addiction treatment center in Portland, Oregon is now in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield. This means that Crestview Recovery can provide high-quality addiction treatment services to more people in need. Blue Cross Blue Shield now joins Shasta, Moda and Providence Health Plan as In-Network Providers for Crestview Recovery.
Crestview Recovery is committed to providing accessible, affordable and high-quality addiction treatment services. This in-network partnership with Blue Cross Blue Shield will help us continue to provide these services to those who need it most.
Our doctors, therapists and staff members are excited to be able to offer their services to even more people than ever before. Addiction is a disease that does not discriminate, and Crestview Recovery wants to be able to help as many people as possible get the treatment they need to recover.
Blue Cross Blue Shield is a health insurance company that provides coverage to millions of Americans. It is one of the largest insurers in the United States and has a long history of providing quality health care coverage. Blue Cross Blue Shield offers a variety of plans and options, so individuals can find the right coverage for their needs. Whether people are looking for individual or family coverage, Blue Cross Blue Shield has a plan for them.
There are many benefits to being in-network with Blue Cross Blue Shield. First, it means that Crestview Recovery can provide its services to more people in need. Second, as an in-network provider, Crestview Recovery can offer its services at a lower cost to Blue Cross Blue Shield members. This is because Blue Cross Blue Shield has negotiated a contract with Crestview Recovery that gives its members a discounted rate.
In addition, as an in-network provider, Crestview Recovery is held to a higher standard of care. This means that Blue Cross Blue Shield members can be confident they are receiving quality addiction treatment services.
About Crestview Recovery: Crestview Recovery is a premier drug rehab in the Pacific Northwest. It offers a variety of evidence-based treatment modalities, including individual and group therapy, 12-step support groups, and experiential therapies. All of Crestview Recovery's programs are individualized to meet the unique needs of each client.
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Authorities rescue 83 dogs kept in ‘deplorable’ conditions in Utah
UTAH COUNTY, Utah (Gray News) – Authorities in Utah rescued 83 dogs from captivity with many people involved in the operation saying the living conditions provided to the canines were “deplorable.”
The Utah County Sheriff’s Office said one of its Animal Control deputies was sent to a River Bottoms Road home in late March to respond to a report that there were dogs that were malnourished, lacking food and water and covered in feces there.
When he arrived, he said he was met by 38-year-old Staci Milligan Baker. He asked her about the report and said he noticed two distressed-looking puppies lying in feces in a small kennel on the kitchen floor.
The deputy said Baker told him she runs a breeding operation and sells the dogs.
When asked if the puppies were receiving treatment, the sheriff’s office said she lied about taking them to a vet and getting them medication.
The deputy learned that there was another call made to the same location and decided to wait by the road near a shed on the property when he responded. He said he saw multiple dogs in kennels, all of which appeared to be malnourished, and also detected the smell of feces coming from the building.
When following up, the deputy discovered multiple additional properties owned by Baker and her husband in Orem, Utah, and Provo, Utah. The dogs at all of the locations were kept in poor conditions.
During the investigation, the deputy learned that the owners did not have a kennel license for any of the three locations. He also discovered that Baker’s husband, Matthew Ambrose Baker, was wanted by the FBI. Agents with the agency told the deputy Matthew Baker was non-compliant and a warrant was issued for his arrest.
While executing a search warrant on one of the properties, the deputy was assisted with other deputies in arresting Matthew Baker.
A number of different state agencies responded to execute the search warrant on all three of the properties, including law enforcement agencies and local animal shelters.
Authorities recovered a total of 83 dogs, with two found at the Orem home, 26 at the Provo home and 55 at the River Bottoms Road home.
Those involved in the operation said many of the dogs had no regular access to food or water, and many got sick when responders gave them water.
Most of the kennels appeared to not have been cleaned for an extended period of time, if at all, and some were raised or had grated platforms in an effort to allow feces to fall through them to the floor.
Responders said many of the kennels had a mixture of feces and urine that made a muddy mixture running along the ground or floor.
Most of the dogs had nowhere to go when they would lie down, and would lie in the moldy urine-feces mixture.
Many of the dogs were covered in filth, and the sheriff’s office said the clothing of many responders had to be destroyed after coming into contact with the dogs.
The dogs were taken to the North and South Utah Valley Animal Shelters where staff members bathed and vaccinated all of them. After a few dogs tested positive for Giardia, all of the dogs were treated for it. Several also had eye infections.
The shelters hope to treat the dogs and have them adopted out. Visit the Utah County Animal Shelters website to learn more.
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The global music streaming service launches a 360° marketing campaign in key markets, highlighting how music can elevate moods and perceptions.
PARIS, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Deezer (DEEZR), is repositioning its brand to attract younger users. As a first step, a new marketing campaign launched on August 22 in France, Germany and Brazil. Award-winning French agency Buzzman was chosen as the main partner for the campaign, and the wider brand development.
With engaging visuals from photographer Lou Escobar, Deezer presents a number of intriguing scenarios that at first glance might not tell the full story. After scanning a QR code on the image, a song will be played which will either elevate or change the perception of the scenario. The artists range from icons such as Edith Piaf, global superstars like Dua Lipa, and local heroes such as Heuss L'enfoiré, Jul, Die Prinzen and Vitor Kley.
"A song has the power to change how you view the world around you. As the home of music, Deezer is the best partner to set the mood in any situation of our users' lives," said Elsa Batigne, VP Brand Marketing, Deezer. "Working with Buzzman, we have created a disruptive, and engaging campaign, where music makes images come to life. We can't wait for our users to interact and play with the concept, and use the power of music to create their own content."
The campaign will show imagery in multiple outdoor formats, including 8 M2 billboards, as well as digital activations, social media, and TV across France, Germany and Brazil. Additionally, Deezer is creating a TikTok challenge where people will enhance or change a situation with the power of music.
ABOUT DEEZER
Deezer is one of the largest independent music streaming platforms in the world, with more than 90 million tracks available in 180 countries, providing access to lossless HiFi audio, innovative recommendation technology and industry defining features. As the home of music, Deezer brings artists and fans together on a scalable and global platform, to unlock the full potential of music through technology. Founded in 2007 in Paris, Deezer is now a global company with a team of over 600 people based in France, Germany, UK, Brazil and the US, all brought together by their passion for music, technology and innovation. Deezer is listed on the Professional Segment of Euronext Paris (Ticker: DEEZR. ISIN: FR001400AYG6) and is also part of the newly-created Euronext Tech Leaders segment, dedicated to European high-growth tech companies, and its associated index.
For the latest news on Deezer go to https://www.deezer-blog.com/press/. Like us on Facebook, and follow us on Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram for realtime information.
ABOUT BUZZMAN
Buzzman, voted "Best International Small Agency of the Year award" in 2011 by Ad Age and "Agency of the year" at the Cristal Festival in 2013 and 2016, "Agency of the year" at the Effie Awards France 2016 and 2021, "Most Creative Agency" in 2016, "New Model of Creative Agency" (elected by advertisers) in 2017, "Advertising Agency of the Decade" in 2020 at the Agencies of the year Award and "Most French Creative Agency" in 2019 by BVA Limelight consulting, is an advertising agency creating innovative concepts that go beyond traditional advertising. Winning for several consecutive years at international well-known festivals (D&AD, Cannes Lions, Eurobest, EFFIE, Clio Awards…) as well as nationals, Buzzman is recognized as one of the most creative agencies in Europe.
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DUBLIN, Ohio, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wendy's® and Adult Swim's Rick and Morty are joining forces once again to celebrate the Emmy® Award-winning series' sixth season with exclusive Coca-Cola® Freestyle® flavors, Rick and Morty-inspired combo meals on Uber Eats* and a chance to win limited-edition Rick and Morty's-themed merch exclusively with Uber Eats. Wubba Lubba Grub Grub!
Following the outpouring of love last year, Wendy's is partnering again with the innovative team at Coca‑Cola® to bring back Portal Time Lemon Lime and double down on the fun with a brand-new flavor addition: Froopyland Froopunch**! Both flavors will be available on more than 5,000 Coca-Cola® Freestyle® dispensers in Wendy's locations across the country and on the Wendy's app, so no one has to miss out on these galactic sips.
- Portal Time Lemon Lime: What happens when you teleport tart citrus and sweet lime to the same coordinates inside your mouth. Portal Time, Morty! That zesty aroma is just what it smells like between universes.
- Froopyland Froopunch: Escape into your happy place, a pocket world generated by splicing citrus, tart cherry and orange flavors in a quantum tesseract. Just like the fruit punch dad used to make, if dad was a space-bending genius.
The fun doesn't stop there! Today through Sunday, September 11 Wendy's is serving up limited-edition combo meals inspired by the hit show, available for delivery exclusively on Uber Eats:
- Hot Honey NOT Birdperson Combo: Have you ruined yet another universe? Portal over to one where the spicy breaded chicken breast comes with pepper jack cheese, Applewood smoked bacon, crunchy dill chips, and a drizzle of habanero hot honey sauce all on a toasted bun and served with hot & crispy fries and a drink of choice. That should help wash down the taste of quantum paradox.
- Riggity Riggity Wrecked Combo: Put the drama on hold for an episode while you riggity riggity wreck a quarter-pound*** of fresh, never-frozen beef**** with Applewood smoked bacon, American cheese, crispy onions, sweet, smoky bourbon bacon sauce, hot & crispy fries, and drink of choice. It's a classic bourbon and bacon adventure.
Starting September 7, anyone who orders one of these Rick and Morty-inspired combo meals from the "Morty's" menu category on Uber Eats will be entered for a chance to win one-of-a-kind merchandise*****. From hoodies to sweatpants to bucket hats, you're going to want to get your hands on this drip.
Season Six of Rick and Morty airs Sunday nights at 11:00 pm on Adult Swim and Seasons 1-5 are available to stream on HBO Max.
Now what are you waiting for? It's time to get schwifty!
Wendy's was founded in 1969 by Dave Thomas in Columbus, Ohio. Dave built his business on the premise, "Quality Is Our Recipe®", which remains the guidepost of the Wendy's system. Wendy's is best known for its made-to-order square hamburgers, using fresh, never frozen beef****, freshly-prepared salads, and other signature items like chili, baked potatoes and the Frosty® dessert. The Wendy's Company (Nasdaq: WEN) is committed to doing the right thing and making a positive difference in the lives of others. This is most visible through the Company's support of the Dave Thomas Foundation for Adoption® and its signature Wendy's Wonderful Kids® program, which seeks to find a loving, forever home for every child in the North American foster care system. Today, Wendy's and its franchisees employ hundreds of thousands of people across approximately 7,000 restaurants worldwide with a vision of becoming the world's most thriving and beloved restaurant brand. For details on franchising, connect with us at www.wendys.com/franchising. Visit www.wendys.com and www.squaredealblog.com for more information and connect with us on Twitter and Instagram using @wendys, and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/wendys.
Uber Eats is an on-demand app and website that helps bring millions of people around the world the things they want, at the tap of a button. We partner with more than 825,000 restaurants and merchants in more than 11,000 cities across six continents. From specialty local favorites to national brand names, groceries to household essentials and more, Uber Eats has what you want when you want it.
Adult Swim is the leader in adult animation and #1 destination for young adults for over fifteen years, offering critically acclaimed, award-winning original and acquired series such as Rick and Morty, Genndy Tartakovsky's Primal, The Eric Andre Show, Three Busy Debras, Tuca & Bertie, and Joe Pera Talks With You. Fan favorite anime block, Toonami, airs on Saturday nights and has expanded beyond acquisitions, producing original series including Fena: Pirate Princess, Blade Runner: Black Lotus, Shenmue the Animation, Uzumaki, and new seasons of FLCL. The annual Adult Swim Festival reaches a global audience, and features performances by top musicians and comedians. Adult Swim airs nightly from 8 p.m. to 6 a.m. (ET/PT) on its linear channel and reaches fans via HBO Max. Connect with Adult Swim on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram and Tik Tok. Subscribe to Adult Swim on YouTube.
*Limited edition Rick & Morty Wendy's combo meals available exclusively on Uber Eats 09/07/22 through 09/11/22. While supplies last. U.S. only.
**Portal Time Lemon Lime and Froopyland Froopunch available on the Wendy's app and at participating Wendy's locations only.
***Approximate weight before cooking.
****Fresh beef available in the contiguous U.S., Alaska and Canada.
***** NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Purchase will not improve chances of winning. Void where prohibited. Open to permanent legal residents of the 50 states of the U.S. & D.C. who are the age of majority. Pins/free pins available through 11:59:59 pm PT on 9/11/22. Last day to enter with pin is at 11:59:59 pm PT on 9/14/22. Prize restrictions apply. For details, see Official Rules.
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New Customer Acquisition Growth and Product Innovations Come on the Heels of Successful User Conference, "Perform 2022"
REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Planful Inc., the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software, today announced exceptionally strong momentum through the first half of 2022. Multiple growth records were achieved including customers added, subscription bookings, and customer retention rates. The company also held a successful in-person Perform conference in Las Vegas.
Subscription bookings beat the previous best-ever quarter by more than 20%, while customer expansion bookings surged 41% year-over-year as customers continue to extract more value from Planful, expanding use cases to all corners of the business. Planful's channel business continued its impressive growth, increasing bookings by 47% year-over-year, expanding the partner network by 25%, and adding new customers around the globe, including: Speedcast Communications Inc., Mejuri, Tea Forté, Globo, Togetherwork, and Carbon Health.
Planful and its employees continued to receive industry and analyst recognition in the first half of the year, including:
- The company earned Great Place to Work® certification for its operations in the U.S., Canada, India, and the UK.
- Planful Predict was also recognized as a finalist for a prestigious CODiE Award in the "Best Emerging Technology" category.
- Planful's People team earned a Gold Globee® award for "Human Resources Department of the Year".
- Both Planful and CEO Grant Halloran won Stevie Awards for the second consecutive year in the "Company of the Year — Financial Services" and "Maverick of the Year" categories.
- Planful earned top product scores from the Business Application Research Center (BARC) in the "Financial Performance Management" and "Integrated Planning and Analytics'' categories.
- Planful was named an Experience Leader in the 2022 Dresner Advisory Services' Wisdom of Crowds® report.
"The first half of 2022 was another big step upward for the Planful team, partners, and customers," said CEO Grant Halloran. "This momentum is a result of a ton of innovation and business operations transformation in the last few years. Finance and accounting professionals are desperate to modernize their data and process infrastructure, and do that in a very cost effective and speedy manner. Our team and partners are making that possible and I'm really proud of the hard work they continue to do on behalf of our customers."
During May's Perform 2022 user conference, the company announced the availability of Predict: Projections, the latest addition to its AI functionality within the platform. Planful also unveiled a new experience for business users to update plans, forecasts, and budgets within the platform, reducing friction across the business, along with platform improvements that bring titanium-level security, increase performance, and enable greater scalability. Planful's 2022 Customer Award winners were announced at the event:
- Innovation Award: Vail Resorts
- Impact Award: Horizon Therapeutics
- Advocacy Award: Ellucian Company
- Rookie of the Year: Kin + Carta
"Planful helps us accelerate close and consolidation cycles, improve reporting and create more accurate plans and forecasts as we grow," said Robby LeBourveau, Director of Finance at ProMach, a global conglomerate and innovator in packaging machinery solutions. "Planful makes us more resilient as an organization, and the platform's ability to perform and scale as we grow means we can continue to rely on Planful to drive business decisions with real-time data from across the organization."
Learn more about Planful at www.planful.com or view an interactive demo.
Planful is the pioneer of financial performance management cloud software. The Planful platform is used by the Office of the CFO around the globe to streamline business-wide planning, budgeting, consolidations, reporting, and visual analytics. Planful empowers users to plan confidently, close faster, and report accurately. More than 1000 customers, including Boston Red Sox, Del Monte, TGI Friday's, and 23andMe, rely on Planful to accelerate cycle times, increase productivity, and improve accuracy across the end-to-end FP&A process. Planful is a private company backed by Vector Capital, a leading global private equity firm. Learn more at www.planful.com.
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DALLAS, Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NPact, a leading provider of grant and donor management software, today announced it has signed an agreement with Blackbaud Inc. to acquire its FIMS and DonorCentral® NXT products. NPact will immediately dedicate new development and maintenance resources to both products and is committed to supporting and enhancing them for the foreseeable future.
This acquisition expands NPact's presence in its core community foundation and religious verticals, providing customers with the ability to quickly and seamlessly integrate and migrate to NPact's Foundation Cloud solution. This combination also provides its existing customers with a set of donor portal options and industry-leading accounting tools to further support their mission.
NPact will work with Blackbaud over the coming months to successfully transition both products to NPact's secure independent infrastructure and in-house support services. NPact will be in direct contact with FIMS and DonorCentral® NXT customers to guide and support them through this transition.
"We're extremely excited to add FIMS and DonorCentral® NXT to our product suite and welcome these new organizations to the growing NPact family," said NPact co-CEO Jeffrey Conn. "Our deep experience in donor advised fund management well positions NPact to serve this unique set of customers, as we continue to improve existing solutions and build new solutions which meet their specific needs."
NPact is excited to begin a long-term partnership with this customer base. We invite them to join our upcoming Welcome to NPact webinars, where we will provide additional detail about the acquisition and answer questions. We will offer two sessions to ensure everyone is able to attend – September 19 and 22.
For nearly 20 years, NPact has offered donor management, grant management, and content management solutions that help foundations and other non-profits accelerate their impact. The company serves hundreds of community, faith-based, education and independent foundations across the United States and Canada.
Existing FIMS and DonorCentral® NXT can visit NPact's website (www.npact.com) or email fims@npact.com for additional information.
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CHICAGO and NASHVILLE, Tenn., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
GTCR, a leading private equity firm, announced today that it has made a majority investment in PathGroup Holdings LLC ("PathGroup" or the "Company") in partnership with founder and CEO Ben Davis, MD and the PathGroup management team, who have made a substantial reinvestment in the Company. As part of GTCR's Leaders Strategy™, Dave King, the former Chairman and CEO of Labcorp, will join the PathGroup Board as Chairman, partnering with Dr. Davis and GTCR to further invest in PathGroup's capabilities across the pathology, molecular, and genetic diagnostics modalities. Pritzker Private Capital and Vesey Street Capital Partners will also be retaining a minority ownership stake in the Company alongside GTCR and the PathGroup management team.
Based in Nashville, Tennessee, PathGroup is one of the largest independent laboratories in the United States. The Company provides anatomic pathology, digital pathology, molecular diagnostic, and clinical testing services to physician groups and hospital systems across the Southeast and Midwest. PathGroup supports more than 4,000 physician practices and more than 200 hospital customers with diversified lab testing services, high-touch customer service and fast turnaround times.
GTCR's investment will support the PathGroup management team as they continue to grow the Company through ongoing investments in the commercial and customer service organizations, organic expansion of the Company's laboratory footprint into Texas and other geographies, and strategic M&A to expand the Company's presence and service offerings. GTCR has deep expertise in the healthcare and lab testing industries and will leverage its prior investment history and resources to help support the continued growth of the Company alongside the PathGroup team.
Dr. Davis said "We are thrilled to announce this recapitalization with GTCR as our new majority shareholder and partner. I have known the GTCR team for nearly a decade and we share a common vision and commitment to building PathGroup into a larger, more diversified business that can better serve our providers and their patients."
"Dr. Davis and the PathGroup team have done an incredible job of building PathGroup into a unique, scaled lab services business with outstanding clinical services," said Sean Cunningham, Managing Director and Co-Head of Healthcare at GTCR. "We look forward to supporting the team and expanding the PathGroup platform through organic growth initiatives and additional strategic acquisitions."
Ben Daverman, Managing Director and Co-Head of Healthcare at GTCR, added: "This represents another example of GTCR executing our unique Leaders StrategyTM investment approach of partnering with outstanding managers to identify opportunities in sectors we have deep experience in. We've known Dave King and Ben Davis for a long time and are excited to partner with them and support the Company in its next chapter of growth."
Latham & Watkins provided legal counsel to GTCR. BofA Securities and Nomura Securities served as financial advisors and Kirkland & Ellis served as legal advisor to PathGroup. The terms of the transaction were not disclosed.
About GTCR
Founded in 1980, GTCR is a leading private equity firm focused on investing in growth companies in the Business & Consumer Services, Financial Services & Technology, Healthcare and Technology, Media & Telecommunications industries. The Chicago-based firm pioneered The Leaders Strategy™ - finding and partnering with management leaders in core domains to identify, acquire and build market-leading companies through transformational acquisitions and organic growth. Since its inception, GTCR has invested more than $20 billion in over 250 companies. For more information, please visit www.gtcr.com. Follow us on LinkedIn.
About PathGroup
Founded in 1965, PathGroup is a premier provider of anatomic, clinical, molecular, and digital pathology services in the United States. Privately held and physician-centric, PathGroup works seamlessly with customers to provide superior diagnostic services – a vital link in the cycle of patient relationships. PathGroup uses the latest in proprietary and industry standard technology to deliver fast, accurate results. The company provides clients with the highest quality of services available, consistently exceeding the expectations of physicians, employees, payers, and most importantly, patients. One Lab; Total Service. For more information, visit pathgroup.com.
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Men charged in impersonation plot deny trying to influence federal agents
By Holmes Lybrand and Hannah Rabinowitz, CNN
The two men arrested last week for allegedly impersonating Homeland Security agents said in court filings Monday that prosecutors took their actions out of context and overhyped their foreign travel.
The filings were the first public explanation offered by the two defendants, Arian Taherzadeh and Haider Ali, who are appearing in court Monday afternoon.
According to Taherzadeh’s lawyer, Michelle Peterson, despite the fact that he was licensed as a Special Police Officer and a private detective, he told law enforcement that the situation was “an embarrassing misrepresentation that got out of control.”
His friendship with law enforcement, Peterson writes, was genuine and not part of some ruse.
“He acknowledged gifts to agents with whom he had a genuine friendship,” according to Peterson. “He acted out of a desire for friendship, not to influence anyone. He never asked for anything from the officers he befriended, never gave them anything for the purpose of gaining something in response, and deeply regrets his involvement in this matter.”
Ali’s lawyer Gregory Smith said Ali didn’t know the extent of Taherzadeh’s lies and genuinely believed he was acting on behalf of the Department of Homeland Security.
Smith also slammed the Justice Department’s “reckless innuendo about how this case somehow involves a threat to national security.” In his filing, he wrote that there is no evidence of Ali having access to foreign money, and that the information he gave to the FBI during a voluntary interview shows he is not a “sophisticated party working with Pakistani intelligence.”
Letters from Ali’s family included in the filing said that he recently converted to the Shia sect in Islam, and the trips abroad were part of his spiritual journey.
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Tovar has played a key role in the global fintech company's three recent acquisitions in six months, and will manage all post-purchase integrations in his new position
TORONTO , Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Global fintech company Givex announced today the promotion of longtime employee Juan Tovar to SVP of Corporate Integrations. This news comes on the heels of Givex's most recent acquisition of UK-based Counter Solutions, LTD., the third acquisition in the last six months.
After joining Givex in 2010 as Director of Client Services, Tovar was promoted in 2015 to Vice President of Client Services. In his new role as SVP of Corporate Integrations, Tovar will continue to play a key role in Givex's acquisition growth strategy.
"Givex has made major strides in our strategic growth plan with the acquisitions of Counter Solutions, Loyalty Lane and Kalex in the last six months," said Don Gray, CEO of Givex. "One of the most important parts of the acquisition process is the after-purchase integration of new team members and products with Givex tools and procedures. Juan has done a fantastic job of making this process as seamless as possible for both current and new team members while adhering to our proven internal processes. With the support of Juan and other key members of our team, our plan is to continue looking for acquisition opportunities in all of our markets to continue building our client base."
To support its growth strategy, Givex has acquired four companies in 18 months, which add additional products to Givex's tech ecosystem and expand the depth of its global client base. This strategy has proven to be successful, with the company's Q2 financial results reporting a revenue increase of 36% to $16.8 million and an increase in customer locations of 25% to 116,000, compared to the three-month period ending June 30, 2021.
17% of Givex's 323 employees have been with the company for more than ten years, and 32% have been at Givex for more than five years. Longevity is a rarity in the turnover-heavy technology industry, which illustrates the company's commitment to employee retention and career development.
"I am just as inspired and grateful to work at this company today as I was when I started twelve years ago," said Tovar. "The Givex team is constantly innovating and expanding our presence in the marketplace while also finding new ways to reward long-tenured employees and keep them invested in the company's success."
Due to its rapid growth, Givex is hiring for a number of roles in various departments. For more information about current job openings, please visit https://careers.givex.com/.
Givex (TSX: GIVX) (OTCQX: GIVXF) is a global fintech company providing merchants with customer engagement, point of sale and payment solutions, all in a single platform. We are integrated with 1000+ technology partners, creating a fully end-to-end solution that delivers powerful customer insights. Our platform is used by some of the world's largest brands, comprising approximately 116,000 locations across more than 100 countries. Learn more at givex.com.
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| 2022-08-23T10:39:53Z
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., April 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Varsity Spirit – the global leader in cheerleading, dance team and band apparel, camps and competitions, and a division of Varsity Brands, the market leader in team sports, school spirit and achievement recognition – is pleased to announce that The Summit Championship, produced by Varsity All Star and held at the Walt Disney World Resort, will air on ESPN networks for the first time for the event's 10th anniversary.
Varsity Spirit is one of ESPN's longest-running collaborators of nearly 40 years. In 2021, Varsity Spirit and ESPN announced a multiyear extension to televise cheerleading and dance team championships through 2025. Together, ESPN and Varsity Spirit will continue highlighting the talents and athleticism of cheerleading and dance teams across the nation.
"The Summit Championship provides a unique experience for athletes to compete against the best of the best across all levels of competition, and we are thrilled to add this exclusive competition to our slate of programming on ESPN networks," said Bill Seely, President of Varsity Spirit. "The Summit Championship, Dance Summit Championship and the D2 Summit Championship continue to grow, offering multiple opportunities for teams to have a prestigious, competitive, and celebratory experience to end their seasons. Showcasing these incredible athletes on ESPN platforms is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for teams and gyms to be recognized and rewarded for their passion and commitment."
All star cheerleading and dance teams will travel from around the country – and well as internationally --to compete in Orlando, FL at the Walt Disney World® Resort on April 28 – May 1, 2022. Teams will perform at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex in the State Farm Field House, Visa Athletic Center and The AdventHealth Arena – the first ever building designed to exclusively hosting cheer and dance competitions.
The Summit show, which features the Dance Summit Championship and D2 Summit Championship, will air on June 4th at 10am ET on ESPN2, June 5th at 11am ET on ESPNU, and June 11th at 9am ET on ESPNU. Airdates for all Varsity Spirit Championship television programming can be found on Varsity.com. Varsity Spirit will also be live streaming the championship on Varsity TV, a website dedicated to exclusive live coverage and video libraries of Varsity Spirit cheer and dance competitions. For more information on The Summit Championship and The Dance Summit Championship, please visit Varsity.comhttp://varsityallstar.com/.
About Varsity Spirit
Memphis-based Varsity Spirit, the driving force behind cheerleading's dynamic transformation into the high-energy, athletic activity it is today, is the leading global source for all things spirit, including cheerleading, dance team and performing arts. A division of Varsity Brands, Varsity Spirit is a leader in uniform innovation, as well as educational camps, clinics and competitions, impacting more than a million athletes each year. Focused on safety, entertainment and traditional school leadership, Varsity Spirit's employees have been dedicated to celebrating spirit through its brands since 1974. For more information about Varsity Spirit or Varsity Brands, please visit varsity.com or varsitybrands.com.
About Varsity Brands
With a mission to inspire achievement and create memorable experiences for young people, Varsity Brands elevates the student experience, promotes participation and celebrates achievement through three unique but interrelated businesses: BSN SPORTS, Varsity Spirit, and Herff Jones. Together, these assets promote personal, school and community pride through their customizable products and programs to elementary and middle schools, high schools, and colleges and universities, as well as church organizations, professional and collegiate sports teams and corporations. Through its dedicated employees and independent representatives, Varsity Brands reaches its individual and institutional customers each year through competitions, camps and sales.
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KENNEDY SPACE CENTER, Fla., April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The next launch of a SpaceX Dragon spacecraft will carry a crew of four astronauts to the International Space Station (ISS) for a six-month science expedition mission. The launch, SpaceX's fourth Commercial Crew mission contracted by NASA, will send NASA astronauts Kjell Lindgren (mission commander), Robert Hines (pilot), and Jessica Watkins (mission specialist), along with European Space Agency astronaut Samantha Cristoforetti (mission specialist), to the orbiting laboratory. During their mission, the Crew-4 astronauts will perform dozens of research and technology development investigations sponsored by the ISS National Laboratory. Their endeavors will bring value to humanity through space-based inquiry, further our ability to explore, and enable a robust market in low Earth orbit.
ISS National Lab-sponsored experiments that the Crew-4 astronauts will conduct range from projects in the life and physical sciences to those in advanced materials, technology development, and in-space production applications. This research, along with critical supplies, will be delivered to the ISS on multiple Commercial Resupply Services (CRS) missions. Examples of investigations the Crew-4 astronauts will facilitate during their mission include the following.
- Procter & Gamble—one of the leading consumer goods companies in the world—will launch an investigation to aid in the development of low-resource-use laundry solutions for everyday use while also meeting consumer demands for more sustainable products. Procter & Gamble presently has an active experiment onboard the orbiting laboratory utilizing Tide Infinity for stability testing. This upcoming mission will further evaluate key ingredients found in Tide To Go Pens and Tide To Go Wraps, allowing the company to examine the viability of cleaning detergent solutions in space.
- A student experiment through the Genes in Space™ program will help to validate a portable, low-cost biosensor that could aid in medical diagnostics and on-demand production of medicine and vaccines. Such a sensor could also support future space missions and the burgeoning market in low Earth orbit. Genes in Space™ is an annual research competition that challenges students in grades seven through 12 to design DNA experiments to be conducted via the ISS National Laboratory. A total of nine student investigations have launched through the program, including the first experiment to utilize CRISPR technology in microgravity. Several of these student investigations have yielded results that have been published in peer-reviewed journals.
- A team from Arizona State University will send a fluid transport investigation through the ISS National Lab that seeks to develop and test predictive models of flow between proteins to better understand hydrodynamics and improve drug development. This ISS National Lab-sponsored project is one of many funded by the U.S. National Science Foundation (NSF).
- The University of California, San Francisco is launching a tissue chip investigation to examine the relationship between immune aging and healing outcomes in space. The investigation is funded by a center within the National Institutes of Health as part of an effort to develop more effective treatments for patients on Earth. Over the years, the ISS National Lab has fostered long-standing relationships with a variety of government organizations to further fundamental research through dozens of investigations conducted onboard the ISS.
- LambdaVision, an innovative biomedical startup, aims to leverage ISS National Lab resources for in-space production applications to improve manufacturing of the company's artificial retina to restore vision in those blinded by retinal degenerative diseases. The company previously launched a series of investigations to station in partnership with ISS National Lab Commercial Service Provider Space Tango. LambdaVision believes microgravity could be leveraged to improve the quality of the artificial retina by limiting imperfections that occur during manufacturing on Earth.
These are just a few examples of the dozens of payloads sponsored by the ISS National Lab that the Crew-4 astronauts will work on during their time on station. Currently, the Crew-4 mission is slated to liftoff from Launch Pad 39A at NASA's Kennedy Space Center no earlier than Wednesday, April 27 at 3:52 a.m. EDT. The ISS National Lab will provide further updates on research launching in the coming months. To learn more about the science supported by the ISS National Lab, including opportunities to become part of the space research community, please visit www.ISSNationalLab.org.
About the International Space Station (ISS) National Laboratory:
The International Space Station (ISS) is a one-of-a-kind laboratory that enables research and technology development not possible on Earth. As a public service enterprise, the ISS National Lab allows researchers to leverage this multiuser facility to improve life on Earth, mature space-based business models, advance science literacy in the future workforce, and expand a sustainable and scalable market in low Earth orbit. Through this orbiting national laboratory, research resources on the ISS are available to support non-NASA science, technology and education initiatives from U.S. government agencies, academic institutions, and the private sector. The Center for the Advancement of Science in Space, Inc. (CASIS) manages the ISS National Lab, under Cooperative Agreement with NASA, facilitating access to its permanent microgravity research environment, a powerful vantage point in low Earth orbit, and the extreme and varied conditions of space. To learn more about the ISS National Lab, visit www.ISSNationalLab.org.
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NEW DELHI (AP) — A Muslim woman who was gang raped while pregnant during India’s devastating 2002 religious riots has appealed to the government to rescind its decision to free the 11 men who had been jailed for life for committing the crime, after they were released on suspended sentences.
The victim, who is now in her 40s, was pregnant when she was brutally gang raped in communal violence in 2002 in the western state of Gujarat, which saw over 1,000 people, mostly Muslims, killed in some of the worst religious riots India has experienced since its independence from Britain in 1947. Seven members of the woman’s family, including her three-year-old daughter, were also killed in the violence.
The Associated Press generally doesn’t identify victims of sexual assault.
The 11 men, released on Monday when India celebrated 75 years of independence, were convicted in 2008 of rape, murder and unlawful assembly.
The victim said the decision by the Gujarat state government has left her numb and shaken her faith in justice.
“How can justice for a woman end like this? I trusted the highest courts in our land,” she said in a statement late Wednesday, adding that no authorities reached out to her before making the decision. “Please undo this harm. Give me back my right to live without fear and in peace.”
On Thursday, dozens of women protested against the release of the men in the capital, New Delhi. Maimoona Mollah of the All India Democratic Women’s Association said they are demanding the state to roll back its decision.
“(The victim) and other survivors should be allowed to live in peace and dignity,” Mollah said.
Raj Kumar, additional chief secretary in Gujarat, where Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Bharatiya Janata Party holds power, told the Indian Express newspaper that the convicts’ application for remission was granted because they had completed over 14 years in jail. A state government panel made the decision after considering other factors like their age and behavior in prison.
Kumar said the men were eligible under a 1992 remission policy that was in effect at the time of their conviction. A newer version adopted in 2014 by the federal government prohibits remission release for those convicted of certain crimes, including rape and murder.
The riots have long hounded Modi, who was Gujarat’s top elected official at the time, amid allegations that authorities allowed and even encouraged the bloodshed. Modi has repeatedly denied having any role and the Supreme Court has said it found no evidence to prosecute him.
Videos on social media showing the men being welcomed with sweets and garlands after their release from prison went viral, triggering outrage and anger from women, rights activists and opposition politicians.
Vrinda Grover, a lawyer, called the decision a “travesty and grave miscarriage of justice,” while speaking to India Today TV.
Opposition lawmaker Rahul Gandhi took aim at Modi on Twitter, questioning what kind of message it sent to women in India from a government that says it wants to empower women.
“The entire country is seeing the difference between your words and deeds,” he wrote in Hindi.
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GÖTEBORG, Sweden, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine a truck that only emits water vapor, produces its own electricity onboard and has a range of up to 1 000 km. It's possible with fuel cells powered by hydrogen, and Volvo Trucks has started to test vehicles using this new technology.
To decarbonize transport, Volvo Trucks already today offers battery electric trucks and trucks that run on renewable fuels, such as biogas. In the second half of this decade, a third CO2-neutral option will be added to its product portfolio – fuel cell electric trucks powered by hydrogen.
"We have been developing this technology for some years now, and it feels great to see the first trucks successfully running on the test track. The combination of battery electric and fuel cell electric will enable our customers to completely eliminate CO2 exhaust emissions from their trucks, no matter transport assignments," says Roger Alm, President of Volvo Trucks.
The fuel cell electric trucks will have an operational range comparable to many diesel trucks – up to 1000 km – and a refueling time of less than 15 minutes. The total weight can be around 65 tons or even higher, and the two fuel cells have the capacity to generate 300 kW of electricity onboard.
Customer pilots will start in a few years from now and commercialization is planned for the latter part of this decade.
"Hydrogen-powered fuel cell electric trucks will be especially suitable for long distances and heavy, energy-demanding assignments. They could also be an option in countries where battery charging possibilities are limited," says Roger Alm.
Generates its own electricity
A fuel cell generates its own electricity from the hydrogen onboard instead of being charged from an external source. The only biproduct emitted is water vapor.
Fuel cells delivered by cellcentric
The fuel cells will be supplied by cellcentric – the joint venture between the Volvo Group and Daimler Truck AG. Cellcentric will build one of Europe's largest series production facilities for fuel-cells, specially developed for heavy vehicles.
More green hydrogen needed
Fuel cell technology is still in an early phase of development and there are many benefits with the new technology, but also some challenges ahead. One of them is large-scale supply of green hydrogen*. Another is the fact that refueling infrastructure for heavy vehicles is yet to be developed.
"We expect the supply of green hydrogen to increase significantly during the next couple of years, since many industries will depend on it to reduce CO2. However, we cannot wait to decarbonize transport, we are already running late. So, my clear message to all transport companies is to start the journey today with battery electric, biogas and the other options available. The fuel cell trucks will then be an important complement for longer and heavier transports in a few years from now", says Roger Alm.
* Green hydrogen is produced by using renewable energy sources, such as wind, water and sun.
June 20, 2022
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Volvo Trucks supplies complete transport solutions for discerning professional customers with its full range of medium- and heavy-duty trucks. Customer support is provided via a global network of dealers with 2,200 service points in about 130 countries. Volvo trucks are assembled in 13 countries across the globe. In 2021 approximately 123,000 Volvo trucks were delivered worldwide. Volvo Trucks is part of the Volvo Group, one of the world's leading manufacturers of trucks, buses, construction equipment and marine and industrial engines. The group also provides complete solutions for financing and service. Volvo Trucks' work is based on the core values of quality, safety and environmental care.
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Which pair of black and silver heels is best?
Are you looking for a new pair of heels to add a smart streak of glamour to your outfit? Black and silver are one of those classic color combos. They are great for high heels because they are fun and formal at the same time. They are suitable for special events but can also add some much-needed sparkle to less auspicious occasions. If you want a showstopping heel, check out the Betsey Johnson Prince d’Orsay Evening Pumps for eye-catching style with decadent flair.
What to know before you buy black and silver heels
Color scheme
Most colors pair well with black and silver shoes. Red is a glamorous choice that compliments the duo, though a dark purple also looks great. Don’t be afraid to pair your heels with a black or silver ensemble either. When in doubt, you can always go with a simple black dress that will allow that silver to really pop.
Open-toe vs. closed-toe heels
When it comes to heels, the most popular shoes you’ll see with this color scheme are open-toe sandals or closed-toe pumps. Open-toe is great for warmer seasons and lightweight attire, while a closed-toe heel is better suited for cooler weather. The closed-toe heel is a little more formal, and you don’t have to worry about painting your toenails to match your outfit.
Types of heels
The average heel is about 3 inches tall, though you can always opt for a lower or higher heel based on what’s most comfortable and suitable for the occasion. In terms of style, there are several types of heels you’re likely to see with the black and silver color scheme.
- Kitten: This heel is short and thin. It’s about 1 to 2.5 inches in height and ideal for times when you want just a little lift.
- Flared: This heel has a curvy design. It is thicker on the bottom and skinnier in the middle. It comes in a variety of heel heights and is great if you want something taller than a kitten heel but more stable than a stiletto.
- Block: This is a square, chunky heel that’s usually between 2 and 4 inches tall. It tends to be a heavier shoe but with more heel support.
- Stiletto: This is a tall, skinny heel over 3 inches in height. It is designed to maximize height to dramatic effect but can also be one of the more uncomfortable heel options.
What to look for in quality black and silver heels
Sequins and rhinestones
While some black and silver heels rely on suede or satin for a luscious exterior, many incorporate sequins or rhinestones into the silver component. This makes the method of application — whether it be stitched in sequins or glued on stones — important. A few lost sequins or rhinestones can completely ruin the shoes, making them look cheap or old. Make sure all accents are well-applied and won’t fall off after one or two wears.
Real suede vs. faux suede
When it comes to suede, quality is actually in the eye of the beholder. It depends on what is going to matter most to you. Real suede tends to look even better over time and has a richer color tone overall. Faux suede, on the other hand, is more durable and water-resistant with less maintenance required. Faux suede is usually less expensive than authentic suede.
Arch support
Believe it or not, you don’t have to sacrifice comfort for fashion. A really great pair of heels won’t hurt your feet. The sole is cushioned enough to provide reasonable arch support, and it keeps your feet pain-free as you go about wearing them. If you find a pair of pumps you love that don’t seem to offer much support, consider getting a pair of insoles specifically made for high heels.
How much you can expect to spend on black and silver heels
Black and silver heels cost between $35-$150.
Black and silver heels FAQ
What is a covered heel?
A. A covered heel has something protective around the base of the heel. Either the heel’s primary fabric is wrapped around the edges or the point itself is covered by more durable material. This helps the heel to last longer.
Is d’Orsay a fancy type of shoe?
A. The term d’Orsay refers to a cutout section on the side of the shoe, exposing the edge of the sole. The name comes from the 19th-century artist Count Alfred d’Orsay.
What are the best black and silver heels to buy?
Top black and silver heels
Betsey Johnson Prince d’Orsay Evening Pumps
What you need to know: These pewter-toned pumps have a closed pointed toe and feature a polyester exterior with a manmade sole, layered bow design and a 3.5-inch covered heel.
What you’ll love: The metallic fabric is sparkly and the layered bow is a beautiful accent on the toe for drawing attention. The heels are beautiful and comfortable as far as stilettos go.
What you should consider: These run narrow and are not comfortable for wide feet.
Where to buy: Sold by Macy’s
Top black and silver heels for the money
Elegant Park Rhinestone Satin Pumps
What you need to know: These black satin peep-toe pumps feature a dazzling silver rhinestone pattern, cutout design, rubber sole and a 3-inch heel.
What you’ll love: These are sparkly and elegant at a great price. The rhinestone design is eye-catching without being overdone and it wraps around the side of shoes. These are great for special occasions and they are comfortable.
What you should consider: There are no half or wide sizes.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Allegra K Strappy Rhinestone Heel Sandals
What you need to know: These faux suede open-toe sandals have three straps covered in rhinestones, a silver buckle, a suede sole and a 3.87-inch heel.
What you’ll love: The rhinestones are bright and well-fastened. The heels are comfortable and offer great contrast between the black and silver tones.
What you should consider: These run a little big and a little narrow.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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FEDERAL WAY, Wash., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Brave New World Enterprises (BNWE) is excited to have joined forces with Washington State Representative, Jesse Johnson and the Department of Commerce in creating the Black Eco Chamber, a small business development incubator designed to provide culturally unique services to black-owned businesses and entrepreneurs of color.
This program has been a long coordinated effort between BNWE Founder and President, Shyan Selah, and Representative Johnson to address the need for increased economic empowerment among African Americans in Washington State and as such, was included as a sponsored proviso by Rep. Johnson in the 2022-2023 state budget, endorsed by the Washington State Black Caucus, and approved by Governor Jay Inslee to this launch this year.
"As we enter into a new phase of the workforce post-pandemic, we have many challenges yet also opportunities," says Representative Johnson. "One of which is to foster and spearhead an entrepreneurial spirit to help cultivate ideas and support business. The Incubator will be a once in a lifetime opportunity to do just that. I am proud of what we can do with this program for our community and our State."
The Black Eco Chamber also directly serves as a supporting program to help the state's Department of Commerce reach its goals of expanding awareness and services to business owners of color.
"Equity in business opportunities builds a strong economy. Commerce is committed to working to close the racial wealth gap, in part by increasing business ownership of minority-owned firms. Support for programs like Black Eco Chamber program, in partnership with BNWE, is essential to build on momentum among regional economic development organizations, community-based organizations, and other affinity-based incubator programs to continue providing the necessary resources to support black entrepreneurs and business owners in industries that are poised for growth." said Linda Womack, Commerce Managing Director of Small Business Finance and Community Support. Womack noted that Minority Business Development Agency research that shows African-American owned employer firms in the U.S. contribute $128 billion in economic output and 1.2 million jobs per year.
As a Black-owned business, BNWE has made it a mission to provide this opportunity to businesses owned by historically disadvantaged communities, especially black business owners. As an organization that has been rooted in the arts and entertainment industry (with a record label, TV/Film, digital tech, and publishing divisions) and a long-term provider of services including media, marketing, branding, and events for businesses in King County, BNWE has created a unique and dynamic program in the Black Eco Chamber designed to elevate the profiles and function of other minority-owned businesses.
"There is not only an urgent need but also a deep hope simmering in the community," says BNWE President/CEO Shyan Selah. "The pandemic has totally upended social norms for us all, but has in particular for the black community both triggered cultural trauma that stems from economic dis-enfranchisement and lack of equitable opportunity. We aim to be solution developers engineering new ways to re-imagine equity."
In his efforts to ensure that mission, Shyan Selah has also brought on former Vice President of Retail Banking and Wealth Management and the Founder of ClearBlu Capital, Larry Gilmore, as the Co-Executive Director of the Black Eco Chamber.
"I'm honored to have the opportunity to support Brave New World, the State of Washington, and the Black Eco Chamber to have a significant impact in addressing racial equity through entrepreneurship," says Gilmore. "We know that a high percentage of Black owned businesses have a high risk of failure due to the lack of capital and management solutions to scale. We also know that these communities have the highest risk impacting their wealth when exploring entrepreneurship. The Black Eco Chamber is committed to reducing these risks by providing a firm foundation for success with a variety of solutions. I'm confident we will provide long lasting solutions for years to come.``
Programming for the Black Eco Chamber includes networking events and monthly educational workshops covering topics including: starting a business in Washington State, Basic Bookkeeping and Tax Preparation, Corporate Funding Strategies, Franchising, and more. For the 2022-2023 schedule please visit: www.blackecochamber.com.
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MONTRÉAL, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - As part of its celebration of the Great builders of the Québec economy, the Institute for Governance of private and public organizations ("IGOPP") has named Madeleine Paquin, President and CEO of LOGISTEC Corporation ("LOGISTEC"), Louis Audet, Executive Chair of the Board of Cogeco, and Lino Saputo, founder of Saputo, as the laureates of its sixth edition.
Since this initiative was launched in 2010, IGOPP has been celebrating the boldness, innovation and outstanding merits of the exceptional business builders who are shaping Québec's economy. The three laureates are a shining example of the input made by long-standing, family-owned Québec businesses.
"These companies' success and significant contribution to the Québec economy sets an excellent example for the next generation of entrepreneurs. LOGISTEC has a remarkable story of continued strategic growth that could only have been achieved through the drive and bold determination of its President and CEO, Madeleine Paquin, of her leadership team and of our 3,200 people working across North America," stated J. Mark Rodger, Chairman of the Board of LOGISTEC.
"Madeleine Paquin is a true visionary, leading a company that went public over 50 years ago and is among the few female leaders of a Canadian company with shares listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange. She is the first female entrepreneur, following Dorimène Desjardins, to be named a Great Builder by IGOPP since 2011 and will be added to the Wall of Great Builders of the Québec Economy," confirmed the President and CEO of IGOPP, François Dauphin.
"Throughout our 70-year history, we have taken bold and thoughtful steps that have allowed us to continue to grow and prosper, to prepare for the next generation of talent, and to contribute to the economic ecosystem. I am very proud of LOGISTEC's evolution, and I am deeply grateful to IGOPP for this award, which I share with my entire leadership team," said Madeleine Paquin, President and CEO, LOGISTEC.
A bronze plaque for each of the laureates will be added to the Wall of Great builders of the Québec economy, on the mezzanine at 1000 De la Gauchetière West, which features more than a dozen builders honoured since 2010. They are Laurent Beaudoin, Paul Desmarais, Alain Bouchard, Serge Godin, John and Eric Molson, André Chagnon, the Lemaire and Pomerleau families, and the financial and agricultural cooperative movement, specifically Dorimène and Alphonse Desjardins.
This Wall is intended to remind future generations of the efforts made by the entrepreneurs who have built and will continue to build important, sustainable businesses for the Québec economy.
LOGISTEC Corporation is based in Montréal (QC) and provides specialized services to the marine community and industrial companies in the areas of bulk, break-bulk and container cargo handling in 54 ports and 80 terminals located in North America. LOGISTEC also offers marine transportation services geared primarily to the Arctic coastal trade as well as marine agency services to shipowners and operators serving the Canadian market. Furthermore, the Company operates in the environmental industry where it provides services to industrial, municipal and other governmental customers for the renewal of underground water mains, dredging, dewatering, contaminated soils and materials management, site remediation, risk assessment, and manufacturing of fluid transportation products.
The Company has been profitable and has paid regular dividends since becoming public and payments have grown steadily over the years. A public company since 1969, LOGISTEC's shares are listed on the Toronto Stock Exchange under the ticker symbols LGT.A and LGT.B. More information can be obtained on the Company's website at www.logistec.com.
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FOSHAN, China, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited ("Bright Scholar" or the "Company") (NYSE: BEDU), a global premier education service company, today announced that it held its 2022 annual general meeting of shareholders on August 22, 2022. At the meeting, the shareholders resolved by ordinary resolution to ratify the appointment of Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu Certified Public Accountants LLP as the independent registered public accounting firm of the Company for the fiscal year ending August 31, 2022.
About Bright Scholar Education Holdings Limited
Bright Scholar is a global premier education service company, which primarily provides quality international education to global students and equip them with the critical academic foundation and skillsets necessary to succeed in the pursuit of higher education. Bright Scholar also complements its international offerings with Chinese government-mandated curriculum for students who wish to maintain the option of pursuing higher education in China.
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Expanded Gate Operator Offerings Support Slide Gates up to 5,500 Pounds and 90-Feet Long
OAK BROOK, Ill., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LiftMaster®, the leading brand of professionally installed access control solutions, has expanded its line of smart industrial gate operators with the IHSL24UL Heavy-Duty, Continuous-Duty Slide Gate Operator for moving the largest and heaviest gates. Designed to meet the continuous demands of busy manufacturing, transportation, municipality, utility and warehouse environments, including Class III and IV applications, LiftMaster's new gate operator supports sliding gates up to 5,500 pounds in weight and 90 feet in length.
Rugged and efficient, the LiftMaster Heavy-Duty Industrial Slide Gate Operator is built to perform flawlessly in extreme environments. The Heavy-Duty Industrial Slide Gate Operator is enclosed in a steel, weatherproof cabinet that protects the motor from the elements and unauthorized access, and brushless DC technology provides reliable always-on operation so that facility managers can trust that it will perform 24/7. LiftMaster's new gate operator is also solar ready with battery back-up ensuring continuous operation even during a power outage.
In addition to reliable performance, the LiftMaster Heavy-Duty Industrial Slide Gate Operator is built to last with features that prevent wear and tear on gate hardware including a brushless motor, a custom gearbox with smooth facing on the gear teeth and slow-start and slow-stop functionality. The design intentionally fits the same installation footprint as the LiftMaster SL585UL and SL595 Heavy Duty Industrial Slide Gate Operators, offering a unique retro-fit solution that cuts down on replacement costs and installation time.
"Our new heavy duty, industrial slide gate operator is designed to handle the heaviest of industrial gates while providing facility managers and installers with a consistent and reliable solution," said Erich Struckmeyer, Executive Vice President and General Manager of Commercial Business, LiftMaster, "We take pride in developing products that combine reliability, superior functionality and advanced technology for enhanced control, security and efficiency, and are excited to provide a solution that lives up to the tireless demands of industrial settings."
LiftMaster's industrial gate operators are myQ® capable for total connected access management solutions. When linked with a cloud based LiftMaster access control, gate operators can be securely monitored and controlled with myQ® Facility Access. myQ® Facility software provides facility and operations managers with full insight and control over gate access points, allowing them to monitor access points in real time, measure their performance, and track their current open/close gate status to help increase efficiency, safety, and security.
To learn more about LiftMaster's industrial gate operators go to: https://www.liftmaster.com/industrial-gate-operators
About LiftMaster
LiftMaster is the number one brand of professionally installed residential garage door openers, as well as a leading manufacturer of commercial door operators, residential and commercial gate operators, smart video intercoms and related access control products. Driven by the access and security needs of the marketplace, LiftMaster's expansive line of state-of-the-art residential and commercial products are designed to fit any lifestyle or application, providing the latest technology and innovations in safety, security and convenience. More information at LiftMaster.com.
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Top 10 homebuilder releasing 5 brand-new floor plans at popular resort-style development
AURORA, Colo., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS), a top 10 national homebuilder and industry leader in online sales, is excited to announce the grand opening of the Floret Collection at The Outlook at Southshore—bringing 89 new homesites to Aurora's amenity-rich Southshore development. The collection showcases five brand-new floor plans starting in the mid $600s.
The Floret Collection features a versatile lineup of ranch and two-story floor plans with included smart home technology, beautiful exteriors, Whirlpool® appliances and more. Homebuyers will also love an array of resort-style amenities—such as multiple community centers, a saltwater pool, private access to Aurora Reservoir, and miles of trails. In addition, a prime location offers quick access to I-225, E-470, Southland's shopping center, the Denver Tech Center and Denver International Airport.
Buyers and agents are invited to attend the community's official Grand Opening event— slated for September 17 from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m.—offering complimentary refreshments and tours of the fully furnished Iris model.
Learn more at www.CenturyCommunities.com/SouthshoreFloret.
More About the Floret Collection at The Outlook at Southshore:
- Single-family homes from the mid $600s
- Ranch and two-story floor plans
- 2 to 7 bedrooms, 2.5 to 3.5 bathrooms, 2-bay garages
- Up to 2,940 square feet
- Stunning location alongside Aurora Reservoir
- Ranch homes with 10' ceilings
- Spacious backyards
- Standard full unfinished basements
- Exceptional amenities, including two large community centers and a saltwater pool
- Part of the prestigious Cherry Creek School District, including a community-based elementary school
Sales Center:
27902 E. Glasgow Place
Aurora, CO 80016
For more information or to schedule an appointment, call 303.557.4805
About Century Communities
Century Communities, Inc. (NYSE: CCS) is a top 10 national homebuilder, offering new homes under the Century Communities and Century Complete brands. Century is engaged in all aspects of homebuilding — including the acquisition, entitlement and development of land, along with the construction, innovative marketing and sale of quality homes designed to appeal to a wide range of homebuyers. The Colorado-based company operates in 17 states and over 45 markets across the U.S., and also offers title, insurance and lending services in select markets through its Parkway Title, IHL Home Insurance Agency, and Inspire Home Loans subsidiaries. To learn more about Century Communities, please visit www.centurycommunities.com.
For information, Contact:
Alyson Benn
Century Communities, Inc.
303-558-7352
Alyson.Benn@centurycommunities.com
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Ex-coach wins appeal over defamation claims against ESPN
By ED WHITE
Associated Press
DETROIT (AP) — A Michigan court has reinstated a lawsuit against ESPN by a former college gymnastics coach at Central Michigan University. Jerry Reighard claims he was defamed on Twitter by an ESPN reporter linking him to disgraced sports doctor Larry Nassar and a controversial coach. The appeals court found a lack of “minimal due diligence” by investigative reporter Dan Murphy when he referred to Reighard on Twitter in 2019. A judge ruled in favor of ESPN, saying the tweets were substantially true. But the appeals court says a jury should sort out what happened. ESPN says it will appeal.
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ATOMIC ORBITAL HYDROGEN WAVE VECTOR LLC
ST. CHARLES, Ill., June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Technology company AOH is coming out full throttle with Cloud Identity Access Management Services focused on Customer IAM, Workforce IAM, Azure Cloud Security & Identity Protection for public & private sector.
Due to the complexity yet importance of identity, a new practice was established.
A mature IAM is phase one in "Zero Trust Maturity Phases" according to Forrester Research. AOH assist enterprises with developing IAM roadmaps, designing & securing IAM architecture solutions.
"Next possible frontier for IAM solution will be the merge of current IAM system with user and entity behavior analytics (UEBA) capability to achieve real-time identity remediation." - Robert Yu, Principal Architect AOH.
Many systems are connected & communicate with each other, users are coming, going & changing roles throughout their work lifecycle. Passwords, privacy, user experience, compliance, processes & security all components. Each environment is very different where a single product solution is not the only answer. Services representation made up of people with ears & brains representing, listening, collaborating & making it work is the dream. Exciting time to be in identity!
About AOH
AOH is motivated to provide the best possible service to enterprises needing capable brains to take the reins and improve current IAM state. AOH is small, serious, woman owned & operated. www.aohwv.com. Twitter @AOHWV Instagram @AOH_IAM
CONTACT: Laura Hees, lhees@aohwv.com
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NAPLES, Fla., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enveric Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENVB) ("Enveric" or the "Company"), a neuroscience-focused biotechnology company developing next-generation, psychedelic-inspired mental health medicines, today announced that Dr. Joseph Tucker, Chief Executive Officer of Enveric, will participate in three upcoming conferences:
A.G.P.'s Summer Healthcare Conference
Date: June 21st – 22nd, 2022
Location: Virtual
Gravitas' 3rd Los Angeles Summit
Date: Wednesday, June 22nd at 1:30 p.m. PT
Location: Beverly Hills Hotel in Los Angeles, CA
H.C. Wainwright 1st Annual Mental Health Conference: Neuropsychiatry, Psychedelics, and Beyond
Date: Monday, June 27th, 2022 at 3:30 p.m. ET
Location: Lotte New York Palace Hotel
To attend, please register here.
For more information about the conference, or to schedule a one-on-one meeting with Enveric's management team, please contact your appropriate representatives, or send an email to A.G.P. at agpevents@allianceg.com, Gravitas at events@gravitassecurities.com, H.C. Wainwright at lk@hcwco.com or KCSA Strategic Communications at EnvericBio@kcsa.com.
Enveric Biosciences, Inc. (NASDAQ: ENVB) is a neuroscience-focused pharmaceutical company developing next-generation, psychedelic-inspired mental health medicines. Enveric's robust pipeline supports drug development from the clinic to commercialization aimed to help millions of patients in need around the world suffering from conditions that include cancer-related distress, PTSD and more. For additional information, please visit www.enveric.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements and forward-looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws. These statements relate to future events or future performance. All statements other than statements of historical fact may be forward-looking statements or information. Generally, forward-looking statements and information may be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as "plans,"" expects" or "does not expect," "proposed," "is expected," "budgets," "scheduled," "estimates," "forecasts," "intends," "anticipates" or "does not anticipate," or "believes," or variations of such words and phrases, or by the use of words or phrases which state that certain actions, events or results may, could, would, or might occur or be achieved. Forward-looking statements consist of not purely historical statements, including any statements regarding beliefs, plans, expectations, or intentions regarding the future. Such forward-looking statements are based on the beliefs of management as well as assumptions made by and information currently available to management. Actual results could differ materially from those contemplated by the forward-looking statements as a result of certain factors, including, but not limited to, the ability of the company to successfully spin-off its cannabinoid assets; the ability to achieve the value creation contemplated by technical developments; the impact of the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) on Enveric's ongoing and planned clinical trials; the geographic, social and economic impact of COVID-19 on Enveric's ability to conduct its business and raise capital in the future when needed; delays in planned clinical trials; the ability to establish that potential products are efficacious or safe in preclinical or clinical trials; the ability to establish or maintain collaborations on the development of therapeutic candidates; the ability to obtain appropriate or necessary governmental approvals to market potential products; the ability to obtain future funding for developmental products and working capital and to obtain such funding on commercially reasonable terms; Enveric's ability to manufacture product candidates on a commercial scale or in collaborations with third parties; changes in the size and nature of competitors; the ability to retain key executives and scientists; and the ability to secure and enforce legal rights related to Enveric's products, including patent protection. A discussion of these and other factors, including risks and uncertainties with respect to Enveric, is set forth in Enveric's filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), including the Company's Annual Report on Form 10-K and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Enveric disclaims any intention or obligation to revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required by law.
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SUNRISE, Fla., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MedPro Healthcare Staffing, a leading provider in contract healthcare staffing services, received the Gold Seal of Approval from The Joint Commission for the eighth consecutive time. The biannual certification process included an on-site evaluation of the staffing firm's competency, proficiency, and commitment to standards of service. By meeting The Joint Commission's rigorous performance standards, MedPro maintains its position as a leader in the contract healthcare staffing industry.
"We hold ourselves to the highest standard," said Liz Tonkin, President, MedPro Healthcare Staffing. "This recertification is a testament of our commitment and dedication to our healthcare professionals and the quality care they provide patients at the facilities we serve across the country."
MedPro Healthcare Staffing has placed thousands of healthcare professionals in positions throughout the United States. The Gold Seal of Approval certification program was first established in 2004 and is considered a proven framework for measuring and improving internal organizational processes.
The Joint Commission is a global driver of quality improvement and patient safety in health care. Founded in 1951, this independent, not-for-profit organization is the nation's oldest and largest standards-setting and accrediting body in health care. The Joint Commission seeks to improve health care by inspiring healthcare organizations to provide safe and effective care at the highest quality and value.
The Joint Commission evaluates and accredits more than 18,000 health care organizations and programs in the United States and provides certification of more than 1,700 disease-specific care programs, primary stroke centers, and healthcare staffing services. Learn more about The Joint Commission at www.jointcommission.org.
Founded in 1983, MedPro Healthcare Staffing is a Joint Commission-certified provider of temporary and contract healthcare staffing services to acute care and laboratory facilities across the United States. Located in Sunrise, Florida, MedPro employs over 200 corporate employees. For more information, please contact Stacey Edwards at (954) 228.7534 or www.medprostaffing.com
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- OTX-2002 suppresses c-Myc gene expression resulting in a loss of cancer cell viability in vitro and reduces tumor growth in in vivo xenograft models
- Data support the potential of the OMEGA Epigenomic Programming™ platform to engineer programmable epigenetic mRNA therapeutics that successfully regulate gene expression
- Robust data support filing of Investigational New Drug application in the first half of 2022 and positions the OTX-2002 program for further development
CAMBRIDGE, Mass., April 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Omega Therapeutics (NASDAQ: OMGA) (Omega), a development-stage biotechnology company pioneering the first systematic approach to use mRNA therapeutics as a new class of programmable epigenetic medicines by leveraging its OMEGA Epigenomic Programming™ platform, will present preclinical data highlighting the potential of its lead Omega Epigenomic Controller™, OTX-2002, to regulate overexpression of the c-Myc (MYC) oncogene in models of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) in a poster presentation at the American Association for Cancer Research (AACR) Annual Meeting 2022, taking place in New Orleans, Louisiana, April 8-13, 2022.
"Despite its essential role in a broad range of cancers, MYC has remained undruggable to date," said Thomas McCauley, Ph.D., Chief Scientific Officer of Omega Therapeutics. "However, we believe that targeting the MYC gene pre-transcriptionally within its Insulated Genomic Domain (IGD), and epigenetically tuning it using our epigenomic controller, could overcome the challenges that have limited previous technologies including small molecules, antisense oligos and siRNA. We believe that these data strongly support OTX-2002's ability to tune and restore MYC expression to a normal range and demonstrate the broader potential of our Epigenomic Programming platform to tackle previously intractable diseases. We are excited to continue advancing OTX-2002 into clinical trials and look forward to filing an Investigational New Drug application in the first half of this year."
Key findings
- A single dose of OTX-2002 induced durable changes in the epigenetic profile of the MYC gene
- OTX-2002 reduced MYC mRNA expression and protein levels over approximately 2 weeks in vitro
- Downregulation of MYC in multiple HCC cell lines resulted in significant loss in viability of MYC-addicted cancer cells while sparing normal cells
- In murine xenograft HCC models, OTX-2002 significantly reduced tumor growth and was well-tolerated
Cumulatively, these data support the filing of an Investigational New Drug application with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration for the clinical development of OTX-2002 in the first half of 2022.
The poster can be viewed on the Omega website at https://omegatherapeutics.com/our-science/#publications-research.
About OTX-2002
OTX-2002 is a first-in-class Omega Epigenomic Controller™ in development for the treatment of hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC). OTX-2002 is designed to modulate levels of c-MYC (MYC) expression by utilizing targeted mRNA-expressed proteins to mediate epigenetic regulation while potentially overcoming MYC autoregulation. The MYC oncogene is associated with aggressive disease in up to ~70% of patients with HCC. Omega is currently evaluating OTX-2002 in Investigational New Drug (IND)-enabling studies.
About Omega Therapeutics
Omega Therapeutics, founded by Flagship Pioneering, is a development-stage biotechnology company pioneering the first systematic approach to use mRNA therapeutics as a new class of programmable epigenetic medicines. The company's OMEGA Epigenomic Programming™ platform harnesses the power of epigenetics, the mechanism that controls gene expression and every aspect of an organism's life from cell genesis, growth, and differentiation to cell death. Using a suite of technologies, paired with Omega's process of systematic, rational, and integrative drug design, the deterministic OMEGA platform enables control of fundamental epigenetic processes to correct the root cause of disease by returning aberrant gene expression to a normal range without altering native nucleic acid sequences. Omega's modular and programmable mRNA epigenetic medicines, Omega Epigenomic Controllers™, target specific epigenomic loci within insulated genomic domains, EpiZips™, from amongst thousands of unique, mapped, and validated genome-wide DNA-sequences, with high specificity to durably tune single or multiple genes to treat and cure diseases through Precision Genomic Control™. Omega is currently advancing a broad pipeline of development candidates spanning a range of disease areas, including oncology, regenerative medicine, multigenic diseases including immunology, and select monogenic diseases.
For more information, visit omegatherapeutics.com, or follow us on Twitter and LinkedIn
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. All statements contained in this press release that do not relate to matters of historical fact should be considered forward-looking statements, including without limitation statements regarding our expectations surrounding the potential of our product candidates, including our lead OEC candidate OTX-2002; and our plans to present preclinical data on OTX-2002 and file an Investigational New Drug application for it in the first half of 2022. These statements are neither promises nor guarantees, but involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other important factors that may cause our actual results, performance or achievements to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, the following: the novel technology on which our product candidates are based makes it difficult to predict the time and cost of preclinical and clinical development and subsequently obtaining regulatory approval, if at all; the substantial development and regulatory risks associated with epigenomic controller machines due to the novel and unprecedented nature of this new category of medicines; our limited operating history; the incurrence of significant losses and the fact that we expect to continue to incur significant additional losses for the foreseeable future; our need for substantial additional financing; our investments in research and development efforts that further enhance the OMEGA platform, and their impact on our results; uncertainty regarding preclinical development, especially for a new class of medicines such as epigenomic controllers; the fact that our product candidates may be associated with serious adverse events, undesirable side effects or have other properties that could halt their regulatory development, prevent their regulatory approval, limit their commercial potential, or result in significant negative consequences; the impact of increased demand for the manufacture of mRNA and LNP based vaccines to treat COVID-19 on our development plans; difficulties manufacturing the novel technology on which our OEC candidates are based; our ability to adapt to rapid and significant technological change; our reliance on third parties for the manufacture of materials; our ability to successfully acquire and establish our own manufacturing facilities and infrastructure; our reliance on a limited number of suppliers for lipid excipients used in our product candidates; our ability to advance our product candidates to clinical development; and our ability to obtain, maintain, enforce and adequately protect our intellectual property rights. These and other important factors discussed under the caption "Risk Factors" in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the period ended December 31, 2021, and our other filings with the SEC could cause actual results to differ materially from those indicated by the forward-looking statements made in this press release. Any such forward-looking statements represent management's estimates as of the date of this press release. While we may elect to update such forward-looking statements at some point in the future, we disclaim any obligation to do so, even if subsequent events cause our views to change.
Contacts
Media contact:
Jason Braco
LifeSci Communications
646.751.4361
jbraco@lifescicomms.com
Investor contact:
Kevin Murphy/Brendan Burns
Argot Partners
212.600.1902
ArgotOmega@argotpartners.com
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Crowd gathers outside the Supreme Court after draft opinion circulated that would strike down Roe v. Wade
By Paul LeBlanc and Eva McKend, CNN
Supporters of legal abortion rights gathered at the Supreme Court building on Monday night, carrying signs and raising their voices in chants after a draft of a majority Supreme Court opinion circulated that would overturn Roe v. Wade.
The scene outside the court ranged from somber to angry, with people consoling one another and questioning what to do next. Some who had gathered appeared to be in disbelief.
“Hey, hey, ho, ho, Samuel Alito’s gotta go,” the crowd chanted for a time.
According to the draft opinion written by conservative Justice Samuel Alito and obtained by Politico, the court would overturn Roe v. Wade’s holding of a federal constitutional right to abortion. The opinion would be the most consequential abortion decision in decades and would transform the landscape of women’s reproductive health in America.
“For 49 years, we have fought to make sure that we are able to make these decisions, not some lawmakers down the street, not somebody who honestly doesn’t even know how our bodies work. And now they are determined to take this right away from us,” Alexis McGill, CEO and president of Planned Parenthood, told CNN’s Anderson Cooper on “AC360” Monday evening.
Planned Parenthood, she vowed, will work on “ensuring that people understand what is at stake right now. It is literally their bodies on the line.”
Sarah Lanford, a health care policy advocate from Texas, told CNN outside the court that she felt there was “nothing” that she could do. “I feel like I’m doing everything I can do in terms of organizing, registering voters, donating to abortion funds, and it’s just like not enough in a way that’s really frustrating,” she said.
Another in the crowd, Nick Butler, said people need to recognize “that they have power” to enact change as he urged everyone to consider those “who are going to be targeted” if Roe is struck down.
The draft was circulated in early February, according to Politico. The final opinion has not been released, and votes and language can change before opinions are formally released. The opinion in the case — Dobbs v. Jackson, which concerns a challenge to Mississippi’s 15-week ban on abortion — is not expected to be published until late June.
Politico says it has authenticated the draft, but CNN has not independently confirmed the document’s authenticity. A Supreme Court spokesperson declined to comment to CNN.
This is a breaking story and will be updated.
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Matternet will leverage its extensive experience from operations in Zurich and Lugano to build-out the first European city-wide drone delivery network in Switzerland
MOUNTAIN VIEW, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Matternet announced it is embarking on the next chapter of its drone operations in Switzerland. Starting January 1, 2023, Matternet will take over drone business activities from Swiss Post, in addition to providing its technology platform and operating customer drone delivery networks.
"We thank Swiss Post for the partnership and all that we accomplished together over the last five years," said Andreas Raptopoulos, CEO of Matternet. "With the extensive experience we have gained from operating drone delivery networks over Swiss cities since 2017, we are now ready to take the next step toward our vision of city-wide, ultra-fast and environmentally-friendly drone delivery networks in Switzerland."
Matternet considers Switzerland one of the most advanced countries in the world for scaled drone delivery operations, enabled by a robust regulatory framework established by the Federal Office of Civil Aviation (FOCA) and Switzerland's focus on world-class, efficient logistics and environmentally-friendly technologies.
During its successful five-year partnership with Swiss Post, Matternet provided its urban drone delivery platform and operated commercial routes for Swiss Post customers. Matternet and Swiss Post achieved multiple world-first milestones together, such as operating the first BVLOS commercial drone delivery route over a city in Lugano (2017) and the first BVLOS commercial drone delivery route in a major European city in Zurich (2018).
Matternet now plans to build on this foundation to launch, alongside a group of private and public entities, the first European city-wide drone delivery network in Switzerland. The network's initial focus will be healthcare logistics for B2B and B2C applications. Further details will be announced in the coming months.
Matternet's vision is that the city of the future will rely on a city-wide drone delivery network to fulfill urgent logistics needs for healthcare and help transition on-demand ecommerce to a sustainable mode of transport. Matternet announced its first network in partnership with the Department of Health of Abu Dhabi (link) in September 2021.
About Matternet
Matternet has developed best-in-class technology for on-demand, aerial delivery in cities. The company designs, builds and operates its technology in partnership with healthcare and logistics organizations. In 2017, Matternet became the first company in the world to be authorized for commercial BVLOS operations of drone logistics networks over cities in Switzerland. In 2019, Matternet and UPS partnered to provide drone delivery services to US healthcare systems, and together enabled the first FAA-Approved Drone Airline in the US, UPS Flight Forward. In 2021, Matternet announced its first city-wide drone delivery network in partnership with the Department of Health of Abu Dhabi. To date, Matternet technology has enabled over 20,000 commercial flights. For more information about Matternet, please visit: https://mttr.net.
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Jenny Russo
jenny@matternet.us
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Nearly 40% of Washington's incarcerated youth have experienced foster care.
SEATTLE, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Treehouse announced a bold initiative to disrupt the foster care-to-prison pipeline with new investments in policy and systems reform and direct services to incarcerated youth, in partnership with the Department of Children, Youth & Families (DCYF) and the Raikes Foundation.
According to DCYF, in Washington nearly one in four young adults are arrested within one year of aging out of foster care and approximately 40% of Washington's incarcerated youth have experienced foster care. One Juvenile Law Center study showed that more than 90% of youth in foster care with five or more placements will become involved in the juvenile legal system. Dual system-involved youth graduate from high school at just 14%, the state's lowest rate.
"State data shows that many young people go from foster care to incarceration, and when they leave incarceration, they become homeless, with the cycle repeating again and again," said Treehouse CEO Lisa Chin. "We can and we must end this cycle now."
"We have a lot of work to do for these youth and a long way to go, but through this partnership with Treehouse and the Raikes Foundation, we can work together to find ways to get better outcomes," said DCYF Secretary Ross Hunter. "The first and most important step we take is to listen to those with lived experience."
To that end, Treehouse has hired Arthur Longworth and Ari McLaren-Simpson to intensify its efforts to reform the foster care, education, and juvenile legal systems and to better serve youth in and after juvenile incarceration.
"We know from our work and from studies that not graduating, spending time in foster care and getting caught up in the legal system are closely connected to homelessness as a young person," said Paula Carvalho of the Raikes Foundation. "Breaking these connections is very important to us, and that's why we are excited to continue to support Treehouse and their efforts to dismantle the foster care to prison pipeline."
Visit Treehouse Takes Bold Step to End Foster Care-to-Prison Pipeline (treehouseforkids.org to learn more about how these new positions add capacity and expertise to advance efforts to transform systems and better serve youth.
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OXON HILL, Md. (AP) — Brian Robinson Jr. will miss at least the Washington Commanders’ first four games of the NFL season after being shot during at attempted robbery last weekend.
The team put the rookie running back on the non-football injury list Thursday, a move that makes Washington’s game Oct. 9 against Tennessee the first game Robinson will be eligible to play. Coach Ron Rivera said the decision was made on the advice of doctors.
“After four weeks we’ll go from there,” Rivera said at the Commanders’ preseason Welcome Home Luncheon. “Knowing who he is and knowing the type of young man he is and wanting to be back as quick as he would like to, I think the doctors probably thought that might be a good decision.”
Robinson had surgery Monday after being shot twice in the right leg Sunday in Washington and was released from the hospital hours later. He visited the team facility on crutches the next two days to meet with doctors, coaches and teammates.
Co-owner Tanya Snyder singled out Robinson during her remarks at the luncheon, calling the shooting a “senseless attack in broad daylight.”
“We were blessed to see him back in our facility just days after the incident, a testament to his courage, his resilience and what he means to his teammates,” Snyder said. We all pray for your full recovery, Brian, both physically and mentally.”
It was not clear if Dan Snyder attended for any private get-togethers at MGM National Harbor, though he was not at his wife’s table during the public portion of the annual event, which was celebrating its 60th anniversary and the franchise’s 90th.
The Commanders have not provided an estimate on when Robinson might be able to play again. Robinson’s college coach, Alabama’s Nick Saban, said it was possible the 23-year-old might be able to get back on the field this season.
With Robinson out, Washington has three other running backs on the roster: 2021 starter Antonio Gibson, pass-catching specialist J.D. McKissic and veteran Jonathan Williams, whose style most closely resembles Robinson’s.
Putting Robinson on the NFI list and rookie tight end Curtis Hodges on injured reserve with a designation to return allowed the team to bring back linebackers Jon Bostic and David Mayo. Bostic returns after signing and spending training camp with New Orleans, while Mayo made the initial Commanders 53-man roster and was released briefly to accommodate waiver wire additions of defensive backs Rachad Wildgoose and Tariq Castro-Fields.
Bostic played the past three seasons for Washington before a torn pectoral muscle limited him to four games last year. Rivera, who’s going into his third year in charge, said the team played well when Bostic was on the field and the 31-year provides some veteran depth at the position.
“We get the old man back,” starting linebacker Cole Holcomb said. “I love J.B., man. Him and I, we go way back. I just remember he helped me a lot, so it feels good to have him here.”
Rivera also cited the benefit of Bostic in the development of 2021 first-round pick Jamin Davis, who has struggled to adapt to the pro game.
“I think that’ll be really good for Jamin to see a guy like that out there working, preparing, getting himself ready to go,” Rivera said.
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TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Days of intense heat have sparked a flood of water main breaks around the Capital City.
The City of Topeka says on Tuesday, June 21, that over the holiday weekend a total of 5 water mains broke which have caused the following closures:
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TEMPE, Ariz., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SANTÉ Realty Investments proudly announces the addition of Jaime De la Garza to its Advisory Board, coined the "Founders Circle". Mr. De la Garza served for nine years as the Chief Financial Officer before given additional designation in 2013 as CEO and President of Corporate Properties of Americas (CPA), one of the largest developers of industrial real estate properties in Mexico. During his tenure, from 2003 to 2015, his firm grew from 2 million square feet of gross leasable area (GLA) to 33 million square feet of GLA, becoming one of the largest owners of industrial real estate in Mexico.
Mr. De la Garza adds great international experience to the SANTÉ Advisory Board. Prior to Corporate Properties of Americas, Mr. De la Garza's experience includes: Finance Director for Latin America with International Water Ltd., Investment Officer for the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and Operations Manager with Schlumberger. He has also served as Independent Consultant to institutions such as the North American Development Bank, Hewlett Packard and Alterra Partners, and currently serves on several company boards.
Mr. De la Garza said, "Joining the Founders Circle is something I am very excited about. Knowing SANTÉ's rapid growth with its Ground Lease Fund, I am very anxious to contribute to its success both within and outside the US."
Jim Small, CEO of SANTÉ Realty Investments said, "Our Innovative approach to ground leases and their use as sale-lease back financing will benefit greatly from Jaime's outstanding experience and education. We love having these types of international experts in our Founders Circle."
SANTÉ Realty Investments is a purpose driven organization delivering private equity in the real estate sector where the firm has high conviction of being able to deliver superior returns to its institutional investors. The firm was founded in 2009 and has grown to be an industry leader in commercial real estate both in the US and Europe by leveraging its proprietary methodology including the SANTE Acquisition Advantage™, SANTE Due Diligence Discovery™, SANTE Asset Management Method™, & SANTE Investor Cash Flow Maximizer™ programs.
Further information please contact Dave Shaw, Managing Director of Capital Markets for SANTÉ Realty Investments at 602-753-3538 or via email at dshaw@santerealty.com
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JACKSON, Miss., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, AARP Mississippi announced four organizations throughout the state will receive 2022 Community Challenge grants – part of the largest group of grantees to date with $3.4 million awarded among 260 organizations nationwide. Grantees will implement quick-action projects that help communities become more livable in the long-term by improving public places; transportation; housing; diversity, equity and inclusion; digital access; and civic engagement, with an emphasis on the needs of adults age 50 and over.
"AARP Mississippi is committed to working with communities to improve residents' quality of life through tangible changes," said AARP Mississippi State Director Kimberly L. Campbell, Esq. "We are proud to collaborate with this year's grantees as they make immediate improvements in their communities to jumpstart long-term change, especially for Mississippians 50 and over."
Here in Mississippi, projects funded include:
The grant will help Hattiesburg Landmark Preservation improve a park/playground at Thames Elementary School, the only public park in midtown Hattiesburg. The project includes updating a basketball court, adding four age-friendly benches at a walking track and creating two murals.
The grant will help the Jackson Heart Foundation continue to develop the Museum Trail, a multi-use trail spanning a total of 4.34 miles connecting the local community to parks, museums, a farmers' market, a food hall, and the Pearl River. The grant will assist in developing two multi-functional trailhead plazas that include a custom design seating area, public art, and lighting.
The grant will assist the Noxubee County Historical Society in completing the renovation of the Macon Welcome Center in the downtown business district. The grant will help with computers, food prep equipment, audio video equipment and more.
The grant will help the Waynesboro-Wayne County Library purchase 11 GrandPads, a tablet designed for older adults. The devices will then be used in computer classes and available to check out, just like books. A special staff member will provide tech support.
AARP Community Challenge grant projects will be funded in all 50 states, Washington, D.C., Puerto Rico, and the U.S. Virgin Islands. True to the program's quick-action nature, projects must be completed by November 30, 2022.
This year, AARP is bolstering its investment of affordable and adaptable housing solutions in response to the national housing crisis. With additional funding support from Toyota Motor North America, the program is also increasing its support of projects that improve mobility innovation and transportation options.
The grant program is part of AARP's nationwide Livable Communities initiative, which supports the efforts of cities, towns, neighborhoods and rural areas to become great places to live for people of all ages. Since 2017, AARP Mississippi has awarded 11 grants through the program to nonprofit organizations and government entities across the state.
View the full list of grantees and their project descriptions at aarp.org/communitychallenge and learn more about AARP's livable communities work at aarp.org/livable.
AARP is the nation's largest nonprofit, nonpartisan organization dedicated to empowering people 50 and older to choose how they live as they age. With a nationwide presence and nearly 38 million members, AARP strengthens communities and advocates for what matters most to families: health security, financial stability and personal fulfillment. AARP also produces the nation's largest circulation publications: AARP The Magazine and AARP Bulletin. To learn more, visit www.aarp.org, www.aarp.org/espanol or follow @AARP, @AARPenEspanol and @AARPadvocates, @AliadosAdelante on social media.
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NEW YORK, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shoplazza, the global leading Shopping Cart SaaS, and Payoneer (NASDAQ: PAYO), the commerce technology company powering payments and growth for the new global economy, today announced a partnership that will bring Payoneer's direct-to-consumer payments acceptance offering to Shoplazza's 360,000+ merchants. Shoplazza merchants will be able to integrate Payoneer Checkout into their webstores to start accepting payments directly from customers worldwide and unify earnings across their webstores and marketplaces.
Merchants who want to sell cross-border need to ensure they can offer buyers from around the world the opportunity to pay on their webstores as easily as they would do with their local retailers," said Nagesh Devata, Senior Vice President, APAC, Payoneer. "The partnership with Shoplazza is a great example of how Payoneer collaborates with leading eCommerce enablers to help them expand globally while also empowering SMBs to manage their businesses, succeed, and grow with better financial and payment services."
Payoneer powers growth for 5 million global customers, from aspiring entrepreneurs in emerging markets to the world's leading technology brands, including Amazon, Walmart, eBay, Airbnb, Google, and more.
As an award-winning Shopping Cart SaaS company, Shoplazza provides a shopping cart SaaS platform for brands of all shapes and sizes to start, market, and manage their online stores. The platform is powered by advanced technology and is reliable, scalable, and adaptable to ensure a headless commerce experience for our merchants.
For webstores businesses, daily operation, foreign exchange settlement and payment acceptance play a pivotal role in the transaction flow. To address this, the Shoplazza and Payoneer strategic partnership will provide a variety of settlement currencies for Shoplazza's merchants with preferential exchange rates and cost saving, and an easy and efficient onboarding process. It also supports unified account management. Payoneer Checkout consolidates the merchant's income from across multiple webstores and platforms into their Payoneer account, allowing Shoplazza merchants to manage multi-store revenue easily, while improving checkout conversions.
The partnership between Shoplazza and Payoneer simplifies payment acceptance for cross-border merchants, and helps them to manage their webstores more efficiently.
"Shoplazza is committed to empowering brands of all shapes and sizes from around the world to start, market, and manage their online stores with its advanced technology and Direct-to-Customer (DTC) brand management and consulting," notes Jeff Li, CEO of Shoplazza. "Providing seamless payment options such as through Payoneer makes sure that merchants can find the one that's right for them, no matter where they are."
Shoplazza's merchants in the Asia Pacific region can find Payoneer Checkout on the SaaS platform via "Settings"-> "Payments".
For more information about Payoneer Checkout, visit https://register.payoneer.com/en/solutions/payoneer-checkout/
About Shoplazza
Shoplazza, an award-winning Shopping Cart SaaS company, provides a Shopping Cart SaaS Platform for brands of all shapes and sizes to start, market, and manage their online stores. The platform is powered by advanced technology, and reliable, scalable, and adaptable to ensure a headless commerce experience for our merchants.
Shoplazza values developers and is committed to leveraging the value of the global developers ecosystem in helping merchants achieve global business success.
Shoplazza, a global Shopping Cart SaaS company, and your lifetime partner.
About Payoneer
Payoneer is the world's go-to partner for digital commerce, everywhere. From borderless payments to boundless growth, Payoneer promises any business, in any market, the technology, connections and confidence to participate and flourish in the new global economy.
Since 2005, Payoneer has been imagining and engineering a truly global ecosystem so the entire world can realize its potential. Powering growth for customers ranging from aspiring entrepreneurs in emerging markets to the world's leading digital brands like Airbnb, Amazon, Google, Upwork, and Walmart, Payoneer offers a universe of opportunities, open to you.
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BOULDER, Colo., Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There is Still Time for Contractors and Sustainable Living Advocates Seeking to Host or Sponsor Free, Solar and Sustainable Sites and Tours, Showcasing Money-Saving Innovations for Homes, Businesses, Non-Profits, and Other Sustainable Entities via the October 1-2 National Solar Tour, America's Largest Grassroots Solar Living Event.
Marking the 27th Anniversary of the National Solar Tour, ASES can't think of a better way to celebrate than having all 50 states represented on the Tour. Last year, this program was so close to delivering a 50 state National Solar Tour, with 49 states featured on the Tour. This year ASES is determined to feature Local Solar Tours and Solar Sites in all 50 states! The Tour is still missing solar and sustainability representation in Alaska, Hawaii, Idaho, Kentucky, Louisiana, Maine, North Dakota, and Texas–among others! Represent your state by signing up to host a Local Solar Tour or Solar Site, either in-person, virtually, or as a hybrid of in-person attendance and virtual photo or video tours by September 15th.
Partnered with The Energy & Environmental Building Alliance (EEBA) this year, the National Solar Tour is an effective program for increasing solar adoption and the implementation of sustainability upgrades by featuring a collection of Local Solar Tours, in addition to single Solar Sites across the country that feature solar and sustainable technologies. This program presents the unique opportunity for solar and sustainability enthusiasts to share their personal process of going solar and implementing sustainable upgrades. Hosts provide genuine recommendations for installers, financing, and accurate information concerning tax credits, rebates, and local laws or issues. Citizens representing every state in the nation and all U.S. territories are invited to show their solar and inspire adoption of energy- and money-saving home and business solutions by hosting or sponsoring a site on the National Solar Tour.
Amplify Your Reach: National Solar Tour Sponsorships Still Available
Sponsorships are still available to elevate sustainable brands, amplify reach, increase ESG affinity, and deliver a traditional and social media bonanza to meet sponsor business and communication objectives and help finance solar and sustainable living improvements now through October 1-2, the official weekend of the National Solar Tour, and through the 2022 calendar year. Email Terri Steele (TourSponsors@ases.org) to reserve your place in the National Solar Tour sun among tens of thousands of qualified consumers.
Be A Climate Champion
Let's inspire friends and neighbors with energy-saving innovations that allow us to live more comfortably, reduce our carbon footprint, improve property values, realize tax credits, and slash energy costs across the US.
Join the National Solar Tour today - and share this message with others who share your passion for a cleaner, more sustainable future.
About the American Solar Energy Society: Established in 1954, the American Solar Energy Society (ASES) is a 501(c)(3) non-profit that advocates for sustainable living and a 100% renewable energy future via in-depth reporting, educational events, Webinars, and conferences that cultivate community and power progress. ASES integrates the perspectives of science, industry, policy and citizens via the award-winning Solar Today magazine, the e-newsletter Solar@Work, monthly Webinars, the ASES National Solar Conference and the National Solar Tour. Learn more at ases.org.
If you have any questions about hosting or attending Local Solar Tours or Solar Sites or if you are interested in partnering with the National Solar Tour, contact solartour@ases.org.
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FARNBOROUGH, United Kingdom, April 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viasat Inc. (NASDAQ: VSAT), a global leader in satellite communications, today announced it has joined the Space Cluster on the Harwell Science and Innovation Campus as it seeks new technology and research partnerships in the UK.
Harwell is home to the largest concentration of space expertise in the UK, with more than 1,400 people employed across over 100 private and public sector organizations, including the UK Space Agency and the European Space Agency. Harwell estimates that the space industry contributes £5.7 billion to UK GDP.
With the opening of a new office at the Harwell Campus, Viasat is demonstrating its intent to play an active role within the UK's space ecosystem while contributing its expertise in space-based broadband communications to the Harwell community.
"The Harwell Space Cluster is widely recognized as an integral part of the UK's space sector, bringing together dynamic, innovative organizations from across the UK and European Union," said Rick Baldridge, Viasat's president and CEO. "We are looking to build relationships in the UK that can help add value and new capabilities to our global ViaSat-3 constellation of satellites, which will extend broadband internet service to the hardest-to-reach places in the world. We look forward to creating alliances with UK organizations in areas such as space safety and sustainability, encryption and data security, terminal development and more."
The first of three ViaSat-3 high-capacity satellites is scheduled for launch later this year. The constellation is expected to deliver over 3 Terabits per second (Tbps) of total network capacity, or roughly eight times the capacity of Viasat's current fleet.
"We are delighted to have Viasat join the Harwell Campus," said Dr. Joanna Hart, development manager, Harwell Space Cluster. "It is an innovative communications company known for working with growing start-ups in the satellite and space community. Viasat will be able to access the world-leading space research and technology we offer, spotting valuable commercial opportunities and next-generation innovations."
The Harwell Campus is interested in capitalizing on the rapid changes in space technology, and building links with other international space clusters, to help the UK achieve its National Space Strategy goal: to be 10% of the global space-related economy by 2030.
About Viasat
Viasat is a global communications company that believes everyone and everything in the world can be connected. For more than 35 years, Viasat has helped shape how consumers, businesses, governments and militaries around the world communicate. Today, the Company is developing the ultimate global communications network to power high-quality, secure, affordable, fast connections to impact people's lives anywhere they are—on the ground, in the air or at sea. To learn more about Viasat, visit: www.viasat.com, go to Viasat's Corporate Blog, or follow the Company on social media at: Facebook, Instagram, LinkedIn, Twitter or YouTube.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements that are subject to the safe harbors created under the Securities Act of 1933 and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Forward-looking statements include statements that refer to the launch timing of the first ViaSat-3 satellite and expected capacity of the ViaSat-3 constellation; and the opportunity to expand or share certain alliances, businesses, technologies or applications with Harwell Campus participants, and the resulting benefits. Readers are cautioned that actual results could differ materially and adversely from those expressed in any forward-looking statements. Factors that could cause actual results to differ include: risks associated with the construction, launch and operation of satellites, including the effect of any anomaly, operational failure or degradation in satellite performance; contractual problems, product defects, manufacturing issues or delays, regulatory issues, technologies not being developed according to anticipated schedules, or that do not perform according to expectations, and increased competition and other factors affecting the connectivity market, generally. In addition, please refer to the risk factors contained in Viasat's SEC filings available at www.sec.gov, including Viasat's most recent Annual Report on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on any forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date on which they are made. Viasat undertakes no obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements for any reason.
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The Symposium, Took Place at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC, on June 2nd and Brought Together Formerly Incarcerated Women, Social Justice Activists, Organizers, Leading Female Movement Attorneys, Officials, Experts, and More
LOS ANGELES, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The National Council for Incarcerated and Formerly Incarcerated Women and Girls hosted an all-women-led symposium at the Four Seasons Hotel in Washington, DC. This event brought together formerly incarcerated women, social justice activists, organizers, leading female movement attorneys, officials, experts, and more, focusing on clemency, racial and gender justice, and its impact on incarcerated women in the federal prison system.
The National Council Partnered with The Kemba Smith Foundation, The Justice Roundtable, CAN-DO Foundation, ACLU – North Carolina, and Ladies of Hope Ministries, Inc. The group consists of organizations founded and run by formerly incarcerated women that came together at various times over several years. To combat and end the incarceration of women and girls, share resources, amplify the critical issues of the criminal justice system's impact on the poor and communities of color, and develop policies and legislation and additional resources for boots-on-the-ground organizers in the US.
The event included panel discussions with women who received clemency, shared personal experiences, and discussed the importance of clemency, the issues surrounding racial and gender justice issues, and The National Council's #FreeHer ClemencyWorks campaign, and the expectations for the current administration. The gathering concluded with the development of new strategies and unification of various groups. Updates to follow.
"Clemency is a power given to the President so he or she can be the 'fail-safe in the mechanism of justice.' Thousands of women in the Bureau of Prisons need to come home. We all have the common goal of ensuring the right thing is done, and these women are free." - Catherine Sevcenko, Senior Counsel at the National Council.
The National Council was founded in 2010 by a group of women incarcerated in federal prison in Danbury, CT. The organization works to end the criminal legal system's forced separation of women and girls from their communities and loved ones through hyper-local organizing, public awareness education, and its national #FreeHer ClemencyWorks Campaign. The National Council also organizes against the incarceration of women globally through its International Network. For more information, visit www.nationalcouncil.us.
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The school board in Uvalde, Texas, is expected to discuss whether to fire school Police Chief Pete Arredondo at a meeting Wednesday evening, three months after a shooter at Robb Elementary took the lives of 19 children and two teachers.
The board initially was set to consider Arredondo's job status on July 23, but the matter was twice postponed at the request of Arredondo's attorney and eventually moved to Wednesday.
Arredondo won't appear at the meeting, according to a 17-page press statement sent to the school board by his attorney.
In the statement issued less than an hour before the scheduled start of the meeting, attorney George Hyde accused the board of failing to follow proper procedure in pursuing possible termination of Arredondo's employment.
Hyde argues that a letter from the district suspending him without pay does not count as an official "complaint" required by law to consider termination.
"Chief Arredondo will not participate in his own illegal and unconstitutional public lynching and respectfully requests the Board immediately reinstate him, with all backpay and benefits and close the complaint as unfounded," the statement concludes.
The meeting started with comments from members of the public, some of whom called for Arredondo, who is on unpaid leave, to turn in his badge.
The board members said Texas law requires for the hearing on the chief's employment status to be held in closed session. An agenda for the meeting says the board will return to open session for "discussion and possible action."
Arredondo has come under intense public scrutiny over the police response to the May 24 massacre, America's deadliest school shooting since 2012.
The Uvalde schools superintendent has recommended that Arredondo be fired. State officials identified Arredondo as the on-scene police commander, though he has said he did not consider himself in charge.
The attacker remained in two adjoined classrooms for more than an hour before officers entered the rooms and killed him, authorities say. The delay contradicted widely taught protocol for active shooter situations that call for police to immediately stop the threat and came even as children inside repeatedly called 911 and begged for help.
In his statement for Arredondo, Hyde says the chief was not notified between June 22 and July 19 of a school district investigation and was not asked to participate or give a statement.
"The district cannot withhold its information for months, present only that which they find supports the Superintendent, and then disclose it without a reasonable opportunity to review it, and the opportunity to discover impeachment or optional completeness evidence."
Wednesday's meeting comes after heated school board sessions in which parents have demanded that Arredondo and others in the school system be fired, and after several instances in which officials have criticized the police response to the shooting in hearings and a Texas House investigative report.
Report described 'lackadaisical approach' by law enforcement
In a hearing before the Texas Senate on June 21, the director of the Texas Department of Public Safety called the police response an "abject failure." The director, Col. Steven McCraw, placed blame for the failure on Arredondo, who state authorities identified as the on-scene commander. The on-scene commander, McCraw said, was "the only thing" stopping officers from entering the classrooms to engage the gunman.
But Arredondo told a Texas House investigative committee that he did not consider himself the incident commander -- echoing comments he made to the Texas Tribune in June.
In a preliminary report released July 17, the Texas House panel placed blame more broadly, outlining a series of failures by multiple law enforcement agencies.
The 77-page report described "an overall lackadaisical approach" by the 376 local, state and federal law enforcement officers who responded and were at the school.
"There is no one to whom we can attribute malice or ill motives," the report says. "Instead, we found systemic failures and egregious poor decision making."
The report also notes others could have assumed command. Advanced Law Enforcement Rapid Response Training "teaches that any law enforcement officer can assume command, that somebody must assume command, and that an incident commander can transfer responsibility as an incident develops," it says.
"That did not happen at Robb Elementary, and the lack of effective incident command is a major factor that caused other vital measures to be left undone," according to the report.
In that report, Arredondo said his approach was "responding as a police officer," and that he therefore "didn't title myself."
However, at least one of the responding officers expressed the belief that Arredondo was leading the law enforcement response inside the school, telling others that the "chief is in charge," according to a timeline from the Texas Department of Public Safety.
In the wake of sharp criticism, Uvalde school district Superintendent Hal Harrell placed Arredondo -- who has been the school district police chief since March 2020 -- on leave from his position as school police chief on June 22.
Separately, Arredondo resigned his position on the Uvalde City Council in early July, and the council accepted the resignation July 12.
'Too little, too late'
At a school board meeting July 18 -- a day after the House report was released -- an uncle of one of the slain children angrily asked why Arredondo still was employed.
"Why the hell does he still have a job with y'all?" Brett Cross, an uncle of 10-year-old Uziyah Garcia, asked the board, adding he wanted members to resign if Arredondo weren't fired by the next day. "Because you all do not give a damn about our children or us. Stand with us or against us, because we ain't going nowhere."
Firing Arredondo now, Cross told CNN later that week, would be "too little, too late." Cross, who had been raising Uziyah as his son before the child was killed in the shooting, and some others in the community have been calling for the superintendent, the board and the school police department to be replaced.
At a meeting Monday night, the school board met to review parents' complaints calling for the superintendent's removal. The board passed a motion that, in part, requires the superintendent to provide to the board names or organizations that could review the district's administrative practices about accountability.
Some community members in attendance -- including Cross -- expressed anger at the end of the meeting, with some saying that it took three hours to not accomplish anything.
"Come out Wednesday," Cross said as he and others left Monday's meeting. "I'm f**king tired of this bulls**t."
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SAN DIEGO, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Core Strengths, the inventor of Relationship Intelligence, announced the addition of several industry leaders to bolster its worldwide impact.
Gurmukh Oberoi was appointed as the Head of Strategy and Corporate Development. He will oversee the company's strategic growth and expansion. Before Core Strengths, he worked with Blackline's Strategy and Corporate Development team and handled M&A, IPO, and advisory transactions at Citi and Houlihan Lokey Investment Bank. "The way people work has experienced tremendous disruption these last two years. Whatever the next normal looks like, people will still need to establish meaningful connections at work. They will still need to collaborate, understand each other, and communicate effectively. Here at Core Strengths, we are laser-focused on equipping team leaders with the approaches and tools they need to foster the authentic connections that drive team performance. Gurmukh's wealth of experience helps us ensure we are ready," said Tim Scudder, Ph.D. Author and Principal at Core Strengths. "The talent industry needs innovators like Core Strengths. Their passion to transform work relationships and team performance at scale is something I knew I had to be part of," said Gurmukh Oberoi, Head of Strategy and Corporate Development of Core Strengths.
With a renewed focus on empowering hybrid teams to drive performance, Core Strengths has also appointed three talented industry sales leaders to expand global enterprise partnerships.
Anthony Bossone brings 25 years of talent development expertise to his new role as a senior sales leader. A veteran of the Ken Blanchard Companies and Wilson Learning, he is based in New York and will be focused on growth in the Northeastern Americas region.
Rachael Whitlock joins Core Strengths as senior sales leader from FranklinCovey. For the past eight years, she's worked with organizations to develop leadership capacity, strengthen organizational culture, and build high-trust relationships. Rachael will be responsible for expanding and supporting Core Strengths enterprise clients in the Mid-Atlantic and Southeast Americas region.
Martin Kiddie, a Scotland native, will lead the Core Strengths' UK and EMEA expansion as a senior sales executive. After spending the last eight years at The Insights Group Ltd, he looks forward to leading the global expansion and building bespoke enterprise solutions.
Core Strengths' mission is to make work better by helping teams work together. Built on 50 years of science, Relationship Intelligence (RQ) empowers leaders and teams to optimize their work styles and strengthen trust. Over 5 million users in organizations worldwide rely on Core Strengths to measure talent, coach employees, and build winning teams.
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SAN JOSE, Calif., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harmonic Inc. (NASDAQ: HLIT) today announced that it will release its first quarter 2022 financial results after the market close on Monday, May 2, 2022. Harmonic will host a live webcast to discuss the company's results at 2:00 p.m. PT on the same day.
The live webcast will be available on the Harmonic Investor Relations website at investor.harmonicinc.com. An audio version of the webcast will be available by calling +1. 800.240.9147 or +1.574.990.1032 (conference ID 2079336).
A replay will be available after 5:00 p.m. PT on the same website or by calling +1 855.859.2056 or +1.404.537.3406 (conference ID 2079336).
Further information about Harmonic and the company's solutions is available at www.harmonicinc.com.
About Harmonic
Harmonic (NASDAQ: HLIT), the worldwide leader in virtualized cable access and video delivery solutions, enables media companies and service providers to deliver ultra-high-quality video streaming and broadcast services to consumers globally. The company revolutionized cable access networking via the industry's first virtualized cable access solution, enabling cable operators to more flexibly deploy gigabit internet service to consumers' homes and mobile devices. Whether simplifying OTT video delivery via innovative cloud and software platforms, or powering the delivery of gigabit internet cable services, Harmonic is changing the way media companies and service providers monetize live and on-demand content on every screen. More information is available at www.harmonicinc.com.
Harmonic, the Harmonic logo and other Harmonic marks are owned by Harmonic Inc. or its affiliates. All other trademarks referenced herein are the property of their respective owners.
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Applause: Thanks for making Alliance cleanup a success
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On April 23, the City of Alliance had a downtown cleanup day. Thanks to all who volunteered their time and equipment. The cleanup was a good day.
Thanks to the city, civic organizations and the Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Viaduct Improvement Advisory Commission. Everyone's help was very much appreciated.
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'I'm coming home': Collen Gurley says he is returning to Mount Union to play basketball
Collen Gurley is coming home.
The Alliance native announced on social media Tuesday that he will be returning to Mount Union to play college basketball.
Gurley helped lead the Purple Raiders to two Ohio Athletic Conference regular-season titles and an NCAA Division III Tournament berth in 2020. He transferred to Youngstown State last year and entered the transfer portal last month.
In a Twitter post saying he was going to announce his decision Tuesday, Gurley said he "1,000% stands on it."
"It's time to shake something up," Gurley wrote.
Gurley, who played high school basketball at Hoban, averaged 14.3 points a game in three seasons with Mount Union. The three-time All-OAC selection scored a career-high 40 points against against Cairn in the first round of the 2020 NCAA Tournament.
Gurley did not play for Youngstown State this past season.
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The growth capital will help IRALOGIX accelerate its product roadmap and expand its groundbreaking proprietary recordkeeping and technology solutions for Institutional Retirement, IRA, 401(k), and Wealth Management companies.
PITTSBURGH, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IRALOGIX announced today that it raised $22M of new funding. The funding will enable IRALOGIX to expand their rapid growth, speed development of new platform features, increase its sales efforts and continue to drive an annual growth rate of over 100%, as it has done for the past three years.
The financing was led by a group of individual financial technology investors represented by Matt Vettel and Nick Cayer, along with participation from Hybrid Capital, Roan Capital, University Growth Fund, Trog Hawley Capital, Circadian Ventures, Great North Ventures, and Riverfront Ventures. As part of the financing round, Peter de Silva, previously President of TD Ameritrade's Retail division, President of Scottrade's Investment Management and President/COO of UMB Financial Corporation., will be joining the IRALOGIX Board of Directors.
David Bernard, IRALOGIX's Chairman and CEO, said "the added funding will help us expand faster and serve an even greater number of leading financial services companies more effectively than ever before. This capital raise is a testament to our mission to drive real change across the industry and having Peter de Silva lend his extensive expertise to our Board will help accelerate IRALOGIX to the next level."
IRALOGIX Co-Founder and CSO, Joe Hipsky, added "We are driving real change throughout the retirement industry for the benefit of our clients and their accountholders alike, where everyone wins. With these great additions to the team, we can continue to accelerate our current growth in the IRA market and expand our plans to apply the power of our platform to several additional areas that would benefit from modernization."
Peter de Silva commented, "IRALOGIX has a differentiated product solution that is getting strong traction within the market. We believe the business is well positioned to take advantage of the market dynamics and I am excited to leverage my experience to help the IRALOGIX team continue its growth trajectory."
With the overall US retirement market surpassing $39 trillion in 2021, IRALOGIX has emerged as the leading financial technology platform to help record keepers, advisors, mutual funds, and other financial services firms reduce their costs, and grow their business profitably, while making the highest quality, institutional investment products available to everyone regardless of account size or type.
IRALOGIX is an industry-leading provider of technology-enabled, fully paperless, white label IRA record keeping and technology solutions. The company's proprietary technology solutions enable any financial institution to easily customize their IRA offering and compete effectively in all segments of the IRA market. Through modular technology, institutional clients have the choice to use their internal investment or advisory capabilities or select from key industry leading providers. IRALOGIX complements your market strategy, streamlines your IRA service options, and helps you expand your business across all areas of the industry, profitably. For more information, please visit www.iralogix.com.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Okta, Inc. ("Okta") (NASDAQ: OKTA) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between March 5, 2021 and March 22, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Okta, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
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ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Okta includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Okta had inadequate cybersecurity controls; (ii) as a result, Okta's systems were vulnerable to data breaches; (iii) Okta ultimately did experience a data breach caused by a hacking group, which potentially affected hundreds of Okta customers; (iv) Okta initially did not disclose and subsequently downplayed the severity of the data breach; (v) all the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to have a material negative impact on Okta's business, financial condition, and reputation; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 19, 2022
Aggrieved Okta investors only have until July 19, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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NEW YORK (AP) — Best Buy Co. posted first-quarter results Tuesday that showed shoppers pulled back on spending, while higher costs ate into profits.
The nation’s largest consumer electronics chain also cut its annual outlook, noting a deteriorating macro economic environment.
Best Buy was among a handful of big winners in the pandemic, as shoppers splurged on tech equipment like laptops to create home offices to help them with remote work or cater to the needs of their children for virtual learning. But like many retailers, Best Buy is struggling with rising costs for everything from labor to shipping. The electronics chain also had to navigate global chip shortages. And soaring fuel costs and the return of promotions are hurting its bottom line.
Meanwhile, Best Buy, like other retailers, is also adjusting to changing shopping behavior. Demand for electronics is cooling as consumers go back to the office and resume normal lives. Inflation is also making shoppers scrutinize their purchases. In particular, CEO Corie Barry told reporters on a call Tuesday that purchases by lower-income shoppers, who were new Best Buy customers during the pandemic, have recently fallen off.
Best Buy follows other major retailers, including Walmart and Target, in reporting that inflation has taken a bite out of earnings. The other big discounters also reported shifts in spending. Target said that it didn’t anticipate a lightening quick return by consumers to more normalized spending. Purchases of big TVs and appliances that Americans loaded up on during the pandemic have faded, leaving Target with a bloated inventory that must be marked down to sell.
Among mall-based clothing chains, teen retailer Abercrombie & Fitch posted a first-quarter loss and cut its outlook on Tuesday.
But upscale department store chain Nordstrom boosted its annual outlook following strong first-quarter results that showed the retailer took advantage of customers shopping for “long-awaited occasions,” Nordstrom CEO Erik Nordstrom said. Shares in Seattle-based Nordstrom jumped more than 10% in after-hours trading.
Barry of Best Buy said she expected this year’s results to be weaker than last year as it lapped stimulus payments and other government support and planned for higher costs in its supply chain. But she noted macroeconomic conditions worsened since it provided its financial outlook in early March, which resulted in its sales being slightly lower than its expectations.
“Sustained high levels of inflation is having an impact broadly again on the consumer, who we feel is pulling back at a faster, deeper pace than we initially assumed,” Barry said.
Barry said Best Buy has a healthy inventory of products, though she noted there are still some isolated areas where there is a shortfall.
Overall, Barry said the company is preparing for an environment of softer sales, but not planning for a full recession.
Neil Saunders, managing director at GlobalData Retail, said given the multitude of challenges, Best Buy fared reasonably well. It noted that while the company has suffered from out-of-stocks because of supply issues, it still has better availability than others because of its size and its strong relationship with vendors. That has helped it retain customers and spending, he noted.
Still, Saunders said he’s worried about the consumer psyche.
“Electronics are highly discretionary, big-ticket items,” he said. He also noted people are going back to more normal lifestyles.
“People are home less, many have returned to the office and classroom, and leisure activities such as attending sports events and movies has risen,” he added.
Best Buy, based in Richfield, Minnesota, reported fiscal first-quarter net income of $341 million, or $1.49 per share. Earnings, adjusted for amortization costs and restructuring costs, came to $1.57 per share.
The results fell short of Wall Street expectations. The average estimate of 11 analysts surveyed by Zacks Investment Research was for earnings of $1.59 per share.
But consumer electronics retailer posted revenue of $10.65 billion in the period, down 8.5% from the year-ago period. But revenue still topped topped analysts’ forecasts. Nine analysts surveyed by Zacks expected $10.43 billion.
The company saw comparable sales decline across almost all categories, with the largest drivers being computing and home theater. The metric, a key measure of a retailer’s health, measures sales in stores open at least a year.
Domestic online revenue was down 4.9% on a comparable basis, and as a percentage of total domestic revenue, online revenue was 30.9% versus 33.2% last year.
Best Buy expects full-year earnings in the range of $8.40 to $9 per share, with revenue in the range of $48.3 billion to $49.9 billion. Previously, it expected per-share results of $8.85 to $9.15 and revenue of $49.3 billion to $50.8 billion
Analysts expected $8.88 per share on $50.17 billion for the year.
Best Buy’s shares rose more than 1%, or 88 cents, to close at $73.47 on Tuesday.
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Cultivated meat leader's milestone achievement lays the groundwork for new species expansion and accelerates momentum as the company prepares commercialization in the U.S.
REHOVOT, Israel, Aug. 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Future Meat Technologies ("Future Meat"), the industry-leading company developing innovative food technology to produce cultivated meat, announced today it has produced its first cultivated lamb, which looks, cooks, and tastes like conventional ground lamb meat, making it ideal for burgers, kebabs, and more. Accelerating the development of a cultivated lamb product is set to transform the global landscape. The European Union is the world's largest lamb consumer, and lamb is the primary meat source for numerous countries across the Middle East, Northern Africa, and parts of Asia. Reaching this milestone with ovine cell lines means the company can now produce cultivated lamb at scale and accelerate its innovation focus to expanding into even more animal species.
"In passing this milestone, Future Meat reinforces its position as a leader and pioneer in the cultivated meat industry and shows again the limitless potential of how innovation can drive sustainable solutions," said Nicole Johnson-Hoffman, CEO of Future Meat. "The key learnings will be leveraged as we work to produce other meats, including beef and pork, increasing Future Meat's market offerings for consumers."
Future Meat's development of cultivated lamb started in 2019 with fibroblast cells isolated from Awassi sheep, generating two independent ovine cell lines, that divide indefinitely.
"Future Meat has been the first company to remove Fetal Bovine Serum, and all other animal components, from its growth media," said Prof. Yaakov Nahmias, President, Founder and Chief Science Officer of Future Meat Technologies. "Future Meat's approach leans on the natural spontaneous immortalization of fibroblasts, rather than genetic modification. This is the key to Future Meat's cells being non-GMO."
"Since lamb has a uniquely distinct flavor, it is very clear if a cultivated substitute is on or off the mark," said Michael Lenahan, General Manager of Future Meat. "The reason Future Meat's cultivated lamb is indistinguishable from conventional lamb is because it is, first and foremost, real meat. It sizzles, sears and tastes just like people expect—it's amazing."
Moving forward, as the company prepares to enter the U.S. market, Future Meat will shift its focus to scaling up production of its cultivated meat products, including lamb and chicken, at its new production facility, which is expected to break ground in 2022.
Future Meat is the first cultivated meat company to break the commercial viability cost barrier, making cultivated meat that is delicious, healthy, sustainable, and available for widespread consumption. Future Meat created lines of animal cells grow forever without genetic modifications, removing the need to harvest animals. The company produces cultivated meat with environmental, health, and ethical benefits that will help will radically transform the global production of meat. www.future-meat.com.
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HOUSTON, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In conjunction with Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.® (NYSE: PB) Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Announcement, scheduled before the market opens on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, you are invited to listen to its conference call at 11:30 AM, Eastern Time (10:30 AM, Central Time) on that day. Participants will include members of Prosperity's executive management team.
If you are unable to participate during the live webcast, the call will be archived on the website at https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/Investor-Relations. To access the replay, visit https://www.prosperitybankusa.com/Presentation-Webcasts-and-Calls and follow the instructions.
Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.®
As of March 31, 2022, Prosperity Bancshares, Inc.® is a $38.271 billion Houston, Texas-based regional financial holding company providing personal banking services and investments to consumers and small to medium-sized businesses throughout Texas and Oklahoma.
Founded in 1983, Prosperity believes in a community banking philosophy, taking care of customers, businesses, and communities in the areas it serves by providing financial solutions to simplify everyday financial needs. In addition to offering traditional deposit and loan products, Prosperity offers digital banking solutions, credit and debit cards, mortgage services, treasury management solutions, and wealth management services, including trust and retail brokerage.
Prosperity currently operates 272 full-service banking locations: 65 in the Houston area, including The Woodlands; 30 in the South Texas area including Corpus Christi and Victoria; 62 in the Dallas/Fort Worth area; 22 in the East Texas area; 29 in the Central Texas area including Austin and San Antonio; 34 in the West Texas area including Lubbock, Midland-Odessa and Abilene; 16 in the Bryan/College Station area, 6 in the Central Oklahoma area; 8 in the Tulsa, Oklahoma area.
"Safe Harbor" Statement under the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995: This release contains, and the remarks by Prosperity's management on the conference call may contain, forward-looking statements within the meaning of the federal securities laws, including Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Forward-looking statements are typically, but not exclusively, identified by the use in the statements of words or phrases such as "aim," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "goal," "guidance," "intend," "is anticipated," "is expected," "is intended," "objective," "plan," "projected," "projection," "will affect," "will be," "will continue," "will decrease," "will grow," "will impact," "will increase," "will incur," "will reduce," "will remain," "will result," "would be," variations of such words or phrases (including where the word "could," "may," or "would" is used rather than the word "will" in a phrase) and similar words and phrases indicating that the statement addresses some future result, occurrence, plan or objective. Forward-looking statements include all statements other than statements of historical fact, including forecasts or trends, and are based on current expectations, assumptions, estimates and projections about Prosperity Bancshares and its subsidiaries. These forward-looking statements may include information about Prosperity's possible or assumed future economic performance or future results of operations, including future revenues, income, expenses, provision for loan losses, provision for taxes, effective tax rate, earnings per share and cash flows and Prosperity's future capital expenditures and dividends, future financial condition and changes therein, including changes in Prosperity's loan portfolio and allowance for loan losses, future capital structure or changes therein, as well as the plans and objectives of management for Prosperity's future operations, future or proposed acquisitions, the future or expected effect of acquisitions on Prosperity's operations, results of operations, financial condition, and future economic performance, statements about the anticipated benefits of the proposed transaction, and statements about the assumptions underlying any such statement, as well as expectations regarding the effects of the COVID-19 pandemic on the Bank's operating income, financial condition and cash flows. These forward-looking statements are not guarantees of future performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties, many of which are outside of Prosperity's control, which may cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include but are not limited to whether Prosperity can: successfully identify acquisition targets and integrate the businesses of acquired companies and banks; continue to sustain its current internal growth rate or total growth rate; provide products and services that appeal to its customers; continue to have access to debt and equity capital markets; and achieve its sales objectives. Other risks include, but are not limited to: the possibility that credit quality could deteriorate; actions of competitors; changes in laws and regulations (including changes in governmental interpretations of regulations and changes in accounting standards); the possibility that the anticipated benefits of an acquisition transaction are not realized when expected or at all, including as a result of the impact of, or problems arising from, the integration of two companies or as a result of the strength of the economy and competitive factors generally; a deterioration or downgrade in the credit quality and credit agency ratings of the securities in Prosperity's securities portfolio; customer and consumer demand, including customer and consumer response to marketing; effectiveness of spending, investments or programs; fluctuations in the cost and availability of supply chain resources; economic conditions, including currency rate, interest rate and commodity price fluctuations; the effect, impact potential duration or other implications of the COVID-19 pandemic; and weather. These and various other factors are discussed in Prosperity Bancshares' Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 and other reports and statements Prosperity Bancshares has filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC"). Copies of the SEC filings for Prosperity Bancshares may be downloaded from the Internet at no charge from http://www.prosperitybankusa.com.
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- Enel Green Power has completed its first large-scale hybrid wind project globally, Azure Sky wind + storage, featuring 350 MW of wind capacity and 136.5 MW/204.6 MWh of storage capacity.
- In addition, the company will add 57 MW/85.7 MWh of new battery storage capacity at its largest operating projects in Texas, Roadrunner solar and High Lonesome wind, continuing Enel's momentum for a clean energy transition in the Lone Star State.
- Through these projects, Enel Green Power continues its renewables + storage expansion with 350 MW in new generation capacity and 251 MW/376 MWh of battery storage, strengthening the Texas power grid during periods of peak energy demand with clean generation and easily-dispatchable storage resources.
DALLAS, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Enel Green Power announced the completion of its first large-scale hybrid wind project, Azure Sky Wind + Storage, as well as the addition of battery storage facilities at the operating Roadrunner and High Lonesome renewable project sites, helping ensure energy availability for Texans amid high demand periods.
"We're committed to connecting Texans with clean and cost-effective electricity through our renewable projects. The Azure Sky wind + storage project and storage additions at Roadrunner and High Lonesome help to add measurable value in the form of storage capacity and reliability to support the state's electricity system," said Paolo Romanacci, head of Enel Green Power in the US and Canada. "Enel Green Power's projects provide more generation, more resource diversity, and more dispatchable storage – three key elements of Texas's goal to reform its power grid."
Located in Throckmorton County, Azure Sky wind + storage is Enel Green Power's first large-scale hybrid wind project globally. Features include a 350 MW wind facility, expected to generate around 1.3 TWh of renewable energy yearly, paired with a 137 MW/205 MWh battery storage facility. To support companies with distributed energy needs to collaboratively purchase renewable energy, Enel Green Power signed an aggregated power purchase agreement (PPA) with corporate partners Akamai, MilliporeSigma, Synopsys and Uber. Kellogg Company, HP Hood and lululemon also signed PPAs to purchase clean energy output.
Enel has installed grid-connected battery systems at the sites of the Roadrunner solar and High Lonesome wind projects. Each battery system will add 57 MW/86 MWh of storage capacity to the grid, supporting grid reliability in a state often experiencing high demand from elevated temperatures and extreme weather. The systems will also help balance intermittent generation profiles in the renewables-saturated western region of ERCOT. With a total of 170 MWh of battery storage capacity between the two projects, Enel can dispatch flexible capacity, providing services to support resiliency amid shifting grid conditions in ERCOT. By early 2023, Enel will operate a portfolio of 12 battery energy storage systems able to store over 1,290 MWh in Texas.
The completion of Azure Sky wind + storage, coupled with the addition of new battery capacity at existing project sites, supports Enel Green Power's ongoing commitment to investing in storage solutions in Texas and beyond. In the US and Canada, the company is pursuing an aggressive growth strategy with plans to add 6.5GW of new renewable generation and 2,600 MWh of storage capacity to the grid in this region by the end of 2024.
Enel Green Power North America is a leading developer, long-term owner, and operator of renewable energy plants in North America, with a presence in 14 US states and one Canadian province. The company's portfolio includes 64 plants totaling over 8 GW of installed capacity powered by renewable wind, geothermal and solar energy. Enel's portfolio also includes 12 utility-scale battery energy storage systems totaling 1,290 MWh of capacity under construction or in operation.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — The U.S. continues to monitor the situation as weapons and supplies are sent to Ukraine to fend off Russian forces.
“A nuclear weapon is a nuclear weapon,” Pentagon Press Secretary John Kirby said.
Kirby says Russia is making reckless threats of nuclear war.
“As irresponsible as it is for him to use that rhetoric. It would be equally irresponsible for us, not to take it seriously,” Kirby said.
For now, Kirby says the U.S. sees no reason to change its deterrent strategy and is focused on helping the Ukrainian people defend themselves.
“Training has already occurred outside Ukraine, particularly on the howitzers,” Kirby said.
A Russian missile strike killed at least one person inside Kyiv on Thursday. Kirby says it’s another sign that Russian aggression is unjustified.
“None of them, none of them were threatened by Ukraine. It’s hard to square that rhetoric by what he’s actually doing in Ukraine to innocent people,” Kirby said.
The White House is also concerned Russian President Vladimir Putin still plans to attend the G-20 summit in November.
“The president has expressed publicly his opposition to President Putin attending the G-20. We have welcomed the Ukrainians attending or invitation to attend the G20,” White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said.
Kirby would not say whether what is happening is genocide.
“It is very clear that Russian forces have committed war crimes, there’s no question about that,” Kirby said.
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WASHINGTON, Aug. 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Students from Kentucky and Oklahoma will have the opportunity next week to hear from NASA astronaut Jessica Watkins aboard the International Space Station. The two space-to-Earth calls will air live this month on NASA Television, the NASA app, and the agency's website.
Watkins will answer prerecorded questions from middle and high school students at 2 p.m. EDT, Monday, Aug. 22. For 23 years, the Challenger Learning Center of Kentucky has provided STEM education to students in southeastern Kentucky. The downlink –part of a back-to-school campaign – launches the center's new interactive STEM program highlighting Artemis. Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear will deliver opening remarks. Media interested in covering the event should contact Misty Feltner at: misty@kikodesigns.com or 606-216-4915.
Watkins will also answer prerecorded questions from current students and middle school alumni from Darnaby Elementary School in Tulsa, Oklahoma, at 9:40 a.m. Tuesday, Aug. 23. The downlink will support Darnaby's ongoing STEM activities including its science club, a NASA-themed summer camp, and a NASA-centric science fair. Media interested in covering the event should contact Christopher Payne at: payne.chris@unionps.org or 918-770-2469.
For more than 21 years, astronauts have continuously lived and worked aboard the space station, testing technologies, performing science, and developing the skills needed to explore farther from Earth. Astronauts living in space on the orbiting laboratory communicate with NASA's Mission Control Center in Houston 24 hours a day through the Near Space Network Tracking and Data Relay Satellites (TDRS).
As part of Artemis, NASA will send astronauts to the Moon, to prepare for future human exploration of Mars. Inspiring the next generation of explorers – the Artemis Generation – ensures America will continue to lead in space exploration and discovery.
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$50,000 Donation to Focus on the Organization's Play Defeats Cancer Tour, Playset and Ready Bag Initiatives
SMITHFIELD, Va., April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Dedicated to giving back to the communities it serves, Gwaltney® is partnering with Roc Solid Foundation for a fifth consecutive year to help support its mission to build hope for families facing pediatric cancer.
This year, the brand will donate $50,000 toward several Roc Solid Foundation initiatives, including sponsoring the organization's inaugural "Play Defeats Cancer Tour," which will build 30 playsets for families in 30 days across the country, with Gwaltney constructing one of the tour playsets for a family near Miami, Fla. in early May. As a part of the brand's Building On Hope campaign, from June through September, Gwaltney will provide three Roc Solid On Demand (ROD) playsets and three Play It Forward playsets to six families throughout the southeast. Additionally, the brand will participate in the organization's Ready Bag program by hosting a packing party to fill bags with comfort items and essentials for families requiring hospitalization.
"Gwaltney is excited to support various Roc Solid Foundation initiatives for the fifth year in a row," said Chris Braselton, brand manager for Gwaltney at Smithfield Foods. "By being a part of these programs, Gwaltney can continue to give back to our local communities and help families facing pediatric cancer."
Roc Solid Foundation, a nonprofit organization based in Chesapeake, Va., has impacted thousands of families since its inception in 2009. It focuses on the power of play for kids diagnosed with pediatric cancer by surprising them with brand new backyard playsets and Ready Bags.
"This year, Gwaltney has helped us step up our efforts to love and serve families fighting pediatric cancer by supporting our 'Play Defeats Cancer Tour' and many of our other initiatives," said Roc Solid Foundation's Chief Play Officer Eric Newman. "This partnership has allowed us to continue our mission of providing hope for kids year after year, one playset or Ready Bag at a time."
For more information about the partnership or to follow Gwaltney Building On Hope, find the brand on Facebook or visit Gwaltneyfoods.com.
About Gwaltney
Founded in 1870 by P.D. Gwaltney in Smithfield, Va., Gwaltney has made the promise to create delicious and affordable food. With a variety of bacon, hot dogs, lunchmeats and sausage, this dedication proves why Gwaltney Great Dogs are America's number one chicken franks and Gwaltney Great Bologna is America's number one chicken bologna. For more information and family recipes, visit www.GwaltneyFoods.com or follow us on Facebook. Gwaltney is a brand of Smithfield Foods.
About Roc Solid Foundation
Roc Solid Foundation builds hope for kids fighting cancer nationwide through the power of play. The organization distributes Ready Bags to families just after they hear the devastating news that their child has cancer, and then provides backyard playsets so kids have a safe place to play during treatment. Roc Solid currently partners with 85 children's hospitals to distribute Ready Bags, and playsets have been provided to thousands of kids fighting cancer in almost every state across the U.S. For more info, visit www.rocsolidfoundation.org.
About Smithfield Foods, Inc.
Headquartered in Smithfield, Va. since 1936, Smithfield Foods, Inc. is an American food company with agricultural roots and a global reach. With more than 60,000 jobs globally, we are dedicated to producing "Good food. Responsibly.®" and serve as one of the world's leading vertically integrated protein companies. We have pioneered sustainability standards for more than two decades, including our industry-leading commitments to become carbon negative in our U.S. company-owned operations and reduce GHG emissions 30 percent across our entire U.S. value chain by 2030. We believe in the power of protein to end food insecurity and have donated hundreds of millions of food servings to our communities. Smithfield boasts a portfolio of high-quality iconic brands, such as Smithfield®, Eckrich® and Nathan's Famous®, among many others. For more information, visit www.smithfieldfoods.com, and connect with us on Facebook, Twitter, LinkedIn and Instagram.
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New State-of-the-Art Manufacturing and Engineering Facility Adds Manufacturing Capacity to Serve Korea and All of Asia
BEVERLY, Mass., July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Axcelis Technologies, Inc. (Nasdaq: ACLS), a leading supplier of enabling ion implantation solutions for the semiconductor industry, today announced a significant increase in production levels and staffing at the Company's new Axcelis Asia Operations Center, located in Pyeongtaek-Si, Gyeonggi-Do, Korea.
The new Axcelis Asia Operations Center is a state-of-the-art manufacturing and engineering facility that measures over 44,000 square feet and includes a fully functional cleanroom designed with the lean and quality principles that govern the Company's US manufacturing site. In addition, the new center is certified by the ISO 45001 Occupational Health and Safety Management System. The Axcelis Asia Operations Center is designed to serve both the Korean customer base, and our expanding footprint across all of Asia. The Company completed initial shipments from the new center in the first quarter.
President and CEO Mary Puma, commented, "Korea has long been a key region for Axcelis and this investment in the Axcelis Asia Operations Center in Korea will add manufacturing capacity to our operations, reduce lead-times, bring us closer to our customers and facilitate relationships with the local community. We also are excited to provide significant employment opportunities across a range of functions from manufacturing engineering, supply chain management, engineering and software development. We look forward to continuing to play a vibrant role in both the local community and supply chain."
About Axcelis:
Axcelis (Nasdaq: ACLS), headquartered in Beverly, Mass., has been providing innovative, high-productivity solutions for the semiconductor industry for 40 years. Axcelis is dedicated to developing enabling process applications through the design, manufacture and complete life cycle support of ion implantation systems, one of the most critical and enabling steps in the IC manufacturing process. Learn more about Axcelis at www.axcelis.com.
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Over half of Kansans’ views on Covid rules remain unchanged, study shows
Public remains divided on response to Pandemic
Published: Jun. 21, 2022 at 3:50 PM CDT|Updated: 27 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - After more than two years of dealing with a global pandemic, a new survey found that 59 percent of Kansans’ opinions on the official measures taken to limit the effects of COVID-19 have remained the same.
The study also showed 19 percent of Kansans’ now support the restrictions that have been implemented, while 22 percent are against the measures.
On a nationwide scale, 1 in 3 people say they have lost friends due to disagreements regarding COVID-19.
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New Huan Le Huo Ban (International) mobile app and physical learning centers will be launched under this partnership
SAN MATEO, Calif., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VISPARK, a global online learning service, partners global education solutions provider Marshall Cavendish Education (MCE) to internationalise Singapore's well-known Chinese learning Series Huan Le Huo Ban (HLHB) for Grades One to Six as an enrichment programme.
The HLHB (International Edition) Enrichment Programme, designed by a team of curriculum experts will consist of both print and digital resources designed for students who are learning Chinese as a foreign language outside of Singapore. It includes a mobile app hosted by VISPARK, to complement the HLHB (International) Series published by MCE. Designed for both teachers and students, the app will have 240 lessons per grade level that consist of AI-powered digital content and exercises to reinforce learning points from the HLHB International curriculum, and to encourage students to practice their Chinese speaking skills.
The HLHB (International Edition) mobile app will be launched in August 2022 in the region.
"The MCE team has strong and extensive experience in curating Chinese learning resources for schools in Singapore and around the world. We are confident that this partnership will allow us to deliver an effective international Chinese educational programme for students who want to learn Chinese as a foreign language," shared by Andy Wang, Head of VISPARK Chinese.
"Huan Le Huo Ban is our flagship Chinese series used in all MOE Primary Schools in Singapore which has received great feedback and academic success. We hope with the collaboration with VISPARK to internationalise the HLHB curriculum for enrichment will make learning Chinese more accessible and enjoyable for students who are learning it as a foreign language," said Yeoh Cheng Poh, Head of MCE.
Under this collaboration, VISPARK and MCE will also be setting up physical Chinese Language learning centers in Singapore, that follows the HLHB local curriculum by the end of 2023.
About VISPARK
VISPARK is a global online learning service from Spark Education. Designed for children aged 3-15, VISPARK's top programs include Spark Math and Spark Chinese, featuring research-based curriculum delivered with high-quality course content, interactive courseware, and experienced teachers passionate about helping kids learn. VISPARK is committed to provide a lively, fun, and efficient learning experience for kids through online live small group classes and one-on-one instruction to achieve learning results, inspire a love for learning, and build self-confidence for learners.
For more information, visit www.visparklearning.com.
About Marshall Cavendish Education
Marshall Cavendish Education (MCE) is a global education solutions provider dedicated to nurturing the joy of learning and preparing students for the future by simplifying learning and listening to the needs of schools, teachers, students, and parents. Providing holistic and end-to-end solutions customised to a school's requirements, with professional development to help educators implement the curriculum, MCE has a global presence in over 85 countries and is the only Asia-based publisher that is an endorsement partner of Cambridge Assessment International Education.
Visit www.mceducation.com for more information.
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Yellowstone says foot in hot spring linked to July 31 death
Published: Aug. 19, 2022 at 11:26 AM CDT|Updated: 6 minutes ago
HELENA, Mont. (AP) — Officials in Yellowstone National Park say part of a foot found in a hot spring in the southern part of the park earlier this week is believed to be linked to a July 31 death.
Park officials don’t believe foul play was involved.
The park reported that an employee found part of a human foot in a shoe floating in Abyss Pool on Tuesday.
News of that discovery led a man from Maryland to come forward and report that he and his family had spotted a shoe, floating sole up, in the hot spring on Aug. 11.
Abyss Pool is a 53-foot-deep hot spring west of the West Thumb of Yellowstone Lake.
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Hankook Great Hit Rebate offers savings on popular Hankook products
NASHVILLE, Tenn., July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading global tire maker Hankook Tire announces its latest consumer promotion, the Great Hit Rebate. With the baseball season heating up this summer, Hankook will offer consumers up to $100 in savings on popular passenger, SUV and light truck tires. All rebates should be submitted online at hankookrebates.com, beginning today.
According to the Hankook Tire Gauge Index, summer vacations are back, with 60% of Americans expecting to take a road trip this summer compared to just 43% in June 2020. With the return of the summer road trip, it's an ideal time to consider a new set of tires, and Hankook's Great Hit Rebate will help drivers save on a variety of premium all-season, ultra-high performance and off-road tires.
Consumers who purchase at least four tires from eligible lines between July 1st and August 7th will qualify for the Great Hit Rebate.
Qualifying tires offered through the 2022 Great Hit Rebate include:
For more information about the Hankook Great Hit Rebate, please visit the Hankook rebate website.
About Hankook Tire America Corp.
Hankook Tire America Corp. is a growing leader in the U.S. tire market, leveraging investments in technology, manufacturing and marketing to deliver high-quality, reliable products that are safer for consumers and the environment. Headquartered in Nashville, Tenn., Hankook Tire America Corp. markets and distributes a complete line of high-performance and ultra-high-performance passenger tires, light truck and SUV tires as well as medium truck and bus tires in the United States. Hankook Tire America Corp. is a subsidiary of Hankook Tire & Technology Co., Ltd., a Forbes Global 2000 company headquartered in Seoul, Korea.
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Man accused of secretly recording women, underage girl in bathroom, authorities say
PITT COUNTY, N.C. (WITN/Gray News) - A man in North Carolina is facing 16 felony charges after deputies say he took pictures of women with a hidden camera.
WITN reports Eric Zobre is facing charges that include secret peeping, possession of images from secret peeping, sexual exploitation of a minor and violating a domestic violence protective order.
According to the Pitt County Sheriff’s Office, the case against Zobre started in December 2021 when deputies became aware of a domestic violence protective order violation.
Authorities said Zobre was taken into custody for that violation and then a person informed them that he was also showing various nude photos of women to other people.
According to the sheriff’s office, this person said Zobre was telling others how he got the images along with stealing items from his employer, Grady White Boats.
After a search warrant, deputies said they seized a camera and other electronic devices and the suspected stolen items from Zobre’s employer. They found photos of women in various stages of undressing on the devices.
Pitt County detectives and those from Atlantic Beach police said they identified multiple victims in the photos, including an underage girl, with images of the women in restrooms.
Deputies said they also found numerous photos of Zobre’s previous partners, reportedly used to humiliate them.
Zobre’s employer, Grady White Boats, confirmed the items police found appeared to be stolen property from the company.
Authorities said Zobre was booked into jail on a $1.375 million bond.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Val Kleyman, Esq., an experienced New York City divorce lawyer with The Kleyman Law Firm, gives five helpful tips for coping with separation and divorce.
"Going through divorce can be very difficult, no matter the reason for it. At the end of the day, you're dealing with loss, betrayal and many other toxic issues that can turn your world upside down and make it hard to stay focused and productive. However, there is a healthy way to do it!" said Kleyman.
If you're feeling guilt or shame about ending your marriage, remember that it takes two people to be in a relationship, and two people to end one. It's normal to feel sad, angry, exhausted, frustrated and confused. You may also feel anxious about the future. Just know that these feelings will lessen over time. Forgive yourself and your significant other. Give yourself the time and space you need, so that you can begin the next phase of your life.
Lean on your friends and family to help you get through your divorce. Sharing your feelings with friends and family can help you get through this period. Don't be afraid to get outside help if you need it. You can join a support group where you can talk to others in similar situations or contact a therapist for professional help. Therapy can allow you to find new ways to navigate the process, and the right therapist can help you learn how to deal with divorce with grace and newfound wisdom. Isolating yourself can get in the way of your work, relationships, and overall health.
It can be difficult in the beginning, especially if you are struggling with divorce depression. However, you can slowly train yourself to see the positive side of things. Moving forward with reasonable expectations will make this transition easier.
While it may be difficult, remind yourself that conflict likely isn't going to do either of your any good or make things any easier. If a discussion begins to turn into a fight, calmly suggest you both try talking again later when you've had some time to cool off.
If you have children, it is important to understand that they are also going through the separation or divorce alongside their parents. It is important to let your kids know that your divorce is not their fault. Listen to and ease their concerns and let them know they can rely on you. Moreover, try to keep your kids' daily and weekly routine as familiar and stable as possible. Most importantly, never involve your children in the conflict. Avoid arguing with your spouse in front of them, talking negatively or using them as a spy.
"As contested divorce lawyers in NYC, we certainly see all levels of conflict and all types of couples going through the divorce process. Those who apply a levelheaded approach and look forward instead of backwards will ultimately not only save allot of money, but also safeguard themselves and their loved ones from psychological and emotional trauma," said Val Kleyman.
Val Kleyman is the founder of The Kleyman Law Firm, a matrimonial law firm in New York and is rated as one of the top divorce lawyers in New York City. Mr. Kleyman and his firm work with many complex, contested, and high conflict divorces. The Kleyman Law Firm is located at One Rockefeller Plaza, 11th Floor, New York, New York 10020. For more info go to www.NYC-DivorceLawyer.com, email: vkleyman@kleymanfirm.com or call 212-401-1977.
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One Lucky Nonmember Will Win a FREE MEMBERSHIP for the Rest of 2022!
TAMPA, Fla., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CREW Tampa Bay is pleased to announce their 2022 Summer Social and Mid-Year Member Recruitment Event to take place on Tuesday, July 26th from 4:30 pm to 7:00 pm at Port Tampa Bay Cruise Terminal 2. Attendees will have the opportunity to network with new and existing members of CREW Tampa Bay and learn about the various opportunities to join a CREW Tampa Bay committee all while enjoying the view of the channel at Port Tampa Bay. CREW Tampa Bay would also like to thank Phase Integration, a Suddath Company, for being this year's event sponsor.
Committees represented at the event will include the Membership, Sponsorship, Programs, PR/Media/Member Communications, Members Only, Finance, Executive Council, UCREW, CREW Convention & Foundation, Excellence Awards, City in Pink, Go Fish, and Economic Summit.
For more information or to register for this event before it sells out, click here.
With more than 270 members, CREW Tampa Bay is the leading organization for women in the Tampa Bay commercial real estate industry. As part of CREW Network, the industry's premier business organization, CREW Tampa Bay is dedicated to transforming the commercial real estate industry by advancing women globally. CREW Network's membership of 12,000 professionals in 75+ major global markets represents all aspects of commercial real estate—providing our members with direct access to real estate professionals across all geographies and disciplines.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The man who shot and wounded President Ronald Reagan in 1981 apologized for his actions Tuesday and said that he doesn’t remember the emotions he was feeling when he fired the shots that also wounded three others.
John Hinckley Jr., who was freed from all court oversight earlier this month, told CBS Mornings in his first televised interview since his release that he felt remorse for all the lives his actions affected.
“I feel badly for all of them. I have true remorse for what I did,” Hinckley said. “I know that they probably can’t forgive me now, but I just want them to know that I am sorry for what I did.”
Asked about what feelings led him to commit the act, Hinckley said he can’t remember those emotions and doesn’t want to.
“It’s such another lifetime ago. I can’t tell you now the emotion I had right as (Reagan) came walking out. I can’t tell you that,” he said, later adding: “It’s something I don’t want to remember.”
Hinckley was 25 and suffering from acute psychosis when his gunshots wounded Reagan and three others outside a Washington hotel. The assassination attempt paralyzed Reagan press secretary James Brady, who died in 2014. It also wounded a police officer and a Secret Service agent.
Jurors found Hinckley not guilty by reason of insanity and he spent decades at a mental hospital in Washington. He began making visits to his parents’ home in Williamsburg, Virginia, in the early 2000s. A 2016 court order granted him permission to live with his mother full time, albeit under various restrictions, after experts said his mental illness had been in remission for decades.
He signed a lease on a one-bedroom apartment in the area last year and has been living alone there with his cat, according to court documents. His mother died in July.
Hinckley had previously been under restrictions that barred him from owning a gun, using drugs or alcohol or contacting members of the victims’ families. But a federal judge in Washington had said months ago that he would free Hinckley from those restrictions if he remained mentally stable. Those restrictions were lifted on June 15.
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Topeka man sustains minor injuries after van hydroplanes on interstate
Published: Jul. 26, 2022 at 9:45 AM CDT|Updated: 17 minutes ago
OSAGE CO., Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka man sustained minor injuries after his van hydroplaned and flipped on I-335 in Osage Co. on Monday.
The Kansas Highway Patrol Crash Log indicates that around 7:45 a.m. on Monday, July 25, officials were called to Interstate 335 with reports of an injury accident.
According to the log, Dustin Markus Shughart, 34, of Topeka, was headed southbound on I-335 near mile marker 158.5 when his 2018 Ford van hydroplaned and flipped over.
KHP noted that Shughart sustained suspected minor injuries in the accident, however, the log does not indicate he was taken to the hospital.
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SINGAPORE, July 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stamford American International School students performed very well on externally evaluated International Baccalaureate and Advanced Placement exams taken in May 2022. Recent results from the IBO and College Board showed Stamford students considerably outpacing their global counterparts in both exams.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme (IBDP)
On this year's IBDP exams, 98 percent of the school's 63 students passed the exam, with an average total score of 35.2. This mirrored last year's results, while the global average – 32 – declined one point from a year ago.
Twelve students scored a 40 or above and two students scored a 44. The maximum score on the test is 45. The average subject area score was 5.6 – well above the global average – and more than half of Stamford students scored 6 or higher on a scale of 1 to 7.
"The most significant improvement this year was in STEM subjects, where all scores were above the global average," said Dr. Amit Khanna, program coordinator. "We also saw marked improvement in students' extended essays, with 20 percent achieving the highest possible grade."
With the extended essay, each student has a faculty mentor who meets regularly to help guide the inquiry and support the research process. Students select a topic of interest within an IB discipline to do a deep dive. Spanish teacher David Diez serves as the extended essay coordinator.
Advanced Placement
In AP, 184 students took 358 exams – the largest number of AP exams written at Stamford. Stamford offers 19 AP classes, ranging from psychology and macro-economics to biology and computer science.
Exams are scored on a scale of 1 to 5, with 5 as the top mark. Seventy-five percent of students scored a 3 or higher, and 80 students scored the maximum 5.
More than a quarter of the school's AP students achieved distinctions:
- 28 AP Scholars (scoring a 3 or higher in three or more exams)
- 15 AP Scholars with Honor (scoring an overall average of at least 3.25 and a 3 or higher on four exams)
- 16 AP Scholars with Distinction (scoring an overall average of at least 3.5 and a 3 or higher on five exams)
"As a school, we know that all students can benefit from taking academically challenging courses such as DP and AP," said Khanna. "Research shows these courses prepare students well for college-level work. Our goal is to maximize enrollment in these courses – and do everything possible to support students to achieve their best."
Superintendent Mark Wenzel said the multiple pathways at Stamford allow students to flex their academic muscles based on varied interests and future plans.
"It's exciting to see the long-term growth in both performance and participation in these programs, and I'm grateful to the teachers and coordinators for their excellent efforts," said Wenzel. "We regularly hear from our graduates attending competitive universities around the world that their Stamford IB and AP courses prepared them well and put them on the road to success. We're excited to hear similar accomplishments from the Class of 2022."
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Dr Pepper Continues the Tradition of Celebrating College Football Fans in Season Five of "Fansville" with All-Star Lineup
FRISCO, Texas, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Dr Pepper released season five of "Fansville" – the Dr Pepper episodic drama featuring parody storytelling from a college football fanatic town. "Fansville" returns this year to feature prolific Alabama Quarterback, 2021 Heisman Trophy winner, Bryce Young.
"It's a natural alignment for the best player in college football to be part of the most beloved annual campaign in college football. On the set of "Fansville" and on the field, Bryce brings his natural A-game," said John Alvarado, SVP of Dr Pepper Brand Marketing. "Partnering with Bryce is a continuation of Dr Pepper's commitment to supporting college athletes having tapped top talent in last year's campaign, and we're thrilled he is featured in this year's edition of "Fansville" as we bring to life the spirit of the sport and fandom."
Season five of "Fansville" is more dynamic than ever. Beloved characters including Logan, Jay, Natalie, Chuck, Charlotte, CJ and, of course, Brian Bosworth as 'The Sheriff' return as they face down the ever-changing landscape of college football with the help of a few new faces — most notably, Alabama star quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner, Bryce Young.
This season's spots take fans on a 23-flavored rollercoaster. Get ready to watch Logan race against the clock to make kickoff, see CJ get replaced in his own home, witness a Dr Pepper Zero Sugar standoff between State students, and come along for a ride on the real-life 'coaching carousel'.
The partnership with Bryce Young will run all season long and is a natural continuation of Dr Pepper's commitment to college athletes. In 2021, following the NCAA and state rulings that allowed athletes to monetize their name, image, and likeness in brand promotions, campaigns and advertising, Dr Pepper was the first brand to break into the space by partnering with Clemson Tigers quarterback DJ Uiagalelei for last season's "Fansville" college football marketing campaign, among other college football quarterbacks.
"I'm thrilled to be working with Dr Pepper on this year's "Fansville" campaign," said Bryce Young. "It is an honor to have the opportunity to partner with one of my all-time favorite soft drinks brands. I am extremely excited about this upcoming season, and partnering with Dr Pepper makes it even more special."
Dr Pepper and "Fansville" are synonymous with college football as the brand is the first sponsor of the College Football Playoffs, presenting sponsor of the College Football Playoff National Championship Trophy, and the first brand to partner and compensate a college athlete for participation in a marketing campaign following last year's mandates. Each year, Dr Pepper's "Fansville" campaign brings to life the spirit and fandom of the sport.
About Dr Pepper
Dr Pepper, a brand of Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP), is the oldest major soft drink in the United States. Since 1885, the 23 flavors of Dr Pepper have earned legions of fans that enjoy its unique, refreshing taste. The brand is available in Regular, Diet, Caffeine Free, Cherry, and Cream Soda varieties. For more information, visit DrPepper.com or keurigdrpepper.com. For the brand's latest news and updates, follow Dr Pepper at Facebook.com/DrPepper, Instagram.com/DrPepper or Twitter.com/DrPepper.
About Keurig Dr Pepper
Keurig Dr Pepper (KDP) is a leading beverage company in North America, with annual revenue in excess of $12 billion and approximately 27,000 employees. KDP holds leadership positions in soft drinks, specialty coffee and tea, water, juice and juice drinks and mixers, and markets the #1 single serve coffee brewing system in the U.S. and Canada. The Company's portfolio of more than 125 owned, licensed and partner brands is designed to satisfy virtually any consumer need, any time, and includes Keurig®, Dr Pepper®, Green Mountain Coffee Roasters®, Canada Dry®, Snapple®, Bai®, Mott's®, CORE® and The Original Donut Shop®. Through its powerful sales and distribution network, KDP can deliver its portfolio of hot and cold beverages to nearly every point of purchase for consumers. The Company is committed to sourcing, producing and distributing its beverages responsibly through its Drink Well. Do Good. corporate responsibility platform, including efforts around circular packaging, efficient natural resource use and supply chain sustainability. For more information, visit www.keurigdrpepper.com.
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BOGOTÁ, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ecopetrol S.A. (BVC: ECOPETROL; NYSE: EC) informs that, given the resignation of Juan Emilio Posada Echeverri from the Board of Directors of the company, the board, in its session on June 9, 2022, approved the new members of the Business Committee, which is formed as follows:
BUSINESS COMMITTEE
- Carlos Gustavo Cano
- Hernando Ramirez
- Sergio Restrepo
- Esteban Piedrahita
- Cecilia Maria Velez
Note: In bold is the Director who chairs the Committee.
Ecopetrol is the largest company in Colombia and one of the main integrated energy companies in the American continent, with more than 18,000 employees. In Colombia, it is responsible for more than 60% of the hydrocarbon production of most transportation, logistics, and hydrocarbon refining systems, and it holds leading positions in the petrochemicals and gas distribution segments. With the acquisition of 51.4% of ISA's shares, the company participates in energy transmission, the management of real-time systems (XM), and the Barranquilla - Cartagena coastal highway concession. At the international level, Ecopetrol has a stake in strategic basins in the American continent, with Drilling and Exploration operations in the United States (Permian basin and the Gulf of Mexico), Brazil, and Mexico, and, through ISA and its subsidiaries, Ecopetrol holds leading positions in the power transmission business in Brazil, Chile, Peru, and Bolivia, road concessions in Chile, and the telecommunications sector. This press release contains business prospect statements, operating and financial result estimates, and statements related to Ecopetrol's growth prospects. These are all projections and, as such, they are based solely on the expectations of the managers regarding the future of the company and their continued access to capital to finance the company's business plan. The realization of said estimates in the future depends on the behavior of market conditions, regulations, competition, the performance of the Colombian economy my and the industry, among other factors, and are consequently subject to change without prior notice.
This release contains statements that may be considered forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the U.S. Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the U.S. Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. All forward-looking statements, whether made in this release or in future filings or press releases or orally, address matters that involve risks and uncertainties, including in respect of the Company's prospects for growth and its ongoing access to capital to fund the Company's business plan, among others. Consequently, changes in the following factors, among others, could cause actual results to differ materially from those included in the forward -looking statements: market prices of oil & gas, our exploration, and production activities, market conditions, applicable regulations, the exchange rate, the Company's competitiveness and the performance of Colombia's economy and industry, to mention a few. We do not intend and do not assume any obligation to update these forward-looking statements.
Tatiana Uribe Benninghoff
Email: investors@ecopetrol.com.co
Head of Corporate Communications
Mauricio Téllez
Email: mauricio.tellez@ecopetrol.com.co
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| 2022-06-13T12:26:54Z
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Abrams, Georgia Democrats look to prove 2020 wasn’t ‘fluke’
ATLANTA (AP) — Four years ago, Georgia Democrats had a contested primary for governor because the party old guard didn’t believe in Stacey Abrams. She blew away the elders’ alternative and, in a close general election loss, established herself as de facto party boss in a newfound battleground.
That previewed 2020, when Joe Biden put Georgia in Democrats’ presidential column for the first time in 28 years, while Raphael Warnock and Jon Ossoff captured two Senate seats in early 2021 to give Democrats control on Capitol Hill.
Now Abrams and Warnock top the Democratic ticket together for the first time as the party tries to replicate its success in a tough midterm election landscape. The outcome will again help determine Senate control in Washington and whether Republicans continue to dominate state government in Georgia.
“We’re putting in the work to show everyone across the country that 2020 was not a fluke,” said Democratic Chair Nikema Williams ahead of the party’s convention Saturday.
Yet Williams and other Democrats acknowledge that 2022 is not a simple replay of the last two cycles.
Abrams is no longer a burgeoning juggernaut running against a little-known secretary of state; she’s a battle-worn challenger facing Republican Gov. Brian Kemp, a well-positioned incumbent. Warnock isn’t a political newcomer but a sitting senator who must distinguish himself from a relatively unpopular president who once campaigned for him — a point underscored by GOP nominee Herschel Walker relentlessly criticizing Warnock as a rubber-stamp for the White House.
The rest of the Democratic slate must run under the banner of a national party that controls Washington amid sustained inflation and an uncertain economy. And Democrats must retool their voter turnout operation to comply with tighter voting restrictions that Kemp and the state’s Republican legislature enacted after Democrats’ 2020 victories.
The response, Democrats here say, isn’t to run from their record but to embrace it, while casting Republicans as an “extremist” party that advances an out-of-step cultural agenda and remains in thrall to former President Donald Trump.
“The party of Trump is a party of extremism, a party of election deniers, a party of authoritarianism, that says that their opinions about who should win elections matter more than the voters,” said lieutenant governor nominee Charlie Bailey, whose Republican opponent, Burt Jones, is among the fake electors who signed certificates falsely stating that Trump, not Biden, had won their states.
That approach aligns with the national midterm pitch that Biden unveiled Thursday at a campaign rally in Maryland, where he cast voters’ choice in November as being between Democrats and Trump’s “MAGA movement,” a dominant strain of the GOP that Biden said resembles “semi-fascism.”
Kemp and Republican Secretary of State Brad Raffensperger have garnered plaudits from moderate voters for bucking Trump’s bid to overturn the 2020 election. But Abrams and others challenge the “moderate” label for either man.
Abrams criticizes Kemp as an “extremist” who signed a concealed carry law to loosen gun restrictions and a near-total abortion ban that bars the procedure after six weeks of pregnancy, before many women know they’re pregnant.
Bee Nguyen, a legislator challenging Raffensperger, hammers the secretary of state for his part in overhauling state voting procedures. Nguyen notes Raffensperger as a state lawmaker compiled a staunchly conservative record on abortion and guns, among other matters. “He’s not a friend to democracy. He’s not a friend to women, either,” she said recently on the liberal “Pod Save America” podcast.
Indeed, Georgia Democrats agree that the Supreme Court’s decision eliminating a constitutional right to access abortion, combined with Georgia’s near ban, is a critical enough issue to overcome swing voters’ worries about the economy.
“I’ll tell you that people are much more concerned about protecting their rights and their access to health care than anything else,” said attorney general nominee Jen Jordan, a state senator who has made her support of abortion rights a centerpiece of her bid.
Even so, Democrats insist they aren’t afraid to discuss the economy or other issues Republicans try to claim as theirs.
Kemp blasts Abrams as a liberal who wants to “defund the police.” Abrams counters with proposals that would increase salaries for many law enforcement and criminal justice personnel. “Brian Kemp wants you to be afraid of me,” she says in one of her advertisements.
Jordan talks openly of crime increases but dismisses Republicans’ effort to cast it as “an Atlanta problem” — GOP framing aimed at white voters beyond the demographically diverse and heavily Democratic city.
“It’s not an urban problem or a suburban problem. It’s a Georgia problem, and the people who have been in charge have a lot to answer for,” Jordan said.
In the Senate campaign, Warnock has largely steered clear of Biden, even as he embraces Democrats’ legislative victories. Warnock touts a pandemic relief bill and its child tax credit as critical aid to Georgia families. He notes the benefits from a long-sought infrastructure package.
The senator acknowledges that gas prices and general inflation have spiked but notes that he called for a suspension of the federal gas tax and then won passage of a provision in the Democrats’ big climate and health care bill that caps the price of insulin for Medicare patients. Republicans blocked his effort to extend the cap to all consumers.
Williams, who is also an Atlanta congresswoman, summed up the two-track argument.
“We Democrats have delivered on the national level. ... And just imagine what we could be doing when we are in control at the state level,” she said. And if Republicans control Congress, she added, “a national abortion ban is on the table” along with cuts to popular programs like Social Security, Medicare and Medicaid.
Those warnings ignore that Biden would certainly veto such measures. But Williams said the point remains: “A lot is at stake.”
And every marginal shift among voters matters. In 2018, Kemp topped Abrams by 55,000 votes out of about 4 million cast. Biden outpaced Trump by less than 12,000 votes out of 5 million cast. In concurrent Senate runoffs two months later, about 4.5 million Georgians voted; Warnock and Ossoff won by 2 percentage points and 1.2 percentage points, respectively.
Democrats hope the November electorate is at least as large as that Jan. 5, 2021, electorate. Georgia requires a majority vote to win statewide office, and Libertarian candidates can draw enough to force a runoff.
With that in mind, Abrams, a Black woman from Atlanta, has spent a noticeable amount of time in rural, mostly white Georgia, where she lost ground in 2018 compared with Democrats’ performances in previous midterms. Jordan, who is white, notes that she grew up in small-town south Georgia but now represents a suburban Atlanta state Senate district that had been a Republican lock. Abrams sometimes campaigns alongside Bailey, a white man with a pronounced Southern accent and small-town Georgia roots.
“We have a ticket that looks like Georgia,” Abrams says often.
Al Williams, a Black state lawmaker who is close to Abrams, praises the ticket as well. But he put the pressure most squarely on the woman at the top, predicting that in an era of few split-ticket voters, Abrams must win for Democrats to have a big day.
“Stacey is the wind beneath the sail,” he said.
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LAWTON, Okla., June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- U-Haul® is operating at the former Kmart® store at 1050 NW 38th St. and intends to add more than 800 indoor climate-controlled self-storage rooms at its new Lawton location.
U-Haul Moving & Storage of W. Lawton is currently offering truck and trailer sharing, towing equipment, U-Box® portable storage containers and moving supplies at out a temporary retail showroom. Professional hitch installation and propane are coming soon.
Adaptive reuse of the 123,923-square-foot facility will soon render 800-plus ADA-accessible self-storage units with high-tech security features at affordable price points. Storage customers will have extended hours access. U-Haul acquired the property on May 26.
"We're investing in Lawton while conserving resources by renovating an existing building," said Scott Brackin, U-Haul Company of Oklahoma City president. "U-Haul seeks out and repurposes old buildings as part of our sustainability model. We've been pioneers of this process for decades and are excited to show our neighbors how adaptive reuse can benefit the Lawton community."
Contact U-Haul Moving & Storage of W. Lawton at (580) 713-0277 or stop by to see our progress. Hours of operation are 7 a.m.-7 p.m. Monday-Thursday and Saturday; 7 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday; and 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday.
Reserve equipment at uhaul.com or contact Reservations at 1-800-GO-UHAUL.
Acquisition of the former Kmart was driven by U-Haul Corporate Sustainability initiatives: U-Haul supports infill developments to help local communities lower their carbon footprint. The adaptive reuse of existing buildings reduces the amount of energy and resources required for new-building materials and helps cities reduce their unwanted inventory of unused buildings.
Brackin intends to hire at least 20 Team Members to staff the new store. U-Haul will look to hire locally to promote job growth within the Lawton community. U-Haul, honored as a "Best for Vets 2020" leading veteran-friendly employer by The Military Times, actively recruits veterans and gives them preference in the hiring process. Find U-Haul careers at uhauljobs.com.
U-Haul dealers in and around Lawton continue to be available to serve DIY movers. U-Haul has partnered with independent dealers to offer rental equipment since 1945. During these challenging times for small businesses, more than 21,000 dealers across the U.S. and Canada are generating supplemental income through their U-Haul partnership. When customers rent from U-Haul dealers, they are directly supporting small businesses in their community. Because no financial investment is required, dealers are not U-Haul franchises. They are simply small businesses committing their lot space for U-Haul equipment and their time to meet the mobility needs of customers. Learn more about how to partner with U-Haul by visiting uhaul.com/dealer.
About U-HAUL
Since 1945, U-Haul has been the No. 1 choice of do-it-yourself movers, with a network of more than 23,000 locations across all 50 states and 10 Canadian provinces. U-Haul Truck Share 24/7 offers secure access to U-Haul trucks every hour of every day through the customer dispatch option on their smartphones and our proprietary Live Verify technology. Our customers' patronage has enabled the U-Haul fleet to grow to approximately 186,000 trucks, 128,000 trailers and 46,000 towing devices. U-Haul is the third largest self-storage operator in North America and offers 876,000 rentable storage units and 75.1 million square feet of self-storage space at owned and managed facilities. U-Haul is the largest retailer of propane in the U.S., and continues to be the largest installer of permanent trailer hitches in the automotive aftermarket industry. U-Haul has been recognized repeatedly as a leading "Best for Vets" employer and was recently named one of the 15 Healthiest Workplaces in America.
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| 2022-06-20T17:16:04Z
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LOS ANGELES, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- VinFast US announces the "VinFast Charged-Up Program", offering a one-year VinFast Smart Driving package and attractive charging options for customers who reserve a VF 8 or VF 9 from now until the end of September 2022.
The "VinFast Charged-Up Program" applies to VF 8 and VF 9 reservations made in the US from May 31, 2022 to September 30, 2022.
Two Charged-Up Program Charging Options:
Option 1: Customers will have access to complimentary charging for three years, with unlimited sessions, from the day they take delivery of their new VinFast vehicle, through our charging collaboration with Electrify America across their coast-to-coast network. As the largest public charging network with an abundance of 150 and 350 kW ultra-fast chargers, Electrify America enables customers the freedom to move about the country in their VinFast vehicles and stay charged.
Option 2: Customers can instead choose to receive one free VinFast Level 2 Home Charger and a $1,200 credit to be applied toward installation by a VinFast service partner. This option is designed to help customers feel secure with professional installation service and enjoy the convenience of fast charging at home.
VinFast Smart Driving Package included with Charged-Up Program. Customers who reserve under the Charged-Up Program will also receive a free one-year VinFast Smart Driving package, including Level 2+ ADAS and Smart Services suite with the purchase of their vehicle. This premium package includes , but is not limited to , the following features: automated lane changing assist, smart parking assist, remote parking assist, smart summon mode, voice assistants (including Cerence and Alexa), geo-fencing, time-fencing, live traffic, satellite view, in-car shopping, mobile home and office enabling virtual assistant, streaming apps, games, web browsers, smart home control, and many more.
All customers who purchase VF 8 and VF 9 in 2022 and 2023, will enjoy a rewarding permanent battery subscription rate for the entire vehicle life.
With the announcement of the VinFast Charged-Up Program, VinFast continues to affirm its determination of making premium EV ownership attainable for everyone, and to encourage global customers to join the electrified mobility revolution and co-create a sustainable future for everyone.
Learn more about the VinFast Charged-Up Program and Join the Charge at: https://vinfastauto.us/.
About VinFast
VinFast - a member of Vingroup – envisioned to drive the movement of the global smart electric vehicle revolution. Established in 2017, VinFast owns a state-of-the-art automotive manufacturing complex with globally leading scalability that boasts up to 90% automation in Hai Phong, Vietnam.
Strongly committed to the mission for a sustainable future for everyone, VinFast constantly innovates to bring high-quality products, advanced smart services, seamless customer experiences, and pricing strategy for all to inspire global customers to jointly create a future of smart mobility and a sustainable planet. Learn more at: https://vinfastauto.com.
About Vingroup
Established in 1993, Vingroup is one of the leading private conglomerates in the region, with a total capitalization of $35 billion from three publicly traded companies (as of November 4, 2021). Vingroup currently focuses on three main areas: Technology and Industry, Services and Social Enterprise. Find out more at: https://www.vingroup.net/en.
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| 2022-06-15T17:48:15Z
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Denison police make largest drug bust ever
Published: Aug. 26, 2022 at 8:40 AM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
DENISON, Texas (KXII) - The Denison Police Department recently made its largest narcotics seizure in its history.
City officials said when an officer tried to make a traffic stop, a suspect took off and wrecked after a short pursuit. The driver was taken into custody.
Inside the vehicle officers discovered 32 kilos of methamphetamine with a street value of $2 million.
Police have not released the suspect’s name or any further details in the case.
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| 2022-08-26T14:49:39Z
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Marking Billy Porter's film directing debut, "Anything's Possible" is a sensitive high-school love story that's so light on conflict as to risk blowing away. Placing a trans teen at its center adds some heft to material that would in an earlier era would have been presented as an after-school special, but the uplifting and timely messaging can't completely elevate this earnest but thin Amazon movie.
The key relationship involves Kelsa (Eva Reign), a trans girl who doesn't want that aspect of her life to overshadow everything else that's unique about her as she plans for college and beyond; and Khal (Abubakr Ali), a shy and likable boy with a fuzzier future who is still finding himself.
Sparks fly almost instantly when the two share a class together, with the minor complication that Kelsa's friend (Courtnee Carter) also has a crush on him.
Therein lies the movie's main problem, since all the complications in Ximena García Lecuona's script feel relatively minor, and slightly scattered: Khal worrying about whether his family will approve; Khal's friend (Grant Reynolds) exhibiting a transphobic side; Kelsa being told Khal is "only dating you for the 'woke' points;" and an argument that gets blown out of proportion, unleashing more anti-trans sentiment.
The fact that both of the protagonists share their thoughts online, essentially allowing them to alternate in narrating the story, might be emblematic of the times, but risks playing like a device to get inside their heads in ways that the story otherwise doesn't.
The most memorable elements, as a consequence, have little to do with advancing the larger story, but rather stem from the natural and awkward but sweet way that Kelsa and Khal get to know each other, with the self-sufficient Kelsa flatly telling him, "I don't need you to save me."
The same goes for Kelsa's relationship with her mom ("Hamilton's" Renée Elise Goldsberry), with the girl's references to the "law of averages" meaning that mom isn't allowed to dwell on questions that wouldn't be asked of any other kid.
Those scenes hint at a more ambitious movie that "Anything's Possible" never quite becomes, which seems particularly notable when juxtaposed with series that cover similar terrain, like Porter's run on "Pose" or HBO's "Euphoria." Porter does turn the setting into a love letter to his native Pittsburgh, which adds to the personal nature of the enterprise.
The result, finally, is kind of this, kind of that, and at its best, kind of good. In keeping with the title, "Anything's Possible" feels more interesting for the promise exhibited by its key players than what the movie delivers.
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| 2022-07-22T13:20:55Z
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Multi-Year Global Partnership Supports Artists Using Technology
SEOUL, South Korea, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG and the Guggenheim announce a five-year, multifaceted collaboration to research, honor and promote artists working at the intersection of art and technology. The LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative was introduced and celebrated on June 1, 2022, at the Guggenheim's annual Young Collector's Council (YCC) Party. Unique in its areas of concentration and approach, the initiative is an unprecedented investment in technology as an artistic medium, and will enable the Guggenheim to broaden its investigations into this innovative field.
The multi-year initiative will establish the LG Guggenheim Award, which will recognize one artist annually for their groundbreaking achievements in technology-based art. Administered by the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation, the award will be juried by an international panel of distinguished museum directors, curators, scholars, and other arts professionals, with the selected artist receiving an unrestricted honorarium of $100,000. The first recipient of the LG Guggenheim Award will be announced at the YCC Party in spring 2023.
As part of the initiative, LG Display will sponsor the Guggenheim's YCC Party through 2027. The YCC is a dynamic group of young professionals dedicated to supporting the museum's landmark building, exhibitions, collection, and educational programs. The YCC Party is one of the largest, most glamorous events of the year and raises important funds for acquisitions of artwork. Through its sponsorship of the party, the LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative will provide essential support of the museum's mission to collect, preserve, and interpret the art of our time, expanding the YCC's long-standing history of supporting emerging artists. This year, the YCC Party featured atmospheric club designs by artists Jacolby Satterwhite and Tourmaline and transparent OLED displays, with performances by Perfume Genius and Maya Margarita, as well as DJ sets by TT Britt. Future parties will feature additional engagements by rising artists who will incorporate LG OLED technology into their activations of the Guggenheim's landmark building.
The initiative will also be supported by the appointment of an LG Electronics Assistant Curator, who will take an active role in developing and supporting the Guggenheim's engagement with digital and technology-based art, under the supervision of the museum's senior curatorial staff. This newly-created, research-based position will promote a deeper understanding of the ways contemporary artists are engaging with computer-based hardware, the internet, augmented and virtual reality software, artificial intelligence, the metaverse, and other burgeoning technologies. Not only managing the LG Guggenheim Award process, the LG Electronics Assistant Curator will work with the museum's education, conservation, and communications departments to develop scholarship and other public-facing content that will support and enhance the initiative.
The LG Guggenheim Art and Technology Initiative reflects the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation's distinguished history of global collaborations, as manifested today in its international network of museums and programs. Through the sustained support of a long-term partnership with the Guggenheim, LG aims to help usher in a new wave of digital creativity, combining cutting-edge solutions from LG Electronics and LG Display with the unmatched artistic sensibilities of the Guggenheim.
Naomi Beckwith, Deputy Director and Jennifer and David Stockman Chief Curator, comments, "We are especially proud to be partnering with LG on this initiative, which builds on the Guggenheim's rich history of innovative, artist-driven programs. By promoting scholarship and public engagement, the LG Guggenheim initiative will provide essential support to the visionary artists who inspire new understanding of how technology shapes and is shaped by society."
About LG
LG is a technology innovator and global leader in consumer electronics, chemicals, and automotive components. Founded in 1947, LG was a driving force behind South Korea's modernization. The company produced South Korea's first radio and television sets, and today is a global leader in organic light-emitting displays (OLED), electric car batteries, and advanced industrial plastics. The LG group of companies employ over 250,000 people in more than 60 countries that together generate USD 154 billion in annual revenue. LG Corporation (LG Corp.) is the holding company for industry-leading LG subsidiaries, such as LG Electronics, LG Display, LG Energy Solution, LG Chem, to name a few. For more information about the LG group of companies, visit www.lgcorp.com.
About the Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation
The Solomon R. Guggenheim Foundation was established in 1937 and is dedicated to promoting the understanding and appreciation of modern and contemporary art through exhibitions, education programs, research initiatives, and publications. The international constellation of museums comprises the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum, New York; the Peggy Guggenheim Collection, Venice; the Guggenheim Museum Bilbao; and the future Guggenheim Abu Dhabi. An architectural icon and "temple of spirit" where radical art and architecture meet, the Solomon R. Guggenheim Museum is now among a group of eight Frank Lloyd Wright structures in the United States recently designated as a UNESCO World Heritage site. To learn more about the museum and the Guggenheim's activities around the world, visit guggenheim.org.
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| 2022-06-02T08:39:47Z
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Williams Advanced Engineering (WAE), the technology offshoot of the Williams Formula 1 team, used this week’s Low Carbon Vehicle Show in the U.K. to present the EVR, a modular electric-vehicle platform designed specifically for hypercar applications.
The company in 2021 presented a similar platform known as the EVX, which was developed to suit a variety of body styles and could support outputs as high as 1,341 hp. The EVR is more limited in the types of vehicles it can support, though its power band runs up to 2,212 hp.
Despite still being in development, the platform already has a customer in the form of Deus. The Austrian startup in April presented an electric hypercar built around the EVR platform.
The EVR features a lightweight composite structure that serves as the passenger cell, with the battery mounted behind it instead of in the floor, like in most EVs on sale today. Porsche took a similar route with its Mission R electric race car concept unveiled in 2021. The design avoids the issue of having a raised floor, while also replicating the familiar weight distribution of a mid-engine car. The EVR has also been designed without a roof, ensuring it supports open-top body styles.
The battery is an 85-kwh unit that WAE claims should deliver approximately 280 miles of range, and both rear- and all-wheel-drive configurations are supported. The range will depend largely on how the vehicle is driven. Making 0-60 mph acceleration runs in less than 2.0 seconds and driving up to the 248-mph top speed will certainly curb the range dramatically.
WAE said the EVR can be updated over time as battery and electric motor technology improves. The company also has a version of the platform that supports a hydrogen fuel cell stack as a range extender.
While companies can order the platform as a rolling chassis, WAE also plans to offer a turnkey solution in which the company can deliver a working prototype within 12 months of the project launch and a production vehicle within 24 months.
The Low Carbon Vehicle Show runs until Sept. 8 at the U.K.’s Millbrook Proving Ground. WAE also used the event to present a modular battery system for EVs, as well as a Triumph electric motorcycle prototype featuring one of its powertrain designs.
WAE was split off from the Williams F1 team in January when it was acquired by Fortescue Metals Group, an Australian mining company that intends to tap the engineering company’s expertise for the development of eco-friendly freight trains, mining trucks, and industrial heavy mobile equipment. However, WAE plans to continue offering its engineering services to third parties, as well as off-the-shelf solutions like the EVX and new EVR platforms.
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| 2022-09-08T17:01:04Z
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Hong Kong Disney opens as COVID eases; Shanghai deaths rise
By ZEN SOO and KEN MORITSUGU
Associated Press
BEIJING (AP) — Hong Kong has relaxed pandemic restrictions with Disneyland and museums reopening and nighttime restaurant dining resuming as the city’s worst COVID-19 outbreak appears to be fading. Other businesses, such as gyms, beauty salons and massage parlors were also allowed to resume business on Thursday. The relaxation of measures before Hong Kong has reached zero COVID-19 cases marks a shift from the city’s earlier strategy. Meanwhile, the death toll rose to 25 in an ongoing outbreak in Shanghai that has all but shut down China’s largest city. Shanghai has eased the lockdown somewhat for people in areas that have not reported new cases, allowing them out of their homes but still restricting them to their residential compounds or neighborhoods.
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| 2022-04-22T03:49:19Z
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Nine members of a violent Temple gang who caused terror in the city and region from 2014 to 2020 are continuing their process in the federal court system.
The defendants are Jason Mayse, 41; Christopher Meyers, 26; Reginald Williams, 29; Desmond Wilkerson, 29; Atorius Marquis Williams, 25; Demonta Daniels, 23; Trashawn Lamar Alexander, 28; James Roy Whitfield, 29; and Jyraciel Whitfield, 26.
Meyers was sentenced Wednesday to 12 years imprisonment. The others are awaiting their day in court.
An uptick in local violent crimes in 2017 led the Temple Police Department to launch a Violent Crime Task Force to handle the caseload.
Their efforts paid off when law enforcement officials announced a federal grand jury indicted multiple suspects who were part of the Temple-based gang responsible for violent crimes in the area.
A group of 10 federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies conducted the investigation. They are: the FBI; Temple, Belton, Cameron, and Hearne police departments; Bell County Organized Crime Unit; U.S. Postal Inspection Service; U.S. Marshals Service; Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives; and the Texas Department of Public Safety.
The gang began operating in 2014 and continued until the filing of the Racketeer Influenced and Corrupt Organizations Act indictment on Oct. 13, 2020.
The RICO indictment alleges that five suspects conspired to commit five murders — including three in Temple and one in Belton and one in Hearne — violent assault; drug trafficking; extortion; and armed robberies. It also charges that six men brandished a firearm during a robbery and another two men fired a gun during a violent crime. Additionally, the indictment states three suspects conspired to distribute more than 100 kilograms of marijuana.
Gang activities
The indictment alleges that all suspects were members of the criminal organization called Killas with Aggression.
“KWA, an organization, engaged in, among other things, conspiracy to distribute controlled substances, distribution of controlled substances, murder, robbery and extortion,” the indictment said. “This organization has historically encompassed the area of … East Temple.”
The indictment further alleged that the group operated as a gang to create a racketeering enterprise to enrich its members preserve and protect power in its territory through intimidation, violence, assault and murder.
Other tactics alleged in the indictment were intimidating witnesses of crimes, planning crimes from inside prison institutions, and protecting its members to avoid prosecution from law enforcement.
To protect their illicit drug enterprise, the members utilized violence and intimidation, the indictment said.
“Members of the enterprise and their associates promoted a climate of fear through violence and threats of violence and sought retribution on anyone who showed them or the enterprise any disrespect,” the indictment said.
To achieve that goal, the indictment alleges the gang maintained and circulated firearms and stolen vehicles.
The use of telephones, both outside and inside jails, were alleged to be used in the indictment to plan crimes and avoid detection from law enforcement.
“Members … bragged about their illegal activity … to each other and made videos and took pictures of themselves posing with firearms and money in an effort to reflect their membership in the KWA and to intimidate others in the community,” the indictment said. “Members of the enterprise and their associates targeted and retaliated against rival drug dealers.”
Conspiracy indictment
“It was further part of the conspiracy that each defendant agreed that a conspirator would commit at least two acts of racketeering in the conduct of the affairs of the enterprise,” the indictment said.
The alleged crimes of the gang, according to the indictment, include:
• Atorius Williams allegedly killed a man during a Nov. 26, 2015, gunfight in Hearne when he was disrespected while gambling.
• Atorius Williams and Daniels allegedly robbed and killed a drug dealer in Belton who did not use the gang as his supplier on Sept. 30, 2017. Belton resident Redrick Robinson was shot and killed in his bedroom in 2017.
• Alexander and Atorius allegedly robbed and killed a drug dealer in Temple who did not use the gang as his supplier on December 2017.
Archie Lee Geiger, 49, was shot and killed Dec. 10, 2017, at his Temple residence at 1309 N. Second St. He was well known to local and federal authorities regarding narcotics activity when he was killed, the Telegram previously reported.
• Meyers and Atorius Williams allegedly robbed and pistol-whipped a drug dealer in Temple who did not use the gang as his supplier on Dec. 22, 2017.
• Daniels, Alexander and Atorius Williams allegedly robbed another drug dealer in Temple on Jan. 8, 2016, while Atorius Williams reportedly shot at the man as he fled the house.
• On Jan. 16, 2018, the alleged robbing and killing of a drug dealer occurred in Temple. The dealer did not use the gang as his supplier, according to the indictment. The homicide of Willie Howard, 59, at 817 N. Fourth St. in Temple was believed to involve the theft of money or narcotics, police said. The slaying occurred during a robbery, Temple Police told the Telegram.
• The Jan. 30, 2018, alleged killing of one man and wounding of another man when trying to rob a drug dealer but entered the wrong house by Alexander, Daniels and Atorius Williams. April Lashawn Isaac, 36, of Temple was found dead on Jan. 31, 2018, in the 500 block of East Young Avenue. Police said the slaying occurred during a robbery, the Telegram previously reported during a rash of violent home invasions, some of which were fatal.
Wilkerson allegedly met with other members in Killeen to discuss the inner workings and use of violence of the gang on Feb. 3, 2018.
• James Whitfield and Atorius Williams allegedly shot and robbed a drug dealer who used a different distributor in Cameron on Sept. 13, 2018.
• Meyers and Alexander allegedly robbed and shot a rival drug dealer in Temple on June 11, 2019.
The indictment alleges that two or more members of the gang conspired with each other to commit the crimes.
Other crimes
The indictment alleges that Johnson, Wilkerson and Mayse conspired to obtain 100 kilograms of marijuana to distribute from 2014 to 2020.
Johnson, the indictment alleges, also conspired to obtain about 500 grams of cocaine to distribute in February and March of 2020.
From Sept. 1, 2017, until 2020, all suspects but Mayse conspired to obstruct, delay and affect commerce by robbery and violence or threat of violence, including several assaults and murder, the indictment said.
Continued gang violence
Temple officials have said for years that Temple does not have a significant gang problem
Former Police Chief Floyd Mitchell told the Telegram in 2016 and 2017 that local gang activity was minimal but noted robberies and other street crimes were rising in some parts of town.
The uptick in crime seemed to stop after the federal RICO indictment was handed down in 2020.
However, gang-related shootings have been on the rise in Temple in 2022.
Officials continue to say the gang problem is under control in Temple. However, during a bond reduction hearing in May of an alleged gang member accused of a retaliation shooting, Temple Police Department Detective Josh Moore testified under oath about the issue.
“It’s the worst we’ve seen,” Moore said during the hearing. “Since Feb. 13, it started a rash of shootings, and I asked for assistance to deal with gang violence.”
Moore said three patrol officers were assigned solely to deal with gang violence in Temple.
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A cup of tea just got a bit more relaxing.
Tea can be part of a healthy diet and people who drink tea may even be a little more likely to live longer than those who don’t, according to a large study.
Tea contains helpful substances known to reduce inflammation. Past studies in China and Japan, where green tea is popular, suggested health benefits. The new study extends the good news to the U.K.’s favorite drink: black tea.
Scientists from the U.S. National Cancer Institute asked about the tea habits of nearly a half million adults in the United Kingdom, then followed them for up to 14 years. They adjusted for risk factors such as health, socioeconomics, smoking, alcohol intake, diet, age, race and gender.
Higher tea intake — two or more cups daily — was linked to a modest benefit: a 9% to 13% lower risk of death from any cause vs. non-tea drinkers. Tea temperature, or adding milk or sugar, didn’t change the results.
The study, published Monday in Annals of Internal Medicine, found the association held up for heart disease deaths, but there was no clear trend for cancer deaths. Researchers weren’t sure why, but it’s possible there weren’t enough cancer deaths for any effect to show up, said Maki Inoue-Choi, who led the study.
A study like this, based on observing people’s habits and health, can’t prove cause and effect.
“Observational studies like this always raise the question: Is there something else about tea drinkers that makes them healthier?” said Marion Nestle, a professor of food studies at New York University. “I like tea. It’s great to drink. But a cautious interpretation seems like a good idea.”
There’s not enough evidence to advise changing tea habits, said Inoue-Choi.
“If you drink one cup a day already, I think that is good,” she said. “And please enjoy your cup of tea.”
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Event to be webcast live on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. PT
SAN DIEGO , May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inhibrx, Inc. (Nasdaq: INBX), a biotechnology company with four clinical programs in development and an emerging pre-clinical pipeline, today announced that it will host a live webcast presentation on Monday, May 16, 2022 at 1:30 p.m. PT to provide topline results from a Phase 1 clinical trial evaluating the safety and pharmacokinetics of INBRX-101 in patients with alpha-1 antitrypsin deficiency, or AATD.
Investors may join via the web: https://app.webinar.net/60dmpLaBwqx or may listen to the call by dialing (1-888-220-8451). Please refer to Inhibrx, Inc. or confirmation code 2516861 when calling in. Following the webcast, the presentation may be accessed through a link on the investors section of Inhibrx's website at https://inhibrx.investorroom.com/events-and-presentations. The webcast will be available for 60 days following the event. Following the presentation, Inhibrx will update its corporate presentation within the "Investors" section of its website at www.inhibrx.com.
About AATD and INBRX-101
AATD is an inherited orphan disease affecting an estimated 100,000 patients in the United States. AATD is characterized by deficient levels of the AAT protein, which causes loss of lung tissue and function and decreased life expectancy. Plasma-derived AAT is the current standard of care but it does not maintain patients in the normal AAT range and requires frequent and inconvenient once-weekly IV dosing, while relying on plasma collection practices that might not be sustainable.
INBRX-101 is a precisely engineered recombinant human AAT-Fc fusion protein designed to safely achieve and maintain levels of AAT found in healthy individuals with a favorable safety profile and the potential for once-monthly dosing.
In October 2021, Inhibrx announced interim functional PK data from 21 AATD patients in the INBRX-101 Phase 1 clinical trial. Dose-related increases in maximal and total INBRX-101 exposure occurred across the entirety of the tested single ascending dose range of 10 to 120 mg/kg. Data from the first multiple ascending dose cohort of INBRX-101 at 40 mg/kg IV every three weeks showed the expected accumulation of functional AAT levels with observed trough levels exceeding the goal of the current standard augmentation therapy with plasma-derived AAT.
Interim safety data from 24 patients with AATD showed no drug-related severe or serious adverse events at doses up to and including 120 mg/kg single dose and 80 mg/kg multiple dose. Drug-related adverse events were predominantly mild with a few moderate events, and all were transient and reversible. No signs of neutralizing anti-drug antibodies have been observed.
About Inhibrx, Inc.
Inhibrx is a clinical-stage biotechnology company focused on developing a broad pipeline of novel biologic therapeutic candidates in oncology and orphan diseases. Inhibrx utilizes diverse methods of protein engineering to address the specific requirements of complex target and disease biology, including its proprietary single domain antibody, or sdAb, platform. Inhibrx has collaborations with 2seventy bio (formerly bluebird bio), Bristol-Myers Squibb and Chiesi, among others. For more information, please visit www.inhibrx.com.
Forward-Looking Statements
Inhibrx cautions you that statements contained in this press release regarding matters that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements. These statements are based on Inhibrx's current beliefs and expectations. These forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: Inhibrx's and its investigators' judgments and beliefs regarding the strength of Inhibrx's pipeline, any future potential or observed to date safety and efficacy of its therapeutic candidate, INBRX-101, including potential dosing intervals, statements and beliefs regarding the clinical development of INBRX-101, potential benefits of the orphan drug-designation and any presumption of positive results from the Phase 1 clinical trials. Actual results may differ from those set forth in this press release due to the risks and uncertainties inherent in Inhibrx's business, including, without limitation, risks and uncertainties regarding: the initiation, timing, progress and results of its preclinical studies and clinical trials, and its research and development programs; its ability to advance therapeutic candidates into, and successfully complete, clinical trials; its interpretation of initial, interim or preliminary data from its clinical trials, including interpretations regarding disease control and disease response; the timing or likelihood of regulatory filings and approvals; the successful commercialization of its therapeutic candidates, if approved; the pricing, coverage and reimbursement of its therapeutic candidates, if approved; its ability to utilize its technology platform to generate and advance additional therapeutic candidates; the implementation of its business model and strategic plans for its business and therapeutic candidates; its ability to successfully manufacture therapeutic candidates for clinical trials and commercial use, if approved; its ability to contract with third-party suppliers and manufacturers and their ability to perform adequately; the scope of protection it is able to establish and maintain for intellectual property rights covering its therapeutic candidates; its ability to enter into strategic partnerships and the potential benefits of these partnerships; its estimates regarding expenses, capital requirements and needs for additional financing and financial performance; its expectations regarding the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on its business; and other risks described from time to time in the "Risk Factors" section of its filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission, or the SEC, including those described in its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 as filed with the SEC on February 28, 2022, as well as its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, and supplemented from time to time by its Current Reports on Form 8-K. You are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date hereof, and Inhibrx undertakes no obligation to update these statements to reflect events that occur or circumstances that exist after the date hereof. All forward-looking statements are qualified in their entirety by this cautionary statement, which is made under the safe harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. This press release contains estimates and other statistical data made by independent parties and by Inhibrx. This data involves a number of assumptions and limitations, and you are cautioned not to give undue weight to such estimates.
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AUSTIN, Texas, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KaiNexus (www.kainexus.com), the leading continuous improvement and Lean software company, recently passed $5 Billion in total financial impact.
"Passing $5B in total financial impact would not have been possible without all the customers that KaiNexus is lucky enough to partner with on this journey to spread continuous improvement," said Greg Jacobson, KaiNexus CEO and Co-Founder.
KaiNexus supports companies varying in size and industry. With KaiNexus, organizations receive anywhere from 2-10x the number of improvements from their employees, and the average improvement managed in KaiNexus has an impact of about $15,000. KaiNexus provides advanced reporting solutions that enable people to see KPIs and the aggregate impact of improvement work across their organization, arming themselves with the data they need to assess their improvement culture's health.
"1 in 3 improvements has a financial impact. KaiNexus customers understand that these metrics play a direct role in ensuring the success of the business, and they strive to achieve the highest possible level of safety, satisfaction, and quality," states Greg Jacobson.
KaiNexus (www.kainexus.com) is a rapidly growing software company with offices in Austin, Texas, and Dallas, Texas. KaiNexus empowers leading organizations in every industry to engage more people in improvement for an accelerated rate of change and maximum impact. With software that provides unprecedented visibility and standardization, KaiNexus is revolutionizing how the world captures, implements, measures, and spreads improvement at scale.
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| 2022-07-14T14:55:34Z
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Fully managed solution provides outstanding quality video stream
MARKHAM, ON and NEW YORK, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enghouse Networks, a leading global IPTV SaaS platform solutions provider, and Broadpeak®, a major global video streaming company, have been selected by Americable International, Inc. to deliver world-class video streaming service to US military personnel serving in Japan.
Americable is dedicated to improving the lives of the US military serving overseas by providing the best television programming in the highest quality format. The company also offers the fastest and most reliable internet connections at affordable pricing.
Americable is currently deploying an adaptive solution from Enghouse and Broadpeak to ensure high quality service for their users on a wide range of devices, including Fire TV and AndroidTV™.
"We're dedicated to giving overseas military personnel world-class service," said Kathy Ragusa, CEO of Americable. To achieve this, we've adopted future-proof streaming solutions from Enghouse and Broadpeak to grow our service. Broadpeak's expertise in video delivery and the high-quality user experience of Enghouse enable our partnership to move our video streaming service to the forefront of the industry."
Americable is using Broadpeak's peakVU TV video streaming service that leverages its software-based video origin, video packaging and CDN, along with more than 10 years of IP adaptive bitrate delivery experience. The solution enables the delivery of live, catch-up TV, NPVR, and VOD American content, as well as local Japanese content to Americable Stream subscribers. They are leveraging Enghouse's innovative EspialTV platform which provides a multi-tenant, cloud based solution to manage and control the TV service and client solutions for mobile, retail STBs (e.g. FireTV, AppleTV) and managed STBs.
"Americable provides a vital service for US military personnel serving overseas, and we were honored they selected Enghouse Networks, EspialTV to help them offer a compelling TV service," said Mick McCluskey, Vice President, Product Management, Enghouse Networks. "We have an unrivalled track record of delivering outstanding television experiences for residential and bulk/commercial customers, which will be applicable for this deployment."
"We are very pleased to partner with Americable and Enghouse to enhance TV quality for Americable Stream subscribers," said Mario Rainville, Vice President, Sales, Broadpeak North America. "Broadpeak's future-proof solutions, which include advanced monitoring and usage data tools, will contribute to caching content that holds the greatest value to consumers, especially while far away from home."
As Broadpeak's solutions are fully integrated with Enghouse EspialTV and deployed with multiple operators, Americable was able to deploy the solution rapidly and without risk.
About Enghouse Networks
Enghouse Networks is a leading global telecommunications technology and solutions provider. Our commitment is to successfully deliver solutions that can enable digital transformation and build a connected global community. From edge to cloud, our applications reliably enable next-generation communications and media companies, defense, public safety agencies and utilities to plan, design, engineer, monitor, protect and simplify network complexity, in a vendor-agnostic 5G, IoT, Cloud, AI, NFV and SDN ecosystem. The Enghouse Networks technology portfolio covers Network Infrastructure, Business Support Systems (BSS), Operations Support Systems (OSS) and Digital Transformation solutions. For further information, visit www.enghousenetworks.com. Enghouse Networks is a unit of Enghouse Systems Ltd. of Markham, Ontario.
About Broadpeak
Broadpeak designs and manufactures video delivery components for Content Providers and Network Service Providers deploying IPTV, Cable, Satellite, OTT and mobile services. Its portfolio of solutions and technologies powers the delivery of movies, television programming and other content over managed networks and the internet for viewing on any type of device. The company's systems and services help operators increase market share and improve subscriber loyalty with superior quality of experience. Broadpeak supports all of its customers worldwide, from simple installations to large delivery systems reaching capacities of several million simultaneous streams. Broadpeak is headquartered in Cesson Sevigne, France.
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BELLEVUE, Wash., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Nintex, the global standard for process intelligence and automation, today announced the launch of the Nintex Promapp® mobile app, empowering company-wide business teams to gain efficiencies via process management, no matter where they are working from.
- To learn more about the Nintex Promapp mobile app, visit https://www.nintex.com/process-management/promapp-mobile/
"With the launch of the Nintex Promapp mobile app, every person in every organization can now have business processes at their fingertips, whether they are in the boardroom or on the manufacturing floor," said Neal Gottsacker, Nintex Chief Product Officer.
4 key benefits of the Nintex Promapp mobile app
The release of the Nintex Promapp mobile app will:
- Drive consistency of service to customers from anywhere, at any time
- Help previously underserved frontline workers to work more efficiently and stay in sync with the rest of the organization
- Help organizations to manage risk and ensure compliance since everyone on the team has the most up-to-date information at hand
- Let you install the Nintex Promapp mobile app, which is available to all organizations with an active Nintex Promapp license, on the device of your choice (Android and iOS)
For an overview of the Nintex Promapp mobile app, visit https://www.nintex.com/process-management/promapp-mobile/overview/, and to sign up for a free trial, click here: https://www.nintex.com/trial/#promapp
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Nintex is the global standard for process intelligence and automation. Today more than 10,000 public and private sector organizations across 90 countries turn to the Nintex Process Platform to accelerate progress on their digital transformation journeys by quickly and easily managing, automating and optimizing business processes. Learn more by visiting www.nintex.com and experience how Nintex and its global partner network are shaping the future of Intelligent Process Automation (IPA).
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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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(The Hill) — President Joe Biden testing positive for COVID-19 again days after completing a course of Paxlovid has raised the question of whether the length of the antiviral treatment should be reconsidered.
Just days after he completed a five-day round of Pfizer’s COVID-19 antiviral treatment, Biden’s physician Kevin O’Connor said in a letter on Saturday that the president had tested positive once again. As of Wednesday, Biden is still testing positive for COVID-19.
This phenomenon has come to be known as “Paxlovid rebound,” when a person tests positive for coronavirus again even after initially testing negative following a round of treatment with the antiviral. A recent preprint study found that Paxlovid rebound occurred among 3.5 percent and 5.4 percent of coronavirus infections at the 7-day and the 30-day mark after treatment respectively. Biden’s chief medical advisor Anthony Fauci also experienced Paxlovid rebound after contracting the virus and started a second round of treatment.
Some experts have called for studies into extending Paxlovid treatments to be prioritized, as early research has suggested that Paxlovid rebound could occur due to insufficient exposure to the drug. Researchers from the University of California San Diego School of Medicine said last month that the drug may not be reaching enough infected cells in the allotted time.
Paxlovid, under an emergency use authorization issued by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), is administered in two doses taken daily over the course of five days. Physicians are not permitted to prescribe longer rounds of treatment and clinical data on courses lasting more than five days has yet to be completed.
Earlier this year, Fauci said the National Institutes of Health was in talks with Pfizer about studies looking into longer courses of Paxlovid, though any updates on these possible trials have not been disclosed.
“I’m actually still flabbergasted that we have not set up a clinical trial to figure this out. It’s an easy thing to do,” Robert M. Wachter, chair of the Department of Medicine at the University of California, San Francisco, told The Hill.
“Wouldn’t cost that much to be able to accumulate enough patients in a week or two and follow them for a few weeks so we could have an answer,” Wachter said, adding that the data needed to potentially extend the length of a round of Paxlovid could have been collected already if trials had been started just a few months ago.
According to Wachter, there aren’t any similar antiviral “analogies” to compare Paxlovid to. Viral rebound isn’t usually tested for and other antiviral treatments aren’t administered in the same manner.
Eric Toner, Senior Scholar at the Johns Hopkins Center for Health Security at the Bloomberg School of Public Health, noted that viral rebound has rarely been studied as much as it is now in the context of COVID. However, Toner said instances of viruses or bacterial infections still lingering after treatment do occur.
Instances of viral rebound of coronavirus are also not unique to Paxlovid. Cases of rebound with molnupiravir, the COVID-19 antiviral created by Merck and Ridgeback, have been observed as well.
People who experience cases of antiviral rebound are still at risk of transmitting COVID-19 to other people. Michael Charness, a researcher from the Veterans Administration Medical Center in Boston, recently told CNN that he and his colleagues had observed at least two instances of people infecting others after their symptoms reoccurred. Both cases involved people who tested positive again after taking Paxlovid.
People tend to have much milder symptoms that resolve fairly easily on their own after testing positive again, Toner said. For this reason, he said a second round of treatment, even in cases of Paxlovid rebound, is probably unneeded. O’Connor, Biden’s physician, has provided regular updates on the president’s health but has not disclosed whether he has started a second course of Paxlovid as Fauci did.
While the need for and feasibility of longer Paxlovid rounds remains uncertain, the U.S. may find itself relying on antivirals more going forward as new variants of COVID-19, more infectious and better at evading immune protection, continue to crop up.
“If we do see more variants and they’re more evasive and we have more people with infections who are at risk of a serious outcome, then antivirals will become increasingly important,” Wachter said, though he added, “As far as we know, none of that is really true.”
He noted that even with subvariants like BA.5 spreading and causing more infections, the current vaccines are still offering strong protection against severe cases, hospitalizations and deaths.
Researchers have previously said that it would be difficult, but not impossible, for COVID-19 to become resistant to Paxlovid treatment, as the drug targets a part of the virus that does not change easily.
When reached for comment, a Pfizer spokesperson pointed to a health advisory from the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) released earlier this year that stated a brief return of COVID-19 symptoms following the completion of Paxlovid treatment “may be part of the natural history of SARS-CoV-2.”
“While further evaluation is needed, we have not seen any viral resistance emerge to date in patients treated with PAXLOVID, and we continue to monitor data from our ongoing clinical studies and post-authorization safety surveillance,” said the spokesperson. “We remain very confident in PAXLOVID’s clinical effectiveness at preventing severe outcomes from COVID-19 in patients at increased risk.”
The spokesperson for Pfizer did not comment on the possibility of longer Paxlovid courses.
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Most Americans learn something about the Vietnam War at school. Fewer learn about the shadow war that was being fought alongside it.
From 1964 to 1973, the US dropped more than 2 million tons of bombs on Laos -- about as many as there were people in the tiny Southeast Asian nation. More bombs were dropped on Laos during the Vietnam War than on Germany and Japan combined during World War II. It made Laos -- per capita -- the most heavily bombed country in history.
The clandestine nature of the war was by design. The CIA, in its effort to destroy communist supply lines between Laos and Vietnam, conducted the bombing in secret. Though the "secret war" in Laos eventually came to light through a 1971 congressional hearing and subsequent media reports, its sheer scale and devastation remain invisible to much of the American public.
"It was called America's secret war for a reason," said Aleena Inthaly, chief of staff for the advocacy organization Legacies of War. "I talk to people who grew up in the US, and they have no idea."
That lack of public awareness was the impetus behind Legacies of War's newly launched virtual library. Staff members and trustees of the organization combed through a vast array of materials to curate a collection of books, films, documents and other resources that, taken together, help present a more complete picture of what transpired in Laos.
In making the history of the secret war in Laos more accessible, the organization hopes not only to raise awareness about the bombing, but also to bring attention to the damage that has yet to be repaired.
The library captures numerous sides of the war
The idea for the library came about in 2020 after Sera Koulabdara, executive director of Legacies of War, and Jessica Pearce Rotondi, a journalist and author, started chatting on social media.
Rotondi has a personal connection to the secret war, which she explored in her memoir "What We Inherit: A Secret War and a Family's Search for Answers." After her mother's death, a box of letters and CIA documents led Rotondi to start unraveling the family mystery surrounding her uncle Jack, who disappeared during the war in 1972. As she chronicled in the book, her journey across Southeast Asia brought her closer to her late mother and illuminated the toll that the clandestine war took.
As Koulabdara and Rotondi discussed the varying experiences of those affected by the war, they decided to build a library that could capture this range of perspectives, Rotondi said.
The team at Legacies of War started compiling books, articles, documentaries and reports that each told a piece of this history. It was especially important to them that the library include materials accessible to people across age groups and learning styles, Rotondi said.
"We really wanted to make sure this library wasn't just this hyperacademic thing for students doing one kind of research," added Rotondi, who serves on Legacies of War's board of directors.
Among the books included in the library are Joshua Kurlantzick's "A Great Place to Have a War: America in Laos and the Birth of a Military CIA," which details the CIA's involvement in the war, and Pao Lor's "Modern Jungles: A Hmong Refugee's Childhood Story of Survival," a first person account told from the perspective of a 5-year-old boy.
Perhaps the most prized part of the collection, however, is a trove of drawings from refugees who experienced the US bombing firsthand. The hand-drawn illustrations, which were collected by American activist Fred Branfman during his visits to refugee camps in the 1970s, depict the gruesome ways that villagers saw their neighbors and relatives killed.
"We have accumulated, I think, a tremendous amount of information that simply was not there in one place before," said Mike Burton, who served in the US Air Force during the war and is now board chair for Legacies of War.
Though the library at the moment is exclusively focused on the secret war in Laos, Legacies of War hopes to expand those resources to encompass the bombings in Cambodia and Vietnam.
Advocates hope awareness leads to action
The secret war in Laos is more than an unfortunate chapter of US history -- its ramifications persist to this day.
Of the more than 2 million tons of cluster munitions dropped on Laos, an estimated one-third never exploded. Many of those unexploded weapons, which include bullets, shells, grenades and landmines, still have the potential to detonate, posing risks to the residents of Laos.
An estimated 50,000 people in Laos have been injured or killed by those unexploded weapons since 1964, many of them children, according to the Landmine and Cluster Munition Monitor. For decades, Legacies of War has lobbied for federal funding to assist in the effort to clean up those remnants. The US began providing assistance for the cleanup effort in 1993 and significantly ramped up funding starting in 2010 as a result of advocacy efforts, according to Legacies of War. During his 2016 visit to Laos, President Barack Obama announced the US would provide $90 million in funding over three years.
The organization hopes its new library effort can help keep that momentum going.
"Once someone knows about the war, once you read that firsthand account, once you see those numbers, you can't look away," Rotondi said.
As Russia's war in Ukraine has already left crews working to clear unexploded ordnance and mines dropped by the Kremlin's forces, and as explosive remnants continue to pose threats around the globe, the team at Legacies of War wants to ensure that what happened in Laos isn't allowed to happen again.
"Hopefully, this also serves as a reminder that cluster munitions are being used around the world," Inthaly said. "It's a problem, and they shouldn't be used. Period. Because 50 years later, we're still cleaning them up."
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Best gifts for new dads
One of the most memorable and fulfilling times in a man’s life is undoubtedly when he becomes a father. During this time, there’s plenty of anxiety and there are many sleepless nights. However, most importantly, joy is abundant. Celebrating this special time with a gift a first-time dad will appreciate is a great way to honor his first Father’s Day.
When shopping for a thoughtful gift for the new dad in your life, it’s best to start by deciding what impression you want to make. Whether you want to make his life a bit easier and more comfortable or give him a keepsake he’ll cherish, the right gift will celebrate his new parental status.
How to find the perfect gift for a first-time dad
If you aren’t quite sure what to buy for Father’s Day for your favorite first-time dad, considering items from categories that are useful to new parents will help you decide.
Practical gifts that help out with baby
A practical gift will come in handy in a dad’s daily parenting duties. While strollers, car seats, bassinets and other common baby must-haves are often given at baby showers, most dads can use items like a diaper bag, a parenting guide that’s focused on fathers or a hands-free baby carrier.
Gifts that simplify a dad’s day
Just like first-time moms, first-time dads are busy. Gifts that simplify household tasks, such as cooking and cleaning, are always welcomed by new parents with full schedules to keep.
Essential first-time dad tech gifts
From baby monitors to smart speakers, tech gifts are good options for new dads. The right one will come in handy in his daily activities or allow him to easily enjoy his favorite entertainment while in dad mode.
Gifts that help dad relieve stress
Having a new baby is wonderful, but it can also invoke stress. A gift that eases stress, such as a massager, will help Dad relax and refocus.
Keepsake gifts that dad will treasure
A heartfelt gift is always a good option for this momentous time in a man’s life. Items that can be personalized, express special sentiments or showcase baby memorabilia are readily available as Father’s Day approaches.
Best thoughtful Father’s Day gifts for first-time dads
Top practical gift for first-time dads
Infantino Flip 4-in-1 Baby Carrier
What you need to know: If you are looking for a practical gift that a dad will find useful when carrying his new baby, the Infantino carrier is an affordable and versatile option.
What you’ll love: This budget-friendly baby carrier offers four different positions that make it easy for Dad to keep his hands free while carrying his little one. He’ll also love how simple it is to toss in the washing machine for quick cleaning.
What you should consider: The shoulder padding isn’t very thick. Care must be taken to adjust the fit around a baby’s legs so that it’s not too tight.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Buy Buy Baby
Top practical gift for first-time dads for the money
“Be Prepared: A Practical Handbook for New Dads”
What you need to know: Although it’s not a new read, this is a lighthearted book that includes timeless tips for new dads.
What you’ll love: Easy and fun to read, this book offers useful advice that’s relatable for new dads.
What you should consider: The publication date is 2004, so portions of it are outdated.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top gift to make a first-time dad’s life easier
What you need to know: If you know a dad that would love a vacuum that doesn’t interfere with his parenting duties, this feature-packed model is a good choice.
What you’ll love: Dad can focus on being a parent and let his vacuum do the work when he owns one that’s powered by robotic technology. Reliable suction, reasonably quiet operation and app connectivity are included in this model’s feature set.
What you should consider: This model is one of the most costly options the brand has to offer.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top gift to make a first-time dad’s life easier for the money
Hamilton Beach Dual Breakfast Sandwich Maker
What you need to know: Any busy dad will appreciate the simplicity of this speedy, dual-sided breakfast sandwich maker.
What you’ll love: This sandwich maker stands out for having the capacity to make two sandwiches at once. It can make delicious breakfast sandwiches in as few as five minutes.
What you should consider: Any meat on sandwiches must be precooked.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon and Home Depot
Top tech gift for first-time dads
Infant Optix DXR-8 Video Baby Monitor
What you need to know: This is a feature-packed monitor that provides peace of mind for first-time parents.
What you’ll love: With multiple lens options, long battery life and two-way talk, this award-winning video monitor makes it easy to keep a watchful eye on a newborn.
What you should consider: The price of this model falls on the higher end of the spectrum.
Where to buy: Sold by Buy Buy Baby and Amazon
Top tech gift for first-time dads for the money
Echo Dot 4th Generation Smart Speaker
What you need to know: This smart speaker is ideal for tech-loving dads that like the idea of hands-free voice control while holding their new baby.
What you’ll love: Thanks to built-in Alexa, Dad can enjoy his favorite music, check on the weather and catch up on the latest headlines with simple voice commands. The updated model offers excellent sound and an attractive design.
What you should consider: Rarely, faulty models had issues recognizing voice commands.
Where to buy: Sold by Kohl’s and Amazon
Top tension-relieving gift for first-time dads
What you need to know: If you want to spoil the first-time dad in your life with a present that he’ll use for some much-deserved stress relief, the Theragun Pro is the ultimate gift.
What you’ll love: The percussive therapy that Theragun delivers is exactly what a new dad needs to ease tense muscles. The Pro model has multiple speeds, Bluetooth connectivity and a collection of attachments.
What you should consider: This model is a pricey option.
Where to buy: Sold by Therabody, Amazon and Dick’s Sporting Goods
Top tension-relieving gift for first-time dads for the money
Sharper Image Acupressure Shiatsu Foot Massager
What you need to know: New dads are often on their feet, so a foot massager is a gift that will help him relax and unwind.
What you’ll love: In addition to Shiatsu massaging action, this multifunctional model provides heat, compression and acupressure for complete foot relaxation.
What you should consider: There’s a bit of a learning curve to understanding the multiple settings.
Where to buy: Sold by Kohl’s and Amazon
Top keepsake gift for first-time dads
What you need to know: This photo cube provides a fun way for dads to show off baby pictures.
What you’ll love: This unique gift can be personalized with a touching message. It can hold four photos.
What you should consider: Although the design is appealing, the price is somewhat high for a picture frame.
Where to buy: Sold by 1800flowers.com
Top keepsake gift for first-time dads for the money
Baby Mushroom Baby Handprint and Footprint Keepsake Kit
What you need to know: By capturing a baby’s handprint and footprint, this gift will give any first-time dad a lasting treasure of this special time in his life.
What you’ll love: This keepsake gift features a frame to showcase a baby’s clay handprint and footprint along with two special photos. The clay is simple to use and safe for babies.
What you should consider: Although rare, a few customers complained about broken frames upon arrival.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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| 2022-06-10T14:28:09Z
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MOORESVILLE, N.C., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) announced today that it will hold its Second Quarter 2022 Earnings Conference Call at 9 a.m. Eastern time on Wednesday, Aug. 17. A webcast will be available by visiting the Quarterly Earnings section of the Lowe's Investor Relations website, ir.lowes.com. Supplemental materials will be available 15 minutes before the start of the conference call.
A webcast replay of the call can be accessed from noon EST on Aug. 17, 2022 through Aug. 16, 2023 by visiting Events & Presentations on our Investor Relations website and clicking on Q2 2022 Lowe's Companies, Inc. Earnings Conference Call.
Lowe's Companies, Inc.
Lowe's Companies, Inc. (NYSE: LOW) is a FORTUNE® 50 home improvement company serving approximately 19 million customer transactions a week in the United States and Canada. With fiscal year 2021 sales of over $96 billion, Lowe's and its related businesses operate or service nearly 2,200 home improvement and hardware stores and employ over 300,000 associates. Based in Mooresville, N.C., Lowe's supports the communities it serves through programs focused on creating safe, affordable housing and helping to develop the next generation of skilled trade experts. For more information, visit Lowes.com.
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NEW YORK, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cohen & Steers Capital Management, Inc, an affiliate of Cohen & Steers, Inc. (NYSE: CNS) released the following statement regarding Southwest Gas Holdings (NYSE: SWX):
As an investor in Southwest Gas Holdings ("SWX"), we are aware that IEP Utility Holdings LLC, a Delaware limited liability company and a wholly owned subsidiary of Icahn Enterprises Holdings L.P., a Delaware limited partnership, and Icahn Enterprises Holdings, along with other entities affiliated with Carl C. Icahn (collectively, the "Icahn Group") has notified SWX of its intent to nominate a slate of ten nominees for election to the SWX board of directors.
We intend to vote in favor of the Icahn Group's director nominees at the upcoming annual meeting.
About Cohen & Steers. Cohen & Steers is a leading global investment manager specializing in real assets and alternative income, including real estate, preferred securities, infrastructure, resource equities, commodities, as well as multi-strategy solutions. Founded in 1986, the firm is headquartered in New York City, with offices in London, Dublin, Hong Kong and Tokyo.
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| 2022-04-11T21:43:13Z
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Kelly, Schmidt agree to take part in two debates, one forum in governor’s race
TOPEKA, Kan. (Kansas Reflector) - Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly and Republican challenger Derek Schmidt plan to take part in two campaign debates and a question-and-answer forum over the next five weeks.
The first on the calendar would be the election forum hosted by the Kansas Chamber Sept. 7 in Olathe, in which the candidates appear alone with a moderator on a stage to answer a series of questions.
The next would be the colorful debate Sept. 10 hosted by WIBW Radio and Kansas Radio Networks at the Kansas State Fair in Hutchinson.
The other appearance would be the debate broadcast by Kansas City PBS television and organized by the Johnson County Bar Association on Oct. 5.
Kelly, who was elected in 2018 and seeks reelection to another four-year term, said she would welcome participation by independent gubernatorial candidate Dennis Pyle, but it wasn’t clear if the conservative state senator from Hiawatha could be part of those three events.
Pyle, who has urged Kansans not to vote for Kelly or Schmidt, was expected to draw more support from the GOP nominee than the governor. Exclusion from the prominent campaign events would limit his ability to gain traction ahead of the November election.
“Debates are vital to the democratic process and every voter deserves to go to the polls knowing where the candidates stand on the issues,” said Lauren Fitzgerald, a spokeswoman for Kelly’s campaign.
She said Kelly looked forward to opportunities to speak to Kansans about funding of K-12 public schools, work on the state’s transportation infrastructure and “growing the Kansas economy and strengthening our workforce.”
C.J. Grover, spokesperson for Schmidt’s campaign, said the attorney general’s preference would be to engage in more one-on-one debates.
He indicated the Schmidt campaign would propose dates for joint appearances with Kelly, but didn’t mention potential of including Pyle. There is potential of gubernatorial debates hosted by Kansas television stations, the Schmidt campaign said.
“We challenge her to do more real debates where she will have to give an account for the policies that have made the lives of Kansans more difficult every single day,” Grover said. “Laura Kelly cannot run from Kansas voters’ questions.”
Schmidt, who has served Kansas as attorney general since 2011, previously was a member of the Kansas Senate with Kelly and Pyle.
Seth Cordell, the Libertarian Party’s nominee for governor, said he was interested in participating in forums and debates in the general election.
Kelly’s campaign referred to the Kansas Chamber event as a debate, but it takes the form of stand alone interview with Alan Cobb, president and chief executive officer of the state business lobbying organization. In those gatherings, candidates are given a series of questions about 10 minutes before taking the stage.
The Johnson County Bar Association and Kansas State Fair events would be conducted in debate formats.
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| 2022-09-02T16:34:45Z
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Rain across Central Texas this week helped provide some relief as drought conditions in East Bell County improved slightly.
A Thursday update by the U.S. Drought Monitor showed conditions on the east side — which includes Temple — decreased from exceptional drought, the highest level, to extreme drought. The county’s western side remains under exceptional drought.
However, water levels at both Bell County reservoirs — Belton and Stillhouse Hollow lakes — continue to drop.
The reason? Parched soil soaked up most of the rain and there was little runoff that made it into the local lakes, Joshua Brown, Belton Lake manager for the U.S. Army Corps of Engineers, said Thursday.
“With it as dry as it’s been, the soil absorbed whatever rain we had,” Brown said. “There wasn’t much runoff that flowed into the lakes. We’ll definitely need some more rain to make any impact on lake levels.”
Temple received just .40 inches of rain on Monday, the National Weather Service said.
Lake Belton was 77.3% full on Thursday, down 8.76 feet from its normal elevation of 594 feet above sea level, according to data from the Texas Water Development Board. Stillhouse was 77.9% full, down 8.68 feet from its normal elevation of 622 feet above sea level.
Several Lake Belton facilities, including some boat ramps, are closed because of the low water levels. Fully or partially closed parks include Arrowhead Point, Cedar Ridge, McGregor, Owl Creek, Rogers, Westcliff, and Temple Lake.
Water hazards on both lakes are more visible, Brown said.
“It’s constantly changing, but there are new things that are more apparent now,” he said. “We advise boaters to take caution on the water.”
At the north end of the snaky Lake Belton, the water has receded to show fields of tree stumps that were previously submerged.
Brown said the Leon River watershed, which feeds the Belton lake, remains stressed from drought. Currently, no water is being released from Lake Proctor, about 100 miles northwest of Temple, in Comanche County.
Forecast
The National Weather said there is a 20% chance of rain in Temple after 2 p.m. Friday. The high is expected to be near 91 with a low around 74.
Rain chances for the weekend, including Saturday and Sunday, remain at 20%, although more precipitation is expected early next week.
On Monday, there is a 30% chance of rain as long-range forecasts predict more rain by mid-week. A 40% chance of rain is forecast on Tuesday and a 50% chance of showers and thunderstorms is expected Tuesday night and Wednesday.
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| 2022-08-25T23:27:17Z
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Which cot is best?
Cots are a great sleeping solution for campers or overnight guests. No matter what you intend to use your cot for, be it your next camping trip or just to have on hand at the house, there are a few things to consider when it comes to picking out the perfect cot.
The top pick, the Teton Sports Outfitter XXL Cot, is worthy for a king to sleep on, thanks to its sturdiness and comfort. While it is a larger cot, it is easily portable and comes with a carrying bag.
What to know before you buy a cot
Why should I buy a cot?
Cots probably conjure images of the military in most people’s minds, but these portable sleeping solutions have a much wider range of functions. They make excellent alternatives to air mattresses and sleeping pads while camping. Since they are suspended off the ground, cots can help campers avoid bugs and keep cool while experiencing the great outdoors.
They also make great make-shift guest beds when hosting overnight guests in a small space. Because cots are easier to set up and store than air mattresses, they really come in handy when you’re pinched for sleeping space.
Use
Some cots are made and marketed to fulfill a specific purpose. For example, the Teton Sports Outfitter XXL is designed for camping, while the Lucid rollaway cot is designed for use as an extra guest bed at home.
Weight limits
Every cot should come with a weight limit to indicate how much weight the cot can safely support. These weight limits vary by cot, so check the manufacturer’s information before using it.
Weight limits affect more than just how much weight the cot can endure. Cots with a heavier weight limit often are heavier as well. If you are taking a cot on your next camping trip, having to lug around a heavier cot could be a deal-breaker.
What to look for in a quality cot
Material and comfort
Most cots, no matter how lavish or basic, use a similar construction. They are normally made from a lightweight aluminum frame that snaps into place with a mesh or fabric that stretches across the frame in order to make up the bed.
Some cots vary in their material a bit. For example, some cots use mesh instead of fabric for the bed, and some even come with extra padding. Cots can vary in their frame as well. While having an aluminum frame can be more lightweight, a sturdier frame might be made out of more durable and heavier material.
Everyone has different tastes when it comes to what makes them comfortable, so choose the cot that looks the comfiest to you.
Sturdiness
No matter what type of frame your cot has, one of the most important things to assess before you buy is the cot’s sturdiness. If the cot is wobbly, you could risk injury while sleeping, especially if you tend to toss and turn during the night.
Portability
Most cots fold up and store very easily, which makes them more portable than a lot of other sleeping solutions. However, some cots do not fold up or are not meant to be traveled with. Your cot’s portability will largely depend on your own needs, but if you want a more versatile cot, it’s best to go with one that can be folded up.
How much you can expect to spend on a cot
Cots can range from $30 to about $150. Generally, the cot’s features and comfort level correlate with the price.
Cot FAQ
Do you need to buy special bedding for a cot?
A. While there is bedding made to be used with cots, it isn’t necessary to buy.
Do some cots require assembly?
A. Yes. Usually, cots that are meant for use at home require some assembly. The difficulty of the assembly will largely depend on the manufacturer.
What’s the best cot to buy?
Top cot
TETON Sports Outfitter XXL Cot
What you need to know: This cot is large and sturdy, which makes it a solid option for just about anyone.
What you’ll love: This cot is larger than a twin-size bed, making it roomy and comfortable for just about anyone. You can fold and store it easily.
What you should consider: This cot requires some assembly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon.
Top cot for the money
What you need to know: This cot excels in its simplicity and is perfect for campers.
What you’ll love: The cot comes with an attached inflatable mattress pad as well as a pump. It’s very easy to set up.
What you should consider: Some users have complained that the cot is a bit wobbly.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This cot is meant to be used as an extra bed for overnight guests, so if you plan on buying a cot for use at home, this is a great option.
What you’ll love: It is easy to assemble and very comfortable. You easily can store it.
What you should consider: It is a good size for sleeping but also is very low to the ground.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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(The Hill) – Former President Trump is pushing for the full, unredacted release of the affidavit that led to the search warrant for his Mar-a-Lago estate, a move that carries risks for both Trump and the Justice Department.
“Pres. Trump has made his view clear that the American people should be permitted to see the unredacted affidavit related to the raid and break-in of his home,” Taylor Budowich, a spokesperson for the former president, said Thursday after Federal Magistrate Judge Bruce Reinhart said he may be willing to unseal portions of the document.
Reinhart ordered Justice Department officials to suggest redactions to the document by next Thursday.
“Today, magistrate Judge Reinhard rejected the DOJ’s [Justice Department’s] cynical attempt to hide the whole affidavit from Americans,” Budowich continued. “However, no redactions should be necessary and the whole affidavit should be released, given the Democrats’ penchant for using redactions to hide government corruption, just like they did with the Russia hoax.”
Trump and his supporters have for years believed the FBI and Justice Department are biased against the former president, arguing that the bureau improperly surveilled his 2016 presidential campaign.
Trump separately posted on Truth Social, his social media platform, calling for the “immediate release” of the unredacted affidavit, citing the need for transparency. He also called for Reinhart to recuse himself from the case without giving a clear reason.
The rhetoric from Trump and his camp follows a similar playbook, experts say, in which the former president demands the release of potentially sensitive information.
If the government and judge decline to release the full, unredacted document, it allows Trump and his allies to claim federal law enforcement is hiding something, further fueling distrust among Trump supporters.
“It certainly is consistent with a project of delegitimizing law enforcement and law enforcement targeting him in particular,” said Dan Richman, a law professor at Columbia University. “Because he knows, as everybody knows, the government will regardless of the case be averse to the disclosure of search warrants as an institutional matter.”
The affidavit, which was used to convince Reinhart that there was enough evidence to support the probable cause needed to obtain a search warrant, contains information about the federal law enforcement investigation into Trump’s handling of material marked classified following his departure from the White House.
The Justice Department has argued that released the affidavit could jeopardize an ongoing investigation, as well as the sources of information in the case. Releasing identifying information about those sources could lead to threats. Reinhart, for example, has been subjected to threats since signing off on the warrant for the Mar-a-Lago search.
Beyond the risks for the Justice Department, there could be some risks for Trump should the full affidavit come out.
“There is a risk if it seems like he was sharing intel with unauthorized parties while out of office,” said one former Trump adviser, who noted that such details could ultimately be redacted by the government.
Experts also pointed out that the affidavit could reveal exchanges between the Justice Department and Trump’s team discussing the need to return sensitive materials, ultimately showing the government had made multiple good faith efforts to secure the documents in question before resorting to a search warrant.
The release of the affidavit could also carry political risks for Trump if it bolsters the case that Trump mishandled classified information.
Polling has already showed a significant percentage of voters believe Trump may have broken the law as president.
A Politico-Morning Consult poll released days after the Mar-a-Lago search found roughly half of registered voters approved of the raid, though only 15 percent of Republicans approved. And 58 percent of voters said they believe Trump definitely or probably broke the law as president.
While calls to release the affidavit are likely to galvanize his hardcore supporters, it could ultimately create further concerns for the broader public. Trump will have to win over a broader base to win the White House if he runs for president in 2024.
Richman, the Columbia law professor, said he would not expect it to be the end of the matter if the judge opts to release the affidavit with limited or no redactions, saying the government would likely appeal such a decision.
“I would expect that central to the appeal would be the broader institutional question of whether this ought to be done,” Richman said. “It could set a really poor precedent for high profile searches in the future.”
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| 2022-08-21T17:58:02Z
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- Business to continue to operate as LINA Korea
- New logo emphasizes mutual respect and flexibility
HONG KONG, July 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Chubb Life today announced that Jee Eun (Geannie) Cho has been appointed Country President of the company's life insurance operations in Korea that were recently acquired from Cigna. The business will continue to operate as LINA Korea. Ms. Cho, who has led the Cigna business as Chief Executive Officer since 2020, will continue to have executive operating responsibility for LINA Korea.
On July 1, Chubb, the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurer, completed its acquisition of the life and non-life insurance companies that house the personal accident, supplemental health and life insurance business of Cigna in six Asia-Pacific markets, including Korea. The addition of this consumer-focused business advances Chubb's strategy to expand its presence in the Asia-Pacific region, a long-term growth area for the company, and adds to an already sizable accident and health (A&H) business while expanding the company's Asia-based life insurance presence.
Ms. Cho will report to Bryce Johns, Senior Vice President, Chubb Group and President of Chubb Life. The appointment is effective immediately.
"Geannie has been in leadership roles at LINA Korea since 2011, including serving as CEO for the last two years," said Mr. Johns. "We're extremely pleased she will continue to lead this business, which she has been building and managing for a decade. Geannie knows the business, the market and the exceptional team at LINA. She has the experience and track record to lead this important business as we focus on delivering even greater value to our customers, agents and brokers, and business partners. We look forward to working with our new colleagues at LINA Korea."
In conjunction with the closing of the acquisition, LINA Korea has also adopted a new corporate identity that aligns with the Chubb brand. The new LINA Korea logo, like Chubb's, can be expressed with nine different colors. These colors reflect the diversity of our people, the vibrance of our business and the customers we serve, the energy of our culture, and our respect for different ways of thinking. By adopting multiple colors, employees can also more freely express themselves.
To celebrate this new beginning, LINA Korea, which is headquartered in Jongno-gu, will hold an evening lighting ceremony on July 4th.
"For 35 years, LINA has been a reliable and stable presence in the Korea life insurance market. Becoming a part of the Chubb family will make us even stronger," said Ms. Cho. "Together, we will continue to offer the best insurance service to our customers, opportunities for our employees, and innovation that sets us apart."
Ms. Cho has more than 20 years of experience in the insurance industry. Prior to serving as CEO of CIGNA Korea, she was Chief Operating Officer and Vice President, Operations. Earlier in her career, Ms. Cho was Assistant Vice President at Sun Life Financial and a manager at MetLife. Ms. Cho holds an MBA degree from the Fuqua School of Business at Duke University, a Master's degree from Hankuk University of Foreign Studies, and a BS degree from Seoul National University.
About LINA Korea
LINA Korea, the first foreign life insurance company in Korea, was established in 1987 with the corporate mission to help the people we serve improve their health, well-being and peace of mind. With innovation and trust as our core values, we endeavor to provide service that is more than just an insurance policy. Today, LINA Korea ranks among the top insurers for consumer protection and financial soundness. We are continuing our story of success and innovation in the Korean market by launching GI product, dental and silver cancer plans for the first time in Korea and adopting telesales.
About Chubb
Chubb is the world's largest publicly traded property and casualty insurance company. With operations in 54 countries and territories, Chubb provides commercial and personal property and casualty insurance, personal accident and supplemental health insurance, reinsurance and life insurance to a diverse group of clients. As an underwriting company, we assess, assume and manage risk with insight and discipline. We service and pay our claims fairly and promptly. The company is also defined by its extensive product and service offerings, broad distribution capabilities, exceptional financial strength and local operations globally. Parent company Chubb Limited is listed on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: CB) and is a component of the S&P 500 index. Chubb maintains executive offices in Zurich, New York, London, Paris and other locations, and employs approximately 34,000 people worldwide. Additional information can be found at: www.chubb.com
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TORRANCE, Calif., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AI Spera, the provider of AI-driven Cyber Threat Intelligence platform, will spotlight its latest advanced security solutions at this year's RSA Conference, June 6-9, 2022, at the Moscone Center in San Francisco.
A key highlight of AI Spera's showcase at the event will be its recently launched Cyber Threat Intelligence search engine, Criminal IP and Attack Surface Management solution, RMR. Attendees are invited to experience to demo of company's solutions and meet the AI and data security experts at booth #935-2 inside the Korea Pavilion in the South Expo Hall. Additional giveaways are also available for anyone visiting the booth.
Criminal IP is a comprehensive search engine that detects vulnerabilities of personal or corporate cyber assets in real time and enables preemptive responses accordingly. It is possible to diagnose malicious IP addresses, exploits, threat related images and to conveniently view information of all types of internet-facing assets including banners, certificates, SCADA, IoT, servers, and CCTV, as well as the actionable insights based on country and service-specific statistics in one place. Additional features including domain and certificate search will be updated soon. This solution is now running a free beta service until July and all search features, including API support, are available with simple registration on its website(https://bit.ly/3MaSsFV.)
RMR is a SaaS-based enterprise Attack Surface Management solution powered by AI and machine learning. Securing clear visibility into enterprise IT assets on the attack surface, its simple integration gives users the most exhaustive data feeds that cover all the externally exposed digital assets and vulnerabilities within.
About AI Spera: AI Spera is a fast-growing company in cyber threat intelligence. Based on AI and machine learning technologies, it is focusing on abnormality detection and data-oriented security solutions. It shores up various areas in which Criminal IP defends against ever-evolving cyber threats, spanning education and research, corporate security teams, white hackers, national agencies, and cybercrime investigation organizations.
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BETHESDA, Md., April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walker & Dunlop, Inc. announced today that it brokered the sale and arranged acquisition financing for NOAH Apartments, a 224-unit multifamily property in San Antonio, Texas.
Walker & Dunlop's Ryan Epstein, Forrest Bass, and Matt Pohl represented the buyer and the seller in the disposition. Financing experts Tom Toland and Matt Newton arranged attractive acquisition bridge financing on behalf of the buyer, Pegasus Real Estate, and their equity partners, Thackeray Partners. The financing features a five-year term, full-term interest only payments, an attractive low rate, and a fully funded value-add plan for the borrower to make property improvements.
"NOAH is a well-located, institutional quality asset in arguably the best suburban neighborhood in San Antonio, Alamo Heights," Jonas Levy, Managing Partner of Pegasus, stated. "The attractive going-in yield at the property coupled with favorable financing and rent growth trends made the acquisition particularly desirable for Pegasus and our investors. The property fits well with our strategy of identifying unique, high-quality assets in desirable locations."
Pegasus' Managing Partner, Justin Laub, added, "Prior ownership proved out the demand for high quality updated interior renovations and we think the property is well-positioned for continued further growth. The acquisition marks Pegasus' third property in San Antonio and its tenth acquisition in Texas. We are thrilled to add another high-quality property to our portfolio and further expand our presence in the San Antonio market. Once again, Walker & Dunlop did an exceptional job making the acquisition and debt financing a smooth process."
"This transaction demonstrates the increasing demand for multifamily assets in the rapidly growing San Antonio market. The area's fundamentals are incredibly strong, and Pegasus will continue to add value to the property via interior and exterior renovations," said Walker & Dunlop's Tom Toland, Senior Director of Multifamily Finance. "Walker & Dunlop's ability to work closely with both the buyer and seller allowed for a streamlined transaction."
NOAH Apartments is a garden-style apartment community built in 1994. Located in the heart of the desirable Alamo Heights neighborhood, the property is situated near excellent schools, retail, and nearby attractions, such as the San Antonio Zoo. Of the property's 224 units, 171 are updated with new fixtures and finishes. Community amenities include a fully equipped fitness room, stunning hotel-inspired lobby with Starbucks Barista machine, resort-style pool with outdoor kitchen, reserved garages and covered parking, and an outdoor pet park.
Walker & Dunlop is a leader in multifamily property sales, having completed $19.3 billion in property sales volume in 2021 alone, up 214% from 2020. Visit our website for information about multifamily properties available for sale via Walker & Dunlop's property sales platform.
About Walker & Dunlop
Walker & Dunlop (NYSE: WD) is one of the largest providers of capital to the commercial real estate industry, enabling real estate owners and operators to bring their visions of communities — where Americans live, work, shop and play — to life. The power of our people, premier brand, and industry-leading technology make us more insightful and valuable to our clients, providing an unmatched experience every step of the way. With over 1,000 employees across every major U.S. market, Walker & Dunlop has consistently been named one of Fortune's Great Places to Work® and is committed to making the commercial real estate industry more inclusive and diverse while creating meaningful social, environmental, and economic change in our communities.
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--Mavis Staples to Receive Peace & Freedom Award--
NEW YORK, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Little Kids Rock, the national nonprofit on a mission to transform lives by restoring, expanding, and innovating music education in public schools across the country, today unveiled the lineup of honorees and musical guests for its 20th Anniversary benefit taking place May 17 in New York City. Presented by Hot Topic Foundation, the event will be emceed by SiriusXM Hits1's host of The Morning Mash Up, Nicole Ryan.
Music Industry Icon Mavis Staples will receive the Peace & Freedom Award at the event. Staples is a Blues and a Rock and Roll Hall of Famer; civil rights icon; GRAMMY Award-winner; chart-topping soul/gospel/R&B pioneer; and a Kennedy Center honoree. She marched with Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., performed at John F. Kennedy's inauguration, and sang in Barack Obama's White House.
Johnny Rzeznik, best known as the guitarist, front man and a founding member of rock band, Goo Goo Dolls, will be recognized as Rocker of The Year. With 30+ years together as a group, over 15 million albums sold, and 16 Number 1 and Top 10 hits, Goo Goo Dolls remain at the top of their game.
Musical Director Michael Bearden, currently Lady Gaga's Musical Director, will lead this year's extravaganza featuring performances by music luminaries:
- Darryl McDaniels (Run-D.M.C.)
- Warren Haynes (Allman Brothers Band, Gov't Mule)
- Cassadee Pope (The Voice Season 3 Winner)
- Jon Secada (2-Time GRAMMY Award Winner)
"We have so much to celebrate after bringing free music lessons and instruments to more than a million students across the country over the past two decades," said Little Kids Rock Founder and CEO, Dave Wish. "Our growth plans are even more ambitious as we embark on a brand refresh, certify more teachers and engage new partners to support our mission."
This year's benefit will take place from 6-10 p.m. at Terminal 5, located at 610 W. 56th St. in Midtown Manhattan. Individual tickets and tables can be purchased at www.littlekidsrock.org/benefit. Proceeds from the benefit, which includes a silent auction kicking off May 10 on Little Kids Rock's website, will help fund future programming, teacher training and instrument donations. For more information, visit www.littlekidsrock.org.
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With students in turmoil, US teachers train in mental health
By JOCELYN GECKER
Associated Press
SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — As Benito Luna-Herrera teaches his 7th grade social studies classes, he is on alert for signs of inner turmoil. And there is so much of it these days. He tells of two students whose post-pandemic depression led them to thoughts of suicide. Luna-Herrera is just one teacher, in one California middle school, but stories of students in distress are increasingly common. The silver lining is that special training helped him know how to respond when he saw signs of a mental emergency. The California Department of Education funds the program for any school district requesting it, and the pandemic has accelerated moves to make such courses a state requirement as experts warn of a mental health crisis facing American children.
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CHICAGO, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mizzen Capital, a New York based private-debt, SBIC fund, has deployed AIO Logic's loan and portfolio management platform, AXIS.
AXIS by AIO Logic is an end-to-end loan and portfolio management platform designed for the complex needs of SMB and middle-market lenders. AXIS by AIO Logic delivers unprecedented data integration, automation, and analytics throughout the loan lifecycle.
In addition to AXIS's core functionality, AIO has developed specialized qualification and reporting tools for SBIC lenders. By incorporating origination, underwriting, compliance, servicing, and reporting functionality into a single platform, AXIS by AIO Logic expedites the processes required by commercial lenders and SBIC lenders.
According to AIO CEO George Souri, "We are proud to have earned the trust of Mizzen's proven and deeply experienced leadership. We have worked closely with Mizzen's team to successfully deploy AXIS, and we are thrilled to see the benefits AXIS has been able to provide."
AXIS features top of class data security, and end-to-end data integration, centralization, and automation. As a result, AXIS reduces error rates and costs while by giving users finger-tip visibility into actionable insights and organizational data. AXIS also features a managed deployment process and can be deployed at a fraction of the time and costs of other solutions and multi-platform integrations.
According to Marilyn Adler, Managing Partner at Mizzen Capital: "We needed a platform that could accommodate complex loan structures and reporting requirements. AXIS is the most robust platform we have seen and has exceeded our expectations. We were also able to deploy AXIS in a much shorter time and for thousands of dollars less than other solutions we looked at."
In addition to being the only end-to-end platform designed for small business and middle-market lending, AXIS by AIO Logic is the only AI-enabled commercial loan and portfolio management platform. AXIS's data integration and AI tools automatically monitor key metrics such as borrower financial health, loan level risk, and portfolio risk, empowering lenders to more closely and robustly monitor risk and take pre-emptive action to minimize losses.
According to Elizabeth Karter, Managing Partner at Mizzen Capital: "AXIS's integrated origination, underwriting, servicing, compliance, reporting, and flexible analytics tools have helped us significantly improve efficiency and accuracy throughout our organization. AIO's team has been great to work with, managing each step of our deployment and working closely to support our team during and after deployment. AXIS is significantly ahead of any other platform that we reviewed."
AIO Logic is currently offering personalized demos of the platform to select lenders. Lenders who would like a personalized demo may email info@aiologic.io to make arrangements.
AIO Logic is a financial technology company providing SaaS solutions to SMB and middle market commercial lenders. Their loan and portfolio management platform, AXIS, is the only end to end solution capable of managing the complex requirements and bespoke loan structures of SMB and middle market commercial lending.
Mizzen Capital is a New York based fund primarily investing debt into U.S. based lower middle market companies. We tailor capital structures to fit company's needs and objectives. We prioritize transparency and aligned goals.
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NEW YORK, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Jakubowitz Law announces that a securities fraud class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of shareholders of Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. (NASDAQ: LILM).
To receive updates on the lawsuit, fill out the form:
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. between March 30, 2021 and March 14, 2022.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until June 17, 2022 to petition the court. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
According to a filed complaint, Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Lilium materially overstates the design and capabilities of the Lilium Jet, an electric vertical take-off-and-landing aircraft for use in a new type of high-speed air transport system for people and goods; (2) Lilium materially overstates the likelihood for the Lilium Jet's timely certification; (3) Lilium misrepresents its ability to obtain or create the necessary batteries for the Lilium Jet; (4) the special purpose acquisition company merger would not and did not generate enough cash to commercially launch the Lilium Jet; (5) Qell Acquisition Corp. did not engage in proper due diligence regarding its merger with Lilium GmbH; and (6) as a result, Defendants' public statements and statements to journalists were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
Jakubowitz Law is vigorous in pursuit of justice for shareholders who have been the victim of securities fraud. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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CROMWELL, Conn. (AP) — Defending champion Harris English shot a second-round 65 Friday to move into a tie for first place at 9-under 131 after the morning rounds at the Travelers Championship.
Patrick Cantlay, playing in the same group as English, led by two strokes heading into their final hole. But he found bunkers on his first two shots at the par-4 No. 9 and and finished with a bogey, while English sank a birdie from roughly 20 feet to finish his 5-under round.
Cantlay, who shot a 60 at TPC River Highlands as an amateur in 2011, had a 67 Friday after an opening-round 64.
“(I’m) still right here in this tournament, and looking forward to the weekend,” he said. “I enjoy the challenge, and that’s all you can do in golf, is give yourself as many chances as you possibly can.”
English, who won here last year after eight playoff holes, is playing in his third tournament since returning in May from Valentine’s Day surgery to repair a torn labrum in his right hip.
“The toughest thing is walking and playing,” he said. “I mean, I feel like back home I can go hit a bunch of balls on the range, but up and down these hills and being on your feet for five or six hours is the toughest part. It’s getting better and better, and I feel like the more I play competitive rounds out here, it’s just going to get stronger.”
First-round co-leader J.T. Poston followed up his 62 with a 70 to fall a shot behind the leaders, with a group that included Seamus Power and K.H. Lee.
Poston will play on the weekend for the first time in his five Travelers appearances after missing the cut in 2017, 2018, 2019 and 2020. He also had missed the cut in six of his last 10 tournaments.
Rory McIlroy, who also shot 62 Thursday, was among those teeing off later Friday afternoon.
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PITTSBURGH, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a simple and easy way to know where your pet is at all times," said an inventor, from Turkey Creek, La., "so I invented the ANIMAL CAM. My design helps to visually monitor a pet's location and activity and it can help to prevent lost pets."
The patent-pending invention provides an effective loss prevention device for pets. In doing so, it enables a pet owner to visually monitor a pet's location and activity. As a result, it enhances safety and convenience and it provides added peace of mind. The invention features a unique design that is easy to use so it is ideal for pet owners, police, military, search and rescue, owners of other animals that wear collars, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the New Orleans sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-TNO-118, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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NASA hopes New Zealand launch will pave way for moon landing
WELLINGTON, New Zealand (AP) — NASA wants to experiment with a new orbit around the moon that it hopes to use in the coming years to once again land astronauts on the lunar surface.
So, it is sending up a test satellite from New Zealand. The initial stages of the launch went according to plan late Tuesday, with the rocket carrying the satellite reaching space.
If the rest of the mission is successful, the Capstone CubeSat satellite — only about the size of a microwave oven — will be the first to take the new path around the moon and will send back vital information for at least six months.
Technically, the new orbit is called a near-rectilinear halo orbit. It’s a stretched-out egg shape with one end passing close to the moon and the other far from it.
Imagine stretching a rubber band back from your thumb. Your thumb would represent the moon and the rubber band the flight path.
“It will have equilibrium. Poise. Balance,” NASA wrote on its website. “This pathfinding CubeSat will practically be able to kick back and rest in a gravitational sweet spot in space – where the pull of gravity from Earth and the Moon interact to allow for a nearly-stable orbit.”
Eventually, NASA plans to put a space station called Gateway into the orbital path, from which astronauts can descend to the moon’s surface as part of its Artemis program.
For the satellite mission, NASA teamed up with two commercial companies. California-based Rocket Lab launched the rocket carrying the satellite, which in turn is owned and operated by Colorado-based Advanced Space.
The mission came together relatively quickly and cheaply for NASA, with the total mission cost put at $32.7 million.
Getting the 25-kilogram (55-pound) satellite into orbit will take more than four months and be done in three stages.
First, Rocket Lab’s small Electron rocket launched from New Zealand’s Mahia Peninsula. Just nine minutes later, the second stage called Photon separated and went into orbit around Earth. Over the next five days, Photon’s engines are scheduled to fire periodically to raise its orbit further and further from Earth.
Six days after the launch, Photon’s engines will fire a final time, allowing it to escape Earth’s orbit and head for the moon.
Photon will then release the satellite, which has its own small propulsion system but which won’t use much energy as it cruises toward the moon over four months, with a few planned trajectory course corrections along the way.
“Perfect Electron launch!” Rocket Lab founder Peter Beck tweeted Tuesday. “Lunar photon is in Low Earth Orbit.”
Rocket Lab spokesperson Morgan Bailey said it was the most ambitious and complex mission it has undertaken so far and comes after more than two years of work with NASA and Advanced Space. She said it will be the first time Rocket Lab has tested its HyperCurie engine that will be used to power Photon.
“Certainly lots of hard problems to solve along the way, but we’ve ticked them off one by one, and made it to launch day,” Bailey said.
Bailey said one of the advantages of the orbit is that, theoretically, a space station should be able to maintain continuous communication with Earth because it will avoid being eclipsed by the moon.
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Ukraine opens first war crimes trial of captured Russian
KYIV, Ukraine (AP) — Journalists packed a small courtroom in Kyiv for the trial of a captured Russian soldier accused of killing a Ukrainian civilian in the early days of the war — the first of dozens of war crimes cases that Ukraine’s top prosecutor said her office is pursuing.
As the trial of 21-year-old Russian Sgt. Vadim Shyshimarin got underway in the capital, Russian forces suffered heavy losses in a Ukrainian attack that destroyed a pontoon bridge they were using to try to cross a river in the east, Ukrainian and British officials said in another sign of Moscow’s struggle to salvage a war gone awry.
Ukraine’s airborne command released photos and video of what it said was a damaged Russian pontoon bridge over the Siversky Donets River in Bilohorivka and at least 73 destroyed or damaged Russian military vehicles nearby.
Britain’s Defense Ministry said Russia lost “significant armored maneuver elements” of at least one battalion tactical group in the attack. A Russian battalion tactical group consists of about 1,000 troops.
“Conducting river crossings in a contested environment is a highly risky maneuver and speaks to the pressure the Russian commanders are under to make progress in their operations in eastern Ukraine,” the ministry said in its daily intelligence update.
In other developments, a move by Finland and, potentially, Sweden to join NATO was thrown into question when Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said his country is “not of a favorable opinion” toward the idea. He accused Sweden and other Scandinavian countries of supporting Kurdish militants and others Turkey considers terrorists.
Erdogan did not say outright that he would block the two nations from joining NATO. But the military alliance makes its decisions by consensus, meaning that each of its 30 member countries has a veto over who can join.
An expansion of NATO would be a blow to Russian President Vladimir Putin, who undertook the war in what he said was a bid to thwart the alliance’s eastward advance. But in the wake of the invasion of Ukraine, other countries along Russia’s flank fear they could be next.
With Russia’s offensive in the Donbas, Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland, seeming to turn increasingly into a grinding war of attrition and Ukraine pleading for more arms to fend off the better-equipped Russians, the European Union’s foreign affairs chief announced plans to give Kyiv an additional 500 million euros ($520 million) to buy heavy weapons.
Ukrainian Defense Minister Oleksii Reznikov welcomed the heavy weapons making their way to the front lines but admitted there is no quick end to the war in sight.
“We are entering a new, long-term phase of the war,” he wrote in a Facebook post. “Extremely difficult weeks await us. How many there will be? No one can say for sure.”
The battle for the Donbas has turned into a village-by-village, back-and-forth slog with no major breakthroughs on either side and little ground gained. In his nightly address Friday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy said no one can predict how long the war will last but that his country’s forces have been making progress, including retaking six Ukrainian towns or villages in the past day.
Fierce fighting has been taking place on the Siversky Donets River near the city of Severodonetsk, said Oleh Zhdanov, an independent Ukrainian military analyst. The Ukrainian military has launched counterattacks but has failed to halt Russia’s advance, he said.
“The fate of a large portion of the Ukrainian army is being decided — there are about 40,000 Ukrainian soldiers,” he said.
The Ukrainian military chief for the Luhansk region of the Donbas said Friday that troops have taken nearly full control of Rubizhne, a city with a prewar population of around 55,000.
In the ruined southern port of Mariupol, Ukrainian fighters holed up in a steel plant faced continued Russian attacks on the last stronghold of resistance in the city. Sviatoslav Palamar, deputy commander of Ukraine’s Azov Regiment, said his troops will hold out “as long as they can” despite shortages of ammunition, food, water and medicine.
And in Kyiv, Ukrainian soldiers dressed in white protective suits loaded the bodies of Russian soldiers onto refrigerated train cars on Friday. The bodies were wrapped in white body bags and stacked several layers deep.
Col. Volodymyr Lyamzin, who supervised the operation, said several hundred bodies were being stored on the trains in the capital and that there were several other storage trains elsewhere in the country. He said Ukraine was ready to hand the bodies over to Russia, but so far there has been no agreement to do so.
In the first war crimes case brought to trial, Shyshimarin could get life in prison if convicted of shooting a 62-year-old Ukrainian man in the head through an open car window in a village in the northeastern Sumy region on Feb. 28, four days into the invasion.
The defendant, dressed in a blue and gray hoodie and gray sweatpants, sat in a small glass cage during the proceedings, which lasted about 15 minutes and will resume on Wednesday. The trial will be closely watched by international observers to make sure the trial is fair.
Shyshimarin was asked a series of questions, including whether he understood his rights and whether he wanted a jury trial. He declined the latter.
His Ukraine-assigned attorney, Victor Ovsyanikov, has acknowledged that the case against Shyshimarin is strong and has not indicated what the soldier’s defense will be.
Shyshimarin, a member of a tank unit that was captured by Ukrainian forces, admitted that he shot the civilian in a video posted by the Security Service of Ukraine, saying he was ordered to do so.
Ukrainian Prosecutor General Iryna Venediktova said she is readying war crimes cases against 41 Russian soldiers for offenses including bombing civilian infrastructure, killing civilians, rape and looting. She said two accused of bombing civilian infrastructure and residential buildings are in Ukrainian hands. It wasn’t clear how many of the suspects would be tried in absentia.
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Yesica Fisch in Bakhmut, Yuras Karmanau in Lviv, Mstyslav Chernov in Kharkiv, Jari Tanner in Helsinki, Elena Becatoros in Odesa, and other AP staffers around the world contributed to this report.
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Initial ETF Lineup to include the Ultra Short Income and Tax-Aware Short Duration Municipal Strategies
NASHVILLE, Tenn., Sept. 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AllianceBernstein Holding L.P. (NYSE: AB) and AllianceBernstein L.P., a leading global investment management and research firm, announced today the launch of its first set of active exchange-traded funds (ETFs) on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE): the AB Ultra Short Income ETF (NYSE: YEAR) and the AB Tax-Aware Short Duration Municipal ETF (NYSE: TAFI). Global trading firm Jane Street will be the Lead Market Maker on both products and will bring extensive industry experience and pricing expertise to AB's ETFs.
"For over 50 years, AB has remained committed to innovation and growth, continuously providing investment solutions and capabilities to help meet expanding client needs," said Seth Bernstein, President and Chief Executive Officer at AB. "Launching our first of many active ETFs is a milestone in our firm's history and a testament to not only our talented team of professionals, but the thoughtfulness of our unique investment strategy and dedication to our clients."
Launching active ETFs is a natural extension of AB's existing capabilities and expertise as the firm seeks to bring products to market that are both functional and practical for investors. AB has prioritized fixed income solutions for the firm's first launch, given client preference and needs on short duration yield generating solutions in the current rising rate environment. The firm's ETFs will make AB investment solutions even more accessible to both existing and new clients.
- (NYSE: YEAR): The AB Ultra Short Income ETF, an actively managed ETF, seeks to provide current income, consistent with preservation of capital. The ETF aims to deliver higher levels of yield relative to cash or cash-like investments, while aiming for capital preservation in all market cycles.
- (NYSE: TAFI): The AB Tax-Aware Short Duration Municipal ETF, an actively managed municipal bond strategy, seeks to provide relative stability of principal and a moderate rate of after-tax return and income. The ETF offers municipal bond investors a distinct complement to their core allocations providing the opportunity to help maximize after-tax income and returns using shorter maturity bonds and opportunistic exposure to treasuries and taxable bonds.
"Today's ETF launch is an exciting achievement for our firm," said Noel Archard, Global Head of ETFs and Portfolio Solutions at AB. "ETFs have evolved into an important execution tool across asset classes, and amidst the recent market volatility, we feel it is critical to offer our clients diversity and efficiency. Our first set of actively managed Fixed Income ETFs draws on AB's deep research and expertise across both taxable and non-taxable Fixed Income. We will build upon this momentum to deliver an ETF lineup over time, which will reflect AB's longstanding commitment to research excellence, investment discipline, and our clients."
Earlier this year, the firm announced Noel Archard, CFA, joined the firm as Global Head of ETFs and Portfolio Solutions. AB has continued to bolster its ETF efforts with the addition of Anita Rausch joining the firm as Global Head of ETF Capital Markets, Julie Gunts, an AB veteran leading Global Strategy & Partnerships, Brett Sheely as Head of ETF Specialists, and Jason Thalmann as ETF Operations Manager. The Global ETF team at AB has a combined average of two decades of experience in the ETF and financial services industry. While AB is starting with active fixed income ETFs in the U.S., its intent over time is to expand globally among multiple asset classes.
For more information on AB's ETF's, please visit www.ABFunds.com/go/ETFs.
AllianceBernstein is a leading global investment management firm that offers high-quality research and diversified investment services to institutional investors, individuals, and private wealth clients in major world markets. As of August 31, 2022, AllianceBernstein had $667 billion in assets under management. Additional information about AB may be found on our website, www.alliancebernstein.com.
Risks to Consider
Investing in ETFs involves risks, including loss of principal.
YEAR—Market Risk: The market values of the portfolio's holdings rise and fall from day to day, so investments may lose value. Interest-Rate Risk: As interest rates rise, bond prices fall and vice versa; long-term securities tend to rise and fall more than short-term securities. Credit Risk: A bond's credit rating reflects the issuer's ability to make timely payments of interest or principal—the lower the rating, the higher the risk of default. If the issuer's financial strength deteriorates, the issuer's rating may be lowered, and the bond's value may decline. Inflation Risk: Prices for goods and services tend to rise over time, which may erode the purchasing power of investments. Other Investment Companies Risk: To the extent the Fund invests in other funds, shareholders will bear layers of asset-based expenses (to the extent these expenses are not reimbursed), which could reduce returns. Foreign (Non-US) Risk: Non-US securities may be more volatile because of the political, regulatory, market and economic uncertainties associated with such securities. Fluctuations in currency exchange rates may negatively affect the value of the investment or reduce returns. These risks are magnified in emerging or developing markets. New Fund Risk: The Fund is recently organized, giving prospective investors a limited track record on which to base their investment decision.
TAFI—Bond Risk: The Fund is subject to the same risks as the underlying bonds in the portfolio, such as credit and interest-rate risk. As interest rates rise, the value of bond prices will decline. Below-Investment-Grade Securities Risk: Investments in fixed-income securities with lower ratings (aka "junk bonds") are subject to a higher probability that an issuer will default or fail to meet its payment obligations. These securities may be subject to greater price volatility due to such factors as specific municipal or corporate developments and negative performance of the junk bond market generally, and may be more difficult to trade than other types of securities. Municipal Market Risk: Economic conditions, political or legislative changes, public health crises, uncertainties related to the tax status of municipal securities or the rights of investors in these securities may negatively impact the yield or value of a municipal security. Tax Risk: The US government and Congress may periodically consider changes in federal tax law that could limit or eliminate the federal tax exemption for municipal bond income, which would in effect reduce the income shareholders receive from the Fund by increasing taxes on that income. Derivatives Risk: Investing in derivative instruments such as options, futures, forwards or swaps can be riskier than traditional investments, and may be more volatile, especially in a down market. Below-Investment-Grade Securities Risk: Investments in fixed-income securities with lower ratings (commonly known as "junk bonds") tend to have a higher probability that an issuer will default or fail to meet its payment obligations. Leverage Risk: Trying to enhance investment returns by borrowing money or using other leverage transactions such as reverser purchase agreements magnifies both gains and losses, resulting in greater volatility. New Fund Risk: The Fund is recently organized, giving prospective investors a limited track record on which to base their investment decision.
Investors should consider the investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses of the Fund/Portfolio carefully before investing. For copies of our prospectus or summary prospectus, which contain this and other information, visit us online at abfunds.com or contact your AB representative. Please read the prospectus and/or summary prospectus carefully before investing.
AllianceBernstein ETFs are distributed by Foreside Fund Services, LLC, in the US only.
© 2022 AllianceBernstein L.P.
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Demonstrating Engiven's Commitment to Strong Internal Controls and Client Data Security
SAN DIEGO, July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Engiven Inc. announced today that it has achieved SOC 2 Type 1 compliance in accordance with American Institute of Certified Public Accountants (AICPA) standards for SOC for Service Organizations also known as SSAE 18. Achieving this standard with an unqualified opinion serves as third-party industry validation that Engiven Inc. provides enterprise-level security for customer's data secured in the Engiven Inc. System.
Engiven Inc. provides SaaS-based technologies that equip nonprofit organizations to securely accept and liquidate cryptocurrency donations while eliminating the complexity and risk associated with cryptocurrency transactions. Engiven provides a highly automated end-to-end solution where the crypto donation is verified on the blockchain, exchanged for USD and the donor is immediately provided with a gift receipt.
"The certification is truly just a formalization of the industry-best practices we employ to safeguard our data and that of our clients," explained Brandon Murphy, COO of Engiven. "Ethics and compliance are not boxes we check - they are integral to who we are. We are firmly committed to the highest level of integrity in all of our business practices."
Engiven Inc. was audited by Prescient Assurance, a leader in security and compliance attestation for B2B, SAAS companies worldwide. Prescient Assurance is a registered public accounting firm in the US and Canada and provides risk management and assurance services which includes but is not limited to SOC 2, PCI, ISO, NIST, GDPR, CCPA, HIPAA, and CSA STAR.
An unqualified opinion on a SOC 2 Type 1 audit report demonstrates to Engiven's current and future clients that they manage their data with the highest standard of security and compliance. Additionally, Engiven is committed to obtaining its SOC 2 Type 2, a higher level of SOC 2 assurance, to further test the effectiveness of its internal controls.
"Engiven is the world's first cryptocurrency donation management platform to achieve this level of security compliance. The SOC 2 Type 1 Report further demonstrates our commitment to safeguarding transactions and client data," said James Lawrence, Engiven's Cofounder and CEO. "By obtaining this level of compliance, we hope to show our commitment to the highest level of security standards that every nonprofit deserves."
Founded in 2018, Engiven is a leading provider of cryptocurrency donation services to nonprofits and faith-based organizations. The Engiven platform provides a highly automated crypto giving solution that includes block chain monitoring, automatic exchanges, gift receipts, bank deposits, IRS tax form creation, custody options, and a full suite of developer APIs for enterprise. For more information on how to accept crypto donations for your church, ministry or nonprofit organization, visit: https://engiven.com
For more information about Prescient Assurance, visit https://prescientassurance.com or via email info@prescientassurance.com.
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