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Special Weather Statement issued May 12 at 4:29AM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
This is a special weather statement from the National Weather
Service Office in Riverton.
* WHAT…West winds with gusts of 45 to 55 mph.
* WHERE…The Upper Green River Basin and southern Lincoln County.
* WHEN…This Afternoon through Sunset.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Impacts mainly to transportation. There
will likely be control issues for lightweight and high-profile
vehicles, including campers and tractor trailers. Snow showers
in the morning could briefly reduce visibility.
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National Night Out Event kicks off
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Sizzling temperatures didn’t keep people from packing the parking lot for Topeka’s National Night Out kickoff.
“We have seen the best turnout we have had in five to six years for as long as I’ve been doing this event. Obviously with Covid people are back to doing this for the first time.” Says President of Crime Stoppers, Megan Green. “They were also giving out school supplies today so all the families were coming out in forces.”
Crime stoppers, Topeka police, Topeka fire and Bikers Against Child Abuse all greeted visitors.
Families also could get free school supplies ahead of the first day of school.
“We got crayons, gum, alot of stuff”, says Samara Dickerson.
Along with food trucks and bouncy castles were free hot dogs, chips, soda and water.
KJ Dickerson says he didn’t want to leave. “I got a whistle, some soda and... and some hotdog.”
The kick off celebrates “America’s Night Out Against Crime” - by raising safety and drug awareness, strengthening community spirit, and enhancing the partnership between residents and first-responders.
Many people here were taking part for the first time.
Jessica Baum she’s enjoying her first time out. “I’ve never heard of it actually, so it’s my first time and I heard about it from his dad. But it’s a lot of fun. It’s hot out but it’s a goodtime.”
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Officer adopts dog after rescuing animal from hot car: ‘Never neglected again’
NEW YORK (Gray News) - An officer in New York has adopted a dog she helped save from a hot car in Manhattan last month.
According to the New York Police Department 19th Precinct, Officer Maharaj adopted the dog this week after she helped rescue it on June 18.
Authorities said concerned residents saw the dog locked in the car that day and called 911. Arriving officers reported they broke a window and were able to get the animal out of the vehicle.
According to the NYPD, the dog was in distress and locked in the hot car for more than two hours.
On Wednesday, police shared the rescued dog would “not be neglected again” because Officer Maharaj adopted him.
New York police also thanked the American Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals for caring for the animal.
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Thousands of Impacted Veterans Will Benefit from Congressional Efforts
LOS ANGELES, July 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 4DMedical, the leading developer of functional imaging software for respiratory illness, today praised the U.S. House of Representatives for including language calling on the Department of Veterans Affairs to evaluate "emerging technology using existing x-ray imaging equipment to derive four-dimensional models of lung function" as part of the fiscal year 2023 Military Construction, Veterans Affairs, and Related Agencies appropriations bill.
The bill was included as part of H.R. 8294, the Transportation, Housing and Urban Development, Agriculture, Rural Development, Energy and Water Development, Financial Services and General Government, Interior, Environment, Military Construction, and Veterans Affairs Appropriations Act of 2023.
The bill's associated report states, "The Committee urges the Department to evaluate this technology for the purposes of conducting population-wide surveillance of veterans who have likely been exposed to airborne hazards, in order to conduct a full accounting of the health impacts suffered by veterans and to provide full and effective medical care to this population."
"Four-dimensional scanning is one of those 'emerging technologies' available right now to help veterans suffering from respiratory illness," says Dr. Andreas Fouras, CEO of 4DMedical. "We are starting to grasp the true health impacts for many of the 3.5 million veterans who served overseas since September 11, 2001 and now suffer from incurable respiratory diseases which existing technologies fail to detect. And that process starts with an advanced yet convenient screen. We owe it to all veterans and their families to get them the help they need and deserve."
The action follows the House's passage of the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring Our Promise to Address Comprehensive Toxics (PACT) Act. Expected to pass the United States Senate and be signed by President Biden in coming days, the bill establishes a presumption of service connection for 23 respiratory illnesses and cancers related to the smoke from military burn pits and other toxic exposures. It also streamlines the process by which veterans apply for disability benefits to cover the cost of their treatment. The use of new, effective screening technologies addressed in the appropriations bill will help serve the veterans population covered under the PACT Act.
About 4DMedical: 4DMedical (formerly known as 4Dx) is a global medical technology company transforming respiratory diagnostics for all lung disorders, including long-COVID, asthma, chronic obstructive pulmonary disease (COPD), cystic fibrosis and cancer. 4DMedical technology is providing clinicians with greater insights into lung function and the impact of diseases and treatment interventions.
Learn more at: https://4dmedical.com/
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Colin Reed
colin@southandhill.com
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Manhattan shelter to adopt out pets for $5 or less in July
MANHATTAN, Kan. (WIBW) - The Empty the Shelters event will reduce adoption fees at the Manhattan shelter to $5 or less for 20 whole days in July.
The BISSELL Pet Foundation says shelters across the nation are in crisis with overcrowded kennels and other obstacles which has prompted a national call for adoption.
BISSELL said its focus is to “Empty the Shelters” with sponsored reduced adoption fees of $5 or less during the longest-ever national summer Empty the Shelters adoption event.
The foundation noted that the event will run for 20 whole days at the T Russell Reitz Animal Shelter in Manhattan as well as for more than 250 other shelters that will join the lifesaving effort.
Pets will be up for adoption for $5 or less between July 11 and 31 at the Manhattan shelter at 605 Levee Dr. by appointment only from 1 - 5 p.m., and the Manhattan Petsmart on July 13 and 17 from 12 - 3 p.m.
BISSELL indicated that the effort has helped more than 96,000 pets find forever homes.
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Live Nation Entertainment, Inc. (NYSE: LYV), the world's leading live entertainment company, today announced that Joe Berchtold, Live Nation Entertainment's President and Chief Financial Officer, will participate in a fireside chat at Goldman Sachs Communacopia & Technology Conference on Wednesday, September 14th, 2022 at 11:30 a.m. PT.
A live webcast of the call will be accessible from the "News / Events" section of the company's website at investors.livenationentertainment.com.
About Live Nation Entertainment
Live Nation Entertainment (NYSE: LYV) is the world's leading live entertainment company comprised of global market leaders: Ticketmaster, Live Nation Concerts and Live Nation Sponsorship. For additional information, visit www.livenationentertainment.com.
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Ford recalls SUVs; heating and cooling fans can catch fire
Published: Sep. 1, 2022 at 8:09 AM CDT|Updated: 50 minutes ago
DETROIT (AP) — Ford is recalling nearly 200,000 large SUVs because the heating and cooling fan motors can fail and catch fire.
The recall covers Ford Expeditions and Lincoln Navigators from the 2015 through 2017 model years.
The Dearborn, Michigan, company says in government documents that it has reports of 25 fires caused by the motors, which are behind the glove box.
Dealers will replace the front blower motor assembly at no cost to owners, who will be notified starting Sept. 12.
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BOISE, Idaho, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Strike Tax Advisory, a Boise-based R&D tax advisory firm, promotes Casey Barka to Vice President of Tax Credit Services.
Inspiring Leaders
In only two short years, Strike Tax Advisory has already calculated over $100M in credits for American innovators, and is actively working with over 400 clients and 250 strategic partners. Strike is positioning itself for continued growth with the recent promotion of Casey Barka to VP of Tax Credit Services. As a rapidly growing niche tax advisory firm, there's endless opportunity on the horizon.
"Casey is an out-of-the-box thinker and an invaluable member of Strike. He's challenged his team to meet and exceed client expectations, and they've risen to the occasion. This promotion recognizes his strong leadership."
- Jonathan Cardella, Co-Founder and CEO, Strike Tax Advisory
Building with Intention
Barka's technical background in the petrochemicals industry and the U.S. Army Nuclear Biological & Chemical Corps gave him a solid foundation to understand the operations and processes behind research and development.
"I was honored to be given the opportunity to join Strike from the beginning. Building our company has been an extremely rewarding and exciting adventure, and the team we've built together makes all the difference. I'm really proud of our work and the people behind it."
- Casey Barka, Co-Founder & VP of Tax Credit Services, Strike Tax Advisory
In his previous role within Strike, Barka trained and directed his team to deliver airtight R&D claims that could withstand IRS scrutiny. His direct background in the petrochemicals industry paired with his special interests in manufacturing, pharmaceutical, life science, aerospace and defense, engineering, and agriculture prepared him well to lead a strong team.
"We couldn't have grown as quickly without Casey. He's been an integral part of building our people and our team and is key to empowering a culture of respect and success at Strike."
- Tyler Kem, Co-Founder and President, Strike Tax Advisory
Strike is honored to promote Barka and to continue building the company's future. Find Casey Barka and the Strike Team in Vegas for Money 2.0 & Internet 2.0 this week to congratulate him in person!
About Strike
Strike Tax Advisory provides the industry's most comprehensive R&D tax credit experience. We're CPAs, attorneys, scientists, engineers and techpreneurs conducting studies for all qualifying industries. Visit Striketax.com to learn more.
CONTACT: Kayla Davis, kayla@striketax.com
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...FLOOD ADVISORY IN EFFECT UNTIL 9 PM EDT THIS EVENING...
* WHAT...Flooding caused by excessive rainfall is expected.
* WHERE...Portions of south central Georgia and southwest Georgia,
including the following counties, in south central Georgia, Worth.
In southwest Georgia, Dougherty.
* WHEN...Until 900 PM EDT.
* IMPACTS...Minor flooding in low-lying and poor drainage areas.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS...
- At 559 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated heavy rain due to
thunderstorms. Minor flooding is ongoing or expected to begin
shortly in the advisory area. Between 1.5 and 2.5 inches of
rain have fallen in the last 1 Hour.
- Some locations that will experience flooding include...
Albany, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Turner City, East
Albany, Acree, Red Rock and Radium Springs.
- http://www.weather.gov/safety/flood
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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Weather Alert
The National Weather Service in Tallahassee has issued a
* Flash Flood Warning for...
Northeastern Dougherty County in southwestern Georgia...
* Until 930 PM EDT.
* At 617 PM EDT, Doppler radar indicated thunderstorms producing
heavy rain across the warned area. Between 1.5 and 3 inches of
rain have fallen in the last 1 Hour. Flash flooding is ongoing or
expected to begin shortly.
HAZARD...Flash flooding caused by thunderstorms.
SOURCE...Radar.
IMPACT...Flash flooding of small creeks and streams, urban
areas, highways, streets and underpasses as well as
other poor drainage and low-lying areas.
* Some locations that will experience flash flooding include...
Albany, Marine Corps Logistics Base, Turner City and East Albany.
PRECAUTIONARY/PREPAREDNESS ACTIONS...
Turn around, don't drown when encountering flooded roads. Most flood
deaths occur in vehicles.
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FLASH FLOOD...RADAR INDICATED
Health officials urge New Yorkers to get vaccinated after poliovirus detected in wastewater in another county
New York state health officials are urging people to get vaccinated against polio after the virus was identified in wastewater samples in another county.
The four wastewater samples were collected in July and August in Sullivan County, northwest of Orange County. CNN previously reported that polio was identified in wastewater samples from Rockland County, Orange County and New York City. The state Department of Health announced Friday that the Sullivan County samples were genetically linked to the previously identified case of polio in Rockland County, where a man was diagnosed with paralytic polio.
Health officials warned on Friday of expanding community spread of the virus.
"One New Yorker paralyzed by polio is already too many, and I do not want to see another paralytic case," State Health Commissioner Dr. Mary T. Bassett said in a statement. "The polio in New York today is an imminent threat to all adults and children who are unvaccinated or not up to date with their polio immunizations. Every New Yorker, parent, guardian, and pediatrician must do everything possible to ensure they, their children, and their patients are protected against this dangerous, debilitating disease through safe and effective vaccination."
Polio can cause incurable paralysis and death, but most people in the US are protected by vaccination. However, vaccination rates in several New York counties are low. As of August 1, Rockland County's polio vaccination rate was 60.34%, the release shows. Orange County's is 58.68% and Sullivan County's 62.33%. New York's statewide polio vaccination average is 78.96% for children who have received three polio immunizations before their second birthday.
The state's health department, in partnership with local health authorities and the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, launched wastewater surveillance after a young adult was diagnosed with polio in Rockland County in June.
So far, the state has identified only one case of polio. However, many polio cases are asymptomatic, and individuals can spread the virus even if they aren't experiencing symptoms.
Earlier this month, Dr. José Romero, director of the CDC's National Center for Immunization and Respiratory Diseases, said the polio case identified in New York is "just the very, very tip of the iceberg" and an indication there "must be several hundred cases in the community circulating."
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Shareholders are Not Required to Take any Action at this Time
RICHARDSON, Texas, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) ("Ceragon" or the "Company"), the global innovator and leading solutions provider of 5G wireless transport, confirms receipt of two letters from its competitor, Aviat Networks, Inc. ("Aviat"). The letters include a request to convene an extraordinary general meeting of shareholders calling for a change in the composition of Ceragon's Board of Directors, whereby Aviat's hand-picked nominees would constitute a majority of the Board. The letters also include an indication of interest from Aviat with respect to a potential acquisition of Ceragon.
Ceragon's Board of Directors in consultation with its advisors will review the letters and shall duly act in the interests of the Company and its shareholders and in accordance with applicable law.
Ceragon's shareholders need not take action at this time.
About Ceragon Networks
Ceragon Networks Ltd. (NASDAQ: CRNT) is the global innovator and leading solutions provider of 5G wireless transport. We help operators and other service providers worldwide increase operational efficiency and enhance end customers' quality of experience with innovative wireless backhaul and fronthaul solutions. Our customers include service providers, public safety organizations, government agencies and utility companies, which use our solutions to deliver 5G & 4G broadband wireless connectivity, mission-critical multimedia services, stabilized communications, and other applications at high reliability and speed.
Ceragon's unique multicore technology and disaggregated approach to wireless transport provides highly reliable, fast to deploy, high-capacity wireless transport for 5G and 4G networks with minimal use of spectrum, power, real estate, and labor resources. It enables increased productivity, as well as simple and quick network modernization, positioning Ceragon as a leading solutions provider for the 5G era. We deliver a complete portfolio of turnkey end-to-end AI-based managed and professional services that ensure efficient network rollout and optimization to achieve the highest value for our customers. Our solutions are deployed by more than 400 service providers, as well as more than 800 private network owners, in more than 150 countries. For more information please visit: www.ceragon.com
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Ceragon Networks® and FibeAir® are registered trademarks of Ceragon Networks Ltd. in the United States and other countries. CERAGON ® is a trademark of Ceragon Networks Ltd., registered in various countries. Other names mentioned are owned by their respective holders.
This press release contains statements that constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended and the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and the safe-harbor provisions of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Such forward-looking statements are based on the current beliefs, expectations and assumptions of Ceragon's management about Ceragon's business, financial condition, results of operations, micro and macro market trends and other issues addressed or reflected therein. Examples of forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to, statements regarding: projections of demand, revenues, net income, gross margin, capital expenditures and liquidity, competitive pressures, order timing, supply chain and shipping, components availability, growth prospects, product development, financial resources, cost savings and other financial and market matters. You may identify these and other forward-looking statements by the use of words such as "may", "plans", "anticipates", "believes", "estimates", "targets", "expects", "intends", "potential" or the negative of such terms, or other comparable terminology, although not all forward-looking statements contain these identifying words.
Although we believe that the projections reflected in such forward-looking statements are based upon reasonable assumptions, we can give no assurance that our expectations will be obtained or that any deviations therefrom will not be material. Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks and uncertainties that may cause Ceragon's future results or performance to differ materially from those anticipated, expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. These risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, any ongoing actions taken and future actions that may be taken by Aviat Networks or other stockholders or others; the continuing impact of the components shortage due to the global shortage in semiconductors, chipsets, components and other commodities, on our supply chain, manufacturing capacity and ability to timely deliver our products, which have caused, and could continue to cause delays in deliveries of our products and in the deployment of projects by our customers, risk of penalties and orders cancellation created thereby, as well as profit erosion due to constant price increase, payment of expedite fees and costs of inventory pre-ordering and procurement acceleration of such inventory, and the risk of becoming a deadstock if not consumed; the continued effect of the global increase in shipping costs and decrease in shipping slots availability on us, our supply chain and customers, which have resulted, and may continue to result in, price erosion, late deliveries and the risk of penalties and orders cancellation due to late deliveries; the impact of the transition to 5G technologies on our revenues if such transition is developed differently than we anticipated; the risks relating to the concentration of a major portion of our business on large mobile operators around the world from which we derive a significant portion of our ordering, that due to their relative effect on the overall ordering coupled with inconsistent ordering pattern and volume of business directed to us, creates high volatility with respect to our financial results and results of operations; the effect of the competition from other wireless transport equipment providers and from other communication solutions that compete with our high-capacity point-to-point wireless products; the continued effect of the COVID-19 pandemic on the global economy and markets and on us and on the markets in which we operate and our and our customers, providers, business partners and contractors business and operations; the risks relating to increased breaches of network or information technology security along with increase in cyber-attack activities, growing cyber-crime threats, and changes in privacy and data protection laws, that could have an adverse effect on our business; risks associated with any failure to meet our product development timetable, including delay in the commercialization of our new chipset; imposition of additional sanctions and global trade limitations in connection with Russia's invasion to Ukraine, the effects of general economic conditions and trends on the global and local markets in which we operate and such other risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect our results, as further detailed in Ceragon's most recent Annual Report on Form 20-F and in Ceragon's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission.
Such forward-looking statements, including the risks, uncertainties and other factors that could affect our results, represent our views only as of the date they are made and should not be relied upon as representing our views as of any subsequent date. Such forward-looking statements do not purport to be predictions of future events or results and there can be no assurance that it will prove to be accurate. Ceragon may elect to update these forward-looking statements at some point in the future but the company specifically disclaims any obligation to do so except as may be required by law.
Ceragon's public filings are available on the Securities and Exchange Commission's website at www.sec.gov and may also be obtained from Ceragon's website at www.ceragon.com.
Ceragon Investor & Media Contact:
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Ceragon Networks
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Gold Royalty Corp. ("Gold Royalty" or the "Company") (NYSE American: GROY) will release its 2022 third quarter financial and operating results on Monday, August 15, 2022, after market close.
An investor webcast will be held on Thursday, August 18, 2022 starting at 11:00 am ET (8:00 am PT) to discuss these results. The Company will be providing an update to interested stakeholders on the Company's third quarter results including key recent catalysts that have been announced on the assets underlying the Company's royalties. The presentation will be followed by a question-and-answer session where participants will be able to ask any questions they may have of management.
To register for the Town Hall Meeting, please click the link below: https://www.bigmarker.com/vid-conferences/GoldRoyalty-VID-Forum-Q3-2022?utm_bmcr_source=GROY
Gold Royalty is a gold-focused royalty company offering creative financing solutions to the metals and mining industry. Its mission is to acquire royalties, streams and similar interests at varying stages of the mine life cycle to build a balanced portfolio offering near, medium and longer-term attractive returns for its investors. Gold Royalty's diversified portfolio currently consists primarily of net smelter return royalties on gold properties located in the Americas.
Certain of the information contained in this news release constitutes 'forward-looking information' and 'forward-looking statements' within the meaning of applicable Canadian and U.S. securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). Such statements can be generally identified by the use of terms such as "may", "will", "expect", "intend", "believe", "plans", "anticipate", "continue", "estimates", "targets", "goals", "forecasts" or similar terms. Forward-looking statements are based upon certain assumptions and other important factors, including assumptions of management regarding the accuracy of the disclosure of the operators of the projects underlying the Company's portfolio of royalties and those developments at certain mines, projects or properties that underlie the Company's interests, their ability to achieve disclosed plans and targets, macroeconomic conditions and commodity prices. Forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and other factors which may cause the actual results to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements including, among others, any inability of the operators to execute proposed plans, risks related to exploration, development, permitting, infrastructure, operating or technical difficulties on any such projects, the influence of macroeconomic developments, the impact of, and response of relevant governments to, COVID-19 and the effectiveness of such responses, the ability of the Company to carry out its growth plans and other factors set forth in the Company's publicly filed documents under its profiles at www.sedar.com and www.sec.gov, including its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended September 30, 2021. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking statements, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated or intended. There can be no assurance that such statements will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such statements. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking statements. The Company does not undertake to update any forward-looking statements, except in accordance with applicable securities laws.
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COLCHESTER, Vt., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Vernal Biosciences, a technology-leading mRNA manufacturer and formulator of LNP-mRNA, announced today the completion of a $21 million financing to fully integrate its mRNA manufacturing solutions. The round was led by Ampersand Capital Partners and Dynamk Capital, with existing investors Alloy Therapeutics and ATUM participating. The round also included a new investment from Charles River Laboratories, Inc. Vernal offers a complete range of mRNA-related services and products ranging from sequence design and screening support, scaled-down and scaled-up manufacturing of high purity mRNA and LNP-mRNA, platform process development technologies, and ultimately GMP manufacturing.
"We are excited to offer an advanced staging ground of platform processes and analytical technologies to our clients for all of their projects, clinical included," said Christian Cobaugh, Vernal CEO and Founder. He emphasized, "While quality and capabilities matter more than ever, huge gaps remain in the capacity of high purity mRNA products and services. Our deep expertise and proven abilities in mRNA technologies, along with the wealth of experience in building success stories in the CRO and CDMO space that our investors bring, will enable Vernal to successfully transform this field, from concept to clinical trials. It is time to usher in a new era where under a single contract, we can design sequences, manufacture plasmid templates and mRNA, formulate LNP-mRNA, and provide release testing of drug products."
Christian will be joined on Vernal's board by existing board member, Errik Anderson of Alloy Therapeutics, and new board members, David Anderson of Ampersand, and Gustavo Mahler of Dynamk. Under the leadership of Dr. Cobaugh, Vernal is equipped with a singular focus on mRNA. The funds from this financing will support Vernal's growth including the construction of full GMP capabilities scheduled to become operational in late 2023.
David Anderson, General Partner with Ampersand added, "Ampersand is excited to partner with Christian and the Vernal team to help bring Vernal to the next level as a full-service CDMO servicing the mRNA field. Our recent experiences building advanced therapy CDMOs such as BrammerBio, ArrantaBio and Vibalogics, position Ampersand as an excellent partner for Vernal at this stage in the company's growth."
"There is a strong market demand for fully integrated providers of mRNA products and services," said Gustavo Mahler, Venture Partner at Dynamk Capital. "Dynamk looks forward to supporting the Vernal team in growing into one of the leading CDMOs in the mRNA space."
Vernal Biosciences provides mRNA and LNP-mRNA manufacturing services to democratize the use of mRNA for all use cases ranging from drug discovery to clinical development across all use cases such as gene editing and regulation, cellular programming, vaccines, mRNA replacement, oncology, autoimmune, and protein degradation. Please visit www.vernal.bio for more information.
About Ampersand Capital Partners
Founded in 1988, Ampersand is a middle market private equity firm with more than $2 billion of assets under management dedicated to growth-oriented investments in the healthcare sector. With offices in Boston and Amsterdam, Ampersand leverages its unique blend of private equity and operating experience to build value and drive superior long-term performance alongside its portfolio company management teams. Ampersand has helped build numerous market-leading companies across each of the firm's core healthcare sectors. Additional information about Ampersand is available at ampersandcapital.com.
Dynamk Capital is a growth equity and venture capital firm focused on life sciences industrials. Dynamk's investment strategy is centered on identifying companies developing disruptive technologies, tools, and services that enable the full biopharma continuum across discovery, development, and manufacturing of biotherapeutics, including cell & gene therapies and vaccines. Please visit www.dynamk.vc for more information.
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Which L-theanine is best?
If you are looking for a natural way to relieve stress and increase focus, consider an L-theanine supplement. According to PubMed, this amino acid is naturally found in tea leaves and certain types of mushrooms and is often taken to reduce the symptoms of anxiety and increase performance when paired with caffeine.
L-theanine supplements can appear in pill, capsule and even gummy form. Now Foods Double Strength L-theanine Capsules are the top pick because they are vegan with a high dosage.
What to know before you buy L-theanine
What is L-theanine?
If you have ever felt both relaxed and focused after drinking a cup of green tea, then you have probably experienced the benefits of L-theanine. While most prevalent in green tea leaves, this amino acid can also be found in black tea, white tea and certain species of mushroom. It is a nonessential amino acid, which means your body doesn’t require it to function.
In its natural state, L-theanine has a distinct flavor and is thought to be responsible for the savory, umami taste found in certain varieties of green tea. There is also a closely-related amino acid named D-theanine that does not appear to have the same health benefits when ingested.
Benefits
Like other stress support supplements, L-theanine works best when combined with healthy lifestyle choices like regular exercise and avoiding alcohol and nicotine. When taken alone, studies have indicated that L-theanine supplements can be used to promote relaxation, relieve stress and might even treat sleep issues like insomnia. The amino acid can also improve focus and task switching abilities when combined with caffeine.
Additionally, when ingested alongside the natural catechins found in green tea, L-theanine might also boost your immune system and fend off against common illnesses like the flu. The amino acid could help treat individuals who live with high blood pressure, and one study showed that L-theanine could be helpful for kids with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder.
Risks
L-theanine is generally considered safe for daily consumption, particularly in supplement form. That being said, there is little research on long-term usage, and individuals with low blood pressure should talk with their doctor before starting an L-theanine supplement regimen. If you choose to consume L-theanine through green tea, the caffeine found in that beverage could have its own side effects, including an upset stomach or nausea.
What to look for in quality L-theanine
Form
Like most supplements, L-theanine can appear in a wide variety of different forms, including capsules, pills and fruit-flavored gummies. This last form is particularly convenient for people who don’t like swallowing pills.
Dietary restrictions and certifications
Individuals that follow a vegan or vegetarian lifestyle should look closely at the packaging to make sure that the supplement will work with their dietary restrictions. Avoid any L-theanine products that contain gelatin or magnesium stearate, as these are animal byproducts. You can also look for a supplement that has been certified by a third-party organization like Vegan Action or People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals. Similarly, you can look for an L-theanine supplement that has been certified organic and free of gluten and genetically modified organisms.
Dosage
Most L-theanine supplements contain a dosage of 100-200 milligrams with suggestions to take the supplement once or twice a day. For reference, a single 8-ounce cup of green tea contains around 25 milligrams of the amino acid.
How much you can expect to spend on L-theanine
The cost of L-theanine supplements can vary depending on the dosage and size of the container. Most people can expect to spend around $10-$25 for a bottle of 60-100 pills.
L-theanine FAQ
Does L-theanine have a negative interaction with any other drugs?
A. Because L-theanine lowers blood pressure, combining it with another medication that has the same effect could potentially make your blood pressure too low. If you take any prescription medications, talk with your doctor before taking L-theanine supplements.
Can you take L-theanine every day?
A. While L-theanine is generally considered safe to take every day, research has only been conducted for up to 8-week periods. This means that long-term safety is technically unknown beyond that length of time.
What’s the best L-theanine to buy?
Top L-theanine
Now Foods Double Strength L-Theanine Capsules
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Lake Avenue Nutrition L-Theanine Capsules
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What you’ll love: Each L-theanine capsule contains a dose of 100 milligrams, making it a mild introductory supplement. One container contains 180 vegan capsules and the formula contains no soy, gluten or GMOs.
What you should consider: Some users felt that these capsules were not strong enough.
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L-theanine worth checking out
Sports Research L-Theanine with Caffeine Softgels
What you need to know: This supplement has a formula that contains generous doses of both L-theanine and caffeine.
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ALAMEDA, Calif., May 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Growing research indicates that Reiki can be used as a powerful and supplemental therapy tool to help cure chronic health conditions, physical injury recovery, and mental health wellbeing.
By focusing on energy blocks, points of stress, and natural healing, Reiki is a useful tool across the health industry — especially for first responders and nurses who often interact with patients at times they experience trauma or panic responses.
In honor of National Firefighters' Day and National Nurses Day, Holomua Healing Arts will be hosting a FREE Reiki session and training on Friday, May 6th at 6:30 pm PST for all first responders and those who work in the healthcare industry.
The event will include an educational Zoom training on the basics of Reiki and how it can be incorporated into the health and medical industry. EMTs, nurses, and trainers who use Reiki alongside their professions will be in attendance to speak about their experiences as well as provide tips and support to other first responders who seek to do the same.
Following the training, Britt Yap — Founder of Holomua Healing Arts and Reiki Master — will lead a 40 minute session centered on positive suggestions so that attendees can experience the power of Reiki first hand.
"Western medicine doesn't have all the answers," said Yap, "It's important that people in medicine are open to learning things outside of what they were taught in school. First responders play an important role when a person experiences a traumatic event or receives a disheartening diagnosis."
Yap is the founder of the Mana Healing Method® and Holomua Healing University®. She has created a unique method using energy healing, breathwork, aromatherapy, hypnosis, and spiritual life coaching to help people reach the root cause of their problems — and heal. Over the last decade, the Native Hawaiian healer has helped thousands of clients and has taught nearly 500 students all over the world. Britt is a wife and mother of two extraordinary children.
Those interested in participating can sign-up at the EventBrite. All first responders in attendance will be sent a discount code that can be applied to a Reiki certification through Yap's Holomua Healing University. The Holomua Healing University is a comprehensive training that combines Yap's Mana Healing Method with the disciplines of Reiki healing, spiritual life coaching, hypnotherapy, and breathwork.
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GLENDALE, Calif., Aug 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- California Credit Union recently partnered with the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club to make the new school year a little easier for hundreds of students Club kids and their families across the greater Los Angeles area. The credit union recently provided 500 backpacks and school supplies to Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club kids and their families as part of a back-to-school drive.
Backpacks were donated by California Credit Union, its employees and members in a July branch drive, and filled with school supplies by the credit union. The backpacks will be distributed to elementary through high school-aged students participating in Club programs prior to the start of the fall school year.
"Assisting our students and teachers in the important work of learning is a fundamental part of our community commitment. Every student deserves a great start to the school year, and that includes having the tools they need to succeed. We thank our members and employees for so generously joining us in helping ensure the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club kids return to the classroom in August ready to learn," said California Credit Union CEO Steve O'Connell.
"We are thrilled to be able to partner with California Credit Union to provide backpacks to children and teens from the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club. This annual backpack drive means the world to us because we know all our kids will start the school year ready and equipped to succeed!," said Carlyn Oropez, Ed.M., Director of Operations, Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club. "This year with costs of everyday products going up, many families will have to choose between basic needs and school supplies for their kids. Providing backpacks to our kids is more important than ever."
The Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club serves families in communities across Northeast Los Angeles. The organization's mission is to inspire and enable all youth, especially from disadvantaged circumstances, to realize their full potential as productive, care and responsible members of the community. Classes for teens include gang prevention, Relationship Smarts, social interaction, wellness, the arts, and physical fitness. For more information about the Los Angeles Boys & Girls Club, please visit labgc.org.
California Credit Union is a federally insured, state chartered credit union founded in 1933 that serves public or private school employees, community members and businesses across California. With more than 165,000 members and assets of over $4 billion, California Credit Union has 24 branches throughout Los Angeles, Orange and San Diego counties. The credit union operates in San Diego County as North Island Credit Union, a division of California Credit Union. California Credit Union offers a full suite of consumer, business and investment products and services, including comprehensive consumer checking and loan options, personalized financial planning, business banking, and leading-edge online and mobile banking. Visit ccu.com for more information or follow the credit union on Instagram® or Facebook® @CaliforniaCreditUnion.
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CALGARY, AB, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Sundial Growers Inc. (NASDAQ: SNDL) ("Sundial" or the "Company") reported its financial and operational results for the first quarter ended March 31, 2022. All financial information in this press release is reported in millions of Canadian dollars unless otherwise indicated.
The Company will hold a conference call and webcast at 10:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. MDT) on Tuesday, May 17, 2022. Please see the dial-in details within the release and additional details on Sundial's website at www.sndlgroup.com.
This press release is intended to be read in conjunction with the Company's Financial Statements and Notes for the period and the accompanying Management's Discussion and Analysis ("MD&A"). These reports are available under the Company's profile on SEDAR at www.sedar.com and on EDGAR at www.sec.gov/edgar.shtml.
Sundial has also posted a supplemental investor presentation on its website which can be found at https://sndlgroup.com/investors.
FIRST QUARTER 2022 FINANCIAL AND OPERATIONAL HIGHLIGHTS
- Acquired Alcanna Inc. ("Alcanna") on March 31, 2022, creating the largest private sector cannabis and liquor retail network in Canada.
- Net revenue for the first quarter of 2022 of $17.6 million, including one day of revenue on the acquisition of Alcanna, an increase of 78% over the first quarter of 2021.
- Alcanna's revenues for the period from January 1, 2022 to March 30, 2022 (prior to the date it was acquired by Sundial were $162.5 million, with gross margin of approximately $36.3 million, which, subject to certain acquisition-related and other adjustments, would have been consolidated with Sundial's results for this period had the acquisition occurred on January 1, 2022.
- Gross margin increased to $3.4 million for the first quarter of 2022 compared to a loss of $3.5 million in the first quarter of 2021, a 199% increase.
- Net loss was improved to $38.0 million for the first quarter of 2022 compared to a $134.4 million net loss in the first quarter of 2021, an improvement of 72%.
- Adjusted EBITDA loss of $0.7 million for the first quarter of 2022, compared to Adjusted EBITDA of $3.3 million in the first quarter of 2021, largely driven by central bank interest rate changes and fair value adjustments related to the SunStream joint venture.
- $1.0 billion of cash, marketable securities, and long-term investments and no outstanding debt at March 31, 2022; $361 million of unrestricted cash at May 13, 2022.
"The first quarter of 2022 was both transformational and transitional for Sundial," said Zach George, Chief Executive Officer. "We are now Canada's largest private sector distributor of both liquor and cannabis with 354 retail locations and have quickly benefitted from collaboration with our new legacy Alcanna colleagues. Sundial's regulated products platform provides unique insights into evolving consumer preferences and value propositions. We continue to strengthen and transform our business while benefitting from vertical integration across our segments under a shared services model. In less than two months, we have been able to increase branded product distribution by shipping products to Value Buds stores and have started to realize synergies against an integration plan that will be a focus for the balance of the year. Through cost structure improvements in our cannabis operations, we have created a more balanced and diverse product mix that focuses on higher-margin, higher-quality cannabis. In addition, the current rising interest rate environment has led us to make non-cash accounting adjustments to our largely fixed-rate SunStream portfolio, resulting in muted adjusted EBITDA contribution for the quarter."
Commenting on the current market environment, Mr. George added "While our shares have outperformed global and Canadian cannabis indices on a year-to-date and a one-year basis through May 13, we are focused on sustainable absolute returns and committed to the relentless pursuit of shareholder value creation. Sundial's debt-free balance sheet and ample cash reserves place us in an enviable position as we witness a reckoning taking hold in the Canadian cannabis market. Continued aggressive cash consumption by our peers, reduced access to capital, and waning investor risk appetite is likely to accelerate sector rationalization as the industry slowly moves towards the formation of an oligopoly."
FIRST QUARTER 2022 KEY FINANCIAL METRICS
FIRST QUARTER 2022 RESULTS
Sundial is comprised of four segments: Cannabis Cultivation and Production, Cannabis Retail, Liquor Retail, and Investments.
CANNABIS CULTIVATION AND PRODUCTION
Sundial remains focused and committed to its cultivation and processing activities, including continuous improvement of its product offerings for customers while focusing on cost optimization and the most competitive and profitable strains and brands.
- Cost of sales per gram sold for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $2.69 compared to $2.87 for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease of $0.18 per gram sold reflects reductions in per gram costs across all branded product formats due to operational efficiencies, despite increases in cost of power and wages.
- Gross margin for the first quarter of 2022 was negative $0.2 million compared to negative $3.5 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The gross margin improvement demonstrates Sundial's progress in implementing supply chain excellence to drive discipline around cost optimization, despite intense price compression and lower revenue.
- Cultivation consistency continues to improve in 2022 with Sundial's highest ever average weighted potency results achieved in the first quarter of 2022 at 23.9% THC representing a 1.5% increase from the previous quarter. Further, Sundial's average weighted yield per square foot broke a new Company record in March 2022, with an average weighted yield of 64 grams per square foot.
- Through its enhanced portfolio initiative, Sundial remains focused on the premium inhalables segment. The Company has made material improvements in its cultivation and innovation pipeline, which is contributing to an enhanced product portfolio nationally. In the first quarter of 2022, Sundial's priority SKU distribution increased nationally by 1,389 points as measured by internal Customer Relationship Management reporting. Further, the company continues to partner effectively with provincial boards and secured 159 new inhalable product listings nationally year to date. This innovation success rate represents a 92% strike rate against the Company's plan despite provinces and retailers scrutinizing and rationalizing SKUs.
- Sundial has terminated the Service and Sale Agreement between Sundial and Sun 8 Holdings Inc. for a total consideration of approximately $3.1 million in cash and $2.9 million in Sundial shares. As part of this transaction, Sundial has acquired the royalty rights to own the intellectual property of Top Leaf, which eliminates the royalty fee Sundial was paying to Sun 8.
REVENUE FROM CULTIVATION AND PRODUCTION
Gross revenue from branded cannabis products was $9.7 million for the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 8% compared to the first quarter of 2021. The increase in branded sales as part of the company's product mix reflects the progress and commitment to executing its retail vertical integration strategy across Western Canada and Ontario. Total gross revenue from the cultivation and product of cannabis was $11.3 million for the first quarter of 2022, a decrease of 3% compared to the first quarter of 2021. The decline in gross revenue was driven by a 42% decrease in wholesale sales to other Licensed Producers in the first quarter of 2022 versus the first quarter of 2021.
NET SELLING PRICE
Average net selling price per gram was $2.60 in the first quarter of 2022, an increase of 5%, compared to $2.48 per gram in the first quarter of 2021. The increase was due to higher prices for provincial board sales. Provincial board prices have increased due to the shift of the mix of Sundial offerings from value products to core products as well as lower price discounts and concessions compared to the prior period.
REVENUE BY FORMATS
In the first quarter of 2022 gross revenue from Sundial's formats was:
CANNABIS RETAIL
The Company's expanded retail network creates an opportunity to own the relationship with cannabis consumers and showcase both Sundial's branded products and the best offerings from other Canadian licensed producers.
- Effective March 31, 2022, Sundial appointed Marcie Kiziak as its President, Cannabis Retail.
- Gross margin for retail operations for the first quarter of 2022, was $3.3 million dollars.
- As of May 13, 2022, the Spiritleaf store count is 103 (20 corporate stores and 83 franchised stores) and the Nova store count is 80 stores.
- Sundial continued to see brand share increase for its house brands sold in Spiritleaf locations through the first quarter and we continue to see product penetration momentum in the second quarter of 2022. Value Buds stores began carrying Sundial brand products immediately following the Alcanna acquisition.
REVENUE FROM CANNABIS RETAIL
Gross revenue from the cannabis retail segment for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $7.5 million, including $0.7 million representing one day of sales for Nova.
SYSTEM-WIDE RETAIL SALES
System-wide retail sales1 at were $34.6 million for the first quarter of 2022 compared to $41.4 million in the fourth quarter of 2021. System-wide retail sales represent the aggregate revenue earned by franchised Spiritleaf retail cannabis stores and corporate-owned Spiritleaf retail cannabis stores and do not represent revenues that accrue to the Company. The Company receives all revenues from corporate-owned Spiritleaf retail cannabis stores, and royalties and advertising fees in respect of the franchised Spiritleaf retail cannabis store revenue.
The Nova retail stores results are comprised of one day of operations following the acquisition on March 31, 2022, and were as follows:
- Gross revenue was $0.7 million.
- Gross margin was $0.2 million.
While Sundial does not account for the results of the Nova retail stores prior to the acquisition date, the results for the period from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022 were as follows:
- Gross revenue of $49.8 million.
- Gross margin of $9.4 million, or 18.8% of sales.
- In the first quarter of 2022, Nova opened six new Value Buds locations with 12 further store openings planned for the remainder of 2022.
LIQUOR RETAIL (ALCANNA)
With the Alcanna acquisition on March 31, 2022, Sundial is now Canada's leading regulated products platform. Sundial has commenced and will continue the post-acquisition integration work throughout the remainder of 2022.
The retail liquor segment results are comprised of one day of operations following the acquisition on March 31, 2022 and are as follows:
- Gross revenue was $1.3 million.
- Gross margin was $0.3 million.
While Sundial does not account for the results of the liquor retail segment prior to the acquisition date, the results of Alcanna's retail locations for the period from January 1, 2022 to March 31, 2022 were as follows:
- Gross revenue for liquor retail sales for the Ace Liquor, Wine and Beyond, and Liquor Depot banners was $114.7 million.
- Gross margin was $27.3 million, or 24.1% of sales.
- In the first quarter of 2022, one Ace Liquor and four Wine & Beyond locations were opened in Alberta.
INVESTMENTS
- As of the end of the first quarter of 2022, the Company had deployed capital on several cannabis-related investments totaling $650 million, including $453 million to the SunStream Bancorp Inc. joint venture ("SunStream"). For the first quarter of 2022, the investment portfolio generated interest and fee revenue of $3.9 million ($2.8 million in the first quarter of 2021), share of the profit of equity-accounted investees generated from investments by SunStream of $4.1 million (nil in the first quarter of 2021), and an investment loss of $17.7 million (gain of $12.9 million in the first quarter of 2021) on marketable securities, which includes unrealized losses on publicly disclosed strategic investments in Village Farms International, Inc. and The Valens Company Inc.
- The investments in SunStream are accounted for at an estimate of their fair value prepared by independent valuators, reflecting current credit market conditions and underlying uncertainty. The impact of changes to interest rates during the quarter on the portfolio was approximately $6.6 million. Actual returns from investments may differ materially from the impact of accounting fair value adjustments. To date no credit losses have been realized in the SunStream portfolio.
REVENUE FROM INVESTMENTS
Revenue from investments in the first quarter of 2022 was negative $17.7 million, including unrealized losses on marketable securities of $17.8 million, due to fluctuations in share prices from our strategic equity portfolio of Canadian cannabis-related investments.
CONSOLIDATED FINANCIAL RESULTS
GENERAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE EXPENSES
General and administrative expenses for the three months ended March 31, 2022 were $10.7 million compared to $7.1 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The increase of $3.6 million was mainly due to increases in salaries and wages, office and general and professional fees. The increases in salaries and wages and office and general expenses were due to the acquisition of Inner Spirit Holdings in July 2021. The increase in professional fees was largely due to an increase in accounting services fees relating to the completion of the Company's 2021 year-end audit.
NET LOSS
The $96.4 million improvement in net loss is primarily due to the higher net revenue of $7.7 million, share of profit from SunStream of $4.1 million and change in fair value of derivative warrant liabilities of $121.6 million, partially offset by investment losses of $30.6 million and higher general and administrative expenses of $3.6 million.
ADJUSTED EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA was a loss of $0.7 million for the three months ended March 31, 2022 compared to positive Adjusted EBITDA of $3.3 million for the three months ended March 31, 2021. The decrease was due to the following:
- An increase in cost of sales, due to the inclusion of cannabis retail cost of sales; and
- A decrease in realized gains on marketable securities.
The decrease was partially offset by:
- An increase in net revenue, primarily as a result of the inclusion of cannabis retail revenue; and
- Share of profit from the SunStream joint venture.
LIQUIDITY POSITION
- Book value of net assets at March 31, 2022, was USD$1.3 billion or USD$0.53 per share
- As at March 31, 2022, and May 13, 2022, the Company had an unrestricted cash balance of $423 million and $361 million, respectively, and total common shares outstanding of 2.4 billion at March 31, 2022 and May 13, 2022.
SHARE REPURCHASE PROGRAM
- Sundial's insider trading blackout period expires on May 18, 2022. Management views the repurchase of shares as an accretive use of capital given the current trading price of Sundial's shares and management's view of the Company's liquidity, assets, and operations. In addition to the previously announced Share Repurchase Program, the Company recently sought approval from the Alberta and Ontario Securities Commissions to sell Sundial put options to enhance this program. No shares have been repurchased or put options sold by Sundial under the Share Repurchase Program to date due to the previously disclosed blackout.
STRATEGIC AND ORGANIZATIONAL UPDATE
Sundial remains focused on building long-term shareholder value through vertical integration, accretive deployment of cash resources, expansion of its retail distribution network, further streamlining of the Company's operating structure, and enhanced offerings of high-quality brands.
ACCESS TO UNIQUE INSIGHTS
- Across a broader retail value chain, Sundial's retail footprint is expected to help facilitate customer relationships and help capture additional economies of scale.
- By gaining insight into thousands of daily shopper transactions at over 354 retail stores, Sundial intends to optimize offerings, pricing, and promotions in both liquor and cannabis locations to better serve customers.
IMPROVED SUPPLY AND DEMAND PLANNING
- The vertical integration of Sundial is also designed to provide economies of scale and greater synergies with a shared services model, providing the company with the ability to better align its demand and supply plans and operate more cohesively.
- In addition to implementing more rigorous supply and demand planning processes, the company's extensive industry footprint may positively impact relations with regulators, suppliers, and distributors.
- The Company's access to a large customer base provides it with a strong foundation for e-commerce and direct-to-consumer strategies that are expected to increase revenue.
- Additionally, Sundial expects to continue to assess profitable opportunities such as private label offerings and to develop targeted merchandising strategies for its entire retail portfolio.
MANAGEMENT TEAM
With the acquisition of Alcanna, Sundial has gained significant retail experience and expertise. The Company's Board of Directors has appointed the following management team:
- Zach George – Chief Executive Officer
- Jim Keough – Chief Financial Officer
- David Gordey – Chief Administrative Officer
- Andrew Stordeur – President and Chief Operating Officer
- Marcie Kiziak – President, Cannabis Retail
- Tank Vander – President, Liquor Division
- Matthew Hewson – General Counsel and SVP, Legal and Regulatory Affairs
- Robbie Madan – Chief Information and Digital Officer
SPECIFIED FINANCIAL MEASURES
Certain specified financial measures in this news release, including adjusted EBITDA and system-wide retail sales, are non-IFRS measures. These terms are not defined by IFRS and, therefore, may not be comparable to similar measures provided by other companies. These non-IFRS financial measures should not be considered in isolation or as an alternative for or superior to measures of performance prepared in accordance with IFRS. These measures are presented and described in order to provide shareholders and potential investors with additional measures in understanding the Company's operating results in the same manner as the management team.
ADJUSTED EBITDA
Adjusted EBITDA is a non-IFRS measure which the Company uses to evaluate its operating performance. Adjusted EBITDA provides information to investors, analysts, and others to aid in understanding and evaluating the Company's operating results in a similar manner to its management team. Adjusted EBITDA is defined as net income (loss) from continuing operations before finance costs, depreciation and amortization, accretion expense, income tax recovery and excluding change in fair value of biological assets, change in fair value realized through inventory, unrealized foreign exchange gains or losses, unrealized gains or losses on marketable securities, change in fair value of derivative warrants, share-based compensation expense, asset impairment, gain or loss on disposal of property, plant and equipment and certain one-time non-operating expenses, as determined by management.
SYSTEM-WIDE RETAIL SALES
System-wide retail sales is a non-IFRS measure which the Company uses to evaluate the performance of its retail operations. System-wide retail sales represent the aggregate revenue earned by both franchised and corporate-owned retail cannabis stores and do not represent solely the retail segment's revenue. The Company only receives royalties, advertising and franchise fees in respect of franchised Spiritleaf retail cannabis store revenue. The system-wide retail sales measure is useful to management in evaluating brand scale and market penetration and is used by management to assess the financial and operating performance of the Company and the strength of the Company's market position relative to its competitors.
CONFERENCE CALL
Sundial will host a conference call and webcast at 10:30 a.m. EDT (8:30 a.m. MDT) on Tuesday, May 17, 2022.
WEBCAST ACCESS
To access the live webcast of the call, please visit the following link:
https://services.choruscall.ca/links/sundialgrowers2022q1.html
REPLAY
The webcast archive will be available for three months via the link provided above.
A telephone replay will be available for one month. To access the replay dial:
Canada/USA Toll Free: 1-800-319-6413 or International Toll: +1-604-638-9010
When prompted, enter Replay Access Code: 8957#
ABOUT SUNDIAL GROWERS INC.
Sundial is a public company whose shares are traded on Nasdaq under the symbol "SNDL." Its business is reported and analyzed under four segments: Cannabis Production and Cultivation, Cannabis Retail, Liquor Retail, and Investments.
As a licensed producer that crafts small-batch cannabis using state-of-the-art indoor facilities, Sundial's 'craft-at-scale' modular growing approach, award-winning genetics, and experienced growers set us apart. Sundial's brand portfolio includes Top Leaf, Sundial Cannabis, Palmetto, Spiritleaf Selects and Grasslands. Sundial has acquired Alcanna and is now the largest private sector cannabis and liquor retailer in Canada as the Company retail banners now include Spiritleaf, Value Buds, Ace Liquor, Liquor Depot, and Wine & Beyond.
Sundial's investment portfolio seeks to deploy strategic capital through direct and indirect investments and partnerships throughout the global cannabis industry.
For more information on Sundial, please go to www.sndlgroup.com.
Forward-Looking Information Cautionary Statement
This news release includes statements containing certain "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable securities law ("forward-looking statements"), including, but not limited to, statements regarding the Company's operational goals, demand for the Company's products, the Company's ability to achieve profitability or its goal of sustainable, positive gross margin and positive free cash flow, the development of the legal cannabis industry, performance of the Company's investments, including through the SunStream joint venture, any potential forms of shareholder value creation, the maintenance of production levels and maintenance or improvement in harvest THC levels (including during the COVID-19 pandemic), the expansion of product offerings, brand and market share and retail networks, and the integration and realization of expected benefits of the acquisition of Alcanna. Forward-looking statements are frequently characterized by words such as "plan", "continue", "expect", "project", "intend", "believe", "anticipate", "estimate", "likely", "outlook", "forecast", "may", "will", "potential", "proposed" and other similar words, or statements that certain events or conditions "may" or "will" occur. These statements are only predictions. Various assumptions were used in drawing the conclusions or making the projections contained in the forward-looking statements throughout this news release. Forward-looking statements are based on the opinions and estimates of management at the date the statements are made and are subject to a variety of risks and uncertainties and other factors that could cause actual events or results to differ materially from those projected in the forward-looking statements. Please see "Item 3.D.—Risk Factors" in the Company's annual report on Form 20-F, filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission ("SEC") on April 28, 2022, and the risk factors included in our other SEC filings for a discussion of the material risk factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from the forward-looking information. The Company is under no obligation, and expressly disclaims any intention or obligation, to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as expressly required by applicable law.
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OnSolve webinar features expert panel to help organizations improve risk management
ALPHARETTA, Ga., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OnSolve, a leading critical event management provider that helps organizations mitigate physical threats and remain agile when a crisis strikes, today announced an upcoming webinar: National Preparedness Month: Expert Panel Shares Tips for Readiness in 2023, on August 23, 2022, at 1 p.m. EST.
Critical events are on the rise. Severe weather events, power outages, supply chain issues and cyber crime are just a few examples of the types of events that are happening more frequently. Incidents are also increasing in severity.
This combination makes it more likely that organizations will have to deal with one or more critical events. In fact, a recent survey of risk, security and crisis management leaders found that nearly three-quarters experienced at least two types of incidents over the past 18 months. Only 30 percent, however, reported they were very confident in their ability to handle the increasing complexity of risk management in the future.
OnSolve is focused on helping organizations improve their ability to prepare, identify and respond to all types of critical events. Since September is National Preparedness Month, it's an ideal time for organizations to reassess their capabilities and confidence when it comes to risk management.
In preparation for the coming month, OnSolve is hosting a panel discussion webinar featuring insights from a range of crisis management and resilience experts. OnSolve Chief Customer Officer Ann Pickren will moderate the panel.
The expert panel will be asked about a range of topics, including:
- The impact of the pandemic, civil unrest and climate events have had on what preparedness means
- The top 3 preparedness challenges their organization faced during the last 12 to 18 months
- Lessons from 2021 that have guided their actions in 2022
- The meaning of preparedness in their day-to-day roles
- Predictions about what preparedness will require in 2023
This is an opportunity to benefit from firsthand experience and lessons learned. Attendees will walk away with tips and best practices to improve their organization's preparedness and risk management strategy for a stronger and more resilient 2023.
OnSolve is a leading critical event management provider that proactively mitigates physical threats, allowing organizations to remain agile when a crisis strikes. Using the most trusted expertise and reliable AI-powered risk intelligence, critical communications and incident management technology, the OnSolve Platform enables enterprises, SMB organizations and all levels of government to detect, anticipate and mitigate physical threats that impact their people, places and property.
With billions of alerts sent annually and proven support for both the public and private sectors, OnSolve is used by thousands of entities to save lives, protect communities, safeguard critical infrastructure and enable agility for the organizations that power our economy. For more information, please visit www.onsolve.com.
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| 2022-08-17T13:46:15Z
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SAN MARCOS, Texas (KXAN) — A Texas State University student is in the process of adopting a baby he found in a trash can while visiting his family in Haiti.
Back in 2017, 22-year-old Jimmy Amisial heard a large crowd gathering in the streets. He said he couldn’t believe what he found in the middle of them.
“I saw there were about 15 to 20 people staring at the baby on the pile of trash,” Amisial said.
There was a baby boy covered in fire ants crying out for help.
“He had no clothes on. He was crying. I could hear the pain in his voice,” Amisial said.
While others stood back, Amisial sprung into action.
“I couldn’t think of anything but to save him,” Amisial said.
He picked up the baby and took him home to his mom where they bathed, clothed and fed him. Amisial said police investigated but couldn’t find the parents. So, a judge asked Amisial a question he wasn’t expecting.
“He said, ‘would you be willing to be his legal guardian?'” Amisial said.
After taking a few nights to think it over, he took a leap of faith and decided to go for it.
“Sometimes you don’t have to know what to do, you just have to be ready to do it,” Amisial said.
That same baby boy left in a trash can is now 5-year-old Emilio Enjole Jeremiah.
“He loves to dance. He loves music. He loves to play the guitar,” Amisial said.
Amisial is now in the process of trying to legally adopt Emilio. As he reflected on these past few years, Amisial said his life-changing decision was the best decision he could’ve ever made.
“I’m really glad the fact that I had the opportunity to transform his life from being abandoned in the trash into a wonderful treasure,” Amisial said.
Amisial said currently, Emilio is living with his mom in Haiti as he prepares to go back to Texas State in the spring. He hopes by the time he walks across the stage to get his diploma, Emilio will be living with him in America and watching from the crowd.
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| 2022-08-22T15:55:51Z
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Washington reaches $518M settlement with opioid distributors
SEATTLE (AP) — Months into a complex trial over their role in flooding Washington with highly addictive painkillers, the nation’s three largest opioid distributors agreed Tuesday to pay the state $518 million, with the vast majority being directed toward easing the addiction epidemic.
Attorney General Bob Ferguson announced the deal, noting that it’s worth tens of millions of dollars more than Washington would have received from the companies if it had signed onto a national settlement reached last summer involving the distributors and Johnson & Johnson.
The agreement still requires approval from a judge and from dozens of Washington cities that pursued their own cases against the distributors — McKesson Corp., Cardinal Health Inc. and AmerisourceBergen Corp.
Under the settlement, the state would have to spend $476 million of the total to address the opioid crisis, including on substance abuse treatment; expanding access to overdose-reversal drugs; and providing housing, job placement and other services for those struggling with addiction. The rest of the money would go toward litigation costs.
“We could have joined the overwhelming majority of states and settled with the the largest opioid distributors, but we chose to fight them in court instead,” Ferguson said. “That decision to take them to court will result in significant additional resources for Washington to combat the opioid epidemic.”
The three companies announced earlier this year that 46 states had signed onto the national settlement, under which they will pay nearly $20 billion over 18 years.
Ferguson, a Democrat, declined to join, calling what would have been the state’s $418 million share from the distributors insufficient. Instead, he decided to go to trial against the three distributors and separately against Johnson & Johnson.
The case against the distributors went to trial last November in King County Superior Court in Seattle, alleging violations of consumer protection and public nuisance laws, while the lawsuit against Johnson & Johnson is scheduled to go to trial in September.
The attorney general argued that the three companies shipped such a vast amount of drugs to Washington that it was obvious they were fueling addiction: Opioid sales in the state rose more than 500% between 1997 and 2011. In 2011, more than 112 million daily doses of all prescription opioids were dispensed in the state — enough for a 16-day supply for every resident. In 2015, eight of Washington’s 39 counties had more prescriptions than residents.
The companies rejected the accusations. They said they merely supplied opioids that had been prescribed by doctors, and it wasn’t their role to second-guess the prescriptions or interfere in the doctor-patient relationship.
Further, the companies argued, Washington state itself played a large role in the epidemic. In the 1990s, concerned that people in chronic pain were being undertreated, lawmakers passed the Intractable Pain Act, which made it easier to prescribe opioids.
In a written statement Tuesday, the distributors said the settlement “will further the companies’ goal of achieving broad resolution of governmental opioid claims while delivering meaningful relief to communities across the United States that have been impacted by the opioid epidemic.”
Over the last two decades, the deaths of more than 500,000 Americans have been linked to overdoses of opioids, including both prescription pain kills and illicit drugs such as heroin and illegally produced fentanyl.
Across the U.S., many lawsuits filed by governments over the toll of the drugs have been resolved in recent years — most with settlements, and some with judgments or verdicts in trials. So far, drug makers, distributors and pharmacies have agreed to settlements totaling well over $40 billion, according to an Associated Press tally.
The new Washington state settlement stands as the largest between a single state and a company or group of companies, topping a $484 million deal announced in March between CVS and Florida.
Trials are underway in courts in West Virginia, Florida and California. A decision has not yet been issued after another trial last year in West Virginia.
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AP reporter Geoff Mulvihill in Cherry Hill, New Jersey, contributed.
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| 2022-05-04T00:02:59Z
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CLEVELAND, May 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- KeyCorp (NYSE: KEY) announced today that its Board of Directors declared the following dividends for the second quarter of 2022:
- A cash dividend of $0.195 per share on the corporation's outstanding common shares (NYSE: KEY). The dividend is payable on June 15, 2022 to holders of record of such Common Shares as of the close of business on May 31, 2022;
- A dividend of $312.50 per share (equivalent to $12.50 per depositary share (CUSIP #493267AK4)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series D (CUSIP #493267603), payable on June 15, 2022 to holders of record as of the close of business on May 31, 2022, for the period commencing on (and including) March 15, 2022 to (but excluding) June 15, 2022;
- A dividend of $15.3125 per share (equivalent to $.382813 per depositary share (NYSE: KEY.I)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed-to-Floating Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series E (CUSIP #493267801), payable on June 15, 2022 to holders of record as of the close of business on May 31, 2022, for the period commencing on (and including) March 15, 2022 to (but excluding) June 15, 2022;
- A dividend of $14.1250 per share (equivalent to $.353125 per depositary share (NYSE: KEY.J)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series F (CUSIP #493267884), payable on June 15, 2022 to holders of record as of the close of business on May 31, 2022, for the period commencing on (and including) March 15, 2022 to (but excluding) June 15, 2022; and
- A dividend of $14.0625 per share (equivalent to $.351563 per depositary share (NYSE: KEY.K)) on the corporation's outstanding Fixed Rate Perpetual Non-Cumulative Preferred Stock, Series G (CUSIP #493267850), payable on June 15, 2022 to holders of record as of the close of business on May 31, 2022, for the period commencing on (and including) March 15, 2022 to (but excluding) June 15, 2022.
About KeyCorp
KeyCorp's roots trace back nearly 200 years to Albany, New York. Headquartered in Cleveland, Ohio, Key is one of the nation's largest bank-based financial services companies, with assets of approximately $181.2 billion at March 31, 2022. Key provides deposit, lending, cash management, and investment services to individuals and businesses in 15 states under the name KeyBank National Association through a network of approximately 1,000 branches and approximately 1,300 ATMs. Key also provides a broad range of sophisticated corporate and investment banking products, such as merger and acquisition advice, public and private debt and equity, syndications, and derivatives to middle market companies in selected industries throughout the United States under the KeyBanc Capital Markets trade name. For more information, visit https://www.key.com. KeyBank is Member FDIC.
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| 2022-05-12T21:21:32Z
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Component parts can be remanufactured quickly and efficiently, lowering cost of ownership and lead time for the end-customer
SPRINGFIELD, Mo. , June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CNH Industrial Reman recently added a robotic laser cladding system to its remanufacturing facility. The technology adds cutting-edge capabilities to the remanufacturing process, drastically increasing core recovery and utilization. In addition, this technology helps lengthen the life cycle, increase availability and lower the cost of ownership for critical remanufactured components within the CNH Reman portfolio.
"Laser cladding is an additive manufacturing process, so we can apply different, or better, materials to the surface of parts without damaging the base material," said Josh Allen, salvage department supervisor at CNH Industrial Reman. "Not only does the laser cladding system help us fix things that once would have been scrap, but it also provides the capability to improve the wear and corrosion resistance of the component parts by impregnating the surface with different material options."
While laser cladding technology has been around since the 1980s, the metallurgical and laser technology has improved significantly over the past 10 years. The modern technology is so efficient that it can apply a weld to a component without damaging the base material and make it as hard, or in some cases, even harder than it was previously, often resulting in improved performance and life.
To fix and improve component parts, the laser cladding system at CNH Reman uses a three-kilowatt Class 4 laser in a micro-welding process where powdered material is melted and introduced to the weld puddle of the substrate. The focal point on this is a one-millimeter diameter dot. Through the laser cladding process, CNH Reman can build up very small, damaged areas without disturbing the metallurgy or the previous heat treat. This also allows CNH Reman the ability to fix the part without disturbing the part more than necessary.
"We can fine-tune the heat and control with the laser so we can make adjustments at the micron level," said Doug Davison, manufacturing engineering manager at CNH Industrial Reman. "Essentially, this allows us to repair worn components that we would normally throw away and reduces the number of new parts we need to purchase."
The laser cladding system helps CNH Reman increase core utilization and extend the lifecycle of the core material, resulting in a lower cost of ownership for the end-customer. In addition, the laser cladding system allows CNH Reman to offer parts that are obsolete, or no longer made new.
"When you consider component parts for legacy equipment, many times they are no longer available to purchase new," said Jeremy Kelley, product engineering manager at CNH Industrial Reman. "This technology gives us the capability to bring those components back to life. The laser cladding system allows us to save those components and restore to a like-new or many times better than when new condition."
Remanufactured parts for newer equipment also benefit from laser cladding. With the current supply chain issues, some parts have a much longer lead time than in the past. With the laser cladding system, CNH Reman can better control supply in-house and produce the product without having to depend on new parts supply or supplier delivery.
Currently, CNH Reman uses the laser cladding system to develop, test, proof and produce component parts. There are several elements at each stage of the laser cladding process. While currently only a small number of parts are in full production through the laser cladding system, CNH Reman leverages those parts by utilizing them in their products. The company plans to expand its laser cladding capabilities to more part numbers and components throughout the next several years.
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Award supports continued development of a refreshable braille and tactile graphics display for blind people
ANN ARBOR, Mich., Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- NewHaptics, an innovative tactile display technology company, announced it has been awarded a Phase II Small Business Innovation Research (SBIR) grant funded by the U.S. National Institutes of Health (NIH). The competitive $1.7M grant was awarded by the National Eye Institute, which aims to eliminate vision loss and improve quality of life through vision research. This is the third SBIR award received by NewHaptics to date, and supports the company's development of novel tactile display technology for a low-cost multiline refreshable braille display for the blind.
The Company's patented tactile display technology enables the creation of a compact, portable, and large-area tactile "screen." Unlike the state-of-the-art technology for existing refreshable braille displays, NewHaptics' technology can scale up to a large-area display supporting a grid of thousands of small tightly-packed tactile dots. Like pixels on a computer screen, the dots can be selectively raised and lowered to render multiple lines of braille and tactile graphics in real time on the surface of the device.
This novel approach solves major hurdles related to size and cost that have prevented the scaling up of existing technology to support a multiline braille display device. The Company's tactile display components are batch manufactured in a process similar to how computer chips are made; thousands of tiny tactile dots are fabricated together in a single component. A small set of components, rather than thousands of individual parts, support enough dots for a large-area tactile screen in a low-profile form factor.
NewHaptics was founded with the goal of improving the lives of people who are blind by enabling true digital interaction using the sense of touch. The company has its roots in the "Holy Braille Project" funded by the National Science Foundation that focused on developing novel technology to enable the creation of a large-area tactile display for the blind. Since spinning off from the University of Michigan in 2018, NewHaptics has raised funding from federal and state grants to support research and development.
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| 2022-09-15T19:32:12Z
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Morris Brown College may have had the comeback of the year Wednesday.
The historically Black college in Atlanta received its full accreditation after losing it 20 years ago, according to a news release from the school.
"Many thought that this feat was impossible, but due to our strong faith in God, our hardworking and wonderful faculty and staff, the support of the African Methodist Episcopal Church, our dedicated alumni, and our resilient spirit, we were able to achieve full accreditation," college President Kevin James said in a statement.
"This was truly The Hard Reset. This is just the beginning!" James said.
The college was rewarded its accreditation from the Transnational Association of Christian Colleges and Schools (TRACS), a Virginia-based accreditation agency.
CNN has reached out to TRACS for comment, but has not heard back.
Reaccreditation means the school is once again eligible to apply for federal education funding that could go toward student financial aid and Pell Grants or on-campus housing, so long as the college remains compliant with federal conditions and standards.
Morris Brown's comeback is also a beacon of hope for smaller HBCUs struggling with finances and enrollment, especially in the aftermath of the Covid-19 pandemic.
School was holding on by a thread
The 20-year journey of Morris Brown begins in 2002, when the school's accreditation was revoked because of debt and financial mismanagement. The once-flourishing college then saw its enrollment plummet from about 2,000 to less than 50. Over the years, the enrollment ranged between 30 and 50 students.
The college never officially closed, but it was holding on by a thread.
Faced with mounting debt and a crumbling infrastructure, the school's board of trustees offered the administration an option: shutter their doors for good. The grounds could theoretically be converted into a museum or a site for private development, but its days as an active college appeared to be ended.
James, the college's president, disagreed. He believed there was still a chance to regain accreditation, and evolve as an operational campus.
James was named interim president in early 2019 and officially made president in May 2020. He immediately focused on what he has labeled "the hard reset" for the college.
In April 2021, Morris Brown officially received accreditation candidacy by TRACS. This meant an institution is in basic compliance with the standards and criteria of TRACS and has been evaluated by an on-site peer team that found the institution provides sound instruction and student services.
Fast forward a year later and the school is celebrating its reaccreditation.
Morris Brown was part of the historic Atlanta University Center (AUC), which includes Spelman College, Morehouse College, Morehouse School of Medicine and Clark Atlanta University. While the school is no longer a member, the AUC's website states Morris Brown is "largely significant to the Consortium's rich legacy."
It was founded in 1881 by formerly enslaved religious leaders at Big Bethel AME Church, according to the school's release.
The college was the first college in Georgia to be owned and operated by African Americans whose notable alumni include Alberta Williams King, the mother of the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr., and James Alan McPherson who was the first Black writer to win a Pulitzer Prize in fiction.
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| 2022-04-28T00:29:47Z
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Engineering students showcase projects at Suncoast Polytechnical High School
SARASOTA, Fla. (WWSB) - A team of sharp students are putting their heads together, taking their first steps into mastering technology.
What is it teachers always say? It’s not rocket science?
Well, in one classroom at Suncoast Polytechnical High School, it’s pretty close.
The school has a robotics course lead by Dr. Larry Brackney, a teacher who was an engineer for 30 years. Nowadays, he’s teaching a small team of students, leading them through their first steps into mastering technology.
Students like Rafael Bravo, who has been working on a robotic arm he made from scratch.
“I’ll be honest I was really ambitious, and I really wanted to do something big,” he said as the arm twitched and whirred on a swivel.
He’s been working on the arm for two years, using spare parts from other machines and 3D printer to build.
“The whole goal of this project was to have it controlled with my own arm and mimic my own movements,” Bravo explained.
It’s a tough project full of ups and down, but worth it for Bravo in the end.
“I’ve had headaches,” Bravo said. “I wanted to bang my head against the wall multiple times with this project, but at the end of the day it’s just something I love to do and, y’know, I want to pursue engineering in the future. So, this is a great step toward that future I want.”
Brackney is proud of the work he sees every day in his classroom. He took this job because he wants to see those students thrive after they graduate.
“I just y’know wanted to train my replacements, Brackney said. “So, it’s an opportunity to give back and help the next generation of engineers get off on a good start.”
Andres Zeitler is getting off to a good start, and a fast one at that. He showed ABC7 an electric bike he constructed for his senior project.
Asked what inspired the project, he said it’s all about one upping his old man.
“Well, my dad had an electric bike,” Zeitler said. “It was a SONDORS, and I just wanted to build something that was faster than his.”
He might have accomplished just that. Clipping on his helmet, Zeitler took his electric bike for a joyride around the Polytechnical parking lot showing us how quick he can zip through the streets.
Zeitler said it’s beyond belief he and his classmates have the freedom to learn and create like this.
The projects at school have inspired him to pursue a career working as an electrical engineer for an aerospace company, perhaps NASA or SpaceX.
“That’s what I want the most, is to work for a company like that that’s kind of looking forward into the future,” Zeitler said.
A bright future where the rest of us will be along for the ride.
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| 2022-05-20T20:20:57Z
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Pew poll: Being Black is central to sense of identity for most Black Americans
By Jennifer Agiesta and Ariel Edwards-Levy, CNN
Black adults in America are nearly 40 points more likely than the general population to say that their racial background is central to the way they think about themselves, according to a new poll from the Pew Research Center, and how Black Americans view their racial identity affects their sense of connection with the Black community locally, in the US and around the world.
Overall, 76% of Black adults say that being Black is extremely (54%) or very (22%) important to how they think about themselves. Majorities across demographic and political subsets of the Black population feel this way.
“Whether Black people were born in the United States or outside of it, whether Black people identified as Black alone, Hispanic, or multiracial in addition to being Black, or whether they were younger or older… across all of those intersections, the idea that being Black was very or extremely important to how Black Americans view themselves, that was a very consistent finding for us,” said Kiana Cox, a research associate at the Pew Research Center and an author of the report.
Although majorities across subsets of the Black population consider being Black central to their identity, there is some variation. Among those who are Black and do not have Hispanic heritage, 78% consider being Black deeply important to their identity, dropping to 58% among Black people with Hispanic heritage and 57% among people who are Black and multiracial. Black women (80%) are more likely to consider their Blackness important to identity than Black men (72%), and older Black adults are more likely than younger generations to say that being Black is extremely or very important to how they think about themselves (63% among those ages 18 to 29, compared with 76% among 30- to 49-year-olds, 80% among those ages 50 to 64 and 83% among those ages 65 or older). There’s also a partisan divide, with Black Democrats and Democratic-leaning independents (82%) more likely to see Black identity as central than are Black Republicans and Republican-leaners (58%).
Asked more generally about the importance of racial background, 71% of Black adults called it extremely or very important to their identity, compared with just 32% who said the same among all adults. Black adults are also considerably more apt than the overall public to say that their ancestry, gender, sexuality and religion are deeply important to their identity. Among the general public, the only attribute out of eight tested to be considered deeply important to identity by a majority was “the country where you were born” (55% felt that way), whereas a majority of Black adults also rated ancestry (65%), gender (65%), religion (59%), sexuality (58%) and “the location where you currently live” (52%) at that level of importance.
Those who hold their Blackness as central to identity are more likely than other Black adults to see commonalities with different subgroups of the Black population, and to see what happens to Black people in their communities, throughout the US, and around the world as affecting them personally.
All told, 52% of Black adults said that most or all things that happen to Black people in the United States affect what happens in their own lives, while about 4 in 10 said the same about what happens to Black people in their local community (43%) or around the world (41%). Those who said being Black was extremely or very important to their identity were far more likely than those who considered it less important to feel personally affected by things that happen to Black people in the US (62% vs. 21%), in their community (50% vs. 17%) and around the world (48% vs. 18%).
Asked to rate how much they have in common with different subsets of the Black community, 54% of Black Americans say they have everything or most things in common with Black people born in the United States, while just 17% feel the same about Black people born outside the US. More feel significant commonalities with Black people who are poor (34%) than with those who are wealthy (12%), and just 14% feel they have everything or most things in common with Black people who identify as lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender or queer.
One thing that stood out to Cox in the poll, she said, was “the resiliency of the family as a source of information for both personal history and racial history.” Nearly 80% of Black Americans say they’ve spoken to relatives to learn about their family history, far exceeding the share who’d tried to learn more through online research (34%) or by using a mail-in DNA service (15%).
About half of Black adults say they consider themselves extremely or very informed about the history of Black people in the United States (51%), with another 37% saying they are somewhat informed and just 11% saying they feel less informed than that about Black history. Those who feel at least a little bit informed are more likely to say they learned most of what they know from family and friends (43%) than from media (30%), the internet (27%), their K-12 school (23%) or their college or university, if they attended one (24%).
Nearly 6 in 10 Black adults in the US say that their ancestors were enslaved either in America or in another country (57%), but 34% say they are not sure whether any of their ancestors were enslaved.
The Pew Research Center survey was conducted online October 4-17 among a randomly selected sample of 6,513 adults drawn from panels originally recruited using probability-based methods, including a sample of 3,912 Black adults. Results among Black adults have a margin of sampling error of plus or minus 2.8 percentage points; the error margin is larger for subgroups.
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NEW YORK, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hudson Mind today announced its Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) offering. Launched in 2022 as the mental health division of Hudson Health (formerly Hudson Medical Group) Hudson Mind has pioneered a groundbreaking approach to treating symptoms of depression, anxiety, and PTSD. Their Interventional Mental Health methodology pairs the expertise of anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, and pain management specialists with cutting-edge technology.
Hudson Mind Founder and Medical Director Dr. Jonathann Kuo recently partnered with leading psychiatrists Dr. Owen Muir, Dr. Dmitry Ostrovsky, and Dr. Marcel Green to incorporate a non-invasive, chemical-free treatment for chronic depression and OCD.
Introduced in 1985, TMS is clinically proven to treat symptoms of depression and OCD. The treatment uses a magnetic field to send pulses that activate neural-activity in regions of the brain that regulate mood.
Hudson Mind uses NeuroStar's TMS technology, as well as BrainsWay's Deep TMS technology. Both machines employ coil configurations designed to target regions of the brain associated with depression and OCD. The impact of TMS is staggering, as 75% of TMS patients reported improvement following treatment with 51% reporting full remission.
Hudson Mind also offers Stanford Accelerated Intelligent Neuromodulation Therapy (SAINT) TMS, a protocol developed by Stanford researchers as a faster and more effective method for targeting treatment-resistant cases. SAINT comprises 50 sessions over 5 days (10 treatments per day, with 50 minute breaks in between). According to a Stanford study, nearly 80% of patients who received SAINT TMS achieved rapid remission.
Dr. Jonathann Kuo believes that the implementation of TMS can close gaps in the conventional mental health landscape that have left treatment-resistant patients behind.
"Our goal is to make transformative treatments more accessible. We're thrilled to offer a solution that rapidly alleviates symptoms without inducing substantial side effects," said Dr. Kuo.
TMS is FDA-cleared and covered by most insurance carriers—though SAINT is not covered. The combined power of TMS and psychotherapy can lead to lasting cognitive changes.
About Hudson Mind
Hudson Mind is the Interventional Mental Health division of Hudson Health. Hudson Mind is led by anesthesiologists, psychiatrists, neurologists, and pain management specialists who have combined their expertise to pioneer data-driven interventions for anxiety, depression, and PTSD. Hudson Mind's treatments include Dual Sympathetic Blocks for anxiety and PTSD, ketamine infusions for anxiety and depression, and advanced Transcranial Magnetic Stimulation (TMS) for depression and OCD. To learn more, please visit hudsonminds.com
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With Three Entrances, Montana is the Ideal Location for Experiencing the Park
HELENA, Mont., May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Located in Montana, Idaho and Wyoming, Yellowstone National Park – the world's first national park – is celebrating its 150th anniversary this year. Encompassing 2.2 million acres, Montana has three of the five entrances to the park, including the only entrance that's accessible to year-round vehicle traffic through Gardiner.
In 2021, Yellowstone National Park welcomed 4.86 million visitors and 2022 is shaping up to be another busy year as visitors celebrate one of the most special places in the world. And while people will be visiting the park en masse this summer, here are the best ways to experience it without the masses.
- Time it Right. No matter when you visit this summer, chances are that you'll find crowds of people if you go during the day. Time your trip so you're up early to catch the rising steam at Grand Prismatic Spring, watch Old Faithful erupt after the sun goes down and soak in the experience against a star-filled sky or get up with the sun to watch its rays spread over Yellowstone's diverse landscapes.
- Hike it Out. The truth is that most visitors to Yellowstone National Park stick to the roads. If you really want to get away from other people, you should hit the trails. With 900 miles of trails throughout the park, there are plenty to choose from. Keep in mind that you should always hike with a friend, be prepared, carry (and know how to use) bear spray and give wildlife a wide berth.
- Go With a Guide. While you can visit the park on your own, one of the best ways to have a deeper experience is to go with a guide or outfitter on a horseback ride or llama trek. There are also seasoned guides who offer activities like backpacking, biking, fishing and photography, as well as road-based tours.
And while Yellowstone National Park will remain a bucket-list destination, there are plenty of things to see and do outside of the park's boundaries. Visitors are easily able to exit one of the park's three entrances in Montana on their way to other adventures, including:
- Driving the Beartooth Highway. A wonder in and of itself, the Beartooth Highway is a National Scenic Byway that weaves through both Montana and Wyoming and is accessible by exiting Yellowstone's northeast entrance. The 68-mile-road extends from Cooke City, Montana to Red Lodge, Montana, and gives its passengers jaw-dropping views and access to high alpine lakes and trails in the Beartooth Mountains.
- Visit Red Lodge. Surrounded by the Beartooth and Absaroka mountains, Red Lodge is one of Montana's most charming small towns. With a historic and strollable downtown, Red Lodge is a place to put on your must-visit list. It's also a launching point for outdoor recreation and adventures, including hiking, horseback trail rides and river trips.
- Stroll Gardiner. Steps from the park's north entrance is the town of Gardiner. Home to just under 900 residents, in the summer this gateway community is hopping. From August 23 – 28, there will be several tips on display at the tipi village project at the historic Roosevelt Arch. You can also fish, raft and float with several local outfitters in Gardiner, as well as soak in nearby hot springs in Paradise Valley.
- Walk Through Montana History. Visitors who base their trip in West Yellowstone (or leave the park through its west entrance) are less than 90 minutes from Virginia City and Nevada City, two of the most well-preserved ghost towns in the country. During the summer season (Memorial Day – September), visitors can take history tours, check out local shops and saloons, stay the night in a historic property, pan for gold or travel by stagecoach.
- Learn more about Yellowstone
National Park and the ways to celebrate its 150th anniversary at VisitMT.com.
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| 2022-05-13T18:40:32Z
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Election officials in Arizona’s largest county won’t soon forget #SharpieGate — the social media uproar that emerged after the 2020 election based on the false claim that Sharpie pens provided at the polls would ruin ballots before they were counted.
Now, as Maricopa County gears up for Arizona’s primary election on Tuesday, it’s facing a repeat of the same false theories in response to an announcement by election officials that they were switching to Pentel brand felt-tip pens on Election Day.
“DO NOT use the felt tip pen they will try to give you,” one Twitter user wrote Thursday.
“#SharpieGate all over again in AZ. Bring your ball-point pens,” wrote another, in a tweet that called election officials “treasonists” and accused them of trying to “rig the primaries.”
The county provides felt-tip pens to voters at the polls on Election Day because the pens have quick-drying ink that won’t smudge the ballots or produce wet splotches that jam up onsite tabulators. That can require the machines to be cleaned, causing long lines at the polls.
Maricopa County Recorder Stephen Richer on Twitter urged those voting in Tuesday’s primary to “PLEASE PLEASE” use the provided pens to prevent machine problems and keep voting running smoothly.
Still, some social media users and prominent Republicans in the state this week encouraged voters to defy that guidance. Republican State Rep. Shawnna Bolick, who is running for secretary of state in Tuesday’s election, tweeted that she planned to bring her own ballpoint pen for in-person voting, while Kelli Ward, chair of the state’s Republican Party, encouraged her Twitter followers to “use whatever pen you want” but ensure their ballot is dry.
Richer said voters who bring their own blue or black pen for Tuesday’s election will not be turned away, but encouraged voters to use those provided.
“Just as we tell voters they shouldn’t use red pens, shouldn’t use pencil, shouldn’t use crayon, we are telling voters that – to help us ensure an accurate and smooth election – you should use the Pentel pen if you are voting in-person on election day,” Richer told The Associated Press in an email.
Richer said the county switched from Sharpies to Pentel pens “after many tests” because while both have quick-drying ink, the Pentel pens cause less bleed-through on ballot paper. Even though offset columns on the county’s ballots prevent bleeding ink from affecting the vote counting process, even for two-sided ballots, the bleed-through from Sharpies caused many poll observers and online critics to raise alarm in 2020.
Some social media users this week expressed confusion at why early voters in Maricopa County are permitted to use any blue or black pen, while Election Day voters are instructed to use the felt-tip pens only. The answer: All early ballots, whether submitted in-person, by mail or by drop box, are enclosed in envelopes and sent to central tabulation after processing, so they have sufficient time to dry before being counted, Richer said.
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| 2022-07-29T02:44:29Z
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Former dentist arrested, allegedly practiced without a license
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW/Gray News) - A former dentist was arrested over the weekend on allegations he has been practicing dentistry without a license.
Michael Charles Putnam, 67, was booked into custody by the Topeka Police Department on Saturday, Shawnee County Department of Corrections booking records show.
Court documents state that a warrant for Putnam’s arrest was issued June 24 after he failed to appear at a motions hearing in Shawnee County District Court.
According to court records, Putnam faces three misdemeanor charges of false impersonation, which originated in December of 2021. Shawnee County District Attorney Mike Kagay says the charges stem from allegations of practicing dentistry without a valid dental license.
WIBW has requested more information from authorities in regards to the charges Putnam has faced since the end of last year.
The Kansas Dental Board lists Putnam’s dental license status as revoked as of December 2021. It was originally issued in 1982.
An emergency order filed by the Kansas Dental Board on Dec. 14, 2020, lists multiple complaints over the years about Putnam’s work as a dentist.
Those allegations include unclean office conditions, lack of professionalism, his throwing of dental instruments during exams, leaving large amounts of cement on a patient’s teeth, putting his bare hands into a patient’s mouth and being “unreasonably angry” during an exam.
A patient in November 2020 accused Putnam of surgically removing a tooth without an assistant or necessary suction or tongue retraction. The document states Putnam failed to remove a root tip, failed to take a post-extraction X-ray, and caused a tear in the floor of the patient’s mouth and grooves in the buccal bone.
During an investigation in 2016, Putnam was said to have thrown his glasses and violently slammed his fist into a wall and door, accusing the investigator of trying to “destroy him.”
Other complaints include claims that patients were given too much lidocaine and oxycodone, and that the dentist failed to keep accurate data on dispersal of narcotics.
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| 2022-07-12T17:41:43Z
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RALEIGH, N.C., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Sigma Defense LLC, a portfolio company of Sagewind Capital and leading provider to the national security community, today announced that it has joined Shield Capital, Calibrate Ventures and L3Harris Technologies to raise $25M in Series A funding to back Diveplane, the company keeping humanity in artificial intelligence (AI). The funds provide Diveplane with the opportunity to invest further in its award-winning AI solutions, while facilitating targeted growth to meet increased market demand. As part of the agreement, Philip Bilden, Managing Partner of Shield Capital, will join the Diveplane board of directors.
Diveplane helps businesses and government organizations concerned with data privacy to better understand and leverage the power of their data through AI tools that are trainable, interpretable and auditable. The company's solutions are designed around the principles of predict, explain and show, creating user confidence that operational decisions are built on a foundation of fairness and transparency.
Gartner, who has consistently ranked Diveplane as a technology innovator and cool vendor, estimates that the AI software market will reach $62 billion in 2022 alone, and continue to grow at a rate of more than 30 percent through 2027. Diveplane is uniquely poised to capitalize on the market opportunities with its support of multiple real world use cases -- prediction, anomaly detection, anonymization, and the creation of synthetic data – all from a single model on one platform.
"As we continue to innovate and deliver next generation technology to the DoD, the greatest opportunity to transform the battlefield is providing artificial intelligence, machine learning and advanced analytics at the edge," said Matt Jones, CEO of Sigma Defense. "Diveplane's unique position in the AI market aligns perfectly to our vision of autonomously connecting people, systems and data and discovering new insights from that data faster and more effectively."
"Chris, Mike, and the Diveplane team are building a leading technology platform to employ the power of AI while protecting privacy and explainability," said Raj Shah, Managing Partner, Shield Capital. "We are excited to partner with them as their platform is foundational for large organizations to safely implement and scale AI.
"We founded Diveplane with the mission of putting humanity back into AI, and we're succeeding," said Mike Capps, co-founder and CEO of Diveplane. "We're building trusted partnerships, with a product set that provides a holistic capability for fair and transparent decision making and data privacy. This support adds rocket fuel to our business, so we can build on our successful approach to helping companies innovate with our Reactor platform. "
Sigma Defense Systems LLC is a leading technology company serving the Department of Defense (DoD) providing systems and services for Intelligence Surveillance and Reconnaissance since 2006. The company's software-focused approach to tactical communications accelerates information collection and sharing for faster decision making and better mission outcomes. Customers turn to Sigma Defense for engineering, program management, and data logistics services for technical solutions that encompass ground, air, and space-based systems and sensors and network and satellite communications. Sigma is headquartered in Perry, GA with satellite offices both CONUS and OCONUS. For more information visit sigmadefense.com, and follow Sigma Defense on LinkedIn for news and updates.
Founded in 2018 by Dr. Michael Capps and Dr. Chris Hazard, Diveplane keeps the humanity in artificial intelligence (AI). The company develops technology that helps businesses and government organizations better understand and leverage the power of their data through AI tools that are trainable, interpretable and auditable. Diveplane is headquartered in Raleigh, North Carolina. For more information on Diveplane and its product suite, please visit www.diveplane.com or follow the company on LinkedIn and Twitter.
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| 2022-09-12T15:50:29Z
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- MidFirst Bank, the largest privately owned bank in the nation, is proud to announce that its Pink Visa® Debit Card program has raised $2 million for the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center. Since its introduction in 2008, this cause-related card has been consistently requested by both new and existing customers, making the funds raised to-date a true community-wide effort. As recognition for this threshold, the University of Oklahoma recently presented MidFirst Bank with a miniature replica of the University's iconic Seed Sower statue.
"Established revenue sources like the funds provided by MidFirst Bank through this program create a long-term impact," said Robert Mannel, M.D., Director of the Stephenson Cancer Center. "Tragically, one in three Oklahoma women will develop cancer, and we strive every day to change the cancer landscape for women everywhere with the research we are conducting at the center."
"The work conducted at the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is a point of pride in Oklahoma," said MidFirst Bank Chairman and CEO Jeff Records. "Their efforts are creating a positive outcome on a public health issue that is a priority to our customers, and this $2 million achievement is thanks to them. We appreciate their support in making a difference in the communities we serve."
The OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is a national leader in academic research and clinical trial accruals for women's cancer programs. As Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center, it is one of the nation's elite centers, representing the top two percent of cancer centers in the country.
Customers who open a MidFirst checking account with direct deposit and use the Pink Visa® Debit Card, automatically generate a $50 donation from MidFirst Bank to the OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center. In addition, each Pink Visa® Debit Card transaction generates a five-cent donation to the Cancer Center when the card is used six times or more per month. To learn more, visit midfirst.com/pink.
With $33 billion in assets, Oklahoma City-based MidFirst Bank is the largest privately owned bank in the nation. MidFirst Bank has banking centers in Oklahoma, Arizona, Colorado and Texas and provides commercial lending, wealth management, private banking and mortgage servicing nationally. MidFirst Bank serves Southern California through 1st Century Bank, as division of MidFirst Bank.
MidFirst Bank demonstrates a steadfast commitment to the greater community through philanthropy, volunteerism and many corporate partnerships and sponsorships. From healthcare, to education, to a wide range of civic-oriented and charitable organizations, the bank supports people, organizations and businesses in the markets it serves.
OU Health Stephenson Cancer Center is Oklahoma's only National Cancer Institute-Designated Cancer Center. It was named Oklahoma's top facility for cancer care by U.S. News & World Report in its 2020-21 rankings. Stephenson Cancer Center is one of the nation's elite centers, representing the top 2% of cancer centers in the country. It is the largest and most comprehensive oncology practice in the state, delivering patient-centered, multidisciplinary care for every type of cancer. As one of the nation's leading research organizations, Stephenson Cancer Center uses the latest innovations to fight and eliminate cancer, and is currently ranked No. 1 among all cancer centers in the nation for the number of patients participating in clinical trials sponsored by the NCI's National Clinical Trials Network. For more information, visit stephensoncancercenter.org.
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| 2022-08-04T20:56:12Z
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BMW on Friday provided the first details on its new sixth-generation battery design. Due around the middle of the decade, the sixth-gen battery promises significant performance improvements over the current fifth-generation design used in the automaker’s latest electric vehicles, like the 2022 BMW iX and 2022 BMW i4.
The new battery sticks with familiar lithium-ion technology but adopts a round cell design that provides packaging advantages over the current prismatic cell design BMW uses, something referred to as “pack to open body.”
Inside the actual cell, the silicon content on the anode side and the nickel portion on the cathode side have been increased, while the portion containing expensive cobalt has been reduced. The cobalt could also be swapped out for lithium-iron phosphate if needed.
According to the automaker, the new design translates to a 20% improvement in the cell’s volumetric energy density. The automaker also estimates range will be improved by 30% over a fifth-generation battery of similar size and weight.
Another key advantage of the new battery is a switch to an 800-volt electrical architecture, something more and more automakers are adopting as it enables DC fast charging at high rates. BMW hasn’t mentioned a specific time figure but said charging a battery from 10%-80% should be about 30% quicker than it is today.
Development of batteries takes place at BMW’s Battery Cell Competence Center located in Munich, Germany. BMW will also be responsible for production of the batteries, which will be handled by six plants each with an annual capacity of up to 20 gwh. The six plants will be divided equally among China, Europe, and North America, and will use both new and recycled materials for the batteries. This last factor, in combination with the new cell design, means the cost of producing the battery could be reduced by up to 50%, compared to the fifth-generation battery, BMW said.
BMW will introduce the new battery in a family of EVs code-named the Neue Klasse, German for “New Class.” The first of the Neue Klasse EVs will arrive in 2025 and will include a sedan in the 3-Series segment and a sporty SUV.
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| 2022-09-10T16:27:13Z
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VANCOUVER, BC, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin, American singer-songwriter and Multi-Platinum selling recording artist Debbie Gibson, and others join holobytes' growing celebrity roster for upcoming NFT drops.
Celebrities from the world of entertainment, music and sports are collaborating with holobytes to create exclusive digital experiences with their fans and NFT collectors.
holobytes is the only NFT platform that brings together the power of blockchain and Pro Exp Media's patent pending augmented reality technology, creating living experiences between celebrities and their fans.
"We make it possible for celebrities to offer exciting autographed, limited edition, AR-enhanced NFTs that become a part of your living space," said Jordan Thorsteinson, Co-Founder & President, Pro Exp Media. "These aren't just images or videos — they're literally augmented reality-enhanced NFTs that allow you to enjoy them as virtual holograms."
This expanding expression of digital culture is capturing the imagination of forward-thinking entertainers, recording artists and athletes who are signing on to curate, explore and share limited-edition keepsakes and moments with their communities.
Many celebrities are joining holobytes to create special connections and "digital handshakes" with fans, including Academy Award-winning actress Marlee Matlin, American singer-songwriter and Multi-Platinum selling recording artist Debbie Gibson, and players from the league-leading MLS soccer club, the LAFC .
"I'm always looking for new ways to stay in touch with my fan base; the world of NFTs is a new way to reach out and stay connected," said Hollywood star Marlee Matlin. "After taking a look at the entire NFT space, I found holobytes' technology to be a standout in this crowded forum. Their approach really excited me and I can't wait to work with augmented reality-enhanced NFTs!"
"I love connecting with my fans in a unique way," stated pop icon Debbie Gibson. "This is reminiscent of the trading cards from early in my career that I still autograph to this day. My favorite word is 'newstalgic', which is what this AR-enhanced NFT is — a modern take on a collectible experience to share with my fans!"
"The NFT world is something that has caught my attention the last few months," explained LAFC forward Cristian Arango "It is a growing business and I am excited to work with holobytes in this new venture. I look forward to seeing the success of this project develop!"
holobytes is powered by Flow, the world's most innovative blockchain technology, which boasts high performance and energy efficiency, between 10,000 and 100,000 times less energy than competing technologies. Plus, holobytes is making it easy for consumers and fans to purchase NFTs with Visa and Mastercard.
To find out what AR-enhanced NFTs are dropping soon, sign up at holobytes.io.
holobytes is a product of Vancouver, BC, Canada-based Pro Exp Media Inc., an immersive technology company specializing in consumer engaging Augmented Reality (AR) experiences and NFT blockchain technology for professional sports, music and entertainment companies. Clients range from Bud Light and Coca-Cola to the LA Kings and Kiss.
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| 2022-06-01T20:12:05Z
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CLEVELAND, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) ("Avient") today announced the commencement of an offering of $725 million in aggregate principal amount of senior notes due 2030 (the "notes") in an offering exempt from the registration requirements of the Securities Act of 1933 (the "Securities Act").
Avient intends to use the net proceeds from the offering to finance a portion of the consideration for its pending acquisition from Koninklijke DSM N.V. ("Royal DSM") of (a) all of the equity of DSM Protective Materials International B.V., DSM Protective Materials B.V., and DSM Protective Materials LLC, and (b) certain other assets related to Royal DSM's protective materials business (including the Dyneema® Brand) (such equity and assets together, the "Dyneema Business," and such acquisition, the "Acquisition"). The net proceeds will also fund, in part, the payment of expenses related to the Acquisition.
The closing of the offering is expected to occur prior to, and is not conditioned upon, the consummation of the Acquisition. The notes will be subject to a "special mandatory redemption" if (i) the Acquisition is not consummated on or prior to April 19, 2023 or (ii) prior to April 19, 2023, the purchase agreement is terminated, other than in connection with the consummation of the Acquisition, and is not otherwise amended or replaced. If a special mandatory redemption event occurs, Avient will be required to redeem the notes at the "special mandatory redemption price" equal to 100% of the aggregate principal amount thereof together with accrued and unpaid interest, if any, on the notes from the date of initial issuance or the last date on which interest has been paid up to, but not including, the special mandatory redemption date.
The notes will be offered only to persons believed to be qualified institutional buyers in reliance on Rule 144A under the Securities Act and outside the United States to non-U.S. persons in reliance on Regulation S of the Securities Act. The notes will not be and have not been registered under the Securities Act and may not be offered or sold in the United States absent registration or an applicable exemption from registration requirements.
This news release does not constitute an offer to sell or the solicitation of an offer to buy any securities nor shall there be any sale of these securities in any state or jurisdiction in which such offer, solicitation or sale would be unlawful prior to registration or qualification under the securities laws of any such state or jurisdiction.
Avient Corporation (NYSE: AVNT) provides specialized and sustainable material solutions that transform customer challenges into opportunities, bringing new products to life for a better world. Avient's products include specialty engineered materials, advanced composites, color and additive systems and polymer distribution. Avient is also a highly specialized developer and manufacturer of performance enhancing additives, liquid colorants and fluoropolymer and silicone colorants.
In this press release, statements that are not reported financial results or other historical information are "forward looking statements" within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. Forward-looking statements give current expectations or forecasts of future events and are not guarantees of future performance. They are based on management's expectations that involve a number of business risks and uncertainties, any of which could cause actual results to differ materially from those expressed in or implied by the forward-looking statements. They use words such as "will," "anticipate," "estimate," "expect," "project," "intend," "plan," "believe," and other words and terms of similar meaning in connection with any discussion of future operating or financial condition, performance and/or sales. Factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those implied by these forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to: disruptions, uncertainty or volatility in the credit markets that could adversely impact the availability of credit already arranged and the availability and cost of credit in the future; the effect on foreign operations of currency fluctuations, tariffs and other political, economic and regulatory risks, including recessionary conditions; the current and potential future impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on our business, results of operations, financial position or cash flows, including without limitation, any supply chain and logistics issues; changes in polymer consumption growth rates and laws and regulations regarding plastics in jurisdictions where we conduct business; fluctuations in raw material prices, quality and supply, and in energy prices and supply; production outages or material costs associated with scheduled or unscheduled maintenance programs; unanticipated developments that could occur with respect to contingencies such as litigation and environmental matters; our ability to pay regular quarterly cash dividends and the amounts and timing of any future dividends; information systems failures and cyberattacks; amounts for cash and non-cash charges related to restructuring plans that may differ from original estimates, including because of timing changes associated with the underlying actions; any material adverse changes in the Dyneema Business; our ability to achieve the strategic and other objectives relating to the Acquisition and the possible sale of the Distribution business segment; and other factors described in our Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021 under Item 1A, "Risk Factors." The above list of factors is not exhaustive.
We undertake no obligation to publicly update forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise. You are advised to consult any further disclosures we make on related subjects in our reports on Form 10-Q, 8-K and 10-K that we provide to the Securities and Exchange Commission.
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| 2022-07-26T13:33:07Z
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Which Logitech gaming mouse is best?
Any serious gamer needs a fast, powerful computer and a responsive keyboard. But don’t underestimate the importance of your mouse. A good gaming mouse can make all the difference in your gaming experience. They’re more comfortable than a standard mouse and provide benefits that can take your gaming to the next level.
Logitech is an industry-leading computer electronics brand that offers several gaming mice, such as the Logitech G Pro X Wireless Gaming Mouse. It’s popular among gamers for its lightweight build, minimalist design and precise control.
What to know before you buy a Logitech gaming mouse
Weight
Most gamers prefer their mouse to be as lightweight as possible, so it moves around more effortlessly. Others prefer something heavier, as a mouse that’s too light can feel uncomfortable for some. The best wireless gaming mice have internal weights that you can remove to adjust the weight according to your preference.
Ergonomics
Naturally, any gamer wants a mouse loaded with neat features. But it’s essential to pay attention to the ergonomic aspects of a gaming mouse, too. You wouldn’t want to sit in an uncomfortable chair for the duration of your gaming sessions, so why would you want to use an awkward mouse? Most gamers play for hours on end, so using an ergonomic mouse is crucial for preventing soreness and joint pain.
Wireless vs. wired connectivity
Nearly all gaming mice are wireless, but if you prefer a wired mouse, these are still available. Wireless mice connect to a USB receiver that you plug into your computer. While these are more convenient for traveling, wired mice provide a more stable connection. And although they are a bit restrictive, there’s no need to worry about battery replacement. Some mice come with the option to connect with either a USB receiver or a wired connection.
What to look for in a quality Logitech gaming mouse
Mappable buttons
Look for wireless gaming mice that allow you to customize control layouts in a more comfortable setup. Some mice even have built-in memory for saving button profiles, so you don’t need to reprogram it every time you play. Also, you can program buttons to carry out basic computer actions such as cutting, copying and pasting.
LED lights
Gaming keyboards are known for their customizable red, green and blue (RGB) backlights, which light up in specific colors and patterns. Some wireless gaming mice also have RGB lights, so players can synchronize them with their team colors or keyboard setup.
Adjustable sensitivity
Adjustable mouse sensitivity is essential for new and seasoned gamers alike. Mouse sensitivity refers to how much distance the cursor travels when the mouse moves. You’ll likely want a specific sensitivity level for some games and different ones for others.
For example, in a first-person shooter game, you might want to quickly aim from one side of the screen to the other with minimal mouse movement. Conversely, some players prefer a lower mouse sensitivity as it can be easier to control gameplay with precision.
How much you can expect to spend on a Logitech gaming mouse
You can get a high-quality gaming mouse for around $40-$70. If you’re looking for something more robust that offers more customization and other premium features, you can expect to pay between $100-$160.
Logitech gaming mouse FAQ
Can I use a Logitech gaming mouse for anything other than gaming?
A. Yes, you can use a gaming mouse as a standard computer mouse for work and school tasks. However, many gaming mice have eccentric designs that make them stand out, so they may be suitable for professional use.
Are there any gaming mice with rechargeable batteries?
A. Most wireless mice use replaceable AA batteries, but there are some with rechargeable batteries. Check the charging instructions to find a mouse that can charge as you play with a wired USB connection.
What’s the best Logitech gaming mouse to buy?
Top Logitech gaming mouse
Logitech G Pro X Wireless Gaming Mouse
What you need to know: This ultra-lightweight mouse has a streamlined design and offers several premium features.
What you’ll love: It uses pro-grade technology for precise controls and has a sturdy but lightweight structural design. It has two left-side buttons, an RGB charge light indicator and an intuitive HERO sensor that adjusts frame rate based on mouse movements.
What you should consider: It doesn’t have any LED lights or as many buttons as other gaming mice.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Logitech gaming mouse for the money
Logitech G502 HERO High-Performance Wired Gaming Mouse
What you need to know: This mouse has a traditional gaming mouse design and offers plenty of customization.
What you’ll love: The clean clicking feel and 11 customizable buttons are perfect for gamers. And if you have multiple users, it saves up to five button profiles at a time. You can adjust and remove the additional 3.6 grams of additional weight inside the mouse based on preference.
What you should consider: It’s a large mouse, so it might feel awkward to those with smaller hands. Also, even with all of the additional weight removed, some customers found it heavy.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Logitech G604 Lightspeed Wireless Gaming Mouse
What you need to know: If you want a mouse with plenty of gaming features and a sleek design, this one is great for gaming and office use.
What you’ll love: It has 15 fully programmable buttons and uses Lightspeed technology or Bluetooth for a wireless connection to your computer. It has a HERO sensor for precise controls, a programmable metal scroll wheel and offers 240 hours of battery life.
What you should consider: Some users find the thumb rest awkward or uncomfortable.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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| 2022-06-08T23:42:58Z
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Federal tax probe into Biden’s son, Hunter, moves forward
WASHINGTON (AP) — A federal grand jury has heard testimony in recent months about Hunter Biden’s income and payments he received while serving on the board of a Ukraine energy company, according to two people familiar with the probe.
It remains unclear whether he might be charged. But the grand jury activity underscores that a federal tax investigation into President Joe Biden’s son that began in 2018 remains active as prosecutors continue to examine foreign payments and other aspects of his finances.
A lawyer for Hunter Biden did not return a phone message and email seeking comment on Friday. A Justice Department spokesman deferred a request for comment to the U.S. attorney’s office in Delaware, which is handling the investigation. A spokesperson for the office did not return a phone message seeking comment.
The people familiar with the investigation could not discuss details of the ongoing probe publicly and spoke to AP on condition of anonymity.
No matter how the investigation resolves, it has already presented a political headache for the Biden administration and could lead to an even bigger one, particularly if Republicans who have seized on the probe to attack the president retake control of the House in midterm elections later this year. Republicans would then control congressional committees and shape the focus of any investigations.
A White House that has sought to deflect questions about law enforcement matters to the Justice Department was asked this week whether it stood by the president’s assertion in a 2020 debate that his son had not had unethical business dealings with Ukraine or China. White House communications director Kate Bedingfield said yes.
The investigation could also force a delicate decision for the Justice Department, which has sought to assert its independence and has publicly stressed its willingness to let the facts and evidence, not political decisions, guide its investigative and charging decisions.
Attorney General Merrick Garland has not shed any light publicly on the investigation. But the Justice Department did leave in place the top federal prosecutor in Delaware — David Weiss, a Trump administration holdover — presumably as a way to ensure continuity.
Hunter Biden confirmed the existence of an investigation into his taxes in December 2020, one month after the presidential election. He said in a statement at the time that he was “confident that a professional and objective review of these matters will demonstrate that I handled my affairs legally and appropriately, including with the benefit of professional tax advisors.”
The Associated Press reported later that month that a subpoena served on the younger Biden sought information related to more than two dozen entities. One was Burisma, a Ukrainian gas company whose board he had joined when his father was vice president. That move sparked concerns about a potential conflict of interest given that elder Biden was deeply involved in U.S. policy toward Ukraine during the Obama administration.
The breadth of the subpoena highlighted the wide-ranging scope of the investigation into Hunter Biden, though there is no indication that the probe includes any scrutiny of the president himself. Biden has said he did not discuss his son’s international business dealings with him and has denied having ever taken money from a foreign country.
Witnesses in recent months have been questioned about payments Hunter Biden received while serving on the Burisma board, the people familiar with the probe said.
Republicans tried making Hunter Biden’s business dealings in Ukraine a prominent issue during the 2020 presidential election.
A year earlier, then-President Donald Trump tried pressuring his Ukrainian counterpart, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, to launch investigations into the Bidens at the same time Zelenskyy was seeking military aid from the U.S.
Trump was later impeached by the House over the phone call but was acquitted by the Senate.
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Texas becomes latest state authorizing road use of digital license plate technology; Reviver RFleet product now available to TX commercial vehicle owners.
AUSTIN, Texas, June 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reviver, a technology company and developer of the digital license plate, announced that it has launched its suite of products for sale to commercial vehicle owners in the state of Texas. Commercial businesses in Texas can access a growing number of personalization, convenience, and security features delivered via the digital plate. Legislative approval and close collaboration with the Texas Department of Motor Vehicles (TxDMV) paved the way for this product launch. Reviver's digital license plates are approved for use on commercial vehicles in Texas and legal to drive throughout the United States, Canada, and Mexico.
Commercial fleet businesses access digital license plates via RFleet, which combines the RPlate, a tamper-proof digital license plate device with integrated telematics capabilities, along with the RFleet Software Dashboard. RFleet offers a suite of features tailored to businesses managing vehicle fleets, including automated vehicle registration and compliance, as well as a robust set of telematics and safety features. RFleet is the only fully-digital registration renewal solution on the market. It eliminates physical tags and stickers and enables fleet managers to conduct centralized vehicle registration renewal of their entire fleet. Not all of these services are yet fully available in Texas.
"We are very excited to make digital license plates available for commercial vehicles in Texas," said CJ Meurell, Reviver Executive VP of Sales. "Vehicle fleets are one of the biggest capital investments that many companies make, and they are notoriously difficult and time-consuming to manage. We believe digital license plates can play an important role in providing solutions for businesses."
"The Texas Department of Motor Vehicles is committed to providing Texas commercial fleets high levels of customer service," said TxDMV Director of Vehicle Titles and Registration, Roland Luna, Sr. "Working with Reviver to implement digital license plate offerings for commercial fleets is just one way we are helping Texas companies navigate today's technically competitive landscape."
Additional RFleet features include integrated telematics, which provides real-time vehicle tracking, geofencing, trip logging, speeding alerts and more. RFleet offers unique safety alert features, including STOLEN Mode with GPS tracking and the ability to report a vehicle stolen through the dashboard. Further, the interface integrates seamlessly with existing fleet management systems, such as enterprise telematics systems, allowing easy integration of RFleet's best-in-class fleet compliance features.
For more information visit reviver.com/rfleet or view the RFleet introduction video.
Reviver™ is a technology company on a mission to modernize the driving experience. As developer of the world's first digital license plate platform, Reviver products transform the license plate into a connected vehicle platform, enabling consumers and commercial businesses to digitize vehicle registration renewals and experience a growing set of personalization, convenience, and safety features, all managed through a mobile or web app interface. Reviver's digital license plates are legal for sale in Arizona, California, and Michigan, along with Texas for commercial fleet vehicles. Ten additional states are in various stages of adoption. Founded in 2009, Reviver is headquartered in Northern California. For more information, visit www.reviver.com.
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| 2022-06-14T16:24:21Z
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Amber Heard has spoken out about everything from the public's treatment of her during her defamation trial with ex-husband Johnny Depp to whether she was telling the truth about his alleged abuse.
Heard sat down for an exclusive interview, her first, with NBC News' Savannah Guthrie, a portion of which aired on "Today" Tuesday.
The actress did not back down from her claims that Depp had physically and emotionally abused her during their marriage.
"To my dying day, I will stand by every word of my testimony," she told Guthrie.
Heard said she was also aware of the negative light the case shone on both her and her ex-husband.
"I would not blame the average person for looking at this and how it's been covered and seeing it as Hollywood brats at their worst," she told Guthrie. "But what people don't understand is it's actually so much bigger than that."
Heard said she believed "the vast majority of this trial was played out on social media," referencing the many memes and spoofs of the court case which circulated on TikTok and other platforms. She said the jury was "not immune" to those less-than-flattering portrayals of her.
"I think even the most well-intentioned juror, it would have been impossible to avoid this," she said.
Guthrie pushed Heard on whether she had abused Depp after the "Aquaman" star said she never started a physical fight with Depp despite audio played during the trial, which appeared to show she had.
Guthrie pointed out that Heard's alleged aggression was "in black and white" via a court transcript.
"As I testified on the stand about this, is that when your life is at risk, not only will you take the blame for things that you shouldn't take the blame for," she said. "But when you are in an abusive dynamic psychologically, emotionally and physically, you don't have the resources that, say, you or I do with the luxury of saying, 'Hey this is black or white' because it's anything but when you're living in it."
Heard admitted that she "did do and say horrible things throughout my relationship,"
"I behaved in horrible, almost unrecognizable to myself ways," she said. "I have so much regret."
Depp had sued his ex-wife for $50 million, alleging she defamed him in a 2018 Washington Post op-ed in which she wrote about her experience with domestic violence.
Depp was not referred to by name in Heard's piece, but he said it cost him work. Heard countersued him for $100 million.
Both Heard and Depp were found liable for defamation in dueling lawsuits against each other. The jury, however, awarded significantly more damages to Depp.
Heard said during her interview that in the days leading up to the trial she had to walk by blocks of Depp supporters on her way to court, holding signs that disparaged her with phrases that included "Death to Amber."
The courtroom was packed with "vocal, energized" fans of Depp's "Pirates of the Caribbean" character, she said.
"This was the most humiliating and horrible thing I have ever been through," Heard said. "I have never felt more removed from my own humanity. I felt less than human."
Heard said she believes the verdict may have been different had "really important pieces of evidence" from a UK libel case Depp lost in 2020 against a British tabloid -- that called him a "wife beater" -- been allowed to be submitted in her case.
When asked if she thought Depp's lawyers were better than hers, Heard said his attorneys "did a better job of distracting the jury from the real issues."
Heard's team has said they intend to appeal the verdict.
Guthrie said she interviewed Heard more than a week after the trial ended.
Prior to launching into an earlier interview with two of Depp's attorneys, Benjamin Chew and Camille Vasquez, Guthrie disclosed that her husband, public relations consultant Michael Feldman, had provided consulting services for Depp and his team, but not in connection to her interview.
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New study in Kansas to analyze asthma therapies with $31 million award
LEAWOOD, Kan. (WIBW) - A new study in Kansas will look at how different asthma therapies affect patients with a new $31 million award.
The American Academy of Family Physicians says it has partnered with Penn State College of Medicine to be approved for $31 million in funds from the Patient-Centered Outcomes Research Institute to study the comparative effectiveness of asthma treatments.
AAFP noted that the project will focus on which of two treatment types - inhaled steroids or specific antibiotics, alone or together - works best in different patients.
The Academy indicated that asthma is a common chronic disease that affects more than 20 million Americans, and exacerbations are the leading cause of missed school or work for children and young adults according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. It said population surveys by the CDC show that despite ongoing advances in asthma therapies, exacerbation rates have dropped only slightly in the past two decades.
“Nearly all family physicians encounter patients with asthma, and we know that some patient groups face higher rates of death and high rates of severe complications,” said Julie Wood, MD, MPH, FAAFP, senior vice president of Research, Science and Health of the Public for the AAFP. “By further understanding which types of treatments are more or less effective for different patients, we can treat patients with asthma more effectively and help improve their quality of life.”
The Academy said the Individualizing Treatment for Asthma in Primary Care study will test the interventions both alone and together in more than 3,000 asthma patients aged 12 and over. It said patients will be followed for 16 months to see which therapy is most effective in which individuals.
AAFP noted that Dr. Wilson Pace will serve as the co-investigator and clinical lead for the project.
“This will be the first study to compare the use of these two particular therapies – the antibiotic azithromycin to treat a broad spectrum of individuals with asthma and the use of inhaled corticosteroids as part of rescue therapy,” said Pace. “I have been involved in other large asthma studies, but this is the first to determine if anecdotal reports of asthma ‘cures’ from long-term antibiotic use can be substantiated.”
AAFP indicated that the study builds on the success of the recent PREPARE Study, which found that patient-activated reliever-triggered inhaled glucocorticoid strategy plus the continuation of usual care and medications lessened asthma symptoms and improved quality of life in Black and Latinx adults with moderate-to-serve asthma.
AAFP noted that PCORI is a nonprofit organization that funds research to provide patients, their caregivers and clinicians with the evidence-based information needed to make better-informed healthcare decisions. It said the award has been approved and spends completion of a business and programmatic review by PCORI staff in order to issue a formal award contract.
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- INEO achieved 72% increase in year-over-year revenue and 202% increase in gross profit in third quarter 2022.
- Despite the current challenging macroeconomic environment INEO is experiencing an increase in its sales activity.
- INEO's direct sales efforts have resulted in the Company signing a Master Services Agreement with a large retailer and being selected as a preferred vendor for EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) products by a retail dealer association which has approximately 500 franchisee locations across Canada.
SURREY, BC, May 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - INEO Tech Corp. (TSXV: INEO) (OTCQB: INEOF) (the "Company" or "INEO"), the innovative developer and operator of the INEO Media Network, a digital advertising and analytics solution for retailers, today announced it has filed its Interim Consolidated Quarterly Financial Statements and Management's Discussion and Analysis on SEDAR.com for the Company's fiscal third quarter ended March 31, 2022.
"We are pleased with our fiscal third quarter results in which we reported a 72% increase in revenue and a 202% increase in gross profit," said Greg Watkin, Chairman and Founder of INEO. "The third quarter was quite eventful for INEO as we completed our acquisition of Securitytags.com, partnered with another programmatic advertising platform in Vistar Media, and released a new product in the INEO Media Player. Furthermore, I am pleased to announce we've made significant progress on both our direct sales channel and through our partnership with Prosegur. More importantly, we are excited that our direct sales efforts have resulted in the signing of a Master Services Agreement with a large retailer which has over 1,000 retail locations across the United States, and we were also recently selected as a preferred vendor for EAS (Electronic Article Surveillance) products by a retail dealer association which has approximately 500 franchisee locations across Canada. Meanwhile, our partnership with Prosegur has expanded INEO's sale activities to numerous retail chains across the globe. We look forward to reporting on these opportunities in the coming quarters as we expand our Media Network worldwide."
- INEO generated $335,568 of revenue for the three months ended March 31, 2022, representing an increase of 72% as compared to revenue of $195,518 for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
- INEO generated gross profit for the three months ended March 31, 2022 of $203,550, as compared to gross profit of $67,358 for the quarter ended March 31, 2021, representing an increase of 202%, driven by an increase in higher margin INEO loss prevention products.
- INEO achieved gross margin percentage of 60.7% for the three months ended March 31, 2022, compared to gross margin percentage of 34.5% for the quarter ended March 31, 2021. The increase in gross margin percentage was attributed to the increase in INEO loss prevention products.
- Net loss and comprehensive loss for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $773,982 or $0.01 per share compared to net loss of $576,400 or $0.01 per share for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
- EBITDA loss for the three months ended March 31, 2022 was $726,099, compared to EBITDA loss of $540,266 for the three months ended March 31, 2021.
- INEO had $2,574,594 of cash and cash equivalents at March 31, 2022, compared to $5,199,328 of cash and cash equivalents at June 30, 2021.
- As at March 31, 2022, the Company had 60,190,138 shares issued and outstanding.
- On January 20, 2022 INEO announced it had acquired the assets of E-Commerce company, Securitytags.com from Vitag PTY Ltd., a leading Australian-based provider of Electronic Article Surveillance (EAS) anti-theft products for retailers. Under the terms of the purchase agreement, INEO acquired the Securitytags.com domain name, website, inventory, customer list and social media accounts.
- On February 10, 2022 INEO announced a partnership with Vistar Media, the leading provider of programmatic technology for digital out-of-home (DOOH). With this agreement, all of the digital display screens in the INEO Media Network, including those in INEO's patented INEO Welcoming Systems, are accessible on Vistar's programmatic advertising platform. Brands and marketers who utilize the Vistar Media platform are able to purchase INEO's unique advertising inventory, located at the front entrance of retail stores.
- On March 15, 2022 INEO announced the appointment of Bernie Ryle as Chief Financial Officer. Bernie has responsibility for all finance, accounting, financial reporting, audit, tax and capital planning functions. She assumed the Chief Financial Officer role from Zara Kanji who stepped down to focus on her professional accounting practice, Kanji and Associates. INEO retains an upstanding relationship with Kanji and Associates.
- On March 30, 2022 INEO unveiled the INEO Media Player, the Company's next-generation Digital Out-Of-Home (DOOH) advertising system designed to be a companion product within the patented INEO Welcoming System. The INEO Media Player works in tandem with the INEO Welcoming Pedestal to provide another level of digital advertising within retail stores. INEO completed its trial run of the INEO Media Player within several retailers and is now deploying it in retail locations world-wide.
- On April 6, 2022, INEO announced the filing of a design patent for its revolutionary INEO Welcoming G.A.T.E. (Global Anti-Theft Environment). The INEO Welcoming G.A.T.E. is designed to be a companion product with the patented INEO Welcoming System. The INEO Welcoming G.A.T.E. patent filing protects the unique form factor, design and materials used in INEO's new product. The INEO Welcoming G.A.T.E. is currently installed at many retail locations across Canada and the US.
- On April 28, 2022, INEO announced INEO LIVE, a new initiative to support local live events. INEO LIVE provides live events free advertising space on the INEO Welcoming Network, targeted in the communities these live events are taking place. INEO LIVE is specifically focused on live music, sports events, and non-profits, however, the Company is looking at other live events and organizations to expand the initiative to in the future.
The overall outlook for INEO remains positive. The Company has now entered into the next phase of its development with commercialization of its technology, landing wins with large retailers and ramping up its revenues. INEO's short to medium term strategy is to continue to invest in R&D, customer deployments and strategic marketing partnerships to create critical mass of systems on the INEO Media Network. INEO's key objectives are as follows:
- Invest in the growth of INEO as a premier media network for retail stores
- Increase revenues through the sale of data analytics and advertising on the INEO Media Network through a combination of direct sales and strategic marketing partnerships.
- Expand the INEO Media Network, in key geographical markets across Canada and the United States.
- Support Prosegur with its growth and initiatives with key retailers across the globe.
INEO's technology has been proven out through the independent liquor store network and has been validated by a global partnership with Prosegur. INEO has created a healthy sales pipeline consisting of both direct sales customers and Prosegur's customers, including grocery, home hardware, apparel and wholesale club retail chains from North America, Central and South America and Europe. INEO has seeded the market with trial systems and expects to convert these trials into full scale roll-outs in the coming quarters.
As retailers continue to invest in retail tech and retail media networks, advertising and analytics are becoming increasingly important in the modern retail environment. INEO is well positioned to take advantage of these trends with market leading technology and programmatic advertising partners. To capitalize on the momentum INEO is achieving, and enhance the Company's future growth, the Company has entered into a marketing and consulting agreement with Houston-based marketing firm, TD Media LLC dba Life Water Media ("Life Water") with an initial term of June 6, 2022 to October 6, 2022, unless otherwise terminated in accordance with the terms of the agreement. Life Water specializes in digital media marketing and will seek to facilitate greater awareness of, and widespread dissemination of, news relating to INEO. Pursuant to the terms and conditions of the agreement, the Company will pay Life Water $100,000USD from working capital. Life Water will not receive any securities of the Company pursuant to the agreement. Life Water does not currently own shares of the Company.
Kyle Hall, CEO of INEO stated, "Despite the current challenging macroeconomic environment INEO is seeing an increase in its sales activity leading to record quarterly revenue in fiscal Q3. INEO is in an enviable financial position with a clean balance sheet and revenues beginning to ramp up. We look forward to announcing customer wins in the coming quarters leading to a substantial expansion of INEO's Media Network."
The Company will hold a webinar to discuss its results and provide an outlook on the business, on Monday May 30, 2022 at 10:00 am PT (1:00 pm ET).
On behalf of the Board of Directors
Kyle Hall, CEO,
INEO Tech Corp.
INEO Tech Corp., through its wholly owned subsidiary, INEO Solutions Inc., operates the INEO Media Network, a digital advertising and analytics solution for retailers. INEO's patented technology integrates and monetizes digital screens with theft detection sensor gates at the entrance of retail stores. The Company's cloud-based platform uses IoT (Internet of Things) and AI (Artificial Intelligence) technology to deliver customized digital advertising to each retail location based on the demographic mix, such as age and gender, of customer traffic at each location. The Company also deploys the INEO Welcoming Network technology through a SaaS-based solution to larger retail chains. INEO is headquartered in Surrey, Canada and publicly traded on the TSX-Venture Exchange under the symbol "INEO" and on the OTCQB-Venture Market under the symbol "INEOF".
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Industry-Leading Exchange Continues to Evolve with Connected Car Innovation, Delivering Solutions to U.S. Insurers for Better Data Aggregation, Analysis and Informed Insights
ATLANTA, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LexisNexis® Risk Solutions, a leading provider of data and analytics for the insurance industry, is celebrating the five-year anniversary of the LexisNexis® Telematics Exchange and its significant momentum in delivering transformational solutions. The Exchange is a source-agnostic platform for telematics-based driving behavior data and vehicle insights that has the ability to bring insurance carriers together with automotive manufacturers (OEMs) and other third-party telematics service providers to help improve the car ownership experience for their shared consumer.
"The significant milestone for the LexisNexis Telematics Exchange is the value that it brings to contributing organizations that want to help lower the total cost of vehicle ownership, and to insurers who leverage its solutions for better segmentation, risk assessment and an overall experience for consumers," said Adam Hudson, vice president and general manager, U.S. Connected Car, LexisNexis Risk Solutions. "We're extremely proud of the success we have seen through the Exchange. Ultimately, the goal is to provide solutions that allow vehicle owners to gain greater access to more personalized auto insurance products based on their individual needs."
The LexisNexis Telematics Exchange leverages decades of experience in data processing and normalization to deliver solutions more seamlessly throughout the insurance lifecycle. By participating in the Exchange, insurers, automakers and other telematics service providers can provide benefits to the overall customer experience, including:
- Consumers can take advantage of more personalized insurance discount offers and services as more and more automakers help them leverage connectivity and use their telematics data during the insurance shopping experience.
- Automakers and other participating telematics service providers can create additional touchpoints with their customers to provide better service and build brand loyalty, and capture additional value from their telematics platform investments.
- Insurers can use these new insights collected from real-world driving behavior to potentially offer better pricing for consumers, as telematics data is highly predictive of driving risk and is best used alongside other standard rating variables like claims history and credit-based insurance scores.
- Consumers can access their driving behavior data for auto insurance benefits without the hassle of managing an aftermarket device or app. At the same time, insurers can avoid time and resource intensive programs or scaling their own programs with endless integrations, multiple disparate data sources and individual scoring methodologies, in order to profitably offer customers benefits.
- Consumers' personal driving behavior data is truly portable, allowing them to take advantage of their good driving habits when shopping with any insurer using LexisNexis® Telematics OnDemand.
"We see the world of consumer telematics data, vehicle data and traditional consumer-related datasets used by the insurance industry today all coming together for a richer, more compelling understanding of the risk," said Bill Madison, CEO, Insurance, LexisNexis Risk Solutions. "The Exchange makes it possible for the insurance industry to provide new offerings for their customers with better risk segmentation in mind and more personalized products based on what the consumer needs."
Since inception, the LexisNexis Telematics Exchange has grown, hosting data from over 10 million vehicles, 252 billion driving miles and/or the equivalent of 19.5 million years of vehicle logging. The growing and deepening relationships LexisNexis Risk Solutions has with automakers mark this 5th anniversary, as more than 60% of the OEM market is now engaged and expected to be integrated with data available for insurers by the end of 2022.
This data set drives the LexisNexis Connected Car business' award-winning solution, LexisNexis Telematics OnDemand, which helps insurers use telematics data through a single access point to assess risk at point of quote, underwriting and renewal. Driving behavior data, when used in conjunction with traditional rating factors, provides a more accurate way to predict future losses and more appropriately evaluate the risk from the beginning of the relationship without the need for a usage-based insurance (UBI) trial or monitoring periods.
Telematics OnDemand delivers scores and attributes using the LexisNexis® Drive Metrics telematics scoring model, which leverages Exchange data and advanced analytics applied to driving behavior data. It delivers 79% additional lift above standard rating factorsi, with the potential to improve future performance of the model even further as additional driving behavior attributes and data sets are included.
The Exchange powers the LexisNexis® Vehicle History connected mileage solution, which delivers attributes for rating and underwriting to include mileage from connected vehicles. This enables U.S. auto insurers to use connected mileage data for insurance quotes, at policy renewal, and on an ongoing basis to support mileage monitoring programs for consumers interested in these insurance products.
Insurers can also accelerate the auto insurance buying and quoting processes for consumers with LexisNexis® Telematics IntelliMatch, a telematics-driven lead generation solution that can help insurers connect with consumers who are interested in insurance offers.
"Insurance carriers told us they believe they need to invest in telematics data now or run the risk of being left behind the competition within three to four years' timeii and a significant majority of those carriers believe that a telematics exchange can deliver scalability, providing real-time data that informs on driving behavior," said Hudson. "This is why 42% of the U.S. auto insurance market is contracted or currently contracting to access our Exchange solutions, including 5 of the top 10 insurersiii. We won't stop here, as there are industry challenges to solve and a growing, evolving exchange data set can be used in a variety of telematics solutions beyond UBI, while also creating the opportunity to improve the overall vehicle ownership experience."
For more information, visit LexisNexis Telematics solutions and learn more about our expanding LexisNexis Risk Solutions suite of Connected Car offerings for automakers and insurers.
LexisNexis® Risk Solutions harnesses the power of data and advanced analytics to provide insights that help businesses and governmental entities reduce risk and improve decisions to benefit people around the globe. We provide data and technology solutions for a wide range of industries including insurance, financial services, healthcare and government. Headquartered in metro Atlanta, Georgia, we have offices throughout the world and are part of RELX (LSE: REL/NYSE: RELX), a global provider of information and analytics for professional and business customers. For more information, please visit www.risk.lexisnexis.com, and www.relx.com.
i LexisNexis Risk Solutions 2021 Driving Score Whitepaper
ii LexisNexis Risk Solutions conducted an insurer survey in mid-2021. Among the top 50 insurers surveyed, 96% said they believe they need to invest in telematics data now or run the risk of being left behind the competition within three to four years' time.
iii Based on market share
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Carbon management firm confirms commitment to Midwest with the relocation of HQ, and industry leader joins senior leadership team
OMAHA, Neb., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Navigator CO2 ("Navigator") announced today the relocation of its corporate headquarters to Omaha, Nebraska and the key addition of Tyler Durham as Chief Development Officer and Senior Vice President.
"I'm proud to call Omaha home and eager to continue building our team in the Midwest, which is the heart of our project footprint," said Matt Vining, CEO of Navigator. "Tyler will be an invaluable asset to accelerating our vision for becoming a preeminent carbon handling platform, having technical expertise across multiple aspects of CCUS and success in growth initiatives and corporate investment strategy. His focus will be on accelerating the continued growth of our complementary service offerings, while leading the evaluation of strategic transactions and the many corporate investments currently in front of us. His leadership will increase our speed to market and position us as a key player in the dynamic carbon economy."
Tyler Durham – Chief Development Officer and Senior Vice President
Durham brings over 16 years of experience in the energy sector and corporate venture capital, which included global assignments in Canada, the United States, and the Middle East. He most recently served as Director in Schlumberger New Energy's CCS division, where he led partnership agreements, investment decisions, and integration. Durham holds a Bachelor's in Chemical Engineering from Dalhousie University and an MBA with Honors from the University of Chicago's Booth School of Business.
As Navigator continues the buildout of its team and new Nebraska headquarters, the development of its signature project, Heartland Greenway, continues to make notable advancements in parallel. The proposed system will capture CO2 from more than 30 receipt points, transport it via pipeline, and safely store it underground. The Heartland Greenway will provide biofuel producers and other industrial customers in Illinois, Iowa, Minnesota, Nebraska, and South Dakota with a long-term and cost-effective means to reduce their carbon footprint. Full-scale operations are expected to commence in early 2025.
About Navigator CO2: Navigator CO2 is a company developed and managed by the Navigator Energy Services management team with over 200 years of collective industry experience. The company specializes in CCUS, and the management team has safely constructed and operated over 1,300 miles of new infrastructure since 2012. The company is committed to building and operating its projects to meet and exceed safety requirements while minimizing the collective impact on the environment, landowners, and the public during construction and ongoing operations. Navigator CO2 is headquartered in Omaha, NE at 13333 California St., Suite 202. For more information, visit: navigatorco2.com or heartlandgreenway.com, or visit us on Facebook and Twitter.
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Funland at the Zoo hoping for partial summer return
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The City of Idaho Falls is hoping to bring Funland at the Zoo back to life. Some of its former glory could be coming back as early as this summer.
If you look at it now, it might be hard to imagine that it used to be one of the hot spots in Idaho Falls. It was when Funland first opened at Tautphaus Park back in 1947.
The hope is that it will be again.
"Hopefully we're creating a place that continues that legacy. Where it really is a place where time kind of stops. And I think that's why we focused on keeping it nostalgic, so that you are actually stepping back in time."
Dana Kirkham, Funland Restoration Committee Director, says the initial plan was to have it all functioning this summer for the 75th anniversary.
"That's just simply not going to happen based on the way the finances have rolled in."
Close to $200,000 has been raised so far.
Kirkham says some of the rides could be ready for the summer. She believes when people see some of the plan in action, that will prompt more donations to come in.
"I think the philosophy we have at this point is that let's get as much refurbished and beautified as possible and hopefully that encourages more people, when they can actually see something happening, to write the checks to make the big picture happen."
Legacy bricks that will be displayed at the park are being sold to help raise money. Around 250 bricks have been sold. They have the capacity to sell 2,000 bricks and can be added after the original display is constructed.
Kirkham says they are thankful that so many people are interested in Funland at the Zoo.
"But what we really need now is businesses and industry to get interested in Funland and start writing some of the larger checks."
Then the memories of and Idaho Falls treasure can be passed to generations to come.
More information about the project and how to donate can be found at Funlandatthezoo.com.
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California not counting methane leaks from idle wells
BY DREW COSTLEY
AP Science Writer
California claims to know how much climate-warming gas is going into the air from within its borders. It’s the law: California limits climate pollution and each year the limits get stricter.
The state has also been a major oil and gas producer for more than a century, and authorities are well aware some 35,000 old, inactive oil and gas wells perforate the landscape.
Yet officials with the agency responsible for regulating greenhouse gas emissions say they don’t include methane that leaks from these idle wells in their inventory of the state’s emissions.
Ira Leifer, a University of California Santa Barbara scientist said the lack of data on emissions pouring or seeping out of idle wells calls into question the state’s ability to meet its ambitious goal to achieve carbon neutrality by 2045.
Residents and environmentalists from across the state have been voicing concern about the possibility of leaking idle or abandoned wells for years, but the concerns were heightened in May and June when 21 idle wells were discovered to be leaking methane in or near two Bakersfield neighborhoods. They say that the leaking wells are “an urgent public health issue,” because when a well is leaking methane, other gases often escape too.
Leifer said these “ridealong” gases were his biggest concern with the wells.
“Those other gases have significant health impacts,” Leifer said, yet we know even less about their quantities than we do about the methane.
In July, residents who live in the communities nearest the leaking wells protested at the California Geologic Management Division’s field offices, calling for better oversight.
“It’s clear that they are willing to ignore this public health emergency. Our communities are done waiting. CalGEM needs to do their job,” Cesar Aguirre, a community organizer with the Central California Environmental Justice Network, said in a statement.
Robert Howarth, a Cornell University methane researcher, agreed with Leifer that the amount of methane emissions from leaking wells isn’t well known and that it’s not a major source of emissions when compared with methane emissions from across the oil and gas industry.
Still, he said, “it’s adding something very clearly, and we shouldn’t be allowing it to happen.”
A ton of methane is 83 times worse for the climate than a ton of carbon dioxide, when compared over twenty years.
A 2020 study said emissions from idle wells are “more substantial” than from plugged wells in California, but recommended more data collection on inactive wells at the major oil and gas fields throughout the state.
Robert Jackson, a Stanford University climate scientist and co-author on that study, said they found high emissions from some of the idle wells they measured in the study.
In order to get a better idea of how much methane is leaking, the state of California is investing in projects on the ground and in the air. David Clegern, a spokesperson for CARB, said the agency is beginning a project to measure emissions from a sample of properly and improperly abandoned wells to estimate statewide emissions from them.
And in June, California Governor Gavin Newsom signed a budget that includes participation in a global effort to slash emissions called the Methane Accountability Project. The state will spend $100 million to use satellites to track large methane leaks in order to help the state identify sources of the gas and cap leaks.
Some research has already been done, too, to find out how much methane is coming from oil and gas facilities. A 2019 Nature study found that 26% of state methane emissions is coming from oil and gas. A new investigation by the Associated Press found methane is billowing from oil and gas equipment in the Permian Basin in Texas and companies under report it.
Howarth said even if methane from idle oil and gas wells isn’t a major pollution source, it should be a priority not just in California, but nationwide, to help the country meet its climate pledges.
“Methane dissipates pretty quickly in the atmosphere,” he said, “so cutting the emissions is really one of the simplest ways we have to slow the rate of global warming and meet that Paris target.”
A new Senate proposal would provide hundreds of millions dollars to plug wells and reduce pollution from them, especially in hard hit communities.
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US: Russia looks to step up hits on Ukraine infrastructure
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. State Department on Monday issued a security alert warning that Russia is stepping up efforts to launch strikes against Ukraine’s civilian infrastructure and government facilities in the coming days.
The U.S. Embassy in Kyiv urged U.S. citizens still in Ukraine to depart the country immediately.
“If you hear a loud explosion or if sirens are activated, immediately seek cover,” the State Department said in its alert. “If in a home or a building, go to the lowest level of the structure with the fewest exterior walls, windows, and openings; close any doors and sit near an interior wall, away from any windows or openings.”
The State Department issued the alert after the U.S. intelligence community on Monday declassified a finding that determined that Russia would increasingly target Ukrainian civilian infrastructure, according to a U.S. official familiar with the intelligence. The official was not authorized to comment publicly about the finding and spoke on the condition of anonymity.
The new intelligence comes as Russia’s brutal invasion of Ukraine will hit the six-month mark Wednesday, which coincides with Ukraine’s independence day from Soviet Union rule.
President Joe Biden spoke Sunday with British Prime Minister Boris Johnson, French President Emmanuel Macron and German Chancellor Olaf Scholz about concerns about shelling near the Zaporizhzhia nuclear plant in southeastern Ukraine and called for the United Nations nuclear watchdog to visit the power plant.
The official said, however, that the intelligence finding is not specifically tied to concerns about Zaporizhzhia.
The Biden administration is battling to keep western allies — and Washington — focused on maintaining pressure on Russian President Vladimir Putin.
Senate Republican leader Mitch McConnell said Monday the “single most important thing going on in the world right now is to beat the Russians in Ukraine.”
Speaking at a luncheon event in Scott County, Kentucky, McConnell said the one fear he has is that the U.S. and others will “all kind of lose interest” as the war drags on.
“We need to stick with them,” McConnell said. “It’s important to us, and to the rest of the world, that they succeed.”
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SAN ANTONIO, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Special Olympics Texas- San Antonio, has received a $10,000 grant from the MassMutual Foundation as part of the foundation's national Community Service Award (CSA) program. Special Olympics Texas- San Antonio, is one of thirty-two organizations to receive an award. The MassMutual Foundation made the grant in honor of the volunteer efforts of Darren Scrimpshire, a financial professional affiliated with Capital Strategies, in San Antonio, TX. This year marks the 25th anniversary of the CSA program.
"We are stronger when we come together as a community. Our Community Service Awards program recognizes financial professionals that choose to affiliate with MassMutual and embody the "Live Mutual" spirit, working with members of their respective neighborhoods, towns, and cities, helping nonprofits with which they are involved grow and thrive," said Dennis Duquette, head of MassMutual Community Responsibility and president of the MassMutual Foundation. "We are proud of the time and energy Scrimpshire's dedicates to better their community and are delighted to support their great work."
The mission of Special Olympics is to provide year-round sports training and athletic competition in a variety of Olympic-type sports for children and adults with intellectual disabilities, giving them continuing opportunities to develop physical fitness, demonstrate courage, experience joy, and participate in a sharing of gifts, skills and friendship with their families, other Special Olympics athletes, and the community.
"This award from the Mass Mutual foundation on Darren's behalf, will be utilized to expand athlete programs and to continue to provide life-changing experiences for individuals with intellectual disabilities in the San Antonio area," said Shawn Britt, Executive Director of Special Olympics – South Region.
Scrimpshire has been affiliated with Special Olympics – San Antonio for the past 12 years and has dedicated countless hours of time and talent to help the organization grow and flourish.
"I am very pleased that my dedication to Special Olympics has been recognized by the MassMutual Foundation," said Scrimpshire. "This grant will provide much needed funding to continue supporting our community through additional equipment and promoting inclusion for the athletes of Special Olympics – San Antonio)."
The MassMutual Foundation, Inc. is a dedicated corporate foundation established by Massachusetts Mutual Life Insurance Company (MassMutual). The MassMutual Foundation activates connections and untapped opportunities within communities, so that all families can build their financial capability and thrive. In support of this mission, the Foundation develops partnerships and provides grants in support of our signature programs. The Foundation also supports anchor institutions in the communities where MassMutual operates.
To learn more about the MassMutual Foundation please visit https://www.massmutual.com/about-us/corporate-responsibility/foundation.
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NORTHRIDGE, Calif., April 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Contemporary Services Corporation is honored to share that we will be the event staffing partner for the 2023 Super Bowl LVII at State Farm stadium in Glendale, Arizona! After a successful Super Bowl LVI at SoFi Stadium in LA this year, our team of experienced management will begin yet another year of tireless preparation and planning. We are excited to bring together Arizona locals and neighboring branch staff to make the call on the big day. We are grateful for our continued partnership with the NFL and look forward to ensuring preeminent services at one of the most watched sporting events in the world! Watch for updates regarding recruiting and hiring opportunities.
About Contemporary Services Corporation
CSC is the world leader in crowd management and event security. Established in 1967, CSC has since garnered a loyal and esteemed client base, including more than 170 stadiums, arenas, and theaters, over 120 universities and scholastic institutions, nearly 50 convention centers, as well as numerous clients within the professional ranks of MLB, MLS, NBA, NFL, NHL, and NASCAR. CSC has also provided services for the world's most prestigious special events, including Collegiate Bowl Games, NCAA Final Four Tournaments, PGA Tournaments, 31 Super Bowls, 10 Olympic Games, 5 Presidential Inaugurations, 4 Papal visits, and 2 FIFA World Cups. CSC operates more than 45 branch locations throughout the United States and Canada.
Business Contact:
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Contemporary Services Corporation
17101 Superior Street Northridge, CA 91325
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Jason Evert Wical
Jason Evert Wical, 45 years old, of Temple, passed away Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at his home. A funeral service will be held at 10:30am Monday, September 19, 2022 at Immanuel Baptist Church with Dr. Ron Milne officiating. Burial will follow at Greathouse Cemetery. The family will receive visitors from 9:45-10:30am at the church prior to the funeral service.
Jason was born November 1, 1976 at Fort Gordon, Georgia to David and Gail Wical. He followed in his father’s footsteps by joining the military after graduating Troy High School in 1996. He served in Special Operations as a communication specialist on the C130 combat shadow, with the US Air Force, from 1996-2004. After the military, he completed his Master’s in Business with a focus in project management. He married his high school sweetheart, Kimberly Randazzo of Troy, sharing in 21 years of marriage. They were blessed with two wonderful children, Luke and Makayla.
Anyone who knew Jason knew he loved his family and was a fierce protector. He was not afraid to stand up for what he believed in and would be available at any time to listen and share his vast wealth of knowledge. He always said he would be a fisherman in Heaven one day and that he and Luke would feast in all the seafood they could eat.
Jason was preceded in death by his son, Luke Evert Wical.
He is survived by his wife, Kimberly, his daughter, Makayla; his parents, David and Gail Wical of Temple, his brother Brian and sister-in-law Crystal, of Melbourne, Florida, and multiple uncles, aunts and cousins. He is also survived by his only remaining grandmother, JoAnn Catherine Clark, who resides in Knoxville, Pennsylvania.
In lieu of flowers, please send donations to one of the following organizations that have been dear to our family including: Immanuel Baptist Church of Temple, where he has been a long term member; Cook Children’s Hospital in Fort Worth, or the Ronald McDonald House.
Special thanks to our family and friends for their loving support.
Scanio-Harper Funeral Home is in charge of arrangement.
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Winter Weather Advisory issued May 28 at 2:32PM MDT until May 30 at 9:00AM MDT by NWS Missoula MT
* WHAT…Snow expected above 6500 feet. Total snow accumulations
of 4 to 8 inches, with up to 14 inches above 7,500 feet.
* WHERE…Bannock Pass and Lemhi Pass; backcountry areas across
the Lemhi Range and Beaverhead Mountains.
* WHEN…From 6 AM Sunday to 9 AM MDT Monday.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be affected.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
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IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- WNC, a leading provider of investment, asset management and development services in the affordable housing industry, announced today the appointment of Michael Egidi as vice president of investor relations.
"We are pleased to welcome Michael Egidi to WNC," said Christine Cormier, executive vice president of fund management and investor relations. "Michael's extensive experience in the affordable housing space and sophisticated financial background will prove invaluable to WNC in our outreach and ongoing communications with our institutional investors and other strategic partners."
Egidi brings more than 12 years of affordable housing finance experience to his new role with WNC. Prior to joining the company, he worked as a director and team lead of multi-investor/equity originations and underwriting at a multinational financial services holding company. During a professional career that spans more than 20 years, Egidi has managed the origination, underwriting and closing of low-income housing tax credit (LIHTC) multi-investor fund investments, and led fund level bridge loan facilities to support community development strategy, as well as Community Reinvestment Act investing and lending goals. He has managed client relationships with regional and national syndication partners and was involved in the underwriting and closing of more than $2 billion in LIHTC investments.
Egidi earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Michigan, a master's degree in business administration from the Booth School of Business at the University of Chicago and is a holder of the Chartered Financial Analyst® designation.
About WNC
WNC, founded in 1971 and headquartered in Irvine, Calif., is a national investor in affordable housing and community development initiatives. The firm has acquired approximately $15.2 billion of assets totaling in excess of 1,700 properties in 48 states, Washington D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. WNC's investor base exceeds 19,500 institutional and retail clients, including Fortune 500 companies, multinational banks, and insurance companies. Additional information is available at www.wncinc.com.
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Spotlight Marketing Communications
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SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Viavi Solutions Inc. (VIAVI) (NASDAQ: VIAV) today announced that it has been selected as the O-RAN test and measurement partner at a test and certification lab, run jointly by Korean organizations Telecommunications Technology Association (TTA) and the Electronics and Telecommunications Research Institute (ETRI).
VIAVI is providing its TM500 O-RU Tester, providing conformance testing, O-RAN fronthaul transport layer testing, and 5G physical layer testing to validate performance and interoperability. The TM500 O-RU Tester supports O-RAN WG 4 specifications as well as 3GPP 38.141 - 1 release.
The growth of Open RAN has become a worldwide phenomenon, as operators and vendors around the world have rallied towards the evolving standards. As the standards allow for multiple vendors, both new and legacy, to provide equipment for different parts of the 5G network, this makes conformance and interoperability testing more critical than ever.
VIAVI offers the most comprehensive test suite on the market for lab validation, field deployment and service assurance of O-RAN networks. With vast experience validating network products for operators and manufacturers worldwide, VIAVI allows any node – O-RU, O-DU, O-CU, RIC and Core – and complete end-to-end testing to be performed on premise, in the cloud or as a service.
"The growth in O-RAN is a great leveler when it comes to communications infrastructure vendors," said Younghae Choi, President of TTA. "Where previously there were two or three major vendors, there are now literally hundreds of vendors all vying for their place in the network and innovating to provide what the market needs. This new multi-vendor environment makes conformance and interoperability testing fundamental and we are thankful to VIAVI for their important role in supporting our efforts in the Korean market."
"Korea has been one of world's hotspots for innovation for many years," said Rajesh Rao, Vice President, Asia Pacific and Japan, VIAVI. "When you look below the surface you see the vital work of organizations like the TTA and ETRI in maintaining Korea's leadership in innovation. We are proud to support both the TTA and ETRI as they help prepare Korean vendors and the wider ecosystem for the growth in O-RAN based networks."
VIAVI (NASDAQ: VIAV) is a global provider of network test, monitoring and assurance solutions for communications service providers, enterprises, network equipment manufacturers, government and avionics. We help these customers harness the power of instruments, automation, intelligence and virtualization to Command the network. VIAVI is also a leader in light management solutions for 3D sensing, anti-counterfeiting, consumer electronics, industrial, automotive, and defense applications. Learn more about VIAVI at www.viavisolutions.com. Follow us on VIAVI Perspectives, LinkedIn, Twitter, YouTube and Facebook.
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High court limits suing officials over rights violations
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court on Wednesday limited when people can sue federal officials for a violation of their rights, siding with the government in a case involving the owner of a notorious inn on the U.S.-Canada border.
The justices said that the owner of the Smuggler’s Inn, Robert Boule, can’t sue a Border Patrol agent over a confrontation at his inn where he said the agent shoved him and then retaliated against him when he complained that the man had used excessive force. It’s the latest in a line of cases narrowing the public’s ability to sue federal officials for rights violations.
“Congress is better positioned to create remedies in the border-security context, and the Government already has provided alternative remedies that protect plaintiffs like Boule,” Justice Clarence Thomas wrote.
Thomas wrote that the court’s “cases have made clear that, in all but the most unusual circumstances,” creating the ability to sue “is a job for Congress.”
The high court said in 1971 that people could sue federal officials for violating their constitutional rights. But over the last 40 years the court has consistently declined to expand the kinds of cases, called Bivens actions after the 1971 case, in which a person could sue. Most recently, in a case in 2020, the justices told parents of a teenager killed in Mexico by a U.S. Border Patrol agent who fired across the border that they couldn’t sue. Thomas said the original 1971 case would likely come out differently today but that the current case didn’t require the court to reconsider it.
All nine of the court’s justices agreed that Boule shouldn’t be able to pursue his retaliation claims, but the court’s three liberal justices said he should have been able to pursue his excessive force claims, saying the facts of the case were very similar to the case the court decided in 1971.
Justice Sonia Sotomayor wrote for the court’s liberal justices that the majority’s decision “contravenes precedent and will strip many more individuals who suffer injuries at the hands of other federal officers ... of an important remedy.” Referring to the court’s conservative majority, strengthened to six under the Trump administration, Sotomayor said that “a restless and newly constituted Court sees fit to refashion the standard anew to foreclose remedies in yet more cases.”
In a tweet, Athul Acharya, the executive director of the group Public Accountability, said the “short version” of the case is: “Federal agents can violate nearly any constitutional right with impunity and you have no recourse.”
Greg Boos, a lawyer for Boule, called the decision a “hatchet job” that he said was full of factual misrepresentations and distortions that are “incredibly disappointing.” “This leaves us without any protection from the Border Patrol as far as our constitutional rights go,” Boos said.
The setting of the case before the justices was unique. Officials have said the Smuggler’s Inn in Blaine, Washington, is a magnet for illegal border crossings and a place where drugs have been seized. Boule’s property actually extends into Canada and a line of rocks on the property marks the international boundary. There is no fence. Thomas inserted a picture of the boundary stones in the opinion to show how easily a person can cross the U.S.-Canada border at the property.
Rooms at the inn are named after famous smugglers and other notorious individuals, and a black SUV used by the inn to transport customers to the property has the personalized license plate “SMUGLER.” Boule makes money by picking up guests who sometimes travel long distances and charging them for lodging, “even if they never intended to stay,” Thomas said. He described the property’s amenities by inserting a photo of bunk beds in one room. Boule’s lawyer said that room is used to house soccer players who stay at the property when traveling for tournaments and emailed reviews praising the inn.
Boule has also served as a confidential informant for the U.S. government, and parts of documents filed in the high court case were redacted. Boule’s lawyers have said he has a “longstanding cooperative relationship with the U.S. government” and has alerted officials to people of interest.
In March 2014, Boule told Border Patrol agent Erik Egbert that a guest arriving at the inn was from Turkey. Egbert has said he was suspicious that the guest would travel over 7,500 miles to stay at “a rundown bed-and-breakfast,” and when the guest arrived, he went to the property to investigate. Boule asked him to leave, but Egbert allegedly threw him to the ground, injuring him. After determining the guest was legally in the country, Egbert left. The guest ultimately crossed into Canada illegally the same night.
Boule notified Egbert’s supervisors and filed an administrative claim about the rough treatment, and Boule says Egbert retaliated by making reports about him and his business to various state and federal agencies including the Internal Revenue Service. But no agency found Boule did anything wrong. Thomas wrote that after a year-long investigation, the Border Patrol took no action against Egbert. A document filed in the case shows the investigation concluded Egbert’s removal from his position was warranted because he wasn’t forthcoming with investigators. But Egbert continues to work for the Border Patrol, Boule’s lawyer said.
Boule sued, saying Egbert had violated his Fourth Amendment rights by using excessive force and his First Amendment rights by retaliating against him. A federal trial court ruled for Egbert, but an appeals court reversed the decision and Egbert appealed to the Supreme Court.
The Associated Press was one of nearly three dozen media organizations that joined a brief urging the justices to side with Boule, arguing that the ability of journalists to sue federal officials for damages over First Amendment violations is important to press freedom.
The case is Egpert v. Boule, 21-147.
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Micro Focus a key partner in new AWS Mainframe Modernization service to support complex mainframe modernization projects
SANTA CLARA, Calif., June 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Micro Focus (LSE: MCRO) (NYSE: MFGP) today announced the general availability of Amazon Web Services' (AWS) Mainframe Modernization service, in which Micro Focus is a key partner. The service is the result of a partnership in which Micro Focus and AWS worked together to guide and assist customers as they modernize their on-premises mainframe workloads to a managed execution environment on AWS.
"This AWS Mainframe Modernization service not only shows our position as a key partner in the ecosystem, but it also illustrates our experience in developing and deploying modernized core applications into AWS," said Neil Fowler, General Manager of Application Modernization and Connectivity at Micro Focus. "Consistent with our platform agnostic position, Micro Focus supports our customers' choice for modernizing their applications, process and infrastructure so they can get full use of the cloud for the development, building, testing and the deployment of mainframe applications. We are proud of our relationship with AWS and we are very pleased that our technology is a key part of the AWS Mainframe Modernization service as another example of our work and expertise in application modernization."
"We have chosen Micro Focus as a key partner enabling our new AWS Mainframe Modernization service because of their proven track record through a combination of successfully delivering thousands of modernization projects over four decades," said Bill Platt, General Manager for Migration Services at AWS.
Recent research shows that application modernization must be continuous and evolving in order to meet the changing needs of today's business climate. Digital transformation demands a flexible and adaptive strategy aimed at improving results and accelerating time to value. Through the Micro Focus Modernization Maturity Model, IT leaders can quickly map their current IT estate to their future business strategy—all while finding the right balance between costs, risk and speed.
More Information
- New Micro Focus blog: The AWS Mainframe Modernization service addresses the Top 5 challenges of moving mainframe applications to cloud
- New AWS blog: Migrate Your Mainframe Applications to the Cloud
- Micro Focus landing page: Modernization and AWS | Micro Focus.
- AWS Mainframe Modernization service landing page: aws.amazon.com/mainframe-modernization.
Micro Focus is one of the world's largest enterprise software providers, focused on solving the IT dilemma—how to balance today's needs with tomorrow's opportunities. We deliver mission-critical technology that helps tens of thousands of customers worldwide manage core IT elements of their business. Strengthened by our strategic services and support organizations, and an extensive partner network, our broad set of technologies for security, IT operations, application delivery, governance, modernization, and analytics provides the innovative solutions organizations need to run and transform— at the same time.
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New exhibit celebrates Harold Washington’s legacy
By Will Jones
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CHICAGO (WLS) — A new exhibit at the Harold Washington Library highlights Harold Washington’s trailblazing path to City Hall and his accomplishments as mayor.
“What this exhibit does is celebrate the ways Mayor Washington was able to bring people from all across the city, different backgrounds, different ideologies, the ways that he was able to bring them together and make changes across the city for the common good,” said Stacie Williams, the division chief of Archives and Special Colletions at the Chicago Public Library.
The exhibit is in honor of what would been Mayor Washington’s 100th birthday this Friday.
Washington became the city’s first Black mayor in 1983 after serving in the state legislature and congress.
The exhibit includes photographs, campaign posters and other documents. It also features excerpts of Washington’s speeches.
“We want people to take a way a greater understanding for Mayor Washington’s legacy, his impact on the City of Chicago,” Williams said.
It’s a fitting tribute at a library that bears his name.
“We think he would just be honored if people came to check out the exhibit and learn some new things,” Williams said.
The exhibit runs though the end of the year.
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ALBUQUERQUE,N.M., June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blythe Landry, LCSW, M.Ed.'s new book, "Trauma Intelligence: The Art of Helping in a World Filled with Pain," addresses the crucial understanding of trauma and how it impacts us and those we care for.The world is currently riddled with people experiencing trauma. Unaddressed trauma, such as childhood abuse, COVID 19, mass shootings, drug addiction, the climate crisis, mental health challenges, political unrest, work related violence and domestic abuse can negatively impact every facet of our lives. Addressing trauma in effective ways, however, can make a positive difference.
As reviewed by Elizabeth Taylor, Former Literary Editor of The Chicago Tribune and current Co-Editor of The National Book Review: "Blythe Landry understands the range of traumas experiences that haunt so many people, regardless of their differences -- they share the reality that their lives are shaped by some form of trauma. Landry explores childhood trauma, of course, but she extends the notion of trauma beyond childhood. She explains a range of trauma, that one wouldn't anticipate, ranging from medical trauma to workplace trauma. In lucid prose and with a warm, open tone, Landry not only explains the far-reaching effects of trauma, but she also explores wise and practical ways to determine tools to respond to the echoes of trauma that too often undermine one's life. A generous, wise book for anyone eager to live a fulfilled life -- and a remarkably pleasant, enlightening reading experience."
Trauma Intelligence is more than being trauma informed. It is engaging in empathetic thought, dialogue, and relationships. It is also about improving our personal and professional lives and learning a system for responding effectively to unfortunate circumstances.
Trauma Intelligence is suitable for any organization and individuals.
Blythe Landry is a LCSW, M.Ed. with over 20 years of experience working with individuals, teams and large-scale organizations (Fortune 5) to address trauma, grief or addictions. She is also a seasoned speaker and presenter and the founder of "Trauma Intelligence Training."
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NEW YORK, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AMDA College of the Performing Arts has earned Playbill's #2 spot as the college with the second most graduates appearing on Broadway in the 2021-2022 Season. Playbill's Big 10 List of the Most Represented Colleges on Broadway is published each year and includes a list of all the graduates for each college who performed in a Broadway show from August 22, 2021 to May 4, 2022.
A distinction of this magnitude confirms AMDA's status as the premier performing arts college with training in musical theatre, acting, acting for camera, dance, and performing arts. AMDA's students receive world class training on AMDA's New York and Hollywood campuses in classrooms and on stages taught by world-renowned faculty who combine industry-focused professional training with academic rigor.
This achievement honors and acknowledges the hard work of AMDA graduates who have turned in show stopping performances in numerous productions including: Aladdin, Waitress, Hamilton, MJ The Musical, Chicken & Biscuits, The Lion King, Tina: The Tina Turner Musical, Moulin Rouge!, Take Me Out, Paradise Square, Wicked, Six: The Musical, Macbeth, Freestyle Love Supreme, Hadestown and many more.
AMDA College of the Performing Arts has campuses in the two entertainment capitals of the world: New York City and Hollywood. Founded in 1964, AMDA has been training emerging performing artists in musical theatre, acting, and dance for nearly 60 years and AMDA's training has been adopted as the gold standard of performing arts education by colleges and universities throughout the country, and indeed throughout the world. Notable AMDA graduates include Anthony Ramos (Broadway's Hamilton, In the Heights musical film adaptation), Jesse Tyler Ferguson (Modern Family, Tony Award Winner for Broadway's Take Me Out), Ray Fisher (Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League), Riwan Manji (Schitt's Creek), Madeline Brewer (The Handmaid's Tale, Orange is the New Black), Tyne Daly (Cagney & Lacey, Judging Amy).
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BEIJING, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Tarena International, Inc. (NASDAQ: TEDU) ("Tarena" or the "Company"), a leading provider of adult professional education and childhood & adolescent quality education services in China, today announced that its board of directors has authorized the Company to extend its share repurchase program launched in December 2021 over the next six months. Pursuant to the extended share repurchase program, the Company may repurchase up to approximately US$1.36 million of its Class A ordinary shares through December 31, 2022. The repurchases may be effected from time to time through open market transactions at prevailing market prices, in privately negotiated transactions, in block trades and/or through other legally permissible means, depending on the market conditions and in accordance with applicable rules and regulations. The timing and dollar amount of the repurchase transactions will be subject to the Securities and Exchange Commission Rule 10b-18 and/or Rule 10b5-1 requirements. The Company expects to fund the repurchases under the extended share repurchase program with its existing cash balance.
"The extension to our share repurchase program reaffirms Tarena's commitment to creating shareholder value, as well as illustrates our confidence in pursuing long-term development and growth of our adult professional education and childhood & adolescent quality education businesses. We will continue to upgrade the quality of our comprehensive products and services, uplift our operational efficiencies and maintain positive and healthy development so as to improve our financial performance and increase value to our shareholders and the Company." said Ms. Ying Sun, the Chief Executive Officer of Tarena.
About Tarena International, Inc.
Tarena is a leading provider of adult professional education and childhood and adolescent quality education services in China. Through its innovative education platform combining live distance instruction, classroom-based tutoring and online learning modules, Tarena offers adult professional education courses in IT and non-IT subjects. Its adult professional education courses provide students with practical skills to prepare them for jobs in industries with significant growth potential and strong hiring demand. Tarena also offers childhood and adolescent quality education programs, including computer coding and robotics programming courses, etc., targeting students aged between three and eighteen.
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Hyperion Prepares Devices for Healthcare in Action, A Medical Group Serving Unhoused Individuals
LAS VEGAS, June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trailblazing mobility master agent Hyperion Partners has begun a long-term project with SCAN Group's street-based medical group, Healthcare in Action (HIA), preparing devices to enable HIA's clinical staff to provide innovative services to unhoused individuals.
Over 550,000 individuals are experiencing homelessness in the U.S. Unfortunately, many people who are homeless need medical treatment and never receive medical care due to barriers like untreated mental health and substance use issues, lack of access to transportation and/or fear of formal medical facilities.
HIA provides long-term, sustainably-funded healthcare and substance use, mental health and wrap-around services to individuals experiencing homelessness through value-based managed care arrangements.
The nonprofit was looking for a way to provide affordable and secure mobile devices to patients who are homeless in order to administer healthcare virtually, maintain communication and treat patients who cannot go to a physical location. Hyperion Partners was able to source 100 ruggedized devices equipped with an MDM to ensure the security of devices and patient data.
Any Healthcare in Action patient can apply for a device. So far, the program has deployed 60 of the 100 devices commissioned to approved patients. The program expects to see increased treatment plan follow-through, patient trust and follow-up opportunities. Healthcare in Action plans to deploy over 500 devices by the end of the year with hopes of expanding outside of L.A. in the future.
In support of Healthcare in Action's mission, Hyperion team members have gone onsite to assist with the technical rollout of devices and have provided a leveled-up approach to continued technical assistance.
"Healthcare in Action is creating inventive ways to serve its community, paving the way for other organizations to do the same," Hyperion Director of Sales Anthony Flores said. "As a company that takes pride in innovation, the Hyperion team is happy to play a small part in making this opportunity possible. We hope this solution grows in popularity to provide healthcare for as many individuals experiencing homelessness as possible."
Hyperion is a full-service business development master agent specializing in telecommunications. We focus on adding value for partners and have exclusive access to several disruptive technologies that make our bundled solutions more attractive. Acting as a consultant to our partners and clients, we ensure customers receive the most practical, affordable, and complete solution possible. Hyperion has a wide footprint in businesses of all sizes, offering dedicated care and technical support through the ordering, activation, and implementation processes. To learn more visit hyperionpartners.net.
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Rapids up home streak to 22 with 2-0 victory over LAFC
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Gyasi Zardes and Diego Rubio scored first-half goals on penalty kicks and the Colorado Rapids extended their home unbeaten streak to 22 matches with a 2-0 victory over Western Conference-leading LAFC in MLS play. Zardes picked up his first goal for the Rapids since being acquired from the Columbus Crew four games ago. The U.S. men’s national team forward beat LAFC goalkeeper John McCarthy for a 1-0 lead in the 17th minute. Rubio’s penalty-kick score came in the 28th minute — on his second attempt. McCarthy guessed right and deflected Rubio’s first try, but McCarthy was ruled off his line after a video review and Rubio drilled his second kick into the top left corner for a 2-0 lead.
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4 victims still hospitalized after Brooklyn subway shooting as suspect is denied bail
By Brynn Gingras, Mark Morales, Shimon Prokupecz, Laura Ly, Kristina Sgueglia, Sonia Moghe and Aya Elamroussi, CNN
Four victims were still hospitalized Thursday, two days after a mass shooting on a subway train that left New Yorkers badly shaken and forced a reckoning over passenger security on the largest public transportation system in the country.
On Friday, Mayor Eric Adams is scheduled to hold a virtual news conference to thank front-line workers for their handling of the shooting and its aftermath.
In all, 29 people were hospitalized after the alleged shooter, Frank James, tossed smoke grenades and fired 33 bullets into a train car of passengers during the morning rush hour in Brooklyn on Tuesday.
Ten people were shot, and 19 others suffered injuries related to smoke inhalation, falling down or having a panic attack, officials said. The four victims who remained hospitalized Thursday were in stable condition, according to hospital representatives.
In James’ court appearance Thursday –a day after he was arrested in Manhattan’s East Village neighborhood– the 62-year-old was denied bail and did not enter a plea on charges of violating a law that prohibits terrorism and violent attacks on mass transportation.
And while officials have not released a motive for one of the most violent attacks to occur on the city’s subway system, they pointed to multiple YouTube videos in which James shares his views on violence, mass shootings and mental health.
James, who’s Black, said in the videos that he suffered from post-traumatic stress and supported hatred of African Americans and other people he believed had maligned him.
In a video posted in February, he criticized a plan by Mayor Adams’ administration to address safety and homelessness in the subway, saying it was “doomed to fail.”
In an interview with CNN on Wednesday, Adams said the city wants to enhance security in the subway system, noting the process would entail examining technology that could detect whether somebody is carrying a gun.
Adams added: “But It is extremely challenging to identify every person that enters the subway system because of the vastness of our system.”
On Tuesday — the day of the shooting — more than 3 million people rode the system, which also includes passengers who used the Staten Island Railway, according to the Metropolitan Transportation Authority.
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Prosecutors: Attack was ‘premeditated and carefully planned’
At James’ hearing, Assistant US Attorney Sara Winik described the attack as “premeditated and carefully planned.”
And in a letter submitted by U.S. Attorney Breon Peace to a federal judge, prosecutors also argued that James was a flight risk and a danger to the community.
“The defendant committed a premediated mass shooting on the New York City subway system and then fled the scene, with a stockpile of ammunition and other dangerous items stowed in his storage unit,” the letter says.
Defense attorney Mia Eisner-Grynberg cautioned against a rush to judgment.
“We are all still learning about what happened on that train,” she said outside the courthouse. “What we do know is this: Yesterday, Mr. James saw his photograph on the news. He called Crime Stoppers to help. He told them where he was. Initial press and police reports in cases like this one are often inaccurate. Mr. James is entitled to a fair trial, and we will ensure that he receives one.”
The shooting James is accused of carrying out took place as a train was traveling from the 59th Street station to 36th Street station in Brooklyn just before 8:30 a.m. Tuesday.
The suspected shooter was wearing a yellow hard hat, an orange reflective jacket and a surgical mask as he set off at least one smoke device and began shooting at people with a Glock pistol, according to a criminal complaint. Witnesses saw the suspect wearing a gas mask, the complaint stated.
Passengers panicked as they tried to escape the smoke engulfing the train by running to one end of the car.
The doors wouldn’t open until two minutes later, when the train reached the 36th Street station, and passengers fled the train as the smoke followed them, video shows.
Other victims with bloody wounds fell to the platform as they shouted for medical care. Photos taken at the scene show the subway platform streaked with blood and people sitting and lying on the platform following the shooting.
The evidence connecting the suspect to the shooting
James was initially named a person of interest after authorities determined he rented the U-Haul van whose keys were found at the scene.
Later, investigators declared him a suspect Wednesday morning after they learned he bought the gun left at the scene.
Authorities also found a bag containing a Glock handgun, a plastic container with gasoline, a torch, a U-Haul key and multiple bank cards, as well as another bag containing fireworks, the complaint states.
James bought the gun in Ohio in 2011, the bank cards had James’ name on them and the U-Haul key was connected to a van James had rented in Philadelphia, according to the complaint.
A neon left on the subway platform had a receipt for a storage unit in Philadelphia registered to James, the complaint states.
Federal prosecutors believe he went to the storage facility filled with ammunition and weapons the evening before the attack, according to court documents. A search of the unit revealed additional ammunition and “a threaded 9mm pistol barrel that allows for a silencer or suppressor to be attached.”
He was arrested Wednesday afternoon after he called in a tip to Crime Stoppers on himself, sources have told CNN.
Another tip also came in after James was spotted by passersby.
Jack Griffin, 17, said he was on a field trip with his high school photography class when he spotted James sitting on a bench on Manhattan’s Lower East Side.
Griffin submitted the tip to NYPD’s Crime Stoppers around 10:30 a.m. And although James wasn’t captured for several more hours, the NYPD later told him the tip helped narrow their net of his whereabouts, he said.
“It’s crazy. I was looking for things to shoot, and I found probably one of the most wanted people,” he said.
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Russia shifting focus to show a victory by early May in eastern Ukraine, US officials say
By Barbara Starr, Jim Sciutto, Alex Marquardt, Jeremy Herb, and Katie Bo Lillis CNN
Russia has revised its Ukraine war strategy to focus on trying to take control of the Donbas and other regions in eastern Ukraine with a target date of early May, according to several US officials familiar with the latest US intelligence assessments.
More than a month into the war, Russian ground forces have been unable to keep control of areas where they have been fighting. Russian President Vladimir Putin is under pressure to demonstrate he can show a victory, and eastern Ukraine is the place where he is most likely to be able to quickly do that, officials say. US intelligence intercepts suggest Putin is focused on May 9, Russia’s “Victory Day,” according to one of the officials.
May 9 is a prominent holiday on the Russian calendar, a day the country marks the Nazi surrender in World War II with a huge parade of troops and weaponry across Red Square in front of the Kremlin. The officials say Putin wants to be able to celebrate a victory — of some kind — in his war on that day.
But other officials note even if there is a Russian celebration, an actual victory may be further off.
“Putin will have a victory parade on 9th May regardless the status of the war or peace talks,” a European defense official said. “On the other hand: a victory parade with what troops and vehicles?”
Still, US and European officials say that any deadlines Moscow may set rhetorically don’t change the reality on the ground that Russia appears to be preparing for the prospect of an extended conflict in Ukraine.
A European diplomat said that while the Kremlin is talking optimistically, Putin is preparing for a “Chechnya-style long, drawn-out war, because he, to a certain extent, has nowhere else to go on this.”
There are several reasons behind the May time frame, the officials say. As the winter freeze ends and the ground softens, it will be harder for heavy Russian ground units to maneuver, meaning that it’s vital for those forces to get into place as soon as possible, US intelligence assesses.
Russian-backed fighters have also already been in that region for years. In 2014, Russian separatist forces took control of territory within the the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine. Before Moscow’s invasion of Ukraine, Putin announced he was recognizing two self-declared independent republics in the Donbas region.
Ukrainian officials have publicly pointed to the date as well. “Ahead of May 9, Putin set the goal of a victory parade for this war,” Ukrainian Security Council Secretary Oleksiy Danilov said on Thursday.
Former Ukrainian Prime Minister Arseniy Yatsenyuk told CNN’s Wolf Blitzer on Friday that the Ukrainians believe they are facing a “very complex and difficult” situation as Putin tries meet a deadline.
“His ultimate goal is, was and will be to take over Ukraine, but he failed. He failed due to a very strong resolve of Ukrainian military and very strong unity of Ukraine and the Western world, and the sanctions that have been imposed by the United States and G7 and the European Union,” Yatsenyuk said. “So now, as far as I see, Putin switched to Plan B. My take is that this Plan B has a, kind of, deadline. The deadline is the ninth of May.”
The US also assesses that Putin is now preparing for the first time to name an overall commander of the war to try to achieve greater Russian successes, two of the US officials said. The US belief is Putin will likely name a general who has been in the south because that is a place where the Russians have succeeded in their objectives.
CNN previously reported there was no theater-wide commander on the ground in or near Ukraine, and units from different Russian military districts operating in different parts of Ukraine appear to be competing for resources rather than coordinating their efforts, according to two US defense officials.
One of the signs the Russians are regrouping is that their troops pulling out of fighting areas north and east of Kyiv appear to have moved north, in some cases into Belarus, for resupply. The US believes this will put them in position to move southeast into the Donbas region. One Russian battlefield goal in Donbas would be to cut off Ukraine troops already there so they cannot fall back to defensive positions or link up with other Ukrainian forces, officials say.
But a shift in the battlefield to the east on the ground may do little to stop the ongoing Russian air assaults by long-range missiles and aircraft throughout the rest of Ukraine, especially in the south.
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CHICAGO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The first sip of a Sprite from McDonald's on a hot summer day is *chef's kiss*.
We've seen thousands of memes and posts about how Sprite from McDonald's just 'hits different.'
From saying it tastes like the sound of a zipper closing a jacket, to a dog growling, or even TV static, the creative ways our fans describe the carbonated taste of this longtime McDonald's favorite are endless.
Which has us wondering... what sound does your Sprite from McDonald's taste like? We're all ears...
To get the creative juices flowing, we're offering a FREE any-size Sprite when fans spend $1 on the McDonald's App on June 21 – just in time for the first day of summer.
*Valid 1x on June 21 at participating McDonald's. Excludes tax. App download and registration required.
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McDonald's USA, LLC, serves a variety of menu options made with quality ingredients to millions of customers every day. Ninety-five percent of McDonald's approximately 13,500 U.S. restaurants are owned and operated by independent business owners. For more information, visit www.mcdonalds.com, or follow us on Twitter @McDonalds and on Facebook at www.facebook.com/mcdonalds.
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INDIANAPOLIS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America (AGP – North America), a business of Ardagh Group, has collaborated with Ste. Michelle Wine Estates to transition to ECO Series® sustainable glass packaging options.
For nearly 25 years, the two companies have partnered to implement sustainable solutions to protect the environment, including the most recent initiative of transitioning to Ardagh's ECO Series glass bottles. This innovative series provides all the sustainability advantages of glass – a neutral and inert material that is infinitely recyclable – while maintaining high quality, enhancing customer appeal and lessening the overall impact on the environment.
"With a passion for sustainable practices and protecting the environment, Ardagh Glass Packaging values partnering with customers like Ste. Michelle Wine Estates," said John T Shaddox, Chief Commercial Officer for Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America. "Utilizing our ECO Series bottles, which meet the highest standards in technical and aesthetic quality for glass packaging, we are pleased to help Ste. Michelle achieve its sustainability goals."
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, the largest winery in the Pacific Northwest and among the largest premium wine companies in the U.S., has long valued sustainability and protecting the environment.
By transitioning one traditional glass bottle into Ardagh's ECO Series glass bottles, Ste. Michelle was able to reduce its environmental impact and annually save the equivalent of:
- Greenhouse gas emissions from 237 gasoline-powered cars driven in a year
- CO2 emissions from 214 homes' electricity use for one year
"Making sustainable packaging choices, like selecting the ECO Series glass bottles for our portfolio of wines, is a highly impactful change we can make towards reducing our overall carbon emissions," said Juan Muñoz-Oca, Ste. Michelle's Chief Winemaker, who also leads the organization's sustainability practice. "Not only does it make good business sense, but perhaps most importantly, it's the right thing to do."
Throughout 2022, Ardagh Glass Packaging will celebrate the United Nations International Year of Glass (IYOG), commemorating the essential role of glass packaging in a sustainable society.
In this IYOG, AGP – North America is focused on honoring customers like Ste. Michelle Wine Estates for its extensive history in using sustainable glass packaging.
For more than 125 years, Ardagh has been producing innovative, 100 percent and endlessly recyclable glass bottles in the U.S., and offers a wide selection of premium wine bottles in a variety of colors, sizes, styles and finishes.
To view Ardagh's extensive wine bottle stock portfolio, including its ECO Series collection, which are all made in the U.S.A., visit ardaghgroup.com/wine2022.
Gina Behrman, Vice President, Marketing, Communications & NPD at Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America, gina.l.behrman@ardaghgroup.com, 317.558.5717
Paula Polei, Manager, Marketing & Communications at Ardagh Glass Packaging – North America, paula.polei@ardaghgroup.com, 317.558.5732
Ryan Pennington, Vice President of Communications at Ste. Michelle Wine Estates, ryan.pennington@smwe.com
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Ardagh Group is a global supplier of infinitely recyclable metal and glass packaging for the world's leading brands. Ardagh operates 65 metal and glass production facilities in 16 countries, employing more than 20,000 people with sales of approximately $10 bn.
Ste. Michelle Wine Estates is the largest wine company in the Pacific Northwest and among the largest premium wine companies in the U.S. With a distinguished history that dates to 1934, the winery now farms more than 30,000 acres across Washington, Oregon, and California and distributes its wines in over 100 countries. Ste. Michelle Wine Estates pioneered vinifera winegrowing in Washington and remains the driving force behind viticulture and enology research in the state, including the establishment of the Washington State University viticulture and enology program and the construction of the university's research and teaching winery, now named the Ste. Michelle Wine Estates WSU Wine Science Center. The Ste. Michelle Wine Estates portfolio includes Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14 Hands, Columbia Crest, Erath, H3, Intrinsic, Liquid Light, Patz & Hall, Northstar, and Spring Valley Vineyard, along with several other premium brands. The winery also has partnerships with Marchesi Antinori (Stag's Leap Wine Cellars and Col Solare), Ernst Loosen (Eroica), and Michel Gassier (Tenet). Ste. Michelle Wine Estates serves as the exclusive U.S. importer for Marchesi Antinori and Champagne Nicolas Feuillatte. For more information, please visit www.smwe.com.
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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 Ironnet, Inc. (NYSE: IRNT).
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The lawsuit seeks to recover losses for shareholders who purchased Ironnet between September 15, 2021 and December 15, 2021.
Shareholders interested in acting as a lead plaintiff representing the class of wronged shareholders have until June 21, 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, Ironnet, Inc. issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the Company had materially overstated its business and financial prospects; (ii) the Company was unable to predict the timing of significant customer opportunities which constituted a substantial portion of its publicly- issued FY 2022 financial guidance; (iii) the Company had not established effective disclosure controls and procedures to reasonably ensure its public disclosures were timely, accurate, complete, and not otherwise misleading; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false, misleading, and/or lacked any reasonable basis in fact at all relevant times.
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Highlights Charitable Grants for Vulnerable People in and from Venezuela
HOUSTON, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Simón Bolívar Foundation Inc., the 501(c)(3) nonprofit private foundation of CITGO Petroleum Corporation, today released its 2021 Annual Report. The Foundation is dedicated to improving the health of vulnerable people affected by the complex, ongoing humanitarian crisis in Venezuela, with special attention to mothers and children.
After redefining its vision and mission in 2020, the Foundation broadened its impact by awarding charitable grants to large 501(c)(3) and other qualified organizations, aiming to benefit a larger number of individuals in need. In 2021, the Foundation awarded grants to several humanitarian health organizations, including:
- $663,325 to support four charitable projects that will help improve the health conditions of Venezuelan and other migrants in Colombia. Projects supported include the development of medical infrastructure for Venezuelan and other migrants, nutrition programs in public schools, and improved maternal health care.
- $1 million grant agreement with GlobalGiving, to manage grantmaking and provide funds to reliable, high-impact community support charitable organizations in Venezuela, perform a needs assessment for funding and provide capacity building to smaller organizations in Venezuela. GlobalGiving is a top-rated nonprofit that connects other nonprofit organizations with donors and firms to accelerate community-led change around the world for those in need.
Additionally, in 2021 the Foundation signed agreements with three organizations working on critical humanitarian issues:
- An agreement with researchers at the Johns Hopkins Center for Humanitarian Health, to conduct a study to assess current conditions and evaluate the health situation in Venezuela and define priorities, concerns and better work approaches. Released in March 2022, the study will help guide the programming of humanitarian health grants toward areas of greatest impact and most urgent need.
- Center for Disaster Philanthropy, a nonprofit committed to making disaster-related contributions more effective and strategic, to assess the needs of Venezuelan and other migrants, with particular attention to health conditions in Latin America.
- Baylor College of Medicine, to fund scholarships for doctors who work in Venezuela to pursue a world-class Diploma in Baylor's Tropical Medicine Course.
"We're proud to share the progress we've made during last year toward fulfilling the vision and mission we set out in 2020," said Mariela Poleo, President of the Simón Bolívar Foundation. "Our new focus on grantmaking to recognized nonprofits and research partners has allowed us to expand access to health care and nutrition to a greater number of people affected by Venezuela's humanitarian crisis. Continuous improvements to our grantmaking process, governance and strategy will allow us to continue to broaden our impact in 2022."
In total, 2021 expenditures committed were $3.4 million, with 56.8% to high-impact charitable grants, 39.4% to individual patient medical grants, and 3.8% to administration expenses. These amounts exclude in-kind donations from CITGO Petroleum Corporation.
This is the second time the Foundation has issued a public report, part of the Foundation's ongoing commitment to transparency and good corporate governance.
Learn more about the Foundation and its annual report here
About The Simón Bolívar Foundation
Simón Bolívar Foundation Inc. is the 501(c)(3) nonprofit, private foundation of CITGO Petroleum Corporation. The Foundation supports charitable initiatives, leverages existing resources and provides charitable grants to qualified organizations to meet the immediate and long-term health needs of the most vulnerable individuals, particularly in and from Venezuela with a special focus on the health and well-being of children and their mothers.
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| 2022-06-27T19:12:15Z
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 23, 2022, the Federal Reserve released the results of its 2022 bank stress tests, which demonstrate the resilience and strength of BNY Mellon's business model and capital position. The Federal Reserve also notified the company that its preliminary Stress Capital Buffer (SCB) requirement will remain 2.5%, equal to the regulatory floor. This SCB is expected to be effective from October 1, 2022 to September 30, 2023. The company intends to increase its quarterly cash dividend on its common shares by 9% from $0.34 to $0.37 per share, commencing as early as the third quarter of 2022, subject to approval by the company's Board of Directors. The company continues to be authorized to repurchase common shares under its existing share repurchase program approved by the Board of Directors, as announced in June 2021. The timing, manner and amount of repurchases are subject to various factors, including the company's capital position and prevailing market conditions. Todd Gibbons, Chief Executive Officer of BNY Mellon said: "The Federal Reserve's 2022 bank stress tests once again show that our resilient business model and strong balance sheet are well positioned to weather periods of even severe stress while continuing to support our clients and the broader economy. As we remain committed to maintaining strong capital ratios and delivering value to our shareholders, we are pleased to announce our intention to increase our dividend in the coming quarter."
BNY Mellon is a global investments company dedicated to helping its clients manage and service their financial assets throughout the investment lifecycle. Whether providing financial services for institutions, corporations or individual investors, BNY Mellon delivers informed investment and wealth management and investment services in 35 countries. As of March 31, 2022, BNY Mellon had $45.5 trillion in assets under custody and/or administration, and $2.3 trillion in assets under management. BNY Mellon can act as a single point of contact for clients looking to create, trade, hold, manage, service, distribute or restructure investments. BNY Mellon is the corporate brand of The Bank of New York Mellon Corporation (NYSE: BK). Additional information is available on www.bnymellon.com. Follow us on Twitter @BNYMellon or visit our newsroom at www.bnymellon.com/newsroom for the latest company news.
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These statements, which may be expressed in a variety of ways, including the use of future or present tense language, relate to, among other things, BNY Mellon's repurchases of common stock, common stock dividends, capital base, performance and ability to meet regulatory requirements. These statements are based upon current beliefs and expectations and are subject to significant risks and uncertainties (some of which are beyond BNY Mellon's control). Actual outcomes may differ materially from those expressed or implied as a result of risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, the factors identified above and the risk factors and other uncertainties set forth in BNY Mellon's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended December 31, 2021, the Quarterly Report on Form 10-Q for the quarter ended March 31, 2022 and BNY Mellon's other filings with the Securities and Exchange Commission. All statements in this press release speak only as of the date on which such statements are made, and BNY Mellon undertakes no obligation to update any statement to reflect events or circumstances after the date on which such forward-looking statement is made or to reflect the occurrence of unanticipated events.
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Which camera suction mounts are best?
A good camera suction mount can be leagues better than most other types of camera mounts, simply to the fact that no tools or gunky adhesives are required. You can install most suction mounts anywhere as well, from car dashboards to helmets or perhaps a boat. Not all camera suction mounts work with all cameras, so make sure you’re double-checking for compatibility.
A strong option that works with many different cameras is the Panavise ActionGrip 13130 Double-Knuckle Mount. This is an industrial-quality camera suction mount and, as such, is built to withstand the rigors of the roughest road conditions while staying firmly in place.
What to know before you buy a camera suction mount
Mount material
Camera suction mounts are light enough for maximum versatility but strong enough to hold both the weight of the camera and the weight of the mount itself. Commonly used materials for this purpose are aluminum, anodized zinc, ABS and PC or a composite.
Aluminum: A durable and rust-resistant material, though it is one of the heavier options.
Anodized zinc: Frequently combined with aluminum for extra sturdiness, anodized zinc is incredibly sturdy.
ABS and PC: Acrylonitrile butadiene styrene and polycarbonate are perfect for high-speed activities like boating and biking thanks to their extreme ruggedness.
Composite: A combination of materials designed to find a balance between weight, durability and price.
Mounting
Not all cameras use the same method of attaching to mounts. Many will use a .25-20-inch mounting screw, but popular cameras like GoPros use their systems for attaching. Some camera suction mounts will include various adapters, while others might include a list of compatible cameras. At the very least, most camera suction mounts will have adapters you can buy separately later on.
What to look for in a quality camera suction mount
Weather resistance
For most camera suction mounts, once a seal has been made, you shouldn’t have to worry about any weather conditions except changing temperatures. Rain and wind, for example, won’t dislodge a good seal, but if the temperature drops, then the material of the seal will be affected, leading to a disconnection. Camera suction cups should include temperature ranges that at which they will remain effective.
Suction cups
The piece of your camera suction mount that does most of the work. Some camera suction mounts use more than one suction cup for greater strength, but that means you’ll need a larger surface area on which to stick them.
Rotation
Different camera suction mounts have different maximum rotation angles, with the very best offering full 360-degree rotating movement. You might not need full 360-degree rotation, but if you can’t point your camera, the direction you want to point it after it has adhered to your chosen surface, then you’ll wish you had gone with a 360-degree option.
How much you can expect to spend on a camera suction mount
Camera suction mounts are fairly affordable compared to the possible prices of the camera they’re mounting. You can find a low-end camera suction mount for as little as $10, but generally, you’ll want to spend $15-$30 for a solid quality option, while high-end camera suction mounts can get up to around $60.
Camera suction mount FAQ
Can I use my camera suction mount with my helmet?
Generally, camera suction mounts adhere to flat surfaces. However, some camera suction mounts with small-diameter suction cups with strong suction quality can and will stick and remain stuck to helmets. If you’re shopping specifically for sticking to a helmet, keep your focus on the smallest possible suction cups.
How heavy of a camera can the average camera suction mount hold?
Most camera suction mounts can hold cameras weighing between 4 and 10 pounds. However, depending on the specific camera suction mount in question, maximum weight bearing can hit maximums of 30 or more pounds with ease.
Will moistening the suction cup with water help to create a tighter seal?
Water will not help create a tighter seal. It can also lead to weakening the seal if the temperature around the seal and water changes. What does help if you want to strengthen the seal is to use a tiny amount of oil, just enough to dampen the surface.
What’s the best camera suction mount to buy?
Top camera suction mount
Panavise ActionGrip 13130 Double-Knuckle Mount
What you need to know: This industrial, double-knuckle suction camera mount works with almost any camera.
What you’ll love: this camera suction mount also includes a GoPro mount and .25-20-inch tripod mount.
What you should consider: This camera suction mount won’t adhere to a car dashboard due to its textured surfaces, but you can purchase a separate adapter to bypass that fact.
Where to buy: Amazon
Top camera suction mount for the money
What you need to know: This camera suction mount is both incredibly versatile and incredibly affordable.
What you’ll love: Includes five different mounting adapters, which nearly ensures your dashboard camera will attach successfully.
What you should consider: This camera suction mount is meant to work with dashboard cameras instead of action cameras.
Where to buy: Amazon
Worth checking out
What you need to know: This is a perfect camera suction mount for those who need to adjust the angle and height of their mounted camera quickly.
What you’ll love: A full 360-degree tilt and a rotating arm make angling your up to 4-pound camera an easy task.
What you should consider: You must use this camera suction mount on a perfectly flat surface. Otherwise, it will not stay stuck.
Where to buy: Amazon
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| 2022-04-11T06:49:34Z
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For people impacted by last Tuesday’s tornado, which tore through parts of Salado, Bell County is teaming up with a few key partners to offer a Multi-Agency Resource Center (MARC). The MARC, which will offer free resources to assist those impacted by the storm, will be open Friday and Saturday, April 22-23, from 10:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m. on the second floor of the Salado Civic Center at 601 N Main St.
“This event will be a great opportunity for residents impacted by last week’s storm to connect with a wide variety of resources,” Emergency Management Coordinator Bob Reinhard said. “They are going to find everything from free food and clothing to offerings of debris removal, documentation recovery, and financial advice."
The MARC will provide recovery resources and information for residents impacted by the tornado, all in one location. It is a coordinated effort, organized by Bell County in collaboration with Austin Disaster Relief Network (ADRN), American Red Cross, Salvation Army, and other agencies.
This event is open to any Bell County resident whose property was damaged by the tornado. To gain access to the event, visitors will be asked to provide either a photo ID with an impacted address listed, or a current bill showing their name and an impacted address along with pictures showing the damaged residence, including the street address.
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| 2022-04-19T15:05:20Z
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Biden’s immigration move divides Democrats as GOP plots election-year strategy
By Melanie Zanona, Manu Raju and Lauren Fox, CNN
Republicans had already been agitating over the Biden administration’s policies at the border — and then in came Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas.
Early Tuesday morning in the Capitol, Mayorkas walked into the lion’s den, taking a meeting with House GOP members of the “border security caucus” — a group of members particularly fired up over the announcement last week that the White House would lift Trump-era covid restrictions at the border, known as Title 42.
Republicans said they gave him an earful.
“It was a rough crowd, and you got to give him a lot of credit for picking the roughest crowd, going in, and listening to them,” said Rep. Darrell Issa, a California Republican who attended the private briefing, where Mayorkas appeared voluntarily. “Nothing was really resolved, other than he made a promise to give a number of follow-up pieces of information.”
Added Rep. Brian Babin of Texas, the co-chairman of the caucus: “We appreciated his courage to come in, knowing that we were opposed to him 100%. But we were not satisfied with the answers he gave us.”
When asked if impeachment proceedings could be launched against Mayorkas in a GOP majority, Babin replied, “Definitely on the table.”
As the thorny politics of immigration have caused a rift within the Democratic Party, with a number of the party’s most vulnerable members revolting against the Title 42 move, Republicans see the matter as a rallying cry that will be central to their push to take back the House and the Senate in the fall.
The Title 42 move has upended efforts to pass a $10 billion Covid-19 relief bill, forced the Biden administration to quietly attempt to calm nerves on Capitol Hill and could lead to a series of tough questions for Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra on Wednesday when he goes before the House Budget Committee. Republicans say they’re not done yet, planning theatrics this week to consume the House floor and try to force votes on the issue — all an attempt to put the squeeze on vulnerable Democrats.
While some leading Democrats say the policy must be lifted, they are uncertain about the political price they may pay for it.
“It’s the right thing to do, but I don’t know if it will be a political problem or not,” Rep. Jerry Nadler, a Democrat from New York and chairman of the House Judiciary Committee, said Wednesday.
The decision to end Title 42 — which allowed migrants to be turned away at the border instead of processed under normal immigration rules during the global pandemic — is already causing problems on the legislative front, potentially scuttling a push to pass $10 billion in long-sought aid to deal with the pandemic.
On Tuesday, Republicans blocked an effort to advance the Covid relief plan as they demanded votes on amendments — namely one to target the Title 42 policy. But unlike many vulnerable Democrats, Senate Majority Leader Chuck Schumer has backed the White House’s move on Title 42, saying the current policy “wreaked havoc on our asylum system.” And the New York Democrat is rejecting calls for a vote on an amendment over the issue, a fight that could stall the package for vaccines and therapeutics for weeks.
“The bottom line is this is a bipartisan agreement that does a whole lot of important good for the American people: vaccines, testing, therapeutics,” Schumer said. “It should not be held hostage for an extraneous issue.”
Democrats look to avoid tough vote
In a private lunch on Tuesday, one Senate Democrat told CNN that the consensus among Democrats was to try and avoid holding a vote on the measure at all. Such an amendment would divide Democrats — and could potentially pass the Senate — and threaten the White House’s immigration policies while embarrassing the President.
Democrats in competitive reelection battles are now racing to distance themselves from President Joe Biden’s decision-making and bracing for the possibility of a surge of migrants at the border, even as many acknowledge that the pandemic-era rule can’t remain in perpetuity as a way to control the surge at the Southern border.
Sen. Raphael Warnock, a Georgia Democrat who is close to the White House but who also faces voters this year, made clear his displeasure with the administration’s move.
“I think this is the wrong time,” Warnock told CNN. “And I haven’t seen a plan.”
Several other Democrats in tough reelection battles echoed that sentiment.
“There are options,” Sen. Mark Kelly, an Arizona Democrat up for reelection in the fall, said when asked if he’d back an amendment on the issue.
“It’s obvious that there’s not a plan in place,” Kelly said. “This is a national security issue for the country, it’s a public health issue as well — not only for people in communities on the southern border, but for migrants. We need an orderly process.”
The administration says it does have a plan to deal with the expected surge.
Chris Magnus, commissioner of US Customs and Border Protection, said once the policy ends May 23, they have taken a number of steps to prepare for an influx of migrants and beef up security at the border.
“We are doing everything we can to prepare for this increase, ensure we continue to process people humanely, and impose consequences on those who break the law,” Magnus said in a statement. “At the same time, we will continue to use all available resources to secure our borders. This includes the increased use of technology, on-ground monitoring, use of drones and additional support personnel to supplement (Border Patrol) agents and free them up from processing duties whenever possible.”
But both the House and Senate Democratic chairmen of the homeland security committees are not yet sold on the administration’s plan — even after getting briefed regularly by Mayorkas.
Michigan Sen. Gary Peters, who chairs the Senate Homeland Security and Governmental Affairs Committee, but also is in charge of the Senate Democratic campaign committee, said Tuesday, “It’s important that the administration has a plan to deal with what will happen as a result of lifting” the policy even as he said he’s “confident” it ultimately will.
But asked if he supports lifting Title 42, Peters said: “I want to see the plan, but it’s still a work in progress.”
Rep. Bennie Thompson, a Mississippi Democrat and the chairman of the House Homeland Security Committee, met Tuesday morning with Mayorkas to discuss the issue and warned that he still wanted to see a more robust plan for how the Homeland Security Department plans to combat a potential increase in border crossings this summer.
“Obviously, the administration has to come with policies that would convince the public that this issue will be managed. Not controlled, but managed,” Thompson said. “The policies have to be clear. … I am being told those policies are being worked on as we speak.”
Asked if he was convinced that the administration’s policies will be able to combat a surge, he said, “Well, I will wait until I see the policy.”
Conservative Democrats, too, are pushing back.
“Security of the border is everything,” said West Virginia Sen. Joe Manchin, a leading moderate Democrat. “It’s everything. And we have to get our head straight about this and get secured borders.”
GOP plots midterm plans
House GOP leaders are eager to keep Title 42 in the spotlight, with a strategy that is largely centered around messaging.
The GOP leadership has encouraged Republicans to participate in a so-called conga line on Wednesday, according to GOP sources, in which members will line up on the House floor and repeatedly ask for unanimous consent to consider a bill from Republican Rep. Yvette Herrell of New Mexico that would keep the Trump-era policy in place.
And last week, sources said Republican leaders began officially whipping support for a “discharge petition” that would force a floor vote on that same bill if 218 lawmakers sign on to the effort. So far, 211 members have signed the petition: every single House Republican besides Rep. Adam Kinzinger of Illinois.
Conservative Rep. Chip Roy of Texas filed the petition last year, but has been steadily building support for it ever since; the effort picked up new steam in the wake of Biden’s Title 42 announcement.
“What are they afraid of? Just put it on the floor,” Roy said. “If you think it’s bad policy, then put it up.”
When asked if he would support the discharge petition, Rep. Dean Phillips, a Minnesota Democrat in a tough reelection race, said he would have to look at it. But Phillips also made clear he has concerns with Biden’s Title 42 decision, and said he has begun to express some of those worries to the White House.
“I’ve been to the southern border twice. It appalled me, as it should appall any member of Congress, Democrat or Republican, and any American,” he said. “And I do concur that there should be a thoughtful, actionable plan in place before rescinding it. Plain and simple.”
“I would be shocked and dismayed if they don’t,” Phillips added. “Have I seen it? No.”
On Monday evening, the House Republican conference held a briefing with border patrol agents to hear how the end of Title 42 will impact their operations, then followed it up with a news conference in the Capitol afterward.
“You know, President Biden, Vice President Kamala Harris, said they would do something about this and they have not,” House Minority Leader Kevin McCarthy said. “They’ve only opened it up worse.”
Republicans have already taken dozens of trips to the southern border since last year, and there are more in the works in the near future: McCarthy said he will lead another border trip at the end of this month.
Republicans are confident that hammering Democrats over the border will not only energize their base, but also resonate with moderate and independent voters — especially since they have linked border security to the fentanyl crisis that has impacted communities all around the country.
“It’s far more than just aliens coming across, it’s far more than just the drugs coming across. This is a national security issue that’s gonna further get worse as time goes on this summer,” said Rep. John Katko of New York, the top Republican on the House Homeland Security Committee.
One reason the GOP feels like it has the political upper hand: the National Republican Congressional Committee has shown members internal polling that shows the border is a salient issue in battleground districts, according to GOP sources.
Rep. Tom Emmer of Minnesota, the head of the House GOP’s campaign arm, told CNN: “Democrats will pay a political price for their incompetence.”
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| 2022-04-06T02:41:11Z
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Women in Motion will address critical issues including truck parking, diversity
WASHINGTON, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Trucking Associations announced it is launching Women in Motion, a new program designed to elevate and highlight the contributions of women to the trucking industry, encourage more women to consider a career in trucking, and address important issues within the policy arena that specifically impact women.
"The trucking industry relies on women – whether in the boardroom, as a technician, or behind the wheel – and we believe that by highlighting the many contributions the women already in trucking make, we can demonstrate what a rewarding and lucrative career path it can be for millions of others," said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. "The name Women in Motion is an apt description of our industry, and I'm pleased that ATA is recognizing these individuals who are critical to our industry, and looking for solutions to make their jobs even more gratifying and more secure."
"As a woman in this industry, I know firsthand that while trucking can be a tough job – it is a rewarding and important one," said Cari Baylor, President, Baylor Trucking. "I'm glad to see ATA launching this new initiative to celebrate the contributions of the many women in our industry and advocate for issues such as safe truck parking that our industry deserves."
The Women in Motion program will focus on the core issues women face on the road and in the industry. Working with coalition partners, policymakers, and business leaders, Women in Motion will work to provide a more secure work environment for women in the industry, including advocating for issues like safer truck parking, as well as greater diversity in trucking. The program will also provide support and development opportunities for women in the industry, as well as promoting trucking as a career path to women across the country.
The Women in Motion Steering Committee and Speakers Bureau can be found on the website: www.trucking.org/women-in-motion. The site also features research and tools that women can use to promote and educate others about opportunities within the industry. A new role within the ATA will oversee day-to-day management of the program.
Today, nearly eight percent of professional drivers are women, an all-time high – but still lagging behind the national average for workforce participation for women. Similarly, just four percent of all diesel technicians are women – well below the national average. Women in Motion will help the industry reach this untapped and underutilized segment of the population, highlighting the importance of and opportunities in trucking.
"I'm proud to be a professional truck driver, but also proud to be a woman behind the wheel," said Rhonda Hartman, professional truck driver, Old Dominion Freight Line. "This has been a great job—with great pay and benefits—and one that I truly believe more women should consider."
American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward.
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| 2022-07-15T21:20:32Z
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Anjuna makes Confidential Computing simple and practical, enabling trust in the public cloud by locking-down data, applications, encryption keys, blockchain and MPC
PALO ALTO, Calif., June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Anjuna Security Inc., the Confidential Computing software company, today announced that the Globee® Awards, organizers of the world's premier business awards programs and business ranking lists, has named the Anjuna®, a Grand Trophy winner in the Annual 2022 Disruptor Company Awards. These prestigious global awards recognize disruptive technologies and innovative solutions transforming consumer experiences everywhere.
Anjuna Confidential Computing software enables organizations to utilize the widely deployed hardware security features in public cloud infrastructure—including AWS, Azure, and others—transparently and without needing to modify applications or IT processes. The solution closes the remaining gap in the public cloud by locking down data, applications, digital assets and private encryption keys during runtime, where they would otherwise be potentially exposed to insiders or attackers. The runtime encryption can seamlessly extend to storage and transmission across all cloud and on-premises data centers, providing end-to-end data and asset security.
"We are proud to be recognized as a disruptor with our Confidential Computing Software solution being named a Grand Trophy winner by the Globee Awards," said Ayal Yogev, co-founder and CEO of Anjuna. "With the rise of digital assets and the growth of blockchain, MPC and proprietary AI algorithms, organizations must close the remaining encryption gap to make public cloud computing completely safe. Anjuna makes complete cloud lock-down practical for any organization."
Judges from around the world representing a broad spectrum of industry experts participated in the judging process.
"The new era of disruptive innovations is here. Disruptive products, services, technologies and solutions are transforming consumer experiences everywhere while consumer and end-user needs are continuously evolving.," said San Madan, co-president of Globee Awards. "Legacy systems are not always fast enough to accept and respond to such needs."
Disruptors are companies that have the potential and competence to displace existing solutions, companies, and even entire industries. To be eligible to participate, a business must be a privately owned company operating for profit, independently owned and not a subsidiary, and located anywhere in the world.
Disruptors are highly persistent, mostly beginning from scratch without the constraints of traditionally accepted processes or business models. They use technology and modern tools to achieve end results. Disruptors do things differently and are not hindered by the existing ways of industry stalwarts. They are ready to take on an enormous challenge and find solutions for the biggest pain points customers experience.
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Globee Awards are conferred in nine programs and competitions: the American Best in Business Awards, Business Excellence Awards, CEO World Awards®, Cyber Security Global Excellence Awards®, Disruptor Company Awards, Golden Bridge Awards®, Information Technology World Awards®, Sales, Marketing, Service, & Operations Excellence Awards, and Women World Awards®. Learn more about the Globee Awards at https://globeeawards.com
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About Anjuna
Anjuna Security makes the public cloud secure for business. Software from Anjuna Security effortlessly enables enterprises to safely run even their most sensitive workloads in the public cloud. Unlike complex perimeter security solutions easily breached by insiders and malicious code, Anjuna leverages the strongest hardware-based secure computing technologies available to make the public cloud the safest computing resource available anywhere. Anjuna is based in Palo Alto, California.
To learn more, go to anjuna.io or experience a free trial.
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Mississippi hunters demand action after game warden makes racist social media posts
COPIAH COUNTY, Miss. (WLBT/Gray News) – “Bigoted and racist”: That’s what some hunters and outdoorsmen are calling a game warden in Mississippi after he shared several Facebook pictures and comments about a Black Santa Claus.
Game warden Robert Patrick’s post included comments such as, “that last chimney you went down Santa was mighty smutty,” “is that a 9 mm in my back or a gift?” and “you say you want Kentucky Fried Chicken with your milk and cookies?”
These comments are causing concern in the hunting community. Residents Devin Cockrell and Drik Carr said they are fed up with the comments.
“I saw him post a picture with a Black Santa Claus, and he kept on saying further and further into the racist jokes,” Cockrell said. “If he’s able to come onto your property, I mean, there’s no limit to how he can exercise his prejudice.”
Carr expressed concern with the warden’s level of authority.
“I mean, that’s scary because he’s walking around with a gun, and he’s got this authority, this badge, you know?” Carr said.
Cockrell and Carr said the comments are also impacting where they go hunting.
“I don’t plan on going anywhere near an area that that man has jurisdiction,” Cockrell said. “(It’s) just not conduct I want to have to deal with in the field, much less know that’s what’s policing everyone else in that area.”
According to the Mississippi Department of Wildlife Fisheries and Parks website, their policy “does not allow discrimination on the basis of race.” WLBT contacted the department for a response, and they said they would not comment on a personnel matter.
Cockrell and Carr said they hope by bringing the posts to the attention of the public, something will be done.
“He’s bragged on his post, ‘I’ve been here 33 years.’ You’ve been getting away with this for 33 years. It’s ridiculous. It is ridiculous,” Carr said.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Unity Software Inc. (NYSE: U) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
Class Period: March 5, 2021, to May 10, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: September 6, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Unity Software Inc. made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) deficiencies in Unity's product platform reduced the accuracy of the Company's machine learning technology; (ii) the foregoing was likely to have a material negative impact on the Company's revenues; (iii) accordingly, Unity had overstated the Company's commercial and/or financial prospects for 2022; (iv) as a result, the Company was likely to have to reduce its fiscal 2022 guidance; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Unity you have until September 6, 2022, to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Unity securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the U lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/unity-software-class-action-loss-form?id=31219&from=4.
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MEMPHIS, Tenn., May 9, 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 D2 Summit Championship took place on May 6-8, 2022 at the ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at the Walt Disney World® Resort. The D2 Summit Championship, founded by Varsity All Star in 2015, was designed exclusively for small gym divisions in all star cheerleading – defined as having one gym location and 125 athletes or less registered in a gym's cheer program at the time of competition. The goal has been to help small cheer gyms grow their programs and spotlight their accomplishments.
This past weekend, all star cheerleading programs traveled from across the U.S. to compete in a one-of-a-kind competition experience at 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 host cheer and dance events. The D2 Summit Championship hosted nearly 1,000 teams, over 17,000 athletes, and the championship saw over 25,000 spectators over the course of the weekend.
"With the momentum and success of The Summit Championship and The Dance Summit Championship, Varsity All Star created the D2 Summit Championship to provide this world class experience to smaller sized all star cheerleading gyms," said John Newby, Executive VP and General Manager of Varsity All Star. "We are thrilled about the traditions that have developed as a result the D2 Summit and having created a world stage where athletes and teams can end their season, together, in a prestigious, celebratory, and competitive way."
Full results, including division champions, are available on Varsity TV, a website dedicated to exclusive live coverage and video libraries of Varsity Spirit cheer and dance competitions. Varsity All Star live streamed the event all weekend on Varsity TV, and videos of the routines are available for fans who were otherwise unable to attend. For more information on the D2 Summit Championship, please visit Varsity.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, a Varsity Sport Brand; Varsity Spirit; and Herff Jones, A Varsity Achievement Brand. Together, these entities 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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Food packaging manufacturer to build facility in Alliance
ALLIANCE – A French-based packaging manufacturer plans to build a facility in the city's industrial park.
IML Containers will construct a plant for producing plastic containers on a vacant parcel on the corner of Freshley Avenue and Main Street.
Jeff Lukas of IML Containers said the company plans to open the facility within the next year. The company has not determined the size of the new plant as it is still considering what products will be made in the facility.
"We're for sure going to be doing our large business, which is making plastic containers for the food industry," Lukas said. "But we're also going to bring in potentially our new technology, which is more of a green, sustainable product. ... It's just a matter of the size if we're going to be doing some other things there as well."
The company will make a decision within the next month, he said.
More:Alliance Commerce Park growing with Farm Credit Mid-America office coming nearby
IML Containers is owned by a French company named The Lacroix Group, which was founded in 1946. The operation came to North America in 1999 and operates several facilities in the U.S., including locations in Arizona, Illinois and Iowa.
The company manufactures wood and cardboard cheese containers, as well as plastic containers for ice cream, butter and other food products, using in-mold labeling, a process where a product's label is injected directly into the packaging.
"We're one of the original manufacturers of that technology in North America," Lukas said.
IML Containers has rented a facility in Plain Township since 2018. The facility in Plain employed at least 70 workers that same year.
Lukas said the company likes Stark County and wanted to construct its new facility in the area. IML Containers transports many raw materials via railways, and Alliance offered convenient access to the railroads.
"It just seemed to be the right fit for us," he said.
Alliance Area Development President Rick Baxter said the new plant will add "good-paying manufacturing jobs" to the city.
Alliance Commerce Park serves as one of the largest areas of employment within the Carnation City, housing businesses such as Trilogy Plastics, MAC Trailer, Coastal Pet, Winkle Industries and Robertson Heating Supply.
Baxter said the industrial park's layout is designed to make it convenient for businesses looking to expand.
"They kind of put in all of the things that need to be in there as far as the water, the electricity, the sewer, so it really makes it nice when we're looking at marketing the property because it's pretty much move-in ready," Baxter said.
Lukas said IML Containers has innovations going on constantly.
"We're going to be looking for more employees to help us grow," Lukas said. "We're a family-owned business that is really innovative in food packaging."
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Sen. Moran reflects on 1-year remembrance of fall of Kabul
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - One year after the fall of Kabul, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran took time to reflect on the events which have unfolded.
On Monday, Aug. 15, U.S. Senator Jerry Moran (R-Kan.) says he took a moment to reflect on the events that have unfolded during the one-year remembrance of the fall of Kabul.
“One year ago, the disastrous withdrawal from Afghanistan became a moment of lasting shame,” Moran said. “The images of Afghans left behind at the Kabul airport, fearful of the Taliban’s return to power, and the loss of 13 American servicemembers from a terrorist attack remain vivid in our thoughts.”
A year later, Moran said thousands of Afghans remain in danger as they put their lives at risk to help American and coalition troops and others continue to seek asylum.
“The rights of Afghan women have been rolled back, including denying girls a full education, and Afghans under the Taliban regime are suffering from crippling poverty and hunger,” Moran said. “This is heartbreaking after the United States invested twenty years in Afghanistan, trillions of dollars and the lives of her sons and daughters. Those who gave their lives and all who served in Afghanistan to fight terrorism deserve our gratitude and ongoing care.”
Moran urged that Americans deserve answers on how the withdrawal could end so disastrously.
“Americans deserve answers as to how the withdrawal could be so disastrous and how the Afghan government we supported could collapse so easily. Last year, I co-sponsored the Afghanistan War Commission Act to establish a nonpartisan, independent commission to examine the war in its totality, which was enacted into law. I am awaiting the work of this commission and the findings they will produce to ensure that what happened last year never happens again,” Moran concluded.
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REDWOOD CITY, Calif., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Because Market, a Direct-to-Consumer brand that focuses on the ever-evolving needs of older adults, is celebrating its 5th birthday. After looking for incontinence supplies for his family and coming up short, co-founder Alexi Suvacioglu embarked on a mission to bring high-quality bladder protection products discreetly to customers' homes. 5 years later, the company has served over 450,000 customers and is one of the few Direct-to-Consumer companies to focus exclusively on the underserved older adult demographic.
While Because is celebrating a birthday this month, not everyone, especially those aged 50+, feels celebratory about getting a year older. After reaching a certain age, individuals are often faced with messages that reinforce negative attitudes about aging. To help reframe these attitudes, Because is partnering with Changing the Narrative, a non-profit focused on ending ageism. For the month of August, Because will be giving away age-friendly birthday cards from Changing the Narrative's Anti-ageist Birthday Card Project, to help people re-frame aging, starting with their own friends and family.
"Research shows that thinking positively about aging can improve our health and increase our lifespan. Unfortunately, we're often surrounded by ageist messages. We're excited to partner with Because to push back on the idea that aging is equivalent to decline" says Janine Vanderburg, Director and Chief Catalyst at Changing the Narrative.
"The older adults in my personal life have always been an inspiration to me," says Alexi. "We believe in connecting our customers with products that can help maximize the longevity and quality of life, and we think these cards are another small way to do that."
For the month of August, Because will be giving away age-friendly birthday cards for individuals to send to loved ones as an alternative to the predominantly negative messages that are available today.
Like, follow, and comment #becauseagingisliving on Facebook @becausemarket or Instagram @because_market, until supplies last.
Because Market is a direct-to-consumer company focused on older adults. We started in 2017 with a simple idea - to make it easier for our families to get the products they needed. Today, we are on our way to becoming the #1 trusted brand for older adults, with the goal of helping millions lead vibrant, independent lives. For more information, visit BecauseMarket.com.
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MINNEAPOLIS, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Genuine Marketing Group Inc. (OTC: WPKSD) announces the appointment of Brad Lim-Senesac to Chief Marketing Officer. On August 11nd, the company announced its completed merger with The World Poker Store Inc. and its pending symbol change to (OTC: GMGZ) Mr. Lim-Senesac served as an industry consultant throughout the merger process and assumes his CMO position immediately.
With 25 years as a multi-industry marketing executive, Brad has career experience in both the private and public sectors. As recent CMO of Warpspd.ai, a cloud native digital solutions company for the retail industry, Brad oversaw the development, launch and management of all strategic initiatives, branding and marketing efforts for the company. Coupled with over 14 years in the Cannabis industry, most notably as CMO of Berkley Patients Group and VP of Business Development for Terra Tech, the first publicly traded cannabis company in the U.S., Brad is no stranger to emerging markets and start up culture. As CMO for Genuine Marketing Group, Brad will design and implement the company's client services and consumer focused marketing campaigns along with brand initiatives and loyalty programs.
Lim-Senesac commented, "As we look to the future of branding, marketing and sales, one topic that constantly rings through is True Brand Loyalty. With fan/consumer loyalty comes the opportunities for competitors to copy and imitate the brand. Via our authentication product ZPTAG, we can assist brands, manufacturers and companies alike with anti-counterfeiting, a true and clear path to market and aided brand loyalty through our tokenization and internal and external monetization. Working with such a well-rounded team at GMG will be a great joy."
Genuine Marketing Group CEO, Chuck Chastain stated, "With a consistent track record of helping companies get to the next level, I've been impressed with Brad's marketing achievements, retail technology experience and industry connections for the better part of 15 years. He brings an unmatched level of commitment and passion, and we look forward to having Brad as a key player with GMG Inc."
Genuine Marketing Group Inc. or GMG is a retail and consumer focused marketing company that creates brand affinity and builds consumer confidence through its proprietary authentication system, ZPTAG. Combining the user-friendly engagement of a smartphone app with the smart contracts of the IBM blockchain.
More information about Genuine Marketing Group Inc. can be found at https://genuinemarketinggroup.com/
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Email: greg@genuinemarketinggroup.com
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THE HAGUE, Netherlands, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Murasaki, a game studio building decentralized games on the blockchain, has just closed a €1.5 million seed round led by Incubate Fund, one of the largest Japanese venture capital firms specializing in seed stage investing.
As Japanese and European serial entrepreneurs and developers operating out of The Netherlands, Murasaki is on a mission to disrupt the GameFi economy. We are currently witnessing a transformation of the gaming industry, with emerging technologies like the blockchain opening new doors and creating endless revenue opportunities for both players and creators. In true Web3 spirit, Murasaki aims to harness the power of community and make a future game engine available to anyone wanting to build blockchain titles.
One of the co-founders, Shunsuke Sasaki, is a serial entrepreneur and angel investor specializing as a game producer. In 2007, after two years, he left and founded Pokelabo Inc, a mobile gaming company. GREE, a Japanese mobile gaming giant, acquired Pokelabo in 2012 for $173.8m. Pokelabo produced some famous titles, such as SINoALICE, that are well- known worldwide. The core founding team from Pokelabo joins Murasaki to build multiple game titles.
With this €1.5 million investment led by Incubate Fund, Murasaki will be able to strengthen its commitment to developing the next generation of decentralized, community-powered games. Murasaki's Cyberstella, an NFT-focused game with a new take on the play and earn model, is set for release in early 2023. Meanwhile, an NFT and official token launch will follow the beta version release in late 2022.
Shinnosuke Murata, Murasaki's CEO and Co-Founder, said: "I was attracted to blockchain technology, which allows consensus building without racial or national boundaries, and founded Murasaki in February 2022."
"This investment round is incredibly exciting for us, as it will allow us to further develop our assets and optimize the beta version of Cyberstella, adding new features, worlds, missions and environments. We are also planning to develop a subsequent title as well. We can't wait for people to discover what playing a blockchain title is really like."
Keisuke Wada at Incubate Fund said: "We are thrilled to partner with the Murasaki team, formed by two experienced Japanese entrepreneurs, Mr. Murata and Mr. Sasaki, in taking on the Game-Fi challenge. We look forward to transcending national borders and pioneering an ever-evolving frontier."
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LOS ANGELES, April 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz announces that investors with substantial losses have opportunity to lead the securities fraud class action lawsuit against Telefonaktiebolaget LM Ericsson ("Ericsson" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: ERIC).
Class Period: April 27, 2017 – February 25, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: May 2, 2022
If you are a shareholder who suffered a loss, click here to participate.
The complaint filed alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants failed to disclose to investors that: (1) Ericsson overstated the extent to which it had reformed its business practices to eliminate the use of bribes to secure business in foreign countries; (2) Ericsson had paid bribes to the terrorist group the Islamic State in Iraq and Syria to gain access to certain transport routes in Iraq; (3) accordingly, the Company's revenues derived from its operations in Iraq were, in at least substantial part, derived from unlawful conduct and thus unsustainable; and (4) as a result of the foregoing, Defendants' public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
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To be a member of the class action you need not take any action at this time; you may retain counsel of your choice or take no action and remain an absent member of the class action. If you wish to learn more about this class action, or if you have any questions concerning this announcement or your rights or interests with respect to the pending class action lawsuit, please contact Frank R. Cruz, of The Law Offices of Frank R. Cruz, 1999 Avenue of the Stars, Suite 1100, Los Angeles, California 90067 at 310-914-5007, by email to info@frankcruzlaw.com, or visit our website at www.frankcruzlaw.com. If you inquire by email please include your mailing address, telephone number, and number of shares purchased.
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(NEXSTAR) – It’s been a week since a Mega Millions ticket sold in Illinois landed the third-largest lottery prize in the nation. Despite the $1.337 billion award, the winner hasn’t yet come forward.
So what happens if nobody claims the award?
Ultimately, if the jackpot goes unclaimed within the required time, states that participated in the Mega Millions game will get back the funds their state contributed to the pot, according to the game’s website. From there, each state can use its prize funds for its own purposes.
In Illinois, a Mega Millions winner has one year after the drawing date to claim their prize, meaning the winner of the $1.337 billion jackpot has 357 days left to come forward. The Illinois Lottery did not immediately respond to Nexstar’s request for information regarding how it uses recollected funds if the jackpot goes unclaimed.
When they collect their prize, the winner would have the option of remaining anonymous, with the ability to have both their name and the municipality of residence withheld, under Illinois law.
The winner could be preparing themselves financially before coming forward. They can either accept the $1.337 billion prize with the annuity option, meaning it’s paid annually over 29 years, or as the cash option, which would be around $780.5 million for this jackpot. It’s also possible the ticket was bought by a group of people.
The winning ticket – with numbers – 13-36-45-57-67, Mega Ball: 14 – was bought at a Speedway gas station in the Chicago suburb of Des Plaines.
According to Illinois Lottery, the Speedway will receive half a million dollars just for selling the ticket. A clerk at the Speedway store who answered the phone but declined to give his name said the store had not been officially notified that it sold the winning ticket and that he learned about it from reporters calling for comment.
If you are lucky enough to have won the jackpot – or any lottery drawing for that matter – officials recommend immediately signing the back of your ticket. The ticket isn’t really yours until it’s been signed, meaning if you lose it before signing and someone else finds it, they get to collect the prize.
Mega Millions is played in 45 states as well as Washington, D.C., and the U.S. Virgin Islands. The game is coordinated by state lotteries.
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South Carolina Republican voters on Tuesday split on two US House incumbents who defied former President Donald Trump, renominating Rep. Nancy Mace but souring on Rep. Tom Rice, the first of the 10 House Republicans who voted for Trump's impeachment last year to fall in a primary.
State Rep. Russell Fry, who was endorsed by Trump, will defeat Rice in the 7th District, CNN projects.
Despite facing a severe backlash over his impeachment vote, including death threats in its aftermath, Rice did not back off his criticism of Trump or decide, like some of his impeachment-backing GOP colleagues, to leave office at the end of his term rather than face voters again. A staunch conservative and Trump supporter before the insurrection, the five-term congressman instead took his case out on the campaign trail. Republicans in his 7th District rejected it -- and delivered the nomination to Fry, who will clear the 50% mark to avoid a runoff.
Rice's ouster underscores Trump's enduring popularity with most Republicans, especially in conservative districts like the one Rice has represented since 2013. But results in the 1st District demonstrated that the former President's hold is not entirely firm.
Mace did not vote to impeach Trump, but she refused to join congressional objectors to President Joe Biden's victory, earning the former President's wrath. Faced with charges of insufficient loyalty to Trump, she drew a challenge from Katie Arrington, who defeated then-Rep. Mark Sanford, another Trump critic, in the 2018 primary but went on to lose the general election.
Arrington, like Fry, had Trump's endorsement. But it wasn't enough. Mace will defeat Arrington in their three-candidate race, CNN projects. Mace had the backing of former South Carolina Gov. Nikki Haley, who served as UN ambassador in the Trump administration.
In a rare conciliatory move, Trump congratulated Mace but declared Rice's loss "the biggest News of the evening" in posts on his new social media platform.
Nevada, Maine, North Dakota and a special election in Texas' 34th Congressional District were also on the menu Tuesday, with the most fierce contests featuring Republicans vying for nominations ahead of a midterm general election that looks increasingly dire for Democrats trying to hold on to their narrow majorities in the US House and Senate.
Recent Democratic dominance in Nevada is in for a stress test in the fall from Silver State Republicans who are poised, after Tuesday night, to field a collection of general election candidates up and down the ballot who have embraced Trump's lies about the 2020 election to varying degrees.
Former state Attorney General Adam Laxalt will win the Republican nomination, CNN projects, to take on Democratic Sen. Catherine Cortez Masto, one of the most vulnerable Democratic incumbents.
Endorsed by Trump, he fended off a late push from political newcomer Sam Brown, a retired Army captain who received a Purple Heart after suffering severe burn injuries in Afghanistan.
Laxalt, whose late grandfather Paul Laxalt served as Nevada's governor and then as one of its US senators for two terms, had served as the former President's 2020 campaign co-chair in the state and peddled unsubstantiated allegations of voter fraud after Trump's loss there became apparent.
He lost his last bid for statewide office, the 2018 gubernatorial race. This year, he has the backing of Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, former Secretary of State Mike Pompeo and other leading conservatives with eyes on the 2024 presidential race.
The contest for the GOP gubernatorial nomination, and a November date with Democratic Gov. Steve Sisolak, was particularly emblematic of the modern-day Republican Party -- all three candidates aligned themselves with Trump, a symbol of his movement's growing power. But it's Clark County Sheriff Joe Lombardo, the candidate with the former President's endorsement, who will win the GOP nomination, CNN projects, defeating former Sen. Dean Heller and Joey Gilbert, a lawyer and retired boxer.
In years past, the race to fill the seat of term-limited Republican Nevada Secretary of State Barbara Cegavske might have flown under the national political radar. But in the wake of Trump's bid to overturn the 2020 results -- efforts Cegavske dismissed -- and with more recent, successful Republican attempts to restrict ballot access in mind, Democrats are renewing their focus on offices that oversee elections.
Cisco Aguilar, an attorney and former staffer for the late Sen. Harry Reid, ran unopposed for the post in the Democratic primary. Former state Assemblyman Jim Marchant, who CNN projects will win the Republican nomination, filed an unsuccessful lawsuit after losing his 2020 House race and has said he would not have certified Biden's victory in Nevada if he'd been in Cegavske's seat after the election.
Down the ballot, a handful of the state's Democratic House members were facing primary challenges. Rep. Dina Titus will win renomination, CNN projects, defeating progressive challenger Amy Vilela, who was endorsed by Sen. Bernie Sanders last week. The Vermont independent won the Nevada caucuses during the 2020 Democratic presidential primary.
Down in Texas, the Tuesday night lights were on again, this time for a special election to finish out former Democratic Rep. Filemon Vela's term in the soon-to-be-former 34th Congressional District. Vela's resignation in late March to work for a law and lobbying firm opened the seat in a district Biden narrowly won in 2020 but that is poised to become more comfortably blue-leaning after redistricting comes into effect in the November election. The special election took place under the existing district boundaries.
Former Cameron County Commissioner Dan Sanchez, a Democrat, conceded to Republican Mayra Flores Tuesday night. CNN projected the race for Flores on Wednesday. Flores' win gives Republicans an additional seat in the House -- but only until January.
Republicans were heavily invested in the special election, hoping to give Flores -- already their general election nominee for the new district -- a head start in her coming race against Democratic Rep. Vicente Gonzalez, currently of the 15th Congressional District.
"Based on the results, we came up short tonight despite being outspent by millions of dollars from out of state interests and the entire Republican machine," Sanchez said in a statement. "Too many factors were against us, including too little to no support from the National Democratic Party and the Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee."
Flores will become the country's first Mexican-born member of Congress -- a piece of history Republicans are hoping to wield as a signal of the party's growing foothold with Hispanic voters in South Texas ahead of her clash with Gonzalez.
In Maine, more familiar faces dominated the primary night landscape.
Former Republican Gov. Paul LePage -- the man who once declared himself "Donald Trump before Donald Trump became popular" -- is on the general election ballot again as he seeks to win back his old job from Democratic Gov. Janet Mills, a longtime political foe. Both were running unopposed in their primaries ahead of another November showdown.
The Republican field was more competitive in the state's 2nd Congressional District, where the nominee will take on one of the Democratic Party's most endangered incumbents, Rep. Jared Golden. Former Rep. Bruce Poliquin, who lost his seat to Golden in 2018 after neither managed to secure a majority and the race was decided by Maine's ranked-choice system, will defeat Caratunk Selectwoman Liz Caruso in the primary, CNN projects.
There was less drama in North Dakota, where CNN projects Republican Sen. John Hoeven will win the nomination over conservative activist Riley Kuntz. Hoeven is expected to comfortably win reelection in November in the deep red state over Katrina Christiansen, who CNN projects will be the Democratic nominee.
This story has been updated with additional developments.
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| 2022-06-15T19:43:50Z
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SAINT CLOUD, Minn., May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On or about April 9, 2022, Simonson Lumber became aware of an unauthorized access into the Company's IT environment which triggered its security protocols. Upon discovery, the company immediately implemented its response plan by securing its network and launching an investigation with the help of third-party IT security and forensic experts. The investigation confirmed that an unknown third party gained unauthorized access to certain company systems, and certain company files had been stolen in an attempt to extort the company.
Although Simonson's investigation efforts remain ongoing, it is possible that the information pertaining to some of the company's employees and consumers may have been affected. The data that was subject to unauthorized access was different in individual cases, but may have contained names, mailing addresses, telephone numbers, dates of birth, Social Security numbers, driver's license number, health information, and/or credit card/financial account numbers. At present, Simonson has no evidence that any personal information belonging to any individual has been misused.
Simonson takes the security of sensitive information very seriously. Immediate actions were taken to secure the company's systems and ensure that any further suspicious activity was prevented. This included resetting passwords on all accounts system-wide as well as an activation of enhanced monitoring of IT systems. The company hired a qualified third-party IT forensic expert to conduct an exhaustive investigation of this matter. The problem has been remediated and IT systems are operating securely. As part of its ongoing commitment to the security of sensitive information, Simonson is working to implement additional safeguards and security measures to enhance the privacy and security of information in company systems. In addition, the company is working with law enforcement and sharing information for their investigation.
Simonson is also posting a notice of this incident on its website and informing state regulators as required. Simonson also provided two (2) years of complimentary identity theft protection to affected individuals. Anyone with questions about this incident is encouraged to visit the Simonson website for more information.
Simonson encourages affected individuals to remain vigilant against incidents of identity theft and fraud and to seek to protect against possible identity theft or other financial loss by regularly reviewing their financial account statements, credit reports, and explanations of benefits for suspicious activity.
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Turn the Tide Committee Calls for Virginians to Protect our Patriots!
WILLIAMSBURG, Va., June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Turn the Tide president Matt Waters called on Governor Youngkin, Lt. Governor Sears and Attorney General Miyares to, "Protect our Patriots!"
Waters, whose Turn the Tide Committee has garnered over 1,200 signatures from Virginians calling for the restoration of historic names to various Virginia Community Colleges, said, "It's a d*** disgrace the GOP leadership in Virginia—that won elections on the basis of overturning Critical Race Theory—has done zero to protect our patriots."
Patrick Henry, the Commonwealth's first governor, who cried "Give me liberty or give me death!" has been cancelled by Governor Youngkin. Thomas Nelson, a war-time Governor, who fired on his own home to give us our freedom and who personally funded the war for independence, cancelled by Governor Youngkin. The nation's 10th president, John Tyler, who purchased Texas, cancelled by Governor Youngkin."
"It's a monumentally sad day for Virginians of all political parties to have our state community colleges defined by radicals who support Critical Race Theory—and it's even sadder for those who voted for and financially supported Youngkin, Sears and Miyares only to have them turn their back on millions of Virginians."
"My son attends college in Tyler, Texas, named after our 10th President and Virginian, John Tyler. Tyler, Texas is not renaming their town to accommodate lying proponents of the disgraced CRT philosophy. But here in Virginia, the Governor, Lt. Governor and AG all rolled-over."
"Youngkin, Sears and Miyares owe their election to Virginians who had enough of Critical Race Theory lies and disinformation. How they can sell out Virginia history is baffling. The only reason they are in power is because the Democrats overreached. Democrats lose elections because they do too much. Republicans lose elections because they don't do anything."
Turn the Tide Committee is a 501 c 4 organization established to fight for and defend the Constitution and those who established our nation, particularly Virginia Patriots.
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| 2022-06-27T11:34:05Z
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NEW YORK (AP) — Rain gathered on the tin foil covered and spray-painted catwalk of Tommy Hilfiger’s New York Fashion Week show as guests huddled under umbrellas, waiting for the event to start. The Brooklyn outdoor venue promised a stunning skyline view of Manhattan — but with no covering, it made for a damp, albeit memorable evening.
Despite the wet stage, the show went on. Inspired by Andy Warhol’s New York City studio, The Factory, Hilfiger’s Tommy Factory emphasized multimedia expression — from the tin foil sculptures alongside the catwalk to the guest musical appearance of drummer Travis Barker during the show’s finale. Kate Moss, Shawn Mendes, Kris Jenner and Barker’s wife, Kourtney Kardashian, were among the guests sitting fronting row.
“The fact that (Warhol) brought all different people together from art, fashion, music, entertainment, celebrity is very similar to what I’ve done and what I’m doing,” said Hilfiger.
Hilfiger’s fall runway show debuted a new monogram for the designer and premiered his Tommy Hilfiger X Richard Quinn capsule. His first New York Fashion Week show in three years featured androgynous styles with bulky sweaters, bold patterns and oversized puffer jackets (a nod to Quinn’s signature style) as well as Hilfiger staples, such as preppy knits and plaids.
The brand’s typical color scheme of blue, red and white was ever-present: A baggy, rugby style dress in red and blue was styled over a button-down shirt, tie and red pleated shirt; another model wore a blue and red quilted varsity jacket over a large red scarf and blue sweatpants, tucked into boots.
Julia Fox, who walked in the show along with Winnie Harlow, Ashley Graham and Kate Moss’ daughter Lila Moss, wore a red and blue striped turtleneck bodysuit with black tights bearing the new interlocking T and H logo.
John Legend, who also sat front row, said he felt for the models walking and hoped they got hazard pay. When asked how his wife, model Chrissy Teigen, would feel about the conditions, he said, “She would have something to say about it.”
The show ended with edgier looks. Models wore head-to-toe denim, emblazoned with the new monogram — the same look Kardashian wore Sunday — and leather harness accents. Model Precious Lee even carried a black leather whip as she walked the runway.
Tommy Factory also played out as a virtual show on the online game platform Roblox, where gamers could buy Tommy Hilfiger digital skins and purchase physical products for themselves.
“We’re staying on the cutting edge,” said Hilfiger. “Because if you fall behind, catching up is an impossibility.”
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| 2022-09-12T23:47:39Z
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OSLO, Norway, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In the second quarter 2022, Elkem delivered the 7th consecutive quarter with improved EBITDA results, again reaching a new all-time high. The results were particularly driven by strong performance for the Silicon Products division. In addition, the Carbon Solutions division posted their best quarterly result ever. Elkem has continued to see strong demand in all major business segments. The outlook for the third quarter 2022 is good.
Elkem's total operating income for the second quarter 2022 was NOK 12,326 million, which was all-time high and up 68% from the corresponding quarter last year. Earnings before interest, taxes, depreciation and amortisation (EBITDA) amounted to NOK 3,924 million in the quarter, compared to NOK 1,371 million in the second quarter 2021. Earnings per share (EPS) was NOK 4.67 in the quarter and NOK 8.87 year-to-date.
"Elkem has continued to benefit from strong competitive positions, based on our integrated business model, operational excellence, favourable energy costs and access to critical raw materials. The strong results for the first half of the year provide for an attractive dividend yield for 2022, and the outlook is also good for the next quarter. We continue to develop the company in line with our strategy, with a focus on product specialisation and strong cost positions, and with a strong ESG profile," says Helge Aasen, Elkem's CEO.
The Silicon Products and Carbon Solutions divisions have delivered another strong quarter based on high quality products that Elkem's customers rely on. The Silicones division has been impacted by Covid restrictions in China and a delayed start-up after maintenance work in France. The Covid restrictions in China have resulted in reduced demand for silicones, which combined with new upstream capacity additions, have resulted in increased stock levels and a subsequent price decline. The delayed start-up in France had an estimated negative EBITDA impact of NOK 100 million in the quarter.
In June, Elkem acquired KeyVest Belgium S.A. enabling further growth within specialised silicon products, and improved service level and processing capabilities. The company also commissioned two climate-friendly ships for North Sea operation, enabling the use of green methanol as fuel, featuring high safety standards and backed by a strong business case.
Access to renewable power at competitive terms is a key requirement for sustainable upstream production of silicon and ferrosilicon. In the quarter, Elkem has entered into new 7-year power contracts in Norway starting from 2027 at an aggregate volume of 2.5 TWh. Elkem has now hedged approximately 80% of its power consumption in Norway until 2026 at competitive rates. In the quarter, CEO Helge Aasen was appointed as chair of a new industry association in The Federation of Norwegian Industries, which will work to secure competitive framework conditions for power-intensive businesses also in the longer term.
Vianode, Elkem's entity for production of advanced battery materials, is achieving international recognition for its potential to contribute to the development of a sustainable battery value chain in Europe. In the quarter, Elkem has presented Vianode to stakeholders including Germany's Minister for Foreign Affairs Annalena Baerbock, EU Commission Vice-President Maroš Šefčovič and members of the German Bundestag's Committee on Climate Action and Energy. Elkem continues to develop Vianode and prepare to make an investment decision together with Hydro and Altor as partners. Completion of the transaction is pending approval from competition authorities. Total investments in the first-phase plant and preparations for a potential full-scale plant are estimated at around NOK 2 billion.
Larry Zhang has been appointed as Elkem's new SVP for the Silicones division. Zhang was employed by Elkem in 2016 and has extensive experience from the Xinghuo Silicones plant in China. He will further strengthen Elkem's diverse global management team.
In the second quarter, Elkem signed a new loan facilities agreement of EUR 1,000 million. The loan agreement consists of a revolving credit facility (RCF) of EUR 500 million and a term loan of EUR 500 million. The loan facilities have a maturity of 5 years, with two one-year extension options for the RCF at the discretion of each lender. The loan facilities are for general corporate purposes and refinancing of Elkem's bank facilities maturing in February 2023. Elkem may request that the facility agreement be amended to include certain sustainability features based on proposed sustainability performance targets.
The group's equity as at 30 June 2022 amounted to NOK 25,870 million, which gave a ratio of equity to total assets of 52%. Net interest-bearing debt was NOK 4,051 million, which gave a ratio of net interest-bearing debt to EBITDA of 0.3x. Elkem had cash and cash equivalents of NOK 8,055 million as at 30 June 2022 and undrawn credit lines of more than NOK 5,000 million.
The market sentiment is impacted by macro-economic uncertainty, with inflation pressure and higher interest rates, but Elkem continues to see robust demand going into the third quarter. Silicones demand in China is expected to gradually improve as Covid-restrictions are eased. In EMEA and the US, prices and demand for specialties are expected to remain stable. Silicon Products will continue to benefit from good demand and high prices. Higher raw materials prices, particularly for reduction agents, will gradually impact the results. Carbon Solutions continues to benefit from strong markets, but the situation is more challenging in terms of logistics and raw material supply.
For further information, please contact:
Odd-Geir Lyngstad
VP Finance & Investor Relations
Tel: +47 976 72 806
Email: odd-geir.lyngstad@elkem.com
Fredrik Norman
VP Corporate Communications & Public Affairs
Tel: +47 918 66 567
E-mail: fredrik.norman@elkem.com
About Elkem
Elkem is one of the world's leading providers of advanced material solutions shaping a better and more sustainable future. The company develops silicones, silicon products and carbon solutions by combining natural raw materials, renewable energy and human ingenuity. Elkem helps its customers create and improve essential innovations like electric mobility, digital communications, health and personal care as well as smarter and more sustainable cities. With a strong track record since 1904, its global team of more than 7,000 people has a joint commitment to stakeholders: Delivering your potential. In 2022, Elkem obtained a Platinum score from EcoVadis, which rated the company among the world's top 1% on sustainability transparency, and the company achieved an operating income of NOK 33.7 billion. Elkem is listed on the Oslo Stock Exchange (ticker: ELK). www.elkem.com
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ALBANY — A celebration is planned for Saturday to honor 2019 Westover graduate Chastity Pickett, who is home for the summer after a memorable year at Campbell University (N.C.).
Pickett set two Campbell University records in 2021-22, competed on the national stage in the 400-meter run and earned a 3.6 GPA and a spot on the Campbell University Dean’s List.
Earlier this year, Pickett set the 400-meter hurdles record at Campbell with a time of 58.73 seconds in an indoor competition and then set the 400-meter run record in an outdoor competition this spring with a time of 55.17, a personal best. That gave Pickett the opportunity to compete at the NCAA East Regional in Indianapolis, Ind., where she finished 29th in the nation. She still holds the Westover 300-meter hurdles record of 42.02 seconds.
Pickett is a rising senior at Campbell, where she is a sports management major and a health care management minor. After graduating next spring, she intends to enroll in a master's degree program.
Her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Fred Pickett of Albany, are inviting family and friends to enjoy the Chastity Pickett Day celebration Saturday at 2313 Joel Drive from 4 p.m. until 10 p.m.
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Funeral services set for Saint Marys officer who died on duty
SAINT MARYS, Kan. (WIBW) - Funeral services have been set for the Saint Marys police officer who died on duty July 2, 2022.
According to an obituary, a visitation for Officer Mark Lamberson will be held July 11 from 5:00 - 7:00 p.m. at Piper Funeral Home in Saint Marys. Funeral services will follow on Tuesday morning at St. Marys high school from 10:00 - 11:00 a.m.
According to his obituary, Officer Lamberson was 45 years old and leaves behind a wife and two children.
Lamberson was born in Weinheim, Germany. He graduated from Manhattan high school and attended Kansas State University.
The Pottawatomie Co. Sheriff’s office responded to Mt. Calvary Cemetery, which is located northeast of Saint Marys around 4 p.m. Saturday, the apparent location of Lamberson’s death. Officials tell 13 NEWS no foul play is suspected.
The Kansas Bureau of Investigation is investigating the circumstances around Lamberson’s death, but have yet to release any of their initial findings.
A memorial fund has been set up for Lamberson’s family. Donations can be made at Community First Bank, 215 S. Seth Child Rd., Manhattan, KS: C/O FOB Lodge 17/SMPD.
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Kamala Harris to lead US delegation to UAE following death of Emirati president
By Jasmine Wright, CNN
Vice President Kamala Harris will make a trip to the United Arab Emirates on Monday, leading a presidential delegation to express in-person condolences on the death of the country’s president, Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan.
Harris will also meet with the new president, Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, while in the Emirati capital of Abu Dhabi, according to a statement from Harris’ press secretary, Kirsten Allen.
“In addition to honoring the memory and the legacy of Sheikh Khalifa, the Vice President will underscore the strength of the partnership between our countries and our desire to further deepen our ties in the coming months and years,” Allen said Saturday.
Harris’ delegation will include US Secretary of State Antony Blinken, according to a statement Saturday from State Department Spokesperson Ned Price.
Blinken said in a statement: “We look forward to working closely together to build on the extraordinary partnership between the United States and the United Arab Emirates that grew under His Highness Sheikh Khalifa’s presidency, and continuing our dialogue to advance a more peaceful and secure region and world.”
Both President Joe Biden and Harris offered their condolences recently on Sheikh Khalifa’s death. Biden called the late UAE leader “a true partner and friend of the United States.”
In a statement congratulating Sheikh Mohammed on his election as UAE president, Biden said that “the United States is determined to honor the memory of the late president Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahyan by continuing to strengthen the strategic partnership between our countries over the coming months and years.”
Sheikh Khalifa, whose modernization policies helped transform his country into a regional powerhouse, died on Friday at the age of 73.
Sheikh Mohammed, his brother, was unanimously elected president by the country’s Federal Supreme Council, the UAE’s official news agency (WAM) said. Sheikh Mohammed had been widely seen as the de facto leader of the UAE, handling day-to-day affairs for the Gulf state, while Sheikh Khalifa’s role had been largely ceremonial since he suffered a stroke and underwent surgery in 2014.
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| 2022-05-15T04:18:11Z
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Partnership delivers advanced approaches for bringing neurodegenerative disease treatments to market
NOTTINGHAM, England and MORRISVILLE, N.C. and BOSTON, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Calyx, the eClinical and Regulatory solutions and services provider relied on for solving complex data challenges in clinical research, today announced it has entered into a partnership with Qynapse, an Artificial Intelligence (AI) neuroimaging medical technology company. The partnership enables Calyx to adopt and deliver Qynapse's precise and objective AI-powered neuroimaging analysis solutions, QyScore® and QyPredict® to its global pharmaceutical and biotech customers as they develop new medical treatments for central nervous system (CNS) disorders.
"We're delighted to add Qynapse's advanced analysis capabilities to our full suite of proven medical imaging services," said Stephen M. Bravo, MD, Chief Medical Officer at Calyx. "This groundbreaking services and technology partnership will enable our clients to more confidently assess the full potential of treatments in development for Multiple Sclerosis, Parkinson's, Alzheimer's, and Huntington's disease, as well as other neurodegenerative disorders."
Qynapse has developed one of the largest datasets of proprietary algorithms designed to rapidly analyze and interpret brain scans, delivering more objectivity and precision for the measurement of drug efficacy and safety during CNS clinical trials. Calyx's Medical Imaging services have been proven in over 2,600 global clinical trials, delivering reliable data that has supported the approval of over 270 new medical treatments.
"We are excited to partner with Calyx, a Medical Imaging and eClinical solutions powerhouse, in bringing life-changing treatments to patients globally," said Olivier Courrèges, Chief Executive Officer at Qynapse. "Working together we will further expedite and improve the go-to-market process for CNS drug therapies."
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About Calyx
Through innovative eClinical and Regulatory solutions and services, Calyx turns the uncertain into the reliable, helping bring new medical treatments to market reliably. With deep expertise in clinical development and 30 years supporting trial sponsors and clinical research organizations, Calyx harnesses its intelligence and experience to solve complex problems, deliver fast insights, and get new drugs to market every day.
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Qynapse is a medical technology company with an AI-powered and proprietary neuroimaging software platform that creates the potential for earlier clinical precision on the frontlines of CNS diseases.
Qynapse's flagship solution, QyScore®, FDA-Cleared and CE marked, combines MRI scans and AI to produce rapid, actionable insights for objective brain scan analysis, enhancing diagnosis precision and drug efficacy assessment.
Qynapse's prognostic AI technology, QyPredict®, available for research use only, has the potential to predict disease trajectory and improve targeted patient selection in clinical trials.
Qynapse is headquartered in France, in the United States and in Canada.
Learn more about Qynapse's AI solutions at https://qynapse.com/, or at LinkedIn, Twitter.
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On middle school night, student-athletes from Bonham, Lamar and Travis Science Academy made it a priority to enthusiastically mimic the public address announcer inside Wildcat Gym.
Into the microphone, he’d say “Point, Temple,” anytime the Tem-Cats lit up their side of the scoreboard. And with unwavering exuberance, the response in unison echoed, “Point, Temple.”
The cheers were louder still on occasions when Tem-Cats players such as Keagan Bankston came up with a dig, Claire Little blocked a shot back over the net or Dawn Smith landed a kill. Even Hewitt Midway head coach Ryan Porter noticed the leveled-up liveliness.
“I thought Temple’s fans were awesome,” he said. “This is a bigger turnout than we’ve had in a while, so great job by their fans coming out and being supportive.”
As vocal as those youthful backers were, though, Porter’s Pantherettes made the most noise on the court using an assortment of hitters and notched a 25-13, 25-7, 25-14 victory in Temple’s District 12-6A opener Tuesday.
Midway (25-10, 2-0) had four players with at least five kills, including a team-high eight from Kenna McKenzie as the Pantherettes wrapped up a second consecutive 3-0 decision to begin district.
“Midway is a great team, solid, so I told them, again, I want to see them compete,” said Temple head coach Anna Anderson, whose team had the Pantherettes in its sights in each set only to have the visitors reel off extended runs to pull away. “They are seeing that they can create good things that happen on the court together, and I feel like they are getting close as a team.”
As for the extra effort from the large cast of volleyball hopefuls in the stands, Anderson said, “They are our future and we are here at Temple because Bonham, Travis and Lamar feed into what we do here. So, I think there is that family and everybody has a purpose in our program. It was fun.”
Smith led Temple (5-22, 0-1) with three kills, and Bankston and Dejah Thomas had two apiece. Bankston added 15 digs from the back row where libero Alyssa Yepma tallied eight.
“I kept telling them, ‘Just play — just play,’ and I really think they did that tonight,” Anderson said. “We worked again on a different rotation and there was some good stuff. We’re just going to keep working.”
Bailey Jones, Hannah McCarver and Miriam Williams each produced five kills for Midway, which got 19 assists from Cambry Saul and served nine aces split across five players in the match.
“We’ve got a lot of depth,” Porter said. “I think that’s what probably sets us apart in our district.”
While others in 12-6A played Friday, Temple had an open date, and the Tem-Cats’ eagerness to get league action underway showed in Game 1. Temple shook off an early 8-3 deficit and twice was within one point, 11-10 and 12-11. But the Pantherettes pieced together a 9-0 run for separation then closed the first set by scoring six of eight.
Spurts of 7-0 and 8-0 put Game 2 in Midway’s corner, but the Tem-Cats in Game 3 made the Pantherettes work for the sweep.
Temple took its first lead of the match after the second of two straight Taylor Regula aces, and a 5-0 run put the home team ahead 10-5. Midway answered later in the set with a 9-0 run for a 16-11 advantage, and the Pantherettes sewed up the matter by scoring nine of the final 12 points.
“I thought our girls came out a little bit unfocused. They weren’t locked in. We made too many errors. Even in set three, it was 10-5, and they made 10 errors in 10 points,” Porter said. “But, we have a lot of really good seniors who’ve played a lot of ball, so they know how to respond and not let the world go on tilt if they mess up.”
Temple is back in Wildcat Gym on Friday with Copperas Cove in town while Midway steps out of district to host China Spring.
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A man has been charged with sexually abusing children at his wife’s Maryland day care, days after his wife was charged with shooting him at a Washington, D.C., hotel, authorities said.
Baltimore County police said Tuesday that they obtained an arrest warrant charging James S. Weems Jr., 57, of Randallstown, Maryland, with 13 sex crimes related to the abuse of at least three children at the day care in Owings Mills, news outlets reported.
Weems and his wife, Shanteari Weems, were at a hotel in Washington’s southwest on July 21 when the shooting occurred, that city’s Metropolitan Police Department said. She told investigators that they had argued over the abuse allegations, according to a court affidavit.
Detectives in Baltimore County began investigating James Weems earlier this month over allegations that he abused at least three children at the day care, police spokeswoman Joy Lepola-Stewart said. The warrant charges Weems with three counts each of sexual abuse of minor and second-, third- and fourth degree sex offense.
James Weems remains hospitalized with two gunshot wounds that aren’t considered life-threatening and is considered a fugitive from justice and is under guard, police in Washington said.
Shanteari Weems told police that she had “received multiple messages and phone calls from parents and teachers” about sexual abuse allegations at the day-care center and went to meet her husband of five years at the hotel, according to the affidavit. She repeatedly asked him about the accusations and it escalated into an argument, she told police.
Her lawyer, Tony N. Garcia, said his client started her business in the early 2000s and the allegations against her husband “were pretty earth-shattering.” She contends that she shot her husband when their argument turned violent and he started toward her, he said.
“She insists that she was defending herself,” Garcia said.
Shanteari Weems is charged with assault with intent to kill and handgun offenses and remains jailed in the nation’s capital. She pleaded not guilty in D.C. Superior Court and is scheduled to appear at a preliminary hearing on Friday.
In the hotel room, police found two handguns and a notebook included handwritten messages that Shanteari Weems intended to shoot her husband, but not to kill him and “I want these kids to get justice,” according to the affidavit. Garcia said one handgun belonged to his client, who is licensed to carry it in Maryland, and the other belonged to James Weems.
It’s not clear whether James Weems, who has not yet appeared in court, has an attorney. He was a Baltimore city police officer from 1996 to 2005 and then a “contract specialist” doing administrative work, until 2008, city police said. Garcia said James Weems assisted his wife at the day care and also did private security.
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Enables Public To Track City Agency Performance Better Than Ever
NEW YORK, June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- HD MADE, a New York-based branding and technology agency, announced they partnered with the New York City Mayor's Office of Operations to create the Dynamic Mayor's Management Report (dmmr.nyc.gov). Mayor Eric Adams launched the new online platform in April.
Every year, Operations releases the Mayor's Management Report, containing hundreds of pages of performance assessment data from each agency. They sought to make the information more accessible and easier for City agencies, elected officials, media, and the general public to understand.
HD MADE was brought on to perform product strategy, workflow assessment, and technology implementation for the initiative. To satisfy Ops' request, the DMMR needed to be able to handle thousands of KPIs from over fifty agencies, going back more than twenty years. It also needed to facilitate more nuanced analyses of agency performance.
HD MADE partnered with Practical Logix, a technology strategy and implementation firm, to analyze the massive backlog of data. Together, they focused on: 1) simplifying the user experience while making the metrics easier to understand; 2) maintaining data accuracy end-to-end; 3) enterprise-class architecture. They worked closely with Ops to analyze, triage, and standardize the data from their original sources for the new platform, building a "Headless" CMS system with a decoupled frontend connected through APIs for customization abilities not available on other public municipal reports.
"Previously, all of this data dating back to 1997 was hard to find and not searchable – making it difficult to see how the City was actually performing. This tool will make it easier to draw insights on NYC's performance and better understand how we coexist as New Yorkers," said Henry Lee, CCO of HD MADE.
The resulting DMMR is a user-friendly digital platform that offers unprecedented access to quantitative and qualitative information tracking the performance of each City agency. Key features include: 1) data by City Services, Agencies, their missions, services, and goals; 2) showcase KPIs for agencies; 3) ability to filter and view data through charts and tables; 4) ability to download filtered data; 5) KPI comparison tools; 6) support for publishing impactful stories; 7) a versatile admin CMS for managing data and content; 8) significantly improved performance and load time; 9) increased search engine visibility and ranking. Initiatives like housing, Vision Zero, and Small Business First are also highlighted.
"The Mayor's Office of Operations has done a tremendous job of carefully tabulating the data from the Agencies who participate in the MMR process for years. The new Dynamic MMR is a strategic and insightful tool that provides visibility for multiple audiences interested in the accountability of running the City," said CEO of Practical Logix, Sree Partha.
In the future, this transformation of performance reporting could become the national model for holding governments accountable through data.
HD MADE Inc. is a design-driven consulting, branding, storytelling, and technology agency founded by former ESPN executives Dan Chiu and Henry Lee in 2010. Purposely structured to be nimble, responsive, and senior-led, they specialize in helping clients refine their messaging, build digital products and platforms, and grow engagement. Their work uplifts non-profit & social impact, mobile & web apps, media, healthcare, and corporate initiatives including The Breast Cancer Research Foundation, National CAPACD, Coalition for Homeless, NASDAQ, Robin Hood, FanDuel, NYC Economic Development Corporation, MGM Studios, TMZ, Warner Bros., Omnicom Media Group and NYC Mayor's Office of Operations.
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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Magyar Bancorp (NASDAQ: MGYR) ("Company"), parent company of Magyar Bank, reported today the results of its operations for the three and nine months ended June 30, 2022.
The Company reported a 27% increase in its net income for the three months ended June 30, 2022, to $2,117,000 compared with net income of $1,668,000 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Net income for the nine months ended June 30, 2022 was $5,488,000 compared with net income of $4,510,000 for the nine months ended June 30, 2021.
Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.31 for the three months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $0.24 for the three months ended June 30, 2021. Basic and diluted earnings per share were $0.81 for the nine months ended June 30, 2022 compared to $0.64 for the nine months ended June 30, 2021.
The Company also announced that its Board of Directors declared a quarterly cash dividend of $0.03 per share, which will be paid on August 18, 2022 to stockholders of record as of August 4, 2022.
"We are pleased to report another strong quarter," stated John Fitzgerald, President and Chief Executive Officer of Magyar Bancorp. "Our net interest margin increased 18 basis points during the quarter on a year over year basis as a result of prudent management of our balance sheet. In addition, our return on average assets has grown to 1.06% for the quarter ending June 30, 2022, a direct reflection of the sustained earnings growth the Bank has produced during the fiscal year. As we head into the final quarter of our fiscal year, we expect the positive earnings momentum to continue."
About Magyar Bancorp
Magyar Bancorp is the parent company of Magyar Bank, a community bank headquartered in New Brunswick, New Jersey. Magyar Bank has been serving families and businesses in Central New Jersey since 1922 with a complete line of financial products and services. Magyar operates seven branch locations in New Brunswick, North Brunswick, South Brunswick, Branchburg, Bridgewater, and Edison (2). Please visit us online at www.magbank.com.
Forward Looking Statements
This press release contains statements about future events that constitute forward-looking statements within the meaning of the Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933 and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934. Such forward-looking statements may be identified by reference to a future period or periods, or by the use of forward- looking terminology, such as "may," "will," "believe," "expect," or similar terms or variations on those terms, or the negative of those terms. Forward-looking statements are subject to numerous risks and uncertainties, including, but not limited to, those risks previously disclosed in the Company's filings with the SEC, general economic conditions, changes in interest rates, regulatory considerations, competition, technological developments, retention and recruitment of qualified personnel, and market acceptance of the Company's pricing, products and services, and with respect to the loans extended by the Bank and real estate owned, the following: risks related to the economic environment in the market areas in which the Bank operates, particularly with respect to the real estate market in New Jersey; the risk that the value of the real estate securing these loans may decline in value; and the risk that significant expense may be incurred by the Company in connection with the resolution of non-performing loans. The Company wishes to caution readers not to place undue reliance on any such forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date made. The Company does not undertake and specifically declines any obligation to publicly release the result of any revisions that may be made to any forward-looking statements to reflect events or circumstances after the date of such statements or to reflect the occurrence of anticipated or unanticipated events.
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WASHINGTON, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kutak Rock is pleased to announce Debbie Sinclair Ruskin has been named managing partner of the firm's Washington, D.C. and Richmond offices, effective July 1. Ruskin succeeds managing partner Hilary Jackler following her promotion to Vice Chair.
John Petr, Chair of Kutak Rock, remarked, "Debbie will be very effective in this role. We're excited about the growth and momentum the firm has experienced in the D.C. and Richmond markets, and confident in her ability to build on that momentum. Debbie's long tenure with the firm is evidence of her commitment to the firm and understanding of the qualities that make Kutak Rock distinctive, both in terms of the service we provide our clients and the platform we offer our professionals. Her experience on national firm committees and with national client service teams provides her with background and personal relationships that will maintain and strengthen the offices' integration across our national footprint. Bob Kutak built the firm on the premise that when a client hires Kutak Rock, they don't hire just one attorney—they hire the firm. Debbie lives this credo and will be effective in ensuring that the skills and experience of our D.C and Richmond professionals are known and available to clients and attorneys nationally. We're excited that Debbie has agreed to serve her colleagues in this capacity."
"I am honored to serve as managing partner of our Washington and Richmond offices, and grateful for the trust my colleagues have placed in me," stated Ruskin. "Kutak Rock is a great firm to build a practice and develop relationships with clients, colleagues and community. I've enjoyed helping Kutak Rock continue to grow over the years; we've built a great environment and culture that makes us truly one of a kind. I look forward to supporting the growth of our attorneys as we work to build on our strengths and expand our opportunities in the region and across the nation."
Debbie Ruskin joined Kutak Rock in 1982. She practices primarily in the areas of public finance and banking law. She has served as bond counsel, bank counsel, credit enhancer's counsel, purchaser's counsel, swap provider's counsel and underwriter's counsel in debt issues aggregating more than $25 billion for a wide range of public and private projects including airport expansions, cultural institution and hospital expansions, public power facilities, water and sewer facilities, toll roads, charter schools and multifamily housing projects. Ruskin earned a J.D. from the University of Florida College of Law, with Honors, and a B.A. from Emory University, with Honors. She is admitted to practice in Washington, D.C. and Florida.
With a footprint spanning 19 offices in 14 states and the District of Columbia, Kutak Rock's 550+ attorneys work seamlessly to provide clients excellent, responsive legal services. The firm's multidisciplinary practice comprises more than 25 areas of focus and dozens of discrete specialties. For more information, see www.KutakRock.com.
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Kadri scores in OT in return, Avs move to brink of title
TAMPA, Fla. (AP) — Nazem Kadri scored at 12:02 of overtime and the Colorado Avalanche beat Tampa Bay 3-2 on Wednesday night in Game 4 of the Stanley Cup Final to move within a victory of dethroning the two-time defending champion Lightning.
Playing for the first time since June 4 due to a thumb injury, Kadri skated in on Andrei Vasilevskiy and slipped a shot under the goaltender’s right arm to give Colorado a 3-1 series lead.
“That was a huge win. A resilient win,” said Kadri, who had been sidelined since being injured during Game 3 of the Western Conference final against Edmonton.
“I’ve been waiting for this my whole life,” the Colorado center added. “I figured it was time to join the party.”
The Avalanche outshot the Lightning 11-3 in the extra period. Vasilevskiy stopped Logan O’Connor on a breakaway, and Colorado had a shot clang off the post and another hit the crossbar before Kadri ended it.
Game 5 is Friday night in Denver, where Colorado won the first two games of the series and are 7-2 this postseason.
Anthony Cirelli scored 36 seconds into the game and Victor Hedman also scored in regulation for the Lightning. They took a 2-1 lead into the third period.
Nathan MacKinnon scored on a second-period power play for Colorado, and Andrew Cogliano tied it early in the third.
Darcy Kuemper, pulled from Game 3 after giving up five goals in a 6-2 loss, stopped 37 shots and had an assist of the winning goal for the Avalanche.
Vasilevskiy finished with 35 saves. He has rebounded from allowing 11 goals in Games 1 and 2 to limit the high-scoring Avalanche to five the past two games.
The Lightning are trying to become the first team to win at least three straight Stanley Cup titles since the New York Islanders won four in a row from 1980-83. The Avalanche last hoisted the Cup in 2001.
The Lightning have rebounded from playing poorly in Games 1 and 2 to make it interesting by neutralizing Colorado’s speed, limiting the Avalanche’s scoring opportunities and turning up the pressure on Kuemper, who was barely tested when he faced just 16 shots in a 7-0 blowout in Game 2.
Cirelli’s goal was the fastest in a Stanley Cup Final since 2006, and the Lightning set the tone for another busy night for Kuemper by outshooting the Avalanche 17-4 in the opening period. Two of Colorado’s shots came while skating short-handed, killing off Tampa Bay’s first power play of the night.
MacKinnon’s first goal of the series — 12th of the playoffs — erased Colorado’s early deficit at 5:17 of the second period. The Avalanche pulled even again when Cogliano, assisted by Nico Sturm and Darren Helm, scored on a deflection less than three minutes into the third.
INJURIES
Kadri returned to the lineup after missing four games. He had been out since injuring his thumb when he was boarded by Evander Kane in Game 3 of Colorado’s sweep of Edmonton in the Western Conference final.
Kane received a major penalty and was suspended a game
As expected, Lightning right wing Nikita Kucherov played, while center Brayden Point was out of the lineup again for the defending champs.
Kucherov departed Game 3 after getting cross-checked by Colorado’s Devon Toews.
Point played in the first two games of the Final after missing 10 straight due to a right leg injury.
Avalanche left wing Andre Burakovsky (hand) missed his second straight game. He was injured blocking a shot in Game 2.
HELPING HANDS
Mikko Rantanen and Cale Maker assisted on MacKinnon’s goal, giving both of them 20 this postseason — a franchise record for a single playoff year. Peter Stastny had 19 with Quebec in 1985.
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LINKÖPING, Sweden, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- International medical imaging IT and cybersecurity company Sectra (STO: SECT B) has signed a contract with Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust in the UK. Sectra will provide the Trust with enterprise imaging as a fully managed cloud service. This means that Sectra will take responsibility for all hardware, software, and other IT components, and the healthcare provider can devote more time to its core business—offering fast and efficient care.
Welcoming the new contract, Homerton Director of IT and Systems Niall Canavan said: "Having our new imaging solution as a fully managed cloud service will allow us to shift the focus of our IT staff. Our team will be relieved of IT management responsibilities, which will be a significant benefit. We also expect to see clinical benefits, such as faster access to new features and new technology. Moving to a scalable cloud solution furthers our ambitions for a consolidated cloud system supporting all hospitals in our ICS (Integrated Care System) and is a vital first step towards realizing our collaboration potential in the north east London.
Homerton Healthcare NHS Foundation Trust provides health services for the London borough of Hackney, and surrounding communities. It offers services across various medical and surgical specialties. The contract, signed during the fourth quarter of Sectra's 2021/2022 fiscal year, provides enterprise imaging as a subscription cloud service for radiology and orthopaedics (Sectra One Cloud). The Sectra solution will be delivered through Microsoft Azure public cloud, the first to be deployed in the UK. It will initially handle approximately 200,000 examinations per year, gradually increasing in conjunction with Homerton's production.
The healthcare provider will gain access to all of the content and tools needed to organize, prioritize, and streamline imaging workflows in one application. This will enable reading and reporting to be performed directly within the Sectra solution, allowing for faster and more efficient diagnoses by eliminating the need to use multiple applications.
The solution will also make it easier for Homerton to collaborate with other hospital trusts that use Sectra's solution. It will allow clinicians to easily access and share medical images, regardless of where the image was captured.
"Sectra and Microsoft share a dedication to improving healthcare and provide high availability, performance and security. I am excited to leverage our experience of providing enterprise imaging in regional and collaborative settings to help Homerton Healthcare achieve clinical benefits, share workloads, and provide their clinicians with modern tools," says Jane Rendall, Managing Director at Sectra in the UK and Ireland.
Sectra's enterprise imaging solution provides a unified strategy for all imaging needs while lowering operational costs. The scalable and modular solution allows healthcare providers to grow from ology to ology and from enterprise to enterprise. Visit Sectra's website to read more about Sectra and why it's top-ranked in 'Best in KLAS'.
About Sectra
Sectra contributes to a healthier and safer society by assisting health systems throughout the world to enhance the efficiency of care, and authorities and defense forces in Europe to protect society's most sensitive information. The company, founded in 1978, is headquartered in Linköping, Sweden, with direct sales in 19 countries, and distribution partners worldwide. Sales in the 2021/2022 fiscal year totaled SEK 1,949 million. The Sectra share is quoted on the Nasdaq Stockholm exchange. For more information, visit Sectra's website.
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Dr. Torbjörn Kronander, CEO and President Sectra AB, +46 (0)705 23 52 27
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NEW YORK (AP) — Lincoln Center will hold a series of more than 300 Summer for the City events both indoors and outdoors following two years of programing sharply curtailed by the coronavirus pandemic.
The performing arts institution first emerged from the pandemic last spring and summer with Restart Stages in outdoor areas at Lincoln Center, ending a 13-month period with no performances for an audience at its campus on Manhattan’s west side.
The Summer for the City festival announced Wednesday starts May 14 and runs to Aug. 14 and will include 10 outdoor venues and three indoors.
“It’s focused on getting people back together again, having people feel safe together again,” said Shanta Thake, who was hired last August as Lincoln Center’s chief artistic officer. “And then the return of things like social dance, doing rituals together, the sing-along, all of these ways that really address the question of what does New York need that only live performance can provide.”
Indoor events at Rose Theater and Alice Tully Hall will be on a choose-what-you-pay basis.
The festival starts with a sing-a-long on Lincoln Center Plaza with the Young People’s Chorus of New York and a speakeasy for the audience under the entrance driveway.
The Mostly Mozart Festival has not been held since 2019, but the Mostly Mozart Festival Orchestra will have six pairs of concerts, including Mozart’s Requiem. In addition, choreographer Kyle Abraham and composer Jlin will present an electronic version of the Mozart composition transformed into “Requiem: Fire in the Air of the Earth.”
Thake had been associate artistic director at the Public Theater before replacing Jane Moss.
“The hope is that we’ll find that balance of what is indoor and outdoor programing as we go into next summer,” Thake said. “How do we really recognize that this has been an incredibly traumatic time for the world, but certainly our city? And what is our role as a cultural institution to step into that and and address it, not just put on shows and pretend nothing ever happened.”
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California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a set of gun safety bills into law on Thursday that require more regulations on gun sales and dealers within the state as well as increased information sharing between schools and law enforcement agencies.
The state -- amid a series of high-profile mass shootings that have spurred a national conversation on gun ownership -- has passed multiple new measures this month, including allowing for gun violence victims to file civil suits against companies that manufacture the firearms used in crimes.
One of the eight laws signed on Thursday includes a 10-year prohibition on gun possession if someone is convicted of child abuse or elder abuse, according to a news release from the governor's office.
Another law now requires schools to share information on child access prevention laws and safe firearm storage, as well as mandating reporting to law enforcement of any threat or perceived threat of a homicidal act.
"California has the toughest gun safety laws in the nation, but none of us can afford to be complacent in tackling the gun violence crisis ravaging our country," Newsom said in the release, adding that the state will continue to "lead on lifesaving polices that provide a model for action by other states and the nation."
Additional laws signed focus on dealer and sales regulations, specifically restricting where guns and other parts can be sold.
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OAAA OOH Ad Revenue Report Also Shows Q2 2022 Up 28.9% YOY
WASHINGTON, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Out of home (OOH) advertising revenue increased 28.9 percent in the second quarter of 2022 compared to the previous year, accounting for $2.62 billion, based on figures released by the Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA). These Q2 revenues are roughly equivalent to pre-pandemic highs, when Q2 2019 OOH revenues totaled a record-breaking $2.69 billion. Year-to-date through June, OOH revenue is now at $4.43 billion, and up 33.4 percent compared to the same period in 2021 – in line with the first half of 2019, at $4.47 billion.
The digital OOH format led total OOH growth with a 37 percent increase over second quarter 2021. The Billboard and Street Furniture categories increased double digits, while the Transit and Place-Based categories rose triple digits reflecting a strong pandemic recovery.
"This is a watershed moment – with OOH revenues nearly matching historic, pre-pandemic highs," said Anna Bager, President and CEO, OAAA. "I am confident that these gains will continue. Recent Comscore research found that OOH delivers tremendous value in comparison to other channels, so we are in a good position to continue this momentum, despite any economic headwinds."
Eight of the top ten product industry categories increased double digits led by Public Transportation, Hotels and Resorts industry category at a 56.5 percent jump, which reflects recent reporting of increased consumer spending on services. The next four best performing industry categories all increased more than 30 percent, and included Financial, Media & Advertising, Government Politics and Organizations, and Schools Camps and Seminars.
Specific segments which were top revenue performers within the product industry categories, ranked by total OOH ad spend, included):
- Hospitals, Clinics & Medical Centers +13%
- Legal Services +18%
- Quick Serve Restaurants +20%
- Consumer Banking +36%
- Domestic Hotels & Resorts +35%
- Local Government +20%
- Colleges & Universities +29%
- Real Estate Agents, Agencies & Brokers +39%
- Computer Software (excluding games & education) +321%
- Food Stores & Supermarkets (chain) +13%
Ranked in order of OOH spending, the top 10 advertisers in the second quarter were McDonald's, Apple, Geico, Universal Pictures, Anheuser-Busch, American Express, Amazon, HBO, Dunkin, and T-Mobile.
Almost four in five (78%) of the top 100 OOH advertisers increased their OOH spend from Q2 2021, and over a quarter (27%) more than doubled their spend. Advertisers on this list who did not spend in Q2 2021 included: Capital One, Expedia, IHG, Canada, and Thirty Madison.
Over 20 percent (22) of the top 100 OOH spenders were technology or direct-to-consumer brands, eight were quick service restaurants brands, and seven were healthcare related (providers or insurers).
OAAA issues full industry pro forma revenue estimates that include, but are not limited to, Miller Kaplan and Kantar Media (which is not adjusted to reflect changes in data sources), and member company affidavits. Revenue estimates include digital and static billboard, street furniture, transit, place-based, and cinema advertising.
For detailed charts, go to https://bit.ly/3wbSlV7 and https://bit.ly/3ppb4ZB.
About the OAAA
The Out of Home Advertising Association of America (OAAA) is the national trade association for the $8.6 billion U.S. out of home advertising (OOH) industry, which includes digital out of home (DOOH), and is comprised of billboards, street furniture, transit advertising, and place-based media (including cinema).
OAAA is comprised of 800+ member media companies, advertisers, agencies, ad-tech providers, and suppliers that represent over 90 percent of the industry. OAAA is a unified voice, an authoritative thought leader, and a passionate advocate that protects, unites, and advances OOH advertising in the United States.
OAAA-member media companies donate over $500 million in public service advertising annually. Every year, the industry celebrates and rewards OOH creativity via its renowned OBIE Awards (obieawards.org). For more information, please visit oaaa.org.
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