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2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games Athletes and U.S. Army General Lead Torch Parade at Disney's Magic Kingdom Park
Published: Aug. 18, 2022 at 6:22 PM CDT|Updated: 2 hours ago
LAKE BUENA VISTA, Fla., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Walt Disney World Resort proudly hosted 2022 Department of Defense (DoD) Warrior Games athletes on Thursday, celebrating the arrival of the Warrior Games with a parade at Magic Kingdom Park. Commanding General of United States Army's Training and Doctrine Command General Paul E. Funk joined several athletes in serving as Grand Marshals for the Disney Festival of Fantasy Parade and the athletes took turns carrying the Warrior Games torch that will light the cauldron at the Opening Ceremony on Friday at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex. The participating athletes represented the Army, Navy, Air Force, Special Operations Command, Canada and Ukraine that will compete in the Warrior Games along with the Marine Corps.
Walt Disney World Resort proudly celebrates the arrival of 2022 Department of Defense Warrior Games athletes.
The Warrior Games, hosted by Army's Training and Doctrine Command, will take place over nine days at ESPN Wide World of Sports Complex at Walt Disney World Resort starting Saturday. The Warrior Games is an adaptive-sports competition that highlights the exceptional physical skills and mental toughness of wounded, ill and injured active-duty and veteran service members. The Games feature 12 adaptive sports including archery, cycling (both road race and time trials), shooting, sitting volleyball, swimming, track, field, wheelchair basketball, wheelchair rugby, indoor rowing, powerlifting, and golf as an exhibition.
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NEW YORK, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, TUMI, the leading international travel and lifestyle brand launches an exclusive collaboration with iconic streetwear brand, STAPLE. They've joined forces on a design journey guided by the world travels of STAPLE's visionary founder, Jeff Staple. Each piece of the collection features the iconic STAPLE Pigeon, while drawing influence from the global streets that inspire the creativity of both Jeff Staple and TUMI.
The Pigeon is an integral part of the STAPLE brand and serves as a mascot that represents New York City. When creating STAPLE, Jeff came to see the bird as a symbol of never giving up and thriving against all odds. Bigger than the city that never sleeps, that same spirit is palpable in urban destinations across the globe. TUMI, known for supporting the path of every traveler, leaned into this concept with well-designed and highly functional pieces to further complement their journeys.
The campaign featuring the collaboration was shot entirely on film by renowned street photographer and multi-talented artist Jacob Consenstein. Set around New York City, the campaign images not only capture the product's functionality, but also celebrate its authenticity, energy and inspiration.
The collection includes five new styles, each designed for the modern-day city explorer and merging the hustle mentality of urban cities with signature TUMI innovation. A Pigeon pink and New York City-esque map lining is carried throughout as a nod to the city that raised Jeff Staple. The collection takes shoppers on a trip around the world from the spacious Backpack donning a pattern inspired by the streets of São Paulo to the compact Sling that takes its cues from Tokyo. A more playful piece, the subversive Ping Pong Crossbody features a print that echoes the tiles of Barcelona and holds more than just paddles. It's perfectly sized to keep the essentials close while showcasing STAPLE DNA and TUMI design excellence. The Kit Crossbody references Los Angeles architecture and puts ingenuity on display with a removable strap that allows the piece to be carried like a bag or used as a travel kit. The International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On showcases an intricate design of a STAPLE Pigeon camouflage that is inspired by New York City.
"Jeff Staple is an innovator and an entrepreneur. He has never settled and has always pushed himself to go beyond the norm to bring streetwear culture to the global stage," TUMI Creative Director, Victor Sanz, says of collaborator. "Jeff is a true global citizen, as he exemplifies the world traveler that doesn't lose his sense of home or where he has come from, while embracing other cultures for inspiration and self-growth. This truly is in line with how we view the world. We are always looking outside for inspiration and always building on our fundamentals," Sanz concluded.
"For me, TUMI has always been the pinnacle of luxury, travel, innovation and tech," Founder of STAPLE & Reed Art Department, Jeff Staple, commented. "There is a strong commonality in both our brands between travel and performance, and how the experience affects your everyday life. I've come to really appreciate the value of well-designed travel accessories, especially when you are in a new city and constantly on the go. Design-wise, the hustle mentality that the STAPLE Pigeon represents started out as a way to speak to the culture of New York City, but over the course of my travels, I've come to see that it represents this same ethos in cities across the globe. With this TUMI collaboration, we are bringing that spirit full circle through the unique and elevated design details in each style of the collection."
The collection is available worldwide on TUMI.com, at select TUMI Retail Stores, and at StaplePigeon.com. Product available in North America and across Europe starting July 7th and across Asia -Pacific beginning July 18th.
Retail prices of the TUMI x STAPLE collection:
- International Expandable 4 Wheeled Carry-On at $1195 USD
- Sling at $495 USD
- Ping Pong Crossbody at $250 USD
- Kit Crossbody at $295 USD
- Backpack at $695 USD
Since 1975, TUMI has been creating world-class business, travel lifestyle, and performance luxury essentials designed to upgrade, uncomplicate and beautify all aspects of life on the move. Blending flawless functionality with a spirit of ingenuity, we're committed to empowering journeys as a lifelong partner to movers and makers in pursuit of their passions. The brand is sold globally in over 75 countries with upwards of 2,000 points of sale. For more about TUMI, visit www.TUMI.com.
Jeff Staple (born Jeffrey Ng) is a creative visionary whose work encompasses graphic, fashion, and footwear design, as well as brand marketing. He is the founder of REED ART DEPARTMENT (f.k.a. Staple Design) where he has worked on countless creative projects for clients ranging from startup brands to Fortune 100 companies. This year marks the 25th anniversary since Jeff founded STAPLE in 1997, the NY-based pioneering streetwear brand with the now infamous "Pigeon" logo, and later experiential lifestyle boutique, REED SPACE in 2002.
For more about TUMI, visit www.TUMI.com
For more about STAPLE, visit https://www.staplepigeon.com/
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VANCOUVER, BC, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Pan American Silver Corp. (NASDAQ: PAAS) (TSX: PAAS) ("Pan American" or the "Company") today released results for 22 new infill and exploration drill holes totaling 18,071 metres that further demonstrate the size and quality of the mineralization at the Company's La Colorada Skarn project. Infill drill hole D-96-03-22, in the western portion of the deposit, contains an extensive zone of high grade silver and base metal sulphide mineralization with an intercept of 295.5 metres at 234 g/t Ag, 6.36% Pb and 5.72% Zn, including 97.0 metres at 654 g/t Ag, 15.35% Pb and 11.38% Zn.
"Drillhole D-96-03-22 returned the highest-grade intercept from the more than 200,000 metres drilled to date on the La Colorada Skarn project," said Christopher Emerson, Pan American's Vice President Business Development and Geology. "Further infill drilling will provide tighter spacing to help define this high-grade zone, while step out drilling targets extension of the footprint to the west where the mineralization is still open."
Pan American plans to provide an update to the mineral resource estimate for the La Colorada Skarn in the third quarter of 2022. The cut-off date for the resource update was April 30, 2022, hence the drill results disclosed today will not be included in the upcoming mineral resource update.
Drill Highlights Include:
- D-96-03-22: 295.50 m at 234 g/t Ag, 0.09% Cu, 6.36% Pb and 5.72% Zn, including 97.00 m at 654 g/t Ag, 0.16% Cu, 15.35% Pb and 11.38% Zn
- D-96-04-22: 31.25 m at 216 g/t Ag, 0.05% Cu, 5.60% Pb and 4.82% Zn and 40.65 m at 99 g/t Ag, 0.03% Cu, 3.64% Pb and 4.50% Zn
- D-71-07-22: 188.50 m at 59 g/t Ag, 0.09% Cu, 3.14% Pb and 4.82% Zn, including 91.30 m at 70 g/t Ag, 0.13% Cu, 3.57% Pb and 5.86% Zn
- D-93-03-22: 117.65 m at 35 g/t Ag, 0.09% Cu, 2.75% Pb and 3.92% Zn
- D-93-04-22: 69.10 m at 48 g/t Ag, 0.06% Cu, 3.78% Pb and 4.83% Zn
- D-93-05-22: 188.70 m at 68 g/t Ag, 0.11% Cu, 4.66% Pb and 6.16% Zn, including 62.65 m at 77 g/t Ag, 0.13% Cu, 6.69% Pb and 7.58% Zn
- U-11-22: 67.70 m at 54 g/t Ag, 0.12% Cu, 3.69% Pb and 5.38% Zn
- U-18-22: 160.90 m at 82 g/t Ag, 0.16% Cu, 3.67% Pb and 6.30% Zn, including 104.60 m at 83 g/t Ag, 0.20% Cu, 5.14% Pb and 8.91% Zn and 124.20 m at 50 g/t Ag, 0.11% Cu, 2.04% Pb and 2.66% Zn, including 43.95 m at 70 g/t Ag, 0.18% Cu, 4.10% Pb and 5.05% Zn.
The drill results disclosed today have expanded the mineralized area of the Skarn deposit, as described in the following points:
- D-96-03-22 and D-96-04-22 both show high silver grades. Together with drill hole U-67-21, disclosed on November 10, 2021, which returned 114.6 metres at 133 g/t Ag, 3.60% Pb and 4.83% Zn and 16.5 metres at 228 g/t Ag, 3.36% Pb and 6.45% Zn, these holes support the interpretation of an east-west trending high grade silver zone between the Amolillo and NC2 veins that extends for at least 100 metres.
- Underground and surface drilling in the western portion of the Skarn from drill holes west of U-11-22 and S-93-21, respectively, have shown consistently wide intercepts and high grade mineralization.
- Infill drilling D-95-10/11/12–22 extending mineralization to the south of the central block showed multiple skarn and breccia style mineralization with widths up to 90 metres.
- D-71-07-22 drilled in the eastern block intercepted strong sulphide mineralization over 180 metres and further opens up exploration to the east and south. D-62-06-22 and D-62-07-22 also provided continuity of the mineralization 150 metres to the east.
The following table provides the drill results for the La Colorada Skarn deposit for the second quarter of 2022.
Previous drill results not included in this table have been disclosed in Pan American's news releases, which are available, together with cross sections, plans and images of the skarn mineralized core, on our website at:
https://www.panamericansilver.com/operations/exploration/la-colorada-skarn/.
Grades are shown as contained metal before mill recoveries are applied. All samples provided in this news release were assayed by ALS Global, Mexico using acid digestion with ICP finish for silver, lead, zinc, and copper. Samples sent to ALS Global were prepared in Zacatecas, Mexico laboratory and sent to Vancouver B.C. Laboratory for assay. Pan American implements a quality assurance and quality control ("QAQC") program including the submission of certified standards, blanks, and duplicate samples to the laboratories. The results of the QAQC samples submitted to ALS Global demonstrate acceptable accuracy and precision. The Qualified Persons are of the opinion that the sample preparation, analytical, and security procedures followed for the samples are sufficient and reliable for the purpose of any future mineral resource and mineral reserve estimates. Pan American is not aware of any drilling, sampling, recovery or other factors that could materially affect the accuracy or reliability of the data reported herein. ALS Global is independent from Pan American.
Mineral resources and mineral reserves are as defined by the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum.
Mineral Resources that are not Mineral Reserves have no demonstrated economic viability. No mineral reserves have yet been estimated for the Skarn deposit.
See the Company's Annual Information Form dated February 23, 2022, available at www.sedar.com for further information concerning QAQC and data verification matters, the key assumptions, parameters and methods used by the Company to estimate mineral reserves and mineral resources, and for a detailed description of known legal, political, environmental, and other risks that could materially affect the Company's business and the potential development of the Company's mineral reserves and mineral resources.
Technical information contained in this news release with respect to Pan American has been reviewed and approved by Christopher Emerson, FAusIMM, Vice President Business Development and Geology, and Martin Wafforn, P.Eng., Senior Vice President Technical Services and Process Optimization, each of whom is a Qualified Person for the purposes of National Instrument 43-101 - Standards of Disclosure for Mineral Projects (''NI 43-101'').
Pan American Silver Corp. is authorized by The Association of Professional Engineers and Geoscientists of the Province of British Columbia to engage in Reserved Practice under Permit to Practice number 1001470.
Pan American owns and operates silver and gold mines located in Mexico, Peru, Canada, Argentina and Bolivia. We also own the Escobal mine in Guatemala that is currently not operating. Pan American provides enhanced exposure to silver through a large base of silver reserves and resources, as well as major catalysts to grow silver production. We have a 28-year history of operating in Latin America, earning an industry-leading reputation for sustainability performance, operational excellence and prudent financial management. We are headquartered in Vancouver, B.C. and our shares trade on NASDAQ and the Toronto Stock Exchange under the symbol "PAAS".
Learn more at panamericansilver.com.
Cautionary Note Regarding Forward-Looking Statements and Information
Certain of the statements and information in this news release constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the United States Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995 and "forward-looking information" within the meaning of applicable Canadian provincial securities laws. All statements, other than statements of historical fact, are forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements or information in this news release relate to, among other things: the timing for, amount of, and anticipated results of, any exploration or development programs with respect to the Company's La Colorada Skarn project, including the potential for further definition or expansion of the mineral resource in the future; the timing of any update to the mineral resource estimate and the results of any such update; and the potential generation of minerals, if any, and the quality thereof.
These forward-looking statements and information reflect the Company's current views with respect to future events and are necessarily based upon a number of assumptions that, while considered reasonable by the Company, are inherently subject to significant operational, business, economic and regulatory uncertainties and contingencies. These assumptions include: our mineral resource estimates and the assumptions upon which they are based; ore grades and recoveries; prices for silver, gold, and base metals remaining as estimated; currency exchange rates remaining as estimated; capital, decommissioning and reclamation estimates; prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals for the La Colorada mine and related exploration projects are received in a timely manner; our ability to secure and maintain the surface rights necessary for our operations; and our ability to comply with environmental, health and safety laws. The foregoing list of assumptions is not exhaustive.
The Company cautions the reader that forward-looking statements and information involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause actual results and developments to differ materially from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements or information contained in this news release and the Company has made assumptions and estimates based on or related to many of these factors. Such factors include, without limitation: the duration and effects of the COVID-19 virus and any other pandemics on our operations and workforce, and the effects on global economies and society; fluctuations in silver and gold prices; fluctuations in prices for energy inputs, labour, materials, supplies and services (including transportation); fluctuations in currency markets (such as the Canadian dollar, Peruvian sol, Mexican peso, Argentine peso and Bolivian boliviano versus the U.S. dollar); risks relating to inflation and the global economic environment; operational risks and hazards inherent with the business of mining (including environmental accidents and hazards, industrial accidents, equipment breakdown, unusual or unexpected geological or structural formations, cave-ins, flooding and severe weather); risks relating to the credit worthiness or financial condition of suppliers, refiners and other parties with whom the Company does business; inadequate insurance, or inability to obtain insurance, to cover these risks and hazards; employee relations; relationships with, and claims by, local communities and indigenous populations; our ability to obtain all necessary permits, licenses and regulatory approvals in a timely manner; changes in laws, regulations and government practices, including environmental, export and import laws and regulations; changes in national and local government, legislation, taxation, controls or regulations and political, legal or economic developments in Canada, the United States, Mexico, Peru, Argentina, Bolivia, Guatemala or other countries where the Company may carry on business, including legal restrictions relating to mining; risks relating to expropriation; risk of liability relating to our past sale of the Quiruvilca mine in Peru; diminishing quantities or grades of Mineral Reserves as properties are mined; increased competition in the mining industry for equipment and qualified personnel; and those factors identified under the caption "Risks Related to Pan American's Business" in the Company's most recent form 40-F and Annual Information Form filed with the United States Securities and Exchange Commission and Canadian provincial securities regulatory authorities, respectively. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated, estimated, described or intended. Investors are cautioned against undue reliance on forward-looking statements or information. Forward-looking statements and information are designed to help readers understand management's current views of our near and longer term prospects and may not be appropriate for other purposes. The Company does not intend, nor does it assume any obligation to update or revise forward-looking statements or information, whether as a result of new information, changes in assumptions, future events or otherwise, except to the extent required by applicable law.
Cautionary Note to US Investors
This news release has been prepared in accordance with the requirements of Canadian NI 43-101 and the Canadian Institute of Mining, Metallurgy and Petroleum Definition Standards, which differ from the requirements of U.S. securities laws. NI 43-101 is a rule developed by the Canadian Securities Administrators that establishes standards for all public disclosure an issuer makes of scientific and technical information concerning mineral projects.
Canadian public disclosure standards, including NI 43-101, differ significantly from the requirements of the United States Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC"), and information concerning mineralization, deposits, mineral reserve and resource information contained or referred to herein may not be comparable to similar information disclosed by U.S. companies. In particular, and without limiting the generality of the foregoing, this news release uses the terms ''measured resources'', ''indicated resources'', and ''inferred resources''. U.S. investors are advised that, while such terms are recognized and required by Canadian securities laws, the SEC does not recognize them. The requirements of NI 43-101 for identification of ''reserves'' are not the same as those of the SEC, and mineral reserves reported by the Company in compliance with NI 43-101 may not qualify as ''reserves'' under SEC standards. Under U.S. standards, mineralization may not be classified as a ''reserve'' unless the determination has been made that the mineralization could be economically and legally produced or extracted at the time the reserve determination is made. U.S. investors are cautioned not to assume that any part of a "measured resource" or "indicated resource" will ever be converted into a "reserve". U.S. investors should also understand that "inferred resources" have a great amount of uncertainty as to their existence and great uncertainty as to their economic and legal feasibility. It cannot be assumed that all or any part of "inferred resources" exist, are economically or legally mineable or will ever be upgraded to a higher category. Under Canadian securities laws, estimated "inferred resources" may not form the basis of feasibility or pre-feasibility studies except in rare cases. Disclosure of "contained ounces" in a mineral resource is permitted disclosure under Canadian securities laws. However, the SEC normally only permits issuers to report mineralization that does not constitute "reserves" by SEC standards as in place tonnage and grade, without reference to unit measures. Accordingly, information concerning mineral deposits set forth herein may not be comparable with information made public by companies that report in accordance with U.S. standards.
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BETHESDA, Md., Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lockheed Martin (NYSE: LMT) announced today that Tim Cahill will be the new executive vice president of the company's Missiles and Fire Control (MFC) business area. The appointment is effective Nov. 1.
Cahill is currently senior vice president of Lockheed Martin's Global Business Development & Strategy, where he brought integrated solutions to our customers and established comprehensive growth-enabling strategies across the enterprise. He previously served as senior vice president for Lockheed Martin International and vice president, Integrated Air and Missile Defense (IAMD) Systems for MFC. At MFC, he managed several significant programs including Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD), PAC-3, Medium Extended Air Defense System (MEADS), and numerous other emerging technologies. He has also held leadership positions at Lockheed Martin Space.
"Tim is a strategic leader with the right combination of experience to enable the future growth of our Missiles and Fire Control business. He is known for building strong, collaborative relationships with team members and customers alike, and I look forward to what he will bring to not only MFC, but also our customers who rely on us for their critical missions," said Lockheed Martin Chief Operating Officer Frank St. John.
Cahill joined the company in 1995 following a distinguished career as a U.S. Air Force officer. He succeeds Scott Greene, who will retire at the end of the year after more than 41 years of service to the company. Greene will serve as a strategic adviser to the chief operating officer from Nov. 1 until the end of the year to ensure a smooth and orderly leadership transition process.
"I am honored to be part of the exceptional MFC team of more than 20,000 employees dedicated to supporting our customers' mission with our innovative products and solutions," said Cahill. "The future of MFC is bright and we look forward to playing an important role in delivering 21st Century Security integrated solutions to our U.S. and allied customers around the world."
Cahill holds a bachelor's and Master of Science degree in Aeronautical and Astronautical Engineering from Purdue University and an MBA from Stanford University. He also completed the Executive Program Manager's Course at the Defense Systems Management College at Ft. Belvoir, Virginia.
About Lockheed Martin
Headquartered in Bethesda, Maryland, Lockheed Martin Corporation is a global security and aerospace company that employs approximately 114,000 people worldwide and is principally engaged in the research, design, development, manufacture, integration and sustainment of advanced technology systems, products and services.
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- UNIPLAT Becomes One of EUTECH's Only Six SDG Alliance Strategic Partners -
YOKOHAMA, Japan, July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UNIPLAT, the world's first (*) online platform for researchers and entrepreneurs showcasing their research projects focused on the UN's Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs), officially announced a strategic partnership on July 7 with European Technology Chamber (EUTECH), a registered NGO that is bridging technologies, people, economics, societies, countries, and politics to bring prosperity to humanity. (*) Based on Google search results.
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Both organizations share the same mission of working towards realizing the SDGs. Hence, the partnership and cooperation are focused on but not limited to programs, projects, academic exchanges, and events by the SDG Alliance.
The SDG Alliance is one of EUTECH's Alliances that enable European and international companies to become more competitive by empowering them with access to finance and resources that will allow them to achieve their growth objectives. By becoming one of the only six SDG Alliance strategic partners, UNIPLAT will receive exclusive access to the events, activities, and media publicity held by the SDG Alliance, creating more exposure and opening more opportunities for all UNIPLAT members.
"It is a great pleasure to witness the strategic partnership forged between UNIPLAT and EU Tech Chamber SDG Alliance. As we have always believed, collaboration is the key to addressing pressing challenges and unlocking new opportunities. I strongly believe that with our joint efforts, we can facilitate significant progress in the realization of the UN's SDGs. Looking forward to our journey together," said Florian von Tucher, the chairman of EUTECH.
"It is a great honor for UNIPLAT to become a strategic partner of EUTECH, the EU's leading research and technology platform co-funded by the EU. For UNIPLAT members worldwide, EUTECH is the cornerstone of building a strong business network in Europe. Furthermore, we hope that UNIPLAT will be used as a venue for presentations on the global expansion of a lot of companies and institutions supported by EUTECH. We are very confident that this internationally impactful and extremely significant partnership will strongly support the resolution of the SDGs advocated by the United Nations," said Takahisa Karita, the co-founder, CFO, and COO of Unify Platform AG, the management company of UNIPLAT.
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UNIPLAT is the world's first (*) online platform specialized for researchers and entrepreneurs from all over the world to share their ideas and research projects and gain support from individuals or institutions. Developed and managed by Unify Platform AG ( https://unify21.com/ ) which is based in Switzerland, UNIPLAT's mission is to accelerate the success of the SDGs. (*) Based on Google search results.
UNIPLAT front page: https://www.uniplat.social/
About EUTECH
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EUTECH was founded as an NGO and non-profit organization to serve as a bridge between technologies, people, economics, societies, countries, and politics. EUTECH strongly believes that the challenges of the times can only be mastered with the help of technology. Global collaboration is the only instrument that can help solve international problems at all levels: economic, social, cultural, and humanitarian. The respect for human rights and the fundamental freedom of people without differentiation based on race, gender, or religion should be cultivated and strengthened. EUTECH official website: https://www.eutech.org/
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NEW YORK, July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Juan Monteverde, founder and managing partner of the class action firm Monteverde & Associates PC (the "M&A Class Action Firm"), a national securities firm rated Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report and headquartered at the Empire State Building in New York City, is investigating Rubicon Technology, Inc. (RBCN), relating to its proposed acquisition by Janel Corp. Under the terms of the tender offer, RBCN shareholders are expected to receive $20.00 in cash per share they own. Click here for more information: https://www.monteverdelaw.com/case/rubicon-technology-inc. It is free and there is no cost or obligation to you.
We are a national class action securities litigation law firm that has recovered millions of dollars and is committed to protecting shareholders from corporate wrongdoing. We were listed in the Top 50 in the 2018-2021 ISS Securities Class Action Services Report. Our lawyers have significant experience litigating Mergers & Acquisitions and Securities Class Actions. Mr. Monteverde is recognized by Super Lawyers as a Rising Star in Securities Litigation in 2013, 2017-2019, an award given to less than 2.5% of attorneys in a particular field. He has also been selected by Martindale-Hubbell as a 2017-2021 Top Rated Lawyer. Our firm's recent successes include changing the law in a significant victory that lowered the standard of liability under Section 14(e) of the Exchange Act in the Ninth Circuit. Thereafter, our firm successfully preserved this victory by obtaining dismissal of a writ of certiorari as improvidently granted at the United States Supreme Court. Emulex Corp. v. Varjabedian, 139 S. Ct. 1407 (2019). Also, in 2019 we recovered or secured six cash common funds for shareholders in mergers & acquisitions class action cases.
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Introducing >= More than Equal: A pathway to women competing and winning at the pinnacle of motorsport
SILVERSTONE, United Kingdom, July 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yesterday, Silverstone saw the launch of >= More than Equal – a new initiative bringing together some of motorsports' best scouts, physical trainers, psychologists, nutritionists, racing coaches and drivers…all focused on finding and developing the first female Formula One World Drivers' Champion.
A total of 771 drivers from 41 different nationalities have raced in at least one of the over 1,050 FIA World Championship races since the first event, the 1950 British Grand Prix. Only 5 women have entered a Grand Prix, with just 2 qualifying and starting a race. For a sport that has always been open to women, that's a 99.8% male dominance.
Thirteen-time Grand Prix winner David Coulthard MBE and entrepreneur Karel Komarek founded and are funding >= More than Equal, with the ambition to understand and minimise barriers specific to women racing in Formula One, as well as providing better scouting and earlier, ongoing support.
The team hears a variety of reasons suggested as to why women have not achieved more in Formula One; Strength, endurance, racing aggression…but none have been tested and proven to be an insurmountable barrier.
A key partner in the >= More than Equal programme is Hintsa Performance, a global leader in human high-performance coaching. Formula One drivers supported by the company have won 16 world championships between them. Hintsa's CEO Annastiina Hintsa shares her view: "We see our role as talent identification and development of the mental and physical strength necessary to win a drivers' championship. VO2 max, neck and core strength, leg power, heat tolerance… we see and measure many key contributory factors that make a world champion and there is not one that cannot be reached by a woman."
So, what's really stopping them? Key partners within >= More than Equal agree:
- No female driver role models, thus too few girls take up karting
- A failure to identify and support female talent as early as male talent
- A lack of early track success, diverting all sponsorship and support to male drivers
>= More than Equal Advisory Board member and Formula One veteran Kate Beavan is well placed to comment. "I joined the Formula One business in 2003 and have watched women strive and fail for myriad reasons. I know women can make it and win, we just have to look harder and support earlier."
Coulthard describes his motivation to found >= More than Equal: "I always believed my sister Lynsay Jackson had more natural racing talent than me but I was given the support towards a Formula One journey and she was not. To succeed, talent needs early nurturing and I'd like every "Lynsay" out there to have the same opportunities as men in the fight to reach Formula One and win."
Co-founder Komarek added: "I know from my experience in business that there is always much more that needs to be done when it comes to gender equality. >= More than Equal brings a bold but achievable ambition that David and I hope will open more eyes to female potential everywhere – in sports, business and society."
Formula One presenter and motorsport diversity & inclusion champion Ariana Bravo hosted today's launch at Silverstone. "For women, there's a duality to the word 'drive'. The drive to drown out the noise of 'why not' by building strength and race craft that creates wins from a very young age. I'm a huge advocate for women in motorsport and it's exciting to see a new initiative that I think will help to clear the way for the development of female racing talent in reaching its full Formula One potential."
- Scouting globally for female talent. >= More than Equal will collaborate with a global network of scouting agents to search on and off the track for high-potential female karting and racing talent. The best will join the programme.
- Building physical strength, a winning mindset and mental resilience. Hintsa Performance coaches will initially bring empirical measurement to the identification of talent across a wide age range. It sees wellbeing as central to future performance with drivers given an early focus on mental strength and confidence. The team will also spearhead a tailored programme of physical training and nutrition for >= More than Equal's young and developing female drivers, mirroring services provided to athletes and current Formula One drivers.
- Enhancing speed through coached race craft. David Coulthard will join forces with top race coaches to create racing strategies that play to female strengths. Added to this will be time on track, the vital ingredient for racing talent to develop and to be seen to prove success. >= More than Equal will partner with teams and a fast-developing ecosystem of female driving opportunity to deliver maximum time on track.
- Connecting proven talent with teams and sponsorship. As talent proves itself competitively, so >= More than Equal team members will leverage their extensive business and motorsport contacts to connect that talent with potential teams and sponsorship.
- About >= More than Equal. >= More than Equal is a new, not-for-profit global initiative that takes a long-term view on return on investment toward its objective of participation in - and ultimately victory for - female drivers in the Formula One World Drivers' Championship. >= More than Equal will seek charitable status in England and Wales and will operate along charitable objectives.
- About David Coulthard MBE. David is a 13-time Formula One Grand Prix winner, finishing second in the 2001 Drivers' World Championship. David founded and co-funds >= More than Equal together with Komarek and will join the board of the initiative. He brings his racing experience and contacts to bear when playing an active role in the development of the programme.
- About Karel Komarek. Karel is the founder of global investment group KKCG with over €9 billion in asset value, and operations spanning 38 countries. >= More than Equal was founded and is co-funded by Karel, who also joins the >= More than Equal board.
More information about the initiative is available on the website www.MoreThanEqual.com and updates will also be available on the Instagram profile @more.thanequal.
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TAIPEI, Sept. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Leading crypto exchange KuCoin has announced that it has listed ThunderCore's token (TT), the native cryptocurrency that powers the ThunderCore network – a high-performance layer-1 chain and burgeoning Web3 ecosystem.
Since launching in 2017, KuCoin has made inroads into over 200 countries, with over 600 coins available to buy, sell, and trade. The exchange attracts a large cross-section of traffic due to its low fees, wide selection, and interest-earning functions.
ThunderCore is an EVM-compatible public blockchain that seeks to balance speed and scalability with superior security. It was founded in 2017 by Chris Wang, a prominent Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur and former Google and Disney executive. The chain delivers sub-second confirmation times, ultra-low gas fees, and is one of the top 10 most used public blockchains, according to DappRadar.
With its own native wallet, TT Wallet, ThunderCore makes it easy for startups to outsource storage security functions to the blockchain's core developer team. The company is committed to continually improving the wallet's UI/UX design, streamlining various "fiat-in" options, and adding new features such as NFT functionality.
ThunderCore's aggressive expansion in 2022
The ThunderCore blockchain has made enormous strides not only in the development of its ecosystem, which now includes hundreds of projects and has reached over 400K daily active users at times, but also in terms of partnerships, technology, and adoption.
Since late 2021, ThunderCore has aggressively pursued new opportunities and achieved the following milestones:
- In October 2021, ThunderCore initiated the Iris Hard Fork, which boosted its cross-chain capacities due to improvements in EVM compatibility. This helped the chain to become more appealing to projects aiming to scale.
- In November 2021, they launched the $10M Developer Growth Fund, incentivizing a broad array of blockchain projects and developers to build on ThunderCore. Divided into multiple phases, the initiative has seen many companies receive grants, promotions, technical aid, and business consultations for on-chain projects.
- In March 2022, of this year, the team partnered with innovative cross-chain aggregator XY Finance to enhance ThunderCore's bridging capacities. XY Finance is a crypto exchange aggregator for the metaverse and DeFi.
- In April 2022, the blockchain rebranded to better reflect the company's identity as an all-encompassing platform aiming to revolutionize Web3 and onboard new users through mobile entertainment, thereby attracting many new partners and developers.
- In July 2022, ThunderCore joined with leading cross-chain routing protocol Multichain to further boost bridging functionalities. Multichain is a dominant player in the cross-chain sector, with a daily volume of over $100 million.
- An eclectic range of entertainment-facing DApps were rolled out throughout 2022, massively expanding the ThunderCore ecosystem, while a huge influx of new users helped the chain to gain sizable traction and network effect in dynamic new industry sectors. These include the NFT platform OurSong, VR SocialFi platform MomentX, GameFi offering Galaxy Blocks, and NFT/e-commerce pioneer RE:DREAMER.
ThunderCore Outlook
Given the proven background and deep expertise of its founder Chris Wang in the videogame industry (Chris previously sold his social gaming company Playdom to Disney for around $750 million), it's no surprise that ThunderCore views entertainment as the secret gateway to onboard the next 1 billion users to Web3. The company has sought to attract legions of fun DApps, whether they be related to NFTs, GameFi, or the metaverse, by offering strong funding incentives and continually rolling out new features and partnership
For the remainder of 2022, ThunderCore predicts there will be more projects onboarded through ThunderGene. This is likely to boost the daily active user totals over the half-a-million mark, according to the company.
ThunderGene tool to simplify Web2 to Web3 migration
Currently, the company is in the process of launching its newest product, the ThunderGene API tool. Made for its growing developer community, the team at ThunderCore makes it extraordinarily easy for Web2 programmers to make the jump to Web3. The API tool streamlines the process of creating coins and NFTs on ThunderCore as well as integrating DApps directly into TT Wallet.
With a long slate of projects set to take off in the fall and winter, ThunderCore expects the utility of TT is only at the beginning of its growth cycle.
About ThunderCore
ThunderCore is a powerful and ultra-fast Web3 ecosystem and layer-1 chain that delivers elite performance and cost-effective scalability for thousands of crypto projects. Its proof-of-stake (PoS) architecture and strong developer support provide a battle-tested home for the next generation of crypto builders to create in Web3, DeFi, NFTs, GameFi, and the metaverse with limitless scope.
The growing ThunderCore ecosystem is powered by its popular native asset, TT, which can be stored in the feature-rich TT Wallet, together with other supported project assets.
ThunderCore's breakthrough consensus protocol "PaLa" overcomes the scalability "trilemma," helping the ThunderCore network generate up to 4,000 transactions per second (TPS) with sub-second confirmation times and ultra-low gas fees at a fraction of a cent.
Created in 2017 by Silicon Valley tech entrepreneur Chris Wang to help solve Ethereum's scalability issues, ThunderCore has an international user base that spans over 100 countries. It measured over 500,000 monthly active users in December 2021, making it one of the most actively used chains in the world, according to DappRadar.
Institutional investors in ThunderCore include MetaStable, Hashed, Electric Capital, Huobi Capital, Pantera, Zhen Fund, Kenetic Capital, Arrington XRP, Capitaland, and Draper Dragon, among others.
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Biden expected to announce new gun regulation, eyes new ATF nominee
By Kevin Liptak, CNN
President Joe Biden is expected to announce new firearm regulations as soon as Monday meant to contain the use of privately made weapons, people familiar with the matter said, as he comes under pressure to take more steps to address gun violence.
The regulation on so-called “ghost guns” — unregulated, untraceable weapons made from kits — would classify the components used to make them like frames or receivers as “firearms,” addressing a critical gap in the government’s ability to track them.
Biden is also considering nominating Steve Dettelbach, a former US attorney from Ohio, to lead the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco, Firearms and Explosives, in an announcement that could come this month. Biden’s previous nominee was forced to withdraw amid opposition in the Senate.
The moves come as gun violence and crime have ticked up in the United States, putting pressure on the White House to take action. Biden was expected to address new steps on guns in a public event Monday afternoon, according to people who have received invitations.
The White House declined to comment on the new steps, which were described by three people familiar with the matter not authorized to speak publicly. Dettelbach did not respond to a request for comment.
Following a 2021 directive from the Biden administration, the ATF proposed a rule in May last year to allow the bureau to classify the building blocks that often make up ghost guns as firearms. The rule has been winding its way through the federal regulation process since then.
The ATF rule addresses a key problem in tracking and regulating ghost guns because certain frames and receivers used to assemble the guns are often purchased online and not classified as firearms by the bureau.
The rule would also require manufactures who sell parts to assemble ghost guns to be licensed and to run background checks on potential purchasers of the kits used to assemble the products.
The Justice Department has also launched a national ghost gun enforcement initiative, which will “train a national cadre of prosecutors and disseminate investigation and prosecution tools to help bring cases against those who use ghost guns to commit crimes,” according to the White House.
Ghost guns have been used in multiple recent shootings, including at a Maryland high school in January. The exact number in circulation is unknowable, given the inability of regulators to track them.
Multiple states have moved to restrict their sale as ghost guns become more common at crime scenes.
Last week, Maryland joined Washington, DC, and 10 other states — California, Connecticut, Delaware, Hawaii, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Rhode Island, Virginia and Washington — in banning or restricting the purchase or use of ghost guns, which are often bought online and assembled at home.
In September, Biden withdrew his nomination of David Chipman to lead the ATF after facing opposition from Republicans and certain moderate Democrats.
Chipman, a former career official at ATF, came under scrutiny from pro-gun rights supporters and the National Rifle Association for his work as a senior adviser to Everytown for Gun Safety and Giffords — the organization started by former Rep. Gabrielle Giffords, who was shot at an event in her Arizona district in 201
Dettelbach ran unsuccessfully for Ohio attorney general in 2018 after serving as US attorney in the state.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- 5WPR, one of the largest independently-owned PR firms in the U.S., announced today the continued expansion of its parenting practice with the addition of new mom and breastfeeding specialists who will help lead the team and bring a fresh perspective and first-hand knowledge to aid in the ongoing growth of the group.
In June 2022, The American Academy of Pediatrics released updated recommendations and evidence of significant health benefits of breastfeeding to both infant and mother while also identifying the stigma, lack of support and workplace barriers as obstacles that hinder continued breastfeeding.
"We have always believed in the value of leading our parenting practice with experienced professionals who also have first-hand knowledge, and our new mom and breastfeeding specialists bring unrivaled experience that will strengthen the practice's offerings," said 5WPR CEO, Dara A. Busch. "While there has been progress around breastfeeding stigmas, it is often still seen as taboo and the struggles that mothers go through are not always properly portrayed. Alongside our client partners, we're hoping to guide parents and empower new moms through their breastfeeding journey, connecting them with the products, knowledge and tools they need to be successful."
In 2011, the United States Breastfeeding Committee officially declared August as National Breastfeeding Month, to raise awareness and advance breastfeeding through collaboration, leadership, and advocacy, with the hope that all U.S. families can have the opportunity to breastfeed.
5W Public Relations helps brands in this space link to culturally relevant trends and present them in ways that resonate with consumers and the media alike. Services offered to Parent, Child, & Baby clients include media relations, thought leadership, executive profiling, product placement, digital marketing, events, and influencer and celebrity partnerships. Through key industry relationships with influencers, bloggers, celebrities and of course, media, the team executes full-service campaigns and ensures maximum coverage for their clients.
About 5WPR
5W Public Relations is a full-service PR agency in NYC known for cutting-edge programs that engage with businesses, issues and ideas. With more than 275 professionals serving clients in B2C (Beauty & Fashion, Consumer Brands, Entertainment, Food & Beverage, Health & Wellness, Travel & Hospitality, Technology, Nonprofit), B2B (Corporate Communications and Reputation Management), Public Affairs, Crisis Communications and Digital Marketing (Social Media, Influencer, Paid Media, SEO). 5W was named to Inc. Magazine's Best Workplaces 2022 list, awarded 2020 PR Agency of The Year, and brings leading businesses a resourceful, bold and results-driven approach to communication. Chairman Ronn Torossian was named 2020 Entrepreneur of the Year by the American Business Awards.
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Union: Apple workers at Maryland store vote 2-1 to organize
TOWSON, Md. (AP) — More than 100 employees of an Apple store in a suburb of Baltimore voted to unionize by a nearly 2-to-1 margin Saturday, joining a growing U.S. push across tech, retail and service industries to organize for greater workplace protections, a union said.
The workers in Towson, Maryland, voted by a 65-33 margin to seek entry into the International Association of Machinists and Aerospace Workers, the union’s announcement said. The vote outcome could not immediately be confirmed with the National Labor Relations Board, which would have to certify the outcome and did not immediately answer messages.
The union and the employees intent on organizing said they sent Apple CEO Tim Cook notice last month that they were seeking to organize a union. The statement said their driving motivation was to seek “rights we do not currently have.”
“I applaud the courage displayed by CORE members at the Apple store in Towson for achieving this historic victory,” said IAM International President Robert Martinez Jr. in the statement. “They made a huge sacrifice for thousands of Apple employees across the nation who had all eyes on this election.”
Apple spokesman Josh Lipton told The Associated Press by phone that the company declined to comment on Saturday’s development.
Messages an NLRB spokeswoman were not immediately returned late Saturday.
Martinez called on Apple to respect the election results and to let the unionizing employees fast-track efforts to secure a contract at the Towson location. “This victory shows the growing demand for unions at Apple stores and different industries across our nation,” he said in the statement.
Also known as IAM, the union bills itself as one of the largest and most diverse industrial trade unions in North America, representing approximately 600,000 active and retired members in the aerospace, defense, airlines, railroad, transit, healthcare, automotive, and other industries.
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Editor’s note: This story has been updated to reflect that Beto O’Rourke has not confirmed his participation in the debate.
AUSTIN (Nexstar) — Governor Greg Abbott says he is accepting an invitation for a debate, hosted and broadcast by Nexstar Media Group which is the parent company of KXAN.
Challenger Beto O’Rourke has not yet confirmed whether he will participate, but in return, challenged Gov. Abbott to three town-hall style debates.
If they both agree on a time and date, the candidates will debate on the campus of the University of Texas-Rio Grande Valley in Edinburg.
KXAN will broadcast the debate, along with other Nexstar stations across Texas.
There are other candidates on the ballot for governor – but this debate will focus on Abbott and O’Rourke.
Nexstar Media adopted a set of criteria to determine which candidates are eligible to participate in a debate, which includes a requirement that a candidate must receive at least 10% support in an established, professionally-conducted, non-partisan poll leading up to the election.
A candidate also must have raised at least $50,000 in campaign contributions to be eligible.
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Yellen downplays US recession as wave of economic data looms
WASHINGTON (AP) — Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen on Sunday said the U.S. economy is slowing but pointed to healthy hiring as proof that it is not yet in recession.
Yellen spoke on NBC’s “Meet the Press” just before a slew of economic reports will be released this week that will shed light on an economy currently besieged by rampant inflation and threatened by higher interest rates. The data will cover sales of new homes, consumer confidence, incomes, spending, inflation, and overall output.
The highest-profile report will likely be Thursday, when the Commerce Department will release its first estimate of the economy’s output in the April-June quarter. Some economists forecast it may show a contraction for the second quarter in a row. The economy shrank 1.6% in the January-March quarter. Two straight negative readings is considered an informal definition of a recession, though in this case economists think that’s misleading.
Instead, the National Bureau of Economic Research — a nonprofit group of economists — defines a recession as “a significant decline in economic activity that is spread across the economy and lasts more than a few months.”
Yellen argued that much of the economy remains healthy: Consumer spending is growing, Americans’ finances, on average, are solid, and the economy has added more than 400,000 jobs a month this year, a robust figure. The unemployment rate is 3.6%, near a half-century low.
“We’ve got a very strong labor market,” Yellen said. “This is not an economy that’s in recession.”
Still, Yellen acknowledged the economy is “in a period of transition in which growth is slowing,” from a historically rapid pace in 2021.
She said that slowdown is “necessary and appropriate,” because “we need to be growing at a steady and sustainable pace.”
Slower growth could help bring down inflation, which at 9.1% is the highest in two generations.
Still, many economists think a recession is on the horizon, with inflation eating away at Americans’ ability to spend and the Federal Reserve rapidly pushing up borrowing costs. Last week, Bank of America’s economists became the latest to forecast a “mild recession” later this year.
And Larry Summers, the treasury secretary under President Bill Clinton, said on CNN’s “GPS” Sunday that “there’s a very high likelihood of recession,” as the Fed lifts interest rates to combat inflation. Those higher borrowing costs are intended to reduce consumer spending on homes and cars and slow business borrowing, which can lead to a downturn.
On Wednesday, the Federal Reserve is likely to announce its second 0.75% point increase in its short-term rate in a row, a hefty increase that it hasn’t otherwise implemented since 1994. That will put the Fed’s benchmark rate in a range of 2.25% to 2.5%, the highest level since 2018. Fed policymakers are expected to keep hiking until its rate reaches about 3.5%, which would be the highest since 2008.
The Fed’s hikes have torpedoed the housing market, as mortgage rates have doubled in the past year to 5.5%. Sales of existing homes have fallen for five straight months. On Tuesday, the government is expected to report that sales of new homes dropped in June.
Fewer home sales also means less spending on items that typically come with purchasing a new house, such as furniture, appliances, curtains, and kitchenware.
Many other countries are also grappling with higher inflation, and slower growth overseas could weaken the U.S. economy. Europe is facing the threat of recession, with soaring inflation and a central bank that just last week raised interest rates for the first time in 11 years.
European Central Bank President Christine Lagarde also sought to minimize recession concerns in an news conference last Thursday.
“Under the baseline scenario, there is no recession, neither this year nor next year,” Lagarde said. “Is the horizon clouded? Of course it is.”
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Higher ed marketing and admissions teams seize opportunity to proactively
engage students and keep them on track
College admissions teams from across the U.S. to gather at the Element451 Engage
Summit to enhance skills and learn from innovative peers
RALEIGH, N.C., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Element451 today announced that customer growth has resulted in the company doing as much business in the first half of 2022 as it did in all of 2021.
This record success represents a diverse mix of colleges — from large community colleges like Wake Tech in North Carolina to online programs at San Jose State University to public universities like Texas A&M San Antonio to faith-based institutions like Appalachian Bible College in West Virginia.
Each has committed to elevating the student experience and keeping learners engaged and feeling valued in a digital world.
Barriers like limited budget, staff, and deeply entrenched, reactive ways of communicating are all factors behind why many colleges fall short on their effort to meaningfully connect with students. In the U.S., drop-out rates are roughly 40% for undergraduate students; this segment of the higher ed student population is largely low-income and first-generation, four times higher than second-generation students.
To open more doors to previously unreachable students, colleges are using AI and behavioral intelligence to facilitate a highly personalized, student-led engagement experience.
"We're seeing more and more schools make strategic shifts to be out in front of students with communications that are based on students' individual preferences and needs, not the school's," explains Todd Heilman, chief customer success officer for Element451 who led enrollment and student success operations for over two decades before joining the company.
"Our clients are seeing higher engagement with prospects because our vast, proprietary database of student engagement behavior is optimizing their efforts," said Ardis Kadiu, CEO of Element451. "That intelligence combined with advanced marketing automation and communication tools is changing the game for how schools can anticipate and meet student needs."
Element451 clients and the larger higher education community will gather in person and virtually next week for the Engage Summit. The free conference will focus on personalizing the enrollment journey for today's ultra-savvy, time-constrained learner. Registration is open to all.
Element451 is a leading higher ed marketing technology provider that leverages AI, behavioral intelligence and marketing automation to help colleges easily and effectively engage today's students with hyper-personalized communications that increase engagement and admissions success. With Element451, institutions of all sizes can reach, recruit and retain more students by delivering the right message at the right time on the right channels.
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Facing "drought conditions unlike anything we've experienced before," Southern California officials are demanding businesses and residents in parts of Los Angeles, Ventura and San Bernardino counties cut outdoor watering to one a day week.
"For the summer, we have half the water that we need right now in these communities," said Rebecca Kimitch, program manager for the Metropolitan Water District of Southern California.
The move comes as California faces persistent climate crisis-fueled dry conditions that have led to major water shortages, despite record snow in early winter. Last summer, the state saw its most severe drought in its 126-year record.
The new restrictions must be implemented by June 1, with water district member agencies expected to enforce them, Kimitch said. Some 6 million people live in the affected areas and rely on water piped down from Northern California.
The Los Angeles Department of Water and Power -- which has had watering restrictions for more than a decade -- will work with water district and city officials as the emergency drought regulations are finalized, it said, adding residential water use in its zone already is 111 gallons per day, among the lowest in the region.
"Additional water use restrictions should be balanced against the high level of conservation that has already been achieved by ... customers. Conserving water must be accomplished region wide," the agency told CNN in a statement.
Indeed, the issue goes beyond California. The federal government in August declared its first water shortage on the Colorado River, leading to mandatory water cuts for states in the Southwest.
Snowpack suffers severe decline
While parts of California got record snow late last year, it wasn't enough to alleviate the dire drought conditions.
About 17 feet of snow fell in December at Berkeley's Central Sierra Snow Laboratory at the University of California, making it the snowiest December on record there and the third-snowiest month overall, those scientists said.
But precipitation declined after that, with the January-March period the driest "by a huge margin" in 101 years of record-keeping at three key observing stations in California, the National Weather Service reported.
That decrease has been showing up in a decline of snowpack in the Sierra Nevada, which was just 38% of normal this winter.
Snow usually builds up in the Sierra Nevada throughout the winter, storing water that later melts and flows into reservoirs in the spring. Snowpack provides 30% of California's water, according to the state Department of Water Resources.
South of Lake Tahoe, at Phillips Station, snow depth was 2.5 inches on April 1, compared with that day's average depth there of 66.5 inches, official said. That meager snow depth amounts to 1 inch of water content -- a mere 4% of average for April 1, said Sean de Guzman, an engineer with the department.
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BANGALORE, India, July 14, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Thomas Abraham's fashion collection, The Metamorphosis, was selected as the Gold Winner for Runway Category by the USA based MUSE Design Awards. Having received over 6,000 entries from all over the globe, the MUSE Design Awards is an international competition for designers whose craftsmanship shifts paradigms. Apart from this, The Metamorphosis Collection also won the Silver Muse award for the Recycle / Sustainable Fashion Category.
The Metamorphosis collection by Thomas Abraham is red carpet wear that transforms itself, being three dresses in one, thereby consuming only one-third of the carbon footprint. The collection is high street fashion for the regular woman and, is all inclusive.
It is an Environment-first Design, prioritizing sustainability, recycling, waste management and the reuse of materials. This is affordable handmade couture that preserves the dying skills of local artisans of color. Since a single dress can transform into three outfits, this takes care of conserving the planet's resources, the aesthetic factor of not repeating the same outfit as well as the pragmatic issue of not having to change into a completely new outfit every time, thus saving time.
The transforming aspect of Thomas Abraham's designs is his signature style, that even extends to his other fashion collections. The furniture collection under his wing, which is called The Transformer Collection is a set of 14 morphable furniture that transforms time to time according to the need of its user.
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A grand jury indicted a Killeen man for allegedly stabbing his wife with a pocketknife at a residence in Temple.
Man indicted for allegedly stabbing wife with pocketknife
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NEW YORK, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of Energy Transfer LP (NYSE: ET) between April 13, 2017 and December 20, 2021, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important August 2, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline.
SO WHAT: If you purchased Energy Transfer securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the Energy Transfer class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6844 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than August 2, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
WHY ROSEN LAW: We encourage investors to select qualified counsel with a track record of success in leadership roles. Often, firms issuing notices do not have comparable experience, resources or any meaningful peer recognition. Many of these firms do not actually handle securities class actions, but are merely middlemen that refer clients or partner with law firms that actually litigate the cases. Be wise in selecting counsel. The Rosen Law Firm represents investors throughout the globe, concentrating its practice in securities class actions and shareholder derivative litigation. Rosen Law Firm has achieved the largest ever securities class action settlement against a Chinese Company. Rosen Law Firm was Ranked No. 1 by ISS Securities Class Action Services for number of securities class action settlements in 2017. The firm has been ranked in the top 4 each year since 2013 and has recovered hundreds of millions of dollars for investors. In 2019 alone the firm secured over $438 million for investors. In 2020, founding partner Laurence Rosen was named by law360 as a Titan of Plaintiffs' Bar. Many of the firm's attorneys have been recognized by Lawdragon and Super Lawyers.
DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or concealed and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Energy Transfer had inadequate internal controls and procedures to prevent contractors from engaging in illegal conduct with regards to drilling activities, and/or failed to properly mitigate known issues related to such controls and procedures; (2) Energy Transfer through its subsidiary hired third-party contractors to conduct horizontal directional drilling activities ("HDDs") for the Rover Pipeline Project, whose conduct of adding illegal additives in the drilling mud caused severe pollution near the Tuscarawas River in Ohio when the April 13, 2017 release of drilling mud near the Tuscarawas River (the "April 13 Release") took place; and (3) Energy Transfer continually downplayed its potential civil liabilities when the Federal Energy Regulatory Commission ("FERC") was actively investigating Energy Transfer's wrongdoing related to the April 13 Release and consistently provided it with updated information about FERC's findings on this matter. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
To join the Energy Transfer class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=6844 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action.
No Class Has Been Certified. Until a class is certified, you are not represented by counsel unless you retain one. You may select counsel of your choice. You may also remain an absent class member and do nothing at this point. An investor's ability to share in any potential future recovery is not dependent upon serving as lead plaintiff.
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Vin Scully, Dodgers broadcaster for 67 years, dies at 94
LOS ANGELES (AP) - Hall of Fame broadcaster Vin Scully, whose dulcet tones provided the soundtrack of summer while entertaining and informing Dodgers fans in Brooklyn and Los Angeles for 67 years, died Tuesday night, the team said. He was 94.
Scully died at his home in the Hidden Hills section of Los Angeles, according to the team, which spoke to family members.
As the longest tenured broadcaster with a single team in pro sports history, Scully saw it all and called it all. He began in the 1950s era of Pee Wee Reese and Jackie Robinson, on to the 1960s with Don Drysdale and Sandy Koufax, into the 1970s with Steve Garvey and Don Sutton, and through the 1980s with Orel Hershiser and Fernando Valenzuela. In the 1990s, it was Mike Piazza and Hideo Nomo, followed by Clayton Kershaw, Manny Ramirez and Yasiel Puig in the 21st century.
The Dodgers changed players, managers, executives, owners — and even coasts — but Scully and his soothing, insightful style remained a constant for the fans.
He opened broadcasts with the familiar greeting, “Hi, everybody, and a very pleasant good evening to you wherever you may be.”
Ever gracious both in person and on the air, Scully considered himself merely a conduit between the game and the fans.
Although he was paid by the Dodgers, Scully was unafraid to criticize a bad play or a manager’s decision, or praise an opponent while spinning stories against a backdrop of routine plays and noteworthy achievements. He always said he wanted to see things with his eyes, not his heart.
Vincent Edward Scully was born Nov. 29, 1927, in the Bronx. He was the son of a silk salesman who died of pneumonia when Scully was 7. His mother moved the family to Brooklyn, where the red-haired, blue-eyed Scully grew up playing stickball in the streets.
As a child, Scully would grab a pillow, put it under the family’s four-legged radio and lay his head directly under the speaker to hear whatever college football game was on the air. With a snack of saltine crackers and a glass of milk nearby, the boy was transfixed by the crowd’s roar that raised goosebumps. He thought he’d like to call the action himself.
Scully, who played outfield for two years on the Fordham University baseball team, began his career by working baseball, football and basketball games for the university’s radio station.
At age 22, he was hired by a CBS radio affiliate in Washington, D.C.
He soon joined Hall of Famer Red Barber and Connie Desmond in the Brooklyn Dodgers’ radio and television booths. In 1953, at age 25, Scully became the youngest person to broadcast a World Series game, a mark that still stands.
He moved west with the Dodgers in 1958. Scully called three perfect games — Don Larsen in the 1956 World Series, Sandy Koufax in 1965 and Dennis Martinez in 1991 — and 18 no-hitters.
He also was on the air when Don Drysdale set his scoreless innings streak of 58 2/3 innings in 1968 and again when Hershiser broke the record with 59 consecutive scoreless innings 20 years later.
When Hank Aaron hit his 715th home run to break Babe Ruth’s record in 1974, it was against the Dodgers and, of course, Scully called it.
“A Black man is getting a standing ovation in the Deep South for breaking a record of an all-time baseball idol,” Scully told listeners. “What a marvelous moment for baseball.”
Scully credited the birth of the transistor radio as “the greatest single break” of his career. Fans had trouble recognizing the lesser players during the Dodgers’ first four years in the vast Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum.
“They were 70 or so odd rows away from the action,” he said in 2016. “They brought the radio to find out about all the other players and to see what they were trying to see down on the field.”
That habit carried over when the team moved to Dodger Stadium in 1962. Fans held radios to their ears, and those not present listened from home or the car, allowing Scully to connect generations of families with his words.
He often said it was best to describe a big play quickly and then be quiet so fans could listen to the pandemonium. After Koufax’s perfect game in 1965, Scully went silent for 38 seconds before talking again. He was similarly silent for a time after Kirk Gibson’s pinch-hit home run to win Game 1 of the 1988 World Series.
He was inducted into the Baseball Hall of Fame in 1982, received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame that year, and also had the stadium’s press box named for him in 2001. The street leading to Dodger Stadium’s main gate was named in his honor in 2016.
That same year he received the Presidential Medal of Freedom from President Barack Obama.
“God has been so good to me to allow me to do what I’m doing,” Scully, a devout Catholic who attended mass on Sundays before heading to the ballpark, said before retiring. “A childhood dream that came to pass and then giving me 67 years to enjoy every minute of it. That’s a pretty large thanksgiving day for me.”
In addition to being the voice of the Dodgers, Scully called play-by-play for NFL games and PGA Tour events as well as calling 25 World Series and 12 All-Star Games. He was NBC’s lead baseball announcer from 1983-89.
While being one of the most widely heard broadcasters in the nation, Scully was an intensely private man. Once the baseball season ended, he would disappear. He rarely did personal appearances or sports talk shows. He preferred spending time with his family.
In 1972, his first wife, Joan, died of an accidental overdose of medicine. He was left with three young children. Two years later, he met the woman who would become his second wife, Sandra, a secretary for the NFL’s Los Angeles Rams. She had two young children from a previous marriage, and they combined their families into what Scully once called “my own Brady Bunch.”
He said he realized time was the most precious thing in the world and that he wanted to use his time to spend with his loved ones. In the early 1960s, Scully quit smoking with the help of his family. In the shirt pocket where he kept a pack of cigarettes, Scully stuck a family photo. Whenever he felt like he needed a smoke, he pulled out the photo to remind him why he quit. Eight months later, Scully never smoked again.
After retiring in 2016, Scully made just a handful of appearances at Dodger Stadium and his sweet voice was heard narrating an occasional video played during games. Mostly, he was content to stay close to home.
“I just want to be remembered as a good man, an honest man, and one who lived up to his own beliefs,” he said in 2016.
In 2020, Scully auctioned off years of his personal memorabilia, which raised over $2 million. A portion of it was donated to UCLA for ALS research.
He was preceded in death by his second wife, Sandra. She died of complications of ALS at age 76 in 2021. The couple, who were married 47 years, had daughter Catherine together.
Scully’s other children are Kelly, Erin, Todd and Kevin. A son, Michael, died in a helicopter crash in 1994.
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The partnership opens up works from UMG's catalog to Audiomack users across 16 countries in Africa, the United Kingdom and Canada
SANTA MONICA, Calif., June 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Audiomack, the artist-first music streaming and discovery platform, and Universal Music Group (UMG), the world leader in music-based entertainment, today announced a new licensing agreement to make UMG content available to Audiomack subscribers across Africa, the United Kingdom & Canada. This expands on a previously signed licensing agreement between Audiomack and UMG for the U.S.
With this new expansive agreement, a curated selection of UMG content is now available for Audiomack users in 16 African countries (Algeria, Benin, Cameroon, Congo, Egypt, Ghana, Ivory Coast, Kenya, Mali, Morocco, Nigeria, Senegal, South Africa, Tanzania, Zambia and Zimbabwe), as well as the U.K. and Canada. UMG will also provide Audiomack a full catalog offering for its premium subscribers in Africa.
Dave Macli, Audiomack co-founder and CEO, said, "Millions of listeners across Africa, the UK, and Canada use Audiomack every day. Our expanded partnership with UMG helps artists in these regions better connect with their local fans and helps artists around the globe tap into a new audience of discovery-focused music fans."
Sipho Dlamini, CEO, Universal Music South Africa & Sub-Saharan Africa said, "We are excited for more fans across Africa and beyond to have greater access to some of Africa's most exciting musical talent, as well as UMG's unrivalled catalog of international superstars and releases. We welcome Audiomack as a partner and look forward to working with them to help strengthen the entire streaming ecosystem in Africa."
Frank Kacou, Managing Director, Universal Music Africa said, "Working with Audiomack will enable our artists from across the continent to reach wider across both French-speaking Africa and beyond, as well as to build their audiences across Canada, the UK and US. We are excited for the future development of streaming across the continent and to finding great new ways to collaborate together with the team at Audiomack."
About Audiomack
Audiomack, which launched in 2012, currently reaches more than 20 million monthly users globally. The streaming and discovery service has played an integral role in breaking new acts, such as Rod Wave and Kaash Paige; served as a trusted partner to Eminem and Nicki Minaj, among other notable artists, to debut exclusive releases; and helped rising African stars, such as Omah Lay, reach an international audience. As of December 2021, Audiomack is the top-ranked music streaming app on Apple's iOS in Nigeria, Ghana, Tanzania, Senegal, and Kenya.
About Universal Music Group
At Universal Music Group, we exist to shape culture through the power of artistry. UMG is the world leader in music-based entertainment, with a broad array of businesses engaged in recorded music, music publishing, merchandising and audiovisual content. Featuring the most comprehensive catalog of recordings and songs across every musical genre, UMG identifies and develops artists and produces and distributes the most critically acclaimed and commercially successful music in the world. Committed to artistry, innovation and entrepreneurship, UMG fosters the development of services, platforms, and business models in order to broaden artistic and commercial opportunities for our artists and create new experiences for fans. For more information, visit www.universalmusic.com.
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The partnership provides both organizations with the tools to expand market reach and serve more businesses
NEW YORK, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gooten, a leading technology and fulfillment company, announced today that they are partnering with Fujifilm, a trusted global provider of prints, photo products, and imaging solutions, to bring print-on-demand production excellence at scale to businesses of all sizes.
This strategic collaboration will bridge Fujifilm's impressive impact in the print and imaging industry— having produced tens of millions of items on-demand since they began manufacturing personalized photo products more than 20 years ago —with Gooten's advanced approach to on-demand fulfillment technology.
Gooten and Fujifilm will bring industry-leading print-on-demand solutions to retailers, small businesses, and online merchants across the globe via Gooten's out-of-the-box technology solutions that seamlessly fulfill hundreds of customizable products without the need to hold inventory or secure extensive startup capital. The collaboration will initially launch with North American small businesses in Summer 2022 with plans to expand globally.
"Fujifilm has always been a pioneer in the print-on-demand market, fulfilling and drop-shipping personalized photo products for customers shopping with major retailers for more than 20 years," said Bing Liem, President, Imaging Division, Fujifilm North America Corporation.
"We are excited to partner with the Gooten team to deliver the same world-class Fujifilm production capabilities to online businesses of any size."
"Our mission at Gooten is to empower retailers, brands, and merchants to scale their business using the power of on-demand fulfillment. Partnering with a renowned manufacturer like Fujifilm not only supports this goal but allows us to expand our impact to a wider audience," said Maddy Alcala, President of Gooten. "With the eCommerce industry growing at unparalleled rates, businesses need to be able to meet higher consumer expectations and demand quickly and efficiently. We believe our tailored on-demand fulfillment network combined with Fujifilm's quality products and global footprint will offer businesses a more cost-effective, seamless, and modern approach to improve customer satisfaction and accelerate revenue growth."
FUJIFILM North America Corporation, a marketing subsidiary of FUJIFILM Holdings America Corporation, consists of five operating divisions and one subsidiary company. The Imaging Division provides consumer and commercial photographic products and services, including: photographic paper; digital printing equipment, along with service and support; personalized photo products; film; one-time-use cameras; and the popular INSTAX™ line of instant cameras and accessories. The Electronic Imaging Division markets consumer digital cameras, lenses, and content creation solutions, and the Graphic Systems Division supplies products and services to the graphic printing industry. The Optical Devices Division provides optical lenses for the broadcast, cinematography, closed circuit television, videography and industrial markets, and also markets binoculars and other optical imaging solutions. The Industrial and Corporate New Business Development Division delivers new products derived from Fujifilm technologies. FUJIFILM Canada Inc. sells and markets a range of FUJIFILM products and services in Canada.
For more information, please visit https://www.fujifilm.com/us/en/about/region, go to www.twitter.com/fujifilmus to follow Fujifilm on Twitter, or go to www.facebook.com/FujifilmNorthAmerica to Like Fujifilm on Facebook.
FUJIFILM Corporation, Tokyo, is an operating company of FUJIFILM Holdings Corporation along with FUJIFILM Business Innovation Corp. FUJIFILM Holdings leverages its depth of knowledge and proprietary core technologies to deliver Value from Innovation in our products and services in the business segments of healthcare, materials, business innovation, and imaging. Our relentless pursuit of innovation is focused on providing social value and enhancing the lives of people worldwide. Fujifilm is committed to responsible environmental stewardship and good corporate citizenship. For more information about Fujifilm's Sustainable Value Plan 2030, click here.
For the year ended March 31, 2022, the company had global revenues of approximately 2.5 trillion yen (21 billion $USD at an exchange rate of 122 yen/dollar). For more information, please visit: www.fujifilmholdings.com.
Gooten Inc. is a technology and fulfillment company servicing established brands that are looking to optimize and/or supplement their eCommerce business with a print-on-demand manufacturing model. It combines proprietary technology and operational expertise with a global network of 30+ best-in-class manufacturing partners. This digital infrastructure allows Gooten to automatically fulfill orders more efficiently, sustainably, and at a competitive price; unlocking the potential for eCommerce businesses, retailers and global merchandising companies to scale production while reducing or eliminating the need to hold physical inventory. Gooten is committed to empowering thousands of businesses to sell high-quality products, on-demand and with minimal risk. Founded in 2015, Gooten is a globally distributed company with teams across North America, Europe and South America.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Amazon.com, Inc. ("Amazon") (NASDAQ: AMZN) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors. This lawsuit is on behalf of all persons or entities that purchased or otherwise acquired shares of Amazon common stock between July 30, 2021, and April 28, 2022, inclusive.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Amazon, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Amazon includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: 1) defendants knew or recklessly disregarded that the Company's infrastructure and fulfillment network investments substantially outpaced demand; 2) those investments were a massive, self-imposed, undue drain on Amazon's financial condition; 3) contrary to defendants' public statements and undisclosed to investors, defendants had already implemented cutbacks to Amazon's fulfillment capacity by July 2021; and 4) as a result of defendants' misrepresentations and omissions, Amazon's common stock traded at artificially inflated prices during the class period.
Aggrieved Amazon investors only have until September 6, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Copper thieves cause est. $50k in damage to train, railcars in N. Topeka
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Two men are facing charges for burglary and theft after police say they were caught stealing copper in a north Topeka railyard Tuesday afternoon.
The Topeka Police Dept. says John T. Good, 47, and William L. Berardy, 27, both of Topeka were booked into the Shawnee Co. Dept. of Corrections for burglary, felony theft, aggravated criminal damage, felony obstruction and trespass on railroad property.
TPD says officers were called to the 3700 block of NW Lower Silver Lake Rd. Tuesday around 4 p.m. on reports of suspicious activity. Officials say an alert citizen witnessed two subjects prowling in the railyard where a Union Pacific train engine was parked and called police.
When officers arrived, one of the men was seen coming out of the train engine compartment, the other was located nearby. Both ran away.
A perimeter was setup and officials say Good and Berardy were then taken into custody.
TPD says several railcars and Union Pacific equipment and been broken into and stripped of copper. Damages are estimated at more than $50,000.
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New dispensary expands patient access beginning April 16; grand opening specials available
TALLAHASSEE, Fla., April 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trulieve Cannabis Corp. (CSE: TRUL) (OTCQX: TCNNF) "Trulieve" or "the Company"), a leading and top-performing cannabis company in the United States, today announced the opening of a new medical cannabis dispensary in Zephyrhills, Florida. Located at 6601 Gall Blvd. Suite #1, the doors will open at 9 a.m. on Saturday, April 16, 2022.
Grand opening festivities throughout the day at the new dispensary will include numerous partner giveaways, music, food trucks, deals and specials, and all registered patients will receive a 25% discount. Trulieve also offers statewide home delivery, convenient online ordering and in-store pickup.
"Trulieve is excited to expand access to medical to more patients in Florida and build strong relationships in the Zephyrhills community," said Kim Rivers, CEO of Trulieve. "We are driven by our commitment to providing tailored, high-quality patient care in a safe and comfortable environment."
As the state's leading medical cannabis provider, Trulieve's retail employees are trained to provide personalized patient care and support individuals at every stage of their cannabis journey. Trulieve dispensaries throughout Florida offer on-site consultations to help patients obtain appropriate medical products and dosages to ensure optimal cannabis experiences.
Trulieve patients across Florida can choose from the largest selection of THC and CBD products available in a variety of consumption methods, including smokable flower, concentrates, edibles, capsules, syringes, tinctures, topical creams, vaporizers, and more. Patients have access to nationally-beloved brands such as Bellamy Brothers, Bhang, Binske, Blue River, Black Tuna, Love's Oven, O.pen, and Sunshine Cannabis, all available exclusively at Trulieve in Florida.
For more information about additional Trulieve dispensary locations in Florida, how to become a registered patient, store activations and promotions, please visit www.trulieve.com/dispensaries/florida.
About Trulieve
Trulieve is an industry leading, vertically integrated cannabis company and multi-state operator in the U.S. operating in 11 states, with leading market positions in Arizona, Florida, and Pennsylvania. Trulieve is poised for accelerated growth and expansion, building scale in retail and distribution in new and existing markets through its hub strategy. By providing innovative, high-quality products across its brand portfolio, Trulieve delivers optimal customer experiences and increases access to cannabis, helping patients and customers to live without limits. Trulieve is listed on the CSE under the symbol TRUL and trades on the OTCQX market under the symbol TCNNF. For more information, please visit Trulieve.com.
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New safes for controlled substances anticipated to help reduce organized retail crime
All 106 CVS Pharmacy® locations across Colorado, Utah, Montana, Idaho and Wyoming now using time delay safe technology
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As part of an ongoing commitment to support law enforcement and help build safer communities, CVS Health® (NYSE: CVS) today announced the installation of time delay safe technology in all 106 CVS Pharmacy locations, including those in Target stores, across five states in the western U.S. The states and corresponding number of pharmacy locations include Colorado (54), Utah (30), Montana (15), Idaho (4) and Wyoming (3).
The safes are anticipated to help prevent pharmacy robberies and the potential for associated diversion of controlled substance medications — including opioid medications such as oxycodone and hydrocodone — by electronically delaying the time it takes for pharmacy employees to open the safe. In addition, the safes are anticipated to benefit the safety and well-being of CVS Pharmacy customers and employees.
The company's rollout of time delay safe technology is in support of each of these state's partnership with local and state law enforcement, and the retail community to fight back against escalating organized retail crime.
"Supporting law enforcement efforts in their battle against organized retail crime remains a key focus for our company," said Thomas M. Moriarty, Chief Policy Officer and General Counsel, CVS Health. "Criminal activities that organized retail crime rings fund are a clear danger to our communities, so it is important that retailers, law enforcement and political leaders work together to solve this problem. Time delay safes can help reduce the theft and diversion of prescription medications and bring added security to our stores which creates a safe environment for our patients and colleagues."
CVS Health first implemented time delay safe technology in 2015 in CVS Pharmacy locations across Indianapolis, a city experiencing a high volume of pharmacy robberies at the time. The company saw a 70 percent decline in pharmacy robberies among the Indianapolis stores where time delay safes had been installed. Since then, the company has introduced time delay safes across 29 states nationwide, and the District of Columbia, resulting in a 50 percent decline in robberies at CVS pharmacies in those local communities. Other states where our CVS Pharmacy locations are equipped with time delay safe technology include Alabama, Alaska, Arizona, California, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kentucky, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Nevada, New Mexico, North Carolina, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Virginia, Washington and West Virginia.
The time delay function cannot be overridden and is designed to serve as a deterrent to would-be pharmacy robbers whose goal is to enter and exit their robbery targets as quickly as possible. All CVS Pharmacy locations with this technology display visible signage warning that time delay safes are in use to prevent on-demand access to controlled substance narcotics.
The time delay safe program at CVS Health is one of many company initiatives to help address and prevent prescription medication misuse and diversion.
Presently, the company supports over 4,300 safe medication disposal units in CVS Pharmacy locations and through local law enforcement organizations nationwide. Together, these existing medication disposal units have collected more than 4 million pounds of unwanted medications that might otherwise have been diverted, misused or ended up in the water supply.
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Ukraine official says Russia strikes ‘absolute terrorism’
KHARKIV, Ukraine (AP) - Russian missile strikes early Monday on Ukraine’s second-largest city killed at least three people and injured scores, including children, the local administrator said, describing the attacks in Kharkiv as “absolute terrorism.”
Kharkiv regional Gov. Oleh Syneihubov said on Telegram that the Russian forces only hit civilian targets in three missile strikes on the northeastern city — one missile destroyed a school, another hit a residential building while the third landed near warehouse facilities.
“All (three were launched) exclusively on civilian objects, this is absolute terrorism!” Syneihubov said.
He said those hospitalized for injuries suffered in the attacks included children ages 4 and 16.
The strikes came just two days after a Russian rocket attack struck apartment buildings in eastern Ukraine, killing at least 19 people. A total of eight people have been rescued, emergency officials said.
The strike late Saturday destroyed three buildings in a residential quarter of the town of Chasiv Yar, inhabited mostly by people who work in nearby factories.
Russian attacks in the east also have continued, with Luhansk regional Gov. Serhiy Haidai saying on Monday that the shelling hit settlements on the administrative border with the Donetsk region.
Russian forces carried out five missile strikes and four rounds of shelling in the area, Haidai said.
The Luhansk and Donetsk regions together make up Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland known as Donbas, where separatist rebels have fought Ukrainian forces since 2014.
Earlier this month, Russia captured the last major stronghold of Ukrainian resistance in Luhansk, the city of Lysychansk.
After the seizure of Lysychansk, some analysts predicted Moscow’s troops likely would take some time to rearm and regroup, but Ukrainian officials said there has been no pause in attacks.
The British military assessed that Russian troops weren’t getting needed breaks.
The Defense Ministry tweeted Monday that online videos suggested at least one tank brigade in the war was “mentally and physically exhausted” as they had been on active combat duty since the start of the war on Feb. 24.
The British said: “The lack of scheduled breaks from intense combat conditions is highly likely one of the most damaging of the many personnel issues the Russian (Ministry of Defense) is struggling to rectify amongst the deployed force.”
Also on Monday, the main Russian gas pipeline to Germany began a 10-day closure for maintenance amid European fears that Moscow may not turn the flow back on after its completion.
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Kelly, Schmidt campaigns raise more than $2.2 million combined in 2022 in Kansas governor’s race
TOPEKA, Kan. (KS Reflector) - Gov. Laura Kelly has raised more than double what her Republican challenger, Kansas Attorney General Derek Schmidt, raised so far this year.
New fundraising reports show that Schmidt, who is without a major primary opponent, raised $707,279.02 from Jan. 1 to July 21. Kelly, on the other hand, brought in $1.5 million for her reelection campaign.
The Democratic governor’s campaign said the fundraising totals indicate support for what she has accomplished so far, particularly in the economic and educational arena.
“She’s worked with both parties to fully fund schools four years in a row, bring in over $13.5 billion in new business investment to the state, and cut property and food taxes,” said Shelbi Dantic, Kelly’s campaign manager. “Governor Kelly has gotten Kansas back on track, and her fundraising record proves that Kansans are looking forward to her continued, steady leadership.”
However, the Schmidt campaign reported slightly more cash on hand with $1.5 million available to Kelly’s reported $1.3 million. C.J. Grover, Schmidt’s campaign manager, said this was a reflection of the need for change in leadership in the state.
“Kansans are disappointed with Governor Kelly’s failures and are excited about Derek’s positive vision for our state,” Grover said.
The Aug. 2 primary will likely solidify Kelly and Schmidt as their party’s nominees, setting up a general election battle.
Potentially complicating the race is state Sen. Dennis Pyle, who announced his campaign on June 7 as a far-right independent. He was a Republican until earlier this year, when he dropped his party affiliation to run for governor.
As an independent, Pyle must get 5,000 signatures before Aug. 1 to qualify for the ballot.
The Hiawatha senator reported raising $35,950 between Jan. 1 and July 21.
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Which portable air compressor is best?
Portable air compressors are versatile tools that can help you take on your project list with power and provide emergency support in a potentially dire situation. Whether you’re framing a client’s house or need to fix your flat tire in a pinch, you can rely on a quality air compressor to get the job done.
Air compressors tend to be optimized for one of two things, inflation or power delivery. However, the best air compressors draw a bridge between these two worlds and can easily blow through both tasks. If you’re interested in a powerful, portable and practical all-in-one solution we recommend considering the DeWALT portable air compressor.
What to know before you buy a portable air compressor
Storage capacity
The most important thing to consider when purchasing a portable air compressor is what you intend to use it for. If you’re looking for something to carry in your car, you don’t need a compressor with storage capacity. If you’re looking to power pneumatic tools in addition to robust inflation capabilities opt for a compressor with at least 1 gallon of storage.
PSI (pound force per square-inch)
Like most power tools, choosing the appropriate amount of power to deliver is key to achieving successful results. Getting a compressor with too much PSI increases the likelihood of blowouts and misfires. Most compressors put out 125 PSI, which is enough to pump a car tire, power a nail gun or even a paint sprayer. If you’re looking to pump commercial tires or run multiple pneumatic tools at once, consider a pump with 150 PSI or more. Check out the full portable air compressor buying guide from BestReviews to learn more about how to choose the right PSI.
Weight and Size
If you want to carry your compressor everywhere you go, pay close attention to the dimensions and weight. The more portable you go, the less versatility you have in terms of using it for projects beyond inflation. However, if you’re looking for consistent power on the job site, overall size and weight may not matter as much.
What to look for in a quality portable air compressor
Digital gauge
Although it’s not absolutely necessary, top quality air compressors will come with easily legible digital gauges. Digital gauges tend to be more accurate than their mechanical counterparts so you dial in the right pressure for performance tires and pneumatic tools.
Portability features
While all of the compressors in this guide are portable, some are easier to transport than others. However heavy-duty your compressor may be, it should come with convenient transport features such a cord storage compartment, ergonomic handles and multiple power-reception options (car battery, standard AC outlet or car outlet).
Accessories
Top quality portable air compressors will come equipped with an extendable hose, cable management cleat and built-in LED light to illuminate your workspace. Many air compressors also come with various nozzles for different types of tires or that attach to pneumatic tools.
How much you can expect to spend on a portable air compressor
Expect to spend around $65 for an entry-level air compressor kit and up to $200 for heavy-duty kits that may even come with a pneumatic tool.
Portable air compressor FAQ
Why does my air compressor start-up on it’s own sometimes?
A. Quality air compressors come with automatic shut-off and turn-on capabilities. These prevent over-pressurization while you’re filling the tank and then keep the pressure level consistent to prevent misfires and jams. In most cases, if you leave the air compressor plugged in and switched on it will run through off and on cycles until it’s powered off.
What tools can I use with an air compressor?
A. Most people think air compressors are only good for powering various nail guns and fastening devices when it comes to tool versatility. In reality, those are only the tip of the iceberg. You can hook up a pneumatic sander, paint sprayer, air drill or even air hammer to your portable air compressor.
What ARE the best portable air compressorS to buy?
Top portable air compressor
DeWALT portable air compressor
What you need to know: Capable of pumping out up to 135 psi, this heavy duty air compressor can handle everything from DIY upgrades and tire inflation to structural framing and construction projects.
What you’ll love: Manufactured in America and backed by DeWALT’s stellar customer service and 1-year warranty you can try to find its limit in the most demanding conditions. Although it’s only 9 inches wide and 24 pounds, this compressor’s low-noise 2.6 amp motor and oil-free pump pack a serious punch.
What you should consider: Hose must be purchased separately.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top portable air compressor for the money
AmazonBasics portable air compressor
What you need to know: Don’t let the brand name fool you, this compressor is loaded with useful features like car battery connectors
What you’ll love: Compact design and portability characterize the AmazonBasics air compressor. Weighing only 7 pounds and capable of pumping out up to 120 PSI it’s performance is hard to beat. It conveniently includes dual alligator clamps to attach to your car battery in case you get a flat tire. This compressor is ideal for those looking to pump things up.
What you should consider: Poor cord storage design makes this compressor a pain to pack-up after use.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
GSPSCN Dual Cylinder portable air compressor
What you need to know: Complete with all the bells and whistles, this portable air compressor is versatile, quiet and efficient.
What you’ll love: Made from lightweight yet durable steel and powered by a 12V motor, the Dual Cylinder air compressor from GSPSCN puts out a whopping 150 PSI. Ideal for heavy duty use, this compressor can pump the tire of a loaded truck or van. It also comes with a convenient carry handle, 11.5 foot air hose, spare fuse, built-in led light and numerous nozzle adapters.
What you should consider: Some users reported that the gauge was inaccurate.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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WASHINGTON, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Fannie Mae (OTCQB: FNMA) today announced the results of its twenty-seventh reperforming loan sale transaction. The deal, announced on August 11, 2022, included the sale of approximately 6,060 loans totaling $986.4 million in unpaid principal balance (UPB), divided into three pools. The winning bidders were Pacific Investment Management Company LLC (PIMCO) for Pool 1, DLJ Mortgage Capital, Inc. (Credit Suisse) for Pool 2, and Sutton Funding, LLC (Barclays) for Pool 3, each awarded individually. The transaction is expected to close by October 26, 2022. The pools were marketed with Citigroup Global Markets Inc. as advisor.
The loan pools awarded in this most recent transaction include:
- Pool 1: 1,790 loans with an aggregate UPB of $337,792,657; average loan size of $188,711; weighted average note rate of 3.65%; and weighted average broker's price opinion (BPO) loan-to-value ratio of 50%.
- Pool 2: 2,217 loans with an aggregate UPB of $338,897,140; average loan size of $152,863; weighted average note rate of 4.04 %; and weighted average broker's price opinion (BPO) loan-to-value ratio of 60%.
- Pool 3: 2,055 loans with an aggregate UPB of $309,709,953; average loan size of $150,710; weighted average note rate of 4.08%; and weighted BPO loan-to-value ratio of 55%.
The cover bids, which are the second highest bids per pool, were 85.56% of UPB (36.86% of BPO) for Pool 1, 87.50% of UPB (40.17% of BPO) for Pool 2, and 85.42% of UPB (38.36% of BPO) for Pool 3.
Reperforming loans are loans that have been or are currently delinquent but have reperformed for a period of time. The terms of Fannie Mae's reperforming loan sale require the buyer to offer loss mitigation options to any borrower who may re-default within five years following the closing of the reperforming loan sale. All purchasers are required to honor any approved or in-process loss mitigation efforts at the time of sale, including forbearance arrangements and loan modifications. In addition, purchasers must offer delinquent borrowers a waterfall of loss mitigation options, including loan modifications, which may include principal forgiveness, prior to initiating foreclosure on any loan.
Interested bidders can register for ongoing announcements, training, and other information here. Fannie Mae will also post information about specific pools available for purchase on that page.
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| 2022-09-15T14:55:32Z
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Parent Company Riboli Family Wines' "Raise a Glass" Event with Special Appearance by Multi-platinum and global pop sensation Ava Max and Donation to Volunteers of America
LOS ANGELES, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Stella Rosa®, America's #1 imported wine, and its parent company Riboli Family Wines set a record on Saturday, June 25th, for the largest flute of Prosecco, according to GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS™.
The Stella Rosa "Raise a Glass" event featured a custom 7' tall glass holding the equivalent of 170 bottles of Stella Rosa Prosecco or 112.245 Liters. The special bubbly was enjoyed by 400 fans who won a giveaway to attend a concert by multi-platinum and global pop sensation Ava Max at the iHeartRadio Theatre in Los Angeles.
Stella Rosa's Vice President of Marketing, Andrea Cromaz presented a $25,000 check to Volunteers of America (VOA) COO, June Koegel, at the event. A non-profit organization, VOA trains and supports frontline health workers – including case managers, teachers, nurses, and social workers—who step forward to help reduce health disparities in underserved communities. Over the next year, the Stella Rosa's donation will allow VOA to train 50 additional community health workers, many of them women, in five states.
"Stella Rosa wines are all about sharing and supporting each other and our family makes giving back to the community a priority. We're proud to partner with iHeart Radio and Volunteers of America to support our most vulnerable community members," said Steve Riboli, third generation family member and executive of Riboli Family Wines.
Stella Rosa is a selection of semi-sweet, semi-sparkling Italian wines. Among its impressive achievements are an 9x IMPACT Magazine Hot Brand award and its position as the largest selling brand over $10 in the US*. based on Impact Databank 2022. www.stellarosawines.com.
Stella Rosa is created by Riboli Family Wines, a family-owned company founded in 1917 and celebrating over a century crafting award-winning wines. Wine Enthusiasts' 2018 American Winery of the Year, Riboli Family Wines includes Riboli Estates Group – a portfolio of estate-based brands sourced from the family's 1,800 acres of sustainably farmed vineyards in Paso Robles, Monterey, and Napa Valley – as well as Stella Rosa®. With a natural affinity for creativity and innovation, the third and fourth generations of the Riboli family continue to lead the industry and push the boundaries of winemaking and the wine drinking experience.
Ava Max is ready to take her already extraordinary rise to the pinnacle of pop success to even greater heights with her first new single of 2022, "Maybe You're The Problem." With over 11B worldwide streams, an array of smash collaborations, and multiple RIAA gold and platinum certifications in the US alone, the first-generation Albanian American artist has fast proven a true pop superstar, hailed for her seismic voice, idiosyncratic high fashion mindset, and undeniable knack for cinematic, theatrical popcraft. With "Maybe You're The Problem" – and sophomore album Diamonds and Dancefloors due October 14 – Ava Max is poised to push pop even further, setting a direct course toward the top and beyond.
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| 2022-06-27T18:32:49Z
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ROSH HA'AYIN, Israel, July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Partner Communications Company Ltd. ("Partner" or "the Company") (NASDAQ and TASE: PTNR), a leading Israeli communications operator, announced today that the Company's financial results for the quarter ended June 30, 2022 will be released on Thursday, August 11, 2022.
The Company will host a conference call to discuss its financial results on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at 10.00 a.m. Eastern Time / 5.00 p.m. Israel Time.
Please dial the following numbers (at least 10 minutes before the scheduled time) in order to participate:
International: +972.3.918.0687
North America toll-free: +1.888.407.2553
A live webcast of the call will also be available on Partner's Investors Relations website at: http://www.partner.co.il/en/Investors-Relations/lobby
If you are unavailable to join live, the replay of the call will be available from August 11, 2022 until August 25, 2022, at the following numbers:
International: +972.3.925.5921
North America toll-free: +1.888.254.7270
In addition, the archived webcast of the call will be available on Partner's Investor Relations website at the above address for approximately three months.
About Partner Communications
Partner Communications Company Ltd. is a leading Israeli provider of telecommunications services (cellular, fixed-line telephony, internet and television services). Partner's ADSs are quoted on the NASDAQ Global Select Market™ and its shares are traded on the Tel Aviv Stock Exchange (NASDAQ and TASE: PTNR).
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| 2022-07-21T09:48:47Z
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MEXICO CITY (AP) — An independent journalist found dead in northern Mexico was killed by a blow to the head, authorities said Tuesday, reporting the latest in 14 slayings of Mexican reporters and media workers so far this year, the deadliest in recent memory for the profession.
Prosecutors in the border state of Sonora announced earlier that the body of Juan Arjón López had been found in the border city of San Luis Rio Colorado. They said the journalist, who had been reported missing Aug. 9, was identified from the tattoos on his body.
According to the autopsy, López died from “head trauma due to a blunt blow,” the state Public Ministry said in a statement.
The state’s chief prosecutor, Claudia Contreras, said investigators would seek to determine if the killing was related to López’s work as a journalist.
San Luis is across the border from Yuma, Arizona, and has long been known for medical and dentistry offices catering to Americans. But the area has been hit by drug cartel violence in recent years.
In March, volunteer searchers found 11 bodies in clandestine burial pits in a stretch of desert near a garbage dump in San Luis.
At the beginning of August, a journalist was among four people killed inside a beer shop in the central Mexico state of Guanajuato.
Authorities said it was unknown whether that attack was related to the journalist’s work, his role as representative of local businesses in the planning of an upcoming fair or something else.
While organized crime is often involved in journalist killings, small town officials or politicians with political or criminal motivations are often suspects as well. Journalists running small news outlets in Mexico’s interior are easy targets.
Mexico is considered the most dangerous country for reporters outside a war zone.
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| 2022-08-17T16:09:19Z
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The oldest son of Anne Heche has filed a petition to assume control of the late actress's estate.
Homer Laffoon, 20, is asking that he be awarded control of his mother's assets. Heche, who died last month after a car crash at age 53, did not have a will, according to a copy of the petition obtained by CNN.
The petition names Laffoon and Heche's 13-year-old son, Atlas Tupper as heirs.
"The Estate consists of two (2) intestate heirs—Homer Heche Laffoon and Atlas Heche Tupper," the petition statess "Homer Heche Laffoon is an adult and the proposed Administrator. Atlas Heche Tupper is a minor."
Heche's car crashed into a Los Angeles home and erupted into flames on August 5. She experienced a "severe anoxic brain injury," depriving her brain of oxygen, among other critical injuries, her family and friends said in a statement to CNN at the time.
She died days later after being taken off life support.
"My brother Atlas and I lost our Mom. After six days of almost unbelievable emotional swings, I am left with a deep, wordless sadness," Lafoon said in statement to CNN on Aug. 14. "Hopefully my mom is free from pain and beginning to explore what I like to imagine as her eternal freedom."
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| 2022-09-01T20:50:21Z
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) — President Joe Biden visited a public health center in Washington D.C. on Tuesday to encourage families to get kids 5 years and under vaccinated.
This week marks the first time the youngest age group is eligible for shots. Biden said now that kids as young as 6 months can be vaccinated against COVID-19, millions of American families can be better protected.
“Finally some peace of mind,” Biden said. “This is a very historic milestone … nearly every American can now have access to life-saving vaccines.”
After visiting with families in Washington DC, Biden encouraged them to sign kids up for shots. He said his administration has partnered with local children’s hospitals and pharmacies to help get shots in arms as early as this week.
“These vaccines are safe and effective and are approved after extensive scientific review,” Biden said.
White House chief medical adviser Dr. Anthony Fauci spoke with Nexstar about what the new development means for families.
Fauci said parents shouldn’t hesitate to sign up. He said contagious strains of the virus makes it clear the added protection could save a child’s life.
“It’s not a trivial infection in children,” he said. “We already have children within that age group from the beginning about over 400 of them have died.”
Parents will have the option of choosing between the Moderna and Pfizer vaccine. Moderna will take two doses while Pfizer will take three.
Fauci said parents should consult with their pediatrician if they have any questions.
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| 2022-06-21T22:35:47Z
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Teachers, parents voice concerns over proposed library policy
By Annie McCormick
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DOYLESTOWN, Pennsylvania (WPVI) — The Central Bucks School Board met on Thursday night to discuss a controversial potential library policy that has many parents fearing censorship on what books students can read.
The Board allowed for 30 minutes of public comment where parents, teachers and librarians made impassioned pleas to not ban any books or limit the curriculum.
Critics say the language in the proposed policy is too vague and endangers the banning of classic literature.
“What does visually implied mean? How do you define sexual acts? Which will lead to the school board filling in all the blanks,” said Katherine Semisch, a retired librarian who lives in Doylestown.
“Thousands of us have been advocating for the previous library policy that upholds our students’ freedom to read. We’re alarmed that this newly proposed policy is in direct violation to this,” added Kate Nazimy of Doylestown.
Another criticism is the policy requires library supervisors to read every new book requested prior to adding it to the curriculum. Also, teachers say they must upload supplemental reading that they add to courses because of limited information in textbooks.
Ang Parisi, a social studies teacher, held up the small portion of a history book that barely covers World War II. She then showed the large amount of supplemental material she also uses.
But members of the board and the superintendent were receptive to the comments and also clarified what they said are misconceptions about the proposal.
They worked to amend some of the languages and told teachers they encourage supplemental material.
One teacher feared the policy would prevent accurately teaching about the current war.
But School Board President Dana Hunter said, “The way the policy is written, it wouldn’t preclude you from what you are doing now — we encourage that.”
The Board also made it clear that classic literature was never in jeopardy.
Still, some remain leery.
The ACLU released this statement:
“This proposal paves an expressway to censorship. If passed, the policy will lead to the banning of age-appropriate books with serious artistic, literary, and educational value simply because a parent or school board member does not like a particular book. Parents have latitude to limit what their own children read; they don’t and shouldn’t have that authority to decide what books other children have access to. Each family has the right to decide what’s suitable for their children. Application of this policy will almost certainly result in unconstitutional censorship. And such censorship will assuredly attract federal court lawsuits.”
Adopting a new policy will take time. Thursday was just one of several meetings.
Once a proposal is crafted and agreed upon, the Board will have to present it at least twice before a vote.
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(NewsNation) — After six years, the court battle over Prince’s $156 million estate is now over.
The late singer, who died in 2016 of a fentanyl overdose, did not leave a will.
“If there was estate planning, it would have been shorter. But when there is no will, and it has to go through probate, it is often much longer. You see many estate (battles) that last for 10 years and more,” L. Londell McMillan, the attorney and manager of Prince Legacy, LLC, said. “We would have liked it to be over sooner. But we’re very grateful that we have a chance to take it over now.”
Billboard reported that Prince’s six half-siblings were named legal heirs, with three selling almost all of their shares of the estate to New York music company Primary Wave. The other three hired McMillan, a former Prince adviser, and Charles Spicer, a court-appointed adviser, to manage their shares, The Guardian said.
On Monday, a Minnesota judge signed off on a deal almost evenly dividing the estate between Primary Wave and the three Prince heirs and their families.
According to Billboard, Prince’s assets include $6 million in cash and much more in music rights and other intangibles.
“Prince was certainly a music icon and probably the greatest music artist of all time. If you look at every category, performing, dancing, songwriting, producing, no one was better than Prince. And he generated considerable wealth and assets,” McMillan said.
For him, though, it wasn’t just about the cash.
“(Prince) stood for purpose as well. He meant something,” McMillan said. “So beyond just the music, we want to celebrate and push what he meant for and what he stood for artistically, culturally, artists’ rights — he was an advocate for many things that the estate just was not able to fully put out there.”
With the deal now closed, McMillan said there are “many exciting” plans the heirs have for their share of the estate.
These include music exhibitions, films and even Broadway shows.
“We’re going to invest in that purple legacy. That is going to be magical and special because he’s not here,” McMillan said. “But he left directions on what he wanted to do.”
Prince left memos and had discussions with trusted people on what he wanted done with his property, including an unreleased vault of “hundreds of songs,” McMillan said.
“We’ll have to go through, digitize, make them appropriate for release, consult with our fans, family and friends as well as our partners, and come up with a catalog plan that gets this music out, but also celebrates his legacy, not just as an artist,” McMillan said. “He also was someone who stood for something special and purposeful. And that’s the special thing about him — he was not just charitable, but also culturally relevant in the community.”
Primary Wave, in a statement to Billboard, said the company is “extremely pleased that the process of closing the Prince Estate has now been finalized.”
“When we announced our acquisition of the additional expectancy interests in the estate last year bringing our ownership interest to 50%, our goal was to protect and grow Prince’s incomparable legacy. With the distribution of estate assets, we look forward to a strong and productive working relationship,” Primary Wave said in the statement.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
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| 2022-08-03T16:51:46Z
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Venice man accused of stealing $90,000 from elderly woman
VENICE, Fla. (WWSB) - A Suncoast woman is out $92,272 after deputies say someone closely connected to her stole her money.
Michael Tremba, 34, of Venice, was arrested Aug. 18 and charged with exploitation of the elderly.
Sarasota County Sheriff’s investigators say Tremba defrauded the woman, whom he regularly “checked up on” at her home, between May and October 2021, After combing through bank accounts, Sarasota County Sheriff’s investigators discovered “a myriad of suspicious and abnormal transactions compared to the victim’s normal spending.”
Tremba allegedly spent the funds on food, gas, inmate commissary in Kentucky, and business-related expenses, authorities said.
Tremba’s arraignment is scheduled in Sarasota County Court Sept. 30.
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| 2022-08-24T15:16:26Z
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US poised to announce new military aid, drones for Ukraine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The United States is poised to announce it will provide Ukraine with nearly $800 million in new military aid Friday, including at least a dozen Scan Eagle surveillance drones, according to several U.S. officials.
Officials said the bulk of the aid package will be additional Howitzers and ammunition, including Javelin missiles that the Ukrainian military has been using effectively to hold off Russian forces and take back territory Moscow has gained. Two officials confirmed the new inclusion of the portable, long-endurance drones which are launched by a catapult and can be retrieved.
The officials spoke on condition of anonymity to discuss the aid ahead of its public release.
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For much of the last four months of the war, Russia has concentrated on capturing the Donbas region of eastern Ukraine, where pro-Moscow separatists have controlled some territory as self-proclaimed republics for eight years.
Russian forces have made some incremental gains in the east, but they have also been put on the defensive in other regions, as Ukraine ratchets up its attacks in Ukraine’s Black Sea peninsula of Crimea. The Russian-occupied territory was seized by Moscow in 2014. Nine Russian warplanes were reported destroyed last week at an airbase on Crimea in strikes that highlighted the Ukrainians’ capacity to strike deep behind enemy lines.
Russian leaders have warned that striking facilities in Crimea marks an escalation in the conflict fueled by the U.S. and NATO allies and threatens to pull America deeper into the war.
This latest aid comes as Russia’s war on Ukraine is about to reach the six-month mark. Already the U.S. has sent Ukraine more than $9 billion in weapons systems, ammunition and other equipment. It would be the 19th time the Pentagon has provided equipment from Defense Department stocks to Ukraine since August 2021.
Efforts to tamp down the fighting have also continued. On Thursday, Turkey’s leader and the U.N. chief met in western Ukraine with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy. They discussed a range of issues including prisoner exchanges and an effort to get U.N. atomic energy experts to visit the Zaporizhzhia nuclear power plant in southern Ukraine.
The facility has been controlled by Russian forces since shortly after the invasion began on Feb. 24 and has been the target of a number of explosions. Kyiv and Moscow accuse each other of shelling the plant, stoking international fears of a catastrophe on the continent.
Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan said he would follow up with Russian President Vladimir Putin, given that most of the matters discussed would require the Kremlin’s agreement.
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Independent Media Agency Ranks #14 (of 35) among large companies
NEW YORK, June 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Horizon Media, the largest U.S. media agency according to AdAge Data Center 2022, has been honored by Fortune Magazine as one of the 2022 best workplaces in New York. Horizon Media has put a premium on culture since its founding in 1989. During and now emerging from the global pandemic, nurturing a culture that attracts and retains the industry's best talent remains one of the company's highest priorities.
"The Best Workplaces awards are especially meaningful because it comes from our colleagues. It's not based on an application we submit to impress a panel of judges. It's our people telling us how we're doing, which is why this recognition is so important to us," said Bill Koenigsberg, CEO and Founder of Horizon Media. "The last few years have been challenging – at times paralyzing – for business leaders. We've faced decisions we never had to consider – under circumstances and with risks that never really crept into the workplace – and we've consistently made the best interests of our colleagues the top criteria in our decision-making process. For us at Horizon Media, business is personal – and that's as fundamental in our approach to working with clients as it is to how we treat each other."
Horizon Media has consistently been named to various prestigious Best Workplaces Lists including Crain's Best Places to Work in New York City for four years running, Los Angeles Business Journal's Best Places to Work in Los Angeles for three consecutive years, AdAge's Best Places to Work, and Fortune's Best Workplaces in Advertising & Marketing and Top Places to Work for Women lists.
"There is an obvious synergy between how you treat people and the level of engagement you get in return. The challenge is executing – and we've embraced the fundamental principle that it's not linear – it's not either or," said Eileen Benwitt, EVP and Chief Talent Officer, Horizon Media. "You can foster wellness, infuse an unyielding dedication to DEI, invest in training and development, develop hybrid models that go beyond work/life balance to giving people the flexibility to manage their lives, and grow the business. We've done it for 33 years and we're grateful to the people here and their families who make it all possible."
Fortune publishes its Best Workplaces in New York list in partnership with Great Place to Work®, the global authority on high-trust, high-performance workplace cultures. Horizon Media earned this credential based on extensive ratings provided by its employees in anonymous surveys, through proprietary assessment tools, advisory services, and certification programs.
Horizon Media, Inc, the largest U.S. media agency according to AdAge Data Center 2022, delivers data-driven business outcomes for some of the most innovative and ambitious brands. Founded in 1989, headquartered in New York, and with offices in Los Angeles and Toronto, the company employs 2,400 people and has media investments of more than $9 billion. Horizon Media's fundamental belief is that business is personal, which drives its approach to connecting brands with their customers and engaging with its own employees resulting in industry-leading workplace satisfaction levels (Glassdoor). The company is consistently recognized by independent media outlets for its client excellence and has earned several "Best Workplaces" awards reflecting its commitment to DEI and the life and well-being of everyone at Horizon Media.
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The Entrepreneurs Equity Fund will accelerate the growth of emerging, high-potential, diverse-owned businesses through direct investments and increased access to flexible financing
SEATTLE, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Schultz Family Foundation, founded by Sheri Schultz and Starbucks interim ceo Howard Schultz, today announced an initial allocation of $100 million to create the Entrepreneurs Equity Fund (EEF) to invest in diverse businesses as vehicles for fostering a more inclusive economy, creating jobs, and building wealth in historically marginalized communities.
"America's future rests on our entrepreneurial fire. But in recent years, the spark within many entrepreneurs has struggled to find the oxygen to burn bright. The causes are many: predatory practices, lack of access to capital and social networks, the need for learning and community, and the systemic failures that lead some to not even try," said Howard Schultz, Schultz Family Foundation co-founder and Starbucks interim ceo. "For too many people today, the American dream feels out of reach. I find this to be unacceptable, which is why we are launching this fund to invest in diverse businesses that have unfairly been excluded from opportunity for too long despite their enormous potential to help rebuild our country."
Despite the potential for diverse businesses to be powerful economic catalysts, many face persistent, structural inequities and barriers. Access to capital has long been the primary impediment to the growth of diverse businesses, particularly access to competitively priced capital. To that end, EEF will work to accelerate the growth of emerging, high-potential, diverse-owned businesses by making direct equity investments and increasing access to non-predatory sources of capital, including revenue-based financing and low-cost working capital.
"Every person, regardless of race or background, deserves an equal opportunity to realize their dreams. Unfortunately, in America the color of your skin and where you grew up are the most reliable predictors of economic success. We believe that investing in underrepresented entrepreneurs and diverse-owned businesses will be an efficient and effective means for forging a more inclusive economy, reducing the wealth and employment gaps, and strengthening our democracy," said Tyra A. Mariani, president of the Schultz Family Foundation.
According to a September 2020 Citi report, providing fair and equitable lending to Black entrepreneurs alone over the past 20 years would likely have resulted in the creation of an additional $13 trillion in business revenue and potentially created 6.1 million jobs per year.
Data suggest that strengthening emerging, high-potential businesses led by diverse founders (e.g., businesses that are growing revenue at a 15 percent annual rate) and positioning these businesses to become middle market companies (e.g., generating annual revenue of $10 million to $1 billion) has the potential to be a powerful way to increase economic and social outcomes for historically disadvantaged communities.
Recognizing that all businesses need more than just capital to grow, EEF will also underwrite philanthropic grants designed to improve the operating environment for underrepresented entrepreneurs and diverse-owned businesses by supporting them with training, executive mentoring, data collection, research and policy development.
To lead the effort, the Schultz Family Foundation has hired David Hinson as managing director and head of EEF. With over 20-years of executive experience, Hinson brings extensive knowledge of capital access, acquisitions and global business development for diverse-owned businesses. Prior to joining the Foundation, he served as Senior Vice President in the Private Wealth Services division of Ategra Capital Management LLC. Previously, Hinson was appointed National Director of the Minority Business Development Agency at the U.S. Department of Commerce under the Obama Administration. In this role, David served as senior advisor to the Administration on the growth and global competitiveness of the nation's eight million minority-owned businesses. David led the Agency to its highest five-year performance, providing over $19 billion in contracts and capital to diverse businesses. Before joining the Obama Administration, David was Founder and President of Wealth Management Network, a New York City-based wealth management advisory practice. He also held management-level positions at Envestnet and Bank of America.
"There are a growing number of innovative, growth-oriented, diverse-owned businesses poised to join the middle market. But for too many of them, capital is out of reach because too often capital flows to the best relationships, not the best deals," said Hinson. "By supporting these companies, we believe that they will not only outperform in terms of financial returns but lead the way in creating positive social outcomes, jobs, and wealth in historically underserved communities."
The Schultz Family Foundation, established in 1996 by Sheri and Howard Schultz, creates pathways of opportunity for populations facing barriers to success, focusing on youth transitioning to adulthood and marginalized populations, including Black, Indigenous, and People of Color. By investing in scalable solutions and partnerships in communities across the country, the Foundation aims to help tackle the barriers and roadblocks that prevent individuals from reaching their full potential and, in doing so, strengthen our communities and our nation. For more information about the Foundation and its work: schultzfamilyfoundation.org.
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| 2022-06-07T07:55:34Z
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FORT WORTH (KDAF) — “Welcome to the Ultimate Indoor Adventure Park” as their website states.
Trampolines, indoor skydiving and rock climbing are just a few of the things you can find at Urban Air Adventure Park in Fort Worth.
Yolonda Williams enlisted the help of a friend of CW33 J-Kruz to explore the park and try it out.
If you’re planning on visiting Urban Air frequently, you can even get yourself a membership that allows unlimited visits. To learn more about Urban Air, visit urbanair.com.
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| 2022-06-11T04:19:47Z
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Crypto comes to Washington. Will the millions buy influence?
By BRIAN SLODYSKO and FATIMA HUSSEIN
Associated Press
WASHINGTON (AP) — Erin Houchin braced for the worst when a mysterious group started buying television ads last month in her highly competitive southern Indiana congressional race.
Houchin assumed she would face a negative blitz, like the one that crushed her in 2016 when she ran for the same seat. But, in fact, the opposite happened.
American Dream Federal Action, a super PAC financed by a cryptocurrency CEO, saturated the district with ads promoting Houchin as a “Trump Tough” conservative who would “stop the socialists in Washington.” That push helped secure her win last week in a Republican primary.
“All you can do is hold your breath,” Houchin’s longtime consultant, Cam Savage, said of when they learned about the ad buy. “It could help you, but the fear is it will end you.”
The impact of the unsolicited helps shows how cryptocurrency tycoons are emerging as the new power players in American politics. They are pouring millions of dollars into primary elections as they try to gain influence over members of Congress and other government officials who are crafting regulations.
This year, for the first time, industry executives have spent nearly $20 million so far, according to records and interviews.
It’s a delicate but deliberate march by companies that make money based in part on evading government attention.
More than $100 million also has been spent lobbying since 2018 by crypto companies, as well as those who potentially stand to lose if the industry goes mainstream, records show.
The push comes as the Biden administration and Congress consider new regulations and set funding levels for agencies that will oversee crypto.
“What do they want? They want no regulation, or they want to help write the regulation. What else is new?” asked Sen. Sherrod Brown, D-Ohio, an industry critic.
Cryptocurrencies are a digital asset that can be traded over the internet without relying on the global banking system. They’ve been promoted as a way for that those with limited means to build wealth by investing in the next big thing.
But they’re also highly speculative and often lack transparency, which substantially increases risk.
Jan Santiago, deputy director of Global Anti-Scam, an organization that helps victims of cryptocurrency fraud, said the industry has been reluctant to police bad actors.
“Unless it affects their bottom line or public reputation, I don’t think there’s any financial incentive for them,” he said.
There are signs that crypto is going mainstream. Fidelity Investments, one of the nation’s largest providers of retirement accounts, announced earlier this month it will start allowing investors to put Bitcoin in their 401(k) accounts.
And there are indications that the government is increasing scrutiny.
The Securities and Exchange Commission unveiled a plan last week that would nearly double the size of its staff focused on cryptocurrency oversight. Days later, the Justice Department indicted the CEO of a cryptocurrency platform and mining operation, alleging he orchestrated a “$62 million global investment fraud scheme.”
Meanwhile, members of Congress and the administration have raised concerns that Russian oligarchs could turn to cryptocurrency to evade U.S. sanctions put in place when Russia invaded Ukraine.
But at least one lawmaker has been an active participant in promoting the allure of crypto riches.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn, a conservative Republican from North Carolina, touted a new crypto coin in a video posted to social media, emphatically declaring, “This is going to the moon, baby,” while urging viewers to visit the coin’s website and “get on the train.” But after an initial spike, it plunged in value and is now worth a small fraction of a penny.
Cryptocurrency advocates in Congress acknowledge problems but argue the roughly $2 trillion industry has matured.
“I’m confident that bitcoin protects consumers,” said Sen. Cynthia Lummis, R-Wyo., who has invested in the currency. “I’m not confident that all cryptocurrencies protect consumers. In fact, I’m willing to bet that the majority of those are fraudulent.”
Many cryptocurrency proponents vehemently opposed regulation. But lobbyists say that’s now a settled debate and their aim is to convince skeptics not to have too heavy a regulatory hand.
Perianne Boring, founder of the Chamber of Digital Commerce, makes the case for developing accounting standards for the industry to help crypto firms become publicly traded companies.
“Because there are no standards, many businesses are hesitant to touch cryptocurrency,” said Boring, whose group has spent $1.9 million lobbying the federal government.
Some lobbyists are hoping that a wave of campaign spending could help, much of it directed to Democratic primary races.
“Folks in crypto are, all of a sudden, happy to go to political fundraisers,” said Kristin Smith, the executive director of the Blockchain Association. Smith, whose group has spent $4.2 million on lobbying since 2018. She added, “The government could actually come in and really mess it up if we aren’t constructively engaging.”
That’s fostered sense of resentment among some Democrats. In suburban Atlanta, Democratic Reps. Carolyn Bourdeaux and Lucy McBath, are squaring off after their districts were merged during redistricting. A crypto-affiliated super PAC is backing McBath, paying for more than $2 million in TV advertising that praises her.
“They are not doing this out of the goodness of their heart. They are doing this because they want something,” Bourdeaux said.
A spokesman for the group Protect Our Future said the expenditures have nothing to do with cryptocurrency regulation.
Crypto super PACs are also active in other marquee races, including Pennsylvania’s Democratic Senate primary, where $212,000 was spent last week on ads backing John Fetterman, the state’s Democratic lieutenant governor. The ads say Fetterman won’t “get schmoozed by lobbyists or bossed around by politicians.”
But overall, the spending is on such a scale that it has generated questions about the industry’s motives.
“It tells every Democrat that, if you have a primary, they could come in with $2 million,” said Rep. Brad Sherman, D-Calif., chairman of the House Subcommittee on Investor Protection, Entrepreneurship, and Capital Markets. “They are certainly making a point.”
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Two suffer serious injuries in Thursday morning crash in southwest Kansas
KISMET, Kan. (WIBW) - Two people sustained serious injuries in a car-semi crash early Thursday in southwest Kansas, authorities said.
The crash was reported at 7:10 a.m. Thursday on US-54 highway, about two miles south of Kismet in Seward County.
According to the Kansas Highway Patrol, a 2000 Kenworth semi “bobtail” was southbound on Seward County Road 14 when the driver failed to yield at a stop sign and pulled out in front of a 2020 Toyota Camry that was eastbound on US-54.
The Camry then struck the Kenworth “bobtail,” which is the truck portion of a semi that doesn’t have a trailer attached.
Both occupants of the Toyota suffered serious injuries and were transported to Southwest Medical Center in Liberal. They were identified as Serryle Mason, 30, of Kansas City, Kan., and Kelsey Douglas, 31, of Peoria Ariz. Both were wearing their seat belts, the patrol said.
The driver of the semi “bobtail,” Israel Martinez Renteria, 44, of Hooker, Okla., was reported uninjured. The patrol said Renteria was wearing his seat belt.
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| 2022-05-19T17:30:18Z
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DEFIANCE, Ohio, July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SB Financial Group, Inc. (NASDAQ: SBFG), a diversified financial services company providing full-service community banking, mortgage banking, wealth management, private client and title insurance services, expects to release its second quarter 2022 financial results on Monday, July 25, 2022, after the close of the market. The company will hold a related conference call and webcast on Tuesday, July 26, 2022 at 11:00 a.m. EDT.
Interested parties may access the conference call by dialing 888-338-9469 and requesting the "SB Financial Group Conference Call." The conference call also will be webcast live at ir.yourstatebank.com. An audio replay of the call will be available on the SB Financial Group website.
About SB Financial Group
Headquartered in Defiance, Ohio, SB Financial is a diversified financial services holding company for the State Bank & Trust Company (State Bank) and SBFG Title, LLC dba Peak Title (Peak Title). State Bank provides a full range of financial services for consumers and small businesses, including wealth management, private client services, mortgage banking and commercial and agricultural lending, operating through a total of 23 offices; 22 in nine Ohio counties and one in Fort Wayne, Indiana, and 24 full-service ATMs. State Bank has five loan production offices located throughout the Tri-State region of Ohio, Indiana and Michigan.Peak Title provides title insurance and opinions throughout the Tri-State region.SB Financial's common stock is listed on the NASDAQ Capital Market under the symbol "SBFG".
In April 2022, SB Financial was named to the Keefe, Bruyette & Woods, Inc. "Bank Honor Roll" of superior performers that consistently reported increased in earnings per share over the last decade. The honor roll review determined that just 17 banks in the U.S., including SB Financial, or 5 percent of all banks screened, qualified for inclusion.
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SB Financial Group, Inc.
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Largest Cancer Center in Japan Enhances its Real-Time Soft-Tissue Tracking and On-Table Adaptive Delivery with MRIdian System
CLEVELAND, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ViewRay, Inc. (NASDAQ: VRAY) today announced that the National Cancer Center Hospital (NCCH) of Japan has upgraded its original Cobalt MRIdian® MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System to the MRIdian Linac System and has treated its first patients. The MRIdian system will enable National Cancer Center Hospital to offer advanced MRI-guided radiation therapy technology to cancer patients who are seeking personalized treatment for pancreas, prostate, lung, liver, breast, and oligometastatic cancers.
NCC purchased its first MRIdian System in September 2016 following Shonin approval of the cobalt system from the Japanese Ministry of Health, Labour and Welfare (MHLW) the month prior. On the July 25, 2022, NCCH treated their first patient with full on table adaptive workflow on the upgraded Linac version of MRIdian. MRIdian Linac features linear accelerator delivery and enables daily on-table adaptive radiotherapy and real-time tracking to adjust radiation beam delivery dynamically for subtle anatomical changes that may occur, both during treatment delivery and throughout the course of treatment. Combined, these capabilities help clinicians improve targeting precision and thus deliver higher radiation doses.
"Over the past 6 years we've seen firsthand the benefits of real-time MRI-guidance and on-table adaptive treatment delivery and its value in improving outcomes for cancer patients, so we look forward to incorporating the MRIdian Linac system to further enhance our MRI-guided radiation therapy offerings," said Dr. Kazuaki Shimada, Director of National Cancer Center Hospital. "MRIdian's gating technology is unparalleled and allows us to be aggressive in our delivery of stereotactic body radiation therapy because we can feel confident that the dose is accurately reaching the target without collateral damage to surrounding healthy tissue, can offer the best medical care to the society," said Dr. Hiroshi Igaki, Chief, Department of Radiation Oncology.
Japan is the world's third largest market for radiation oncology and the National Cancer Center Hospital is one of Japan's leading national cancer treatment facilities, providing patient care for over 60 years. National Cancer Center is at the forefront of research in cancer treatment and plays a central role in training doctors, nurses, and other medical professionals to specialize in cancer medicine.
The MRIdian system provides oncologists outstanding anatomical visualization through diagnostic-quality MR images and the ability to adapt a radiation therapy plan to the targeted cancer with the patient on the table. This combination allows physicians to define tight treatment margins to avoid unnecessary radiation exposure of vulnerable organs-at-risk and healthy tissue and allows the delivery of ablative radiation doses in five or fewer treatment sessions, without relying on implanted markers. By providing real-time continuous tracking of the target and organs-at-risk, MRIdian enables automatic gating of the radiation beam if the target moves outside the user-defined margins. This allows for delivery of the prescribed dose to the target, while sparing surrounding healthy tissue and critical structures, which results in minimizing toxicities typically associated with conventional radiation therapy.
Nearly 25,000 patients have been treated with MRIdian. Currently, 53 MRIdian systems are installed at hospitals around the world where they are used to treat a wide variety of solid tumors and are the focus of numerous ongoing research efforts. MRIdian has been the subject of hundreds of peer-reviewed publications, scientific meeting abstracts, and presentations. For a list of treatment centers, please visit: https://viewray.com/find-mridian-mri-guided-radiation-therapy/
Disclaimer:
Nothing in this material is intended to provide specific medical advice or to take the place of written law or regulations.
Safety Statement
The MRIdian Linac System is not appropriate for all patients, including those who are not candidates for magnetic resonance imaging. Radiation treatments may cause side effects that can vary depending on the part of the body being treated. The most frequent ones are typically temporary and may include, but are not limited to, irritation to the respiratory, digestive, urinary, or reproductive systems; fatigue; nausea; skin irritation; and hair loss. In some patients, side effects can be severe. Treatment sessions may vary in complexity and duration. Radiation treatment is not appropriate for all cancers. You should discuss the potential for side effects and their severity as well as the benefits of radiation and magnetic resonance imaging with your doctor to make sure radiation treatment is right for you.
About ViewRay
ViewRay, Inc. (Nasdaq: VRAY), designs, manufactures, and markets the MRIdian® MRI-Guided Radiation Therapy System. MRIdian is built upon a proprietary high-definition MR imaging system designed from the ground up to address the unique challenges and clinical workflow for advanced radiation oncology. Unlike MR systems used in diagnostic radiology, MRIdian's high-definition MR was purpose-built to address specific challenges, including beam distortion, skin toxicity, and other concerns that potentially may arise when high magnetic fields interact with radiation beams. ViewRay and MRIdian are registered trademarks of ViewRay, Inc.
Forward-Looking Statements
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Private Securities Litigation Reform Act. Statements in this press release that are not purely historical are forward-looking statements. Such forward-looking statements include, among other things, ViewRay's financial guidance for the full year 2022, anticipated future orders, anticipated future operating and financial performance, treatment results, therapy adoption, innovation, and the performance of the MRIdian systems. Actual results could differ from those projected in any forward-looking statements due to numerous factors. Such factors include, among others, the ability to commercialize the MRIdian Linac System, demand for ViewRay's products, the ability to convert backlog into revenue, the timing of delivery of ViewRay's products, the timing, length, and severity of the COVID-19 pandemic, including its impacts across our businesses on demand, our operations and global supply chains, the results and other uncertainties associated with clinical trials, the ability to raise the additional funding needed to continue to pursue ViewRay's business and product development plans, the inherent uncertainties associated with developing new products or technologies, competition in the industry in which ViewRay operates, and overall market conditions. For a further description of the risks and uncertainties that could cause actual results to differ from those expressed in these forward-looking statements, as well as risks relating to ViewRay's business in general, see ViewRay's current and future reports filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including its Annual Report on Form 10-K for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 and its Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as updated periodically with the Company's other filings with the SEC. These forward-looking statements are made as of the date of this press release, and ViewRay assumes no obligation to update the forward-looking statements, or to update the reasons why actual results could differ from those projected in the forward-looking statements, except as required by law.
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Teacher at Christian school in Florida arrested for sexting with student, records show
TAYLOR COUNTY, Fla. (WCTV/Gray) – A teacher at a private Christian school in Florida is charged with soliciting sex with a student after deputies say she was sexting with an 18-year-old senior student at the school.
Julie Hoover, 38, is a teacher at Point of Grace Christian School in Perry, according to arrest records in the case.
Records show the mother of the student contacted the sheriff’s office on June 2 after finding explicit messages between her son and Hoover. The mother also told deputies Hoover was arranging for the student to sneak into her home while her husband was at work, according to court documents.
Investigators say the text messages happened in March and April 2022, and at the time, the student was enrolled in more than one class where Hoover was the teacher.
Hoover was arrested Wednesday on one count of an authority figure soliciting or engaging in sex with a student. She was released the next day on a $15,000 bond.
Currently, WCTV reports it is awaiting a response from the school after seeking comment.
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US reaches deal with Moderna for omicron COVID-19 vaccine
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Biden administration said Friday it has reached an agreement with Moderna to buy 66 million doses of the company’s next generation of COVID-19 vaccine that targets the highly transmissible omicron variant, enough supply this winter for all who want the upgraded booster.
The order of the bivalent shot follows the announcement last month that the federal government had secured 105 million doses of a similar vaccine from rival drugmaker Pfizer. Both orders are scheduled for delivery in the fall and winter, assuming regulators sign off on their effectiveness.
The omicron strain has been dominant in the U.S. since December, with the BA.5 subvariant now causing a massive wave of infections across the country, even infecting President Joe Biden.
“We must stay vigilant in our fight against COVID-19 and continue to expand Americans’ access to the best vaccines and treatments,” Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra said in a statement. “As we look to the fall and winter, we’re doing just that — ensuring Americans have the tools they need to stay safe and help keep our nation moving forward.”
The U.S. orders with Pfizer and Moderna include options to purchase 300 million doses each, but reaching that total will require more funding from Congress, the Biden administration said.
About 261 million Americans have received at least one COVID-19 shot, but only 108 million have received a booster.
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Intelligent Medicine Exchange (IMX)™ to offer new risk management, investing tools based on underlying health care data
CHICAGO, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Intelligent Medicine Exchange (IMX)™ today announced its plans to launch the first financial exchange focused on the health care economy. IMX has filed for regulatory approval with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to be a Designated Contract Market (DCM) – a futures exchange focused on contracts that will enable individual and institutional market participants to manage risk and invest in multiple components of the health care ecosystem.
Health care represents nearly 20% of the U.S. gross domestic product (GDP), but there is currently no dedicated derivatives market to hedge risk. A barrier to creating these markets in the past has been a lack of reliable data on which to build tradable instruments based on trends in the industry, such as the cost of treating certain diseases and common medical procedures, the ability to invest in certain drugs and more. IMX has developed proprietary, patent-pending cost indexes that will underlie the futures contracts.
James Plante, IMX CEO and co-founder, said: "Health care is the number one economic problem facing the country, and it's almost 10 times bigger than the oil market but without a corresponding vehicle to manage risk. We now have the data and means to create a trading venue for those whose businesses and livelihoods depend on the health care economy – whether they are suppliers, medical providers such as hospitals or physician groups, insurers or self-insured employers – or investors who want to take a position on the market."
Phupinder Gill, strategic advisor to IMX and former CEO of CME Group, said: "The introduction of futures and other risk management instruments in multiple industries has helped stabilize prices, brought transparency and provided new investing opportunities. The time is right to leverage this valuable tool and manage health care costs as assets."
Gregory C. Simon, Board member and co-founder of IMX, said: "Health care costs are the leading cause of bankruptcy in the U.S. The cost of new drugs, hospital procedures, hospital stays and insurance premiums seem only to go up. We believe IMX will lead to stable and lower prices for consumers and more predictability for drug companies, hospitals, providers and payers as they learn to do what farmers have done for decades – hedge the future."
IMX's team, Board members and advisors have deep experience in health care and finance, including:
- Plante, Managing Partner of Thynk Capital, the lead venture capital investor in IMX, who has over 20 years of business management experience in health care, technology and financial markets.
- Simon, who previously served as Senior Vice President of Global Policy at Pfizer and co-founder/director of Faster Cures and who was appointed in 2016 to serve as Executive Director of the White House Cancer Moonshot program.
- Jeff Feldman, co-founder of IMX, a Wall Street health care entrepreneur with 45 years of experience, including as creator and Chairman of TDX Independence Funds, a joint venture with TD Ameritrade, and as founder and CEO of XSHARES, where he developed and launched over 20 health care exchange-traded funds (ETFs).
- Eileen Flaherty, IMX Board member and strategic advisor; former Director of the Division of Swap Dealer and Intermediary Oversight at the CFTC, with responsibility for overseeing the $600 trillion swap market and futures commission merchants (FCMs); former General Counsel of broker-dealer, FCM and proprietary trading firms; former Associate General Counsel of CME Group, and an author with more than three decades of legal, compliance and regulatory futures and financial markets experience.
- Felix Carabello, IMX Chief Commercial Officer and former Executive Director, CME Group and Chief Operating Officer for GML London, with more than 20 years of futures, alternative investments and financial services experience.
- Ken Grant, IMX Risk Management Director, faculty member of Columbia University and an author, with more than 30 years of financial risk management experience, including as a member of the CME Group Risk Committee.
- Gill, who retired from CME Group as CEO in 2016 after a 28-year career at the exchange, including as President of CME Group and of the CME Clearing House; and
- Kim Taylor, strategic advisor to IMX and former President, Clearing and Post-Trade Services at CME Group, who retired from her role in late 2017 following a 28-year career at the exchange, including as President of the CME Clearing House for 10 years.
According to the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services, U.S. health care spending in 2021 grew to $4.3 trillion, representing 19% of the nation's GDP. The department estimates that the spending will reach nearly $6.2 trillion by 2028.
In January 2020, Simon and Feldman co-authored an article published in Fortune Magazine, entitled "Why it's time for a futures market in health care." The article was part of the magazine's The Big Idea series, that puts forward "not-so-modest" proposals for making the world better.
IMX Health, LLC, also known as Intelligent Medicine Exchange (IMX), a subsidiary of holding company IMX, LLC, is developing the first dedicated futures marketplace based on multiple aspects of the health care economy, which represents nearly 20% of the U.S. GDP. The company, based in Chicago, has filed for regulatory approval with the U.S. Commodity Futures Trading Commission (CFTC) to be a Designated Contract Market (DCM). For more information, visit www.imxhealth.com.
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Truleo's Automated Body Camera Review and Analysis Platform Delivers Customer Service Metrics Empowering Police Departments to Optimize Officer Training and Accountability.
CHICAGO , June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Truleo, the leading provider of automated body camera review and analysis technology for law enforcement, today announced that Atwater Police Department has signed on to leverage the company's body camera data analysis platform.
Law enforcement continues to struggle to keep up with the overwhelming volume of data generated by police body-worn cameras with less than 0.1% of footage ever being analyzed. Some departments in California conduct random reviews of a few videos each month but Truleo's body camera analytics platform converts 100% of all videos into searchable "Baseball Card Stats for Cops." Truleo leverages natural language processing (NLP) to automatically classify events such as a use of force, detainment, or an arrest. Truleo also analyzes the language the officer uses and can detect both risky and professional behaviors. This technology bridges the gap between the public and the police, providing unprecedented insights into everyday interactions.
"The vast majority of police interactions are positive, and we can highlight that to help a department promote best practices," said Anthony Tassone, CEO of Truleo. "But we can also identify officers with low professionalism scores so that command staff can be aware and take corrective actions. I have a great deal of respect for Chief Salvador, who is an early adopter committed to leveraging cutting edge technology to ensure Atwater maintains a high level of professionalism.
"We invested a lot of money in body cameras and Truleo helps us earn a higher return on that investment for our community," said Michael Salvador, Chief of Police for Atwater PD. "We will leverage Truleo to automate our review processes and create quality-of-service metrics. These metrics will enable our department to ensure we maintain the absolute highest levels of professionalism for our community."
About Truleo
Truleo provides automated review and analysis of police body camera data. Truleo's customer service metrics help agencies promote best practices, train new officers and mitigate risk. To learn more about Truleo's mission to improve trust in the police with body camera analytics, visit www.truleo.co.
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Ukrainians must endure a brutal ‘filtration’ process to escape Russian-held territory. Here’s what that means
By Ivana Kottasová and Oleksandra Ochman, CNN
“What would happen if we cut off your ear?” the soldiers asked Oleksandr Vdovychenko. Then they hit him in the head.
The punches kept coming whenever his interrogators — a mixture of Russian soldiers and pro-Russian separatists — didn’t like his answers, he later told his family.
The men asked about his politics, his future plans, his views on the war. They checked his documents, took his fingerprints and stripped him to check if he had any nationalist tattoos or marks caused by wearing or carrying military equipment.
“They were trying to beat something out of him,” his daughter Maria Vdovychenko told CNN in an interview.
Maria said her father received so many blows to his head during the interrogation last month that several medical examinations have now confirmed his sight has been permanently damaged.
Yet Oleksandr was one of the lucky ones. He made it through “filtration.”
When Russian troops first started taking over villages and towns in eastern Ukraine in early March, following their invasion of the country, evidence began to emerge of civilians being forced to undergo humiliating identity checks and often violent questioning before being allowed to leave their homes and travel to areas still under Ukrainian control.
Three months into the war, the dehumanizing process known as filtration has become part of the reality of life under Russian occupation.
CNN spoke to a number of Ukrainians who have gone through the filtration process over the last two months. Many are too scared to speak publicly, fearing for the safety of relatives and friends who are still trying to escape Russian-held areas.
All of the people CNN spoke to have described facing threats and humiliation during the process. Many have witnessed or know of people who have been picked up by Russian troops or separatist soldiers and subsequently disappeared without a trace.
For most of the people CNN spoke to, the filtration process included document checks, interrogation, fingerprinting and a search. Many were separated from their families. Men were routinely stripped and examined.
Lyudmyla Denisova, the Ukrainian parliament’s human rights ombudsman, said earlier this month that Russian forces had created an “extensive network” of places where Ukrainians are being subjected to “filtering.”
She said such places have been established “in every occupied Ukrainian city” and that more than “37,000 citizens” have already gone through the procedure.
Nikolay Ryabchenko told CNN he fled Mariupol in mid-March when the city was closed and people were not allowed to move around.
“We found a way to avoid checkpoints and came to Nikolske and we stayed there for a couple of weeks,” he said. “I asked everyone I met how to get out and they [said] filtration is obligatory.”
Information signs that have been posted in Mariupol after Russian troops took over the city leave no room for doubt: “Evacuation can be carried out if there is a document confirming the passage of the filtration procedure.” CNN has seen a photo of one such sign taken by a person who escaped the city.
“Everyone has to go through filtration, both men and women, in order to move around the city freely,” 20-year old Karina, another Mariupol resident, who is only being identified by her first name due to security concerns, told CNN.
She has managed to escape Mariupol but her father, who has not yet passed the filtration process and has no idea why, is still there.
A month after being picked up by Russian soldiers on a street in Mariupol, he is still being held in what the self-declared separatist Donetsk People’s Republic (DPR) in eastern Ukraine calls a “reception center” at a school in Bezimenne, around 20 miles (32 kilometers) east of Mariupol, he told his daughter.
The separatist-held Bezimenne has been used by Russian troops as a screening facility for refugees from Mariupol and surrounding areas.
In three separate statements published last week, the DPR Territorial Defense said almost 1,000 evacuees from Mariupol have been brought to the Bezimenne center in a three days. It said that as of May 17, more than 33,000 people have gone through the facility.
Earlier this month, the Russian Ministry of Defence released a video showing evacuees from Mariupol arrive in a filtration camp outside the city in busses. The ministry published the videos without saying where the refugees were taken, or when the evacuations took place. CNN has been able to geolocate the footage, and it shows that they were taken to Bezimenne.
Separately, satellite images from Maxar Technologies have showed a tent encampment being erected in the separatist-held Bezimenne as early as in March.
Karina said she had been able to speak to her father who told her that conditions there were appalling.
“Some sleep on the floor, some are luckier [and sleep] on chairs, and some are even luckier and have mattresses in the gym,” she said. “There’s no opportunity to wash and no normal restroom. All of them were ill because it was too cold to sleep on the floor.”
Karina said her father had told her the guards in the center have refused to provide any medicine to the people being held there. They are being fed watery soup and other prison-like food cooked in a field kitchen, he said.
Ombudsman Denisova said the Bezimenne center where Karina’s father is being held is just one of several such facilities set up in the Donetsk region. She said Russian troops have established similar filtration camps in Dokuchaevsk, Mykilsky, Mangush, Bezymenny and Yalta.
She accused Russia of using the centers to detain and “wipe out” any “officials, members of the military or the volunteer territorial defense forces, activists or anyone they consider a threat.”
Maria Vdovychenko told CNN it looked like the soldiers were trying to find anything they could say was incriminating.
“They were looking for Ukrainian-speaking people, for Ukrainian symbols, tattoos,” she said, adding that the soldiers checked her phone, but didn’t find anything compromising.
“We have deleted everything because people in the line told us they can look at everything — contacts, for example, they could call some of your contacts — and pictures … For every Ukrainian, it is normal to have pictures in vyshyvanka [traditional Ukrainian embroidered clothing] or with a flag, or near [a] Shevchenko monument [depicting prominent Ukrainian poet, Taras Shevchenko],” Maria said.
“I’m a bandura [traditional Ukrainian instrument] player, it wasn’t good idea to show that. So I deleted that, took a couple of new pictures, and deleted my social network profiles,” she added.
Michael Carpenter, the US Ambassador to the Organization for Security and Co-operation in Europe (OSCE), said last month there was credible reporting that “Russia’s forces are rounding up the local civilian populations in these areas, detaining them in these camps, and brutally interrogating them for any supposed links to the legitimate Ukrainian government or to independent media outlets.
Speaking last week, Carpenter added: “Numerous eyewitness accounts indicate that ‘filtering out’ entails beating and torturing individuals to determine whether they owe even the slightest allegiance to the Ukrainian state.”
Mariupol city council has accused Russian forces of using the filtration centers to identify witnesses to any “atrocities” committed by Russian troops during the battle for the control of the city. CNN could not verify that claim.
The Kremlin has denied using filtration camps to cover up wrongdoing and targeting civilians in Mariupol.
The self-declared DPR has denied accusations by Ukrainian authorities of unlawful detentions, filtration and maltreatment of Ukrainian citizens and said that those arriving at what it calls reception centers are properly fed and provided medical attention.
Karina said that, according to her father, most of the men in the center have no idea why they are being held.
“They were told the filtration would take one to two days maximum and that the [process] is needed to check if they took part in hostilities,” Karina told CNN. “They have been trapped there since April 12 and have no idea when they will be released.”
That uncertainty makes the process terrifying for Ukrainians trying to flee to safety. Most have no idea what to expect.
Ukrainian social media pages for people stuck in Russian-controlled regions, or their families searching for them, are full of questions about filtration.
Yana, who left Berdiansk in southern Ukraine to stay with relatives in Rostov in Russia, the only place she said she was able to get to, said the process appeared to be completely random. She asked CNN not to publish her last name, fearing retribution.
“Close friends told me that they stood in line for filtration for six days, spent the nights in cars, and yet some passed quickly. I don’t know why — apparently it depends on which shift you will get,” she said.
Before the war, Eugen Tuzov was a martial arts instructor in Mariupol. Now he spends most of his time trying to organize transport for people stuck in the Russian-occupied city and the surrounding areas who want to flee to places under Ukrainian control.
He, too, told CNN the filtration process at checkpoints on the roads leading out of Mariupol — he said there were at least 27 of them — appeared to be random.
“Everything depends on [the] shift. Someone is lucky, someone comes to a sh*tty shift,” he said.
“The DPR people were the worst — they are disheveled, slovens, sometimes they are drunk already in the morning, behaving terribly. You see man 50, 60 years old and you can see it from his face that he drinks constantly,” Ryabchenko told CNN.
Petro Andriushchenko, an adviser to the Mariupol mayor, said in a statement on Monday that Russian troops have set up five filtration points across the city.
Mariupol residents need to pass this procedure in order to receive a certificate allowing them to move around the city, he said, adding: “If this isn’t a ghetto, I don’t know what is.”
Yana said her parents had to undergo filtration at a hospital in Donetsk, where they were taken after being wounded in a strike, having already spent more than two weeks hiding in a shelter in Mariupol with no medical help.
“People came from some service, took their fingerprints, told them this is filtration since they could not walk, but it had to be done, such rules are in the DPR,” she said.
Yana said when she and her husband drove out of the area, they had to pass almost 20 checkpoints. “And at almost every checkpoint, they undressed my husband, looked for tattoos and weapons marks and asked whether he had served in the army,” she said.
Tuzov said the volunteers in his transport service have similar experiences; he said some were subjected to lie detector tests and that — as far as he knows — at least 30 of them were detained during the process. “They were taken at checkpoints. They check phones, social networks, if you wrote something about them … they take you away,” he said.
Tuzov said he doesn’t know the fate of those who have been detained. CNN has previously reported that some of those picked up in the process end up being sent to Russia.
Maria Vdovychenko said she and her family — her parents and younger sister — waited in Nova Yalta for about 20 days before they were allowed to go through the filtration process.
“We were told we wouldn’t be able to get out without that,” she told CNN. “They [said] they will just check documents and phones, and we will leave. But it wasn’t as easy as they promised.”
She said the family queued for two days and two nights without being allowed to leave their car. Finally, Maria and her father were taken to a small wooden structure about 200 meters away. Her younger sister and her mother, who wasn’t able to walk, were told to stay in the vehicle.
While waiting to enter the makeshift building, Maria said she felt threatened. “[The soldiers] were talking among themselves. It was scary to listen to what can happen to people who didn’t pass the filtration. I will remember it forever.”
She said she overheard one of the soldiers guarding the site saying: “‘I killed 10, and didn’t count further.”
The reports coming from these facilities have shocked the international community and the practice was cited as one of the reasons for Russia to be suspended from the UN’s Human Rights Council in April. Despite the outrage, evidence from the ground, testimonies from those who escape and statements by the separatist authorities show Russia has only increased its use of filtration since then.
It’s not the first time either. During the war in Chechnya, Russian forces used filtration camps to separate civilians from rebel fighters. Legendary Russian investigative reporter Anna Politkovskaya gathered testimony from Chechen civilians detained these centers, revealing brutal interrogation methods, torture and human rights violations. She was murdered in her Moscow apartment building in 2006.
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DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CECO Environmental Corp. (Nasdaq: CECE), a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company whose solutions protect people, the environment and industrial equipment, today announced that Todd Gleason, Chief Executive Officer, will present at the H.C. Wainwright 24th Annual Global Investment Conference on Sep. 13 in New York. Management will also host one-on-one investor meetings throughout the day.
Additionally, management will present and host one-on-one meetings at the Lake Street 6th Annual Best IDEAS Growth Big 6 Conference on Sep. 14 in New York. The presentation can be accessed on the Lake Street conference portal for registered participants and the Investor Relations section of the Company's website at www.CECOEnviro.com.
ABOUT CECO ENVIRONMENTAL
CECO Environmental is a leading environmentally focused, diversified industrial company, serving a broad landscape of industrial air, industrial water and energy transition markets across the globe through its key business segments: Engineered Systems and Industrial Process Solutions. Providing innovative technology and application expertise, CECO helps companies grow their business with safe, clean, and more efficient solutions that help protect people, the environment and industrial equipment. In regions around the world, CECO works to improve air quality, optimize the energy value chain, and provide custom solutions for applications including power generation, petrochemical processing, general industrial, refining, midstream oil and gas, electric vehicle production, poly silicon fabrication, battery recycling, beverage can, and water/wastewater treatment along with a wide range of other applications. CECO is listed on Nasdaq under the ticker symbol "CECE." Incorporated in 1966, CECO's global headquarters is in Dallas, Texas. For more information, please visit www.cecoenviro.com.
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| 2022-09-06T11:30:48Z
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Which Cuisinart air fryer is best?
You don’t have to be a whiz in the kitchen to make a great homecooked meal, and the air fryer has made that statement more true. Not only can you cook quality food quickly and in large quantities, but you can cook many types of foods in an air fryer, so it’s much easier to make meals you and your family will love.
Cuisinart is known for making kitchen appliances that are both high-quality and affordable. Its air fryers fall into the same category, and it offers models based on your needs, but the best is the versatile and feature-packed Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven AirFryer.
What to know before you buy a Cuisinart air fryer
How does an air fryer work?
Despite the name, an air fryer works more like a convection oven than a deep fryer because it doesn’t fry your food. It cooks your food through the rapid circulation of hot air that you can set to various temperatures, as with a traditional oven.
Unlike other popular brands, Cuisinart air fryers are multifunctional toaster oven combinations that let you broil, bake, toast, grill and air fry.
Benefits of air frying
An air fryer isn’t just another appliance that you’ll stick in the back of the cabinet or give away because you won’t use it. The main reason why air fryers are so popular is because of their versatility. The most common benefits include:
- Cooking healthier food: With an air fryer, you can get the same taste and convenience of fried food, but you aren’t cooking with oil, so it’s a much healthier option.
- Speed: You don’t need to preheat an air fryer, and it can cook popular foods such as chicken, fish, meat and potatoes faster than a conventional oven because of the way it circulates heat.
- Ease of use: Simply prep the food, set the timer and you’re done. And when you’re finished eating, air fryers are easy to clean.
What to look for in a quality Cuisinart air fryer
Size and cooking capacity
The larger Cuisinart models can cook up to four pounds, toast nine slices of bread, bake a 13-inch pizza and fit a 9- by-13-inch baking pan.
The downside is the bigger models can take up more space, so if you don’t have the room or don’t need to cook large amounts of food, the compact models can serve the same basic functions while taking up less space and costing less.
Display features
Some Cuisinart air fryers have a digital display and controls used to adjust and view the temperature, timer and various settings. Other models use only traditional knobs.
Nonstick interior
All Cuisinart air fryers have a nonstick interior, making them even easier to clean than some traditional air fryers.
How much you can expect to spend on a Cuisinart air fryer
A Cuisinart air fryer can range from $90-$250. Pricing will vary based on the size and features of each air fryer.
Cuisinart air fryer FAQ
What types of food should not be cooked in an air fryer?
A. It’s best to avoid cooking any battered food because the wet batter will drip. You should also avoid cooking fresh or leafy greens, cheese, raw grains and whole roasts.
Can I put aluminum foil or parchment paper in the air fryer?
A. Yes, you can use both foil and parchment paper, but you should avoid any paper products, such as napkins. They can cause the food to cook unevenly and could catch on fire.
What types of cook pans or bowls can I use in the air fryer?
A. Use only stainless steel products with no attachments or other materials. It’s recommended to use pans or bowls without handles because they will take up extra space.
What’s the best Cuisinart air fryer to buy?
Top Cuisinart air fryer
Cuisinart Convection Toaster Oven AirFryer
What you need to know: Loaded with top-notch features, this 1,800-watt full-size air fryer is ideal for cooking for the entire family or guests.
What you’ll love: Capable of warming, toasting and convection and standard broiling and baking, this air fryer can cook almost any type of food. The adjustable thermostat and 60-minute timer with auto-shutoff let you cook up to 4 pounds of food at the ideal temperature.
What you should consider: Based on the photos, some customers assumed the entire product was stainless steel, but only the front is stainless steel and the rest is muted grey.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top Cuisinart air fryer for the money
What you need to know: This compact air fryer works perfectly for small kitchens or making complete meals for one or two people.
What you’ll love: It may be small, but it’s mighty and can cook up to 2 1/2 pounds of food at varying times and temperatures. The noise is minimal, and the baskets, baking pan, dip tray and nonstick interior make it easy to clean.
What you should consider: Since the viewing window doesn’t have a light, some customers found it difficult to keep tabs on the cooking progress without pausing the unit.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Worth checking out
Cuisinart Digital Convection Toaster Oven AirFryer
What you need to know: This top-of-the-line air fryer comes loaded with additional features, including a low-temperature setting for braising and slow cooking and functions for both proofing and dehydrating.
What you’ll love: Despite all of the extra features, the basic settings still work well and you can make everyday staples, including toast. The large-view windows and interior light are ideal for keeping track of your meal.
What you should consider: This costs more because of the extra features, so it’s only worth the price if you’re going to utilize them.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Nothing beats the fun of going to a new zoo for the first time. There’s a thrill in meeting adorable, exotic animals and learning more about them.
Fun on the Run host Yolonda Williams host Yolonda Williams took a trip to Denton County to visit Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch.
“Our mission is to provide the North Texas community with the opportunity to experience rare, endangered and exotic wildlife in a unique and personal setting. What better way to learn about conservation than by seeing it up close and hands on?” as their website states.
WATCH the video player for her full interview with Kelsey Hansen, co-manager of Sharkarosa Wildlife Ranch. For more information visit their website by clicking here.
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| 2022-08-17T23:39:38Z
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Ezra Miller, who stars in the upcoming DC film "The Flash," is seeking treatment for matters related to mental health, according to a statement Miller provided to CNN through a representative.
"Having recently gone through a time of intense crisis, I now understand that I am suffering complex mental health issues and have begun ongoing treatment," Miller said. "I want to apologize to everyone that I have alarmed and upset with my past behavior."
Miller, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, added: "I am committed to doing the necessary work to get back to a healthy, safe and productive stage in my life."
Miller's statement comes after a string of legal issues that have kept the actor in the headlines and their future on the big screen in question.
In March, Miller was arrested in Hilo, Hawaii, and charged with disorderly conduct and harassment after an incident at a bar, according to the Hawaii County Police Department.
Miller paid $500 bail and was released from custody, according to local police.
On April 19, the actor pleaded no contest and was fined $500 for the disorderly conduct charge, a court record shows, and the harassment charge was dismissed.
Earlier that same day, Miller was arrested for second-degree assault following an incident at a private residence in the district of Puna, near the town of Pāhoa, according to the Hawaii Police Department. There have not been charges filed related to that incident.
And on August 9, Miller was cited for felony burglary after allegedly stealing alcohol from a home in Stamford, Vermont, while the owners were away, according to a press release from state law enforcement.
Miller is ordered to appear in Vermont Superior Court on September 26 for an arraignment on the burglary charge, the release said.
In light of the incidents, Warner Bros., the studio behind "The Flash," which, like CNN, is owned by Warner Bros. Discovery, has faced questions about Miller's future in the role of the iconic character.
Miller has previously appeared as Barry Allen/The Flash in multiple DC superhero films. The film slated for June 23, 2023 is set to be Miller's first solo effort in the role.
Earlier this month during an earnings call, Warner Bros. Discovery CEO David Zaslav praised "The Flash," along with other upcoming projects, saying, "We are very excited about them."
This came after months of calls from comics enthusiasts for Miller to be replaced in the film by Grant Gustin, who portrays Barry Allen/The Flash in a series for the CW, of which Warner Bros. Discovery is also a co-owner. That series is set to conclude with its upcoming ninth season.
Miller last appeared on the big screen in "Fantastic Beasts: The Secrets of Dumbledore," which was released in April.
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One of the Leading Coffee Creamer Brands Is Bringing Christmas – Or Grinchmas – to Mugs Everywhere Starting This July with Three Festive Flavors
BROOMFIELD, Colo., July 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing its legacy of delighting coffee and creamer fans for the season, International Delight is bringing back the magic of the holidays to a creamer aisle near you! The beloved coffee creamer brand, in partnership with Dr. Seuss Enterprises, is spreading cheer and delighting taste buds with a festive line of holiday creamers featuring one of the season's most iconic characters: The Grinch! Best of all, the creamers are on shelves now and available through the holidays. You read that correctly: Grinch fans and Creamer Nation, get ready for Christmas – or Grinchmas – in July!
International Delight is known for serving up boldly flavorful, whimsical and iconic limited-time offerings, and this lineup of holiday creamers is certainly no exception. Featuring The Grinch's snarky grin on every bottle, the brand is delivering not one, not two, but three party-worthy flavors that are sure to make your heart grow three sizes:
- NEW Gingerbread Cookie Dough: The newest flavor tastes of sweet buttery dough and brown sugar with hints of ginger and cinnamon. It's just like eating batter out of the bowl!
- Peppermint Mocha: The classic holiday staple is back and better than ever, touting a new recipe that's both cheerfully chocolatey and magically minty.
- Frosted Sugar Cookie: The fan-favorite creamer is back on shelves, delivering a sweet, silky-smooth flavor reminiscent of Santa's favorite holiday cookie.
One of the leading coffee creamer brands in the country, International Delight has become synonymous with flavor innovations and inspired mashups, and it lives up to its reputation with this latest release. The Grinch-themed creamer lineup is only the most recent of the brand's exciting pop culture-inspired collaborations over the years, which have previously included creamers inspired by Buddy the Elf, Fruity PEBBLESÔ, Cocoa PEBBLESÔ, and Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory.
"At International Delight, we aspire to create room to party in every coffee cup by delivering exceptional and delightful creamer flavors year-round – and especially during the holidays," said Kallie Goodwin, Vice President of Marketing for International Delight. "With our latest partnership, International Delight is presenting three tasty creamers for our flavor-obsessed fans along with the nostalgia of the season's most beloved tale, 'How the Grinch Stole Christmas!'. These flavors are sure to warm the hearts of even the grouchiest and greenest Grinches out there!"
"At Dr. Seuss we love working with partners who help our classic characters show up in new and unexpected places," said Susan Brandt, President and CEO of Dr. Seuss Enterprises. "Pairing The Grinch with his own holiday-themed creamers is a great opportunity to sweeten those Grinchy holiday mornings. Who doesn't feel like a Grinch sometimes during the holidays? The International Delight team has done a great job of infusing both the Grinch's snarky-ness and sweetness into these holiday flavors."
All three Grinch-inspired creamers feature International Delight's new, modernized packaging, which premiered across its entire product lineup earlier this year. Featuring dynamic, flavor-forward photography and a sleek new logo, these brilliantly bold bottles are sure to bring yuletide cheer!
Now through December, the International Delight Grinch Coffee Creamers will be available in 32 oz. bottles with an SRP of $3.99 at major retailers nationwide. Be sure to get your hands on all three flavors... before the Grinch does!
International Delight is committed to bringing delight to coffee and creamer fans through the ongoing release of these one-of-a-kind collaborations. Check out the International Delight website or follow the brand on Instagram, Facebook, Tik Tok, and Twitter to stay in the know on all the latest flavorful news.
About International Delight
Since 1987, International Delight® has been transforming cups of coffee into moments that foster joy, self-expression and togetherness through one-of-a-kind, bold creamer flavors. The brand, which introduced the first flavored, liquid, non-dairy creamer on the market, is on a mission to bring Creamer Nation flavors that deliver unparalleled delight in every drop and turn the room they leave for creamer into room to party. By uniting people with flavors that spark joy, International Delight brings people together over a cup of coffee, creating opportunities for connection, inclusion and celebration. International Delight coffee creamers and iced coffees are available at grocery, convenience stores, mass merchandisers and food service outlets across the country. For more information, visit www.InternationalDelight.com.
About Danone North America
Danone North America is a purpose-driven company and an industry leader in the food and beverage category. As a Certified B Corporation®, Danone North America is committed to the creation of both economic and social value, while nurturing natural ecosystems through sustainable agriculture. Our strong portfolio of brands includes: Activia®, DanActive®, Danimals®, Dannon®, evian®, Happy Family® Organics, Honest to Goodness®, Horizon® Organic, International Delight®, Light + Fit®, Oikos®, Silk®, So Delicious® Dairy Free, STōK®, Two Good®, Wallaby® Organic and YoCrunch®. With more than 6,000 employees and 16 production locations across the U.S. and Canada, Danone North America's mission is to bring health through food to as many people as possible. For more information, visit www.danonenorthamerica.com/. For more information on Danone North America's B Corp™ status, visit https://bcorporation.net/directory/danone-north-america.
About Dr. Seuss Enterprises
Dr. Seuss Enterprises is a leading global children's entertainment company focused on promoting literacy, education, self-confidence, and the wonderful possibilities of a child's imagination through the works of Dr. Seuss. The company was established in 1993 and is based in San Diego, CA. Global endeavors include publishing, film, TV, stage productions, exhibitions, digital media, licensed merchandise, and other strategic partnerships. For more information about Dr. Seuss Enterprises, visit Seussville.com, or follow on Instagram.
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A FIFTH 'GOD'S NOT DEAD' FILM IS SLATED FOR 2023
LOS ANGELES, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pure Flix and Pinnacle Peak Pictures are proud to announce the fifth installment in the "God's Not Dead" franchise: "God's Not Dead: Rise Up."
"This is a new chapter in the 'God's Not Dead' franchise and we can't wait to share this with all the fans. I'm still humbled, eight years later, that this type of movie and this message resonates with so many people," said producer and actor David A.R. White, who plays Reverend Dave in the franchise. "The legacy and impact of 'God's Not Dead' is undeniable and I'm so proud and honored to be a part of this movement."
The announcement came during a special Pure Flix member appreciation red carpet screening at the AMC Century City in Los Angeles where producer and actor David A.R. White was joined by franchise stars Dean Cain, Isaiah Washington, Cory Oliver and Brad Heller.
"God's Not Dead" was a record-breaking film released in 2014. The "God's Not Dead" franchise has grossed more than $100 million worldwide. The success of the original movie ignited the Christian entertainment world and proved there is a demand for positive entertainment that upholds values and is safe for the entire family to watch.
"I've been drawn to faith and family projects, like 'God's Not Dead,' since my son was born. I wanted to be able to bring him to work with me and have him walk away with a positive and uplifting message," said actor Dean Cain, who played Marc in the first installment of "God's Not Dead," and will return for the fifth installment. "I'm blessed to come back and be a part of the 'God's Not Dead' legacy – it's such a moving message and challenge to audiences to get them thinking about the difference they can make in their communities and country."
Here's what to expect in "God's Not Dead: Rise Up": When a favored incumbent suddenly suspends his candidacy for Congress, an embittered but brilliant campaign strategist is lured out of retirement and convinces Reverend Dave Hill to run for office. The race pits them both against formidable opponents from their past, each with plans to inexorably remove religion's influence on public policy. Set against a backdrop of unprecedented political, civil and spiritual unrest, Dave struggles to answer an increasingly relevant question of our time: Is God dead in American politics?
David A.R. White, Dean Cain, Isaiah Washington, Ray Wise, Cory Oliver and Brad Heller are set to reprise their roles in the new "God's Not Dead: Rise Up," which will film later this year in South Carolina. Harold Cronk, who directed the original "God's Not Dead" and the sequel, "God's Not Dead 2", will return to direct "God's Not Dead: Rise Up."
"It's important to me to be involved in projects that will resonate with an audience for a long time after they've seen it and that's exactly what the 'God's Not Dead' franchise is about. It's about calling people to use their talents and be of service in their communities in a way that is unique to them," said Isaiah Washington, who played Rep. Daryl Smith in "God's Not Dead: We The People" and will reprise the role for "God's Not Dead: Rise Up."
Pure Flix, a subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, is a faith and family-friendly streaming service. The latest installment in the "God's Not Dead" franchise is just one of 25 original movies and shows that the streaming platform has announced for 2022 and 2023.
For the first time ever, all four movies in the "God's Not Dead" franchise are now streaming on Pure Flix. Click here to see trailers for "God's Not Dead," "God's Not Dead 2," "God's Not Dead: A Light in Darkness" and "God's Not Dead: We The People."
Pure Flix is your home for faith and family-friendly movies and shows where you can confidently stream with the entire family. With new premium and exclusive original entertainment choices every week, you can strengthen your faith and family with Pure Flix – a streaming service that inspires, uplifts and entertains.
You'll get access to the largest variety of high-quality wholesome movies, series and kids' content at one low price. Experience the difference that positive, encouraging entertainment can have in your home.
Pure Flix is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Sony Pictures Entertainment, alongside AFFIRM Films. Discover more at www.pureflix.com
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US-36 highway blocked in Republic County after commercial vehicle collides with train
Published: Apr. 21, 2022 at 11:50 AM CDT|Updated: 24 minutes ago
COURTLAND, Kan. (WIBW) - A highway in north-central Kansas was blocked Thursday morning after a commercial vehicle collided with a train, authorities said.
The collision was reported around 8:30 a.m. on US-36 highway, just west of Courtland in Republic County.
According to a post from KANdrive.org, multiple train cars derailed as a result of the collision. Upright train cars were reported to be blocking US-36.
Kansas Highway Patrol troopers were responding to the scene.
Additional details, including whether any injuries resulted from the collision, weren’t immediately available.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- GameOn Entertainment Technologies Inc. (CSE: GET) (OTCQB: GMETF), a leading game technology company partnered with the world's biggest IPs to launch, operate, and monetize web3 games, today announces a partnership with RDB Car Club. The web3 project is a partnership between RDB LA, a celebrity-favorite auto body shop with millions of YouTube views, and Blockchn Media Inc, the all female-owned public relations agency to top tier web3 companies.
RDB LA customers include model Kendall Jenner, NFL Super Bowl champion Jalen Ramsey, eight-time NBA All-Star Dwight Howard, and singer-songwriter sensations Khalid and Billie Eilish. As part of the partnership, RDB Car Club will license GameOn's technology to hyperfuel web3 engagement, retention, and revenue, in particular for their recently-launched NFT collection. GameOn will also receive 10% equity ownership in the RDB Car Club project, including 10% revenue share on all NFT sales from the effective date.
"We're thrilled to enter the auto category to help drive engagement, retention, and monetization for RDB Car Club," said Matt Bailey, CEO of GameOn. "We continue to showcase the flexibility of our content-agnostic platform - onboarding new partners, securing recurring revenue, and adding to our bottom line. Our foot is on the profitability pedal!"
RDB Car Club and RDB LA CEO Mano Yeghikian said, "The feeling of excitement is mutual. As a long time gamer it has been a childhood dream to see my cars in a game. This transition into the gaming industry seemed like a natural progression for the RDB ecosystem. There is no better company to bring value to my community than the GameOn team."
As part of GameOn's broader initiative to expand within the web3 ecosystem, the company expects to capitalize on all avenues of its partnerships which include, but are not limited to: upfront setup fees, recurring monthly license fees, and revenue share from the initial mint and ongoing secondary sales of NFTs. With partners like Chibi Dinos, Tetavi, and now RDB Car Club, GameOn continues to leverage this tailwind with its growing portfolio of web3 partners.
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GameOn Entertainment Technologies Inc.
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GameOn (CSE: GET) (OTCQB: GMETF) partners with the world's biggest sports, media, and entertainment IPs to launch brand-building, money-making web3 games. We turn fans into superfans - engaging, retaining, and monetizing audiences, and getting upside in the entire economic cycle of web3 games. With a diverse team of web3, gaming, sports, and media veterans with experience at Take-Two Interactive, Twitch, EA, Dapper Labs, and the Brooklyn Nets, GameOn works with broadcasters, TV networks, streaming platforms, leagues, tournaments, and web3 companies to launch best-in-class web3 games. Customers include NBCUniversal, Bravo, MX Player, Chibi Dinos, and Gaming Society.
RDB Car Club LLC. is a web3 gaming company in partnership with RDB LA and Blockchn Media Inc. With over 35 years of family experience in the auto collision industry and a Celebrity favorite for custom design & build, it was a natural progression for the founders of RDB LA to take the leap into the web3 industry. Holders can use one of the 5,000 custom luxury car NFTs in the official RDB Car Club mobile game or race their RDB NFT car in a play and earn game launching mid 2023. Learn more on our website.
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Forward-looking information is subject to known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the Company's actual results, level of activity, performance or achievements to be materially different from those expressed or implied by such forward-looking information. Forward-looking information is based on the reasonable assumptions, estimates, analysis and opinions of management made in light of its experience and perception of trends, current conditions and expected developments, and other factors that management believes are relevant and reasonable in the circumstances at the date such statements are made, including, but not limited to the Company being able to capitalize on the acquired assets, the ability of acquired assets to maintain its value as presently contemplated, the synergies of the acquired assets with the Company's operations, and such other assumptions presented in the Company's disclosure record. Although the Company has attempted to identify important factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in forward-looking information, there may be other factors that cause results not to be as anticipated. There can be no assurance that such information will prove to be accurate, as actual results and future events could differ materially from those anticipated in such information. Accordingly, readers should not place undue reliance on forward-looking information. All forward-looking information herein is qualified in its entirety by this cautionary statement, and GameOn disclaims any obligation to revise or update any such forward-looking information or to publicly announce the result of any revisions to any of the forward-looking information contained herein to reflect future results, events or developments, except as required by law.
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TORONTO (AP) — Angel Zerpa pitched five solid innings, Bobby Witt Jr. hit a tiebreaking homer and the Kansas City Royals overcame the absence of 10 unvaccinated players to beat the Toronto Blue Jays 3-1 on Thursday night.
“One of the best wins of the year, all things considered,” manager Mike Matheny said.
Nate Eaton homered in his big league debut as the Royals won for the fifth time in six games.
Foreign nationals who aren’t vaccinated against COVID-19 are not allowed to enter Canada, save for limited exceptions that require a 14-day quarantine. Unvaccinated baseball players are placed on the restricted list, which means they are not paid and do not accrue major league service time.
Among the 10 players on Kansas City’s 26-man roster who stayed home were All-Star outfielder Andrew Benintendi, two-time All-Star Whit Merrifield, future cornerstones Kyle Isbel and MJ Melendez and outfielder Michael A. Taylor.
Also barred were first baseman Hunter Dozier, right-handed starters Brad Keller and Brady Singer, reliever Dylan Coleman and backup catcher Cam Gallagher.
“We just abide by the rules that are given to us,” Matheny said before the game. “It’s not how we’d design it but it is where we are and now we move forward.”
The Royals recalled infielder Nick Pratto and selected Eaton, infielder Michael Massey, catcher Freddy Fermin and outfielder Brewer Hicklen from Triple-A Omaha. Infielder Maikel Garcia, catcher Sebastian Rivero and left-hander Zerpa were recalled from Double-A Northwest Arkansas.
Pratto was in the starting lineup at first base and Eaton was in center field with Rivero catching Zerpa (2-0), who allowed one run and four hits, walked two and struck out two in the second start of his career and first this season.
“Every time we’ve seen him he looks like a top-shelf starter,” Matheny said. “He came in today against an all right-handed lineup that’s a very potent lineup and kept making good pitches all the way through. It was just a great display of pitching.”
Jackson Kowar pitched two innings, Taylor Clarke handled the eighth and Scott Barlow finished for his 16th save in 18 chances.
Eaton’s mother and brother were sitting behind Kansas City’s first base dugout, giving them a great view of his homer.
“Right around second base I was jogging and the only voice I could hear was my mom screaming,” Eaton said. “It was awesome. Those are the people that have been there my entire life and sacrificed so much for me to get to this point. Without them, I couldn’t have been here. To make them proud is pretty awesome.”
Blue Jays right-hander Kevin Gausman (6-7) started for the first time since taking a line drive off his ankle in a July 2 start against Tampa Bay. Gausman allowed two runs and seven hits in six innings. He walked two and struck out six.
“Great to get him back out there before the (All-Star) break,” new Blue Jays manager John Schneider said. “We liked what we saw, obviously. Everything was there as it usually is. Just a couple bad pitches.”
Nicky Lopez doubled off Gausman to begin the fifth and scored on a base hit by Edward Olivares, who was thrown out trying for a double. Witt followed with his 13th home run.
Toronto’s Matt Chapman homered off Zerpa in the bottom half, his 14th, but Eaton restored the two-run cushion by connecting off Anthony Banda in the ninth.
TWO-WIN WEEK
Zerpa earned his first career victory with two scoreless innings of relief against Detroit in Game 2 of Monday’s doubleheader. He made one start last season, allowing two unearned runs in five innings.
REINFORCEMENT REPORT
Keller, who started Monday, can be replaced Friday. Singer, who last pitched Wednesday, can be replaced for Sunday’s series finale.
ALSO ABSENT
Royals Pitching coach Cal Eldred, assistant hitting coach Keoni De Renne and bullpen catcher Parker Morin also did not travel. Triple-A Omaha manager Scott Thorman was brought along to assist Matheny’s staff.
RUNNING WILD
Olivares, one of Kansas City’s remaining regulars, didn’t get the Royals off to a positive start. After opening the game with a single, he broke for second but lost sight of Witt’s liner to right, turned for third and was doubled off first by 120 feet. Olivares was later thrown out trying to steal second, then thrown out trying to stretch out a double. Hicklen ran for Olivares after he singled in the eighth, but got caught in a rundown between second and third.
QUICK STARTERS
Eaton is the fourth player in Royals history to homer in his first game, joining Ryan O’Hearn (2018 against the White Sox), Mark Quinn (1999 against the Angels) and Clint Hurdle (1977 against Seattle).
TRAINER’S ROOM
Blue Jays: LHP Yusei Kikcuhi (neck) will throw a second bullpen session Friday. Kikuchi has been out since July 6.
UP NEXT
Royals RHP Zack Grienke (3-5, 4.52 ERA) starts Friday against Blue Jays RHP Alek Manoah (9-4, 2.34). Manoah is 2-0 in two career starts against the Royals, covering 13 scoreless innings.
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PITTSBURGH, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a quick and effective formula to help relieve the symptoms of COVID-19," said an inventor, from Coral Springs, Fla., "so I invented the COVID-19 FORMULA. My design could provide added health benefits and it could help to boost the immune system."
The invention provides a means to help relieve the symptoms of COVID-19. In doing so, it helps to protect the immune system. It would also serve as an alternative to traditional methods of relieving the symptoms of COVID-19 and it could provide added peace of mind. The invention features an all-natural, organic formula that is easy to consume so it is ideal for the general population and individuals with COVID-19 symptoms. Additionally, various serving sizes are available.
The original design was submitted to the Fort Lauderdale sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-FJK-169, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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VANCOUVER, Canada, May 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Innovation and differentiation continue to propel precision prescribing software company GenXys with accolades and commercial success in the US market. GenXys recently was named the 2022 Best Overall Medical Data Solution Provider by MedTech Breakthrough Awards, which recognizes the top companies, people, platforms, and products in the health, fitness, and medical technology industries.
In the US, 46 million adverse drug reactions (ADRs) are reported each year, leading to 1.3 million emergency room visits and a cost of billions to the healthcare system. When it comes to medications, one size doesn't fit all.
Until now there has been an unmet need for a multi-factorial system that provides an evidence-based, clinical list of appropriate medicines in real-time at any point of care. This system allows clinicians to make accurate prescribing choices with total confidence. Genetic lab companies, health systems, and health insurance companies are using the GenXys platform to increase revenue and reduce costs. The platform fills a unique space by providing auto-embedded pharmacogenetics (PGx) that can be used at any point along the healthcare continuum.
This is accomplished through clinical decision support software (CDSS), a sophisticated tool to aid physicians in prescribing the right medication in the right dose at the right time for patients. Integrating modern 'non-alert' CDSS into the Electronic Health Record (EHR) is a logical next step. By merging these two systems, a patient's genetic make-up is combined with laboratory, biophysical, and drug-risk data to provide the most appropriate and safest medication options to the clinician.
"Our sophisticated and unique software enables clinicians to make prescribing choices with confidence and personalize them to the individual. Personalized medicine is now truly available to everyone," says Karl Pringle, CEO of GenXys. "We are honored to receive a MedTech Breakthrough Award, which adds to our previous global awards. We will continue to pursue our mission of making precision prescribing an integral part of the healthcare system."
GenXys' second quarter US customer growth is tracking with the first quarter's record growth. This is due in part to the GenXys platform's ability to integrate its unique capabilities to enhance health IT applications, such as electronic health record systems and population-based databases, to support population health initiatives with several high-profile organizations.
About GenXys Health Care Systems
GenXys, with global headquarters in Vancouver, Canada, provides the world's most comprehensive precision prescribing solutions with embedded pharmacogenetics to solve one of healthcare's biggest challenges: inappropriate ("trial-and-error") prescribing. GenXys' clinical decision support software suite is used by major insurance providers, health systems, and pharmacies across North America. The platform is also used by genetic labs companies, GenXys' largest customer segment, for pharmacogenetic interpretation and delivery to any point of care. Ongoing global clinical studies are paving the way into geographical markets to enable GenXys to realize its vision of powering every prescription with its software to increase patient safety, improve population health, and reduce healthcare costs. Genxys.com
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Earth, Wind and Fire saxophonist Woolfolk dies
(Gray News) - Andrew Woolfolk, the saxophone player for Earth, Wind and Fire, died at 71.
Fellow band member Philip Bailey posted about Woolfolk’s passing on Instagram, with a photo of the two of them. Woolfolk is seen on the right.
Bailey described his bandmate, who he met in high school, as a “great talent. Funny. Competitive. Quick witted. And always styling.”
Woolfolk was ill for more than six years, though Bailey didn’t go into details.
He joined Earth, Wind and Fire in the 1970s, staying with the band on and off until 1993, the band said.
Woolfolk’s saxophone is heard in many of the band’s smash hits, such as “September,” “Shining Star” and “Let’s Groove.”
He also recorded with Phil Collins and was inducted into the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame, along with his fellow original Earth, Wind and Fire members, in 2000.
Woolfolk grew up in Denver, and he and two bandmates were inducted into the Colorado Music Hall of Fame in 2017.
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CYE Wins "Market Leader Vulnerability Assessment, Remediation and Management" Award & Inbar Ries, CPO Wins "Top Women in Cybersecurity" in 10th Annual Global InfoSec Awards at #RSAC 2022
SAN FRANCISCO, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CYE is proud to announce we have won the following award(s) from Cyber Defense Magazine (CDM), the industry's leading electronic information security magazine:
"Market Leader Vulnerability Assessment, Remediation and Management & Inbar Ries, CPO- Top Women in Cybersecurity"
"We're honored to receive these two cybersecurity awards from Cyber Defense Magazine. This is a quickly growing space and we thank the panel of judges of leading infosec experts from around the globe for recognizing our impact as well as the leadership of Inbar Ries, our Chief Product Officer," said Reuven Aronashvili, CEO of CYE.
"We scoured the globe looking for cybersecurity innovators that could make a huge difference and potentially help turn the tide against the exponential growth in cybercrime. CYE is absolutely worthy of these coveted awards and consideration for deployment in your environment," said Yan Ross, Editor of Cyber Defense Magazine.
We're excited to be a member of this group of winners, located here: http://www.cyberdefenseawards.com/
Please join us virtually at the #RSAC RSA Conference 2022, https://www.rsaconference.com/usa. We will proudly be displaying these trophies online together with the additional award we received at RSA.
About CYE
CYE's cybersecurity optimization platform enables businesses to visualize, quantify, and mitigate cyber risk so they can make better security decisions and invest in effective remediation. CYE combines technology with red team activity to deliver the most comprehensive organizational security assessments and contextual risk analysis and insights.
With headquarters in Israel and offices in New York and London, the company serves Fortune 500 and mid-market companies in multiple industries around the world.
CYE is funded by investors including EQT Private Equity and 83North. Visit us at cyesec.com.
For more information, please visit www.cyesec.com
About CDM InfoSec Awards
This is Cyber Defense Magazine's tenth year of honoring InfoSec innovators from around the Globe. Our submission requirements are for any startup, early stage, later stage, or public companies in the INFORMATION SECURITY (INFOSEC) space who believe they have a unique and compelling value proposition for their product or service. Learn more at www.cyberdefenseawards.com
About the Judging
The judges are CISSP, FMDHS, CEH, certified security professionals who voted based on their independent review of the company submitted materials on the website of each submission including but not limited to data sheets, white papers, product literature and other market variables. CDM has a flexible philosophy to find more innovative players with new and unique technologies, than the one with the most customers or money in the bank. CDM is always asking "What's Next?" so we are looking for best of breed, next generation InfoSec solutions.
About Cyber Defense Magazine
Cyber Defense Magazine is the premier source of cyber security news and information for InfoSec professions in business and government. We are managed and published by and for ethical, honest, passionate information security professionals. Our mission is to share cutting-edge knowledge, real-world stories and awards on the best ideas, products and services in the information technology industry. We deliver electronic magazines every month online for free, and special editions exclusively for the RSA Conferences. CDM is a proud member of the Cyber Defense Media Group. Learn more about us at https://www.cyberdefensemagazine.com and visit https://www.cyberdefensetv.com and https://www.cyberdefenseradio.com to see and hear some of the most informative interviews of many of these winning company executives. Join a webinar at https://www.cyberdefensewebinars.com and realize that infosec knowledge is power.
GKPR for CYE:
Contact: Rebecca Ash, Associate
Email: rebecca@gkpr.com
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Contact: Irene Noser, Marketing Executive
Email: marketing@cyberdefensemagazine.com
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LOS ANGELES (AP) — Kris Jenner became emotional while recalling a volatile 2016 argument she heard about between her son Rob Kardashian and his then-girlfriend Blac Chyna that traumatized him.
Jenner testified for the second day from the witness stand in a Los Angeles courtroom on Friday that she believed Chyna attempted to murder her son. At the time, she said she was told that Chyna pointed a gun at Kardashian’s head, tried to strangle him with a phone cord and hit him with a metal pole while intoxicated.
“It was complete chaos. It was scary,” said Jenner, the 66-year-old “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” matriarch. She’s the first of four defendants -– a group that also includes her daughters Kim Kardashian, Khloe Kardashian and Kylie Jenner –- to testify in Blac Chyna’s $100 million lawsuit alleging the women conspired to have her reality show “Rob & Chyna” canceled and damage her celebrity status.
Earlier this week, much of Chyna’s testimony dealt with the fight, and the celebration of the show’s renewal the night before. Chyna testified that she was joking with her fiance when she wrapped a phone cord around his neck and grabbed his unloaded gun off a nightstand.
But Kris Jenner said putting a gun to her son’s head was “not a joke.”
“He was a mess,” she recalled while talking to her son after the incident on Dec. 15, 2016. “I could only imagine how he felt. … This was a horrible situation. I was heartbroken.”
Kris Jenner began to shed tears while remembering the Rob Kardashian-Chyna spat, which happened months after Kim Kardashian was robbed at gunpoint in Paris. She said knowing that both her children had a gun pointed at them within the same year was traumatizing for her.
“While Rob’s situation was going on, Kim had just been dealing with Paris,” she said. “He had a gun put at his head, and she was held at gunpoint and thrown into a bathtub. That’s a lot to take as a mother.”
While on stand, Kris Jenner said her boyfriend Corey Gamble separated her son and Chyna –- who she says smashed an expensive television in the master bedroom. But after Gamble pulled them apart and asked Rob Kardashian to leave, she was told that Chyna smashed a chair on the windshield of her son’s car.
In her questioning, Chyna’s lawyer, Lynne Ciani, asked why Jenner or anyone else did not call the police. Jenner said her security team – former Los Angeles Police Department officers – helped diffuse the intense ordeal.
Kris Jenner claims she wanted to help Chyna. She said arguments between the couple were an “ongoing theme” in their relationship that included alcoholic beverages and drugs.
“We didn’t put Chyna on the show and give her this fabulous life to be taken away,” she said. “We created other opportunities. I was hopeful that it would be OK. That’s why I didn’t call (the police).”
Ciani tried to gain clarity about a text message sent from Kris Jenner to “Rob & Chyna” showrunner that read Chyna “beat the (expletive) out of Rob’s face.” She said the phrase was used as a figure of speech.
Kris Jenner compared her reference to Will Smith slapping Chris Rock during the recent Oscars.
“It’s like you’re at an awards show and you get slapped,” she said while drawing some laughter from jurors and some others in the courtroom while her daughters’ facial expressions remained stoic.
Ciani asked about another text she sent to the showrunner that read “We need to ditch this (expletive)” after her son’s altercation with the Chyna. Jenner said she was very angry and upset at the time, but she claims she never had any involvement in hampering Chyna’s time on the show.
“It’s not my proudest moment, but it was how I felt at the time,” she said.
Chyna’s lawsuit, filed in 2017, alleges defamation and interference with contracts. It accuses Kris Jenner of being a ringleader who used her daughters in a campaign to defame Chyna as abusive to Rob Kardashian.
Kris Jenner would be an executive producer on the couple’s “Keeping Up with the Kardashians” spinoff, “Rob & Chyna,” which premiered on the E! Network later in September of 2016. She said she had nothing to do with the network deciding to not pick up the reality show for a second season.
With Kris Jenner being her son’s manager, she said she would receive a letter saying the show was “green lit.” But she says they never got a letter exercising the option.
Chyna and Rob Kardashian share a daughter named Dream.
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Alex Jones ordered to pay Sandy Hook parents more than $4M
AUSTIN, Texas (AP) — A Texas jury on Thursday ordered conspiracy theorist Alex Jones to pay more than $4 million in compensatory damages to the parents of a 6-year-old boy who was killed in the Sandy Hook Elementary School massacre, marking the first time the Infowars host has been held financially liable for repeatedly claiming the deadliest school shooting in U.S. history was a hoax.
The Austin jury must still decide how much the Infowars host must pay in punitive damages to Neil Heslin and Scarlett Lewis, whose son Jesse Lewis was among the 20 children and six educators who were killed in the 2012 attack in Newtown, Connecticut.
The parents had sought at least $150 million in compensation for defamation and intentional infliction of emotional distress. Jones’ attorney asked the jury to limit damages to $8 — one dollar for each of the compensation charges they are considering — and Jones himself said any award over $2 million “would sink us.”
It likely won’t be the last judgment against Jones over his claims that the attack was staged in the interests of increasing gun controls. A Connecticut judge has ruled against him in a similar lawsuit brought by other victims’ families and an FBI agent who worked on the case.
The Texas award could set a marker for other cases against Jones and underlines the financial threat he’s facing. It also raises new questions about the ability of Infowars — which has been banned from YouTube, Spotify and Twitter for hate speech — to continue operating, although the company’s finances remain unclear.
Jones, who has portrayed the lawsuit as an attack on his First Amendment rights, conceded during the trial that the attack was “100% real” and that he was wrong to have lied about it. But Heslin and Lewis told jurors that an apology wouldn’t suffice and called on them to make Jones pay for the years of suffering he has put them and other Sandy Hook families through.
The parents testified Tuesday about how they’ve endured a decade of trauma, inflicted first by the murder of their son and what followed: gun shots fired at a home, online and phone threats, and harassment on the street by strangers. They said the threats and harassment were all fueled by Jones and his conspiracy theory spread to his followers via his website Infowars.
A forensic psychiatrist testified that the parents suffer from “complex post-traumatic stress disorder” inflicted by ongoing trauma, similar to what might be experienced by a soldier at war or a child abuse victim.
At one point in her testimony, Lewis looked directly at Jones, who was sitting barely 10 feet away.
“It seems so incredible to me that we have to do this — that we have to implore you, to punish you — to get you to stop lying,” Lewis told Jones.
Jones was the only witness to testify in his defense. And he came under withering attack from the plaintiffs attorneys under cross-examination, as they reviewed Jones’ own video claims about Sandy Hook over the years, and accused him of lying and trying to hide evidence, including text messages and emails about the attack. It also included internal emails sent by an Infowars employee that said “this Sandy Hook stuff is killing us.”
At one point, Jones was told that his attorneys had mistakenly sent Mark Bankston, who is representing Heslin and Lewis, the last two years’ worth of texts from Jones’ cellphone. Bankston said in court Thursday that the U.S. House Jan. 6 committee investigating the 2021 attack on the U.S. Capitol has requested the records and that he intends to comply.
And shortly after Jones declared “I don’t use email,” Jones was shown one that came from his address, and another one from an Infowars business officer telling Jones that the company had earned $800,000 gross in selling its products in a single day, which would amount to nearly $300 million in a year.
Jones’ media company Free Speech Systems, which is Infowars’ parent company, filed for bankruptcy during the two-week trial.
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Managed Service Providers (MSPs) can now help their customers optimize cloud spend and deliver software more effectively with the Harness Cloud Cost Management module
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Harness, the Modern Software Delivery PlatformTM company, today announced the launch of the Harness Global Managed Service Provider (MSP) partner program. The new program enables organizations working with trusted MSPs to manage their cloud spend, consumption and resources using the Harness Cloud Cost Management module with the support, services and training of their MSP of choice. For more information, please visit harness.io/company/partners.
Cloud adoption is a business imperative, but it can be complicated, expensive and hard for organizations to know where to start. According to a recent study, organizations waste over 30% of their cloud spend, and need support taking control of their cloud consumption. Cloud adoption can enable increased velocity of software delivery, but the complexity and fragmentation of traditional developer tools can actually increase inefficiency and the risk of application outages. Providing an answer to this challenge, MSPs give organizations a one-stop-shop for the expertise, support and technology needed to transition to the cloud, transform their business functions and manage costs.
"Companies are eager to move to the cloud, but many struggle with the complexities and costs associated with making that transition," said Jason Eubanks, Chief Revenue Officer, Harness. "With the Harness Global MSP partner program, customers are able to leverage our software delivery platform and Cloud Cost Management capabilities together with the support, services and training of a MSP partner."
With the launch of the expanded partner program, Harness MSP partners can offer the Harness Cloud Cost Management module to help FinOps, DevOps and IT teams manage cloud computing resources and reduce cloud costs through automation. Harness will continue to add its full suite of modules to the program, including Continuous Delivery, Continuous Integration, Security Testing Orchestration, Service Reliability Management, Feature Flags and Chaos Engineering.
Evolutio, a leading provider of cloud-based services, is extending its current partnership with Harness as the first MSP partner. Evolutio specializes in providing professional services and solving the operational challenges of building and scaling enterprise applications for their customers.
"Harness has proven to be a disruptive leader in helping organizations adapt to the ever-changing cloud landscape by enabling IT and developer teams to deliver software efficiently," said Adam Ties, CEO and co-founder, Evolutio. "Our expanded partnership combines Evolutio's expertise in professional services with Harness's industry-leading Cloud Cost Management capabilities, empowering us to deliver immense value to our customers."
New and existing Harness partners are encouraged to take part in the expansion as Harness is quickly scaling the MSP Partner program in markets around the globe. Please visit harness.io/company/partners for more information and to learn how to apply to the program.
About Harness
Harness, the Modern Software Delivery Platform™, provides a simple, safe and secure way for engineering and DevOps teams to rapidly release applications into production. Harness uses machine learning to detect the quality of deployments and automatically roll back failed ones, saving time and reducing the need for custom scripting and manual oversight, giving engineers their weekends back. Harness Inc. is based in San Francisco. More on Twitter @harnessio and at harness.io.
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| 2022-09-13T14:36:33Z
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New Ninja Woodfire™ Outdoor Grill Smokes the Competition with Quick, Easy, and Flavorful Grilling
NEEDHAM, Mass., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ninja, the #1 brand in small kitchen appliances in the US1, and a part of JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (HKEX: 1691.HK), knows that the key to a successful game day is a delicious tailgate. To kick off fall football, Ninja is meeting fans on their turf to debut its first-ever outdoor product, the Ninja Woodfire™ Outdoor Grill.
Master grill, BBQ smoke, air fry, and so much more with this portable2, electric grill. Using 100 percent real wood-burning pellets for authentic woodfire flavors, it's a must-have for tailgating and other outdoor adventures. Ninja's Woodfire™ technology tenderizes large cuts of meat up to 40 percent faster and with 80 percent fewer pellets than competitors' grills3 while still delivering that delicious BBQ flavor you crave. So wherever the weekend takes you, enjoy versatile, fool-proof grilling with seven different functions under one hood.
"We're extremely excited to take Ninja outdoors with the launch of the Ninja Woodfire™ Outdoor Grill, here to rival the competition with its all-in-one features," said Bill Davaris, Chief Marketing Officer at SharkNinja. "Ninja has now made easy to achieve that quintessential outdoor woodfire flavor that we all love, without any of the classic inconveniences. "
The Grill Dads, authors of The Best Grilling Cookbook Ever Written By Two Idiots, and Spiceology, Inc. 5000's fastest growing spice company, will join Ninja's starting lineup this season to give consumers the ultimate grilling experience with exclusive recipes, spices, spice blends, and other BBQ smoked goodness. From September 3 (National Tailgate Day) to September 17, football fans and foodies across the country can enter the 'Electrify Your Tailgate' sweepstakes for a chance to win a Ninja Woodfire™ Outdoor Grill, The Grill Dads' x Spiceology blends, premium-quality pellets from the experts at Bear Mountain, and so much more.
Consolidate your favorite outdoor cooking activities like gas grilling, BBQ smoking and air frying into one, and save thousands with a product that does it all. The Ninja Woodfire™ Outdoor Grill (MSRP: $369.60) is available on NinjaKitchen.com and at Amazon, Target, Walmart, Bed Bath and Beyond, Best Buy, Kohl's, Lowes, and Home Depot.
1The NPD Group/Retail Tracking Service, based on brand-level dollar sales, 52 weeks view for January 5, 2020-January 2, 2021; January 3, 2021-January 1, 2022. Categories covered under claim: kitchen appliances category group.
2Mobile generators must be rated at least 15A 120VAC to operate.
3Tested against the Traeger 780.
About JS Global
JS Global Lifestyle Company Limited (Hong Kong: 1691) is a world leading producer of small household appliances. As of Dec 31st, 2020, JS Global ranked number 3 among the small household appliance focused companies. It primarily operates three major brands: Shark, Ninja and Joyoung. The Company's success is centered around its deep understanding of consumer needs, and is built on its strong product innovation and design capability powered by a global research and development platform, marketing strengths driving high brand engagement, and an omni-channel distribution coverage with high penetration.
About Ninja:
What we believe
You can make it.
Ninja believes that if you want to cook at home, you can. If you want to experiment more with recipes and ingredients, you can. If you want to cook dinner every single night, you can. If you want to be proud of what you're serving your family, you, without a doubt, can. We design tools and appliances that help you achieve endless opportunities with food, regardless of how much experience you have. It is our belief that if you have the desire to cook, that you can make it, and we're here to help you do it in ways that are fast, easy, and delicious.
About Spiceology:
Founded in 2013, Spiceology is the fastest-growing spice company in America. The chef-owned and operated, one-stop spice shop develops innovative blends and offers over 300 ingredients that are ground fresh in small-batches and shipped fresh to consumers and chefs. Spiceology's, "experiment with flavor," ethos is not only embraced through excellent ingredients and unique combinations, but also through responsible business practices designed to create a better world with diversity, equity and inclusion at the heart of the workforce. Spiceology products can be found on spiceology.com, chefs.spiceology.com, in specialty retailers and grocers, in restaurants around the US, and as far away as Australia and Dubai. Visit spiceology.com for more information or to place an order, or follow Spiceology on Facebook and Instagram. For recipe inspiration, visit here.
About The Grill Dads:
Food Network Hosts, Today Show Regulars, Social Media Influencers, Spice Line Ninjas, Modern Dad Lifestyle Marketing Experts, Members of the Handsome Club.
Mark and Fey are real-life best buds, modern dad advocates, and food fanatics that have found their niche as entertainers on social media, as guests and hosts for television shows and featured acts for a variety of special events - including regular appearances on Today Show. They started their entertainer journey by winning Guy Fieriʼs "Guyʼs Big Project," and as hosts of two prime time shows "The Grill Dads" and "Comfort Food Tour on Food Network. Their shows can currently be found on streaming services such as HULU, Discovery+, Amazon Prime and AppleTV. Previously, Fey was the co-founder of creative advertising agency Omelet, while Mark was a C-suite advertising executive and tour manager for major international musicians.
CONTACT: Allie Chartoff, Senior Director, Global Content at SharkNinja, 781-910-4974
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DALLAS, July 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Recognizing that there is a pressing need within the legal profession for lawyers who can combine skill and integrity in the courtroom, the American Board of Trial Advocates and the National Bar Association have joined efforts again to hold the Civil Trial Advocacy Boot Camp. The program, which has become a summer tradition for the two associations, will be held in Memphis, Tenn., during the NBA's 97th Annual Convention and Exhibits on Tuesday, July 26, 2022.
The Civil Trial Advocacy Boot Camp is a one-day program designed to instruct lawyers on effective, winning trial skills and preparation strategies and is led by NBA and ABOTA members serving as faculty.
"I am thrilled that we are partnering with ABOTA again this year for this phenomenal program," said Vanita M. Banks, NBA Past President and Civil Trial Advocacy Section Chair. "As we strive for greater diversity and inclusion, our collaboration is a win-win that benefits both our organizations."
One of the topics covered in the Boot Camp will be the "Role of Race and Bias in the American Judicial System: Why Diverse Lawyers, Judges and Juries Matter." The session, led by John E. Sweeney, will focus on the state of diversity in the legal profession and the role of race and bias in the American Judicial System. Mr. Sweeney will discuss why diverse attorneys, judges and juries matter, and examine implicit bias in the legal profession and how to combat it.
The faculty members for the topic will include NBA Past President Michael S. Rosier, who is the Principal for the Rosier Law Firm in Maryland and Washington, D.C; and NBA Past President H.T. Smith, who is the Director of the Trial Advocacy Program at Florida International University College of Law in Miami.
"This collaboration is important to ABOTA and, as the Co-Chair of ABOTA's Diversity of Membership Committee, I am excited to serve as faculty for the program," said Mr. Sweeney, Principal at The Sweeney Firm in Beverly Hills, Calif., and life NBA Member. "We are proud of this ongoing partnership between the NBA and ABOTA as we continue to educate attorneys all over the nation."
"The collaboration among the finest trial attorneys in the NBA and ABOTA in presenting this program is a natural fit, affording learning opportunities for attendees," said Lewis R. Sifford, ABOTA National President. "Cultivating the spirit of camaraderie and fellowship between our organizations works to advance our respective missions."
The NBA Civil Trial Advocacy Boot Camp will provide lawyers with four hours of continuing legal education credit. This program is co-sponsored by the NBA Civil Trial Advocacy Section and Law Professors Division.
The program will include a Fireside Chat with John E. Sweeney: The Man Who Exposed LA's Notorious Sheriff Gangs. The chat will be moderated by Ms. Banks.
The final session is titled, Emerging Trends in Civil Litigation: Opportunities and Challenges, which will be moderated by NBA Past President Alfreda Robinson, Associate Dean for Trial Advocacy at George Washington University Law School, Washington, DC. The faculty members will be Tamara F. Lawson, Toni Rembe Dean-Designate and Professor of Law, University of Washington School of Law, Chair, Law Professors Division and Board Member at Large;
Mario Barnes, Professor of Law University California, Irvine School of Law, Vice Chair, Law Professors Division.
The NBA was founded in 1925 and is the nation's oldest and largest national network of predominantly African-American attorneys and judges. It represents the interests of approximately 65,000 lawyers, judges, law professors and law students. The NBA is organized around 23 substantive law sections, 9 divisions, 12 regions and 80 affiliate chapters throughout the United States and the world.
Founded in 1958, ABOTA is a national association of experienced trial lawyers and judges. ABOTA and its members are dedicated to the preservation and promotion of the civil jury trial right provided by the Seventh Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. ABOTA membership consists of more than 7,300 lawyers — equally balanced between plaintiff and defense — and judges spread among 96 chapters in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. For more information visit ABOTA.org.
For more information:
Tara Neumann
taran@abota.org
(214) 215-7117
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US economy shrank by 1.5% in Q1 but consumers kept spending
By PAUL WISEMAN
AP Economics Writer
WASHINGTON (AP) — The U.S. economy shrank in the first three months of the year even though consumers and businesses kept spending at a solid pace, the government reported Thursday in a slight downgrade of its previous estimate for the January-March quarter.
Last quarter’s drop in the U.S. gross domestic product — the broadest gauge of economic output — does not likely signal the start of a recession. The contraction was caused, in part, by a wider trade gap: The nation spent more on imports than other countries did on U.S. exports. The trade gap slashed first-quarter GDP by 3.2 percentage points.
And a slower restocking of goods in stores and warehouses, which had built up their inventories in the previous quarter for the 2021 holiday shopping season, knocked nearly 1.1 percentage points off the January-March GDP.
Analysts say the economy has likely resumed growing in the current April-June quarter.
The Commerce Department estimated that the economy contracted at a 1.5% annual pace from January through March, a slight downward revision from its first estimate of 1.4%, which it issued last month. It was the first drop in GDP since the second quarter of 2020 — in the depths of the COVID-19 recession — and followed a robust 6.9% expansion in the final three months of 2021.
The nation remains stuck in the painful grip of high inflation, which has caused particularly severe hardships for lower-income households, many of them people of color. Though many U.S. workers have been receiving sizable pay raises, their wages in most cases haven’t kept pace with inflation. In April, consumer prices jumped 8.3% from a year earlier, just below the fastest such rise in four decades, set one month earlier.
High inflation is also posing a political threat to President Joe Biden and Democrats in Congress as midterm elections draw near. A poll this month by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Research found that Biden’s approval rating has reached the lowest point of his presidency — just 39% of adults approve of his performance — with inflation a frequently cited contributing factor.
Still, by most measures, the economy as a whole remains healthy, though likely weakening. Consumer spending — the heart of the economy — is still solid: It grew at a 3.1% annual pace from January through March. Business investment in equipment, software and other items that are intended to improve productivity rose at a healthy 6.8% annual rate last quarter.
And a strong job market is giving people the money and confidence to spend. Employers have added more than 400,000 jobs for 12 straight months, and the unemployment rate is near a half-century low. Businesses are advertising so many jobs that there are now roughly two openings, on average, for every unemployed American.
The economy is widely believed to have resumed its growth in the current quarter: In a survey released this month, 34 economists told the Federal Reserve Bank of Philadelphia that they expect GDP to grow at a 2.3% annual pace from April through June and 2.5% for all of 2022. Still, their forecast marked a sharp drop from the 4.2% growth estimate for the current quarter in the Philadelphia Fed’s previous survey in February.
Considerable uncertainties, though, are clouding the outlook for the U.S. and global economies. Russia’s war against Ukraine has disrupted trade in energy, grains and other commodities and driven fuel and food prices dramatically higher. China’s draconian COVID-19 crackdown has also slowed growth in the world’s second-biggest economy and worsened global supply chain bottlenecks. The Federal Reserve has begun aggressively raising interest rates to fight the fastest inflation the United States has suffered since the early 1980s.
The Fed is banking on its ability to engineer a so-called soft landing: Raising borrowing rates enough to slow growth and cool inflation without causing a recession. Many economists, though, are skeptical that the central bank can pull it off. More than half the economists surveyed by the National Association for Business Economics foresee at least a 25% probability that the U.S. economy will sink into recession within a year.
“While we still expect the Fed to steer the economy toward a soft landing, downside risks to the economy and the probability of a recession are increasing,” economists Lydia Boussour and Kathy Bostjancic of Oxford Economics cautioned Thursday in a research note.
“A more aggressive pace of Fed rate hikes, a tightening in financial conditions, the ongoing war in Ukraine and China’s zero-Covid strategy increase the risk of a hard landing in 2023,” they added.
In the meantime, higher borrowing rates appear to be slowing at least one crucial sector of the economy — the housing market. Last month, sales of both existing homes and new homes showed signs of faltering, worsened by sharply higher home prices and a shrunken supply of properties for sale.
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| 2022-05-26T14:32:51Z
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- NILE Project unveiled on KBW 2022 teaser page
- On display at KBW 2022 NFT Gallery from 12 to 14 Aug
- Advanced lifestyle through NFT-based artwork, DAO, and social platform
SEOUL, South Korea, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Wemade revealed the teaser page for the NFT platform, NILE (NFT is Life Evolution) during Korea Blockcahin Week 2022 (KBW). On the teaser page, users can view the NFT collections as well as DAO projects, and the overall ecosystem of NILE which will lead to the evolution of our daily lives.
First, London Underground 264 by illustrators Zeeha and Locho will be showcased. The London Underground 264 is a pixel art representation of 264 London Underground stations, and the artwork can be purchased later through the NILE platform. Special benefits, such as rewards when the artists' new artworks are traded, will be given to the buyers.
And the first DAO on WEMIX, WONDER DAO(WEMIX On-chain Network of Decentralized Ecosystem Regulator) is unveiled. WONDER DAO is one of 40WONDERS that make up the WEMIX ecosystem, and the first to be revealed by Wemade. Users who join the DAO will receive rights as node council partners such as participation in decision makings.
Frienkly's Web3 social platform Tangled will debut on the NILE platform. On Tangled, one can make one's own unique NFT character, which can be used for socializing service among friends. As a T2E(Talk to Earn)-based social platform where time spent turns into economic benefits, Tangled offers new life style.
London Underground 264 and Tangled can be enjoyed for 3 days at the NFT gallery located in DDP from the 12th (Friday).
NILE is an NFT platform where DAO-based art/sports/music/investment/real estate/fashion projects and more can be generated and managed. Official launching is forthcoming, and with a rich NFT collection and advanced lifestyle, it is expected to lead the expansion of the WEMIX ecosystem.
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Red White and Boom in Tishomingo kicks off with ribbon cutting.
TISHOMINGO, Okla. (KXII) - After a year of being in business, a Tishomingo bar is adding on with a restaurant.
Friday evening they cut the ribbon on the expansion, alongside the kickoff for Johnston County’s Red White and Boom celebration.
Owner Clint Capper said over the past year they’ve had a wonderful experience with the Tishomingo community. He says that’s cause they’re marketing to the heart of the community… the locals… not just tourists.
“This is a place that people can come sometimes three four five times a week a lot,” Capper said. “We have great food and great drinks, but its really the people that make it special and make it such a fun place to come to.”
He said while the original room will still be more of a dive bar, the other side will be family friendly.
“We will also have special events and karaoke and live music as well,” Capper said.
Friday evening’s ribbon cutting is just the start of Johnston County’s Independence Day festivities, which include axe throwing and a street dance Friday night.
Attendees can relax for a fireworks show on the Tishomingo Football field Friday at 9 p.m.
And down the road at Pennington Park on Saturday morning, a watermelon eating contest, a cake walk, a car show and parade down Main Street.
The Cappers said they’re thrilled to expand the bar and their roots in Tishomingo.
“It’s always a challenge opening up a new place, especially a bar and restaurant because its very constant theres always something,” Capper said. “Things break, you need food, you need this, you need that. But we love the people here. Really they have just bent over backwards for us and we hope to do the same for them.”
“They welcomoed us into their family and they became part of ours overnight,” Dee Dee Capper said.
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NCAA President Mark Emmert stepping down no later than 2023
INDIANAPOLIS (AP) — NCAA President Mark Emmert is stepping down after 12 tumultuous years leading an association that has become marginalized while college sports has undergone massive changes and been besieged by political and legal attacks.
NCAA Board of Governors Chairman John DeGioia announced the move Tuesday and said it was by mutual agreement. The 69-year-old Emmert will continue to serve in his role until a new president is in place or until June 30, 2023.
The move is not entirely a surprise. The NCAA remains the biggest governing body in college athletics, but it is has been under sharp criticism for years as too heavyhanded and even out of date with Emmert serving as the prime target.
Emmert has guided the NCAA through the most transformative period in the history of the more than 100-year-old organization. During the past decade, athletes have gained more power, benefits and ability to earn money than ever before. Amateurism has been redefined.
But Emmert has been viewed by some as not a catalyst for change but as an obstacle standing in the way — or at the least reactive instead of proactive.
“Throughout my tenure I’ve emphasized the need to focus on the experience and priorities of student-athletes,” Emmert said in a release from the NCAA. “I am extremely proud of the work of the association over the last 12 years and especially pleased with the hard work and dedication of the national office staff here in Indianapolis.”
The announcement comes one year after the board approved a contract extension for Emmert that ran through the 2025, a move that left many in college sports bewildered. Emmert’s yearly salary was nearly $3 million.
The NCAA has suffered a series of damaging court losses that peaked with last year’s 9-0 Supreme Court ruling against the association in an antitrust case. The decision undercut the NCAA’s ability to govern college sports and prompted a total overhaul how it operates.
Years after losing an antitrust case over the NCAA’s use of athletes’ names, images and likenesses, the association finally changed its rules last June to allow the athletes to profit as paid sponsors and endorsers. The move came only after state lawmakers passed laws to neuter the NCAA’s power, and with Congress unwilling to provide federal protection, the NCAA has been unable to regulate NIL activity with uniform rules — leading to fresh criticism.
Emmert was appointed to the job in April 2010. He had led the University of Washington and LSU prior to taking over in Indianapolis.
NCAA revenue has reached more than $1 billion per year under Emmert, primarily through the TV deals for the men’s college basketball tournament, and most of the money is redistributed to more than 1,100 member schools with nearly 500,000 athletes.
Still, the disparity between what the wealthiest schools bring in compared to what the vast majority of schools spend on athletics has made it difficult for them all to coexist under one umbrella organization.
NCAA member schools adopted a new constitution in January and are in the process of “transforming the structure and mission to meet future needs.”
“With the significant transitions underway within college sports, the timing of this decision provides the association with consistent leadership during the coming months plus the opportunity to consider what will be the future role of the president,” DeGioia said. “It also allows for the selection and recruitment of the next president without disruption.”
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| 2022-04-27T03:18:43Z
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Most people in US want masks for travelers: AP-NORC poll
FARGO, N.D. (AP) — A majority of people in the United States continue to support a mask requirement for people traveling on airplanes and other shared transportation, a poll finds. A ruling by a federal judge has put the government’s transportation mask mandate on hold.
The poll by The Associated Press-NORC Center for Public Affairs Research finds that despite opposition to that requirement that included verbal abuse and physical violence against flight attendants, 56% of those surveyed favor requiring people on planes, trains and public transportation to wear masks, compared with 24% opposed and 20% who say they are neither in favor nor opposed.
Interviews for the poll were conducted last Thursday to Monday, shortly before a federal judge in Florida struck down the national mask mandate on airplanes and mass transit. Airlines and airports immediately scrapped their requirements that passengers wear face coverings, and the Transportation Security Administration stopped enforcing the mask requirement.
But the Justice Department said Wednesday it was filing an appeal seeking to overturn the judge’s order. That notice came minutes after the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention asked Justice to appeal the decision, saying “an order requiring masking in the indoor transportation corridor remains necessary for the public health.”
The poll shows a wide partisan divide on the issue. Among Democrats, 80% favor and just 5% oppose the requirement. Among Republicans, 45% are opposed compared with 33% in favor, with 22% saying neither.
Vicki Pettus, who recently moved from Frankfort, Kentucky, to Clearwater, Florida, to be near her grandchildren, said she enjoys the view of Old Tampa Bay but doesn’t like the “very lackadaisical attitude” by Gov. Ron DeSantis, a Republican, about masking. She said she will continue to wear her mask to protect against the coronavirus, including around her 55-and-older home community and on the plane when she travels to Kentucky in a few weeks.
“Especially in a plane where that air is recirculating,” said Pettus, 71, an independent who leans toward the Democratic Party. “I think people are really dumb not to wear their mask. But, hey, that’s their decision, and if they want to get sick that’s fine. I’m not going to.”
But Kriste Lee, who works in sales in South Florida, can’t wait to fly mask-free the next time she travels next month.
“I really wish I was on a plane when they made that announcement,” said Lee, 47. “I would have been dancing up and down the aisle.”
The continued public support overall for mandating masks on transportation comes even as worries about COVID-19 are among their lowest points of the past two years. Just 20% now say they’re very or extremely worried that they or a family member will be infected. That’s down slightly since 25% said the same just a month ago and from 36% in December and January as the omicron variant was raging. Another 33% now say they are somewhat worried, while 48% say they’re not worried at all.
Count Betty Harp, of Leitchfield, Kentucky, as among the “very worried” and not because she’s turning 84 next month. She said she takes care of her large house and yard by herself, does a lot of canning and is in “fantastic health for my age.” But she’s lost a lot of friends and family to the virus, which has killed nearly 1 million people in the United States.
“I know COVID is still here. It’s still around,” said Harp, who described herself as a Republican-leaning independent. “I think we should all be wearing masks for a little while longer.”
In another AP-NORC poll conducted last month, 44% of those surveyed still said they were often or always wearing face masks outside their homes, though that was down significantly from 65% who said that at the beginning of the year.
The latest poll also shows about half the people favor requiring masks for workers who interact with the public, compared with about 3 in 10 opposed. Support is similar for requiring people at crowded public events such as concerts, sporting events and movies to wear masks.
On these, too, there are significant partisan divides. Seventy-two percent of Democrats favor requiring people attending crowded public events to wear masks, while among Republicans, 25% are in favor and 49% are opposed. The numbers are similar for requiring masks for public-facing workers.
Lee, who said she doesn’t “do politics,” wondered aloud why people are complaining about the judge’s ruling and said nobody is stopping anyone from wearing masks if they want to.
“We all have our beliefs and obviously different views,” said Lee, who is unvaccinated. “Mine are definitely different from the people who are angry and upset.”
Employed people are divided on whether those working in person at their own workplaces should be required to wear masks. Thirty-four percent say they’re in favor of that requirement, 33% are opposed and 33% are neither in favor nor opposed. Among workers who are Democrats, 48% are in favor and 18% are opposed. Among workers who are Republicans, 53% are opposed and 18% are in favor.
Mike Osterholm, director of the University of Minnesota’s Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy, said messaging over the mask mandate would have been more effective if it required N95 or KN95 respirators, which are more effective at preventing transmission of the virus.
“But you have actually created a real challenge with yourself with the public who are now being selective if not outright angry about these mandates,” said Osterholm, who added that he will continue to wear his N95 mask on planes.
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The AP-NORC poll of 1,085 adults was conducted April 14-18 using a sample drawn from NORC’s probability-based AmeriSpeak Panel, which is designed to be representative of the U.S. population. The margin of sampling error for all respondents is plus or minus 3.9 percentage points.
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Tony Awards has stars — and those usually far from spotlight
NEW YORK (AP) — Darren Criss’ favorite night of the year has arrived. It’s the Tony Awards. “I’ll never shut up about the Tonys. I love the Tonys,” he says.
Criss will not only be watching the Tonys on Sunday, he’ll also be working. He’s co-host with Julianne Hough of a one-hour pre-Tony celebration at Radio City Music Hall, and he’s even written an original song about the show that he’ll perform, revealing “a bit of my nerdy proclivities.”
Criss and Hough will be handing out creative arts Tonys on Paramount+ and then pass hosting duties to Ariana DeBose for the main three-hour telecast on CBS from the same stage, live coast to coast for the first time.
The season — with 34 new productions — represents a full return to theaters after nearly two years of a pandemic-mandated shutdown. At the last Tonys nine months ago, the winners were pulled from just 18 eligible plays and musicals, and many of the competitive categories were depleted.
DeBose, the Tony-nominated theater veteran and freshly minted Oscar winner for “West Side Story,” said Broadway is due for a party.
“I feel like if there was ever the time, the time is now,” she said. “I think it’s a triumph to have simply made it to this point, to have made art and to have a show.”
The telecast will have performances from this year’s Tony Award-nominated musicals, including “A Strange Loop,” “Company,” “Girl from the North Country,” “MJ,” “Mr. Saturday Night,” “Music Man,” “Paradise Square” and “Six.” The original cast members of the 2007 Tony-winning musical “Spring Awakening” will also reteam and perform.
“A Strange Loop,” a theater meta-journey about a playwright writing a musical, goes into the show with a leading 11 Tony nominations. Right behind with 10 nominations each is “MJ,” a bio musical of the King of Pop stuffed with his biggest hits, and “Paradise Square,” a musical about Irish immigrants and Black Americans jostling to survive in New York City around the time of the Civil War.
The best actress in a musical frontrunners are Sharon D Clarke from the revival of “Caroline, or Change” and Joaquina Kalukango of “Paradise Square.” The best actor in a musical may come down to Jaquel Spivey from “A Strange Loop” versus Myles Frost as the King of Pop in “MJ the Musical.”
“The Lehman Trilogy,” Stefano Massini’s play spanning 150 years about what led to the collapse of financial giant Lehman Brothers, is the leading best new play contender, while David Morse in a revival of Paula Vogel’s “How I Learned to Drive” is the leading contender as best actor in a play. His co-star, Mary-Louise Parker, could become the first actor to receive consecutive Tonys for best actress in a play.
Producers are once again expanding the show thanks to streaming partner Paramount+, adding an extra hour before the three-hour main awards telecast to celebrate the creative Tony nominees in such categories as sound design and lighting. Often in the past, those acceptances were recorded earlier and shoe-horned into the telecast.
Criss and Hough — who each had roles this spring on Broadway — are hosting that first hour, which will be aired exclusively on the streaming network.
“I think they’ve recognized that a lot of the moments that have not made it to the public view were worth showing and worth presenting and worth giving the people who had these really amazing moments a bit of acknowledgment and recognition,” said Criss, who stars in a revival of David Mamet’s “American Buffalo.”
Hough, who made her Broadway debut with a role in the woman-only ensemble of the political comedy “POTUS,” has been impressed by the talent level of her peers.
“I always look at Broadway performers and creatives as like artistic athletes, because the ability and the tenacity and the discipline and the hard work and everything that’s put into it — as well as the artistry — is just beyond,” the “Dancing with the Stars” veteran said.
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City Council Incumbent Vows to Continue to Move Ward 1 Forward
PROVIDENCE, R.I., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Providence City Councilman John Goncalves (D-Ward 1) announced today that he is running for re-election to represent the City's Ward 1, which includes Fox Point, College Hill, Wayland Square, the Jewelry District, and Downtown Providence.
Councilman Goncalves has been a resident of Ward 1 for nearly 30 years. He attended Providence public schools and graduated with a B.A. from Brown University as well as a Master's degree also from Brown.
During his term, Goncalves has been a hands-on Council member, successfully closing and resolving thousands of constituent service issues. Additionally, he has been an active legislator and the lead sponsor and author of more than 70 pieces of legislation. He currently serves as Chairman of the Council's Committee on State Legislative Affairs.
"I'm proud to announce my candidacy for Providence City Council, Ward 1. Throughout my term, I'm proud of what we've accomplished and I'm proud of the tenacious, responsive, bold, and effective leadership that I've brought to the people of Ward 1 and the City of Providence."
Professionally, Goncalves is a passionate educator in Providence and a community advocate who has worked to advance issues on education, environmental justice, and neighborhood quality of life. He was named Providence Monthly's Who To Watch in 2020 for spearheading a Providence Coalition of Neighborhood Associations across the City working collaboratively to tackle common neighborhood challenges.
Previously, John served as an educator for several years in Minnesota and has been involved in several political campaigns including roles as Chair of the Minnesota Senate District 60 Committee; and Administrative Director, Strategy Director, Policy Aide in key City Council, Mayoral, Attorney General, and Senate races.
Goncalves will continue to champion neighborhood quality of life issues that put people and the community first. He will continue to fight earnestly for Ward 1 taxpayers and improved resident services, Providence public education, affordable housing, environmental justice, women and LQBTQIA+ rights, smart economic development, and issues that will improve the quality of life of children, families, and seniors in Ward 1 and throughout the City.
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GETTYSBURG, Pa., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On June 7, 2022 at 2:00 pm ET, OPEN MINDS will host a webinar, Making Complex Markets Work With A Holistic Technology Strategy, courtesy of ContinuumCloud. This event will showcase the digital infrastructure needed to manage services in the emerging whole person-focused, value-based, hybrid health and human services landscape.
For most health and human services organizations, the path to achieving sustainability and scale involves first managing complexity: individuals with multiple conditions and complex support needs, numerous data sets for whole person care coordination, various services in multiple states at scale, and managing an ever-revolving workforce door. Technology is the key to making these multi-dimensional complexities manageable – in service delivery, reimbursement, and human resource management. In this webinar, attendees can expect to learn:
- How the changing health and human service landscape is leading to complexity, competition and sustainability challenges
- How technology can be leveraged to address these sentinel opportunities and threats for business sustainability
- How to plan for expanding digital capabilities, lead with "digital first", and support the training and development of staff to be nimble in this rapidly evolving technological landscape.
Join us to hear some of the industry's leading technology experts discuss how adopting a digital-first mindset can help you support and retain your workforce.
Our faculty for this event will be Vicki Ittel Ph.D., MBA, Director of Behavioral Health Solutions at Relias; Brent Dillinger, CEO of Trivium Life Services:, and Carol Clayton, Ph.D., Senior Associate from OPEN MINDS.
Dr. Vicki Ittel, Ph.D., MBA, is the Director of Behavioral Health Solutions for Relias. In that role, Dr. Ittel works with payers, providers, professional trade organizations, and government entities to design and apply digital analytical solutions that improve patient outcomes and create systemic change. Prior to joining Relias, Dr. Ittel held C-level positions at several national health plans and formed several companies providing Medication Assisted Treatment to individuals with opioid use disorder. Dr. Ittel is passionate and committed to using innovative technological applications in healthcare transformation.
Brent Dillinger serves as the Chief Executive Officer for Trivium Life Services. Brent is a Certified Merger & Acquisitions Advisor who has transformed Trivium from an organization with $2.8 million to a $28 million organization in the last 15 years. Prior to joining Trivium, Brent served on the City Council of Missouri Valley and held district management roles in two Fortune 500 companies.
Carol Clayton, Ph.D., is a Senior Associate with OPEN MINDS and former CEO of Care Management Technologies, a behavioral health analytics solution company used to drive evidence-based care for complex needs consumers. Dr. Clayton led the acquisition of Care Management Technologies by Relias in 2016. Prior to that time, Dr. Clayton held executive level positions across provider, health plan and nonprofit organizations.
"I am delighted to join with my former colleague, Dr. Ittel and Mr. Dillinger to bring an engaging and informative dialogue on the state of behavioral health service delivery, the challenges facing providers and the advancements in technologies that can serve organizations as well as consumers in receiving quality and accessible care", said Dr. Clayton.
Don't miss Making Complex Markets Work With A Holistic Technology Strategy on June 7th at 2:00 pm ET. This webinar is available free of charge thanks to the generous sponsorship of ContinuumCloud. However, attendees must register in advance.
About ContinuumCloud
ContinuumCloud offers a spectrum of cloud-based software solutions intentionally designed to meet the unique needs of the behavioral health and human services industry. These solutions include an EHR platform, powered by Welligent; an HCM system, powered by DATIS e3; and a patient engagement platform, powered by CaredFor. Through these offerings, ContinuumCloud empowers organizations to provide high-quality care and deliver on their mission.
About OPEN MINDS
OPEN MINDS is a national market intelligence, management consulting, and marketing services firm specializing exclusively in the markets of the health and human service field that serve consumers with chronic conditions and complex support needs. OPEN MINDS' mission is to provide payers, service provider organizations, and technology and scientific firms that serve these consumers with the market and management knowledge needed to improve their organizational efficiency and effectiveness. Learn more at www.openminds.com.
CONTACT: For more information on the program, sponsorship opportunities, or media inquiries, contact the Executive Education & Events team, at 877-350-6463 or events@openminds.com.
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Former Minneapolis police officer Derek Chauvin, already jailed on state murder charges for his role in the death of George Floyd, will learn his federal sentence Thursday when he appears in a US District Court.
Last month, prosecutors asked a federal judge in Minneapolis to sentence Chauvin to 25 years in prison for violating Floyd's civil rights, followed by five years of supervised release.
He was sentenced in June 2021 to 22-and-a-half years on state charges of second-degree unintentional murder, third-degree murder and second-degree manslaughter in the May 2020 killing of Floyd, an assault caught on a video that sparked a national outcry over police brutality and a reckoning over racial justice in America.
The footage from a Minneapolis street showed Chauvin impassively kneeling on the 46-year-old Black man's neck and back while he was handcuffed and lying prone in the street for more than 9 minutes, gasping for air and telling Minneapolis officers, "I can't breathe."
Under Minnesota law, Chauvin will have to serve two-thirds of his sentence, or 15 years -- and he will be eligible for supervised release for the remaining seven and a half years. He has appealed his conviction.
Chauvin pleaded guilty in December to federal charges of depriving Floyd of his civil rights when the former officer kneeled on Floyd's back and neck for more than nine minutes. As part of the plea agreement, Chauvin faces a sentence recommendation of between 20 and 25 years. He could have faced up to life in prison if he had been convicted at trial.
According to a court document filed by his attorney in late June, Chauvin spends most of his life in solitary confinement at a maximum-security state prison. Attorney Eric Nelson asks in the document, titled "Defendant's position regarding sentencing" to serve 20 years, minus time served in state prison, in a federal facility.
Prosecutors told the court in December they would request a federal sentence run at the same time as his state charges.
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ALBANY — St. Teresa’s School Junior Morgan Wright is, admittedly, something of a computer nerd.
He did little to impress his fellow geek squad members, though, when his essay — writing? ugh! — was deemed one of the top 24 among tens of thousands of Laws of Life Essay submittals judged by Rotary Clubs across the state. And while Morgan’s essay did not finish “in the money” among the state’s Top 7 essays, it did cause a stir at the tiny Albany Catholic school where the essay was an actual class assignment.
“Our teacher, Mr. (Tye) Beck gave us the essay as a class assignment, and my initial reaction was, ‘I’m doing this for a classroom grade,’” the St. Teresa’s junior said. “But once I got started, it struck my interest, and I decided to take it seriously.”
The results? Morgan’s essay titled “Critical Encounters” was named his school’s best and went on to place in the final group of statewide essays that was considered for recognition and cash prizes.
“The Laws of Life Essays are sponsored by Rotary Clubs across the state, and they focus on good morals, community service, citizenship,” Beck, an English teacher at the Catholic school said. “I gave it as an assignment to all of my students, and since we have such a small number who participated, all of ours went to the state for consideration.
“They narrow all the essays down to a final 24, and Morgan’s was in that group. He didn’t make it in the Top 7, which received prize money, but to make it into that final group is pretty special. I think he surprised himself; he was kind of shocked when he found out where he’d placed. I’m not really surprised, though. He’s a bright student.”
Morgan’s essay, which recounts his random encounter with a homeless man, touched members of the Albany Rotary Club when Morgan read it during a recent meeting.
“We were really moved by his essay,” Tommy Sharpe said. “We thought it would be a good idea to share it with the community.”
And about those computer nerd bona fides? Morgan admits that he actually is a Tolkein nerd as well and enjoys writing. He said he’s contemplating a career in electrical engineering and is considering among his college choices Vanderbilt (both of his parents’ alma mater), Georgia Tech and Mercer University.
“This encounter (in the essay) was a brief one, but after a time of reflection, I realized it might have changed this person’s life,” he said.
Morgan’s essay, reprinted with permission, follows:
Critical Encounters
I would like to think that all of us want to change the world somehow. I do, anyway. One can change the world in many different ways — curing cancer, creating world peace, even simply saving a life. Changing the world, like everything else, is done one step at a time. My first step involved a Family Dollar, some snacks, and a question.
That night, I planned to go with my friends to watch “Black Widow,” but we stopped at Family Dollar to grab some snacks before heading to the theater. (Sorry, AMC). I was in the back of the group as we walked in, but I heard someone ask a question before I entered the sliding doors: “God bless you sir, could you spare me some change?”
It took me a second to find the source of the question and realize that it was directed at me. Once I did, however, I approached the man and apologized, explaining to him that I did not have any change with me. I reflected on his appearance. He seemed to be a young adult, maybe in his late 20s. He was skinny, and his legs were ashen. I could tell he was no pretender — this man was reduced to begging by an unforgiving society that now almost completely ignored him.
The man was very understanding, and he seemed grateful that I had paid him any attention at all. As I walked into the store, I could not remove the image of him from my mind. I rejoined my friends inside the store, but I made up my mind to pay with cash and give the change to him. When I stepped out of Family Dollar, I made a beeline for the man and handed him the extra change from my purchase. I will never forget what happened next. His reaction was a mixture of stunned and grateful, and he asked me to pray for him after thanking me. I said, “Sure, what is your name?”
He hesitated and looked confused. I’ll never know what he was thinking, but I wonder if he was surprised that I actually seemed to care. He finally managed to stutter out that his name was Antonio, but I could call him Tony.
“OK, Antonio, my name is Morgan. I’ll pray for you if you pray for me. Sound good?”
He said that it did.
I began to walk to my car after saying goodbye, but he asked me to pray for him several more times. I responded by saying that I definitely would. As I drove away, I waved at him, and he waved back.
I could not stop thinking about this encounter for the rest of the night. My mind drifted throughout the movie, and I realized how blessed I was to have a roof over my head, my life in front of me, parents who love me, and extra money to spend on snacks and movie tickets. While I had spoken with homeless and underprivileged people before, I was always with my parents, so I was usually an observer. However, this time, I was the one asked to help someone in need.
I prayed for Antonio that night and every night since then; I can only hope he has done the same for me. Whenever I pass that Family Dollar, I look at the corner where I met him, hoping to see him so I can stop to talk.
“How do we change the world? One random act of kindness at a time.” My quote, from Morgan Freeman, reflects what occurred that evening. I hope that my encounter with Antonio will be the first of many throughout my life, and I also pray that, through them, I can change the world with words of kindness and love, not hatred, violence and distrust. I may never cure cancer or save the environment, but if I can bring warmth to people suffering in this cold world, my life will have been worth living.
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One of the best insurance companies in America, according to Forbes, continues its mission of providing high quality protection at affordable rates
LOS ANGELES, April 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mercury Insurance sold its first policy on April 1, 1962. The property and casualty insurance upstart had a very small office in the heart of Los Angeles, but its founder, George Joseph, had a very big vision for the future that still serves as a blueprint for today's insurance marketplace.
Joseph recognized that the insurance industry of the late '50s and early '60s wasn't fair for all drivers, and he believed it was time to start a company that provided affordable insurance for everyone. This simple concept was the inspiration for Mercury Insurance, and it completely transformed the auto insurance industry.
Today, consumers all over America have George Joseph to thank for this risk-based insurance model that rewards drivers for safe driving and has saved Mercury customers billions of dollars over the past 60 years.
"Mr. Joseph wasn't content to just save drivers money on auto insurance, however, because he also believed everyone – regardless of age, race, religion, gender, or socio-economic background – also deserved the best service possible," said Mercury Insurance President and CEO Gabe Tirador. "This is still true today, as this philosophy remains a core principle for the company, along with our commitment to put people first and to always try to do what's right by them."
"We establish relationships with our policyholders through our amazing agents, who take the time to get to know them. They want to understand how our customers live and work in order to provide the coverage that will protect the things that matter most. Mercury was voted one of America's best insurance providers by Forbes for customer satisfaction for that reason. Policyholders are the life of our company, and we'll be sure to always take great care of them."
Mercury, named for the fast and nimble messenger of the Roman Gods, is still headquartered in Los Angeles, Calif. and now has more than 9,400 agents in 11 states. The company has been named by Forbes as one of the best insurance companies in America for 2022 and has earned "A" ratings from A.M. Best and Fitch. Additionally, Mercury was ranked highest in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Insurance Digital Experience StudySM, won four consecutive "Best Auto Insurance Company" awards from Insure.com and has earned several "Best Places to Work" awards from Forbes.
Looking to the future, Mercury Insurance is merging traditional customer service with technological advances to once again become an insurance industry leader. From MercuryGO, the usage-based insurance app which serves as a virtual driving coach that allows customers to improve their driving skills, to online and mobile tools allowing customers to quote, buy, manage their policies, and file a claim, Mercury is constantly working to better serve policyholders.
Though Mercury has grown considerably since its founding, the company still maintains its original vision of providing quality, affordable coverage to millions of customers.
"Sixty years ago, Mr. Joseph started Mercury Insurance because he believed low rates and quality service were key to providing exceptional insurance experiences," said Tirador. "Today, we've expanded well beyond auto insurance to offer home, umbrella, mechanical breakdown protection, and business insurance, but the one thing that will never change is our unwavering commitment to providing our customers with incredible service at an affordable price."
About Mercury Insurance
Mercury Insurance (NYSE: MCY) is a multiple-line insurance carrier predominantly offering personal auto, homeowners, and renters insurance through a network of independent agents in Arizona, California, Illinois, Georgia, Nevada, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Texas and Virginia, as well as auto insurance in Florida. Mercury writes other lines of insurance in various states, including business owners and business auto, landlord, umbrella and mechanical protection insurance.
Celebrating 60 years of service in 2022, Mercury has provided customers with tremendous value for their insurance dollar by pairing ultracompetitive rates with excellent customer service. Mercury has earned an "A" rating from A.M. Best and Fitch, as well as ranking highest in the J.D. Power 2021 U.S. Insurance Digital Experience StudySM and four consecutive "Best Auto Insurance Company" awards from Insure.com. For more information visit www.MercuryInsurance.com or follow the company on Twitter or Facebook.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Atlanta Housing Board of Commissioners voted Wednesday to negotiate with a development partner to embark on an ambitious path to create a vibrant, mixed-use community that includes affordable and market-rate housing, office, retail, hospitality, education and open space in Atlanta's historic Civic Center site.
Atlanta Housing CEO Eugene Jones Jr. thanked AH board members for devoting the time and attention necessary for their decisive vote. "The board's informed and decisive action allows AH to immediately enter into negotiations to finalize the proposed business and legal terms in order to enter into a Master Developer Agreement," said CEO Jones.
"The vision for this development has the potential to infuse $1 billion into the Historic Old Fourth Ward, providing thousands of Atlantans from all walks of life with endless opportunities," said Atlanta Mayor Andre Dickens. "The project will also honor the legacy of Buttermilk Bottom by embracing the site's rich history, while preserving the Performing Arts Center and transforming the site into a true civic anchor at the heart of a new livable and equitable community."
To achieve the vision for the Civic Center site through a public-private partnership, AH released a Request for Qualifications for development partners in August 2021 and a Request for Proposals in November 2021 to RFQ respondents with the capacity and capability to execute a large urban, multi-phased development. The Civic Center Evaluation Committee included representatives from the City of Atlanta, Invest Atlanta, the community and AH staff.
Following the June withdrawal of a development team, the Evaluation Committee again analyzed, interviewed and negotiated with the respondents to unanimously recommend the joint venture team of The Republic Family of Companies, The Michaels Organization and Sophy Capital for the redevelopment of a 14.7-acre portion of the property to include the Exhibition Hall. The board also authorized the selected team to play a role in the master planning and potential development of the Plaza and Performing Arts Center.
The development team's plan calls for a multi-phase, 10-year development that will transform 14.7 acres of the city's center into a mixed-use, mixed-income community with a focus on inclusivity, sustainability and affordability. Key elements of the plan include paying tribute to the past while building for the future; creating a neighborhood-focused, inclusive development; establishing pedestrian connectivity and public green space; utilizing sustainable and socially responsible design; offering educational and cultural programming; offering a thoughtful retail mix to stimulate activity and the environment, and re-connecting the street grid to the surrounding area to re-integrate the site.
The Republic team's redevelopment plan will deliver 1,311 units, of which 525 will be affordable at or below 80 percent of area median income (AMI). Of those, 305 units will include AH HomeFlex subsidies for families earning at or below 80 percent of AMI. Historically, most AH HomeFlex subsidies have supported families earning at or below 60 percent of AMI. An additional 220 units will be available at or below 80 percent AMI without AH subsidies.
"We'd like to thank the Atlanta Housing staff for their tireless efforts in getting this project off the ground," said acting AH Board Chair Tené Traylor. "Because of their hard work and community outreach, AH and our new partners will deliver hundreds of affordable new units to needy Atlanta families and breathe new life into the old Buttermilk Bottom." Added Commissioner Larry Stewart, "This is a tremendous opportunity for AH and our new partners to work collaboratively to serve those in need. We are also very proud that this project will preserve the important memory and legacy of Buttermilk Bottom."
The Development Team's $575-million investment will create 1.8-million square feet of residential, office, retail, and hospitality and cultural spaces, as well as a new school. In addition to affordable and mixed-income housing, the plan includes a grocery, rooftop gardens, open spaces and recreational areas, as well as a civic square and outdoor space for local food.
Under the redevelopment proposal, AH will fully recover its $41.7 million cost of acquiring the property over a 99-year ground lease.
AH and the Development Team will begin negotiating a master development agreement immediately to finalize business terms and final due diligence. We expect to have a signed agreement within the next six to nine months with construction to being in late 2023.
Completed in 1965, the new Civic Center complex represented a bold effort to establish a civic and iconic home for the arts in the heart of Atlanta. The Civic Center first opened in 1967 and served as the first truly integrated entertainment venue and convention center in Atlanta, hosting local, regional, and national performances and events until its closure in 2014. Over its active lifetime, the Civic Center grew into a legendary cultural and community hub for all Atlanta, hosting multiple mayoral inaugurations including Mayor Maynard Jackson and Mayor Shirley Franklin; annual Atlanta Public School graduations; several years of Black Entertainment Television awards and concerts with greats like Ray Charles; countless memorable performances like Broadway shows such as the Lion King and the Wizard of Oz, and provided studio space for Steve Harvey's television program, Family Feud. The Exhibition Hall, known as SciTrek, hosted numerous exhibits and travelling shows.
The Civic Center complex includes a 4,600-seat Performing Arts Center with 5,800 square feet of ancillary meeting space and an Exhibition Hall featuring 125,000 square feet of open area and 50-foot-high ceilings over a 200-ft. wide column-free space. Both buildings' entrances center on a formal plaza and fountain that continue the tradition of cultural institutions serving as both an iconic landmark and public amenity for urban residents.
Led by President and CEO Eugene Jones, Jr., the Housing Authority of the City of Atlanta, Georgia (AH), is the largest housing authority in Georgia and one of the largest in the nation. AH provides and facilitates affordable housing resources for nearly 27,000 low-income households comprised of approximately 45,000 people. These affordable housing resources include AH-owned residential communities, AH-sponsored mixed-income, mixed-finance residential communities, tenant-based vouchers, project based rental assistance, supportive housing arrangements and homeownership opportunities. AH's programs are funded and regulated by the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.
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MILWAUKEE, June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Service Pro by MSI Data is pleased to announce the appointment of Milton Hwang as the Head of Customer Experience. With nearly 30 years of leadership experience, Milt has focused on aligning service, marketing, and sales processes around the customer journey. In this newly formed role at MSI, he will be responsible for working with the Customer Success and Customer Support teams to build outreach strategies, adoption programs, learning management systems, and processes that will support, enable, and drive exceptional customer experiences.
"As we continue to see more existing customers expand their use of the Service Pro platform as well as attract and onboard new customers, pivoting from reactive customer interactions to proactive while incorporating multiple mediums for different learning styles. Milt is the right person to lead the organization and our customers to the next level of adoption and usage", says Geoff Surkamer, Chief Executive Officer.
Field service technicians are quickly evolving into knowledge workers with a greater dependence on technology, specifically software to drive efficiency and greater productivity leading to more profitable work orders.
"I look forward to helping MSI's customers drive efficiencies and enable value through Service Pro usage. This was a great opportunity to join MSI's industry-leading team and leverage my field service, software, and customer marketing experiences", says Milt Hwang.
About MSI: Located in Milwaukee, WI. Service Pro by MSI helps companies drive greater profitability for work orders in the equipment-centric field service industry. Visit https://www.msidata.com/ to learn more.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Gross Law Firm issues the following notice to shareholders of Carvana Co..
Shareholders who purchased shares of CVNA during the class period listed are encouraged to contact the firm regarding possible lead plaintiff appointment. Appointment as lead plaintiff is not required to partake in any recovery.
CLASS PERIOD: May 6, 2020 to June 24, 2022
ALLEGATIONS: The complaint alleges that during the class period, Defendants issued materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Carvana faced serious, ongoing issues with documentation, registration, and title with many of its vehicles; (2) as a result, Carvana was issuing unusually frequent temporary plates; (3) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was violating laws and regulations in many existing markets; (4) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana risked its ability to continue business and/or expand its business in existing markets; (5) as a result of the foregoing, Carvana was at an increased risk of governmental investigation and action; (6) Carvana was in discussion with state and local authorities regarding the above-stated business tactics and issues; (7) Carvana was facing imminent and ongoing regulatory actions including license suspensions, business cessation, and probation in several states and counties including in Arizona, Illinois, Pennsylvania, Michigan, and North Carolina; and (8) as a result, Defendants' statements about Carvana's business, operations, and prospects, were materially false and misleading and/or lacked a reasonable basis at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: October 3, 2022 Shareholders should not delay in registering for this class action. Register your information here: https://securitiesclasslaw.com/securities/carvana-co-loss-submission-form/?id=31255&from=4
NEXT STEPS FOR SHAREHOLDERS: Once you register as a shareholder who purchased shares of CVNA during the timeframe listed above, you will be enrolled in a portfolio monitoring software to provide you with status updates throughout the lifecycle of the case. The deadline to seek to be a lead plaintiff is October 3, 2022. There is no cost or obligation to you to participate in this case.
WHY GROSS LAW FIRM? The Gross Law Firm is nationally recognized class action law firm, and our mission is to protect the rights of all investors who have suffered as a result of deceit, fraud, and illegal business practices. The Gross Law Firm is committed to ensuring that companies adhere to responsible business practices and engage in good corporate citizenship. The firm seeks recovery on behalf of investors who incurred losses when false and/or misleading statements or the omission of material information by a company lead to artificial inflation of the company's stock. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — The North Texas weekend weather will be seasonably warm as a cold front will move in Saturday night.
Expect it to be a warm weekend with highs in the low-90s and lows ranging in the 60s-to-low-70s Friday and Saturday. Highs on Sunday will be in the upper 80s.
“Near seasonal temperatures with highs in the 90s and lows in the 60s to low 70s are expected today and tomorrow. A cold front Saturday night should lower Sunday’s highs to the upper 80s. Skies will remain sunny through the weekend,” NWS Fort Worth said.
The weather center also shared a look at next weeks warming trend.
“As we begin a new work week, temperatures will range from the mid 80s to around 90 degrees with northerly winds in place. The pattern will be shifting by the middle of the week as warm temperatures return to the region. Highs will return to the lower to mid 90s throughout North and Central Texas with southerly winds,” NWS Fort Worth said.
Lastly, here’s a look at the extended weather forecast and what North Texans can expect in the next week or two.
“Via the CPC’s 6-10 and 8-14 day outlooks, North and Central Texas have a higher probability for above-normal temperatures and below- normal precipitation for mid September (the 13th through the 21st). Normal high temperature values for our two official climate sites (DFW and Waco) range in the mid 80s to low 90s, while low temperature values range in the mid 60s to around 70.”
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. f/k/a Peridot Acquisition Corp. ("Li-Cycle") (NYSE: LICY) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between February 16, 2021 and March 23, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Li-Cycle, contact us about potential recovery by using the link below. There is no cost or obligation to you.
ABOUT THE ACTION: The class action against Li-Cycle includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) Li-Cycle's largest customer, Traxys, is not actually a customer, but merely a broker providing working capital financial to the Company while Traxys tries to sell Li-Cycle's product to end customers; (2) the Company engaged in highly questionable related party transactions; (3) the Company's mark-to-model accounting is vulnerable to abuse and gave a false impression of growth; (4) a significant portion of the Company's reported revenues were derived from simply marking up receivables on products that had not been sold; (5) the Company's gross margins have likely been negative since inception; (6) the Company will require an additional $1 billion of funding to support its planned growth (which is a figure greater than the Company raised via the merger); and (7) as a result, Defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: June 20, 2022
Aggrieved Li-Cycle investors only have until June 20, 2022 to request that the Court appoint you as lead plaintiff. You are not required to act as a lead plaintiff in order to share in any recovery.
Vincent Wong, Esq. is an experienced attorney who has represented investors in securities litigations involving financial fraud and violations of shareholder rights. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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PHOTO: Fisherman sets new state record by catching 67-pound catfish
Published: May. 20, 2022 at 5:27 PM CDT|Updated: 1 hour ago
UNION COUNTY, S.D. (Dakota News Now/Gray News) - A fisherman in South Dakota has set a new state record with his latest catch.
According to the South Dakota Department of Game, Fish and Parks, Ethan Evink caught a massive flathead catfish in the Missouri River in Union City. The fish was so giant it set a new record in South Dakota.
The state agency said Evink’s record-setting catfish was 51.5 inches long and weighed 67 pounds, 8 ounces, as reported by Dakota News Now.
Evink said he made the catch early in the morning using cut bait, a popular catfish bait.
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Biden vows ‘strong’ climate action despite dual setbacks
WASHINGTON (AP) - President Joe Biden is promising “strong executive action” to combat climate change, despite dual setbacks in recent weeks that have restricted his ability to regulate carbon emissions and boost clean energy such as wind and solar power.
The Supreme Court last month limited how the nation’s main anti-air pollution law can be used to reduce carbon dioxide emissions from power plants. Then late Thursday, Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., said he wants to delay sweeping environmental legislation that Democrats have pushed as central to achieving Biden’s ambitious climate goals.
Biden, who has pledged to cut greenhouse gas emissions in half by 2030, compared with 2005 levels, said Friday that “action on climate change and clean energy remains more urgent than ever.’’
If the Senate will not act to address climate change and boost clean energy, “I will take strong executive action to meet this moment,’’ Biden said in a statement from Saudi Arabia, where he met Friday with Saudi Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman.
Biden did not specify what actions he will take on climate, but said they will create jobs, improve energy security, bolster domestic manufacturing and protect consumers from oil and gas price increases. “I will not back down,’’ he promised.
Some advocates urged Biden to use the moment to declare a national climate emergency and reinstate a ban on crude oil exports, among other steps. Declaring a climate emergency would allow Biden to redirect spending to accelerate renewable energy such as wind and solar and speed the nation’s transition away from fossil fuels such as coal, oil and natural gas.
Climate advocates, including some of Manchin’s Democratic colleagues in the Senate, slammed his opposition — noting that it was the second time he has torpedoed climate change legislation.
“It’s infuriating and nothing short of tragic that Sen. Manchin is walking away, again, from taking essential action on climate and clean energy,’’ said Sen. Tina Smith, D-Minn. “The world is literally burning up while he joins every single Republican to stop strong action to cut emissions and speed the transition to clean energy.’’
Other Democrats said Manchin’s announcement that he cannot back the climate provisions in the Senate bill — at least for now — frees Biden of the obligation to cater to a powerful, coal-state senator eager to protect his energy-producing home state. Manchin’s vote is decisive in the evenly divided Senate, where Republicans unanimously oppose climate action.
“Free at last. Let’s roll. Do it all and start it now,’’ tweeted Sen. Sheldon Whitehouse, D-R.I. who has long pushed stronger action on climate. “With legislative climate options now closed, it’s now time for executive Beast Mode,’’ Whitehouse wrote.
Whitehouse suggested a series of actions Biden could take, including “a robust social cost of carbon rule” that would force energy producers to account for greenhouse gas emissions as a cost of doing business. The senator also urged Biden to require major polluters to use technology to capture carbon dioxide emissions and impose stronger pollution controls on cars, light trucks and heavy-duty vehicles.
Advocates also urged Biden to reject all onshore and offshore drilling on federal lands and in federal waters — a step he promised during the 2020 campaign but has not enacted — and restrict approval of natural gas pipelines and other fossil fuel projects.
“For too long, we’ve been waiting on a single legislative package to save us and a single legislator to determine our fate,’’ said Sen. Jeff Merkley, D-Ore. “Now that it’s clear legislation to address our climate crisis is dead, President Biden needs to put us on an emergency footing to address this disaster.’’
Citing Biden’s campaign promise to end new drilling on federal lands and waters, Merkley said, “Now is the time to show the American people he’s serious by saying ‘no’ to expanding our addiction to fossil fuels.’’
Even before Manchin’s apparent rejection of the climate measures, Democrats had slimmed down their plan from about $555 billion in climate spending to just over $300 billion in a bid to secure his support. Proposed tax credits for wind, solar and nuclear energy, along with still-unproven carbon-capture technology, could reduce emissions by up to 40% by 2030, advocates said.
Manchin had already forced Democrats to drop two tax provisions he opposes: direct payments of clean energy credits and tax credits for drivers who purchase electric vehicles. Manchin forced other concessions last year, including killing a proposal that would have paid utilities that increase clean energy while penalizing those that do not.
Sen. Ron Wyden, D-Ore., chairman of the Senate Finance Committee, said he still hopes to salvage the clean energy tax provisions and said failure “really is not an option here.”
Manchin’s request to postpone action on the climate measure follows a June 30 ruling by the Supreme Court, which said in a 6-3 vote that the Clean Air Act does not give the Environmental Protection Agency broad authority to regulate greenhouse gas emissions from power plants.
The ruling by the court’s conservative majority likely complicates the Biden administration’s plan to manage power plant pollution, but does not eliminate its authority to regulate greenhouse gases. EPA Administrator Michael Regan has said the agency is moving forward with proposed rules for power plants in the coming months.
Ann Clancy, associate climate policy director for Indivisible, a progressive advocacy group, said it was time for Biden to “stop waiting for corporate-backed Democrats and their bad faith negotiations and deliver real wins for the American people on climate.’’
“We don’t have any more time to waste,’’ Clancy said.
Manchin, in a radio interview Friday, said climate activists want an immediate end to U.S. use of oil, coal and gas. “That’s crazy,’’ he told West Virginia talk show host Hoppy Kercheval. “I’m not throwing caution to the wind. I think we need an energy policy that works for our country.”
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Judds, Ray Charles to be inducted into Country Hall of Fame
NASHVILLE, Tenn. (AP) — The Country Music Hall of Fame will induct Ray Charles and The Judds into its ranks on Sunday night, though the death of Naomi Judd a day earlier will undoubtedly alter the normally celebratory ceremony.
The hall said late Saturday that it would continue with the ceremony at the request of Judd’s family, but with “heavy hearts and weighted minds,” according to CEO Kyle Young.
Mother-daughter act Naomi and Wynonna Judd were among the most popular duos of the 1980s, scoring 14 No. 1 hits during their nearly three-decade career.
Inductees are usually honored with speeches, performances of their songs and the unveiling of a plaque that will hang in the Hall of Fame’s rotunda. However, a planned public red carpet prior to the ceremony was canceled.
Charles’ induction will showcase his genre-defying country releases, which showed the genre’s commercial appeal. The Georgia-born singer and piano player grew up listening to the Grand Ole Opry and in 1962 released “Modern Sounds in Country and Western Music,” which became one of the best selling country releases of his era.
Charles’ version of “I Can’t Stop Loving You,” spent five weeks on top of the Billboard 100 chart and remains one of his most popular songs. He died in 2004.
Much of the attention Sunday will likely be on Naomi Judd, who died unexpectedly on Saturday near Nashville.
“We lost our beautiful mother to the disease of mental illness,” daughters Wynonna and Ashley said in a statement to The Associated Press announcing her death. “We are shattered. We are navigating profound grief and know that as we loved her, she was loved by her public.”
In a March interview, Wynonna Judd told the AP: “Music is the bridge between mom and me, and it it bonds us together. Even in the not easy times.”
In choosing to go forward with Sunday’s ceremony, the Country Hall of Fame noted Naomi Judd’s remarkable life.
“Naomi overcame incredible adversity on her way to a significant place in music history. Her triumphant life story overshadows today’s tragic news,” CEO Kyle Young said in a statement.
The Hall of Fame will also honor two recordings musicians: Eddie Bayers and Pete Drake.
Bayers, a drummer in Nashville for decades who worked on 300 platinum records, is a member of the Grand Ole Opry band. He regularly played on records for The Judds, Ricky Skaggs, George Strait, Alan Jacksonand Kenny Chesney. He is the first drummer to join the institution.
Drake, who died in 1988, was a pedal steel guitar player and a member of Nashville’s A-team of skilled session musicians, played on hits like “Stand By Your Man” by Tammy Wynette and “He Stopped Loving Her Today” by George Jones. He is the first pedal steel guitar player to become part of the Hall of Fame.
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ATLANTA, Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Habitat for Humanity International has partnered with the U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) to implement a program that aims to increase affordable homeownership opportunities among the veteran population in the U.S.
Veterans who are enrolled in Habitat's Veterans Build program at affiliates in Saginaw, Mich., Mingo County, W. Va., and Will and DuPage counties, Ill., and the HUD-VA Supportive Housing (HUD-VASH) program will be able to use their HUD-VASH housing choice rental assistance voucher to partially subsidize homeownership expenses for up to 10 or 15 years depending on the mortgage term of their affordable home build. As part of the pilot, the VA will provide ongoing case management and clinical services to enrolled veterans to help prevent future housing and personal crises.
"The transition from military life to civilian life can be challenging for veterans. A struggle to adjust, or difficulty obtaining essentials such as housing, employment, education, and healthcare, can lead to homelessness, unemployment, or living with chronic health conditions," said Jonathan Reckford, CEO of Habitat for Humanity International. "At Habitat, we know that decent and affordable housing provides tremendous social and economic benefit. Veterans have sacrificed so much to serve our country. It is incumbent on us to serve them by helping them find long-term stability through safe and affordable shelter."
The National Low-Income Housing Coalition previously estimated that more than 25 percent of veteran households in the U.S., are cost burdened. Of those, an estimated 1.5 million are severely cost burdened, spending more than 50 percent of their income on housing.
Habitat's Veterans Build program seeks to address that problem by partnering with veterans and their families to improve their lives through new home construction, critical home repairs, community engagement and education, job training and employment opportunities.
"President Biden declared that America's sacred obligation is to ensure troops sent into harm's way are prepared, and veterans and their families are cared for when they return home," said Monica Diaz, executive director of the Veterans Health Administration Homeless Programs Office. "This partnership will be integral in fulfilling this obligation and improving the lives of thousands of veterans and their families. Every individual who has served our country deserves a safe, stable place to call home."
About Habitat for Humanity
Driven by the vision that everyone needs a decent place to live, Habitat for Humanity found its earliest inspirations as a grassroots movement on an interracial community farm in south Georgia. Since its founding in 1976, the Christian housing organization has since grown to become a leading global nonprofit working in local communities across all 50 states in the U.S. and in more than 70 countries. Families and individuals in need of a hand up partner with Habitat for Humanity to build or improve a place they can call home. Habitat homeowners help build their own homes alongside volunteers and pay an affordable mortgage. Through financial support, volunteering or adding a voice to support affordable housing, everyone can help families achieve the strength, stability and self-reliance they need to build better lives for themselves. Through shelter, we empower. To learn more, visit habitat.org.
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SPEEDWAY, Ind. — Indy 500 drivers Will Power and Josef Newgarden made their way around Speedway Wednesday afternoon.
The annual Spectacle of Homes winners got a chance to meet the stars of Sunday right on their front porch, while the drivers got a chance to check out those houses that are decked out in Indy 500 decorations.
“I try not to put anything out prior to May 1, because I don’t want people stealing my ideas you know,” laughed Tracy Thompson, the homeowner who got a visit from Will Power. “If you saw my backyard, my back alley bar, you would think this lady is crazy.”
The tradition gives fans an up close and personal experience with the drivers, but the racers themselves say it’s a welcome break from training at the track.
“It’s a long grueling two weeks,” said Will Power. “I always like to meet people who are big supporters of the sport.”
Thompson has been decorating her home for the past three years. Each year she adds a new piece. Even her backyard has a bar dedicated to racing.
“Oh gosh I could, bust this out in a couple of hours,” joked Thompson.
“It’s really cool that it is right in suburbia,” said Power., “I lived here for five years and really loved the place. I’d move back here.”
Power says the decorations and the small town feel of Speedway remind him of his home in Australia.
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Moms at the Zoo have a fun Mother’s day
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - Moms were able to get into the Idaho Falls Zoo for only 50 cents on Mother's Day weekend. The zoo was filled with moms and their families on Sunday. They were enjoying the day with each other and having fun observing the animals in their habitats.
For Alicia Howell, she was able to pass on a love of the zoo and the animals present to her kids.
"My kids, they love all the animals, especially the play," Howell said. "Yeah, it's pretty fun for them. And I've always liked all the animals, too, especially the big cats. It's pretty neat to see the tiger that they have here."
Howell says over the years the meaning of Mother's Day has changed.
"Being a mom, that's the best thing that's ever happened to me," Howell said "And so it's fun to have new adventures, the kids. And I'm here with my mom, too, so that makes it even more special."
For many spending mothers day has been a family tradition. Such is the case for Chantel and her family. Four generations spent time together at the zoo, and enjoy each other's company. Something Chantel says started "about eight, nine years."
She says having the ability to spend time with her family and help teach her kids about other animals is a fun treat.
"I think it's educational for them so they get to kind of go out and see different animals and different pieces," Chantel said.
Chantel says the family favorite is seeing all the monkeys.
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New data layer creates a foundation for intelligent predictions about employee preferences and likely future actions based on insights from across the digital workplace
AUSTIN, Texas, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LumApps, a leading Employee Experience Platform, is introducing the industry's first employee data layer, a dynamic digital data hub that organizations can tap into to drive hyper-personalization in the digital workplace.
"We're taking the power of consumer personalization, and applying it to the employee experience. Similar to how Netflix recommends movies, LumApps' employee data layer will enable highly targeted and personalized employee interactions that ultimately help engage, enable and retain great talent," said Chris McLaughlin, CMO at LumApps.
The employee data layer synchronizes information from various channels, devices and applications across the entire business and translates it into a secure, holistic view of each individual employee. This comprehensive employee profile gives organizations the power to execute hyper-personalization at scale. Leveraging AI, the employee data layer provides the foundation to orchestrate and deliver contextual communications across touchpoints and create tailored experiences along every step of the employee journey.
Over time, the system aggregates each individual's activities, interests, and preferences, including what they read, which content they liked, or with whom they interacted. This allows for greater segmentation and analysis to support an even deeper understanding of employees and their interests. As more data is added, the system will be able to provide intelligent predictions about likely future actions and events.
"We live in an era where people expect us to not only understand their wants and needs, but anticipate and exceed them. The digital workplace is no exception," said McLaughlin. "LumApps' employee data layer allows organizations to sift through vast amounts of information to make every employee interaction smarter and deliver a game-changing employee experience."
To learn more, visit here.
LumApps is a global Employee Experience Platform, transforming how companies engage, enable, and empower their workforces. The cloud-native solution is architected to tailor each experience to the individual needs of every employee, wherever and whenever they connect. With the industry's first unified employee data layer to drive hyper-personalization, LumApps is the only solution to deliver truly customized interactions for a game-changing employee experience. Since 2015, LumApps has been helping some of the world's largest and most innovative companies, such as Palo Alto, Publicis Sapient, Electronic Arts, Airbus, and Just Eat, revolutionize how they attract and retain great talent. Learn more at www.lumapps.com.
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Free tool gives B2B marketers personalized ABM plays they can immediately take action on
SAN FRANCISCO, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- RollWorks, the account-based marketing (ABM) platform and division of NextRoll, today made it even easier for anyone to start their ABM journey. In partnership with Bombora and Sendoso, the company launched the RollWorks ABM Play Generator, an intuitive but easy to use, free tool that gives anyone actionable ABM plays, personalized for their individual business goals.
By answering five simple questions such as "What Primary Impact are you Looking to Make with ABM?," anyone can receive an instant custom ABM play with easy steps to put into action immediately. They will also receive a copy, a recommended bonus play, and marketer-to-marketer video walk through. The ABM Play Generator is ideal for B2B marketing professionals at companies with more than 20 employees, and those in SaaS or professional services organizations.
"Whether you're just getting started with ABM or looking for some fresh ideas to add to your current ABM programs, there is no one-size-fits all approach to ABM. The new RollWorks ABM Play Generator is a clever, super easy to use tool that gives any business an immediately actionable ABM play based on your unique circumstances," said Jodi Cerretani, VP of Revenue Marketing, RollWorks.
All RollWorks ABM Play Generator plays include steps to engage target audiences, calls to action, suggested channels, measurement, and pro tips, and are rated according to play cost, difficulty to execute, and outcome. Snapshot of popular plays:
- The ABMifier: Fire Up Your 1: Many Channels: Ideal for B2B professionals who may experience flat pipelines despite incoming leads, the feeling of being ignored when passing leads to Sales, and needing more leads.
- The Pipeline Cruncher: Action In-Market Accounts to Fill Demand Gap: For these marketers who need to hit their pipeline goals, this play recommends to: Start with your high-fit accounts; segment your high-fit, high engagers; identify key personas in high-fit, highly-engaged accounts; and examine trends based on latest activity data.
- The Quality Qualifier: Nurture "Fit" Accounts to Pass Off Sales-Ready Accounts: For professionals who may use account scoring that may not be specific enough or ensure quality MQAs, need more MQA handoff opps from Sales, need to go beyond lead scoring's opted-in leads to show the entire potential of unknown buyers at an account.
"The RollWorks ABM Play Generator is a creative tool to help account-based marketers build a play relevant to their business and the impact they're looking to make with ABM. It provides useful tips and recommended actions that are easy to understand for marketers just beginning their ABM journey." – Marissa Carter, Demand Marketing Manager, Bombora
"Sendoso is really excited to partner with RollWorks on the ABM Play Generator. It's a fantastic tool to get real and actionable ABM recommendations that you can put to work immediately to help hit your H2 pipeline goals." – Mollie Leon, Senior Demand Generation Manager, Sendoso
Learn more and get your free, customized ABM play today.
RollWorks, a division of NextRoll, offers ambitious B2B companies an account-based platform to align their marketing and sales teams and confidently grow revenue. Powered by proprietary data and machine learning, RollWorks' solutions address the needs of organizations large and small — from those with best-in-class ABM programs to those just beginning their exploration. By empowering teams to identify their target accounts and key buyers, reach those accounts across multiple channels, and measure program effectiveness in their system-of-record, RollWorks is an indispensable platform for marketers and sellers who believe that an account-based approach is just good business. To learn more visit www.rollworks.com.
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Acquisition Provides Customer Self Service Solutions for Media Companies
MARKHAM, ON and ROCHESTER, NY, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Enghouse Systems Limited (TSX: ENGH) has acquired the business assets of VoicePort LLC, a provider of SaaS automated solutions based in Rochester, New York.
About Enghouse
Enghouse Systems Ltd. is a Canadian publicly traded company (TSX:ENGH) that provides vertically focused enterprise software solutions focusing on contact centers, video communications, healthcare, telecommunications, public safety and the transit market. Enghouse has a two-pronged growth strategy that focuses on internal growth and acquisitions, which are funded through operating cash flows. The company has no external debt financing and is organized around two business segments: the Interactive Management Group and the Asset Management Group. Further information about Enghouse may be obtained from the company's website at www.enghouse.com.
About VoicePort
VoicePort LLC is a provider of automated, configurable, and integrated customer self-service software. The products, including inbound and outbound IVR and AI-powered chatbots with 2-way text messaging, are designed and orchestrated to be fully integrated and work seamlessly across organizations and their supporting resources and systems. VoicePort is known for innovation in product offerings designed to help the circulation industry not only reduce costs, but to improve customer experience, retention and sales. For more information, log on to www.voiceport.net.
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| 2022-09-06T20:36:42Z
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PITTSBURGH, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there should be an automatic way to increase eye comfort and prevent sunlight glare while driving," said an inventor, from Antonia, Mo., "so I invented the TRANSITION WINDSHIELD. My adjustable design would offer a safer alternative to traditional window tinting and films."
The invention provides a glare-free view while traveling in a vehicle. In doing so, it offers added protection against sunlight. As a result, it enhances comfort and it eliminates the need to wear sunglasses or adjust the visor. The invention features an automatic design that is easy to use so it is ideal for vehicle manufactures and vehicle owners. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Kansas City sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-CWC-139, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Illuminating Panel Sessions Cover A Broad Range of Topics From Diversity to Metaverse and Innovation
NEW YORK, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OUTFRONT Media, one of the largest out-of-home media (OOH) companies in the U.S., is taking the Cannes Lions by storm with a significant presence at the vaunted annual festival. Partnering with Branded Cities, Everyrealm, Ocean, and Vistar Media, further solidifies OUTFRONT in the new omni-channel world, with global OOH, creative, programmatic, and metaverse leaders in the industry.
Taking advantage of the beautiful Palais Harbour, these events will take place on the OUTFRONT All Aboard Cannes yacht during the Cannes Lions International Festival of Creativity in Cannes, France – June 20-24. For nearly 70-years the Cannes Lions brings together the global creative communications industry for its one-of-a-kind event to learn, network, and celebrate.
Under the banner of The All Aboard Waterside Chat Series, the panels will offer deep dives into trending industry topics such as The Connection Between IRL & Metaverse; Diversity in Media; Innovation at PepsiCo: From Marketing to Product; Running with the Angels l 50 Years of Title IX: The Partnerships & People Driving Women's Sports Forward; and NBCU's Women's Networking Brunch & Leadership Panel.
The powerful line-up of speakers will include: OUTFRONT VP Brand Partnerships Valerie Vespa; Everyrealm CEO Janine Yorio; VaynerMedia Chief Innovation Officer Eric Jacobs; Senior Advisor @ Boston Consulting Group Lisa Licht; Founder Allyship & Action and Palette Group Nate Nichols, Founder of Media For All and ex-CEO of Primesight Naren Patel; VaynerMedia Global Head of Partnerships & Growth Peter Chun; CEO & Founder @ Tech For Non-Techies Sophia Matveeva; Chief Growth Officer @ Pura Vida Lockie Andrews; SVP of Whiskies @ Diageo North America Sophie Kelly; Angel City Football Club Lead Investor and Seven Seven Six founder Alexis Ohanian; Partner at Giant Spoon and Co-Founder & President of Paisley Athletic FC Laura Correnti, Founder, Power Collective LA & President, Media & Marketing Innovation @STX Amy Elkins; Chairman of Global Advertising & Partnerships @ NBCUniversal Linda Yaccarino; Founder, Managing Partner @ Backstage Capital, Arlan Hamilton; Global Head of Media Innovation @ PepsiCo Kate Brady; and Vistar Media SVP Head of US Sales Lucy Markowitz.
Said OUTFRONT Media's Clive Punter, Chief Revenue Officer, "We are proud to have a strong presence with our world class partners at this year's Cannes Lions. We strategically partnered with Branded Cities, Everyrealm, Ocean, and Vistar Media to mirror the new omnichannel approach to media, from IRL to Web3. As the OOH leader we will showcase how out of home is driving creativity, innovation, and leadership for our industry with thought-leaders from around the world. We have an exceptional line of superb panels, speakers and relaxed events including the OUTFRONT swim club".
Alongside partner Everyrealm, OUTFRONT is offering an educational series titled Metaverse Academy — taking place Monday through Thursday by appointment only, and conducted by CEO Janine Yorio. Whether attendees are a novice in all things Web3 or one looking for more advanced learnings, Ms. Yorio and her team will be sharing their expertise in NFTs, metaverse and all things Web3 to agencies and brands.
For those not attending Cannes Lions, you can keep up with the action with OUTFRONT's curated content with #AllAboardCannes.
Tuesday, June 21:
- 2pm - Diversity In Media
Panelists:
Moderated by: Founder of Media For All & and ex-CEO of Primesight Naren Patel
Founder Allyship & Action @ Palette Group Nate Nichols
Global Head of Partnerships & Growth @ VaynerMedia Peter Chun
CEO & Founder @ Tech for Non-Techies Sophia Matveeva
Chief Growth Officer @ Pura Vida Lockie Andrews
- 3pm - The Connection between IRL and Metaverse
Panelists:
Moderated by: VP, Brand Partnerships @ OUTFRONT Valerie Vespa
CEO @ Everyrealm Janine Yorio
Chief Innovation Officer @ VaynerMedia Eric Jacobs
Senior Advisor @ Boston Consulting Group Lisa Licht
Wednesday, June 22:
- 9:00am – NBCU Women's Networking Brunch & Leadership Panel
Panelists:
Moderated by: Partner @ Giant Spoon and Co-Founder & President @ Paisley Athletic FC Laura Correnti
Chairman of Global Advertising & Partnerships @ NBCUniversal Linda Yaccarino
Founder, Managing Partner @ Backstage Capital Arlan Hamilton
Founder, Power Collective LA & President, Media & Marketing Innovation @STX Amy Elkins
- 1:30pm – Innovation at PepsiCo: From Marketing to Product
Panelists:
Moderated by: SVP Head of US Sales @ Vistar Media Lucy Markowitz
Global Head of Media Innovation @PepsiCo Kate Brady
- 5pm - Running with the Angels l 50 Years of Title IX: The Partnerships & People Driving Women's Sports Forward
Panelists:
Moderated by: Partner @ Giant Spoon and Co-Founder & President @ Paisley Athletic FC Laura Correnti
SVP of Whiskies @ Diageo North America Sophie Kelly
Angel City Football Club Lead Investor and Seven Seven Six founder Alexis Ohanian
To find out more or register, please click here.
*All panels will take place on the All Aboard Yacht: HOLIDAY Yacht, Le Vieux Port, Palais Harbour
About OUTFRONT Media Inc.
OUTFRONT leverages the power of technology, location and creativity to connect brands with consumers outside of their homes through one of the largest and most diverse sets of billboard, transit, and mobile assets in North America. Through its technology platform, OUTFRONT will fundamentally change the ways advertisers engage audiences on-the-go.
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Jennifer Grey on her nose jobs, Patrick Swayze and the ‘Dirty Dancing’ sequel
By Lisa Respers France, CNN
As Jennifer Grey promotes her forthcoming memoir, “Out of the Corner,” she is speaking out about multiple topics, including her two rhinoplasty surgeries.
“But when I was a kid, I was completely anti-rhinoplasty. I mean it was like my religion,” she told People magazine.” I loved that my parents did it [underwent rhinoplasty]. I understand it was the 50s. I understand they were assimilating.”
It was her mother, Grey said, who first suggested she get her nose done. When she finally did years later, she no longer looked like the woman who had come to fame starring in the 1987 hit film “Dirty Dancing.”
Grey said she and co-star Patrick Swayze were not “a natural match” in real life and that caused some of the tension that fueled their characters in the film.
“I actually just had a thought about Patrick,” she said of Swayze, who died of pancreatic cancer at the age of 57 in 2009. “I feel like if I could say anything to him now I would say, ‘I’m so sorry that I couldn’t just appreciate and luxuriate in who you were, instead of me wishing you were more like what I wanted you to be.'”
She said she’s been working on the script for a “Dirty Dancing” sequel for years, which she would like to have capture some of the magic of the original and translate it for a newer audience.
“Today people think that their identity is limited, the world has told them what it is,” Grey said. “But there are certain people who can see other parts of you. ‘Dirty Dancing’ was a fairy tale, a successful movie and formula, using dance as a metaphor for embodying your energy and getting out of your head, and your limiting belief systems.”
Grey’s memoir publishes on May 3.
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NEW YORK, June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- FC Bayern Munich has today announced the appointment of Dee Kundra as Managing Director for the Americas.
Kundra joined FC Bayern in 2017 as Head of Marketing & Communications to lead the club's audience development and brand positioning strategy within North, Central and south America. In that time, the club has successfully increased their Americas fan base and further established its brand in the region.
Her new responsibilities include advancing the club's strategic objectives, working directly with headquarters to drive organizational success. She will report into Moritz Mattes, FC Bayern Munich's Chief of Staff responsible for the steering and development of the club's international offices in New York, Shanghai and Bangkok under the stewardship of Andreas Jung, FC Bayern's Executive Board Member responsible for marketing.
"Dee has proven herself to be an important part of our senior executive team. Her contribution to the club's successes in the Americas over the last five years has been substantial. We are confident that she will guide the team into an even stronger position of growth within the region," commented FC Bayern Munich Executive Board Member – Marketing, Andreas Jung.
"I am honored to be trusted by the FC Bayern board, in particular Andreas Jung, to take the lead for our operations in the Americas. This appointment comes at an exciting time for the sport of soccer as the region sets its sights on the 2026 FIFA World Cup and beyond," said Dee Kundra, FC Bayern Munich, Managing Director – Americas.
Prior to joining FC Bayern, Kundra acquired a wealth of international experience holding senior roles at the New York Cosmos and Liverpool FC as well as working on Barclays' global sponsorship of the Premier League at Lexis Agency.
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| 2022-06-29T15:48:57Z
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The U.S. Supreme Court on Thursday agreed to hear a case that could dramatically change the way elections for Congress and the presidency are conducted by handing more power to state legislatures and blocking state courts from reviewing challenges to the procedures and results.
The justices will consider whether state courts, when finding violations of their state constitutions, can order changes to federal elections and the once-a-decade redrawing of congressional districts. The case probably will be argued in the fall.
“This case could profoundly alter the balance of power in states and prevent state courts and agencies from providing protections for people’s right to vote,” said Rick Hasen, a law professor at the University of California, Irvine. “There’s a wide range of ways the court could rule on this. Taken to its extreme, it would be a radical reworking of our system of running elections.”
In the most extreme example, lawyers said, if the Supreme Court were to rule that no entity besides state legislatures can set rules regarding federal elections, that could stop a governor from vetoing election bills or a state court from blocking rules that set up different voting hours in urban and rural precincts.
Jason Torchinsky, a Republican lawyer who wrote a legal brief urging the high court to take the case, said it is absurd to think the Supreme Court would ultimately allow that. He noted that as recently as 2015, the court agreed that legislatures do not have absolute power in elections, ruling that Arizona’s voter-approved redistricting commission could legally take the authority away from lawmakers to draw district lines.
“I don’t think you can take the theory as far as ‘the legislatures alone can do whatever they want,’” Torchinsky said. “The problem is we have these rogue state courts.”
The case, an appeal from North Carolina Republicans, challenges a state court ruling throwing out the congressional districts drawn by the General Assembly that seemingly would have made GOP candidates likely victors in 10 of the state’s 14 congressional districts.
The Supreme Court has never invoked what is known as the independent state legislature doctrine, but four of the court’s conservative justices have expressed interest in taking on the subject. One of them, Justice Clarence Thomas, was among three justices who advanced it in the Bush v. Gore case that settled the 2000 presidential election.
It only takes four of the nine justices to agree to hear a case. A majority of five is needed for an eventual decision.
The issue has arisen repeatedly in cases from North Carolina and Pennsylvania, where Democratic majorities on the states’ highest courts have invoked voting protections in their state constitutions to frustrate the plans of Republican-dominated legislatures.
The case comes as state courts have become increasingly involved in redistricting, the consequence of a 2019 decision in which the Supreme Court said federal courts could no longer handle claims of illegal partisan gerrymandering.
Initially, in cases in states such as North Carolina and Pennsylvania, that hurt Republicans and helped Democrats. But courts in Democratic-dominated states including Maryland and New York then threw out maps as Democratic gerrymanders, leaving Republicans with a slight edge at the end of the once-a-decade congressional redistricting process.
The high court already has another significant redistricting case on its to-do list for the fall, a reconsideration of how the Voting Rights Act requires majority-minority districts to be drawn to ensure marginalized groups have a chance at electing their preferred representatives.
But the North Carolina case has implications far beyond redistricting, The independent state legislative doctrine could also hold that state courts cannot stop legislatures from imposing any restrictions they want on congressional voting or even the selection of electors who choose the president of the United States.
North Carolina House Speaker Tim Moore, who filed the appeal to the high court, cheered the news that the case will be heard. “This case is not only critical to election integrity in North Carolina, but has implications for the security of elections nationwide,” Moore, a Republican, said in a statement.
Voting rights groups were furious.
“In a radical power grab, self-serving politicians want to defy our state’s highest court and impose illegal voting districts upon the people of North Carolina,” said Bob Phillips of Common Cause, North Carolina, which brought the lawsuit that overturned the GOP-drawn maps. “We will continue to stand up for the people of our state and nation as this case goes to the U.S. Supreme Court. We must stop this dangerous attack on our freedom to vote.”
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Associated Press writer Gary Robertson in Raleigh, North Carolina, contributed to this report.
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Pastor stabbed and set on fire by man she was trying to help, police say
ATLANTA, Ga. (CBS46/Gray News) - A Georgia pastor is dead after being stabbed and burned by a man she was trying to help, according to police.
The DeKalb County Police Department said 27-year-old Christopher Griggs stabbed 57-year-old Rev. Marita Harrell in his Atlanta home on Wednesday before abandoning her body on the side of a road.
Griggs stabbed Harrell with a large kitchen and set her on fire, according to warrants. Homicide detectives arrested Griggs on May 19 and charged him with murder and arson, WGCL reports.
Harrell was a senior pastor at Connections @ Metropolitan church. She moved to Atlanta over 30 years ago and was a member of Central United Methodist Church for over 25 years before she accepted God’s call on her life, according to the church’s website.
“At a spiritual level you’re asking ‘God, Why? What? Why her? She was doing your work,’” Vincente Scott, a close family friend, said.
Scott met Harrell in 1992. She was a Sunday school teacher at the time but worked her way up the ranks in the United Methodist Church. He said faith was everything to Harrell and that it was in her nature to want to help people.
“If you knew her, she was offering advice, offering encouragement,” he said. “The world has missed a great contributor to the civilizing process. If anything else, Marita was about improving individuals and improving society.”
Bishop Sue Haupert-Johnson of the North Georgia Conference of The United Methodist Church issued the following statement:
“I am broken-hearted since being informed of the death of Rev. Marita Harrell. It is a blow to our clergy family, especially since it appears she died at the hand of one she was helping. Marita was a friend and a shining light among us. I pray for her family, her church, and all who loved her. I am grateful that the Lord she represented so well was with her in all things and accompanied her to her eternal home. May His Spirit comfort those of us who remain.”
DKCPD confirmed that Harrell was “mentoring” Griggs at the time of her death. He’s currently being held at the DeKalb County Jail without bond.
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