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BAGHDAD (AP) — The followers of the influential populist Shiite cleric came by the thousands to storm Iraq’s parliament. Just as quickly, the protesters dispersed at his command.
Mass mobilization and control is a well-worn strategy of Muqtada al-Sadr, a mercurial figure who has emerged as a powerful force in Iraq’s cutthroat political scene with a nationalist, anti-Iran agenda.
Wednesday’s storming of parliament came after al-Sadr’s Tehran-backed political rival, former Prime Minister Nouri al-Maliki, nominated a pro-Iran politician to be Iraq’s new leader.
A look at how Iraq got to this point:
WHAT LED TO THE POLITICAL PARALYSIS?
Nearly 10 months after national elections were held, Iraq has been unable to form a new government. That’s the longest period since the 2003 U.S. invasion that reset the political order.
The lingering impasse has immobilized the already-fragile state, with no clear path out. Iran, meanwhile, is working behind the scenes to stitch together a fragmented Shiite Muslim elite, with the potential to disturb the delicate political balance with the U.S. and usher in a new era of inter-sectarian violence.
That paralysis — driven largely by the personal vendettas of elites — has converted Iraq’s political system into a high-stakes chess game with destabilizing consequences. Ordinary Iraqis have no choice but to watch.
Wednesday’s protest was meant as a cautionary message to al-Sadr’s adversaries that he cannot be ignored while they try to form a government without him.
WHAT MOVES HAVE THESE POWERFUL PLAYERS MADE?
Both al-Sadr and al-Maliki are powerful in their own right.
Although al-Sadr’s alliance won the most seats in October’s parliamentary election, squabbling political parties failed to reach the two-thirds majority needed to pick a president — an important step before the prime minister can be selected.
After the negotiations bogged down, al-Sadr withdrew his bloc from parliament and announced he was exiting talks on forming a government.
Able to summon his followers seemingly at the flick of a finger, al-Sadr can bring the country to a standstill. Expectations of street protests swirled in the capital of Baghdad since he quit the talks.
Al-Maliki heads the Coordination Framework alliance, a group led by Shiite Iran-backed parties. With their chief impediment gone, the Framework replaced al-Sadr’s resigned MPs. Although the move was legal, it was also provocative, giving the Framework the majority needed in parliament.
On Monday, the alliance announced Mohammed al-Sudani, Iraq’s former labor and social affairs minister, as its candidate for prime minister. He is seen by al-Sadr loyalists as a figure through whom al-Maliki can exert control.
Al-Maliki had wanted the premier post himself, but audio recordings were leaked in which he purportedly cursed and criticized al-Sadr and even his own Shiite allies. That effectively sank his candidacy.
WHAT ROLE DOES RELIGIOUS FERVOR PLAY?
In galvanizing his followers, al-Sadr harnessed the anger over al-Sudani’s nomination as well as rising religious fervor ahead of the important Muslim holiday of Ashura. It marks the killing of the Prophet Muhammed’s grandson, Imam Hussein, and Shiites typically march by the thousands to commemorate the holiday, with emotions running high in the days leading up to it.
Wednesday’s protest in parliament was unique for another reason: Riot police did not intervene, and there was little violence.
Toby Dodge, an associate fellow at Chatham House, saw this as a sign that neither side wants any escalating bloodshed.
“There were three big messages: This is theater, there was no violence yesterday and that is deliberate on both sides,” Dodge said. “This is a fight within the elite; it has nothing to do with the rest of society. This elite lost its legitimacy across society.”
Even if the al-Maliki and al-Sadr camps are able to sort out their differences, there’s a third big player in Iraqi politics: the Kurds.
The two main Kurdish parties — the KDP and the PUK — also are deeply divided. They would first need to agree on a candidate for Iraq’s presidency. The KDP had previously allied with al-Sadr, while the PUK belongs to al-Maliki’s Framework faction.
HOW MIGHT THE BATTLES CONTINUE OUTSIDE PARLIAMENT?
Neither the al-Sadr nor the al-Maliki factions can afford to be excluded from the political process, because both have much to lose.
Both sides have civil servants entrenched in Iraq’s state institutions, deployed to do their bidding when circumstances require by halting decision-making and creating bureaucratic obstructions.
By the time his eight-year tenure as prime minister ended in 2014, al-Maliki built an omnipresent deep state by installing civil servants in key institutions, including the judiciary. Meanwhile, al-Sadr planted a parallel deep state with key appointments that peaked in 2018.
Because of this. the Framework knows that even without a presence in parliament, al-Sadr will wield significant power within the state, as well as on the street, if al-Maliki’s supporters choose to move forward without the cleric’s agreement.
Both sides have also lost some popular support following massive protests in 2019 against the government that were put down by security forces that left 600 dead and thousands wounded.
That impact was clear in the October 2021 election. Despite winning the largest share of seats, al-Sadr’s vote totals were several thousand fewer than previous balloting. Turnout was only 43%.
WHAT IS THE IRANIAN ROLE?
Despite the consequences, the Framework has signaled its readiness to move ahead with the formation of a government. Lawmaker Mohammed Sadoun, a member of the Framework, described Wednesday’s protest as an attempted coup but said it wouldn’t deter the alliance’s efforts.
“We will not allow it. We are involved in the process of forming a government and we have sufficient numbers to elect the president and vote for the next government,” he said.
Communication and messaging from the alliance shows it is preparing for instability.
“They don’t expect the streets to be quiet, and they are preparing for that,” said Hamdi al-Malik, an Associate Fellow with the Washington Institute.
The fairly quick nomination of al-Sudani is a testament to Iran’s efforts to bring together the Shiite parties in the alliance. It marked a dramatic turnaround since the election, when Iranian-backed parties lost two-thirds of their seats.
Esmail Ghaani, commander of Iran’s paramilitary Quds Force, which is part of the Revolutionary Guard and answerable only to Supreme Leader Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, has made numerous trips to Baghdad in recent months.
His mission has been to help the parties stay united and agree on a premier candidate, according to officials close to the negotiations who spoke on condition of anonymity to talk about the discussions.
Ghaani was in the capital during Wednesday’s protests and urged faction leaders not to provoke al-Sadr, according to one of the officials.
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Global experts gather to share knowledge, resources, and strategies to end coercive control
NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- On October 13 & 14, 2022 experts, advocates and activists from around the globe, from academia, policy, and media will gather for the second annual International Coercive Control Conference. This year's theme, Coercive Control: Oppression in Our Public and Private Spheres, will address both the intimate ways in which coercive control is used in our personal relationships, as well as the role structural gender inequalities and oppression plays in systems across our society.
Criminal behavioral analyst turned author, television producer and podcast host of Real Crime Profile and Crime Analyst, Laura Richards will deliver the keynote on Day 1. A world-leading expert in domestic abuse and coercive control, Laura draws on a decade leading Scotland Yard's homicide prevention unit, as well as spearheading law campaigns to criminalize coercive control in the UK. Ryan Hart, a survivor of coercive control, whose father murdered his mother and sister as the final act in a years-long campaign of terror, co-founded with his brother Luke, CocoAwareness, an organization dedicated to bringing greater awareness and solutions to address the impact of coercive control. Ryan Hart will open Day 2 as keynote speaker.
ICCC will feature sessions focused on the personal sphere such as "The Psychology of Coercive Control," as well as the public sphere with sessions such as "Technology-Facilitated Coercive Control," "Coercive Control and Misogyny through Family Court Complicity" to why we should treat "Violence Against Women as a Hate Crime."
Speakers hail from around the globe, spanning four continents and five time zones. Acclaimed author of Against White Feminism, Rafia Zakaria will share her own experiences navigating the system, on the panel "Poverty, Homelessness, Prison as a Coercive Control Tactic." Legal scholar and author of Credible: Why We Doubt Accusers and Protect Abusers Deborah Tuerkheimer will speak about why "Women are Not Believed" when pitted against a man in the public sphere. Former member of the cult NXIVM, documentary filmmaker Mark Vicente, will recall his own journey to free himself from "The Psychology of Coercive Control." Chinese women's rights activist Xiaowen Liang will discuss "Coercive Control in a #metoo Context," moderated by feminist business consultant CV Harquail, highlighting the ways in which coercion in intimate partner relationships, sexual coercion, and sexual harassment in the workplace, all intersect–in the United States, in China, and everywhere.
For a complete list of speakers and sessions and to register for the conference, visit: https://theccc.international.
The conference is a first step towards bringing together those working on the front lines advocating for change, modernizing legislation, conducting cutting-edge research, and changing the narrative to make visible the patriarchal nature of abuse and coercive control.
The Engendered Collective is a community of survivors, advocates, and feminists that engage in knowledge-building, collective care, healing, and advocacy to increase accountability for sex-based abuse, exploitation, and violence.
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WASHINGTON, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the Executive Committee of the United States Conference of Mayors held an emergency session to address the unending gun violence and evil that continues to claim the lives of countless innocent Americans, including our children, and issued the following statement:
"In the aftermath of the most recent mass shootings in Uvalde and Buffalo, the nation's mayors stand united across party lines to say enough is enough. We refuse to allow the passage of time to relieve the pressure on Congress to act. Unless our elected officials in Washington finally take this crisis seriously, this plague will soon hit another American city and more precious lives will be lost.
"There is no question that we can reduce gun violence in America without infringing on people's rights. This should not require courage, but simply a willingness to open one's eyes to the carnage taking place every day.
"Today we reaffirm our strong support for the two bills that have passed the House and are pending in the Senate: The Bipartisan Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 8) and the Enhanced Background Checks Act of 2021 (H.R. 1446). Next week, more than 170 mayors will be convening in Reno, Nevada for the Conference's 90th Annual Meeting where we will discuss further actions that our nation, and especially the United States Congress, must take."
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About the United States Conference of Mayors -- The U.S. Conference of Mayors is the official nonpartisan organization of cities with populations of 30,000 or more. There are more than 1,400 such cities in the country today, and each city is represented in the Conference by its chief elected official, the mayor. Like us on Facebook or follow us on Twitter.
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IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm supports the new Arm Cortex-M85 processor, helping developers create powerful embedded development solutions for future IoT, smart home and AI/ML applications
UPPSALA, Sweden, June 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IAR Systems®, the world leader in software and services for embedded development, today announced the latest version of the complete development toolchain IAR Embedded Workbench® for Arm. Version 9.30 extends its wide support of Arm® cores by adding support for the latest high-performance Arm Cortex®-M85 processor.
"For developers to innovate and succeed in a diverse and growing IoT and embedded market, a robust ecosystem of software and tools is required," said Mohamed Awad, vice president of IoT and Embedded at Arm. "Arm's highest performance Cortex-M processor is now available on Arm Virtual Hardware, and combined with offerings like IAR Systems' latest toolkit, we are simplifying and accelerating the development cycle."
"Thanks to our close collaboration with Arm, we enable early technology adoption of the new Cortex-M85 processor, bringing exciting use cases for future embedded applications with AI at the endpoint," said Anders Holmberg, CTO, IAR Systems. "With the latest Arm tools release, we are once again proving our long-lasting commitment of continuously supporting both the ecosystem and our customers with the tools they need today and the solutions they might need tomorrow."
IAR Embedded Workbench for Arm is the preferred embedded software development solution for thousands of developers worldwide. With the powerful code optimization capabilities, developers can get the most out of the performance of the chosen MCU while at the same time keeping the application as power efficient as possible. The solution also provides extensive debugging and analysis possibilities such as static and runtime analysis tools, complex code and data breakpoints, runtime stack analysis, call stack visualization, code coverage analysis and integrated monitoring of power consumption. In the latest release, the tools also support Arm Cortex-M Custom Instructions. For efficient automated workflows, IAR Build Tools for Arm enable cross platform-based frameworks and large-scale deployments of critical software building and testing.
IAR Systems is exhibiting at embedded world 2022, Hall 4, Stand 4-240 (June 21-23, 2022 / Nuremberg, Germany). More information about IAR Systems' complete offering for Arm is available at www.iar.com/arm.
Editor's Note: IAR Systems, IAR Embedded Workbench, Embedded Trust, C-Trust, C-SPY, C-RUN, C-STAT, IAR Visual State, I-jet, I-jet Trace, IAR Academy, IAR, and the logotype of IAR Systems are trademarks or registered trademarks owned by IAR Systems AB. All other product names are trademarks of their respective owners.
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‘We’ll help’: JJ Watt offers to cover fan’s funeral expenses for grandfather
Published: Jul. 21, 2022 at 4:37 PM EDT|Updated: 38 minutes ago
(CNN) - Arizona Cardinals defensive end J.J. Watt is showing his generosity by paying for another funeral.
A fan tweeted she was selling a pair of Watt-branded sneakers and a jersey to help her pay for her grandfather’s funeral.
Watt quickly responded to the Twitter user, saying she should keep the shoes and jersey as “we’ll help with the funeral.”
This generosity would mark the third time since 2018 the NFL star has covered the cost of funeral expenses for others.
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CHICAGO, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- CME Group announced today that Terry Duffy, Chairman and Chief Executive Officer, will present at the Piper Sandler Global Exchange and FinTech Conference on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at 10:30 a.m. (Eastern Time).
The presentation will be available for livestreaming via CME Group's investor website at http://investor.cmegroup.com. Please allow extra time prior to the presentation to visit the site and download the streaming media software required to listen to the Internet broadcast. An audio webcast will be available for replay at the same address approximately 24 hours following the conclusion of the conference.
As the world's leading derivatives marketplace, CME Group (www.cmegroup.com) enables clients to trade futures, options, cash and OTC markets, optimize portfolios, and analyze data – empowering market participants worldwide to efficiently manage risk and capture opportunities. CME Group exchanges offer the widest range of global benchmark products across all major asset classes based on interest rates, equity indexes, foreign exchange, energy, agricultural products and metals. The company offers futures and options on futures trading through the CME Globex® platform, fixed income trading via BrokerTec and foreign exchange trading on the EBS platform. In addition, it operates one of the world's leading central counterparty clearing providers, CME Clearing.
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RICOH WG-80 features a new exterior design, built-in macro lighting and enhanced functionality to make capturing images and video of outdoor adventures and industrial job sites effortless
PARSIPPANY, N.J., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation today announced the RICOH WG-80, a durable, lightweight and waterproof compact digital camera that produces super-high-resolution photos and high-definition (HD) video and is optimized for use in rugged conditions. Equipped with a 5x optical zoom lens providing coverage from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent to approximately 28mm to 140mm in the 35mm format) and a large, outdoor-friendly wide-frame LCD monitor, the new camera makes it easy to capture photos and video of adventures on land, under the sea or in the challenging environment of an industrial job site.
The RICOH WG-80 features its own built-in ring light with adjustable illumination levels. Six LED macro lights positioned around the circumference of the lens barrel provide twice the illumination intensity of its predecessor, the WG-70, making the camera ideal for low-light and macro photography, enabling extreme close-ups of coral while snorkeling as well as detailed shots of small parts and components on job sites. The ring light can also be activated for taking selfies with the help of a self-portrait assist mode.
For underwater photos and videos, the RICOH WG-80's enhanced underwater modes deliver sharp, true-to-life imagery by enhancing shades of red which are typically lost in underwater photography, while effectively compensating for the loss of contrast caused by the diffusion of light in water. The camera is waterproof to a depth of 46 feet (14 meters) for up to two hours of continuous operation.
The RICOH WG-80 is equipped with a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor with approximately 16 effective megapixels and a high-performance imaging engine, delivering super-high-resolution still images and HD video clips. It features triple anti-shake protection to prevent blurred images and videos in all applications.
The rugged construction of the RICOH WG-80 makes it ideal for capturing images and video in challenging conditions of all kinds. It is shockproof against a fall from a height of five feet (1.6 meters) and freeze-proof in temperatures as low as 14°F (-10°C). It also comes equipped with an outdoor-friendly LCD monitor with a brightness level that can be instantly adjusted to the lighting level of a shooting situation.
| Pricing and Availability |
Available in black or orange, the RICOH WG-80 will be available mid-June 2022 at www.us.ricoh-imaging.com as well as at Ricoh Imaging-authorized retail outlets nationwide for a manufacturer's suggested retail price of $329.95.
| Main Features of the RICOH WG-80 |
- Heavy-duty construction assuring underwater shooting down to 14 meters (46 feet), for up to two hours
The solid, airtight body of the WG-80 is not only waterproof down to a depth of 14 meters (46 feet) for up to two hours of continuous operation (equivalent to IPX 8 or JIS Class 8), but is also shockproof against falls from a height of 1.6 meters (five feet),* dustproof (equivalent to IPX 6 or JIS Class 6), freeze-proof to temperatures as low as -10°C, and crushproof against weights up to 100kgf (kilogram force). ** Thanks to this heavy-duty construction, the camera performs superbly and dependably even in harsh, demanding outdoor conditions.
* Measured under RICOH IMAGING-original testing standards — from a height of 1.6 meters, onto a surface of 5cm-thick plywood — conforming to Method 516.5-Shock of the MIL-Standard 810F.
** Measured under RICOH IMAGING-original testing standards. - Exceptional image quality
The WG-80 comes equipped with a back-illuminated CMOS image sensor, which assures excellent high-sensitivity and low-noise characteristics and high-speed readout of image data signals. Coupled with a high-performance imaging engine, this image sensor delivers a top sensitivity of ISO 6400 and super-high-resolution images with approximately 16 effective megapixels. This model also provides advanced image processing functions, made possible by the latest super-resolution technology, to assure sharp, clear, high-resolution images. It even offers such innovative features as Handheld Night Snap mode, which automatically captures several images of the same nighttime scene and produces a single, blur-free composite image from them. - Six Macro Lights to assist close-up shooting, with various functions
Ideally positioned around the circumference of the lens barrel for macro shooting, six LED Macro Lights allow the WG-80 to provide bright, uniform illumination on a subject when the Digital Microscope mode is selected. Providing the maximum illumination intensity almost twice that of its predecessor and a five-step intensity adjustment function, this six-light unit enables the photographer to effortlessly optimize the close-range flash photography based on the subject or creative intention. In order to minimize camera shake and subject shake, the Instant Illumination Enhance function allows for the use of a higher shutter speed by automatically raising the discharge level of the Macro Lights at the moment of shutter release. The Macro Lights also provide other useful functions, such as a Self-Portrait Assist mode, which uses the blink of an LED lamp to check if the subject's face has been safely captured within the picture frame, and the LED Lighting mode, which uses the Macro Lights as a lighting device in the dark. - Underwater shooting mode
Specifically designed for underwater photography, the Underwater and Underwater Movie shooting modes are programmed to optimize color and contrast, based on the data of images captured under the water. These modes deliver sharp, true-to-life images by enhancing shades of red which are lost in underwater photography, while effectively compensating for the loss of contrast caused by the diffusion of light in water. In the Underwater mode, the Flash Off + Flash On option allows the user to consecutively capture two images with a single shutter release — one without flash and another with flash. - 5X optical zoom lens with a 28mm wide-angle coverage
The WG-80 features a high-performance, 5x optical zoom lens with a focal-length coverage from 5mm to 25mm (equivalent to approx. 28mm to 140mm in the 35mm format) to accommodate a wide range of scenes and subjects, including sweeping landscapes. It also provides other convenient shooting functions, such as a macro mode to capture dramatic close-up images from a minimum focusing distance of one centimeter; an Intelligent Zoom function to extend the zoom range to approximately 36 times (equivalent to 1008mm in the 35mm format) without compromising image quality, for superior telephoto photography; and an interval shooting mode, which comes in handy for fixed-point observation. - Full HD movie recording for extended shooting of high-quality movies
The WG-80 provides Full HD movie recording employing the H.264 recording format. Users can capture high-quality, extended movie clips (1920 x 1080 pixels, 16:9 proportions) at a frame rate of 30 frames per second. To add some creative touches to movie recording, it also features a high-speed camera function*** for slow-motion playback of captured movie clips, and an interval movie function. A micro-HDMI terminal (Type D) is also provided on the camera body for simultaneous output of Full HD movie clips and sound to external audio-visual devices.
*** When this function is selected, the recorded size is fixed at 1280 x 720 pixels. - Triple anti-shake protection to prevent blurred images in all applications
(1) Pixel Track SR mechanism
When recording still images, this advanced shake-reduction mechanism effectively compensates for camera shake by digitally processing affected images.
(2) Digital SR mode
When the camera detects low-lighting conditions in still-image shooting, this mode automatically raises the sensitivity up to as high as ISO 6400, making it possible to use a higher shutter speed and effectively minimize the adverse effect of camera shake and subject shake when dealing with poor lighting conditions.
(3) Movie SR mode
During movie recording, this mode effectively compensates for the misalignment of images caused by camera shake through the use of exclusive software to produce beautiful, blur-free movie clips. - 2.7-inch LCD monitor with the Outdoor View Setting mode
The WG-80 comes equipped with a 2.7-inch LCD monitor with horizontally extended 16:9 proportions and approximately 230,000 dots. The monitor's AR (Anti-Reflection) coating minimizes annoying glare and reflections to assure a sharp, clear on-screen image even in the harsh sunshine often encountered during outdoor shooting. It also comes equipped with such convenient features as: the Outdoor View Setting mode, which easily sets the optimum monitor brightness level for a given lighting condition. - Other features
・Two remote control receptors (one in front and another in the back) to widen signal coverage
・Macro stand (included) to maintain a minimum focusing distance of one centimeter to the subject during extended observation and shooting of macro images
・High-speed Face Detection function to capture as many as 32 faces in focus in approximately 0.03 seconds (minimum); Smile Capture function to automatically release the shutter when the subject's smile is detected
・Outdoor-friendly Style Watch function to display the time on the LCD monitor, using an extended push of the OK button when the camera's power is turned off
・Delay-free, pushbutton start of the playback mode, using an extended push of the playback button
・Auto Picture mode to automatically select the most appropriate shooting mode from 16 different scene modes
・A choice of 12 digital filters
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| About Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation |
Ricoh Imaging Americas Corporation is a subsidiary of Ricoh Company, Ltd. Ricoh is empowering digital workplaces using innovative technologies and services enabling individuals to work smarter. For more than 85 years, Ricoh has been driving innovation and is a leading provider of document management solutions, IT services, commercial and industrial printing, digital cameras, and industrial systems. Headquartered in Tokyo, Ricoh operates in approximately 200 countries and regions.
Asahi Optical Joint Stock Co. was founded in 1919 and launched its first SLR camera in the 1950s under the PENTAX name. Over 100 years later, now as part of the Ricoh Group, Ricoh Imaging continues to produce the heritage-rich, award-winning PENTAX line of DSLR cameras, lenses and sport optics equipment. Ricoh's offering of stylish and compact digital cameras are known for their wide-ranging, unique set of features.
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Elementary School Students Using Imagine Language & Literacy Show Higher Scores and Proficiency Levels According to Three New Studies
SCOTTSDALE, Ariz., May 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Imagine Learning, the largest provider of digital curriculum solutions in the U.S., serving 15 million students in more than half the school districts nationwide, today announced the results of three new studies revealing that students who used Imagine Language & Literacy demonstrated significant academic gains on standardized assessments. The studies took place in schools across Idaho and Florida during the 2018-19 and 2019-20 school years.
"As we continue to collaborate with districts, the results of these studies show what the future of learning can look like when the power of technology is harnessed to support educators," said Jeff Pendleton, SVP and General Manager of Supplemental and Intervention for Imagine Learning. "Students are thriving through the use of adaptive, personalized learning solutions and we're excited to see that Imagine Language & Literacy is helping to accelerate learning and ignite breakthroughs."
HIGHLIGHTS FROM THE STUDIES
- English language learners (ELLs) attending 34 elementary schools in a large public school district in Florida used Imagine Language & Literacy during the 2019-20 school year. These students showed significant academic gains as measured by the WIDA ACCESS assessment. Data from the study indicated that forty percent of ELLs increased one or more proficiency levels from February 2019 to February 2020 and 14 percent of students scored Proficient in February 2020, according to Florida's proficiency metrics.
- In Bonneville School District in Southeastern Idaho, 213 bilingual students in Grades 1-7 using Imagine Language & Literacy scored significantly higher on the Winter 2020 WIDA ACCESS 2.0 assessment than in Winter 2019. Data from the study indicated that students who passed more lessons in Imagine Language & Literacy had higher scores.
- In the Snake River School District in Blackfoot, Idaho, findings from the study show that after one year of Imagine Language & Literacy, Grades K-1 students demonstrated significant growth on the Renaissance Star Early Literacy and the Idaho Reading Indicator assessments. Overall, the percentage of Imagine Language & Literacy students meeting the Probable Reader classification (the highest literacy classification) on the Renaissance Star Early Literacy assessment more than doubled—from 21 percent in 2018 to 55 percent in 2019. Imagine Language & Literacy students also demonstrated impressive gains on the Idaho Reading Indicator, with the number of students scoring on grade level increasing significantly from 42 percent in 2018 to 66 percent in 2019.
Imagine Language & Literacy®—a SIIA CODiE Award winner of the "Best Foundation English Language Arts Instructional Solution" in 2021 and recently named finalist for a 2022 SIIA CODiE Award for "Best Solution for English as a Second Language,"—is the only personalized learning program that accelerates both literacy skills and English language development for students in grades PreK-6. Designed to supplement core literacy instruction, Imagine Language & Literacy provides instruction and practice in all four domains of literacy—reading, writing, listening, and speaking. As students explore and practice skills, their individualized learning sequence adjusts dynamically to maximize their engagement and progress, accelerating to match a cognitive leap, or adjusting to accommodate unfinished learning. More information is available at imaginelearning.com/language-and-literacy.
About Imagine Learning
Imagine Learning is a PreK–12 digital learning solutions company that ignites learning breakthroughs by designing forward-thinking solutions at the intersection of people, curricula, and technology to drive student growth. Imagine Learning serves more than 15 million students and partners with more than half the school districts nationwide. Imagine Learning's flagship products include Imagine Edgenuity®, online courseware and virtual school services solutions; supplemental and intervention solutions for literacy, language, mathematics, robotics, and coding; and high-quality, digital-first core curriculum, including Illustrative Mathematics®, EL Education®, and Odell Education®—all on the Imagine Learning Classroom—and Twig Science®. Read more about Imagine Learning's digital solutions at imaginelearning.com.
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VANCOUVER, BC, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Thinkific Labs Inc. ("Thinkific" or the "Company") (TSX: THNC), a leading cloud-based software platform that enables entrepreneurs and established businesses of all sizes to create, market and sell online learning products, announced today the departure of the Chief Marketing Officer, Henk Campher, effective August 15, 2022. Mr. Campher joined Thinkific in late 2021 to support Thinkific's overall brand and marketing efforts, and reported to Matt Smith, Co-Founder, Chief Strategy Officer and acting Chief Revenue Officer.
"We thank Henk for his many contributions to Thinkific. Henk is an amazing individual and a joy to work with," said Greg Smith, Co-Founder and CEO of Thinkific. "As our market and our Company evolve, we continue to assess the roles and skill sets we require to achieve our short and long-term goals. With that in mind, we remain focused on our search to appoint a Chief Revenue Officer in the coming months who will contribute to advancing both our sales and marketing strategies as well as accelerate customer acquisition.
"Matt Smith, Co-Founder of Thinkific, leads strategy for the Company, and, as acting Chief Revenue Officer, is providing leadership to the broader Sales & Marketing function for Thinkific. Under Matt's leadership, and with the expected skills and expertise of a Chief Revenue Officer, our team will continue to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of our Sales & Marketing efforts," concluded Greg Smith.
Thinkific (TSX:THNC) makes it simple for entrepreneurs and established businesses of any size to scale and generate revenue by teaching what they know. Our platform gives businesses everything they need to build, market, and sell online courses and other learning products, and to run their business seamlessly under their own brand, on their own site. Thinkific's 50,000 active creators earn hundreds of millions of dollars in direct course sales while teaching tens of millions of students. Thinkific is headquartered in Vancouver, Canada, with a distributed team.
For more information, please visit www.thinkific.com.
This news release includes forward-looking statements and forward–looking information within the meaning of applicable securities laws ("forward-looking statements"). Forward-looking statements are based on Thinkific's current expectations, estimates, projection and assumptions that were made by the company in light of its information available at the time the statement was made and considers Thinkific's experience and its perception of trends. Forward-looking statements in this news release include statements regarding Thinkific's plans pertaining to the company's focus on achieving short and long term goals and the expected contributions towards such goals by the current management team and from the planned appointment of a Chief Revenue Officer in addition to the the expected benefits of the Officer's experience and skillset as a member of Thinkific's executive team. Although Thinkific's management believes that the assumptions underlying these statements and information are reasonable, they may prove to be incorrect. Except as required by applicable securities laws, forward–looking statements and information speak only as of the date on which they are made and Thinkific undertakes no obligation to publicly update or revise any forward–looking statement or information, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
Forward-looking statements and information are not guarantees of future performance and involve a number of risks and uncertainties, some that are similar to other companies with online learning products and some that are unique to Thinkific. Thinkific's actual results may differ materially from those expressed or implied by its forward-looking statements, so readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on them.
Thinkific's Annual Information Form to Shareholders dated February 23, 2022 and other documents it files from time to time with securities regulatory authorities describe the risks, uncertainties, material assumptions and other factors that could influence actual results and such factors are incorporated herein by reference. Copies of these documents are available on SEDAR.
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ATLANTA – Gov. Brian Kemp announced Thursday that Profile Products, a global agriscience technology manufacturer, will invest nearly $35 million to launch a campus in Jasper County, creating 80 new jobs.
“Since day one, my administration has focused on bringing good jobs to every corner of the state, and companies like Profile are important partners in fulfilling that objective,” Kemp said in a news release. “Thanks to our top-ranked work force training program -- Georgia Quick Start -- and skilled labor force, job creators like Profile know they can rely on the Peach State to have what they need for success.”
Profile Products is a sustainable agriscience company specializing in the research, development and manufacture of highly engineered, specialty materials designed to enhance and protect the natural environment. Profile’s innovative solutions serve horticulture, erosion control, sports turf, and other specialty applications to improve vegetation growth, conserve water, and sequester carbon. The company currently employs more than 500 globally.
“The response from the community has been amazing," Jamal Diallo, the plant manager at the Jasper County facility, said. "They have welcomed Profile with open arms, and we look forward to being a contributing member of the community. Giving back where our team members live, work and play is core to Profile’s company values.”
“Georgia offers a great work force that embraces an aspiration to improve our environment,” Profile Products CEO Jim Tanner added. “The Jasper County facility marks an incredible step forward in our long-term growth strategy. The world is asking for sustainable technologies. We’re building them. … We’re building them right here in Jasper County.”
The new plant will produce wood-based erosion control technologies and horticulture substrates. The first phase of the facility development is expected to be complete and operational in October 2022 and will represent only the company’s initial $35 million investment in Georgia. Additional development of the facility will occur over the following 36 months. The company is hiring for positions in manufacturing and logistics, and interested individuals can visit profileproducts.com and the Careers page to learn more.
“The city of Monticello is honored to welcome Profile Products, another environmentally sustainable business joining our community,” Mayor Gail Harrell of the city of Monticello said. “We appreciate the opportunity to support Profile Products by providing natural gas and water service to the Jasper County facility.”
Senior Regional Project Manager Kristen Miller represented the Georgia Department of Economic Development’s Global Commerce team on this competitive project in partnership with the Jasper County Development Authority, the City of Monticello, and Georgia Quick Start.
“Agribusiness is a core industry in Georgia, and we’re excited for Profile to begin manufacturing their solutions-oriented products in the state,” GDEcD Commissioner Pat Wilson said. “From erosion control that protects water resources through sustainable methods to improving soil used in horticulture facilities, the products that Profile will manufacture in Georgia will increase the quality of life for communities far and wide. Thank you to our partners in Jasper County and Monticello for taking steps to attract innovative companies and new opportunities to your community.”
Georgia Quick Start is the top-ranked workforce training program in the nation provided through the Technical College System of Georgia. The program helps assess workers, train new employees on unique processes on projects, and develop customized job-specific training using the most current techniques and media.
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LITTLETON, Colo., April 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Titan CEO and headline sponsor Wipfli LLP are pleased to announce Dani Kimlinger, Ph.D., CEO, MINES and Associates, as a 2022 Titan 100. The Titan 100 program recognizes Colorado's Top 100 CEOs & C-level executives. They are the area's most accomplished business leaders in their industry using criteria that include demonstrating exceptional leadership, vision, and passion. Collectively the 2022 Titan 100 and their companies employ more than 34,000 individuals and generate over $22 billion dollars in annual revenues. This year's honorees will be published in a limited-edition Titan 100 book and profiled exclusively online. They will be honored at an awards ceremony on June 2nd, 2022 and will be given the opportunity to interact and connect multiple times throughout the year with their fellow Titans.
"These passionate and driven Titans of industry exemplify the true definition of leadership. We honor them for their unwavering commitment to building their businesses, shaping our communities, and making Colorado a better place to work and live." says Jaime Zawmon, President of Titan CEO.
Dr. Kimlinger has served as MINES' CEO since January 2017. She currently sits on the National Board of Directors for the American Obesity Association, the Board of Directors for Self-Insured Institute of America Foundation, and United Labor Association of Nevada, is the State Director Elect for Colorado SHRM, and is on both the SIIA International and National Behavioral Consortium Thought Leadership Committees. In her time as CEO, Dr. Kimlinger's vision of increasing access to mental health and substance use disorder treatment has yielded great results including new digital and virtual service delivery, online digital intake platform releasing later in 2022, and the expansion of MINES specialty subnetworks to support first responders, LGBTQ+, BIPOC, and other critical communities.
"I am humbled, honored, and have a heart full of gratitude to be recognized as a Titan 100 CEO for the second year. I learned last year how powerful it is to be part of the Titan 100. The networking, learning, and contagious passion of my fellow Titans helped me grow more in one year as a CEO than I could have imagined." says Dani Kimlinger, CEO of MINES.
Dani Kimlinger will be honored at the Titan 100 awards on June 2nd, 2022 at Wings Over the Rockies Air & Space Museum located in Denver, CO. Wings Over the Rockies is located on the former grounds of Lowry Air Force Base. The museum is housed in the historic Hangar No. 1, built in 1939, and features dozens of historic airplanes, space vehicles, and interactive exhibits. This unique cocktail-style awards event will gather 100 Titans of Industry for an evening unlike anything that exists in the Colorado business community.
"On behalf of all the partners and associates at Wipfli we congratulate all the Titan 100 winners. It's an honor to recognize this diverse group of leaders in the Colorado business community. We appreciate the lasting impact each leader has made, and continues to make, in building organizations of significance both here in Colorado and abroad. Your ingenuity and creativity have set you apart, and the honor of being seen as an industry Titan is richly deserved," says Pete Aden Partner at Wipfli.
This year, in addition to celebrating 100 Titans of Industry, Titan CEO and Wipfli will be presenting the Titan 100 Hall of Fame. This prestigious honor has been awarded to only twelve Titan 100 honorees as part of this inaugural commemoration.
Titan award recipients are allowed to make the Titan 100 list up to three years, with each year getting progressively more difficult. To make it to the Hall of Fame, Titans must complete on-camera interviews and answer a series of questions where they do not know what will be asked in front of a live judging committee.
The Titan 100 Hall of Fame are a class of elite entrepreneurs that have consistently shown over the past three years their ability to demonstrate the characteristics of a Titan who is a pillar of our community.
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Parents and students remember Dr. David Hicks, former Sherman ISD superintendent
SHERMAN, Texas (KXII) - After the announcement late last week of the death of Dr. David Hicks, the former Sherman ISD superintendent, many of the district’s parents and former students shared some of their most meaningful moments with him.
Brooke Bond said she first interacted with Dr. David Hicks at a Sherman elementary open house.
“He immediately looked at our daughter and knelt down on one knee because he was a man larger than life,” said Bond, a SISD parent. “He got down on her level and talked to her and asked her how school was going and what she was excited about. That really, that moment stuck with me.”
Fabian Guerrero remembers his last interaction as he crossed the stage at graduation.
“He does the claw sign and says go eagles,” said Guerrero, a former SISD student. “Just that little interaction that I had with him- it brightened up my day.”
Every story is now a meaningful memory after Sherman ISD announced Friday that its former Superintendent Dr. David Hicks died unexpectedly.
Northwest ISD, where Dr. Hicks worked the past few months, said he died from a medical emergency.
“It just sort of left you stunned because he did so much and we hated to lose him here in Sherman but to lose him completely was just a really sad moment for all of us, and he will forever be remembered,” said Bond.
Dr. Hicks led SISD for six years, opening a new high school, middle school, and a second early childhood center before announcing his move to Northwest ISD in March.
But his students, like Guerrero, remember him for all the times he showed up to school activities.
“The administration is there to support you,” said Guerrero. “Not just to follow curriculum.”
And parents, like Bond, said they’ll always remember how he built a community of bearcats.
“He ignited something in Sherman that had sorta gone a little dormant,” said Bond. “It wasn’t gone, but he lit the spirit of being a Sherman bearcat. We will continue to build bearcats and be the legacy that he saw in us that maybe we forgot a little bit.”
Dr. Hicks also worked at Carrollton-Farmers Branch ISD and Grapevine-Colleyville ISD.
Sherman ISD plans to hold funeral services at the Sherman High School competition gym this Saturday at 2 p.m. and a viewing at 1 p.m.
The visitation will be from 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. on September 16 at the same location.
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NORTHBOROUGH, Mass., Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aspen Aerogels, Inc. (NYSE: ASPN) ("Aspen" or the "Company"), a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions, today announced the appointment of James Sweetnam to its Board of Directors, increasing the size of the Board to eight members.
Jim previously served as the President and Chief Executive Officer, and a member of the board, of Dana Corporation, a Fortune 500 world leader in the design and manufacture of driveline components for light, medium and heavy-duty vehicle manufacturers in the automotive, commercial vehicle and off-highway markets. Prior to his tenure with Dana, Jim was Chief Executive Officer - Truck Group at Eaton Corporation, where he had also served as the Operations Vice President - Heavy-Duty Transmissions, Clutch and Aftermarket divisions, and as Vice President - General Manager of the Heavy-Duty Transmissions Division, all businesses he led. Prior to joining Eaton, Jim spent 10 years at Cummins, where he served as Vice President - Cummins Engine Company and Group Managing Director of Holset Engineering Co. Ltd., a Cummins subsidiary and manufacturer of turbochargers, headquartered in England. Prior to that, Jim served as President of Cummins Electronics Company. He has also held management positions with Canadian Liquid Air in Montreal and Calgary, Canada, and held engineering positions with Air Products and Chemicals in Allentown, Pa. and Sao Paulo, Brazil. He began his career as a civil engineer at Olko Engineering in New York, N.Y. Jim received his Bachelor of Science degree from the United States Military Academy at West Point and his MBA from Harvard Business School.
Jim presently serves on the Board of Directors of Republic Airlines, on which he is a member of its Audit and Finance Committee and its Nominating and Governance Committee. He also previously served on the Board of Directors of SunCoke Energy, Inc, as Chair of the Compensation Committee and Chair of the Nominating/Governance Committee and a member of its Audit Committee. Additionally, Jim has served on the Board of Directors of LMI, a private, not-for-profit providing specialized consulting to the federal government, where he served as Chair of its Audit and Finance Committee and a member of its Nominating and Governance Committee. From 2007 until its acquisition by Berkshire Hathaway in 2011, Jim served as an independent director of Lubrizol Corporation, a specialty chemicals company, and a member of its Audit, Nominating & Governance and Organization & Compensation Committees. Jim also served on the Board of Trustees for ideastream, the non-profit public radio, TV and multi-media organization serving northeast Ohio, from 2004 through 2009.
"Jim has an outstanding track record generated through decades of senior leadership and relevant industry experience that will greatly benefit Aspen Aerogels, particularly with respect to our partnerships with automotive OEM customers, where opportunities for growth continue to materialize at a rapid pace," said Donald R. Young, President and Chief Executive Officer. "I, and the members of our Board, welcome his addition as he brings increased depth and breadth of experience that represents a complementary skillset to our Board."
Jim commented, "I am very pleased to be joining Aspen Aerogels' Board at an exciting time in the Company's evolution as it looks to capture a significant opportunity in the electric vehicle market with its proven aerogel technology solutions. I am impressed by the Company's track record of success and innovative culture that provides compelling long-term growth opportunities. I look forward to applying my years of executive leadership and industry experience managing technology businesses to the work of the Board and driving value for Aspen's shareholders."
About Aspen Aerogels, Inc.
Aspen is a technology leader in sustainability and electrification solutions. The Company's aerogel technology enables its customers and partners to achieve their own objectives around the global megatrends of resource efficiency, e-mobility and clean energy. Aspen's PyroThin® products enable solutions to thermal runaway challenges within the electric vehicle ("EV") market. Aspen Battery Materials, the Company's carbon aerogel initiative, seeks to increase the performance of lithium-ion battery cells to enable EV manufacturers to extend the driving range and reduce the cost of EVs. Aspen's Spaceloft® products provide building owners with industry-leading energy efficiency and fire safety. The Company's Cryogel® and Pyrogel® products are valued by the world's largest energy infrastructure companies. Aspen's strategy is to partner with world-class industry leaders to leverage its Aerogel Technology Platform™ into additional high-value markets. Headquartered in Northborough, Mass., Aspen manufactures its products at its East Providence, R.I. facilities. For more information, please visit www.aerogel.com.
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SEOUL, South Korea, July 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Novachips Co., Ltd., an innovator in flash storage solutions, today announced that its Scalar and Express P-series solid-state drive (SSD) products received a Common Criteria (CC) certification by the National Information Assurance Partnership (NIAP), based on US government approved protection profiles for full drive encryption. The certified Express SSDs are the first PCIe/NVMe products to be listed on the NIAP Product Compliant List (PCL), and Scalar SSDs are also the first solid-state drive which is breaking through 10TB capacity in PCL.
The collaborative protection profiles for full drive encryption was developed to provide requirements for Data-at-Rest protection for lost device that may contain confidential data, and these cPPs consist of two components elements, Authorization Acquisition (AA) and Encryption Engine (EE). Novachips' certified products are compliant with both AA and EE elements as the complete full drive encryption solution without any additional component elements.
To achieve CC certification, Novachips had developed all required cryptographic algorithms and security functions based on in-house ASIC controller NVS3800 hardware and firmware without adopting any 3rd party security IP or components. This single controller design architecture allows achieving lower power consumption, helps to increase product reliability, and supports immediate Zeroize service without any delay factor to destroy the key and key materials via specified host commands or external hardware signal input.
Moreover, unlike most other secure solid-state drive products, Novachips Host Key encryption does not depend on a TPM module, TCG, or OPAL to implement security. Instead, Novachips is providing a security command document and a unified simple API which enable the developer or user to target and control the certified SSD modules via various interfaces of SATA, USB, or NVMe. These techniques provide superior and flexible solutions for mission-critical defense projects, as well as for commercial enterprise environments, and have no requirements for installing and testing any new 3rd party software and tools to use a new interface.
"We are pleased to announce our Common Criteria certification on Scalar and Express P-series products," said Daniel Kim Novachips CEO. "These are great achievements in Novachips milestones, in addition to FIPS-140-2 CMVP certification in 2021, and we will keep developing innovative flash storage products for the customers who need best-in-class data storage devices to build more advanced trusted computing system."
"Cybersecurity is becoming a top priority. Each governmental policies and executive orders are urging every government department and defense companies to adopt data encryption to improve cybersecurity," said SJ Yoo, Global Sales Director at Novachips. "Now, by adding Scalar and Express P-series on the NIAP PCL, the customers have a broader range of selection of data storage devices which support larger capacity and higher performance, compared to other previously-certified items."
Pricing and Availability
Certified part number products of Scalar-Series and Express P-series are currently available to ship out to the customers. Please contact sales@novachips.com
About Novachips
Novachips is a leading provider of a broad range of Flash storage processors and storage drives with breakthrough capacity and scalability. Novachips reimagined Flash storage from the inside out and offer the SSD (Solid State Drive) industry's most advanced capabilities with high storage capacity for enterprise, industrial, military, and other mission-critical applications. Novachips products are built upon the company's unique hardware and firmware architecture, which significantly outpaces the scalability, performance, and reliability of SSDs that use NAND Flash. Founded in 2009, Novachips has headquarters in Pangyo, S. Korea, and a sales office in the US.
For more information, please visit www.novachips.com
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OKLAHOMA CITY, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Riley Exploration Permian, Inc. (NYSE American: REPX) ("Riley Permian" or the "Company"), today reported financial and operating results for the fiscal third quarter ended June 30, 2022.
HIGHLIGHTS FOR THE FISCAL THIRD QUARTER ENDING JUNE 30, 2022
- Averaged oil production of 8.4 MBbls per day, which exceeds the high end of guidance and represents an increase of 24% as compared year-over-year to the fiscal third quarter 2021 and 12% as compared quarter-over-quarter to the fiscal second quarter 2022
- Reported net income of $39 million, which includes $13 million of non-cash gain on derivative contracts and income from operations of $63 million
- Generated $45 million of Adjusted EBITDAX(1) and $44 million of operating cash flow, representing an increase of 29% and 47%, respectively, over the prior quarter
- Incurred total accrual (activity-based) capital expenditures of $34 million and total cash capital expenditures of $37 million
- Paid dividends of $0.31 per share for a total of $6 million
- Reported proved reserves of 79 MMBoe (64% oil) with a standardized measure of future discounted cash flows of $1,046 million
- PV-10 value(1) of total proved reserves and total proved developed reserves of $1,098 million and $807 million, respectively, as of June 30, 2022 based on NYMEX strip pricing
"In the fiscal third quarter, we generated record oil production, revenue and operating cash flow," said Riley Permian Chairman and CEO, Bobby Riley. "Our cash flow benefited from a decreased impact of financial hedges this past quarter, and we see a continuation of that trend for the quarters and year ahead. We are experiencing increased costs like many other companies in our industry, but we are proud of our team's efforts to control costs where we can. Based on the strength of our fiscal third quarter production, and given modest increased activity plans, we are increasing previously released midpoint guidance for oil production for the fiscal fourth quarter by 6% and for the fiscal year by 4%. Related, we are increasing our midpoint guidance for fiscal year capital expenditures by approximately 5%, driven by increased activity and cost increases. We continue to return a substantial portion of our cash flow to shareholders in the form of dividends, and we see opportunity to pay down our debt in the coming quarters, further strengthening our balance sheet."
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined and reconciled below.
OPERATIONS AND DEVELOPMENT ACTIVITY UPDATE
Riley Permian averaged oil production of 8.4 MBbls per day for the three months ended June 30, 2022, representing an increase of 24% as compared year-over-year to the fiscal third quarter 2021 and 12% as compared quarter-over-quarter to the fiscal second quarter 2022. The Company averaged total equivalent production of 10.2 MBoe per day for the three months ended June 30, 2022, an increase of 12% as compared to the same period in 2021 and 4% as compared to the prior quarter.
Oil production represented 82% of the total equivalent production for the fiscal third quarter of 2022, which compares to 77% of the total in the fiscal second quarter of 2022 and 74% in the fiscal third quarter of 2021. Such changes are not indicative of changing reservoir properties but rather reflect the impact of curtailed natural gas production. Beginning in February 2022 and continuing through the fiscal third quarter, the Company's primary midstream gas gathering and processing counterparty underwent a temporary curtailment and shutdown of their primary plant as part of an overall capacity expansion project. While the processing plant project was expected, the duration of the curtailment lasted longer than originally anticipated, which negatively impacted sales of natural gas and NGLs during this period and led to lower growth in natural gas and NGL sales volumes as compared to oil sales volumes.
The Company's development activity during the fiscal third quarter included drilling 5 gross (3.0 net) horizontal wells (scheduled for completion in fiscal fourth quarter 2022), turning to sales 5 gross (5.0 net) horizontal wells, drilling and completing 1 gross (1.0 net) saltwater disposal well and preparatory activity for 1 gross (1.0 net) horizontal well to be drilled and completed during the fiscal fourth quarter. This activity corresponds with previously provided guidance, with the exception that 1 gross (1.0 net) well previously planned for completion during the fiscal third quarter was officially completed and brought online during the fiscal fourth quarter, while capital expenditures were incurred for the well completion during the third quarter. Such activity corresponds with $30.8 million in accrual basis drilling, completions and facility capital expenditures, which also includes capitalized workovers, midstream infrastructure and minor additions to land and working interests.
The Company advanced its EOR pilot project in Yoakum County, Texas during the fiscal third quarter, completing an additional three of the remaining five injection wells. Such activity corresponded with $3.6 million of accrual basis capital expenditures for the quarter. Subsequent to quarter end, in July 2022, the Company completed the remaining two injection wells with water injection initiated on all six injection wells.
The Company incurred $34 million in total accrued capital expenditures for the three months ended June 30, 2022, which compares to the Company's previously released guidance of $28 million to $33 million. Overages on accrued capital expenditures compared to the Company's previously released guidance are primarily related to the accelerated timing of the saltwater disposal well drilled during the quarter, in addition to higher costs being realized. During the quarter, the average completed lateral length on the 5.0 horizontal wells turned to sales was approximately 7,100 feet, with drilling and completion costs of approximately $800 per completed lateral foot. The current costs per completed lateral length on similar wells has increased approximately 26% since the start of this fiscal year, with the largest increase being associated with completion costs. On a cash basis, the Company had total capital expenditures of $37 million for the three months ended June 30, 2022.
FINANCIAL RESULTS
For the three months ended June 30, 2022, the Company reported net income of $39 million and operating income of $63 million. The Company generated Adjusted EBITDAX(1) of $45 million, operating cash flow from continuing operations of $44 million and Free Cash Flow(1) of $7 million.
For the nine months ended June 30, 2022 (fiscal year to date), the Company reported net income of $53 million and operating income of $137 million. The Company generated Adjusted EBITDAX(1) of $106 million, operating cash flow from continuing operations of $97 million (inclusive of negative changes in working capital of $2 million) and Free Cash Flow(1) of $22 million. The pattern of the Company's development activity affects cash capital expenditures and may continue to cause fluctuations in Free Cash Flow(1) from quarter to quarter with longer periods more representative of Free Cash Flow(1) generation potential than an individual quarter.
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined and reconciled below.
FINANCIAL RESULTS, Continued
Fiscal third quarter 2022 average realized prices, before derivative settlements were $108.41 per barrel of oil, $4.98 per Mcf of natural gas and $34.71 per barrel of natural gas liquids, resulting in a total equivalent price, before derivative settlements, of $94.80 per Boe. The Company benefited from a favorable $1.65 per barrel positive differential to the WTI index for the quarter. Adjusted for derivative settlements, total equivalent price was $66.97 per Boe, corresponding to realized derivative settlement losses of $27.83 per Boe or $25.8 million. The Company reported a $12.4 million loss on derivatives, which includes the $25.8 million loss on settlements and a $13.4 million non-cash gain due to changes in the fair value of derivatives. Total oil and natural gas sales revenue was $88 million for the fiscal third quarter 2022 with $62 million of oil and natural gas sales revenue net of derivative settlements, representing quarter-over-quarter increases of 32% and 28%, respectively, and year-over-year increases of 111% and 83%, respectively. For the quarter, oil revenue represented 94% of total revenue.
Riley Permian's total Cash Costs(1) for the fiscal third quarter of 2022 were $18.2 million, representing an increase of 25% compared to the fiscal second quarter of 2022. Lease operating expense ("LOE") was $8.1 million, corresponding to the low end of guidance and an 18% increase quarter-over-quarter. Workover activity was unusually high during the fiscal third quarter of 2022 with workover expense (a component of LOE) approximately $1.4 million higher than the average of the prior three quarters. Excluding workover expense, LOE was lower than the prior two quarters, despite materially increasing production. Cash G&A expense(1) was $3.9 million, which was at the low end of guidance. Interest expense was $0.7 million, essentially flat with interest expense for the fiscal second quarter of 2022. Production and ad valorem taxes increased 58% quarter-over-quarter as a result of higher commodity prices and an increase in our estimated property values, which increased our ad valorem tax estimate. Accordingly, increases in production and ad valorem taxes accounted for 55% of the total increase in Cash Costs quarter-over-quarter. Excluding production and ad valorem taxes, Cash Costs(1) increased 15% quarter-over-quarter, which is consistent with the 13% quarter-over-quarter increase in oil production.
Riley Permian increased margins significantly for the fiscal third quarter of 2022, as compared to prior periods. Higher production volumes and realized commodity prices more than offset the impacts from the natural gas curtailment, loss on settlements of derivatives and increased Cash Costs(1). Adjusted EBITDAX(1) increased 29% quarter-over-quarter while operating cash flow from continuing operations increased 47% quarter-over-quarter. Compared to the fiscal third quarter of 2021, Adjusted EBITDAX(1) increased by 98% and operating cash flow from continuing operations increased by 113%.
During the fiscal third quarter 2022, the Company paid common dividends of $0.31 per share or $6 million. Subsequent to the quarter end, the Company paid common dividends of $0.31 per share in August 2022.
The Company completed an amendment to its credit facility during the quarter which extended the maturity to April 2026 and increased the borrowing base to $200 million. As of August 8, 2022, we had $61 million drawn and $139 million, or approximately 70%, of availability on the credit facility.
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined and reconciled below.
REVISED FISCAL FOURTH QUARTER 2022 OUTLOOK AND GUIDANCE
Based on current market conditions, the Company forecasts drilling 4 gross (3.2 net), completing 7 gross (4.2 net) and turning to production 7 gross (4.2 net) horizontal wells during the fiscal fourth quarter 2022. Additional scheduled activity includes capital workovers and midstream infrastructure. Management forecasts accrual basis capital expenditures related to such development activity of approximately $24 million to $28 million, which also includes estimates for anticipated non-operated drilling and completions, capital workovers, infrastructure, preparatory work for the fiscal 2023 development program and minor additions to land and existing working interests.
The Company forecasts fiscal fourth quarter 2022 oil production to average 8.2 MBbls per day to 8.6 MBbls per day, with the midpoint average representing 21% year-over-year growth. The midstream gas gathering and processing expansion project has been fully commissioned. Following completion of the expansion project in mid July, the Company has realized a larger volume of contractual, firm capacity, which has led to increased sales for natural gas and NGLs and reduced flaring. However, despite the physical and contractual increases in processing capacity, the Company is currently producing natural gas in excess of our contractual minimum processing capacity, which will lead to continued, partial curtailment. Based on estimates of available gas processing capacity, we forecast total equivalent production to average 11.1 MBoe per day to 11.6 MBoe per day for the fiscal fourth quarter.
The Company forecasts fiscal fourth quarter 2022 LOE of approximately $8.0 million to $10.0 million, with the low end corresponding to fiscal third quarter actual results and the high end accounting for costs associated with increased production volumes and inflationary pressures. We forecast Cash G&A expenses(1) for the fiscal fourth quarter of approximately $4.1 million to $4.7 million.
For its EOR pilot project, management forecasts spending approximately $4 million to $6 million of accrual basis capital expenditures in the fiscal fourth quarter related to completion of the remaining injection wells and the CO2 tap installation. Based on anticipated delivery timing of compressors needed for CO2 injection, the Company forecasts beginning CO2 injection during late 2022 (calendar fourth quarter 2022). Approximately $4 million of anticipated, accrual basis capital expenditures for our EOR program, previously estimated to be incurred during fiscal 2022, are now anticipated to be incurred in fiscal 2023.
In total, management forecasts total accrual basis capital expenditures of $28 million to $34 million for the fiscal fourth quarter 2022.
REVISED FISCAL YEAR 2022 OUTLOOK AND GUIDANCE
Incorporating actual, accrual basis capital expenditures to date for the fiscal year, and combined with revised fiscal fourth quarter guidance above, the Company forecasts full-year fiscal 2022 accrual basis capital expenditures to total approximately $109 million to $115 million, with modest upward revisions from previously provided estimates of $102 million to $111 million.
This total includes estimates of $93 million to $97 million for drilling and completions, which compares to previous guidance of $84 million to $89 million. We are forecasting an annual total of 19 gross (15.0 net) wells drilled, completed and brought online during fiscal year 2022. The forecasted capital expenditures include $16 million to $18 million for our EOR program, down from $18 million to $22 million forecasted previously.
We forecast full-year fiscal 2022 oil production to average 7.8 MBbls per day to 7.9 MBbls per day (corresponding to approximately 2.9 MMBbls), representing 22% to 24% growth from fiscal year 2021 average oil production and corresponding with upward revisions from previously provided growth estimates of 17% to 22% during the prior quarter. Further, we forecast that full-year fiscal 2022 total equivalent production could average 10.3 MBoe per day to 10.4 MBoe per day.
(1) Non-GAAP financial measure, which is defined above.
CONFERENCE CALL
Riley Permian management will host a conference call for investors and analysts on August 11, 2022 at 10:00 a.m. CT to discuss the Company's results. Interested parties are invited to participate by calling:
- U.S./Canada Toll Free, (888) 330-2214
- International, +1 (646) 960-0161
- Conference ID number 5405646
An updated company presentation, which will include certain items to be discussed on the call, will be posted prior to the call on the Company's website (www.rileypermian.com). A replay of the call will be available until August 25, 2022 by calling:
- (800) 770-2030 or (647) 362-9199
- Conference ID number 5405646
About Riley Exploration Permian, Inc.
Riley Permian is a growth-oriented, independent oil and natural gas company focused on the acquisition, exploration, development and production of oil, natural gas and natural gas liquids. For more information, please visit www.rileypermian.com.
Investor Contact:
Rick D'Angelo
405-438-0126
IR@rileypermian.com
Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward Looking Information
This press release contains forward-looking statements within the meaning of Section 27A of the Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. The statements contained in this release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements that represent management's beliefs and assumptions based on currently available information. Forward-looking statements include information concerning our possible or assumed future results of operations, business strategies, need for financing, competitive position and potential growth opportunities. Our forward-looking statements do not consider the effects of future legislation or regulations. Forward-looking statements include all statements that are not historical facts and can be identified by the use of forward-looking terminology such as the words "believes," "intends," "may," "should," "anticipates," "expects," "could," "plans," "estimates," "projects," "targets," "forecasts" or comparable terminology or by discussions of strategy or trends. You should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements. These forward-looking statements are subject to a number of risks, uncertainties and assumptions. Moreover, we operate in a very competitive and rapidly changing environment. New risks emerge from time to time. It is not possible for our management to predict all risks, nor can we assess the impact of all factors on our business or the extent to which any factor, or combination of factors, may cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any forward-looking statements we may make. Although we believe that our plans, intentions and expectations reflected in or suggested by the forward-looking statements we make in this release are reasonable, we can give no assurance that these plans, intentions or expectations will be achieved or occur, and actual results could differ materially and adversely from those anticipated or implied by the forward-looking statements.
Among the factors that could cause actual future results to differ materially are the risks and uncertainties the Company is exposed to. While it is not possible to identify all factors, we continue to face many risks and uncertainties including, but not limited to: the volatility of oil, natural gas and NGL prices; the scope, duration, and reoccurrence of any epidemics or pandemics (including, specifically, the coronavirus disease 2019 ("COVID-19") pandemic and any related variants), including reactive or proactive measures taken by governments, regulatory agencies and businesses related to the pandemic, and the effects of COVID-19 on the oil and natural gas industry, pricing and demand for oil and natural gas and supply chain logistics; regional supply and demand factors, any delays, curtailment delays or interruptions of production, and any governmental order, rule or regulation that may impose production limits; cost and availability of gathering, pipeline, refining, transportation and other midstream and downstream activities; severe weather and other risks that lead to a lack of any available markets; our ability to successfully complete mergers, acquisitions and divestitures; the risk that the Company's EOR project may not perform as expected or produce the anticipated benefits; risks relating to our operations, including development drilling and testing results and performance of acquired properties and newly drilled wells; any reduction in our borrowing base on our revolving credit facility from time to time and our ability to repay any excess borrowings as a result of such reduction; the impact of our derivative strategy and the results of future settlement; our ability to comply with the financial covenants contained in our credit agreement; conditions in the capital, financial and credit markets and our ability to obtain capital needed for development and exploration operations on favorable terms or at all; the loss of certain tax deductions; risks associated with executing our business strategy, including any changes in our strategy; inability to prove up undeveloped acreage and maintain production on leases; risks associated with concentration of operations in one major geographic area; legislative or regulatory changes, including initiatives related to hydraulic fracturing, emissions, and disposal of produced water, which may be negatively impacted by regulation or legislation; the ability to receive drilling and other permits or approvals and rights-of-way in a timely manner (or at all), which may be restricted by governmental regulation and legislation; risks related to litigation; evolving geopolitical and military hostilities in other areas of the world; and cybersecurity threats, technology system failures and data security issues. Additional factors that could cause results to differ materially from those described above can be found in Riley Permian's Annual Report on Form 10-K for the year ended September 30, 2021 filed with the SEC and available from the Company's website at www.rileypermian.com under the "Investor" tab, and in other documents the Company files with the SEC.
The forward-looking statements in this press release are made as of the date hereof and are based on information available at that time. The Company does not undertake, and expressly disclaims, any duty to update or revise our forward-looking statements based on new information, future events or otherwise.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Guidance
The estimates and guidance presented in this release are based on assumptions of current and future capital expenditure levels, prices for oil, natural gas and NGLs, available liquidity, indications of supply and demand for oil, well results, and operating costs. The guidance provided in this release does not constitute any form of guarantee or assurance that the matters indicated will be achieved. While we believe these estimates and the assumptions on which they are based are reasonable as of the date on which they are made, they are inherently uncertain and are subject to, among other things, significant business, economic, operational, and regulatory risks, and uncertainties, some of which are not known as of the date of the statement. Guidance and estimates, and the assumptions on which they are based, are subject to material revision. Actual results may differ materially from estimates and guidance. Please read the "Cautionary Statement Regarding Forward-Looking Information" section above, as well as "Risk Factors" in our annual report on Form 10-K and our quarterly reports on Form 10-Q, which are incorporated herein.
Cautionary Statement Regarding Reserves
The reserves information as of June 30, 2022 in this press release, including standardized measure of future discounted cash flows and PV-10 value are preliminary estimates that have not been audited or reviewed by Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. or BDO USA, LLP and are subject to material revision. These are estimates that should not be regarded as a representation. Investors should not place undue reliance on these estimates.
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OIL, NATURAL GAS AND NGL RESERVES
The Company prepared estimates of reserves using an average price equal to the unweighted arithmetic average of the first day of each month within the 12-month period ended June 30, 2022 of $85.82 per Bbl for oil and $4.13 per Mcf for gas in accordance with SEC guidelines. The Company also prepared estimates of proved reserves as of June 30, 2022 using NYMEX pricing. Netherland, Sewell & Associates, Inc. ("NSAI") is the Company's third-party reservoir engineer, which prepares estimates of the Company's proved reserves annually as of its fiscal year-end, in accordance with the rules and regulations of the SEC. NSAI has not reviewed our proved reserves at June 30, 2022 using SEC or NYMEX pricing. A summary of these internal estimates as of June 30, 2022 is presented below.
OIL, NATURAL GAS AND NGL RESERVES, Continued
Estimates of reserves were prepared using an average price equal to the unweighted arithmetic average of the first day of each month within the 12-month period ended September 30, 2021 of $57.64 per Bbl for oil and $2.94 per Mcf for gas in accordance with SEC guidelines. Additionally, the Company prepared estimates of proved reserves as of September 30, 2021 using NYMEX pricing. The table below presents a summary of our proved reserves as of September 30, 2021.
Reserve estimates above do not include any value for probable or possible reserves that may exist, nor do they include any value for undeveloped acreage. The reserve estimates represent our net revenue interest in our properties, all of which are located within the continental United States. NYMEX pricing does not comport with the reporting requirements of the SEC and should not be used as a substitute for or compared with estimates of proved reserves using SEC pricing.
DERIVATIVE CONTRACTS
The following table summarizes the open financial derivatives as of August 8, 2022, related to oil and natural gas production. Derivative positions in the table for calendar Q3 2022 are as of June 30, 2022(1).
NON-GAAP MEASURES
The Company presents certain non-GAAP financial measures to supplement its financial statements prepared in accordance with accounting principles generally accepted in the United States ("GAAP"). The non-GAAP financial measures include Adjusted Net Income, Adjusted EBITDAX, Cash G&A, Cash Costs and Cash Margin per Boe, Free Cash Flow and PV-10. A reconciliation of each non-GAAP measure to the most directly comparable GAAP financial measure is presented below.
We believe that these non-GAAP measures presented, in conjunction with our financial and operating results prepared in accordance with GAAP, provide a more complete understanding of the Company's performance. We use these non-GAAP measures to compare our financial and operating performance with that of other companies in the oil and natural gas industry as well as our financial and operating performance for current and historical periods. These non-GAAP measures should not be considered in isolation or as a substitute for GAAP measures, such as net income (loss), operating income (loss), total costs and expenses, general and administrative expenses, net cash provided by operating activities or standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows or any other GAAP measure of financial position or results of operations.
As not all companies use the same calculation, our non-GAAP measures may not be comparable to similarly titled measures presented by other companies.
Adjusted Net Income: We define Adjusted Net Income as net income (loss) plus loss on discontinued operations, non-cash (gain) loss on derivatives, transaction costs and other, income tax expense related to our change in tax status and the changes in estimated income tax as a result of these adjustments. We believe that Adjusted Net Income is a widely followed measure of operating performance and is one of many metrics used by investors as well as our management team. For example, Adjusted Net Income can be used to assess our operating performance and return on capital in comparison to other independent exploration and production companies without regard to financial or capital structure and to assess the financial performance of our assets and our company without regard to capital structure or historical cost basis. The following table provides a reconciliation of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted Net Income for the periods indicated:
Adjusted EBITDAX: We define Adjusted EBITDAX as net income (loss) adjusted for loss on discontinued operations, exploration costs, depletion, depreciation, amortization and accretion, equity-based compensation expense, interest expense, non-cash (gain) loss on derivatives, income taxes and transaction costs and other. We believe Adjusted EBITDAX is useful to investors because it provides an effective way to evaluate our operating performance and compare the results of our operations from period to period as well as to other companies in the oil and natural gas industry without regard to our financing methods or capital structure. The following table provides a reconciliation from the GAAP measure of Net Income (Loss) to Adjusted EBITDAX.
Cash G&A: Cash G&A is defined as general and administrative expense, excluding equity-based compensation, plus cost of contract services–related parties less contract services–related parties revenue. We believe Cash G&A is used by analysts and others in valuation, comparison and investment recommendations of companies in our industry to allow for analysis of Cash G&A spend without regard to equity-based compensation programs or amounts related to contract services. Administrative costs exclude equity-based compensation as those expenses are presented separately as components of general and administrative expense on our condensed consolidated statement of operations. The following table provides a calculation of Cash G&A for the periods indicated:
Cash Costs and Cash Margin per Boe: Cash Costs is a non-GAAP financial measure that we use as an indicator of our total cash-based cost of production and operations. We define Cash Costs as lease operating expenses plus production and ad valorem taxes, Cash G&A(1), and interest expense. Management believes that Cash Costs is an important financial measure for use in evaluating the Company's operating and financial performance and for comparison to other companies in the oil and natural gas industry. We also believe this is a useful measure for investors in evaluating our results against other oil and natural gas companies. Cash Costs should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, Total Costs and Expenses on our condensed consolidated statement of operations. The following table provides a calculation of Cash Costs and Cash Margin for the periods indicated:
Free Cash Flow: Free Cash Flow is a measure that we use as an indicator of our ability to fund our development activities and generate excess cash for other corporate purposes. We define Free Cash Flow as Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities, before changes in working capital and reduced by capital expenditures before acquisitions. Free Cash Flow should be considered in addition to, rather than as a substitute for, net cash provided by operating activities as a measure of our liquidity. The following table provides a reconciliation of Net Cash Provided by Operating Activities to Free Cash Flow for the periods indicated:
PV-10: PV-10 is derived from the standardized measure of discounted future net cash flows ("Standardized Measure"), which is the most directly comparable financial measure under GAAP. PV-10 is a computation of the Standardized Measure on a pre-tax basis. PV-10 is equal to the Standardized Measure at the applicable date, before deducting future income taxes, discounted at an annual rate of 10%, determined in accordance with GAAP. We believe that the presentation of PV-10 is relevant and useful to investors because it presents the discounted future net cash flows attributable to our estimated net proved reserves prior to taking into account future corporate income taxes, and it is a useful measure for evaluating the relative monetary significance of our oil and natural gas properties. We believe that securities analysts and rating agencies use PV-10 in similar ways. Further, investors may utilize the measure as a basis for comparison of the relative size and value of our estimated reserves to other companies. We use this measure when assessing the potential return on investment related to our oil and natural gas properties. PV-10, however, is not a substitute for the Standardized Measure. Our PV-10 and the Standardized Measure do not purport to present the fair value of our estimated oil and natural gas reserves.
The following table provides a reconciliation of the Standardized Measure to PV-10 of the Company's estimated total proved reserves as of June 30, 2022 and September 30, 2021:
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PARIS (AP) — Long-divided left-wing parties in France will march into forthcoming legislative elections largely together, after the Socialist Party agreed late Thursday to join a new coalition of the left that hopes to limit re-elected centrist President Emmanuel Macron ‘s room for policy-making in his second term.
The Socialists join the Greens and the Communist Party in hooking their wagon to the France Unbowed party of hard-left leader Jean-Luc Mélenchon. He placed third in the presidential election in April, just short of the run-off won by Macron. But Mélenchon hopes his showing will be a springboard for the left to win big in the National Assembly elections in June.
By agreeing not to field candidates against each other in the 577 legislative districts, the left-wing coalition of parties has put long-held political and personal differences aside. By coalescing around Mélenchon, their aim is to deprive Macron of the parliamentary majority he used in his first term to push through legislation.
“We are going to campaign together,” Socialist leader Olivier Faure said in announcing that the party’s national committee had voted on Thursday night to join the coalition.
Still, the parties’ decision to rally around Mélenchon — who hopes to become prime minister of a new parliamentary majority for the left — is not without risk, because he remains a divisive figure among left-wing voters. The Socialist Party, in particular, has been riven with disputes about whether to get behind him.
Meanwhile, Emmanuel Macron’s centrist party is rebranding and forming alliances with other moderate parties ahead of the legislative elections.
The president’s political movement, La Republique en Marche (The Republic on the Move) changed its name to Renaissance and teamed up with two other centrist parties to mount a joint effort to win a ruling majority in the parliament for Macron’s second term.
Macron defeated his far-right rival, Marine Le Pen, in last month’s presidential vote. Le Pen’s score in two rounds of voting was unprecedented, suggesting that political leanings in France may be shifting increasingly to the right.
However, legislative elections are traditionally difficult for Len Pen’s National Rally, in part because other parties often come together to bar the way for its candidates. Macron’s new coalition, called Ensemble (Together), primarily faces a challenge from the left in June’s parliamentary election.
The president’s movement and its centrist allies together hold over 300 seats in the outgoing parliament, making him the favorite to again win a majority.
Macron is hoping that having elected him to a second, five-year term, a large enough numbers of voters won’t want to tie his hands by saddling him with a parliament largely filled with opponents.
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ALBANY — Of all things, businessman Milan Patel has found a measure of inspiration in his career from a song by punk rock band Green Day. The song? “Boulevard of Broken Dreams.”
“That was my life,” Patel, who with long-time business partner Umong Patel (no relation) and other business and investment groups in the region is one of the most active developers in Albany and southwest Georgia, said during a recent conversation. “Here I was having made my first million dollars by the time I was 25, believing the greatest thing in life was to be rich.
“That period of time, though, of putting all my eggs in one basket and building a lodging/hotel portfolio, turned out to be the worst thing I ever did and the best thing I ever did. It was the worst because I ended up losing pretty much everything I had; I went through the shame of having my house foreclosed on, my name in the paper. It was the best thing because it forced me to reset my life.”
Patel and his business partners have since had their names attached to some of the most well-known businesses in northwest Albany and southwest Georgia, as owners or landlords of businesses like Olive Garden, Newk’s, Edible Arrangements, Dairy Queen, Bottom’s Up, Lucky’s, Steak and Shake, Panera Bread, property at the Albany Mall, new locations for the Georgia Department of Revenue and Habitat for Humanity.
From survival mode in the wake of the Great Recession of 2008-2009, Patel’s vision now is focused on service, to his business partners, to the people who works in his establishments and to the community that has, at long last, become his home.
“Winston Churchill said, ‘Service is the rent we pay to live our lives,’” Patel said. “I found my way when I decided it was time to live a purpose-driven life, to not just build things, but to build relationships with family, with community, with friends. I’m at a position in my life where I want to make a positive difference.”
Patel’s ascension and position in life did not come attached to a silver spoon. Born in Edison, N.J., to immigrant parents, his family moved to Newnan, Ga., in the summer of ‘92 when Patel’s father realized the opportunity to own a hotel in the middle Georgia city. There, he learned some of the harsh realities of an undeclared caste system in his home country.
“I resented when I was younger the way we had to live,” he says. “I resented that we lived in a hotel room, that entrepreneurial way of life. But as I grew older I learned to appreciate it, to realize that often in life you have to make the most of what you have.”
After graduating high school, Patel applied to and got into the University of Georgia — “I love that movie ‘Rudy,’ the determination of the lead character. Like when he walked into that big football stadium determined to play for Notre Dame, I was determined to go to a Tier 1 school, and I realized that at UGA.”
In Athens, Patel met his long-time business partner Umong Patel in a weight room at the university, and together they started what would turn into — with a few bumps along the way — one of Georgia’s most successful grassroots business development groups.
The pair started with The Winery, a liquor store they bought from Ed Duffy — “He could have sold it to a lot of other people, but I think he wanted us to have it.” — and expanded into the hotel/lodging industry. Then came the Great Recession.
“It was unbelievable; I’d never seen a run on a bank before,” Patel said. “Every day I’d drive by seeing people waiting in line, trying to get their money out of banks. I think we can all say thank goodness for the strength of the FDIC.
“I just didn’t believe things would stay bad, and I kept feeding money into a system that was off 80%. I kept thinking things would get better.”
They didn’t. And one day a process server showed up and told Patel his properties were being foreclosed upon.
“I couldn’t believe it was happening to me, but there was nothing to do but walk away,” he said.
Patel went to a job fair and was offered a position managing a Waffle House restaurant, but his heart wasn’t truly in it.
“I went to the guy who offered me the job and said, ‘You’re going to hire me, but this is not the job for me. If I recommend someone, would you consider him?’” Patel said. “The guy said yes, and I introduced him to my brother, Vik, who’d started working at a McDonald’s when our businesses failed. They gave Vik the job, and he went from managing one to two to three to six to 10 restaurants. Now he’s the vice president of the company’s Birmingham properties.”
Patel was down, but he refused to concede to the foreclosure on his property.
“My mortgage was $2,600 a month, and I was only able to scrape together $1,000,” he said. “I was doing construction work, odds and ends, and both Vik and my wife were working. I went to see the lawyer of the company that owned the mortgage, and I told him, ‘I can’t let you take my house.’ He said there was nothing he could do about it; that he couldn’t refinance my mortgage.
“I asked him if he knew how much a bag of cement cost. He looked at me, puzzled. I told him if he tried to take my house, $20 bucks later I could fix it where he’d never be able to sell the house. He ended up putting the amount I was behind in arrears, and I was allowed to start over.”
Patel easily got into grad school at Emery University with a new plan: “I will never get involved in business again; I will work the rest of my life for someone else.”
But Patel was smart enough to know a business opportunity when he saw one, and when he got the chance to purchase a failing Holiday Inn in Albany for “20 cents on the dollar,” he took it. “We cleaned that property, spent all of our time there, working to upgrade it, and after about two months we got it re-opened,” Patel said. “We ran the hotel, but we knew the real value was the property.”
So Patel took a shot at giving Albany what it had been clamoring for: an Olive Garden restaurant.
“We were able to do a deal on that property, and that lifted us up,” he said.
Over the next several years, a large number of the high-profile business deals in and around Albany involved the Patels and other partners. And soon the slightly blighted northwest Albany property around the then-badly aging Albany Mall came alive with new, more upscale businesses.
“There are essentially two sides to our business: ownership and being commercial landlord,” Patel said. “We either get deeply involved in a property, or we use it as an incubator to bring in other investment dollars.”
There are developments on the horizon: Milan and Umong Patel either own outright or jointly 10 acres of land in the Albany Mall, they’re involved in the new Pop Shelf development behind the Panera Bread property, and they’re reaching out into other segments of the region.
Which begs the question: Are you always on the lookout for potential new development opportunities?
“I can honestly say at this point in my life and my career, I am not looking,” Patel said. “If something interesting comes our way, we’ll give it our best. But we’re not out actively looking. There will come a point in the next 10-15 years where I know I will be looking at a life with less responsibility. But I’m in the stage of my career where I’m going to do the things that interest me, and I’m at a point where I want to help the next generation of business owners.”
And, Patel admits, unless there is some golden opportunity that drags him away, he’ll be doing that work in and around southwest Georgia.
“I sold The Winery because I couldn’t wait to get out of Albany,” Patel said. “I planned on heading back home (to Newnan) and never looking back. But there is a word in the Indian culture, ‘nasip,’ that translates to ‘your fate.’ About a year after I started having some success with some developments here, my mother told me, ‘You need to quit fighting the fact that Albany is your home now.’
“Nasip. When I accepted that as my fate, I quit looking for projects. They started coming to me.”
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DETROIT (AP) — Javier Báez provided a quick return on Detroit’s big investment.
Báez wound up with a winning RBI single on a game-ending replay reversal in his Motor City debut, and the Tigers beat the Chicago White Sox 5-4 on Friday.
With two out after newly acquired Austin Meadows tripled, Báez hit a drive to right off Liam Hendriks that sent AJ Pollock back to the wall. Pollock appeared to make a juggling catch, but the ball struck the wall before going off the outfielder’s glove.
The new-look Tigers started celebrating as they realized what happened, and the opening-day crowd joined in after umpire Marvin Hudson announced the reversal of the call.
In a quest to be relevant, the Tigers made a splash four months ago by signing Báez to a $140 million contract to add a desperately needed shortstop. They made many other moves, including acquiring Meadows in a trade from Tampa Bay on Monday after Riley Greene broke his right foot.
“They’ve added a couple pieces that makes their lineup significantly harder to pitch to,” Hendriks said. “Two of those guys were the reason for the walk-off.”
Eric Haase hit a solo homer off Hendriks (0-1) earlier in the ninth.
“With the moves made this year, the Tigers are here to win,” Haase said.
Chicago’s Andrew Vaughn hit a tiebreaking solo homer off Gregory Soto (1-0) in the top of the ninth.
The defending AL Central champion White Sox scored a run in the first inning and two more in the second against the Tigers, who were held scoreless until the sixth.
Miguel Cabrera’s 2,988th career hit pulled Detroit into a 3-all tie in the eighth that didn’t last long. Four pitches into the ninth, Vaughn hit a soaring shot just inside the left-field foul pole off Soto.
Hendriks was one of five pitchers that Hall of Fame manager Tony La Russa used in relief of Lucas Giolito, whose dominant day was cut short by injury.
The 6-foot-6 right-hander struck out six in four innings of one-hit ball before departing with abdominal tightness on his left side.
“I’m concerned because he felt something,” La Russa said.
In his Detroit debut, lefty Eduardo Rodriguez started the game by striking out Pollock before giving up a pair of two-out walks and allowing a run on Eloy Jiménez’s single.
The White Sox took a 3-0 lead in the second inning with more two-out runs on Pollock’s single and Luis Robert’s double.
Rodriguez gave up four hits, struck out two and walked two in four innings in his first game after signing a $70 million contract.
Pollock, acquired last week in a trade with the Los Angeles Dodgers for closer Craig Kimbrel, had three hits in his White Sox debut that will be remembered by the game-ending play.
“It was kind of a funky play,” Pollock said. “I knew I caught it. I had no idea if it hit the wall first. Unfortunately, it didn’t work out. Crazy game. I got smothered by the wall.”
NEW NORMAL
Meadows said it was “huge” for baseball to get back to business as usual after a 99-day lockout delayed the start of the season and COVID-19 kept fans out of the ballpark or limited the number that could attend games over the last two years.
“It’s nice to just go out there and worry about baseball, and winning,” he said.
TIGERS TRIBUTE
To honor the late Kimera Bartee, the Tigers held a video tribute for the former first base coach and player, followed by a moment of silence. Bartee died in December. He was 49. Bartee’s son, Amari, attended the game with family members and threw the ceremonial first pitch.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Tigers: Manager A.J. Hinch said LHP Andrew Chafin (groin) is ahead of RHP Kyle Funkhouser (shoulder) in coming back from the IL. Hinch said he doesn’t expect Funkhouser to pitch this month.
White Sox: 3B Yoán Moncada (strained right oblique) went on the 10-day IL on Thursday with pitchers Ryan Burr (shoulder), Joe Kelly (right biceps), Lance Lynn (right knee) and Garrett Crochet (elbow) and OF Yermín Mercedes (wrist).
UP NEXT
Chicago plans to start RHP Dylan Cease (13-7, 3.91 ERA in 2021) against Detroit RHP Casey Mize (7-9, 3.71 ERA in 2021) on Saturday. Cease’s career record against Detroit is 11-0 with a 1.82 ERA. Mize, the No. 1 overall pick in 2018, is looking forward to facing the defending division champions in his season debut. “They’re on top right now and we’re going to go after them,” he said.
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP announces that a class action lawsuit has been filed against Spero Therapeutics, Inc. ("Spero" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: SPRO) and certain of its officers. The class action, filed in the United States District Court for the Eastern District of New York, and docketed under 22-cv-03125, is on behalf of a class consisting of all persons and entities other than Defendants that purchased or otherwise acquired Spero securities between October 28, 2021 and May 2, 2022, both dates inclusive (the "Class Period"), seeking to recover damages caused by Defendants' violations of the federal securities laws and to pursue remedies under Sections 10(b) and 20(a) of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934 (the "Exchange Act") and Rule 10b-5 promulgated thereunder, against the Company and certain of its top officials.
If you are a shareholder who purchased or otherwise acquired Spero securities during the Class Period, you have until July 25, 2022 to ask the Court to appoint you as Lead Plaintiff for the class. A copy of the Complaint can be obtained at www.pomerantzlaw.com. To discuss this action, contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888.476.6529 (or 888.4-POMLAW), toll-free, Ext. 7980. Those who inquire by e-mail are encouraged to include their mailing address, telephone number, and the number of shares purchased.
Spero, a clinical-stage biopharmaceutical company, focuses on identifying, developing, and commercializing treatments for multi-drug resistant bacterial infections and rare diseases in the United States. The Company's product candidates include Tebipenem Pivoxil Hydrobromide (HBr), an oral carbapenem-class antibiotic to treat complicated urinary tract infections, including pyelonephritis for adults.
On October 28, 2021, Spero announced that it had submitted a New Drug Application ("NDA") to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") for Tebipenem HBr for the Treatment of Complicated Urinary Tract Infections including Pyelonephritis (the "Tebipenem HBr NDA").
The complaint alleges that, throughout the Class Period, Defendants made materially false and misleading statements regarding the Company's business, operations, and prospects. Specifically, Defendants made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) the data submitted in support of the Tebipenem HBr NDA were insufficient to obtain FDA approval; (ii) accordingly, it was unlikely that the FDA would approve the Tebipenem HBr NDA in its current form; (iii) the foregoing would necessitate a significant workforce reduction and restructuring of Spero's operations; and (iv) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
On March 31, 2022, Spero issued a press release announcing the Company's fourth quarter and full year 2021 financial results. In the press release, Spero disclosed that "[t]he U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has notified Spero that, as part of its ongoing review of Spero's New Drug Application (NDA) for tebipenem HBr, it has identified deficiencies that preclude discussion of labeling and post-marketing requirements/commitments at this time."
On this news, Spero's stock price fell $1.59 per share, or 18.27%, to close at $7.11 per share on April 1, 2022.
Then on May 3, 2022, Spero issued a press release announcing "that it will immediately defer current commercialization activities for tebipenem HBr based on feedback from a recent Late Cycle Meeting with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) regarding Spero's New Drug Application (NDA) for tebipenem HBr[,]" and that, "[a]lthough the review is still ongoing and the FDA has not yet made any final determination regarding approvability, the discussion suggested that the data package may be insufficient to support approval during this review cycle." Specifically, the FDA advised the Company, in relevant part, that the FDA's separate analysis of the relevant study population had "reduce[d] the number of evaluable patients in the primary analysis population compared with those resulting from the trial's pre-specified micro-ITT population as outlined in the statistical analysis plan and [a]s a result, the FDA considers that the pre-specified non-inferiority margin of -12.5% was not met." Further, the press release advised that, "[i]n connection with this development, Spero announced that it is undertaking a reduction in its workforce by approximately 75% and a restructuring of its operations to reduce operating costs and reallocate resources."
On this news, Spero's stock price fell $3.24 per share, or 63.65%, to close at $1.85 per share on May 3, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
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Nissan recalls about 323K SUVs; hoods can open unexpectedly
WASHINGTON (AP) — Nissan is recalling nearly 323,000 Pathfinder SUVs in the U.S. because the hoods can unexpectedly fly open and block the driver’s view.
The recall covers Pathfinders from the 2013 through 2016 model years.
The automaker says in documents posted Tuesday by U.S. safety regulators that dust and dirt can accumulate on the secondary hood latch.
That can cause it to malfunction and stay unlatched even when the hood is closed.
The hood could open if the main latch is inadvertently released or not closed properly after engine service. Nissan is working on a remedy.
Owners are expected to be notified by letter starting July 18. They’ll be notified again once a repair is developed.
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Profit Pump: 100 years after first patient uses insulin, out-of-pocket costs continue to climb
Manufacturers, insurance industry trade barbs while those with diabetes face impossible choices
InvestigateTV - Every day, usually multiple times a day, millions of people in the U.S. put into their bodies a substance that per milliliter is 60 times more expensive than a bottle of 2008 vintage Dom Perignon champagne.
Whether it’s drawn into a syringe, dialed up by a pen or dosed by an automatic pump, the chain of proteins known as insulin is required by those diabetes patients using it to stay alive.
For many patients, however, the cost of survival is at an all-time high — despite the life-sustaining drug marking 100 years of human use in January.
Pharmaceutical companies blame the cost on insurance companies and “middlemen” for not passing along savings, while those insurance companies and contractors say it’s the drug makers that ultimately set the price.
While lawmakers at both the state and federal level have attempted caps on copays or taken the companies to court over business practices, patients say many in the diabetes community are forced to choose between paying their bills or rationing their medication — and the results can be deadly.
‘It’s terrifying’
Megan Cornelius has carved out a sizable following on social media, but not about her job in tech start ups or life in Southern California.
Instead, her channel focuses on the diagnosis she received when she was 10 years old.
“I actually self-diagnosed myself,” she said, recounting how a childhood friend had received the news of having Type-1 diabetes and she recognized the symptoms in herself.
“I just remember sitting there crying and saying, ‘Can I eat pizza? Can I eat cake?’” she said.
As an adult with Type-1, she said she still must carefully consider what she eats each day, but it takes much more mental energy thinking about the financial implications of her disease.
“It’s terrifying, because in America, our insurance is tied to our jobs. If you lose your job at any moment, you could just be out-of-luck getting insulin,” she said. “If I got fired right now, next month, I might not have enough money to afford what I need to live.”
The financial strain and emotional toll led her to create a platform aimed at supporting other patients with diabetes by not only sharing tips on how to save money or navigate the health care system, but by reminding them they are not alone.
Cornelius said based on everything she’s learned about living with diabetes she considers herself lucky — because of her stature she only needs about a vial and a half of insulin each month, compared to others who may need five or more. With insurance her out-of-pocket cost for insulin is just $35 per month — and her insurance plan covers up to 90% of her other diabetes medications and supplies, such as her pump and blood-glucose monitor.
But that’s after she meets her $1,500 deductible, which she said she does in the first week or two of each January.
Without insurance, she said the list price for her insulin and the supplies for her glucose monitor and pump averages around $6,200 every three months. Add in other medications to help regulate her blood sugar, visits to the doctor and other supplies, and Cornelius estimates treating her Type 1 diabetes would cost nearly $50,000 if she were uninsured.
Even with her insurance, she estimates she pays up to $10,000 out of pocket each year to manage her disease.
She said she has experienced the fear of not knowing if she can afford it all.
“First time I was laid off from a job, literally, that was the first thought: ‘How am I going to afford to pay for my diabetes?’” she said.
Between the delay in unemployment benefits and the limitation of the affordable plans on the healthcare marketplace, she was stuck having to cobble together the cash for her medication.
“I found a ton of odd jobs to make it happen,” she said.
She added that thanks to her physician prescribing the maximum dose she would ever need per-day, she had some reserves of insulin as well.
“I had a little bit of a supply leftover so I could make it through until I was able to figure out what to do for insurance and how I could afford it,” she said.
Others in the same situation, however, are not always as fortunate.
The American Diabetes Association estimated in the summer of 2020, even as COVID-19 unemployment and wage-losses finally began to drift back down, more than 650,000 diabetes patients in the U.S. were still regularly rationing their insulin by skipping doses or taking less than prescribed. The ADA also estimated 3 million people were skipping blood glucose tests.
For diabetes patients reliant on prescribed insulin, but especially those with Type 1 diabetes, rationing the drug can be deadly.
When asked if she thinks people are dying because they cannot afford their insulin, Cornelius said there isn’t a doubt in her mind.
“1,000%,” she said. “I can think of a couple people on the top of my head that have died because of it.”
Prices Vary
What a patient pays at the counter for insulin varies greatly depending on if they are insured and what kind of policy they have, which pharmacy they are doing business with and which type of insulin they’ve been prescribed.
Three companies, Eli Lilly, Novo Nordisk and Sanofi produce 96% of the world’s insulin for human use.
InvestigateTV looked at the hallmark insulin from each of the three major manufacturers: Humalog from Eli Lilly, Novolog from Novo Nordisk and Lantus from Sanofi.
Those brands were also the three most prescribed to respondents to an informal survey conducted by InvestigateTV in 2021.
Doses of insulin are measured in “units,” with patients needing a daily amount based on their body weight as well as additional, smaller doses to account for carbohydrates in food or mitigate blood sugar spikes.
For example, a patient weighing 160 pounds could have a daily requirement of 40 units, plus additional doses at mealtimes.
Humalog and Novolog are both short-acting insulins, meaning they begin to lower blood sugar about 15 minutes after a dose, while Lantus is a long-acting insulin and works to lower blood sugar throughout the day. While all three are available in easy-to-use pens, the cheapest option is generally for a vial, with the most common being a 10 milliliter vial containing 1000 units.
Depending on if they are Type 1 or Type 2, their body size, hormone levels or other factors, a patient’s needs can vary, though most require more than one vial per month. Patients who are particularly insulin-resistant, such as those with severe Type 2 diabetes, can use six to seven vials a month or more.
Online tools such as NeedyMeds — a nonprofit founded in the 1990s to assist patients who struggle to afford their prescriptions — show the range of retail prices patients might find at the pharmacy counter for a 10 milliliter vial of each of the three major brands.
Those amounts are similar to what an independent pharmacy InvestigateTV spoke with found when looking up the price of vials from their wholesale distributor around the same time.
List prices of these insulins have been on a steady march upward.
A congressional report looking at medication costs found list prices for a vial of Humalog, Novolog and Lantus have increased 1,219%, 627% and 715% respectively since the drugs were launched. Humalog, which has seen the largest over-time increase, entered the market first in 1996. Novolog and Lantus launched roughly a decade later, but introduced their products at a price similar to that of Humalog at the time.
In a 2021 informal, online survey posted to social media by Gray Media Group television stations, InvestigateTV asked respondents to share if they had health insurance and what type, as well as the total they pay out of pocket each month for insulin.
Those with employer-provided insurance, representing the majority of those answering the survey, reported paying an average of $173 a month. That category also had the widest range of responses, with some saying they had no out-of-pocket cost, while others said they pay up to $1,600 a month.
Those on Medicaid or Medicare reported much lower out-of-pocket amounts, averaging less than $100.
But data from the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services shows the programs — and ultimately taxpayers — have been paying increasingly high amounts per claim.
A few survey respondents reported they utilize Walmart’s ReliOn insulin brands, which cost $25 to $75 a vial, and others said they used biosimilars or “authorized generics” produced by the three major companies.
In a statement in response to a request for comment from InvestigateTV, Eli Lilly said its 2019 introduction of an authorized generic or “non-branded” version of Humalog, Insulin Lispro, has effectively lowered the price “down to what it was in 2008.”
“In the past years, we have introduced multiple solutions that have progressively lowered the out-of-pocket cost for Lilly insulin,” the company said in the statement.
[See Eli Lilly’s full statement below]
Novo Nordisk, which did not return InvestigateTV’s invitation to comment, introduced its own authorized-generic, Insulin Aspart, shortly after Eli Lilly did in 2019, according to industry news reports. The Food and Drug Administration also approved a biosimilar for Lantus in 2019.
While these less-expensive options exist along with older, more-basic types of insulin, pharmacists and providers repeatedly told InvestigateTV that doesn’t mean they are necessarily a better option — effective doses of older types of insulin can be difficult to calculate, and “non-branded” insulins and biosimilars may not be covered by insurance or even available at a patient’s pharmacy.
In an interview with InvestigateTV about changes to a federal drug discount program, Anne Webster, an Illinois nurse practitioner of endocrinology, said when one of her patients was forced to use an older type of insulin because of cost, she had concerns about his body experiencing more extreme high and low blood sugar events.
“It wasn’t my first choice for him,” she said.
In their responses to inquiries from InvestigateTV, Eli Lilly and Sanofi both claim they have programs and mechanisms in place to provide their products at a lower cost to patients, regardless of their insurance.
“We have a suite of innovative and patient-centric savings programs that have launched in recent years to help people reduce their prescription medicine costs,” a Sanofi spokesperson said.
But the dollar amounts patients see either on their insurance benefits documents or are asked to pay at the register at the pharmacy are still outrageous to Megan Cornelius, the California content creator.
When she was diagnosed as a child 25 years ago, she said a vial of insulin cost her family less than $50. Today, she said she sees that vial ringing up at $350.
“People can’t afford that, especially if they’re uninsured or under insured,” she said.
Instead, some of them are traveling to Canada or Mexico, where the same vials of insulin are available for purchase at a fraction of the price.
Even as someone who can usually afford her medication, Cornelius said she’s done it herself.
“I’m 30 minutes from the border to Mexico. I went to a wedding and stopped by a pharmacy afterwards,” she said. “I paid $60 for a pen and a bottle of insulin. It took me five minutes, and I didn’t need a prescription. So tell me why: A 30-minute drive, I can buy two bottles of insulin for $60, and here that will cost me $700. It’s the exact same thing.”
‘Cost’ depends on who you ask
While the list price of medications like insulin can be determined with a little research, what an individual patient may see at the cash register is determined by contracts and negotiations that are shielded from public view.
The path prescription medications take through the healthcare system from those manufacturers to the end patient has grown more complicated as “middlemen” such as pharmacy benefit managers (PBMs) and wholesale distributors have entered the supply chain.
Manufacturers set a list price, known as a “Wholesale Acquisition Cost,” and sell insulin and other drugs to wholesale distributors, or in some cases pharmacies directly, either for the list price or at a slight discount. The distributors sell to pharmacies, and while there isn’t typically a large additional mark-up, distributors may use the original list price rather than the discounted price they received from the manufacturer.
In most cases, a patient purchases insulin at the pharmacy and pays an amount determined by their insurance — either a set copay or percentage of the list price determined by coinsurance, or the retail price charged by the pharmacy if the patient hasn’t met their deductible.
The pharmacy then sends a bill to the patient’s insurance and typically receives an additional dispensing fee.
If the patient’s insurance company contracts with a PBM, the insurer may get a rebate for the insulin, based on rebates the PBM received from the manufacturer and fees paid by the pharmacy.
The details of these rebates, fees and other aspects of relationships between PBMs, insurance companies, pharmacies and manufacturers are often opaque, but experts and lawmakers alike attribute much of the increase in what patients pay for insulin to these relationships.
So do the entities themselves — but each side points to the other as the problem.
Lisa Joldersma, senior vice president for policy and research for Pharmaceutical Research Manufacturers of America (PhRMA), said the industry blames high costs to patients on insurance companies not passing along the rebates they receive.
“Health insurers purchase insulin in quantity, they secure significant discounts,” said Joldersma, who focuses on public policy, state and insurance issues. “Unfortunately, too often they are choosing not to make those discounts available to patients at the pharmacy counter, and we think that’s just wrong.”
While she acknowledged list prices for insulin set by drug manufacturers continue to rise, she said the net price — what manufacturers ultimately receive at the end of the process — has plateaued and even decreased since the late 2000s.
“Our companies are delivering better insulin, more innovative, easier to use insulin than was available 15 years ago, actually at a lower cost than 15 years ago,” she said, but clarified: “When I say lower cost, I have to refer to the major purchaser of insulin in this country, which is health insurers.”
A study by the University of Southern California’s Leonard D. Schaeffer Center for Health Policy & Economics indeed found that in 2018, while the list price of 100 units of insulin topped $25, the net price manufacturers received was less than $10. That gap used to be smaller.
However, a drug pricing investigation by the Committee on Oversight and Reform released in December 2021 claims the pharmaceutical industry’s stance is relying too heavily on the decrease in net price.
“A drug’s net price does not account for uninsured patients, who cannot access the benefits of rebates negotiated by payers and may pay the full list price for drugs. In addition, because certain out-of-pocket costs borne by patients are based on a drug’s list price, when drug companies raise the list price, patients may face higher out-of-pocket costs even as supply chain rebates lower the aggregate net prices of some drugs,” the investigation report reads.
In other words: When list prices go up, patients pay more — especially if they are uninsured.
Joldersma countered by noting more people in the U.S. have health insurance than ever before thanks to the Affordable Care Act, and she reiterated PhRMA’s view that the responsibility for high out-of-pocket costs lies with insurers and their intermediaries.
“The manufacturers do set the price; that’s absolutely true,” she said. “But manufacturers also deeply discount their products, and they do that because they want the products to be more affordable for patients, and again, unfortunately, the significant discounts that manufacturers offer and provide on insulin products are too often being held by insurers, and by their intermediaries, and they’re not being passed along to patients at the pharmacy counter, and we think that’s wrong and needs to change.”
The motivation behind the discounted prices, however, is seen differently by those in Congress.
Higher prices, higher priority
A Senate Finance Committee report on insulin commissioned in 2019 by Sen. Chuck Grassley (R-Iowa) and Sen. Ron Wyden (D-Oregon) found evidence that those discounts or rebates were often motivated by companies either seeking preferred placement on formulary lists — a list of prescription drugs covered by an insurer, often determined by a PBM — or to avoid retaliation by insurers and PBMs in the form of exclusion from formulary lists.
Based on documents provided by manufacturers to the Senate committee, the report found one example where the board of Novo Nordisk decided not to decrease prices because of the financial downsides and expected pressure from insurers and their “middlemen.”
The report states: “The company believed that its decision to decrease list price could upset payers, and that many in the drug supply chain (e.g., wholesaler distributors, PBMs, and health insurers) would be negatively impacted financially and could retaliate against Novo Nordisk.”
As with the production of insulin, the PBM market has three major players of its own that are specifically noted by the Grassley-Wyden report: CVS Caremark, Express Scripts and OptumRx.
The report found these companies have “significant marketing power when negotiating rebates.”
The result of that marketing power, Joldersma said, are lower prices for insurers but “mark-ups” for patients because that savings isn’t being passed along.
“You have an entity a powerful entity that is effectively buying a product on sale, 70% off, 80% off, and then turning around and asking an individual, who is paying premiums for their health insurance, asking that individual to pay 100% of the undiscounted price of the medicine,” she said.
The insurance and PBM industries don’t see it that way.
Savings: All for one, or one for all?
InvestigateTV reached out to AHIP (America’s Health Insurance Plans), a trade and lobbying association for health insurers, to ask about the claims raised by Joldersma and lawmakers.
In response, a spokesperson sent a link to a statement on recent legislation in the House of Representatives regarding caps on the price of insulin, as well as an information sheet on the industry’s position on “point of sale rebates,” or the passing-on of savings referenced by PhRMA.
“Health insurance providers are Americans’ bargaining power, negotiating for lower drug prices for everyone. That includes negotiating rebates for drugs and maximizing the impact for all plan enrollees by passing on those savings directly to patients and consumers through lower out-of-pocket costs and premiums,” the information sheet reads. “Big Pharma argues that those savings should not be passed on to everyone through lower premiums and lower cost sharing. Instead, they believe rebates should only go to patients at the pharmacy counter. While this may sound attractive — or even fair — on its face, what drug manufacturers don’t mention is that rebates are only available for some drugs.”
In the statement in opposition to a bill passed by the House of Representatives that would cap insulin copays at $35 for those with commercial insurance, AHIP placed the responsibility for the price of insulin squarely on the shoulders of manufacturers.
“Insulin prices are too high because Big Pharma alone sets and controls the price.”
But Beth Caveness, the pharmacist who shared the prices from her distributors for insulin, told InvestigateTV she and others in her field consider the proliferation of insurance companies utilizing PBMs to be the primary driver of the ever-increasing price of not only insulins, but all drugs.
“No matter what you fill, no matter what you do, they’re going to come up with a new way to take money from you,” she said, referring to not just patients, but business owners like herself.
Operating an independent pharmacy, she said she often takes a loss on insulin prescriptions in particular, because even after adding a standard retail mark-up, PBM fees erase any profit.
“We sell it to a patient and think we’re going to make $20, and then three months later, four months later, you find out that that pharmacy benefit manager takes about $40,” she said.
Dr. Steve Miller, the recently-retired but longtime chief medical officer for Express Scripts, argued PBMs like the one he helped lead are trying to reduce prices — that by negotiating with pharmaceutical companies on behalf of health plans, more patients get access to lower prices than they otherwise would.
“What we do is we negotiate against those manufacturers to try to lower that price for people that are lucky enough to have good insurance,” he said.
At Express Scripts, some plans are also eligible for what the company calls a “diabetes care value program” that Miller said further leveraged the company’s relationship with insulin manufacturers.
“We said, why don’t we take the money that you’re putting into patient assistance programs, or copay cards or giveaway stuff? And let’s buy-down the copay to $25 for everyone regardless of how much insulin they use, regardless of what branded insulin they use,” he said.
The result is a more predictable amount for those with specific insurance plans, but Miller admitted it leaves out those who don’t have any insurance or whose plan doesn’t meet the program requirements.
While the other individual PBMs, CVS Caremark and OptumRx did not respond to a request for comment, a spokesperson for the Pharmaceutical Care Management Association (PCMA) , a trade and lobbying organization for PBMs, contacted InvestigateTV after receiving word from member companies about those requests.
The spokesperson sent links to online materials, as well as a written statement:
“We believe the key to reducing drug costs is increasing competition, including for insulin products. Unfortunately, tactics used by drug manufacturers to avoid competition, including ongoing patent extensions on insulin products, are a significant barrier to getting costs down even further for people with diabetes.
PBMs have introduced programs to cap, or outright eliminate, out-of-pocket costs for insulin and have stepped up efforts to help patients living with diabetes by providing clinical support and education, which help patients maintain their insulin regimens and lead healthier lives.”
Miller also pointed back to manufacturers as holding the controls for the market.
“Only one stakeholder sets the price of drugs, that’s the pharmaceutical manufacturers. They could choose to quit raising those prices, and so and so the idea that the prices keep going up, and it’s being forced upon them is not true. If they want to sell the drug for a lower price, we would be thrilled to do that.”
Lawmakers don’t entirely disagree.
The Oversight Committee investigation notes similar points to both AHIP and PCMA, stating “the three insulin companies have engaged in strategies to maintain monopoly pricing and defend against competition.”
Both that report and the Grassley-Wyden report also reference the practice of “shadow pricing” with regard to insulin.
The lawmakers list examples of shadow pricing — where companies raise the price of a similar good seemingly in lockstep, virtually eliminating any price reduction based on market competition and often without the increases being related to inflation or the cost of producing the goods — by all three major insulin manufacturers.
In both reports, lawmakers also claim pharmaceutical companies are not spending enough money on research and development to justify higher prices. The industry refutes this by pointing to the new types and methods of administering insulin that have emerged over the last 15 years — including long-acting insulins, insulin pens and inhaled insulins — as evidence the drug has advanced like any other, — and again Joldersma, from PhRMA, blamed insurers and PBMs.
“Our manufacturers who are delivering insulin, better insulin than we’ve ever had before are providing substantial discounts that insulin to the insurance companies who are paying the bill,” Joldersma said, “and we think it is awful, that insurance companies are choosing to use those dollars to use those savings for things other than reducing the cost of being insulin for a patient’s diabetes is too important.”
‘We’ve got to hold them accountable’
While manufacturers, insurers and PBMs embody the 1968 episode of the animated Spider-Man series “To Catch a Spider/Double Identity” that became a viral sensation in 2011, patients with diabetes who are dependent on insulin are facing difficult choices.
“What happens to these individuals, they end up using expired insulin, they don’t take the correct amount of insulin, or they don’t take it at all, and then the physical consequences are, again are devastating in that regard,” said Mississippi Attorney General Lynn Fitch.
Fitch filed a lawsuit in June 2021 against the three major insulin manufacturers as well as the three largest PBMs — a lawsuit that coming from a state attorney general was the first of its kind.
“There’s a scheme going on here, there’s a pricing scheme going on,” she said, “and we’ve got to make it affordable. And in order to do that, we’ve got to hold them accountable.”
Mississippi, squarely in the “Diabetes Belt” has one of the highest rates of diabetes in the nation. In the Mississippi Delta, where socioeconomic factors also limit access to healthcare, around 70% of counties have a higher rate than the national average.
Fitch’s interest in the issue holds personal value as well.
“I’ve seen it, I have lived with my child going through these trials and tribulations and challenges,” she said.
Fitch’s daughter was diagnosed with Type 1 diabetes when she was 13.
“It just breaks your heart as a mother, ‘What could I have done differently? How did I not see this coming?’” she said of the questions that flooded her mind at the time. “But, you know, diabetes just sneaks up and says, I’m going to go in, and I’m going to affect this child’s life. And it truly did.”
She said the financial toll was significant as well, and remains on her mind even as her daughter has become an adult.
“It’s been a tremendous financial drain. From the moment she was diagnosed to the age she is now,” she said. “It’s devastating from the financial side.”
InvestigateTV obtained documents from the offices of 11 state attorneys general where patients filed consumer complaints involving insulin against both pharmaceutical companies and insurers.
A patient in Maryland alleged price gouging in early 2020 after their 90-day supply of insulin increased from $340 in February to $1,100 in March as the COVID-19 pandemic gripped the nation.
“This is the same year, same insurance plan, same prescription, and same pharmacy. When I spoke with my CVS Caremark representative, he said the manufacturers had increased the price significantly within the last month,” the patient wrote.
Fitch’s lawsuit, still moving through federal court, accuses the insulin manufacturers and PBMs of violating the Mississippi Consumer Act, unjust enrichment and civil conspiracy.
“The reason behind the increase [in insulin prices] is a fraudulent conspiracy between billion-dollar companies known as PBMs and the Manufacturer Defendants,” the complaint reads.
The complaint references an April 2019 congressional hearing where the state claims the defendants themselves explain how their interactions have driven up prices.
Fitch’s lawsuit faces an uphill battle, however.
Others against manufacturers, such as the one brought by the Minnesota Attorney General, have been either thrown out or gutted in federal courts, because in many cases federal laws don’t allow companies to be sued by an undefined plaintiff — and many cases are written as being on behalf of the entire population, not a specific person.
Those named in the lawsuit have filed motions to dismiss, claiming lack of jurisdiction and failure to state a claim.
Miller, with Express Scripts, couldn’t address specific litigation, but said he feels PBMs are being unfairly maligned.
“We have a system that’s created these high prices. And we have both regulatory legislative, but also market forces that are driving it up, we believe we’re the force for good trying to drive that down,” he said, adding, “all those things conspire to work against the patient, and we feel like we’re one of those forces to actually trying to do the opposite, but are often being blamed for the cause of high prices.”
Capping conundrum
Other efforts to curb the sticker shock patients face at the pharmacy counter, such as copay caps, have been slow going.
Several states have implemented or are in the process of debating caps on out-of-pocket spending on insulin for those with certain insurance coverage.
At the federal level, the House of Representatives passed its $35 copay cap on insulin prescription copays for the commercially insured — originally part of President Joe Biden’s “Build Back Better” plan — while on the other side of the hill Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-Georgia) and Sen. Susan Collins (R-Maine) have introduced and proposed, respectively, insulin price cap legislation.
Collins said in an interview with InvestigateTV that while caps are the primary topic of conversation on Capitol Hill, she does think more will need to happen to address insulin prices.
“I would agree that this is a far more complicated issue than just putting a monthly out-of-pocket cap on the amount that it’s paid for insulin, although that’s certainly it’s beneficial to many people,” she said.
“What I have found due to an investigation that was done when I was chair of the aging committee, is that the price of insulin is rife with conflicts of interest.”
The senator said those findings were similar to those from the Grassley-Wyden and Oversight reports: that manufacturers are keeping list prices high to be chosen by PBMs for an insurer’s formulary thanks to larger rebates, and PBMs not discouraging that behavior because their fees are based on a percentage of the list price.
Collins has not yet introduced her own bill, but according to Kaiser Health News has been selected along with Sen. Jeanne Shaheen (D-New Hampshire) to work on the Senate’s consideration of the House bill. Collins and Shaheen have previously worked together on insulin affordability legislation, but those efforts never saw a bill become law.
Manufacturers have in general been supportive of these attempts at capping copays for insulin.
A spokesperson for Sanofi, which produces the long-acting insulin Lantus, told InvestigateTV in an email: “Sanofi supports efforts to cap monthly co-pays for covered insulin. We also support legislation that results in patients paying less when they pick up their insulin such as requiring rebates to be shared at the pharmacy counter, requiring plans to cover insulin without applying a deductible, and prohibiting plans from imposing a higher co-pay than its net cost after manufacturer rebates.”
[See Sanofi’s full statement below]
Back in Southern California, Meagan Cornelius is skeptical of the effort in Washington, telling her TikTok followers the House bill is just “smoke.”
“They’re making people think they’re doing something, but they’re not,” she said in the short video.
Cornelius, who places the responsibility for the price of insulin squarely on pharmaceutical companies, said lawmakers should be more focused on regulations to reel in that industry, not legislate caps that don’t help all patients.
“Holding pharmaceutical companies accountable, putting caps on how they can raise prices, on the amount of money, they can actually make off a medication,” she said, listing what she thinks needs to change.
“The money their CEOs make is an unfathomable amount,” she said. “Cut that in half, what are you doing with all this money? Why do you need it so badly that you’re allowing people to die, just so you can have extra money in the bank? I don’t get it. I don’t get how someone can sleep at night with that.”
Justine Arens and Payton Romans provided research assistance for this report.
InvestigateTV reached out to the three major insulin manufacturers as well as the three pharmacy benefit managers referenced in congressional reports and lawsuits to address the claims made by various parties. Of those that responded, these were their full statements:
Sanofi:
List Price vs. Net Price
“Despite rhetoric about skyrocketing insulin prices, the net price (meaning the amount that Sanofi actually receives from a sale of its medicine after payment of any rebates or discounts on such sale) of insulin has been falling for seven consecutive years, making our insulins significantly less expensive for insurance companies.
PBMs have demanded rebates for pharmaceutical products for nearly two decades, and they are an engrained feature of our healthcare system. Since 2012, the net price of our insulins declined by 54%. Over the same period, the net price for commercial and Medicare Part D plans of our most prescribed insulin, Lantus, has fallen 62%, while average out-of-pocket costs for patients with commercial insurance and Medicare has risen approximately 60%. For all the focus by health plans and others on the growth of list prices, today, the average net price of Lantus is below 2006 levels.”
Sanofi Diabetes Access Programs
“We disagree with your claim that access to our patient programs are limited as we have a suite of innovative and patient-centric savings programs that have launched in recent years to help people reduce their prescription medicine costs.
• 100% of commercially insured people are eligible for co-pay assistance programs, regardless of income or insurance plan design, which limits out-of-pocket expenses for a majority of people between $0 and $10. These programs are available for those prescribed Adlyxin, Apidra, Lantus, Soliqua 100/33, and Toujeo.
• 100% of uninsured people are eligible for the Insulins Valyou Savings Program — regardless of income level — enabling them to buy one or multiple Sanofi insulins (Lantus, Toujeo, Admelog, and Apidra) for a fixed price of $99 per month, for up to ten boxes of SoloStar pens and/or 10 mL vials or 5 boxes of Toujeo Max SoloStar pens. Soliqua 100/33′s cash offer also allows uninsured people to pay as little as $99 per box of pens, for up to two boxes of pens for a 30-day supply.
• We also provide free medications to qualified low- and middle-income patients through the patient assistance component of the Sanofi Patient Connection program. Some people facing an unexpected financial hardship may be eligible for a one-time, immediate month’s supply of their Sanofi medicine as they wait for their application to process.
• Sanofi also volunteered to join the Centers for Medicare and Medicaid Services’ (CMS) Senior Savings Model which allows patients enrolled in participating Part D plans to pay a $35 or less co-pay for each 30-day prescription of a Sanofi insulin throughout the year.
The only people ineligible for our programs are those insured by federal programs, including Medicare and Medicare Part D, due to federal rules. Sanofi supports changes to these rules that would allow all patients to benefit from assistance programs.”
Pricing Allegations and Lawsuits
“We strongly believe the allegations have no merit, and we will defend ourselves against these claims.”
State and Federal Patient Out-Of-Pocket Caps on Insulin
“Sanofi supports efforts to cap monthly co-pays for covered insulin. We also support legislation that results in patients paying less when they pick up their insulin such as requiring rebates to be shared at the pharmacy counter, requiring plans to cover insulin without applying a deductible, and prohibiting plans from imposing a higher co-pay than its net cost after manufacturer rebates.”
Executive Compensation
“Sanofi executives’ compensation is not a factor in the Company’s decisions regarding the pricing of its medicines.
Consistent with our pricing principles, Sanofi sets the prices of its medicines based on their value, which includes considerations of the benefit to patients, compared to a standard of care; the reduced need — and therefore costs — of other health care interventions; and any increase in quality of life and productivity. We also consider factors such as the affordability for patients and any unique factors specific to the medicine, like the need to support ongoing clinical trials, implement important regulatory commitments, or develop sophisticated patient support tools that improve care management and help decrease the total cost of care.
Any price increases take into account these factors and also are limited to the projected annual health care spending growth rate — NHE — as estimated by CMS.
Moreover, Sanofi determines its executive personnel’s variable compensation based on a complex and multi-faceted set quantitative and qualitative criteria that account for both individual and company-wide performance and may include criteria related to research and development, new product launches, the financial performance of relevant business lines, organization and staff relations, and corporate social responsibility.”
Eli Lilly
Lilly is deeply committed to making insulin affordable for all people living with diabetes, regardless of income or insurance status.
In the past years, we have introduced multiple solutions that have progressively lowered the out-of-pocket cost for Lilly insulin. Today, anyone is eligible to purchase their Lilly insulin prescription for $35 or less per month, regardless of the number of pens or vials they use, and whether they are uninsured or use commercial insurance, Medicaid, or are enrolled in a participating Medicare Part D plan.
We have not raised list prices on any of our insulins for the past five years. To the contrary, we lowered the list price on our most commonly used insulin (Humalog) by 70%, bringing the list price down to what it was in 2008, by introducing our own non-branded equivalent and making it available to any health plan that wants to put it on their formulary.
Our solutions are making a real impact for people with diabetes. Despite rising deductibles, the average monthly out-of-pocket cost for Lilly insulin has dropped by 44 percent, to $21.80, over the last five years. This translates to $7-10 per vial and $2-3 per pen.
Lilly has been acting voluntarily to make its insulins more affordable for patients within our current healthcare system, but we also advocate for comprehensive solutions and public policies, such as passing through rebates directly to people who use insulin and limiting out-of-pocket costs, to move the U.S. healthcare system from a series of patchwork solutions to systemic change that helps people access and afford their insulin, and other lifesaving drugs.
None of our insulins’ active ingredients are patent protected, and we are not using patents to keep new entrants out of the insulin market. A follow-on version of Humalog has been on the market for four years. Lilly supports the use of generics and biosimilars to enter the market when patents rightfully expire. We also support removing regulatory barriers to allow such entry.
Scientists have made extraordinary strides in insulin innovation over the last 100 years, improving the lives of millions of people with diabetes. Lilly has pioneered many of the great advancements in insulin treatments, and our diabetes pipeline includes a once-weekly basal insulin medication that could eliminate daily insulin injections for certain individuals living with diabetes, and a “smart insulin” platform (glucose-responsive insulins that can sense sugar levels in the blood and automatically activate as needed throughout the day).
Until gaps in the healthcare system are filled, Lilly will continue to provide affordability solutions to people who need them. Anyone paying more than $35 per month for Lilly insulin can call the Lilly Diabetes Solution Center at (833) 808-1234 or go to insulinaffordability.com to learn more about our insulin affordability solutions and get help.
Additional facts on our Insulin Affordability Programs (also found on insulinaffordability.com):
Lilly has many programs that provide affordable insulin. In the past years, Lilly has introduced multiple solutions that allow people to purchase a monthly prescription of Lilly insulin for $35 or less, including:
• In 2020, we announced the Lilly Insulin Value Program, a co-pay card allowing people with commercial insurance or uninsured to buy their monthly prescription of Lilly insulin for $35. There is no application or enrollment process; interested individuals need only confirm they are over 18, a U.S. resident, and not covered by a government insurance program, and in a matter of seconds they will receive a copay card that they can download to their mobile device or print and present when they pick up their insulin prescription.
• Lilly and other manufacturers are contributing $250 million over five years to make our insulins available in the Senior Savings Model, allowing seniors in a participating Part D insurance plan to purchase their monthly prescription of Lilly insulin for $35.
• Lilly pays a 100 percent rebate to state governments to make our insulins available to millions of people in the Medicaid and VA programs.
• In 2019, we introduced a non-branded insulin, Insulin Lispro, at half the list price of branded Humalog. Insulin Lispro, which is the same molecule as Humalog, is now 70 percent off the list price of its branded counterpart.
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| 2022-04-27T18:57:26Z
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TIRANA, Albania (AP) — Former Albanian President Bujar Nishani, who was often criticized for his center-right political affiliation from the leftist coalition, died following a serious health problem, the country’s presidential office said Saturday. He was 55.
President Ilir Meta wrote on Facebook that he had learned “with sadness and deep regret that President Bujar Nishani passed away.”
“President Nishani will always be remembered as a personality with rare values of a leader with integrity and vision. His contribution for Albania and democracy will always be remembered respectfully,” wrote Meta.
No further details were released but a month ago Nishani went to Germany to seek treatment for a serious liver illness.
Nishani served as president from 2012 until 2017. At 45, he was elected as the youngest and sixth president in post-communist Albania, supported only by lawmakers from the center-right Democratic party of then-Prime Minister Sali Berisha. Opposition lawmakers boycotted the vote, demanding a consensual candidate.
Albania’s presidents are elected in the 140-seat Parliament.
Before that, Nishani served as the country’s interior and justice ministers.
Born in the port city of Durres, 20 miles west of capital of Tirana, Nishani graduated from the military academy and later the law faculty. He first lectured at the military academy and then worked in senior jobs in Albania’s Defense Ministry. His political career started a few years before he was elected as a lawmaker in 2005.
Nishani, who always kept a low profile, was often criticized by the leftist Socialist Party of being too close to the Democrats.
“European Albania is the greatest expectation of our citizens because a European Albania will be the country of guaranteed freedom, a European Albania will be the country where the rights are protected from law and order, the country where the free market strengthens businessmen every day,” said Nishani in his inauguration speech as president.
Still, there was little change in the country’s justice system during his term, even though that was always considered the country’s Achilles’ heel in its path toward joining the European Union.
Due to the constant political bickering between Berisha’s Democratic Party and Edi Rama’s Socialist Party, Nishani rarely attempted to reach a compromise between the two opposing political camps. His nominations of Albania’s top army generals, judges and prosecutors were controversial and always in line with what Berisha wanted.
Nishani was physically not fully fit after surgery in 2008 for a cerebral cavernoma, a vascular abnormality of the central nervous system, according to his physician Dr. Mentor Petrela. The illness left Nishani’s left foot and arm partially non-functional.
Nishani is survived by his spouse, a son and a daughter. There was no immediate word on funeral arrangements.
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| 2022-05-29T13:10:28Z
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Rudy Giuliani faces ethics charges over Trump election role
WASHINGTON (AP) — Rudy Giuliani, one of Donald Trump’s primary lawyers during the then-president’s failed efforts to overturn the results of the 2020 election, must now answer to professional ethics charges, the latest career slap after law license suspensions in New York and the District of Columbia.
The Office of Disciplinary Counsel, the disciplinary branch of the District of Columbia Bar, filed the charges against the former federal prosecutor and New York mayor alleging that he promoted unsubstantiated voter fraud claims in Pennsylvania. The action was filed June 6 and became public Friday.
At issue are claims Giuliani made in supporting a Trump campaign lawsuit seeking to overturn the election results in Pennsylvania. That suit, which sought to invalidate as many as 1.5 million mail-in ballots, was dismissed by courts.
The counsel’s office said Giuliani’s conduct violated Pennsylvania Rules of Professional Conduct “in that he brought a proceeding and asserted issues therein without a non-frivolous basis in law and fact for doing so” and “that he engaged in conduct prejudicial to the administration of justice.”
The counsel asked that the D.C. Court of Appeals Board on Professional Responsibility take up the matter. Giuliani has 20 days to respond, according to the filing. An attempt Saturday to reach a lawyer for Giuliani was unsuccessful.
The step is the latest against Giuliani for his role in Trump’s debunked claims that the 2020 presidential election was fraudulent.
Last June, an appeals court suspended him from practicing law in New York because he made false statements while trying to get courts to overturn Trump’s loss. An attorney disciplinary committee had asked the court to suspend his license on the grounds that he had violated professional conduct rules as he promoted theories that the election was stolen through fraud.
The D.C. Bar temporarily suspended him last July although the practical implication of that action is questionable, given that Giuliani’s law license in Washington has been inactive since 2002.
News of the counsel’s action follows the first public hearing by the House committee investigating the Capitol riot on Jan. 6, 2021. Giuliani met for hours with the committee last month.
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| 2022-06-11T18:41:08Z
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Services for Zantel Quantrel Teems, 35, of Temple will be 11 a.m. Saturday at New Hope Cemetery in Temple.
Mr. Teems died Tuesday, May 17, in San Antonio.
He was born Oct. 10, 1986, in Temple to Karen Ann Gamble Wheelock and Zantel Teems Sr. He graduated Temple High School in 2009. He attended Eight Street Baptist Church in Temple.
Survivors include four brothers, Eric Wheelock, Derrick Wheelock and Leray Wheelock, all of Temple, and Eddie Wheelock of Waco; two sisters, Tames Gamble Adiamo of Indianapolis, Ind., and Sharmae Wheelock of Temple; and a grandmother, Anglean Rogers of Temple.
Don D. Summers Funeral Chapel in Temple is in charge of arrangements.
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| 2022-05-26T08:56:57Z
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Half of U.S. Mortgaged Homes Now Considered Equity-Rich; Seriously Underwater Portion of Mortgages Dips Below 3 Percent; Sixteen Times as Many Mortgages are Equity Rich versus Seriously Underwater
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 4, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ATTOM, a leading curator of real estate data nationwide for land and property data, today released its second-quarter 2022 U.S. Home Equity & Underwater Report, which shows that 48.1 percent of mortgaged residential properties in the United States were considered equity-rich in the second quarter, meaning that the combined estimated amount of loan balances secured by those properties was no more than 50 percent of their estimated market values.
The portion of mortgaged homes that were equity-rich in the second quarter of 2022 increased from 44.9 percent in the first quarter of 2022 and from 34.4 percent in the second quarter of 2021. The latest increase, to virtually half of all mortgage payers, marked the ninth straight quarterly rise in the portion of homes in equity-rich territory. The report found that at least half of all mortgage-payers in 18 states were equity-rich in the second quarter, compared to only three states a year earlier.
The report also shows that just 2.9 percent of mortgaged homes, or one in 34, were considered seriously underwater in the second quarter of 2022, with a combined estimated balance of loans secured by the property of at least 25 percent more than the property's estimated market value. That was down from 3.2 percent of all U.S. homes with a mortgage in the prior quarter and 4.1 percent, or one 24 properties, a year earlier.
"After 124 consecutive months of home price increases, it's no surprise that the percentage of equity rich homes is the highest we've ever seen, and that the percentage of seriously underwater loans is the lowest," said Rick Sharga, executive vice president of market intelligence at ATTOM. "While home price appreciation appears to be slowing down due to higher interest rates on mortgage loans, it seems likely that homeowners will continue to build on the record amount of equity they have for the rest of 2022."
Across the country, 49 states saw equity-rich levels increase from the first quarter of 2022 to the second quarter of 2022, while seriously underwater percentages dipped in 46 states. Year over year, equity-rich levels rose in all 50 states and seriously underwater portions dropped in 46 states.
The equity scenario continued improving in the second quarter for homeowners around the U.S., mainly because home values kept soaring. After a flat first quarter, the median single-family home price shot up another 9 percent quarterly and 15 percent annually during the Spring of this year to a new high of $346,000. For owners keeping up with mortgage payments – and even many that weren't - that meant a widening gap between what they owed and what their homes were worth, boosting more home values into equity-rich status.
In addition, down payments for recent buyers have grown from about 5 percent to 7 percent over the past couple of years, resulting in new owners starting off with more equity.
In the second quarter of 2022, equity continued on a relentless upward path despite significant economic uncertainties connected to home-mortgage rates doubling this year, inflation soaring at 40-year highs, rising fuel costs and other issues. While the chances of even more improvement remain uncertain, there is little immediate sign that equity gains will flatten out, especially as home buyers keep chasing a historically tight supply of properties for sale.
Seven of the 10 states where the equity-rich share of mortgaged homes increased most from the first quarter of 2022 to the second quarter of 2022 were in the southern region of the U.S. The biggest increases were in Wyoming, where the portion of mortgaged homes considered equity-rich rose from 26.1 percent in the first quarter to 33.9 percent in the second quarter, Maine (up from 48.5 percent to 56.3 percent), Florida (up from 53.6 percent to 60.4 percent), Mississippi (up from 23.5 percent to 29.1 percent) and South Carolina (up from 41.2 percent to 46.5 percent).
States where the equity-rich share of mortgaged homes decreased, or went up the least, from the first quarter to the second quarter of this year were New Jersey (down from 38.6 percent to 37.9 percent), Utah (up from 63.6 percent to 64.3 percent), Idaho (up from 68.8 percent to 69.5 percent), North Dakota (up from 28.6 percent to 29.5 percent) and West Virginia (up from 26.9 percent to 28.4 percent).
States with the biggest decreases in the percentage of mortgaged homes considered seriously underwater from the first quarter of 2022 to the second quarter of 2022 were spread across the Northeast, South and Midwest. They were led by Mississippi (share of mortgaged homes seriously underwater down from 17 percent to 8.1 percent), Wyoming (down from 10 percent to 7 percent), Missouri (down from 6.6 percent to 5.2 percent), Maine (down from 3.1 percent to 2.2 percent) and Connecticut (down from 4 percent to 3.3 percent).
The only states where the percentage of seriously underwater homes increased from the first quarter to the second quarter of this year were Montana (up from 3 percent to 3.9 percent), New Jersey (up from 2.9 percent to 3 percent) and New York (up from 2.7 percent to 2.8 percent).
The highest levels of equity-rich properties around the U.S. remained in the West during the second quarter of 2022, with eight of the top 10 states located in that region. The top states were Vermont (71.4 percent of mortgaged homes were equity-rich), Idaho (69.5 percent), Arizona (64.8 percent), Utah (64.3 percent) and Washington (63.2 percent).
Twelve of the 15 states with the lowest percentages of equity-rich properties in the second quarter of 2022 were in the Midwest and South. The smallest portions were in Louisiana (23.4 percent of mortgaged homes), Illinois (25.4 percent), Alaska (26.7 percent), West Virginia (28.4 percent) and Mississippi (29.1 percent).
Among 107 metropolitan statistical areas around the nation with a population greater than 500,000, 39 of the top 40 with the highest shares of mortgaged properties that were equity-rich in the second quarter of 2022 were in the West and South. The top five were Austin, TX (76.5 percent equity-rich); San Jose, CA (75.1 percent); San Francisco, CA (70.5 percent); Sarasota-Bradenton, FL (70.4 percent) and Boise, ID (69.7 percent). While Austin again led the South and San Jose led the West, the leader in the Northeast region again was Portland, ME (62.6 percent) and the top metro in the Midwest continued to be Grand Rapids, MI (52 percent).
Seventeen of the 20 metro areas with the lowest percentages of equity-rich properties in the second quarter of 2022 were in the Midwest and South. The smallest levels were in Baton Rouge, LA (19.6 percent of mortgage homes were equity-rich); Wichita, KS (22.1 percent); Jackson, MS (24.8 percent); Little Rock, AR (25.7 percent) and Chicago, IL (26.5 percent).
The portion of mortgaged homes considered equity rich rose from the first quarter of 2022 to the second quarter of 2022 in 105 of the 107 metro areas with sufficient data (99 percent), while the level of mortgaged homes considered equity rich rose annually in 106 of the 107.
Among 1,624 counties that had at least 2,500 homes with mortgages in the second quarter of 2022, 49 of the top 50 equity-rich locations were in the Northeast, South and West.
Counties with the highest share of equity-rich properties were Dukes County (Martha's Vineyard), MA (83.2 percent equity-rich); Chittenden County (Burlington), VT (82.3 percent); Gillespie County, TX (west of Austin) (79.4 percent); Nantucket County, MA (78.6 percent) and Travis County (Austin), TX (78.6 percent).
Aside from Travis County, those with populations of at least 500,000 and the highest equity-rich rates were San Mateo County, CA (outside San Francisco) (78.2 percent); Santa Clara County (San Jose), CA (76 percent); Williamson County, TX (outside Austin) (75.6 percent) and Alameda County (Oakland), CA (73.2 percent).
Counties with the smallest share of equity-rich homes in the second quarter of 2022 were Geary County (Junction City), KS (7 percent equity rich); Vernon Parish, LA (northwest of Lafayette) (9.7 percent); Cumberland County (Fayetteville), NC (12 percent); Acadia Parish, LA (outside Lafayette) (13.2 percent) and Greenup County, KY (14 percent).
Counties with populations of at least 500,000 and the smallest equity-rich portions were Sedgwick County (Wichita), KS (22.8 percent equity-rich); Lake County, IL (outside Chicago) (24.2 percent); Cook County (Chicago), IL (26.3 percent); Baltimore County, MD (26.3 percent) and DuPage County, IL (outside Chicago (26.6 percent).
Among 8,708 U.S. zip codes that had at least 2,000 residential properties with mortgages in the second quarter of 2022, there were 3,889 (37 percent) where at least half the mortgaged properties were equity-rich.
Forty-eight of the top 50 were in California, Florida, Massachusetts and Texas, with five of the top 10 in Austin, TX. They were led by zip codes 78617 in Del Valle, TX (86.4 percent of mortgaged properties were equity-rich); 78739 in Austin, TX (85.7 percent); 34108 in Naples, FL (85.1 percent); 02539 in Edgartown, MA (85 percent) and 78733 in Austin, TX (84.8 percent).
Nine of the 10 states with the highest shares of mortgages that were seriously underwater in the second quarter of 2022 were in the South and Midwest. The top five were Louisiana (11 percent seriously underwater), Mississippi (8.1 percent), Wyoming (7 percent), Iowa (6.8 percent) and Illinois (6.5 percent).
The smallest shares were in Vermont (1 percent seriously underwater), California (1 percent), Washington (1 percent), Rhode Island (1.1 percent) and Florida (1.2 percent).
Among 107 metropolitan statistical areas with a population greater than 500,000, those with the largest shares of mortgages that were seriously underwater in the second quarter of 2022 were Baton Rouge, LA (10.8 percent); Wichita, KS (7.8 percent); New Orleans, LA (7.7 percent); Jackson, MS (6.7 percent) and Scranton, PA (6.5 percent).
The portion of mortgages that were seriously underwater nationwide during the second quarter of 2022 declined from the first quarter of 2022 in 101, or 95 percent, of the 107 metro areas with enough data to analyze. Seriously underwater rates decreased, year over year, in 102 of those 107 metros.
Among 8,708 U.S. zip codes that had at least 2,000 homes with mortgages in the second quarter of 2022, there were only 33 locations where more than 25 percent of mortgaged properties were seriously underwater. Of those, 14 were in Cleveland, OH; Detroit, MI and Philadelphia, PA.
The top five zip codes with the largest shares of seriously underwater properties in the second quarter of 2022 were 46408 in Gary, IN (47.7 percent of mortgaged homes were seriously underwater); 44108 in Cleveland, OH (46.6 percent); 66441 in Junction City, KS (44.9 percent); 10570 in Pleasantville, NY (44.8 percent) and 44112 in Cleveland, OH (42.9 percent).
Only about 214,800 homeowners were facing possible foreclosure in the second quarter of 2022, or just four-tenths of one percent of the 58.2 million outstanding mortgages in the U.S. Of those facing foreclosure, about 195,400, or 91 percent, had at least some equity built up in their homes.
"The fact that over 90% of homeowners in foreclosure have positive equity is good news for borrowers who find themselves in financial distress," Sharga noted. "These homeowners have the opportunity to leverage this equity to either secure short-term financing to resolve their delinquencies, or to sell their properties at a profit and avoid a foreclosure auction."
States with the highest percentages of homeowners who were facing foreclosure with equity in their properties in the second quarter of 2022 included New Hampshire (99 percent with equity), Oregon (99 percent), Utah (99 percent), Colorado (99 percent) and Nevada (99 percent). States with the lowest percentages included Louisiana (87 percent with equity), Mississippi (89 percent), Kansas (91 percent), Illinois (92 percent) and Maryland (92 percent).
The ATTOM U.S. Home Equity & Underwater report provides counts of properties based on several categories of equity — or loan to value (LTV) — at the state, metro, county and zip code level, along with the percentage of total properties with a mortgage that each equity category represents. The equity/LTV is calculated based on record-level loan model estimating position and amount of loans secured by a property and a record-level automated valuation model (AVM) derived from publicly recorded mortgage and deed of trust data collected and licensed by ATTOM nationwide for more than 155 million U.S. properties. The ATTOM Home Equity and Underwater report has been updated and modified to better reflect a housing market focused on the traditional home buying process. ATTOM found that markets where investors were more prominent, they would offset the loan to value ratio due to sales involving multiple properties with a single jumbo loan encompassing all of the properties. Therefore, going forward such activity is now excluded from the reports in order to provide traditional consumer home purchase and loan activity.
Seriously underwater: Loan to value ratio of 125 percent or above, meaning the property owner owed at least 25 percent more than the estimated market value of the property.
Equity-rich: Loan to value ratio of 50 percent or lower, meaning the property owner had at least 50 percent equity.
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| 2022-08-04T05:34:39Z
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BOSTON, June 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Hemp Inc. Is pleased to announce the significant expansion into the Delta-8 hemp market. The company has added 25% more Delta-8 products, pushing the offerings to over 50 products.
Delta-8 is a hemp derived cannabinoid that is said to have similar effects to traditional cannabis. Many customers have found that they experience a "high", but it is lesser than with use of traditional cannabis. Users of the product have said that Delta-8 hemp has helped with appetite, anxiety and depression.
Because Delta-8 is derived from a Sativa hemp plant with less than 0.3% Delta 9 THC, it is classified as legal under the 2018 Farm Bill and can be sold online and shipped anywhere in the United States. Boston Hemp Inc. now offers a full range of Delta-8 hemp products including flower, vapes, tinctures, edibles and waxes.
Boston Hemp Inc. is a full-service retail dispensary and online retailer of craft hemp and CBD products. They take pride in offering the highest quality and latest products in the CBD and hemp marketplace. Located in Hanover, Massachusetts they service their customers at their convenient retail location where customers can walk in shop and through their online hemp and CBD superstore, BostonHempInc.com.
"We are excited to be part of the hemp and CBD movement. We believe our products are helping people live a healthier lifestyle that is free from pain, anxiety and depression. With the addition of Delta-8 products we hope to better compete in a market that is quickly growing and to meet the demands of our customers" said Brandon Gadles, CEO of Boston Hemp Inc.
To read more about the buzz associated with Delta-8 hemp products from Boston Hemp Inc., please read a recent blog post, Delta-8. What's all the buzz about?
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CUTE! Zoo welcomes birth of southern pudu, world’s smallest species of deer
OAKLAND, Calif. (Gray News/TMX) – The Oakland Zoo welcomed a baby southern pudu, one of the world’s smallest species of deer.
A video shared by the zoo shows the young fawn exploring its habitat while staying close to its mother.
According to the zoo, southern pudus only reach to be about 33 inches long and stand about 24-29 inches tall. Male pudus will grow antlers about three inches long.
Northern pudus are a bit smaller and have darker fur.
Southern pudus are prey for the Chilean puma and make up about 50% of their diet.
According to the zoo, the small deer will bark to sound an alarm before running into underground tunnels they make to help escape threats.
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** Credit Union Branches Accepting Donations of New Backpacks for Local High School Students **
** Each Backpack Donated Equals a Chance to Meet Football Pro Terrell Burgess**
TORRANCE, Calif., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- UNIFY Financial Credit Union (UNIFY) has launched a school backpack and supply drive in partnership with Los Angeles Rams Safety #26 Terrell Burgess and Walmart to support local high school students.
Through August 20th, UNIFY invites community members to help our students start the new school year ready to learn by dropping off a new backpack and school supplies to select branch locations. Every backpack donation will qualify for an entry to win an in-person meet up with LA world champion Terrell Burgess on August 21, 2022.
UNIFY encourages community members to visit their local Walmart, Walmart.com, or any retailer to purchase a new standard-sized backpack with the following supplies:
A credit union partner with the Los Angeles Rams since 2018, UNIFY will distribute all backpacks and school supplies to students in need in time for the fall school year. More information about UNIFY's Backpack Drive in partnership with Terrell Burgess and Walmart can be found here.
About UNIFY Financial Credit Union
UNIFY Financial Credit Union is one of the nation's leading credit unions, with $3.6 billion in assets and more than 260,000 members across the country. UNIFY has branches nationwide, with regional offices located in Torrance, CA; Las Vegas, NV; Mesa, AZ; and Allen, TX. Please visit UnifyFCU.com for more information.
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Distracted driving campaign begins in Arkansas
By Kendall Ashman
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ARKANSAS (KHBS) — A distracted driving campaign is starting today in Arkansas as distracted driving continues to be a leading cause of crashes nationwide.
The national campaign, ‘U drive, U text, U pay’ is to crack down on distracted driving.
Nationally, about 9-15% of crashes are caused by some sort of distraction.
That’s almost a million crashes every year, and around 3,200 fatalities on an annual basis.
The administrator for the Arkansas safety office said millennials and Gen X are some of the worst offenders of distracted driving.
“You could ask a passenger in your vehicle to be your designer texter. Allow the passenger access to your phone to respond to messages and calls, don’t in any case engage in social media, by scrolling on your phone and messaging,” Bridget White, Administrator for the Arkansas safety office
Sheriff Tim Helder announced that the Washington County Sheriff’s Office will participate with law enforcement agencies across the country in the national campaign until April 11.
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Services for Marta Renee Corona, 65, of Temple will be 3 p.m. Tuesday at Scanio-Harper Funeral Home in Temple.
Mrs. Corona died Wednesday, June 22, in Temple.
She was born Jan. 10, 1957, in Jacksonville, Ill., to Jim and Sheila Ogle. She married Francisco Corona.
Survivors include her husband; two daughters, Crista Corona and Rebeca Corona; two sons, Steven Corona and Francisco Corona Jr.; and many grandchildren and great-grandchildren.
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Man owes survival story to colon cancer screening
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Jim Peterson had just celebrated his 50th birthday, and retired from the Kansas Air National Guard last year when he went in for annual physical.
“The doctor recommended the colonoscopy, went in and I was already positive for cancer,” Peterson said.
The married father of four from Osage City was diagnosed with stage three colon cancer.
“It was pretty shocking,” Peterson said. “I’d just retired so this was not the way I thought I’d be doing my first year of retirement.”
Nurse Practioner Robin McKay, APRN with Cotton O’Neil Cancer Center, says screenings are vital in catching colon cancer.
“One thing that makes colon cancer so dangerous is often there’s no symptoms until it’s a more advanced disease,” she said.
In 2018, as health officials reported in increase in colon cancer incidence among young patients, the American Cancer Society updated its recommendations. It now advises people with average risk to get a colonoscopsy starting at age 45, rather than 50. If it is normal, it should be repeated in 10 years, sooner if doctors find anything concerning. Those with a strong family history of colon cancer or polyps, should get their first screening when they’re 10 years before the age at which their loved one was diagnosed.
“Often cancer has been present in your colon for many years before it becomes a cancer as an atypical polyp,” McKay said. “On colonoscopies, they are able to directly visualize those polyps and remove them to prevent them from ever becoming a cancer.”
Peterson has undergone surgery and chemotherapy, with another surgery to go. He hopes his story convinces others to take their health seriously.
“I hope people get out there and get their screenings done as early as they can and stay on top of it,” he said.
McKay says other types of screening use stool samples. While they are fairly accurate, she says they can’t immediately address polyps, like a colonoscopy can. Also, if anything is abnormal, you’d have to get a colonoscopy anyway.
As far as prevention, she says smoking, alcohol use, obesity, and consuming high amounts of processed foods or red meat all increase colon cancer risk.
March is Colon Cancer Awareness Month.
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Biden nominates first woman to lead Coast Guard
Published: Apr. 6, 2022 at 10:58 AM EDT|Updated: Apr. 6, 2022 at 11:39 AM EDT
(CNN) - President Joe Biden has picked a woman to be the next leader of the U.S. Coast Guard.
Adm. Linda Fagan was nominated to serve as the next commandant.
If she is confirmed, she would be the first woman to lead the branch of the U.S. Armed Forces.
Fagan has served on all seven continents and spent 36 years in the Coast Guard service. She is the No. 2 in charge right now.
Her nomination will be under consideration by the Senate committee on commerce, science and transportation, but she’s getting support from both sides of the aisle.
The current commandant is required to retire May 31.
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IRVINE, Calif., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is pleased to announce their Junior Builders' one-day event for 10-15 year olds, in Costa Mesa, CA on July 14th. Children will shadow building industry professionals and participate in various building and design workshops, followed by a brainstorming and designing session of BIASC's 2023 Rose Parade(R) Float. This event will be hosted by Brookfield Residential, a national homebuilder.
BIASC created the first Jr. Builder program in 2019, designed to give young children the opportunity to learn more about the building industry with online home design contests and interaction with industry leaders. However, due to the COVID pandemic, the program remained dormant until a special announcement was recently presented to the Jr. Builder alumni to reconvene and assist with the upcoming Rose Parade presented by Honda.
"The Rose Parade is about creativity and imagination on one of the world's largest stages. As our industry looks to provide housing for the next generation, we thought the most talented people to provide us with a futuristic snapshot would be our next generation of homebuilders," said BIASC CEO Jeff Montejano.
This year's Jr. Builders' theme and concept piggybacks off BIASC's previous announcement of their participation in the 2023 Tournament of Roses(R) Parade in Pasadena, CA. BIASC has given complete concept and float design decisions to the Jr. Builder attendees. The Jr. Builders will craft verbal, written and artistic drawings that will be vetted through professional float designers. The builders will be working around the chosen theme for the 134th Rose Parade presented by Honda, "Turning The Corner," and will have the final say in overall design, colors and prop placement. The final theme and float concept will be determined by the Jr. Builders, and will be formally announced next month at an exclusive reception at Tournament House, joined by the Tournament of Roses President, UCLA and USC football alumni, and the region's most prestigious home builders on August 11th.
"There are many exciting monumental events happening in 2023 for the Building Industry of Southern California," said Wes Keusder, BIASC Centennial Rose Parade Co-Chairman. "We are embarking on our organization's centennial anniversary, participating in the world-famous Rose Parade and grabbing as many hands as we can to come and join in on our celebrations. It is the ideal time to look to the future and the next 100 years and give our youth the power to choose, while also building with environmental responsibilities in mind. We are here to start passing on our wisdom and learning from them at the same time."
BIASC holds an annual Jr. Builder summer camp that provides children with an opportunity to get hands-on experience while exploring many aspects of the home building business. This one-day camp event will teach participants about honoring the history and future of Southern California while learning about float design. All attendees will have the opportunity to help design the float. BIASC's participation in the 2023 Rose Parade has inspired the organization to incorporate Jr. Builders in this milestone experience, with many more soon-to-be-announced BIASC Rose Parade events to follow.
August 11th marks the unveiling of the chosen BIASC Rose Parade Float theme. To learn more please visit https://members.biasc.org/events/tournament-of-roses-house-exclusive-summer-reception .
The Building Industry Association of Southern California (BIASC) is the voice of the region's building industry, with four chapters offering localized services to building professionals from Ventura to the southern tip of Orange County. Throughout its 90-year history, the association has served its builder and associate members by anticipating, protecting and promoting their common interests through its many programs, services, councils and committees. For more information on the Building Industry Association of Southern California, visit https://biasc.org/.
The Tournament of Roses is a volunteer organization that hosts America's New Year Celebration® with the Rose Parade® presented by Honda, the Rose Bowl Game® and a variety of accompanying events. The Association's 935 volunteer members will drive the success of 134th Rose Parade themed "Turning The Corner," on Monday, January 2, 2023, followed by the 109th Rose Bowl Game. For more information, visit www.tournamentofroses.com. Like us on Facebook and follow us on Twitter, Instagram and YouTube.
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Former Stark County Common Pleas Judge Lee Sinclair dies
CANTON – Members of the legal community in Stark County and beyond are mourning the death of retired Common Pleas Judge Lee Sinclair.
Sinclair, 70, died Saturday after an extended illness, according to an obituary posted on the Kreighbaum-Sanders Funeral Home website.
Sinclair, who graduated from Kent State University and later the University of Akron Law School, began his legal career as an assistant Stark County prosecutor. He then went into private practice with the Buckingham, Doolittle and Burroughs firm.
His childhood goal was to be a judge. He served on Stark County Common Pleas Court from 1995 through 2012.
More:Lee Sinclair to retire as Common Pleas judge
He later worked as a sitting judge and trained other judges how to handle death-penalty cases. One of his passions was courthouse security, and he shared his expertise with judges across the U.S.
Sinclair's interest in security began in the 1990s when he helped design and implement measures at the Stark County Courthouse, he said in a 2017 interview with The Repository.
"Security would have been scoffed at by some 30 years ago," said Sinclair, recalling the era of generally unfettered public access to the courthouse and courtrooms.
"You can't even believe that existed now," he said. "It was a different era; it was a different time."
He was involved in numerous community agencies and organizations. His obituary outlines some of the efforts:
"Judge Sinclair had served as vice chair of the Stark County District YMCA. Named Paul Harris Fellow and Canton Rotary Member. His community service has included Stark County Farm Bureau Board trustee; North Canton YMCA Board of Trustees; Palace Theatre Board of Trustees; Camp Tippecanoe board; National ASTAR Fellow charter class; chair of Ohio Judicial Board of Trustees; faculty at Walsh University; faculty at the National Judicial College University of Nevada; faculty at the Ohio Judicial College; executive committee of the Stark County Bar Association; author of text and published articles on legal and judicial practice; Master Gardener's Program of Stark County; Who's Who in America; Who's Who in American Law."
Sinclair is survived by his wife, two daughters, two stepdaughters and several grandchildren, according to his obituary.
Numerous members of the legal community commented on his obituary posting.
Among them was retired Common Pleas Judge Richard Reinbold, who served with Sinclair.
"I am saddened by the loss of a friend and colleague. He gave it his all in the law, life and his final battle. I'm sure he'll be expediting St. Peter's antiquated entry procedures soon. To the family, he was a true gentleman," Reinbold wrote.
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NORFOLK, Va., July 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PRA Group, Inc. (Nasdaq: PRAA) (the "Company"), a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, today announced the appointment of Najim Mostamand, CFA, as vice president of investor relations.
"We are excited to have Najim join our team and expand our comprehensive investor relations strategy that enhances PRA Group's long-term shareholder value," said Lauren Partin, PRA Group's senior vice president of finance and investor relations. "He has a wealth of experience in leading several successful investor relations campaigns, and we are thrilled to have him inject new ideas, solutions and energy to expand our investment story to new audiences, while deepening our current investor and analyst relationships."
Mostamand joins the Company with nearly a decade of experience in managing and building the investor relations programs of more than 20 small cap companies. He most recently served as director of investor relations at Greenlane Holdings, where he developed and executed a successful investor relations roadmap that enhanced the company's communications, shareholder base and relationships with the investment community.
"Najim has a strong background of conducting investor analysis, increasing analyst engagement and building institutional ownership, all of which will make him an excellent advocate for PRA Group's long-term shareholder value," said Pete Graham, executive vice president and chief financial officer of PRA Group. "We are excited for him to help educate and engage stakeholders around our strong financial model, business strategy and investment thesis."
At PRA Group, Mostamand will work to expand the Company's overall investor relations roadmap, while also overseeing the Company's quarterly earnings calls, investor conferences and investor meetings.
"I am excited to be joining the team at PRA Group, especially during this exciting and critical time in the nonperforming loan industry," said Mostamand. "PRA Group's strong and tenured management team, geographic diversity, healthy balance sheet and disciplined capital allocation demonstrate why the Company has successfully attracted the attention and engagement of many investors and analysts during its 20-year history as a public company. I look forward to helping the Company build on this impressive track record and ultimately elevate its investor relations strategy to new heights."
To learn more about PRA Group and investment opportunities with the Company, visit: www.ir.pragroup.com
About PRA Group
As a global leader in acquiring and collecting nonperforming loans, PRA Group returns capital to banks and other creditors to help expand financial services for consumers. With thousands of employees worldwide, PRA Group companies collaborate with customers to help them resolve their debt. For more information, please visit www.pragroup.com.
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Dusty Baker becomes first Black MLB manager to reach 2,000 wins
HOUSTON (AP) — Just call him Mr. 2,000.
Houston Astros manager Dusty Baker won his 2,000th game Tuesday night, becoming the 12th skipper in major league history to reach the milestone and the first Black man to do it.
The benchmark victory came in Houston’s 4-0 win over the Seattle Mariners and comes more than 29 years after he collected his first win on April 6, 1993, in San Francisco’s 2-1 victory over St. Louis.
“I’m probably one of the luckiest men to ever walk on this earth,” a grinning Baker said minutes after the final out.
The 72-year-old Baker said being the first Black manager to reach 2,000 wins makes the achievement even more meaningful.
“It means extra,” he said. “It means extra to the culture. It means extra to society. It means extra to my race, and it means extra hopefully for others to get an opportunity (so) I’m not the last.”
It’s the latest milestone in a storied career as a player and manager that has spanned more than 50 years. Baker has reached the World Series twice as a manager, last season with the Astros and in 2002 with the Giants. As a player, he went three times with the Dodgers, winning it all as a big-hitting left fielder in 1981.
So where does this moment rank?
“Right now it’s at the top,” he said. “But I ain’t gonna stop now.”
Ten of the 11 other managers who have accumulated at least 2,000 wins are in the Hall of Fame. Bruce Bochy (2,003), who isn’t yet eligible, is the only exception.
“This should lead straight to the Hall of Fame,” Astros catcher Martín Maldonado said.
Baker’s players presented him with a bottle of vintage Dom Pérignon champagne they signed with a gold marker to commemorate the achievement. The team toasted Baker with far more reasonably priced champagne in the clubhouse after the game.
His wife, Melissa, and a group of about 10 friends were at the ballpark. Melissa Baker smiled as she filmed her husband postgame from the stands as the big screen displayed a picture of him with the words “2K Wins” in huge white letters.
Baker’s career record is 2,000-1,745, and he’s the only manager in major league history to take five different teams to the postseason.
He collected 840 wins in 10 years with the Giants, 322 in four seasons with the Cubs, 509 in six years with the Reds, 192 in two seasons with the Nationals and he has 137 in his tenure with the Astros.
“I’m just doing my job,” Baker said. “I’m not that proud of myself yet.”
He reached 500 wins while with the Giants in a 6-5 victory over the Phillies on June 1, 1999. His 1,000th win came on Aug. 30, 2004, while managing the Cubs to a 5-2 victory over Montreal. Win No. 1,500 came on May 9, 2012, with the Reds in a 2-1 triumph over Milwaukee.
“It’s an honor to play for somebody who loves the game and loves his team and is so knowledgeable about the game of baseball and who has had such a storied career,” Houston third baseman Alex Bregman said. “To be able to learn from him, play for him and just to be able to suit up with him every single day is very special and nobody in here takes that for granted.”
There was a time Baker wondered if he’d even get a chance to chase this milestone. After being fired by the Nationals following a 97-win season in 2017, Baker didn’t get another job until 2020 after Houston’s sign-stealing scandal cost manager A.J. Hinch his job.
“If there wasn’t a scandal, I wouldn’t be in this position,” Baker said. “My phone wasn’t ringing off the hook. Three different times I lost jobs and twice I was winning, and I didn’t get a call for two years ... so, yeah, it’s just a matter of perseverance. And I’m here and I’m ... where I’m supposed to be.”
Right-hander Lance McCullers raved about Baker as a manager and a man and noted the difficult situation he walked into when he was hired in Houston.
“He helped us through a tough time as a clubhouse,” McCullers said. “There in 2020 we were navigating through a lot of choppy water (and) everything going on post-COVID. He’s earned our respect. It’s a big milestone for him tonight. Probably one of the most exclusive clubs around.”
Baker, who needs 41 wins to move all the way up to No. 9 on the career list, was asked about cracking the top 10.
“I’ll get there long as I live,” he said. “That’s my thing. As long as I live and as long as you just do your job — and my job is to win — then I’ll get there.”
Baker said the first thing he thought of after the final out was being there when Bochy, a good friend, reached 2,000 wins. And then a second thought immediately popped into his head.
“That’s the first thing I thought about,” he said. “And next thing I thought about is that I needed three more to (catch) Bruce.”
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Crown Royal, the Official Whisky Sponsor of Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, Raises a Glass to the Iconic Cowboy Community
FORT WORTH, Texas, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This Juneteenth, Crown Royal is toasting to the people that keep our communities thriving as the Official Whisky Sponsor of Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo. For generations the Cowboy lifestyle and their rodeo icons have impacted our country's culture and Crown Royal is proud to amplify those voices and their important place in our history with this new partnership.
To honor the incredible cowboys and cowgirls of Texas, Crown Royal will be hosting a grand procession of all Black riders including - Crown Royal Rider and Professional Steer Wrestler, Tory Johnson, equestrian, horsewoman, and activist, Brianna Noble, award-winning Steer Wrestler, Denard Hunt, and Compton Cowboys' solo cowgirl, Keiara Wade - through the historic Fort Worth Stockyards in advance of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo on June 18th, symbolic of the herd, the right hand men and women, community leaders, and family, that unify our communities
"We're proud to open our new partnership with Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo with a procession through the Stockyards, honoring the thriving cowboy and cowgirl community and the beautiful lifestyle that continues to pave the way for future generations of cowboys and cowgirls," said Nicky Heckles, Vice President of Crown Royal. "We're excited to continue to support the Black rodeo community and Crown Royal Rider, Tory Johnson, as we celebrate Western culture and toast to Juneteenth."
The procession lands at the doors of Cowtown Coliseum within the stockyards, which will house a photographic journey of the Black cowboy and cowgirl and celebrates the fashion and lifestyle of the rich community through time. Images and artifacts sourced by Texas native and mixed media visual artist, Tramaine Townsend, and the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum were included to amplify and honor the cowboys and their important place in our country's history.
"I am excited to celebrate Juneteenth in partnership with Crown Royal as we raise a glass to the cowboy community," Jim Austin, Founder of the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum, shares. "The grand procession and photo installation give people a full perspective of how Black cowboys shaped our country and continue to impact our nation."
As champions of African American culture, the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum strives to provide a full historical perspective of the people and activities that built the unique culture of the American West. In support of their efforts, Crown Royal, through the Crown Royal Generosity Fund,* will be donating $25,000 to the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum in Fort Worth.
"As we celebrate the 35th Anniversary of the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo, Crown Royal has been such an amazing partner in joining our mission of uplifting the Black cowboys and cowgirls who have impacted the culture in and out of Fort Worth," shares Margo Wade-LaDrew, Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo National Development & Marketing Director, "And we look forward to the inaugural procession this Juneteenth weekend through the streets of the stockyards."
In honor of the storytellers, historians, photographers, and more that preserve and share the iconic cowboy culture, Crown Royal will announce Ms. Opal Lee as one of the first Royal Rider award recipients for her commitment and efforts in making Juneteenth a national holiday.
Join Crown Royal and the Bill Pickett Invitational Rodeo for a Juneteenth toast with your 21+ cowboy crew.
*The Crown Royal Generosity Fund is a corporate advised fund administered by Fairfield County's Community Foundation. The donation to the National Multicultural Western Heritage Museum is part of a $1,000,000 commitment by Crown Royal to support local and national charities over the course of approximately one (1) calendar year.
About Crown Royal
Crown Royal Canadian Whisky is the number-one selling Canadian whisky brand in the world and has a tradition as long and distinctive as its taste. Specially blended to commemorate a grand tour of Canada made by King George VI and Queen Elizabeth of Great Britain in 1939, Crown Royal's smooth, elegant flavor and gift-worthy presentation reflect its regal origins – it is considered the epitome of Canadian whisky. For more information, visit crownroyal.com. Crown Royal encourages all consumers to please enjoy responsibly.
About Diageo North America
Diageo is a global leader in beverage alcohol with an outstanding collection of brands including Johnnie Walker, Crown Royal, Bulleit and Buchanan's whiskies, Smirnoff, Cîroc and Ketel One vodkas, Casamigos, DeLeon and Don Julio tequilas, Captain Morgan, Baileys, Tanqueray and Guinness.
Diageo is listed on both the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: DEO) and the London Stock Exchange (LSE: DGE) and their products are sold in more than 180 countries around the world.
For more information about Diageo, their people, brands, and performance, visit diageo.com. Visit Diageo's global responsible drinking resource, DRINKiQ.com, for information, initiatives, and ways to share best practice. Follow on Twitter and Instagram for news and information about Diageo North America: @Diageo_NA.
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KYIV, Ukraine— The International Atomic Energy Agency’s director-general says the level of safety at Europe’s largest nuclear plant, currently under Russian occupation in Ukraine, is like a “red light blinking” as his organization tries in vain to get access for work including repairs.
Rafael Grossi, in an interview with The Associated Press, turned the focus to the nuclear plant at Zaporizhzhia — a day after the 36th anniversary of the Chernobyl disaster in 1986. That plant was also taken over by Russian forces.
Grossi said that the IAEA needs access to the Zaporizhzhia plant in southern Ukraine so its inspectors can, among other things, reestablish connections with the Vienna-based headquarters of the U.N. agency. And for that, both Russia and Ukraine need to help.
The plant requires repairs, “and all of this is not happening. So the situation as I have described it, and I would repeat it today, is not sustainable as it is,” Grossi said. “So this is a pending issue. This is a red light blinking.”
He spoke in an interview Wednesday, a day after meeting with Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy about the issue.
“Understandably, my Ukrainian counterparts do not want the IAEA inspectors to go to one of their own facilities under the authority of a third power,” Grossi said. “I had a long conversation about this with President Zelenskyy last night, and it’s something that will still require consultations. We are not there yet.”
The IAEA chief continues to press Russia’s government for access to the Zaporizhzhia plant.
“I don’t see movement in that direction as we speak,” he said. But he is meeting with the Russian side “soon.”
“There are two units that are active, in active operation, as you know, others that are in repairs or in cool down. And there are some activities, technical activities and also inspection activities that need to be performed,” Grossi said.
With 15 reactors and one of the largest nuclear power capacities in the world, the war has essentially turned parts of Ukraine into a nuclear minefield. Again and again since the invasion, nuclear experts have watched in alarm as Russian forces have come uncomfortably close to multiple nuclear plants in Ukraine.
A Chernobyl security worker told the AP that the Russians flew aircraft over the damaged reactor site and dug trenches in highly radioactive dirt.
On Monday, Russian cruise missiles flew over the Khmelnitsky nuclear plant in western Ukraine.
“There cannot be any military action in or around a nuclear power plant,” Grossi said, adding that he has appealed to Russia about this.
“This is unprecedented to have a war unfolding amidst one of the world’s largest nuclear infrastructures, which, of course, makes for a number of fragile or weak points that could be, of course, exploited wittingly or unwittingly,” he added.
“So this requires a lot of activity on our side and cooperation. Cooperation from the Russian side. Understanding from the Ukrainian side so that we can avoid an accident.”
On Iran, Grossi said his agency is still trying to clarify answers from Tehran on outstanding questions involving traces of human-made enriched uranium at three sites in the country. The Islamic Republic and the IAEA have been trying to resolve a series of issues between them since the collapse of Tehran’s nuclear deal with world powers, including regaining access to footage from surveillance cameras at atomic sites in the country.
He also acknowledged Iran’s ability to enrich uranium since the deal’s collapse had expanded as it uses more-advanced centrifuges. Tehran recently moved a centrifuge workshop to its underground Natanz nuclear facility after a suspected Israeli attack.
“They are transferring the centrifuge producing capacity to a place where they feel they are more protected,” Grossi said.
Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, along with U.S. and European support for Ukraine in the conflict, have increased tensions between Russia and the West, but it’s “imperative for us to look for common denominators in spite of these difficulties,” he said.
He added: “We cannot afford to stop. We have to continue. It’s in the world’s interest, it’s in their own interest that the nuclear situation … is successful. I cannot imagine a geostrategic scenario where more nuclear weapons, proliferation, in the Middle East would help anybody or anything.”
Iran long has insisted its nuclear program is peaceful. However, U.S. intelligence agencies and the IAEA assess Tehran had an organized military nuclear program through 2003.
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Scavino, Navarro held in contempt of Congress in Jan. 6 probe
WASHINGTON (AP) — Former Trump advisers Peter Navarro and Dan Scavino were held in contempt of Congress on Wednesday for their monthlong refusal to comply with subpoenas rendered by the House committee’s investigation into the Jan. 6 attack on the U.S. Capitol.
The two men became the latest members of former President Donald Trump’s inner circle to face legal jeopardy as the select committee continues its more than nine-month-long probe into the worst attack on the Capitol in more than 200 years.
The near-party-line 220-203 vote will send the criminal referrals for Navarro and Scavino to the Justice Department for possible prosecution.
The contempt action followed hours of raw debate on the House floor as Republicans stood by Trump and charged that Democrats were trying to politicize the attack on the Capitol by his supporters.
House Republican leader Kevin McCarthy accused the Jan. 6 committee of “criminalizing dissent,” defended Scavino as a “good man” and lobbed harsh criticism at members of the committee, some by name. “Let’s be honest, this is a political show trial,” McCarthy said.
Democratic Rep. Jamie Raskin of Maryland, among the nine members of the Jan. 6 panel, noted that the committee has two Republicans, including Liz Cheney of Wyoming. He added that the purpose of the floor vote was to make clear that “open contempt and mockery for this process, and for the rule of law” will not be allowed by the chamber.
“I mean, it is just amazing that they think they can get away with this,” the three-term lawmaker told reporters about Scavino and Navarro as the debate raged on Wednesday.
Cheney and Illinois Rep. Adam Kinzinger, who is also on the select committee, were the only Republicans who voted in favor of the contempt charges.
While pursuing contempt charges may not yield any new information for the Jan. 6 committee — any prosecutions could drag for months or years — the vote Wednesday was the latest attempt to show that witnesses will suffer consequences if they don’t cooperate or at least appear for questioning. It’s all part of an effort to claw back legislative authority that eroded during the Trump era when congressional subpoenas were often flouted and ignored.
“This vote will reveal to us who is willing to show tolerance for the intolerable,” Majority Leader Steny Hoyer of Maryland said on the floor, directing his comments to Republicans across the aisle.
Raskin and other Democrats made their case that Scavino and Navarro are among just a handful of individuals who have rebuffed the committee’s requests and subpoenas for information. The panel has interviewed more than 800 witnesses so far.
In the last week alone, the committee scored two of those interviews from Trump’s daughter Ivanka Trump and her husband, Jared Kushner. Their virtual testimonies are the closest lawmakers have gotten to the former president.
Members of the panel said Kushner’s testimony last Thursday was helpful. Ivanka Trump, who was with her father in the White House on Jan. 6, was questioned for eight hours Tuesday as congressional investigators tried to piece together her father’s failed effort to delay the certification of the 2020 election results.
The main focus of the committee’s outreach to the former first daughter surrounds a telephone call they say she witnessed from her father to pressure then-Vice President Mike Pence to reject Biden’s 2020 election win as part of his ceremonial role overseeing the electoral count. Pence rejected those efforts.
Rep. Bennie Thompson, D-Miss., the chairman of the committee, highlighted Ivanka Trump’s voluntary cooperation with the committee as opposed to Scavino and Navarro’s defiance. Raskin said Scavino has “refused to testify before Congress about what he knows about the most dangerous and sweeping assault on the United States Congress since the War of 1812.”
The committee says Scavino helped promote Trump’s false claims of a stolen election and was with him the day of the attack on the Capitol. As a result, he may have “materials relevant to his videotaping and tweeting” messages that day.
A lawyer for Scavino did not return multiple messages from The Associated Press seeking comment.
Navarro, 72, a former White House trade adviser, was subpoenaed in early February over his promotion of false claims of voter fraud in the 2020 election that the committee believes contributed to the attack.
Navarro cited executive privilege when declining to testify, saying the committee “should negotiate this matter with President Trump.” He added, “If he waived the privilege, I will be happy to comply.”
But the Biden administration has already waived executive privilege for Navarro, Scavino and former national security adviser Michael Flynn, saying it was not justified or in the national interest for them to withhold their testimony.
Executive privilege was developed to protect a president’s ability to obtain candid counsel from his advisers without fear of immediate public disclosure, but it has limits. Courts have traditionally left questions of whether to invoke executive privilege up to the current White House occupant. The Supreme Court earlier this year rejected a bid by Trump to withhold documents from the committee.
The vote Wednesday will be the third time the panel has sent contempt charges to the House floor. The first two referrals, sent late last year, were for former White House chief of staff Mark Meadows and former Trump ally Steve Bannon.
The contempt referral against Bannon resulted in an indictment, with a trial set to start in July. The Justice Department has been slower to decide whether to prosecute Meadows, much to the frustration of the committee.
“It’s the committee’s hope that they will present it to a grand jury,” Thompson told reporters Tuesday. “Obviously, the Meadows case is still outstanding. We don’t really know where that is, other than we’ve done our work.”
He added, “The firewall goes up from our standpoint, and DOJ uses its systems to take it from there.”
Thompson suggested more witnesses could still be held in contempt in the weeks ahead even as the committee looks to wrap up the investigative portion of their work in the next two months.
A conviction for contempt of Congress carries a fine of up to $100,000 and up to a year in prison.
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Associated Press writer Mary Clare Jalonick contributed to this report.
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LONDON and NEW YORK, May 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exabel, the alternative data analytics platform for investment teams, and Databoutique.com, the ready-to-use market intel platform by RE-Analytics research firm, are delighted to announce a partnership that sees the creation of the Luxury Goods Sales Estimates Insights Platform.
The Luxury Goods Sales Estimates Insights Platform will give portfolio managers and hedge funds online sales estimates for luxury goods brands with product and brand-level detail, several weeks earlier and with deeper granularity than that which is commonly reported by the industry.
The platform delivers user-friendly dashboards, visualizations, KPI monitoring capabilities and enables investors to spot trend shifts in the online luxury goods market.
Partnering with Exabel gives alternative data vendors a compelling extra presentation and monitoring layer that investors value, utilizing Exabel's unique Al analytics, financial modelling and data science platform.
The Luxury Goods Sales Estimates Insights Platform forms part of Exabel's growing partnership program. The platform empowers data vendors to discover new value-added insights in their datasets, demonstrate extra value to potential customers, and deliver a new, proven Insights product that appeals to a wide group of professional investors. Through the partnership with Exabel, Databoutique.com's clients can now much more easily and quickly leverage alternative data to exploit investable insights.
Based on RE-Analytics industry-specific web data research, an almost decade-long project with a think tank of market and investment specialists, Databoutique.com sales estimates provide a weekly breakdown of sales by brand, product line and collection, resulting in one of the most advanced studies in the sector.
Neil Chapman, Exabel CEO said: "We are delighted to be partnering with Databoutique.com and look forward to facilitating the company's efforts to bring this valuable data to a wider audience. The luxury goods sector has seen strong growth coming out of the pandemic and investors have long sought better ways to pick winners within it. Databoutique.com's data combined with Exabel's technology should go some way towards fulfilling that need.
"The use of data, including alternative data, in financial markets is vital. Modeling data in-house has become a prohibitive burden in time and cost, and we are on a mission to change that. Exabel's SaaS delivered platform enables discretionary managers to complement their fundamental strategies with more data-driven techniques. It is the missing piece that allows asset managers to benefit from alternative data immediately.
"We are looking forward to working with Databoutique.com to create actionable insights on its data. Dashboards, intelligent screening KPI prediction models and company drill down tools are just some of the features the platform can generate – all via an easy-to-use cloud interface."
Andrea Squatrito, CEO and co-founder of RE Analytics and Databoutique.com, commented: "Data analysis is at the core of what we do in RE-Analytics, and making it available to the investment community is Databoutique.com's mission. Partnering with Exabel's platform is the crucial puzzle piece in this roadmap: Being able to connect reported data, with market consensus and sales estimates is key to testing an investment strategy. The Luxury Goods Sales Estimates Insights Platform is the right tool to achieve this."
About Exabel
Exabel is an analytics platform for any investment professional who wants to benefit from alternative data and modern data science tools in their investment process. It fulfils a growing need in financial markets: while use of data - including fundamental, market, proprietary and alternative data - is critical for asset managers, modelling such data in house has become an excessive use of time and resources for all but the very largest investment firms. Exabel's SaaS-delivered platform enables discretionary managers to complement their fundamental strategies with more data-driven techniques. It is the missing piece that allows investment teams to benefit from alternative data immediately. Exabel is currently growing rapidly having raised $22.7m and increased the team to 35 employees with more hiring underway.
About Databoutique.com
Databoutique.com is an online store that offers datasets for business and investment analysis, powered by the Milan based alternative-data company RE Analytics. It features long-term, highly granular web data observations of the global e-commerce market, designed for market and competitive research. Full-detail data featured in this research is available on Databoutique.com
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The company's new brand identity includes a new corporate logo, website and enhanced messaging.
LOUISVILLE, Colo., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- EOI, a company deploying low-flying small satellites that provide location intelligence to government and commercial customers, today announced that it has unveiled a new visual identity which includes a new logo, new website which will be fully augmented by the end of 3Q of this year, and enhanced messaging to better align with the company's forward-looking, innovative approach to its geospatial products, markets, and customers.
Coming out of stealth mode, EOI recently established manufacturing operations in the Denver area and will be launching its ultra-high-resolution imaging satellites in Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) next year. The company's fast growing, technology-driven focus drove the need for a new identity and message that leverages EOI's embrace of innovation, simplicity, and new challenges on its mission to disrupt the multi-billion-dollar earth observation marketplace. The new website is being designed to reinforce EOIs corporate identity, futuristic vision, and customer-facing content with a focus on key markets and customers. It will have a user-friendly navigation with the ability to update content in real-time, just like the capabilities of its future satellites.
"EOI is transforming from a vison to deployment of satellites so rapidly that we needed our identity to reflect not only who we are today but where we will be in the future," said Christopher Thein, CEO of EOI. "With a company focused on bringing innovations to a global audience, we are thrilled to have this new identity reflect our strong corporate mission and values."
Based in Louisville Colorado, EOI is developing a unique low-flying constellation of small satellites to collect ultra-high-resolution imagery to support a wide range of earth observation applications from Very Low Earth Orbit (VLEO) using its proven, patent-pending electric propulsion technology. By operating closer to Earth than ever before, EOI will capture the highest commercially available views of our planet from Space for real-time intelligence, asset monitoring, and situation awareness. EOI's Satellites-as-a-Service model will provide governmental entities and other companies with another technology to gather data, previously unavailable in the commercial marketplace.
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WASHINGTON (NEXSTAR) – The Department of Homeland Security is taking on dangerous disinformation. They created a new board dedicated to tackling the issue, but some lawmakers are raising concerns.
When asked about the Department of Homeland Security’s new Disinformation Governance Board, White House Press Secretary Jen Psaki said they support the effort.
“To prevent disinformation and misinformation from travelling around the country in a range of communities. I’m not sure who opposes that effort,” Psaki said.
It turns out many Republican lawmakers do oppose the new board, including Sen. Josh Hawley.
“They want to police the speech of American citizens. It is absolutely insane,” Hawley, R-Mo., said.
Department of Homeland Security Secretary Alejandro Mayorkas insists their new board is meant to combat dangerous and misleading information.
“Disinformation that imperils the safety and security of our homeland,” Mayorkas said.
The board is new, so exactly how they’ll do that is unclear.
Rep. Andrew Clyde, R-Ga., calls the board unconstitutional. He is among many who are comparing it to the Ministry of Truth from the dystopian novel 1984.
“This is nothing more than a blatant attempt to install a Ministry of Truth in order to push Biden’s propaganda,” Clyde said.
Sen. Marsha Blackburn, R-Tenn., says it’s censorship.
“They are going to step in here and say, we are going to take control, because there are some things we want you to know and there are some things we don’t,” Blackburn said.
The Biden administration argues there’s a major need to combat the lies and conspiracies that mislead people and sow division.
“There has been a range of [disinformation] out there about a range of topics – I mean including COVID, for example, and also elections and eligibility,” Psaki said.
Sen. Hawley wants the board to be dissolved.
“Just because you disagree with your opponent doesn’t mean it’s disinformation,” Hawley said.
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Helps customers optimize cloud security with attack surface management
LAS VEGAS, Aug. 10, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JupiterOne, the industry's leading cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) platform provider, enters Black Hat USA 2022 with a bevy of announcements, including new platform updates, participation in the Open Cyber Security Schema Framework (OCSF) industry initiative, and the addition of former Splunk CEO Doug Merritt to the JupiterOne board of directors.
The JupiterOne team kicks off its participation at Black Hat USA 2022 in the Mandalay Bay Convention Center at booth #1728. There, attendees can catch a demo of the company's CAASM platform and see its updated look and feel, which aligns with its new visual branding and improves the user experience. The updates also include functionality such as new product navigation, an updated graph engine for faster data visualizations, and the ability to take action on alerts straight from the platform's Search homepage, accelerating key workflows that allow users to save valuable time.
JupiterOne also rolled out new API integrations with industry-leading tools for Mobile Device Management (MDM), Cloud Security, DevOps, Security Orchestration, Automation and Response (SOAR), and Container Orchestration, making it easier for users to streamline their technology stack into a centralized, integrated solution.
In addition to its booth presence, JupiterOne is co-hosting Black Hat's premier party, Level Up, on August 10. The event starts at 8 pm and will take place at the Skyfall Lounge in the Delano Hotel. Register for the event here.
JupiterOne Participates in Open-Source Initiative Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF)
Today's security teams are taxed with time-consuming and resource-intensive normalization workflows required to unify data from the different tools they rely upon, significantly delaying their ability to leverage that data to detect and investigate security threats. The Open Cybersecurity Schema Framework (OCSF) project was conceived and initiated by AWS and Splunk, building upon the ICD Schema work done at Symantec, a division of Broadcom. OCSF includes contributions from 15 additional initial cybersecurity and technology organizations, including JupiterOne. The industry is working together to unburden security teams of the work required to collect and normalize data. OCSF adoption will enable security teams to focus on analyzing data, identifying threats and defending their organizations from cyberattacks. OCSF is an open standard that can be adopted for any environment, application, or solution that fits with existing security standards and processes. By creating a simplified, vendor-agnostic taxonomy, OCSF will help security teams realize better, faster data ingestion and analysis without the time-consuming, up-front normalization tasks.
Former Splunk CEO Doug Merritt Joins JupiterOne Board of Directors
Rounding up the announcements is the appointment of Doug Merrit to the JupiterOne board of directors. Most recently, Merritt served as Splunk's President and CEO, leading significant shifts in the company's technology roadmap, financial model, and go-to-market approach – dramatically increasing Splunk's market capitalization. Splunk's grew from the equivalent of $100m in ARR in May of 2014 to nearly $3 billion in ARR in the third quarter of fiscal 2022.
Since its founding, JupiterOne has attracted board members and advisors who reflect the diversity of perspectives across the security industry. Merrit joins the board alongside other industry leaders such as Latha Maripuri, CISO of Uber, and Enrique Salem, Partner at Bain Capital Ventures.
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JupiterOne is a cyber asset attack surface management (CAASM) platform company providing visibility and security for your entire cyber asset universe. Using graphs and relationships, JupiterOne provides a contextual knowledge base for an organization's cyber asset operations. With JupiterOne, teams can discover, monitor, understand, and act on changes in their digital environments. Cloud resources, ephemeral devices, identities, access rights, code, pull requests, and much more are collected.
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NEW YORK, April 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rowley Law PLLC is investigating potential securities law violations by CDK Global, Inc. (NASDAQ: CDK) and its board of directors concerning the proposed acquisition of the company by Brookfield Business Partners. Stockholders will receive $54.87 for each share of CDK Global stock that they hold. The transaction is valued at approximately $8.3 billion and is expected to close in the third quarter of 2022.
If you are a stockholder of CDK Global, Inc. and are interested in obtaining additional information regarding this investigation, please visit us at: http://www.rowleylawpllc.com/investigation/cdk/. You may also contact Shane Rowley, Esq. at Rowley Law PLLC, 50 Main Street Suite 1000, White Plains, NY 10606, by email at info@rowleylawpllc.com, or by telephone at 914-400-1920 or 844-400-4643 (toll-free).
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Inpixon Experience Recognized for Innovation in the Global Real Estate Technology Industry for Helping Businesses Stay Productive, Agile, and Safe
PALO ALTO, Calif., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Inpixon® (Nasdaq: INPX), the Indoor Intelligence® company, today announced Inpixon Experience has been named Coworking Platform of the Year by the 2022 PropTech Breakthrough Awards. The PropTech Breakthrough Awards honor excellence and recognize the creativity, hard work, and success of companies, technologies and products in the larger field of real estate technology.
"The workplace is forever changed, and the total impact on today's workspaces is yet to be seen. How, when, where, and why people show up to work is a driving factor," said Leon Papkoff, executive vice president of Enterprise Apps for Inpixon. "In Inpixon's State of Indoor Intelligence 2022 report, we found that 49% of enterprise organizations are looking to optimize how they use their spaces. As a result, real estate leaders are turning to Inpixon Experience to offer the connectivity, flexibility and safety their tenants need and want, to boost real-estate ROI and tenant engagement."
Inpixon Experience drives mobility in the workplace and leads with a connected device, Internet of Things (IoT) strategy to deliver immersive and contextual on-site experiences for tenants and visitors -- important components of the hybrid workplace of the future. Key benefits of Inpixon Experience for commercial and corporate real estate portfolios include:
- Occupancy dashboard: Allows management teams to see how office space is being used, leading to data-based decisions on best optimization of square footage.
- Employee communication and engagement: Stimulates collaboration and productivity through in-app news feeds, real-time notifications, event listing, polls and surveys.
- Automated desk, room, and service booking: Enables fully automated desk and room booking, facility service requests, and amenity reservations on-demand.
- Search and navigation: Offers each tenant a live, interactive in-app map of their office, so employees can easily locate their opt-in colleagues, spaces and the amenities available to them, and to navigate via step-by-step directions.
"COVID-19 launched the world into an accelerated digital transformation and a new era of the future of work -- and real estate is no exception," said Bryan Vaughn, Managing Director of PropTech Breakthrough Awards. "In today's working world, employee experience is paramount, and how businesses improve it can vastly impact the viability of the business. Inpixon Experience enables commercial and corporate real estate businesses to provide tenants and their employees the tools they need to thrive and remain connected with colleagues while boosting productivity in their preferred working environment. We congratulate Inpixon Experience on winning the PropTech Breakthrough Coworking Platform of the Year award and look forward to its continued success in the real estate industry."
Learn more and request a personalized Inpixon Experience demonstration at https://www.inpixon.com/solutions/enterprise-apps/workplace-experience.
About Inpixon
Inpixon® (Nasdaq: INPX) is the innovator of Indoor Intelligence®, delivering actionable insights for people, places and things. Combining the power of mapping, positioning and analytics, Inpixon helps to create smarter, safer, and more secure environments. The company's Indoor Intelligence and mobile app solutions are leveraged by a multitude of industries to optimize operations, increase productivity, and enhance safety. Inpixon customers can take advantage of industry leading location awareness, RTLS, workplace and hybrid event solutions, analytics, sensor fusion, IIoT and the IoT to create exceptional experiences and to do good with indoor data. For the latest insights, follow Inpixon on LinkedIn, Twitter, and visit inpixon.com.
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Redesigned USOpen.org and US Open App will Include New Fan Experiences Leveraging Hybrid Cloud and Explainable AI
ARMONK, N.Y., Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- IBM (NYSE: IBM) and the United States Tennis Association (USTA) today announced a five-year renewal of their longstanding, 30-year partnership. From the launch of USOpen.org in 1995 to the introduction of the mobile app in 2009, and last year's debut of the IBM Power Index with Watson, IBM and the USTA have collaborated for more than three decades, today delivering a world-class platform that provides unparalleled, first-of-its-kind fan experiences through hybrid cloud and AI technologies. This year, they will continue to expand and enhance the US Open digital offerings with new features added to the US Open app and USOpen.com ahead of the 2022 tournament.
Building on the popular IBM Match Insights with Watson feature — which analyzes millions of data points and over 100 million sources over the course of the tournament — 'Win Factors' brings an additional level of transparency into what is being analyzed by the AI models.. Win Factors is designed to provide fans with an increased understanding of the elements affecting player performance, such as the court surface, rankings, head-to-head records, ratio of games won, net of sets won, recent performance, yearly success, and media commentary. For the first time at the US Open, users can also register their own predictions for match outcomes on the US Open app and USOpen.com, through the 'Have Your Say' function. They can then compare their prediction with the aggregated predictions of other fans and the AI-powered Likelihood to Win generated by IBM.
"Our partnership with the USTA provides a unique opportunity to showcase the full breadth of IBM capabilities, against the backdrop of one of the most exciting and iconic sporting events in the world. As we look ahead, the possibilities to continually expand and enhance the US Open digital fan experience are endless," said Jonathan Adashek, Senior Vice President of Communications and Marketing at IBM. "Together we have created a platform of innovation by activating the same hybrid cloud, AI technology and IBM Consulting services that we use with our clients across all industries to bring the US Open digital properties to life for millions of tennis fans around the world."
"IBM's expertise and digital leadership has brought our fans closer to the tournament for the past three decades," said Kirsten Corio, USTA Chief Commercial Officer. "We are excited to continue to leverage IBM's innovative tech to serve up the tournament in exciting new ways and deepen global fan engagement with the US Open."
Win Factors and Have your Say join a comprehensive suite of digital fan features — including the IBM Power Index, Match Insights, and Fantasy Tennis game — on the newly redesigned US Open digital platforms.
The USTA and IBM iX, the experience design arm of IBM Consulting, worked to design and develop an updated website and app designed to enable fans around the world, and onsite at the US Open, to access the tournament, their favorite content, engaging insights and utilities faster and more intuitively than before. The US Open Digital Platforms include many new features. Fans can mark their favorite players to curate their digital experience based on their selections. The Scores, Schedule, Draws, and Players sections have been completely redesigned to deliver more relevant and contextual content and insights. The US Open mobile app introduces a new toggled state called "At the Open" which is specifically catered to the on-site attendee. "At the Open" is designed to provide fans with everything they need to optimize their visit, including ticket access management, mobile food ordering, grounds maps and curated content outlining each day's events.
The US Open's digital experiences run on a combination of on-premises, public, and private clouds, and IBM has designed a data architecture that helps ensure the right data — pulling from a variety of data sets and APIs — gets in the right hands at the right time. IBM leverages a hybrid cloud approach to collect, integrate, and distribute data and applications running on Red Hat OpenShift across multiple clouds to seamlessly handle the variety of different workloads required. This year's innovative solutions were built on IBM Cloud, and containerized using Red Hat OpenShift. The flexibility of the cloud allows for rapid innovation each year, as the IBM developers building these solutions are able to write code for new features once, and deploy it in any environment.
The 2022 US Open, including its Fan Week, during which the Qualifying tournament is held, runs from August 23 through September 11. To see IBMs technology in action, including the daily updated IBM Power Index, visit USOpen.org, or on your mobile device via the US Open app, available in the Apple and Android app stores.
Media Contact:
Rebecca Bernhard
rebecca.bernhard@ibm.com
About IBM
IBM is a leading global hybrid cloud and AI, and business services provider, helping clients in more than 175 countries capitalize on insights from their data, streamline business processes, reduce costs and gain the competitive edge in their industries. Nearly 3,000 government and corporate entities in critical infrastructure areas such as financial services, telecommunications and healthcare rely on IBM's hybrid cloud platform and Red Hat OpenShift to affect their digital transformations quickly, efficiently, and securely. IBM's breakthrough innovations in AI, quantum computing, industry-specific cloud solutions and business services deliver open and flexible options to our clients. All of this is backed by IBM's legendary commitment to trust, transparency, responsibility, inclusivity, and service. For more information, visit www.ibm.com.
About USTA
The USTA is the national governing body for the sport of tennis in the U.S. and the leader in promoting and developing the growth of tennis at every level -- from local communities to the highest level of the professional game. A not-for-profit organization, it invests 100% of its proceeds in growing the game. It owns and operates the US Open, one of the highest-attended annual sporting events in the world, and launched the US Open Series, linking seven summer WTA and ATP World Tour tournaments to the US Open. In addition, it owns approximately 120 Pro Circuit events throughout the U.S. and selects the teams for the Davis Cup, Billie Jean King Cup, Olympic and Paralympic Games. The USTA's philanthropic entity, the USTA Foundation, provides grants and scholarships in addition to supporting tennis and education programs nationwide to benefit under-resourced youth through the National Junior Tennis & Learning (NJTL) network. For more information about the USTA, go to USTA.com or follow the official accounts on Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and TikTok.
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Amber Alert issued for Georgia infant
ATLANTA (WGCL/Gray News) - A search for a 3 or 4-month-old boy is underway after authorities issued an Amber Alert, known as Levi’s Call in Georgia, early Tuesday morning.
A’hmaud Griffin was allegedly abducted by 27-year-old Travis Diquail Griffin Monday from a residence in Waynesboro. The infant is believed to be in extreme danger.
The suspect, Travis Diquail Griffin, is described as being 5-foot-7-inches tall and weighing around 137 pounds. He was last seen wearing a yellow shirt with a money sign on it and black pants. He has long dreadlocks.
If you have any information on the whereabouts of A’hmaud, dial 911, call Waynesboro Police Department at 706-554-2133 or provide information to the Georgia Bureau of Investigation tip line at 1-800-597-TIPS and/or the SeeSend app.
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| 2022-04-19T10:38:33Z
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New Data Released on Fireworks-Related Injuries and Deaths
WASHINGTON, June 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's that time of year when Americans everywhere will be celebrating the Fourth of July holiday with family, friends, and fireworks. Unfortunately, over the past 15 years, there has been an increase in the number of people injured during this festive time.
A new report by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) finds a significant upward trend in fireworks-related injuries. Between 2006 and 2021, injuries with fireworks climbed 25% in the U.S., according to CPSC estimates.
Last year, at least nine people died, and an estimated 11,500 were injured in incidents involving fireworks.
"It's imperative that consumers know the risks involved in using fireworks, so injuries and tragedies can be prevented. The safest way to enjoy fireworks is to watch the professional displays," said CPSC Chair Alex Hoehn-Saric. In addition, he said, "CPSC's Office of Compliance and Field Operations continues to work closely with other federal agencies to prevent the sale of illegal consumer fireworks."
CPSC's report shows:
- Of the nine U.S. deaths, six were associated with firework misuse, one death was associated with a mortar launch malfunction, and two incidents were associated with unknown circumstances.
- There were an estimated 11,500 emergency room-treated injuries involving fireworks in 2021—down from the spike (15,600) experienced in 2020, during the first year of the COVID-19 pandemic, when many public displays were cancelled.
- An estimated 8,500 fireworks-related injuries (or 74 percent of the total estimated fireworks-related injuries in 2021) occurred during the 1-month special study period between June 18 and July 18 last year.
- Young adults 20 to 24 years of age had the highest estimated rate of emergency department-treated, fireworks-related injuries in 2021.
- In 2021, there were an estimated 1,500 emergency department-treated injuries associated with firecrackers and 1,100 involving sparklers.
- In 2021, the parts of the body most often injured by fireworks were hands and fingers (an estimated 31 percent of injuries) along with head, face, and ears (an estimated 21 percent).
- About 32 percent of the emergency department-treated fireworks-related injuries in 2021 were for burns.
- In 2021, approximately 31 percent of selected and tested fireworks products were found to contain noncompliant components, including fuse violations, the presence of prohibited chemicals and pyrotechnic materials overload.
CPSC urges consumers to celebrate safely this holiday by following these safety tips:
Tips to Celebrate Safely
- Never allow young children to play with or ignite fireworks, including sparklers. Sparklers burn at temperatures of about 2,000 degrees Fahrenheit—hot enough to melt some metals.
- Keep a bucket of water or a garden hose handy, in case of fire or other mishap.
- Light fireworks one at a time, then move quickly away from the fireworks device.
- Never try to relight or handle malfunctioning fireworks. Soak them with water and throw them away.
- Never place any part of your body directly over a fireworks device when lighting the fuse. Move to a safe distance immediately after lighting fireworks.
- Never point or throw fireworks (including sparklers) at anyone.
- After fireworks complete their burning, to prevent a trash fire, douse the spent device with plenty of water from a bucket or hose before discarding the device.
- Make sure fireworks are legal in your area, and only purchase and set off fireworks that are labeled for consumer (not professional) use.
- Never use fireworks while impaired by alcohol or drugs.
Media can view our VNR here.
View CPSC's latest fireworks PSA here.
For more fireworks safety tips, visit Fireworks | CPSC.gov
About the U.S. CPSC
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) is charged with protecting the public from unreasonable risk of injury or death associated with the use of thousands of types of consumer products. Deaths, injuries, and property damage from consumer product-related incidents cost the nation more than $1 trillion annually. CPSC's work to ensure the safety of consumer products has contributed to a decline in the rate of injuries associated with consumer products over the past 50 years.
Federal law prohibits any person from selling products subject to a Commission ordered recall or a voluntary recall undertaken in consultation with the CPSC.
For lifesaving information:
- Visit CPSC.gov.
- Sign up to receive our e-mail alerts.
- Follow us on Facebook, Instagram @USCPSC and Twitter @USCPSC.
- Report a dangerous product or a product-related injury on www.SaferProducts.gov.
- Call CPSC's Hotline at 800-638-2772 (TTY 301-595-7054).
- Contact a media specialist.
Release Number: 22-174
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| 2022-06-28T11:19:43Z
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Bell County reported three new deaths due to COVID-19 on its dashboard Tuesday, raising the toll to 898 as cases continue to drop.
Bell County Health District epidemiologist Megan Mackiewicz said the new deaths included a woman in her 60s, a man in his 70s, and a man in his 80s.
Just one new case of COVID-19 was reported by the Bell County Public Health District Tuesday for a total of 54 active cases, one less than previously reported.
The county’s incidence rate went down to 14.88 cases per 100,000 residents in the county, a low not seen since June 4, 2020.
Of the 47,465 cases reported since the pandemic started, 46,513 have recovered, and 898 people died.
The health district’s dashboard showed Trauma Service Area L had 14 of the 1,017 available hospital beds in the area taken up by COVID-19 patients. The service area covers about 512,799 residents in Bell, Coryell, Hamilton, Lampasas, Milam, and Mills counties.
School cases
Belton, Temple, and Salado Independent School District reported no virus cases in the district.
Vaccinations, testing
Several places in Temple offer vaccinations and testing, including CVS, Walgreens, Walmart, the Veterans Administration Hospital, and the Baylor Scott & White Medical Center and clinics.
A second-round free at-home test kits are available at covidtests.gov. Tests are limited to four per household and are shipped through the U.S. Postal Service. The federal government authorized families who received the first batch of tests to place a second order.
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BAM Portal grants real estate brokerages access to impactful, personalized marketing collateral
WOBURN, Mass., July 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Volly, a provider of industry-leading marketing and customer engagement strategies and cutting-edge lending technologies, is excited to announce the launch of its Broker Access Marketing (BAM) Portal.
The BAM Portal gives real estate brokerages access to an online marketing store that offers impactful, personalized collateral that can be shared with their customer and partner networks. The goal is to help brokers better fulfill their clients' needs, gain a greater competitive edge in their markets, and more effectively build their brands.
"Delivering timely and relevant messaging to prospects, customers, and partners is essential for the growth of a brokerage's business," said Volly CEO Jerry Halbrook. "Rather than utilize a variety of tools to accomplish this goal, brokerages now have a one-stop solution for all their marketing collateral needs."
Through the BAM Portal, real estate brokerages can produce open house flyers, educational materials, and timely industry- and market-related content to share with homebuyers and sellers. The BAM Portal also gives brokers the ability to fully customize and personalize marketing collateral.
More information on the BAM Portal can be found here.
Watch the video here.
About Volly
Volly powers borrower journeys with world-class lending technology and a team of marketing specialists with extensive industry experience. Volly provides an overall better financing process by ensuring that borrower, lender, and real estate professional operate in total synchronicity throughout a transaction. For more information, visit www.myvolly.com or call (866) 435-7050.
About New Capital Partners
New Capital Partners (NCP) is a private equity firm headquartered in Birmingham, Ala. NCP partners with niche, tech-enabled services companies in the healthcare, financial, and business services industries. Leveraging its extensive operational experience, NCP helps create significant value in portfolio companies by focusing on one core goal: building great companies. For more information, visit www.newcapitalpartners.com.
Contact: Michael Haar, sales@myvolly.com
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| 2022-07-07T14:13:47Z
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Gary Brown: Remembering the rules for the family clothesline
"Mom's Clothesline Rules," said the social media posting, pinpointing the age range of the members of the group page that posted the list by identifying that page's name. "Sock Hops and Doo-Wops," was that moniker.
By the way, "Socks must be hung by their toes," according to one of mom's first rules.
"Boy this brings back memories," commented the person re-posting the list on her social media page, a classmate from my hometown in western New York. She added a deep red heart emoji before explaining, "Miss you so much Mom."
And, indeed, the list of clothes-hanging mandates attributed to mothers of a certain era was memorable in its accuracy, so the rules provoked memories of many mothers who no longer are among us.
"The clothesline must be wiped before hanging clothes," the first rule ordered. "Clothes must hang in order – whites with whites," the rule dictated, adding whites must be "hung first."
A vivid vision of my mother's orderly clothesline came back to me as I read through the online list.
"Someone was watching my mother," I observed in a comment below the posting.
Memories of my own mother
Washing the clothes, especially in a family of four children, was quite a chore several decades ago, before the technology of automatic washers and dryers had become affordable for a large portion of the population.
To clean the clothes, mom used a round basin wringer washer that was stationed in our basement. The clothes basket sat on cool concrete at the base of the basin, waiting to receive the garments after she wrung the final rinse water out of them.
Then she would carry the wicker basket up the stairs leading to the basement doors that opened onto our side lawn.
"Your mother is bringing clothes!"
Usually the shout came from one of our neighbor friends who my brothers and I had recruited for a game of backyard baseball. And, the game would stop as whichever players were closest to the doors – slanted tornado doors – would grab handles on the basket and take the clothes to the line for the woman who served after school and during summers as their "second mom."
"We've got it for you Mrs. B!"
All of us worked for minimum wage on the chore. Kool-Aid and cookies was our pay.
Rules governed the hanging
Not surprisingly, perhaps, my mother's unwritten method for hanging clothes on the lines, which stretched like utility wires from one pole close to the garden to another pole near the swing set, was similar to the written rules in the social media posting.
"Shirts must always hang by the tail – never the shoulders."
Common sense. Creases on the cloth at the tail of a shirt can be hidden by trousers.
"Line up the clothes so that each item shares one of the clothes pegs with another item."
Everyone in our family had more than one job, even the clothespins.
"Hang sheets and towels on the outside line so you can hide your 'unmentionables.'"
We guarded our innocence in the 1950s. Even now, I'm sort of surprised there is a rule that brings to mind "unmentionables."
"It doesn't matter if it is sub-zero outside, the clothes will go out and just freeze."
Clothes must be washed in winter. And our basement was a damp one, so my mother needed more than the sump pump to remove the moisture from both the air and her family's clothes. That's why a corrolary rule might be "Short clothes must hang over tallest snowdrifts."
One of mom's most important rules, and the list's final one, was "pegs must be gathered up when taking down clothes – never leave them on the line."
Clothespins weren't cherished keepsakes, nor were they a particular target of thieves. And, certainly they weren't a high-priced item. Still, as my parents often said when they were trying to be thrifty and protective of our possessions, "we aren't the Rockefellers."
If we were, rules or no rules, we probably wouldn't be hanging out our own clothes on the line.
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| 2022-07-17T15:53:56Z
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HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PC.Solutions.Net (PCSN), a Houston based managed services provider in the IT industry brings their proprietary security offering to small/medium sized businesses.
Companies considering switching to cloud computing are faced with many challenges. One of the challenges is how to secure your intellectual property while in a public cloud infrastructure.
PCSN has developed some technologies that not only allow secure connectivity from any device but brings this technology at a price point that small businesses can afford. This technology levels the playing field for startups and companies with smaller budgets compared to some of the larger enterprises who have exclusively enjoyed such technologies in the past.
Being a Microsoft partner for over 25 years, PCSN has developed technology that not only enhances security but really brings the any device, anywhere connectivity to SMBs. Nadeem Azhar of PCSN says, "Many companies, especially in the SMB space, are reluctant to move to the cloud because of the concern that cloud technology is not secure or is unaffordable. This is no longer the case. A properly designed infrastructure in the cloud is more secure and reliable than on-prem setup."
This technology not only makes SMBs more competitive, but also levels the playing field.
"This project came out of our skunk works labs and, true to form, we've been able to commercialize this technology for everyone to be able to take advantage of. It's now part of our technology stack and brings additional value to our customers in the 20-50 user space," says Nadeem Azhar the owner of PC.Solutions.Net.
Media Contact: Nadeem Azhar, nadeem@pcsn.net
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| 2022-08-02T23:58:46Z
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- Randy Parker is Named CEO of Hyundai Motor America
- Edgar Carranza is Named CEO of Hyundai Motor Mexico
- Tedros Mengiste is Promoted to Vice President, Genesis Sales Operations, Genesis Motor America
- Bob Kim is Promoted to Vice President, National Sales, Hyundai Motor America
- David VandeLinde is Promoted to Vice President, After-Sales, Hyundai Motor America
FOUNTAIN VALLEY, Calif., July 28, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- José Muñoz, president and chief executive officer, Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) announced today the promotion of five key members of his HMNA executive team. The five promotions are effective Aug.1.
Randy Parker is promoted to CEO of Hyundai Motor America (HMA). Parker will be responsible for Hyundai's commercial automotive operations in the United States and report to Muñoz. Parker was previously the senior vice president of national sales at HMA.
Edgar Carranza is promoted to CEO of Hyundai Motor Mexico. Carranza will oversee commercial automotive operations in Mexico reporting to Muñoz. Carranza was previously the chief operating officer of HMM.
Tedros Mengiste is promoted to vice president, Genesis sales operations, Genesis Motor America. Mengiste will continue to oversee Genesis sales, production, distribution, incentives, and field operations in the United States. He will continue to report to Claudia Marquez, chief operating officer, Genesis Motor North America. Mengiste was previously the executive director of Genesis sales.
Bob Kim is promoted to vice president, national sales, Hyundai Motor America. Kim will oversee sales and field operations in the United States and report to Parker. Kim was previously the general manager of the southern region.
David VandeLinde is promoted to vice president, after-sales, Hyundai Motor America. VandeLinde will continue to be responsible for leading dealer service programs and operations, parts and accessory sales, and owner marketing, and will report to Parker.
"I am excited to have Randy and Edgar leading these two markets in North America," said Muñoz. I know that they will continue the remarkable growth and expansion of the Hyundai brand that we have experienced during the past three years. And having Ted and Bob leading sales efforts for GMA and HMA will ensure we continue to increase market share across both brands in the U.S."
Hyundai Motor North America
Hyundai Motor North America (HMNA) was established in 2018 to provide strategic oversight of Hyundai Motor America, Hyundai Motor Canada, Hyundai Motor Mexico, Genesis Motor America, and Genesis Motor Canada. HMNA also provides operational oversight of Hyundai Motor Manufacturing Alabama. HMNA's 1,400 dealerships sold 956,000 Hyundai and Genesis vehicles in 2021, a 22% increase compared with 2020. HMNA is committed to achieving long-term sustainable growth and promoting Hyundai's global vision of 'Progress for Humanity.'
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| 2022-07-28T19:05:04Z
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WACO, TX (FOX 44)- The City of Waco is proposing to use up to $3 million from the American Rescue Plan Act to make its largest investment into small businesses.
It’s a part of their small business support program ‘We All Win Waco’ starting off in the East Waco community.
Shelia Robinson, owner of Pat’s Dine-In was excited to hear about the city’s plan to provide up to $80,000 for select businesses.
Growing up in the area, she’s ready to see East Waco have a brighter look.
“The side that I’m on is the low property side of Waco,” said Robinson. “I mean, even if we don’t make the money or whatever we’re supposed to, we try to stay open.”
Robinson plans on applying for the We All Win Waco program to help her business grow.
She wants to use the funds to get a food truck.
“I’m trying to make this business grow, so if I get funds, I can get the things that I really, really need to get me going,” said Robinson. “You know, right now, we’re just stuck in one position because it’s always slow and it is always fast. Always up and down.”
The program is for businesses who have less than 25 employees.
Owners must prove they are at a low to moderate income level or at least half of their workers income fall within in the same bracket.
Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce vice president of economic development, Rachel Pate says this program is needed to support black businesses coming out of COVID-19 and current supply chain problems in order to stay profitable.
“Being able to just keep up with the changing times, to be more modern, to make improvements, it benefits everyone,” said Pate. “I think it puts us on a peg where we look around and you can’t distinguish the old businesses from the new businesses.”
Funds will also be given to do façade improvements revitalizing Elm Avenue.
Robinson is ready to apply and do her part in the community.
“I want to keep East Waco alive by having something nice they can come to, you know, even if they give us more funding, we can do things for the kids also,” said Robinson.
East Waco businesses are able to apply for this program until September 19.
The city plans to roll this program out to other Waco neighborhoods in the near future.
Click here to find more information about We All Win Waco and to apply.
Cen-Tex African American Chamber of Commerce is also planning to hold a campaign to inform business owners in the area.
Click here to access their website or call 254-235-3204.
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| 2022-09-01T16:12:36Z
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Report: Anne Heche in hospital, stable after fiery car crash
LOS ANGELES (AP) — Anne Heche was in the hospital Saturday following an accident in which her car smashed into a house and flames erupted, a representative for the actor told People magazine.
The representative, who was not identified, told the magazine that Heche was in stable condition a day after Friday’s accident. Her family and friends were asking that her privacy be respected, People reported.
Her speeding car came to a T-shaped intersection and ran off the road and into the house in the Mar Vista section of Los Angeles’ westside shortly before 11 a.m. Friday, Los Angeles police Officer Tony Im said.
The car came to rest inside the two-story house and started a fire that took nearly 60 firefighters more than an hour to put out, the Los Angeles Fire Department said. Officials haven’t identified Heche as the driver who was pulled from the car as it was inside the house, but said it was registered to her.
Television news video showed a blue Mini Cooper Clubman, badly damaged and burned, being towed out of the home, with a blonde woman sitting up on a stretcher and struggling as firefighters put her in an ambulance.
No other injuries were reported, and no arrests have been made. Police detectives are investigating.
Her representatives did not immediately respond Saturday to requests for comment.
A native of Ohio, Heche first came to prominence on the NBC soap opera “Another World” from 1987 to 1991. She won a Daytime Emmy Award for the role.
In the late 1990s she became one of the hottest actors in Hollywood, a constant on magazine covers and in big-budget films. She co-starred with Johnny Depp in 1997′s “Donnie Brasco”; with Tommy Lee Jones in 1997′s “Volcano”; with Harrison Ford in 1998′s “Six Days, Seven Nights”; with Vince Vaughn and Joaquin Phoenix in 1998′s “Return to Paradise,” and with an ensemble cast in the original 1997 “I Know What You Did Last Summer.”
Her relationship with Ellen DeGeneres from 1997 to 2000 heightened her fame and brought immense public scrutiny.
In the fall of 2000 soon after the two broke up, Heche was hospitalized after knocking on the door of a stranger in a rural area near Fresno, California. Authorities said she had appeared shaken and disoriented, and spoke incoherently to the residents.
In a memoir released the following year, “Call Me Crazy,” Heche talked about her lifelong struggles with mental health and a childhood of abuse.
She was married to camera operator Coleman Laffoon from 2001 to 2009. The two had a son together. She had another son during a relationship with actor James Tupper, her co-star on the TV series “Men In Trees.”
Heche has worked consistently in smaller films, on Broadway, and on TV shows in the past two decades. She recently had recurring roles on the network series “Chicago P.D.” and “All Rise,” and in 2020 was a contestant on “Dancing With the Stars.”
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| 2022-08-06T21:41:58Z
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SHANGHAI, Aug. 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Shanghai based alternative protein startup 70/30 Food Tech is set to launch its ready meal products, using its inhouse biomass fermented protein. This protein, the key component developed by the R&D team of the startup, serves as a meat replacement that mimics the texture and nutrition profile of shredded chicken.
The company will be the first to launch a mycelium protein product onto the Chinese market and recently closed its angel round for an undisclosed amount, from global impact investor New Crop Capital and others.
70/30 is also a company in the Dao Foods Investment portfolio, a VC firm that is laser focused on accelerating alternative protein companies serving the mainstream Chinese market. Since its launch, 70/30 has sold 25,000+ functional plant-based meals with zero advertising budget.
The company's innovation strategy lead, Eve Samyuktha, said, "It was clear to us that we needed a meat replacement that is textured like meat but is also as natural and whole as the other components of our meal bowls. This biomass protein is 'harvested' with our in-house process and utility design. " She is an Imperial College London graduate and a chemical engineer with over 15 years of experience in product scale up science. She is also the founder of Plant Based Consulting China.
The Good Food institute (GFI) recognizes fermentation as the third pillar in the alternative protein industry (alongside cell-cultured and plant-based), and it has attracted $435m in investment capital in 2020 alone, according to GFI.
"We sold over 25,000 ready meal products to over 1,600 customers in 2021 as part of our pilot test launch. We have gathered valuable data on how the average '996' worker in cities make their food decisions, and their expectations of plant-based food," said co-founder and Chief Product Developer Mike Huang.
70/30 will increase production capacity with their manufacturing partner, Shanghai Qingmei Green Food Group, an industry giant in China that has a massive network of cold chain logistics at their new facility in Shanghai. Through this partnership, 70/30 will scale-up production and reach nationwide distribution of its healthy and tasty meal plans in the last quarter of 2022.
The company will soon launch its series A round of funding for scaling-up production of the mycelium protein, growing the research and development team and bring out exciting new products created for the Chinese consumer.
Contact Details
Eve Samyuktha
Founder, Technologist
Email: eve@7030tech.com
LinkedIn Profile: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eve-70/30-tech/
Mike Huang
Cofounder, Product Developer
Email: mike@7030tech.com
WeChat: Mike7030
About 70/30 Food Tech
70/30 Food Tech makes functional plant and mycelium-based ready meals and develops its own biomass protein. 70/30's philosophy is that 70% of what we eat should be made up of a variety of plant-based whole foods, and 30% of our food should be fun. Founded in 2020 by F&B consultants working in the China's plant-based sector, the startup makes functional meal plans for the busy white-collar professionals living in tier 1 cities of the country. Its mission is to improve human health and battle climate change by making healthy food convenient, accessible, and affordable for all.
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| 2022-08-03T17:41:10Z
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Idaho Falls welcomes new Economic Development Administrator
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The City of Idaho Falls has hired eastern Idaho native Christian Ashcraft as the new Economic Development Administrator.
Ashcraft was selected to fill the vacancy created when former Administrator Dana Briggs left to take a position in the private sector.
“Christian will be a great asset to our City to help us look at innovative ways to recruit, retain, expand and promote business and economic opportunities in Idaho Falls,” Casper said. “I am confident he will do a fantastic job helping our community, enhancing the economic wellbeing of Idaho Falls.
Prior to joining the City of Idaho Falls, Ashcraft received a bachelor’s degree in public policy and administration with a data science minor from BYU-Idaho and a master’s degree in public administration from BYU’s Marriott School of Business. He also worked in local government positions for the City of Ammon, Idaho and the City of Orem, Utah.
Ashcraft grew up in Hamer. As part of a farming family, he worked many seasons cultivating and harvesting wheat, barley, alfalfa and the world-renown Idaho potato.
As the new Economic Development Administrator, Ashcraft will work extensively with departments like Public Works, Community Development Services and the private sector to create economic development opportunities within Idaho Falls. The position also interfaces with agencies like REDI, the Idaho National Laboratory and others on projects such as the Innovation District and to help attract new businesses to locate within the City.
“I’m excited to help with the projects and challenges that lie ahead as Idaho Falls strives to imagine and realize a successful vision for the community,” Ashcraft said. “In this role, I will really look forward to fostering public engagement, collaboration and innovation.”
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SUNNYVALE, Calif., Aug. 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trimble (NASDAQ: TRMB) announced today that it has signed a definitive agreement to acquire privately-held Bilberry, a French technology company specializing in selective spraying systems for sustainable farming. The transaction is expected to close in the fourth quarter of 2022, subject to certain closing conditions and regulatory approval. Financial terms were not disclosed.
Farmers face a variety of challenges including rising production costs, increasing weed resistance to herbicides and expanding regulations to encourage more sustainable farming practices. These regulations target improving soil restoration, soil fertility and nutrient management as well as reducing the use of chemicals, particularly those that pose a risk for health or the environment. Selective spraying solutions are ideal to help farmers address these challenges.
Bilberry is a pioneer in applying artificial intelligence (AI) technology that identifies a wide variety of weed species in real time for a broad range of crop types. The system allows sprayers to be retrofitted with the technology to apply herbicide to only weeds (green-on-green) rather than spraying an entire crop or bare ground. It also enables farmers to visualize their crops on a weed density map so they can track the evolution of problem areas. Bilberry was one of the first companies to make this technology commercially available and case studies have shown that the system can reduce the use of herbicides by more than 80 percent, while protecting the environment and significantly lowering input costs for farmers.
Trimble provides technology solutions across the entire agricultural supply chain—from guidance and data management to application control and harvesting. As part of its crop protection portfolio, Trimble's WeedSeeker® system has been widely deployed. The system can identify plants on bare soil (green-on-brown) and can only be used prior to the crop emerging from the soil. The addition of Bilberry's AI technology and extensive worldwide weed database will extend Trimble's crop protection portfolio by providing selective spraying to identify differences in plants (green-on-green) and can be used throughout the spraying season as well as prior to crops emerging.
Combining the technology and strengths of Trimble and Bilberry will enable the development of new and exciting selective spraying solutions for farmers worldwide, who often struggle to integrate and use disparate hardware and software products across various brands of agricultural equipment.
"Our planned acquisition of Bilberry builds out Trimble's crop protection portfolio by adding green-on-green selective spraying capabilities and supports our development of autonomous solutions," said Jim Chambers, vice president of Trimble Agriculture. "The Bilberry solution is brand agnostic and compatible with a broad range of spraying equipment manufacturers, which is ideal for mixed fleet operations. This capability, together with existing Trimble competencies, will enable us to expand our role in the growing market for precision agriculture solutions that can reduce input costs, create efficiencies for our customers and drive sustainability in farming."
"Trimble is a leading provider of precision agriculture solutions, and we are excited about the opportunity to take our business to the next level. As customer demand continues to grow for selective spraying technology, we will be able to leverage relationships with Trimble's worldwide distribution channel," said Guillaume Jourdain, co-founder and CEO of Bilberry. "Our technology will offer farmers the ability to gain even more efficiencies out of their existing or new equipment with innovative spraying solutions that have a positive impact on the environment."
The Bilberry business will be reported as part of Trimble's Resources and Utilities segment.
Founded in Paris, France in 2016, Bilberry's mission is to help growers dramatically reduce the amount of chemicals sprayed on crops while improving the quality of their crop production and profitability. Using artificial intelligence and deep learning technology, Bilberry transforms crop protection by spraying at the plant level, instead of field level. In a world where broadcast spraying is no longer a viable option, Bilberry offers farmers an alternative solution by targeting and spraying weeds locally. The company's intelligent agriculture systems turn sprayers into smart engines that spray weeds directly without damaging crops. From green-on-brown to green-on-green applications, Bilberry's precision agriculture technology helps farmers control weed at various stages of growth. For more information, visit: www.bilberry.io.
Trimble's Agriculture Division provides solutions that solve complex technology challenges across the entire agricultural supply chain. The solutions enable farmers and advisors to allocate scarce resources to produce a safe, reliable food supply in a profitable and environmentally sustainable manner. Covering all seasons, crops, terrains and farm sizes, Trimble solutions can be used on most equipment on the farm, regardless of manufacturer. To enable better decision making, Trimble offers technology integration that allows farmers to collect, share, and manage information across their farm, while providing improved operating efficiencies in the agricultural value chain. Trimble solutions include guidance and steering, desktop and cloud-based data management, flow and application control, water management, harvest solutions and correction services. For more information on Trimble Agriculture, visit: www.trimble.com/agriculture.
Trimble (NASDAQ:TRMB) is an industrial technology company transforming the way the world works by delivering solutions that enable our customers to thrive. Core technologies in positioning, modeling, connectivity and data analytics connect the digital and physical worlds to improve productivity, quality, safety, transparency and sustainability. From purpose-built products to enterprise lifecycle solutions, Trimble is transforming industries such as agriculture, construction, geospatial and transportation. For more information about Trimble, visit: www.trimble.com.
This press release contains forward-looking statements regarding the business operations and prospects of Trimble, including whether or when the closing of the acquisition will occur and the potential impacts of the acquisition on expanding Trimble's precision agriculture capabilities. These forward-looking statements are subject to change, and actual results may materially differ due to certain risks and uncertainties. Factors that could cause or contribute to changes in such forward-looking statements include, but are not limited to (i) the timing for completing closing conditions and obtaining regulatory approval, (ii) realizing the anticipated benefits of the acquisition, including Trimble's ability to combine solutions, extend its crop protection portfolio and develop new selective spraying solutions, (iii) the growth prospects for selective spraying solutions and ability to expand sales of Bilberry solutions by leveraging worldwide distribution channels, and (iv) the risks and uncertainties associated with unexpected expenditures or assumed liabilities that may be incurred as a result of the acquisition. More information about potential factors which could affect Trimble's business and financial results is set forth in reports filed with the SEC, including Trimble's quarterly reports on Form 10-Q and its annual report on Form 10-K. All forward-looking statements are based on information available to Trimble as of the date hereof, and Trimble assumes no obligation to update such statements.
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NEW YORK, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Klein Law Firm announces that a class action complaint has been filed on behalf of shareholders of Wells Fargo & Company (NYSE: WFC) alleging that the Company violated federal securities laws.
This lawsuit is on behalf of persons and entities that purchased or otherwise acquired Wells Fargo common stock between February 24, 2021 and June 9, 2022.
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: August 29, 2022
No obligation or cost to you.
Learn more about your recoverable losses in WFC:
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CLASS ACTION CASE DETAILS: The filed complaint alleges that Wells Fargo & Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Wells Fargo had misrepresented its commitment to diversity in the Company's workplace; (ii) Wells Fargo conducted fake job interviews in order to meet its Diverse Search Requirement; (iii) the foregoing conduct subjected Wells Fargo to an increased risk of regulatory and/or governmental scrutiny and enforcement action, including criminal charges; (iv) all of the foregoing, once revealed, was likely to negatively impact Wells Fargo's reputation; and (v) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
WHAT THIS MEANS TO YOU AS A SHAREHOLDER: If you have suffered a loss in Wells Fargo you have until August 29, 2022 to petition the court for lead plaintiff status. Your ability to share in any recovery doesn't require that you serve as a lead plaintiff.
NO COST TO YOU: If you purchased Wells Fargo securities during the relevant period, you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out-of-pocket fees.
HOW TO PROTECT YOUR FINANCIAL INTERESTS: For additional information about the WFC lawsuit, please contact J. Klein, Esq. by telephone at 212-616-4899 or click this link: https://www.kleinstocklaw.com/pslra-1/wells-fargo-wfc-lawsuit-loss-submission-form?id=30840&from=4.
ABOUT KLEIN LAW FIRM
J. Klein, Esq. represents investors and participates in securities litigations involving financial fraud throughout the nation. The Klein Law Firm is a boutique litigation firm with experience in a wide range of areas including securities law, corporate finance and commercial litigation. Since 2011, our experienced attorneys have achieved superior results for our clients with a personalized focus. Attorney advertising. Prior results do not guarantee similar outcomes.
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Man charged with starting massive Arizona wildfire burned toilet paper, officials say
FLAGSTAFF, Ariz. (KTVK/KPHO/Gray News) – Authorities arrested a Louisiana man Sunday who they say started the Pipeline Fire, a wildfire in Arizona that has so far destroyed more than 20,000 acres and caused hundreds of people to evacuate their homes.
Court documents revealed that officials arrested 57-year-old Matthew Riser for starting the fire that is raging just north of Flagstaff.
Upon investigation, deputies found that Riser lit toilet paper on fire in the forest and then tried to flee the area in a pickup truck.
The documents said that Riser initially told Coconino County deputies that he was camping when he saw the fire spark. When asked if he saw any “no campfire” signs, Riser said no, but that soon he saw “a 200-foot by 200-foot” fire and that “everything was on fire.”
During a second interview with another deputy, Riser then reportedly admitted to lighting toilet paper and then trying to put out the fire with his sleeping bag. Court documents said he also later admitted to seeing the “no campfire” signs.
Riser said he used a white Bic lighter to set the toilet paper on fire, which deputies found in the center console of the pickup truck. Riser also told deputies he had marijuana in his truck. While marijuana is legal in Arizona, he could face a charge for having it on federal land.
Riser said he was homeless and had been camping in the forest for two days.
Forest Service law enforcement said Riser was arrested and charged with natural resource violations. He appeared before a federal magistrate Monday morning in Flagstaff.
It’s unclear what other charges he could face related to the wildfire.
The Pipeline Fire was first reported at 10:15 a.m. Sunday by a fire lookout. By late that evening, it had burned approximately 4,000-5,000 acres, pushing about 15 miles. By Tuesday morning, the fire had exploded to more than 20,000 acres.
More than 600 firefighters are on the frontlines of the Pipeline Fire and several mandatory evacuations are underway.
A state of emergency was declared in Flagstaff on Monday, leading to the evacuation of hundreds of homes.
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Firefighters respond to apartment fire
IDAHO FALLS, Idaho (KIFI) - The Idaho Falls Fire Department is on scene of an apartment fire at 1881 17th Street.
The fire department asks you avoid the are of the Courtyard Apartments.
Traffic was rerouted at Hoopes Avenue and Woodruff Avenue.
This is a breaking story and will be updated as more information is released.
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King Car Conductor won one of 5 Kavalan Double Golds in San Francisco
TAIPEI, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Kavalan's Double Gold award-winning King Car Conductor has unveiled a new packaging design.
King Car Conductor was one of five Kavalans to scoop Double Gold at the 2022 San Francisco World Spirits Competition, making it the fourth SFWSC Double Gold awarded to this expression.
First launched in 2011, King Car Conductor is the first Kavalan whisky released that pays tribute to its parent company King Car Group. Matured and vatted from multiple oak barrels, this expression delivers delicate notes of papaya, banana, and green apple with rich and floral complexities. The label design presents "King Car Conductor" written in a semi-cursive Chinese calligraphic script in gold, paired with flowing lines referencing the Snow Mountain where Kavalan sources its mineral-rich meltwaters.
The 22nd SFWSC drew about 5,000 spirits from more than 40 countries, which were assessed by 70 judges, making it the biggest SFWSC contest so far.
Kavalan SFWSC 2022 results:
Double Gold
- King Car Conductor Single Malt Whisky
- Kavalan Podium Single Malt Whisky
- Kavalan Solist ex-Bourbon Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
- Kavalan Solist Vinho Barrique Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
- Kavalan Distillery Reserve Peated Malt Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
Gold
- Kavalan Concertmaster Port Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
- Kavalan Concertmaster Sherry Cask Finish Single Malt Whisky
- Kavalan Solist Fino Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
- Kavalan Solist Brandy Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
- Kavalan Solist Amontillado Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
- Kavalan Solist PX Sherry Single Cask Strength Single Malt Whisky
King Car Conductor Single Malt Whisky historical double gold or higher results in SFWSC:
- 2015 Double Gold
- 2018 Double Gold & Best Other Single Malt
- 2021 Double Gold
- 2022 Double Gold
About Kavalan Distillery
Kavalan Distillery in Yilan County has been pioneering the art of single malt whisky in Taiwan since 2005. Our whisky, aged in intense humidity and heat, sources the meltwaters of Snow Mountain and is enhanced by sea and mountain breezes. All this combines to create Kavalan's signature creaminess. Taking Yilan County's old name, our distillery is backed by about 40 years of beverage-making under parent company, King Car Group. We have collected more than 650 gold awards or higher from the industry's most competitive contests. Visit www.kavalanwhisky.com
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NEW YORK, April 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Li-Cycle Holdings Corp. (f/k/a Peridot Acquisition Corp.)("Li-Cycle" or the "Company") (NYSE: LICY). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Li-Cycle and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On March 24, 2022, before market hours, market researcher Blue Orca Capital released a report on Li-Cycle (the "Report"), which described the Company as "a near fatal combination of stock promotion, laughable governance, a broken business hemorrhaging cash, and highly questionable Enron-like acounting." Among other things, the Report alleged that the Company's revenues are based on "an Enron-like mark-to-model accounting gimmick," and that "Li-Cycle diverted $529,902 in investor capital to the family [] of its founders through a series of highly questionable related party payments." The Report also alleged that the Company's "cash burn is so severe and far above previous guidance" which "will require the Company to raise at least $1 billion . . . in large part by massively diluting current shareholders."
Following publication of the Report, Li-Cycle's stock price fell $0.47 per share, or 5.6%, to close at $7.93 per share on March 24, 2022.
Pomerantz LLP, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, Paris, and Tel Aviv, is acknowledged as one of the premier firms in the areas of corporate, securities, and antitrust class litigation. Founded by the late Abraham L. Pomerantz, known as the dean of the class action bar, Pomerantz pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 85 years later, Pomerantz continues in the tradition he established, fighting for the rights of the victims of securities fraud, breaches of fiduciary duty, and corporate misconduct. The Firm has recovered numerous multimillion-dollar damages awards on behalf of class members. See www.pomlaw.com
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
888-476-6529 ext. 7980
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BOSTON, July 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Boston Hemp Inc. is pleased to announce the addition of new strains of hemp to its already popular line of products. Boston Hemp Inc. has added Purple Urkle, Sour Dog and Gogi OG to its line-up of available hemp flower. The new strains are available as smalls. Smalls are from the same harvest as larger buds but are smaller in size. There is no difference in the levels of CBD that can be found in this smaller sized bud of these new strains. The new strains are available to be infused with additional cannabinoids such as Delta-8 THC, HHC or THC-O.
Purple Urkle is a rich and robust hemp strain filled with earthy notes. Sour Dog has sour notes and a fruity flavor profile. Gogi OG is not only fruity, it is sweet. Each of these new strains are organically grown on hemp farms located in Vermont and are of the highest quality.
Boston Hemp Inc. is a premier retailer of fine hemp products. Their product line-up consists of flower, concentrates, edibles and vapes. Their products are available for sale at both their retail location in Hanover, Massachusetts and on-line at www.BostonHempInc.com.
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CLEVELAND, Aug. 22, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to a new study by The Freedonia Group, demand for cement and concrete additives in the Africa/Mideast region was $1.2 billion in 2021, accounting for 7% of global demand.
Additive use relative to cement consumption in the region is generally low by global standards:
Less developed construction sectors have limited chemical and fiber additive use, although demand for these products has grown substantially over the last decade.
Minerals are more frequently used as ingredients in blended cements than as additives.
There are a number of markets with higher additive use intensities, particularly more affluent markets such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Despite generally low intensity of use, the additive market is large in the aggregate since the region comprises about 80 countries and over 1.7 billion people.
- Chemical additives will remain the largest product category, with demand boosted by the need for high-performance cement in oilfield and mining operations in countries such as Saudi Arabia and the UAE. Water reducers will find widespread use, most notably in North Africa and the Middle East, where high temperatures can result in fast setting times for concrete.
- The lower cost and relative ease of use will support demand for mineral additives, particularly in countries with less developed construction industries and those that use high levels of portland cement – including Egypt, Nigeria, and the UAE.
- Fibers will continue to account for a small share of demand since their high costs and the lack of regional temperature swings limit utilization.
About the Freedonia Group - The Freedonia Group, a division of MarketResearch.com, is the premier international industrial research company, providing our clients with product analyses, market forecasts, industry trends, and market share information. From one-person consulting firms to global conglomerates, our analysts provide companies with unbiased, reliable industry market research and analysis to help them make important business decisions. With over 100 studies published annually, we support over 90% of the industrial Fortune 500 companies. Find off-the-shelf studies at https://www.freedoniagroup.com/ or contact us for custom research: +1 440.842.2400.
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NEW YORK, June 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- A self-proclaimed "Law & Order Sheriff" in Lee County, FL arrested 10-year-old Daniel Marquez over Memorial Day weekend based on the claim that he threatened a "mass shooting," calling the child "a little delinquent" whose behavior was "sickening." Within three hours of the arrest, the Sheriff posted the boy's name, mugshot and a "perp walk" video on the department's Facebook page.
For the first time, the boy and his father tell their side of the story in an exclusive interview (https://fairforall.cincopa.com/watch/AoHAO5eWsdBK) with WINK News in Ft. Myers, FL.
According to FAIR, Daniel was arrested by Carmine Marceno's deputies based on text messages that the Sheriff mischaracterized to fit his political agenda and was incarcerated for three weeks without charges being filed. The boy is in 5th grade, never made any threat, and has never been in trouble or disciplined for bad behavior. He is an Honor Roll student and in the Boy Scouts. This is not the first time the Sheriff has falsely and publicly accused kids (https://www.winknews.com/2021/09/22/family-says-lee-county-sixth-grader-with-autism-didnt-write-email-threat/) in this way.
The Foundation Against Intolerance & Racism (FAIR, http://www.fairforall.org/), a nonpartisan, nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing civil rights and liberties, and promoting a common culture based on fairness, understanding and humanity—is standing up for Daniel, who has been horribly defamed in the media. The organization is helping the Marquez family in an effort to restore the boy's reputation and prospects for the future.
"Mr. Marceno has been bragging to the press that he campaigned on a platform of 'fake threat, real consequence,'" says Bion Bartning, founder and president of FAIR. "But the reality is 'fake law & order' and real, permanent, harm for this innocent 10-year-old boy, who has been deprived of his First Amendment, Fourth Amendment and Fourteenth Amendment rights. We believe that in these dangerous times, no real threat should go unexamined. But in this case, the 'threat' was made up by an attention-seeking politician who doesn't know the difference between right and wrong. Marceno shamelessly distributed to the world an unblurred mugshot and 'perp walk' video of a child to tout his campaign slogan and raise his own political profile. According to the law, a person is innocent until proven guilty, but this fundamental tenet was brazenly ignored by the Sheriff."
"We're working to restore Daniel's civil rights and ensure that this kind of unrestrained abuse of a child can never happen again. Make no mistake, with Marceno in office, it could happen to any law-abiding family. He has proven that he's unfit for the role of Lee County Sheriff."
Available for interview:
Bion Bartning, founder and president of FAIR
Dereck Marquez, Daniel's father
Letitia Kim, Managing Director, FAIR Legal Network
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Watch: Mama panther reunited with kitten
NAPLES, Fla. (WWSB) - Officials with Florida Fish and Wildlife shared a video after a mama panther was reunited with her kitten.
In March, FWC staff were notified of a 4-month-old panther kitten in Collier County that had been separated from its mother.
Biologists searched the area for signs of the mother while the kitten was taken to Naples Zoo at Caribbean Gardens for a health assessment. Initially, there was no sign of an adult female panther, so FWC and U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service biologists used towels with the kitten’s scent to mark along nearby trails in hope of attracting the panther to the area to reunite her with her offspring.
That evening the kitten was placed in a cage in front of a livestream camera while biologists waited nearby, prepared to open the cage should the female panther approach the kitten. The mother didn’t show up. Not certain if she was alive or in the area, the decision was made to transport the kitten to White Oak Conservation in Yulee, FL for rehab care.
Sure enough, the next night, trail camera footage showed a panther walking by the kitten release site. Tracks confirmed it was an adult female, so the kitten was transported back to Naples. Biologists again placed the kitten in a cage where the female had been seen and monitored via livestream camera, but she did not return that night. Naples Zoo cared for the kitten during the day, plans were made for a third attempt to reunite the pair.
That evening, a female panther approached and immediately showed maternal behavior toward the kitten. FWC panther biologist released the kitten from the cage, reuniting mother and daughter! The kitten was fitted with a small, temporary, expanding radio-collar so biologists could verify that its mother continued to care for the kitten, now identified as FP264. Telemetry data indicates that FP264 is alive and well, being cared for by her mother.
Added proof came in recently, as trail camera footage captured the pair together one month after reuniting. The kitten’s collar will soon drop off, after which time biologists hope to continue monitoring the pair with trail cameras.
You can watch that video below.
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DENVER (KDVR) — A fire broke out under a United Airlines aircraft that had just landed at the Denver airport Tuesday.
UA 1658 traveled from Kansas City, Missouri, and “safely landed” at Denver International Airport around 2:30 p.m., according to airport spokesperson Stephanie Figueroa.
“At the gate, there were reports of smoke and fire under the aircraft. The plane safely made it to the gate where Denver Fire responded and quickly put out the small fire,” Figueroa said.
Neither smoke nor fire was reported from inside the plane.
Video from a passenger shows the scene inside the cabin as the flight crew rushed people off the plane, telling them to leave their belongings behind.
Figueroa said emergency slides were deployed at the back of the plane for some passengers to exit, while others were able to leave as normal through the jet bridge.
No injuries were reported.
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Aetna CVS Health Individual and Family Plans combine the quality health insurance coverage of Aetna®, with affordable care options at CVS Pharmacy® and MinuteClinic® locations to help members achieve their best health.
WOONSOCKET, R.I., Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Aetna, a CVS Health® company (NYSE: CVS), is entering the individual insurance exchange marketplace in New Jersey (in select counties) with its Aetna CVS Health co-branded insurance product, providing affordable access to health care for more New Jerseyans.
"With millions of Americans being uninsured or underinsured, our plans provide quality care, at an affordable price and the ability to conveniently access this care using virtual technology and in-person care in their communities," said Deborah Johnson-Rothe, MD, Senior Medical Director, New Jersey, Aetna. "By bridging the gap between people and the support and services they need, we can offer a human-centered approach where, when and how they need us."
With the launch of these plans, members will have access to Aetna's comprehensive network of primary care doctors, mental health providers, specialists and hospitals. Plus, convenient and affordable care options through telehealth, participating walk-in clinics, such as MinuteClinic®, and HealthHUB™ locations – removing more barriers to accessing care.
Aetna CVS Health ACA exchange products bring together the coverage of Aetna and the convenience of CVS Health. It's health insurance done differently and features:
- Quality care with Aetna's robust network of primary care doctors, specialists and hospitals
- Affordable care with plans that include in-network $0 virtual and walk-in clinic care*
- Care on your schedule with 24/7 access to virtual care, plus walk-in visits at 1,100 MinuteClinic® locations nationwide
"We understand that everyone has their own unique circumstances and making health care simple, easy and affordable is how we are meeting them where they are on their journey," said Jason Tompkins, New York/New Jersey Market President, Aetna. "We're ensuring more New Jerseyans– and Americans – can get access to Aetna's quality care. We are uniquely positioned to work with consumers to achieve better outcomes across our local provider networks along with MinuteClinic, CVS HealthHUB and CVS Pharmacy locations, and our virtual care options."
The Aetna CVS Health ACA plans are comprehensive health care plans that provide care and coverage for:
- Pediatric services, including oral and vision care
- Ambulatory patient services (outpatient services)
- Emergency services
- Hospitalization
- Maternity and newborn care
- Mental health and substance use disorder services, including behavioral health treatment
- Prescription drugs
- Rehabilitative and habilitative services (those that help patients acquire, maintain, or improve skills necessary for daily functioning) and devices
- Laboratory services
- Preventive and wellness services and chronic disease management
This new offering will be available in select New Jersey counties, including: Atlantic, Bergen, Burlington, Camden, Essex, Cumberland, Gloucester, Hudson, Hunterdon, Mercer, Middlesex, Morris, Passaic, Salem, Somerset, Sussex, Union and Warren.
*Members may be required to pay a cost-share based on what medical services were received and the type of provider a member visits. Please consult benefit documents for more details. Includes select services. Not all services are covered. Please consult benefit documents to confirm which services are included. Members enrolled in qualified high-deductible health plans must meet their deductible before receiving covered non-preventative services at no cost-share. However, such services are covered at negotiated contract rates. This benefit is not available in all states. Access to MinuteClinic and other in-network walk-in clinics may vary by geography. For a complete list of participating walk-in clinics, log in to Aetna.com and use our provider search tool.
Filings in New Jersey are complete. Final approval to entry is pending state and federal reviews/certifications.
About Aetna
Aetna, a CVS Health business, serves an estimated 34 million people with information and resources to help them make better informed decisions about their health care. Aetna offers a broad range of traditional, voluntary and consumer-directed health insurance products and related services, including medical, pharmacy, dental and behavioral health plans, and medical management capabilities, Medicaid health care management services, workers' compensation administrative services and health information technology products and services. Aetna's customers include employer groups, individuals, college students, part-time and hourly workers, health plans, health care providers, governmental units, government-sponsored plans, labor groups and expatriates. For more information, visit www.aetna.com and explore how Aetna is helping to build a healthier world.
About CVS Health
CVS Health® is the leading health solutions company, delivering care like no one else can. We reach more people and improve the health of communities across America through our local presence, digital channels and over 300,000 dedicated colleagues – including more than 40,000 physicians, pharmacists, nurses and nurse practitioners. Wherever and whenever people need us, we help them with their health – whether that's managing chronic diseases, staying compliant with their medications or accessing affordable health and wellness services in the most convenient ways. We help people navigate the health care system – and their personal health care – by improving access, lowering costs and being a trusted partner for every meaningful moment of health. And we do it all with heart, each and every day. Follow @CVSHealth on social media.
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Former Idaho lawmaker found guilty of raping intern
BOISE, Idaho (AP) — A former Idaho lawmaker was convicted Friday of raping a 19-year-old legislative intern after a dramatic trial in which the young woman fled the witness stand during testimony, saying “I can’t do this.”
The intern told a Statehouse supervisor that Aaron von Ehlinger raped her at his apartment after the two had dinner at a Boise restaurant in March 2021. Von Ehlinger said the sex was consensual.
At the time, the Lewiston Republican was serving as a state representative, but he later resigned.
Von Ehlinger, 39, was found guilty Friday of rape. He was found not guilty of sexual penetration with a foreign object.
Von Ehlinger sat calmly as the verdict was read, as he has throughout the trial.
Afterward, 4th District Judge Michael Reardon told the jury: “This has been an unusual case attended by many unexpected circumstances, but I appreciate your attention ... and hard work.”
A felony rape conviction carries a minimum sentence of one year in prison in Idaho. The maximum penalty can be as high as life in prison, at the judge’s discretion. Sentencing has been scheduled for July 28.
As von Ehlinger was remanded into custody and handcuffed, he talked quietly with his attorney who removed items from von Ehlinger’s pockets.
The prosecution remained stoic as they left the courtroom, but once they reached a lower floor they stopped to briefly to congratulate each other on the verdict.
Von Ehlinger’s attorney, Jon Cox, could not be immediately reached for comment after the trial.
The Associated Press generally does not identify people who say they have been sexually assaulted, and has referred to the woman in this case as “Jane Doe” at her request.
In a press conference, Ada County Prosecuting Attorney Jan Bennetts thanked the jury, investigators and the prosecutors who handled the case.
“Last but not least, it took an incredible amount of courage for the victim in this case, Jane Doe, to come forward,” Bennetts said. “I want to acknowledge the courage that she took in coming forward.”
Doe testified on the second day of the trial. She haltingly described the moments the alleged assault began, before abruptly leaving the witness stand.
“He tried to put his fingers between my legs and I closed my knees,” Doe said.
At that, she stood up.
“I can’t do this,” she said, quickly walking out of the courtroom.
The judge gave the prosecuting attorneys 10 minutes to find her to determine if she would return and resume her testimony.
When she did not, the judge told the jurors they had to “strike (Doe’s testimony) from your minds as if it never happened,” because the defense could not cross-examine her.
During the press conference, Deputy Prosecuting Attorney Katelyn Farley said the moment Doe left the trial was “heart-wrenching,” but said she and deputy prosecutor Whitney Welsh had prepared for trial knowing that Doe may not be able to testify.
“I think it’s important that she decided to walk in the room, and she also decided to walk out — those were her choices,” Welsh said.
During his testimony Thursday, von Ehlinger often spoke in a clear, loud voice directly to jurors, saying he and Doe decided to return to his apartment to “hang out” after eating at a fancy Boise restaurant. Then they began making out on the couch, he said.
“Things were going well, and I asked (Doe) if she would like to move to the bedroom,” von Ehlinger said. “She said ‘Sure.’ We got up, held hands and walked into the bedroom.”
Deliberations stretched for seven hours until nearly 8 p.m. Thursday before the jury decided to break for the evening. At one point, the judge summoned the attorneys to his chambers because the jury asked a question. No details were made public about the jury’s inquiry.
When the allegations became public — largely because of the legislative ethics investigation — Doe faced unrelenting harassment from some of von Ehlinger’s supporters. Her name, photo and personal details about her life were repeatedly publicized in “doxxing” incidents. One of the people who frequently harassed her was in the courthouse to attend the trial, but law enforcement banned the man from the floor where the case was being heard.
During closing arguments, Farley told jurors that the case was about “power in the wrong hands” used to the “great devastation” of Doe. Von Ehlinger had social, political and physical power over the petite intern, Farley said.
“He used that power to rape and forcibly penetrate her,” Farley said, pointing at von Ehlinger. Doe resisted in several ways, she said, highlighting the testimony of law enforcement investigators and a nurse sexual assault examiner who interviewed Doe after the alleged assault.
“Words show lack of consent. Excuses of ‘Why this shouldn’t happen’ show lack of consent. Yanking your head back and getting an injury shows lack of consent,” Farley said.
But von Ehlinger’s attorney told jurors the prosecution’s case was made up of “red herrings,” and said von Ehlinger was a credible person who willingly took the stand to share his side of the story.
The investigators and the nurse who performed the sexual assault exam testified earlier this week. They said Doe reported being pinned down while von Ehlinger forced her to perform oral sex, and that she knew he frequently carried a handgun and had placed it on a dresser near the bed at the time of the assault. The nurse also testified that Doe had a “goose egg” on the back of her head from striking the wall or a headboard while trying to jerk her head away from von Ehlinger’s grip.
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| 2022-05-01T05:43:57Z
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SALT LAKE CITY, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SixFifty, a technology company whose solutions are programmed to take on complex legal issues by providing customized contracts, policies, and documents to people and businesses, today announced its 50 State Hiring Kit, which makes the process of hiring in an increasingly remote working world more efficient and cost effective. Built for human resources and legal teams, employers may select the states in which they wish to hire and the software automatically generates a comprehensive document explaining the relevant laws and action items to conduct business and maintain an employee in any state or the District of Columbia.
As part of SixFifty's comprehensive employment solutions, including employment agreements, employee handbooks and policies, and hybrid work policies, SixFifty's 50 State Hiring Kit is available as an add-on to existing subscribers or standalone.
"SixFifty's hiring kit is the ultimate blueprint for a company's nationwide hiring needs—made all the more important as companies like Airbnb and Lyft move to remote working conditions," said Kimball Parker, CEO of SixFifty. "Hiring in new states presents challenges and significant costs, and SixFifty's kit, along with our broader employment and privacy offerings, removes the guesswork and roadblocks because we do the legal legwork for you."
SixFifty's Employee Handbook and Employment Agreements SaaS tools help companies to create customized contracts, policies, and documents that comply with federal and any state employment laws. SixFifty continuously monitors this dynamic area of the law and updates the tools in real time. Users receive updates explaining the changes and the recommended language to update the handbook and agreements, and any new documents generated in SixFifty's system automatically include these updates.
Hatch is a company on a mission to make sleep easier with innovative, all-in-one products for newborns through adults and a user of SixFifty's employment tools. With employees spanning 15 states and two countries, writing employee contracts became complicated and expensive.
"The value we're getting with SixFifty is great," said Melanie Wagner, Head of People Operations at Hatch. "It's the legal tool we use for all contracts, onboarding, offboarding—anything related to employment at Hatch. SixFifty keeps us compliant and up-to-date."
SixFifty's pro bono program builds free tools for people who need legal help. Recently, SixFifty created free tools to help Ukrainian citizens file for Temporary Protected Status and asylum in the United States.
Headquartered in the Silicon Slopes of Utah and powered by Wilson Sonsini, SixFifty is a technology company that brings the expertise of the top legal minds to your fingertips.
SixFifty's technology is programmed to take on complex legal issues by providing customized contracts, policies, and documents to people and businesses. We continuously monitor dynamic areas of the law to update our tools in real time so you can too. SixFifty customers enjoy the dual benefit of innovative technology powered by human expertise. For more information, please visit www.sixfifty.com.
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| 2022-06-06T13:45:12Z
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ATLANTA – Mauldin & Jenkins has been awarded a Top Workplaces 2022 honor by the Atlanta Journal-Constitution. The list is based solely on employee feedback gathered through a third-party survey administered by employee engagement technology partner Energage LLC.
The anonymous survey uniquely measures 15 culture drivers that are critical to the success of any organization, including alignment, execution and connection, just to name a few.
“During this very challenging time, Top Workplaces has proven to be a beacon of light for organizations, as well as a sign of resiliency and strong business performance,” Eric Rubino, Energage's CEO, said. “When you give your employees a voice, you come together to navigate challenges and shape your path forward. Top Workplaces draw on real-time insights into what works best for their organization, so they can make informed decisions that have a positive impact on their people and their business.”
Jeff Fucito, partner in charge of Mauldin & Jenkins' Atlanta office, said he is excited about the results.
“This award has helped us focus on new ways to make our office and firm an even better place to work," Fucito said. "The process helps us engage with our staff to make a positive difference in productivity and quality of life."
Here are a few things employees said they like about working at M&J:
-- I am able to work in a professional career that I love while having the flexibility and time I need to dedicate to my family.
-- I love the flexibility, the opportunity and support to always learn, and the positive atmosphere to learning. Everyone helps each other. Accounting is extremely challenging -- you have to be comfortable learning each day and need to be in a positive environment as you are constantly refining skills and growing in knowledge. You have to be comfortable being continually challenged. If you are not in a supportive environment, it would be a very hard job. This is why so many people leave public (accounting). The culture at M&J really encourages you and supports you. They invest in you and do not want to burn you out, rather develop you. We lift each other up.
-- I am able to achieve my professional goals and am encouraged to become better.
-- Fellow employees at M&J truly care for your personal life just as much as your work life. Everyone is extremely inclusive and kind. When it comes down to getting work done, everyone works together to get our job complete.
-- The flexibility my job allows me to have. They strive to allow all of their associates to have a work-life balance throughout the year.
-- I love the helpfulness of all the staff, the constant development of better IT products and practices. Most of all, I love doing my best for clients on their tax returns.
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| 2022-04-19T19:43:53Z
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LOS ANGELES, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Global Garden® has teamed with Canobi AgTech of Maxville Ontario to bring revolutionary monitoring, automation, and optimization technology to indoor cannabis farmers and food agriculturalists across the United States. Designed to manage an entire Indoor Farming Operation, Canobi AgTech's SaaS-based Indoor Farm Management platform is the next step in agricultural intelligence.
As climate change, rising population, and new legislation continue to fuel the upward trend of indoor agriculture, the need for streamlining farming operations has never been more critical. The Canobi framework integrates with existing sensors, devices, and systems to provide real-time monitoring, alerting, data visualization, automation, and optimization of farm and business processes for both small and large scale cultivators.
Canobi AgTech was built with a cultivation-first mindset, focusing priority on the needs of the plant rather than imposing the technology onto the plant. Canobi connects with and monitors sensors and systems 24/7, to pinpoint humidity, temperature, CO2 pockets, and much more. High-resolution monitoring allows for the collection of thousands of data points vertically and horizontally throughout the grow room. Combined with access to historical data for complex analysis, Canobi's management platform enables farmers to dial-in rooms and build optimized SOPs, recipes, and playbooks that will drive farm automation to ensure consistently high-yields with exceptional quality.
Canobi AgTech is the brainchild of ERP veteran and indoor farming visionary Robin Vincent. After six years of consulting in Indoor Farm Management, Mr. Vincent saw a future where data-driven farming would actualize the dream of indoor agriculture at scale. Food security, mitigating the impacts of climate change, and commercial agriculture sustainability are at the core of Canobi's vision of empowering local indoor farming to feed the world sustainably.
"Global Garden® has always maintained a position of supporting only products that bring high value and ROI to our customers," says Global Garden® Managing Partner, Jonathan Bayle. "Canobi AgTech products align perfectly with that mission; not only in product excellence, but service and support as well."
Global Garden® was founded in 2014 by co-owners Jonathan Bayle and Chuck Lee. Headquartered in Torrance, CA, Global Garden® prides itself on curating only high quality, best-in-class products that offer efficient solutions to growers.
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| 2022-08-11T12:20:17Z
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Distribution Center Leased by a Leading Supply Chain Provider
WHITELAND, Ind., June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohr Capital, a Dallas-based privately held real estate investment firm, has leased 827,180 square feet within Mohr Logistics Park in Whiteland, Indiana, to an undisclosed leading supply chain provider headquartered on the East Coast. The firm will use the facility for distribution for a national client.
The supply chain provider signed a long-term lease to occupy 827,180 square feet within Mohr Logistics Park at 5559 North Graham Rd. and anticipates expanding its space within Mohr Logistics Park for future 3PL requirements as they become available. The tenant was represented by Ken Zirk with CBRE. Mohr was represented by its exclusive agent, Mark Writt with CBRE.
"Mohr Logistics Park provides an excellent Class A industrial space for tenants like this one," said Gary Horn, Chief Investment Officer at Mohr Capital. "This is a great location for this company because of the top-notch bulk industrial space with an excellent labor market. Mohr will develop the Park in several phases with the construction of additional speculative facilities."
The supply chain provider will join Cooper Tire & Rubber Company, which occupies 996,930 square feet, at the Park. At build-out, the industrial park will feature approximately 7 million square feet of Class A bulk industrial space.
The 475-acre Mohr Logistics Park has room for future developments of 10- to 80-acre parcels all zoned industrial. The Park is serviced by city utilities with tax abatements available. The park is located just five miles south of I-465 off I-65 at the Whiteland Road exit, 25 miles from the Indianapolis International FedEx Hub, 102 miles from the Louisville UPS Hub, and just 19 miles from I-70.
About Mohr Capital
Mohr Capital is a privately held real estate investment firm specializing in the acquisition, development and value enhancement of office, industrial, hotel and retail assets throughout the U.S. The Mohr Capital team has decades of experience in commercial real estate and has completed more than $1.5 billion in transactions. Guided by a value-driven strategy and an entrepreneurial spirit, the company relies on strong long-term relationships and possesses keen market insights needed to capitalize on undervalued or underperforming properties. With its family office structure, Mohr Capital can close quickly and has a proven track record of delivering the highest risk-adjusted returns. For more information, visit www.mohrcap.com or follow Mohr Capital on LinkedIn.
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| 2022-06-07T19:17:10Z
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Monday forecast: A quiet week ahead with a gradual warming trend
Highs in the low-mid 90s by mid-week, rain returns this weekend
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Watch out for some patchy fog this morning. This week will be quiet with minimal impacts with highs in the 80s and 90s as rain returns this weekend.
Taking Action:
- Make sure you’re staying hydrated this week. Even though we’re not going to be talking about extreme heat, heat indices could still reach the mid to even upper 90s by Thursday.
- The next storm system of interest will be this weekend with rain returning to the area. Uncertainty exists on exact details including timing and how much rain to expect so keep checking back through the week for updates. As of now Saturday looks mostly dry with Sunday the day that could have a greater impact on any outdoor plans.
Temperatures this week will be near or slightly above average with dry conditions and much like the past several days, fair weather cumulus clouds will be developing in the late morning through the afternoon. Some models are hinting at very low chances for isolated showers Thursday afternoon and Friday afternoon however it’s not expected to amount to much so will keep it out of the 8 day for the time being.
Today: Mostly Sunny. Highs in the mid-upper 80s. Winds E 5-10 mph.
Tonight: Clear. Lows in the upper 50s-low 60s. Calm wind.
Tomorrow: Mostly Sunny. Highs in the mid 80s-low 90s. Winds S/E 5-10 mph.
Wednesday through Friday will continue with mostly sunny skies with highs in the upper 80s to mid 90s as dry conditions will likely continue.
Once we get into the weekend we’ll be monitoring the chance of rain returning late Saturday through Monday morning. Models start to differ considerably in temperatures next Monday through Wednesday with one model heating highs up in the mid-upper 90s while the other model has highs more in the 80s.
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Family of Better-for-You Restaurant Brands Will Raise Funds to Provide Healthy Meals to Feed Children
Third Year in a Row
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For the third year in a row, WOWorks, the family of better-for-you restaurant brands, Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, The Simple Greek, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina, and Zoup! Eatery, will partner with No Kid Hungry to help raise funds to end childhood hunger. From September 7 to November 1, Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek restaurants will inspire their local team members, guests, business partners and the communities they serve to donate to their fundraising campaign themed Bringing Healthy Foods to Kids in our Communities. These restaurant brands plan to raise a minimum of $150,000 over an eight-week period which can help provide 1.5 million meals for kids facing hunger across the US*. According to estimates, 1 in 6 kids in America face hunger every year, but when guests dine at Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek restaurants this season, they can 'Join the Team' and do their part to help end childhood hunger in their communities.
Beginning on September 7 and running through November 1, all Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek restaurants across the country are offering guests ways to 'Join the Team' by supporting No Kid Hungry through these three ways:
- Guest Donations:
After an in-person or online meal order, guests can donate $5 to No Kid Hungry and receive a coupon for "$5 off Your Next Purchase of $15 or More." These coupons can be used on a future visit through November 14, 2022. Guests also have an option of rounding up to the nearest dollar on their purchase to further the fundraising efforts. - Year-long Donations
Saladworks, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek will donate $0.10 to No Kid Hungry from every kid's meal purchased, a fundraising effort that will continue from August 30, 2022 - August 30, 2023. Frutta Bowls will also donate $1 to No Kid Hungry from every Acai bracelet purchased. - Catering Donations
Catering guests at all four brands will have the option to donate $5, $10 or $25 to No Kid Hungry at checkout.
To inspire guests, at all four restaurant brands, each guest who donates $5 or more, will receive a "I Joined the Team!" paper wall hanging that they can write their name on to be displayed in-store for a wonderful visual on community donations. To motivate participating restaurants to raise funds for the Bringing Healthy Foods to Kids in our Communities campaign, WOWorks plans to provide prizes to stores with the highest percentage of donations to their gross sales during the 8-week fundraising campaign. The restaurant location that raises the most within each respective brand will have their donations matched up to $2,500, a local press release, a visit from WOWorks' CEO, and $500 to share among their staff. Second and third runner-up stores will receive $250 and $100 respectively to distribute among their staff.
Finally, all WOWorks brands will leverage the social media networks of its corporate employees, franchise partners, team members, business partners and the general public to reach out to as many people as possible to make financial contributions to a special WOWorks donation form on the No Kid Hungry website.
"The WOWorks family of better-for-you restaurant brands is proud to be partnering with No Kid Hungry for the third year in a row," said Kelly Roddy, CEO of WOWorks. "Our WOWorks' restaurants support their communities every day by providing nutritious and flavorful meals to their guests. We are humbled by the opportunity to give back to programs that target eradicating childhood hunger in our country. Through our Bringing Healthy Foods to Kids in our Communities fundraising initiative, we look forward to our goal to raise at least $150,000 across Saladworks, Frutta Bowls, Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh and The Simple Greek restaurants. It is our hope that this unified effort can help provide 1.5 million meals to feed children nationwide."
"Kids are heading back to school, and for many, a healthy meal will do more to help them succeed than a new notebook and pencils," said Diana Hovey, Senior Vice President at Share Our Strength, the organization behind the No Kid Hungry campaign. "We are so appreciative to have the support of the WOWorks brands, employees and guests for a third year, who are all helping make sure every kid gets the food they need to grow up healthy, happy and strong."
WOWorks franchise owners come from diverse backgrounds, including existing franchise owners of different brands, various business ownership backgrounds in construction, hotels, and fitness, former professional athletes and military veterans. The company has franchising opportunities available in 49 states (all states excluding Hawaii) and offers 25 percent off franchise fees for veterans and first responders.
If you are interested in owning a WOWorks restaurant brand franchise, visit https://woworksusa.com/a-place-to-invest/ to learn more.
*$1 can help provide 10 meals. No Kid Hungry does not provide individual meals; your donations help support programs that feed kids. Learn more at NoKidHungry.org/OneDollar.
ABOUT WOWORKS:
WOWorks was formed in 2020 with a mission to help guests pursue their passions and live their best lives by serving healthier-for-you and flavorful meals along with its Vow to "WOW!" guest hospitality. Fully owned by Centre Lane Partners, LLC, WOWorks' portfolio, in addition to its newest brands, Barberitos Southwestern Grille and Cantina and Zoup! Eatery, consists of: Saladworks, the nation's leading fast-casual salad brand; Frutta Bowls, a unique restaurant franchise serving a variety of superfood bowls, fresh fruit smoothies, protein bites and more; Garbanzo Mediterranean Fresh, a popular Mediterranean restaurant concept; The Simple Greek, which offers a fresh and healthy take on traditional Greek recipes in a fast-casual setting. WOWorks seeks to drive explosive growth across all of its brands through a variety of channels, both traditional and non-traditional, including ghost kitchens, food trucks, grocery retail and more.
ABOUT NO KID HUNGRY:
No child should go hungry in America. But in the wake of the coronavirus pandemic, 1 in 6 kids could face hunger this year. No Kid Hungry is working to end childhood hunger by helping launch and improve programs that give all kids the healthy food they need to thrive. This is a problem we know how to solve. No Kid Hungry is a campaign of Share Our Strength, an organization committed to ending hunger and poverty.
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Garver, Heim homer, lead Rangers past Phillies 6-4
By DAN GELSTON
AP Sports Writer
PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Mitch Garver and Jonah Heim homered and Zach Reks snapped a tie game with a two-RBI double to lead the the Texas Rangers past the Philadelphia Phillies 6-4. Reks broke the tie with a pinch-hit, two-RBI double off reliever Seranthony Dominguez in the sixth inning. Brock Burke tossed 2 1/3 scoreless innings of relief for the win. He improved to 3-0. Joe Barlow worked a scoreless ninth for his second save. J.T. Realmuto homered for the Phillies.
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| 2022-05-04T05:05:04Z
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SEATTLE, July 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- JND Legal Administration -- A Settlement has been reached in the class action lawsuit called Andrews et al. v. Plains All American Pipeline, L.P. et al., No. 2:15-cv-04113 (PSG:JEM) (C.D. Cal.).
The lawsuit claims that Plains All American Pipeline L.P. and Plains Pipeline L.P. ("Plains" or "Defendants") caused an underground pipeline to rupture, resulting in an oil spill along the coast in Santa Barbara County on May 19, 2015. The Settlement is on behalf of members of the Fisher Class and Property Class previously certified by this Court. Plaintiffs for the Fisher Class allege the spill caused long term harm to commercial fishing in the affected class blocks, including significant financial losses. Plaintiffs for the Property Class allege that owners and lessees were unable to use and enjoy their properties as a result of the spill because oil washed up onto their properties and onto beaches adjacent to their properties. Plains denies any claims of wrongdoing and disputes all claims. The Settlement, if approved by the Court, will resolve all remaining claims in the class action litigation pending in the United States District Court for the Central District of California. The Fisher Class Settlement is $184 million, and the Property Class Settlement is $46 million, inclusive of attorneys' fees and costs.
The Court has not decided whether Plaintiffs or Defendants should win this Litigation. The Settling Parties do not agree on whether Plaintiffs would have prevailed on any of their claims against Plains, or the amount of damages, if any, that would be recoverable if the Class prevailed on the claims alleged. Instead, both sides agreed to the Settlement after years of contested litigation, including at the motion to dismiss, class certification, and summary judgment stages. The Parties had also completed substantial discovery and were preparing for trial to commence on June 2, 2022.
You are a Fisher Class Member if you are a person or business who owned or worked on a vessel that was in operation as of May 19, 2015 and that: (1) landed any commercial seafood in California Department of Fish & Wildlife ("CDFW") fishing blocks 654, 655, or 656; or (2) landed any commercial seafood, except groundfish or highly migratory species (as defined by the CDFW and the Pacific Fishery Management Council), in CDFW fishing blocks 651-656, 664-670, 678-686, 701-707, 718-726, 739-746, 760-765, or 806-809; from May 19, 2010 to May 19, 2015, inclusive; or if you are a person or business in operation as of May 19, 2015 who purchased such commercial seafood directly from the Commercial Fishers and re-sold it at the retail or wholesale level. You can find out if you are a Fisher Class Member by going to www.PlainsOilSpillSettlement.com.
You are a Property Class Member if you owned or leased residential beachfront property or property with a private easement to a beach where oil from the 2015 Santa Barbara oil spill washed up and the oiling was categorized as heavy, moderate, or light. You can find out if your property is included by going to www.PlainsOilSpillSettlement.com, where a list of properties Plaintiffs claim were impacted is posted.
The Settlement, if approved, will result in the creation of two cash settlement funds of $184,000,000 (the "Fisher Class Settlement Amount") and $46,000,000 ("the Property Class Settlement Amount"), together with any interest earned thereon, the "Fisher Class Common Fund" and "Property Class Common Fund," respectively. Each of the common funds less (a) any Taxes and Tax Expenses; (b) any Notice and Administration Expenses; and (c) any attorneys' fees and costs and any service awards to Class Representatives in connection with their representation of the Class, awarded by the Court (the "Net Settlement Funds"), will be distributed to eligible Class Members pursuant to a proposed plan of distribution ("Plan of Distribution"). If you are entitled to relief under the Settlement, the Settlement Administrator will determine your portion of the Net Settlement Fund payable to you pursuant to the Court-approved Plan of Distribution.
The Court has appointed Lieff Cabraser Heimann Bernstein LLP, Keller Rohrback L.L.P., Cappello & Noel LLP, and Audet & Partners, LLP ("Class Counsel") to be the attorneys representing the Class. You will not be charged for these lawyers. Class Counsel will apply to the Court for an award of attorneys' fees in an amount not to exceed 33% of the total Settlement Amount (no more than $60,720,000 from the Fisher Class Settlement Amount and $15,180,000 from the Property Class Settlement Amount). In addition, Class Counsel will apply to the Court for reimbursement of their litigation expenses (in an amount not to exceed $5.2 million from the Fisher Class Settlement Amount and $1.3 million from the Property Class Settlement Amount). If you want to be represented by your own lawyer, you may hire one at your own expense.
If you are a Class Member and you wish to get money from the Settlement, you are required to submit a Claim Form available at www.PlainsOilSpillSettlement.com, or by calling the toll-free number 1‐844-202-9486 to request that a hard copy Claim Form be mailed to you. Your Claim Form and, if necessary, any required supporting documentation as set forth therein must be postmarked (if mailed) or submitted online to the address below on or before October 31, 2022.
Plains Oil Spill Settlement
c/o JND Legal Administration
P.O. Box 91450
Seattle, WA 98111
Email: info@PlainsOilSpillSettlement.com
www.PlainsOilSpillSettlement.com
Telephone: 1‐844-202-9486
If you are a Class Member you may object or tell the Court what you do not like about the Settlement. You will still be bound by the Settlement, and you may still file a claim. Objections must be served/filed no later than August 19, 2022. Go to www.PlainsOilSpillSettlement.com for details on how to object to the Settlement. If you are a Class Member and you did not previously opt out of the Class or enter a separate settlement with Plains for which you signed a full release, you are a member of the Class and you will be bound by the release of claims as part of the Settlement. The Fisher Class was first certified on February 28, 2017, and later amended on November 22, 2019. The Property Class was certified on April 17, 2018. You previously had an opportunity exclude yourself from the Fisher Class and the Property Class. If you did not exclude yourself then, you may not exclude yourself now.
The Court will hold a Final Approval Hearing on September 16, 2022, at 1:30 p.m. Pacific, before the Honorable Phillip S. Gutierrez at the United States District Court for the Central District of California, First Street Courthouse, 350 West 1st Street, Courtroom 6A, 6th Floor, Los Angeles, California 90012-4565. At the hearing the Court will determine whether: (1) the Settlement of $184,000,000 for the Fisher Class and $46,000,000 for the Property Class should be approved by the Court as fair, reasonable and adequate; (2) the Judgment as provided under the Settlement Agreement should be entered; (3) to award Class Counsel attorneys' fees and expenses out of the Fisher and Property Class Common Funds and, if so, in what amount; (4) to award Plaintiffs' service awards (Class Counsel is requesting $15,000 for each of the 14 Class Representatives) in connection with their representation of the Classes out of the Fisher and Property Class Common Funds and, if so, in what amount; and (5) the Plans of Distribution should be approved by the Court.
For more details and to print the Settlement Agreement, go to www.PlainsOilSpillSettlement.com. You may also write with questions or notify the Settlement Administrator regarding address changes to Plains Oil Spill Settlement c/o JND Legal Administration, P.O. Box 91450, Seattle, WA 98111, email at info@PlainsOilSpillSettlement.com or call the Settlement Administrator at 1‐844-202-9486.
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DENVER (KDVR) – Summer travel is already starting, and gas prices continue to surge across the country. The national average for a gallon of regular fuel was $4.48 as of Monday morning.
The most expensive state for gas in California, with a gallon of regular fuel priced at $5.98 on average. The least expensive state for gas was Kansas, with a gallon of regular fuel priced at $3.98 on average.
There are only three states with gas under $4.00 per gallon on average: Kansas, Georgia and Oklahoma.
Colorado’s average price for a gallon of regular fuel ranks as one of the 10 cheapest in the country.
Here are the 10 cheapest states for a regular gallon of gas, according to AAA:
- Kansas: $3.98
- Georgia: $3.99
- Oklahoma: $3.99
- Missouri: $4.05
- Arkansas: $4.05
- Mississippi: $4.07
- Nebraska: $4.09
- Minnesota: $4.10
- North Dakota: $4.11
- Colorado: $4.11
Here are the 10 most expensive states for a regular gallon of gas, according to AAA:
- California: $5.98
- Hawaii: $5.31
- Nevada: $5.17
- Washington: $5.03
- Oregon: $4.99
- Alaska: $4.88
- District of Columbia: $4.83
- Illinois: $4.82
- New York: $4.75
- Arizona: $4.75
The national average for a gallon of regular fuel on this day last year was $3.04, which is $1.44 less than today’s average of $4.48 per gallon.
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SANTA BARBARA, Calif. , May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Reset Summer Camp for Digital Detox & Life Skills has a few spots left for this summer's program in Santa Barbara, CA.
Founded in 2018, Reset is the first of its kind, offering a clinical, therapeutic summer camp program for teens suffering from excessive screen-time overuse, social-media and gaming addiction.
"None of our campers really want to come here at first, but after they have been with us for a few weeks, they begin to adjust back to the kids they were before their tech addiction." says Michael Jacobus, Executive Director.
Since the pandemic, screen-addiction has only gotten worse. Reset offers a 4-week summer camp program that includes group and individual therapy, life skills and good old fashioned summer camp fun.
This summer our camp runs from July 3 - July 31 on the campus of Westmont College in Santa Barbara, CA. We close with a Family Workshop Weekend beginning at 2pm on Friday July 29th.
Watch us on the TODAY Show: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=DxL0bhTwAjM
For more information or to start your application process, visit us at: www.resetsummercamp.com
Media Contact: Michael Jacobus, +17757713191, mjacobus@resetsummercamp.com;
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| 2022-05-31T15:31:23Z
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Valeo awards scholarships to staff
Published: May. 17, 2022 at 4:44 PM CDT|Updated: 56 minutes ago
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A Topeka clinic is helping some of its own.
Valeo Behavioral Health Care awarded scholarships to its employees Tuesday. The scholarships, totaling $8,000 will help the recipients cover college classes or advanced training they’ve taken.
CEO Bill Persinger says Valeo’s employees are the foundation of the organization.
“Our employees are our greatest asset,” Persinger said. “They deliver the care to 7,000 people a year, hundreds of thousands of hours of care here in Shawnee County every year.”
Persinger says the newfound knowledge and energy their staff finds in classes is also transferred to the clients they care for.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — “It’s an avocado… thanks!”
Is it a vegetable is it a fruit, no one really knows… yes they do, it’s a fruit. We’re talking about this highly sought-after fruit because Sunday, July 31 is National Avocado Day!
NationalToday says, “If you’re creative in the kitchen, the avocado and the blender are your friends. Blend it with some bananas and cocoa powder and you’ll have chocolate pudding. Blend it with some garlic, olive oil, salt and lemon juice, and you’ve got salad dressing. If you want to make something with a fresh healthy fat, reach for an avo!”
We checked out Yelp’s list of the best spots around Dallas to eat avocados and the ever-so-popular breakfast/brunch food item, avocado toast:
- Ascension Coffee – Design District
- La La Land Kind Cafe – Lower Greenville
- Flower Child
- Foxtrot – Uptown
- The Berni Bean Coffee – Downtown
- Toasted Coffee + Kitchen – Lower Greenville
- SoCo Coffee House and Bistro – Lake Highlands
- Original ChopShop
- Cielo Wellness Cafe
- Avocado California Roll & Sushi
- The Juice Bar
- Nobu Dallas – Uptown
- Tiki Loco – Deep Ellum
- Ginza Express – North Dallas
- East Hampton Sandwich
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NEW YORK, June 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Attention Axsome Therapeutics, Inc. ("Axsome") (NASDAQ: AXSM) shareholders:
The Law Offices of Vincent Wong announce that a class action lawsuit has commenced on behalf of investors who purchased between December 30, 2019 and April 22, 2022.
If you suffered a loss on your investment in Axsome, 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 Axsome includes allegations that the Company made materially false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (i) Axsome's chemistry, manufacturing, and control ("CMC") practices were deficient with respect to AXS-07, the Company's medicine for the acute treatment of migraine, and its manufacturing process; (ii) as a result, Axsome was unlikely to submit the AXS-07 New Drug Application ("NDA") on its initially represented timeline; (iii) the foregoing CMC issues remained unresolved at the time that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA") reviewed the AXS-07 NDA; (iv) accordingly, the FDA was unlikely to approve the AXS-07 NDA; (v) as a result of all the foregoing, Axsome had overstated AXS-07's regulatory and commercial prospects; and (vi) as a result, the Company's public statements were materially false and misleading at all relevant times.
DEADLINE: July 12, 2022
Aggrieved Axsome investors only have until July 12, 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.
CONTACT:
Vincent Wong, Esq.
39 East Broadway
Suite 304
New York, NY 10002
Tel. 212.425.1140
E-Mail: vw@wongesq.com
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MIAMI, May 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Legendary journalist and former Miami Mayor, Tomás Regalado conducted an exclusive interview with Donald J. Trump for Mega TV.
The former president of the United States received Regalado at his residence in Mar-a-Lago, Florida, where they talked about everything without escaping any topic.
The current economy, the gasoline crisis, the political situation in Latin America, the elimination of sanctions by the current president, Joe Biden, in Cuba and Venezuela; immigration, the border, his political aspirations and the possibility of becoming president again, were some of the issues that Regalado and Trump delved into.
"Mega is keeping its word of being the channel where politics is decided by offering the first interview to a national television network," said Tomás Regalado of his exclusive.
The interview, which will be seen on June 2 at 10 PM, will be broadcast in its entirety and exclusively through MEGA TV/ WSBS Channel 22 throughout the South Florida market, in Orlando, Florida, its affiliated stations and its channel MEGA TV Puerto Rico, and on its national DIRECTV signal, AT&T U-verse and Verizon Fios.
After the interview, Tomás Regalado will have in his TV studio a prestigious group of guest analysts who will share their opinions on the issues discussed during the exclusive meeting at Mar-a-Lago.
About Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc.
Spanish Broadcasting System, Inc. (SBS) owns and operates radio stations located in the top U.S. Hispanic markets of New York, Los Angeles, Miami, Chicago, San Francisco, and Puerto Rico, airing the Tropical, Regional Mexican, Spanish Adult Contemporary, Top 40 and Urbano format genres. SBS also operates AIRE Radio Networks, a national radio platform of over 290 affiliated stations reaching 95% of the U.S. Hispanic audience. SBS also owns MegaTV, a network television operation with over-the-air, cable and satellite distribution and affiliates throughout the U.S. and Puerto Rico, produces a nationwide roster of live concerts and events, and owns a stable of digital properties, including La Musica, a mobile app providing Latino-focused audio and video streaming content and HitzMaker, a new-talent destination for aspiring artists. For more information, visit us online at www.spanishbroadcasting.com.
Contact:
Marlene Maseda
Marlene@Fusion4Media.com
Conchita Oliva
Conchita@LatinIconos.com
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SANTA ROSA, Calif., Aug. 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Blentech launched today their frontline cooking equipment in pre-engineered versions drastically reducing both price and delivery time. Pre-engineered solutions are derived from their most popular engineered parents having decades of proven usage in the food industry. This move directly benefits food processors by making a huge impact to allow for every budget and timeline. Prices are targeted to drop up to 50% while lead times are estimated to be as short as 12-16 weeks for all pre-engineered products!
For over 30 years, Blentech's cooking equipment has been based on a horizontal design that brings several benefits to food producers but used to require a higher capital expenditure in comparison to traditional kettles. Pre-engineered designs have now allowed Blentech to reach the price parity of kettles. As production demands rise, the hemispherical kettles (similar in profile to a vertical pot in your kitchen) can now be economically upgraded to more effective pre-engineered solutions. In today's modern food factories, horizontal cookers have become a necessity to meet the requirements for larger heating area, to develop flavors through complex processes like maillard browning and caramelization. This means a boon for the food processors as they can now readily improve their product quality, develop more flavorful foods as well as shorten their cooking time.
Despite market uncertainty and the high costs of food production, food processors can now rely on quick to market proven equipment to drive their production output, cost effectiveness or to simply maintain business continuity.
Daniel Voit, CEO of Blentech mentioned "Cost effectiveness of pre-engineered solutions does not imply less features but evolution of our manufacturing technique and strategic elimination of engineering overheads. In fact, our pre-engineered models are designed to include features that exceed most equipment currently sold in the market."
In general, the manufacturing Industry suffers with longer lead times, Blentech's pre-engineered solutions are designed to reduce time to get to production quicker which in turns reduces time to get their food to market.
Akhilesh Pandey, International Sales Director, noted that "Not all cost effective solutions are designed to enhance food production. It is possible to create solutions that are both cost effective and targeted to improve quality, safety and throughput of your production!"
Blentech designs, builds and deploys advanced cooking and mixing technologies globally. Their success is deeply rooted in their ability to innovate, offering sharp entrepreneurial business acumen, quality workmanship, and project execution. Whether you're looking for fully engineered system solutions or pre-engineered cookers, know that Blentech is not just a manufacturer of cooking and mixing equipment. It's a technology trailblazer.
For more information, visit Blentech and request an overview of the pre-engineered solutions today.
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| 2022-08-29T18:25:02Z
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Transformative acquisition cements All Star's position in the auto aftermarket parts industry; Newly-created Wheels Division includes Blackburn, Jante Wheel, and Perfection Wheel
ORLANDO, Fla., Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- All Star Auto Lights ("All Star"), a specialty distributor of alternative automotive parts and a portfolio company of Atlantic Street Capital ("ASC"), announced today the acquisition of Blackburn OEM Wheel Solutions, a leading supplier of new and refurbished original equipment manufacturer (OEM) steel and alloy wheels for the automotive aftermarket. This is All Star's third acquisition in the aftermarket original equipment wheel space since 2021 and transforms All Star beyond its traditional auto lights business and into a leading automotive aftermarket equipment supplier.
Blackburn is one of the leading distributors of OEM wheels in the U.S. and provides OEM wheels (steel & alloy), wheel covers (hubcaps), and center caps in brand new, refinished, and used condition. Blackburn houses the largest breadth of inventory and is headquartered outside of Cleveland in Macedonia, OH. Visit www.blackburnwheels.com.
Matt Immerfall, Chief Executive Officer of All Star, commented, "This acquisition significantly increases our capacity to manufacture and supply OEM wheels through our growing nationwide network. Combined with our existing family of brands acquired in 2021, Jante Wheel and Perfection Wheel, the addition of Blackburn quickly doubles our impact in the automotive wheels sector and offers our customers a more comprehensive selection and faster delivery while solidifying All Star's wheel division to better serve its customer base."
Phil Druce, Partner of Atlantic Street Capital, added, "We are excited to add Blackburn to All Star's family of brands. With 13 sites and over 400 employees, All Star is positioned as a national player with collision and body shops, tire and service centers, rental car, and auction house customers to profitably repair cars faster with the highest value OEM alternative replacement parts."
Mr. Immerfall continued, "Blackburn has a great industry reputation for quality and customer service that is consistent with what All Star stands for. Maximizing the amazing business that Blackburn has built over the last 30+ years with All Star's capabilities is a true privilege. It's exciting for the All Star Team to round out our newly formed wheel division with Blackburn. Our ability to partner manufacturing and supply to take care of our customers on a national level is an incredible opportunity that we are thrilled about."
Founded in 2004 and based in Orlando, Florida, All Star is a distributor of replacement alternative lighting products and wheels to independent auto body shops and multi-site operators of collision repair centers. All Star has a nationwide distribution network through its 13 facilities and sells like-kind-and-quality recycled and refurbished original equipment manufacturer parts and certified aftermarket products, including headlamps, tail lamps, park lamps, fog lamps, and side view mirrors, in addition to a full line of reconditioned OEM and OER wheels, wheel covers and center caps for foreign and domestic vehicles. For more information, visit https://allstarautolights.com/.
ASC is a private equity firm that invests in lower middle market companies poised for the next level of growth. The firm targets entrepreneurial management partners and fundamentally sound companies with between $4 million and $25 million of EBITDA that will benefit from capital investment and ASC's value-added strategic and operational support. As a result, ASC works closely with management to unlock their business' underlying value and help them succeed. For more information, visit www.atlanticstreetcapital.com.
Contact: Chris Tofalli
Chris Tofalli Public Relations, LLC
914-834-4334
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Game revenue supports women fellows in tech and entertainment
SEATTLE, May 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- To advance digital equity, Asian Hall of Fame releases its DRAGON ZOOM mobile game to fund Team Member Fellowships for women in tech and entertainment. The launch event is on June 18, 2022 from 1:00 p.m. PT to 3:00 at Columbia Tower Sky View Observatory in Seattle with a champagne luncheon, celebrity auction, sneak peek of new characters, and jazz concert featuring headliner Ed Roth & Friends.
Ed Roth is keyboardist to nine GRAMMY Award-winners including Annie Lennox and Joe Walsh of The Eagles. He is joined by Rock Deadrick (Diana Ross, Ziggy Marley) and Maki Mae (Robby Krieger, Danny Seraphine). Attendees include Global Council Chairman and Founder/CEO Monster Noel Lee, TECO Seattle Director General Daniel Chen, CEO of Commercial Banking Pacific Northwest Mary Knell of Wells Fargo, former Gates Foundation Chief Information Officer Sue Taylor, and former Washington State Senator Charlotte Kauffman.
DRAGON ZOOM features Aka and her twin brother Aya jumping through Asian-inspired landscapes to find their way home. The game was conceived by Robert Chinn Foundation Board Fellow Wilson Huynh and funded by the philanthropy to advance women in STEAM. Asian Hall of Fame will execute game marketing and brand development of the franchise.
DRAGON ZOOM founders will be honored including Wilson Huynh and Leah Long, game developer Andres Rodriguez at LemonK, Hackathon volunteers and the Robert Chinn Foundation Board of Governors. Wilson Huynh, Leah Long and David Xie are recipients of the inaugural Asian Hall of Fame Fellowship Award.
The auction showcases autographed gifts from Andrea Bocelli, The Eagles, Lady Gaga, Simon & Garfunkel, Bill Gates and specialty items from Chanel, Gucci, Hermes and St. John. More information is available at the Asian Hall of Fame website.
Media credentials may be requested here: https://www.asianhalloffame.org/credentials
Established in 2004, Asian Hall of Fame is a global recognition platform that overcomes anti-Asian bias by elevating public awareness of Asian contributions around the world and advancing cross-cultural narratives in underrepresented areas. Its mission promotes cultural solidarity, multiracial equity, and advocates for 4.6 billion Asians, AAPI and indigenous tribes. Year-round work supports its Brain Injury Endowment for trauma survivors, Make Hate Crime A Crime™ campaign, Tech & Entertainment Program and Team Member Fellowships.
Contact: Rochelle Srigley, rochelle@asianhalloffame.org
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STOCKHOLM, June 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hygiene and health company Essity and UNICEF in Mexico have signed a new three-year agreement to jointly educate and drive awareness of the importance of good hand hygiene and to break taboos around menstruation. The project, "Hygiene is our right", highlights the rights of children and young people in relation to health, education and gender equality.
According to UNICEF*, 43% of girls and adolescents in Mexico point out that during their period they prefer to stay at home than go to school. The shortage of water and poor hygiene facilities in schools may contribute to higher absenteeism and weaker school results. In addition, the general knowledge of menstruation is considered low, where the need of education, discussion and support is deemed necessary to prevent discrimination and improve women's rights.
Essity and its feminine care brand in Mexico, Saba, have collaborated with UNICEF in Mexico since 2016 to increase dialogue about menstruation and hygiene issues among young people in the country, reaching 7.5 million people. In 2019, the partnership expanded into "Hygiene is our Right", encompassing Essity's Tork brand with the aim to educate pupils and teachers in Mexico City about the importance of good hand hygiene, breaking taboos around menstruation and strengthening standards and guidelines to support good hygiene and health in schools. As part of the program, Saba have also launched a period tracker app for girls to promote menstrual hygiene. Since 2019 an additional 200 000 people, including 42,000 pupils and nearly 3,200 teachers all over Mexico have benefited from the partnership.
"I have seen with my own eyes how Hygiene is our right has contributed to breaking taboos surrounding menstruation by involving both boys and girls in conversations around periods and engaging local municipalities in the improvement of hand hygiene facilities. By extending our partnership with UNICEF for another three years, we are set to increase well-being and equality among children and young people in Mexico even further", says Joséphine Edwall Björklund, Senior Vice President, Communications at Essity.
* Study of Knowledge, Attitudes and Practices on Water (CAP), Sanitation and Hygiene in elementary and secondary schools of the states of Chihuahua, Guerrero, Chiapas and Oaxaca.
For further information, please contact:
Helena Hansen, Media Relations Manager
+46 70 616 96 69
helena.j.hansen@essity.com
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| 2022-06-17T06:56:24Z
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IRVING, Texas, Sept. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Caris Life Sciences®(Caris), the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare, announced today that Russ Denton has joined the company as Senior Vice President, General Counsel and Secretary, and will lead Caris' legal and corporate governance efforts.
Prior to joining Caris, Mr. Denton was a partner at Shearman & Sterling LLP, representing clients in mergers and acquisitions and equity financing transactions, including working with Caris as outside counsel in connection with Caris' growth equity financing transactions. Before his time at Shearman & Sterling, Mr. Denton was a partner at Andrews Kurth Kenyon LLP and an associate at Skadden, Arps, Slate, Meagher and Flom LLP.
"Caris is leading a revolution in healthcare with novel approaches to categorize, visualize and target disease in ways never before possible," said David D. Halbert, Chairman and CEO of Caris Life Sciences. "We are very pleased to welcome Russ to the Caris team, as his strong guidance and counsel has served us well, and will be invaluable as we continue to advance our mission."
"I am thrilled to join Caris and work for a company on the cutting edge of healthcare," said Denton. "I look forward to continuing to help support Caris and its mission."
Mr. Denton received his J.D. from Stanford Law School, and earned his B.S., magna cum laude, from Duke University.
Caris Life Sciences® (Caris) is the leading molecular science and technology company actively developing and delivering innovative solutions to revolutionize healthcare and improve patient outcomes. Through comprehensive molecular profiling (Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing) and the application of advanced artificial intelligence (AI) and machine learning algorithms, Caris has created the large-scale clinico-genomic database and cognitive computing needed to analyze and unravel the molecular complexity of disease. This information provides an unmatched resource and the ideal path forward to conduct the basic, fundamental research to accelerate discovery for detection, diagnosis, monitoring, therapy selection and drug development to improve the human condition.
With a primary focus on cancer, Caris' suite of market-leading molecular profiling offerings assesses DNA, RNA and proteins to reveal a molecular blueprint that helps patients, physicians and researchers better detect, diagnose and treat patients. Caris' latest advancement is a blood-based, circulating nucleic acids sequencing (cNAS) assay that combines comprehensive molecular analysis (Whole Exome and Whole Transcriptome Sequencing from blood) and serial monitoring – making it the most powerful liquid biopsy assay ever developed.
Headquartered in Irving, Texas, Caris has offices in Phoenix, New York, Denver, Tokyo, Japan and Basel, Switzerland. Caris provides services throughout the U.S., Europe, Asia and other international markets. To learn more, please visit CarisLifeSciences.com or follow us on Twitter (@CarisLS).
Caris Life Sciences Media Contact:
Lisa Burgner
corpcomm@carisls.com
214.294.5606
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KPI 360 combines multiple data sources into a single intuitive, visual dashboard so manufacturers can get actionable operating insights at all levels of a plant
WOBURN, Mass., Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- SymphonyAI Industrial announced today the launch of KPI 360, an AI-driven solution that uses real-time data monitoring and prediction to help manufacturing companies view different operational data sources through a single, complete industrial intelligence dashboard that sets up in hours.
Backed by SymphonyAI's Eureka industrial AI platform, KPI 360 lets any type of user quickly set up monitoring for strategic KPIs through a visual, no-code builder interface. Leveraging SymphonyAI Industrial's proprietary domain knowledge engine, KPI 360 comes with pre-built KPIs for industrial assets and applications. The KPI 360 solution allows manufacturers to pull from data sources directly or through an application programming interface (API) such as Maximo, OSIsoft, SAP, and Siemens. These unique features make it easy to set up without a large project and maintain and expand over time without the need for any software expertise.
"KPI 360 is our first self-service product," said Dominic Gallello, CEO of SymphonyAI Industrial. "This approach enables our customers to set up everything from data pipelines to data visualization and allows everyone in a company to get a clear view of all business operations from the shop floor to the top floor. Flexibility and extensibility are built into KPI 360, so our customers can choose the visualization of their choice, link it to one or more KPIs, configure interactions with the visualizations, and change the visual appearance without writing a single line of code."
SymphonyAI Industrial, a SymphonyAI vertical, is an innovator in industrial insight, accelerating autonomous plant operations. The industry-leading Eureka AI/IoT platform and industrial optimization solutions connect tens of thousands of assets and workflows in manufacturing plants globally and process billions of data points daily, pushing new plateaus in operational intelligence.
- Digital manufacturing composable enterprise MOM/MES solutions can be operational in 90 days to connect devices, processes, people, and systems with harmonizing plant automation and control.
- Plant performance applications span asset predictive maintenance and process health and optimization, maintaining high availability of equipment, extending the life of capital assets, and reducing process variability.
- Connected worker solutions mobilize people to handle even their most complex processes with human-driven procedure and instruction support, using a combination of glasses, smartphones, tablets, and PCs.
SymphonyAI Industrial solutions provide high value to users by driving variability out of processes and optimizing operations for throughput, yield, energy efficiency, and sustainability.
SymphonyAI is building the leading enterprise AI company for digital transformation across the most important and resilient growth industries, including retail, consumer packaged goods, financial services, manufacturing, media, and IT service management. SymphonyAI businesses have many leading enterprises as clients in each of these industries. Since its founding in 2017, SymphonyAI has grown rapidly, approaching 2,000 talented leaders, data scientists, and other professionals. SymphonyAI is an SAIGroup company, backed by a $1 billion commitment from successful entrepreneur and philanthropist Dr. Romesh Wadhwani.
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DALLAS, April 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Mohr Partners, Inc., a leading global full-service end-to-end corporate real estate services firm, is pleased to announce that Kevin Williams, a 15-year construction management veteran, has joined Mohr Partners in the Dallas office.
In his new role, Williams will be a senior member of the Mohr Partners Project & Development Management Services division, overseeing both ground-up development and tenant improvement projects for the occupier clients that utilize industrial, office, retail and healthcare real estate to support their businesses.
Williams will report to Craig Bull, a 30-year industry veteran, who oversees business development, client management and operations for Mohr Partners' project & development management services division, which has been one of the firms fasted growing service lines.
"I am pleased to have Kevin join my team as he and I both started in the design industry before transitioning to project management, which allows us to execute complicated design-build and build-to-suit projects" stated Craig Bull.
Kevin Williams commented, "I am excited to join Mohr Partners. The firm's full-service corporate real estate platform will allow me to leverage my experience and add value throughout the total occupier real estate life cycle."
About Mohr Partners, Inc.:
Mohr Partners, Inc. is a global corporate real estate advisor, providing corporate tenants with an integrated set of portfolio services including strategic planning, business intelligence, lease administration/accounting & FASB ASC 842 compliance, research and site selection, labor analytics, project and construction management, comprehensive demographics analysis, economic incentives negotiations and transaction management. Since 1986, Mohr has been managing real estate portfolios for corporations, and each year completes transactions for its clients in all 50 U.S. states, all provinces of Canada and locations around the world. Mohr seamlessly provides corporate real estate services globally through its strategic alliance partners in Canada, Mexico/Latin America, EMEA and Asia Pacific. For more information on Mohr, please visit www.mohrpartners.com.
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ROME (AP) — The Vatican put the brakes on the German Catholic Church’s reform path Thursday, warning against any effort to impose new moral or doctrinal norms on the faithful on such hot-button issues as homosexuality, married priests and women’s roles in the church.
The Holy See issued a statement warning that any attempts at imposing new doctrines “would represent a wound to the ecclesial union and a threat to the unity of the church.”
The statement marked the second time the Holy See has weighed in publicly to rein in progressives in Germany who initiated a reform process with lay Catholics as a response to the clergy sexual abuse scandals.
Francis wrote a letter to the German church in 2019, offering support for the process, but warning church leaders against falling into the temptation of change for the sake of adaptation to particular groups or ideas.
The “Synodal Path” has sparked fierce resistance inside Germany and beyond, primarily from conservatives opposed to opening any debate on issues such as priestly celibacy, women’s role in the church and homosexuality.
Preliminary assemblies have already approved calls to allow blessings for same-sex couples, married priests and the ordination of women as deacons. One has also called for church labor law to be revised so that gay employees don’t face the risk of being fired.
Dozens of bishops from around the world warned earlier this year that the proposed German reforms, if ultimately approved at the final stage, could lead to schism. The next assembly of the “Synodal Path” is scheduled for Sept. 8-10.
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SALT LAKE CITY, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Instructure Holdings, Inc. (Instructure) (NYSE: INST), the makers of the Canvas Learning Management System, today announced that its Chief Executive Officer, Steve Daly, will present at the Citi Global Technology Conference.
- Date: Friday, September 9, 2022
- Time: 9:45 a.m. ET (7:45 a.m. MT)
- Live webcast: ir.instructure.com; an archived replay will be made available on the Company's website for a limited time
Instructure is an education technology company dedicated to elevating student success, amplifying the power of teaching, and inspiring everyone to learn together. Today the Instructure Learning Platform supports tens of millions of educators and learners around the world. Learn more at www.instructure.com.
Brian Watkins
Corporate Communications
Instructure
(801) 610-9722
brian.watkins@instructure.com
April Scee
Managing Director
ICR, Inc.
(917) 497-8992
investors@instructure.com
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., May 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Margo Caribe, Inc. (OTC SYMBOL: MRGO) (Margo), a market leader in the home and garden segment, today announced fourth quarter and full year operating results of its wholly-owned subsidiary, Margo Outdoor Living, Inc. for the year ended December 31, 2021.
Sales for the year ended December 31, 2021, totaled $52 million, an increase of $9.0 million, or 21 percent from the prior year 2020. The Company also reported full year 2021 audited results that included pre-tax income of $7.6 million and net income of $5.9 million or $1.47 per share.
"Fiscal 2021 was another record year with sales increasing above the $50 million level," said Michael Spector, CEO. "We were pleased to achieve such strong sales growth in 2021 sequential to the extraordinary 98% growth rate posted in fiscal 2020 during the height of the pandemic."
Mr. Spector added, "During 2021 we dealt with some unique issues that pressured our operating margins, including supply chain disruption, inventory availability and a material increase in freight costs from Asia. Although we believe supply chain issues will eventually normalize over the next twelve to eighteen months, recent trends have caused us to actively undertake initiatives to diversify suppliers, explore lower cost logistic alternatives, and broaden our product offerings."
- Revenue, net of allowances, increased 21% to $52 million over prior year.
- Fiscal 2021 sales are up 138% over fiscal 2019 pre-Covid sales levels.
- Pre-tax income of $7.6 million, declined 9% from prior year due primarily to higher logistics costs and expansion of warehouse capacity and production facilities.
- Fiscal 2021 pre-tax income has increased 285% from fiscal 2019 levels
- 2021 saw strong cash flow, evidenced by net debt, debt less cash, declining from $8.4 million ended 2020 to $.33 million ended 2021.
- Debt to equity ratio ended 2021 at 95% compared to 209% in the prior year.
Margo Caribe, Inc. through its subsidiary Margo Outdoor Living, Inc. (MOL). has benefited by building key relationships with the largest big-box retailers in its industry segment. Its focus on product development, world-wide supplier sourcing, cost effective logistics and state-of-the-art automation has contributed to its success in growing both top and bottom-line results. MOL offers a wide range of products in the lawn and garden segment. This includes sales of landscaping pebbles, mulch, glass, pottery and tile products. The Company's customer base is predominately big-box retailers but also sells products directly to consumers through the eCommerce sales channel.
MOL is a wholly-owned subsidiary of Margo Caribe, Inc., a Puerto Rico entity. Effective December 22, 2020, MOL converted from a Florida corporation to a Delaware corporation and changed its name from Margo State Line, Inc. to Margo Outdoor Living, Inc.
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| 2022-05-09T22:39:36Z
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Building in Hawaiʻi is more than constructing a client's vision. It brings with it a responsibility to respect the Hawaiian culture and maintain practices that honor the land; something Nordic PCL Construction ensures happens before projects start.
DENVER, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Construction, at its foundation, is an activity that interacts with the land. For those working on Nordic PCL projects throughout the Hawaiian Islands, working with the land is deeply connected to Hawaiian culture and beliefs that are rooted in centuries of Polynesian tradition.
"Ancient Hawaiians had a deep respect for the land and believed that everything is alive and everything has a spirit, even the inanimate objects," says Glen Kaneshige, president of Nordic PCL in Honolulu, Hawaii. "They lived off the land and it supported their livelihood – if you take care of the land, the land takes care of you."
That respect is still very relevant in the Hawaiian culture today and is carried forward through ceremonial construction practices that honor the history of project sites.
A Ground Blessing
"In construction on the islands, it's been a long-held belief that before disturbing any site you want to clear the land of energies that might be occupying the space," says Kaneshige.
It is customary to bless the project site before any work is started. A Kahu, or Hawaiian priest, is brought to the site to clear the area and bring peace. Every Kahu has their own process for the ground blessing, but the ceremonies typically include traditional tools tied to the ancient culture.
First, the ti leaf plant, which is considered the 'good luck plant', brings positive energy and is used in the blessing ceremony to sprinkle holy water. The holy water is typically kept in a wooden bowl made from the koa tree, a rare tree found only on the islands and that was an important resource for the ancient Hawaiians. The Kahu will also use Hawaiian salt, which is pink in color from the Hawaiian red clay and believed to absorb negative energy.
The Kahu performs parts of the ceremony in the native Hawaiian language and walks the perimeter or certain areas of the project site to sprinkle the salt and water on the ground. The ground blessing originates in the belief that everything is alive and the spirits of the ancestors that inhabited that land may be still be present. During the ceremony the Kahu explains what is going to happen on the site during construction, asks for permission to disturb the land and blesses the people involved with the project to keep everyone safe.
The ground is then broken using ʻōʻō sticks carved from the koa tree. The ʻōʻōstick was a resourceful tool used in the ancient Hawaiian culture. They are five to seven feet long and either pointed and sharpened on the edges or with flat blades and used by farmers to dig the land. This useful tool also served as a weapon of warfare. The ʻōʻō sticks are used symbolically to disturb the soil out of respect to the Hawaiian ancestors.
A Ribbon Cutting Island Style
A ribbon cutting ceremony is a familiar sight at the completion of construction projects. On the Hawaiian Islands instead of a ribbon, a maile lei, an open garland made from the maile vine, is used to commemorate the opening of a new structure. The maile lei has been used in the Hawaiian culture for centuries to communicate respect, blessing and friendship.
The maile lei is tied at the center and draped across the focal point during the ribbon cutting ceremony. To celebrate the project completion the maile lei is blessed and untied rather than cut. On some occasions the maile lei is framed and hung in the building as a display of honor and respect for the 'Āina.
"'Āina is the Hawaiian word for 'land' and means that which feeds. It encompasses the Hawaiian world view of a reciprocal and familial relationship between people and land," Kaneshige explains.
Respect for the culture
Danyelle Kahanaoi, project manager for Nordic PCL, says there has been a ground blessing for every project she's worked on in Hawaiʻi since joining the company in 2003. Kahanaoi, a native Hawaiian, grew up with an appreciation for the living history of the islands.
Her most recent project is a renovation of two buildings that will be utilized for living quarters on an active military base. "Knowing we were coming onto a military base project, an old site, we wanted to have a blessing before we started any work out here," Kahanaoi says. "It's about much more than the land itself – it's what has happened there and what the space will become."
"I'm proud to be involved with the process and glad we practice it in construction. Many team members are not local to Hawaiʻi so it's a new experience for them. These traditions help people understand our appreciation for the land and hopefully inspires them to treat it with the same respect," says Kahanaoi.
"He aliʻi ka ʻāina; he kauwā ke kanaka." – ʻōlelo noʻeau
"The land is the chief; man is its servant." – Hawaiian proverb
About PCL Construction
PCL is a group of independent construction companies that carries out work across the United States, Canada, the Caribbean, and in Australia. These diverse operations in the civil infrastructure, heavy industrial, and buildings markets are supported by a strategic presence in more than 30 major centers. Together, these companies have an annual construction volume of more than $6 billion USD, making PCL one of the largest contracting organizations in North America. Watch us build at www.pcl.com.
Stephanie Visscher
Public Relations and Media Manager, PCL Construction
svisscher@pcl.com
303-968-0626
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ATLANTA, Aug. 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Home Depot®, the world's largest home improvement retailer, announced today that its Board of Directors has elected CEO and President Edward "Ted" Decker as chair of the board, effective Oct. 1, 2022. He will succeed Craig Menear, who will retire as chair effective Sept. 30, 2022.
"During Ted's tenure as CEO and a member of the board, we have witnessed firsthand his passion for the customer experience and our associates, and we look forward to continuing to work with him as chair," said Greg Brenneman, the board's lead director. "On behalf of the Board of Directors, I want to thank Craig for his unwavering commitment to The Home Depot's values and his visionary leadership, which established a solid foundation for the long-term success of the company."
Decker, a 22-year veteran of The Home Depot, was named CEO in March 2022. He was named president and chief operating officer in October 2020. Decker joined The Home Depot in 2000 as a director of business valuation and has held numerous strategic positions across the company.
The Home Depot is the world's largest home improvement specialty retailer. At the end of the second quarter, the company operated a total of 2,316 retail stores in all 50 states, the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Guam, 10 Canadian provinces and Mexico. The Company employs approximately 500,000 associates. The Home Depot's stock is traded on the New York Stock Exchange (NYSE: HD) and is included in the Dow Jones industrial average and Standard & Poor's 500 index.
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| 2022-08-18T21:49:43Z
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Travelers in all aha! cities can celebrate with $29* introductory fares
RENO, Nev., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- aha!, powered by veteran ExpressJet Airlines, announced today that it will begin nonstop service between Reno and Idaho Falls, Idaho on August 11, 2022 – bridging two adventure destinations with one convenient, nonstop route.
"The addition of aha! to the Idaho Falls Regional Airport exemplifies the success of our region and airport," said Idaho Falls Mayor Rebecca Casper. "It's perfect timing to add to our choice of flights to give greater connections for our residents and visitors alike."
aha! will fly to the Idaho Falls Regional Airport (IDA) two times a week with 50-seat Embraer ERJ145 regional jets. With the addition of Idaho Falls, aha! will now serve 11 cities nonstop from its home base at Reno-Tahoe International Airport.
"We are excited to welcome aha! Airlines and add another nonstop destination to our airport," said Idaho Falls Regional Airport Director, Rick Cloutier. "This addition is another option to serve the people of eastern Idaho. Both Reno and Idaho Falls travelers are eager to explore the great recreational opportunities of both of communities."
Nonstop Flights = Two Travel Days Saved
Travelers can replace a lengthy nine-hour drive or painful layover with a quick 95-minute nonstop flight, leaving more time for adventures and relaxation. Flights will operate each Thursday and Sunday departing Reno-Tahoe International Airport at 7:40 a.m. PT arriving at Idaho Falls Regional Airport at 10:15 a.m. MT. Return flights will depart Idaho Falls at 10:55 a.m. MT and arrive in Reno-Tahoe at 11:30 a.m. PT.
"We are thrilled to offer eastern Idaho residents with the opportunity to explore the incredible gaming, dining, shows, and indoor/outdoor fun of Reno and Lake Tahoe without lengthy drives or layovers," said Tim Sieber, head of ExpressJet's aha! business unit. "The easy access to Yellowstone, the Greenbelt, museums and other treasures will surely attract a lot of Reno residents to Idaho Falls."
Currently, aha! connects ten markets to its home base in Reno-Tahoe: Fresno, Ontario, Palm Springs and Santa Rosa Calif.; Eugene/Springfield, Medford/Ashland and Redmond/Bend, Ore.; and Pasco/Tri Cities and Spokane, Wash.
Special Introductory Celebration Fares as Low as $29*
aha! is celebrating the launch of Idaho Falls with systemwide sale fares of $29*. These special one-way $29* fares must be booked using promo code RENOSUMMER29 by June 13 for travel starting August.
Book at www.flyaha.com or through the aha! contact center at 775-439-0888.
About aha!
aha! is a leisure brand of ExpressJet Airlines. aha! seeks to provide travelers in smaller communities, many who have seen air service reduced over the past decade through airline mergers, with convenient, short, nonstop flights to high-quality destinations like the Reno-Lake Tahoe region. In addition to offering value-priced, nonstop flights, aha! will soon partner with resorts, casinos and attractions to "bundle" value-priced vacation packages. www.flyaha.com
About ExpressJet Airlines
ExpressJet Airlines operates Embraer ERJ145 regional jet aircraft and has more than 40 years of regional airline experience. ExpressJet, including its leisure brand aha!, is focused on providing travelers in smaller communities with convenient, short, nonstop flights to high-quality destinations. The company's services also include specialty charter flights and additional future routes. ExpressJet is owned by KAir Enterprises and its affiliates. www.expressjet.com
Special Introductory Celebration Fares
$29 airfare price is each way between Reno, NV and the following cities: Fresno, CA; Santa Rosa, CA; Ontario, CA; Palms Springs, CA; Idaho Falls, ID; Medford/Ashland, OR; Redmond/Bend, OR; Eugene, OR; Pasco, WA; or Spokane, WA. Book by June 13, 2022, 11:59 PM for travel August 1-September 30, 2022 (Idaho Falls service begins August 11, 2022). Airfare price includes all taxes and airport fees. Not valid for travel September 2-5. Offer based on availability. Must use promo code RENOSUMMER29 to book. Normal charges apply for options such as checked bags, pre-boarding or seat assignments. Not valid on previously purchased itineraries and not combinable with any other offers. Management reserves all rights including cancellation or modification of this promotion without prior notice.
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DALLAS, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Burgher-Ray Ranch Group, led by expert agents David Burgher and Harlan Ray of Briggs Freeman Sotheby's International Realty, is thrilled to represent the Dolce Vita Ranch.
Situated on 130 acres in Weatherford, Texas, the cutting-horse capital of the world and a charming city just 30 minutes west of Fort Worth and an hour west of Dallas, the ranch is one of the finest properties in Parker County, known for its exceptional rural life. Dolce Vita Ranch is a unique property with appeal to the landowner, rancher or architecture aficionado, and is ideal as a weekend retreat or full-time residence.
The ranch has been well-manicured to create an ideal setting for both wildlife and livestock. Almost equal parts open pastureland and wooded areas, there is both level land near a creek bottom and rolling hills looking off into the distance, making the diversity of terrain truly unique. There are three water wells, three ponds, two stock tanks and frontage on both sides of Sanchez Creek. Most of the soil is Windthorst fine sandy loam. The property also offers a four-stall horse barn, storage barn and shop. Hunting, riding ATVs, horseback riding and stock-tank fishing can provide endless entertainment and recreation.
The property's centerpiece is the six-bedroom, six-bath, Italian-style villa of more than 11,000 square feet that offers the good life — as Dolce Vita's name so perfectly suggests. The sprawling, multilevel home is crafted of stucco and stone and features a media room, library, game room and 3,700-bottle connoisseur's wine cellar. The villa's arches, pediments, tile roofs, courtyards, flagstone walkways and vine-covered wood pergolas make for an incredibly inviting air while, inside, its terrazzo and marble floors, Venetian plaster walls (both polished and rough), hand-painted ceiling murals and doors from India, Argentina and Brazil elevate the entire living experience. The home's many other luxuries include a chef's kitchen with a large island and a sumptuous primary suite with a spa bath, workout area and private sauna. Each of the villa's bedrooms offers beautiful views of the surrounding countryside, with most featuring their own balcony or covered outside area.
A two-story guest house with a full kitchen overlooks the villa's saltwater swimming pool accented with fountains and a bubbling spa.
01 Dennis Road in Weatherford, Texas, is represented by Clay Bebee and Harlan Ray of the Burgher-Ray Ranch Group for $7,600,000. A link to 30-plus photos and complete details is here.
LINK TO PROPERTY
https://www.briggsfreeman.com/sales/detail/610-l-599-14766651/dolce-vita-ranch-01-dennis-road-weatherford-tx-76087
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| 2022-09-08T15:21:55Z
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MANHATTAN BEACH, Calif., June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Satyagraha Alliance, the social corporate responsibility arm of Matern Law Group, has announced the launch of their new microloan program. The program was created to empower and support underserved business owners and ambitious entrepreneurs in California who are unable to secure financing through conventional loans.
The Satyagraha Alliance will be offering an affordable loan product for aspiring or established entrepreneurs to use in their start-up or existing business. The funds can be used for reasonable and eligible business operation costs, including, but not limited to, inventory, equipment, working capital and leaseholder improvements.
The microloan program is open to all small businesses located in California that do not qualify for traditional bank financing. The program is designed for new and early-stage businesses in underserved markets, including borrowers with little to no credit history, low-income borrowers, and women and minority entrepreneurs who generally do not qualify for larger, SBA guaranteed loans. In addition, Satyagraha Alliance will provide access to workshops, webinars, and other resources as needed for each borrower. More information on Satyagraha Alliance and the microloan program can be found here: https://satyagrahaalliance.com/our-work-2/#micro-loan-program
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| 2022-06-01T18:37:31Z
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