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Digital Asset, Private Equity, and Prop Tech Investors embrace the digital asset future of the category
MIAMI and ORLANDO, Fla. and SAN FRANCISCO, June 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Rigor, an innovative decentralized finance (DeFi) protocol for construction lending and payments, has secured $3.5m in institutional seed financing from an honor roll of venture funders–-Agya Ventures, Bain Capital Ventures, Digital Currency Group, Flow Ventures, Koji Capital, and Third Prime. Proceeds will be used to industrialize capabilities, open source the software for developers, introduce ownership incentives, grow the team, and scale the protocol globally.
"We are immensely pleased by the confidence these prestigious investors have shown in the promise of our DeFi protocol to free homebuilders from cumbersome and restrictive financing practices that needlessly hold back the supply of new and desperately needed housing," said Isaac Lidsky, co-founder and CEO of Rigor.
Globally 1.6 billion people will be denied access to affordable housing by the middle of this decade. In the U.S. alone, the National Association of Realtors estimates a shortage of more than 7 million homes, a gap that has been widening for decades.
Behind this epic market failure is a lending crisis featuring two inter-related problems:
- Access to capital is severely limited. Today, builders seeking financing must appeal to a small number of "specialty" lenders, which limits loan volumes and holds back builders from meeting demand for new homes; and
- Payments to the supply chain are profoundly delayed. Even when loans are secured, today's construction lending practices slow payments to the small businesses (builders, contractors, subcontractors) responsible for construction work dramatically – they wait an average of 80 days to be paid for their work while their construction costs pile up.
The result is chronic underinvestment in vital infrastructure, burdensome administration for lenders, immense working capital burdens for the supply chain, and perennial inefficiencies. Globally, construction projects take 20% longer to complete while 80% are over-budget. Given these dynamics, it's no surprise that only three percent of all real estate investment supports new construction. What should be an enterprise of mutual benefit is instead one of mistrust, vendor turnover, late and over-budget products, and a growing undersupply of homes.
"We have an affordability crisis in housing because we have a capital crisis in construction lending," said Keith Hamlin, Managing Partner at Third Prime. "Rigor's innovative use of blockchain technology shores up lending flows, creating confidence in the asset class so that new capital can help build more infrastructure."
Rigor makes construction lending easy and secure, giving more lenders confidence in the asset class and opening up the category to new pools of capital so that we can build more homes. With Rigor, lenders find and finance building projects and gain transparency into the flow of their digital dollars, all governed by smart contracts and secured on a blockchain. As construction tasks are completed and verified, Rigor automates payments for those tasks, paying the small businesses responsible for the work immediately and directly. When the home is sold, the lender is repaid a fixed-yield rate, with interest.
By simplifying loan origination and administration, infusing capital flows with needed transparency, and assuring that payments arrive immediately in the hands of those responsible for work, Rigor aligns incentives across the supply chain, revitalizes the asset class, and invites more lenders to help meet growing demand for homes.
Rigor's beta is live, with digital asset lenders and homebuilders building homes in Central Florida. The funding announced today will help to generalize the toolset beyond the home construction use case and into other construction products, to open source the software, to introduce token utility and incentives for scaled usage, and to invite scaled lending opportunities by digital asset lenders globally.
"You would never guess that demand for housing is at record levels when you consider the difficulties builders like us face securing and managing construction loans," said DK Kim, homebuilder and operating partner of FL Pro Brokers in Orlando and Rigor beta homebuilder. "Rigor tools and technology allow us to engage with and grow lending partnerships and streamline our operations. The result is that we can build more homes with fewer headaches and deliver for more homebuyers."
To engage and learn more, please visit: www.rigor.build and follow on Twitter: @Rigor_HQ
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erich@rigor.build
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SAN FRANCISCO, May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Hagens Berman urges Riskified Ltd. (NYSE: RSKD) investors with significant losses to submit your losses now.
Class Period: July 25, 2021 - May 2, 2022
Lead Plaintiff Deadline: July 1, 2022
Visit: www.hbsslaw.com/investor-fraud/RSKD
Contact An Attorney Now: RSKD@hbsslaw.com
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Riskified Ltd. (NYSE: RSKD) Securities Class Action:
Riskified claimed that, as it grows its online merchant customer base, its machine learning platform gets more accurate and the company's risk of having to compensate its customers when the platform erroneously approves a fraudulent transaction that later is forcibly reversed ("chargeback expense") is minimized. Riskified's representations allowed the company to go public, raising over $422 million in gross proceeds through the IPO.
The complaint alleges Riskified didn't disclose the following in its IPO documents: (1) as Riskified expanded its user base the quality of its platform deteriorated due to inaccuracies in algorithms associated with onboarding new merchants and expanding into new geographies and industries; (2) Riskified expanded into industries (crypto and remittance businesses) with relatively high rates of fraud and, as a result, the effectiveness of its platform was negatively impacted; and, (3) as a result, Riskified suffered from materially higher chargeback expenses that negatively impacted its Q3 2021 financial performance.
During Riskified's Q2 2021 earnings call on Sept. 9, 2021, Defendants revealed the company tended "to experience higher chargebacks when we enter a new industry." During Riskified's Q3 2021 earnings call on Nov. 16, 2021, Riskified reported that its cost of revenues skyrocketed 44% year over year, blaming the sharp increase in chargeback expenses and growing customer base.
At the time of the filing of the complaint, Riskified shares traded below $6 per share, more than 70% below the IPO price.
"We're focused on investors' losses and proving Riskified's IPO documents omitted adverse facts regarding its risk management platform," said Reed Kathrein, the Hagens Berman partner leading the investigation.
If you invested in Riskified and have significant losses, or have knowledge that may assist the firm's investigation, click here to discuss your legal rights with Hagens Berman.
Whistleblowers: Persons with non-public information regarding Riskified should consider their options to help in the investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under the new program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to 30 percent of any successful recovery made by the SEC. For more information, call Reed Kathrein at 844-916-0895 or email mailto:RSKD@hbsslaw.com.
About Hagens Berman
Hagens Berman is a global plaintiffs' rights complex litigation law firm focusing on corporate accountability through class-action law. The firm is home to a robust securities litigation practice and represents investors as well as whistleblowers, workers, consumers and others in cases achieving real results for those harmed by corporate negligence and fraud. More about the firm and its successes can be found at hbsslaw.com. Follow the firm for updates and news at @ClassActionLaw.
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SAN DIEGO, Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- AmTrav, the one-stop platform for business travel, is expanding its leadership and customer service teams to support the surge in business travel which is growing stronger as the pandemic subsides.
New hires to the leadership team include Susan Hathaway-Altman as Chief Sales Officer, Tim Hines as Chief Marketing Officer, and Gaurav Patel who has been promoted to Chief Technology Officer.
Susan brings with her deep corporate travel and sales experience, having worked for some of the industry's leading brands like Amex GBT, BCD, and most recently Atlas Travel. At AmTrav Susan will be responsible for leading the sales team and crafting the go-to-market strategy.
"I've always admired AmTrav," Susan said. "They've been thought leaders in the industry for years and always ahead of the curve technologically. I am thrilled to be joining them."
Tim is a seasoned marketing leader having worked for well known technology companies like Dialpad and running a consulting practice focused on building and scaling marketing programs He will focus on building a marketing engine to support growth efforts and tell the AmTrav story.
Gaurav, who has been with AmTrav since 2017 as its Vice President of Engineering, has led a 10-person development team that has out-built and out-innovated competitor teams that are 10-30 times larger. He now steps into the CTO role to continue to build an even better platform for customers.
Additionally, the company has hired over 20 new Travel Advisors to assist clients with booking volumes that have doubled in the past year.
"Coming out of COVID, we're seeing a sea change in attitudes among corporate travel buyers," said Jeff Klee, Co-Founder and CEO of AmTrav. "They're tired of crappy booking tools and less willing to accept a lack of personal attention." Klee went on: "The bar has been raised and it's going to keep getting higher. We're building a team to meet those escalating demands and to help spread the word about AmTrav."
AmTrav anticipates substantial growth through the remainder of 2022 and beyond, with global spending on business travel expected to surge past $2 trillion in the next 5 to 6 years. As businesses look for a modern solution to manage their travel, AmTrav will continue to raise the bar with both software and service.
AmTrav is a new kind of technology and services platform that's driving business travel into a bold new era. Our easy-to-use solution empowers travelers and travel bookers to be more productive. Companies of all sizes use AmTrav to book trips, find savings, set travel policies, manage payments and expenses, and keep their travelers safe. Travelers love AmTrav because our one connected platform provides a seamless experience across the travel ecosystem and our travel experts and relationship managers are always ready to help. More than 1000 businesses use AmTrav to go places, meet people, build meaningful connections, and get the most out of every trip. www.amtrav.com
Contact: Tim Hines, 312-525-9730, timh@amtrav.com
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Unanet's robust, flexible solution will help oversee diverse business and lead the company through significant growth
DULLES, Va., Sept. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Unanet, the leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM for the government contractor (GovCon) and architecture, engineering and construction (AEC) industries, today announced that the McHenry Management Group (TMMG), a systems and maintenance engineering company which provides design and development for government agencies including the Navy and Coast Guard, plans to replace its sunsetting legacy system with Unanet GovCon ERP.
Familiar with Unanet's capabilities and customer service from working with the solution at two previous firms, Jeffrey Estes, CFO at TMMG, immediately suggested Unanet when TMMG learned its existing software wasn't going to be supported in the future. Estes declined a different program offered by the competing software company, and instead was confident that Unanet could provide the detailed and robust reporting functionality so project managers could make financial decisions that will grow individual contracts and ultimately help steer the company toward expansion.
"We saw more than 30% growth in our firm in one year, and we knew we needed to enhance our reporting capabilities with Unanet in order to navigate our company," said Estes. "With Unanet's versatile reporting capabilities, we can grow our project managers into leaders that understand ultimately how to positively impact TMMG's overall bottom line."
Founded in 2008, TMMG has more than 200 employees and manages diverse GovCon projects in the U.S. and internationally that specialize in asset, life cycle management, industrial operations and program management. TMMG has already started an implementation plan while the firm continues to expand its design group and has found that Unanet's solution provides a variety of options for contract reporting and their customer service team has been extremely responsive.
"Unanet's commitment to customer service is very important to me," said Estes. "Unanet listens to us and responds quickly when we have a question or a challenge."
More than 2,000 fast-growing GovCon companies like TMMG select Unanet GovCon ERP because it has the right mix of functionality and accessibility, while also offering the ability to scale and grow seamlessly. To learn more about Unanet for GovCon please visit https://unanet.com/erp-for-govcon/overview/.
Unanet is a leading provider of project-based ERP and CRM solutions purpose-built for Government Contractors, architecture, engineering, construction, and professional services. More than 3,700 project-driven organizations depend on Unanet to turn their information into actionable insights, drive better decision-making, and accelerate business growth. All backed by a people-centered team invested in the success of your projects, people, and financials. For more information, visit www.unanet.com.
The McHenry Management Group (TMMG) provides senior level maintenance engineering services to commercial and government clients and is a recognized leader in enterprise level program management, change management and process improvement programs. Focused on providing innovative and cutting-edge solutions to challenging program level problems, TMMG brings deep expertise in Condition-Based Maintenance (CBM), Reliability-Centered Maintenance (RCM) and maintenance engineering process improvements. TMMG assists customers (including U.S. Navy, U.S. Coast Guard and Amtrak) with the world's most complex maintenance challenges resulting in significant productivity advancements.
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TAIPEI, Taiwan, R.O.C., Aug. 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ASE Technology Holding Co., Ltd. (NYSE: ASX, TAIEX: 3711, "ASEH" or the "Company"), announces its unaudited consolidated net revenues for July 2022.
CONSOLIDATED NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED)
Pro Forma Basis**
Net revenues for ATM assembly, testing and material business are as follows:
ATM NET REVENUES (UNAUDITED)
Pro Forma Basis**
*This press release is intended to comply with Taiwan regulatory requirements.
** Pro forma basis excludes the disposed China Sites.
Safe Harbor Notice:
This press release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of Section 27A of the United States Securities Act of 1933, as amended, and Section 21E of the United States Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended. Although these forward-looking statements, which may include statements regarding our future results of operations, financial condition or business prospects, are based on our own information and information from other sources we believe to be reliable, you should not place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which apply only as of the date of this press release. The words "anticipate," "believe," "estimate," "expect," "intend," "plan" and similar expressions, as they relate to us, are intended to identify these forward-looking statements in this press release. These forward-looking statements are necessarily estimates reflecting the best judgment of our senior management and our actual results of operations, financial condition or business prospects may differ materially from those expressed or implied by the forward-looking statements for reasons including, among others, risks associated with cyclicality and market conditions in the semiconductor or electronic industry; changes in our regulatory environment, including our ability to comply with new or stricter environmental regulations and to resolve environmental liabilities; demand for the outsourced semiconductor packaging, testing and electronic manufacturing services we offer and for such outsourced services generally; the highly competitive semiconductor or manufacturing industry we are involved in; our ability to introduce new technologies in order to remain competitive; international business activities; our business strategy; our future expansion plans and capital expenditures; the strained relationship between the Republic of China and the People's Republic of China; general economic and political conditions; the recent shift in United States trade policies; possible disruptions in commercial activities caused by natural or human-induced disasters; fluctuations in foreign currency exchange rates; and other factors. For a discussion of these risks and other factors, please see the documents we file from time to time with the Securities and Exchange Commission, including the 2021 Annual Report on Form 20-F filed on March 29, 2022.
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The 19th annual leading B2B Beauty Trade Show Gears Up for an Outstanding Show
with Increased Exhibitors and First-Time Pre-registered Attendees!
LAS VEGAS, June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cosmoprof North America (CPNA), the largest B2B beauty exhibition in the Americas, is getting ready to host its 19th edition July 12th - 14th at the Las Vegas Convention Center (LVCC) in Las Vegas, NV!
"With a renewed sense of optimism, people are excited to travel once again and registrations are looking to reach pre-pandemic levels," said Enrico Zannini, General Manager of BolognaFiere Cosmoprof. "The Americas are a strategic market for business development of beauty brands, being the cradle of new trends and new consumers habits, and international operators are more and more interested in discovering the novelties of Cosmoprof North America." Nina Daily, Executive Director of the Professional Beauty Association, added, "The future of the beauty industry is brighter than ever, and Cosmoprof 19th Edition is a telling indicator. The number of pre-registered quality visitors and new attendees is noteworthy, with 40+% first-time attendees, proving the beauty industry's strong desire to come together in-person to engage and collaborate. Between finished products in the West Hall and beauty supply chain suppliers in the North Hall, Cosmoprof North America is proud to boast over 1,100 exhibiting companies."
Cosmoprof North America at the West Hall will segment exhibitors into four macro categories: Hair Care, Skin Care & Makeup, Nails, and Natural Products with a strong presentation of fragrance brands as well. This year, special areas promise to showcase a fantastic launch of brands including Discover Beauty, Discover Beauty Spotlights, Discover Green, The Beauty Vanities, and the newly launched Discover Black-Owned Beauty. Discover Black-Owned Beauty will be a resource to Black-owned beauty brands seeking access to market opportunities, educational resources, retail distribution, and brand exposure. This area will also support retailers looking to execute their commitment to the "fifteen percent pledge" call to action.
One of the unique features of the West Hall is the Country Pavilions, which showcase authentic elements and innovations from countries recognized for their strong heritage in beauty. In 2022, National and Group Participants include China, Korea, Morocco, Dominican Republic, Spain, Chile, Italy, Colombia, and Argentina.
Cosmopack North America at the North Hall features solutions for the entire beauty supply chain, including packaging, formulation, and machinery. This year, the North Hall includes the new special area Beauty Tech, featuring exhibitors with the latest technological and digital solutions available to help attendees boost their beauty business.
New this year, the Innovation Studio at Cosmopack will showcase innovation in the beauty supply chain across two activations: LIFESCAPSES and PACKAGING POWER! LIFESCAPES, conceived by BEAUTYSTREAMS, will explore up-trending formulation and packaging design territories that will define the future of the intra-category beauty industry. Packaging Power! will display strategic and compelling concept brands to compete against the backdrop of the ever-changing and complex marketplace created by undergraduate students from FIT's Packaging Design BFA Program.
Cosmoprof North America is the place where the entire focus is on trends, innovation, and excellence, exemplified through the many educational offerings available to exhibitors and attendees.
Returning this year is the Entrepreneur Academy, a one-day intensive hands-on practical workshop for beauty entrepreneurs, and CosmoTalks, one of the widest-ranging series of conferences and in-depth talks in the beauty industry. Highlights of this year's CosmoTalks include "Racing Ahead: The Next Frontier in Beauty" presented by FIT's CFMM program and featuring speakers from Ulta Beauty, Topicals, BeautyStat Cosmetics, and thirteen lune and "A conversation with Grammy Award-Winning singer and Beauty Founder Toni Braxton." Moderated by Cosmopolitan's Beauty Editor at Large, seven-time Grammy Award-winning singer, entrepreneur, television executive, and Hollywood actress Toni Braxton will share how she created her new luxury body skincare line, Nude Sugar, which she's showcasing at Discover Black-Owned Beauty.
Cosmopack North America's new conference format, Cosmopack Education, features free seminars and panels on raw materials and ingredients, private label and contract manufacturing, primary and secondary packaging, machinery, beauty tech, and other supply chain solutions in the beauty industry.
The Cosmoprof and Cosmopack North America Awards with strategic partner BEAUTYSTREAMS, formally recognize the best in beauty products, celebrate innovation, and honor excellence in packaging design and formulation amongst exhibitors. Winners will be announced across seven categories during Cosmoprof Happy Hour and open to all exhibitors and attendees on July 12th from 6-7:30 pm.
Also, in strategic partnership with BEAUTYSTREAMS, CosmoTrends, display trends among exhibitors, will be presented through a CosmoTalks session and onsite installation.
Exhibitors have the valuable opportunity to interact with select media and influencers one-on-one to help generate post-show coverage through the Press Zone. This year's Press Zone includes consumer magazine editors from Cosmopolitan, Good Housekeeping, Refinery29, NewBeauty Seventeen, and Women's Wear Daily. Influencers in attendance include model @sommerray, who will also be exhibiting her new brand IMARAÏS Beauty at Cosmoprof North America.
Revo Video will be our exclusive live-streaming video partner showcasing a curated assortment of indie brands via Live and VOD commerce-enabled shoppable shows.
Returning in 2022 is Boutique, a one-of-a-kind beauty sampling bar where visitors can curate their own customized beauty bag of products from participating companies to take home! All proceeds will benefit Strength In Beauty, A CUT IT OUT® grant for industry professionals.
Register now at www.cosmoprofnorthamerica.com.
Plan your visit: https://cosmoprofnorthamerica.com/plan-your-visit/
Cosmoprof North America (CPNA) is the largest and most awarded B2B beauty trade show in North America and the single most important networking opportunity in the US for all sectors of the global beauty industry. CPNA hosts an annual trade show that encompasses all sectors of the beauty industry under one roof. This year, CPNA will launch Cosmopack North America, the only event in North America encompassing the entire beauty supply chain: contract & private label manufacturing, primary packaging, secondary packaging, applicators, raw materials & ingredients, equipment and machinery and services for the cosmetic industry. CPNA is recognized as the premier launching pad for new beauty brands and introduces revolutionary technologies, product innovations and new channels for distribution, packaging and manufacturing. CPNA is one of the destinations of the Cosmoprof network, today a 360° worldwide platform for the international beauty community, with shows in Bologna, Hong Kong and Mumbai, which all together involve over 370,000 professionals and 7,000 exhibitors from all over the world. For more information, please visit cosmoprofnorthamerica.com.
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The CannaTech Company Validates Its Operating Software and Processes With Review by the Gold Standard in Accounting Oversight
NEWPORT BEACH, Calif., July 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cannabis operating software company BLAZE® Solutions, Inc. ("BLAZE" or "the Company") reached a data security landmark in recently becoming Service Organization Control 2 Type 1 certified. The new certification makes BLAZE one of the few cannabis tech companies to undertake the intensive auditing.
SOC 2 certification is administered by the American Institute of CPAs to ensure service providers securely manage data to protect their retail customers' interests from network vulnerabilities. Although it's not a requirement for SaaS companies serving commerce sectors, and even less common in the cannabis industry, SOC 2 certification affirms and validates their processes in critical areas such as security, data storage, system access, disaster recovery and vendor management. SOC 2 certification has two distinct classifications: Type 1 reviews the design of security processes as they currently stand, and Type 2 evaluates how effective controls and procedures are by observing operations through self-reported audits from a company over time.
"Since BLAZE's inception, we've focused on the data security of our customers as the backbone of our seed-to-sale compliance tracking and our point of sales software. In undergoing the SOC 2 certification process, it was important for us to make sure that we are practicing what we preach," said Kai Kirk, BLAZE Chief Product Officer. "The SOC 2 certification helps provide our clients, and their customers, with peace of mind that their data is with someone they can trust."
BLAZE, which serves over 1400 cannabis retailers, began this undertaking in December 2021 by self-auditing its processes and data security measures. The company is now working toward gaining SOC 2 Type 2 certification.
BLAZE powers the cannabis industry with intuitive technology solutions. Founded in 2017 by tech entrepreneurs and cannabis company operators, the BLAZE software suite fully supports vertically integrated operations, standalone dispensaries, delivery services, distributors and cultivators. The platform's seed-to-sale software and apps enable over 1400 cannabis businesses across the supply chain to easily automate compliance reporting and operate safely within local laws and tax requirements. BLAZE recently acquired Canadian POS company Greenline, increasing its service area and providing international expansion opportunities for both Canadian and US operators. Cannabis commerce is effortless with a POS platform that centralizes operations and combines efficient online ordering, inventory management, and payment processing. BLAZE offers full APIs and integrates seamlessly with over 60 cannabis tech platforms. Learn more at BLAZE.me
Media Contact:
Brian Bock
Grasslands: A Journalism-Minded Agency
Brian@mygrasslands.com
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A look at what’s happening around the majors today:
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ON THE CLOCK
The Baltimore Orioles have the first pick in the amateur draft for the second time in four years — and they’ll be looking for someone who can join 2019 top pick Adley Rutschman in the core of their next contender.
Many consider the best player available to be Georgia high school outfielder Druw Jones — son of former Braves star Andruw Jones. Several other players have big league family connections, including Jackson Holliday (son of Matt), Justin Crawford (son of Carl) and Cam Collier (son of Lou). Right-hander and former Vanderbilt star Kumar Rocker is also back in this year’s class after failing to reach an agreement as the Mets’ first-round pick last summer.
Rounds 1 and 2 are set for Sunday night, with 3-10 on Monday and 11-20 on Tuesday.
M-M-M GOOD
The Mariners have won 13 in a row, two shy of matching the team record set in 2001 when Ichiro Suzuki, Edgar Martinez and Bret Boone led Seattle to 116 wins and its last playoff appearance.
J.P. Crawford hit an RBI single in the 10th inning as the Mariners beat Texas 3-2 on Saturday. Carlos Santana homered to help Seattle (50-42) win for the 21st time in 24 games.
The reigning World Series champion Atlanta Braves hold the longest winning streak this season, taking 14 in a row last month.
Mariners right-hander Chris Flexen (6-8, 3.84 ERA), who is 4-0 with a 2.53 ERA in five career starts against Texas, opposes rookie righty Glenn Otto (4-5, 5.50) has given up no more than two runs in eight of his 12 starts overall.
HALFTIME
It’s the final day of play before the All-Star break, with the Yankees, Astros and Dodgers holding big division leads and the Mets, Brewers and Twins on top in closer races.
Freddie Freeman, Trea Turner, Mookie Betts and Los Angeles face the Angels in the Freeway Series, two days before the All-Star Game at Dodger Stadium.
First-time All-Star Luis Arraez, Carlos Correa and Minnesota play the White Sox at Target Field. Dylan Cease (8-4, 2.30 ERA) starts for Chicago — he has allowed just three earned runs over his last nine starts and leads all starters with 13.09 strikeouts per nine innings, but hasn’t been picked for the All-Star Game. Minnesota is expected to activate and start RHP Chris Archer (2-3, 3.08). Archer has been out since July 2 left hip tightness.
SUNDAY SPECIAL
Red Sox left-hander Chris Sale faces Yankees ace Gerrit Cole (8-2, 3.05) in his second start of the season after being sidelined by a broken rib.
Sale pitched five scoreless innings against the Rays in his season debut Tuesday night, reaching 97 mph during his final inning. Manager Alex Cora was pleased with the arm strength and thought Sale succeeded despite some rust in his delivery.
Cole pitched seven shutout innings with 11 strikeouts against Cincinnati in a 4-3 loss Tuesday for the major league-leading Yankees.
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FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla., Sept. 13, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- In recognition of National Suicide Prevention Month, Sunshine Health is highlighting the critical steps it's taking to address a person's whole health, including its recently launched predictive risk model, Choose Tomorrow, used to identify at-risk individuals and offer evidence-based suicide prevention interventions. Sunshine Health also partners with leading national and local organizations to support community events focused on mental wellbeing and equips members and the communities they live in with behavioral health resources.
"Through our innovative, evidence-based approaches to care, such as the Choose Tomorrow program, and active involvement with our behavioral health community partners, Sunshine Health is committed to helping people experiencing a behavioral health crisis year-round, because one life lost is too many," said Nathan Landsbaum, Sunshine Health CEO. "Mental health is a key component of physical health."
Sunshine Health has embarked on a critical mission to reduce the risk of suicide for at-risk young adults through Choose Tomorrow, a suicide prevention program. Through a collaborative effort between Sunshine Health and Zero Suicide, the Choose Tomorrow framework is an effort to reduce the number of deaths by suicide to zero.
Through an innovative, predictive risk model, Child Welfare Specialty Plan members who may be at risk are identified before a crisis occurs. Sunshine Health equips trained staff to offer evidence-based interventions – vetted by suicide prevention experts – with demonstrated clinical efficacy. As this initiative moves forward, Sunshine Health aims to expand the program to make a more meaningful impact on the lives of at-risk members.
Volunteer Florida's Healthy Minds Teen Summit
In April, Sunshine Health sponsored a two-day conference with teen leaders at Volunteer Florida's Healthy Minds Teen Summit, where 75 Florida middle and high school students gathered in Orlando to talk about normalizing mental health. Breaking the stigma was the number one topic among teen leaders, who learned about strategies and resources to take back to their peers to help deal with everything from the stresses of everyday life to dealing with severe trauma. At the summit, they also heard inspiring stories around mental health from Olympic gymnast Dominque Dawes, former college basketball star turned business owner Iman MacFarland and basketball superstar Magic Johnson.
Partnering with the National Alliance on Mental Illness
Sunshine Health partners with the National Alliance on Mental Illness (NAMI) local chapters throughout the state to bring mental health awareness and resources to local communities, including hosting groups in Sunshine Health Welcome Rooms to promote access to mental health resources and fostering connections between attendees. Sunshine Health is also a featured sponsor at the upcoming 2022 NAMI Florida Annual Conference on Sept. 15-17 in Orlando.
Florida Behavioral Health Association Conference
Sunshine Health is a long-time sponsor of the annual Florida Behavioral Health Association (FBHA) Conference, which brings together mental health and substance abuse providers from across the state to share best practices and discuss advancements and innovations in behavioral healthcare.
Behavioral Health Crisis Resources Available on SunshineHealth.com
Sunshine Health offers behavioral health resources on its website including What to Do in Mental Health Crisis and After a Behavioral Health Crisis, where members and the general public can access information on behavioral health resources and learn what is available to them across the state.
Support of the 988 Suicide Crisis Lifeline
Sunshine Health supports the nationwide effort to inform its members and the public about the National 988 Suicide & Crisis Lifeline that is available to anyone, anytime. This three-digit number will connect anyone experiencing behavioral health-related distress to the existing National Suicide Prevention Line for care and support. Sunshine Health spread awareness on the main landing page of SunshineHealth.com, through dedicated communications to members and providers, and sharing social media posts on the health plan's social media channels.
Headquartered in Broward County and with offices across the state, Sunshine Health is among the largest healthcare plans in Florida. Offering coordinated care and a network of support for our members, Sunshine Health is transforming the health of the community, one person at a time. Sunshine Health is a wholly owned subsidiary of Centene Corporation, a diversified, multi-national healthcare enterprise. It offers government-sponsored managed care through Medicaid, Long Term Care, the Health Insurance Marketplace (Ambetter), and Medicare Advantage and Prescription Drug Plans (Wellcare). Its specialty plans include the Child Welfare Specialty Plan serving children in or adopted from the state's Child Welfare system; the Serious Mental Illness Specialty Plan for people living with serious mental illness; and the Children's Medical Services Health Plan, operated by Sunshine Health on behalf of the Florida Department of Health for children and adolescents with special healthcare needs. For more information, visit SunshineHealth.com or follow us on Facebook and Twitter @SunHealthFL.
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Which laser printers are best?
Laser printers can save you space and money, especially if you purchase an all-in-one that can scan and copy. And laser printers use toner, which lasts longer and needs to be replaced less frequently than ink. If you’re looking for a powerful, fast and high-quality printer, the Brother INKvestment laser printer is a great choice.
What to know before you buy a laser printer
Consider the materials you print on
It’s important to consider the kinds of material that you usually print on before deciding to purchase a laser printer. For example, some laser printer devices won’t accept envelopes or cards, while others ask you to feed these non-standard sizes by hand rather than automatically. Keep this in mind before purchasing a laser printer if you usually print on a variety of different materials.
Think about the duty cycle and team size
Laser printer manufacturers usually use phrases like “team size” and “duty cycle” to give you a sense of how hard their devices can work. For example, if you usually crank out 150,000 pages per month and the device has a recommended duty cycle of only 1,500 per month, then the machine will probably not last very long. On the flip side, the device should be an excellent choice for an office environment if it has a team rating of four or five.
Decide between monochrome and color
It’s important to decide whether you need a color printer or if you can get by with a monochrome printer. Most basic home printing can be accomplished with a budget-friendly monochrome laser printer, but if you are buying a laser printer for an office, then a color laser printer that can fax, scan and copy is probably a good bet.
What to look for in a quality laser printer
Print speed
Keep in mind that color laser printer devices tend to be slower. Excellent color printers print at least 15 pages per minute, while the fastest monochrome laser printers boast rates of 25 to 30 pages per minute.
Print and scan resolution
Look at the print and scan resolution before making your purchase. A print resolution of 600 by 1200 dots per inch is considered a superb resolution for both monochrome and color laser printers. A resolution of 600 by 2400 dots per inch offers the best quality black and white text and line work.
Paper tray capacity
You definitely don’t want to continue re-filling the paper tray every five minutes, especially if you are purchasing a device for high volumes of printing. Laser printer manufacturers usually quote the paper tray capacity in the product details, and some of the top laser printers feature a paper tray capacity of 150 to 250 sheets.
How much you can expect to spend on a laser printer
You usually have two separate expenses when you purchase and own a laser printer: the cost of the device and the recurring cost of the replacement toner. A budget monochrome laser printer can cost $100 or less, while a high-end wireless color printer can cost $300 or more.
Laser printer FAQ
How do you decide between an inkjet printer and a laser printer?
A. The best printer comes down to your individual needs. Purchasing an inkjet printer is a good idea if you usually print a lot of photos and a low volume of documents. You should buy a laser printer if you typically print a high volume of reports, text and documents.
Are remanufactured laser toner cartridges a good way to save money?
A. Some remanufactured laser toner cartridges are okay, but it’s hard to know which cartridges are acceptable to use and which are not. There is usually much less toner in the cheap remanufactured versions, so you typically are not saving much money, if any.
You also need to consider the quality of the cartridges. For example, if the ink leaks from the cartridges, it can be very difficult to clean. And if the cartridge damages something in your printer, your warranty could be invalidated.
What are the best laser printers to buy?
Top laser printer
Brother INKvestment Tank All-in-One Printer
What you need to know: This all-in-one printer provides powerful functionality and user-friendly features with an large sheet tray and a wireless connection.
What you’ll love: This laser printer features LED control that enables users to customize their own settings and connects with a mobile app to securely print from several different devices.
What you should consider: Keep in mind that this laser printer only offers monochrome printing.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Top laser printer for the money
HP LaserJet MFP M234dwe Wireless
What you need to know: This affordable and simple laser printer includes everything you need from a printer without any of the hassle you experience with an ink printer.
What you’ll love: This budget-friendly, black and white laser printer works with the HP Smart system to connect several different devices at the same time. The printer also provides all-in-one functionality, since it can copy, scan and print most documents.
What you should consider: It’s important to consider that you can only access some of this laser printer’s features if you create an HP account.
Where to buy: Sold by HP
Worth checking out
Xerox B210DNI Monochrome Laser Printer
What you need to know: This compact, monochrome printer features a 250-sheet paper tray, duplex printing and wireless connectivity.
What you’ll love: This affordable laser printer supports wireless connections, including AirPrint and Google Cloud Print. The printer also handles duplex printing and prints 31 pages per minute at a resolution of 600 by 600 dots per inch.
What you should consider: One drawback of this laser printer is that it’s single-function only.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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Job posting activity at a record high as tech companies add workers for the 18th straight month
DOWNERS GROVE, Ill., June 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Employer hiring activity for technology positions as measured by job postings remain at record levels and technology companies added workers for the 18th straight month, according to analysis by CompTIA, the nonprofit association for the information technology (IT) industry and workforce.
CompTIA's analysis of today's "#JobsReport" from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics (BLS) shows that at the technology industry level companies added 22,800 net new workers in May.[1] Through the first five months of 2022 employment has increased by 106,700 positions and is tracking 69% ahead of the same period versus 2021.
Employer hiring activity as measured by job postings for tech positions totaled 623,627 for the month and nearly 2.2 million year-to-date. This represents a 52% increase versus the same period of the previous year.
"The data speaks to the broad-based nature of the tech workforce," said Tim Herbert, chief research officer at CompTIA. "It also speaks to the many factors affecting employment and situations where sectors or companies easing up on hiring may be offset by sectors or companies increasing hiring."
Tech occupations throughout the economy increased by a modest 2,000 positions in May. The unemployment rate for tech occupations edged up to 2.1%, compared to the overall national unemployment rate of 3.6%.
Positions for software developers and engineers (204,084) accounted for nearly a third of all employer tech job postings in May, an increase of more than 77,000 from April. Increases in hiring activity for IT project managers, IT support specialists, systems engineers and architects and network engineers and architects were also reported. One-third of all postings were for positions in emerging technologies or jobs requiring emerging tech skills.
Employer hiring intent was strong across several industries, including professional, scientific and technical services, finance and insurance, manufacturing, information, retail trade, health care and social assistance, public administration and educational services. The search for tech talent was widely dispersed across geographies, as well. Four metro areas (New York City, Dallas, Los Angeles and Washington) recorded tech jobs postings totals that surpassed 31,000 positions.
Hiring in the IT services and custom software development category (+13,100 new positions) led May's tech sector job growth. Data processing, hosting and related services, computer and electronic products manufacturing and other information services, including search engines were also in positive territory, while jobs in telecommunications declined.
The "CompTIA Tech Jobs Report" is available at https://www.comptia.org/content/tech-jobs-report. For more analysis and perspective visit the CompTIA Tech Job Report video series at https://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLuqIJd7KnBU_nZd2oXEwa0I5X7Vt124eM.
The Computing Technology Industry Association (CompTIA) is a leading voice and advocate for the $5 trillion global information technology ecosystem; and the estimated 75 million industry and tech professionals who design, implement, manage, and safeguard the technology that powers the world's economy. Through education, training, certifications, advocacy, philanthropy, and market research, CompTIA is the hub for unlocking the potential of the tech industry and its workforce. https://www.comptia.org/
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1 Employment data from the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics and job posting data from EMSI Burning Glass may be subject to backward revisions.
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Advantage's Evo UL is the first GPS solution that eliminates monthly airtime fees and device renewals.
IRVINE, Calif., Aug. 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Advantage Automotive Analytics, a leader in modern data analytics and advanced, risk-mitigation solutions for vehicle finance professionals, today debuted Evo UL, an unprecedented, unlimited connectivity GPS risk-mitigation solution.
By employing the latest GPS hardware and applying sophisticated proprietary technology, Advantage is the first to market with unlimited connectivity service. Evo UL provides Buy here-pay here dealers and Subprime finance professionals the industry's first-ever, unlimited connectivity GPS solution that monitors and protects automotive collateral with no contracts, recurring carrier fees, or renewal charges.
Evo UL is now a key element of Advantage's wired collateral-protection portfolio that communicates via the 4G LTE platform and fully 5G-network compliant. Evo UL delivers essential data and analytics and provides more protection throughout the life of a loan and beyond — eliminating any and all recurring fees with one upfront payment. Benefits include:
- No monthly airtime fees — ever
- No renewal charges
- Unlimited device use and reuse
- Real-time monitoring
- Continuous protection
- Backup battery included
"We are first to market with this unlimited plan," said Brian Tate, Advantage's Director of Product Management, "and it's a tribute to the vision and dedication of our senior leadership and our skilled product development team. Once again, our customers drove this innovation with their suggestions and requests."
Evo UL allows users to more accurately control fixed operating costs, up front, because there are no additional charges or fees once a device is purchased. Users will never be burdened with loss of connectivity because of a failure to renew carrier fees.
Setting itself above and apart from its competitors, Evo UL gives its clients another major cost-reduction possibility.
"Since there are no monthly service fees nor renewals, users can incentivize their customers to return the devices when a finance contract ends, the vehicle is traded-in or reacquired by the finance company," said Michelle Jackson, Vice President of Sales. "The devices can be used for multiple vehicles over time, and our user dashboard facilitates the process."
Buy here-pay here dealers and finance company professionals have long-awaited a risk-mitigation platform with unlimited GPS connectivity. Skyrocketing inventory costs and increases in delinquencies and charge offs have made the deep subprime business ever-more challenging.
"It's a solution that addresses marketplace demands at a time when GPS protection is more necessary than ever and cost-reduction is critical to profitability," Jackson added.
Advantage GPS provides modern data analytics and advanced GPS technology that empower BHPH dealers and vehicle finance companies to make smarter, faster, and more profitable business decisions. The company's seasoned leadership team has been revolutionizing risk mitigation tools and real-time automotive analytics to help lenders protect vehicle assets, reduce delinquencies, and speed up recoveries for over a decade.
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DALLAS, May 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- This past month, from April 25th to April 29th, local Dallas nonprofit, Educational First Steps (EFS) hosted its annual Early Childhood Conference themed: Changing Times, New Beginnings. Sessions featured topics ranging from Multicultural Diversity in ECE to Five Marketing Strategies to Set You Apart from the Competition, culminating in a keynote presentation from CEO and Creative Director of Role Model Professional Development, Shawn Brown. The conference was offered at no cost to the over 1,750 teachers, directors, and home-based providers from EFS' network of 150 childcare centers and providers throughout North Texas.
Reflecting on the success of the week, EFS President & CEO, Vickie Allen, shared, "The conference was a culmination of learning, reconnecting, and envisioning what's possible in the early childhood education sector. We are appreciative of those who attended, grateful to those who sponsored, and honored by those who presented. Most importantly, we are thankful to the center directors and teachers for their participation and hope that this strengthened their learning and development journey. They have been and will continue to be our focus, and we hope that they walked away from this experience with a sense of encouragement and inspiration."
The early childhood education (ECE) industry has endured immense challenges over the past two years. Providers have experienced shortages in staffing, changes in mental health awareness, classroom environment, family dynamics, and state and government guidelines. In short, they have been forced to do more with less.
This is where Educational First Steps has stepped in. EFS creates and supports high-quality early learning environments that ignite the minds of children from birth to age five. With excellence at their core, they strive to achieve their mission by partnering with local childcare facilities and supporting small business owners as they work to earn national accreditation – the gold standard for early childhood education.
If you are interested in learning more about Educational First Steps and supporting their mission, you can find their website at www.educationalfirststeps.org.
ABOUT EDUCATIONAL FIRST STEPS
Based in North Texas, Educational First Steps is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to create and support high-quality early learning environments that ignite the minds of children from birth to age five. EFS delivers professional development, training, classroom resources, and business support to educators to help existing childcare centers achieve and maintain national accreditation. By investing in early childhood education, Educational First Steps helps close achievement gaps for early learners, break cycles of generational poverty for families, and create a brighter and more socially equitable tomorrow.
Contact: Savannah Espiritu
Phone: 214-824-7940 x 252
Email: sespiritu@educationalfirststeps.org
Website: www.educationalfirststeps.org
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The new cycling program takes advantage of Virginia's Blue Ridge's booming cycling culture.
SALEM, Va., June 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Roanoke College announced today that it will launch a competitive cycling program for women and men. The announcement was made by Tom Rambo, dean of students, at the announcement of the courses for the 2022 USA Cycling Amateur Road National Championships, which will be held in Virginia's Blue Ridge from June 29 to July 2.
Although cycling as a sport is new to Roanoke College, there is a strong connection between Roanoke College and cycling. Roanoke College soccer captain Shelley Olds '03 became a world class cyclist after graduating from the College in 2003. She was a member of the U.S. Olympic Team and competed in the 2012 London Olympics.
"I am ecstatic about the news that Roanoke College will have a collegiate cycling team," Olds said. "There couldn't be a more perfect location for competitive cycling. The terrain and beauty of the Roanoke area is an easy draw for both recreational and amateur cyclists of all ages. I think many student-athletes, current and prospective, will see this as an incredible opportunity to enhance their collegiate experience as well as their athletic growth and development."
"I will be rooting for the team, and I know that anything that Roanoke College commits to, they end up doing very well," Olds said. "I have no doubt that the collegiate cycling team will be well-run and extremely successful."
Roanoke College has registered both men's and women's teams with USA Cycling, competing this fall as a club sport. The teams, for men and women, will elevate to varsity status within a few years and at that time will compete as part of the Atlantic Collegiate Cycling Conference (ACCC.)
"USA Cycling is excited to have Roanoke College back on board after more than a 10-year hiatus," said Justin Evans, USA Cycling's Collegiate and Interscholastic Programs Manager. "The new leadership is pushing the program in the direction of success, so we are excited to see how this program grows from their restart as a club and the transition to varsity in the coming semesters."
The College will begin the search for a cycling coach this summer. There is already interest in the program and the College is recruiting students to take part in the booming cycling culture in Virginia's Blue Ridge. One recent addition to that culture is Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY24, a national cycling team that aims to prepare female cyclists for the Olympics. The team is based in the Roanoke Valley.
"The Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY24 team is recognized as a valued recruitment platform for young athletes heading to college, with eight professional athletes and 27 junior athletes currently in the program," said Nicola Cranmer, founder and general manager of Virginia's Blue Ridge TWENTY24 cycling team. "I'm thrilled that Roanoke College will be an additional pathway to education for cycling students. The timing is perfect with USA Cycling Amateur National Championships coming to Virginia's Blue Ridge in the coming weeks, and this is a super opportunity for students to experience first-hand what the area has to offer."
Virginia's Blue Ridge is home to excellent cycling assets as America's East Coast Mountain Biking Capital including a Silver-level Ride Center designation from the International Mountain Bicycling Association. Region-wide the area has excellent road cycling on the Blue Ridge Parkway and greenways as well as emerging gravel trails.
Roanoke College, located in Salem, Virginia, offers an innovative core curriculum and majors that allow for depth of study and research. Roanoke College encourages students to believe in themselves and their potential. Students participate in internships, creative projects, community service, and study away — endeavors that help them find their purpose in life. The Roanoke College experience is a full one, only enhanced by its setting — minutes away from a vibrant city and the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains.
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HOUSTON, Aug. 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Diamond Offshore Drilling, Inc. (NYSE: DO) announced today that it will issue a press release and host a conference call and webcast related to its second quarter 2022 operating results on Wednesday, August 10, 2022. The conference call and webcast will begin at 8:00 a.m. CDT and will include a discussion by management regarding the Company's results of operations.
A live webcast of the call will be available online on the Company's website, www.diamondoffshore.com. Those interested in participating in the question and answer session may register here to receive the dial-in numbers and unique PIN to access the call. An online replay will also be available on www.diamondoffshore.com following the call.
ABOUT DIAMOND OFFSHORE
Diamond Offshore is a leader in offshore drilling, providing innovation, thought leadership and contract drilling services to solve complex deepwater challenges around the globe. Additional information and access to the Company's SEC filings are available at www.diamondoffshore.com.
Contact:
Samir Ali
Vice President, Investor Relations & Corporate Development
(281) 647-4035
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Man bites, stabs K-9, leaving dog injured, police say
FAIRFIELD, Calif. (Gray News) – Police in California said a suspect stabbed and bit a K-9 during a chase Wednesday, which left the dog injured.
According to the Fairfield Police Department, the series of events began when a male suspect broke into an elderly victim’s home about 43 miles southwest of Sacramento. The victim was able to flee the home while calling 911.
During that time, dispatchers received another call that the same suspect had just tried to steal an Amazon delivery truck and threatened to kill the driver.
Officers located the suspect inside the elderly victim’s home and attempted to get him to come out without success. Eventually, officers entered the home in an attempt to arrest the man.
K-9 Cort was able to reach the suspect, but the man bit Cort in the face and stabbed the dog in his left side with a knife, police said.
Officers were able to take the man into custody and identified him as Kurt Dasilva, 44. They said it appeared he was under the influence of drugs.
Police said Cort was treated at a nearby veterinary hospital and is “comfortably recovering at home with his handler.”
Dasilva was treated at a local hospital and booked into Solano County Jail on several felony charges, including carjacking, burglary, harming a police dog, and violation of parole.
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FREMONT, Calif., July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Power Knot LLC, the market leader for onsite organic waste management solutions, announced today that it has been nominated for California's 10th Senate District's Small Business of the Year.
Every year, the California Small Business Association (CSBA) hosts its Small Business Day in Sacramento. The purpose of the day is to "Recognize the Contributions Small Business makes to California."
As part of the event, each State Senator and Assemblymember nominates a small business in their district that exemplifies resilience as well as connection with the community. This year, State Senator Bob Wieckowski (D-Fremont) of Senate District 10 has nominated Power Knot LLC.
"We are grateful to have been recognized for our contribution to the District and the wider world in general," said Iain Milnes, President of Power Knot. "The LFC biodigester is a food waste digester that has been helping California businesses to reduce greenhouse gasses by keeping food waste out of landfills. Our cleantech solution has been gaining traction rapidly as the world becomes increasingly aware of the impact food waste has on the planet. With record high temperatures, we're in a race against time to do our part and stop global warming."
The LFC® biodigester is a machine that digests food waste. These machines are usually installed in a commercial kitchen and reduce the expense, inconvenience, mess, and carbon footprint of disposing of food waste that would otherwise be hauled to a landfill. Power Knot has eight different sizes that digest from 10 kg (20 lb) per day to 3000 kg (6600 lb) per day of waste food. With many hundreds of installations globally, the LFC biodigester has proven to be reliable, safe, and cost effective.
Power Knot provides safe and economically sound solutions for commercial, industrial, and military customers globally seeking to reduce their carbon footprint. Our technologies are proven, available today, have been in reliable use for many years, and offer a payback period typically of less than two years. We design, develop, and manufacture our products in our headquarters in Silicon Valley, California. Our products are installed in six continents and all of the world's oceans.
For more information, access www.powerknot.com.
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Cecillia Wong
Marketing Manager
Power Knot LLC
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New research from Bain & Company shows which systemic and behavioral actions create the most inclusive workplace environments for LGBTQ employees across regions
BOSTON, June 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The LGBTQ community is diverse and broad, bringing unique value to the workforce through its fabric of differentiated experiences. This often includes heightened levels of empathy and grit as well as a deeper understanding of social dynamics and cohesion building. However, Bain's recent study found that more than 70% of LGBTQ employees do not feel fully included at work. This puts employers at risk of missing out on the full value of these diverse skills and perspectives.
"Many companies are awakening to the business benefits of welcoming LGBTQ employees, including an ability to attract and retain talent," said Brenen Blair, expert associate partner in Bain & Company's Houston office and a leader in its Organization and DEI practices. "But inclusion is about much more than 'welcoming everyone.' Being LGBTQ brings a distinct feeling of 'otherness' and comes with a life backdrop that often translates into differentiated perspectives and abilities in the workplace. Our research identified some of the most important steps employers can take to build more inclusive work environments for their LGBTQ employees and truly reap the benefits of this diversity."
Because the category "LGBTQ" is so broad—and many organizations lack accurate data about the specific contours of their LGBTQ populations—it may seem daunting for employers to understand how to create greater inclusion for members of this group. For example, Bain's research shows that while the top enablers for inclusion among the LGBTQ community consistently fall into areas of growth and career development—coaching, talent development programs and growth mindsets—notable differences exist between LGBTQ employees in North America and Europe as well as by gender.
LGBTQ men in North America place greater importance on the overall diversity, equity and inclusion mission and goals of an organization than LGBTQ men in Europe, who put a greater focus on open and honest communication. Bain's research showed similar differences between LGBTQ women in North America, who place greater importance on the perceived empathy of others than women in Europe, who value growth opportunities and transparent feedback more strongly.
Leaders looking to ensure all queer talent feels included should focus on the following areas:
- Get the basics right. Create an environment where "coming out" is safe and easy. Revisit benefits packages, particularly healthcare and family leave, and ensure they meet the needs of all identities, genders, orientations and family setups. Build allyship programs that both educate and "lighten the load."
- Embrace individuality in talent management. Examine role expectations, performance reviews and accepted language for describing success. Ask whether the organization is set up to encourage and cultivate diversity of thought in its most critical roles.
- Enable tailored career pathways. LGBTQ employees are continually coming out, and identities and passions may change significantly over the course of peoples' careers. Inclusive organizations create clear pathways for lateral career moves that keep strong talent engaged. For example, part-time, hybrid, and remote roles and sabbaticals benefit everyone, but are particularly important for creating equity for queer employees.
- Cultivate true sponsorship. Mentor programs for underrepresented groups are common, but true sponsorship opens doors, creates advocates and helps employees navigate their organization.
"To be truly inclusive, we must recognize the diversity of our people and celebrate their unique qualities," said Andrea Arroyo, a senior manager in Bain & Company's London office. "For example, my sponsor at work pointed out that my sensitivity—a trait I originally thought of as a flaw in the workplace—helped to make me highly attuned to both clients and teammates who were uncomfortable or even struggling. It turns out, being fully myself has helped me to be more effective in serving my clients and made me a better team member."
Editor's Note: To arrange an interview, contact Katie Ware at katie.ware@bain.com or +1 646 562 8102.
About Bain & Company
Bain & Company is a global consultancy that helps the world's most ambitious change makers define the future.
Across 65 cities in 40 countries, we work alongside our clients as one team with a shared ambition to achieve extraordinary results, outperform the competition, and redefine industries. We complement our tailored, integrated expertise with a vibrant ecosystem of digital innovators to deliver better, faster, and more enduring outcomes. Our 10-year commitment to invest more than $1 billion in pro bono services brings our talent, expertise, and insight to organizations tackling today's urgent challenges in education, racial equity, social justice, economic development, and the environment. We earned a gold rating from EcoVadis, the leading platform for environmental, social, and ethical performance ratings for global supply chains, putting us in the top 2% of all companies. Since our founding in 1973, we have measured our success by the success of our clients, and we proudly maintain the highest level of client advocacy in the industry.
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CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa, Aug. 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Meetings Today has released its 2022 class of Meetings Trendsetters, representing some off the most innovative and engaged professionals in the meetings and events industry.
"Since 2015, Meetings Today has selected its class of Meetings Trendsetters, garnered from online voting from its readers, the opinions of past winners and industry veterans, and finally decided upon by its content team," said Tyler Davidson, vice president and chief content director of Meetings Today. "Every year, we strive to present an 'outside of the box' crop of meetings and events innovators who stand out through their engagement in the industry and because of any unique efforts and accomplishments during the previous year. We typically try to wait at least five years before repeating Trendsetters, too—unless there is truly a standout justification—just to make sure we have a diversity of people recognized.
All 20 2022 Meetings Trendsetters are showcased in the July/August issue of Meetings Today, in Meetings Today's Newswire eNewsletter and via its social media channels. A story profiling the 2022 Meetings Trendsetters is also available on Meetings Today's website, at www.meetingstoday.com/articles/143448/2022-meetings-trendsetters.
Meetings Today is a business-to-business brand of Stamats, a leading marketing and research company providing a complete range of services, including websites, mobile, PPC, SEO/SEM, content marketing, email, magazines, video, research, traditional media, live events and audience data and marketing. Stamats focuses on distinct markets to gain unique category knowledge and experience that it brings to bear for the benefit of Stamats' clients. These markets are higher education, professional meetings and events planning, and healthcare and consumer marketing. Stamats was founded in 1923 and maintains offices in Cedar Rapids, Iowa (headquarters).
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STOCKHOLM, July 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Neonode Inc. (NASDAQ: NEON), announced today that its 2022 Annual Meeting of Stockholders (the "Annual Meeting"), which was reconvened to July 8, 2022, was called to order and again adjourned without any business being conducted due to a lack of the required quorum.
The Annual Meeting will reconvene on July 15, 2022 at 3:00 p.m. local time at Neonode's principal executive office located at Karlavägen 100, 115 26 Stockholm, Sweden to provide its stockholders additional time to vote on the proposals described in the proxy statement filed with the Securities and Exchange Commission on April 26, 2022. No changes have been made in the proposals to be voted on by stockholders at the Annual Meeting.
The record date for determining stockholder eligibility to vote at the Annual Meeting will remain the close of business on April 19, 2022. Proxies previously submitted will be voted at the Annual Meeting unless properly revoked, and stockholders who have already submitted a proxy or otherwise voted need not take any action.
Neonode's Board of Directors unanimously recommends that stockholders vote "FOR" all proposals and encourages all stockholders who have not already voted to do so immediately.
For more information or questions, please contact:
CONTACT:
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Fredrik Nihlén
E-mail: fredrik.nihlen@neonode.com
Phone: +46 703 97 21 09
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Urban Forssell
E-mail: urban.forssell@neonode.com
Phone: +46 734 10 03 59
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NEW YORK, May 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Weiss Law is investigating possible breaches of fiduciary duty and other violations of law by the board of directors of VMware, Inc. ("VMware" or the "Company") (NYSE: VMW), in connection with the proposed acquisition of the Company by Broadcom Inc. ("Broadcom") (NASDAQ: AVGO). Under the terms of the merger agreement, the Company's shareholders will receive $142.50 in cash or 0.2520 shares of Broadcom common stock for each VMware share owned, representing implied per-share merger consideration of approximately $133.97 based upon Broadcom's May 25, 2022 closing price of $531.63. Upon completion of the transaction, Broadcom shareholders will own approximately 88% of the combined company, while VMware shareholders will own only approximately 12% of the combined company. The transaction is valued at approximately $61 billion.
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Weiss Law is investigating whether (i) VMware's board of directors acted in the best interests of Company shareholders in agreeing to the proposed transaction, (ii) the per-share merger consideration adequately compensates VMware's shareholders, and (iii) all information regarding the sales process and valuation of the transaction will be fully and fairly disclosed.
Weiss Law has litigated hundreds of stockholder class and derivative actions for violations of corporate and fiduciary duties. We have recovered over a billion dollars for defrauded clients and obtained important corporate governance relief in many of these cases. If you have information or would like legal advice concerning possible corporate wrongdoing (including insider trading, waste of corporate assets, accounting fraud, or materially misleading information), consumer fraud (including false advertising, defective products, or other deceptive business practices), or anti-trust violations, please email us at stockinfo@weisslawllp.com
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BEIJING, May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Yiren Digital Ltd. ("Yiren Digital" or the "Company") (NYSE: YRD), a leading digital personal financial management platform in China, today announced that it received a notice from NYSE Regulation indicating that the Company is not in compliance with Section 802.01E of the NYSE Listed Company Manual as a result of its failure to timely file its Annual Report on Form 20-F for the year ended December 31, 2021 (the "2021 Form 20-F") with the Securities and Exchange Commission (the "SEC").
The Company was not able to file the 2021 Form 20-F by May 17, 2022, as extended from the original due date of May 2, 2022 pursuant to the Form 12b-25 submitted to the SEC on April 29, 2022. The delay is primarily because the financial statements of the Company for the fiscal year ended December 31, 2021 prepared in accordance with U.S. GAAP are not yet finalized and the Company recently changed its independent registered public accounting firm as disclosed in the Form 6-K furnished to the SEC on April 29, 2022. The Company is making all efforts to file the 2021 Form 20-F as soon as possible.
NYSE Regulation notified the Company that the NYSE will closely monitor the status of the Company's late filing and related public disclosures for up to a six-month period from the due date. If the Company fails to file its 2021 Form 20-F and any subsequent delayed filings within six months from the filing due date, the NYSE may, in its sole discretion, allow the Company's securities to trade for up to an additional six months depending on specific circumstances, as outlined in Section 802.01E of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. It is expected by the NYSE that the Company will submit an official request for NYSE's consideration at the appropriate time. If the NYSE determines that an additional six-month trading period is not appropriate, suspension and delisting procedures will commence pursuant to Section 804.00 of the NYSE Listed Company Manual. If the NYSE determines that an additional trading period of up to six months is appropriate and the Company fails to file its 2021 Form 20-F and any subsequent delayed filings by the end of that period, suspension and delisting procedures will generally commence. Regardless of the procedures described above, the NYSE may commence delisting proceedings at any time during the period that is available to complete the filing, if circumstances warrant.
About Yiren Digital
Yiren Digital Ltd. is a leading digital personal financial management platform in China. The Company provides customized asset allocation services and wealth management solutions to China's mass affluent population as well as utilizes online and offline channels to provide retail credit facilitation services to individual borrowers and small business owners.
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This announcement contains forward-looking statements. These statements constitute "forward-looking" statements within the meaning of Section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended, and as defined in the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. These forward-looking statements can be identified by terminology such as "will," "expects," "anticipates," "future," "intends," "plans," "believes," "estimates," "target," "confident" and similar statements. Such statements are based upon management's current expectations and current market and operating conditions and relate to events that involve known or unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors, all of which are difficult to predict and many of which are beyond Yiren Digital's control. Forward-looking statements involve risks, uncertainties, and other factors that could cause actual results to differ materially from those contained in any such statements. Potential risks and uncertainties include, but are not limited to, uncertainties as to Yiren Digital's ability to attract and retain borrowers and investors on its marketplace, its ability to introduce new loan products and platform enhancements, its ability to compete effectively, PRC regulations and policies relating to the peer-to-peer lending service industry in China, general economic conditions in China, and Yiren Digital's ability to meet the standards necessary to maintain listing of its ADSs on the NYSE or other stock exchange, including its ability to cure any non-compliance with the NYSE's continued listing criteria. Further information regarding these and other risks, uncertainties or factors is included in Yiren Digital's filings with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. All information provided in this press release is as of the date of this press release, and Yiren Digital does not undertake any obligation to update any forward-looking statement as a result of new information, future events or otherwise, except as required under applicable law.
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Basketball-Focused Gym Concept Expands into Louisiana
LOS ANGELES, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- PickUp USA Fitness (www.pickupusafitness.com), the largest basketball gym franchise in the United States, announced today that they will be opening a new location in Shreveport, Louisiana.
PickUp USA gyms provide a variety of basketball-related services to their customers, including youth basketball training, youth basketball development leagues, adult basketball tournaments, adult basketball leagues, pickup basketball with referees for youth and adults, and full fitness rooms. The company has 16 locations open or under construction with an additional 30 franchise licenses awarded.
The Shreveport location will be PickUp USA's first gym in Louisiana. Located at 2535 E 70th St, the gym will feature two full basketball courts and a fitness room with weights and cardio equipment, along with shooting machines and vertimax training devices.
Justin Marshall is the owner of the new location and has been involved in the local basketball scene in Shreveport for years before he decided to open a PickUp USA in his community.
"I believe PickUp USA will be a great asset to the city of Shreveport," says Marshall. "There is nothing here like it. We have so many exceptional athletes and I'm excited to offer 'A better Way to Play' to those who love the game of basketball. Years from now, players will credit our franchise for helping advance their game. Nothing could be more rewarding than making that kind of impact."
PickUp USA is headquartered in Southern California and has corporate-run locations in California and Arizona, in addition to their franchised locations operating across the country. The company is known for their high-quality facilities and youth basketball training programs, as well as being a premier spot for adult recreational basketball.
Paolo Ontalan is PickUp USA's Vice President of Operations and has been working with Marshall through the design, build-out, and pre-sales phase of the new Shreveport PickUp USA. "Justin has been incredible," Paolo said during a phone interview. "He has really engaged with the community. We're really proud of him. He is a great representative of our brand."
PickUp USA Shreveport is currently pre-selling memberships and is set to open to the public on Saturday, July 2nd.
More information on PickUp USA can be found at: www.pickupusafitness.com
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Celebrate with Free Small Slurpee Drinks and Delicious Deals at 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes Stores
IRVING, Texas, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- There's no party like a 95th birthday party! Put your party shoes on because 7-Eleven, Inc. turns 95 years old this summer and is adding an exciting new spin to its birthday festivities to celebrate. And yes, it still includes a free Slurpee® drink, 7-Eleven's iconic beverage with a cult following. For the first time, the brand will be celebrating Slurpee Day across all 7-Eleven®, Speedway® and Stripes® stores, giving customers 11 days to redeem their FREE small Slurpee drink*.
Sip Sip Hooray! Celebrate Slurpee Day
Yes, you read that right. On July 1, a coupon for one FREE small Slurpee drink will be loaded into the accounts of 7Rewards® and Speedy Rewards® loyalty app members. The free small Slurpee drink offer is redeemable in-store from July 1 through July 11 (aka 7-Eleven's actual birthday). Talk about the ultimate birthday party favor.
But the celebration doesn't have to stop there. Even after redeeming their free drink, customers can head to 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes to sip on even more small Slurpee drinks for just $1** in-store and via 7NOW® delivery all summer long.
Next Stop: Flavor Town!
With so many delicious Slurpee flavors to choose from, it might be a challenge for customers to select their favorite. Great news: It's impossible to go wrong with classics like Blue Raspberry, Cherry, Pina Colada, or Coca-Cola, the customer favorite flavor that made history as the first Slurpee drink in space last summer. Those looking to venture out and sip on something new should try limited-time-only flavors like Mango Lemonade, a blend of mango flavor and tart lemonade with a refreshing taste that demands you take another sip.
Dollar Dollar Deals Y'all
Everyone knows that a Slurpee drink is lonely without a snack companion – so the convenience retailers are also rewarding customers with 11 days of one dollar deals on their favorite snacks. Between July 1 and July 11, 7Rewards and Speedy Rewards members can snack on select items in-store at participating 7-Eleven, Speedway and Stripes locations for just $1***. Customers can also get their grub on with $1 roller grill items like Big Bite® hot dogs and taquitos and indulge in fan favorites including mini tacos (10 of them!), birthday cake and s'mores muffins, and $1 slices of pizza. Customers looking for an extra energy boost to get them through a hot summer day are in luck because any size iced coffee is also $1.
"We're thrilled to be celebrating Slurpee Day for the first time across all of our banners so we can spread the Slurpee drink birthday love even further," said Marissa Jarratt, Executive Vice President and Chief Marketing Officer at 7-Eleven. "And 11 days of free Slurpee drinks is just the beginning. With a mystery Slurpee flavor, dollar deals on all roller grill items including Big Bite hot dogs and fan-favorite snacks and drinks such as pizza slices and any size iced coffee, this Slurpee Day is shaping up to be quite the celebration."
Slurpee Drink Sipping Here, There and Everywhere
Busy swimming at the pool or basking in the summer sun? Customers can also redeem their free Slurpee drink via 7NOW delivery on July 11 only. And for a limited-time-only, new users of 7NOW can score a FREE pizza with their first delivery order using code PIZZA****. What's better than a refreshing Slurpee drink and a slice of savory pizza on a hot summer day? Customers can get their Slurpee drink on anywhere by downloading the 7NOW delivery app from the App Store or Google Play, or visiting 7NOW.com.
Customers should download the 7-Eleven and Speedway apps from the App Store or Google Play, or by visiting 7Rewards.com or SpeedyRewards.com.
*Valid thru 7/11/21. Limit one per customer. Must be a new or existing 7Rewards or Speedy Rewards member. One free small Slurpee® per member. Available while supplies last. Participating U.S. 7‑Eleven® stores only, excludes Hawaii.
**$1 Sm Slurpee: Offer good at participating U.S. 7-Eleven® stores, excludes Hawaii.
***Dollar Deals: Offer valid through 7/11/22. MFR coupon. Available while supplies last. Offer good at participating U.S. 7-Eleven® stores, excludes Hawaii. Offer not valid with any other coupon or discount. No cash value. Consumer pays applicable fees and sales taxes. COPIES OR REPRODUCTION BY ANY MEANS IS PROHIBITED AND SHALL VOID THE COUPON. ©2022 7-Eleven, Inc. All rights reserved.
****Ends 8/2/2022 with promo code PIZZA on first order for new customers. One per device. Applicable with promo code and delivery order only. Plus tax and fees. Limited delivery area. See 7NOW® app for full terms.
About 7-Eleven, Inc.
7-Eleven, Inc. is the premier name in the convenience-retailing industry. Based in Irving, Texas, 7-Eleven operates, franchises and/or licenses more than 13,000 stores in the U.S. and Canada. In addition to 7-Eleven stores, 7-Eleven, Inc. operates and franchises Speedway®, Stripes®, Laredo Taco Company® and Raise the Roost® Chicken and Biscuits locations. Known for its iconic brands such as Slurpee®, Big Bite® and Big Gulp®, 7-Eleven has expanded into high-quality sandwiches, salads, side dishes, cut fruit and protein boxes, as well as pizza, chicken wings and mini beef tacos. 7-Eleven offers customers industry-leading private brand products under the 7-Select™ brand including healthy options, decadent treats and everyday favorites at an outstanding value. Customers can earn and redeem points on various items in stores nationwide through its 7Rewards® loyalty program with more than 50 million members, place an order in the 7NOW® delivery app in over 2,000 cities, or rely on 7-Eleven for bill payment service, self-service lockers and other convenient services. Find out more online at www.7-Eleven.com.
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Acquisition to accelerate strategy in thermal comfort solutions
SOUTHFIELD, Mich., May 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lear Corporation (NYSE: LEA), a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, today announced it has entered into a definitive agreement to acquire I.G. Bauerhin (IGB), a privately held supplier of automotive seat heating, ventilation, active cooling, steering wheel heating, seat sensors, and electronic control modules.
Lear will acquire IGB for €140 million, on a cash- and debt-free basis. The transaction, subject to regulatory approvals and other customary closing conditions, is expected to close in the next six to nine months.
The transaction, Lear's second acquisition of a thermal comfort solutions company, will expand the Company's product capabilities into active cooling and complement its existing offerings. In February, Lear acquired substantially all of Kongsberg Automotive's Interior Comfort Systems business unit (Kongsberg), whose comfort seating solutions include seat massage and lumbar, as well as seat heat and ventilation.
"The acquisition of IGB furthers Lear's vertical integration strategy and advances our vision of being the leading provider of innovative thermal comfort solutions," said Ray Scott, Lear President and CEO. "Combining Lear's industry-leading seating expertise and Kongsberg's products and capabilities with IGB's cutting-edge technology will allow us to accelerate the commercialization of efficient, high-performance seating systems that are aligned with the key priorities of our OEM customers and consumers alike."
IGB, a global leader in seat climate control, is headquartered in Gruendau-Rothenbergen, Germany and has more than 4,000 employees at nine manufacturing plants in seven countries. A provider of thermal comfort products since 1976, IGB content can be found on a large range of vehicle types, including luxury, high-volume, niche and electric vehicles, produced by nearly all global automakers. IGB generated approximately €205 million in revenue in 2021.
"IGB is an established and well-respected premium thermal comfort solutions supplier," said Frank Orsini, Lear Executive Vice President and President, Seating. "Their capabilities will allow Lear to grow our Seating business and continue to offer superior in-vehicle experiences to our customers. We look forward to welcoming the IGB team to the Lear family."
"I am confident that our employees will thrive in Lear's thermal comfort solutions business and continue to drive growth and innovation," said Josef Hilmer, CEO of IGB. "Together, we can more efficiently and effectively achieve an optimized and integrated occupant comfort solution for our customers."
About Lear Corporation
Lear, a global automotive technology leader in Seating and E-Systems, enables superior in-vehicle experiences for consumers around the world. Lear's diverse team of talented employees in 38 countries is driven by a commitment to innovation, operational excellence, and sustainability. Lear is Making every drive better™ by providing the technology for safer, smarter, and more comfortable journeys. Lear, headquartered in Southfield, Michigan, serves every major automaker in the world and ranks 179 on the Fortune 500. Further information about Lear is available at lear.com or on Twitter @LearCorporation.
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JACKSONVILLE, Fla., April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Continuing to demonstrate their commitment to decarbonization of the maritime sector, Crowley and Shell Trading (US) Company ("Shell") have entered into a memorandum of understanding ("MOU") with the aim of supporting alternative energy solutions for the future of shoreside and terminal operations. The MOU follows an ongoing joint project that was previously initiated between the companies to provide lower-carbon fuel solutions by designing, building and operating the nation's largest LNG bunker barge on the U.S. East Coast.
Subject to future agreements, Shell will look to support Crowley's development of lower-emissions solutions.
Subject to future agreements, Shell will look to support Crowley's development of lower-emissions solutions for a shoreside charging station at the Port of San Diego, where Crowley's eWolf, the first all-electric U.S. ship assist tug, will begin service in 2023.
The MOU aligns with Crowley's commitment to reach net-zero emissions by 2050 in collaboration with partners, promoting industry-wide accountability and action toward a common goal which benefits both people and planet.
"We are pleased to expand our scope of work with Shell, a trusted partner whose commitments carry global impact, as we continue on our sustainability journey," said Paul Manzi, vice president, Crowley Shipping. "Together, we look forward to making significant strides to reduce global emissions, innovating our vessels and equipment and progressing towards net-zero while delivering value and performance for customers."
"We recognize that the world is in the midst of an energy transition, and we're working hard to play our part," said Maarten Poort, general manager of Shell Shipping & Maritime Americas. "We are proud of the relationship we have with Crowley and are excited about the opportunities we have to support them on their decarbonization journey."
Under this MOU, Shell and Crowley are continuing to look more broadly at how they can jointly develop sustainable solutions across the U.S. maritime sector, possibly including lower-emissions vessels and technology at ports across the West, Gulf and East Coast regions and electrification and net-zero solutions at terminals.
Crowley is a privately held, U.S.-owned and -operated maritime, energy and logistics solutions company serving commercial and government sectors with more than $2.5 billion in annual revenues, over 170 vessels mostly in the Jones Act fleet and approximately 7,000 employees around the world – employing more U.S. mariners than any other company. The Crowley enterprise has invested more than $3 billion in maritime transport, which is the backbone of global trade and the global economy. As a global ship owner-operator and services provider with more than 130 years of innovation and a commitment to sustainability, the company serves customers in 36 nations and island territories through four business units: Crowley Logistics, Crowley Shipping, Crowley Solutions and Crowley Fuels. Additional information about Crowley, its business units and subsidiaries can be found at www.crowley.com.
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MIAMI and LADY'S ISLAND, S.C., Aug. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Cary Schoener, an education sales and market development specialist with more than two decades' industry experience, has been appointed vice president, Business Development, Government at ClassWallet.
In his position, Schoener will be responsible for the company's go-to-market strategy for its government sales division.
Previously, he spent nine years with American College Testing (ACT) working in a variety of positions from senior account executive to senior director, state partnerships where he oversaw the management of relationships and contracts with state education and governmental agencies. Prior to joining ACT, he worked at MIND Research Institute and Northwest Evaluation Association. Early in his career, he spent 13 years working for the Beaufort County School District in Beaufort, S.C., starting as a high school math teacher followed by positions as a building level administrator and a district level administrator.
"As a former educator, I understand the cumbersome paper-based processes commonly associated with out-of-pocket purchases and reimbursements," said Schoener. "ClassWallet is redefining and simplifying the way education funds are managed and is helping teachers, administrators and families get back to what really matters – enabling education to happen most efficiently with all eyes on the students."
Schoener currently serves on the board of directors for the Polaris Tech Charter School in Ridgeland, S.C. In 2016, he was a keynote speaker at the S.C. Public Charter Schools Conference.
"Cary is a well accomplished and experienced education industry leader with the bonus experience of having been a teacher and school administrator," said Jamie Rosenberg, CEO and founder of ClassWallet. "His dual experience should prove valuable to our team as we position ClassWallet for its next level of market growth."
Schoener has a bachelor's degree in mathematics from Clemson University. Together with his wife, Jill and two daughters, Megan and Katelyn, they reside on Lady's Island, S.C. In his free time, he enjoys golfing, boating, horse racing, traveling, spending time with his family, watching his 14-year-old daughter barrel race and supporting his other daughter's post-secondary aspirations.
About ClassWallet
Founded in 2014, ClassWallet (www.classwallet.com) is the leading digital wallet and automated accounts payable platform for federal, state and district education. Saving valuable time and overhead costs to track, pay and report on decentralized purchases, ClassWallet is used in 27 states and by 19 state agencies, across 6,200 schools serving 4.1 million students. ClassWallet's integrated marketplace of leading suppliers and learning curricula includes top retailers like Amazon, Office Depot, Staples, Scholastic, School Specialty, Lakeshore Learning and more. Headquartered in Miami, ClassWallet ranked #33 on Inc. Magazine's 2022 list of fastest-growing private companies in the Southeast.
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Your Transitional Wealth Planner Details How Investors Can Address the Complexities of Life-Altering Events with Good Planning and the Right Financial Advisor as a Partner
LAS VEGAS, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The AmeriFlex Group®, a rapidly growing, advisor-owned hybrid RIA that puts financial planning first, today announced the publication of Your Transitional Wealth Planner. Written by firm President and CEO Thomas Goodson ChFC®, CLU®, CASL®, the book includes contributions from four AmeriFlex Group-affiliated Transitional Wealth Planning professionals.
Your Transitional Wealth Planner provides a detailed outline of the emerging financial planning discipline that helps clients navigate significant life transitions such as retirement, sale of a business, home or property change in marital status or loss of a loved one.. Transitional Wealth Planners focus on client goals, gather and synthesize client data, and then develop customized solutions to support clients in creating a flexible path to achieving these outcomes, helping to plan for a lasting legacy.
Mr. Goodson said, "We all face transitions throughout our lives that cause some degree of disruption to our normal routines and often impact our financial situations in ways we might not consider. Working with a Transitional Wealth Planner who understands how these dynamic situations can impact an individual or couple's financial future positions consumers for financial success and stability in even the most complicated circumstances."
The AmeriFlex Group has seen a significant increase in Transitional Wealth Planning requests over the past 12-months. Advisors affiliated with the hybrid RIA have also experienced marked growth in their business as they expanded their offerings to include this specialized offering to clients. Advisors affiliatewith The AmeriFlex Group® in part due to its focus on supporting their member planners.
Chandler, Arizona-based Vicky Garcia, CFP®, CFF®, of the Chandler Wealth Management Team, noted that focusing on life event-based planning has helped her address the unique situations her clients face.
"By taking such an intentional approach to planning for and through these transitions, I believe we can come to much better results. Understanding a client's goals must include an understanding of what it will take to navigate the path toward those goals," she said.
Scott Chelberg, CFP® of Retirement Solutions Inc. of Carlsbad, California, one of The AmeriFlex Group's Transitional Wealth Planners, said, "Often when we discuss these topics with clients, they have not thought about this kind of approach to their future. By identifying their goals and the best path to achieve them, we can position our clients for success."
"Transitional Wealth Planning can help people navigate uncertain periods with the confidence that they will make it through to the other side. This book was written to help clients get a feel for this process and how it can help them reach their financial goals, no matter what they face in their lives," concluded Mr. Goodson. "
A complimentary edition of Your Transitional Wealth Planner can be downloaded on The AmeriFlex Group website. Interested consumers will be connected with an AmeriFlex-affiliated Transitional Wealth Planner.
The AmeriFlex Group® is recognized as The Home for Hybrids® (www.HomeForHybrids.com) - BD/RIA Transitional Wealth Planners™ (financial advisors). The RIA is owned-and-operated by its advisor members and partners. Securities offered through SagePoint Financial, Inc. (SPF), member FINRA/SIPC. Investment advisory services offered through The AmeriFlex® Group, an Independent Registered Investment Advisor. SPF is separately owned and other entities and/or marketing names, products or services referenced here are independent of SPF. Insurance is offered independent of SPF. 8485 W Sunset Road, Suite 204, Las Vegas, NV 89113
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Winter Weather Advisory issued April 12 at 4:29AM MDT until April 12 at 6:00PM MDT by NWS Riverton WY
* WHAT…Snow. Additional snow accumulations of 3 to 6 inches.
Winds gusting as high as 35 mph.
* WHERE…Teton and Gros Ventre Mountains and Jackson Hole.
* WHEN…Until 6 PM MDT this evening.
* IMPACTS…Travel could be very difficult over Teton and
Togwotee mountain passes.
* ADDITIONAL DETAILS…Visibility around a tenth of a mile in
heaver snow could result in snowmobilers becoming disoriented
and lost.
Slow down and use caution while traveling.
The latest road conditions for the state you are calling from can
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New Solution and Features Designed to Protect Customers Across Online Environments: In Browsers, Mobile Applications, API Interactions and at the Edge
CAMBRIDGE, Mass, April 26, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Akamai Technologies, Inc. (NASDAQ: AKAM), the cloud company that powers and protects life online, today announced the availability of Audience Hijacking Protector, a new solution designed for online businesses to maximize revenue opportunities and minimize marketing fraud in the buying journey. Akamai also unveiled several new application security features designed to help organizations defend customers from threats across all online environments, including internet browsers, mobile applications, during API interactions and at the edge.
As the pace of online retail increases, security teams for online brands are facing a new widespread, customer-side phenomenon. Known as audience hijacking, retailers are grappling with a growing problem where unauthorized ads and pop ups lure shoppers away from online stores – disrupting customer experiences and leading to lost revenue.
"The key to stopping the spreading audience hijacking threat is gaining visibility into in-browser behaviors. With these deep insights, brands will have the power to take back control of the customer experience and, ultimately, increase conversion rates," said Patrick Sullivan, CTO, Security Strategy, Akamai. "With Akamai's Audience Hijacking Protector, customers benefit from Akamai's global edge infrastructure for real-time hijacking detection, clear risk insights, and integrated mitigation to eliminate in-browser fraud and unlock potential revenue increases."
Audience Hijacking Protector defends against unwanted redirection of customers to competing and malicious websites, reducing affiliate fraud and mitigating privacy risks. And as pop-up advertisements become commonplace, Akamai's new solution helps businesses keep consumers on their site to ensure successful engagement and consistently frictionless online experiences that improve site visits, sales conversion rates and brand trust.
As part of today's announcement, Akamai also unveiled additional products and capabilities to help customers conduct business online with optimal protection. These include:
- Page Integrity Manager enhancements: New features help secure against in-browser data exfiltration and other script-based attacks. Threat intelligence integration detects threats based on customer first- and third-party scripts and network calls against Akamai ETP intelligence to expose client-side threats. The second enhancement, customized protections and actions, provides a new alerting and policy layer that allows businesses to build custom detections, and set alerting and policies based on script behaviors.
- API Data Loss Prevention: These new capabilities let businesses better secure personally identifiable information and other sensitive data. Businesses can discover where PII may be leaked or used by APIs and provides a powerful way to gain visibility and control of sensitive data to keep the organization and users safe.
- App & API Protector Custom Rule Builder: Custom Rule Builder gives businesses more options in dealing with evolving threats, including the additions of sampling intervals, more match conditions, and enhanced user messaging. Akamai customers can be incredibly specific and granular in their rules to improve their protections even as the threat landscape shifts.
- Managed alerting for Bot Manager: As bot attacks grow, Akamai has enhanced its Managed Security Service (MSS) alerting to ensure more proactive and actionable alerts are available to Akamai customers. The MSS offering provides organizations with the ability to respond to events in real time and use insights to continuously improve bot detection accuracy over time.
To learn more about Akamai's Audience Hijacking Protector and other products and capabilities that empower customers to provide consistent online experiences, please visit: https://www.akamai.com/products.
About Akamai
Akamai powers and protects life online. The most innovative companies worldwide choose Akamai to secure and deliver their digital experiences - helping billions of people live, work, and play every day. With the world's largest and most trusted edge platform, Akamai keeps apps, code, and experiences closer to users - and threats farther away. Learn more about Akamai's security, content delivery, and edge compute products and services at www.akamai.com, blogs.akamai.com, or follow Akamai Technologies on Twitter and LinkedIn.
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BELTON — With drought conditions improving in Bell County, the Commissioners Court allowed for its burn ban to lapse Monday.
Commissioners decided to not extended its burn ban, which is set to expire at noon on Monday.
Fire Marshal Chris Mahlstedt said expected rain in the county, as well as increased local moisture levels, have lessened the local fire risk. Those who would like to do a controlled burn still need to call the county at 254-933-5555 once the ban in officially lifted.
Bell County Judge David Blackburn urged those who do move forward with a controlled burn to be careful.
Mahlstedt said the issue of the burn ban would need to be brought forward at next week’s Commissioners Court meeting, as he keeps an eye on changing conditions. | https://www.tdtnews.com/news/central_texas_news/article_b268483a-c4aa-11ec-a3f5-cf2f2417866a.html | 2022-04-25T19:36:27Z |
NEW YORK, July 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- InvestorsObserver issues critical PriceWatch Alerts for ENJY, ENDP, XELA, EVFM, and RIVN.
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Veteran Ag Leader Brings Deep Experience in Manufacturing and Supply Chain Management
COLUMBUS, Ohio, July 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Veteran ag industry leader John Gertz has joined the senior management team at Meristem Crop Performance as Chief Operating Officer (COO). In the new role, Gertz will apply his deep experience in agribusiness, manufacturing and global supply chain operations management to boost Meristem's efforts to build the most efficient platform for driving farm business success and accelerating innovation.
"We've put together a team of passionate and proven agribusiness leaders to build a scalable platform to help our farm business partners deliver improved ROI for the growers they serve," said Mitch Eviston, Meristem Founder and CEO today in the announcement. "We are so excited and pleased to have John Gertz as part of the team and apply his unique skills and experiences to continue building our operational processes and infrastructure to assure Meristem customers get high-quality products accurately and on-time. I've admired John's work through the years and have learned firsthand of his knowledge, wisdom and integrity."
Gertz has a proven track record of product development advancement, business growth and team engagement throughout all levels of the chemical and specialty input industry. He has been working in the industry since 1995, starting in sales and marketing roles with basic discovery, post-patent products and crop nutritionals. He has shown consistent results in growing and scaling businesses and organizations in the industry. John holds Bachelor of Science and Master of Science degrees in agronomy and crop sciences from the University of Georgia. He and his wife Giovanna have raised two grown children. One is following her father's example in growing successful sales teams and the other proudly serving as a United States Marine.
In 2007, Gertz transitioned to the distribution side of the industry. Gertz's breadth of experience gives him a deep understanding of the needs of growers, farm businesses and channel partners. He comes to Meristem from Sipcam Agro USA, where he was the CEO. Before that, he helped lead a $750 million business at SiteOne Landscape Supply, LLC the largest distributor in the specialty turf and ornamental industry.
"We are in the midst of a unique time in crop production when innovation is much needed and can be made available if we make the right moves," said Gertz. "With Meristem Crop Performance, I look forward to being a part of a solution that will help more farm businesses get what they need to grow during a very difficult time in the supply chain. We will also source more innovative technology to push through the Meristem dealer partner channel."
Gertz said it's time to help locally-controlled and independent farm businesses by removing the waste and inefficiency caused by the traditional multi-step distribution model. He will move to Columbus, Ohio, home of Meristem Crop Performance in order to lead Meristem's growing operational team.
"Innovation follows market access and requires an 'always on' willingness to try new technology and new approaches," added Eviston. "We are quickly expanding our platform through dozens of dealers and partners with exposure on millions of acres and John's input and skill set will help us go further faster."
Meristem Crop Performance Group, LLC ( www.MeristemAg.com) is one of the fastest-growing crop input companies in America. Meristem sources, formulates and delivers high-quality products to farmers at the least cost possible, at savings up to 30 percent. By helping farmers and local independent agribusinesses make the most of their infrastructure and intellectual property investments, the company improves productivity and removes waste in the established distribution channel. Meristem is led by a world-class team of ag professionals passionate about creating the most efficient channel to move innovative practices and novel technologies to market for the benefit of the American Farmer.
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Dr. Fung, a Genentech veteran, brings extensive clinical expertise and leadership to the Perceive Bio team and will drive clinical programs across the company's extensive ophthalmology pipeline
SOUTH SAN FRANCISCO, Calif., May 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Perceive Biotherapeutics, a biotech company pioneering novel technologies and therapeutics in ophthalmology, today announced the appointment of Anne E. Fung, MD, as Chief Medical Officer. Dr. Fung joins a team of dedicated scientists and ophthalmic leaders where she will be responsible for advancing Perceive Bio's pipeline in ophthalmology and expanding its portfolio into adjacent areas of interest.
"It is an exciting time to be joining the Perceive Bio executive team, a group whose successful track records demonstrate their exceptional insight into the pragmatic translation of science through clinical development. I am invigorated to bring forward decades of groundbreaking research to clinical trials and patient care," said Dr. Fung.
Perceive Biotherapeutics is focused on the discovery and development of transformative gene therapies and other therapeutics for ocular diseases with high unmet need. By leveraging deep genetic understandings, Perceive Bio researchers have discovered key protective biological targets that uniquely position the Company to accelerate the development of best-in-class therapies for programs that represent over 50% of currently untreatable causes of blindness. Perceive Bio is advancing therapeutic programs in AMD, glaucoma, and additional undisclosed disease areas.
"Dr. Anne Fung is a unique force in clinical leadership," said K. Angela Macfarlane, CEO of Perceive Biotherapeutics. "She is dedicated to advancing science to help patients preserve their vision. As a practicing retinal specialist, Anne ran both investigator-sponsored and industry-sponsored multi-center trials prior to joining industry. We believe Perceive Bio's pipeline of ophthalmic drugs and technology platforms, complemented by Anne's leadership, positions us to transform care with protective therapeutics."
"We look forward to collaborating with Anne and the Perceive Bio team," said Jeffrey S. Heier, MD, Director, Retina Research, Ophthalmic Consultants of Boston, and member of the Perceive Bio Medical Advisory Board. "Her success in developing and launching novel, groundbreaking therapies in ophthalmology is well recognized. Genetically informed, sustained therapies are important and have the potential to have meaningful impact in our spectrum of patient care."
Dr. Fung joins Perceive Biotherapeutics following eight years of leadership at Genentech, a member of the Roche Group. During her tenure, she led the US Medical Affairs Ophthalmology team to advance clinical research in AMD, diabetic eye disease and other ocular conditions with an expansion from Lucentis to lampalizumab (GA), faricimab (DME/AMD) and the Port Delivery System (AMD/DME/DR). In 2019, she was selected to become the Global Development Lead for the Port Delivery System, where she led the team through key aspects of development and through Phase 3 trials of the first long-acting neovascular AMD therapy which received FDA approval in 2021 (SUSVIMO®). Over two decades, Anne has pursued a passion for research of age-related macular degeneration and ophthalmology in academic, private practice, and biotech industry settings with US and global collaborators. Her research spans RPE transplantation, cataract biology, real-time OCT imaging observations of the effects of anti-VEGF on neovascular AMD and clinical applications of Lucentis globally, resulting in multiple publications, presentations and book chapters that have helped shape the current practice of care for neovascular AMD globally.
Dr. Fung is active in medical retina clinical practice in San Francisco and serves as the Research Chair for the Ophthalmology resident research program at California Pacific Medical Center. A graduate of Wellesley College and Cornell University Medical College, Anne completed her Ophthalmology residency at Stanford University Medical Center and a fellowship in Medical Retina at the Bascom Palmer Eye Institute in Miami.
"I have been passionate about retinal research and finding new solutions for over 20 years," said Dr. Fung. "I see the key pieces of science coming together at Perceive Bio…to bring even more hope and vision to patients around the world."
About Perceive Biotherapeutics
Perceive Biotherapeutics is advancing a deep and diversified pipeline of targets and treatment modalities in multiple therapeutic verticals, with lead pipeline programs in ophthalmology. Perceive was founded on compelling research elucidating two novel protective biologies for treating retinal blindness, developed from foundational collaborations in genetic science and target validation. The Company is backed by Deerfield Management and will be raising a Series B later this year. For more information, please visit www.perceivebio.com
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Which Anker wireless charger is best?
Anker is one of the most prominent global leaders in charging technology, with products ranging from wireless charging and car charging to portable charging and wall chargers. Founded in 2011 by Steven Yang, a former Google employee, Anker has devoted itself to providing competitive charging technology with its PowerIQ tech, which detects connected devices and automatically optimizes current delivery, thereby reducing the amount of time it takes for a device to reach full charge.
As a top pick, the Anker Wireless Charger, PowerWave Stand rises to the top with its high-speed charging capabilities and its convenient stand for ease of use while charging. But with so many Anker wireless chargers to choose from, it is important to note several essential considerations before purchasing.
What to know before you buy an Anker wireless charger
Type of wireless charger
Currently, Anker provides three distinct types of wireless chargers: the standard pad, the charger stand and the magnetic pad.
Standard wireless chargers: Anker’s standard wireless charging pads are shaped like a circle and provide a convenient place to rest your phone at night without having to plug it in. The PowerWave pad is Anker’s signature wireless charging pad, providing up to 15W of output for all types of phones, guaranteeing the fastest charge possible even through your phone case. One downside of standard charging pads is that iPhones may have a more challenging time charging at higher outputs than other phones.
Wireless charging stands: Anker’s charging stands, like their standard wireless charging pads, provide a wire-free charge to your phone while propping up your phone in a comfortable standing position. These kinds of chargers are great for charging your phone while watching your favorite streaming shows or videos, as their standing design allows for easy propping in either vertical or landscape orientation. One downside of charging stands is that they are bulkier than many other kinds of wireless charging designs.
Magnetic charging pads: Anker’s magnetic charging pads attach to the back of your phone securely to provide a convenient way to charge your phone in any position. The main advantage of these kinds of chargers is their versatility, allowing users to hold their phones while maintaining a strong charging connection. One downside of magnetic charging pads is that they sometimes may be inconsistent with their magnetic attachment.
What to look for in a quality Anker wireless charger
Wattage
Depending on the type of charger, a user might encounter either 5W, 10W or even 15W chargers. “W” stands for watts and refers to the amount of charging power being channeled into the phone. Most base wireless chargers start at 5W, but many have been able to support up to 10W and beyond.
Phone type
Different phones are capable of handling different amounts of power. Apple’s iPhones are designed to charge at around 7.5W, while Android phones can support up to 10W. Deciding on how much wattage to get in your wireless charger will ultimately come down to how much your phone can take in for fast charging, because certain phones may charge slower if not paired with a compatible charger.
Fast-charging with Qi
Qi is named after the Chinese concept of the flow of energy that flows through every living thing on planet Earth. The Qi standard for wireless chargers defines power specifications related to how much power will flow between the charger and phone. It also includes data transfer specifications, allowing a device to request the optimal amount necessary for wireless charging. To fast-charge with Qi, your device must receive at least 7W of power to be capable of fast charging.
How much you can expect to spend on an Anker wireless charger
Anker prides itself on providing quality charging technology at affordable prices, and its wireless chargers are no exception.
On average, you can expect to pay $10-$50 for a wireless charger, depending on the kind of technology utilized in the charging. As a rule, Anker’s standard charging pads are usually the cheapest, followed by their charging stands, with their magnetic pads being their most expensive.
Anker wireless charger FAQ
Can Anker wireless chargers charge through phone cases?
A. Yes. Anker wireless chargers can charge through most phone cases. They cannot charge through phone grips, however.
Can Anker charging stands charge regardless of phone orientation?
A. Yes. Anker charging stands can charge a device both in portrait and landscape orientations.
Can Anker magnetic wireless chargers charge through phone cases?
A. No. Anker’s magnetic chargers cannot charge through phone cases unless they are phone cases with MagSafe, explicitly designed for magnetic charging.
What’s the best Anker wireless charger to buy?
Best of the best Anker wireless charger
Anker Wireless Charger, PowerWave Stand
What you need to know: This case-friendly wireless charger is great for anyone looking to have convenient and high-speed charging for all types of phones.
What you’ll love: It can charge in either portrait or landscape orientation and its charging stand allows for easy watching of your favorite shows or videos.
What you should consider: Some iPhone users reported slow charging.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Best bang for your buck Anker wireless charger
Anker Wireless Charger, PowerWave Pad
What you need to know: Universally compatible, this wireless charger will work with any and every phone for easy and convenient charging.
What you’ll love: Lightweight and portable, the Anker wireless charger is perfect for travel, work or any other location.
What you should consider: Some users reported this charger is not compatible with OtterBox phone cases.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Honorable mentions
Anker Wireless Charging Station with Power Adapter for Apple Products
What you need to know: This is a 3-in-1 phone-charging stand, Apple watch stand and wireless charging pad all built into one.
What you’ll love: You can charge three devices simultaneously with universal compatibility.
What you should consider: Some users reported a high-pitched noise emanating from the charging station occasionally while charging.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Anker Magnetic Wireless Charger for iPhone
What you need to know: Get convenient charging from any orientation with this magnetic wireless charger.
What you’ll love: Designed specifically for iPhone users, this magnetic charger is excellent for travel and casual use.
What you should consider: This charger is incompatible with most phone cases, unless they are MagSafe cases.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
Anker 3-in-1 Multi-Device Wireless Charging Station
What you need to know: Charge your phone conveniently while also powering up to two other devices via USB-A ports.
What you’ll love: Case-friendly and adaptive, the Anker multi-device charging station is more versatile than the standard charging stand model.
What you should consider: The plug for the adapter can be intrusive due to its size.
Where to buy: Sold by Amazon
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SEOUL, South Korea, July 25, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- LG Display, the world's leading innovator of display technologies, announced today that it has published its 2021-2022 Sustainability Report.
The company's eleventh sustainability report outlines its Environmental, Social, and Governance (ESG) activities and achievements within the last year as well as its short and long-term goals in pursuit of a greener planet.
In the environmental sector, the company underlined its consistent efforts to minimize its environmental impact and fight the global climate crisis, including setting greenhouse gas reduction targets, converting to renewable energy, and developing eco-friendly technologies. This year's report especially highlights the company's goal to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by 90 percent by the year 2050 compared to 2014.
To reduce reliance on fossil fuel-based energy, the company purchased 57.2 GWh of electricity produced through renewable energy resources from Korea Electric Power Corporation (KEPCO) last year in order to achieve the goal of using 100 percent renewable energy across all of its domestic offices. LG Display replaced gas in its manufacturing process with another type with a lower global warming index and established facilities to reduce greenhouse gas emissions by more than 90 percent. This eventually helped the company to cut carbon emissions at domestic plants by 38 percent compared to 2014.
Moreover, LG Display achieved a waste recycling rate of 98.4 percent in 2021 across its domestic plants, an increase of 1.3 percent from the year before. The company has also been consistently recognized for its efforts in the water management sector. It reached a water reuse rate of 181 percent in 2021 thanks to its efforts to repurpose sewage from nearby areas for industrial water.
LG Display also implemented a measurement system called Eco Index to assess the eco-friendly factors of its products from the development stage and identify areas that need improvement. It was used to evaluate the production of the company's 65-inch OLED display, and, as a result, the type and ratio of raw materials used were replaced with materials that are easier to recycle, raising its recycling rate to 92.7 percent.
LG Display plans to continue strengthening its eco-friendly practices, expanding its conversion of new and renewable energy to ultimately reach its goal to reduce carbon emissions by 90 percent by 2050.
The report also outlined the company's activities in the social sector, highlighting its establishment of the LG Display Supply Chain ESG Behavior Rules in order to establish a safe working environment for its partners, make sure employees are respected, and ensure the operation of an all-around eco-friendly and ethical company. The company also expanded its partnership ecosystem within the areas of finance, technology, and medical welfare – earning the title of Best Grade in the Shared Growth Index for the seventh year in a row.
It also disclosed the evaluation results and issues identified through SAQ and third-party on-site inspections conducted as part of its membership in the Responsible Business Alliance (RBA).
Within the governance sector, the company established its own ESG Committee in April 2021 to deliberate major strategies such as the identification of its nine core ESG areas. Moreover, it also established the Internal Transactions Committee in July 2021 to enhance the fairness of transactions and transparency within the company. The company also focused on its efforts to enhance diversity within its board of directors by appointing women ESG specialists as outside directors.
This year's LG Display sustainability report will be published in four languages -- Korean, English, Chinese, and Vietnamese -- and can be found on LG Display's website.
About LG Display
LG Display Co., Ltd. [NYSE: LPL, KRX: 034220] is the world's leading innovator of display technologies, including thin-film transistor liquid crystal and OLED displays. The company manufactures display panels in a broad range of sizes and specifications primarily for use in TVs, notebook computers, desktop monitors, and various other applications, including tablets and mobile devices. LG Display currently operates manufacturing facilities in Korea and China, and back-end assembly facilities in Korea, China, and Vietnam. The company has approximately 70,707 employees operating worldwide. For more news and information about LG Display, please visit www.lgdisplay.com.
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Freedom Senior Care Advantage Empowers Physicians to Offer a "Total Care" Approach to Patient Care
CHARLESTON, S.C., June 29, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Liberty Doctors, one of South Carolina's largest independent primary care physician groups, is introducing a new value-based care program with the goal of creating a better healthcare experience for senior patients. Freedom Senior Care Advantage embraces the value-based care model, which emboldens the primary care physician to serve as the care quarterback, creating a better-quality experience for seniors.
Freedom Senior Care Advantage was designed because of a new partnership with agilon health (agilon), a company that empowers physicians to transform health care in our communities. The program accelerates the transition to value-based care, also known as a "total care" model of health care -- where physicians are responsible for treating the whole patient rather than just the disease. This approach enables physicians to spend more time with patients and to provide superior care that is more efficient and economical.
"With the help of agilon health, we will be pioneering value-based care, a new delivery method that is changing the healthcare landscape in America today," said Lissa Lara, CEO, Liberty Doctors. "Our focus on delivering value-based care aligns with our mission to be the independent physician practice model of the future, transform communities, and improve the lives of our patients. We believe Freedom Senior Care Advantage will enhance the high quality of care Liberty Doctors is known for."
"We are excited to welcome Liberty Doctors to agilon health's physician network," said Steve Sell, Chief Executive Officer, agilon health. "Our partnership will enable Liberty Doctors to enhance and sustain the delivery of value-based primary care to their senior patients across South Carolina."
Freedom Senior Care Advantage will be open to all Liberty Doctors patients who age-in to Medicare and are eligible, or those enrolled in a Medicare Advantage plan through the practice. This program is not a health plan, and Liberty Doctors may work with other health plans in their service areas. More information is available by contacting Liberty Doctors.
About Liberty Doctors
Liberty Doctors has 41 healthcare providers, including 20 primary care physicians and 21 advanced care practitioners at 18 locations across the state. Liberty Doctors was formed by independent, primary care physicians in South Carolina who wanted to provide their patients top quality medical care as affordably and efficiently as possible. Today, Liberty Doctors serves more than 125,000 patients across South Carolina. Visit www.libertydoctors.com to learn more.
About agilon health
agilon health is the trusted partner empowering physicians to transform health in our communities. Through our partnerships and purpose-built platform, agilon is accelerating at scale how physician groups transition to a value-based Total Care Model for senior patients. agilon provides the technology, people, capital, and process and access to a peer network that allow physician groups to maintain their independence and focus on the total health of their most vulnerable patients. Together, agilon and its physician partners are creating the healthcare system we need – one built on the value of care, not the volume of fees. The result: healthier communities and empowered doctors. agilon is the trusted partner in 17 diverse communities and is here to help more of our nation's best physician groups and health systems have a sustained, thriving future. For more information go to www.agilonhealth.com and connect with us on Twitter, Instagram, LinkedIn and YouTube.
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Amref Health Africa selected as implementing partner to provide technical assistance for the new peer-to-peer learning network
NAIROBI, Kenya, August 2, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- The Rockefeller Foundation announces the launch of the Vaccination Action Network (VAN), a USD$7.4 million locally-led, peer-to-peer learning initiative designed to engage public health decision-makers across sub-Saharan Africa and bolster their efforts to strengthen health systems while scaling up Covid-19 vaccine demand strategies. Sabin Vaccine Institute and Dalberg are the secretariat for the network, while Amref Health Africa (Amref) is playing a key role to guide and administer subgrants to local organizations in participating countries so that they can implement vaccine demand generation strategies discussed during the learning sessions.
The network is already connecting ministry of health officials, implementing partners, and other key actors across Kenya, Malawi, Tanzania, and Uganda through activities designed to take place within and between countries (intra- and cross-country), so participants can share lessons learned and best practices for boosting local demand for Covid-19 vaccines. Plans to expand to other countries in the region are underway as well.
"The Vaccination Action Network's community-based approach brings together our counterparts from across the region and country. This collaboration is the key to finding and implementing the right vaccination approach," said Dr. Diana Atwine, Permanent Secretary, Ministry of Health, Uganda. In a recent VAN learning session focused on Wakiso district, Dr. Mathias Lugoloobi, District Health Officer in Uganda's central Wakiso District echoed this sentiment, saying that "for strategies to be successful, the community alone must have the final say."
While more than 60 percent of people have been fully vaccinated against Covid-19 globally, just 20 percent of people in Africa have received full doses. Inconsistent and inequitable access to supplies initially hindered the continent's vaccination campaigns. However, uptake is now primarily impacted by complex delivery scenarios, limited access to vaccination centers, and other ongoing demand barriers, such as vaccine hesitancy and waning concerns about Covid-19 infection.
VAN's objective is to help decision-makers understand the drivers behind vaccination and support initiatives that will increase Covid-19 vaccine uptake, while strengthening routine immunization so that health systems are better equipped to respond when the next pandemic strikes. This reflects The Rockefeller Foundation's regional commitment to support localized solutions, empower community representatives, and create more resilient health systems.
"The Vaccination Action Network is helping to establish new channels of communication that will consistently elevate regional learnings, solutions, and leadership," said William Asiko, Vice President of The Rockefeller Foundation Africa Regional Office. "By making these discussions country-led, we want to create a space where those directly involved in vaccination campaigns are able to voice what is working, what isn't, and what needs to change to improve vaccination rates."
Peer-to-peer learning is an important tool for officials who are working to address these challenges. Since the start of the Covid-19 pandemic, this type of intra- and inter-country coordination has helped the continent scale up genomic sequencing and secure essential tools, including personal protective equipment and diagnostic tests.
"By encouraging officials to come together, the Vaccination Action Network is opening new dialogues that emphasize regional solutions to local challenges," said Githinji Gitahi, Group CEO at Amref. "This is essential to tackle vaccine equity issues, which are tied to national and regional contexts, but also offers countries an opportunity for longer-term coordination on other priorities."
VAN will host monthly intra-country sessions and multiple cross-country discussions before the end of the calendar year, with the goal of turning learnings from these sessions into actionable solutions. To facilitate this, VAN is supporting Amref through a USD$5 million grant to design and implement tailored strategies that better reflect local needs and address demand barriers for increased vaccine uptake.
Prior to the launch, VAN hosted two cross-country and five intra-country discussions, which have already yielded results. Following a May VAN session focused on improving vaccine understanding and uptake, the Infectious Diseases Institute (IDI) at Makerere University in Kampala, Uganda is now working to train "vaccination champions" in the Wakiso district. The goal is for champions to connect with communities about the benefits of vaccines, address their questions and concerns, and ultimately encourage vaccination through community-based strategies that have proved successful in past epidemic control settings in Uganda.
"One of our biggest takeaways from the VAN conversation was that we needed to do more to engage communities with accurate and approachable information on Covid-19 vaccines, leaning on lessons learned from other health challenges such as HIV and Ebola," said Mohammed Lamorde, Head of Global Health Security at IDI. "That's why our program focuses on working with trusted community members and leaders to equip them with the tools they need to encourage greater uptake of vaccines within their communities."
VAN represents the Global Vaccination Initiative (GVI)'s first major investment in overcoming low vaccine demand in Africa. Launched in April 2022, GVI is The Rockefeller Foundation's USD$55 million effort to support country-led efforts to fully vaccinate 90% of the most at-risk populations in Africa, Asia, Latin America, and the Caribbean over the next two years.
The Rockefeller Foundation is a pioneering philanthropy built on collaborative partnerships at the frontiers of science, technology, and innovation to enable individuals, families, and communities to flourish. We work to promote the well-being of humanity and make opportunity universal. Our focus is on scaling renewable energy for all, stimulating economic mobility, and ensuring equitable access to healthy and nutritious food. For more information, sign up for our newsletter at rockefellerfoundation.org and follow us on Twitter @RockefellerFdn.
Amref Health Africa, headquartered in Kenya, is the largest Africa-based International Non-Governmental Organisation (INGO). With a focus on increasing sustainable health access, Amref runs programmes in over 35 countries in Africa, with lessons learnt over 60 years of engagement with governments, communities, and partners. Amref Health Africa also engages in programme development, fundraising, partnership, advocacy, monitoring and evaluation, and has offices in Europe and North America as well as subsidiaries: Amref Flying Doctors, Amref Enterprises and the Amref International University.
Dalberg is a leading social impact advisory group that brings together strategy consulting, design thinking, big data analytics, and research to address complex social and environmental challenges. It works collaboratively with communities, institutions, governments, and corporations to develop solutions that create impact at scale. The Dalberg Group is comprised of six businesses: Dalberg Advisors, Dalberg Data Insights, Dalberg Design, Dalberg Implement, Dalberg Media, and Dalberg Research, and a not-for-profit, Dalberg Catalyst. For more information, visit www.dalberg.com.
The Sabin Vaccine Institute is a leading advocate for expanding vaccine access and uptake globally, advancing vaccine research and development, and amplifying vaccine knowledge and innovation. Unlocking the potential of vaccines through partnership, Sabin has built a robust ecosystem of funders, innovators, implementers, practitioners, policy makers and public stakeholders to advance its vision of a future free from preventable diseases. As a non-profit with more than two decades of experience, Sabin is committed to finding solutions that last and extending the full benefits of vaccines to all people, regardless of who they are or where they live. At Sabin, we believe in the power of vaccines to change the world. For more information, visit www.sabin.org and follow us on Twitter, @SabinVaccine.
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NEW YORK, May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ --
WHY: Rosen Law Firm, a global investor rights law firm, reminds purchasers of the securities of FAT Brands Inc. (NASDAQ: FAT, FATBB, FATBP, FATBW) between December 4, 2017 and February 18, 2022, inclusive (the "Class Period"), of the important May 17, 2022 lead plaintiff deadline in the securities class action commenced by the Firm.
SO WHAT: If you purchased FAT Brands securities during the Class Period you may be entitled to compensation without payment of any out of pocket fees or costs through a contingency fee arrangement.
WHAT TO DO NEXT: To join the FAT Brands class action, go to https://rosenlegal.com/submit-form/?case_id=3635 or call Phillip Kim, Esq. toll-free at 866-767-3653 or email pkim@rosenlegal.com or cases@rosenlegal.com for information on the class action. A class action lawsuit has already been filed. If you wish to serve as lead plaintiff, you must move the Court no later than May 17, 2022. A lead plaintiff is a representative party acting on behalf of other class members in directing the litigation.
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DETAILS OF THE CASE: According to the lawsuit, defendants throughout the Class Period made false and/or misleading statements and/or failed to disclose that: (1) the Company and the Wiederhorns engaged in transactions "for no legitimate corporate purpose"; (2) the Company ignored warning signs relating to transactions with the Wiederhorns; (3) as a result, the Company was likely to face increased scrutiny, investigations, and other potential issues; (4) certain executives, who are touted as critical to the Company's success, were at great risk of scrutiny—potentially, at least in part, due to the Company's actions; (5) the Company's touted chief executive officer (CEO) and chief operating officer (COO) were under investigation regarding transactions with the Company; and (6) as a result, defendants' public statements were materially false and/or misleading at all relevant times. When the true details entered the market, the lawsuit claims that investors suffered damages.
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Kansas among most gun-dependent states with few reported mass shootings
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - Kansas has ranked in the top half of states most dependent on the gun industry while it also has one of the fewest reported mass shootings.
With gun sales down 12.6% compared to 2021 and the U.S. experiencing at least four mass shootings every week in 2022, personal-finance website WalletHub.com says on Thursday, June 9, it released its report on 2022′s States Most Dependent on the Gun Industry.
To see which states depend more heavily on the arms and ammunitions industry - both directly for jobs and political contributions and indirectly through firearm ownership - WalletHub said it compared all 50 states across data sets which include firearms industry jobs per capita, to gun sales per 1,000 residents, to gun ownership rates.
Kansas ranked as the 20th most firearm industry-dependent state with a total score of 56.04, a Firearms Industry rank of 13, a Gun Prevalence rank of 17 and a Gun Politics rank of 25.
The study found three of Kansas’ border states were more reliant on the gun industry. Missouri ranked as the 9th most dependent with a total score of 64.36, a Firearms Industry rank of 15, a Gun Prevalence rank of 11, and a Gun Politics rank of 12. Oklahoma ranked 10th overall with a total score of 64.10, a Firearms Industry Rank of 30, a Gun Prevalence rank of 7 and a Gun Politics rank of 9. Lastly, Nebraska ranked 15th overall with a total score of 59.53, a Firearms Industry rank of 16, a Gun Prevalence rank of 41 and a Gun Politics rank of 1.
The only state to border Kansas found to be more independent from the industry was Colorado with an overall rank of 36, a total score of 37.57, a Firearms Industry rank of 24, a Gun Prevalence rank of 27 and a Gun Politics Rank of 44.
The study also found that Oklahoma had the fifth-fewest firearms industry jobs per capita while Kansas had the fifth-highest average wages and benefits from the industry. Oklahoma was also found to have the fourth-lowest total firearms industry output per capita and the fifth-lowest total taxes paid by the firearms industry per capita. Meanwhile, Kansas had the fourth-lowest total taxes paid by the firearms industry per capita.
The states found to be most gun industry-dependent include:
- Idaho
- Wyoming
- Kentucky
- South Dakota
- Montana
The states found to be least gun industry-dependent include:
- Rhode Island
- New Jersey
- Hawaii
- New York
- California
Also according to the study, Kansas ranked 36th for the number of mass shootings in the state, meaning it has one of the fewest mass shootings. This also means the Sunflower State has a high dependency on the gun industry and a low number of mass shootings.
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ANAHEIM, Calif. (AP) — Aaron Judge is rolling toward September with Roger Maris firmly in sight.
Two impressive homers at Angel Stadium have moved the Yankees slugger two steps closer to baseball history.
Judge hit a three-run shot in the fourth inning for his 51st homer of the season, and New York snapped its three-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Tuesday night.
Judge connected for the second straight night at the Big A, driving a high fastball from Mike Mayers (1-1) into the elevated right-field stands. Judge has five homers in his last eight games, and leads the majors with 113 RBIs.
“I’ve never seen anything like it,” said Yankees starter Jameson Taillon, who left after two innings when he was hit in the forearm by a line drive. “Feels like any time he’s out there, he’s got a chance to do something special. Doesn’t matter what scouting report you have, or whether you execute your pitch or not. He’s just so good that you can make a good pitch, and he can still hit it out and all over the park.”
Judge had three hits and scored two runs in front of an Orange County crowd packed with Yankees fans who gave several ovations to the California-born slugger attempting to chase down Maris’ AL home run record of 61 set in 1961.
He’s right on pace: Judge and Maris both had 51 homers through the Yankees’ first 130 games.
“Got a pitch out over the plate, a couple of guys on, and drove it out of the park,” Angels interim manager Phil Nevin said. “That’s what he does. He’s in a groove right now. You just see, watching his swing from the side, how on time everything is.”
Andrew Benintendi and Anthony Rizzo hit early solo homers for New York, which lost Taillon to a bruised right forearm when he was hit by Magneuris Sierra’s liner to end the second.
“It’s not bad,” Taillon said. “It’s gotten a lot better. I was a little worried there at first. Had some pretty quick swelling in there. I was in some pain, and then got X-rays, found out it was negative, and I’m already seeing some improvement.”
Six Yankees relievers finished, and 27-year-old rookie Greg Weissert (1-0) earned his first major league win. The Long Island-born Fordham product replaced Taillon and retired the next six Angels hitters in order.
“It feels great to put it behind me,” Weissert said while thinking of his rough major league debut, in which he gave up three runs while getting one out in Oakland last week. “It was definitely something to think about, but I knew I got called up for a reason.”
Max Stassi and Mike Ford homered for the Angels, whose four-game winning streak ended despite Touki Toussaint’s five innings of one-hit relief.
Shohei Ohtani doubled and singled in his third consecutive multi-hit game for Los Angeles, which hasn’t won five straight since April.
Mayers struggled in the converted reliever’s fifth career start, giving up eight hits and five earned runs in four innings.
“He probably just left a few too many balls in the middle,” Nevin said. “He’s not afraid. He’s going right after hitters.”
Benintendi homered in the first inning and Rizzo followed with his 30th homer of the season in the second, both left-handed batters connecting to right field.
Stassi ended his 1-for-40 slump in the second with his eighth homer, his first since Aug. 5.
But the Yankees loaded the bases with two outs in the third and scored two runs when Ford couldn’t field a bouncing throw from Luis Rengifo at first.
TAILLON TAGGED
Taillon yielded two hits and two runs in his abbreviated start, striking out two. He was hit in the head by a line drive in 2016 and again in 2019, but he feels optimistic after negative X-rays and decreased swelling. He’ll get treatment Wednesday, and hopes to make his next start.
“We caught a nice break, it seems, for once in my career,” Taillon said.
USED FORD
Continuing his hot start with the Angels, Ford homered for the second straight night against the organization that employed him from 2012 until last season, when he was traded to Tampa Bay. Ford belonged to a whopping seven different teams in the ensuing 14 months, but he hadn’t hit any homers since the Yankees traded him until these two shots for the Halos.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Yankees: OF Harrison Bader is hitting off a tee and running. He could begin playing in games next week. The trade-deadline acquisition has yet to play for New York due to a foot injury that has sidelined him since June.
Angels: RHP Michael Lorenzen will make one last rehab start before he returns, Nevin said. Lorenzen has been out since early July with discomfort in his pitching shoulder.
UP NEXT
The series concludes with two Orange County natives on the mound. Newport Beach’s Gerrit Cole (10-6, 3.31 ERA) returns to his boyhood stadium to face Mission Viejo’s Patrick Sandoval (4-9, 3.05), who will make his first career appearance against the Yankees after back-to-back excellent starts on the road.
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Democrats want to tax high earners to protect Medicare solvency
WASHINGTON (AP) — Senate Democrats want to boost taxes on some high earners and use the money to extend the solvency of Medicare, the latest step in the party’s election-year attempt to craft a scaled-back version of the economic package that collapsed last year, Democratic aides told The Associated Press.
Democrats expect to submit legislative language on their Medicare plan to the Senate’s parliamentarian in the next few days, the aides said. It was the latest sign that Majority Leader Chuck Schumer, D-N.Y., and Sen. Joe Manchin, D-W.Va., could be working toward a compromise bill the party hopes to push through Congress this summer over solid Republican opposition. Manchin scuttled last year’s bill.
Under the latest proposal, people earning more than $400,000 a year and couples making more than $500,000 would have to pay a 3.8% tax on their earnings from tax-advantaged businesses called pass throughs. Until now, many of them have been using a loophole to avoid paying that levy.
That would raise an estimated $203 billion over a decade, which Democrats say would be used to delay until 2031 a shortfall in the Medicare trust fund that pays for hospital care. That fund is currently projected to start running out of money in 2028, three years earlier.
Most U.S. businesses are pass throughs, which include partnerships and sole proprietorships and range from one-person law practices to some large companies. Owners count the profits as income when they pay individual income taxes, but such companies do not pay corporate taxes — meaning they avoid paying two levels of taxation.
Democrats this week also sent the parliamentarian a separate 190-page piece of the emerging Schumer-Manchin compromise that would lower prescription drug costs for patients and the government. Provisions include requiring Medicare to negotiate drug prices, limiting beneficiaries’ out-of-pocket costs to $2,000 annually and increasing federal subsidies for copays and premiums for some low-income people.
With November elections for control of Congress approaching, Democrats hope the two proposals will be a remedy for a campaign season that so far looks bleak. Republicans are favored to win a majority in the House and could do the same in the Senate.
Democrats say both plans will show voters they are battling to curb health care costs and protect the widely popular Medicare program, positions they say will be dangerous for Republicans to oppose. Polls show widespread public alarm over recent months’ historically high inflation rates, supply chain problems and other economic issues that along with President Joe Biden’s dismal popularity ratings are pushing voters Republicans’ way, the GOP says.
Schumer and Manchin have been bargaining privately for weeks on a package aides say could include around $500 billion in spending and tax credits, more than paid for with about $1 trillion in revenue and other savings. Schumer has described the talks as productive but acknowledged that some issues remain unresolved.
Energy and environment programs, corporate taxes, IRS budget increases to strengthen tax enforcement and a renewal of soon-to-expire federal subsidies for people buying health insurance under President Barack Obama’s health care law are also under discussion, aides say.
It remains uncertain what will emerge from the talks. The aides described the latest proposals and status of negotiations only on the condition of anonymity because they were not authorized to disclose the information by name.
The suggestions of progress were emerging seven months after Manchin derailed a roughly $2 trillion, 10-year social and environment bill, dealing a stunning blow to a cornerstone of Biden’s domestic agenda.
The Democratic-run House approved the measure in November, but Manchin abruptly announced he could not support the legislation because of its cost and his worries that it would fuel inflation. Similar provisions lowering pharmaceutical prices and raising taxes on some upper-income people were in that bill.
The West Virginian’s backing remains crucial in the 50-50 Senate. Democrats are using special procedures that would let them pass the pared-down package over expected unanimous GOP opposition with the tie-breaking vote of Vice President Kamala Harris.
Democrats are expected to unanimously back the Medicare solvency and prescription drug plans, one Democratic aide said.
“Medicare is a lifeline for millions of American seniors, and Senator Manchin has always supported pathways to ensure it remains solvent. He remains optimistic there is a path to do just that,” his spokesperson Sam Runyon said.
Senate parliamentarian Elizabeth MacDonough will have to certify that the new bill’s provisions adhere to the chamber’s budget rules. Last year, she ruled that language making it easier for immigrants to remain in the U.S. had to be removed because it violated prohibitions against using the special procedures to enact significant policy changes.
Medicare has 64 million beneficiaries. Its trust fund covering hospital services, called Part A, is financed largely from taxes deducted from peoples’ paychecks.
That trust fund gained two years of solvency, until 2028, in last month’s report by the program’s board of trustees. It attributed the improvement to the economy’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic-spawned recession.
But both Medicare and Social Security face long-range financing problems, and the trustees suggested that lawmakers act “sooner rather than later” to strengthen them. Without congressional action, Medicare’s hospital trust fund would be able to pay only 90% of its costs in 2028 and less thereafter, the trustees said.
The proposal to increase taxes on some wealthier Americans would raise $203 billion over the coming decade, according to information examined by the AP that Congress’ Joint Committee on Taxation provided to Senate Democrats. Federal actuaries told the Democrats that such financing would delay the trust fund’s shortfall until 2031, another document showed.
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SUGAR LAND, Texas and LOS ANGELES, June 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Trecora Resources (NYSE: TREC) ("Trecora" or the "Company") and Balmoral Swan MergerSub, Inc. (the "Purchaser"), an affiliate of Balmoral Funds, LLC (together with its consolidated subsidiaries, "Balmoral") today announced the successful completion of the previously commenced cash tender offer by the Purchaser to purchase all of the issued and outstanding shares of common stock of Trecora (collectively, the "Shares").
The tender offer expired at 12:00 A.M., New York City time on June 24, 2022. As of the expiration of the tender offer, a total of 16,781,352 Shares were validly tendered and not withdrawn from the tender offer, representing approximately 70.73% of the aggregate voting power of the Shares. As of such expiration, all conditions to the tender offer have been satisfied or waived. Purchaser has accepted for payment, and expects to promptly pay for, all such Shares validly tendered and not withdrawn in accordance with the terms of the tender offer.
As a result of its acceptance of the Shares tendered in the tender offer, Purchaser has acquired a sufficient number of Shares to close the merger of Purchaser with and into the Company without the affirmative vote of the Company's stockholders pursuant to Section 251(h) of the Delaware General Corporation Law. The parties expect to consummate the merger on June 27, 2022. In connection with the merger, the remaining outstanding shares will be converted into the right to receive $9.81 per Share in cash, without interest and subject to any required tax withholdings (which is the same amount per Share paid in the tender offer). As a result of the tender offer and the merger, Trecora will become a privately-held, indirect wholly-owned subsidiary of Balmoral and Trecora's common stock will cease trading on the New York Stock Exchange.
Blank Rome LLP is acting as legal advisor to Balmoral. Guggenheim Securities, LLC served as financial advisor to the Company and Morgan, Lewis & Bockius LLP served as its legal advisor.
About Trecora Resources
Trecora owns and operates a specialty petrochemicals facility specializing in high purity hydrocarbons and other petrochemical manufacturing and a specialty wax facility, both located in Texas, and provides custom processing services at both facilities.
About Balmoral Funds
Balmoral is a Los Angeles, CA based private equity fund that was founded in 2005. Balmoral's objective is to be the financial partner of choice for entrepreneurial, emotionally intelligent and successful C-suite executives and operating advisors creating transformative, revitalizing change in the businesses they co-invest in together. Balmoral has approximately $1 billion of assets under management. Balmoral typically invests in companies that have revenues between $30 to $500 million and require equity investments of $10 to $75 million, with the capability of doing more in particularly compelling opportunities.
Forward-Looking Statements
Any forward-looking statements, including, but not limited to, statements regarding the transaction between Balmoral and Trecora, strategic and other potential benefits of the transaction, and other statements about Balmoral's or Trecora's future expectations, beliefs, goals, plans or prospects, are subject to risks and uncertainties such as those described under the heading "Risk Factors" in the Company's periodic reports on file with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commissions ("SEC"). These statements speak only as of the date of this press release and are based on Balmoral's and Trecora's current plans and expectations and involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual future events or results to be different from those described in or implied by such forward-looking statements, including risks and uncertainties regarding: changes in financial markets; changes in economic, political or regulatory conditions; changes in facts and other circumstances and uncertainties concerning the proposed transaction; and other factors set forth from time to time in Trecora's SEC filings, including its Annual Reports on Form 10-K and Quarterly Reports on Form 10-Q, as well as the tender offer statement, solicitation/recommendation statement and other tender offer documents filed by Balmoral and Trecora, as applicable. Except as required by applicable law or regulation, Balmoral and Trecora do not undertake any obligation to update or revise any such forward-looking statements to reflect future events or circumstances.
Investor Contact
Jeremy Hellman, CFA
The Equity Group, Inc.
(212) 836-9626
jhellman@equityny.com
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(NEXSTAR) – Krispy Kreme, a chain known for pushing pillowy-soft doughnuts, is introducing another foodstuff you’ll barely need teeth for.
On Tuesday, Krispy Kreme will begin serving doughnut-flavored soft-serve ice cream and doughnut-flavored milkshakes in 10 different markets across the country: Charlotte, Greensboro and Winston-Salem, in North Carolina; Greenville, South Carolina.; Norfolk and Newport News, Virginia; Charleston, West Virginia; Nashville and the Tri-Cities region (Kingsport, Johnson City, and Bristol), in Tennessee; and San Antonio, Texas.
The new soft-serve will later debut at shops in Mobile and Southwest, Alabama; Tampa, St. Petersburg and Pensacola, Florida; New Orleans, Louisiana; Branson, Missouri; and Wichita, Kansas, according to a press release.
The soft-serve is offered in one flavor — “Original Glazed” — and made with ingredients used in the recipe for Krispy Kreme’s Original Glazed doughnuts, including its glaze, the company says.
Ice creams will be served in cups, cones, or in milkshakes, the latter of which are offered in seven different flavors inspired by Krispy Kreme’s doughnuts. Toppings such as sprinkles, sauces, and dehydrated doughnut pieces will also be available.
Krispy Kreme’s newest offerings will be available beginning Tuesday, June 21, at participating shops in the initial 10 markets. Additional locations will begin offering the ice-cream items “soon,” according to the press release. | https://cw33.com/news/nexstar-media-wire/krispy-kreme-selling-doughnut-flavored-soft-serve-ice-cream-in-10-test-markets/ | 2022-06-21T17:23:24Z |
MADISON, Wis., Sept. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Exact Sciences Corp. (Nasdaq: EXAS), a leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, today announced that company management will participate in the following conference and invited investors to participate by webcast.
- Baird Global Healthcare Conference, New York
Fireside chat on Tuesday, September 13, 2022 at 3:45 p.m. ET
The webcast can be accessed in the investor relations section of Exact Sciences' website at www.exactsciences.com.
About Exact Sciences Corp.
A leading provider of cancer screening and diagnostic tests, Exact Sciences relentlessly pursues smarter solutions providing the clarity to take life-changing action, earlier. Building on the success of Cologuard® and Oncotype® tests, Exact Sciences is investing in its product pipeline to support patients before and throughout their cancer diagnosis and treatment. Exact Sciences unites visionary collaborators to help advance the fight against cancer. For more information, please visit the company's website at www.exactsciences.com, follow Exact Sciences on Twitter @ExactSciences, or find Exact Sciences on Facebook.
Contact:
Megan Jones
Exact Sciences Corp.
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Show of support for abortion rights expected at US rallies
WASHINGTON (AP) — Demonstrators facing down a Supreme Court decision that could overturn the constitutional right to abortion planned rallies from coast to coast Saturday to express their outrage – and to mobilize for the fight ahead.
More than 380 events were set from Maine to Hawaii, with the largest gatherings expected in Los Angeles, Chicago, New York and other big cities, organizers said.
In the nation’s capital, activists planned to gather at the Washington Monument before marching to the Supreme Court, which is now surrounded by a security fence.
Tens of thousands of people were expected at the “Bans off our Bodies” events, providing an outlet for anger and frustration for abortion rights activists after a leaked draft Supreme Court ruling suggested Roe v. Wade will be overturned.
“If it’s a fight they want, it’s a fight they’ll get,” said Rachel Carmona, executive director of the Women’s March.
Polls show that most Americans want to preserve access to abortion — at least in the earlier stages of pregnancy — but the Supreme Court appeared to be poised to let the states have the final say.
If that happens, roughly half of the states, mostly in the South and Midwest, are expected to quickly ban abortion.
The upcoming ruling stands to energize voters, potentially shaping the upcoming midterm elections.
Saturday’s rallies were being held three days after the Senate failed to muster enough votes to codify Roe v. Wade. Sponsors included the Women’s March, Move On, Planned Parenthood, UltraViolet, MoveOn, SEIU and other organizations.
Carmona said the fight will continue at polling places, demonstrations and other venues “until we have a full restoration of our rights.”
“It’s no exaggeration to say that for the women of this country, this will be a summer of rage,” she said.
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PITTSBURGH, April 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I thought there could be a better high power wireless speaker for surround sound performance," said an inventor, from Mentor, Ohio, "so I invented the HOME THEATRE DOCKING BLUETOOTH SPEAKER. My design can be used with a TV set, video game system, DVR and other home theater components."
The patent-pending invention provides an improved wireless speaker for home theaters. In doing so, it offers wireless surround sound performance. As a result, it enhances entertainment. It also eliminates the need to purchase an expensive home theater receiver. The invention features a user-friendly design that is easy to install and use so it is ideal for households. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Cleveland sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-FGC-230, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Ukrainians celebrate Easter in the shadow of war
By Lauren Said-Moorhouse, Isa Soares, Madalena Araujo, Sofiya Harbuziuk, Oleksandra Ochman and Marc Seeman, CNN
They’ve endured intense battles, brutal airstrikes and unimaginable loss, but this weekend many Ukrainians will attempt to celebrate one of their most important holidays of the year: Orthodox Easter.
Traditionally a time of reflection and rebirth, this Sunday will also mark exactly two months since the country was thrust into a devastating war after Russian forces invaded on February 24.
In his nightly address Saturday, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky ruminated on the significance of the date. “Today was Holy Saturday for Christians of the Eastern Rite. The day between the Crucifixion and the Resurrection. It seems that Russia is stuck on such a day,” he said.
“On the day when death triumphs and God is supposedly gone. But there will be a Resurrection. Life will defeat death. The truth will defeat any lies. And evil will be punished,” added Zelensky.
As fighting escalates in the south and east, many in Ukraine are leaning into their faith in search of solace, while others are opting to journey home from neighboring Poland to be among loved ones for Easter commemorations.
“I’ve never been this happy in my life. When I finally saw my husband again, on my first night here, I still felt like this was a dream,” Anna-Mariia Nykyforchyn, 25, tells CNN from Lviv, a western city largely spared from the Russian assault.
Nine months pregnant when the war broke out, Nykyforchyn was one of more than five million who have made the difficult call to leave. She returned two days ago with her baby Marharyta.
“For me, it was extremely important to come back home before Easter,” she says, before sharing her joy over the prospect of the couple’s grandparents meeting the new addition to the family. “I really wanted us to be together. It’s such a ray of hope that everything is going to be okay.”
Perched on the sofa in her apartment in central Lviv, Nykyforchyn glances over at her 27-year-old husband Nazar, whose attention is firmly fixed on the tiny, infant girl napping on his lap.
“I had a very tough experience of staying in Poland both physically, because of the baby, and mentally. It was more than difficult, unbearable,” she says.
“I moved to uncertainty: to strange people, to a strangers’ house, to a city I’ve never been to before, to a country with a language I don’t speak fluently. I understood that I would have to give birth in a clinic where no one knows me and where I haven’t made any agreements. I didn’t know how it would be. But the main thought which kept me afloat was that my child has to be born in the safe conditions,” says Nykyforchyn.
Aware of the toll on his wife, Nazar chimes in: “She is not just a woman, she is a hero … if I were in her shoes I wouldn’t be able to… I would’ve broken down. And she didn’t break down.”
While the gushing father is clearly delighted to be reunited with his wife and daughter, this young family are some of the more fortunate. Not all will get the same chance to reunite with loved ones.
The Ukrainian government announced new curfews for Easter weekend, amid warnings from authorities about the potential for increased Russian military activity during holiday celebrations. And earlier this week, officials in the Luhansk and Sumy regions urged residents to attend virtual services, citing possible Russian “provocations,” while noting many churches have been destroyed in the invasion.
Despite concerns, residents in Lviv descended on churches in the city for blessings of protection and prayer on Saturday. At the Church of the Intercession of the Blessed Virgin, the faithful ignored the calls to stay at home and instead queued with decorated baskets of food ready to be blessed with Holy Water by parish priests.
Volodymyr, 53, stands patiently alongside his family as they wait for the priest to make his way down the line.
“People often think that holidays should be merry, bring relief, and make it easier — and when they feel good they don’t turn to real faith … Now we are going through hard times, people are starting to come closer to God, there are more people here than before, and that’s good for us,” he says, before showing us the homemade paska (a traditional Easter bread), sausage, ham and cheese nestled among candles and decorative eggs in his basket.
“Today in the morning there was an air alarm, but now thank God it’s calmer and we could come. It’s very important for us. It’s the church we visit often,” he adds.
Nearby, 35-year-old church volunteer Andrii is dutifully loading collection boxes of Easter food for Ukrainian troops. “We are trying to keep a festive mood and hope for justice and peace. This holiday, Easter gives even more hope. We have to believe in victory as well as we believe in Jesus Christ,” he says.
Gesturing to the rapidly filling containers, he adds: “They will be sent to the military units who protect our land. (The) guys should have an opportunity to eat some paska and sausage.”
A gust of wind catches the beautifully embroidered cloth covering 35-year-old Maryanna’s basket. After fixing it back in place, she tells CNN her family heeded the warnings to remain at home.
“It’s scary and there’s anxiety in my soul. In Odesa today there was a missile strike … But we believe in God and hope that it all ends up with the victory,” she says softly.
As the priest rounds the corner, her eyes quickly flicker back to her basket. “We got a notification from our city officials that people should better stay at home, but we can’t,” she continues. “How can we not bless the Easter bread? We missed it during a Covid pandemic — and now people need the holiday desperately.”
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NEW BRUNSWICK, N.J., April 20, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Johnson & Johnson (NYSE: JNJ) will participate in the UBS Global Healthcare Conference on Tuesday, May 24th. Mathai Mammen, Executive Vice President, Pharmaceuticals R&D, will represent the Company in a session scheduled at 10:00 a.m. (Eastern Time).
This webcast will be available to investors and other interested parties by accessing the Johnson & Johnson website at www.investor.jnj.com.
A webcast replay will be available approximately 48 hours after the live webcast.
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HUNTINGTON, W.Va., Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Energy Services of America (the "Company" or "Energy Services") (NASDAQ: ESOA), announced that its newly formed subsidiary, Ryan Construction Services Inc. ("Ryan Construction") acquired certain assets, including equipment, vehicles, and small tools, of Ryan Environmental, LLC ("Ryan Environmental"), Bridgeport, WV, for $1.8 million in cash pursuant to an order issued by the United States Bankruptcy Court for the Northern District of West Virginia (the "Court") on August 9, 2022.
Also included in the order was the acquisition of certain assets, including equipment and small tools, of Ryan Environmental Transport, LLC ("Ryan Transport"), located in Bridgeport, WV, for $1.0 million in cash. While included in the order and under common ownership with Ryan Environmental, Ryan Transport's assets were not being held by the bankruptcy estate. The Court also issued a separate order that directed Ryan Environmental to surrender all vehicles being leased from Enterprise Fleet Management, which will be leased in a new agreement by Energy Services. The fair market value of the leased vehicles is approximately $1.1 million.
Ryan Construction will lease Ryan Environmental's former offices in Bridgeport, WV from the property owners under a new agreement and begin work immediately with Ryan Environmental's former customers under new Master Service Agreements. Former employees of Ryan Environmental will be offered an employment opportunity with Ryan Construction.
Douglas Reynolds, President, commented on the announcement. "This is an exciting day for Energy Services. Our new subsidiary, Ryan Construction, will open a new geographic market in northern West Virginia as well as broaden the services offered by Energy Services. In addition to gas distribution services, Ryan Construction will bring new markets with cathodic protection, heavy civil, and broadband construction services."
About Energy Services
Energy Services of America Corporation (NASDAQ: ESOA), headquartered in Huntington, WV, is a contractor and service company that operates primarily in the mid-Atlantic and Central regions of the United States and provides services to customers in the natural gas, petroleum, water distribution, automotive, chemical, and power industries. Energy Services employs 800+ employees on a regular basis. The Company's core values are safety, quality, and production.
Certain statements contained in the release including, without limitation, the words "believes," "anticipates," "intends," "expects" or words of similar import, constitute "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of section 21E of the Securities Exchange Act of 1934, as amended (the "Exchange Act"). Such forward-looking statements involve known and unknown risks, uncertainties and other factors that may cause the actual results, performance, or achievements of the Company to be materially different from any future results, performance or achievements of the Company expressed or implied by such forward-looking statements. Such factors include, among others, general economic and business conditions, changes in business strategy or development plans, the effect of the COVID-19 pandemic, the integration of acquired business and other factors referenced in this release. Given these uncertainties, prospective investors are cautioned not to place undue reliance on such forward-looking statements. The Company disclaims any obligation to update any such factors or to publicly announce the results of any revisions to any of the forward-looking statements contained herein to reflect future events or developments.
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Watching Your Wallet: Interest rate hike good for savers, hard on borrowers
Expert: Now is the best time to pay down credit cards
InvestigateTV - In an effort to fight inflation, The Federal Reserve recently raised interest rates by half a percentage point, the biggest hike in two decades.
The rate hikes from the Fed raises interest rates for borrowers. This means applying for a new loan or paying an adjustable-rate loan or credit card will likely cost more.
Cherry Dale, a financial coach with the Virginia Credit Union, said your minimum credit card payments could rise.
“It might not look like a lot initially. It might be $10, $20 depending on how much you have on that credit card, but it does add up over time,” Dale said.
She advises, if you have multiple credit card debt, look at which credit card has the highest interest rate and attack that first and put any extra payments on that card.
There is one benefit of the fed raising rates; you could earn more in your savings accounts.
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Man drowns while trying to save 2 dogs from California waterfall, officials say
SCOTT VALLEY, Calif. (Gray News) – A man drowned Saturday after he attempted to rescue his dogs from the base of a waterfall in California, officials said.
The Siskiyou County Sheriff’s Office identified the victim as 47-year-old Robert Lewis.
According to the sheriff’s office, deputies received a 911 call from Lewis’ wife Saturday afternoon saying her husband had gone into the base of the waterfall to rescue two of the family’s dogs when she saw him get swept away and never resurface.
Officials said multiple agencies responded to search for Lewis in the remote Shackleford Falls area, which is near the Oregon border.
Rescuers could not locate Lewis on Saturday. Thanks to multiple recovery tools, a water search canine, and rescue divers, Lewis’ body was recovered Sunday afternoon.
According to Public Information Officer Courtney Kreider, one of the dogs that Lewis was attempting to rescue, a German shepherd, drowned. Its body was located on Saturday. The second dog has not been found as of Tuesday morning.
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ISTANBUL (AP) — Greek coast guard ships opened fire on a cargo vessel sailing in international waters in the Aegean Sea, the Turkish coast guard said, escalating tensions between the regional rivals that have mounted in recent weeks.
There were no casualties in the shooting 11 nautical miles (13 miles) southwest of the Turkish island of Bozcaada on Saturday, the Turkish statement said. It added that after “harassment fire” from two Greek coast guard vessels, two Turkish coast guard ships went to the area and the Greek boats left.
Calls to the Greek Embassy in Ankara went unanswered Sunday, and it wasn’t clear why the gunfire occurred.
The neighboring countries have been embroiled in disputes for decades and frictions have ratcheted up in recent weeks, with both sides alleging airspace violations. Greek officials have raised concerns about another outbreak of conflict in Europe, following Russia’s war in Ukraine.
Turkey says Greece is breaking international agreements by keeping a military presence on islands close to Turkey’s Aegean coastline. It also has accused Greek air defenses of locking on to Turkish fighter jets during NATO exercises over the eastern Mediterranean.
Greece says it needs to defend its eastern islands — including tourist hotspots Rhodes and Kos, which are much closer to Turkey than to the Greek mainland — against its larger and militarily stronger neighbor.
Video footage from Saturday purportedly shows a Greek coast guard ship alongside the Comoros-flagged ship Anatolian as the sound of about a dozen gunshots are heard. A crew member speaks in Turkish, saying they are being attacked by the Greek coast guard.
The video, which was released by the Turkish coast guard and seems to have been filmed on a cellphone, shows what appears to be a bullet hole in a window and in the ceiling of the cargo ship’s bridge.
The Turkish statement said the gunfire was “in disregard of the rules of international law.” The 18 crew of the Anatolian consisted of six Egyptians, four Somalis, five Azerbaijanis and three Turks.
A Turkish prosecutor ordered an investigation. The country also has protested to Greek authorities, with Ankara demanding a swift investigation and explanation.
The Anatolian was anchored Sunday in the Dardanelles Strait off the Turkish coast, the state-run Anadolu news agency reported.
This week, the Greek government wrote letters to NATO, the European Union and the United Nations, asking them to formally condemn increasingly aggressive talk by Turkish officials and suggesting that tensions could escalate into open conflict.
Greek Foreign Minister Nikos Dendias said the behavior of Turkey — also a NATO member — risked “a situation similar to that currently unfolding in some other part of our continent,” referring to the war in Ukraine.
The Marine Traffic website, which monitors global shipping, says the Anatolian was previously named the Mavi Marmara. Israeli commandos stormed the vessel — then a passenger ship — in 2010 as it attempted to break a blockade on the Palestinian enclave of Gaza, killing nine Turkish activists, including a dual American citizen.
The Mavi Marmara incident led to a serious diplomatic rift between Israel and Turkey, which withdrew its ambassador to Israel and scaled back military and economic ties. Israel later apologized for the deaths and agreed to compensate the victims’ families.
In its entry for the Anatolian, Marine Traffic carried photographs of the Mavi Marmara with Turkish and Palestinian flags hanging from its sides. The website’s last recorded location for the Anatolian was in the Somali capital Mogadishu in late June. | https://cw33.com/news/international/ap-international/ap-turkey-says-greek-coast-guard-fires-on-cargo-ship-in-aegean/ | 2022-09-11T15:48:55Z |
ALLEGAN, Mich., June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Padagis announced today that within the last [thirty] days it has launched three major new products into the market. Those products are Naloxone Nasal Spray, 4mg (generic to Narcan®), Adapalene 0.3% with BPO Gel 2.5% (generic to Epiduo Forte®) and Betamethasone Ointment, 0.05%.
Narcan® is a prescription medicine used for the treatment of a known or suspected opioid overdose emergency with signs of breathing problems and severe sleepiness or not being able to respond. Annual market sales for Narcan® were approximately $294 million in the 12 months ended April 2022 as measured by IQVIA.
Epiduo Forte® is indicated for the topical treatment of acne vulgaris. Annual market sales for Epiduo Forte® were approximately $195 million in the 12 months ended April 2022 as measured by IQVIA.
Betamethasone Ointment, 0.05% is indicated for the relief of the inflammatory and pruritic manifestations of corticosteroid-responsive dermatoses. Annual market sales for Betamethasone Ointment, 0.05% were approximately $27 million in the 12 months ended April 2022 as measured by IQVIA.
Padagis President and Chief Executive Officer, Sharon Kochan, stated "The Padagis team has been especially prolific in the last [thirty] days bringing three important new products to customers and patients who rely on high-quality generic products. The culmination of these launches is a result of years of hard work from our world-class development, manufacturing and commercial teams and are a further illustration of the depth and breadth of our pipeline. We are particularly proud to be one of only two approved ANDA's for Naloxone Nasal Spray which is a very important tool in the fight against the opioid epidemic in the United States."
Padagis is dedicated to improving the well-being of as many patients and consumers as possible by developing, manufacturing and distributing high quality, affordable specialized healthcare products. The company is a leading provider of extended topical and other specialty pharmaceuticals to its primary markets of the United States and Israel. Padagis employs over 1,300 people worldwide. Visit Padagis online at (http://www.padagis.com).
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Massachusetts state officials involved in the welfare case of Harmony Montgomery, the 7-year-old girl last seen in 2019, failed to prioritize her well-being and safety throughout her life, according to a report issued Wednesday.
The 101-page report released by the state's Office of the Child Advocate details Harmony's time in and out of foster care and a judge's decision in February 2019 to award custody to Harmony's father, who lived in New Hampshire.
"We do not know Harmony Montgomery's ultimate fate and, unfortunately, we may never," Maria Mossaides, the OCA director, said during a news conference Wednesday. "But we do know that this beautiful young child experienced many tragedies in her short life."
Her father, Adam Montgomery, was arrested earlier this year in connection with Harmony's disappearance. He was charged with second-degree felony assault, two misdemeanor counts of endangering the welfare of a child, and one misdemeanor count of interference with custody. He is currently in jail, according to the report.
CNN left messages with New Hampshire's public defender office, which represents Montgomery, but no one there has returned the calls.
The police department in Manchester, New Hampshire, continues to investigate the child's disappearance.
The report, Mossaides said, highlights the ripple effects of state officials' miscalculations of the young girl's safety and the "unequal weight" that was placed on her parents' rights versus the child's well-being.
"By not putting her and her needs first, our system ultimately failed her," Mossaides said. "We owe it to her to make the changes necessary to allow our system to do better in the future."
The Office of the Child Advocate has oversight and ombudsperson responsibilities to ensure children in Massachusetts "receive appropriate, timely and quality state services," with a particular focus on vulnerable and at-risk children.
What the report found
Harmony, born in June 2014, was blind in one eye and had other medical concerns, according to the report.
That summer, a Department of Children and Families (DCF) office received reports of neglect while the baby was living with her mother, Crystal Sorey, who was struggling with substance abuse, according to the report. The father was incarcerated at the time of her birth and "not involved in Harmony's life," the report said.
CNN called and emailed Sorey on Wednesday for comment but did not receive a response.
Harmony was legally removed from her mother's care and placed in a foster home shortly after the reports of neglect, the report said. She remained under DCF custody but was returned to her mother's care twice. By January 2018, Harmony was removed from her mother's care "due to parental substance abuse," and returned to a foster home, according to the report.
"Shortly after this placement, the foster parents expressed concern ... about the impact to Harmony of the repeated reunification attempts with Ms. Sorey," the report said. "The foster parents believed Harmony was experiencing trauma from the repeated return and removal from Ms. Sorey's care."
In the meantime, DCF officials had been communicating with the father who reached out in September 2016 -- more than a year after he was released from prison -- and said he wanted to be a part of Harmony's life, according to the report.
Montgomery had inconsistent contact and supervised visits with his daughter over the next couple of years, the report said. However, in October 2018, he asked for Harmony to be placed in his care, according to the report.
The February 2019 hearing that approved Montgomery's custody of Harmony was "the most shocking thing" in the child's case, Mossaides said, because there was not more discussion of the child's needs.
A judge awarded full custody and ruled that a home study about Montgomery under the Interstate Compact of the Placement of Children (ICPS) -- an agreement between all states governing the placement of children across borders -- did not apply for constitutional reasons because he had been found to be a fit parent.
"Courts in other states have also determined that the ICPC cannot be constitutionally applied to a fit parent. This approach is not in line with Massachusetts caselaw," the report said.
A DCF attorney opposed that placement but did not present why the home study was needed and why it was a risk to move Harmony without evaluating Montgomery's parental abilities and did not adequately communicate the child's needs, the report said.
"The factual circumstances of Mr. Montgomery's parental capacity were not adequately explored, nor was the link to Harmony's needs and his ability to provide for them," the report said, adding that Montgomery's housing and employment stability were not confirmed, nor was the physical safety of his home for Harmony's impairments.
Montgomery took his daughter to New Hampshire roughly a week after the hearing and DCF involvement ended, the report said. Sorey reported Harmony missing in November 2021, telling Manchester police she hadn't seen the girl since April 2019. Manchester police announced Harmony's disappearance in December 2021 but estimated she disappeared in early December 2019, the report said.
In a statement to CNN on Wednesday, the DCF said it remained "deeply concerned" about the girl's disappearance and added the OCA report "illustrates the grave responsibility of balancing the child's safety and best interest and a parents' legal rights to have custody of their child."
The agency said it has already initiated "significant reforms," including policies to work with children with disabilities, a multi-level review of reunifications, greater supervision of staff and implementing guidance for assessing whether a parent has the ability to safely care for a child.
Among the recommendations
Following a review of all available court filings and documents, the OCA "determined that Harmony was ... not prioritized in the legal case regarding her own care and protection," Mossaides said.
"When children are not at the center of every aspect of the child protective service system, then the system cannot truly protect them," she said.
The OCA found that information on Harmony's family was not complete and centered primarily on her mother. Among other recommendations, the OCA recommended that DCF "must make sure that fathers are provided the same level of attention as mothers," Mossaides said, and that both parents are adequately assessed.
"We also recommend that DCF work to improve the quality of its legal advocacy, with a focus on improving training, ongoing litigation support and supervision of their attorneys," Mossaides said.
If the agency had presented a comprehensive picture of the father's parental capacity and a fuller picture of Harmony's strengths and vulnerability, "there may have been more of an opportunity to advocate for a transition period" for Harmony to ensure her safety, the report added.
The DCF attorney was "hampered by the inability to effectively assess Mr. Montgomery," Mossaides said, adding that was partly because Montgomery was not cooperative when in contact with DCF.
And though DCF opposed Harmony's placement with her father and pushed for a home study, it could have provided "stronger information" to support their opposition, Mossaides said.
In its statement to CNN, the DCF pointed to recently proposed legislation that would help advocate for children's interests in court.
It said that the agency "remains committed to engaging with the court to increase timely permanence for children and to assure safety and for the child's best interest to remain paramount."
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It is a question a problem drinker might ask and then immediately list the reasons why it cannot be true.
To help people come to their own conclusions regarding a problem with alcohol, A.A. offers a self-assessment tool, "Is A.A. for You?" It includes twelve questions to help an individual decide whether to give A.A. a try.
Alcoholism is a disease that is no respecter of age, varying abilities, creed, race, gender, wealth, occupation, or education. Our experience shows that anyone can be an alcoholic. And, beyond question, anyone who wants to stop drinking is welcome in A.A.
The book Alcoholics Anonymous shares what many people with a drinking problem have found to be a helpful idea: that if, when you honestly want to, you find you cannot quit entirely, or if when drinking, you have little control over the amount you take, you might have a drinking problem. The good news is that A.A. offers a solution to those who are seeking help.
A.A. works together with professionals who can guide a client who might have a drinking problem toward A.A.'s program of recovery in their local state or province.
One member shares, "When I was ready to do something about my drinking, I went to visit a counselor with my employer's assistance program. I told them the truth about how I was drinking. This professional said, 'You might want to give A.A. a try; it might work for you.' The thought that crossed my desperate mind was, It has to work for me. And it has."
Others find their own way to A.A. by using the Internet. Curious about alcoholism or a drinking problem, they come upon our website, aa.org, where they can find information on A.A. or search for an A.A. meeting nearby.
If you have a drinking problem, A.A. may be able to help — whether in person or online. For more information, contact the Public Information desk at the General Service Office at publicinfo@aa.org or (212) 870-3119.
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PHILADELPHIA (AP) — Rob Thomson took his first loss as interim manager and the Philadelphia Phillies ended a nine-game winning streak Sunday, falling 13-1 to the Arizona Diamondbacks.
The Phillies lost for the first time since May 31, and Thomson was beaten for the first time since replacing Joe Girardi on June 3.
“Have to dust ourselves off and go get them tomorrow,” Thomson said.
Christian Walker had three hits and three RBIs, Jake McCarthy homered, and Ketel Marte and Alek Thomas each drove in two runs for Arizona, which finished a 10-game trip 4-6.
“We knew they were riding high,” Diamondbacks manager Torey Lovullo said. “(Thomson) has them playing great baseball. We knew we’d have to play a really good game, perfect baseball. So it’s nice to come away with a victory.”
Thomson’s eight wins to start his managing tenure matched the most ever for a Phillies skipper and is second overall to Boston’s Joe Morgan, who won 12 straight in 1988.
The Phillies and their club-record $240 million payroll remained at .500 and are squarely in playoff contention. They began play third in the NL East, eight games behind the Mets and 2 ½ out of the final NL wild-card spot.
Their play Sunday looked more like how they ended the Girardi era, though.
Phillies pitchers walked 11 Diamondbacks and hit another, and their batters struck out 13 times. It got so bad that backup catcher Garrett Stubbs pitched the ninth.
“It was a tough day,” Thomson said. “That’s not a recipe for success. But at the end of the day, we won the series and we have to move on to tomorrow.”
The Diamondbacks loaded the bases with no outs after Phillies third baseman Alec Bohm couldn’t get an out on Marte’s routine grounder to third. Instead of tagging Jordan Luplow running right at him, Bohm tried to get a force at second and threw there too late.
Two batters later, catcher J.T. Realmuto dropped a throw from pitcher Ranger Suarez (4-4) on a forceout attempt at home. Realmuto had a chance to turn a 1-2-3, inning-ending double play, but Arizona instead scored two runs and added another on Daulton Varsho’s RBI groundout. Realmuto had three hits.
“We didn’t play the sharpest today and that’s what you can chalk it up to,” Philadelphia slugger Kyle Schwarber said. “We won the series. Still a lot of positives to what we’ve been doing, and that’s the biggest takeaway.”
Suarez, who needed 40 pitches to get through the first, left after 4 1/3 innings after allowing four runs — two earned — on four hits with four walks and two strikeouts.
Arizona tacked on four more runs in the sixth to go up 8-1. Relievers Nick Nelson and Andrew Bellatti combined for four walks and a hit batter in the frame when the Diamondbacks scored four runs on two hits en route to the blowout.
“It was just what we needed,” Lovullo said. “The guys dug deep. We had a ton of baserunning opportunities and we cashed in.”
Before that, Philadelphia had its best chance to get back in the game with the bases loaded and one out in the fifth. Noé Ramirez came on in relief of Luke Weaver (1-0) and struck out Nick Castellanos on three pitches before fanning Realmuto.
“He’s the guy we target for that part of the lineup,” Lovullo said.
STREAK STAT
Philadelphia has only had 13 winning streaks of 10 games or more, the last from July 8-21, 2009. The Phillies ended that season with their second consecutive appearance in the World Series.
BACK IN FORM
Weaver, making his first appearance since April 7, allowed one run on three hits in three innings with four strikeouts and two walks after opener Kyle Nelson pitched a scoreless first.
TRAINER’S ROOM
Diamondbacks: Weaver (right elbow inflammation) was activated from the 60-day IL.
Phillies: Closer Corey Knebel played catch before the contest after not entering Saturday’s game due to right shoulder tightness. Knebel said before Sunday’s game that the decision on Saturday was just precautionary, and Thomson said there wasn’t structural damage and that the right-hander is day-to-day.
UP NEXT
Diamondbacks: Return home for a three-game series against Cincinnati beginning on Monday when Arizona RHP Merrill Kelly (5-3, 3.32) faces Reds LHP Mike Minor (0-2, 8.64).
Phillies: Start three-game home set against Miami on Monday night, with Phillies RHP Aaron Nola (4-4, 3.50) opposing Marlins RHP Sandy Alcantara (6-2, 1.61).
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OMAHA, Neb., June 23, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Union Pacific Corporation (NYSE: UNP) will release second quarter 2022 financial and operating results on Thursday, July 21, 2022, at 7:45 a.m. ET. The company's management team will host a conference call and live webcast at 8:45 a.m. ET.
Parties interested in participating via teleconference may dial 877-407-8293. International callers may dial 201-689-8349. A live webcast of the presentation and materials will be available in the investor relations section of Union Pacific's website at www.up.com/investor. A replay of the audio webcast will be available shortly thereafter.
Union Pacific (NYSE: UNP) delivers the goods families and businesses use every day with safe, reliable and efficient service. Operating in 23 western states, the company connects its customers and communities to the global economy. Trains are the most environmentally responsible way to move freight, helping Union Pacific protect future generations. More information about Union Pacific is available at www.up.com.
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3X GRAMMY AWARD WINNING PRODUCER HIT-BOY WILL BE FEATURED ON THE PLATFORM SUPPLYING BEATS FOR SALE TO INDEPENDENT ARTISTS
BROOKLYN, N.Y., May 5, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, UnitedMasters, the "record label in your pocket" for independent artists, has announced the release of Beat Exchange, a curated marketplace to buy and sell beats. The Beat Exchange connects producers with UnitedMasters' 1.5 million independent artists while providing them with best-in-class tools to upload and manage a personal beats storefront.
UnitedMasters artists now have access to buy or license beats from both emerging and established producers like 3x Grammy Award-winning producer Hit-Boy (Nas, Drake, Beyonce)́ , Turbo (Gunna, Travis Scott, Lil Baby), Sham "Sak Pase" Joseph (Kodak Black, Rihanna, SAINt Jhn), Kato On The Track and David Morse who is currently on Billboard Hot 100 for Lil Durk's song "Headtaps."
The new offering is designed to simplify browsing for beats when looking for specific sounds (genre, mood, instrument, etc.) and drive discovery through editorial playlists that highlight both emerging and established producers. The Beat Exchange is available on desktop app and the UnitedMasters mobile app which is available now for download on iPhone and Android.
"Producers determine the sounds of our era, and yet they often get overlooked. Our goal has always been to give independent artists the best-in-class tools to build sustainable and successful music industry careers. Now we're not only giving producers the access to artists but the recognition they deserve as creators," said UnitedMasters Founder and CEO Steve Stoute. "The Beat Exchange is another way we're challenging the status quo, by directly connecting brilliant artists and producers so they can continue taking ownership of their creative journeys."
"I got my start making beats in my bedroom and putting them online on Myspace," said Hit-Boy. I know the struggle and how hard it can be as an emerging producer. Working with UnitedMasters, I want young producers and artists to have what I didn't. UnitedMasters will give emerging producers the right tools, exposure, and access to brands to help their careers blow up."
Beat Exchange serves as an intuitive platform for producers to upload and sell their beats, unlocking multiple paths to earning from their beats. The marketplace will offer producers what UnitedMasters has always provided for independent artists -- a bridge to major brands through exclusive opportunities and partnerships to generate new revenue streams. Beat Exchange also provides producers valuable exposure leveraging UnitedMasters' community of over 1.5 million artists.
Beat Exchange will provide participating producers with:
- Ownership: Option to keep 100% of beat sales and enjoy exclusive benefits by joining UnitedMasters SELECT program, or keep 90% of sales with no up-front fee
- Licensing: A choice of three licensing templates – Non-Exclusive, Exclusive, or Buyout – and the ability to customize sale needs including price and length of term
- Brands + Sync: Exclusive opportunities to monetize or license your beats with the world's biggest brands like ESPN and the NBA with additional opportunities to get your beats featured in television shows, movies, video games, and more
- Curated Discovery: Designed to simplify browsing, beats are artfully curated by specific sounds(genre, mood, instrument, etc.) and editorial playlists will drive discovery
Coinciding with the launch of Beat Exchange, UnitedMasters is also releasing "Who Made The Beat?" — a new content series, presented by Crown Royal 18, spotlighting top producers in the industry sharing the backstories behind the first hit record that put them on the map. Episodes will feature Slade Da Monsta on Cardi B's "Press," Phonix Beats on J. Cole's "No Role Modelz," Mr. DJ on OutKast's iconic "Ms. Jackson," and more. This series will underscore how the right producer and artist collaboration can catapult the careers of both creators; demonstrating the powerful potential of UnitedMasters new marketplace.
Dedicated to empowering music creators, UnitedMasters has developed a platform where artists can streamline their creative process all within one app, including purchasing beats for their next track, distributing and promoting their music, accessing tools to engage fans, and exploring monetization partnerships with some of the world's biggest brands.
UnitedMasters is available for download on iPhone and Android devices. Anyone can browse and buy beats on the Beat Exchange by visiting unitedmasters.com/beat-exchange on any mobile or desktop web browser.
ABOUT UNITEDMASTERS
Launched in 2017 by Translation founder and music industry veteran Steve Stoute, UnitedMasters provides a new industry alternative for independent artists. UnitedMasters gives artists access to premium music distribution services, a suite of tools to help them directly connect with fans, and opportunities for unique partnerships with some of the world's biggest brands. The UnitedMasters platform enables artists to operationalize their independence and maximize their creative and economic potential while allowing them to maintain full ownership over their master recording rights. Follow UnitedMasters on: Instagram | Twitter | Facebook
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BOSTON, Sept. 8, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Lefteris Acquisition Corporation (NASDAQ: LFTR), a Boston-based special purpose acquisition corporation, announced that Jon Isaacson will assume the role of CEO effective September 8, 2022. Isaacson currently is the Chief Financial Officer and Chief Corporate Development Officer. He will add the responsibilities of Chief Executive Officer to his duties.
"Jon has nearly two decades of experience working in the private equity and venture capital industries as both an investor and executive," said Executive Chairman, Mark Casady. "This experience makes him the natural choice for CEO."
Prior to his position at Lefteris, Isaacson, served as the Chief Financial Officer of Senseonics, Inc., a portfolio company of venture capital firm New Enterprise Associates. Prior to joining Senseonics, he served as the Chief Financial Officer of Edelman Financial Services, LLC.
Before joining Edelman Financial Services, he served as a Managing Director for over 14 years at American Capital, Ltd. Mr. Isaacson also held roles at Thayer Capital Partners, L.P., GTCR LLC, McKinsey & Company and Morgan Stanley & Co., LLC.
Karl Roessner, the current CEO, will become Vice Chairman of Lefteris effective immediately and has accepted a new opportunity as Chief Executive Officer of Vestmark, a wealth technology innovation company.
"Karl has been a wonderful leader for our firm. We wish him well in his new role and thank him for his work with us that will continue with his new title," said Casady.
Lefteris Acquisition Corporation is a special purpose acquisition corporation, made up of a management team that has a deep operational experience working as executives and investors in the financial services industry, including FinTech and wealth management. The team consists of proven leaders that have years of experience identifying and capitalizing on emerging technological and secular trends across the financial services industry and delivering operational strategies designed to improve businesses over the long-term.
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- Epic Day Pass offers savings up to 65% compared to lift ticket prices; best option for guests planning to ski or ride only a few days this season
- New this season, Epic Pass to include Andermatt-Sedrun in Central Switzerland
BROOMFIELD, Colo., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- For anyone who has not purchased their 2022/23 Epic Pass yet, consider this your official reminder before prices go up after Labor Day (Sept. 5). Epic Pass continues to be the best deal in skiing and riding, offering unmatched value and access to the world's best destination resorts and close-to-home ski areas.
Ahead of this winter, Vail Resorts is making a bold investment in 18 exciting lift upgrades across its resorts to help guests move up and around the mountain faster and more easily, even on the most popular days. The company is also working toward a fully staffed team that feels supported and fulfilled this season with investments in higher employee pay, new affordable employee housing and leadership development, plus other employee benefits and perks.
New for the 2022/23 ski and ride season, Epic Pass Holders can take on the alps at Andermatt-Sedrun, Central Switzerland's largest ski area. Located less than 90 minutes from three of Switzerland's major metropolitan areas (Zurich, Lucerne and Lugano) and approximately two hours from Milan, Italy, Andermatt attracts guests from all over the world with its charming, traditional village center, deep powder and challenging steep slopes. On the other side of the Oberalppass, Sedrun features wide slopes perfectly suitable for families, and beginner and intermediate skiers.
There is a pass option for everyone – whether you are looking to ski and ride one day or every day. All 2022/23 pass products, including regional passes and day passes, are available now on the Epic Pass website. Some of the most popular passes include:
- Epic Pass, $859, provides unlimited, unrestricted access to 41 resorts, from local ski areas to bucket list destinations – including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Crested Butte, Park City, Whistler Blackcomb, Andermatt-Sedrun, Heavenly, Northstar, Kirkwood, Stowe, Stevens Pass and more. With additional partner resorts like Telluride, Verbier 4 Vallees, Les 3 Vallees, Ski Arlberg, and Skirama Dolomiti, the Epic Pass unlocks access to more than 80 resorts.
- Epic Local Pass, $639, provides unlimited, unrestricted access to 29 resorts – including Breckenridge and Keystone, as well as holiday-restricted access to resorts like Park City, Heavenly and Stowe, plus 10 days total at Vail, Beaver Creek and Whistler Blackcomb, and five days at Andermatt-Sedrun at no extra cost.
- Epic Day Pass allows skiers and riders to build their own pass, choosing from one to seven days, holidays or not, and resort access. Epic Day Passes offer savings up to 65% compared to lift ticket prices, with prices starting as low as $45 for an Epic 1-Day Pass. Epic Day Pass Holders with All Resorts Access will be able to use any of their days at Andermatt-Sedrun.
- Northeast Value Pass, $525, provides access to 21 resorts across the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic, including Stowe, Hunter, Mount Snow, Okemo and Wildcat, as well as the newest additions to the Vail Resorts network, Seven Springs, Hidden Valley and Laurel Mountain in Pennsylvania.
- Epic Military Pass, $149, for Active and Retired Military and their dependents, provides unlimited, unrestricted access to all of Vail Resorts' owned and operated mountains – including Vail, Beaver Creek, Breckenridge, Keystone, Park City and Whistler Blackcomb. Veterans and their dependents can purchase an Epic Military Pass for $480.
PASS HOLDER BENEFITS
New this season, guests can purchase any Epic Pass product using Epic FlexPay, which enables payment via easy monthly installments with zero down payment and zero interest[1].
All 2022/23 Pass Holders get significant savings on the rest of their mountain experience through Epic Mountain Rewards, which offers 20% off on both winter and summer activities. Winter benefits include 20% off on-mountain food and beverage, lodging, group ski and ride school lessons, equipment rentals and more. Many Epic Passes also come with Ski with a Friend ticket vouchers, good for discounted lift tickets to share with friends and family.
All passes are non-refundable except through Epic Coverage, which provides refunds for certain resort closures and personal events such as job loss, injury or illness. Epic Coverage is provided at no additional cost and Pass Holders should review the Epic Coverage Terms and Conditions. Lift tickets are fully refundable but do not provide the value or multi-resort access of passes.
Vail Resorts is a network of the best destination and close-to-home ski resorts in the world including Vail Mountain, Breckenridge, Park City Mountain, Whistler Blackcomb, Stowe, and 32 additional resorts across North America; Andermatt-Sedrun in Switzerland; and Perisher, Hotham, and Falls Creek in Australia. We are passionate about providing an Experience of a Lifetime to our team members and guests, and our EpicPromise is to reach a zero net operating footprint by 2030, support our employees and communities, and broaden engagement in our sport. Our company owns and/or manages a collection of casually elegant hotels under the Rock Resorts brand, as well as the Grand Teton Lodge Company in Jackson Hole, Wyo. Vail Resorts Retail operates more than 250 retail and rental locations across North America. Learn more about our company at www.VailResorts.com, or discover our resorts and pass options at www.EpicPass.com.
[1] Epic Pass T&Cs: Restrictions and exclusions apply. See Terms and Conditions for details. Uplift T&Cs: All loans are $0 down and 0% APR but the length of the loan offered may vary. A minimum total purchase of $49 required to apply for a loan. Not everyone is eligible, and some states are not served, including IA and WV. Loans made through Uplift are offered by these lending partners: uplift.com/lenders. Privacy Policy. Terms of Use.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Every year, the Texas-based nonprofit Ride For Your Flag makes a multi-state motorcycle ride from Dallas to Bozeman, Montana.
Officials say the goal of this ride in a typical year is to challenge veterans and first responders mentally and physically as they journey across the nation raising money and awareness for the causes they support.
However, after one of the organization’s members was personally impacted by the shooting in Uvalde, the organization says the mission of this year’s ride is to raise funds for the victims of the shooting.
“One of our own, who was going to be on the ride, lost family members,” Chris Briley, founder of RFYF, said in a news release. “We are immediately changing our focus and purpose for this year’s ride and will now be riding for the victims who lost their lives and raising money to help support their families.”
On top of a $25,000 donation from the organization, officials say they are looking to raise $100,000 for the victims’ families during their six-day ride.
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CALGARY, AB, Sept. 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - Fuelled Family of Companies ("Fuelled" or "the Company" or "we" or "our"), a technology-enabled company that uses platforms to manage, sell and disrupt, today reported an operational update on its Q2 2022 performance.
"Fuelled has provided record netbacks and record volumes to our sellers. Positive network effects have expanded the company's international reach and success for sellers and environmentally conscious and economic solutions for buyers. We are very happy with our results and feel like we have proved our hypothesis that culture is a competitive advantage. We are at a point where we are truly living our purpose of having fun connecting the world." commented Raj Singh, Founder & CEO
Q2 2022 Results at a Glance
- Record revenue up 417% from Q2 2021
- Record number of transactions in a fiscal quarter, both completed transactions and pieces of equipment sold
- Record number of new platform participants
- Hosted first 3 online auctions under the Fuelled Auctions business
- 0 TRIF since inception in 2013
- Net Promoter Score ("NPS") 84 up 1% from Q1 2022
- The company continues to operate without ever raising outside equity
"The deal flow that Fuelled managed in Q2 was driven by all divisions of Fuelled, and I'd like to thank everyone involved for their hard work and dedication to our customer's success. None of this would have been possible without your efforts." commented Austin Fraser, Vice President Finance and Operations. He added, "the increased volumes have sparked internal innovation and partnerships to help streamline the buyer/seller experience and automate reporting for both sides of the marketplace. We are hyper-focused on buyer and seller experience and will continue to be market leaders like Zappos in that respect."
Key Engagements
Recently, Fuelled has been engaged to market several highly engineered packages within and outside of the energy sector, these packages include:
- Natural gas pressure reduction skid package – Alberta, Canada
- Slop oil centrifuge capable of treating ~1000bbl/day – Alberta, Canada
- Production testing equipment capable of testing 8 wells at the same time – Alberta, Canada
- Gulf of Mexico offshore production equipment – Texas/Louisiana, USA
- Eagle Ford onshore production assets – Texas, USA
- Wellsite accommodations for housing, office, and storage needs – Alberta, Canada
- (5) x Unused 50MMSCFD 42" x 24' 1.0MMBTU Dehydrator Packages – Wyoming, USA
- High spec installed but unused equipment including electrical equipment and pumps – Nova Scotia, Canada
- Liquidation of natural gas compression equipment – Colorado, USA
- Industrial equipment used in cannabis, pharmaceuticals and food processing applications – Alberta, Canada
Q2 2022 Highlights
- Record quarterly revenue
- Record quarterly number of transactions
- Fuelled Auctions
- Continued growth of the Fuelled Logistics business
- First online orders for heavy equipment being shipped from North America to Egypt
- Fuelled Appraisals business seeing steady demand and leveraging data from Fuelled.com platform
- Heightened awareness of "DKDC", a Fuelled collaboration for mental health and wellness
"Fuelled has always had the vision of using technology to remove friction and bring transparency to a market that has otherwise been challenging and opaque. We always have and always will listen to our customers and take the direction from them on where to go next," said Raj Singh. "What we are being told is that our customers around the world are looking for an Amazon-like experience when buying heavy equipment online and we are proud to be a world leader in this digital space along with companies like Ritchie Brothers' Iron Planet," commented Singh.
Outlook
"We are seeing continued and sustained demand for heavy equipment across all regions. Higher commodity prices and inflation coupled with longer lead times have increased demand and recoveries for our seller's equipment. We now have a renewed effort to bring on new sellers and more equipment from existing clients to ensure that Fuelled can provide a comprehensive selection of equipment to our buyers." Said Ajay Singh, VP Business Development and International.
"Tightness in the world supply chain has created both an opportunity as well as a challenge for Fuelled," said Raj Singh. "We are seeing very strong demand for our products but at the same time feeling the challenge of onboarding new equipment to meet the needs of our worldwide customer base." We have been successful in countering this trend by adding to business development activities within and outside the energy sector." Singh continued. "What hasn't changed is our commitment to our platform participants to provide a world-class online buying experience and I am very excited for what the future holds for Fuelled and our customers."
About Fuelled Family of Companies
Fuelled Family of Companies is a technology-enabled company that uses platforms to manage, sell and disrupt. Fuelled operates multiple online platforms, a logistics business and a data-driven appraisal business. Fuelled was named a Globe and Mail, Top Growing Company in Canada in 2020 and 2021.
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Building a sound financial future by constantly evolving
FRISCO, Texas, July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Evolve Mortgage Services, a top provider of outsourced mortgage solutions and eMortgage technology solutions, announced today it has added an elite industry legend and luminary, Mark Calabria as a member of its advisory board.
Members will serve on the Evolve advisory board for a one-year term from July 1, 2022, to June 30, 2023.
The charter of the advisory board is to add value by exposing the management team to new innovations, broadening horizons, improve understanding of Evolve's market position, company risks, future drivers of growth, and challenging assumptions. Its mission and vision are to embrace, drive change and propel the company, and industry forward.
Specific areas of the board's primary focus include:
- Promoting the organization in the community
- Expanding an organization's network through strategic planning
- Guiding the organization's leadership in specific subject matters
- Connecting the organization to new audiences
We welcome our esteemed new advisory board member, Mark Calabria! Calabria is currently serving as a senior advisor for Cato Institute, he has more than 25 years of financial regulations experience and was the former Director, of the Federal Housing Finance Agency "FHFA," where he was appointed by President Trump. As FHFA Director, Calabria led the agency's response to COVID, bringing stability and support to the mortgage market, while also laying the groundwork for a removal of Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac from conservatorship. Prior to FHFA, Calabria was Chief Economist to the Vice President at the White House.
"Mark has impressed us with his business acumen, caliber of achievements and invaluable expertise," said Paul Anselmo, Founder/CEO of Evolve. "The vast array of talent and knowledge Calabria brings will help accelerate our growth and expand our digital footprint as we continue to evolve our solutions to change the way loans are bought and sold in the marketplace."
"I am excited to join Evolve's advisory board," said Calabria, "Looking forward to collaborating with the team to help pioneer new emerging digital trends and create innovative technology solutions that provide not only the tools, data and document quality, but all the controls and compliance requirements needed from mortgage origination to the secondary marketing delivery process. Paul and his team are true innovators, and I know will bring much needed change to the mortgage market."
Evolve Mortgage Services is a top provider of outsourced mortgage solutions and eMortgage technology solutions. Evolve enables companies to eliminate roadblocks and focus their valuable resources on growth. The company's services empower mortgage lenders, servicers, and investors to reduce inefficiencies in their mortgage loan process and dramatically improve profitability. Founded and run by a team of industry veterans, Evolve provides seamless component or end-to-end loan services and creates custom strategies for each client. The firm has extensive experience in origination and post-closing services; institutional, whole loan, and servicing acquisition due diligence; collateral recovery HMDA and forensic compliance reviews; whole loan sales; agency deliveries; and TPR securitizations. Evolve is based in Frisco, Texas. For more information, visit www.evolvemortgageservices.com
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PENSACOLA, Fla., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- ZA Group, Inc. (OTC: ZAAG) ("ZAAG" or "the Company"), a company specializing in emerging industries acquisitions today announced that its subsidiary—E-Roots Manufacturing Inc—received a purchase order in the amount of US$400,000 for the supply of the first two vertical farming modules to the company's Australia and New Zealand partnership group—Eden Growers Pty Ltd. That company recently reported that they have generated considerable excitement within the country for their plans to bring the E-Roots vertical farming technology to their part of the world. Michael Lee, their main spokesperson, commented, "These first two modules are going to be strategically located in a community with close proximity to agricultural produce distribution centers, and potentially the new Sydney international airport. We also have additional immediate plans to develop E-Roots Growtainer vertical farms in Rockhampton, a region in Queensland which is an established national and international food hub. Our strategy is to develop quickly in select locations within the country to foster rapid acceptance and geographic expansion of the E-Roots technology throughout our region of the world." Besides being a managing partner of Eden Growers, Mr. Lee is a professional hotelier and a former CIO of The Banyan Tree Group—one of the world's leading independent, multi-branded hospitality groups, respected for their purpose-driven approach centred on well-being and sustainability.
Chris Gongaware, Operations Manager of E-Roots Manufacturing Inc expressed that—"I am excited with the potential we have in Australia and New Zealand. Mr. Lee has assembled a very knowledgeable and enthusiastic business group that really understands the potential for vertical farming and is eager now to learn all the details. That's where we come in." It's an assignment that Mr. Gongaware is more than qualified to step into. He is an experienced horticultural specialist with a college degree in this sector and has gained significant growing and managerial experience in the hydroponic vertical farming sector. He has also been a managing partner in Grow Zone, a successful company with a 15 year history of supplying horticultural products as well as grower training and troubleshooting.
John Morgan, ZAAG CEO responded as follows to this latest announcement—"The team of professionals at E-Roots Manufacturing is expanding their operations in order to establish the company as the leading manufacturer and supplier of all vertical farming equipment and supplies covering everything from seeds to final product packaging and sales. This latest announcement is evidence of plans being fulfilled. Furthermore, the company has a demonstrated team of professionals capable of achieving those results."
About ZAGroup, Inc. (ZAAG)
ZA Group, Inc. is a company specializing in emerging industries acquisitions with an emphasis in the direct to consumer apparel and manufacturing self-sustainable farms. Its goal is to take its brands to the next level whether to own, license, or manage. Currently ZA Group, Inc. owns 60% of E-Roots Manufacturing, Inc., to manufacture self-sustaining vertically integrated farms, and NFID as a wholly owned subsidiary, an online retail outlet offering apparel (visit website).
To learn more, please visit: www.zagroupusa.com
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PITTSBURGH, Aug. 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create a way to proudly display a treasured photograph in the car," said an inventor, from Edgecliff Village, Texas, "so I invented the VISOR FRAME. My design could help to promote positive thoughts while driving."
The invention provides a neat way to display a photograph within a vehicle interior. In doing so, it eliminates the need to tape or prop the photo up. As a result, it helps to keep the photo safe and nice and it prevents the photo from falling. The invention features a simple and attractive design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for vehicle owners, professional drivers, truck drivers, etc. Additionally, it is producible in design variations.
The original design was submitted to the Dallas sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 20-DLL-3907, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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The Ridge at Carter's Station opens for sales this Saturday!
COLUMBIA, Tenn., July 18, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Richmond American Homes of Tennessee, Inc., a subsidiary of M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. (NYSE: MDC), is pleased to announce the grand opening of The Ridge at Carter's Station, its debut community in the Nashville area. This exciting new Columbia neighborhood is the first in a large-scale masterplan that is set to become a Maury County staple.
Model Home Tours (RichmondAmerican.com/CartersStationGO)
Prospective homebuyers and area agents are encouraged to stop by The Ridge at Carter's Station between 10 a.m. and 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 23, and between 12 and 6 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, for tours of the builder's brand-new Alexandrite, Moonstone and Hemingway model homes. After its grand opening weekend, the community will be open from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. on Monday through Thursday and Saturdays, and from 12 to 6 p.m. on Fridays and Sundays.
More about The Ridge at Carter's Station (RichmondAmerican.com/CartersStation):
- New ranch and two-story homes from the mid $400s
- 8 versatile floor plans, including many from the builder's sought-after Seasons™ Collection
- 3 to 6 bedrooms, approx. 1,720 to 2,950 sq. ft.
- 9' main-floor ceilings, granite kitchen countertops and quartz bathroom countertops included
- Close proximity to shopping and dining in Spring Hill
- Easy access to I-65, major employment hubs and downtown Nashville
- Several homes scheduled to be available for October move-in!
Personalization is among the many factors that set Richmond American apart from other leading homebuilders. Those who choose to build a new home from the ground up at this community will have the opportunity to work with professional design consultants to select colors, textures, finishes and fixtures for their new living spaces—a complimentary service!
The Ridge at Carter's Station is located at 2903 Windstone Trail (at Carters Creek Station Road) in Columbia. Call 931.400.7101 or visit RichmondAmerican.com for more information. View health and safety updates at RichmondAmerican.com/COVID-19.
About M.D.C. Holdings, Inc.
Operating under the name Richmond American Homes, MDC's homebuilding subsidiaries have built more than 220,000 homes since 1977. Among the nation's largest homebuilders, MDC's subsidiary companies have operations in Arizona, California, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Maryland, Nevada, New Mexico, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia and Washington. Mortgage lending, plus insurance and title services are offered by the following MDC subsidiaries, respectively: HomeAmerican Mortgage Corporation, American Home Insurance Agency, Inc. and American Home Title and Escrow Company. M.D.C. Holdings, Inc. is traded on the New York Stock Exchange under the symbol "MDC." For more information, visit MDCHoldings.com.
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Featuring a combination of a super-sized 12mm LCP dynamic driver and a balanced armature driver with onboard ANC, Dobuds ONE earphones are Donner's strong entry into the headphone market
LOS ANGELES, Aug. 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today Donner, the global music technology company focusing on developing instruments that over-deliver on tone, value and innovation, announces the US debut of Dobuds ONE, its first true wireless and active noise canceling earbuds featuring both dynamic driver and balanced armature driver. Available now at Amazon Marketplace. The Donner Dobuds ONE comes in four colors: matte black, mint green, snow white and navy blue.
After a decade of research on musical instruments, Donner's new headphones will continue to bring exceptional sound experience to global music lovers.
"Dynamic drivers are good for delivering warm sounds with strong bass, but lack detail in the upper frequencies and as a result produce unbalanced sound." Said Sutter Zhao, product manager of Donner Headphones Division. "With a hybrid design of 1 large dynamic driver for rich bass response and 1 customized balanced armature driver for more delicate sound in the high frequencies, Dobuds ONE effectively delivers the sparkling details of your music by offering better balanced, and multi-layer sound."
Intelligent Noise-free Mode
Equipped with digital Active Noise Cancellation containing a deep learning algorithm, Donner Dobuds ONE will achieve an astonishing 30dB of total noise cancellation for crystal clear audio regardless of distracting surroundings, allowing customers to immerse themselves in a noise-free music world.
Dobuds ONE also uses dual-mic beamforming in its ENC process and the Wind Noise Resistant technology to provide noise-free phone calls. Each earbud contains four built-in microphones, two of which are utilized to measure and process environmental sounds respectively. It avoids windward noise in a windy area when combined with the anti-noise construction on the outside of the earphones and the operation of an unique iOS/Android app, Donner Control.
Donner Control APP for EQ Customization
Donner Dobuds ONE also features an app for iOS and Android platforms that adds new levels of enjoyment to your music with access to six Donner's EQ presets and extra customizable EQ modes are available. Through the Donner Control app, customers can boost or diminish specific frequencies to their personal listening preferences. It allows customers to customize the sound for the type of music they are listening to, such as pop, electronic, classical and others.
Other Key Features:
Fast Charging Time: 10 minutes for 2 hours of play
Earbuds + Case: 32 hours with ANC off
Connectivity: Bluetooth 5.2
Daylife Waterproof
Colors: Matte Black, Mint Green, Snow White and Navy Blue
What's in the Box:
- 1 x Dobuds ONE Earbuds
- 5 x EarTips(XS/S/M/L/XL )
- 1 x User manual
- 1 x Type-C Cable
Price and Availability
The exciting thing about Dobuds ONE is not only in the performance of the sound quality, more surprising is that customers can get such sound quality at an accessible price point.
Dobuds ONE earbuds are now available for order in the U.S. on the Amazon Marketplace for MSRP $49.99. Early bird orders will get 20% off from Aug 1 to Aug 10 and 10% more with code DONNEREB.
Dobuds ONE will be available for order in Europe on the Amazon Marketplace and Donnerdeal.com in September.
Please be noted that the stylish Dobuds ONE in navy blue can only be obtained at Donnerdeal.com in September.
The Donner Control apps are available for iPhone and from the Apple App Store, and for Android™ from the Google Play store.
Learn more: http://donnermusic.com/
Founded in 2012, Donner Music is a global music technology company striving to create innovative in-house products. Donner builds guitars, electronic pianos, ukuleles, electronic drums, and other musical instruments, as well as audio equipment like stereos, monitors, turntables, and microphones. Donner aims to inspire artists and equip all levels of musicians with excellent instruments and online learning resources so that everyone can access the beauty and power of creating and playing music.
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New collaboration offers automated menu updates, powers POS self-service kiosks, and gamifies employee experiences to streamline transactions and alleviate staffing issues
SAN FRANCISCO, Aug. 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Raydiant, the in-location experience platform for brick-and-mortar enterprises, today announced its partnership with Square, the globally trusted software, payments and hardware company. The collaboration sets the tone for the future of brick-and-mortar by empowering businesses to create next-level in-store experiences for both customers and employees.
"Restaurant and retail merchants just endured potentially the most difficult two years of business they've ever had," said Bobby Marhamat, Raydiant's CEO. "They want simple, streamlined processes that keep sales up, employees happy, and customers loyal. For the first time ever, this simplification of a tedious back-end process allows retailers to shift their focus from operations to hospitality. They can return to nurturing the heart and soul of their businesses."
By integrating with Raydiant's Digital Menus app, Square merchants now have the ability to create, schedule, and automatically update digital signage that connects to their Square POS system. This will improve a business' efficiency by eliminating manual updates to menu items. Square merchants will also soon have access to Raydiant's Self-Service Kiosks outfitted with Square's POS system, automatically updating any changes to item availability and pricing. A recent survey showed nearly 60% of consumers preferred a self-service checkout option over a cashier-assisted one. This integration will create a seamless, streamlined ordering experience while reducing manual, time-consuming tasks for front-of-house staff.
"As consumers return to brick-and-mortar stores, our priority is enabling sellers to provide a dynamic, seamless experience for their customers and staff," said Vijay Vachani, Global Head of Partners and Developers at Square. "With this partnership, Square sellers will experience benefits for both front-of-house and back-of-house operations. Their customers will enjoy simple self-service checkouts with kiosks and will receive real-time updates from digital signage, while employees will have the unique opportunity to join in motivating contests and redeem points for rewards. This improved experience will build loyalty not only among their customers, but staff as well."
Square merchants can also leverage Raydiant's Employee Experience Platform for connecting, motivating, and celebrating back-of-house employees. Data such as average physical sales by employee, sales by location, and top selling items are transformed from Square's POS system into motivating contests, games, and other healthy employee competition. For example, managers can track sales activity to determine who sold the most of a particular item. Employees can redeem earned points for various rewards — from electronics and gift cards to travel experiences — through Raydiant's recognition platform. Better employee experiences are critical, as Raydiant's recent State of Deskless Work report found that 52 percent of non-office workers plan to quit their jobs over the next year.
Key features of Raydiant's Digital Menus app include:
- Real-time menu updates: Display and update prices, categories, items, modifiers, and availability instantly. For example, restaurants leveraging Square's POS system can schedule menu boards to automatically update based on specific offerings for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.
- Multi-location support and location-specific pricing: Merchants with multiple stores can seamlessly connect to any of their business locations from a single laptop. Display items reflect appropriate prices based on the selected location.
- Filtering: Allow customers to select items by category and choose whether to display or hide a product or service's details.
To learn more about Raydiant's partnership with Square, visit Raydiant's app marketplace.
About Raydiant
Raydiant is the leading in-location experience platform for the world's largest brands in restaurant, retail, hospitality, banking and more. With Raydiant, franchise managers, IT, marketing and communications executives can more effectively scale their brick-and-mortar operations, reduce anxiety from outdated technology oversight, and seamlessly create more engaging and personalized in-store experiences that keep customers coming back and buying more. Raydiant works with nearly 4,500 brands, from SMB to enterprise, including First Bank, Dickey's BBQ, Harvard University, The Salvation Army, Red Bull, Chick-Fil-A, Thomson Reuters, and Wahlburgers. Founded in April 2017, Raydiant is headquartered in San Francisco, California and has raised a total of $50 million from 8VC, Atomic Ventures, Lerer Hippeau, Mark Wahlberg Investments, Bloomberg Beta, Gaingels, Illuminate Ventures, Transmedia Capital, and Ron Conway. To learn more, visit www.raydiant.com.
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TORONTO (AP) — Jordin Tootoo and Nathan Paetsch denied any involvement in an alleged group sex assault while with Canada’s 2003 world junior hockey team.
Tootoo, who was a member of the silver-medal winning team and played 13 seasons in the NHL with Nashville, Detroit, New Jersey and Chicago, issued a statement Saturday calling for a full investigation into the “disturbing allegations.”
“I don’t recall knowing or hearing about the incident in question during or after the tournament,” Tootoo wrote on Twitter. “I was shocked when I heard about it in the media and will cooperate fully with any investigation.”
Regional police in Halifax, Nova Scotia, have opened an investigation into the incident that allegedly happened when the city hosted the international tournament 19 years ago. Hockey Canada said it learned about the alleged sexual assault Thursday and immediately informed Sport Canada and Halifax police.
Carlo Colaiacovo and P-A Parenteau issued statements Friday saying they were not involved in the alleged sexual assault and they would participate in any investigations.
In 2015, Tootoo wrote a memoir titled “All The Way,” in which he discussed his experiences playing for Canada at the world juniors, including how the team was made up of “horny young men” and how “a few of the guys would get a couple of girls after practice and head into one of the rooms.”
Tootoo acknowledged Saturday that his memoir touched on the team’s sexual exploits, but also said he was struggling with alcohol addiction at the time. It was in that context that he said he couldn’t recall knowing or hearing about the alleged sexual assault.
Paetsch tweeted Saturday that he was “deeply saddened” to learn of the allegations and he would fully co-operate with any investigation.
“As a member of that team I would like to make clear that I had no involvement or knowledge of the alleged incident whatsoever,” Paetsch said.
Scottie Upshall, another teammate who now hosts a podcast called “Missin Curfew,” said in a tweet Saturday that he favors a full investigation.
“I fully support thorough investigations by the police and the NHL into the claims made in the media yesterday about Canada’s 2003 World Juniors team,” Upshall tweeted.
Hockey Canada has already had funding from the federal government and corporate sponsors paused following allegations of a sexual assault involving eight members of the 2018 men’s junior hockey team.
Those allegations came to light after media reports said Hockey Canada paid out an undisclosed settlement to the woman after she sued the organization, the Canadian Hockey League and the unnamed players. The woman was seeking $3.55 million.
On Wednesday, the police chief in London, Ontario, ordered a review of that force’s initial sexual assault investigation in June 2018.
The Canadian Press has reported Hockey Canada has maintained a fund that draws on minor hockey membership fees to pay for uninsured liabilities, including sexual abuse claims. Hockey Canada confirmed Tuesday that the fund exists but it would no longer be used to pay out claims over sexual assault allegations.
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CHANDLER, Ariz., Aug. 17, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Keap, the leader in sales and marketing automation software for small business entrepreneurs, today announced it was named to the Constellation ShortList™ for B2B Marketing Automation for Small and Midsize Business for Q3 2022. The technology companies included in this program deliver critical transformation initiative requirements for early adopters and fast-follower organizations.
"Small businesses face many challenges, from competing with larger companies to trying to stay focused with all the unknowns that come with starting and running a business," said Clate Mask, CEO at Keap. "Earning a spot on the 2022 Constellation Shortlist™ is an honor and validates we're living up to our mission: to empower small businesses entrepreneurs to grow their businesses using the game-changing power of sales and marketing automation."
For more than 20 years, Keap has been a leader in the market as the pioneer of CRM and marketing automation software for small businesses. Keap currently serves more than 200,000 entrepreneurs and small businesses. Keap does so with manageable marketing and sales technology with automation for email and text marketing and sales tools such as lead and pipeline management to contact segmentation.
"Organizations must reconsider how they balance business models, work/life priorities, and new market conditions during the uncertain climate of the Great Refactoring," said R "Ray" Wang, chairman and founder at Constellation Research. "Constellation's ShortLists reflect the top vendors that matter most to our network of buy-side clients. We publish ShortLists to expedite the decision-making process for leaders making critical vendor selections, so they can find the right partners to enable their business success."
Constellation Research advises leaders on leveraging disruptive technologies to achieve business model transformation and streamline business processes. Products and services named to the Constellation ShortList™ meet the threshold criteria for this category as determined through client inquiries, partner conversations, customer references, vendor selection projects, market share, and internal research. The portfolio is updated at least once per year as the analyst team deems necessary based on market conditions.
For more information about Keap, please visit www.keap.com.
Formerly Infusionsoft, Keap liberates and empowers small business entrepreneurs so they can strengthen their families, communities, and the global economy. Keap offers businesses at any stage access to the power of sales and marketing automation with its Keap Pro and Keap Max products along with expert coaching. Headquartered in Chandler, Arizona, the company is on a mission to simplify growth for 1 million entrepreneurs worldwide by 2030. Keap is funded by Goldman Sachs, Bain Capital Ventures, Mohr Davidow Ventures, and Signal Peak Ventures.
Constellation Research does not endorse any solution or service named in its research.
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BOSTON, June 1, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - The five John Hancock closed-end funds listed below declared their monthly distributions today as follows:
Declaration Date: June 1, 2022
Ex Date: June 10, 2022
Record Date: June 13, 2022
Payment Date: June 30, 2022
John Hancock Premium Dividend Fund
Premium Dividend Fund (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "PDT Plan"). Under the PDT Plan, the Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.0975 per share. This amount will be paid monthly until further notice.
Distributions under the PDT Plan may consist of net investment income, net realized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains and, to the extent necessary, return of capital.
The Fund may also make additional distributions (i) for purposes of not incurring federal income tax on investment company taxable income and net capital gain of the Fund, if any, not included in such regular distributions and (ii) for purposes of not incurring federal excise tax on ordinary income and capital gain net income, if any, not included in such regular monthly distributions.
The Board may amend the terms of the PDT Plan or terminate the PDT Plan at any time.
John Hancock Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund
Tax-Advantaged Dividend Income Fund (the "Fund") declared its monthly distribution pursuant to the Fund's managed distribution plan (the "HTD Plan"). Under the HTD Plan, the Fund makes monthly distributions of an amount equal to $0.1380 per share. This amount will be paid monthly until further notice.
Distributions under the HTD Plan may consist of net investment income, net realized long-term capital gains, net realized short-term capital gains and, to the extent necessary, return of capital.
The Fund may also make additional distributions (i) for purposes of not incurring federal income tax on investment company taxable income and net capital gain of the Fund, if any, not included in such regular distributions and (ii) for purposes of not incurring federal excise tax on ordinary income and capital gain net income, if any, not included in such regular monthly distributions.
The Board may amend the terms of the HTD Plan or terminate the HTD Plan at any time.
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A portion of a Fund's current distribution may include sources other than net investment income, including a return of capital. Investors should understand that a return of capital is not a distribution from income or gains of a Fund. As required under the Investment Company Act of 1940, a notice with the estimated components of the distribution will be sent to shareholders at the time of payment if it does not consist solely of net investment income. Such notice will also be posted to the Funds' website at www.jhinvestments.com. The notice should not be used to prepare tax returns as the estimates indicated in the notice may differ from the ultimate federal income tax characterization of distributions. After the end of each calendar year, investors will be sent a Form 1099-DIV informing them how to report distributions received during that year for federal income tax purposes.
Statements in this press release that are not historical facts are forward-looking statements as defined by the United States securities laws. You should exercise caution in interpreting and relying on forward-looking statements because they are subject to uncertainties and other factors which are, in some cases, beyond the Fund's control and could cause actual results to differ materially from those set forth in the forward-looking statements.
An investor should consider a Fund's investment objectives, risks, charges and expenses carefully before investing.
About John Hancock Investment Management
A company of Manulife Investment Management, we serve investors through a unique multimanager approach, complementing our extensive in-house capabilities with an unrivaled network of specialized asset managers, backed by some of the most rigorous investment oversight in the industry. The result is a diverse lineup of time-tested investments from a premier asset manager with a heritage of financial stewardship.
About Manulife Investment Management
Manulife Investment Management is the global brand for the global wealth and asset management segment of Manulife Financial Corporation. We draw on more than a century of financial stewardship and the full resources of our parent company to serve individuals, institutions, and retirement plan members worldwide. Headquartered in Toronto, our leading capabilities in public and private markets are strengthened by an investment footprint that spans 18 geographies. We complement these capabilities by providing access to a network of unaffiliated asset managers from around the world. We're committed to investing responsibly across our businesses. We develop innovative global frameworks for sustainable investing, collaboratively engage with companies in our securities portfolios, and maintain a high standard of stewardship where we own and operate assets, and we believe in supporting financial well-being through our workplace retirement plans. Today, plan sponsors around the world rely on our retirement plan administration and investment expertise to help their employees plan for, save for, and live a better retirement. Not all offerings are available in all jurisdictions. For additional information, please visit manulifeim.com.
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TORONTO, June 7, 2022 /PRNewswire/ - HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. (OTCPINK: HDUP) is pleased to announce its launch of multiple revenue platforms in the 6 US states and the Province of Ontario that have been approved and offer regulated iGaming and sports betting. HeadsUp's core business since its inception in 2008 has been anchored in the gaming sector and today a major step forward as a licensed and approved affiliate in the white market jurisdictions sets the stage for substantial revenues.
HeadsUp has partnered with Canadian sports entertainment company Enteractive Media Inc on the first of a number of content production initiatives to produce daily content for sports betting customer acquisition. The companies are presenting and hosting multiple panels and main stage presentation at the SIGMA America's iGaming conference in Toronto where gaming industry leaders are congregating for the largest Gaming conference to date in Canada.
HeadsUp and Enteractive together today announce a series of super affiliate agreements, the first with Casino Affiliate Partners which allows their core sports handicapping and information service to monetize their viewership base in the various regulated markets. This agreement allows the GameChangerz brand to market and drive traffic as a sub licensed and approved operator in the 6 US states and Ontario with brands such as Draft Kings, Fan Duel, Points Bet and many of the largest sports book and online casinos in the world. The partnership is expected to have over 60 affiliate revenue deals in place throughout North America.
In addition to the GameChangerz Sports Information service, negotiations are underway to nest the customer acquisition content in both US and Canadian major sports networks as well as working towards launching a daily 30 minute television show in the Ontario market for the start of the NCAAF College Football and NFL seasons. This program will then be syndicated in the US as well as being distributed through multiple social media platforms in short form "call to action" videos designed to target various demographics and regional engagement strategies. The partnership has launched daily content on its website, Facebook, Instagram, Twitter and has just launched a Subscription Service through Patreon and Discord.
The online casino and sports betting marketplace has shown exponential growth over the past 24 months with the most recent launch of licensed gaming in Ontario. The companies have set substantial targets under this arrangement projecting revenues of USD $1.3m in year 1 and over USD $30m by year 4 with content being produced in studios in Toronto and Calgary with the planned build out of shot box studios in multiple casinos and sports book worldwide. Additional media assets are currently in preproduction and will be announced as they go to market.
HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc. is a global gaming operator and media company focusing on online gaming, online poker, eSports, sports betting, online lottery, mobile 50/50, charity fundraising platforms, software and blockchain based payment solutions.
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This news release contains "forward-looking statements" within the meaning of the U.S. Private Securities Litigation Reform Act of 1995. When used in this release, words such as "estimate," "expect," "anticipate," "projected," "planned," forecasted" and similar expressions are intended to identify forward-looking statements, which are, by their very nature, not guarantees of HeadsUp Entertainment International Inc.'s future operational or financial performance and are subject to risks and uncertainties. Readers are cautioned not to place undue reliance on these forward-looking statements, which speak only as of the date of this release. Due to the risks and uncertainties, actual events may differ materially from current expectations. The Company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements because of new information, future events or otherwise.
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Despite missing playoffs, Blue Jackets see bright future
By NICOLE KRAFT
Associated Press
COLUMBUS, Ohio (AP) — The Columbus Blue Jackets wrapped up their season earlier than they may have hoped but the team packs its collective bags with a feeling that it has many pieces needed to move forward into a more successful future. Columbus finished with a record of 37-38-7, missing the playoffs for the second consecutive year. The theme from coach and players alike, however, was of a team that experienced significant growth during a season where most experts picked it to finish last in the Metropolitan Division. Instead, the Blue Jackets battled for a playoff spot until March. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/05/02/despite-missing-playoffs-blue-jackets-see-bright-future/ | 2022-05-02T23:21:04Z |
ARLINGTON, Va., May 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, the American Trucking Associations announced the hiring of veteran transportation and government affairs professional Ryan Bowley as the executive director of the ATA Moving & Storage Conference.
"We are extremely fortunate to be able to bring in a professional with Ryan's experience and industry knowledge in to lead our Moving & Storage Conference," said ATA President and CEO Chris Spear. "Ryan is well-known in Washington and has a reputation for effective advocacy on behalf of trucking and small businesses, so it is a pleasure to welcome him into the ATA federation."
Prior to joining MSC, Bowley has worked in government and public affairs at SC Johnson, BHP, the Petroleum Equipment & Services Association and the Owner-Operator Independent Drivers Association after several years as a professional staffer on Capitol Hill.
"I'm very excited to begin representing the moving industry," Bowley said. "Every day, Americans depend on the hardworking men and women in this industry to deliver their most precious possessions and I'm proud to work on their behalf."
American Trucking Associations is the largest national trade association for the trucking industry. Through a federation of 50 affiliated state trucking associations and industry-related conferences and councils, ATA is the voice of the industry America depends on most to move our nation's freight. Follow ATA on Twitter or on Facebook. Trucking Moves America Forward.
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Distinctive Brand Of Long-Lasting Lighters Introduces Revamped Retail Strategy And Striking New Design Collections
SHELTON, Conn., July 11, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Djeep lighters is reigniting its presence in the US with a robust new distribution strategy and fresh product collections available exclusively first at 7-Eleven stores and on Amazon.com, beginning in July. Following this initial rollout, a broad selection of several new convenience, E-commerce, and retail stores will be added in the months ahead.
Since 1973, Djeep lighters have been unique in both form and function with their signature patented rectangular tank, distinctive contemporary designs, and embossed wraps that provide an appealing tactile quality. The large flat push-button provides comfort when igniting, while the 3-compartment tank technology boasts up to 3,500 lights per lighter. Djeep's accelerated US growth is made possible by the manufacturing and marketing prowess of the BIC Corporation, which acquired the Djeep brand in 2020 to reach a new lighter segment.
"The name 'Djeep' was originally coined to mimic the sound made when igniting a lighter," said Katty Pien, VP of Marketing at BIC. "When you combine that sound with eye-catching sleeve patterns, long-lasting function, and textures you can feel, it's easy to see why Djeep loyalists have loved this multi-sensory experience for almost 50 years. We look forward to introducing this dynamic brand of lighters to new fans across the country."
Four new design collections will be available at launch, including the marble-themed Elegant series, the whimsical floral graphics of the Vibrant series, the sophisticated yet understated metallic pallet of the Bold series, and the Limited Edition series, which will refresh regularly to reflect current events and consumer trends. With this attention to delivering a product that can double as an accessory and form of self-expression as much as it fulfills a basic need, Djeep has become famous for its flowing of brand loyalists who are known to collect and keep their favorite lighters for years.
For more information, please visit www.djeep.com
A world leader in stationery, lighters and shavers, BIC brings simplicity and joy to everyday life. For more than 75 years, the Company has honored the tradition of providing high-quality, affordable, essential products to consumers everywhere. Through this unwavering dedication, BIC has become one of the most recognized brands and is a trademark registered worldwide. Today, BIC products are sold in more than 160 countries around the world and feature iconic brands such as BIC ® Kids, BIC Flex™, BodyMark™ by BIC ®, Cello®, Djeep ®, Lucky ® Stationery, Rocketbook ®, Soleil®, Tipp-Ex®, Us.™, Wite-Out®, Inkbox™ and more. In 2021, BIC Net Sales were 1,831.9 million euros. The Company is listed on "Euronext Paris," is part of the SBF120 and CAC Mid 60 indexes and is recognized for its commitment to sustainable development and education. It received an A- Leadership score from CDP.
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Saturday forecast: Few showers today, much cooler tomorrow
Storms are likely south of I-70 tonight
TOPEKA, Kan. (WIBW) - A cold front will be moving through the area today, which could lead to a few spotty rain showers, but most places should stay dry under a partly cloudy sky. Highs will range from the low 80s in north-central Kansas to the mid 90s southeast of the Turnpike. Temperatures should begin to fall behind the cold front late this afternoon with more comfortable conditions anticipated this evening.
Widespread thunderstorms are likely late this evening into tonight, mainly south of I-70. Some of the storms could produce hail and gusty winds, but significant severe weather is not expected.
Sunday is forecast to be much cooler than today with highs in the upper 70s under a partly to mostly cloudy sky. The air will be less humid, so it should feel very pleasant outside. The nice weather looks to stick around into early next week with highs in the 80s Monday and Tuesday.
Sunny and hotter conditions will return by the middle of next week with highs in the 90s Wednesday. Chances for showers and thunderstorms return to the forecast by the end of next week.
Today: A few showers. High 91. Winds SW to N at 10 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Tonight: Isolated thunderstorms. Low 66. Winds N at 5 to 15 mph. Chance of rain 30%.
Sunday: Partly cloudy. High 78. Winds N at 5 to 15.
Monday: Mostly sunny. High 81. Winds S at 5 to 10 mph.
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JAKARTA, Indonesia, April 24, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- G20 members have urged the World Bank to immediately prepare for the establishment of the Financial Intermediary Fund (FIF), Finance Minister Sri Mulyani Indrawati stated.
FIF should be formed immediately in the framework of pandemic preparedness and response (PPR) in the future, the minister emphasized.
"The (G20) presidency concluded that the World Bank should start exploring the process for developing and establishing FIF," Indrawati remarked at the second meeting of the G20 Finance Ministers and Central Banks Governors (FMCBG) press conference here on Thursday.
According to the minister, G20 members view FIF as being the most effective choice for new financial mechanisms, especially in preparing for other potential pandemics in future.
Indrawati believes this is because the establishment of FIF is viewed as being able to overcome the financing gap in the health sector as what had occurred during the current COVID-19 pandemic.
"Most (G20) members agree on the need for a new financial mechanism dedicated to addressing the financing gap in PPR," she stated.
Hence, she explained that G20 members hope that the establishment of FIF would mitigate the health financing needs in line with the World Health Organization's (WHO's) expectations.
Moreover, G20 members called on the World Bank to explore discussions on the governance and operational regulations of FIF by involving the WHO.
"There is widespread support for WHO and the World Bank regarding the assessment of significant financing gaps that need to be addressed," Indrawati remarked.
Earlier, on April 1, the Indonesian finance and health ministries resumed the third G20 Joint Finance and Health Task Force (JFHTF).
At the meeting, JFHTF co-chair Wempi Saputra invited G20 member countries to draw up a financing action plan for pandemic preparedness and response (PPR).
"The third JFHTF meeting is an important step for all member countries in drafting the financing strategies for prevention, preparedness, and response to the pandemic or PPR," Saputra stated.
Meanwhile, one of the main agendas of Indonesia's G20 Presidency is global health architecture.
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Dallas-Based Alternative Asset Firm Expected to Seek Bankruptcy Protection Very Soon
HOUSTON, April 12, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- According to sources, GWG Holdings, Inc. (NASDAQ: GWGH ) is preparing for Chapter 11 bankruptcy. The reports come after the Texas-based alternative asset firm notified the SEC in an April 1, 2022 filing that it was not able to submit its 2021 yearly report and other financial statements because it has yet to retain an auditor since Grant Thornton stepped down from that role in December 2021.
Not having an auditor for this long can be a sign that a company is planning to seek bankruptcy protection.
GWG Holdings sold $1.6B in life settlement-backed bonds through many independent broker-dealers. In February 2022, it defaulted on $13.6M in principal payments plus interest that it owed investors of its L Bond series. Visit our GWG Holdings, Inc. page for more information about the company and recent events.
GWG Holdings Shares Plunge
After The Wall Street Journal reported that GWG Holdings was getting ready to file for bankruptcy, trading in GWG shares on April 4, 2022, had dropped over 16% to $4.48/share. (Trading also was suspended and resumed a number of times.) On April 11, 2022, GWG shares were trading at $1.73/share.
Chapter 11 Bankruptcy Would Be Bad News for L Bond investors
L Bond investors are likely to suffer huge losses in the wake of a GWG Holdings bankruptcy filing. Many of them are retirees, older investors, conservative investors, and other retail investors whose financial advisors should never have marketed and sold them these illiquid, risky high-yield bonds. Many L bond investors placed their life savings in these bonds.
Representing GWG Holdings L Bond Investors
SSEK Law Firm is representing L Bond investors in FINRA arbitration against their broker-dealers, including Ni Advisors, Center Street Securities, and others. Claimants are alleging unsuitability, misrepresentations and omissions, negligence, failure to supervise and other violations.
It is important that you hire your own seasoned GWG L bond attorneys and submit an individual claim for financial recovery. SSEK Law Firm has gone up against the biggest broker-dealers in the country in pursuit of damages for our clients and we have recovered many millions of dollars.
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Man beat tenant with brass knuckles when he was short on rent, police say
TULSA, Okla. (Gray News) – A friend of a rental property owner is facing charges after he beat a tenant with brass knuckles during a rent dispute, according to police.
The Tulsa Police Department said in a Facebook post that Brian Thomas, 21, accompanied the landlord to visit a tenant Thursday to collect overdue rent and drug money. When the tenant was short on rent, Thomas assaulted the tenant using brass knuckles then pointed a gun at the tenant and threatened to kill him, police said.
The tenant was taken to the hospital for his injuries. Police did not provide further details on his condition.
On Saturday, police officers located Thomas at his apartment and arrested him. Officers said they also recovered two guns and evidence of marijuana distribution inside the apartment.
Police said Thomas is a convicted felon. Thomas is charged with assault with a dangerous weapon, pointing a firearm with intent, threatening a violent act, gang related offense, and two counts of possession of a firearm.
Police said the investigation is ongoing. They did not yet say whether the rental property owner is also facing charges.
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DALLAS (KDAF) — Stars fans, here is some good news as we draw toward the end of the workweek, the Dallas Stars have officially released their regular-season schedule.
Their season starts on Oct. 13 away from American Airlines Center against the Nashville Predators. They will then face Nashville again in Dallas on Oct. 15.
Look below for the official schedule, courtesy of the Dallas Stars:
For more information about the season, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/local/dallas-stars-release-2022-2023-regular-season-schedule/ | 2022-07-07T19:45:56Z |
(NEXSTAR) — Rapper Snoop Dogg says soaring prices are behind his recent decision to give one of his employees a raise.
The employee? His full-time personal blunt roller.
In a reply to UberFacts, which explained Snoop’s roller makes between $40,000 and $50,000 per year, the California rap legend wrote, “Inflation. Their salary went up!!”
Snoop first talked about this employee in a 2019 Howard Stern Show interview, Complex reports.
“That m———– is like Lurch from “The Addams Family.’ ‘You rang?’” said Snoop.
Snoop, whose real name is Calvin Broadus Jr., explained to Stern that rolling his blunts is the man’s “J-O-B, his occupation. On his resume, it says, ‘What do you do? I’m a blunt roller. P-B-R: Professional Blunt Roller.”
The 50 year-old “Drop It Like It’s Hot” rapper said the job comes with the added perk of free cannabis.
Actor Seth Rogen backed up Snoop’s claim, saying the employee can tell when someone “seems like they want a blunt.”
Snoop has been a vocal cannabis enthusiast and activist for decades.
In addition to an endless discography touting his love for smoking, Snoop founded Leafs by Snoop in 2015. Last year, Snoop told The Hollywood Reporter that while he appreciates increasing governmental and public support for legal cannabis sales, he hopes it’s not at the cost of people serving prison time for doing the same.
“I just feel like they’ve got to really go back and release everybody that’s in jail [for] marijuana if you’re going to make it legal. Imagine if drug dealers — I call them street vendors — were able to position themselves [in today’s industry],” Snoop told THR. “It’s so hard for Black men, it’s hard for people with criminal records, to get licensed, to get dispensaries. They put so many different hurdles in front of us to where it becomes like an industry that’s not for us, but we do all the promoting of it, buying it and making it what it is.”
Cannabis advocates have even taken to Snoop Dogg’s own concerts to get their own messages out.
In April, South Dakotans for Better Marijuana Laws petitioned outside of the musician’s concert at the Denny Sanford PREMIER Center in Sioux Falls. The organization said it collected hundreds of signatures to help get cannabis legalization on the state’s November 2022 ballot.
Campaign director Matthew Schweich told KELOLand: “It won’t surprise anyone that I didn’t encounter a single person who opposed cannabis legalization outside of a Snoop Dogg concert.” | https://cw33.com/entertainment-news/snoop-dogg-gives-full-time-blunt-roller-a-raise-cites-inflation/ | 2022-06-13T15:17:53Z |
Mom accused of throwing newborn over banister in trash bag pleads guilty to murder
Published: May. 23, 2022 at 11:50 AM CDT|Updated: 39 minutes ago
CLAY COUNTY, Ky. (WKYT/Gray News) – A Kentucky woman has pleaded guilty to murder for the death of her newborn.
In December 2018, Amber Bowling put the baby boy in a garbage bag before throwing the bag over a banister, state police said.
An autopsy showed the newborn suffered fractured ribs and cranial bleeding.
Bowling was supposed to go on trial Monday, but instead, she pleaded guilty to murder.
As part of the plea agreement, the recommended sentence is 40 years in prison.
Bowling will be formally sentenced on June 27.
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Supporters who raise $200 or more will enjoy Private Event on August 27, 2022 at Disney California Adventure® Park, Presented by Disneyland® Resort
ORANGE, Calif., Aug. 15, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Gamers for CHOC, an initiative that rallies employees, players, and communities from local games-related studios, businesses, and groups, is back for its second year to support Children's Hospital of Orange County. The program raised nearly $200,000 in 2021, contributing to health care programs, education, and research for southern California's kids.
Gamers for CHOC invites members of the larger gaming community to get involved by donating on behalf of a participating team or signing up to join a team as a fundraiser on the CHOC Walk site. Top fundraisers across Gamers for CHOC teams can earn unique prizes and experiences from participating organizations. This year's companies includes some of the most notable names in the gaming industry:
Amazon Games
AWS for Games
Blue Silver Studios
BITKRAFT Ventures
Dreamhaven
Esports Arena
Frost Giant Studios
Gay Gaming Professionals
Humble Bundle
inXile entertainment
Konami
Mattering Lab
Obsidian Entertainment
Pragma Platform
Rally Cry
Riot Games
Second Dinner
Square Enix
UCI Esports
Unbroken Studios
Individuals who raise $200 or more can also attend "CHOC Adventure in the Park," where for one night only, Disney California Adventure® Park will come to life with exclusive experiences just for CHOC enthusiasts, including:
- Access to many of the park's attractions throughout the evening
- A special showing of the nighttime spectacular World of Color
- CHOC Walk swag based on fundraising levels
- DJ
- Special photo locations
- Sightings of beloved Disney® characters
- And much more!
"We are thrilled to partner with Gamers for CHOC again this year," said Zachariah L. Abrams, Assistant Vice President of Community Engagement at CHOC Children's Foundation. "Last year's effort was extremely successful and we are so thankful to the community of gamers who support CHOC and the kids who we help. We look forward to seeing which teams rise to the top this year."
Gamers for CHOC will host a standalone hub on the CHOC Walk website that will aggregate information across all participating teams. It features a leaderboard to encourage friendly competition between companies and highlight the participating teams, how many members they have, and how much money they've raised. The hub will also feature a running total of how many dollars have been raised as a part of the overall initiative.
Sign-up information on Gamers for CHOC can be found HERE.
For more information, please visit: www.gamersforchoc.org
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SHANGHAI, May 27, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- OriCell Therapeutics Co., Ltd (OriCell), a leading innovative biopharmaceutical company pioneering novel oncology cell therapies for the unmet medical needs in in hematology and oncology, today announced that an abstract detailing data from a Phase I study(POLARIS) evaluating OriCAR-017 in patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma will be presented an oral session at the upcoming 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting on Sunday, June 5th.
About POLARIS Study
This is a Phase I first-in-human study of OriCAR-017 in patients with Relapsed/Refractory Multiple Myeloma (NCT05016778).
POLARIS study enrolled adults with measurable MM, R/R or intolerant to established MM therapies, prior BCMA-targeted therapy allowed. OriCAR-017 was administered by a single infusion at 3 dose cohorts to 9 patients. In all patients, majority of AEs were transient, manageable, and reversible. CRS only in Grade 1or2. No DLT, Neurotoxicities been observed. No death due to AE. Responses were durable and deepened overtime with 100% ORR and 100% MRD negative rate, including BCMA CAR-T relapsed patients, all patients are progression free and followed without additional therapy at the cutoff date. Updated data will be oral presented at the upcoming 2022 ASCO Annual Meeting, in McCormick Place, Chicago, IL on June 3-7, 2022.
Details for the abstract as below:
Abstract ID: 8004
Abstract Title: Phase I open-label single arm study of GPRC5D CAR T-cells (OriCAR-017) in patients with relapsed/refractory multiple myeloma (POLARIS)
Session Type/Title: Oral Abstract Session/ Hematologic Malignancies—Plasma Cell Dyscrasia
Session Date and Time: Sunday, June 5, 2022, 8:00 AM-11:00 AM CDT
Link:https://meetings.asco.org/abstracts-presentations/207298
About OriCAR Technology Platform
An autologous GPRC5D-directed CAR T cell with a memory and anti-exhaustion T cells phenotype on the basis of the standard second generation CAR T cell, which improves the expansion and durability of CAR-T post-transfusion.
About OriCell Therapeutics
Founded in 2015, OriCell Therapeutics aims to develop novel immuno-therapies to satisfy the globally unmet clinical needs. OriCell have constructed 4 major patented technology platforms: Ori®Ab antibody discovery technology platform, Ori®CAR CAR-T technology platform with high memory and high vitality, Ori®TIL stable and controllable cell culture platform for efficient expansion, and Ori®UCAR general-purpose, convenient and efficient CAR-T technology platform.
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FULTON, Mo., June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Westminster College ("College") announced the successful closing of the conversion of its $6,085,000 outstanding (Par Value) Series 2021B Bonds previously issued through the Industrial Development Authority of Callaway County, Missouri ("Authority"), from taxable bonds to tax-exempt bonds on May 4, 2022. The Series 2021B Bonds are one of three series of bonds issued in July 2021 as a combination of tax-exempt and taxable revenue bonds. The Series 2021B Bonds were expected at the time of issuance to convert from taxable bonds to tax-exempt bonds at a future date, and the May 4 conversion closing was the successful completion of that expected step. Similarly, the outstanding Series 2021C Bonds are also expected to convert to tax-exempt bonds at a future date if certain terms and conditions of the taxable revenue bonds are satisfied as well as the bonds comply at the time of conversion with the federal tax code.
The College, located in Fulton, MO, is a nonprofit corporation and operates a private four-year college. Additionally, the College owns and operates the historic America's National Churchill Museum ("Museum"), for which a portion of the proceeds of the Series 2021 Bonds will be used for facility improvements, updates, and renovations.
"We are obviously very pleased with the successful closing of the conversion of our Series 2021B Bonds from taxable bonds to tax-exempt bonds. This conversion will reduce the College's borrowing costs for these specific bonds and was a significant structural and financial component of the overall Series 2021 Bonds transaction previously closed in July 2021 by the College," said Donald P. Lofe, Jr., President and Chief Transformation Officer of the College. Lofe added, "Westminster is, again, most appreciative of the support it received from the Authority, the Callaway County Commission, the Callaway Chamber of Commerce, and the City of Fulton to successfully complete this specific transaction."
The Series 2021 Bonds were previously sold to certain sophisticated investors in July 2021 in a private placement transaction. UMB Bank, n.a., Capital Markets Division, acted as placement agent with respect to the Series 2021 Bonds. Thompson Coburn LLP acted as bond counsel and legal counsel. Gilmore & Bell, PC, acted as the placement agent's counsel in connection with the issuance of the Series 2021 Bonds. Kaufman, Hall and Associates, LLC, advised the College, both before and during the process of the issuance of the Series 2021 Bonds and in connection with the College's capital planning and analysis as well as general strategic planning initiatives. These firms again provided similar support for the closing of this specific conversion transaction. Williams-Keepers, LLP, Certified Public Accountants, provided certain accounting and compilation services to the College in connection with the previous transaction.
About Westminster College: Founded in 1851 and home of Winston Churchill's "Iron Curtain" speech, Westminster College in Fulton, MO, is ranked prestigiously by U.S. News & World Report as the only National Liberal Arts College in Missouri. The institution is in the top 15 percent for graduate earnings and boasts a 98 percent placement rate. Westminster also is a Forbes Best Value College. Westminster focuses on educating and inspiring students to become the world leaders of tomorrow. To find out more about Westminster, please visit the College's website.
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MORGAN CITY, La., March 31, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Conrad Industries, Inc. (OTC Pink: CNRD) today announced its 2021 results and backlog.
The Company had net income of $6.5 million and earnings per diluted share of $1.29 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2021 compared to net loss of $4.0 million and loss per diluted share of $0.80 for the twelve months ended December 31, 2020. Net income for 2021 includes other income related to Payment Protection Plan loan forgiveness and Employee Retention Credit. The Company's financial reports are available at www.otcmarkets.com.
Our backlog as of December 31, 2021 was $148.5 million, compared to $183.7 million at December 31, 2020, and $79.2 million at December 31, 2019.
Johnny Conrad, Chairman and CEO stated, "Our results for 2021 reflect a continued challenging operating environment. The improving but uneven pace of pandemic recovery in 2021 was accompanied by sharp increases in steel prices, inflationary price increases in other materials and equipment, supply chain disruptions and a tight labor market."
Mr. Conrad continued, "Although we face substantial uncertainties in our markets, we believe we are well-positioned to take advantage of opportunities when market fundamentals improve. We believe customers have delayed orders due to high steel prices and pandemic uncertainties, and that some of these orders will move forward when steel prices decline or our customers' business opportunities or fleet replacement needs require the vessels. We have seen a continued strong market for dredging and other infrastructure-related vessels, which we expect may continue, supported by the Infrastructure Investment and Jobs Act enacted in 2021. We are also optimistic about opportunities in our repair and conversions segment."
Mr. Conrad concluded, "We are optimistic about our long-term prospects including the recent award of a contract by the U.S. Navy for the design and construction of a Yard, Repair, Berthing and Messing ("YRBM") barge, with options for an additional seven barges. This contract along with the infrastructure and repair markets are encouraging signs for the future of our business."
Conrad Industries, Inc., established in 1948 and headquartered in Morgan City, Louisiana, designs, builds and overhauls tugboats, ferries, liftboats, barges, offshore supply vessels and other steel products for both the commercial and government markets. The company provides both repair and new construction services at its five shipyards located in southern Louisiana and Texas.
Cautionary statement: This press release contains forward-looking statements, which are all statements other than those of historical facts, and reflect our expectations as of the date of this press release about future events. Forward-looking statements are subject to risks and uncertainties, including risks and uncertainties related to the COVID-19 pandemic, current high steel prices and constrained availability, competition, our reliance on cyclical industries, ability to perform contracts at costs consistent with estimated costs utilized in bidding, and ability to replenish our backlog and compete in changing markets. These and other risks are discussed in more detail in our Annual Report and subsequent reports available on www.otcmarkets.com. Should one or more of these risks materialize, achievement of anticipated results may differ materially from those anticipated. We do not intend to update these forward-looking statements, other than through our regular quarterly and annual reports.
For Information Contact:
Cecil A. Hernandez (985) 702-0195
CAHernandez@ConradIndustries.com
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Red Bulls beat Revolution 1-0 on own goal
FOXBOROUGH, Mass. (AP) — Matt Polster scored an all-important own goal while Carlos Miguel stopped the five shots he faced as the New York Red Bulls earned a 1-0 victory over the New England Revolution. The Red Bulls are now 3-1-1 with the victory and the Revolution dropped to 1-3-1. | https://localnews8.com/sports/ap-national-sports/2022/04/02/red-bulls-beat-revolution-1-0-on-own-goal/ | 2022-04-03T05:56:08Z |
PITTSBURGH, Sept. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- "I wanted to create an improved wagon transport and hitch-mounted cargo tray that can be used to transport items behind the car as well as to your desired location," said an inventor, from Thrumont, Md., "so I invented the HITCH MOUNTABLE CARRIER WAGON. My design would eliminate the need to remove the items from the cargo tray and reload them into the wagon."
The invention provides a convenient way to transport various items and cargo on the exterior of a vehicle and over a variety of terrain. In doing so, it eliminates the need to purchase a separate wagon-style transport and a hitch-mounted vehicle cargo tray. As a result, it increases maneuverability and it reduces physical strain. The invention features a space-saving design that is easy to apply and use so it is ideal for outdoor enthusiasts, campers, beach vacationers, tailgaters, etc. Additionally, a prototype is available.
The original design was submitted to the Baltimore sales office of InventHelp. It is currently available for licensing or sale to manufacturers or marketers. For more information, write Dept. 21-BDH-131, InventHelp, 217 Ninth Street, Pittsburgh, PA 15222, or call (412) 288-1300 ext. 1368. Learn more about InventHelp's Invention Submission Services at http://www.InventHelp.com.
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Innovative Pre-Measured Strips Offer Naturally Powered Clean That Cares For Both Clothes and The Environment
DALLAS, Sept. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Norwex®, the Norwegian cleaning brand with a more than 28-year legacy of improving quality of life by radically reducing chemicals in our homes, has released the newest addition to its laundry collection, Eco-Wash Laundry Detergent Strips. Norwex's Laundry Detergent Strips pack a punch of eco-friendly, ultra-concentrated cleaning with no mess and plastic-free packaging.
According to Science Advances, a peer-reviewed journal, of the 8.3 billion metric tons of plastic that has been produced, 6.3 billion metric tons have become plastic waste. The vast majority—79 percent—is accumulating in landfills and as litter.
Compatible with all types of washing machines, including high-efficiency (HE), the Eco-Wash Laundry Detergent Strips make laundry easier and safer for families and the planet. The strips are 100 percent biodegradable and packaged in a plastic-free, cardboard sleeve. The low-sudsing formula allows the strips to dissolve easily in hot or cold water.
Perfectly pre-measured to offer a powerful clean, the strips eliminate dirt, grime, stains and more from clothes while providing a natural and subtle fresh blossom scent. One package of Norwex Eco-Wash Strips can clean up to 36 standard loads of laundry.
"Eco-Wash Laundry Detergent Strips are convenient to use, lightweight, space-saving, travel-friendly, vegan, sustainable and powerful in the wash. We've made running a load of laundry quick and easy—just tear it, toss it, wash it," said Courtney Landry, Senior Product Development Manager, Norwex.
The Eco-Wash Laundry Detergent Strips join Norwex's broad selection of non-toxic and eco-friendly laundry products, which include the Ultra Power Plus™ Laundry Detergent, Liquid Laundry Detergent, Bright & White Laundry + Home Booster, Laundry Stain Remover, Microfiber Cleaner Laundry Booster and more.
"The entire Norwex laundry collection is super eco-friendly while being gentle on your family's clothes, and the Eco-Wash Laundry Detergent Strips are no exception. Unlike other products on the market, the strips do not contain parabens or quaternary ammonium compounds (Quats). With this product, it's never been easier to do good while doing laundry," said Amy Cadora, Chief Brand and Mission Officer, Norwex.
Norwex products are as safe and clean as they are effective, which is why it has banned more than 2,700 ingredients and animal testing from its product development process. The Eco-Wash Laundry Detergent Strips are free from: bleach, synthetic dyes and fragrances, phosphates, GMOs and more.
To view the full list of ingredients, get a glimpse of the Norwegian Experience and purchase Eco-Wash Laundry Detergent Strips ($31.99 US or $35.99 CA for a box of 36 strips), visit Norwex.biz.
Founded in Norway in 1994, Norwex is a direct sales company that has been radically reducing harmful chemicals in our homes for more than 28 years. From its flagship Norwex Microfiber with BacLock®, its exclusive silver antimicrobial agent, to superior cleaning and personal care products, Norwex's innovative solutions help families lead cleaner, healthier lives. Learn more at https://norwex.com.
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WASHINGTON (AP) — The Justice Department on Friday unsealed the FBI affidavit justifying the unprecedented search of Donald Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate. While the document released is highly redacted, with many of its pages crossed out by black blocks, it includes new details about the sheer volume of sensitive and highly classified information that was stored at the former president’s Florida beachfront home, underscoring the government’s concerns about its safety.
Here are top takeaways of what the document revealed:
TRUMP HAD ‘A LOT’ OF CLASSIFIED MATERIAL STORED AT HIS CLUB
While the affidavit doesn’t provide new details about the 11 sets of classified records that were recovered during the FBI’s Aug. 8 search of Trump’s winter home, it does help to explain why the Justice Department believed that retrieving the outstanding documents was necessary.
Federal investigators knew months before the search that Trump had been storing top secret government records at Mar-a-Lago, a private club accessible not only to Trump, his staff and his family, but paying members and their guests, along with a revolving door of attendees at various functions, including weddings, political fundraisers and charity galas.
The affidavit notes that Mar-a-Lago storage areas, Trump’s office, his residential suite and other areas at the club where documents were suspected to still be kept were not authorized locations for the storage of classified information. Indeed, it notes that no space at Mar-a-Lago had been authorized for the storage of classified information at least since the end of Trump’s term in office.
Yet the affidavit reveals that, of the batch of 15 boxes that the National Archives and Records Administration retrieved from Trump’s home in January, 14 contained documents with classification markings. Inside, they found 184 documents bearing classification markings, including 67 marked confidential, 92 secret and 25 top secret.
The Archives referred the matter to the Justice Department on Feb. 9 after a preliminary review of the boxes found what they described as “a lot of classified records.”
THE RECORDS INCLUDED TOP INTELLIGENCE SECRETS
Agents who inspected the boxes found special markings suggesting they included information from highly sensitive human sources or the collection of electronic “signals” authorized by a court under the Foreign Intelligence Surveillance Act.
The affidavit lists several markings, including ORCON, or “Originator Controlled.” That means officials at the intelligence agency responsible for the report did not want it distributed to other agencies without their permission.
There may also be other types of records with classified names or codewords still redacted.
“When things are at that level of classification, it’s because there’s a real danger to the people who are collecting the information or the capability,” said Douglas London, a former senior CIA officer who wrote a book about the agency, “The Recruiter.”
The Office of the Director of National Intelligence has not responded to calls from Congress for a damage assessment. Sen. Mark Warner, the Virginia Democrat who chairs the Senate Intelligence Committee, issued a statement in which he once again called for a briefing.
“It appears, based on the affidavit unsealed this morning, that among the improperly handled documents at Mar-a-Lago were some of our most sensitive intelligence,” Warner said.
CLASSIFIED RECORDS WERE MIXED WITH OTHER PAPERS
Some of those classified records were mixed with other documents, the affidavit says, citing a letter from the Archives.
According to Archives’ White House liaison division director, the boxes contained “newspapers, magazines, printed news articles, photos, miscellaneous print-outs, notes, presidential correspondence, personal and post-presidential records, and ‘a lot of classified records.’” Several contained what appeared to be Trump’s handwritten notes.
Of most significant concern: “highly classified records were unfoldered, intermixed with other records, and otherwise unproperly (sic) identified.”
A president might be given raw intelligence reporting to supplement his briefings or to cover a breaking or critically important matter, said David Priess, a former CIA officer and White House briefer who wrote “The President’s Book of Secrets,” a history of the President’s Daily Brief.
But it would be “unusual, if not unprecedented, for a president to keep it and to intermingle it with other papers,” he said.
“Even though I was prepared for this because I knew the judge would not approve a search based on something minor, the breadth and depth of the careless handling of classified information is truly shocking,” Priess said.
TRUMP HAD REPEATED OPPORTUNITIES TO RETURN THE DOCUMENTS
The affidavit makes clear yet again that Trump had numerous opportunities to return the documents to the government, but simply chose not to.
A lengthy process to retrieve the documents had been underway essentially since Trump left the White House. The document states that on or about May 6, 2021, the Archives made a request for the missing records “and continued to make requests until approximately late December 2021,” when it was informed 12 boxes were found and ready for retrieval from the club.
The affidavit makes clear that the Department of Justice’s criminal investigation concerns not just the improper removal and storage of classified information in unauthorized spaces and the potentially unlawful concealment or removal of government records, but says investigators had “probable cause to believe that evidence of obstruction” would be found in their search.
Trump’s lawyer, in a letter that was included in the release, had argued to DOJ that presidents have “absolute” authority to declassify documents, claiming that his “constitutionally-based authority regarding the classification and declassification of documents is unfettered.” Trump has not provided evidence the documents at Mar-a-Lago were declassified before he left Washington.
TRUMP SAYS HE DID ‘NOTHING WRONG’
Trump has long insisted, despite clear evidence to the contrary, that he fully cooperated with government officials and had every right to have the documents on site. On his social media site, he responded to the unsealing by continuing to vilify law enforcement.
He called it a “total public relations subterfuge by the FBI & DOJ” and said “WE GAVE THEM MUCH.” In another post, he offered just two words: “WITCH HUNT!!!”
In an interview on Lou Dobbs’ “The Great America Show” on Thursday, he said he’d done nothing wrong.
“This is a political attack on our country and it’s a disgrace,” he added. “It’s a disgrace.”
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Colvin reported from New York. Associated Press writers Mike Balsamo, Lisa Mascaro and Eric Tucker contributed to this report. | https://cw33.com/news/politics/ap-politics/ap-takeaways-from-the-unsealed-mar-a-lago-search-affidavit/ | 2022-08-27T11:21:14Z |
PHILADELPHIA, Aug. 16, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Medical Guardian, a leading provider of personal emergency response systems (PERS), today announced they have been named to the Inc. 5000 list. This year's appointment marks an incredible milestone for the company, having been named to the list for a tenth year in a row. This list is the most prestigious ranking of the nation's fastest-growing private companies, and Medical Guardian has been ranked No. 3,561 on the list, and was ranked 47 in the health products category.
"It's an incredibly meaningful accomplishment for Medical Guardian's growth and day-to-day work to be recognized for ten consecutive years," said Geoff Gross, CEO and Founder of Medical Guardian. "Every day, my team and I dedicate our efforts to bettering the way we serve our customers who want to continue leading an independent life and age at home longer. This team has never been more motivated to innovate and make a positive impact on the senior community and home health care industry."
The Inc 5000 list honors the achievements of building something extraordinary, a common challenge in the business sector. It also celebrates the brains, bravery, and optimism behind the list's greatest innovations.
Medical Guardian has a history of receiving recognition for its innovative products, excellent customer service and positive workplace environment. Past accolades include the 2018 Silver Stevie Award for Sales and Customer Service, Caregiver Friendly Award, Philadelphia's Best Places to Work by the Philadelphia Business Journal several years in a row, and most recently, Best Company's 2022 Expert's Choice Award.
ABOUT MEDICAL GUARDIAN
Founded in 2005, Medical Guardian is a leading provider of innovative senior health solutions, with over 300,000 active patients, members and customers across the country. The company offers a full suite of connected-care medical alert systems that empower older adults to live a life without limits. A member of the National Aging in Place Council, Medical Guardian is headquartered in Philadelphia and provides nationwide support to hundreds of thousands of aging Americans who are ready to take on the next chapter of life while remaining safe in their own homes. Whether it's an in-home system, mobile device with GPS/WiFi capabilities, or an all-in-one wearable medical alert smartwatch, Medical Guardian has the personal medical alert device to meet an array of needs and lifestyles. For more information about Medical Guardian, visit medicalguardian.com.
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Doja Cat stuns at Grammys red carpet in dreamy Versace gown
Jacqui Palumbo, CNN
Doja Cat is up for eight awards at the 2022 Grammys, and the rapper and singer arrived on the red carpet in a sheer, sea foam-colored Versace gown looking like Grammys royalty.
The off-shoulder look is dripping in crystals and features a corseted bodice. She paired it with matching platform shoes and glittering diamond jewelry — but the most curious accessory was her glass purse from Coperni, filled with candy.
Doja stood out against many red carpet looks in hot pink, including Chrissy Teigen, Billy Porter and Saweetie, and jet black, such as Billie Eilish and Halsey. But her spiked bleach blonde hair, reminiscent of Gwen Stefani and Pink was right at home with other nods to Y2K fashion on the carpet, including a choker necklace worn by Olivia Rodrigo.
The hosts of E! News declared in their fashion livestream that “It’s Doja Cat’s planet and we’re just living in it,” while viewers took to Twitter to call her look “divine” and “breathtaking.”
Last year, the 26-year-old performer showed up on the red carpet in a black mullet and a bold, punk look: a Roberto Cavalli gown that featured a black-and-cream motorcycle jacket and a voluminous neon-green feathered skirt.
Doja Cat is hoping to nab both the Song of the Year and Album of the Year tonight, up against artists including Eilish, Rodrigo, Lil Nas X and Kanye West. Her third album “Planet Her” spent half a year in the Billboard 200’s Top 10 — a first for a female rapper.
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HOUSTON (CW39) — It’s almost here, the 2022 Texas high school football season is right around the corner, as the season starts this week with several teams hitting the gridiron across the state.
So who are the teams to watch in 2022? Well, a lot of them are defending state champions, like 6A champions Austin Westlake and North Shore.
MaxPreps, the top national high school sports website, ranked the Chaparrals and Mustangs No. 1 and No. 2 respectively in their Texas high school football preseason poll.
Here’s how the top 25 looks:
- Austin Westlake
- North Shore (Houston)
- Duncanville
- Denton Guyer
- Katy
- South Oak Cliff (Dallas)
- DeSoto
- Southlake Carroll
- Allen
- Dallas Paris Episcopal
- Katy Paetow
- Denton Ryan
- China Spring
- Lucas Lovejoy
- Longview
- Austin Lake Travis
- College Station
- Humble Atascocita
- Stephenville
- Prosper
- Arlington Martin
- Aledo
- Lorena
- Melissa
- Carthage
For the rest of the poll, click here. | https://cw33.com/news/texas/heres-the-preseason-top-25-texas-high-school-football-teams-according-to-maxpreps/ | 2022-08-22T20:56:54Z |
Sri Lankan President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has fled Maldives on board a flight for Singapore, a high-ranking security source in Colombo told CNN, as anger grows in his home country over his refusal to formally resign.
He is expected to arrive at Singapore's Changi Airport on Thursday night, the security source said. Rajapaksa had been waiting to secure a "private jet" from a close family member in Colombo, but that had "not materialized," the source added.
Rajapaksa left the capital of the Maldives, Malé, on board a "Saudi flight," the source said.
CNN believes the source was referring to Saudia flight 788, which left Malé at 11:30 a.m. local time Thursday.
Saudia is the flag carrier of Saudi Arabia.
CNN has reached out to the Foreign Ministry of Singapore and Saudia but has not heard back.
Rajapaksa had been in Maldives for one day after fleeing Sri Lanka in the early hours of Wednesday -- the same day he had said he would resign.
But by Thursday, no formal resignation letter had been received by the Sri Lankan parliament's speaker, raising questions about the intentions of an apparently self-exiled leader who appointed the prime minister as acting president during his absence from his island nation.
Shortly after Rajapaksa left the country, protesters stormed Acting President Ranil Wickremesinghe's office to demand his removal. Wickremesinghe responded by calling a nationwide curfew overnight.
Many protesters have vowed to continue to demonstrate until both men step down.
A high-ranking military official told CNN Wickremesinghe had appointed a committee of senior armed forces commanders to "restore law and order" across the nation.
By Thursday morning, as questions swirled over Sri Lanka's future, a calm had descended on the streets of the commercial capital Colombo, according to senior superintendent of police Nihal Thalduwa.
But everywhere there are signs that the country remains on a knife edge.
Amid crippling shortages of fuel, abandoned vehicles line the streets near gas stations. People are no longer able to drive to work, so they cycle instead. Some have taken to sleeping in their cars.
The Sri Lankan police force said one police officer had been seriously injured during the protests and was receiving treatment in hospital. An army sergeant had also been injured, it added.
United Nations Secretary General António Guterres on Thursday said he was following the events in Sri Lanka "very closely" and called for a "peaceful and democratic transition."
"It is important that the root causes of the conflict and protestors' grievances are addressed," he wrote on Twitter. "I urge all party leaders to embrace the spirit of compromise for a peaceful and democratic transition."
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The company's annual conference brings together its global community of customers, partners, and technology leaders to learn, share ideas, and draw inspiration in an immersive environment
The flagship event will take place both physically in New York, as well as virtually
NEW YORK, June 9, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Today, Digital Realty (NYSE: DLR), the largest global provider of cloud- and carrier-neutral data centers, colocation and interconnection solutions, announced the theme of its annual flagship MarketplaceLIVE event: 'The Crossroads of the Digital World: Possibilities of a World That Defies Data Gravity', together with the launch of its inaugural virtual technical user conference, DigitalCON.
MarketplaceLIVE 2022 will explore inspiring ideas of what's possible, what's next and what's exciting when we explore the opportunities that data can unlock as customers, partners and technology leaders come together to learn, cross-pollinate ideas, and get inspired in an immersive environment.
Highlights:
- Daniel Burrus, a disruptive innovator, futurist, and distinguished author will give the first keynote of the event focused on turning the data explosion into your biggest competitive advantage with the use of hard trends.
- Keynote speaker Nicholas Thompson, CEO of The Atlantic and former editor-in-chief of WIRED, is at the helm of chasing and understanding the latest technology trends and how they intersect with business. His vigilant journalism and editorial background positions him with a better understanding of the fast-changing business and technology landscape we've recently experienced.
- Digital Realty's CIO, Ed Diver, will talk to Sirius XM's Chief Product and Technology Officer, Joe Inzerillo, about the cross-section between the entertainment industry and data.
- Steve Smith, CEO of Zayo will discuss how the data economy requires a new business architecture with Data Gravity creating the shift to a data-centric architecture, with data at the centre of the integration challenge.
Who:
- Join Digital Realty and engaging leaders from a wide range of businesses and industries as they take the stage to talk about the ground-breaking work they're doing around the world, from using data to solve the global climate crisis to how the value of data is being unlocked.
For the full line-up, click here.
DigitalCON is Digital Realty's first ever virtual technical user conference offering hands-on training and workshops with some of the industry's leading experts. This meetup will explore the practical and hands-on solutions to the leading IT challenges, such as migrating workload, high-density computing, and AI.
Highlights:
- A first look at PlatformDIGITAL® 2.0 before the market launch
- Exclusive access to Digital Realty's new product families, capabilities, and partner solutions to enable hybrid IT and data-centric architectures for enterprises and service providers
- Learn how Atos, AVNET, Dell, HPE, and Rackspace are building global integrated solutions on PlatformDIGITAL®
- Attend interactive sessions with Zscaler and Smoothstack on the latest innovations and best practices in cyber security
- Connect with solution architects in technical 1:1s
- Network with like-minded peers
- Gain access to key executive leadership
Who:
DigitalCON is specifically designed for those at the core of IT development, including solutions architects, engineers, data scientists, developers, and non-sales IT professionals.
For the full line-up, click here.
When: June 13-15, 2022
- Monday, June 13, 2022: Virtual Global Stories – virtual ONLY
- Tuesday, June 14, 2022: DigitalCON – virtual ONLY
- Wednesday, June 15, 2022: MarketplaceLIVE – in-person & virtual
Where: For the first time ever, this year's MarketplaceLIVE will take place using a hybrid format. The first two days will take place virtually at www.marketplacelive.com. The third day will take place virtually and in person at The Glasshouse in New York City.
Quotes
Chris Sharp, CTO, Digital Realty
"MarketplaceLIVE is our yearly opportunity to hear from customers, partners and industry professionals about the ground-breaking work they're doing around the world, from using data to solve the global climate crisis to how data is changing the face of sport. Every year I walk away inspired and proud of the work we do to support our customers and partners in their quests to use data to its full potential."
Tony Bishop, SVP, Platform, Growth and Marketing, Digital Realty
"We've made it our mission this year to really illustrate the power of data, and what's possible in a world that defies Data Gravity. Our recently launched Global Data Insights Survey1 clearly demonstrated how data is fast becoming one of the most critical areas of focus for all businesses surveyed. It highlighted the key data-related challenges and opportunities that surround businesses currently and how harnessing the explosion of enterprise data growth globally can lead to immense value for companies of all shapes and sizes."
Additional resources
- For more information about MarketplaceLIVE and why you should attend, please visit https://marketplacelive.com/
- To view the full line-up, click here
- Stay connected: #MPLEvent YouTube Facebook LinkedIn Twitter Instagram
About Digital Realty
Digital Realty supports the world's leading enterprises and service providers by delivering the full spectrum of data center, colocation, and interconnection solutions. PlatformDIGITAL®, the company's global data center platform, provides customers a trusted foundation and proven Pervasive Datacenter Architecture (PDx™) solution methodology for scaling digital business and efficiently managing Data Gravity challenges. Digital Realty's global data center footprint gives customers access to the connected communities that matter to them with 290+ facilities in 50 metros across 26 countries on six continents. For more information, please visit digitalrealty.com or follow us on LinkedIn and Twitter.
About MarketplaceLIVE 2022
MarketplaceLIVE is the annual premier technology event hosted by Digital Realty where the complete community of cloud and internet stakeholders comes together to learn, share ideas, and gain inspiration in an immersive, global and hybrid environment. This year's event will be held at the Glasshouse in New York City, June 13-15, 2022. This year's hybrid event is a mix of in-person and virtual interaction. Learn more at: https://marketplacelive.com/
Media Contact
Helen Bleasdale
Digital Realty
+1 737 267 6822
hcbleasdale@digitalrealty.com
Investor Relations
Jordan Sadler/ Jim Huseby
Digital Realty
+1 737 281 0101
investorrelations@digitalrealty.com
Forward-Looking Statement/ Safe Harbor Statement
This press release contains forward-looking statements which are based on current expectations, forecasts and assumptions that involve risks and uncertainties that could cause actual outcomes and results to differ materially, including statements related to MarketplaceLIVE and DigitalCON, including speakers and planned events, PlatformDIGITAL®, our Data Gravity Index Survey, projections regarding data gravity, aggregation and exchange and expected growth in digital transformation. For a list and description of risks and uncertainties, see the reports and other filings by the company with the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission. The company disclaims any intention or obligation to update or revise any forward-looking statements, whether as a result of new information, future events or otherwise.
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PHILADELPHIA, May 19, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Berger Montague is investigating securities fraud allegations on behalf of investors who purchased the American Depositary Shares ("ADSs") of First High-School Education Group Co., Ltd. ("FHS" or the "Company") (NYSE: FHS) on or traceable to the Company's March 2021 initial public offering (the "Class Period").
If you purchased the ADSs of FHS during the Class Period, would like to discuss Berger Montague's investigation, or have questions concerning your rights or interests, please contact attorneys Andrew Abramowitz at aabramowitz@bm.net or (215) 875-3015, or Michael Dell'Angelo at mdellangelo@bm.net or (215) 875-3080 or visit: https://investigations.bergermontague.com/first-high-school-education-group/
Whistleblowers: Anyone with non-public information regarding FHS is encouraged to confidentially assist Berger Montague's investigation or take advantage of the SEC Whistleblower program. Under this program, whistleblowers who provide original information may receive rewards totaling up to thirty percent (30%) of recoveries obtained by the SEC. For more information, contact us.
According to the complaint, FHS, its senior management, and the underwriters of its IPO made materially false statements in the IPO offering documents and failed to disclosed that: (i) the new rules, regulations, and policies to be implemented by the Chinese government following the Two Sessions parliamentary meetings were far more severe than represented; and (ii) the regulations being considered by the Chinese government were leading to a slowdown of government approval to open new educational facilities which would have a negative effect on FHS's enrollment and growth.
Soon after the IPO, media reports stated that attendees of the Two Sessions conference had proposed stricter regulations to rein in the for-profit education industry. On May 12, 2021, news reports revealed that the impending government crackdown on for-profit educational companies in China would be much more drastic and far reaching than previously publicly known. Then, on May 14, 2021, China's state council announced rules that it would further tighten regulations on compulsory education and training institutions.
Thereafter, on July 23, 2021, China unveiled a sweeping overhaul of its education sector, banning companies that teach the school curriculum from making profits, raising capital, or going public. These drastic measures effectively ended any potential growth in the for-profit tutoring sector in China.
By May 10, 2022, FHS ADSs closed below $1 per ADS – more than 90% below the price at which they were sold in the IPO.
Berger Montague, with offices in Philadelphia, Minneapolis, Washington, D.C., and San Diego, has been a pioneer in securities class action litigation since its founding in 1970. Berger Montague has represented individual and institutional investors for over five decades and serves as lead counsel in courts throughout the United States.
Contacts
Andrew Abramowitz, Senior Counsel
Berger Montague
(215) 875-3015
aabramowitz@bm.net
Michael Dell'Angelo, Executive Shareholder
Berger Montague
(215) 875-3080
mdellangelo@bm.net
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Experts weigh in on how edible experiences, viral food and mission-based products are having big culinary moments right now and show no signs of slowing down
AUSTIN, Minn., June 30, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- It's no surprise that consumer preferences about food shifted widely during the past two years as people reprioritized what mattered most to them. Some cemented new food routines, while others strengthened their resolve to use brands that align with their core values. Fortune 500 global branded food company Hormel Foods Corporation (NYSE: HRL) tapped the company's innovation and insights experts to provide culinary insights that are driving today's food trends.
"Hormel Foods has seen dramatic changes in people's eating habits, culinary interests and where they find information about food," said Heather Vossler, director of innovation and consumer insights at Hormel Foods. "We know that consumers expect more from their purchases than just simple nourishment. They desire food products that taste great, create memorable experiences, make their lives easier and support their values, in addition to creating and convenient solutions that help them adapt to their ever-changing lives and routines."
Current trends include:
- The Edible Experience: Food can be a passport to see the world and enjoy new experiences. With the time for travel and experiences lost over the past two years, consumers are demanding more from their food and have a real desire to discover new things and connect with others. With home still being the cooking hub for many, people look for foods that provide new and entertaining experiences, restaurant-quality taste or cultural touchpoints.
Try it: HERDEZ® brand sauces and salsas, COLUMBUS® Craft Meats Perfect Charcuterie Bite, PLANTERS® sweet & spicy peanuts - Viral Food: 2021 marked the emergence of TikTok as a go-to spot for happening food culture. Blink-and-you-miss-it trends and cooking techniques show no signs of slowing down as consumers look to experience familiar foods in new ways.
Try it: JENNIE-O® turkey sausage and egg muffin, HORMEL® MARY KITCHEN® hash in a waffle maker - New Routines & Rituals: As people settle into their new normal, they are experimenting with different ways to cook and new products to buy that accommodate these lifestyle changes. While home cooking remains popular, most no longer have time for the weekend-long baking projects that were popular a year ago. Consumers are seeking hacks and shortcuts to save time, but they don't want to sacrifice quality in the process. Eating is still a special moment in the day that gives people a break from life's stresses.
Try it: WHOLLY® Diced Avocado, HORMEL® Cup N' Crisp pepperoni, HORMEL® BLACK LABEL® microwave ready bacon - Business with Purpose: Consumers continue to seek out brands that support their personal values and positively impact employees, communities, animals and the environment. Transparency and showing measurable change will become even more critical in gaining trust. Reimagined products with cleaner, more nutritious or more plant-based ingredients will continue to increase in popularity.
Try it: APPLEGATE NATURALS® DO GOOD DOG™ Uncured Beef Hot Dog, JUSTIN'S® Dark Chocolate Almond Butter Cups - Nurturing Wellness: More than ever before, consumers are looking to food to make them feel well – physically, mentally and emotionally. This will become more and more individualized as people seek out the right blend of foods that work for their personal wellness journey. Whether it's wanting more protein or less sugar, wanting to increase their energy levels or enhance their mood, people are moving past the one-size-fits-all eating habits in favor of an individualized approach with products that support their personal goals.
Try it: SKIPPY® peanut butter blended with plant protein, HAPPY LITTLE PLANTS® brand - Sustainability: Consumers have high expectations for brands to do the right thing when it comes to good stewardship of environmental resources. Most people now consider sustainability an important factor when making a purchase decision. In fact, consumers go even further in suggesting that they will make repeat purchases from those companies and brands that people deem to be doing good for the planet.
Hormel Foods is committed to continuous improvement and has set 20 qualitative and quantitative goals to achieve by the end of 2030 to make the world a better place. For more information, visit Hormel Foods 20 By 30 Challenge.
Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Austin, Minn., is a global branded food company with over $11 billion in annual revenue across more than 80 countries worldwide. Its brands include Planters®, SKIPPY®, SPAM®, Hormel® Natural Choice®, Applegate®, Justin's®, Wholly®, Hormel® Black Label®, Columbus®, Jennie-O® and more than 30 other beloved brands. The company is a member of the S&P 500 Index and the S&P 500 Dividend Aristocrats, was named on the "Global 2000 World's Best Employers" list by Forbes magazine for three years, is one of Fortune magazine's most admired companies, has appeared on the "100 Best Corporate Citizens" list by 3BL Media 13 times, and has received numerous other awards and accolades for its corporate responsibility and community service efforts. The company lives by its purpose statement — Inspired People. Inspired Food.™ — to bring some of the world's most trusted and iconic brands to tables across the globe. For more information, visit www.hormelfoods.com and http://csr.hormelfoods.com/.
Media Contact:
media@hormel.com
507-434-6352
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SAN FRANCISCO, June 21, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Zing Data, a pioneer in collaborative business intelligence partners with Starburst, the industry leading distributed query engine to offer a native data connector. People can now ask questions of terabyte datasets visually, with just a few taps on a mobile device. Using Zing Data and Starburst together is easy - with both companies offering generous free tiers.
Starburst – the fastest SQL-based MPP query engine, which recently closed $250 M in Series D at a market valuation of $3.35B, helps companies like Comcast, FINRA, and Conde Nast unlock the value of their data. Zing is used by fast growing startups and Fortune 1000 companies looking to make data more useful – and delivering a faster time-to-insight than any other platform.
"We're on a mission to empower everybody to use data – from a trucker in the field to an engineer on the go. We solved a lot of hard things – like handling large queries, intelligently showing results based on the content, and creating a powerful collaboration layer to bring everybody together." said Zing Data CEO Zack Hendlin.
Historically querying large datasets required waiting at a computer, or spending time to performance-tune queries to run quickly. But with this partnership, Starburst powers the data infrastructure for large queries while Zing optimizes queries for fast performance, and adds seamless collaboration tools including shared questions and @mentions.
"We are excited to partner with Zing Data to enable whole new use cases – bringing the immense power of Starburst to the deskless workforce, people on the go, and frankly anybody not at their desktop," said Ray Hines, Director of Strategic Alliances at Starburst.
With this integration, companies:
- Dramatically reduce time-to-insight with easy-to-use analytics
- Run terabyte-scale queries with a few taps on a phone, tablet, or computer
- Remove the need for a pre-created dashboards, enabling more nimble insights in the field
- Auto-scale servers to query loads, reducing costs
"As an engineering leader, I wanted tools for everybody to make data-driven decisions, and that's what we've built with Zing. Our query intelligence platform delivers an experience that 'just works'" said Zing Data CTO Sabin Thomas.
This integration is available immediately. Setting up a hosted Trino or Starburst cluster is free at starburst.io, and Zing is free to use on iOS, Android, and use the web at getzingdata.com.
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NEW YORK, May 3, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- Pomerantz LLP is investigating claims on behalf of investors of Lilium N.V. f/k/a Qell Acquisition Corp. ("Lilium" or the "Company") (NASDAQ: LILM; QELL). Such investors are advised to contact Robert S. Willoughby at newaction@pomlaw.com or 888-476-6529, ext. 7980.
The investigation concerns whether Lilium and certain of its officers and/or directors have engaged in securities fraud or other unlawful business practices.
On March 14, 2022, Iceberg Research published a short report entitled "Lilium NV – The Losing Horse in the eVTOL [electric vertical take-off and landing aircraft] Race" (the "Iceberg Report"). The Iceberg Report asserted, among other issues, that "[m]any experts have raised serious doubts about" the viability of the Company's Lilium Jet reaching its objective of "fly[ing] up to 155 miles[,]" citing "its configuration of 36 ducted fans (recently reduced to 30) that devour power during takeoff and landing (hovering), and leaves little power for actual flight." The Iceberg Report also noted that while "Lilium promises its Jet has ready access to battery cells with energy density of 320-330 Wh/kg[,]" "[o]ne of the sources it relies on to show these batteries are within reach is . . . a 34.8% Lilium-owned associated company whose CEO Sujeet Kumar was accused by General Motors of misrepresenting battery performance, while at his previous company Envia Systems." The Iceberg Report further noted that Lilium's Chief Executive Officer "had no meaningful professional aerospace experience before starting Lilium in 2015" and "estimate[d] that Lilium has about 18 months before its cash runs dry."
On this news, Lilium's stock price fell $1.25 per share, or 33.88%, to close at $2.44 per share on March 14, 2022.
The Pomerantz Firm, with offices in New York, Chicago, Los Angeles, and Paris 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, the Pomerantz Firm pioneered the field of securities class actions. Today, more than 80 years later, the Pomerantz Firm 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.pomerantzlaw.com.
CONTACT:
Robert S. Willoughby
Pomerantz LLP
rswilloughby@pomlaw.com
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